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Celebrating D.O. Fagunwa’s Enduring Legacy
Fifty years after the passing of Yoruba fantasy author, Daniel Olorunfemi Fagunwa, his home-state Ondo, played host to many eminent academics and personalities at a three-day conference in his honour. The conference was put together by the Fagunwa Study Group, in collaboration with the Centre for Black African Arts and Civilisation, CBAAC. Renowned for his five-book series, which includes Ogboju Ode Ninu Igbo Irunmole, Ireke Onibudo and Adiitu Olodumare, Fagunwa gained fame for writing detailed stories where the Yoruba and Christian traditions interlock and his work continues to be relevant both in their original Yoruba and in the different languages to which they have been translated.
Themed, ‘Fifty Years On…’ the conference featured panels and discussions analysing aspects of Fagunwa’s work within literary, philosophical, social, historical, cultural, linguistic and religious contexts. Unfolding over a three-day period, the event commenced on Thursday, 8 August with a keynote address by Nigerian playwright and Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. Adopting Fagunwa’s persona, poet and Professor Niyi Osundare introduced the award-winning playwright as ‘Imodoye,’ a character from Fagunwa’s seminal novel. Osundare also described Soyinka as “a teller of tall tales, a language pyrotechnician, and moral evangelist”.
In his presentation titled, ‘Fagunwa’s Forest Tapestry: Heroes and Heroics, Morals and Moralists,’ Soyinka gave a background into his own encounters with Fagunwa’s works and his translations of the author’s oeuvres. Although the Christian influence cannot be shaken off Fagunwa’s art, Soyinka said that, “Fagunwa often strikes me as a writer under the possession of Ogun, the warrior-god.” In Fagunwa’s world, it was easy to see the physical “tied to the moral in a mutually-affecting way,” the literary icon said. In reference to heroics and heroism, Soyinka also quoted from Alabi Isama’s The Tragedy of Victory on the effects of war and the consequent cannibalism, which Soyinka linked to an encounter with Ojola-Ibinu, one of Fagunwa’s many well-rounded and fiery characters.
Bravery and cowardice can be equally tragic, the playwright said, especially in contemporary times when even heroism couches its own evil and deceit. “The daily beast is within and around us,” he said, recommending moderation in all things, especially as regards extreme heroics. Concluding his address, Soyinka said that anyone who does not recognise Fagunwa’s prescience as a writer, suffers from “amnesia, blindness, compartmentalisation and deafness.” Also posing the question of which was more real – Fagunwa’s mysterious world or our own humanity – the playwright referenced Luigi Pirandello’s Six Characters in Search of an Author, and tagged the citizens of Fagunwa’s universe, “a thousand characters in search of the human race.”
Besides the keynote address, there were a number of speeches by dignitaries at the event as well as performances in Fagunwa’s honour. According to the Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko, Fagunwa’s works showed the importance of bonding to improve society. The governor quoted instances from Fagunwa, where even the oddest characters become eventual heroes because of their peculiarities. “In literature lies the very philosophy that can change our society,” Mimiko said.
Fidelity was also essential to leadership, he said, buttressing the earlier remarks by the Conference Chairman, Orangun of Oke-Ila Orangun, Oba Adedokun Abolarin. The traditional monarch described true character, according to Fagunwa, as brave, victorious, honest, reliable, and honest. “Such a man is rare,” he said.
Professor Wole Soyinka delivering his keynote address at the opening ceremony
Governor Fayemi of Ekiti State said Fagunwa’s contributions to Nigeria’s lingustic and cultural phenomenon can be surmised in the knowledge that we “should not allow our culture to die.” For Fayemi, “the spirited cultural activism of the likes of Fagunwa and the intellectuals present is the thread that holds together our social fabric, preventing it from giving way under the strains of cultural imperialism.”
Professor Tunde Babawale, Director-General of CBAAC, co-organisers of the conference, also gave a goodwill message as did the Minister of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation, represented by the Executive Secretary and CEO of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation, NICO, Dr. Barclays Ayakoroma.
There were performances from the Ondo State Cultural Troupe, that paid tribute to Fagunwa’s genius and Omowale Odumo, aka Akaraogun, who recited excerpts from Ogboju Ode Ninu Igbo Irunmole. Young Iwalewa Olorunyomi also read from the same work and was widely applauded by the audience for her proficiency in reading Yoruba. Such dexterity in indigenous languages, many said, should be encouraged among Nigerian youth.
Day 1: Celebrating Fagunwa
The well-attended opening ceremony was followed by an introduction to the Fagunwa Foundation, its history, objectives and accomplishments. There was also a reference to the Fagunwa Lecture Series instituted in 2007. Speakers at the previous lectures comprise Professor Ayo Bamgbose, J.O Abioye, Bisi Ogunsina, DuroAdeleke, Olabiyi Yai, and Tola Badejo. Done by Fagunwa’s only surviving son, Dipo, it was an opportunity to get to know more about the late writer who according to his son, was fluent in both English and Yoruba but chose to write in Yoruba to uplift Yoruba language and culture. The younger Fagunwa also read letters between his parents from the time when Mrs. Fagunwa was abroad studying for a professional teaching certificate.
Apart from establishing a resource centre, amongst other plans for the advancement of old and new Yoruba language literature, the Fagunwa Foundation also intends to make audio versions of the books and are also looking at proposals to adapt some of the books for screen.
It was then time for the panels analysing Fagunwa’s art. Aptly titled, The Genius of Fagunwa, the first panel featured Professors Karin Barber, Niyi Osundare and Dan Izevbaye in discussion about Fagunwa’s precursors, his audience, and his legacy.
“To appreciate Fagunwa, we need to appreciate other writers in this context,” Prof. Barber said, debunking popular claims that Fagunwa is the pioneer of Yoruba Literature. During her presentation, “Experiments With Adversity in the Formation of a New Genre: Fagunwa and His Precursors E.A. Akintan and I.B. Thomas,” she compared Fagunwa with Akintan, who wrote Itan Emi Omo Oru Kan, and Thomas, author of Itan Igbesi-Aiye Segilola Eleyinju Ege. Both works were serialised in Nigerian weekly papers prior to Fagunwa’s fame.
For Izevbaye, the late adventurist’s work was not limited to a Yoruba or Nigeian audience but rather extended to black people all over the world. Positing in his paper, ‘Fagunwa’s Audience Consciousness’ that the late author obviously realised that his books would go far, that now begged the question of how he intended or expected this to happen. Providing the answer to his own question, Izevbaye said that translation remains a means for Fagunwa’s stories to travel beyond his immediate community.
Crediting the success of the likes of Amos Tutuola to Fagunwa’s genius, Osundare said that the latter’s decision to delve into the mysterious and write same in Yoruba no doubt paved the way for many after him. In what would be the first of many controversial statements at the Fagunwa Conference, Osundare said, “This generation could not have created a Fagunwa,” basing his statement on the increasing dumbing-down and endless distractions that have occupied the attention of today’s young Nigerians. Proceedings on Day 1 ended with a state dinner at the Ondo State Government House with more performances from the State Troupe and a promise from Mimiko to build a monument in Fagunwa’s honour, “so that we are forced to always remember.”
Day 2: Dissecting Fagunwa
The three-day conference continued on 9 August with another session, Engaging Modernity, which was chaired by Benin Republic’s former representative to UNESCO, Professor Olabiyi Yai. At the panel, Kole Omotoso’s presentation, The Colonising Mentality of Some of the Persons In Fagunwa’s Novels, highlighted similarities between British colonialists and some of Fagunwa’s characters: a knack for imposing their own government on towns they captured during their adventures. Are such attributes found in the Yoruba culture? queried Omotoso, a professor of English and author of Just Before Dawn.
Associate Professor of History at the Seattle University, Saheed Adejumobi’s Empires and Utopias: Fagunwa, Civilisation and the Nation State seemed to take a cue from Omotoso’s postulation, describing the world of Fagunwa’s books as a ‘Utopia’, which while rejecting colonial rule, merges some of its attributes with aspects of Yoruba and Christian tradition to create some sort of hybrid society in search of harmonious balance. Adejumobi’s presentation analysed Fagunwa’s world as one rebelling against the trappings of imposed civilsations.
Olufemi Taiwo’s presentation took a philosophical bent in his paper ‘From D.O. Fagunwa to Akinsola Akiwowo: Doing Philosophy in a Yoruba Key.’ Both writers, according to Taiwo, “mined Yoruba for insight into the African condition.” However, unlike Akiwowo, Fagunwa never betrayed any form of ‘occident anxiety,’ a phrase Taiwo coined to capture the unease many Africans experience towards accepting Western influences. While Akiwowo was perpetually fearful of “contamination,” Fagunwa “created a Christian worldview, which he still made people believe was Yoruba.” Taiwo added that Fagunwa was neither a fantasy novelist nor folklorist, but a writer, who was very modern in his art. Lamenting the absence of any study of Akiwowo in sociology and philosophy courses outside universities in Australia and the U.S, Taiwo said that such programmes would certainly open up the complexities of the Yoruba existence to a wider world.
Members of the Fagunwa Study Group from left to to right, Tejumola Olaniyan, Tunde Babawale, Kunle Ajibade and Adeleke Adeeko
The day’s second panel proved rather heated, especially with Oyeronke Oyewumi’s stance on gender and witchcraft in Fagunwa’s Ogboju Ode Ninu Igbo Irunmole. Also on the panel themed, “Engenderings: Imaginative Quest and Social Relations,” were University of Ibadan’s Sola Olorunyomi and Adeleke Adeeko of the Ohio State University. Many believed that Oyewumi misinterpreted the lines, “Ogbologbo aje ni iya mi se,” and that rather than have a negative connotation as she thought, the statement was rather a thing of pride for the character, who felt it was a good boast to instil fear in potential rivals. The professor at Stony Brook University also hinted at Fagunwa’s suggestions that husbands should be jailers of their wives; to literally handcuff them.
Olorunyomi took a less-controversial path in his questioning of the mythical and the magical in Fagunwa: to understand the author within the realms of the mythical, it was as well necessary to understand him in a realistic context. Arguing that Fagunwa’s shapeless and inanimate forms become animated in a socio-cultural context, Olorunyomi said that this leads one to wonder what then is fictive, what is real or what is merely a function of literature in Fagunwa’s imagination. For him, it was important to ensure that Fagunwa’s work is cross-generational and that beyond translations, the works should be better valourised to make reading them more attractive to the public. Expanding Fagunwa’s audience and redefining literacy through his work, Olorunyomi suggested, could be done via screen adaptations, digital animation and interactive video games, ideas that would recur all through the conference.
Returning to the issue of gender and how it drives Fagunwa’s plot, Adeeko said that some of Fagunwa’s adventure tales could be described as a commercial that reads, “Want to travel? Only men need apply.” “Central adventures that drive narrative progression in the novels force in the story, a male patterned view of the world that does not quite cohere with the rest of the story,” Adeeko said. Journeys by women are cut short, and Fagunwa hardly gives them a chance to become fully-formed heroes.
According to him, women travel as helpmeets or witches manifesting in what Adeeko terms a ‘call-and-dump’ approach adopted by the author. Elaborating on the idea, the Humanities professor said that Fagunwa skillfully and cleverly plants female characters along the way to rescue the male protagonists at their time of need. Speaking a day after Adeeko, Arinpe Adejumo of the University of Ibadan would make the same argument about women being indispensable to Fagunwa’s plots: when faced with dire situations, his male heroes cry out in tears to their ‘mothers’ to come to their rescue.
Back to Adeeko, who dexterously drew inferences from dedications in Fagunwa’s texts in relation to the influences on his work. Unearthing Fagunwa’s links to the erstwhile Akure Training Institute, which was then a school for raising good housewives, Adeeko offered that this could very well mean that Fagunwa’s books were quasi-tracts for the Institute’s mission. A valid argument considering that polygamists and women hardly travel in Fagunwa’s world, where only married men and women are successful.
Panel over, the ensuing interaction with the audience did not shy away from gender issues with some arguing about how most women have to curb their talents and gifts to avoid being called ‘Aje’ (witch). No less controversial were the conference’s fourth and fifth panels dwelling on the translations of Fagunwa’s works, which remain limited to English and French. Kicking off this session, Professor Olu Obafemi, who translated Adiitu Olodumare (Mysteries of the Gods), said that translations were more restrictive than adaptations; the latter give the writer the opportunity to be free to make decisive changes and departures from the script. “Anyone, who wants to translate Fagunwa must transport to at least 50 percent of his imagination,” Obafemi said, “What the translator does is a process of meta-creation but not to the extent of creating an alternative text.” The experience of translating an already translated author could also be intimidating, he said, especially given the “sheer profundity” of existing translations of Fagunwa.
R-L: Keynote Speaker, Prof Wole Soyinka, Governors Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State and Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, and the Chairman of the occasion, Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin
Also on the same panel, Pamela Olubunmi Smith shared her experience of translating Fagunwa, describing it as one that was “daring, exhilarating, frustrating” and yet “robust and humble.” She told of how she learned Yoruba through Fagunwa and also cut her teeth in translation using Fagunwa’s books. Unfortunately, Smith could only get permission to translate Fagunwa’s Igbo Olodunmare for academic purposes and not publish same for a commercial audience.
She shared the many options that could have been taken in translating Fagunwa asking the audience to decide which ones sounded better and which ones fell short before ending her presentation with a tip: “Translation is ineffective if done word for word.”
For Dapo Adeniyi, who translated Irinkerindo Ninu Igbo Elegbeje (Expedition to the Mount of Thought), Fagunwa’s language could be turgid but also “beautifully fluid.” In his opinion, Fagunwa’s naming of his characters are meant to evoke laughter. Adeniyi did the same with his peculiar definition of Alágàbàgébè before adding that the “fusion of sound and action” is reflected in Fagunwa’s naming process.
Comments that followed the first translation panel included a call for consistency in translation, with Osofisan saying that “Anybody can translate but the problem is with the quality of translations.” Professor Abioye, who has translated Fagunwa into French, said that without interpretation, which is oral, it becomes near-impossible to attain translation. Adeeko said that the absence of Yoruba to Yoruba manuals also made it difficult to ensure evenness in translation.
Session Two on translation featured Osofisan and Gbemisola Adeoti – both of them Obafemi Awolowo University – and Professor Abioye, formerly of the Olabisi Onabanjo University.
Abioye constantly threw barbs at Soyinka’s translation of Fagunwa, claiming that the former attempted to outshine the latter and created a text that had too much of the translator in it. “A translator should never add or omit from an original,” he said, “A translator must give ideas of an original.”
The next presentation was an analysis of the various translations of Fagunwa into English. Referencing transliterations in Soyinka amongst others, Adeoti’s examples were as comical as they were thought-provoking. “Writing a novel is one thing; writing a mystery novel of this nature is another and translating it is something else entirely,” he said. His paper highlighted seeming inconsistencies, anachronisms and examples of word-for-word translations apparent in some of the English versions.
Delivering a presentation titled, Forest of One Thousand Hurdles, Osofisan, who adapted Ireke Onibudo for stage as The Fabulous Adventures of the Sugarcane Man, listed a number of things that translators grapple with when embarking on the act. An initial question for him was “Why does Fagunwa place so many obstacles on his characters’ paths?”
“As a playwright now, your job is not just to translate but to interrogate,” he said, suggesting that one should create a text that provokes questions rather than just mirrors the original. It is not sufficient to just present the exotic and the spectacular (in Fagunwa); use that lyrical aspect to try to push the culture along.”
There was a break between the two translation panels for Fagunwa’s widow, Mrs. Dorothy Fagunwa, to clear the air on her husband’s death. According to her narration, he travelled to Northern Nigeria on 16 November 1963 in his capacity as manager for Heinemann Books. On 7 December, he slept in Bida in order to return early to Ibadan, where he lived with his family. The next day, he and his driver were early at the River Niger jetty to wait for the resumption of pontoon services at 6am. Fagunwa was walking along the shore when he slipped and fell into one of the boats at the harbour. Unfortunately, the boat tipped over, trapping Fagunwa beneath the water, unable to swim to safety. Two days later, his body was found still fully-clothed; his cap in place and his pair of glasses in his hand, where he held them before he drowned. He was buried in his home-town of Oke-Igbo in Ondo State and was said to be writing a sequel to Adiitu Olodumare: Ero Nla Olodumare, at the time of his death. The manuscript was never found.
Day 3: Before and After Fagunwa
The third day at the conference was dedicated to further study of gender in Fagunwa. It was also the day that featured the sole lecture written and delivered in Yoruba.
Both Babafemi Babatope of the Lagos State University and the University of Ibadan’s Arinpe Adejumo defended Fagunwa as a women-friendly writer, who emphasised their roles in community development. Babatope labelled the female demons in Fagunwa as responsive and passionate, asking why Ireke evokes his mother’s spirit and not his father’s in his time of need. He concluded by stating that the problems in Nigerian socio-politics reflect the absence of women in positions of power, a statement he backed up with proof from Fagunwa, that men who did not heed their wives’ advice came to a bad end.
Full house at the opening ceremony for the Fagunwa Conference.
In the conference’s only paper in Yoruba, Ipo Wol L’Obinrin Ko Ninu Itan Aroso Fagunwa? (What Role Do Women Play in Fagunwa’s Narrative?), Adejumo said that women issues were important to Fagunwa. Rather than portray them as negative as Oyewumi’s paper on the first day suggested, she argued that Fagunwa used “women to further values and traditions which he thinks should be eternal.”
She also reversed Oyewumi’s belief that the author intended for men to keep their women under control, suggesting instead that the women are the ones who keep men in manacles: “The power women possess force the men to do the impossible and the absurd.”
While Fagunwa does not portray a radical feminist outlook (Asètòf’ábo Alákatikítí), his perspective on African women is universal, Adejumo added.
This panel also evoked a lot of questioning of the context of Fagunwa’s works. While some suggested references to homosexual sex in his works, the presence of a paper in Yoruba also raised the issue of making Fagunwa’s work available and accessible in other Nigerian languages and also via audiovisual material and resources. One of such comments was that even outside literature, Fagunwa’s stories could be adapted to treat issues in teen behaviour.
Analysing religion, literacy and language in Fagunwa, was the focus of the next panel with discussions around his art and its religious influences. On the panel were Harvard University Professor Jacob K. Olupona, Moradewun Adejunmobi of the University of California and Indiana University’s Akin Adesokan.
“Accusations that Fagunwa moralises too much in his novels is a limited understanding of his work,” Adesokan said while presenting Itanforiti Meets Akowediran: Fagunwa, Author. The professor deferred to Fagunwa’s naming of his characters and ran through a list comprising Omugoparapo (an assembly of dunces), and Ifepataki (Love is of the essence) amongst others. Hailing the late writer as a user and creator of the Yoruba language, Adesokan said that Fagunwa used names “to propel specific philosophical purposes. Naming is an obvious aspect of his linguistic wizardry.”
Making way for Adejunmobi’s presentation that explored Fagunwa in relation to the likes of J.K. Rowling and Mike Bamiloye, Adesokan said that, “Fagunwa is such a Christian writer that he does not give room for much of Ifa and the Yoruba traditional religion.” According to Adejunmobi, “Fagunwa’s books are not constrained to Christianity but are about spirituality, which he was able to do using fantasy.” And fantasy, she said, is not strange to the Yorubas, as it speaks to modern spirituality and is probably the reason why the Christian dramas of Bamiloye’s Mount Zion Ministries dwell so much on it.
Respectively, while Bamiloye and Fagunwa’s art attends to religious issues, both take a different stand towards Yoruba tradition: while the one condemns it, the other glorifies it. On another level, Rowling’s Harry Potter series can be viewed by some as valourising the occult. Also, in the case of Harry Potter, the characters require a formal institution to be trained in magic and the dark arts, while for Fagunwa, “Magic is a resource that characters deploy against each other or one another,” with no recourse to formal training.
Asking what role fantasy plays for someone pre-occupied with modernity, Adejunmobi opined that magic and the supernatural occur in the everyday reality. In what she described as “background war games,” she added that, in Fagunwa, “Events in a secondary reality provide the basis for social order in the primary reality.”
For Professor Olupona, who is also Fagunwa’s nephew, the books appear to have been commissioned to propel the activities of the Christian Mission in Nigeria, especially given that the stories were written at a time when many Nigerians grappled with bridging the differences in their indigenous religion and Christianity.
Inferring that perhaps “religious practices do not precede rational thought,” Olupona said that Fagunwa’s characters usually make up their minds to pursue a goal before they receive supernatural help and that man’s efforts yield nothing if he does not involve God. In other words, the stories reflect the success of Christianity.
From the audience, there were comments about how the names of the inhabitants of Fagunwa’s world did not only reflect their personality but were also predictive of what Nigeria would become. A name like Omugoparapo, for example, could very well be a reference to members of the House of Assembly.
Also looking at Fagunwa in continuity was Harry Garuba, professor of English at University of Cape Town. Exploring how popular the Ogboju Ode series would be had they been written in English, Garuba also analyses the books in the context of the oral and literary in indigenous African languages. Also mentioning the belief by some that Soyinka and his publishers silenced Fagunwa’s voice in the translation, Forest of A Thousand Daemons, Garuba pondered that had it been the other way round i.e. Fagunwa translating Soyinka from English to Yoruba, would the same be said of Fagunwa?
Garuba paraphrased Karin Barber, saying that much of post-colonial criticism had also been more occupied with African literature in English to the neglect of literatures in African languages.
Not to be ignored in Fagunwa’s adventure series, however, are the animals that his heroes encounter along the way. Professor Tola Badejo, a zoologist and Vice-Chancellor of the Wesley University of Science and Technology presented an in-depth analysis of Fagunwa’s animal kingdom. In a paper that was as educative as it was humourous, Badejo described the adventure writer as an innate zoologist with a deep knowledge of the forest. The presentation, The Zoologist in Fagunwa, headlined the 2012 edition of the commemorative Lecture Series
Previous translations of Fagunwa, Badejo said, did little justice to the animals’ original names. Indicating marked differences between zoology and literature, he recommended that intending translators of Fagunwa should work in tandem with zoologists to ensure that they got the names of the animals right.
Professor of English and African Languages and Literature at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Tejumola Olaniyan, concluded the panel with his presentation on Illustrating Fagunwa. Judging the illustrations, Olaniyan argued that some of them are “not artistically successful nor capture the narratives’ pedagogic or affective” leanings, even though Fagunwa’s publishers got the best illustrators of that era to produce images for the Ogboju Ode series.
Olaniyan also enlightened the audience that no less than eight illustrators – five Nigerians and three Britons – worked on Fagunwa’s books. Among them were Akinola Lasekan and Susan Grave Morris, who illustrated three of the novels in the five-book adventure collection.
Following three days of intense discussions around Fagunwa, the last panel focused on a summary of all that had been discussed and more. Professors Osofisan, Omotosho and Osundare alongside poet Odia Ofeimun sat on the panel, which was moderated by TV Producer Feyikemi Olayinka and writer/arts critic, Molara Wood.
All were agreed that efforts to step up the propagation of Fagunwa’s works and other indigenous language literature should be embarked upon to ensure the continued relevance of the Yoruba language and culture, especially in an age riddled with jejune distractions. Other suggestions included establishing a museum that warehouses all relevant information to D.O. Fagunwa.
Fittingly, the Fagunwa Study Group rounded off the conference with the hope that the group would live beyond the conference and also expand its membership. Speaking on behalf of the group (which also includes Adeeko, Olaniyan, Adesokan, Ajibade and Diwura Fagunwa, daughter of D.O. Fagunwa), Professor Femi Taiwo of Cornell University said that their motivation in organising the conference was not to show off but to provide the larger world access to Fagunwa. As a way forward, he recommended multiple translations of the works, infinite interpretations of same, mutual respect for all interpretations, interdisciplinary interpretations, annotated editions, children’s editions, and animated versions of Fagunwa’s stories.
He also called for biographies of Fagunwa, comparisons with other writers in the world’s indigenous languages and a collection of Fagunwa’s papers, letters and all relevant documents to be put in a museum with a virtual/interactive map, amongst other educative features.
At the end of the conference celebrating Fagunwa’s legacy, both the panelists and participants had mutually benefitted from the many dissections of Fagunwa. In addition, other areas of discourse surrounding the author, African fantasy fiction and indigenous languages hitherto untouched, have now been opened, ensuring that whatever foundation Fagunwa laid endures beyond the 50 years of his passing.
—Derin Ajao
Adesuyi Ajayi says:
Much gratified that a belated feschrift was held for Fagunwa , a prescient and gifted author and propagator of Yoruba language and culture. He was an alumnus of the Great St Andrews College Oyo, which has been incorporated and obliterated by the Ajayi Crowther University.
I think Scientists should emulate Nigerian authors and artists and celebrate their great icons too, in the service of popularising science and technology in Nigeria.
BISIKAY says:
Aderonke Adejumobi says:
Inspiring write up and i commend the organizers for a job well done,more grease to their elbow and the Lord will promote them too and guard and guide them all their days.
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Q’POD Case Study: Eau Claire Transit
Seeing is Believing: Demo Convinces Eau Claire Transit of the Time Savings and Better Securement with Q’POD
One demonstration was all it took to convince Mike Branco, Transit Manager for the City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, that the Q’POD wheelchair securement system could help operators save time, improve passenger safety and minimize driver injuries.
“We’re always looking for ways to speed things up and do them more efficiently,” says Branco. “When I saw the Q’POD in action at the 2010 Wisconsin Public Transportation Conference, I had to show my manager, because I think securement of a typical wheelchair took only 15 to 20 seconds at the most.”
Just to be sure, Branco’s team did their own side-by-side comparison of Q’POD and their current securement system. “It literally took two-and-a-half to three times longer to do the traditional wheelchair securement with our system versus the Q’POD.”
After installing Q’POD in its five newest buses, Eau Claire Transit conducted training sessions to familiarize drivers with the new devices. “The drivers loved it and a majority of them saw the value right away,” says Branco of the widespread employee support for this management decision.
The bending and kneeling required with the transit system’s other securement devices have resulted in driver complaints and back injuries. That’s changed on the buses with Q’POD. “We haven’t had a worker’s compensation claim about anything back-oriented because of Q’POD,” says Branco. “That’s huge because we’re always trying to minimize driver risk.”
“A lot of transit agency procurement is focused on the mechanics of the bus. Is it easily repairable? What kind of engine? I think the customer experience is important, too, and so is helping the driver be as comfortable as humanly possible. I’ve used Q’POD as something to add to their comfort level when purchasing a new bus.”
The Q’POD equipment itself has proven less prone to injury than Eau Claire’s other securement systems. With those, Branco says, “the belts would always be in the water, or in the mud. And they’d get frayed, or start deteriorating from salts. We were constantly replacing belts.” That, too, has changed with Q’POD. “People talk about the tie-downs on Q’POD and how great they’re engineered. But in my opinion, the seatbelt goes unsung,” he says. “They’re self-contained, so you have less option for wear and tear because they’re not hanging out in the elements. I don’t think we’ve changed a belt yet on any Q’POD at all, and we’ve had these buses for two years now.”
Passengers have praised the availability of Q’POD as well. “It involves less touching, and passengers have commented how it’s less intrusive,” says Branco. “They’re happier about that. I think any of us can appreciate that.”
This level of empathy and concern is not surprising from a system that quite literally goes the extra mile for its wheelchair passengers. “Each one of our buses is handicapped accessible, but one thing we do that’s kind of neat is if we’re full with both wheelchair spots occupied, one of the supervisors will take out another bus so that we don’t have to leave a wheelchair passenger behind.”
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Governing Urban School Districts
Efforts in Los Angeles to Effect Change
by Catherine H. Augustine, Diana Epstein, Mirka Vuollo
Children, Families, and Communities,
Education and Literacy,
Educational Administration,
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Many urban school district students are dropping out and few of the remaining ones reach state or district achievement goals. These problems make governing urban schools both difficult and important. In 2005–06, the governance structure of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) was examined, debated, criticized, and praised by several different constituencies, including the mayor, who sought to take over the district. This report focuses on the bid for mayoral control of LAUSD and the competing efforts on behalf of various stakeholders. It sets the struggles that took place in Los Angeles in a national context, drawing on the literature on educational governance to analyze the political process and the resulting policy change. New legislation ushers in an untried governance system with the potential to both improve and worsen the governance of the district. The legislation allows the mayor to develop new approaches to schooling in three high schools and their feeder schools. If this cluster management project demonstrates improvements, the approaches he employs could be applied to other schools in the district. Evaluating this endeavor and determining its effects on student outcomes is vital.
State, City, and District Contexts
Governing the Los Angeles Unified School District
Assessments of Local Governance Options
The research described in this report was conducted within RAND Education for the Presidents’ Joint Commission on LAUSD Governance.
This report is part of the RAND Corporation technical report series. RAND technical reports may include research findings on a specific topic that is limited in scope or intended for a narrow audience; present discussions of the methodology employed in research; provide literature reviews, survey instruments, modeling exercises, guidelines for practitioners and research professionals, and supporting documentation; or deliver preliminary findings. All RAND reports undergo rigorous peer review to ensure that they meet high standards for research quality and objectivity.
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Document Number: TR-428-LA
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Augustine, Catherine H., Diana Epstein, and Mirka Vuollo, Governing Urban School Districts: Efforts in Los Angeles to Effect Change. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 2006. https://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR428.html.
Augustine, Catherine H., Diana Epstein, and Mirka Vuollo, Governing Urban School Districts: Efforts in Los Angeles to Effect Change, Santa Monica, Calif.: RAND Corporation, TR-428-LA, 2006. As of June 27, 2019: https://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR428.html
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Foundation Funds 1 Million Vaccines For Unicef
Fri 13th May 2016
The Foundation and Club have reached their ambitious target to fund one million vaccines for Unicef to protect some of the world’s most vulnerable children from a variety of deadly yet preventable diseases.
Rangers striker Kenny Miller helped announce the achievement, which was made possible thanks to the generous support of fans. The Foundation has donated £300,000 over the last three years towards Unicef’s vaccination programme, which is protecting children in developing communities against the spread of diseases such as measles, polio and typhoid.
The donation is enough to fund one million vaccines and the impact of this significant contribution cannot be underestimated in terms of its effect on children’s health, as explained by Unicef UK Executive Director David Bull, who commented: “As a result of poverty, conflict and poor health services, too many children across the world are missing out on the basic but life-saving vaccines they need to keep themselves safe from preventable diseases. The support and generosity shown from Rangers fans however, has enabled us to reach many children in danger and for that I want to say a big thank you.”
Kenny Miller added: “This is a fantastic achievement and I’m delighted to announce this milestone on behalf of the fans, the Club and Foundation. It speaks volumes about the generosity of the Rangers fans that they have raised this money through the Foundation for such an amazing cause.”
This latest donation builds upon the Foundation’s eight-year partnership with the world’s leading children’s organisation which has already funded education projects in India and the successful refurbishment of seven health care centres in north-eastern Togo. The centres currently provide clean water and basic medical care to 125,000 children and their families in Togo’s Kara region.
Rangers Charity Foundation Director Connal Cochrane commented: “Our longstanding partnership with Unicef has resulted in so many achievements we can be extremely proud of. Today’s announcement marks the significant impact the Rangers Charity Foundation can have on the health of children around the world, particularly those living in extreme poverty and areas marred by conflict.
“We are delighted to have reached this milestone thanks to the generosity and commitment of our supporters and look forward to developing a new project with Unicef to continue to create a brighter future for the world’s children.”
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The Foundation recently donated £70,000 to Glasgow City Mission’s Winter Night Shelter, £25,000 to four armed services-related charities and £10,000 to the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. A further donation of £25,000 is planned to Alzheimer Scotland.
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space exploration - updates
Rappler's latest stories on space exploration
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RVNES – Hurts (Feat. Pusha T & Chevy Woods)
Ryan Marsh | August 23, 2018 | Music | No Comments
Producer RVNES is had at work on his upcoming album and now he builds some momentum by recruiting Pusha T and Chevy Woods for a new song called “Hurts.”
RVNES has collaborated with many artists including Young Dolph, DJ Luke Nasty, Lil Ronny Motha F, and more in the past and recently teamed up with Supah Mario to form their production team Traffic Boyz.
Pusha T appeared in Royce Da 5’9’s video for “Summer On Lock” earlier this week and Chevy Woods is currently promoting his 81 mixtape.
RVNES said this:
“I originally produced the song while living in Dallas, Texas and it wasn’t until a year later that Pusha got on it. Then when Chevy came into my life and heard the record, we got to chopping it up and immediately knew he could deliver. And boy did he. “Hurts” is almost three years old now and has gone through a long and tiresome journey but it was fully worth it.”
Listen to “Hurts” below and expect more information on RVNES’ LP to arrive soon.
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Ryan Marsh
I am a 30-year-old hip hop enthusiast. Twitter: @RyanMarsh_
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Dallas gunman posted ominous Facebook warning before opening fire outside federal building
Travis Gettys
A Texas man was shot and killed after he opened fire with a military-style rifle at a federal building.
FBI agents identified the gunman as 22-year-old Brian Isaack Clyde shortly after he was killed by law enforcement officers outside the Earle Cabell Federal Building in downtown Dallas, reported The Dallas Morning News.
Clyde was pronounced dead at the scene, but no other injuries were reported.
It’s not clear why Clyde fired gunshots outside the government building.
Morning News photographer Tom Fox witnessed the shooting and took photos as Clyde fired his rifle across a parking lot toward him and some bystanders.
DMN staff photographer @TomFoxPhoto captured this image shortly before a gunman opened fire on the Earle Cabell Federal Building Monday morning in downtown Dallas. Fox was waiting to enter the building to cover a trial when the attack took place. https://t.co/y8fWYYuKjs pic.twitter.com/fE1kFlEy9j
— Dallas Morning News (@dallasnews) June 17, 2019
Clyde posted a cryptic video last week on his Facebook page that showed him holding up a rifle and warning of some unspecified action.
“I don’t know how much longer I have, but a f*cking storm is coming,” he said, reaching for a rifle that appears similar to one used in the shooting. “However, not without defense. I’m f*cking ready, let’s do it.”
His Facebook page featured numerous posts of guns, ammunition and other weapons, such as a sword, and indicated he was a U.S. Army infantry veteran and fan of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
Clyde wore what appeared to be a bulletproof vest and other tactical gear as he carried out the shooting.
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Taste and expectation
Amelia Bayler on things we need to think about when we think about food
So much of eating is based on expectation. Text and image frame the experience from the get-go. Sometimes I think that, when I sink my teeth into a ‘Big Mac’, I taste the iconic image of that burger as opposed to what’s actually in my mouth – often I’m disappointed when it doesn’t taste plastic enough. I don’t just have an expectation about what I am going to be eating, but also about how I’m going to be eating: how much and where. I decided to go to the ‘Pay What You Can, Take What You Need’ project at Kinning Park Complex, and imagined the event to be like an all you can eat buffet with a conscience. I mean, a buffet could alternatively be described as: ‘Pay What You Need to Pay and then Eat As Much as You Possibly Can.’ Back in November an advert for the project was posted on the CCA website: “Independent community centre the Kinning Park Complex host a weekly pay what you can meal. Open to all with music and more, it’s a great chance to meet new people, eat, smile and have fun. Come join!”
This framed it as a cultural event as opposed to just eating. An event that would be taking place in a nation where we spend our weekends binging our feelings away by using carbs in various shades of beige. Often, food itself is the event – an event with a beginning, middle, end and an epilogue – coffee.
But we’re playing with food so much in 2016.
I like food as entertainment. Yet, there’s this tension with eating: sometimes you are in control of what happens and sometimes somebody else is in control. I like being able to think of food itself as being an event and this is without it being framed as such – what if it’s my event and I’m the only one that knows it?
I went to World Buffet in Glasgow and I couldn’t help but play with my food on my sixth course. It was like the chocolate dripping from the fountain, the Mr.Whippy ice cream and the colourful sauces were asking to be brought together in an attractive Instagram post. Of course, when you first get there you’re presented with a list of rules. For example, you’re not allowed to “abuse the buffet.” This made me very paranoid. What does that even mean? Does that mean that you can’t cover your pizza in prawn crackers? Does that mean that you can’t have dessert and then a main and then another dessert? But I guess these rules meant that I explored within the boundaries given.
I feel like I have an odd relationship with food that relies on guilt. And, at a buffet this guilt is eliminated: I am paying x amount of money to eliminate x amount of guilt. It’s framed as: all you can eat. So it’s telling you to eat as much as you can and GUILT-FREE.
As soon as you’re asked to make your own rules, that’s when things start to get scary.
At ‘Pay What You Can, Take What You Need’ this guilt would be placed at the forefront of the experience because I don’t feel like I deserve to go to these places. If I could afford to spend £9.99 at a buffet in order to pig-out then why the hell should I go to a community project? How much should I pay? And how much food should I really take?
So I headed to the event with these thoughts in mind. I had previously checked that it would be taking place by messaging Kinning Park Complex directly on Facebook. They confirmed that it was weekly and that I should come on the 17th for an extra special one. But I went the week before to experience the stripped back, acoustic, unplugged version on a windy Thursday night. Maybe I got the bare bones – it was all about the food and nothing else.
I rang the doorbell and was met by somebody who informed me that, YES, it was definitely on, but people had already come and gone. I was led into a big hall with four plain tables. The room was empty except for a chef who was stood in a canteen style kitchen at the end. Above the kitchen were blackboards with the menus written in chalk – stuff about chickpeas and sticky toffee pudding. I started to imagine eating all of these foods and the chef caught me out and told me to ignore the blackboards: there would only be vegetables, potato and cheese with a side of cabbage. And so the menu was void. This was beyond expectation and disappointment. This was beyond McDonald’s.
I felt that, since I was able to spend £9.99 at World Buffet, I should pay the same at Kinning Park. The food was good; it was like a mixture between the nostalgia of home-cooked food and the functionality of school dinners. After paying that amount, however, I felt like it wasn’t really the done thing. I asked if there was dessert and the chef gave me a look.
The thing is, the event being advertised on the CCA website had me thinking that it was art in the form of a community project. And, although I now knew that this really was a welfare-focus community project, I couldn’t help but think that it was in fact a successful audience participation piece – it got me thinking and engaged after all.
Eventually two other people arrived. I asked if they’d been before. They told me they were visiting from London and had heard about it. They told me that they walked past an all you could eat buffet on their journey and were tempted to go in but continued on to the event … Perhaps eating isn’t always about taste and expectation, perhaps food can sometimes be about what others expect of you – which results in learning a new set of rules and a bit about your personal values along the way.
*Stay tuned for more inappropriate comparisons between community projects and cash-cow companies. Coming up next: a comparison between Costa Coffee and a university bake sale to help understand how much we associate taste with price.
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China’s Civilizational Diplomacy
Dec 5, 2016 Zaynab El Bernoussi
China’s leadership on the world stage differs notably from the West’s, because it relies on addressing prospective partners on a more equal footing. In particular, China's emphasis on highlighting historical and cultural similarities helps to explain how it has expanded its sphere of influence so widely in recent years.
IFRANE – China is quickly becoming a world power, capable of exercising considerable influence over other countries. And it is advancing to the center of the geopolitical stage just as – if not because – American and European leadership seems to be retreating into the wings.
China certainly has a receptive audience. One reason is that the “darker nations,” as the international-studies scholar Vijay Prashad calls global-South countries, feel greater kinship with China than with the United States and Europe. They identify with China’s history of anti-imperialist struggle, and even with Chinese people’s physical appearance. If you are an emerging superpower, there is a distinct advantage to having the majority of the world’s population hold such sentiments.
The way China plays its global role also differs notably from that of the West, because it emphasizes its similarities with the “rest,” to use the historian Niall Ferguson’s expression for the non-Western world. With this strategy, China has expanded its sphere of influence far beyond its immediate region.
Zaynab El Bernoussi
Zaynab El Bernoussi is Professor of International Relations at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Al Akhawayn University.
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xin xin Dec 11, 2016
Well professor, you hardly know what Chinese racism is like. Like everything Chinese it is more subtle, runs deeper and has been around much, much longer. Our first book which treated the neighboring peoples as barbarians was already extant more than 2500 years ago. Call us the father of all racism. At one time we the han people conquered Vietnam and Korea. Before that, in the win or chin dynasty we overran much of what we call southern china today, which at that time were populated by the "hundred viets". In that campaign alone we killed off more than half a million locals. It was all recorded by our greatest historian Sima Qian in his book of histories. We were mostly a land imperial empire, and our expansionist efforts were therefore often incremental, unlike the much younger western imperialists, who were mostly sea powers whose invasions were more apparent. We have never been apologetic. There is no reaction against ethnocentrism in Chinese academia. Sorry about that...
Hugh Mongous Dec 5, 2016
Interesting, since (I think) Huntington noted that the West should seriously start worrying about its future when China forges an alliance with the middle east.
Danilo Mendes Dec 5, 2016
Its all about geopolitics always! Dont be fooled !
Godfree Roberts Dec 5, 2016
In Mexico, a reporter asked why the press was negative about China and he responded, “There are some bored foreigners with full stomachs who have nothing better to do than point fingers at China. First, China doesn’t export revolution; second, China doesn’t export hunger and poverty; third, China doesn’t come and cause you headaches. What more do you want?”
Apparently, most countries are quite content with that.
vivek iyer Dec 5, 2016
Increasing Chinese influence in Britain reflects the fact that British people feel greater kinship with China than with the United States and Europe. They identify with Imperial China’s history of anti-imperialist struggle, and even with Chinese people’s physical appearance- viz the fact that they have two legs and two hands.
Massive Chinese investment in Britain is not the main reason for Chinese influence. It is the fact that Dr. Fu Manchu built a tunnel between Stonehenge and Mt. Kun Lun. Theresa May is very excited by this which is why she has given the nod to Hinkley Point C.
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Hansen takes out third in BMX elite class
North Canterbury continues to make its mark on the BMX track, with a number of good local placings resulting from the New Zealand Championships, held in Christchurch over the weekend.
The meeting also decided New Zealand's 2018 elite titles.
With the UCI World Cup season clashing with the national championships at Easter, the elite titles were decided as part of the South Island Championships at the Christchurch City BMX Club track in Hornby.
Coming home with the national number 3 plate was 20-year-old Tahlia Hansen, who said she was stoked with her result, putting much of her success down to her support crew which includes her boyfriend and his family in Cambridge where she is based.
Hansen was a Perago Trust recipient in 2014.
She has been competing in the Elite Women's competition for two years, placing third at the nationals last year as well.
"I must have a bit of a thing for third because I came third at the North Island titles in October too," Hansen said.
It is quite a result for the North Canterbury rider who spent months recovering from back surgery in November 2016.
"My first race back was Waitangi Day last year. I didn't do any training before, just went in and raced. I've been riding for 16 years now so I guess it's a natural thing for me."
Not to mention it's in her genes — Tahlia's family is synonymous with BMX in North Canterbury and although she is now living in the North Island she will always consider herself part of the local club.
"I do feel a loyalty to the club. And it's great to see it growing, with a lot of younger kids coming through. That's good for the club."
While the BMX calendar of events takes a break over the winter, Hansen still has plenty on for the next month or so, with the next three weekends all taken up with races at Te Awamutu, Auckland and Wellington. -Stuff.co.nz
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Jun 12, 2018; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) drops back to pass the ball during mini camp at Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Pass Game Supporting Cast – Tier 4
Overall Team Supporting Cast – Tier 3
[Editor’s note: The Supporting Cast metrics measure performance of players other than the quarterback, utilizing PFF grades and clustering analysis to group them into tiers from best (Tier 1) to worst (Tier 4). Passing Game Supporting Cast is indicative of supporting players contributing more to passing stats while Overall Team Supporting Cast includes other portions of team performance as well. For more information on support cast rankings, listen in weekly to the PFF Forecast podcast.]
Excitement has begun to grow in Indianapolis prior to the start of 2018 training camp. The Indianapolis Colts have brought new members of the coaching staff in several areas, and second-year GM Chris Ballard has continued flipping the roster in an effort to add talent and depth across the board.
With new coaches and players coming in, there could easily be a dozen or more new starters on the team in 2018 – especially on defense – where the Colts will be transitioning to a more traditional 4-3 defense from the hybrid 3-4.
Andrew Luck’s Return
Of course, the biggest storyline in Indianapolis heading into training camp will be the return of Andrew Luck. Although he hasn’t played in an NFL game since the regular season finale in 2016, should he come back to his previous form and produce like he did that year, Colts fans, and staff alike, should be happy. While there has been a notion lately that Luck isn’t an elite quarterback, his numbers in 2016 tell a different story – as he was one of only four quarterbacks to earn an elite PFF grade.
Not only was Luck the fourth-best quarterback in 2016, he was also our most-improved quarterback that season, as his overall grade rose from a career-worst 45.1 in 2015 (ranked 38th at the position) to fourth-best 92.4 in 2016.
In another drastic jump made from 2015 to 2016, Luck improved the most when he held onto the ball for 2.6 seconds or more, which he did 57.5 percent of his dropbacks in both 2015 and 2016. On those passes, his TD-to-INT ratio improved from 0.89 in 2015 (10th-worst) up to 2.37 in 2016 (eighth-best). On those same throws, his completion percentage rose from 46.1 (third-worst) in 2015, to 59.7 (seventh-best) in 2016.
Following the same trend, on longer-developing throws from 2015 to 2016, Luck’s passer rating increased from 62.3 (third-worst) to 98.7 (seventh-best).
Putting it into perspective and showcasing how much Luck had to do on his own in 2016, he accomplished most of these impressive feats despite playing behind an offensive line that posted one of the lowest pass-blocking efficiencies since 2006. At the end of the 2016 season, the Colts 69.5 overall team pass-blocking efficiency ranked as the third-lowest score that we’ve given to a team since PFF began grading every player on every play of every game.
There is no denying the impact that Luck brings to the Colts when he’s healthy and on the field. Although it’s yet to be seen if Luck will start the season opener, his participation in training camp will be enough to re-ignite the excitement in the Colts’ fan base.
Rebuilding from the Inside Out
Since the Colts drafted Luck in 2012, they have had poor play from the offensive line year in and year out. Last season alone, the Colts had 10 different offensive linemen play at least 140 snaps and used them in 18 different combinations. With the exception of left tackle Anthony Castonzo, the entire line struggled in run-blocking and as a result, Colts running backs averaged just 1.07 yards before contact, the third-lowest in the NFL. Although Luck has proven he can play behind subpar offensive line play, Ballard seems determined to keep his franchise signal-caller upright.
With their improvements this offseason, the Colts offensive line jumped from finishing 25th in our 2017 season-end offensive link rankings, to 17th in our preseason offensive line rankings released last week.
Undoubtedly, the highlight of the offensive line is sixth overall pick Quenton Nelson. The former Notre Dame star was considered the fourth-best player on our PFF Draft Board, after finishing the 2017 season with a 95.1 overall grade – the highest grade for a guard across the entire nation and the second-highest grade we’ve ever given to a guard in the PFF College era.
Nelson’s grade in 2017 was nearly 4.0 points higher than the next closest in the class. Additionally, he ranked sixth among draft-eligible guards in pass-blocking efficiency in 2017 (99.0) and first in run-blocking success percentage in 2017 (94.6).
For more in-depth analysis on Quenton Nelson and the rest of the 2018 NFL Draft class – it’s not too late to grab the 2018 NFL Draft Guide –
Ballard has made it clear that it’s finally a priority to build protection around their most valuable asset. Adding Nelson in the first round and Braden Smith in the second round gives the Colts two young cornerstones along the line. While the Colts may believe that Smith will be the final piece on the interior of the line, he will have to prove he’s ready to take the job away from veteran guard Matt Slauson, who has been working with the first team during most of the spring workouts.
Furthermore, Indy will be hoping for a jump in production from rising third-year player in center Ryan Kelly. He failed to reach 400 snaps last season due to injury, but even when on the field, he seemed to have regressed from his slightly promising rookie campaign.
PROJECTED STARTING LINEUP:
Left Tackle: Anthony Castonzo, 82.0 overall grade
Left Guard: Quenton Nelson, 95.1* (2017 college grade)
Center: Ryan Kelly, 39.9
Right Guard: Matt Slauson, 45.0
Right Tackle: Austin Howard, 71.6
Young talent on defense
As it currently stands, all three levels of the Colts new-look defense will be littered with young talent. Veteran Jabaal Sheard was perhaps Indy’s best defensive player last season while registering an elite 91.3-graded season as Sheard was able to generate 66 pressures with a pass-rush productivity of 11.6.
However, while Sheard should continue to be a force off the edge for Indianapolis, the defensive line has young players in Tarell Basham, Tyquan Lewis and Kemoko Turay that will be looking to impress in their new 3-technique roles. If the Colts can prove their attacking scheme will boost production behind Sheard and the other young defensive ends on the roster, the defense should be much better in 2018.
At the linebacker position, the Colts are slated to have Darius Leonard and Anthony Walker manning the middle. Behind them, this group is very young and inexperienced. While they used three of their selections in the 2018 NFL Draft on linebackers to help shore up the front seven, it’s undrafted linebacker, Skai Moore, who may be the most intriguing young prospect for the Colts.
Out of South Carolina, Moore should be a valuable addition to Indianapolis’ defense given his premier coverage ability. Though lacking the prototypical height-to-weight ratio for modern-NFL linebackers, Moore, the fifth-ranked linebacker in the draft class, earned a coverage grade of 88.7 in 2017, which edged out the eighth overall pick in the draft, Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith.
Depending on how many linebackers the team keeps, the Colts could likely have three rookies not only make the roster at this position, but also make an impact in 2018.
The Colts are just as youthful in the secondary as they boast a couple of second-year players who saw significant playing time a season ago, and did so admirably in cornerbacks Quincy Wilson and Nate Hairston, and safety Malik Hooker.
It’s imperative that Hooker and the rest of the young players on Indy’s defense stay healthy and find a role for themselves in the new scheme. Nothing is set in stone, but this unit could go from being one of the worst to at least respectable in 2018.
POSITION BATTLES TO WATCH
Running backs – Nyheim Hines vs Marlon Mack vs Jordan Wilkins – Who is the workhorse?
Linebackers – Antonio Morrison vs Tyrell Adams: Who starts at SAM?
Offensive tackle – Le’Raven Clark vs several new additions to the offensive line
Wide receiver – Where does Deon Cain end up on the depth chart?
Defensive tackle – Will Hassan Ridgeway show he belongs in the new scheme?
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Published: May 01, 2003, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor
DI-NA-CAL adds capacity for its heat-transfer label production with a new Rotomec gravure press.
From cutting-edge graphics to innovative application processes, labels are taking on a new face for the 21st century, and in an effort to expand their capabilities, converters are paying close attention.
Already mastering the possibilities is DI-NA-CAL Label Group. This division of Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. is becoming adept at providing complete heat-transfer label solutions. With its main operation housed in a 350,000-sq-ft facility in Cincinnati, OH, (and a second facility in Jacksonville, FL), DI-NA-CAL is committed exclusively to the production of the heat-transfer decorating process.
Seamless “no-label-look” labels are created using DI-NA-CAL's innovative heat-transfer technology, which allows the labels to bond physically to the surface of containers — becoming a part of the package itself. They are formulated with a special protective lacquer and custom-designed adhesive print coating.
To produce the labels, rotogravure-printed graphics are delivered in roll form and transferred to plastic containers by automatic decorating machines. Precise, consistent label positioning is ensured by an advanced electronic registration system with stringent quality controls.
The company has an impressive assortment of proprietary equipment, including a line of application equipment that is used not only during the DI-NA-CAL process, but is marketed for retail sale. The converter recently introduced its Model HTD-5000 Flex Line Decorator capable of labeling panel bottles from 12 oz to 2.5 gal and containers with curved and tapered panels. The decorator also can handle label rolls up to 16.5 in. dia allowing for longer uptime.
DI-NA-CAL labels can be seen in the automotive, food and beverage, household chemicals, and personal care industries, with notable clientele including Diamond Products Co., Nestle Purina PetCare, Minute Maid Co., Playtex, Welch's, and Shell Oil Products.
Quick Gravure Changeovers
Another notable addition to DI-NA-CAL's production floor is the Valmet Rotomec 11-station rotogravure press. According to Marty Dennis, sales and marketing director at DI-NA-CAL, the press, which joins a 10-color Rotomec press purchased in 1997, provides additional capacity for the production of its heat-transfer labels. The new 33-in.-wide press also is reported to be the first electronic line shaft press to be used for the printing of heat transfer labels at the facility.
“This second Rotomec is awesome. It's an electronic line shaft press and is the first one ever installed in a heat-transfer label operation. That means the individual units are all servo controlled; there is no single drive shaft driving it. The web path is reduced, meaning less waste, and less material to web to press,” Dennis explains. “The press also allows quicker changeover, so you can get in and out of the units easy and make changes.”
Dennis explains the decision to choose Rotomec wasn't a difficult one.
“[Rotomec] had a higher quality press. They cost a little bit more, but they were higher quality. They were more willing to adapt to our type of business, and they had equipment with better changeover capabilities. There were others with really good equipment, but Rotomec just seemed to be able to customize the press for our process.”
Keeping in stride with its impressive printing capabilities, DI-NA-CAL also recently purchased Creo Synapse InSite, a Web-based proofing solution.
“We have the new system by Creo, Creo InSite. It's a Web-based system where we can actually take the artwork, load it into the system, and the customer can view it via the Web,” describes Dennis. “It's password protected, so they can only view their artwork. They can't make the changes [themselves], but they can go in and make annotations on the changes they want…. It eliminates these proofs that have been, in the past, back and forth in the mail.”
Dennis is proud of the commitment DI-NA-CAL has made in providing a complete label solution, which he says separates them from other label suppliers.
“Our application equipment really sets us apart from any other label supplier because most people will supply labels and that's it. What we really supply is a label system. We have state-of-the-art printing and prepress equipment to handle the needs of the customers for their graphics; we have the application equipment that will meet their needs for containers, to be able to decorate and give them a quality application; and we have the service and technicians that go out and service that equipment.
Complete solutions. It's a concept DI-NA-CAL is accomplishing, leading the way to a new wave of label converting diversification.
CONVERTER INFO
DI-NA-CAL Label Group, Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. 4500 Beech St., Cincinnati, OH 45212; 513/396-5685; smurfit-stone.com/dinacal
Valmet Rotomec SpA San Giorgio, Italy; +39-0142-4071; valmetconverting.com
Creo Burnaby, BC, Canada; 604/451-2770; creo.com
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Cartoon Network Italy Pop Up Town Temporary Shop Opens In Milan 1st June 2018
May 24, 2018 May 24, 2018 by RegularCapital
Between Friday 1st and Sunday 17th June 2018, Cartoon Network Italy will be running a special event called “Cartoon Network Pop-Up Town” at the Piazza Gae Aulenti in Milan, the special event dedicated to children and families will feature Europe’s first temporary Cartoon Network-themed store. The event coincides with Cartoon Network Italy’s 20th anniversary this June*.
At the event, fans will be able to buy Cartoon Network merchandise, the proceeds will be donated to the charity – Save The Children, an international organisation that promotes children’s rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries, which is an appropriate choice of charity because children are Cartoon Network’s core audience.
By purchasing products featuring Cartoon Network’s popular shows such as The Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10, Adventure Time, Uncle Grandpa, We Bare Bears, The Amazing World of Gumball, Steven Universe and Clarence – fans will be supporting Save the Children Italy’s “Illuminiamo il Futuro” (Let’s Illuminate The Future) campaign aimed at combating poverty and offering free educational and training opportunities to children and teenagers who live in conditions of socio-economic hardship in deprived parts of Italy.
The temporary shop will offer exclusive products, limited editions and special collections created in collaboration with brands and artists such as: Sio, an Italian cartoonist and web star, who has created an exclusive capsule collection with illustrations influenced by Steven Universe, Adventure Time and Clarence; Radio Deejay with co-branded merchandising; and the street artists, Mr. Wany, Pao, Laurina Paperina, Mr.Klevra, omino71 and pixel artist The Oluk, who will create artwork inspired by Cartoon Network’s shows which will only be available exclusively at Cartoon Network’s Pop Up Town.
There will be Adult Swim products for older fans, especially for shows such as Rick and Morty. During the course of the event, Piazza Gae Aulenti will host a range of free events, art exhibitions and public meet and greets with celebrities from the world of entertainment, music, street artists, DJs and YouTubers.
Every day and during the event’s opening hours of 10am to 8pm, nail artists will be offering Powerpuff Girls nail art. Also at the event is the Ben 10 Hero Experience, an interactive augmentated reality game which allows fans to use the power of the Omnitrix and transform themselves into various aliens. Also there will be a Powerpuff Yourself print shop, where you can create your own Powerpuff Girls character and print it on a T-shirt. At the event, there will be the opportunity to take photos with the stars of Cartoon Network including The Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10, Gumball and Finn and Jake from Adventure Time.
* The channel originally launched as a combined Italian, French and Spanish service in June 1998 before being fully localised, with France and Spain spinning off and having their own version of Cartoon Network as well, before then and from January 1996, Italian was available as a soundtrack on the pan-European version of Cartoon Network, a 24-hour service became available in October 1997.
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Report From Washington – August 24, 2012
Aug 26th, 2012 | By wjmurray | Category: Weekly Washington Updates
ISRAEL FACT FINDING MISSION – A once in a lifetime mission led by William J. Murray, William Federer and Frank Gaffney, all three experts on Israel and Islamic affairs. Not a standard “tour,” the mission includes visits to settlements and military bases plus evening panels. Read more
IN THIS ISSUE: Obama’s DNC convention hosts Islamic leader who calls for America’s destruction / GOP Senator comments on Islamic immigration / 70 congressmen file court briefs in ObamaCare mandate / Report on hostility toward faith in USA / Analysis of Afghan “friendlies” killing US troops / Egypt’s turn to a Muslim Brotherhood dictatorship / UK’s welfare for Islamic polygamy / Canadian beaten for walking “unclean” dog near Muslims
Hate America? Attend the DNC Convention – The Democratic Party is sanctioning a Muslim prayer event in conjunction with its nominating convention in Charlotte that will feature a radical Islamic leader who has called for the overthrow of the “filthy” U.S. government and establishment of Islamic law. “Jumah at the DNC” is being presented by the Bureau of Indigenous Muslim Affairs, or BIMA, from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1. Read more
GOP Senator on Islamic immigration – In Tampa this week I spoke with a Senator who posed this question: “Why are we giving Iraqis refugee status after we installed a democracy there?” He said that 60,000 have come to the United States as refugees and most are on welfare and in government housing. Two of those in Kentucky were recently arrested for trying to buy Stinger missiles to shoot down airliners. One of those two had fingerprints that matched those found on an IED that killed US servicemen in 2005. He pointed out the Obama Administration has made it even easier for illegals to come to the United States not just from Mexico, but from all nations, including Iran.
Ads tell truth about Obama – The Religious Freedom Coalition has been conducting an aggressive campaign to stop the war on religious freedom being waged by the Obama Administration. During this critical year of decision the Religious Freedom Coalition will run advertisements in key newspapers asking Congress to curtail Barack Obama’s secularist agenda of radically changing our nation. Learn more today
Both Houses in recess – The House will reconvene on Monday, September 10th with the first vote occurring after 6:30 PM. Although the media would like to portray any recess as a “vacation,” that is far from the truth. Most congressmen work six days a week in their district offices, meeting with constituents. Each congressman has more than a quarter of a million people in his or her district, many of whom demand direct contact which they can’t get when the congressman is in Washington, DC.
79 Congressmen file briefs against HHS Mandate – A number of Members of the Congressional Prayer Caucus joined the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) in submitting amicus curiae briefs in 12 religious liberty lawsuits opposing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate that violates the religious freedom of scores of individuals. The briefs underscore America’s rich legacy of accommodating the religious beliefs and practices of its citizens, and explain that unless the mandate is altered or overturned, it will force many religious individuals and organizations to directly violate their religious beliefs. You can track all the religious liberty lawsuits filed against the HHS mandate here.
New Report on hostility to faith in USA – The Liberty Institute, a nonprofit religious liberty law firm, was joined by the Family Research Council (FRC) in releasing The Survey of Religious Hostility in America, a valuable report that documents more than 600 incidents of hostility towards religion. The report focuses primarily on cases from the last 10 years and includes categories such as attacks on religious liberty in the public arena, attacks on religious liberty at the schoolhouse, and attacks against churches and ministries. The full report is available here.
Afghanistan – “Friendly” killings of US servicemen – In the past two weeks at least nine Americans have been killed by their Afghan allies in what is known as “insider killings.” Members of the Afghan army, having been trained and armed by NATO forces, are turning their weapons in increasing numbers against their foreign allies, killing at least 40 NATO troops this year so far. My good friend Dr. Mark Durie discloses the real reasons for the killings and it is not “foreign spies.” Read more
Egypt: The Muslim Brotherhood dictatorship rising – Those of us who warned that there would be only one free election in Egypt in which Islamists would take over the government were laughed at by the mainstream media during the so called “Arab Spring.” As the Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohammed Morsi consolidates power it is becoming apparent that an Islamist dictatorship is taking hold in Egypt. Read more
The UK: Welfare for polygamy must stop – It is now no secret that polygamous wives, many of them, are living in Britain and drawing welfare payments as single mothers. An article in British Freedom exposes the practice and shows the UK government’s cowardliness on the issue. Read more
Canada: Man beaten and arrested for walking “unclean animal” – A Canadian citizen was handcuffed and detained by police after he was beaten by Muslims. The police blamed him for the assault because he was walking his dog near Muslims. Muslims see dogs as unclean. Don’t believe it? Read it here
MORE FROM THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM COALITION
New August Chairman’s Report –Now available, the August 2nd, 2012 edition of William J. Murray’s Chairman’s’ Report. In this issue: Obama and our dwindling freedoms / Friedrich von Hayek’s predictions on the dangers of Obama style central planning / Newspaper ads in seven states warn of Obama’s attacks on religious freedom / Should Christians pray for victory over the Islamist threat? Read more
Constitution or Sharia DVD – This is the complete set of DVD’s from the November 11, 2011 Constitution or Sharia conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The Constitution or Sharia: Preserving Freedom Conference was the first true national conference on Sharia and the Islamization of America sponsored by major freedom oriented organizations! It was not just another educational conference. How do deal with and stop implementation of Sharia law in the United states was outlined by speakers and in panels. Order today
Tags: Afghanistan killings, Hostility to faith, Islam DNC Convention, Islamic, Islamic immigration, Muslim Brotherhood dictatorship, NATO, Obamacare, UK polygamy
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VIDEO AND PICTURES: Derbyshire adventurers complete 400-mile trek across one of world's biggest frozen lakes
Published: 10:48 Updated: 11:47 Wednesday 23 May 2018
IN PICTURES: Derbyshire adventurers complete 400-mile trek across frozen lake
Two Derbyshire adventurers have completed an incredible 400-mile trek across one of the world's largest frozen lakes - with the ice cracking beneath their feet.
Phil Sturgeon, 50, and Ash Routen, 32, first met on a ski touring trip in 2016 and challenged themselves to cross the enormous Lake Baikal in Siberia.
Phil Sturgeon (right) and Ash Routen during their trip.
The pair walked for ten hours a day in -35C temperatures to walk the entire length of the frozen lake in 19 days.
Incredible footage of their adventure shows the ice, which was 40cm thick, cracking underneath them as they hauled an 80kg bag on a sledge across the frozen surface.
The pair survived on porridge which they boiled up using water which they melted from the ice on the lake.
Plumber and dad-of-two Phil said: “Ash called me up one day and said ‘I’m putting together this adventure are you interested?’
“I immediately said yes, for me it was more about making time to get off work – I needed about a second to say yes.
“Ash had done a lot of leg work and research into the trip – you could say he’s the brains and I’m the brawn.
“No one had told us that the ice would crack as we were walking along it.
“The noise was like a cross between fireworks and computerised battle ships, it was quite phenomenal.
“One day Ash was having lunch on the ice by himself and a block of it had broken off and fallen into the water – that was pretty scary.
“The coldest ever temperature we felt out there was somewhere between -25 degrees and -28 degrees.
“But with a wind-chill it was close to -40 degrees – I had been in minus temperatures before but nothing like that.
“Once you were moving it wasn’t that bad but it was important to keep moving.
“There were some times were you felt like packing it all in, two weeks into the trip and knowing we had another week to go was hard.
“If something had made us stop and bail out I wouldn’t have minded at all.
“The last third of the trip was harder as it was more remote – but when we set off we thought this is the quickest way home so let’s go for it.
“We were on a 5,000 calorie diet a day, in the morning we would have a 1,000 calorie breakfast which included porridge and a few hot drinks to keep us warm.
“Through the day it was chocolate bars, flapjacks and sugars really, we couldn’t have bread as it would just freeze."
Ash, a PhD student, added: “We kind of got really fed up of sugars by the end of it.
“In the evening is where we would have the most calories, eating meats and fatty foods – such as salami and cheese, also oat cakes.
“If I’m honest we pretty much lived off melting ice into hot water.
“Even thought it was gruelling hard work it was worth it – the beauty of the ice was phenomenal.
“We saw all sights such as the mountain range and wildlife – I even saw a bear, which was great.”
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Anyone in the world can finally be a game show star! The social VR Game show, VR Trivia Battle, is now available on Steam and the Oculus Store after first launching on Viveport Subscription. As [...]
Virtual Reality Social Game Show, VR Trivia Battle, Launches Exclusively on Viveport Players compete in live trivia with unique mini-games to do whatever it takes to win LOS ANGELES, Calif., [...]
VR Trivia Battle, formerly known as Kiss or Kill, launches exclusively on Viveport on Wednesday 10/3/18. Watch the launch trailer now!
Check out the latest teaser trailer for social VR game show, Kiss or Kill! Kiss or Kill is coming soon from RLTY CHK for the Oculus Rift, Oculus Go, HTC Vive and Windows Mixed Reality.
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The first Kiss or Kill tournament!
We’re excited to announce the very first tournament for the Kiss or Kill private beta. Get ready to compete for up to $500 in cash and prizes! Sign up at KissOrKillVR.com. The Kiss or Kill [...]
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We were beyond excited to partner with YuMe, Isobar and RetinadVR to conduct the first of its kind study of brand recall in VR. Check out the results below! REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS [...]
KISS OR KILL at First Look!
RLTY CHK is honored that Kiss or Kill has been selected to be part of the First Look VR showcase, this week in Los Angeles! Let us know if you’re attending, we’d love to show you the [...]
The first ever VR brand recall study
It’s been an exciting 7 months of development on our immersive game show, Kiss or Kill. We’ve done over 1,000 play tests to date as we work to create an unforgettable experience. All [...]
The first immersive game show at SIGGRAPH!
Hundreds of fans got to experience the first-ever immersive virtual reality game show, Kiss or Kill, at SIGGRAPH 2017. Thanks to everyone who came by to play, and congrats to all the winners! [...]
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Home TV TV Lists
May 16, 2017 2:06PM ET
20 TV Shows Most Influenced by ‘Twin Peaks’
From surreal murder mysteries and quirky small-town sitcoms to ‘The X-Files’ – these series owe David Lynch’s cult show a serious debt
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Sean T. Collins
Brian Tallerico
When Twin Peaks signed off on June 10th, 1991, it left behind a lot of unanswered questions, a legion of devoted fans – and a serious impact on the medium. Ever since then, showrunners and writing rooms have looked to David Lynch and Mark Frost’s “Peyton Place on acid” series for examples on how to push the boundaries of small-screen serial storytelling. It’s cast a long, long shadow, and you could argue that almost every other TV show that’s hit the airwaves since then – especially in the premium-cable “Prestige” age – has been influenced by the groundbreaking show. We’re not living in the Peak TV era so much as the Peaks TV era.
There have been a handful of mysteries, melodramas and quirky comedies, however, that owe a bigger or more obvious debt to this story of secret lives and curdled small-town Americana than most. We’ve singled out 20 TV shows – some old, some new, some niche, some network hits – that have borrowed elements of Twin Peaks and run with them. It may be the “Dead Girl” catalyst that’s turned into a television trope, or it might be the oddball denizens that populate an out-of-the-way woodsy burg. It could even just be a weird-as-hell vibe that a series shares with Lynch and Frost’s lysergic primetime soap. But all of these well-known series have certainly built off the weird, the wonderful and often WTF Peaks foundation.
‘Bates Motel’
It’s not just the Pacific Northwest setting or the vision of parents and teenagers with murderous intent that ties this underrated prequel-ish riff on Psycho with its small-screen ancestor. Just as Peaks took viewers to the other side of the tracks, Bates Motel tapped into that undercurrent of criminal behavior lurking behind the postcard-beautiful pine trees. It also shares the wonderfully anachronistic DNA of the Lynch/Frost show – characters who seem not just born in the wrong era but flung out of a pop culture vision of a time that never actually was. BT
‘Broadchurch’
Although this British detective series never flirts the
supernatural or surrealism, its depiction of an otherwise nice, small-town
community ravaged by the death of an 11-year-old echoes Twin Peaks in its characters’ finger-pointing, paranoia and fear of their dark sides being dragged out into the light. It’s often driven by the friction
of its lead detectives, the tic-driven outsider Alec Hardy (former Doctor Who star David Tennant),
and local constable/friend of the victim’s
family Ellie Miller (Olivia Coleman) – whose relationship at times bears a strong resemblance to the dynamic between Agent Cooper and Sheriff Harry S. Truman. Broadchurch‘s first season ranks among the best-written stand-alone runs in recent
TV history (the less said about the American remake Gracepoint, the better), and its one of the rare series on the list that acknowledges its influences but doesn’t necessarily feel overwhelmed or eclipsed by them. KG
‘Carnivale’
Given David Lynch’s penchant for “freaks,” it would be easy to guess that writer-producer Daniel Knauf’s HBO drama about a traveling carnival troupe had some Peaks-like qualities. (Its ensemble cast included Lynch regular Michael J. Anderson, who played The Man From Another Place.) But Carnivàle‘s connection goes beyond its crossover cast member; you can see TP‘s influence in the series’ slow pacing, supernatural elements and macabre themes. And like Lynch’s show, it suffered from a premature cancellation that left a slew of unanswered questions. “I’ve been calling it Twin Peaks with logic,” Anderson said back in 2003. “The plot slowly unfolds with layers and layers and surprises deep inside.” JW
‘Desperate Housewives’
Blessed with an inspiringly sleazy series title – seriously, how could viewers resist? – showrunner Marc Cherry’s zeitgeist-tapping dramedy/mystery shared more with Twin Peaks than just their network, ABC. The show’s picket-fence logo was a nod to the sordid suburban sin and secrets of David Lynch’s Peaks period, one which the series itself more than lived up to. And Housewives’ ghostly narrator, the late Mary Alice Young, was voiced by TP alumna Brenda Strong – a replacement for the actress who played her in the pliot, Sheryl “Laura Palmer” Lee. STC
‘Fringe’
When writing partners Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci conceived their Fox sci-fi detective series about a team of mismatched investigators, David Lynch’s iconic show was on their mind. “Alex was a big Twin Peaks fan,” Orci said, “so he wanted that sort of surrealistic FBI element to it.” Co-created with J.J. Abrams, Fringe tapped into the same dark, off-kilter vibe, mirroring Twin Peaks‘ uneasy juxtaposition between the “ordinary” world and the frightening strangeness coursing underneath. And it wasn’t above making explicit references: In one episode, John Noble’s madman genius Walter Bishop mentions that some 3D glasses “were created by an old friend of mine: Dr. Jacoby from Washington State.” And in a later episode, his son Peter (Joshua Jackson) would find himself in an eerie, heavily forested small town famous for its delicious pies. (Diehard Twin Peaks fans also appreciated the episode’s title, “Northwest Passage” – the name Lynch originally used for his show.) TG
‘Hannibal’
It’s easy to point to Hannibal‘s nightmare-fuel aspects and say that they never would have been allowed on network television without the ground broken by Bob and the One-Armed Man over two decades earlier. But there’s another aspect to this masterful program that owes a debt to ABC committing to Lynch’s vision: the concept of auteur-driven television. As much as Twin Peaks feels at one with the Lynch filmography, this take on Thomas Harris’ infamous cannibal doctor is fueled by the singular, surreal-as-hell vision of creator Bryan Fuller. Fans hope this show has the same fate as Peak: a movie and an eventual reboot. BT
‘The Killing’
Would the murder of girl-next-door-with-secret-sordid-life Rosie Larsen feel the same without the murder of Laura Palmer two decades before? When the first season of this American version of the Danish Scandi-noir series failed to resolve the investigation, it was impossible not to flashback to the end of Peaks‘ freshman year, when audiences raged at the lack of conclusion (it’s arguable neither show survived in the mainstream after that feeling of audience betrayal). Most of all, both shows were about the ripple effect of crime more than the actual crime itself – how a murder doesn’t just impact the friends and family of that person but an entire town. Not to mention that The Killing‘s Pacific Northwestern setting could not have been more evocative of Lynch’s version of woodsy Americana gone to rot. BT
‘Legion’
It’s not the Black Lodge exactly – but dig that astral plane pad inside a super groovy ice cave/mind palace, the one complete with a rad hi-fi and some top-shelf booze. Extra-dimensional spaces are hardly the only thing that Noah Hawley’s exceedingly trippy, brilliant superhero show for FX shares with David Lynch’s exceedingly trippy, brilliant murder mystery. Both take place in a heightened reality that mostly resembles our own, both skillfully employ disconcerting imagery to fuel narrative tension, and both make the most of an otherworldly boogeyman who’s a real creep. In Legion’s case, it’s the shape-shifting parasite known as the Shadow King, a.k.a. the Devil with the Yellow Eyes, who lives inside his victim’s mind – the dictionary definition of what TP‘s possessed one-armed man described as a “parasite.” GM
‘Lost’
J.J. Abrams’s genre-bending adventure/soap/whatsit brought weird mysteries to the mainstream, but it never could have gone as far down the side roads it did if Twin Peaks hadn’t paved the way. Lost initially seemed to be a character-driven survival drama about plane crash survivors stranded on a desert island. And then the story got far strange. Very strange. By the end of its six seasons, the series had incorporated elements of sci-fi, supernatural and the psycho-spiritual, with characters ranging from jittery physicists and charismatic cult leaders to, well, polar bears and Smoke Monsters. Much like Twin Peaks, the show raised many more questions than it ever took the trouble to answer. Luckily, we kind of loved basking in the confusion. JS
‘Northern Exposure’
This CBS series premiered in July 1990, only a few months after Twin Peaks, first hit the airwaves – and this low-key comedy’s philosophical musings and detours made it the cheerier twin to Lynch’s darker show. Northern Exposure‘s Cecily, Alaska, may be at a slightly higher latitude than the Pacific Northwest, but it was just as chock-full of eccentrics. And its remote climes also welcomed in an outsider: Dr. Joel Fleischman (Rob Morrow), a New York City doctor dispatched to the snowy north. The Log Lady probably wouldn’t feel out of place among the residents of the show’s kooks, who were no less strange than their neighbors to the south … though distinctly less sinister. JS
‘The OA’
The question isn’t who killed Laura Palmer, but who, or what, is Prairie Johnson? New-age auteurs Zal Batmanglij and Brit Marling (Sound of My Voice, The East) dreamed up Netflix’s mind-bending metaphysical series about a blind woman (played by Marling) who is discovered after a years-long disappearance with her sight restored. In clandestine meetings with four troubled teens and a high school teacher, she explains how she came by her new identity as the “OA” – an outrageous tale involving Russian oligarchy, near-death experiences and unlocking the door to heaven. A mysterious woman guarding a dark secret is a Lynchian staple; Batmanglij and Marling send that archetype tumbling like Alice down a spiritual rabbit hole. GM
‘Picket Fences’
For the past quarter century, TV has in large part been a tale of
Davids, from Lynch to the
triumvirate of Chase (The Sopranos), Simon (The Wire), and Milch
(Deadwood). But there was once a time when David E. Kelly – the man behind Ally McBeal,
Boston Legal, et al – was the biggest David of them all. His show Picket
Fences was a reliably engaging crossbreed of police, legal and medical
dramas, set in a strange small town in Wisconsin with more than its
share of TP‘s goofiest charms. A stellar all-star cast – Tom Skerritt, Lauren
Holly, Fyvush Finkel, Kathy Baker, Don Cheadle, Ray Walston, Marlee
Matlin and more – helped insulate it from charges of quirk for quirk’s
sake. STC
‘Riverdale’
An Archie Comics adaptation that’s a self-conscious splice of sexy teen drama with paranormal paranoia? If there’s a Lodge where the dreams of TV critics reside, Riverdale sprang forth from it fully formed. The previously wholesome characters responsible for decades of
G-rated comics and the bubble-gum pop of “Sugar Sugar” get the steamy, dark-underbelly-of-Americana treatment, as overseen by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Greg Berlanti, whose careers straddle the comics and TV worlds. The show’s fans don’t call this “HAWF” (Hot Archie Who Fucks) for nothing. And doesn’t that shot of the town’s “Welcome to Riverdale” sign look eerily familiar. STC
‘The Sopranos’
Creator David Chase has spoken at length about Twin Peaks as a primary influence
on his show, specifically David Lynch and Mark Frost’s vivid evocation of place and
how they expanded the possibilities for small-screen storytelling. But the more
specific connection between the two shows comes in their surrealist dream
sequences, which reflect the fear and anxiety that trouble the waking lives of
their characters – and hint at the dark machinations that threaten their future.
Without the backwards-talking dwarf in the Red Room, there might not have been
Big Pussy as a talking fish. ST
‘Top of the Lake’
It should be said upfront that Jane Campion, the creator of this New Zealand-based murder mystery, Top of the Lake, has an idiosyncratic, independent sensibility of her own (see The Piano, Sweetie). But Twin Peaks has long been a useful road map for directors breaking into television, and the resemblance between the two series is uncanny: Both are warped whodunnits set in a remote mountain community, both are about the violation of young women, and both cast actors in their most eccentric roles – like Holly Hunter, who turns up here as an androgynous Swiss guru offering restorative therapy to middle-aged women. Trade Elisabeth Moss’ big-city detective for Kyle MacLachlan’s FBI agent and it’s practically a one-to-one exchange. ST
‘True Detective’
The discovery of a female corpse sends two homicide detectives on a surreal hunt for a mad man. Sound familiar? The astonishing first season of HBO’s crime anthology borrowed plenty of Peaks‘ menacing atmosphere, especially once Rust Cohle (Matthew McConaughey) and Martin Hart (Woody Harrelson) uncover an increasingly bizarre underworld of small-town corruption and sexual degradation involving an enigmatic “Yellow King.” The series also gave the world the phrase, “Time is a flat circle,” muttered by McConaughey’s existentially wrung-out investigator – which sounds like something a contemplative Agent Cooper might have muttered to himself over a slice of pie and a cup of black coffee at the Double R Diner. GM
‘Veronica Mars’
The first season of Rob Thomas’ teen noir centered on the death of Lilly Kane, the daughter of a local billionaire murdered in the fictional beach town of Neptune, California. The corrupt local sheriff declares the case closed, but Lilly’s best friend, high schooler-turned-gumshoe Veronica Mars (Kristen Bell), smells a rat. The show owes plenty to Twin Peaks: It’s noir aesthetic; its unorthodox detective protagonist giving us the play-by-play of her investigation; and most of all, a small town full of shady figures whose moral decay – and shadowy culture of sexual assault – goes all the way to the core. Bonus: Amanda Seyfried, who played Lilly, is also in cast of the Showtime Peaks reboot. JS
‘Wayward Pines’
A U.S. Secret Service agent (Matt
Dillon) sets out to investigate the deaths of two fellow agents in a remote
Northwestern town where everyone acts superficially nice. It appears, however, that the residents of Wayward Pines, Idaho all
have something to hide – not unlike the denizens of another quaint little locale a quarter century before them. (Even the title sounds vaguely Peaks-ish.) Based on novels by Blake Crouch, Fox’s
show revealed itself to be sci-fi–inflected show with a twist; not for nothing is M. Night Shyamalan credited as a producer. Still, the Wholeseome-Town-USA-with-a-secret vibe? Pure Lynch. KG
‘Wild Palms’
Cinematic provocateur Oliver Stone spent the bulk of the Nineties crafting
frenetic swipes at society’s sore spots, from JFK to Natural Born
Killers. But he still found the time to collaborate with author Bruce
Wagner for this feverishly surreal send-up of Scientology, virtual
reality and the L.A. dream machine. Airing on four back-to-back nights
on ABC two years after Twin Peaks‘ finale, the show shared its
predecessor’s fixation on stunning brunettes (Dana Delaney, Bebe
Newirth and a wig-wearing Kim Cattrall); rife with dream imagery, and dark
glamour, it seems due for a cult reappraisal any second now. Co-stars
Robert Loggia and Jim Belushi would go on to star in Lynch’s Lost
Highway and the new Twin Peaks season, respectively. STC
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Turkey threatens to deploy Army against protesters, dubs unions strike ‘illegal’
Published time: 17 Jun, 2013 15:22 Edited time: 17 Jun, 2013 15:59
Anti-government protesters demonstrate in central Ankara on June 17, 2013 (AFP Photo / Adem Altan) © AFP
Turkish government said it could deploy armed forces to quell anti-government protests. It also called the nationwide general strike announced by unions “illegal.” In Ankara the police have blocked the striking workers, threatening them with use of force.
Follow RT’s LIVE UPDATES on the protests in Turkey
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc on Monday warned the anti-government demonstrators that the army could be used if they don’t stop their protests.
“Our police, our security forces are doing their jobs. If it’s not enough then the gendarmes will do their jobs. If that’s not enough ... we could even use elements of the Turkish Armed Forces,” Arinc told Turkey’s state-run TRT television, as quoted by Reuters.
Meanwhile, water cannon-backed riot police have stopped a thousand-strong march of trade union workers in the Turkish capital, Ankara. The police threatened the workers with force if they didn’t give up their advance towards the city’s Kizilay district, where fierce clashes were going on yesterday.
“Those of you on the streets must stop blocking the streets. Do not be provoked. The police will use force,” they shouted through megaphones.
However, Turkish trade unionists kept calling for strikes and marches in cities like Istanbul, despite government threats.
Five Turkish trade unions, including the 240,000-member-strong public sector union confederation KESK, have announced a nationwide strike on Monday, June 17 in protest of police violence at Taksim.
“There is an attempt to bring people on to the streets through illegal protests like a strike. I want to state that it will not be permitted,” was Interior Minister Muammer Guler’s, response as quoted by AFP.
On Sunday, the Ankara governor’s office said it was banning all downtown demonstrations from June 16, and threatened protesters with immediate police intervention.
Clashes have been reported on Monday in the northwestern Turkish city of Eskisehir. The police have fired tear gas and peppered water to disperse crowds of protesters, and then demolished hundreds of their tents, Dogan news agency reported.
In Istanbul, the police arrested 441 people during violent street clashes overnight, the city’s bar association has said. Riot police raided and chased groups of protesters marching towards the landmark Taksim Square on Sunday, using rounds of tear gas and water cannon to prevent them from regrouping.
EU: 'We watch with concerns'
Turkey’s tough response to the protests has triggered concerns among the EU officials, fuelling doubts as the country’s suitability for admission to the bloc.
“Turkey needs de-escalation and dialogue, not continuation of excessive use of force against peaceful protesters. We watch with concerns,” European Union enlargement commissioner Stefan Fuele tweeted overnight.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she is “appalled, like many others” with the developments in Turkey.
“What’s happening in Turkey at the moment is not in line with our idea of the freedom to demonstrate or freedom of speech,” Merkel told the German broadcaster RTL.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has bluntly responded to such concerns by saying “know your place” to the EU institutions at his AK party’s Istanbul rally on Sunday.
Erdogan has said there is “no honesty” and “no respect for democracy” in European Parliament, referring to the EP statement which has condemned the Turkish police brutality against peaceful protesters.
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Australia's Job Ads Grow Most Since Early 2018
By RTTNews Staff Writer ✉ | Published: 7/7/2019 11:10 PM ET
Australia's job ads grew the most since early 2018 in June after the Holiday-year effect' in late April and the timing of the election weighed on activity in May, data from ANZ showed Monday.
Job ads grew by a seasonally adjusted 4.6 percent on month in June, reversing a decline of 8.2 percent in May. The increase was the biggest since January 2018.
The subsequent jump in job ads in June after falling in May represents only a partial recovery from that weakness, suggesting that the overall trend is still downwards, ANZ's head of Australian economics, David Plank, said.
"This points to slowing employment growth and rising unemployment. If confirmed by the actual employment data, then the RBA will likely react by lowering the cash rate yet again," Plank added.
On a yearly basis, job ads fell 9.1 percent in June, but slower than the 14.9 percent decrease in May.
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Open season on cinema
Season 10 of Open Cinema launches with the Canadian premiere of Symphony of the Soil.
Symphony of the Soil is a new feature documentary by Deborah Koons Garcia (The Future of Food, 2004), who will be in attendance at the event.
In addition, there will be a panel of speakers including Robin Tunnicliffe, organic farmer and co-author of All the Dirt; Heidi Hermary of Gaia College and Alan Dolan of Alan Dolan Communications.
New for season 10, Open Cinema will be livestreaming the post-screening discussion on its live page on the Open Cinema website.
Mat Wright and Angela Hemming will also be moderating a live Twitter chat, so follow the hashtag #OCchats.
It all takes place Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St. Admission is $15, tickets are available at opencinema.ca.
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Ranchers, already anxious about the threat from wolves since the endangered animals returned to Northern California in 2011, criticized Fish and Wildlife for not announcing the confirmed kill. The incident didn’t get widely publicized until the California Farm Bureau Federation and the California Cattlemen’s Association issued a press release Friday.
“It’s important for Californians to understand the full implications of the wolf’s return,” Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger said in a written statement. “CDFW has been more than willing to notify the public when it identifies a new pack or when wolves have pups. People need to recognize wolves not as cute woodland creatures but as predators that kill.”
State wildlife officials said they hid nothing – the kill had been announced on the DFW’s website and on a blog where the department shares news about California’s wolves.
The Cattlemen’s Association said area ranchers suspect the Lassen Pack also attacked four other calves belonging to the same rancher last month. The state investigated those incidents, ruled out wolves in three of the deaths but said the fourth was a “possible” wolf kill. In the fourth instance, confirmation was impossible because so much of the carcass had been eaten.
In an interview with the Lassen County Times, the rancher, Wally Roney, said he was sure the wolf pack killed all five of the livestock. He said he’s considering moving from Lassen County after the attacks.
“That’s the reason we have the property up here, so we can use it,” Roney told the paper. “Now all of sudden we’re finding, no, we can’t use it. We can’t afford to feed the wolves.”
But Fish and Wildlife spokesman Jordan Traverso said the agency warned Roney about the threat from wolves – and tried to help.
“With this producer, we made it clear that the wolves were frequenting the site where his cows were,” Traverso said in an email. “We offered the producer non-lethal assistance/tools. The producer declined. One of our employees even volunteered to camp out there to do what he could to dissuade the wolves from using the meadow. Though the producer initially declined that offer, he eventually agreed to it, and our employee started making plans to camp. However, the wolves left the site that day and did not return for nine days, effectively making camping unnecessary.”
An environmentalist who has advocated for the California wolf population dismissed ranchers’ concerns.
“I don’t see how it could set back our cause if one is a thinking individual,” said Amaroq Weiss, the wolf advocate at the Center for Biological Diversity, a nonprofit conservation group that has pushed to get more species listed as endangered.
Although livestock die from numerous causes, “we know that there will occasionally be predations of livestock,” she said.
She and other wolf advocates say such kills are rare, especially if ranchers take steps to keep the animals away. Weiss said livestock owners have to take “common-sense” precautions if they know wolves are in the area. These include making sure the livestock stay together for protection. In addition, ranchers must quickly dispose of the carcasses of livestock that die from other causes; otherwise those carcasses can act as lures for wolves, she said.
Livestock experts said cattle tend to be hardy animals. Ranchers will lose no more than 2 percent of the herd each year to respiratory illnesses and other issues, said Carissa Koopmann Rivers, a University of California cooperative extension specialist.
Wildlife officials announced the discovery of the Lassen Pack in July. It was the second known family of wolves found in Northern California in 90 years, following the Shasta Pack in 2015.
The Lassen Pack has been considered particularly significant because the father of the Lassen pups is the son of OR-7, the lone wolf who sparked a media frenzy when he crossed from Oregon into Northern California six years ago and spent several years in the north state. He was the first wolf seen in California since they were eradicated by humans by the 1920s.
Environmentalists say the wolves are simply returning to their natural habitat. Ranchers disagree – and have gone to court to try to prove it. The state farm bureau and Cattlemen’s Association sued the Fish and Game Commission earlier this year, challenging the agency’s decision to list the gray wolf under the state’s Endangered Species Act.
Their argument: The law only applies to native species, not visitors from other states. Environmentalists fiercely disagree, and have sought to have the case dismissed. State biologists say gray wolves were native to California.
Ranchers say the special protections for wolves didn’t just make it illegal to kill a wolf under any circumstances, it also hamstrung their ability to take other kinds of nonlethal action.
“You can’t even chase them away on a four-wheeler because that’s considered ‘pursuit’ – it’s an illegal task under the California Endangered Species Act,” Cattlemen’s Association President Dave Daley said in an interview. “The problem is ... there’s no management for wolves. ... If there’s no control, obviously they’re going to populate. We’re concerned about how far and how wide that will occur and how quickly.”
The state has no mechanism to compensate ranchers when their animals are killed. Daley said some ranchers aren’t fans of how such compensation programs have worked in other states. Those states often won’t pay out because wolf kills are notoriously difficult to confirm. When payments are made, Daley said, they tend to under-compensate ranchers for the loss.
Ranchers said the heifer killed by the wolves likely was worth about $850 if sold today, but its true value is much harder to calculate since a fully grown cow might have multiple generations of offspring, whose value could equate to tens of thousands of dollars.
Ranchers say just having a wolf pack close to their herds is bad for their bottom line. They say wolf packs stress out cattle, cause them to breed less frequently, and they lose valuable weight.
Traverso, the DFW spokeswoman, said it’s understandable that ranchers don’t like wolves, but her agency needs their cooperation.
“We believe it would be more constructive to have them at the table working with us, not against us,” she said.
Since they made their return to rural Oregon and California, wolves killing livestock has become a major source of stress among the ranchers whose range cattle graze in the vast rural forests and high deserts of the two states.
In November 2015, Siskiyou County ranchers spotted the Shasta Pack eating a calf. The state declared it a “probable” wolf kill. Officials said the calf may have died through other means, and the wolves may have merely scavenged the carcass. But the incident put cattle ranchers on edge.
Wolf advocates say they’re troubled by recent wolf poaching cases in areas where cattle graze.
Last fall a female gray wolf with ties to the Shasta Pack was found dead in a national forest near Summer Lake, Ore. Federal wildlife officials and the Center for Biological Diversity offered cash rewards for information leading to the killer.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offered a $5,000 reward for information into the death of another wolf, a male gray who was found shot to death in April northwest of Klamath Falls, Ore. The service said killing the gray wolf was a violation of the federal Endangered Species Act.
Five environmental groups contributed to the offer, making the total reward $15,500.
In June 2017, state wildlife officials captured an adult female wolf who had recently given birth. Now, they're releasing photos of her recovery and her life with her pups now that she has been released back into the wild.
Ryan Sabalow: 916-321-1264, @ryansabalow
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Wikipedia appeals to Turkish constitutional court over website's blocking: CNN Turk
A reporter's laptop shows the Wikipedia blacked out opening page in Brussels in this file photo dated January 18, 2012. REUTERS/Yves Herman
ANKARA (Reuters) - Online encyclopedia Wikipedia has appealed to Turkey’s constitutional court against a government decision to block access to its website, broadcaster CNN Turk said on Tuesday, a case that has heightened concerns about censorship in Turkey.
Turkey’s telecommunications watchdog said two weeks ago that access to Wikipedia had been blocked, citing a law allowing it to ban access to websites deemed a threat to national security.
The block on the site was prompted by two Wikipedia entries accusing Turkey of links to Islamist militant groups, local media have reported. The communications ministry has said Wikipedia was attempting to run a “smear campaign” against the country, saying some articles purported that Ankara was coordinating with militant groups.
A Turkish court on Friday rejected an appeal by the Wikimedia Foundation, which operates Wikipedia, against the blocking, saying that while freedom of speech was a fundamental right, it can be limited in cases where there is a “necessity for regulation”.
The Wikimedia Foundation has called for the Turkish government to restore full access to the site.
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Wild River Grille survived recession, construction, hipsters to become a Reno favorite
The restaurant, a pioneer of the new downtown Reno, nears 2 million meals served.
Wild River Grille survived recession, construction, hipsters to become a Reno favorite The restaurant, a pioneer of the new downtown Reno, nears 2 million meals served. Check out this story on rgj.com: https://www.rgj.com/story/life/food/2019/07/10/wild-river-grille-pioneer-new-downtown-reno-nears-2-million-meals-served/1676036001/
Johnathan L. Wright, Reno Gazette Journal Published 1:18 p.m. PT July 10, 2019 | Updated 1:19 p.m. PT July 10, 2019
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I’ve always thought of Beyoncé and Gloria Gaynor as the patron saints, the presiding goddesses, of Wild River Grille.
“I’m a survivor,” Bey sang in lusty harmony with Destiny’s Child. “I will survive,” Gaynor belted out in a famed anthem of the disco era. And if there’s one thing the folks at Wild River Grille know (besides making great meatloaf), it’s surviving.
WILD RIVER GRILLE
Address: 17 S. Virginia St.
On the web:Get the Grille
Since debuting in 2007, the restaurant has weathered the sudden death of a founder and the Great Recession, yearlong construction outside and the controversial development of a neighboring parcel.
As Wild River marks its 12th anniversary — and as it approaches 2 million meals served— I sat down with owner Chuck Shapiro to learn about the restaurant’s journey to becoming an essential part of the new downtown Reno.
$3 million-plus in annual sales
It’s a recent weekday evening at Wild River Grille, on the first floor of the Riverside Artists Lofts, where South Virginia Street meets the Truckee River. (Fittingly, the restaurant is a longtime Artown sponsor.)
Customers are filling the stone and brick dining room (formerly EJ’s Jazz Café) and the 100-seat terrace, one of the city’s best spot for al fresco eating while listening to live music.
The terrace along the Truckee River at Wild River Grille ranks among Reno's most popular restaurant spots for al fresco dining. (Photo: Provided to RGJ Media)
River Room (formerly, Dreamers Coffee House), the adjacent sister restaurant to Wild River Grille, is hosting a business group in a soaring space swagged with images from Reno history.
And there’s a celebration dinner this evening in the City Room, Wild River’s private room facing South Virginia.
In the past 12 years, these streams have produced some substantial numbers for the restaurant: not just nearly 2 million meals served, but also 2.2 million drinks poured and 1.2 million customer visits, according to Shapiro, who has been tracking metrics since the beginning.
Wild River Grille opened in 2007 on the ground floor of the Riverside Artists Lofts overlooking the Truckee River in downtown Reno. (Photo: Provided to RGJ Media)
And in the past three years, annual revenue has "surged” past $3 million, Shapiro added, a figure far exceeding the average annual revenue (about $860,000) for restaurants of all types in the U.S., according to industry research.
The goal within five years? Annual sales of $5 million, Shapiro said.
Losing money early on
When Wild River Grille opened, such numbers might not have seemed possible.
That first summer, “we lost a whole lot of money,” Shapiro said, in keeping with typical restaurant growing pains. In November 2007, Shapiro’s business partner, Doug Holter, died of a heart attack. In December, the Great Recession began.
The brick and stone dining room of Wild River Grille features sculpted copper images. (Photo: Provided to RGJ Media)
“I scrambled to buy out Doug’s estate,” said Shapiro, who had left a six-figure job running Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe to open Wild River. (He would eventually short-sell his home in Tahoe to hang on to the restaurant.)
“I already had a couple hundred grand dumped into this pile,” Shapiro continued. “Lots of family and friends were like, ‘Walk away, cut your losses, you’re crazy.’ A lot of things were sacrificed to make us go in the beginning.”
Expanding during recession
The other evening, plates of salmon cakes, plum chipotle salmon and house meatloaf (ground beef, Italian sausage, portobello ragoût) issued from the kitchen.
The dishes date to Wild River Grille’s first menu; these items helped develop Wild River’s reputation for solid, approachable fine dining and helped sustain the restaurant during the early years of the recession.
Plum chipotle salmon is a signature dish at Wild River Grille, on the menu since the beginning. (Photo: Provided to RGJ Media)
But the same recession that brought challenges also brought opportunity.
In 2010, Dreamers Coffee House was leaving the building. The landlord offered Shapiro attractive lease terms for the space. He turned it into River Room, a sleeker sibling to Wild River connected by a short hall.
Around this time, Wild River also began devoting more attention to craft cocktails, inspired in part by the stylish feel of River Room, where a Biggest Little City sidecar made with D’Ussé Cognac seemed just the thing to sip beneath a replica of the old Riverside casino marquee.
River Room, adjacent sister restaurant to Wild River Grille, features images of old Reno. (Photo: David Calvert/Provided to RGJ Media)
Leasing River Room in 2010 — and the City Room private dining space in 2012, again on favorable terms — allowed Wild River to significantly expand its on-site catering and events, a business line the restaurant specializes in to this day.
“We do big parties like crazy,” Shapiro said.
Making it through construction
Wild River Grille’s terrace and its River Room afford spot-on views of the Virginia Street Bridge, the brawny arc of its bowstring trusses connecting the south side of the Truckee River to the downtown Reno core.
But before eye appeal, there was headache, as construction of the new bridge closed South Virginia Street outside the restaurant for about a year until the bridge opened in April 2016.
A philosopher cocktail at Wild River Grille mingles bourbon, amaretto and orange zest. (Photo: Provided to RGJ Media)
When replacement of the old bridge began, “basically, our only access was from South Sierra Street,” Shapiro said. “I had feared our business would be down 50 percent. Or worse. I just didn’t know.”
At the same time, “we were well enough established that we could endure the construction. If it had come along right after the recession, it would have been a knockout. Somehow, people found their way here. We survived.”
In the end, business dropped only 15 percent, Shapiro said.
The Eddy controversy
Chuck Shapiro, owner of Wild River Grille. (Photo: Provided to RGJ Media)
As Wild River emerged from the challenges created by the bridge construction, a new challenge arose next door. The Eddy, a nightclub, bar and cargo container park (with food trucks), had been proposed for the vacant lot to the west.
Concerns were raised about late-night noise. Shapiro penned a column opposing the project for the Reno Gazette Journal.
Eventually, the nightclub idea was dropped, and The Eddy began taking shape. Today, it mingles art, craft beer and cocktails, yard games and outstanding wood-fire pies from Firetrail Pizza.
Shapiro, once a critic, is now a fan.
“I had misgivings, but now I’m glad The Eddy is there,” he said. “I hope they kick ass because I don’t want that to go away and have some other construction project start up. So many things that seemed to be obstacles, like with the bridge, turned out to be positives in the end.”
Finding the right spot
In 2006, Shapiro and his late business partner began scouting locations for Wild River Grille.
They looked at the Summit mall, then under construction, a center where several restaurants have opened and closed over the years.
They checked out the ground floor of Arlington Towers, a soaring space that has long tempted Reno restaurateurs despite the need to install a commercial kitchen from scratch (it’s now Hookava hookah lounge).
The Wild River Grille group now consists of the original restaurant, the adjacent River Room restaurant and the City Room private event space. (Photo: Provided to RGJ Media)
The partners even expressed interest in a corner of the ground floor of the Palladio condominium, overlooking the Truckee River, but substantive lease discussions never got underway.
“There’s a whole lot of dumb luck and dodging bullets in our story, for real,” Shapiro said. “In the end, we got to where we needed to be.”
Signature meatloaf at Wild River Grille is fashioned from ground beef, Italian sausage and mushroom ragoût. (Photo: Provided to RGJ Media)
That Palladio space eventually became Campo Reno, one of more than a dozen food and drink establishments that have opened in Wild River Grille’s immediate neighborhood since its 2007 debut. Besides Campo, these include Liberty Food & Wine Exchange, Sierra St. Kitchen & Bar and Old Granite Street Eatery.
That makes one more thing Wild River Grille has survived: the competition.
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While the buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) can seem ominous, consumers are surprisingly comfortable with the technology in healthcare. A recent survey conducted by SAS, the leader in analytics, found that when presented with a variety of real-world AI scenarios, a majority of people were at ease with AI in healthcare, and more comfortable with AI in healthcare settings than banking or retail.
Despite consumer comfort with AI in the medical industry, the SAS survey of 500 Americans found that a lack of human interaction was the top reason respondents cited for feeling uncomfortable with the technology.
Just under half of respondents (47 percent) were comfortable with companies using AI in business interactions generally, with men (53 percent) slightly more comfortable than women (43 percent).
Consumers were also confused about defining artificial intelligence. When asked if they could explain the concept to a friend or colleague, the survey found that fewer than half of the respondents – just 44 percent – said they could.
Data privacy is also a concern to those surveyed. Only a third of respondents (35 percent) were at all confident that their personal data used for AI was being stored securely. Those under 40 years of age felt more confident (42 percent) that their information was protected, versus just 31 percent of older respondents.
“Consumers feel positively about AI when they believe it’s being used for good,” said David Tareen, Marketing Manager for AI at SAS. “In this survey, healthcare scenarios were well-received, indicating that respondents were comfortable with a tangible benefit to the technology. Overall, a lack of understanding about what AI is and can do is a significant factor for those who fear it.”
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This is the funniest football moment you’ll see all year
Everyone knew what was coming apart from the keeper
By Tom Victor
Any football fan will be able to tell you certain types of goal are more satisfying than others.
We know how it works for penalties, but what about regular goals from open play? Strikes that go in off the underside of the bar are brilliant, as are bicycle kicks (as long as the player connects cleanly with the ball – sorry Wayne Rooney), while there’s nothing quite like a comedy own goal.
However, we have found one that’s even better than all of the above, partly because of how rarely you see it.
We have a serious new contender for the greatest own goal ever scored
You might remember a goal from the Premier League back in its late-90s heyday, when Shay Given rolled the ball out in front of him without looking around first.
Dion Dublin had been waiting for exactly that moment – cue this goal, and a joke about Given being the only Irishman who didn’t know where Dublin was.
A few years later, we saw more of the same. Rob Green was the unfortunate goalkeeper on this occasion, with David Johnson the striker who capitalised on the Norwich man’s mistake.
If you’ve seen Green play in the years since and wondered why he always seems to take a long look around before rolling the ball out in front of him, this is why.
In the decade-and-a-half since, this sort of goal hasn’t seemed to crop up nearly as much. We imagine it still happens when no one’s filming, but we don’t have proof.
Well, not until now.
Notts County are one of the worst teams in the football league this season, sitting in the League Two relegation places at the time of writing, and went into their game against Carlisle United on a run of three defeats from four.
They stunned the home side by taking a two goal lead, only for teenage goalkeeper Ryan Schofield to make an error we can surely put down to inexperience.
After taking his time to send the ball downfield, Schofield made the cardinal error of not checking behind him. Sure enough, Carlisle striker Hallam Hope was waiting for him to do just that.
Thankfully for Schofield, County held on and even added a third goal to clinch victory in stoppage time.
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Eternal Victim - Promo Blitz
From the Author of The Slender Man, comes a new horror novel, Eternal Victim.
Follow the Witness as she travels through a perpetual series of nightmares, haunted by a mixture of pernicious serial killers and their imprisoned, undead victims, known as preta. As she wanders through time and memories shared by the killers and their victims, she fights to solve the puzzle of their connection to each other and to herself. Her only hope of salvation lies in connecting key victims to the souls who can rescue them, thus waking her from the nightmare, but one killer follows the next, bringing forth a new set of victims, a new score of preta, and immediately landing her in a new terror.
Beep. Beep. Beep. That sound. I wake with a gasp that burns my throat. My eyes sting from the abrupt refocus, although there’s almost no light for them to adjust to. I strain to turn my head. Every part of my body resists the movement with a coarse mix of numbness and raw pain. As I swallow, the feeling of hot gravel rubs against my esophagus. I twitch my legs, but an intense throbbing tears at what’s between them. Something terrible has happened to me.
Bearing through the pain and the shock, I steady my shaky breathing and, through sheer force of will, begin to rise. I try to cry out but my dried and bruised throat won’t let much more than a croaked hiss escape.
Finally managing to sit straight, I lean forward, giving my body a rest. What happened to me I cannot recall, but whatever happened, whoever attacked me… they’re not all I’ve forgotten. The only thing harder than trying to move is trying to invoke a single memory. My name… this place… I don’t remember how to think, and the attempt alone cues a minor ache in the front of my temple.
The room is dark, but between the railed bed and this cotton gown I’m wearing, I must be in a hospital. Not even the moon pities me enough to send a usable ray of light.
No sound escapes from outside—neither footsteps from the hall nor traffic from the street. It’s so quiet I can almost hear my heartbeat, but even that’s so… so faint. Is it even there? I put a hand to my heart to check if I’m alive. I stop.
There is a tube embedded in my arm, secured with tape. It leads to a--
BEEP. BEEP. BEEP.
Dexter Morgenstern is a Southern-born Seattle author and model. Homeschooled after a diagnosis of mild Asperger's, he learned to play to his strengths as an energetic, creative artist. He began writing at the age of fifteen, and published his first novel two years later. Outside of art, Dexter spends his time gaming, studying, and socializing with other ambitious minds. As an army brat, he attained a pragmatic sense of discipline that he uses to balance his artistic endeavors with his academic ones. Dexter's ultimate goal is to contribute to the subjugation of humanity by artificial intelligence.
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How Olive & June Is Revolutionizing The At-Home Manicure
Oliva & June’s new Studio Box
A version of this story first appeared on Forbes.com
In Los Angeles, a town bursting with premiere nail salons, Olive & June has emerged as one of the best ones around. Known for their picture-perfect salons, pretty nail art, and dedication to the perfect mani, Olive & June’s three LA salon locations are at the top of every LA girl’s salon recommendations.
But not everyone lives in Los Angeles or even has access to professional manicures, and Olive & June founder Sarah Gibson Tuttle knew that they were missing out on a much larger market. In 2017 she started thinking about how she could serve a larger market, asking, “How can we make millions of women happy instead of only thousands?”
Enter: The Studio Box, the new product from Olive & June that is ready to revolutionize the at-home manicure.
The box includes everything needed to achieve a great DIY manicure: straight edge nail clippers, a nail file, a buffer, a clean up brush, nail polish remover pot, cuticle hydration serum, a travel pouch, a manicure placemat, 1 nail polish color, top coat, and the Poppy Handle (which makes painting with your less dominant hand a breeze). Even the sustainable box is meant to be used, as it features a built-in cell phone shelf so you can watch nail tutorials, stream television shows, or FaceTime friends all while painting your nails!
Each item was thoroughly tested and hand-picked by Tuttle, who spent all of 2018 giving herself at-home manicures to familiarize herself with all the frustrations of doing your nails on your own.
For example, she realized how difficult it was to paint with her non-dominant hand and noticed that most polish brushes were made for professional, rather than at-home, use. That led to the creation of the Poppy Handle, a flat, round device that gives you a better grip and therefore a cleaner manicure!
Tuttle’s goal with The Studio Box is to empower women everywhere to be able to do their own nails and bring the joy of a freshly-painted manicure to everyone. “At our salons,” Tuttle explains, “we do art everyday, which is amazing, but it is expensive and not something that you need everyday, so we are really excited about this launch for those in-between moments between salon appointments, and also to bring Olive & June to a larger consumer market.”
She doesn’t see The Studio Box as a competitor to salon visits, as a professional manicure is always top-notch, but rather sees it as a supplement for professional manicures, especially in regions where accessibility and affordability hinder women from receiving regular manicures. “We want to give women everywhere the amazing feeling you get after a fresh manicure, no matter where they are.”
Another big goal of Tuttle’s: education. She points out that just like hair stylists teach you their techniques at the salon so you can extend your blowout and achieve the look for yourself at home, she wants to make that the norm for nail salons, too. It’s why Olive & June has also recently launched Olive University, an online database of manicure tutorials that aims to educate fans on how they can do their own nails.
With the release of The Studio Box and all the handy tools that come with it, just about anyone will be able to achieve a gorgeous mani, wherever they are!
The Studio Box is available now for $50 at olivejune.com.
Beauty, EntrepreneurSIMPLY May 1, 2019 olive and june, the studio box, manicure, entrepreneur, sarah gibson tuttle, nail polish, beauty
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MarI/O AI learns to beat Super Mario World level from scratch
JC Torres - Jun 15, 2015, 4:00 am CDT
We’ve seen a lot of people beat Super Mario games on YouTube, some with more pizazz and eccentricity than others. But what about a computer program beating a level of the game? Sounds easy peasy for a highly intelligent computer you say? But what if that program didn’t know squat about Mario, or even know about going right or jumping? Yes, a computer program that learns from scratch to beat a level so Super Mario World. That’s exactly what Seth Bling set out to do with the Artificial Intelligence program he calls MarI/O.
Yes, Seth Bling, the very same guy that brought us much entertainment when he pulled off an extremely difficult glitch that let him finish Super Mario World in under 6 minutes. He also happens to have a Computer Science degree, so he sets out to apply that fount of knowledge on his favorite Super Mario World again.
MarI/O isn’t your typical artificial intelligence. It didn’t even know that going right would eventually take it to the end of the level, more or less. It learned all of this from scratch through a process called neural evolution. Basically a trial and error process where it learns the best way to overcome a challenge, in this case, finishing the level in one piece. It pretty much resembles how our own brains have evolved over millennia but, thanks the power of computing, MarI/O is able to condense that into just 24 hours.
If this is the type of computer knowledge that fascinates your, Seth Bling’s video below gives an overview of the principles involved. He also gives out the source code, which is a Lua script plugin for the BizHawk emulator, and a few links to research sources in his video notes.
MarI/O is hardly the best Mario player there is. It does finish fast and without dying even once, but it also skips out on a lot of points and merely avoids most monsters. That said, it probably isn’t far off from teaching it how to make the best playthrough. Fortunately, that’s not going to take it anywhere close to world domination. At least not yet.
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politics MY CHOICE OF POLITICAL AFFILIATION- FOWOBAJE
MY CHOICE OF POLITICAL AFFILIATION- FOWOBAJE
by 360 ANKARA FASHION EXHIBITION on November 22, 2018 in politics
"Our decision today determines our destination tomorrow"
The Political Structure of this country has made it very unrealistic to choose the best leader for the people, If for more than 18 years we have been giving the opportunity to be choosing our leaders ourselves and yet we are where we are today, it means our decisions then has brought us to where we are now.
Even though, most of our choices are made base on the influence of others who we don't really know their real motive,Politics is a game of interest and at the same time the interest of the people should also be paramount.
The truth is, different political parties has been hijacked by those who run political business in Nigeria, we are not in a country that strives for intellectualism in getting positive result, the moment you are not part of the noise making team during the electioneering process , you are likely not to be part of those who will set the system on a high pedestal even if you have the required qualities.
A Prof who once contested for a public office said he organised over 150 town hall meetings identifying their problems and proffering relative solutions to them but still lost the election to someone who brought money on the election day to buy the vote of the people.
What a country?
A former President of Ghana said Nigerians are still in love with their oppressors "
Yes it is true, we are still in love with them,we are still enjoying they way they treat us, we are still in love with the way they manage our resources, our future, our economy, they way they brought religious war, tribalism amongst us
The solution to Nigeria problem is with Nigerians.
How do I indulge myself in political parties whose immorality will end up putting the people i represent into shambles?
How do I relate my ideology with Political parties whose interest is to run a program that will put the people on their knees to beg for food, to beg for survival?
I have received a lot of persuasion from friends, elders, political leaders to join a political party, yes it is good but I would find it very uncomfortable to see myself under a platform that will not preach the gospel I represent that's why I have decided to be supporting personalities who i can vouch for irregardless of their party affiliations.
"In the time of decision, the first thing to do is to make the right decision, the next best thing to do is to make the wrong decision and the worst thing to do is nothing "
Nevertheless, it is very necessary I belong to a structure. I would make necessary consultation with my people before I announced officially but I will continue to support people whose conscience has been registered with the interest of the people
I so submit
Fowobaje Oluwaseun Pope jero
Uncommon Breed
Popefowobaje@gmail.com
By 360 ANKARA FASHION EXHIBITION at November 22, 2018
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Seychellen Expedition zum Aldabra Atoll 2015!
On: 16. October 2014 By: olaf Posted in Aktuelles - bitte den gewünschten Beitrag anklicken
In 2015 findet wieder eine der seltenen Expeditionen zum Aldabra Atoll an Bord der MV Maya’s Dugong statt.
Der Termin für die nächste Expedition zum Aldabra Atoll steht! Vom 27. März bis zum 3. April 2015 können Sie dieses einmalige Naturschauspiel erleben. Anfragen für diese Reise nehmen wir gerne entgegen. Der Preis inkl. Flug von Mahé nach Assumption exkl. Flug auf die Seychellen liegt je nach Kabine bei ca. 8.200 € pro Person. Die Details zum Schiff und zur Reise finden Sie hier:
Aldabra – Expedition aboard the MV Maya’s Dugong
Aldabra has inspired ancient explorers, some of the world’s most famous scientists and now the modern travellers of today. The name itself is a mystery, believed to be a word of Arabic origin but with any number of theories about its actual meaning, which could be ‚green‘ or ‚doorknocker‘ or possibly the navigational star Aldebaran. Indeed, it seems there has always been a mythical aura attached to the name of the most far-flung and isolated of all the islands of the Seychelles archipelago.
Aldabra, the world’s largest raised coral atoll, is the finest surviving tropical atoll ecosystem on earth. The giant tortoises on the island form by far the world’s largest population and the marine life is prolific. The last surviving flightless bird of the Indian Ocean, the Aldabra rail, is found only here as are many other unique land birds and it is a vital breeding ground for turtles and seabirds.
The atoll was known for centuries by Arab navigators and was first charted by the Portuguese in 1511. The French were the first recorded visitors when Captain Lazare Picault, sent to chart Seychelles in 1742, came upon Aldabra. In more recent times, Aldabra has been the centrepiece of numerous conservation initiatives on account of its unspoilt environment. The unique species that have evolved over time in complete isolation on the atoll have prompted some to call Aldabra the „Galapagos of the Indian Ocean“.
In fact, Charles Darwin himself, whose work in the Galapagos is largely responsible for that archipelago’s esteemed status as naturalist’s paradise, recognised Aldabra’s unique natural properties, as well as being the only other place in the world aside from the Galapogas where giant tortoises could be found naturally, and recommended to British authorities that they ensure the atoll would be protected from exploitation or development.
Soon after Seychelles‘ independence, the government granted Aldabra protected status as a nature reserve, and in 1982 Aldabra became a UNESCO World Heritage site. Today, only a small team of rangers and scientists inhabit the island, with the limited funding but wholehearted support of the Seychelles Islands Foundation, which manages the atoll for conservation and research purposes. Despite its status as one of the world’s most strictly protected natural wonders, travel to Aldabra is still – and will likely always be – incredibly difficult due to its extreme isolation.
With the MV Maya’s Dugong, a 40-metre expeditionary vessel owned and operated by Silhouette Cruises, one of the most recognised names in live-aboard cruising in the Seychelles, a handful of visitors will be able to experience the atoll of Aldabra and its fascinating sights and treasures as part of an in-depth 7 or 11-nights eco-tourism and diving expedition – this is your opportunity to be one of them!
7-nights expedition with embarkation and disembarkation at Assumption
Day 1 – A two-hour flight from the main island of Mahé brings guests to Assumption Island, where passengers will embark aboard the Maya’s Dugong. Afternoon dive at Assumption, and later guests will be briefed about the week’s, before enjoying a welcome BBQ onboard in the evening.
Day 2 – Early morning we head to the World Heritage Site of Aldabra, the world’s largest raised coral atoll. Depending on sea conditions there may be a rare opportunity to observe whales near either island along the way. Visit Aldabra Research station, dive and Snorkel the West Channel. Many of the endemic land birds can be seen ashore, including Aldabra Drongo, Aldabra Fody and Madagascar Sacred Ibis and Aldabra Rail, together with the world’s largest population of giant tortoises.
Day 3 – Dive and visit the main channel of Aldabra, experiencing the exhilaration of being swept along by the shoals, observing both pelagic and reef fish in the shallow waters of the lagoon. Visit the mangroves forest and the channel. In the afternoon visit the Booby colony at Johnny channel and the world’s second largest colony of frigatebirds (10.000 pairs of two species, Great Frigatebird and Lesser Frigatebird), snorkel at the mangroves forest and the channel in high tide. Visiting the Johnny Channel depends on the time of high tide therefore the itinerary might vary.
Day 4 – Visit Aldabra, East channel, Passe Houareau. The second biggest channel in size from the different Aldabra’s channels offers perfect opportunity to dive and snorkel in the channel and its mouth to the ocean. Evening we continue our way towards Cosmoledo.
Day 5 – Visit the deserted settlement and dive the West Island of Cosmoledo (Menai) where turtles abound. A race of Madagascar White-eye (named menaienis) is unique to the island.
Day 6 – Visit, dive and snorkel the North island where colonies of boobies of three species (Red-footed, Brown and masked) are nesting and underwater walls are home to perfect marine life.
Day 7 – Early morning sail towards Astove. Visit the abandoned settlement including the incongruous Veevers-Carter house and old chapel, then cross the island to the lagoon. Dive the West walls. Evening sailing at sea towards Assumption.
Day 8 – Early morning arrival to Assumption. Disembarkation and flight to Mahé.
*Note: All above itinerary may change due to weather conditions and the captain’s discretion
Expedition aboard MV Maya’s Dugong – about Ocean Odysseys
There’s cruising, and then there’s expedition cruising. For travellers who consider themselves adventurers and not just tourists, who seek fulfilment from a holiday and not just leisure, and who appreciate the excitement and unpredictable nature of travelling to isolated locales in a unique way, there may be no better way to make use of a holiday than on an expedition cruise.
The Ocean Odysseys portfolio of expedition cruises has been specifically designed for this small niche of travel pioneers. Operated by Silhouette Cruises, the leading live-aboard cruise operator in the Seychelles Islands, Ocean Odysseys travel programmes are hosted aboard the oceanographic vessel MV Maya’s Dugong, an ideal hybrid vessel sturdy enough to autonomously reach the far corners of the globe, while backed by more than a decade of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Other programmes offered as part of the Ocean Odysseys portfolio include a 7-nights eco-tourism based expedition across Seychelles‘ granitic isles. Travelling on an Expedition One of the most exciting aspects of an expedition cruise is the fact that natural events and sightings can help shape our journey. For this reason, the expedition plan featured in this document should only be used as a general guide instead of being treated as an exact scheduled itinerary.
It is expected that no two expeditions will be exactly like, because weather, tides and chance nature encounters will influence the day-to-day activities that are possible throughout a given week. Therefore, we kindly ask for the patience and understanding of all of our guests if there are certain adjustments to the expedition plan to cater for these event. Rest assured our crew will do their utmost to ensure the proposed activities for each day are in the spirit of the expedition plan and aimed at providing the maximum possible level of enjoyment for all our guests.
Excursions & Tides
Aldabra’s massive lagoon is subject to unique tidal currents which require all excursions into the lagoon to follow strict timelines. The speed at which water travels in and out of the channels means that certain areas of the atoll can be experiencing high tide at the same time as other areas in the lagoon are impassable at low tide. Especially in a place as remote as Aldabra, ensuring the safety of our passengers is the number one priority of our crew, so the timings for some excursions may have to be modified according to the tide movements of a given day.
MV Maya’s Dugong – Facilities & Cabins
About the Vessel
The MV Maya’s Dugong boasts the space and comfort of a modern yacht, combined with the durability and functionality required for scientific and long-distance expeditions. Originally built as a research vessel by the Canadian Government in 1966, the Maya’s Dugong was completely retro-fitted in the early 2000s as a private yacht, before being overhauled once again in 2009 to accommodate charters and cabin cruise voyages. It now serves as an oceanographic and expedition cruising vessel throughout the Indian Ocean.
Large public areas and facilities allow for maximum enjoyment of guests‘ time onboard Maya’s Dugong. A spacious dining salon and lounge hosts guests in air conditioned comfort for meals and entertainment, and the outdoor leisure deck provides opportunities for al fresco dining and also serves as a comfortable lounge area. There is also plenty of open deck space onboard for sun bathing and relaxing, and a spacious bridge and observation deck allow guests to take in the adventure with a captain’s eye view of all the surroundings.
Also available onboard:
– Flat-screen TV in the Dining Salon/Lounge
– DVD player & Stereo
– Games, cards, small library
– Ice Machine
– Laundry Service (extra charge)
All cabins are equipped with air conditioning, reading lights and a storage cupboard. Accommodation is offered across three categories:
COMMANDER CABINS x3
These well-appointed cabins are the largest and most comfortable that Maya’s Dugong has to offer. Situated on the top two decks of the vessel, these cabins boast en-suite bathrooms/showers as well as windows from which to view the beautiful coastal surrounds. Two of the Commander Cabins feature a double-bed plus an extra single bed, while one Commander Cabin offers two single beds in the cabin.
EXPLORER CABINS x4
Classic and comfortable, these cabins are situated below the main public-area decks. Complete with ensuite bathrooms/showers, there is one Explorer Cabin offering a double-bed plus a single bed, and three Explorer Cabins with two single beds and an extra fold-out bunk.
MV Maya’s Dugong – Service & Activities & Diving
Maya’s Dugong boasts a high staff-to-guest ratio to ensure all of our passengers are well looked-after throughout the expedition. In addition to the captain, engineer, and two deckhands, all expedition cruises are staffed with two stewardesses, a dive instructor and a dedicated chef.
Dining & Cuisine
Cruises aboard Maya’s Dugong are full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and also include afternoon tea/coffee and cake. A dedicated chef prepares an enticing blend of authentic Indian Ocean cuisine and traditional European fare.
Table water and tea & coffee are served with all meals. A full range of beverages are also available onboard at extra charge, including mineral water, soft drinks, beer, wine, spirits and champagne. Price list available on request.
Throughout the cruise there will be opportunities for snorkelling and kayaking, equipment for which is included in the cost of the cruise. It is recommended that only strong swimmers and paddlers should take part in such activities near the channels of the lagoon. Please note that Aldabra is a ’no-take‘ nature reserve, meaning that fishing is prohibited on this cruise, and visitors are not allowed to collect shells or to damage or interfere with the plants and animals. No biological or geological specimen can be collected, and visitors are also required to abide to sanitary measures to avoid introducing alien plant seeds. All visitors to Aldabra must at all times be accompanied by an Aldabra staff member and it is not permitted to wander about unsupervised.
Maya’s Dugong is a certified PADI dive resort, with a full range of equipment onboard as well as a dedicated dive instructor with vast Indian Ocean experience. A variety of interesting dive sites will be accessible throughout the expedition, and may vary on each voyage depending on sea conditions, visibility and itinerary timings. Drift dives in the channels are possible but are recommended only for experienced divers and strong swimmers. Maya’s Dugong features a convenient rear deck platform allowing divers to easily access the water directly from the vessel. Other dives will utilise the vessel’s tender boat for dives sites which are further afield or inaccessible by Maya’s Dugong. Available onboard: 18 dive tanks, 7 full diving sets for rent and 2 dive compressors.
Aldabra – Useful Information
Aldabra is one of the most remote and pristine places on earth for a reason: the atoll is completely isolated from civilisation in every sense and is, to a certain degree, inhospitable for humans. We have operated many expeditions safely to Aldabra over the past decade, but due to the remoteness and nature of this expedition, as a precaution we require all of our guests to show proof of adequate travel insurance which would cover the cost of any emergencies that could possibly arise during the cruise.
Your safety and comfort are our highest priority. In the event of adverse conditions, all itineraries are subject to change at the captain’s discretion. Be sure to bring plenty of sun-screen, a cap or hat and sunglasses – Seychelles is generally warm and sunny throughout the year and the sun’s rays can be especially impactful onboard the vessel, due to the reflection from the sea. Bring suitable footwear for walking on deck and on the beach/shore. Some areas of Aldabra can be quite rugged so good walking shoes / boots are recommended.
Other items to consider bringing along include: binoculars, notebooks/logbooks for birding and diving finds, and any personal medicinal supplies, such as mosquito repellent (please note that there is NO malaria in Seychelles, however).
Supporting Aldabra & the SIF
The Seychelles Islands Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation entrusted with the management and protection of Aldabra. The SIF has implemented and maintained a wide range of scientific research and conservation initiatives on the island, including one of the longest running monitoring programmes for turtles and tortoises in the Western Indian Ocean, with over 40 years worth of data. If you would like to support the SIF with contributions toward these research and conservation initiatives to ensure the sustained protection of Aldabra, please contact the SIF by e-mail on sif@seychelles.net. A variety of SIF sundries and souvenirs will be available for purchase, and will also go towards the SIF.
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SNP plans for enterprise agency are dismissed as ‘deeply insulting’ to senior HIE management
0 comments, 13/01/2017 , by Ryan Taylor, in Headlines, News
Renewed criticism has been levelled against the Scottish government over its controversial plans to abolish the governing board of Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
Labour MSP Rhoda Grant says she has been “astonished” and “angered” by a response from economy secretary Keith Brown to a parliamentary question on HIE decision making powers.
Last year the SNP announced plans to establish a new overarching Scotland-wide board for enterprise and skills, which prompted widespread fears over Scottish government centralisation.
Ms Grant asked Mr Brown whether HIE would continue to decide the strategic priorities for its investment and social development in the Highlands and Islands following the establishment of the single Scotland-wide board.
In response, Mr Brown said HIE would retain its chief executive based at its headquarters in Inverness. He said staff would also continue to operate from Inverness, and HIE’s area-based locations across the area “from Lerwick to Lochgilphead”.
He added: “HIE senior management will continue to work in the same way as they do now but will benefit from the coordination provided by the new Scotland-wide statutory board.”
Ms Grant said that was “deeply insulting to senior management of HIE”.
“The cabinet secretary has stated that HIE senior management will continue to work in the same way as they do now but will benefit from the coordination provided by the new Scotland-wide statutory board. I find this grossly insulting to both HIE senior management and existing board members who know the needs and strategic priorities of this area like the back of their hands.
“Keith Brown has also stated that the Scottish government would expect that there will be strong Highlands and Islands representation on the new single board. At the very least I would think they would be ensuring that there would be strong Highlands and Islands representation on the board.
“The Cabinet Secretary has also stated that there is no commitment to a single geographic HQ for the board. Does this mean they just haven’t decided where this new board would be located, or if it will have a base at all?
“Earlier this week we were told that the Scottish government has admitted it cannot give a list of organisations that back scrapping the HIE board. I can give them a lengthy list of organisations who totally oppose the scrapping of the HIE board. The more digging we do on this, the more it seems clear that there was little or no thinking put into this wholly unpopular, control-freak, decision. I will not give up the fight to have this decision reversed.”
The Scottish government has previously said it recognised the different social, economic and community development challenges facing the isles, and would maintain “dedicated support which is locally based, managed and directed by HIE”.
But the SNP says it wants to ensure the Highlands and Islands benefit from “better national co-ordination” to provide the best possible support to business.
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Home / Blog / Lil Skies: How A SoundCloud Rapper From Nowhere Became Famous
Lil Skies: How A SoundCloud Rapper From Nowhere Became Famous
Usually when we think of legendary rappers, big cities on the opposite sides of the coast come to mind.
The hustle and bustle of New York city has produced some of Hip Hop’s finest: Jay Z, 50 Cent, Biggie, Wu Tang Clan, Run-DMC, and many more.
And what about laid back L.A California?
We’ve got Snoop Dogg, N.W.A, Tupac, Dr. Dre, The Game, Kendrick Lamar, Nipsey Hussle, Tyga, YG, and again- many more.
And ok- we’ve got legends from big Midwest cities- Detroit and Chicago. Obviously, nobody is forgetting about Eminem or Kanye.
But what if you live in bum fuck nowhere? What if you were born in a small rural town that’s whiter than Antarctica and everybody listens to *Gasp* country?
10 years ago? We’d say your hip hop dreams are screwed, and that you should get really good at crowing corn, or math, or anything except rapping.
Today is a different story.
Thanks to SoundCloud, music marketing has changed forever. Online music distribution, consumption, and networking has made it where you don’t need to live where your audience does. In fact, you can live anywhere.
(even Waynesboro Pennsylvania).
That’s where Lil Skies is from. “there was no rappers” he explained, when asked about where he grew up.
Yet, last week his songs “Red Roses”, “Nowadays”, and “Creeping” were all in the top 20 most streamed songs on SoundCloud.
Now he’s signed to Atlantic Records, and will be headlining his own tour- performing hits and tracks from his 2017 breakout mixtape Life of a Dark Rose.
So how did he do it?
Well for starters, the kid had no short supply of grit and determination. By age 10, he was selling mixtapes at his school.
“I was very hands on – put the cover in the CD case, sign ’em,” he remembers. “I made like 50 copies. I sold ’em all in the first day or two.”
And that’s in an area where people don’t even listen to hip hop.
Interestingly, VP of A&R at Atlantic records Jeff Vaughn believes that his small town upbringing is a big part of what attracted fans to him.
He’s not from the culture. Everything he raps about is purely from his imagination- giving him the ability to be extra creative.
His big break though? That came from networking. One day he was listening to a YouTube vlog by Cuffboys- and noticed that one of their members (Landon Cube) was playing one of his SoundCloud tracks.
He reached out and befriended Cube- who ended up singing hooks over two of his most popular songs, “Red Roses” and “Nowadays”.
If Landon had not been on those tracks- would Lil Skies sound have escaped the realm of SoundCloud- and made it into the mainstream pop world?
One thing is for sure, Lil Skies would for sure not have been discovered by Landon Cube if he didn’t have a great following on SoundCloud first.
So how do you build a great following on SoundCloud? As it turns out- there’s a process. Look at this list.
Do you know the answers to these questions?
How to create a world class logo/ profile pic that stands out.
Which accounts will be profitable to follow on SoundCloud
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What kind of content you should be releasing and how often
How to optimize your tracks to get maximum exposure
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If you find yourself scratching your head at most of these- we’ve got great news. If you read the “Reaching SoundCloud” e-book, you’ll have all of them answered.
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Game of Thrones s6ep6 – Data analysis of Twitter users reveals fans were not amused with this episode
Author : Advait Pradhan Posted : May 31st, 2016
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Warning: Contains major spoilers for this episode (duh!).
In episode six, Blood of My Blood, the three major storylines were Benjen Stark’s return, the High Sparrow’s brainwashing of Tommen and Margaery, and Daenerys’ speech to her warriors at the end of the episode.
The aggregate sentiment analysis of the episode shows that majority of the fans were still in the joy category when it comes to the analysis of emotional states. But a huge number of users also fell into the other categories. This shows that for a lot of fans who are used to big reveals and major plot developments, this episode just could not hold up to the previous episodes.
Key findings from our sentiment analysis of Game of Thrones season 6, episode 6 –
Number of tweets and the most popular tweet
From the time the episode started airing till around 30/05/2016 11 PM IST, we analyzed 37,360 tweets related to Game of Thrones. This included text related to all the main characters shown in the episode.
Number of retweets: 18,506
Most popular tweet: “Ain’t no party like a Dothraki party #GameofThrones \nhttps://t.co/G3g2iXmKF0“
Retweeted: 1,301 times as of 31/05/2016 ~1 PM IST
Favorited: 1,712 times
Written by: name: GameOfThrones Reacts, follower count: 54774, screen name: GameThroneReact
Out of all the tweets related to the Dothraki Sea storyline, people tweeted and retweeted @emiliaclarke a lot. The following is a highly retweeted one by user ‘The Almighty Xilla’:
‘All my #GameofThrones fans will cry a thug tear watching #Daenerys dancing to #Tupac @emiliaclarke https://t.co/JJcwuz4Pug‘
This one was retweeted ~280 times as of 31/05/2016 1 PM
Sentiment analysis of Twitter users – 11 Do’s and Don’ts
Sentiment analysis is the analysis of emotions, attitudes and opinions that are useful for making better business decisions.
The most popular smileys for this episode
There were 244 sad smileys used for the tweets we analyzed out of which 43 were related to the Dothraki Sea storyline. This is probably due to the fact that a lot of viewers fell that Daenerys acted out of character and even appeared entitled and bloodthirsty.
A surprising trend while analyzing the tweets was that there were 227 tweets that used the term “sexism” for the hashtag “gameofthrones”. The show is often accused of being sexist and glamorizing abuse of its female characters. The tweets show that this argument is believed by a certain number of Twitter users.
Come back next week to find out how Twitter users are reacting to the seventh episode.
Check out our sentiment analysis of Twitter users for the previous episodes here –
Game of Thrones s6ep5 – Our text analytics shows Twitter users can’t hold back the tears this time
Game of Thrones season 6, episode 4 – Twitter users united in joy over the big reunion
Game of Thrones: Oathbreaker, se6,ep3 – a song of Twitter and Python
Twitter explodes in joy over you-know-who’s return in Game of Thrones season 6, episode 2
Sentiment analysis of how the Twitterati is reacting to Game of Thrones season 6, episode 1
If you want to know what people are saying about your brand on the various social media channels, reach out to us for custom social analytics solutions.
Co-author: Shail Deliwala, Data scientist at Softweb Solutions
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Residents urged to stay in their homes following gas leak in Woodville
Firefighters are waiting for a specialist to arrive at the scene this morning
Residents have been warned to stay in their homes following reports of a car leaking liquid petroleum gas.
Swadlincote firefighters and a fire service officer have been at the scene in Station Road, Woodville, since just after 11pm last night, Monday, July 24, liaising with specialists, working to contain the leak and make the scene safe.
A 10-metre cordon is in place surrounding the car, which is parked on the road and people living within the cordon are being advised to stay indoors, keep their windows and doors closed and they must to refrain from using naked flames, a fire service spokesman has said.
An LPG car is leaking fuel
Firefighters were called out at 11.05pm last night to a car in Station Road, that was reported to be leaking liquid petroleum gas (LPG).
The Officer in charge at the scene, Station Manager Lee Smith said: “Firefighters from Swadlincote are working to contain the leak of LPG and keep both locals and the scene safe. We are currently waiting for the arrival of a mechanical specialist who will be able to advise on the quickest and most effective solution to the incident.
Firefighters in Station Road, Woodville
“As soon as it is safe to do so, we will remove the cordon, however people’s safety is our priority and I’d therefore like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding for the inconvenience this incident may have caused.”
News from Swadlincote
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Swadlincote scheme inspires others
There is some traffic congestion in the Station Road area while the incident is ongoing.
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CCTV footage shows two 'real life Grinches' steal presents from Sunderland salon just days before Christmas
Two 'real-life Grinches' have been convicted of stealing Christmas presents from under the tree at a Sunderland hair salon.
By Poppy Kennedy
Wednesday, 27 February, 2019, 10:47
William Trotter, 37, and Colin Pearson, 38, have now been convicted after they kicked their way into the Estrella salon, on Foyle Street, on the morning of December 23 last year.
They then snatched dozens of delicately-wrapped Christmas presents that had been left under the tree for staff and customers, before swiping hair and beauty products from the shelf.
But their Scrooge-like behaviour was exposed on CCTV, and after a number of the stolen gifts were later found at Pearson’s home address, the pair were arrested by police.
Last Wednesday, Pearson, of Hudson Road, Sunderland, pleaded guilty to one count of burglary at Newcastle Crown Court.
Trotter, of East Vines, Sunderland, admitted three counts of burglary, one relating to the salon and two further offences which he committed on Christmas Day.
The pair are due to be sentenced next month.
William Trotter
Detective Sergeant Gaye Martin, of Northumbria Police, said: “Christmas should be a time for good-will and kindness, but Trotter and Pearson showed little festive cheer and instead heaped misery on families across the city as a result of their selfish actions.
“They showed a total disregard to the law and the residents of Sunderland by preying on people’s kindness and stealing thoughtful Christmas gifts that had been bought for hard-working employees and customers.
“This kind of behaviour undermines the fabric of our society, so it is important that the public recognise that perpetrators who show no consideration for others will be dealt with swiftly and robustly.
“Trotter and Pearson will now be on Santa’s naughty list for many years to come, and must deal with the consequences of their actions.”
The thieves were caught on camera forcing entry to the salon in the early hours of December 23 before they carried out a rash one-minute search of the premises.
During that time, the pair bagged up a selection of Christmas gifts from under the tree – including bottles of Prosecco, make-up and Loreal beauty products – before hastily making off.
When employees came into work the next morning, they contacted police who went over the business’ CCTV footage.
As part of their inquiries, officers attended Pearson’s home address and found a number of presents that had been stolen from the salon wedged under his own tree.
CCTV cameras captured them in the act
The pair were arrested by police, but despite refusing to cooperate with police upon interview, later admitted burglary.
Trotter also admitted two further counts of burglary after raiding neighbouring properties on Low Street, Sunderland, on Christmas Day.
Both men are due to be sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court on March 21.
They left with Christmas presents left for staff and customers
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Blue Jays getting down and dirty in their infield
Written By Joe Rodgers
The Blue Jays are aiming to install a dirt infield at the Rogers Centre in time for the start of the 2016 season, Canada's the National Post reported, citing an unidentified source familiar with the plan.
The Jays have played on artificial turf, with dirt cutouts around the bases, home plate and pitcher's mound throughout their history, but the team's VP of business operations mentioned that the club plans to begin installing the dirt as soon as February.
MORE: Baseball's best-looking lawns | Greatest Blue Jays of all time
Plan to start in Feb. https://t.co/z4N2XVDuE2
- Stephen R Brooks (@sbrooksbaseball) December 19, 2015
The new Jays dirt infield would mean that only the Rays remain among MLB teams that play on full artificial turf, a surface hitters love because of the speed of a batted ball and that defenders and pitchers loath because of the ball's unpredictable bounces.
Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro said in the past that a natural-grass outfield could be among the array of stadium improvements under consideration in the future. It would be a move supported by outfielder Jose Bautista, who has voiced his opinion multiple times about the injury concerns related to playing on an artificial surface.
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Recent Comments by jacknose
Olympic Anthem + Electric Guitar
Yep, I think my two boys are old enough (4 & 5) to get into it. We watched the swimming trials together. So their excitement should add to the festivities and competition.
posted by jacknose at 03:31 PM on July 23, 2012
The Malice In The Palace
Sorry, I should have been more specific. If a fan crosses the line with the intent to hurt a player, then I think there is an argument to be made about retaliating.
Of course, if there happens to be security around to stop this person, then all the better.
I am not advocating vigilante justice, and I am certainly not celebrating the violence (nor am I seeking to justify it).
posted by jacknose at 10:57 AM on November 22, 2004
"I can't believe the number of people on SportsFilter who believe it's acceptable for Artest to go charging six rows into the crowd throwing haymakers, hoping one of the targets is the fan who threw a beer at him."
rcade, while I do not disagree with your sentiments, it is unfair to reinterpret what really happened.
It is typical for us to view an event and then move further away from its reality in our descriptions.
If you view the tape, Artest did not go into the stands "throwing haymakers." Jackson did.
He aggressively grabbed the boy who he thought threw the drink.
(The boy later said that Artest was asking if he was the one who threw the drink at him.)
I am not excusing the action.
I am just stating what happened and what didn't happen.
I do not believe Artest threw one punch while he was in the stands.
Again, he should not have been in the stands, but it is unfair to suggest that he went "into the crowd throwing haymakers."
Here's the question:
We all agree that there is an important line that must be respected between the fans and the players.
If a fan crosses the line and goes onto the field of play, most people agree that it is okay for a player to retaliate.
We treat this line as "sacred."
But what happens when objects cross the line?
I think there must be more discussion on this kind of transgression and the proper response.
(And I am not suggesting that the proper response is to let players run into the stands.)
It is one thing to hurl verbal insults; it is quite another to hurl actual objects.
While it is reasonable for the NBA to tell its players to withstand verbal insults, is it reasonable for the NBA to tell its players to withstand objects being thrown at them?
If so, then I think there needs to be definite rules and procedures in place.
Here's a suggestion.
If a fan throws any object at a visiting player, then the visiting team is able to immediately withdraw from the field of play and the home team must forfeit the game.
It would be wrong for the NBA to require players to withstand objects being thrown at them but also insist that they continue to play in the arena.
World Series, Game Two
It must be good to be a Bostonian right now (says the sad, sad Chicagoan).
posted by jacknose at 11:41 PM on October 24, 2004
This is it
Would you really do that if you had a private island?
Yanks v. Sox Game 6.
Wow. Congrats Boston fans.
Boozer to the Jazz.
it looks like Boozer totally screwed the Cavs. I have to agree with dusted and tieguy. $28 million is a lot of money to give up. Cavs admittedly took a chance (rolled the dice). I am sure they thought that no one else would offer Boozer 70% more money. It turns out someone did. Bad move. I wonder if Boozer will struggle in the West as a hardworking undersized PF.
posted by jacknose at 08:11 AM on July 09, 2004
Fantasy Football, I deleted your self-link, which did not add anything to your comment (in fact, it was a bit out of context). Let dusted be your Obi-Wan Kenobi. He has led you correctly. And, yes, welcome.
posted by jacknose at 07:15 PM on June 08, 2004
I was sorely disappointed when the Pacers lost, but I have to admit that I admire Pistons' relentless defense. (Or maybe I envy it.) I didn't think I would be interested in the finals, but I find myself drawn to the series because of the Pistons. With that said, I find it disturbing that the Eastern Conference is being depicted as having lousy offense, instead of having exceptional defense. During the 7th game of the Eastern Conference finals, one of the announcers said that the Lakers must be salivating over the dismal offensive display (as opposed to worrying about the stifling defense of both teams). I agree with Dumars, who was quoted in the article: "When a team doesn�t shoot well, I don�t care who you are, it�s hard to say it was the defense that did it." I suppose if the Lakers continue to shoot under 40% we will hear that they are in a slump, as opposed to crediting the defense of the Pistons.
Okay, I surrender. I like-uh thee sport you call cycling. (Or maybe I am just a sucker for corporate marketing.)
Okay, I surrender. I like-uh thee sport you call football.
They're not loving it.
[continuing the derail of my own thread] I've seen it. If rollerblade basketball does exist, it seems completely unnecessary. (Of course, most sports are unnecessary.) Rollerbladers need to either swerve around cones or play hockey. If you think about it, almost all sports could be done on rollerblades (except swimming).
posted by jacknose at 03:42 PM on January 19, 2004
A very provocative and informative article. He makes a compelling case for the limitations of globalization, while also offering insight into the world and culture of soccer. I learned quite a bit. For example, he writes: Three years ago, England, birthplace of the beautiful game, handed over its national team to a Swedish manager named Sven Goran Eriksson. It is difficult to convey just how shocked English fans felt. For much of the nation�s soccer history, beloved, quintessentially English characters had run the team. These �lads,� typically ex-players, often turned a blind eye when their squads drank lager on the eve of big games, and forgave men for lack of training so long as they spilled their guts on the field. For all their inspirational power, though, these English managers tended to lack tactical acumen. They recycled stodgy formations that encouraged the same, ineffectual mode of attack�a long ball kicked over the midfield to a lone attacker, a style that perfectly reflected stereotypes about stiff-upper-lip English resoluteness. Their lack of creativity was evident in the national trophy case. Despite England�s singular place in the game�s history, it has won a lone World Cup (in 1966, as the tournament�s host team), and not a single European championship. Is that true?
Donnie Walsh has always been known for his loyalty (see Reggie Miller, et al), which has made Pacers a reputable organization. Players dig loyalty (see the demise of Krause and the Bulls). Hopefully, Bird's actions yesterday will not sour players, namely O'Neal, toward the Pacers. I, for one, didn't mind Thomas. Of course, if Carlisle comes in and transforms the Pacers into NBA Champions, I won't complain. I'll jump on the Bird-Carlisle wagon.
posted by jacknose at 05:07 PM on August 28, 2003
Yes, boxing needs some desperate help. I think the sport needs to get back on primetime network television. I have such fond memories of watching Ali (and hearing Cosell) on television with my dad. This PPV and cable route is killing the sport. (Not to mention the fragmentation of boxing, Don King, and the lack of talent and charisma.)
Draft Busts,
name the best college player who was HOPELESS in the pros. Steve Alford. NCAA Champion. NCAA 1st Team All-American. Olympic Gold Medal Winner.
posted by jacknose at 09:53 AM on June 18, 2003
Much love to Tim Duncan and the Spurs...
Congrats to the Spurs and Robinson. No one touch Jermaine O'Neal. He stays with the Pacers. But I agree that the Spurs should spend their money on someone else. Kidd is great, but a point guard is not a need at the moment. (Of course, the Pacers could use a point guard . . .)
Say it ain't so!
And if sound isn't critical at all, would it be okay to holler at your opponent as they are returning a shot, or in the middle of their serve? Absolutely. It's a sport. Athletes should be able to concentrate through noise and other nusiances. One might argue that sound always gives information in all sports, with the exception of free throws. Maybe a baseball player can hear sound of a curve ball or adjust his defense according to the sound of a bat hitting a ball. But we shouldn't ask the fans to be silent. Football players must deal with not being able to hear the audibles of their quarterback (definitely critical information). The refs/umpire may ask the audience to quiet down, but they do not ask them to be silent. The players adjust. When I was playing tennis, I gained most of my information on possible angles and the positioning of my opponents racquet, as well as his tendencies. When I was en fuego, I could see the rotation of the ball. Of course, if you've play a lot of tennis, it is easy to determine when your opponent is slicing the ball or using heavy topspin, etc. I think it would help the game of tennis if they allowed a little bit more rowdiness. I remember that McEnroe argued for this a few years ago. Davis Cup tennis is more reflective of what tennis should be: flags waving and fans screaming.
I played competitive tennis as a junior (was ranked), but I also played basketball. I'm bothered that tennis demands silence. What sports demand silence? It is the weakness of golf and tennis that their athletes give their fans a mean stare if they are too loud or disruptive. Why shouldn't tennis fans or their female athletes be able to make some noise? Imagine how ridiculous it would be if Tim Duncan got upset tonight because the fans were too loud when he was trying to concentrate and shoot free throws. Imagine if Duncan was in tears after the game because he was booed by the fans. Enough already. Let fans be fans and let grunters be grunters!
RARR!!!
logo for the Carolina Panthers + logo for the New England Patriots = logo for the Charlotte Bobcats
NY/NJ to Texas...Van Gundy takes over Rockets
Texas has become the 4th Coast (Chicago being the Third). Beyond their contribution to the sports world, they are beginning to impress artistically, intellectually, and culturally (at least in Austin). And, of course, there's rcade.
Henin proves that tennis not all about strength. She seems frail compared to Serena, but her fluid strokes pack the same kind of heat. I would have liked to have seen Serena win nonetheless. I'm always intrigued by absolute dominance.
Nice point BobbyLove. I think it comes down to shutting Reebok and Adidas out. Nike is aware that their name recognition rode on the back of MJ. Bernreuther suggests that Nike could stop advertising and would still be fine at this point, but you only need to recall when Converse ruled the basketball universe. All it takes is a few years out of the public consciousness, and you're suddenly that shoe company that dropped the ball, hanging out with Mr. IBM and Mrs. Atari.
posted by jacknose at 04:19 PM on May 22, 2003
Fans can follow EVERY Sorenstam shot at the Colonial.....
Golf.com also provides an Annika scorecard (actually a scorecard for all the players as well as an updated leaderboard.)
I'm being figurative, not literal, about Singh and racism. I'm suggesting that people are defining sexism in a way that simply replaces gender for race. That's a faulty way to think about sexism. I also responded to your astute comment regarding rcade's column under the column posts. I suppose the downside of FPPing columns is that you're bound to have two separate conversations.
"I hope she misses the cut. Why? Because she doesn't belong out here."
I think therev makes a good point. Regardless of the tone of Vijay's comment, the issue is not necessarily sexist. For better or worse, there are gendered groupings/categories/spaces that exist. The real question is, what should we do about these gendered divisions? Should everything be co-ed? Is there a place in our day and age for gendered divisions (clubs, leagues, locker rooms)? If not, should men also be able to participate in women's leagues (as therev suggests)? Or will it always be about the girls playing with the boys? It may be that all sports in the future will be co-ed. That may or may not be a bad development.
posted by jacknose at 09:46 AM on May 13, 2003
Webber done for the season.
The Nets look impressive. I think that they'll come out of the East and give the West a run for their money. If they face the Lakers, it should be an interesting match up: Kidd will dominate at point guard. Martin will dominate at power forward. Kobe will dominate at shooting guard. Shaq will dominate at center. So what's the better combination? Point guard/power forward or shooting guard/center? Also, who has the better supporting cast? Mutumbo has not been used much in the playoffs, but if they play the Lakers in the finals, he may have a significant role. I'm rooting for a Lakers-Nets final.
"Yo, yo, yo, it's the n'ba."
Vote for the name of the new Charlotte NBA franchise.
Team names are like band names. They almost always sound awkward when you first say them. But then after awhile they just stick, and you never think about them again. It's a language-thing. Take "Pearl Jam" for instance. Or "Beatles." Or "U2." Or "Coldplay." Imagine saying them for the first time. "Let's call ourselves Pearl Jam." Of course, to my ears that sounds cool. Maybe it's the randomness of band names that make them work. Maybe sports team should forget about meaning and just go for random hipness: Charlotte Nakedness Charlotte TwoFlies Charlotte Nowhere Indiana Angora Indiana Agony of Being Chicago Jellysoup
Chris Simms goes to Tampa in the third round. I think that pick has the potential to haunt other teams in the future. The Bears play it safe. I have very little to say about their draft. I'm pleased that the Colts got the best Tight End in college. Tight Ends are always overlooked (okay, no juvenile jokes), but they can make the difference in games. Dallas Clark seems like a sure thing.
posted by jacknose at 04:02 PM on April 29, 2003
NBA Playoffs are set.
I shame anyone who has the Pacers losing in the first or second round. Ufez, of course, is right. This is the time of the year that I start consuming idealistic vodka non-stop, that is, until the Pacers lose, and I find myself woefully ashamed for shaming others.
posted by jacknose at 08:08 AM on April 19, 2003
She's been doing NBA Dailys since 1993.
West: Spurs over Suns (in 6) Kings over Jazz (in 5) Mavs over Trailblazers (in 6) Lakers over Timberwolves (in 6) Lakers over Spurs (in 7) Kings over Mavs (in 6) Kings over Lakers (in 6) East: Magic over Piston (in 6) Nets over Bucks (in 6) Pacers over Celtics (in 5) Hornets over Sixers (in 7) Hornets over Magic (in 6) Pacers over Nets (in 7) Pacers over Hornets (in 6) Pacers over Kings (in 7) Yes, the Pacers win! The Pacers win! They redeem the last half of the season. East beats West! A round of beers for everyone! *Bryant, I almost love you. Shame on you jennyb. Shame on you.
It's nutbar central in Chicago.
In all seriousness, security for sporting events continues to be a nagging issue. What should security look like in the future? Fences? Moats? I don't think allowing the athletes to give fans a beating would work. In the future, you would have a mob of fans challenging teams. As well, if you're drunk, you might not mind a public beating. Outside of alcohol restriction, gun-toting umps, and fan-beatings, what are the other alternatives? Would fences, raised playing fields, or a moat-system keep you away?
White Shadow.
What about that Saturday Morning show that was kinda like Saved by the Bell, oh yeah, Hang Time? Or how about the Harlem Globetrotter cartoon?
Could it be true?
Could Jordan and Krause exist under the same roof?!? That's a good question. As long as Jordan had a higher position than Krause, I think they could exist together. Just to clarify, I think Krause is vilified for breaking a champion team up before their time.
Michelle Kwan wins fifth world title.
It may be a silly statement, but it sounds good. But seriously, it's the "extreme end of the judging-dependent side" of skating that makes the "sport" problematic. I don't want to be a parrot and repeat what I've echoed many other times in similar threads. Regarding figure skating and wrestling, let me refer you to a column that I wrote for SportsFilter during the last Winter Olympics (yep, columns, do you remember that cool feature we added to SportsFilter many moons ago?). Here's the part I want you to pay attention to: "I cannot think of a better sport for the Olympic stage than professional wrestling. Fixed outcomes will be assumed, but we, the audience, will gladly accept the pretentiousness as long as the costumes are tight, the insults are loud, and the faux fighting is raw. Winners will be determined by television ratings."
Do you remember when Krause made his famous statement: "Organizations win championships"? In the case of Kwan, "judges win championships."
The Ancient Game of Baseball:
Wow, if ol' Joe played footie (and how can you deny the evidence based on the above image), then soccer certainly did rule the ancient world (at least until Joseph died).
posted by jacknose at 01:16 PM on March 27, 2003
Sports Movies.
I agree with vito. Hoop Dreams still haunts me. It was an absolute shame that it did not get nominated for the Oscars. I remember all the critics being stunned by its absence. I want to know if anyone has seen the recent "Bend it Like Beckham"? The film has gotten good reviews and I'm planning on seeing it.
"In an NPR world, sophistication and motherfucker no longer mix."
When did the world go all NPR on us? I suppose it started with SNL. (Excuse my acronyms.) Thanks for the read, kirkaracha. (BTW, whenever I spell your user name, I mentally hum "ku-ku-kuracha, ku-ku-kuracha." It's annoying as hell.)
posted by jacknose at 09:23 AM on March 15, 2003
Junior Seau Out In San Diego?
I'm sure Seau wanted out. He is on the last leg of his career, and he wants a shot at winning the Super Bowl. He does not have time to be part of a rebuilding process. I'm guessing that he demanded to be traded, and the Chargers, out of respect and a desire to build for the future, decided that it "was the best for both sides."
Pacers have blown a huge lead in the east.
Don't you love my low standards? Basically, if you don't throw punches, I consider you "good people." Head-butting is fine. I did overlook the Spurs; they are an easy team to forget, especially if you follow the Eastern Conference, but once you remember them, you realize that they have a pretty formidable package. Duncan makes the difference. Still, I think the Lakers have one more good playoff run in them. No one can match Shaq and Kobe. No one. Remember the Bulls primarily won with MJ and Pippen. The Lakers' supporting players are probably equal to the Bulls'. Regarding the Kings, I've not seen any signs from Webber that he has what it takes when the game is on the line. He's great during the year and even during the playoffs. But when the pressure is on, he has a tendency to shrink. Remember last year; if it wasn't for Bibby, the last game wouldn't have been close. Bibby was the only player on the Kings willing to play.
USA Today ranks the Ten Hardest Things to do in Sports.
"Saving a penalty kick" at number 9?! Isn't saving a penalty kick an absolute guessing game? What's so difficult about guessing? Listen Mr. Goalie, either dive to the right or the left, but don't do it before Mr. Kicker kicks. Lesson over.
StarFuck, I cut and pasted the rankings for you below: The 10 Hardest Things To Do In Sports 1. Hitting a baseball Considering that a major-league pitch can reaches speeds more than 95 mph, hitters have only 0.4 seconds to find the ball, decide where the ball is going and swing the bat. 2. Race car driving Skilled drivers encounter a host of problems, but rounding the corners of the track is equivalent to having three 300-pound linemen pushing you for three of the four hours it takes to conclude a race. 3. Pole Vaulting Vaulting is a matter of redirecting kinectic energy of the runner's approach speed upward, aided by a long fiberglass pole. To do it, athletes need speed for the sprint, strength for lift-off and flexibility to bend the body over the bar. 4. Hitting a long straight tee shot Driving a golf ball far and long seems to be an easy thing, until you try it; even professionals have trouble with it. Last year on the PGA tour, only two players, Tiger Woods and Chris Smith, ranked in the top ten for both driving distance and greens in regulation. 5. Returning a serve Traveling at over 130 mph, a tennis serve by today's top tennis players is traveling at 185 feet per second. At that speed, a player trying to return the serve has a half second to react and return the serve. 6. Landing a quad Executing a quad toe loop requires a skater to balance height and rotation while skating on a metal blade a quarter of an inch wide. During a successful quad jump, a skater will reach heights of 18 inches above the ice and experience 300 pounds of centrifugal force, all while spinning four times in just over .5 seconds. 7. Running a marathon Running a 26.2-mile race is physically demanding and requires a runner to be disciplined, well-trained and able to withstand pain. Runners, including elite marathoners, often suffer from nagging injuries in the lower back, knees, shins, ankles, Achilles' tendons and feet. However, most runners will say the reward of finishing a marathon justifies the pain. 8. Tour de France The Tour de France covers more than 2,500 miles in three weeks and requires a variety of cycling skills that must be performed at levels far beyond those of recreational riders. On flat stretches of the course, tour riders must maintain speeds more than 30 mph for hours on stretch. During mountain climbs, cyclists must be able to ride up mountain roads with grades as steep as 15%. 9. Saving a penalty kick On the soccer field, the goalkeeper's job is to protect a goal that is 24 feet wide and eight feet high � 192 square feet waiting to swallow a ball about 9 inches in diameter. During a penalty kick, the goalie has 0.25 seconds to move and block a ball traveling at more than 60 mph. 10. The Downhill The downhill is an 80-mph exercise in balance and control. With little protection, ski racers hurl themselves down an icy mountain course, alternately digging in their edges to carve the fastest line through turns and putting their skis flat on the snow to gain speed in the straightaways. They fight gravitational and centrifugal forces at every stage in the race.
Driving a race car at no. 2? I suppose that ranking is to make all those white folk happy. It's one thing to feel like a "300-pound lineman [is] pushing you" every time you make a turn, but once you build the strength and endurance to make those turns, then what? Okay, so you have to be able to drive with some skill at a high speed. Is that difficult? Yes. But is it the second most difficult thing to do? Hardly. I say it would be easier to teach a pole-vaulter to race a car than a race car driver to pole vault. In fact, shouldn't that be the criterion? Couldn't we make a head-to-head comparison? Would it be harder to teach a baseball player to race cars or race car driver to hit a baseball (of course at the professional levels)? Baseball wins. And so on. I also think number 4 is suspect.
Re: Artest. Yes and no (which is a good answer for everything). Much of what you hear about Artest is hype. He loses control, but he is not wild and dangerous. He rarely throws punches. Of course, I could also be delusional. I suppose his tantrums have had an impact, especially when he has to sit out during games.
PACERS: Ufez, you're killing me. I've been trying my best to ignore Pacers' slump, and what do I see first thing Monday morning on SpoFi? ...reality. No doubt, the Pacers have had a tough stretch. I'll admit that they've coasted a bit on an easy schedule. The fact is, they have trouble with better teams, especially away from home, and, for the most part, their present losing streak has been the result of playing better teams away from home. But several of the players have also had some off-court issues (relatives that died and/or are severely ill). It kills me because the Pacers are just a few games from dropping down to sixth place. SIXTH PLACE! During the off-season, the Pacers talked about moving past their struggle to break .500 and barely making the playoffs. I thought this would be the year. And now, after having won 38 games, their sinking and sucking. EAST: I think the Sixers and Nets are the biggest threats at the moment but don't count my Pacers out yet. They need to find their rhythm before the playoffs. If they do, watch out. They have solid, deep team. They're just young and are playing young, but that's no longer an adequate excuse. I'd also like to see the Wizards nab the 8th spot. That's a good reason for the Pacers not to win the Eastern Conference. MJ (w/ Stackhouse, etc.) in his final playoffs could still be dangerous. I remember Bird and Magic during their final years. They were still dangerous during the playoffs. WEST: Lakers are no doubt the team to beat. Shaq is finally back in shape. Kobe is playing like a Jedi master (Kobe Wan). Mavericks have a few more heartbreaks to go; it may be the Kings' year. If it is, the battle should be bloody.
Uh, about those playoff rules...we've changed them.
The NBA playoffs are always more exciting than any other sports. One word: Bowling. I have to agree with Bruin; it seems like a desperate attempt to keep the Lakers in the mix as much as possible. What other reason would the NBA have to not wait until next season? Of course, it could also be the Jordan factor. If the Wizards make the playoffs, it is likely that they will not advance beyond the first round. A longer series means more Jordan. And, well, maybe that's not a bad thing. By the way, did anyone see the Jordan Extravaganza, er, I mean the All-Star game this weekend?
posted by jacknose at 03:38 PM on February 11, 2003
Fortunately, a kicker does not have to get along with everyone to still be a good kicker and, thus, beneficial to the team. If there is one isolated figure on a football team, it's the kicker. Everyone can hate him, and he can hate everyone, but as long as he kicks well for the few seconds he's on the field, and as long as the team blocks for him, then all should be fine. My guess is that sometime next season, he'll kick a winning field goal and all will be forgotten. There will be jumping and hugging and spanking and . . .
posted by jacknose at 10:44 AM on February 05, 2003
Calumny: Sam Smith v NBA
Bernie Lincicome used to be a riot for the Chicago Tribune. Since coming back to Chicago, I noticed that he no longer writes for the Tribune. He's now a columnist for the Rocky Mountain News. I don't get it. Did he get fired? Did he do a Bob Greene? How or why do you go from the Chicago Tribune to the Rocky Mountain News? Here's a Bernie Lincicome Fan Site. Maybe they'll know.
Chess is beautiful. It's the only game that doesn't involve any luck whatsoever. If you lose, it means that you were outsmarted. Period. If you win, it means that you outsmarted your opponent. Period. Name any other game or sport that does not involve any element of luck, and I'll do my best to prove you wrong.
Agreed. Bucs defense turned a formerly calm and confident Gannon into a nervous wreck. Their coverage of the receivers and constant pressure on Gannon made the MVP look like Rick Mirer. I was also happy to see the much maligned Tampa offense prove once again that their offense has improved every week. Agreed. Obvious calls were missed by the refs. Agreed. Terry Tate was brilliant.
posted by jacknose at 12:09 AM on January 27, 2003
I think LeBron is in for a rude awakening. I'm not denying that he has mad skills, but he's playing against high schoolers. What NBA pro wouldn't utterly destroy high school players? LeBron is like a 12 year-old genius. Among his peers, he shines and is hailed as brilliant. When he attends Harvard or Yale at the age of 13, he gets lost in the crowd of other brainiacs. This is why we hear so much about kid geniuses, but lose track of them when they get older. What NBA player will not want to shut LeBron down on defense? It can be done (and there have been plenty of examples of other high school players taking it to the next level) but for LeBron to imagine that he is already MJ-worthy is a big mistake.
Annika Sorenstam to enter a men's PGA event?
corpse asks, "What if a man wanted to get on the LPGA tour?" I think that's a valid question. The obvious response would be "Um, I don't think so." But why? Because most people would feel that the man would have an unfair advantage. But why? Here's where it gets sticky. We are essentially saying that men are better than women. That if an outstanding woman golfer wants to play against the best golfers, she should golf with men. If Annika is good enough to play against men (again, read the subtext) then shouldn't we believe that other women could raise their game to that level? Instead of seeking "better" competition among the boys, the competition around her could rise to the level of Annika. And then one day we might say that LPGA is comparable to the PGA. (Of course, we cannot overlook the fact that men are built differently than women and, indeed, often have a physical advantage when it comes to sport.) The Williams' sisters are challenging the women around them to raise their level of tennis. If they do, the gap between men and women's tennis would no doubt decrease (if ever so slightly).
Michelle Kwan wins her seventh national championship,
Um, until she learns how to skate when the Olympic gold is on the line, I would not declare her the "Michael Jordan of her sport." Championship athletes are expected to be at their best when the pressure is at its most unbearable. Kwan is great most of the time; but when it really matters, she falters. Jordan thrived during those times. Chris Webber is another example of a great athlete that does not have the mental fortitude to seize a high-pressure moment.
You've gotta love the playoff spirit. Brilliant work by the Philadelphia Daily News. Are there any Tampa Bay papers willing to respond in the same manner?
Double crap. He makes more than I do everytime he steps up to bat ($41,311.68 per bat).
posted by jacknose at 12:45 PM on December 17, 2002
Is LeBron James doomed to fail?
Isaiah Thomas has jokingly, or not-so-jokingly, suggested that there shouldn't be an age-limit but a talent-limit. His view is that there are prodigies in all sectors of life; geniuses that are gifted and should not be held back. LeBron, in Isaiah's view, is a basketball genius/prodigy. He may not be a genius in other areas of life, but in basketball he is able to compete at a higher level than 99% of kids his age. So Isaiah sees no problem with LeBron entering the pros at 16 or 15, as long as he can genuinely excel at that level.
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Taco Bell brings back its World Series' 'Steal a Base, Steal a Taco' promotion
Taco Bell is bringing back its "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" promotion and will give away free tacos if a base is stolen during the postseason series.
Taco Bell brings back its World Series' 'Steal a Base, Steal a Taco' promotion Taco Bell is bringing back its "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" promotion and will give away free tacos if a base is stolen during the postseason series. Check out this story on tcpalm.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2018/10/15/world-series-2018-how-score-free-taco-taco-bell/1616081002/
Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY Published 10:47 a.m. ET Oct. 15, 2018 | Updated 11:07 p.m. ET Oct. 23, 2018
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Taco Bell is bringing back its "Steal a Base, Steal A Taco" promotion.(Photo: Taco Bell)
UPDATE: A base was stolen in the first inning of Game 1 of the World Series Tuesday by Mookie Betts from the Red Sox. This means Taco Bell will give away free tacos on Nov. 1 with its "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" promotion.
Taco Bell has a tasty reason to pay attention to the World Series for baseball fans and non-fans alike.
The fast-food chain will give away free Doritos Locos tacos if a base is stolen during the postseason series with its "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" promotion.
According to Taco Bell, history shows it's not a matter of if but when a base will be stolen. The giveaway is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 1 from 2 to 6 p.m. at all participating U.S. locations, while supplies last.
“Every year, we’re overwhelmed with the excitement from our fans when combining America’s favorite pastime with America’s favorite tacos,” said Marisa Thalberg, global chief brand officer at Taco Bell, in a statement. “Now, we’re knocking that out of the park by introducing even more ways for our fans to experience and commemorate the Taco Hero.”
The first game of the World Series is Oct. 23. The series can end as early as Oct. 27 or as late as Halloween.
It happened! A base was stolen in the #WorldSeries and that means all of America gets to steal a free Doritos® Locos Tacos. See terms: https://t.co/0Q1e2acrit#StealATacopic.twitter.com/1i21Jukplz
— Taco Bell (@tacobell) October 24, 2018
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Taco Bell also will have limited collection of caps for sale at the online Taco Shop and an exclusive trading card collection with Topps of this year and past year's Taco Heroes.
A Taco Hero is the nickname of the player who steals the base that scores everyone free tacos. Last year's hero was Houston Astros outfielder Cameron Maybin.
“We’ve created a fun tradition for our fans with Taco Bell and the ‘Steal a Base, Steal a Taco’ promotion,” said Noah Garden, an executive vice president with Major League Baseball in a statement. “It makes for a unique moment every year during the World Series and certainly the fans will have their eyes on the first stolen base of the Fall Classic.”
No purchase is necessary and there’s a limit of one freebie per person. This year for the first time, Taco Bell will allow website and app users to redeem a free taco online on Nov. 1.
Learn more about the promotion at www.tacobell.com/stealataco.
Taco Bell will have limited-edition baseball caps and an exclusive trading card collection from Topps. (Photo: Taco Bell)
Other Taco Bell deals
Online discount: Through Nov. 8, Taco Bell is offering first-time app and online order customers 20 percent off an order, up to $10 off. The 20 percent coupon will expire two weeks after signing up. Learn more at www.tacobell.com.
Party Packs: Starting Oct. 18, Taco Bell will have Party Packs in three options, available at participating locations and for delivery in thousands of restaurants through GrubHub. Packs are also available on www.tacobell.com and on the Taco Bell mobile app for 15 percent off till the end of October.
Kelly Tyko is a consumer columnist and retail reporter for Treasure Coast Newspapers and TCPalm.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK. Read her Bargainista tips at TCPalm.com/Bargainista, follow her on Twitter @KellyTyko and email her at kelly.tyko@tcpalm.com. Sign up for her weekly newsletter at www.tcpalm.com/newsletters.
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Xbox 720 to use year-old Radeon graphics card?
If you like your new games consoles to push graphical boundaries first and foremost, you may want to stop reading this. A new rumour coming out of IGN is suggesting that the next generation Microsoft games console, or the Xbox 720 as fans are calling it, may be built with a graphics chip that is already a year old. Are really these the Xbox 720 specs we were hoping for?
“Sources close to the project” are claiming that Microsoft have opted to use a chip derived from Radeon’s HD 6670 graphics card series, rather than one from the company’s newer 7000 series.
That’s not to say the card won’t offer a significant jump from the original Xbox 360. It supports DirectX11, multidisplay output, 3D and 1080p HD output, and is said to boast “six times the processing power” of the Xbox 360 and “20 percent greater performance” than Nintendo’s soon-to-be-released Wii U.
However, considering games consoles have a 6-10 year lifespan these days, the Xbox 720 could begin to look quite dated very quickly, particularly given its rumoured release date of Q4 2013.
But, as has been suggested by patent filings, it seems Microsoft’s focus has shifted from games anyway. The Xbox 720 is likely to be positioned more as an entertainment hub, with games playing second fiddle to video content and casual Kinect features. Factor in the current economic climate, and no wonder Microsoft may be looking to cut corners on the graphics front.
Still all rumours at this point. Hopefully this summer’s E3 conference will shed a little more light on the console.
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Hire big data analysts through Experfy's auctions to keep project costs down
By Mary Shacklett in Big Data on May 4, 2015, 8:28 AM PST
Experfy's disruptive business model is constructed around the idea of a big data analytics "auction" and social media. Get more details about how this on-demand consultancy is democratizing big data.
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Imagine starting a big data "expert network" at Harvard by bringing in 25,000 Ph.D.s from academic institutions around the country with specializations that range from nanotechnology, microbiology, and astrophysics to marketing, and then reaching out to 150 companies to determine the companies' most pressing big data needs.
"This was the idea we had in mind," said Harpreet Singh, cofounder and CEO of Experfy, a big data resource company based in the Harvard Innovation Lab that commands an army of thousands of academic big data experts. "What the companies we surveyed told us was that they were having the most difficulty productively using and analyzing the big data they were collecting. This job became even more difficult because their big data under management was doubling every 18 months. What we recognized was that we could build a business around on demand consulting in big data analytics."
From their company research, Singh and his collaborators also uncovered the fact that many midsized companies were further behind in their big data efforts than originally thought. "These companies were struggling with both data quality and quantity," said Singh. "Many were at the stage of building dashboards that provided insights to managers from the analytics, and their goal was just to understand the status quo of the business. They had not yet broached the idea of using predictive analytics that could help them with anticipating business trends and demands."
Singh and his team came up with a disruptive business model constructed around social media and the idea of a big data analytics "auction." In the model, companies come to Experfy with big data projects that they wanted to do. The academic data scientists already screened and qualified by Experfy see the projects on Experfy's project posting board and then bid on the projects. In the process, bidders explain in detail how they would go about performing and completing the analytics projects and what they would charge. There is even a button on the Eperfy website that enables companies to video-interview data scientist respondents to their projects. Companies can evaluate the bids on their projects and then make an informed choice as to whom to award their project work.
"This is often a collaborative process," said Singh. "In some cases, companies already know what they want to accomplish with their big data projects, and they are comfortable using a self-service approach where they take on the control and the risk of evaluating the bids that come in. In other cases, they talk to us first, and we work together to define the project and what it is that they want to achieve. For instance, if the project is in marketing, they might want to figure out their return on investment from their media buying, and have this information come out in the form of a summary dashboard. Or, they might want to develop analytics that can tell them how effective their brand management program is."
By innovatively using social media techniques to reach out and communicate with companies and legions of academic data scientists, Experfy has seemingly found a way to democratize big data analytics so that anyone with a project, regardless of company size, can get the help it needs without having to pay six figures annually for a dedicated data scientist.
"Our average project costs a client company ten to twenty thousand dollars," said Singh. "This is not a large amount to experiment with for many companies. Because these projects are affordable, we help small to midsized companies to level the playing field by sending out the message that big data analytics is within reach of every company."
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Over 361,000 US viewers binge-watched Stranger Things season 2 last weekend
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Did you binge watch the second season of Stranger Things as soon as it arrived? If so, then you were one of around 361,000 US Netflix subscribers to consume all nine episodes within 24 hours of its release, according to Nielsen. That’s a total of 495 consecutive minutes, or 8.25 hours.
Last month, Nielsen announced that its Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD) Content Ratings service would allow private media customers to discover ratings for Netflix shows; numbers that the streaming site has long kept to itself. This is the first time that Nielsen has shared the figures publicly.
Nielsen’s system, which uses audio recognition software, only measures views on set-top boxes—it doesn’t count devices such as mobiles, laptops, or tablets. This caveat means that the weekend viewing figures will be even higher than reported.
Nielsen adds that 15.8 million US viewers watched the first episode of Stranger Things’ second season within the first three days, making it one of cable TV’s biggest hits. Overall, each episode averaged around 4 million viewers in the US.
Comparing these numbers to the finale of Game of Thrones, about 13 million people watched the HBO show's climax live or on DVR within three days of it airing.
While there’s no doubting the success of Stranger Things, Netflix continues to dispute the accuracy of Nielsen’s system. "The data that Nielsen is reporting is not accurate, not even close, and does not reflect the viewing of these shows on Netflix," the company said in a press statement.
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VitalyT Russ-Puss Posts: 4,463 +3,023
The first season was original, and thus interesting. The second one was - meh!
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bolski TS Booster Posts: 65 +75
VitalyT said: ↑
I completely disagree. I absolutely LOVED season 2. Binge watched it the night it was released. But I understand not everyone will like what I like.
Just finished watching it again this week. Now, I'm starting over with Season 1 and going to watch all the way through Season 2. Keep finding things I missed.
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bolski said: ↑
It would be interesting, if you didn't watch the Season 1 first. I thought season 2 was all pretty much the same, with less surprises.
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EClyde TS Evangelist Posts: 1,831 +675
There are more losers then that. I only binge watch classy shows
EEatGDL TS Evangelist Posts: 691 +371
I binge-watched it and it was OK, but to me S1 was better, more mystery. A lot of people seem to be grading it based on nostalgia but that wasn't the main reason I liked it in the first place. Don't get me wrong, it had great character development and even being a 90s kid I can relate to the 80s nostalgia. I didn't feel thrilled here, you already know the untouchable characters; in the first season you didn't know if Eleven was gone for good until the very end and what happened to Hopper, I could understand Will's mom the whole last season but I couldn't stand her this season. The list goes on. This one was OK, the first was great.
dogofwars TS Addict Posts: 179 +72
Finished it in about 3 days.
Jibberish18
Is 3 episodes a night considered binge watching?
cliffordcooley TS Guardian Fighter Posts: 11,355 +4,989
I think I will pass on this series.
trgz TS Addict Posts: 262 +69
Season 2 just wasn't anywhere near as scary, nowhere near. And I wonder how many of those who binged it felt a great relief once episode 8 started (I do worry about the direction that E7 hinted at - no spoilers)
r8bwp TS Enthusiast Posts: 40 +13
I`m in the UK but vpn said California, somehow I think a few others might have binged watched it too using a vpn.
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PUBG lands on PlayStation 4 this December
Winner winner chicken dinner!
By Cal Jeffrey on November 13, 2018, 15:43
Something to look forward to: PUBG had signed a deal with Microsoft to keep Battlegrounds exclusive to Xbox One for a year. Now that year is up, and the studio has announced that the title will be coming to PlayStation 4 just in time for the holidays.
When PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds was ported to the Xbox One last year, PlayStation fans wondered if the game would be coming to their favorite console. Neither PUBG Corp nor Sony announced any plans for a PS4 version of the game. However, back in September, the Korean rating board leaked a rating for the PlayStation 4 version of the game indicating a port was in the works.
As it happens, the leak has now been confirmed by Sony and PUBG Corp.
“Today we are thrilled to unveil the exciting announcement that PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is officially coming to PlayStation 4!” Development Project Manager Joon H. Choi said in a PlayStation blog post. “Bringing PUBG to the PS4 has been an ambitious project for us, and we are beyond thrilled to finally be sharing this news with the world.”
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The port will be loyal to the original PC version of the game and will leave nothing out. Players will have access to all the maps and features available in the other versions of the title. Additionally, PS4 Pro owners will be able to take advantage of HDR support.
There is one feature that could be missing though. Choi did not indicate that the game would support crossplay. If Sony were allowing it, you could probably safely bet that PUBG would have play that up in the announcement. So it doesn’t look promising for those hoping to go up against their buddies who have been playing on Xbox for a year.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is slated for a December 7 launch, and pre-orders went live today. Sony is offering some extra content to entice early buyers including a Nathan Drake skin, a backpack replicating Ellie’s from The Last of Us, and a PUBG avatar/theme combo.
There will be four editions offered. The Disc Edition and Looter’s Edition are just physical and digital versions (respectively) of the base game and will sell for $40. The Survivor’s Edition is $60 and includes the Survival Pass: Vikendi; 2,300 G-Coin Pack; and 20,000 BP. The Champion’s Edition is the same as the Survivor's but bumps the G-Coin up to 6,000. It will sell for $90.
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Tommy meets Brenda and Paul, who hired a builder to erect an orangery and knock through their kitchen, but were left £10,000 out of pocket, with the work condemned by surveyors and building control. Will the builder get his comeuppance?
Tommy travels to Huddersfield to meet Alex, who paid a builder nearly £40,000 to extend his home ready for his girlfriend to move in. But when the building inspector condemned the work, Alex had to pull down the structure and start again.
Tommy tracks down Elaine's builder - and ex-family friend - to hear his side of the story, after she says she gave him more than £40,000 to convert her bungalow into a family home, but left her with no kitchen, no bathroom and no money.
Tommy Walsh gives some much-needed advice to Daryl and Jo, whose builder took their £50,000 inheritance meant for doing up their home. Fourteen months on, they've been left living in a shell of a home, with dangerous electrics, holes in walls and no sign of their contractor.
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Megyn Kelly’s NBC show had low ratings before blackface comments
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Megyn Kelly’s NBC show, “Megyn Kelly Today,” is in jeopardy
after she made comments defending blackface this week.
But the show had already been a ratings nightmare for NBC,
which signed Kelly for a reported three-year, $69 million
contract last year.
“Megyn Kelly Today” averaged 2.4 million viewers a day in its
first year, lower than the competition, ABC’s “Live with Kelly
and Ryan,” and her former show at Fox News.
On top of the low ratings, Kelly has been unhappy with top
executives at NBC and alienated colleagues, according to The New
York Times.
CNN Business reported that NBC is prepared to cancel the
Megyn Kelly’s NBC show, “Megyn Kelly Today,” is in jeopardy after
the former Fox News host made racially insensitive remarks on
Tuesday’s show, in which she defended blackface during Halloween.
“But what is racist?” Kelly said during her program,
which airs weekdays at 9 a.m.
“Because you do
get in trouble if you are a white person who puts on blackface on
Halloween, or a black person who puts on whiteface for Halloween.
Back when I was a kid that was okay, as long as you were dressing
up as, like, a character.”
Since then, Kelly has split from her talent agency,
CAA, and did not appear on “Megyn Kelly Today” on Thursday.
She is likely to not appear Friday either, with repeat editions airing
instead. According to CNN Business, which cited
anonymous sources, NBC is prepared to cancel the show, but
negotiations are still underway.
But “Megyn Kelly Today” was a risky bet even before Kelly’s
comments this week, and one that hadn’t been paying off for NBC,
which signed her for a three-year, $69 million contract last
year,
according to The Wall Street Journal.
In its first year, Kelly’s show averaged 2.4 million
viewers a day, a drop of 400,000 viewers from that hour’s average
before she began hosting, according to Nielsen (via The New York
Times).
For comparison,
ABC’s “Live with Kelly
and Ryan,” which also airs at 9 a.m., led “Megyn Kelly Today” in
ratings by an average of 747,000 viewers a day, according to
The Wall Street Journal, and
saw a spike when Kelly began hosting at NBC in that time slot.
And “The Kelly File” averaged 2.7 million viewers a day in her
last year at Fox News.
On top of the disappointing ratings and the blackface
comments, Kelly has been unhappy with top executives at NBC,
according to The New York Times, and
discussed with NBC News chairperson Andrew Lack a “winding down”
of her show earlier this month.
She has also “alienated” colleagues, the Times reported,
with her coverage of certain sensitive topics, including how she
reported on sexual misconduct allegations against NBC
personalities Matt Lauer and Tom Brokaw.
On Wednesday, Kelly issued an apology during her show. But
according to the Times, Lack held a staff meeting later that day
in which he said, “There is no other way to put this, but I
condemn those remarks. There is no place on our air or in this
workplace for them.”
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Melbourne ☆ Radio/YouTube Political Commentator, Freelancer Squib Columnist ☆ Kirupachi
27 year old Squib Veela ☆ She/Her
Kirupachi
Keira Shaylee Hammond
Radio/YouTube Political Commentator, Freelancer Squib Columnist 0
27 year old Squib Veela She/Her
Date of Birth: February 16th, 1992
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Occupation: Radio/YouTube Political Commentator, Freelancer Squib Columnist
Blood Status: Squib
Player: Kirupachi
Patronus: N/A
Wand: N/A
Play-by: Chyler Leigh
The University of Melbourne - Major in Politics and International Studies
Half-Veela (keeps it secret so not to betray her immediate family, doesn't care much for it otherwise);
Actually once had a 30% score in a math test;
Cannot deal with feelings at all, refusing to show pain in front of others and only breaking down when home alone (or with her sister only);
Despite her high horse, she's actually a hypocrite about many things;
Is horrified of being a bad parent to Michael and Jason and has a hard time connecting with them, despite loving them;
Her impulsive nature has gotten her into more trouble than she'd care to admit;
Has tried weed before, semi-regularly, during college;
Her children came from a loveless marriage and were partially a ploy to make it work.
Hates her middle name with a passion;
Loves animals, especially small ones such as hamsters and bunnies, and has the habit of naming them after Marvel characters;
Can never truly escape the wizarding world: all family members are magical, her sons are wizards, her ex-husband is a pureblood. She feels like it's someone's way of laughing at her lack of power;
Very 'in your face' and doesn't let things go, having to come out on top in discussions;
Rather childish sense of humor;
Metalhead;
Huge nerd in general;
Once crashed her family's car;
Horror buff to an extreme;
Graduated college with honors;
Doesn't seem to have much of a filter nor know how to be polite;
Despite not being addicted to any substance, she's known to turn to a beer or a smoke when she feels particularly stressed out;
Workaholic, from the moment she wakes up to when she goes to sleep;
Has a sleep schedule way out of whack and it's not uncommon to see her exhausted.
The first thing to take notice of is that Keira can talk herself out of death row if she has to. A quick-thinker and having no filter whatsoever, she is known for methodically and coldly tearing down people with her words with no sense of mercy. She was always very good at the simple act of talking, so much so her whole career revolves around it.
She's a workaholic by nature - having a poor emotional understanding of herself, she opts to focus all her energy in being productive so to further her agenda as much as she can in one sitting and have it be a favor for tomorrow's Keira. It doesn't bore her at all but it stresses her a great deal, making her turn to less than healthy things to deal with it. It becomes a vicious cycle and she has to rely on her sister to intervene when it becomes too much, not knowing when to stop.
Her brilliance is often countered by her recklessness - she doesn't really care about the repercussions of saying something so much as saying the truth to her viewers, which has landed her in hot water numerous times due to her occasionally unpopular opinions, as well as provoking various political figures in the country. Her ambitions to unveil deception and corruption in the political system have earned praise, but usually come at a cost.
Her speech is mostly sarcastic - condescending, even, depending on the distaste she has regarding the person or topic she's discussing - but she always makes sure to describe her point well in between deliberately inflammatory quips.
Around people she likes on a personal level, however, it's a different story. She is more patient and caring over them, to the point of putting her show second if she has to. As an older sister she feels like her job is to protect her younger siblings from the world, and keep them from making the same horrendous mistakes she's made. Most of the time her conflict-worshiping nature dies down when with them and she lets herself relax and 'be a dork' in her own words. Not so much as of late, though...
Keira stands at 169 cm and isn't very fit at all, having a bit of a distaste for sports. Despite this her build is very slim and petite, and she seems to have a really hard time putting on any weight.
Her hair is brown, much like other Hammonds, cut at the shoulder level and straight. Her eyes are hazel and she occasionally requires reading glasses.
She overly relies on aviators, jeans, high boots and leather jackets for her wardrobe, or anything she deems 'cool'. Makeup is very rare, unless she's working - for on-camera work, she also wears suits more than anything else.
Despite not being magical, it's very obvious that the Veela blood running in her veins had quite the effect on her regardless.
Keira Shaylee Hammond is the first born to a whole new generation of Hammonds - three eventually followed. However, something unexpected happened - as she grew up, it was clear that the first Hammond of that generation was a Squib.
This set her apart from her siblings and isolated her in the household growing up. Since she didn't need magical education and could take care of herself and her own studies, her parents favored handling their younger children and having her serve as a pseudo-babysitter for them. She didn't mind the role, but this caused her to rebel against her parents in her early teenage years.
The once squeaky clean A+ student began skipping school, getting in with bad crowds, talking back to her parents and pretty much everyone else (except her siblings), and becoming an overall menace. No matter what her parents tried, they didn't seem to get through the teenager. The one who did was the sister closer in age, whom took it personally when Keira was verbally assaulting their parents.
This resulted in a very big argument, culminating with Keira in tears, openly admitting that she just wanted her parents to notice her doing something past getting good grades - that she didn't feel that she belonged in the family due to the lack of powers, and that her brain was the only thing they ever saw in her. This was not true and the sister made her realize this. From then on, Keira made an effort to consciously curb at least some of her mindset, and got closer to her sibling over time. Her effort was so great she wound up becoming the student council president in her high school.
This wound up having a very negative impact in Keira's life. Struggling to break free, she made a series of horrible decisions that would severely impact her life - she moved out of her home early, ending up pregnant very soon after, bearing the child of her best friend. Despite not loving him, she agreed to marry. After the shotgun wedding, they had another child, which didn't work to save their marriage. She then concluded her degree while her parents handled the children, and started working from sunrise to sundown.
Guilt-ridden and not wanting their children to grow up in a loveless household, she wound up getting a divorce on amicable terms. At that point, she was 25 years old, was divorced, and had two children to raise. Both parents elected to let them stay with the Hammonds as they had quite a bit of experience with the matter, while they focused on their jobs - to her surprise, her oldest sibling offered to move in so to help with rent and with setting up Keira's show. While she had most of the latter down and ready to go, she was strapped for cash, and thus reluctantly agreed to this suggestion.
The end of the world was approaching and all Keira Hammond could do was sit by herself at a bar, drink some fine whisky, and hope she'd get drunk enough to forget about it until the time came.
It was Christmas season at last. The political pundit had mostly forgotten about it until she got a reminder for herself, along with her sister, to remember to go to the McCarthy manor in Narragyambie to spend the holiday vacations there until January rolled around. It was the second Christmas she'd spend with her family in a row, given all the ones before were with the Sherman family; but it was the first she'd face with their ongoing little predicament.
Samantha was going to be there. She would be in close proximity with the girl for an extended period of time, all the while trying to control minute details of her body language so not to let anything bad on for her to latch on to. And if she miraculously succeeds in this endeavor, then the sibling she lives with would have to accomplish the exact same. The odds were most definitely stacked against them, and the fact it was a huge house didn't make her feel any less uneasy.
But that was tomorrow Keira's problem. That day, she feasted on alcohol. She sipped the beverage while hanging out by the counter of The Tipsy Mozzie, keeping mostly to herself. Setting the glass back down on the wood, she idly spun it around with her fingers while her gaze was distracted by the melting ice within the cup.
She would be as good as dead the following day. She desperately needed the liquid encouragement.
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Why are so many Nashville restaurants closing?
Has Nashville's restaurant bubble burst?
Why are so many Nashville restaurants closing? Has Nashville's restaurant bubble burst? Check out this story on Tennessean.com: https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2018/02/26/why-so-many-nashville-restaurants-closing/355421002/
Lizzy Alfs, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee Published 7:00 a.m. CT Feb. 26, 2018 | Updated 12:47 p.m. CT Feb. 26, 2018
Provence Breads & Cafe is the latest Nashville restaurant to close in 2018. Karen Grigsby / The Tennessean
Lulu closed recently after less than a year in Germantown.(Photo: Nancy Vienneau for The Tennessean)Buy Photo
The New Year beckoned a rash of high-profile restaurant closings in Nashville, leaving diners and operators asking the same question: Has the bubble burst?
There’s no doubt Music City’s dining scene has mushroomed to unprecedented levels over the last several years. Out-of-town chefs have brought big names and big money, new hotels are anchored by trendy eateries and entire dining communities have sprung up where hardly anything existed before.
But industry experts say all that growth isn’t sustainable, even in booming Nashville.
“Restaurants in total are not growing because we’ve got more supply than we’ve got demand,” said Bonnie Riggs, a restaurant industry analyst with The NPD Group. “We’ve had a lot of the larger chains curtail their unit expansion, we have independent operators closing left and right because they can’t compete with the marketing clout of the chains and we’ve seen more bankruptcies.”
Nashville’s total restaurant count grew steadily from fall 2011 to fall 2016 when it hit a peak of 5,671 restaurants, according to data from The NPD Group.
That number fell close to 2 percent from fall 2016 to fall 2017, with independent restaurants — classified as those with one or two locations — taking the biggest hit and declining by 5 percent. At the same time, the number of chains with three or more locations grew close to 2 percent.
Nashville restaurant count
Riggs said the Nashville data is indicative of a larger national trend as restaurateurs struggle with increased competition, labor shortages, growing labor costs and declining profit margins. In some cities, including Nashville, rising property values and rental rates are squeezing independent operators out of the market.
And those independent operators, Riggs said, simply don’t have the marketing dollars to compete with national chains.
On the ground, we’re seeing the trend play out in Nashville’s dining scene. Just in the last six months, the city has lost both longtime favorites and trendy newcomers. The list of high-profile closures includes Nashville institution The Gerst Haus, significant wholesale supplier Provence Breads & Café, out-of-town favorite Cochon Butcher, Germantown newcomer Lulu and popular East Nashville spot Holland House Bar & Refuge.
Provence Breads & Cafe closed the doors to its Hillsboro Village shop in February. (Photo: Lizzy Alfs / The Tennessean)
Rick Bolsom, owner of Tin Angel and an early pioneer in Nashville’s dining scene alongside people like Deb Paquette and Randy Rayburn, believes the growing number of restaurant closures is a sign the industry has reached a saturation point.
“(The growth) has gone on long enough now that we’re starting to see the cumulative effect of the changes and we may see an acceleration this year of restaurants either closing or remaking themselves or turning over in some way, shape or form,” Bolsom said.
To be sure, Nashville is still abuzz with new restaurant activity. The city has become a noted culinary destination with the accolades to back it up, including spots on countless “best of” lists and Tandy Wilson’s James Beard win in 2016.
The city has seen successful expansions lately, with powerhouses such as Max and Ben Goldberg growing their Strategic Hospitality dining empire and restaurateur Austin Ray adding new concepts to his A. Ray Hospitality group.
And downtown is still a red-hot restaurant market, with 51 newcomers opened or scheduled to open just this year, according to the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. That’s nearly six times as many restaurants opened downtown in 2015.
Downtown Nashville restaurant openings
But Bob Bernstein, Nashville’s king of coffee who helped shaped the coffeehouse and casual dining scene, worries Nashville is losing its flavor as some local restaurants become mini-chains with multiple locations throughout the city and smaller operators get priced out of the market.
“I had barely any money behind me when I opened my first store, but at the time, there were spaces available and landlords were willing to take a chance on somebody. Now landlords have their choice,” Bernstein said.
Over the years, Bernstein had the foresight to purchase some of his real estate. He’s not sure his businesses would survive in today’s market if he weren’t his own landlord.
“Anybody who has a lease that expires in the next five years, I would consider them somebody who is in danger of not being here for the long haul,” Bernstein said.
Margot McCormack, a pillar of the East Nashville dining community, fears the biggest loss will be Nashville’s longtime favorites.
“There are many reasons for all the closures, but it in the end it comes down to money," McCormack said. "The underlying issue here is that with all the growth, all the newness outshines or overshadows the old standbys, the places we have come to love and hold dear. So if we don’t frequent these old friends, they too, will go by the way side. Some people call it competition, some call it growth and change, but I just call it sad.”
Nashville restaurants
The Ainsworth. Upscale New York bar/restaurant The Ainsworth is headed to the $100 million-plus Aertson Midtown development. Menu specifics and prices for The Ainsworth Nashville aren't yet available, but a menu for a location in New York included a small plates section, gourmet burgers and Mexican-inspired dishes. Submitted
Answer. Co-owner Victoria Rothberg said 60 percent of the restaurant’s menu will be shareable dishes and 40 percent will be composed entrees, with prices ranging from $5 to $30. Specialties will include small plates such as Asian-inspired arancini, Mediterranean roasted octopus and tostones with housemade chicken chorizo. Entrees will include housemade pasta, burgers ground in house and a nightly fresh fish feature. The restaurant is set to open April 4 at 132 46th Ave. N., just a few blocks from Sylvan Park's main commercial corridor. Lizzy Alfs / The Tennessean
Attaboy. The owners behind acclaimed New York cocktail bar Attaboy plan to open an East Nashville location, at 8 McFerrin Ave., this year. The bar will have no written menu and instead will personalize drinks for each customer. Attaboy will serve a limited food menu with items such as locally sourced charcuterie and cheeses. Rendering courtesy of Attaboy
Babalu Tapas & Tacos. The restaurant will offer gourmet Spanish-style tapas and tacos with a Southern twist plus craft cocktails. It will open this year in the mixed-use development at 2407 Franklin Pike in the Melrose area of Berry Hill. Wier Boerner Allin Architecture
Bavarian Bierhaus. The 650-seat German-inspired beer and sausage restaurant is coming to Opry Mills in mid-April. Submitted
Black Rabbit. Trey Cioccia, the chef/owner of The Farm House restaurant, is planning his new concept for 218 Third Ave. N. near Printers Alley. He plans to feature creative cocktails and small plates. The food will be more of an homage of old-school finger foods like canapes, as well as squab rillettes and a wood-fired bread program. The restaurant plans to open in late spring. Jim Myers / The Tennessean
Cafe Intermezzo. The European-style coffeehouse concept has leased a space at The SoBro apartment tower in downtown Nashville for its first location outside Georgia. Cafe Intermezzo serves coffees, pastries and beverages, and the menu includes toffee French toast, smoked salmon pasta, Italian (Gnocchi) dumpling, spicy tortellini alfredo and various salads. It is targeting a late fall opening. Cafe Intermezzo
Cafe Roze. This all-day cafe, owned and operated by executive chef Julia Jaksic, is at the corner of Porter Road and Greenwood Avenue in East Nashville. Offerings include an espresso bar, avocado shakes and unfussy egg dishes. The corn fritters are not to be missed, and there's also a trout entree served over a sugar snap pea and corn succotash and silken corn broth. Nancy Vienneau / For The Tennessean
Caliber Coffee Co. This coffee-centric restaurant is expected to open in November in the former Fat Mo's location at 2509 Lebanon Pike. It will operate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and be open at night on Sundays for family dinner. The breakfast menu will include pastries and sandwiches along with breakfast platters, croque madame, hot browns and pancakes. The lunch menu will include fresh artisan salads, a crab cake BLT and The 45, Caliber Coffee Co.'s twist on a Cuban sandwich. Submitted
The Cardinal. The restaurateurs behind Nicky's Coal Fired restaurant plan to open The Cardinal in the Stocking 51 development (pictured here) this fall. The Cardinal will highlight Belgian beer with an extensive list of classic and creative cocktails. The food menu will be Northern European inspired with a variety of appetizers and entrees, including fresh charcuterie and smoked fish. Centric Architecture
The restaurant/retail store Caviar & Bananas has reopened in Midtown after a four-month hiatus. Josie Norris / The Tennessean
City Tap. This Philadelphia-based craft beer tavern concept will occupy space at The Sobro tower. Entrees, including grilled ribeye steak frites, Maryland-style crab cakes and a rotating selection of daily suppers, will range from $16 to $28. Lighter bites such as 10-spiced dry-rubbed wings also will be available for $9 to $15. City Tap will offer 60 draught lines, including local and regional American craft beers. Submitted
Deacon's New South. The owner of Puckett's Gro. & Restaurants plans to open Deacon's New South in the iconic L&C Tower on Church Street. The fine-dining restaurant is targeted for opening on Nov. 1. Deacon’s New South will offer a vegetable-centric menu as a complement to its selection of dry-aged meats. It also will offer an extensive selection of wines. MDHA filings
EiO & The Hive. EiO stands for "everything is organic," and The Hive is a reference to community and the critical role bees play in the food system. The restaurant is headed to 5304 Charlotte Ave. in West Nashville. Submitted
FGL House. Country duo Florida Georgia Line opened in June its four-story restaurant and bar, FGL House, right off Lower Broadway. FGL House features live music daily and what's billed as the largest "Cruise" rooftop with views of downtown's skyline. The kitchen offers Southern style cuisine with a California flair. Bars on each of the four floors serve local craft beers and mixed cocktails — many featuring the duo’s own Old Camp Whiskey. Florida Georgia Line
Fort Louise. The chef-driven restaurant and bar is slated to open this spring in the building formerly occupied by coffee shop/wine bar Perk & Cork in Inglewood. The restaurant will serve lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Courtesy of Fort Louise
Geist. Nashville restaurateur Miranda Whitcomb Pontes plans Geist in a former blacksmith shop at 311 Jefferson St. in Germantown. Submitted
The Germantown Depot. At 1318 Sixth Ave. N., the Germantown Depot includes a traditional saloon called the Germantown Bar offering beer, wine and spirits plus a pub-style menu.A view inside The Germantown Depot. There’s also drinking and dining establishment The Trolley, which is built around a historic trolley with the menu heavy on hor d’oeuvres and including a light lunch and dinner fare. And around mid-December, The Lodge will open at The Germantown Depot offering lodge-style food with regional flavors. Submitted
Gray & Dudley. Former Cochon Butcher Nashville chef Levon Wallace will lead Gray & Dudley, the restaurant at 21c Museum Hotel. Wallace will serve what he described as “inspired comfort food” that pairs fresh and regional ingredients with simple cooking techniques. Shelley Mays / The Tennessean
Greko Greek Street Food. This family-run restaurant plans to open at 704 Main St. in spring 2017. Jim Myers / The Tennessean
Grilled Cheeserie. Popular Nashville food truck The Grilled Cheeserie opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant at 2003 Belcourt Ave. Lizzy Alfs / The Tennessean
Headquarters Beercade Nashville. Planned for 114 Second Ave. S., the Nashville location is expected to feature 16 rotating lines of draft beer, signature craft cocktails and up to 35 classic or vintage retro pinball and arcade games from the 1980s and early '90s. Courtesy of Headquarters Beercade
Henley. Chef RJ Cooper will open Henley, billed as a "new modern American brasserie," in late spring as part of the Aertson Hotel/Kimpton property on the corner of 21st Avenue South and Broadway. Jim Myers / The Tennessean
Henrietta Red. The Germantown restaurant and oyster bar is the dream of homegrown talent Julia Sullivan and her partner Allie Poindexter. George Walker IV / The Tennessean
Hopdoddy Burger Bar. The Austin, Texas-based craft burger and local beer chain plans to open its first Nashville location this year in the former Hillsboro Village space of Boscos brewpub. Submitted
Hopsmith Tavern. The restaurant/bar plans to open next to Soulshine Pizza Factory at 1903 Division St. in Midtown in the spring. Davidson County Assessor of Property
Hugh-Baby's. Barbecue king Pat Martin opened Hugh-Baby's at 4816 Charlotte Ave. in the former Porter Road Butcher building. Martin described Hugh-Baby’s as an old-school hamburger joint with a focus on quality. The simple menu includes hamburgers, cheeseburgers, slugburgers (a burger popular during the Depression era that combines meat with an extender such as flour or meal), Memphis-style barbecue sandwiches with Memphis-style slaw and sauce, fries and shakes. Submitted
I Love Juice Bar. At 2005 Belcourt Ave., I Love Juice Bar serves 100 percent fruit and vegetable juices with produce sourced from local farmers whenever possible. Submitted
Kuchnia & Keller. City House sous chef Aaron Clemins is behind plans for this restaurant, which plans to occupy the Germantown building formerly home to Southern Broom & Mop Co. The restaurant is targeting a summer opening. Submitted
Little Octopus. Little Octopus, an East Nashville restaurant that celebrates clean and fresh food, has moved to a new home in the Gulch at 505 12th Ave. S. File / The Tennessean
Lulu. Germantown restaurant Lulu will have "hearty" salads paired with proteins, sandwiches, packaged items for takeout, a juice bar and a "thoughtful" kids menu, says owner Miranda Whitcomb Pontes. Lulu is next to Pontes' restaurant Geist. Submitted
Luna Llena. The Mexican taqueria will replace the brunch cafe The Perch at the Court Square Building at Third Avenue North and James Robertson Parkway. Luna Llena's offerings will include breakfast burritos and eggs for breakfast, tacos at lunch and a more expansive dinner menu at night. Submitted
The Mainstay. Owners of this East Nashville restaurant are opting for a more casual "farm-to-sports-bar, elevated bar food" vibe. The Mainstay promises an over-the-top signature bloody mary, "garnished with olives, sliders, onion rings, a smaller bloody mary, and actual sparklers," which must mean the sparklers are actually lit. It will open April 1 at the renovated space at 501 Main St. Courtesy of Mainstay
Milk & Honey. Homemade gelato, craft coffee, a seasonal food menu and a food bar will be among the offerings at Milk & Honey, coming to a space at 214 11th Ave. S. in MarketStreet Enterprises' Gulch Crossing building. Submitted
M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers. The Nashville favorite is opening its third location by bringing its popular sweet potato buns, signature waffle fries and extensive craft beer menu to the Gulch this fall. The restaurant/bar has inked a deal for the massive Capitol View project at the intersection of Charlotte Avenue and 11th Avenue North. Southern Fatty Photography
The Mockingbird. Maneet Chauhan, who captured her idea of India meets South, has partnered with Chicago duo Brian Riggenbach and Mikey Corona for this Gulch restaurant. Riggenbach says the cuisine will reflect the comfort foods of classic diners with a Mexican (and beyond) twist, citing dishes like a barbacoa sloppy joe, fancy meatloafs and Frito pie with lamb. The Mockingbird plans to open at 121A 12th. Ave. N. this summer. Submitted / Mangali Rangel Photography
Oak Steakhouse. The 7,000-square-foot steakhouse will be adjacent to but independent of the new Westin Nashville, with seating for 200. It is expected to open in March or April 2017. Heidi Geldhauser
Parson's Chicken & Fish. The restaurant will open its first location outside Chicago when it comes to Wedgewood-Houston late this year. Parson's Chicken & Fish specializes in street and soul foods but is perhaps best known as the originator of the slushy version of the classic Negroni cocktail. Clayton Hauck
Pastaria. The restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Gerard Craft will be part of the OneCITY development just off Charlotte Pike near Centennial Park. It is expected to open in July 2017. Greg Rannells
Pancho & Lefty's Cantina. The team behind popular barbecue restaurant Edley’s is planning Pancho & Lefty's for Lower Broadway. With a simple motto of “good tacos and good tequila,” the restaurant is aiming for a late May opening in the historic building at 104 Fifth Ave. S. right across the street from Bridgestone Arena. The building’s previous tenant, Pub 5, closed recently. Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
PDK Southern Kitchen and Pantry. The fast-casual concept from the owners of Demos' Restaurant will make its debut by year's end at the new One Bellevue Place development. The menu will include burgers, chicken, salads made fresh in front of customers, specialty soups and banana pudding. Submitted
PizzaRev. The Los Angeles-based chain will open a location at 2032 West End Ave. in June. PizzaRev cooks its pizzas in three minutes in a 900-degree stone-bed oven. Customers can choose their own crust, sauce, cheese and toppings, which includes more than 35 options for one price. One of the restaurant's more unique features: a self-serve beer system where customers 21 years and older use bracelets to activate beer and wine taps. Courtesy of PizzaRev
Rush Bowls. Founded in 2004, Rush Bowls blends meals from fruit, adding protein, vitamins and other optional ingredients. Bowls are topped with organic granola and honey. Customers can choose from more than 20 signature bowls or smoothies made with fruit, yogurt or acai. The first of three Nashville-area locations is slated to open this summer at 1201 Demonbreun St. in Eakin Partners' office tower. Courtesy of Rush Bowls
Sea Salt, a farm-to-table restaurant with a French flair occupies the ground-level space at 209 Third Ave. N. in Printers Alley. Davidson County Assessor of Property
Sindoore - Indian by Nature. The restaurant, at 457 Donelson Pike, is serving dinner with plans to add a lunch buffet on Sept. 22. Prices range from $2 for naan bread and chapati with Shrimp Biryani and Shrimp Karai costing $17. Submitted
Slim & Husky's. Three Tennessee State University grads' fast-casual pizza and beer joint is at 911 Buchanan St. in North Nashville. Getty Images / iStockphoto
The Stillery. Downtown bar and live music venue The Stillery is targeting a midsummer opening in the heart of bustling Midtown. The Stillery’s original location opened in 2015 at 113 Second Ave. N. The restaurant/bar serves brick-fired pizzas, burgers, salads, sandwiches and appetizers with a drink menu that includes signature mason jar cocktails and local brews. The Stillery
Sunda. The Chicago-based Asian fusion concept will make its Nashville debut this fall and will feature a large bar and a sushi bar. It will occupy the ground-level space at the Icon in the Gulch condo tower where gourmet Mexican restaurant Cantina Laredo used to be. Jorge Gera
Tànsuŏ. At Tànsuŏ, Maneet Chauhan and her partner Chris Cheung hope to plate and deliver the "real" Chinese food Nashvillians have longed for. The restaurant is at 121-B 12th Ave. N. Courtesy of Morph Hospitality Group
Von Elrod’s Beer Garden & Sausage House. The Germantown venture is planned for a high-profile location at 1000 Fourth Ave. N., just steps from First Tennessee Park. Submitted
Woolworth on 5th. Tom Morales is planning to take what was once a lunch counter at a department store that turned away people based on race and reimagine it into a restaurant and live music venue paying homage to Nashville's civil rights history. Morales and his partners are targeting a late 2017 opening for the restaurant at the former Woolworth Building at 221 Fifth Ave. N. It will serve soul food in addition to hosting plays and live music. Lacy Atkins / The Tennessean
Your Pie. The restaurant that specializes in customized brick over pizzas, paninis, salads and microbrews is headed to the new Capitol View development in the Gulch. Signature pizzas listed on Your Pie’s website include the Ischia with olive oil, mozzarella, tomato, basil and garlic and the Southern Heat with buffalo sauce, mozzarella, chicken, red onions and jalapeno. File / The Tennessean
By the numbers: Nashville's restaurant industry
5,582: Number of restaurants in Music City as of fall 2017
3,067: Number of chain restaurants with three or more locations
2,515: Number of independent restaurants with one or two locations
51: Number of new restaurants already opened or planning to open downtown this year
Source: The NPD Group and Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.
The Nashville area has gained hundreds of restaurants since 2010. But how much is too much? Jon Garcia and Lizzy Alfs/USA TODAY NETWORK-Tennessee
Reach Lizzy Alfs at lalfs@tennessean.com or 615-726-5948 and on Twitter @lizzyalfs.
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Opponents of Kenya National Shipping Line revival are Coast enemies
KNSL is a state corporation majorly owned by the Kenya Ports Authority in partnership with international investors
• Mvita MP Abdulswamad Shariff said giving KNSL control could lead to unfair competition.
• Such blatant distortion of facts to rally against this important initiative cannot be the basis.
by Naomi Cidi
DEAL President Uhuru Kenyatta witnesses the signing of an MoU between the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and the Mediterranean Shipping Company led by Captain Giovanni Cuomo, the First Vice President, for the revival of the Kenya National Shipping Line at State House, Nairobi. Also present is Transport and Infrastructure CS James Macharia
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Efforts to revive the Kenya National Shipping Line and allow it to operate and maintain the Sh30 billion Container Terminal 2 should be supported. Allowing KNSL to operate the terminal would create up to 10,000 jobs over five years, arising from its operation, seafaring jobs as well as other emergent subsectors of the shipping value chain.
Dock Workers Union secretary general Simon Sang recently issued a press release in which he said, amongst other things, that the port of Mombasa is being privatised and that more than 4,000 employees would lose their jobs. Really?
KNSL is a state corporation. It’s majorly owned by the Kenya Ports Authority in partnership with international investors, including the Mediterranean Shipping Company. This has been the case since 1987 when KNSL was established, and 1997 when MSC joined through a competitive process as a strategic partner. How then does this become privatisation, when two state corporations partner to create better value for Kenyans?
On the very sensitive matter of jobs, as far as is known, Mombasa port has 21 berths. Container Terminal 2 comprises berths 20 and 21. Sang should tell us how KNSL running Container Terminal 2 would result in over 4,000 out of the approximately 7,000 Kenya Ports Authority employees would lose sources of their livelihoods.
Why is he not supporting this move, aimed at improving the performance of such an important asset to address the high levels of unemployment and poverty at the Coast?
In the first week of April, National Assembly Majority leader Aden Duale tabled a bill to amend the Merchant Shipping Act to allow a shipping line to operate a terminal. The bill seeks to give the Transport CS powers to exempt a government entity from adhering to provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2009, which bars shipping lines from operating a seaport. If the bill sails through, KNSL will be able to operate and maintain the second container terminal.
As good an idea as the bill is, there is a group of people opposed to the move for no good reason.
Mvita MP Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, the Public Investments Committee chairman, last week said giving KNSL control could lead to unfair competition and cause the main terminal to collapse. What is the MP talking about? What unfair competition is he alluding to? Far removed from this, globally, at successful ports, terminals compete. Therefore, competition will not only lead to improved performance at the Mombasa port but will lead to reduced cost of doing business.
It is unfortunate to hear Nassir make statements that appear to be against KNSL’s growth, especially because he is a ‘Mpwani’ —born and raised at the Coast — and he should be among the strongest supporters of progress at the Coast.
Why is he not supporting this move, seeing as the Coast has suffered for decades with high levels of unemployment and poverty?
Last month, I wrote about how the project turned out to be a disappointment for Coast residents who had placed their hopes in it. I mentioned how some residents think there is a political strategy of marginalisation at play; a conspiracy to leave the region out so that it will always be at the mercy of politicians who promise to change it to win votes.
These two gentlemen need to be put to task to explain their distortion of facts clearly aimed at derailing the KNSL Revival Initiative. Why is it that when such viable initiatives that can benefit residents are floated, they receive unwarranted opposition? Worst of all, from persons who should know better? What is it they are not telling us?
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ENEMIES OF PWANI
Who are these enemies of Pwani?
It’s time the region’s leadership — elected and civil — rise and demand the revival of KNSL using any means and processes.
If there is support for the proposed takeover of JKIA management by Kenya Airways, which has gone through its fair share of challenges, why is KNSL’s takeover of operations being opposed?
KNSL has undergone a myriad of challenges that nearly brought it to its knees, but it has survived and the government is committed to reviving it.
Sang and Nassir need to understand the basis of the move before jumping into conclusions, which when scratched on the surface, turn out to be blatant misrepresentations. To what end?
If anything, this will create jobs. Why are they opposed to the revival process unless they are acting on behalf of vested interests, enemies of the Coast region, who have denied Wapwani sons and daughters opportunities in the past and present?
Such blatant distortion of facts to rally against this important initiative cannot be the basis for any objective discussion on ways through which revival of KNSL could be improved.
DWU itself has been caught up in leadership tussles with different camps pushing various agenda. There needs to be only one agenda — that of ensuring Coast residents get the best deal and jobs to improve their lives.
Sang has been inciting residents, saying the port is being sold, an assertion he cannot prove because it is untrue. He needs to see the bigger picture and what the Coast stands to benefit from the blue economy.The Blue Economy is the future and Coast cannot afford to be locked out of opportunities in the sector.
To Coast MPs, you need to rise to the occasion and fight for the interests of your electorate. These leaders were voted in by jobless youths, men and women and the least they can do is empower them through the process of getting KNSL to operate the terminal among other ways.
Leaders need to rise and lobby for this cause because it must create wealth for the region.
We don’t need to go to the streets for this; ‘Haki yetu ni haki yetu’ (our rights are our rights) period.
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Confessions of a Part-Time Extrovert
by Sarah Alpert | 5/1/19 2:05am
by Michael Lin / The Dartmouth Senior Staff
Until recently, I didn’t think it was possible to get sunburned in April ... at least, not in New Hampshire. On one of the first (and few) beautiful days we’ve had this term, I sat outside on the Green for over six hours, doing nothing at all but chatting and people-watching. By the end of the day, my back was striped red where my tank top wasn’t, because in my mind, sunscreen is for beach days in July when the heat is so strong that we pale folk just know we’re going to burn. In the summer, we prepare accordingly.
But on that day, I looked around and wondered if I actually was on the beach. With frisbees flying in 10 directions, Spike Ball nets on every quadrant and blankets spread for girls in dresses, the Green became a college paradise. Just like on the beach, everyone was happy simply to be outside, to coexist under the sun. You can’t even think about doing homework on a Saturday like that.
In my opinion, there is something particularly magical about lounging on the grass and seeing countless familiar faces pass by on their way to KAF, or friends from class and Trips and your first-year floor all kicking a ball around together. Dartmouth feels most like home to me when everyone crawls out of the woodwork (aka the library) and gravitates toward the same, central space.
Part of my joy on these sunny days, I have to admit, comes from the strange intoxication of being “facetimey.” Dartmouth slang for students who stop and chat with endless acquaintances around campus, the word “facetimey” seems to get a bad reputation. Personally, I thought I’d never even know enough people at Dartmouth to be facetimey. I was quiet in high school, and my circle remained small for most of freshman year. But after joining new programs and organizations as a sophomore, the number of people I know on campus grew rapidly. Some people might consider being facetimey a sign of superficiality — a hollow habit of waving, reciting a lackluster “How’s your term going?” — but for me, it has become a way of feeling secure at Dartmouth. The more people I know, the more I feel like I belong here. On the Green, I love running between different groups of friends, seeing what everyone is up to and laughing about whatever nonsense happened last night. With the Dartmouth community spread all around me, picnicking and half-heartedly picking at their textbooks, I feel bubbly and chatty and happy to be alive.
“It took me a long time to figure out that these sudden swings from introvert to extrovert, social butterfly to hermit, are normal — or at least okay.”
That’s extroverted me. Other times, I could contentedly lie on the grass in silence for hours, with nothing to look at but the clouds. Some weeks, I go days without getting a meal with friends or spending time with other people. One day I’ll smile and wave to every acquaintance I pass on the sidewalk; the next I’ll hide behind my coffee mug and grab shameless solo meals at Collis. I crave alone time like my life depends on it, and sometimes this leads to conflict: Should I go to that group dinner or get a salad and continue my reading in peace? I often can’t say which choice would make me happier.
It took me a long time to figure out that these sudden swings from introvert to extrovert, social butterfly to hermit, are normal — or at least okay. But for some reason, no matter how comfortable I feel when I’m alone in my own head, I still feel guilty saying “no” to various activities. It always seems wrong to step back from the center of the scene, even if I know my FOMO (fear of missing out) is silly.
Maybe this is just what happens when a social introvert meets Dartmouth College. It’s pretty clear that Dartmouth culture favors extroverts. The most visible people on this campus — club or Greek house executives, performers, partiers and Trip leaders — tend to seem like the most successful, or at least the most enviable. The “ideal” Dartmouth student is supposed to do everything and know everyone, yet also have a killer GPA. And to be honest, as an underclassman, I’ve found this ideal irresistible. Becoming more facetimey has been a way for me to confirm that I belong in different communities, to feel included and to stave off anonymity. If you can be someone here, then that’s a d— good guarantee that you can be someone in the world. And to be someone, my FOMO whispers, you have to be social — you have to smile and wave even when you most crave solitude. People might think you’re too facetimey, but they respect you for being present and involved.
I already know that when I look back on my Dartmouth experience, spring days on the Green will be among my favorite memories. Surrounding myself with friends makes me happy to be alive, and it also reminds me that by being extroverted and actively participating in different parts of Dartmouth, I can learn and grow the most. Even if the person I’m striving to be isn’t entirely real, joining new clubs, meeting new people and — most terrifyingly — exposing my thoughts in Mirror articles have been the most formative parts of my time here so far. I’ve tried being the student who talks in class and jumps at every opportunity, and most of the time, this extroversion feels right.
But even if I love the beachy feeling that enlivens campus each spring — even if I cherish greeting people as I tread the well-worn paths of the Green — my most peaceful moment at Dartmouth happened when I was alone on Occom Pond in February. In the middle of reading period, I laced up my skates and spun around the pond at sunset. After a long, stressful term, it felt stunningly fresh to be alone in the cold, etching clumsy ovals into the ice. What a shame it would be if Dartmouth made me forget how wonderful it is to be alone. Dartmouth might pull us in a thousand different directions, but sometimes it’s best to let the world wash over you, without always waving back.
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The Pursuit of Happiness at Dartmouth
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William & Mary finds touch in overtime to beat Elon
Adam Wilson / Times-News correspondent
ELON � With both the Elon and William & Mary men�s soccer teams riding high entering Friday night�s non-conference match on Rudd Field after defeating Top 10 opponents earlier in the week, the Phoenix and Tribe battled through 108 minutes.
Then William & Mary found the golden goal to top the Phoenix 1-0.
With time winding down, William & Mary set up for a free kick from 30 yards out. The set piece sailed into the box and found the head of Roshan Patel, who flicked it into the goal past the diving gloves of Elon goalkeeper Nathan Dean.
�We set up pretty well but they threw an extra guy out there and it caught us off guard,� Dean said. �They hit the ball and there�s only so many headers you can win during a game. They�re always going to get one and they got one at the end.�
The goal broke a scoreless game, but both teams had chances.
William & Mary found the back of the net in the 67th minute, but it was called off on an offside penalty by the linesman. Defender Chris Albiston beat Dean to the right side, but his shot hit the post and stayed out. The rebound came down to a waiting William & Mary attacker and he put the ball away, but the linesman had his flag up for the penalty.
After a relatively neutral first half with not much doing on for either side, the Phoenix came out with a sense of urgency in the second half, drawing multiple corner kicks with challenges on the William & Mary goal.
In the 49th minute, Charles Howard hit a shot on goal, but goalkeeper Mac Phillips made a diving save to keep the game scoreless. Elon drew a corner kick on the play and challenged again, but was unable to get it past Phillips.
Two minutes later, the Phoenix drew another corner kick. The cross in went to the middle of the box and posed a serious threat, but Phillips used his height to collect the ball over the trying head of Elon midfielder Matt Wescoe.
A minute later, Jason Waterman got loose in Tribe territory on a breakaway but couldn�t convert as he took one too many touches toward goal and gave the ball away.
�We have to tip our hat off To William & Mary,� Howard said. �They did a good job keeping us out. We had a couple good looks at times, but they did a good job keeping defense of shape and everything. We didn�t execute like we wanted to.�
Early in the first overtime, Myles Mansfield had a chance at goal that could have given the Phoenix the sudden victory, but his heavy shot from just outside the penalty area sailed high of the cross bar.
�Our guys have no reason to drop their heads,� Elon coach Darren Powell said. �They worked very hard. It is a very tough week playing two nationally ranked teams in a couple days. William & Mary is very organized at the defense. We knew our chances would be limited and they were. It�s very difficult when you can�t get near their goal, so you have to take the ones you do get. We weren�t able to do that but William & Mary took theirs when they had to.�
The Tribe was coming off a victory against top-ranked Creighton. Elon topped No. 9 Wake Forest on Tuesday night.
�It�s a difficult game. They�re coming off beating the No. 1 team in the country so their confidence is high,� Dean said. �They have a good way of switching the ball from one side of the pitch to the other. That�s never easy to deal with. They�re a good side and we have to respect that.�
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Donald Trump Admits Comparing His Wife and Ted Cruz’s Was Wrong
“If I had to do it again, I wouldn’t have sent it,” GOP frontrunner said to New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd about controversial retweet
Jordan Burchette | April 2, 2016 @ 4:20 PM Last Updated: April 2, 2016 @ 4:49 PM
Donald Trump made such a yuge mistake comparing Ted Cruz’s wife to his own that even he regrets it.
In an op-ed on Saturday, New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd recounted a conversation with the GOP frontrunner in which he issued a rare admission of wrongdoing, saying, “Yeah, it was a mistake. If I had to do it again, I wouldn’t have sent it.”
On Mar. 23, the real estate mogul retweeted a post from a follower comparing Heidi Cruz and Melania Trump, based solely on appearance. Dowd shared with Trump that the tweet cost him her sister’s vote.
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In trademark Trump fashion, he mitigated the move by asserting, in this election cycle of diminished expectations, “It wasn’t nude!”
It all started the night before the offending retweet, as polls closed during the Western Tuesday primaries. On Twitter, the GOP frontrunner for president wrote, “Lyin’ Ted Cruz just used a picture of Melania from a GQ shoot in his ad. Be careful, Lyin’ Ted, or I will spill the beans on your wife!”
That tweet was a response to a meme posted by the Super PAC Make America Awesome on Facebook, in which Trump’s wife is pictured naked on a fur pelt, accompanied by the words, “Meet Melania Trump, your next first lady. Or you could support Ted Cruz on Tuesday.”
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Cruz responded via Twitter moments after Trump’s tweet. “Pic of your wife not from us. Donald, if you try to attack Heidi, you’re more of a coward than I thought. #classless.”
Trump’s juxtaposition of the Texas senator’s wife and his own former model wife followed shortly thereafter.
The Donald has is suffering lately with women voters, a group he wasn’t doing especially well with in the first place.
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Earlier last month Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski was accused by former Breitbart reporter Michelle Fields of nearly yanking her to the ground following a victory press conference to conclude the Florida primary, when he allegedly grabbed her arm forcibly as she tried to approach the candidate.
Despite mounting evidence that some form of altercation took place between the two, Trump earlier this week insisted he doesn’t “discard people,” and would not dismiss Lewandowski from the campaign. Trump previously defended his staffer, suggesting that Fields “made the story up.”
On Wednesday, Trump was forced to walk back comments he made during an interview with MSNBC’s Chris Matthews about abortion, which included saying that there “has to be some form of punishment” for women who undergo the procedure.
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“If Congress were to pass legislation making abortion illegal and the federal courts upheld this legislation, or any state were permitted to ban abortion under state and federal law, the doctor or any other person performing this illegal act upon a woman would be held legally responsible, not the woman. The woman is a victim in this case as is the life in her womb. My position has not changed — like Ronald Reagan, I am pro-life with exceptions,” the campaign said in a statement.
The next day on Fox News’ “The O’Reilly Factor,” Trump blamed “convoluted questions” for what he said was a misunderstanding of his position.
Ted Cruz v Donald Trump Timeline: Their Insults About Wives and Rat Sex (Photos)
This week began with nude pictures of Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump, and ended with Ted Cruz calling Trump a rat and just barely avoiding the word "ratfucking." Let's review.
It all started with an anti-Trump Facebook ad targeted at Mormons from the super PAC America Awesome, which featured a photo of Melania Trump posing naked for GQ.
Taking offense to the perceived slight, Trump threatened to "spill the beans" on Cruz's wife Heidi. "Be careful, Lyin' Ted," he warned on Twitter.
"Pic of your wife not from us. Donald, if you try to attack Heidi, you're more of a coward than I thought. #classless," responded Cruz.
On Wednesday, a story accusing Cruz of having affairs with five women appeared in The National Enquirer. Cruz denied the story, calling it "complete and utter lies" and "a smear that has come from Donald Trump and his henchmen."
While accusing Trump of planting the story, Cruz tried to talk around the word "ratfucking," derogatory slang for an especially dirty kind of political sabotage.
“He’s a man for whom a term was coined for copulating with a rodent,” Cruz said of a former Trump ally. “Well let me be clear, Mr. Trump may be a rat but I have no desire to copulate with him. And this garbage does not belong in politics.”
On Friday, Trump issued a statement on Facebook, denying the accusation that he planted the Enquirer story.
"While [The National Enquirer was] right about O.J. Simpson, John Edwards, and many others, I certainly hope they are not right about Lyin’ Ted Cruz," he wrote.
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All our major donors stood by us during crisis, says Oxfam director
22 January 2019 by Rebecca Cooney
Dave Hillyard, director of partnerships at the charity, says that although it lost 20,000 regular givers soon after the safeguarding scandal emerged, not one major donor withdrew their support
Oxfam did not lose support from a single major donor during the crisis last year, Dave Hillyard, the charity’s director of partnerships has said.
Speaking at the Institute of Fundraising’s major donor conference in central London yesterday, Hillyard said Oxfam had lost 20,000 regular givers soon after allegations of sexual exploitation against the charity’s workers in Haiti in 2011 were published in The Times in February 2018.
But not a single existing major donor withdrew their support for the charity after the revelations, he added.
Hillyard said: "We had 10 days of solid front-page coverage in virtually every single paper in the UK, so the expectation at that point was that we would lose supporters."
He added that during those 10 days after the stories appeared, when staff were working 16-hour days, he instructed the philanthropy team to phone every single major gift supporter and talk to them.
He said he told staff: "It doesn’t matter if you don’t know what happened in Haiti. If you don’t know what our reactive lines are, just say ‘I don’t know what’s happening, but this is what I do know’. Be honest, be open and be transparent. Tell them what you do know and that you’ll call them back tomorrow when you know more."
Many donors expressed concerns about what had been reported and the impact of the publicity, he said.
"But we didn’t lose a single existing supporter last year through that crisis, which I thought was pretty amazing."
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Hillyard said the process had actually brought the team closer to its supporters and had helped it to understand them much more deeply. He urged other charities to gain a better understanding of their major donors.
"Smooth seas never made a better sailor," he said.
One donor responded with an additional donation of £1m and a loan of £10.6m, which the charity could treat as a donation if it could not repay the money.
The charity expects to finish the financial year having raised £21m in major gifts, despite having expected to raise £19.8m, he said.
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Offensive line holds key for Hornets
Aug 27, 2009 at 12:01 AM Aug 28, 2009 at 12:19 AM
Offensive linemen often toil in anonymity, but that might not be the case with the Licking Heights High School football team.
"I keep telling the kids we'll be as good as our offensive line," coach Darren Waters said. "That's the strength of this team."
The Hornets return three starters up front after finishing 7-3 overall a year ago and placing third at 5-2 in the MSL-Cardinal Division behind co-champions West Jefferson and Liberty Union, which both went 6-1 and qualified for the playoffs.
Licking Heights advanced in 2007 but ranked 10th a year ago in Division IV, Region 15 and has moved to Division III this season.
Senior Alex Kielmeyer (6-foot-1, 235 pounds) is the center on the offensive line. Classmates Austin Williams (6-1, 230) and Nick Lewis (5-9, 215) are back at left guard and left tackle, respectively. All have played varsity since they were freshmen.
Kielmeyer made second-team all-district last year for the Hornets, whose playoff hopes dimmed with a 27-8 loss to Liberty Union in the seventh week and vanished with a 28-0 setback against the Roughriders in the regular-season finale. In between, they blanked Grandview 28-0 and Millersport 59-0, but that wasn't enough.
The Hornets won the Battle for Broad Street with an early 41-14 victory over Watkins Memorial, and they also helped keep Harvest Prep out of the postseason with a physical 38-13 league win in the fifth week in a penalty-filled game also marred by several scuffles.
"We have to be able to handle adversity," said Waters, who has a 25-17 record entering his fifth season at Licking Heights. "In the past, well, maybe at times we haven't always done that as well as we could have. We're trying to grow as a football family and we talk all the time about having trust in each other."
Senior Trayvon Ware (6-1, 301) will be the right guard while classmate Shawn Duprae (6-4, 205) and junior Tevyn Young (6-2, 200) share time at right tackle. The tight ends will be junior Chris Woods and senior Edwin Kamara.
"It's the biggest line we've had since I've been here," said Waters, whose team finished 11-2 in 2007 and won the school's first playoff game.
Senior quarterback Cody Bailey saw action a year ago even though graduate Shawn Smith was the starter. Senior tailback Dan Pennington is another four-year starter who made first-team all-district last year as a linebacker. Bailey was second-team all-district as a defensive back.
First-year fullback Andre Meyers (5-11, 264) has impressed in camp, Waters said, and others to look for include sophomore Blake Springhetti and junior Mikie Barnett.
Bailey toughened up by wrestling last winter for the first time, and he plays catcher for the baseball team.
"He's used to leadership-type positions," Waters said. "And we've found out here in camp that he's a pretty good runner, too. Shawn (Smith) could flat-out run away from people and Cody won't do that, but he's pretty elusive. In fact, we've been calling him Kenny Stabler (an Oakland Raiders' quarterback of the 1970s) because he's like a snake out there."
Second-team all-district wide receiver Dereke Acosta graduated as did Phil Grizer, a first-team all-district defensive lineman who also played out wide on offense. So the Hornets are rebuilding somewhat at that position. Playing wideouts will be junior returnee Ty Stallings, as well as senior Nick Rubbo and junior Jordan Bodell.
Defensively, the Hornets have a little more work to do but will lean on senior end Colt Denig, who placed third in the Division II boys 300-meter hurdles last spring and brings quickness from the edge. Kamara is another end and Young is at nose guard. Also look for Barnett, Ware, Lewis and Williams up front.
Pennington and Springhetti are the top linebackers.
The secondary includes Bailey at free safety and senior Pete Jeffy has experience at cornerback. Waters said he would like to develop enough depth to keep Bailey on offense mostly.
The Hornets were the MSL-Cardinal runner-up in 2007, but West Jefferson's only loss since joining the league in 2006 was 26-21 at home against Harvest Prep last fall. Fisher Catholic is coming off a pair of disappointing seasons, which included a 2-8 record last year, but the Irish have a new coach in Mike Hensley, who left Granville after the Blue Aces made consecutive playoff appearances.
"That's exciting for them. He did a great job at Granville and he'll bring a new style, I'd imagine," Waters said. "You might have to throw them into the mix now along with us, West Jefferson as always, and Liberty Union."
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Hello, 8 best cocktail bars in San Francisco
By Joe Starkey Published On 12/05/2013
December 21st is the longest night of the year -- almost 15 straight hours of darkness. Nerds like to call it the "Winter solstice". We like to call it the "Best Night of Your Life", because that's damn sure what it could be, if you spend it at the city's best Thrillist-approved happy hour spots, cocktail bars, nightclubs, etc. Check out our picks for SF's best cocktail bars below, and make sure to fully map out a perfect evening with our itinerary builder.
Trick Dog
This three-years-in-the-making Thrillist 47 standby from tipple titan Bon Vivants has quickly become one of the best cocktail bars not just in SF, but in America. There literally (and figuratively?!) isn't a bad drink on the menu.
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Upper Haight
Upper Haight may not strike people as the place to go for good cocktails, but it's actually home to one of the city's best mixed drink bars, Alembic, where cocktail descriptions read more like stories. Pro-drinker tip: get the Vasco da Gama (Buffalo Trace bourbon, garam masala-spiced apple syrup, and a splash of Islay Scotch).
This TL bar may be a little dicey to get to, but it's totally worth it -- especially if you've made a reservation for a booth, and especially especially if you've ever gotten the Speakeasy booth, and especially especially ESPECIALLY if you've ever gotten the Speakeasy booth and sipped on an Afternoon Tea Sour while in it. Coolest part by far: they've got eight full-on drink menus (one for Tiki-drinkers, one for dive-drinkers, etc.), meaning you could keep coming here for weeks without ever drinking the same thing.
This not-quite-in-the-Castro bar boasts a truly impressive cocktail list displayed on brown packing paper on the wall. Absolute-must-tries count the Adios My Friend (a classier, barrel aged-er AMF) or the Gosling Rum (Old Overholt Rye, yellow Chartreuse, lime, and cream soda combining Rye N. Gosling). Hey girl, indeed.
In a part of town mostly known for its clubbiness/auto repair-iness, Alchemist pairs great 'tails with rotating bartender pop-ups, so you'll never grow bored. We pity the fool who hasn't tried the B. A. Baracus (Scotch, lemon, ginger & habanero syrup, and cider).
Just how serious is Maven about its cocktails? This serious: every single menu item has a paired cocktail listed next to it. If you want a side cocktail while you're getting your recommended pairing on, we'd highly recommend the 5 Spot (aged rum, ginger, lime, maple, Thai basil & five spice), and the perfect-for-Winter-which-is-year-round-here Fireside Cocktail (rye, lemon, egg white & Winter spice).
With a menu run by one of the dudes who fixed up peoples horrible drink programs on the show Bar Rescue, this tipple spot sports a cocktail menu that separates sippables into five categories: Approachable, Complex, High-Octane, Low-Octane, and Social... which, oddly enough, could describe the phases you go through when drinking.
If you haven't tried the Muir Woods (Monkey Shoulder Scotch, Drambuie, egg white & lavender), then clearly you're not reading a certain awesome men's interest site nearly enough.
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A good app developer can help you if your company wants to build a new mobile app for customers but you don’t have an IT or development team on staff. First, decide whether you want an app made for the iPhone or Android phones or both, then start your search by finding an app developer with expertise in your chosen platform. Ask for samples of their work, such as code samples, that can be tested on open source repository sites like GitLab and GitHub. You can also interview firms that specialize in mobile app development for small companies or startups; they should be able to offer examples of different types of apps they’ve built, and are likely to have expertise in a range of technologies and platforms. Before you sign a contract, make sure to ask prospective app developers these questions:
What other apps have you developed? Make sure the apps in their portfolio reflect the type of work you want to have done for your company. It’s especially helpful if they understand your industry.
What technology and development services do you offer? Ideally, an app developer will conduct a business analysis, develop the app, perform quality testing and make sure the launch is successful.
Will you maintain the app after it’s launched? Releasing an app is only the beginning. You’ll need someone to maintain it too, releasing updates and fixing bugs.
How much does it cost to hire an app developer?
Software development is a serious investment for any company, costing thousands of dollars for even basic apps. It’s tough to estimate costs because there are so many variables to each project: user requirements, feature set, complexity, size, etc. Mobile apps can cost from $20,000 to more than $100,000, depending on what you need the app to do. The average national cost of an app developer is $237.50 per hour, but prices vary widely depending on location, type of app, features, and much, much more.
To get a sense of what hiring an app developer might cost, decide first what kind of software you need. In general, app developers charge hourly fees based on the language they’ll use to code the software. Freelancers cost less than large software development firms, typically charging an average of:
Basic C development: $75-$150 per hour.
Front-end web development: $50-$75 per hour.
Back-end web development: $75-$150 per hour.
API development: $75-$150 per hour.
Desktop app development: $30-$100 per hour.
Mobile app development: $30-$150 per hour.
Larger software vendors charge much more, often as much as $300 to $400 per hour.
Who builds apps?
Apps are usually built by software developers who specialize in mobile software. They may be experts in just one mobile software development language or know several, and may have expertise in front-end or back-end web development. No matter what kind of phone or tablet you carry, there are hundreds of apps for it — and new ones seem to be added to the app stores every day. Before you hire an app developer, it’s important to have specific goals for your app and a clear idea of its purpose. When your company is ready to build an app, you can hire a freelance app developer or work with an app development company that can also support the app after it’s launched. It’s important to know whether you’ll need the developer to provide ongoing maintenance and support or if your internal IT team can maintain it after its launch.
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Air Travel: New Flights to Europe, Africa and Asia
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Apr 6, 2019 8:00am
Air Italy's new Business Class
A number of new flights to Europe, Africa and Asia lead this week’s top air travel news.
This week Delta and its partners, KLM, Virgin Atlantic and Korean Air, launched a number of flights from Boston’s Logan International Airport. On March 31, KLM began operating a route to Amsterdam, adding to Delta’s existing twice-daily service; on April 1, Virgin Atlantic launched daytime service from Boston to London - Heathrow, bringing service on that route to three times daily between the two airlines. Officials said that the new morning departure would enable better in-flight workday productivity for London-bound business travelers.
Looking ahead, on April 12 Korean Air will start new, nonstop service between Boston and Seoul, one of the first additions to the Korean Air - Delta joint venture’s transpacific network since the partnership was launched last May. Later this spring, Delta will begin seasonal service out of Boston to Lisbon and Edinburgh.
In 2020, Delta and Virgin Atlantic will also begin flying to London - Gatwick from Boston, as well as from New York - JFK, bringing the two airlines to 18 flights daily to the UK from the two cities. Full Gatwick schedule details will be announced later this year.
In other Europe flight news, this week Air France launched its new service between Dallas - Fort Worth and Paris - Charles de Gaulle, which will operate up to five times weekly throughout the summer on Airbus A330 aircraft. Dallas is the airline’s 13th destination in the United States.
On the West Coast, this week Air Italy inaugurated its new nonstop service between Los Angeles and Milan, marking the third destination in North America served by the airline. On April 10, the airline will also launch a new service to Milan from San Francisco.
The new Milan - Los Angeles flight also marked the launch of Air Italy’s new Business Class product. Business Class now includes a new dine-on-demand service that allows passengers to choose from an a la carte menu at any time. The new product is set to roll out across the airline’s network in the coming weeks.
In other new flight news, South African Airways increased its frequency on nonstop flights between Washington - Dulles and Accra, Ghana, this week. The service now operates five times weekly, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. The route also offers continuing service to Johannesburg, South Africa.
Finally, in other onboard product news, this week marked the launch of American Airlines’ new A321neo aircraft, which made its debut on a flight between Phoenix and Orlando. The new planes offer customers power at every seat, free wireless entertainment and live TV streamed to guest devices, high-speed Wi-Fi from gate to gate and built-in seatback holders for tablets and phones. The planes have a capacity of 196 seats -- 129 in the Main Cabin, 47 extra-legroom Main Cabin Extra seats and 20 first class seats -- as well as a number of features that improve fuel efficiency. American has ordered a total of 100 A321neos and plans to continue flying the aircraft on additional routes through the rest of the year.
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The problem with Mason jars
Driving sustainability mainstream
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And how to improve them.
The Mason jar is a mainstay in every zero-waste, plastic-free, home-cooking, tree-hugging household these days. Beloved by hipsters for mixing cocktails and schlepping cappuccinos, by home canners for preserving garden produce, by DIYers and Pinterest fans for organizing and decorating, the Mason jar truly is a celebrity workhorse of the 21st century.
Despite its seemingly limitless abilities, however, the Mason jar does have some downsides, as pointed out by Life Without Plastic in a recent newsletter.
First, you know that white undercoating on the lids? It contains a chemical called bisphenol A (BPA), or, where advertised as BPA-free, a substitute called BPS. This coating, while meant to be protective, is not entirely safe. These chemicals are known hormone disruptors that leach into food that comes into contact with it, and even the BPA substitutes are not viewed favourably. You can read more about the concerns surrounding BPA and BPS in a report here, published by the Environmental Working Group.
Second, the screw-top ring is made of tin-plated steel that is not water-resistant and, therefore, prone to rust if it comes into contact with moisture or food. This seems a rather poor design for a jar that’s often used to carry liquids.
Photo Atelier -- These lids are made of tin-plated steel and are prone to rusting./CC BY 2.0
The good news is, there are alternatives out there. Yes, you heard that right — it’s possible to improve upon the exalted Mason jar. Here are some suggestions.
1. Stainless Steel Jar Lids
It is possible to buy stainless steels lids and screw bands to avoid rusting. That way, you don’t have to replace your collection of jars. Life Without Plastic writes:
“These lids are made from high quality 304 stainless steel with a food-grade silicone gasket attached to the lid. This gasket helps to preserve your food better as they create a tighter seal. However, these lids are not to be used for canning because they do not pop. Instead you them for bulk shopping, takeout or leftover storage.”
2. Glass Jars with Bamboo Lids
These beautiful jars come with bamboo lids and silicone rings that give a good seal — not entirely leakproof, but fine for transporting thicker foods, storing in the fridge, or microwaving lunches. They come in two sizes — 18 and 10 ounces.
3. Weck Jars
Weck jars are a popular alternative to Mason jars, made in Germany with glass lids and rubber sealing rings. They can be used for canning, although this method is not approved by the USDA. (This does not mean it’s dangerous, but simply that “there has never been a study funded and performed by the USDA or extension service on these jars," via Living Homegrown.) The jars are attractively shaped, come in multiple sizes, and have a lid that’s held on by stainless steel clips.
4. Le Parfait Jars
Made in France, these pretty jars are similar to Weck in that they have glass lids and rubber seals, but the lids are held on permanently with a metal hinge and clasp, so no missing pieces. They come in a range of sizes, and are the favorite of zero-waste queen Bea Johnson.
5. Tattler Lids
Tattler is a U.S. company that makes hard plastic reusable canning lids with rubber (latex-free) seals. Using these eliminates the issue with BPA, but you still use a metal screw band to hold it in place. According to A Gardener’s Table, the plastic is made from “a substance called acetal copolymer. This plastic contains no BPA, and it’s approved by the USDA and FDA for contact with food, including meat, provided the food doesn’t contain 15 percent or more alcohol.” The company has a lifetime guarantee.
6. Quattro Stagioni Jars
These jars have been made in Italy since the 1970s and feature a single-piece, screw-on lid that’s entirely BPA-free. They’re easy to use: fill a sterilized jar, screw on the lid, and process in boiling water. You can tell it’s been processed when the center is pulled down and they’re easy to open by unscrewing; however, it's important to note that this kind of canning is not officially approved by the USDA. The English translation of the manufacturer Bormioli Rocco’s website does not contain nearly as much information as the Italian version.
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HomeNewsMinister of State for Justice indicates further proposed Reforms for Personal Injury Claims will go ahead
Minister of State for Justice indicates further proposed Reforms for Personal Injury Claims will go ahead
Earlier this month, the Justice Minister, Lord Faulks, indicated, in his keynote speech to the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), that there would be “no retreat” from the government’s proposals to further reform Personal Injury Claims. He indicated that the government remained committed to scrapping general damages completely for “minor” whiplash claims and raising the small claims limit for injury claims to £5,000.00.
Further reforms have also been proposed which could mean that all injury claims worth under £250,000.00 would be subject to fixed costs.
These proposals come on the back of various reforms to personal injury claims over the last 3 years or so which have seen; success fees and after the event insurance premiums no longer recoverable from the other side (save for some limited recoverability in clinical negligence claims), legal aid being scrapped for all injury claims except for birth injuries, an online claims portal being introduced governing all claims under £25,000.00 where liability is admitted within a certain time period, Medco being established where first experts in road traffic accident claims relating to soft tissue injury claims within the online claims portal must be pre-selected from an accredited panel, askCUE being set up whereby details of any recent previous accidents a Claimant has had are flagged up to a potential Defendant insurance company and fixed costs in all personal injury claims under £25,000.00 (save for clinical negligence claims).
The further proposals have received criticism from both APIL and the Law Society.
James Braund, Senior Associate at Trethowans LLP’s Poole Office in Dorset who specialises in personal injury and clinical negligence claims, states that “rightly or wrongly the government seems intent on pushing through further reforms in this sector. However it remains to be seen what the exact detail of these reforms will entail – for example what will count as a “minor” whiplash claim – as with so many things, the devil is very likely to be in the detail.”
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Hikers mistake rumbling sounds of traffic for wild pig, take refuge by climbing tree
Updated Jul 10, 2019 | 08:24 IST | Saumya Agrawal
A hiker called the police from the Government Canyon State Park in Texas to inform that she was being chased by a wild pig. When a park official arrived at the spot, he found out that the sounds were of cars.
Two hikers mistook traffic sounds for a growling animal. | Photo Credit: Twitter
Two hikers took refuge in a tree at the Government Canyon State Park thinking that a wild pig was chasing them.
A park official arrived at the spot to assure them that they were sounds of cars driving over rumble strips on a nearby road.
Texas: Two lost hikers who thought that they were being chased by a wild pig called the police seeking help. The duo mistook traffic sounds for a growling animal.
A woman called 911 from somewhere inside the Government Canyon State Park to report that an animal had been following and growling at her on June 21. She informed that she had taken refuge by climbing a tree. The San Antonio Police Department alerted the park police officer around 11:30 pm.
The park police official reached the woman's last reported location but could not find her. However, he managed to contact her to assure her that help was on the way.
"She urged him to please hurry because an animal she believed to be a wild pig was nearby and growling," the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said in a news release.
A @GovtCanyon park police officer responded to an urgent call from a woman who had taken refuge in a tree. An animal she believed to be a wild pig was nearby and growling.
It wasn't a pig. Latest from @TexasGameWarden at https://t.co/HXIi4rzsSJ pic.twitter.com/mH09cwMBIX
— TX Parks & Wildlife (@TPWDnews) July 3, 2019
The officer turned on his truck siren, however, the woman was unable to listen to the siren. The officer then asked her to send him her location in a text message.
When the officer hiked to the location, he found the woman and her friend in a tree but there was no sign of a wild pig. The woman told him that the pig was close by and had heard it a few minutes before he arrived.
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The officer then heard a car drive over the rumble strips on a nearby road and noticed the hikers body language change. He asked them if they believed that the noise they heard was of a pig. They nodded.
"Embarrassed by the misperceived threat, the lost hikers were reassured by the officer that the unknown can be scary and their reaction surprisingly common," the release said.
In a similar incident, a woman in England called up the police when she heard sounds making her suspect that a burglar was in her house. When police arrived at her place, they only found a rogue squirrel.
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Prepare your pets before bringing a baby home
Mar 1, 2010 at 12:01 AM Mar 1, 2010 at 1:13 AM
Having a baby turns a home upside-down, and that's also true for Fluffy or Fido. Veterinarians who are also moms share advice for how to make the transition easier.
When Kristine Myers found out she was pregnant, she shared the news with her husband, her friends and relatives and with her two dogs — Ella, a German shepherd, and Bailey, a German shepherd mix.
An associate veterinarian at Capitol Illini Veterinary Services, Myers included her pets in preparations for the arrival of her first son, Joey Stuenkel, who is now 3.
“As I put the nursery together, I allowed the dogs to come in and sniff around at the different baby toys to get used to the new environment,” she said.
She even provided sounds of a baby for her dogs.
“I found on the Internet baby sounds, crying and laughing, that I left running on the computer in the room,” Myers said. This allowed the dogs to get to know what a baby sounds like.
Veterinarians say parents who bring home a new baby should help their pets get familiar with the changes a baby will bring.
This is important because almost 800,000 dog bites — one out of every six — are serious enough to require medical attention each year. Children are more likely than adults to receive medical attention for dog bites, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
After Brianne McLaughlin, associate veterinarian at White Oaks West Animal Hospital, found out she was pregnant, she decided to have their two youngest dogs, Bailey and Bogie, both golden retrievers, go through obedience training again.
“This would improve their responsiveness to commands,” she said. McLaughlin had her first son, Wyatt, in January.
Before Myers came home from the hospital after having Joey, she prepared her dogs for the introduction of the newest member of the family.
“I had my husband (Steve Stuenkel) bring home some clothing from the baby so the dogs were familiarized with the baby’s smell,” Myers said.
Curious cats
Cats should also be made aware of the changes that a new baby will bring.
When Joan Saner Reeder, associate veterinarian at Coble Animal Hospital, was pregnant with her daughter, Gracie Reeder, who is now 4, she worried about one of her cats, Lucky, jumping into the crib.
“Over the crib we put a material, like a mesh tent, so the cat could not get into the crib,” she said.
Pregnant women who are around cats also should be aware of toxoplasmosis, which is caused by a parasite that can be found in cat feces. The parasite can be dangerous to the fetus, Sander Reeder said.
The majority of infected infants will show no symptoms of toxoplasmosis at birth, but many are likely to develop signs of infection later in life — such as loss of vision, mental retardation and loss of hearing in congenitally infected children, according to Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Severe cases can cause death
“I had my husband change out the cat litter while I was pregnant,” Saner Reeder said. “You could wear gloves, a mask, change it daily and wash hands after doing it to keep off infection yourself if you are pregnant.”
She added that people are more likely to get infected through eating raw meat than from handling cat feces.
Veterinarians agree that you should always keep an eye on pets and children.
“Never leave your baby unattended around your dog,” McLaughlin said.
Saner-Reeder warned that as the child grows into a toddler, he or she should be taught not to pull pets’ ears or tails, or jump on a pet.
“This could lead the animal to bite or scratch the child,” she said. “Teach the child to gently touch the animal, and make sure to always supervise.”
They also urged pet owners who are about to be parents to consult with a veterinarian about dogs or cats.
“The veterinarian has seen your dog or cat before, and they can probably tell you what to expect,” Saner-Reeder said.
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UIC promotes its rail talent activities at the CEO Summit on 6 July 2018 in Vienna
Fundamental Values
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As part of the CEO Summit held on 6 July in Vienna, UIC Director General Jean-Pierre Loubinoux had the opportunity to explain to the CEOs present the actions that UIC is promoting, beyond the technical projects and standards, as part of its fundamental values.
One of them is training. This is because all members and all railways in Europe and around the world in both developing and developed countries have not replaced the previous generation when it comes to training and have not prepared the next generation for the basic principles of operations and maintenance to the new needs of mobility and the impact of digital technology.
At UIC within the training platform, to which 20 members belong, a study was organised on professional skills, managerial skills through workshops, training sessions and now e-learning sessions. In addition, some sessions have been held at training centres in Korea, Turkey and Africa or at UIC Paris headquarters.
However, this is not considered to be enough. The next step is to further attract or retain talent and this is why the talent programme, which fits in to UIC’s philosophy of “Share, Open, Connect” among members, there are a number of concrete objectives.
Among these objectives we want to go beyond our industry and open up our railway eco-system in order to link up with research centres through the International Railway Research Board (IRRB) with start-ups, through the Digital Platform, or universities through the Rail UniNet alliance comprising some 40 universities.
Seven actions are being developed: raise interest in rail, promote rail courses, organise rail training sessions, use young experts on projects, offer career opportunities and invite them to our awards to create visibility and, last but not least, harness external innovation.
This programme, specifically developed by UIC, will serve as a basis for a proposal developed during this CEO meeting to conduct a study in order to identify ways to cooperate with regard to a virtual European rail academy.
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15 December 2015 - Opium poppy cultivation in the Golden Triangle stabilized in 2015 at 55,000 hectares (ha) in Myanmar, and 5,700 ha in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR), according to the Southeast Asia Opium Survey 2015 released today by UNODC.
The survey shows that Myanmar remains Southeast Asia's top opium producer - and the world's second largest after Afghanistan. Together, Myanmar and Lao PDR produced between 731 metric tons (mt) and 823 mt of opium, most of which - using the smuggled precursor chemical acetic anhydride - was refined into the equivalent of roughly 73.1 mt to 82.3 mt of street-quality heroin for regional and international drug markets.
"The production of opium and two-way trade of chemicals going in and heroin coming out of the Golden Triangle remains a clear challenge to the rule of law and stability of producing areas," said Jeremy Douglas, UNODC Regional Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific. "The region's demand for heroin remains at unacceptably high levels and transnational organized crime groups are making huge profits. And while the stabilization of poppy cultivation in the past year is encouraging, the Government-elect of Myanmar and the Government of Lao PDR have no choice but to face the underlying issues that allow opium cultivation and related trafficking to continue."
Shan State in the north of Myanmar, which hosts a number of conflict areas and ceasefire groups, remains the centre of the country's opium and heroin trade, accounting for 91 per cent of opium poppy cultivation in the Golden Triangle. In Lao PDR, cultivation is found in the seven northern provinces of Phongsali, Houaphan, Louang Namtha, Louangphrabang, Oudomxai, Bokeo and Xiangkhoang.
Socioeconomic surveys of farmers in poppy-growing villages have found that money generated from poppy cultivation is essential for villagers threatened with food insecurity and poverty. "The connection between poppy cultivation and poverty, difficult living conditions, household debt, and a lack of alternative sources of income is clear," said Tun Nay Soe, coordinator of UNODC's SMART (Synthetics Monitoring: Analyses, Reporting and Trends) Programme in Southeast Asia. "Opium poppy is cultivated because it provides a means of subsistence in the face of poverty."
Mr. Douglas also warned that the opium and heroin business threatens well-intentioned regional development plans. "The Golden Triangle is the geographic centre of the Greater Mekong Sub-region. Plans to expand transport connections and relax trade and border controls, including around opium producing areas, are either on the table or underway," Mr. Douglas said. "The organized crime networks that benefit from Southeast Asia's illicit drug trade are very well positioned to grow their business alongside these rapid changes. Both Myanmar and Lao PDR need support to turn the situation around."
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Arizona's Late Comeback Falls Short Against USC, 24-20
Posted By Christopher Boan on Sun, Sep 30, 2018 at 10:51 AM
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Arizona junior quarterback Khalil Tate against the University of Southern California on Saturday, Sept. 29.
A horde of blue-clad players with matching white helmets trudged inside the depths of Arizona Stadium in the late evening hours of Saturday night.
The long-faced young men had just slogged their way through a three-hour contest with longtime Pac-12 foe USC, with the visiting Trojans pulling off a 24-20 victory.
It was a long and arduous affair, with the two combatants committing a combined 26 penalties—with each side having its share of offensive inefficiencies.
The hometown Wildcats (2-3, 1-1) had their share of miscues, falling behind 24-0 midway through the third quarter, before junior quarterback Khalil Tate found former Mountain View High School wide receiver Stanley Berryhill III for a 33-yard touchdown, bringing the Wildcats within 17.
Arizona was able to draw closer in the game's final stanza, with Tate hitting Cedric Peterson for a 32-yard touchdown with 9:32 remaining.
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Pride Events This Weekend
Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Fri, Sep 28, 2018 at 4:39 PM
Tucson Pride is this weekend. Here are a few of the many upcoming events where you can celebrate:
Tucson Pride Parade
11 a.m. to Noon
Parade Staging Location: CODAC Behavioral Health Parking Lot (Broadway & Country Club)
3130 E. Broadway Blvd.
Parade Route:
Beginning: South Country Club Road at East Manchester Street
Ending: South Country Club Road at Concert Place (Reid Park Festival Parking Entrance)
Pride in the Desert Festival
Noon to 9 p.m.
Georges DeMeester Performance Center in Reid Park
900 S. Randolph Way
Johnathan Celestin is headlining this year’s Pride celebration.
Satisfaction: Pride Dance Party
9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
191 E. Toole Ave
$5 / 21+
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Tucson Organizations Works to Match Migrant Remains to Families
Posted By Moe Irish on Fri, Sep 28, 2018 at 4:17 PM
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Every year, migrants crossing into the U.S. die in the desert borderlands. More often than not, when and if the bodies are recovered, their identity remains a mystery.
Meanwhile in the countries from which they came, families are also left with many unanswered questions. Did they make it? Are they okay? Are they alive? Encompassing forensic scientists, scholars, and human rights partner organizations, part of the Forensic Border Coalition's mission is to answer those questions.
The FBC will be heard by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) at the University of Colorado Law School in Boulder, Colorado to address problems identifying “missing” migrant remains found along the border.
The FBC is supported by 46 different human rights entities on and along both sides of the border. One of which is Colibrí Center for Human Rights, based here in Tucson, which uses forensic anthropology to try to make those matches and provide closure to the families of the deceased.
As it stands currently, the comparison of genetic information from family members on the other side of the border and the remains found on this side is done on a case-by-case basis, specific to circumstantial information provided by the family, according the Sept. 26 press release from Colibrí.
A large-scale comparison— comparing all available DNA information from relatives of missing migrants against all DNA data from unidentified remains found on U.S. soil, has not been done. The FBC will be arguing for the creation of a formalized process to allow such large-scale comparisons, which should yield a significant number of matches and identifications, allowing hundreds, if not thousands, of families to finally know the fate of their missing loved ones.
Families of the missing will also be there to provide testimonies in addition to forensic scientists and human rights experts, according to the press release.
A vigil will be held on the CU Boulder campus following the hearing in honor of the countless missing migrants lost among our borderlands.
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SBS to Host Lecture Series: "Soundscapes: Music, Place, and Identity"
Posted By Chandler Donald on Fri, Sep 28, 2018 at 3:43 PM
For the month of October, the University of Arizona’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences will be hosting a downtown lecture series entitled “Soundscapes: Music, Place, and Identity.”
The lectures will take place at the Fox Tucson Theatre on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. They are free to the public but seating is on a first come first serve basis. After each of the lectures, a special guest artist will play three songs for the audience.
The first lecture on October 4, is named “Music: All this Useless Beauty" presented by Jake Harwood, professor of communications. The second, on October 11, is entitled “From Little Richard to Beyonce: Cultural Blending in Music by UA historian Tyina Steptoe.” On October 18, Maurice Rafael Magaña, an assistant professor of Mexican American studies, will present “Hip Hop Culture and its Visual Impact in Mexico.” Celestino Fernández, Sociology professor emeritus, will finish the series on October 25 with “Norteño, Corridos, and Mariachi: Culture and Conflict in Border Music.”
This will be the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences sixth year of the Downtown Lecture series. Tickets can be reserved through eventbright. Learn more here.
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Watercolor with Creative Tribe at Reforma Mexican Cantina
Posted By Savanah Modesitt on Fri, Sep 28, 2018 at 12:39 PM
Paint your very own Fall Harvest Water Color painting with Creative Tribe, a community of creative women that gather to be creative!
Creative Tribe will be hosting the watercolor workshop at Reforma Modern Mexican restaurant on Friday, Oct. 12 from 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Local artist, Alyssa Robinson, will be instructing the workshop and will teach beginners the basic fundamentals, styles and techniques of water color painting. Participants will also be able to take their water color art home.
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Visit the Reforma for a Watercolor Painting workshop with Creative Tribe on Friday, Oct. 12.
The Reforma Mexican restaurant venue is located on 4340 N. Campbell Ave., and will be serving up chips and salsa and alcoholic beverages including $6 margaritas, $6 sangrias, $6 house wine, and $5 cocktails!
Tickets for the workshops are $35.
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Child Welfare Organizations Call for Systemic Reform
Posted By Kathleen B. Kunz on Fri, Sep 28, 2018 at 10:15 AM
On Wednesday, Sept. 26, candidates for state offices gathered at the new Casa de los Niños family center to discuss the progress and pitfalls of Arizona’s child welfare system.
LD9 Senate candidate Victoria Steele, LD3 House candidate Andrés Cano, LD10 House candidate Domingo DeGrazia, state Rep. Kirsten Engel (D-LD10)
state Rep. Todd Clodfelter (R-LD10), state Rep. Randy Friese (LD-9), LD11 House candidate Marcela Quiroz, state Sen. David Bradley (LD-10), LD3 House candidate Alma Hernandez and LD11 House candidate Hollace Lyon were in attendance.
Michelle Crow, the Southern Arizona director of the Children’s Action Alliance, began the discussion by laying out a few key trends in the system. She said that in 2016 the number of Arizona children in foster care peaked at around 18,000, but that number has been on a steady decline ever since.
For Arizona organizations that deal with child welfare, Crow said the goal is always to keep children with their parents or family members whenever possible and avoid placing them in the foster care system, unless absolutely necessary. She said that taking kids out of their family circle is an extremely traumatic and disconnecting experience that has lasting effects on their adult lives.
“They are more likely to have a connection and feel a sense of love and feel a sense of permanency and stability if they’re placed with somebody that they already have a relationship with,” Crow said. While the best option is to place children with a family member, it is the most burdensome option for the new caretaker. Crow explained that when the Department of Child Safety intervenes and takes a child out of a home and places them with a licensed foster family, that licensed caretaker receives an average of $681 every month to take care of that child.
If a non-licensed relative intervenes and takes responsibility for a child without DCS getting involved, they receive no financial support. If DCS is able to place the child with a relative instead of in a foster care home, which is ideal, that caretaker receives an average of $45 every month.
This $636 difference puts non-licensed family members at a disadvantage and makes it harder for that ideal familial relationship to be sustainable. Also, many times family members are called upon a moment’s notice to take custody of a child that they are related to, whereas licensed foster care providers are trained and prepared for that event.
“Because the system was built around licensed foster care, the system reflects that still,” Crow said. “What we need to do is get the system to catch up to the new reality today.”
On a national scale, Arizona is above the average for placing kids with a relative as opposed to foster care or a group home. While this is good, Kelly Griffith with the Southwest Center for Economic Integrity believes it is still very important to pay attention to how the financial capabilities of families can affect the children in the long-term.
Griffith explained how in Arizona, rent and child-care costs are constantly increasing. She said that there is a capacity problem, where many child-care centers have either closed or stopped accepting subsidies from the Department of Economic Security, because “you can’t afford to stay in business if you’re subsidizing DES, you just can’t.”
Last month Patty Machelor with the Arizona Daily Star reported that “Arizona families lost 788 providers of subsidized child care between January 2016 and July 31, 2018, including 369 centers and group homes ending their state contracts.”
She explained that these child-care providers lose money by accepting families that qualify for state financial assistance because the government’s reimbursement rates have been static for decades. With limited access to quality child care, children across the state are at risk of falling behind.
“Children who attend high-quality preschool are much less likely to participate in criminal activity, when you start looking at the state budget line item, look at how much it costs to house people in private prison facilities … think about that school-to-prison pipeline,” Griffith said.
Susan Huhn, executive director of Casa de los Niños, added that the organization will be opening a quality preschool program that will accept DES subsidies in the 85705 zip code, which is significant because there are many high-quality care providers in the area but most don’t take DES subsidies.
So what do these organizations want from the elected officials in the room? They want to see a financial investment in the relatives who take care of these children through eliminating the disparity in funds provided to licensed and non-licensed caretakers, making it easier for non-licensed relatives to become licensed and receive that extra money and making high-quality child care an accessible option.
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Claytoon of the Day: Nom Nom Make Boom Boom
Posted By Clay Jones on Fri, Sep 28, 2018 at 9:11 AM
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25 Great Things to Do in Tucson This Weekend: Friday Sept. 28 - Sunday Sept. 30
Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Fri, Sep 28, 2018 at 1:00 AM
Tesla may be the most dedicated hard-rock band alive, if you discount Alice Cooper. Quietly, and 35 years since debut album Mechanical Resonance dropped, these five Sacramento dudes are still “Comin ’Atcha Live.” Though they lost Hessian guitar hero Tommy Skeoch, their commitment to heavy, working-class white-boy blues has never been stronger, or better. Seriously, Peter Green had nothing on ’em. (You’ll recall singer Jeff Keith teaching himself to sing while driving big rigs cross country.) They may have hopped the nostalgia train at this point, after releasing a greatest hits collection, but a band needs to earn a living. Besides, they still write and record new tunes, and they don’t at all suck. Friday, September 28, Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Doors at 8 p.m. $37-$103, All ages. Details here.
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Get the Greek. The 43rd annual Tucson Greek Festival will take place from Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. The event is a celebration of Greek faith and culture and raises funds for ministries of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. There will be authentic Greek food and pastries, a live Greek band with a DJ and dancers performing, assorted wine and beer and lots of family friendly activities. The event will take place on Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m., Friday from 5-11 p.m., Saturday from 4-11 p.m. and Sunday from 12-5 p.m. $3 general admission. Admission will be free for Seniors, first responders, military and children 12 and under. Students with an ID will be free on Thursday. Come and get your Greek on for a few days! Details here.
The Book of Life. In order to get you ready for the spooky season, this free family event is hosting a screening in Oury Park. This Golden-globe nominated animated film tells the story of a bullfighter who embarks into the afterlife during the Day of the Dead. Crafts and entertainment, including Mariachi Aguilitas de Davis, will proceed the screening. Hosted by the Tucson Unified School District’s Mexican American Student Services Department. 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28. 600 W. St. Mary’s Road. Details here.
$3 After 3 p.m. If your excuse for not visiting the International Wildlife Museum has ever been “I don’t have more than $3,” then this event has banished your excuses to high heaven. Adults and kids alike need only mention this special offer through Sept. 28 to get into the museum for less than the cost of… well, pretty much anything. What else are you going to do with $3? The museum is open until 5 p.m., with last admission given at 4:15 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to check out Jana Booker’s IndigenoUS exhibit and all of the museum’s other offerings on the cheap. International Wildlife Museum, 4800 W. Gates Pass Road. Details here.
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Nightfall at Old Tucson. It’s that time of year again already! Time to eat and drink pumpkin-flavored everything, start wearing sweaters (OK, you might need to wait another month or so on that one because we live in Tucson) and voluntarily scare yourself out of your wits. And Old Tucson sure is the place for that last one. Live shows, terrifying haunts like Nightmare Infirmary and Rattlesnake Gulch, and other amusements will abound. Take a haunted hay ride! Run from zombies! See some sword swallowers and glass chewers! Try out a VR experience! Whatever you do, go out there and get your Halloween on. Fridays through Sundays, Sept. 28 through Oct. 4, and Thursdays through Sundays through Halloween, plus Halloween itself, which is on a Wednesday. Hours vary, but this weekend is 6 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road. $29.50 adults, $22 kids 9 to 11, free for kids 8 and under (though it may not be suitable). This weekend tickets are only $20 on Friday and Saturday! Details here.
Bear Down Fridays. Every day in Tucson is a day to Bear Down, but we like to do it on Fridays especially, to get all pumped up right along with our Wildcat football team. Starting at 3 p.m., restaurants and shops along University Blvd. will offer food specials, happy hour pricing, discounts, giveaways and activities, and at 6 p.m., the pep rally kicks off—complete with the Pride of Arizona Marching Band, UA Poms, Twirlers and Flags, Wilbur and Wilma and UA Cheer. A Junior Cats Zone from 4 to 6 p.m. has lots of all-ages activities as well. Parking in the Tyndall Garage is free after 4 p.m. with merchant validation. Bear Down! Yay Cats! Go Tucson! 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28. Main Gate Square, 814 E. University Blvd. Details here.
Ramen Heads with Fat Noodle. Movie and a bite to eat? How about a documentary on ramen while you eat? Casa Film Bar will be hosting a special showing of Ramen Heads while Fat Noodle Food Truck provides the ramen. Ramen Heads follows Osamu Tomita, Japan’s “King of Ramen,” showing every single step to his approach of creating the perfect ramen soup. 7 to 9 p.m. Friday Sept. 28. 2905 E. Speedway Blvd. Details here.
Sauti Documentary. The Sea of Glass Center for the Arts is hosting a “Refugee Youth Empowerment Concert & Film Event” featuring the award-winning documentary, Sauti, about the women in Uganda’s Kyangwali Refugee Settlement. The event is also featuring artists from Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi and Rwanda, including refugee/artist DJ Grin “the peacemaker” and the launch of his first album in the U.S. following his resettlement to Tucson two years ago. Hosted by Tucson Refugee. 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. 330 E. Seventh St. $15. Details here.
Tucson Pride. Happy Pride, Tucson! The theme for this year’s festival and celebration is “New Beginnings,” in honor of a new direction for the Tucson Pride organization, the community and new, better starts in general. The Mr. and Miss Tucson Pride Pageant’s theme is “The Wizard of Oz,” starring Lady Ashley and Justin Deeper. The parade is at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, at Reid Park. Check out more than 50 retail, nonprofit and food vendors, tons of entertainers that are both local and headliners and plenty of community resources. And check out the great festival and parade logos by local artist Joanne Contreras as well! Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. DeMeester Performance Center, 900 S. Randolph Way. $5 to $20. Details here.
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Desert Museum Fall Plant Sale. Fall is the perfect time to brighten up your landscape (or your windowsill) with some new plants—especially if you’re the type of plant owner whose specimens didn’t exactly make it through the summer. As the weather cools down, it also becomes even more enjoyable to head to the Desert Museum. So why wouldn’t you want to drive over to the Desert Museum to check out the more than 250 different plant species they’ll have available, including lots of popular perennials and low shrubs? They’ll also highlight five categories of plants that will help you take your garden to the mythical next level. Members-only sale is from 6:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 29, and members get 10 percent off. Public sale is 6:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Sept. 30. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road. Admission is $21.95 for adults, $19.95 for seniors, $8.95 for kids 3 to 12, $17.95 for active or retired military and $16.95 for Arizona/Sonora residents. Details here.
Pajama Jam Bar Crawl Tucson. You know when you sort of want to leave the house, or you feel like you should sort of want to leave the house, but it’s all-too tempting to just stay home in your pajamas? Tonight, you can have the best of both worlds (as long as your pajamas are appropriate for the public, so don’t try anything funny!). Your ticket includes your first drink at Desert Sky Event Planning, and the night will take you all through downtown. Bars and specials are subject to change, so throw on your pajamas and be ready for whatever comes your way. 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. Maloney’s Tucson, 213 N. Fourth Ave. $15. Details here.
Family and Friends Fiesta at the Zoo. Honestly, there’s something about being at the zoo that feels like a party 24/7, but the Reid Park Zoo and Apex Real Estate Network are teaming up to take things to the next level. We’re talking VIP exclusive access to the zoo, food, drinks, entertainment, prizes and all sorts of activities. For you and your whole family (up to six tickets per family)! All for free! Put on some comfy shoes, slap on your party hat and get ready to party like you’re an animal that just escaped from the zoo. 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court. Free. Details here.
Marana Farm Festival. From live music to the rodeo, it will be sure to be a night of fun and games (literally). There will be carnival games and your typical carnival food. The best place to give your kids a sugar overload is at the carnival because by the time they're finally off of their sugar high, you'll be heading home while they're passed out in the back seat. Disclaimer: Marana Farm Festival is not responsible for all of the cotton candy and funnel cakes your children consume. Beer will also be sold to the parents, get it while supplies last, we know many of you will be lining up for that booth. Even better, you could go home with a dog! Talk about quite the carnival prize. Marana Animal Services and the Humane Society of Southern Arizona will be attending the carnival for on-site adoptions. If you're not looking to adopt a dog but want to get your kids their animal fix, there will also be a petting zoo. The Rodeo is calling all future cowboys and cowgirls: they're providing three different activities to keep the energy up including Mutton Busting, Rodeo Demonstrations and activities for the children. If your son or daughter isn't in the next generation of bull riders, there will also be a pumpkin race all night long for $10. Sept. 29, 2018 from 4-9 p.m. Details here.
Nabhan. Nabhan dedicates his work to conserving the links between biodiversity and cultural diversity, and wow, bless him for it. His new book, Food from the Radical Center: Healing Our Lands & Communities, is available to purchase—and have signed by Nabhan himself—after this talk. Food and music under the stars will be available as well, and so will drinks with a donation. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. Mission Garden: Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace, 946 W. Mission Lane. $20 suggested donation. Details here.
Steampunk GLOW! It’s the second GLOW! of the season, and it’s time to get goggly! Think science fiction meets technology but all in the Victoria Era and also glowing. Because this is GLOW! So you have to light up the trails with your costumes and the glow of your excitement. Mount Lemmon HiWay and hypnopad will play music on the paths from 7 to 9 p.m., Los Puchos will perform on the main stage from 9 to 11 p.m. and Laurel Wilson will be performing “Death Wears a Miniskirt” throughout the night. In addition, grab a tarot card reading by Felicitas and check out Karel Moonan’s photo booth. Ready, set, GLOW! 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road. $21.44 adults, $12.86 kids 4 to 12, $75.04 for a carpool (four adults per car). Details here.
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A Very Arizona Oktoberfest. Beer, food, ice cream, live music and a jumping castle? Now that sounds like a fun afternoon. Arizona Beer House is hosting their own version of the famous German holiday “Oktoberfest.” Arizona-brewed and German-style beers, German-inspired cuisine by Haus of Brats, additional food options by Sazon El Cebo-Yon Food Truck and Udder Delights Desserts should keep your appetite satisfied while local musicians perform. This is a family-friendly event where, on top of the jumping castle, free face paintings and free balloon twistings are available. Noon to midnight. Saturday Sept. 29. 150 S. Kolb Road. Details here.
BIG Gala Jazz & Gin, a Tucson Speakeasy. Do you want to dress up and take a trip to the past? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson is celebrating 55 years with a gala at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort’s Grand Ballroom. The dress code is “guys in suits and dolls in glam,” and guests will be served appetizers, a meal, gin, wine and more. The Wildcat Jazz Band will perform, and an auction will take place with prizes available. 5 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday Sept. 29. 160 E. Alameda St. $150. Details here.
Pride Brunch 2018. After Tucson Pride’s annual Pride in the Desert Festival on Sept. 29, make sure to attend the Pride Brunch hosted by Macaroni Grill. This is the first-ever After Pride Brunch, and 20 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Tucson Pride. Let Macaroni Grill know you are dining for Pride. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. 5100 E. Broadway Blvd. Details here.
2018 Free Flight Film Festival. Cans Deli is getting you high and free with a series of films about “free flight” in hang gliding and paragliding. These five selections, chosen by the Southern Arizona Hang Glider Association, highlight the wonders of free flight. There will also be a raffle for prizes donated by local businesses and even tandem flights! 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. 340 N. Fourth Ave. $5 donation suggestion. Details here.
50 Pounds from Stardom. Like any good musical, this show at the Gaslight Music Hall is packed with comedy, rockin’ tunes and a message about overcoming adversity. Specifically, it tells the story of one singer’s attempts to “make it big” in showbiz and her niece’s dream of taking a walk in her aunt’s shoes. You’ll be blown away by the vocal talents of the two stars, Marianne LeMoine and Yvette Karr, and the body positivity will have audiences of all shapes and sizes feeling refreshed and like there is no amount of weight between them and stardom. 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road. $20. Details here.
Popovich’s Comedy Pet Theater. Gregory Popovich grew up as the child of Russian circus performers and started juggling at age six then went on to be part of the Great Moscow Circus Group. Now he travels the United States putting on this crazy show with dozens of animals he rescued from all over the country. Dogs walk on tight ropes, cats jump rope, miniature ponies perform, and a whole crew of geese, parrots and white doves all get in on the action too. Plus, there’s a crew of world-class humans who juggle, perform acrobatics and make the audience laugh. He says on his website that, rather than “train” his animals, he designs performances based on his animals’ existing interests and talents. This show is perfect for human children, human adults and probably the whole animal kingdom, but try not to bring any non-humans with you. 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. $17 to $37. Details here.
Courtesy Fox Theatre Tucson
Karaoke Hotline. As the months grow colder, two of the most effective ways to stay warm, according to science, are to warm up your limbs with a little bit of alcohol and warm up your soul with a little bit of singing your heart out. This week, why not try it out at R Bar, where they claim to have access to the largest collection of karaoke known to this plane of existence. There could be songs in their karaoke repertoire that aren’t even WRITTEN yet. Get groovin’, get movin’, and get on down to R Bar. 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. R Bar, 350 E. Congress, Free. Details here.
Tipsy Tea. Café a la C’Art has another alcohol-involved event coming with their second Tipsy Tea. Enjoying your afternoon tea takes a new meaning as the restaurant will serve tea cocktails with a side of elegant sweet and savory fare. Non-alcoholic tea is also available. There will be two seatings possible. 3 to 4 p.m. or 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. 150 N. Main Ave. $32. Details here.
Buy a Plate and get a Plant. Here’s an interesting offer: Buy a plate of food and receive a one-gallon-sized native plant. Spadefoot Nursery, Zinman’s Food Shop and Vegan Bistro are using this event to promote biological diversity in Tucson. If you do not have a place to keep the plant or someone to give it to, it can be planted on site. 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday Sept. 30. 111 W. Fourth St. $8.75. Details here.
The Second Annual Tucson Heritage Food & Wine Festival. Hacienda Del Sol is back with their second edition of the Tucson Heritage Food & Wine Festival. With some of the best local food and drink vendors, the event will treat people to an array of traditional beer, wine, cocktail and culinary options. 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday Sept. 30. 5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Road. $65. Details here.
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Dubai Sees 17% Increase In Delegate Impact From Business Event Bid Wins In H1 2019: Survey
Dubai Business Events, the city’s official convention bureau, secures 118 bid wins during the first half of 2019
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Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, has recorded exceptional results during the first half of 2019, securing 118 successful bid wins for events to be hosted in Dubai over the coming years. These events won in H1 2019, including conferences, meetings and incentives, are set to attract 75,288 delegates from around the globe to Dubai over the coming years, representing growth of 17% on the delegate impact of bid wins from the same period in 2018.
Issam Kazim, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, said: ‘’Dubai continues to consolidate its position as a leading destination for global travel and business events, and the recent bid wins are a testimony to the strides we have made as a city to attract and host large scale business events. With the DBE team working closely with stakeholders to ensure that the city has the robust capabilities to cater to a wide range of business events, we are seeing meetings planners and decision makers are finding the city to be an increasingly compelling option. We would like to thank our partners and stakeholders for their ongoing support in driving the contribution of business events to achieving our overall tourism strategy.’’
During H1, Dubai won a variety of key business events across multiple sectors and industries, including: the Amway China Leadership Seminar 2020, which is expected to attract 8,000 delegates, Sun Hope International Incentive 2020, with 1,500 delegates, World Hospital Congress 2021, with 1,100 delegates, Geospatial Week 2021, with 750 delegates, and AIPPI World Intellectual Property Congress 2025, with 3,000 delegates.
Dubai Business Events also built on its efforts to engage with meetings industry professionals, both in the city and around the world, through a busy calendar of trade shows, roadshows, study missions and other engagements. At IMEX, a major annual trade show in Frankfurt for the meetings industry, Dubai Business Events was joined by 30 co-exhibitors including Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai World Trade Centre, Emirates, and Expo 2020 Dubai, demonstrating a strong focus on news and upcoming offerings and business events infrastructure in the city.
The city’s official bureau also hosted five study missions, including groups from India and Europe, which attracted 205 planners and buyers during the first half of 2019. In addition to these inbound missions, DBE also organised roadshows across key markets, visiting cities including London, Toronto, Moscow and Chennai. These roadshows and study missions acted as a platform to meet and engage with key decision makers around the world, and to educate them about the city’s offerings as well as services offered by Dubai Business Events.
Steen Jakobsen, Assistant Vice President of Dubai Business Events, said: “Dubai continues to see a healthy pipeline of meetings, conferences, congresses and incentives which will take place over the coming years, and this is a testament to the combined efforts of stakeholders and partners across the city and the DBE team in Dubai and in our international offices. The past six months have been a busy and productive period in terms of DBE’s ongoing activities and projects, and Dubai’s elevation on a global scale has been supported by new hotel and venue openings, as well as activities and attractions in the city. These developments directly contribute to providing planners with a wide array of options and possibilities when it comes to their events. We look forward to building on this in the second half of 2019, engaging with our stakeholders to promote the city, convert bids into more wins and identify new events to bring to Dubai.’’
Among the upcoming developments set to enhance the city’s status as a business events hub is the Dubai Exhibition Centre, which will be co-located at the Expo 2020 Dubai site and become a major new events venue. The 45,000 square metre facility will be a unique platform for planners, allowing them to host events during the Expo, giving delegates access to a global stage for the six-month duration of the world’s largest meeting of minds, while also being a venue option beyond Expo as part of its legacy.
Dubai is gearing up to host an array of business events through the second the half of the year, including the second edition of the Dubai Associations Conference (DAC). DAC will take place in December 2019 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), and over the course of two days the conference will bring together industry experts from around the world in order to create a positive social impact by building the association community in the region. Dubai is additionally prepping to host world class business events such as Amway APAC Expo 2019, which will attract approximately 10,000 delegates, the World Congress of Neurology, with 5,000 delegates, and the World Conference on Desalination and Water Re-use, with over 1,000 delegates.
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Seals help unlock ocean secrets
By System Administrator 12th August 2008 5:32 pm 16th December 2015 7:10 am
Sensors attached to the heads of elephant seals are helping researchers collect otherwise inaccessible information about the climate.
Data logging devices attached to the heads of elephant seals are helping researchers collect otherwise inaccessible information about the climate.
The instrumentation group at St Andrews University’s Sea Mammal Research Unit created the small data logging devices that can measure the physical properties of the ocean through which the seals swim.
Scientists usually collect data to characterise the ocean using satellite sensing, buoyant floats and ship expeditions, but winter sea ice renders the Southern Ocean virtually impermeable to all three.
Prof Mike Fedak from the University’s Gatty Marine Laboratory said: ‘The Southern Ocean is a hotspot for climate research because its circulation is critical to understanding the earth’s climate and its huge ice sheet is sensitive to climate change.
‘Southern elephant seals are wide-ranging predators that roam all over the Southern Ocean, even under the sea ice in the winter – a time when conventional ocean observation methods are unable to gather data.’
Sensors attached to the seals measure temperature, pressure, and salinity. The information is then transmitted to satellites when the seals surface, together with the location of the seal. From this, researchers are able to amass data for a vast range of previously inaccessible ocean, including areas deep within the sea-ice in winter while also learning more about the animals’ behaviour.
This new data has enabled them to follow the yearly rise-and-fall cycle of sea ice production, and should help scientists refine computer models of the Southern Ocean circulation. The only remaining area with limited coverage is the Pacific sector which contains no islands for the seals to breed on.
Elephant seals in the Southern Ocean are helping researchers to gather essential data locked beneath the icy seas
The ongoing Marine Mammals Exploring the Oceans Pole to Pole (MEOP) project the scientists are involved in has already seen 100 seals of three polar species equipped with the oceanographic sensors and these animals are now routinely sending large quantities of near real-time information from the undersampled polar regions.
The data are automatically distributed all over the world via the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) Global Telecommunication System (GTS) to operational forecasting centres where they can be assimilated into models that are run to provide ocean forecasts and long-range seasonal and climate predictions.
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Film Reviews Oculus: Mirror mirror, who’s the most derivative of them all?
Oculus: Mirror mirror, who’s the most derivative of them all?
Kate Siegel, Rory Cochrane, Bob Gebert and Justin Gordon star in Relativity Media's Oculus.
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Adam Nayman
Published April 11, 2014 Updated May 12, 2018
Mike Flanagan and Jeff Howard
Karen Gillan and Brenton Thwaites
How do you get revenge on an inanimate object? That's the quandary facing the characters in Oculus, a deeply silly and mildly effective horror movie about two young-adult siblings coping with the mysterious deaths of their parents. After a decade in therapy, Tim Russell (Brenton Thwaites) has finally reached a tenuous peace with his nightmarish memories, but no sooner has he been deinstitutionalized than big sis Kaylie (Karen Gillan) tries to convince him that the real culprit was in fact the spooky 300-year-old wall mirror acquired by their father shortly before his demise and that they have to return to their childhood home and destroy the mirror before it kills again.
What's novel about Oculus is its structure, which cuts back and forth between Tim and Kaylie in 2012 and their experiences 10 years earlier. Because both timelines take place in the same household space, director Mike Flanagan is able to create a number of eerie visual parallels – mirror images, say – between past and present (Flanagan also edited the film himself, superbly).
There's something richly suggestive in the premise of two troubled people returning to the proverbial primal scene to figure out how and why their lives got so screwed up, and the scenes depicting the gradual unravelling of the Russells' household are unsettling. Similarly chilling is the implication that the Russell's pater bought the mirror as a symbol of his clan's upward mobility. Viewed through this lens, it's possible to see Oculus as a kind of consumer critique, and the Russell family's Amityville Horror experience as a punishment for buying into a very old-fashioned American Dream.
If that seems like an awful lot of subtext for a movie featuring a lethal piece of furniture, know that Oculus doesn't skimp on surface pleasures – the sorts of slow-burn suspense sequences and sudden shocks that box-office successes like Insidious and The Conjuring have brought back into vogue. Flanagan sometimes succeeds in matching and even besting these bigger-budget competitors, engineering his share of scares – mostly involving creepy things glimpsed fleetingly in the mirror.
But this peekaboo-terror strategy gets repetitive, and, as speeds toward its elaborately cross-cut conclusion, less frightening. Flanagan is a gifted filmmaker, but clear-eyed viewers will perceive that the film only reflects the visions of the skillful thrillers that came before it.
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Cannabis Handling of high drivers, border crossers still being ironed out before legal cannabis launch, officials say
Handling of high drivers, border crossers still being ironed out before legal cannabis launch, officials say
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Published October 5, 2018 Updated October 5, 2018
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Days before recreational cannabis use becomes legal in Canada, federal officials acknowledge many details of the new regime have yet to be worked out, including how police will grapple with procedures for laying drug-impaired driving charges.
New impaired driving offences that took effect at the end of June set limits on how much THC, the primary psychoactive element in marijuana, a person can legally have in their system before they face penalties ranging from a $1,000 fine to a one-year driving suspension, to up to 120 days in jail.
But to prove the offences, the federal government says police will have to take blood samples within a two-hour window.
And, even before that, a specially trained officer will be required to get a suspected high driver out of their vehicle and administer preliminary tests.
So far, 833 local officers and 240 Mounties have been trained, short of the 2,000 the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police estimated would be needed to enforce the new laws.
Two provinces have not signed funding deals to receive some of the $81 million over five years to train officers on detecting drivers who are high – officials refused to say which ones – and officials suggest multiple police forces are still sorting out how to take blood samples. It is likely that urine samples will be used until procedures are worked out after legalization.
The law won’t distinguish between recreational and medicinal users, and officials warn that anyone getting behind the wheel of a car should do so long after using marijuana.
Possession of small amounts of cannabis for recreational use will become legal Oct. 17, fulfilling a high-profile campaign promise from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Ahead of legalization, the Liberals are sending information cards to more than 15 million households, running ads and slipping notes into new passports about the rules around cannabis, hoping to avoid problems before they arise.
The government is spending $46 million over five years on the advertising campaign.
The government put a focus Friday on the new laws and awareness campaign during a media briefing from officials of Health Canada, the Justice Department, Public Safety Canada, the RCMP and the Canada Border Services Agency – all of whom provided information on condition officials not be identified by name.
Anyone entering Canada will be asked to declare if they are carrying cannabis and, depending on the situation, they may be allowed to go free minus the pot in question.
However, it will still be illegal to take cannabis on international flights.
Border officials also say they have yet to receive clarity from American counterparts over whether someone who invests in a cannabis producer can be banned from entering the United States, which has strict federal laws on marijuana.
Anyone who works in the legal industry in Canada can be turned around at the U.S. border, and officials in that country have suggested they’ll view a cannabis investor in the same regard.
Also on Friday, Health Canada changed how it plans to calculate regulatory fees for cannabis sellers. It will use the previous year’s revenue to calculate the fee rather than forecasted revenue, which the agency says should moderate the financial hit in the early years of legalization.
Fees are also to be scaled to the size of the company.
The Liberals have budgeted $546 million over five years to license, inspect and enforce the new cannabis regime.
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Management The top business books of 2014
MANAGING BOOKS
The top business books of 2014
Harvey Schachter
Published December 9, 2014 Updated May 12, 2018
A good business book jolts our mind, teaching us something we didn't know or weren't sure would work. Ideally, it flows smoothly, the concepts easy to grasp, illuminated and solidified by enticing examples.
By that score, two books stand out from the pack I have been through this year: Fewer, Bigger, Bolder and How Google Works. Each challenges us to change. Each is eminently practical. Each presents notions that have worked effectively. And each is a charming read. In a year of many meritorious books, those were at the top of my 2014 list of best management books:
1. Fewer, Bigger, Bolder
by Sanjay Khosla and Mohanbir Sawhney
I leaned toward this book as the winner because it was more focused, and the ideas were effective not just at Kraft, where Mr. Khosla led the developing markets operation, but at other companies the pair worked with. The main point is to do less, making fewer but bigger bets, focusing on where you can win. With sharp focus, you can grow faster than if you get strangled by complexity that is rife in modern organizations.
2. How Google Works
by Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg
A lot of what we consider normal, sensible operating practices aren't normal at Google, and its success in growing from a search engine with no revenue to a powerful, rich colossus with a series of iconic products suggests we can learn a lot from its unconventional approaches. The two company veterans take you inside and share its management secrets.
3. Left Brain, Right Stuff
by Phil Rosenzweig
The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) professor brushes aside recent research on decision making and instead calls for a melding of left-brain analytical thinking with a willingness to take large risks, as exemplified by the pilots chronicled in Tom Wolfe's The Right Stuff. It's a clear, colourful and compelling work on a topic vital for executives.
4. Scaling Up Excellence
by Robert Sutton and Huggy Rao
A major corporate problem is taking successful ideas from one part of the organization and spreading the magic elsewhere – while not becoming muscle-bound by the effort. The Stanford University professors probe this tricky terrain. While not offering easy answers, the book certainly gives executives valuable insights into helping their organizations grow.
5. Thanks for the Feedback
by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen
Learning from feedback is vital for growth yet most of us struggle, treating feedback not as a gift but more like a colonoscopy – something to be endured – in the pungent description of the consultants who wrote this book. They probe the psychology of receiving feedback and offer suggestions for improvements in a sprawling, almost too-much-in-depth, look at the issue.
6. A Bigger Prize
by Margaret Heffernan
A former CEO presents a powerful, well-researched attack against an essential premise of our capitalist system: Competition. She shows how it is ineffective, in education, in health, in business and other arenas, leading companies to ruin – think of the financial debacle – or at least unhealthy, unproductive cultures in which dog-eats-dog comes true. Our obsession with capitalism deters us from honing our collaborative gifts, yet our organizations – and thus economy and education system – depend on collaboration. It's a sobering, illuminating read, for those willing to be disturbed.
7. Low-Hanging Fruit
by Jeremy Eden and Terri Long
The consulting team argues that companies too often ignore the simple and practical ideas for achieving process improvements – low-hanging fruit – and instead get locked into cumbersome, consultant-led programs that often prove fruitless. The book offers examples of ways to look inside your company, without outside help, and get powerful productivity gains.
8) Overworked and Overwhelmed
As he has worked to take executives to the next level, this executive coach has watched his clients struggle, unbalanced and unable to handle the multiple demands on them. This, of course, is a common malady today and he helps readers to understand the fight-or-flight frenzy their lives have become, and suggests palliatives, from time-management tips to mindfulness to movement, all informed by his own battle to deal with the multiple sclerosis that attacked his body five years ago and forced him to seek optimal health practices.
9. Brief
by Joseph McCormack
To be effective in a world of information overload and distraction, this consultant argues you must be brief. He shows us what brief means in different contexts at work, explains why we struggle with it (cowardice, confidence and callousness among the reasons), and proposes how to achieve it, with lots of practical templates to follow in winnowing down your message.
10. Powers of Two
The essayist leads us on a marvellous tour of the great creative pairs of recent centuries, opening our eyes to the power that comes when two creative people find a catalytic confluence. The book lacks practical tips but if you settle back and enjoy his captivating way with words and anecdotes – and the pairs he chooses to illuminate, from John Lennon and Paul McCartney to Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger – you'll have a good time and learn.
If you're looking for more unusual reading with an economic flavour for the holidays, or a unique gift, consider The Mystery of the Invisible Hand, the latest in a series featuring fictional Harvard professor Henry Spearman, written by University of Virginia economics professor Kenneth Elzinga under the pseudonym Marshall Jevons.
Fresh from winning the Nobel Prize, the balding professor finds himself a visiting scholar in San Antonio, dealing with the apparent suicide of a brilliant young artist.
The mystery often gets lost in the constant meditations on economics, from marriage to art, but that's the joy: It's a series of well-written economics lessons combined with a decent mystery.
Harvey Schachter is a Battersea, Ont.-based writer specializing in management issues. He writes Monday Morning Manager and management book reviews for the print edition of Report on Business and an online work-life column, Balance. E-mail harvey@harveyschachter.com.
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Peak finger-pointing
On climate, the politics of doubt have led straight to the politics of confusion
In 2001 former science minister Barry Jones got himself into trouble when he presented to the media a flow chart of his Knowledge Nation policy, which was quickly derided as “Noodle Nation” by the then treasurer, Peter Costello, and disappeared without trace. Yet Jones’s diagram is a picture of clarity compared with the mess of contradictions presented by the Coalition’s climate and energy policies. In a kind of parody of “all of the above”, PM Scott Morrison seems to wants to have bits of everybody’s climate policies: Tony Abbott’s direct action and Paris Agreement targets; Malcolm Turnbull’s Snowy 2.0; Matt Canavan’s “about ten” coal-fired power stations; and the environment department’s emissions safeguards setting pollution “caps” so high they are meaningless. (These policies conflict with each other, by the way – e.g., new coal undermines Snowy 2.0.) The only thing the PM doesn’t want to use is Angus Taylor’s “big stick”, but suddenly that’s just what a bunch of energy rebels from the Nationals want to force him to pull out, or else they’ll bring down [$] Deputy PM Michael McCormack.
As the country heats up, we are near peak finger-pointing: Abbott now says it is no longer to necessary to pull out of Paris because the government lost its emissions obsession when it dumped Turnbull, who last night told the BBC he was removed by conservatives who feared he was about to win the election. Abbott’s position is really about keeping his head down while he fights off climate-motivated independent Zali Steggall, who today accused [$] him straight-out of “lying”.
The former PM has gone beyond weather-vane to head-spinning hypocrisy. As Katharine Murphy tweeted: “Tony Abbott is unbelievable, honestly. For Paris, when he signed Australia up. Against it, when Malcolm Turnbull was prime minister. For Paris again, now Angus Taylor is energy minister. I mean you are having a colossal lend M8, right?” (Read her column here.) The only person making sense is arch sceptic backbencher Craig Kelly, who has kept his head down this side of an election. Liberal and Nationals voters with even the faintest concern about climate change, meanwhile, are surely heading for the exits.
What does the Coalition expect voters to think? We are expected to believe Australia will reach its Paris targets “in a canter” while Environment Minister Melissa Price tells fibs about whether emissions are going up (as they have each fiscal year since 2013) or down (as they did, slightly, in the last quarter). Meanwhile, a debate is running about whether it is reasonable for Australia to rely on carry-over credits from the commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol, ending in 2020.
As Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway wrote in Merchants of Doubt, the fossil-fuel industry (like the tobacco industry before it) has been funding climate-science denial for years. We now have the politics of doubt and, reaching the end of the road, the politics of confusion. Because once you give up on science – on rational, evidence-based policy-making – where else would you expect to end up? Confused, and shouting at each other.
GOOD OPINION
Who stopped the boats?
“From September 2015 … Peter Hughes and I have pointed out repeatedly that Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison triggered the surge in boat arrivals from September 2011 [by rejecting the Malaysia solution] and did not stop the boats as they claim from December 2013 when Operation Sovereign Borders commenced. The facts that Peter Hughes and I have set out have not been challenged … But the mainstream media continues to accept Coalition spin on boats.”
PEARLS AND IRRITATIONS
John Menadue, who has held a variety of roles in the public service, including as secretary of the department of immigration in the 1980s, lays out facts on boat arrivals that the mainstream media “won’t face”.
BAD OPINION
Straight to his feet
“I’ve maintained the same line; I have never asked one of my colleagues for a vote, I don’t intend to. I’m not driving the process. I’ve never challenged. The first time I heard about this was when I read about it in the paper … If it was called open, of course I would stand.”
THE NORTHERN DAILY LEADER
Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce tells The Northern Daily Leader that he wouldn’t say no if a Nationals leadership spill was called.
The increase in wages over the last decade, according to the federal minister for women, Kelly O’Dwyer, who compared this to a 23 per cent increase in living costs over the same period, saying that “wages have outstripped living costs over the last 10 years, five years, three years … and over the last year”.
The Policy
CEDA backs labor
“Rebalancing the tax burden will be central to achieving long-term budget balance and maintaining Australia’s social compact. This requires reining in tax concessions to begin to broaden Australia’s tax base … Dividend imputation credits [are] an increasingly unsustainable tax arrangement in light of the increasing numbers of Australians subject to concessional tax treatment in retirement.”
CEDA
Making women’s unpaid work count
“Every International Women’s Day, or when Australia Day honours are handed out, we ruefully observe that, despite decades of feminism, equal opportunity laws and a higher percentage of female tertiary graduates than male ones, we still have a gender pay gap and far fewer women in positions of power. We consider overt and covert discrimination, sexual harassment and other barriers to women’s advancement. Yet the central reason that the revolution is unfinished is right there under our noses in everyday life: women’s unpaid work.”
Sohaila Abdulali on survival
“How does she not see herself as a victim? Is it the unwavering devotion of her father, whose immediate pledge of support after the attack was highly unconventional in a society that at that time almost universally blamed rape on women? Is it that she never once shied away from using the word ‘rape’ at any point, always boldly claiming ownership of her experience? What clever trickery lives within her and where, how, can someone else attain it?”
Rebellion in Dutton country
“It would be fair to say … that until his half-botched attempt on Malcolm Turnbull’s leadership in August, Peter Dutton had not fixed himself deeply in the affections or even the short-term memories of his constituents. Unlike Benedict Coyne and Ali France, he is not a natural campaigner, not what you might call … a people person.”
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Paddy Manning is contributing editor (politics) at The Monthly and has worked for the ABC, Fairfax, Crikey and The Australian. He is also the author of three books, including a recently updated unauthorised biography of Malcolm Turnbull, Born To Rule?
In 2001 former science minister Barry Jones got himself into trouble when he presented to the media a flow chart of his Knowledge Nation policy, which was quickly derided as “Noodle Nation” by the then treasurer, Peter Costello, and disappeared without trace. Yet Jones’s diagram is a picture of clarity compared with the mess of contradictions presented by the Coalition’s climate and energy policies. In a kind of parody of “all of the above”, PM Scott Morrison seems to wants to have bits of everybody’s climate policies: Tony Abbott’s direct action and Paris Agreement targets; Malcolm Turnbull’s Snowy 2.0; Matt Canavan’s “about ten” coal-fired power stations; and the environment department’s emissions safeguards...
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Accused arsonist had 'vast knowledge' how to make fire bombs
by Kerri-Anne Mesner
Kerri-Anne Mesner
16th May 2019 1:00 AM
A YOUNG woman accused of setting fire to her Nan's house gave police a written statement afterwards with one version of events and then a different version the next day.
Ladice Jade Maree Carter is on trial in Rockhampton District Court after pleading not guilty to one count of arson.
Crown prosecutor Will Slack said the Crown alleges Ms Carter lit the fire that destroyed the back bedroom of a rental property in Berserker St on August 6, 2017, where she lived with her "Nan,'' Marie Kenny.
He said it was also alleged that Ms Carter lit two Molotov cocktails (fire bombs) found in Mrs Kenny's backyard three nights earlier.
However, Ms Carter accuses a former boyfriend - Cobi Cox - of lighting the house fire and being the instigator of making the Molotov cocktails, which were never lit.
Mr Cox vehemently denied the allegations while giving evidence on Tuesday, saying he was at home playing computer games and sleeping both nights and had never been to the Berserker St house later than 6pm.
The jury yesterday heard the audio recording of the interview Queensland Police Service conducted with Ms Carter on August 8, where she was able to describe how Molotov cocktails were made, that she had "mucked around" with her brother and his friend with fire bombs in New South Wales and she changed her story from the previous day's hand written statement.
"You seem to have a very vast knowledge of these things," a police officer said during the interview.
Ms Carter said her brother, his mate and herself "were being very destructive one night" and lit Molotov cocktails on an oval in New South Wales.
As the recording continued, Ms Carter told the officers Mr Cox was in the house that night and told her to set the bedroom on fire but she refused and told him to leave.
She said Mr Cox went to use the toilet, located on the back verandah near the back room where the fire was later located, before leaving and looked "shaken" when he returned to the living room where she was before she let him out the locked front door and he "ran down the street".
Ms Carter told police the smoke alarm went off next and when she opened the back bedroom door, where her uncle slept from time to time, she found fire on the floor, bed base and mattress along with a window being ajar.
She went on to say she called for everyone to get out of the house because of the fire and yelled for help.
Police ask her to read out the written statement she provided them the day before, then pointed out there was no mention of Mr Cox being at the house that day in that statement.
Ms Carter responded that Mr Cox had threatened to harm her if she 'dobbed' and she hadn't told her Nan about the threats.
Ms Carter claimed she had dated Mr Cox "for a while" but they broke up and remained friends. Mr Cox had denied this allegation when he gave evidence.
The trial continues today.
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Puzzle No. 3149
December 22, 2008 Issue
1 Until you run out of rope, far from a sweet beginning. (2,3,6,3)
By Frank W. Lewis
1 Until you run out of rope, far from a sweet beginning. (2,3,6,3)
9 What the predator possibly did has little weight in the police department. (7)
10 This artist’s neighbors referred to him mainly by his origins. (2,5)
11 How we don’t like to be on the phone. (2,4)
12 What the one in poetry did in his glee. (8)
14 Where we used to watch movies had quite a racket around almost all of the stream. (5-2)
15 Teams display at least one point on a fateful day. (5)
17 Poet who suggests he was not just a comer. (5)
19 Not the usual phrases that describe those who carry certain loads. (7)
21 The derring-do kind are shown in this sort of print, at times. (4,4)
23 Proving a belonger has to show an arm or a leg. (6)
25 Miss West has the wrong sort of musical leader… (7)
26 …but at least this is a good musical. (7)
27 Evidently the finding of gold was a good deal, if you make a deal this way. (6,1,7)
1 What the old singer was doing in the tulip garden shouldn’t have created a lot of noise. (9)
2 Asked for a bit of money? Little Edward has a word of pain internally. (7)
3 The strange device on a poetic banner. (Just like a bit of straw!) (9)
4 Where they race you find your insides show it. (4)
5 He sits with his chin in his hands, being the skinny type when the frog is half there. (3,7)
6 It’s OK to say this just before you quit talking, and “out with it!” (5)
7 Have to have come first, being so teased. (7)
8 and 16 One of the original do- gooders. (4,9)
13 By itself, you get a ringer, but she had a helluva environment part of the time! (10)
15 Song of a May-December romance? (9)
16 See 8
18 Like a certain coyote, at best! (7)
20 Being sent to it wasn’t pleasant, the point being made to Spain and Portugal. (7)
21 A stage performance that’s really bad should go off with a bang! (4)
22 All together, boys! (5)
24 The bad mark given a nonunion type. (4)
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REVIEW: Obama Is One of America's Great Presidents -- Whether the Right Wing Admits It Or Not
July 20, 2016 / Adam Cohen
The Best “Worst” President: What the Right Gets Wrong About Barack Obama By Mark Hannah; Illustrations by Bob Staake Dey
Street Books 336 pp.
By Jim Swearingen
When Gutzon Borglum sculpted his favorite Presidents on a South Dakota mountain he included the father of our country; the nation’s first, best political philosopher; the architect of American global power; and the savior of the Union. If you look at the face of Mt. Rushmore, you will see that alongside Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Lincoln, there is room for one more — and in his new book The Best “Worst” President Mark Hannah makes a compelling case that the next President carved into this American pantheon should be Barack Obama.
Hannah, a cable news pundit, teacher, and veteran of the Obama and John Kerry presidential campaigns, has written a sweeping rejoinder to conservative indictments of Obama’s policies to, as he says, “dispel, but not disparage” those opinions. Many of those views are so divorced from reality, however, that even Hannah’s polite rebuttals can sound bitingly satiric. With facetious chapter titles like The Economy Destroyer, The Freedom Wrecker, and The Appeaser of Enemies to describe a President who held off financial ruin, bolstered gay civil rights, and killed Osama bin Laden (along with hundreds of other self-proclaimed enemies of the U.S.), Hannah cannot help but ridicule Obama’s detractors with sheer logic.
Hannah consciously wrote this treatment as a handbook for defenders of the Obama legacy to use against less informed attackers. Taking up virtually every memorable Republican trope, he has compiled the facts and presented the case for the defense. His verdict: Barack Obama belongs is among the most consequential ever to hold the office.
Hannah’s narrative is accompanied by illustrations by Bob Staake, which lampoon the political characterizations of the President’s personality: Obama as Hitler; Obama as Lenin; Obama as a contemptuous Kevorkian pulling the plug on Uncle Sam’s life support and as a miscreant Dutch boy poking—instead of plugging—holes in an oil pipeline that snakes through a field of windmills. Staake’s trenchant artwork previews each of Hannah’s chapters, and taken together they humorously debunk every conservative superstition that Hannah tees up.
While covering Obama’s major triumphs — including Obamacare, middle-class tax cuts, and the major bank and auto maker rescues — The Best “Worst” President also delves into some of the President’s less trumpeted successes. These include Cash for Clunkers, which took 70,000 less fuel efficient cars off the road and helped jumpstart the auto industry at its most vulnerable moment, and modernizing our strategic nuclear defense capability, including retiring aging warheads.
Hannah also notes that Obama’s personal comportment in office has been laudable, and far superior to many of his predecessors — notably his immediate one. While the George W. Bush Administration conducted itself as a strutting, testosterone-addled band of gun-slingers, Obama brings the studious patience of a samurai to global conflicts.
Economic sanctions and diplomacy may not be as sexy as military invasions, but Obama’s use of them in his dealings with Iran, North Korea, and Russia has resulted in a couple of nuclear arms deals, a severe blow to Vladimir Putin’s self-lauded economy, and a cessation of meddling in the Ukraine. As Hannah points out, had the W administration not suspended talks with North Korea, Obama’s efforts might have resulted in another trade of sanctions for nuclear disarmament there, as well.
Facts and data do not feed the base as much as alarmism and platitudes. Nevertheless, this President makes a habit of studying issues in search of workable, and politically viable, solutions. Hannah cites one particularly timely example that debunks a bombastic charge leveled at the President by the 2016 Republican nominee. Although Obama has been criticized for abandoning phrases like “war on terror” and “radical Islamic terrorists,” no less a reliable source than Osama bin Laden himself lamented—in documents collected at his Abbottabad compound—that the Obama administration had abandoned using such polarizing language, which had helped him to recruit Al Qaeda operatives.
Hannah also helps to illuminate one of the most perplexing aspects of conservative hatred for Obama. Many of this President’s greatest accomplishments are ones that should be popular with the Republican rank-and-file: expansion of national health care through market mechanisms, aggressive attacks on radical terrorists, reduction of the federal deficit by two-thirds. These policy accomplishments have led liberals to criticize Obama from the left — yet many Republicans have been no less critical.
Though the charge that Obama’s critics are racially motivated is a harsh one—and Hannah makes it sparingly—there are few explanations left when Obama has done such a tremendous job of furthering so many formerly Republican causes. Perhaps the most telling of Staake’s illustrations is the drawing of Obama as the intrusive black outsider, window peeping in on an American Gothic—the unwelcome, out-of-place Other that darkens our door.
Like great Presidents before him, Obama has moved the country forward by taking a quintessentially American approach toward our challenges. The President, in Hannah’s analysis, has embraced an optimism that sees the perilous conditions of the moment as fleeting and surmountable. Hannah eloquently argues in his conclusion that the “hopey, changey” approach of a community organizer, as Sarah Palin characterized Obama’s mentality, was exactly what this fractured nation needed at a pivotal juncture in its history.
The shredded remnants of the Grand Old Party, stubbornly interpreting politics with the one-dimensionality of an old cowboy movie, are telling us to be afraid and defensively intolerant. As others rant and rail, encouraging us to feed our anger and give in to our hate, Obama continues to call us to the better angels of our political nature. And that is what gets Presidents immortalized in granite.
Jim Swearingen is a Minneapolis-based writer.
July 20, 2016 / Adam Cohen/ Comment
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Home Andalucia Fraudster arrested in Murcia for failing to declare income
Fraudster arrested in Murcia for failing to declare income
11 Aug, 2012 @ 09:00
By James Bryce
A BENEFIT cheat has been sentenced to nine months in prison after renting out his Spanish villa to holidaymakers while claiming income support back home.
Ronald Bunce charged up to €500 per week for the property, complete with swimming pool, in the Mazarron area of Murcia.
He had bought the villa, as well as a €315,000 property in the UK after selling his late mother’s home in 2007 for €440,000.
However he failed to declare the money.
Bunce continued to claim income support and housing and council tax benefit until investigators were alerted by an anonymous tip-off.
“The vast majority of people who claim benefits do so honestly and are sick and tired of putting up with the small minority who do not,” said a spokesman for the Department for Work and Pensions.
Benefit fraud abroad is estimated to cost UK taxpayers €54 million per year, with Spain one of the top destinations for benefit thieves.
Email [email protected] or call the benefit fraud hotline on 900 554 440 to report benefit cheats.
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Stuart Crawford 11 Aug, 2012 @ 09:53 at 09:53
No mention of total confiscation of all assets and 9 months in prison at a cost of £3800 per week for the mugs that pay taxes.
ColinReid 17 Aug, 2012 @ 17:01 at 17:01
There’s plenty more around here waiting to be caught out including the ones who drive back to UK every fortnight loaded with cigarettes and cheap alcohol and pick up their UB40 whilst there.
Spain threatens NGO with ‘€900,000 fine’ if it rescues migrants from the Med
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Parliamentary questions for 2 March 2018
The Singapore Parliament will sit at 10:00am on Friday, 2 March 2018 for the 64th session of the 13th Parliament. *1 oral question and no written question have been scheduled to be asked. At the commencement of Public Business there will be introduction of Government Bills: Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill – (Minister for Law), Carbon Pricing Bill (President’s recommendation signified) …
Retired banker Chris Kuan put PAP MPs to shame in budget debates
by Vincent Low Retired banker Chris Kuan, who spoke at forums organized by oppositions on Singapore’s reserves as well as the estimated long-term return of our reserves, made several postings on his Facebook page recently to rebut some of the budget speeches made by PAP MPs. Not surprisingly, many MPs from the People’s Action Party spoke on Tuesday (27 Feb) to support …
Quotes of Li Sheng Wu that will make you want to watch this 25 mins film by Al Jazeera
International news agency, Al Jazeera has just released a 25-minute documentary film, “Singapore: The House That Lee Built” that talks about the control of powers and fear of citizens in Singapore which came under the rule of late Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s first Prime Minister and the legacy of what he built following his death in 2015. Produced by Lynn …
Singapore Dance Theatre opens up its 30th anniversary celebration with Giselle 2018 Esplanade Theatre (12 – 15 April)
Singapore Dance Theatre (SDT) is celebrating its 30 years of traditional and modern choreography with the opening of a great romantic ballet, Giselle from 12 -15 April. For the first time, Giselle will be performed at the Esplanade Theatre. Drawing audiences into a work that embodies elements of the Romantic period, Giselle is a ballet filled with thrilling, mysterious and …
Train delay along DTL on Thursday due to signalling fault
The Down Town Line (DTL) was hit by a train signaling fault this morning (1 March), starting around 6:30am and still went on until the afternoon. At 6:29am َrinnie tweeted to ask an explanation for the train delays along the DTL to the Singapore Mass Rapid Transport (SMRT), not remembering that DTL is operated by the SBS Transit: Smrt please …
Budget 2018 passed in Parliament, WP MPs cast “NO” votes against GST hike
The Budget 2018 has been passed in Parliament on Thursday with a majority of votes casted by Members of Parliament from the People’s Action Party. For the public, this means benefits highlighted by Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat, such as the “Hong Bao” handouts of $100 to $300 (based on income) is confirmed but at the same time, levy increase for …
Higher airport fees imposed on passengers with Airport Development Levy from July this year
Ministry of Transport (MOT) and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has announced that a new Airport Development Levy (ADL) will be introduced for passengers departing Singapore Changi Airport from 1 July 2018, saying that the passengers who begin their trips from Changi Airport will be charged S$10.80, while who start their trips elsewhere and connect through Changi Airport will be charged S$3,00. …
New condominium defect Inspection: Expert interview and insider tips
By Vina Ip on behalf of www.iCompareLoan.com Buying your property, getting your home loan is only the first part of your home ownership tasks. What happens when home owners collect their keys to their condominiums when it achieves Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) status? Home owners will conduct new condominium defect inspection before the start of any renovation work. VI = …
Was Factually.sg factual in respect of “20% quota” and percentage of foreign students in public universities?
Minister for Communications and Information Yaacob Ibrahim said in Parliament on Wednesday (Feb 28) said that there have been 186 articles published on the Factually government website since its inception in May 2012, stating that articles on the website hosted on gov.sg are published on a “timely basis so prevailing falsehoods and misinformation are debunked as soon as possible”. This is in …
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This report examines whether there is a “Religious Right” emerging in Britain today. (2013)
Recent years have seen an increasing number of claims that a US–style Religious Right either exists or is rapidly emerging in Britain. This report examines whether or not the claims are accurate.
Superficially, it argues, the case looks quite strong: there is evidence of greater co–ordination among Christian groups with a strong socially–conservative commitment, in particular relating to human sexuality, marriage, family life, and religious freedom, about which they are vocal and often willing to resort to legal action. This is a familiar picture within US politics.
However, on closer inspection, research and analysis suggest that it is highly misleading to describe this phenomenon as a US–style Religious Right. For a number of reasons – economic, social, ecclesiastical and theological – Britain does not have, and shows few signs of developing, the kind of theo–political culture that has characterised American politics since the late 1970s.
Drawing on electoral and social data, and a number of interviews with those organisations accused of being part of the nascent British Religious Right, this report is a vital contribution, and corrective, to a debate that is growing in importance and temperature.
Andy Walton with Andrea Hatcher and Nick Spencer (2013).
“This is a measured and thoughtful piece of research, contributing to a topic where there is too much heat and too little light in contemporary debate. It assesses the presence – or, rather, the current absence – of a coherent ‘Religious Right’ in British politics through a detailed comparison with the characteristics of the movement in the US. This report should be read in its entirety by academics researching the role of religion in British life as well as by journalists, commentators and members of civil society groups who engage with faith issues.” Ben Clements, Lecturer in Politics, Leicester University
“The notion of a ‘Religious Right’ in this country makes good copy. That is why the idea is appropriated – or more accurately misappropriated – by the media. This carefully researched report suggests a more apposite interpretation of the data. It is to be warmly welcomed.” Grace Davie, Professor of Sociology, University of Exeter
“This report gives a reliable overview of evidence concerning the purported rise of the Christian Right in Britian. Drawing on new research, it profiles several new Christian groups. By placing them in context, it shows why rumours that an American style movement is crossing the Atlantic are greatly exaggerated.” Linda Woodhead, Professor of Sociology of Religion, Lancaster University
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'CALM DOWN, MUMMY'
Heart-wrenching last words of girl, ten, who died in her mum’s arms after she was shot buying ice cream
Makiyah Wilson tried to comfort mother Donnetta as she took her final breaths after being gunned down in Washington D.C.
By Guy Birchall
Updated: 21 Jul 2018, 16:59
A SCHOOLGIRL told her devastated mum to “calm down” as she lay dying in her arms after being shot.
Makiyah Wilson tried to comfort mother Donnetta as she took her final breaths after being gunned down in Washington D.C. on her way to buy ice cream.
Makiyah Wilson was shot to death on her way to by ice cream in Washington D.C.Credit: FOX5
The 10-year-old’s mum, Donnetta Wilson, told NBC4: "I held my baby. The whole time she was saying: 'Mommy calm down. It's burning.'
"She was trying to get me calm. When she passed and took her last breath she was laying right there in front of her doorway. I saw blood, I saw my baby. I panicked".
Donnetta went on to say that her other 18-year-old daughter was shot in the arm.
During an interview with Fox 5 News, the she revealed through tears: "My daughter was only ten, it's not supposed to be like that. I see this kind of s**t on the movies, I see it on the TV, I never in my life thought it would be me. My baby can't live and see her live.
Police say a black four-door Infiniti saloon missing its rear bumper, pulled into the courtyard of Clay Terrace Apartments at 8pm on Monday night.Credit: FOX5
"I want justice for my baby. That's it."
Police say a black four-door Infiniti saloon missing its rear bumper, pulled into the courtyard of Clay Terrace Apartments at 8pm on Monday night.
CCTV footage showed four passengers getting out of the car and firing several rounds before driving away.
Donnetta Wilson, said: 'I held my baby. The whole time she was saying: "Mommy calm down. It's burning."
Tributes were left to the girl after the heartbreaking incidentCredit: FOX5
The motor was later found abandoned in a nearby neighbourhood.
Patrol chief Chanelle Dickerson said: "We are making a lot of progress in this case. We understand the community's frustration but as a police department we can't reveal details of the case.
“Mayor Bowser is committed to removing illegal firearms from the D.C streets.
"I heard her mother's cries and as the patrol chief in this district, it's heartbreaking for me to lose such a young, precious life."
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Thanksgiving comes early for vulnerable
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Seventy-five turkeys with all the trimmings will be served up for anyone wanting a traditional Thanksgiving meal at Our Place Society on Thursday over the lunch hour.
Forty volunteers will help to prepare 188 pumpkin pies, 250 loaves of bread for stuffing, 226 kilograms of potatoes and more.
On Thanksgiving proper, Gordy Dodd holds his 13th annual dinner. This year, it takes place at his 35,000-square-foot warehouse at 650 Garbally Rd. He and his team of volunteers will set up 30 to 40 tables for an expected 700 people, starting at 5 p.m. on Monday.
The meal at Dodd’s warehouse is free, but people must pick up tickets in advance at Our Place Society by Friday at 5 p.m.
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Survivalist cult leader Michael Ryan was sentenced Thursday to...
FALLS CITY, Neb. -- Survivalist cult leader Michael Ryan was sentenced Thursday to die in Nebraska's electric chair for the April 1985 torture slaying of a cult member on the group's farm.
Richardson County District Judge Judge Robert Finn, who imposed the sentence, said Ryan's actions were so depraved he had to be mentally disturbed, but nonetheless was sane and knew his actions were wrong.
Finn said he agreed with the jury that found Michael Ryan sane, but said the 'preponderance of the evidence convinces me that the obsessive and compulsive traits of the defendant in carrying out the torture death of James Thimm rise to the status of an extreme mental or emotional disturbance.'
But he also said Ryan 'understood and appreciated the wrongfulness of his conduct,' understood the consequences and wanted to avoid capture.
The bearded Ryan, 38, sat handcuffed and without visible emotion during the hearing.
The sentence automatically will be reviewed by the Nebraska Supreme Court.
Ryan, leader of about 20 people who lived on a Rulo farm from summer 1984 to summer 1985, claimed Yahweh, or God, ordered the torture slaying of Thimm, 26. A jury in Omaha convicted Ryan of first-degree murder April 10.
Ryan's son, Dennis, 17, was convicted of second-degree murder in Thimm's death, as was former cult member Timothy Haverkamp.
The elder Ryan also faces life in prison after pleading no contest this summer to second-degree murder in the March 1985 death of Luke Stice, 5, a child who lived on the cult's farm.
Finn said Thimm was tortured for several days while chained in a hog shed. The judge said Thimm was sodomized several times, whipped and beaten, had his fingertips shot off and had an arm and his legs broken before Ryan crushed his rib cage, killing him.
Defense attorney Richard Goos of Lincoln said he planned to file a motion for a new trial. Finn scheduled a hearing Nov. 6.
Doug Merz, Richardson County attorney, and Randall Rehmeier of Nebraska City, special deputy county attorney, said they were satisfied with the sentence.
'If (the death penalty in) this case doesn't apply, I don't know which one does,' Rehmeier said.
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Miss USA 2013 Erin Brady is in the best shape of her life, thanks to a healthy diet and regular workouts. Brady, 25, maintains her sizzling 5-foot-8, 113-lb bikini body by eating lots of vegetables, lean proteins and doing P90X workouts and yoga.
With the Atkins Diet.Advertisement "I’m a fan of the P90X Ab Ripper," Brady told Shape June 20. "It’s only a 15-minute workout but you can work as many muscles as possible in that time. Plus, you can do it in your hotel room."
Brady, who did 30-minute cardio workouts every morning while preparing for the Miss USA pageant, recently added Bikram yoga to her repertoire. The stunning former accountant, who will spotlight breast and ovarian cancer during her reign, follows a low-carb diet featuring fresh fruit, vegetables and lots of fish.
"I am big into greens," she said. "Swiss chard, kale, and brussels sprouts are my favorites. My specialty is brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic, and balsamic vinegar. I also sauté beets the same way.
"Veggies are great to throw into the juicer too, especially ones you wouldn’t normally eat. It flushes you out. You feel better, your skin feels better."
Brady typically starts each day with a light breakfast of poached eggs or egg-white omelettes with multi-grain, flourless bread, and snacks on steel-cut oats with blueberries, raspberries or strawberries, peanut-butter sandwiches and frozen yogurt.
Lunch is usually a grilled chicken salad, while dinner typically consists of grilled fish with vegetables. While she’s an extremely disciplined eater, Brady regularly indulges her sweet tooth.
“My guilty pleasure food that I will never give up would have to be my grandmother’s homemade apple pie," said Brady. "I eat it with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. I can just never give that up.”
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Surface dressing will give longer life to 350 miles of roads around North Yorkshire
Almost 350 miles of road across North Yorkshire will have its life extended by up to ten years thanks to the county's annual surface dressing programme.
Duncan Atkins
Almost 350 miles of road across North Yorkshire will have its life extended by up to ten years thanks to the county’s annual surface dressing programme.
Each year, North Yorkshire County Council invests more than £10m in improving stretches of the county’s 5,800 miles of roads with its surface dressing programme during spring and summer. In the past five years, this has seen almost 1,800 miles of road treated.
County Cllr Don Mackenzie, Executive Member for Highways, said: “Maintaining the county’s extensive road network for residents, businesses and visitors is among our highest priorities.
“Surface dressing enables us to do more with the money we have available.
“It is comparatively low-cost at a fifth of the price of resurfacing, so we can treat a much larger proportion of the road network each year, preventing the need for much more expensive work later. It is also a quick process, so minimises inconvenience to local residents and motorists.”
Surface dressing is a quick, efficient and cost-effective way of maintaining skid-resistant and waterproof road surfaces, says the county council, helping to prevent deterioration.
It involves spraying bitumen onto the road surface then covering it with a layer of chippings.
It is important that traffic is allowed onto the new surface because chippings need traffic to embed them fully into the road.
However, it is also important that drivers keep to the speed limit to allow the surface to stabilise and to avoid damage to their vehicles.
That is why a 20mph speed limit is in place during the early life of the dressing.
The surface is left for seven days then any residual chippings can be swept up before road markings are repainted.
This year’s programme is now under way.
Information boards will be put up in the areas where work is to take place and letters will be delivered to affected properties. The work is subject to weather conditions.
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"Purgery"
The author’s many books, which she’s keeping.
In middle class America, we have too much stuff, and a helpful Japanese organizer has given us permission to get rid of it. Marie Kondo’s book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” has transmuted into a popular Netflix program in which we get to watch other people get rid of their stuff. Now, thrift stores are getting buried under mountains of our discards.
It feels good to let go. I’ve been a pack rat most of my life, even packing stuff away in a storage unit when I left California to move back in with my parents so I could finish grad school. When I went back for the stuff in 2015, planning to put most of it in a rummage sale and use the proceeds for a volunteer trip to South Africa, this is what I wrote for the Volunteer Forever blog:
It was easier than I thought to let go of most of the things I had packed away. And that made it both easier and more difficult emotionally. …But it was more difficult in the way of getting a sense of how much energy and time and money I invested in hanging on to and accumulating things that didn’t matter.
How much time, energy and money do we put into “stuff” when we could be investing it elsewhere? How many things are useful, and how many things are meant to create a sense of self? Does our “stuff” hinder us or help us? (And can it help someone else?)
Like everyone, I had a lot of hopes and dreams about who I would be and what my life would look like. I surrounded myself with things that I thought fit in that vision, interests I wanted to be associated with, talents I wanted to acquire, strengths I wanted to possess. But opening box after box of unread books, unused items and clothing that wasn’t right for me felt like opening boxes of desire, envy and insecurity.
Still, I brought home a small Penske truck’s worth of goods and, for a short time, it ended up in another storage unit in Wisconsin. Now that I’m in my new small house, I’ve been going through another round of “let’s make it fit,” and it’s been a powerful exercise in learning how much I don’t need, and in what aspects of my life have more space to breathe when dead energy is moved out.
The author, at left, about age 7.
The frequent and fevered question people have is “Do you regret giving anything away?” That fear is a reason why we hold on to stuff in the first place: I might need it later. I might want it later. But the answers can be revealing and powerful: The only thing I ever was sorry to have given up was a pair of tap shoes. And here’s the thing: They were easily replaced—with better, more comfortable, tappier shoes. And more importantly, the loss of those shoes brought me far more wealth: A renewed interest in dance lessons. New kinds of dance. New friendships. Fancy, bright costumes. The thrill of getting on the stage again. And, possibly the most impactful—an important exploration of why I gave up dancing in the first place. Which also gave me important fodder for my writing life.
Purgery: I used this title as wordplay, a twist on the act of purging. But a “purgery” is also a real thing, the place in a sugarhouse in which molasses is drained off maple sugar. A way to the final product, the sweet stuff.
It works in writing, too. Having once or twice dumped a hefty portion of my worldly goods, it’s seemed easier to highlight and delete unwanted or unnecessary lines of text. Working as an editor and reporter honed my sense of what belongs, but releasing “stuff” has maybe added a stronger sense of what has the most impact. Or at least a sense of that whatever you get rid of won’t be noticed or missed.
Still, when I’m editing a novel and taking out big chunks of text, I put them in a file I call a “Holding Pond,” a just-in-case-I-want-it-later file, my own literary junk drawer, so I don’t get distracted by my fear of the lost words. But like real junk drawers, I hardly ever go back and look for what I threw in there. Once in a while, I realize something might fit better in a sequel or a prequel, and I create a special new file for the section of text, giving it the honor and space it deserves.
Keeping things that matter is OK—nobody has to purge everything. Even the Minimalists, Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus, who have shared their joy in letting go through their book “Everything That Remains,” say it’s about keeping the things that make you truly happy, curating the most meaningful possessions. In Marie Kondo terms, it’s about what sparks joy.
Like most writers I have a number of works in progress, and I cultivate the ones that I think have potential, letting them simmer and bubble up when the time is right. Recently, I discovered that a long-dormant and partially finished project really belonged integrated into another work-in-progress, a melding of a present-and-future story that became my speculative fiction novella, “The Fledgling.” In February, the manuscript was shortlisted by Brain Mill Press for its novella contest.
With more clarity around each piece, I was able to recognize their strength and power as a congruent narrative and gain momentum on a new and exciting project. And that sparks a hell of a lot of joy.
The author, center, about age 15.
Tagged: Marie Kondo, clutter, Tidying Up, cleaning house, purging, junk drawer, meaningful living, writing, writing retreats, abundance, authenticity, The Minimalists, Brain Mill Press, novella, speculative fiction
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Lucy remembered at school leavers’ ball
Some of the senior prefects from St John Fisher High School get ready to leave for their prom wearing ribbons in memory of classmate Lucy Davies, who died after contracting sepsis while battling leukaemia.
Published: 09:32 Friday 06 July 2018
While pupils leaving St John Fisher RC High School enjoyed an evening of glitz and glamour at their leavers’ ball, they paid a special tribute to a former classmate.
Many pupils and staff wore ribbons in memory of Lucy Davies, who died aged just 12 in 2014 after contracting sepsis following a brave battle with leukaemia.
Michelle Clarke, whose son attends the school, decided to make the ribbons and sell them to raise money for charity in Lucy’s memory.
Head of year Phil Stuchberry said: “Lucy was a valued member of our school community and we wanted to make sure that she was remembered at our leavers’ ball.”
A page has been dedicated to Lucy in the school’s yearbook.
More proms pictures in Tuesday’s Wigan Observer.
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A Clever Tool Uses Apple’s Videogame Logic Engine to Protect Macs
Emily Waite
Between new types of malware, egregious bugs, and universal threats like phishing, Macs are not the invulnerable lockboxes Apple once touted. But in thinking about how to defend Macs against a new generation of threats, researchers at the security firm Digita are taking advantage of features Macs already offer to monitor threats in unexpected ways. And it's all powered by Apple's logic engine for videogames.
At the RSA security conference in San Francisco on Tuesday, Digita chief research officer Patrick Wardle is presenting GamePlan, a tool that watches for potentially suspicious events on Macs and flags them for humans to investigate. The general concept sounds similar to other defense platforms, and it hooks into detection mechanisms—has a USB stick been inserted into a machine? has someone generated a screen capture? is a program accessing a webcam?—Apple already offers in macOS. But GamePlan, cleverly written with Apple's GameplayKit framework, collects all of this data in a centralized stream and uses the videogame logic engine to process it.
"GameplayKit takes care of evaluating events and spinning out an action," Wardle says. "So in PacMan, by default the ghosts are hunting PacMan, so that’s a rule. If PacMan eats a power pellet, the ghosts run away. That's another rule. So we realized that Apple has done all the hard work for us. Its game-logic engine can also be used to very efficiently process events on a system and spit out a warning."
For example, a rule could state: "If a file is created in a certain directory, and it’s created by a program that the user downloaded from the internet that isn't cryptographically signed as trusted by Apple, then generate an alert." And rules can build on other rules. For instance: "If an unsigned program from the internet persists and accesses the webcam when the user is not active, then generate an alert."
"Basic security compliance stuff is not very sexy, but it’s one of those things that's really important to know."
Blake Darché, Area 1 Security
Using this approach, GamePlan can easily function as a traditional signature-based antivirus service; it can have a set of rules that say, "If you detect this malware signature, then generate an alert." But the rules can also be flexible and relate to foundational system information, so that it's possible to detect unknown malware by simply writing rules that watch out for the types of actions that can indicate infection. GamePlan also has the ability to flag things like insider threats by looking for the types of actions a person might take if they were compromising a device or exfiltrating data from it.
Rules can also eliminate unnecessary warnings by getting more specific. A rule to protect against a rogue employee stealing personnel data with a flash drive might be: "If files are copied onto removable USB storage from a developer laptop: No alert. But from a human resources laptop: Alert." Similarly, "If an operating system component was modified by Apple’s updater: No alert. If it was modified by an untrusted program: Alert."
"Your imagination is the limit," Wardle says. He also notes that it is easy for both Digita and GamePlan users to write their own rules or combine types of rules into "rule packs" that customers can choose to deploy on their systems, depending on their specific setup and needs.
Wardle has already experimented with using elegantly simple event information to warn users about so-called Evil Maid attacks in which a hacker gets their hands on a target device. Similarly, GamePlan doesn't take any type of immediate action beyond a notification to deal with threats that crop up. And it is built to err on the side of false positives rather than false negatives. But Blake Darché, CSO of the firm Area 1 Security, which has been trying out GamePlan on almost all of its company Macs, says that the tool generates a reasonable number of notifications. And when it's being "too verbose" about a certain type of event, as Darché puts it, it's relatively easy to tailor the offending rule.
"I liked that instead of putting all the focus on cloud and machine learning, which is where most of the market’s been moving, these guys are coming at it from a different perspective of doing more on the Mac itself," Darché says. "And it's great for compliance checking. Things like, 'Hey, is the firewall on? Is FireVault enabled?' Basic security compliance stuff is not very sexy, but it’s one of those things that's really important to know."
Digita is continuing to build out its framework for pre-populating rules for customers and writing new ones based on new threats. But Wardle says the crucial concept is letting Apple's own systems do a lot of the work for them, to get as close to what's really going on with as much context as possible.
"When you’re sick you might not know exactly what you have, but you know something is wrong," Wardle says. "With this it's kind of the same thing. With these things that aren’t normal, if you’re watching enough of those events you can make a good decision."
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Toledo pastor convicted of sex charges to be sentenced Monday
by: The Associated Press
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – A former minister in Ohio found guilty of child sex trafficking after a woman told jurors he groomed her for sex when she was 14 and encouraged her to have sex with two other pastors is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court.
A federal jury in March found 40-year-old Anthony Haynes guilty of multiple charges including sex trafficking and child sexual exploitation. He had denied having sex with the girl and said she tried to manipulate him, telling jurors, “I’m not a pervert.”
Haynes could be sentenced Monday to up to life in prison.
Prosecutors say Haynes paid the girl for sex during a three-year period after promising her mother he would protect her.
The now 19-year-old woman testified Haynes later introduced her to two other pastors.
(Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKBN) - FirstEnergy Solutions told lawmakers their investors needed to know by July 1 if the state was going to help them with a bailout to the tune of $150 million annually.
They needed to know by that red-line date specifically because a decision had to be made whether to purchase fuel for one of two financially failing nuclear power plants in northern Ohio.
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(WKBN) - President Trump said on Sunday that four congresswomen should "go back" to their own countries. He posted a thread of tweets to his Twitter account Monday regarding that statement.
Congressman Tim Ryan, who is also running for president in the 2020 election, posted a statement to his Facebook page.
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JEROMESVILLE, OH (WCMH) — Officials say three children died after an early morning fire in Ashland County, Ohio.
According to a spokesperson with the Ashland County EMA, at about 12:44 a.m., Monday, firefighters were called to a home in the 200 block of Township Road 1550, in Jeromesville, on the report of a fire.
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Air Force ready to ‘protect’ Area 51 amid proposed storming from alien hunters
Parking survival guide for the NFL Draft
by: Linda Ong
Posted: Apr 23, 2019 / 10:27 PM CDT / Updated: Apr 24, 2019 / 01:04 AM CDT
With about 300,000 visitors expected to come to Nashville for the NFL Draft, there will be lots of traffic.
With that traffic, parking will likely get tricky.
Downtown parking prices, just days ahead of Draft, are just too high for visitors Kathy Peterson and Judy Sanders.
“I looked up there and said ‘what’ and some other words,” said Peterson.
Peterson said they have to play $40 to park a block from Lower Broadway and that’s only going to multiply on the days of the Draft.
But the good news is, there will be free lots for the big event.
Thursday through Saturday, you can park for free at several NFL Draft designated lots:
-Nissan Stadium Lots A, B, C and D
-Main Event Parking Lot at James Robertson Parkway and Main Street, 14 James Robertson Parkway
-CrossPoint Church at 299 Cowan Street
-After 5pm on Thursday and Friday and all day Saturday, the State of Tennessee lots No. 16, 28 and 29 located off James Robertson Parkway by Rosa Parks Boulevard
On Saturday, there will be more closures:
-Boyle Garage at HCA in North Gulch
-Vanderbilt University Parking lot on Chestnut Street across from Greer Stadium (free shuttle runs 8 am – 11 pm)
-State Employee Parking Lot at 400 10th Circle North (free shuttle runs 5pm-12am on Thursday, April 25; 5pm-12am on Friday, April 26; and 5:30am-11pm on Saturday, April 27)
The catch is free parking is first-come, first-serve.
If you miss out, there are parking promotions.
Look out for Premier Parking’s ‘Touchdown Parking Zones’ for the NFL Draft.
There are 13 designated lots and the rate is $20-dollars or less.
For those who live outside of downtown, there’s WeGo Transit buses and the Music City Star.
Regular rates will apply, meaning you’ll spend $1.70 one way by bus, or up to $5.25 one way by train.
Because the Riverfront Station is closed due to Draft construction, starting Wednesday, Star riders will be picked up and dropped off at a temporary pick-up and drop-off location, right behind Ascend Amphitheater.
According to WeGo Transit, all service times will run on regular schedules during the days of the Draft, but trains won’t be held past those times to accommodate bus connections.
Another option – rideshare.
Be aware of prices surges with the influx of people in town for the Draft.
When that happens, Lyft told News 2, riders will be alerted and they’ll have to confirm they accept the multiplier before requetsing a ride.
But if you Lyft to or from a ‘Ride and Scoot’ location, you can get a 30-percent discount.
Ride and Scoot locations for the NFL Draft: https://www.wkrn.com/news/managing-scooter-traffic-ahead-of-the-nfl-draft/1914984915
News 2 is your home for the NFL Draft. Click here for our special section for complete coverage.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – A Facebook event that’s gained massive traction with thousands of people pledging to storm Area 51 to “find them aliens” is getting a reaction from the U.S. Air Force.
The Facebook event, aptly named “Storm Area 51: They can’t stop us all” plans to gather the masses on September 20, 2019, outside of Area 51 and to storm the secluded, secretive military base.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are throwing a bit of a party after their only practice at Nissan Stadium during training camp.
The Titans announced Monday that fans are invited to join what the team is calling a kickoff party Aug. 3 after wrapping up a two-hour, padded practice. Country singer Jake Owen, whose hits include “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” and “Beachin,” will perform with fireworks wrapping up the night.
NEWPORT, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say three children have been rescued from the back of a U-Haul truck that was carrying drugs in Tennessee, and three North Carolinians have been charged in the case.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol told reporters Monday that a bystander in Cocke County called authorities last week to report seeing children being locked in the truck. Trooper Owen Caudill pulled over the U-Haul and found a 1-year-old, 5-year-old and 8-year-old locked in the back. Temperatures hovered in the low 90s.
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1 million red envelopes deluge White House
'A message to a man that God hears the cry of innocent blood'
Published: 03/30/2009 at 2:52 PM
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Over one million, empty, red envelopes have poured into the White House mail room, symbolizing the empty promise of lives snuffed out in abortion; and with Red Envelope Day planned for tomorrow, coordinators estimate that number could more than double.
The Red Envelope Project is an idea sparked in the mind and prayers of a Massachusetts man, Christ Otto, who envisioned in January thousands of red envelopes sent to the White House, a visual expression of moral outrage over the president’s position on abortion.
On the backs of the envelopes, senders write a message Otto composed: “This envelope represents one child who died in abortion. It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world. Responsibility begins with conception.”
“We are trying to change the president’s heart,” Otto writes on a website explaining the project. “This is a message to a man that God hears the cry of innocent blood. It is not a political stunt, although I hope it changes policy in Washington. If the capital is flooded with so many letters that no one can deny it, I am hoping the image will be burned into Barack Obama’s mind that this is about human blood, and that he lies awake at night until he cannot resist doing something about it.”
The original project began small, but when Otto sent out an email to friends asking them to join him in the envelope effort, the symbolic gesture spread through the Internet like wildfire.
“I sent an email to 120 people who pray for me daily, and asked them if they wouldn’t mind sending a red envelope, and if they thought it was a good idea, forwarding it on to their friends,” Otto told WND. “About a week and half later, a friend told me to Google it, and I found about 30 blogs dedicated to the red envelopes.”
Otto told WND a few days later, he began receiving contacts from national pro-life organizations and churches that had taken up the cause.
By February, Otto learned of a Texas man named Brian Potter, who set March 31 as Red Envelope Day, a date when supporters would drop hundreds of thousands of the envelopes in the mail, presumably being delivered to the White House near the beginning of Holy Week, just prior to the start of Passover.
Potter’s Red Envelope Day website has also partnered with AmazingCauses.com to enable supporters to send the red envelopes online in one easy and coordinated effort, so that, in Potter’s words, “they will send out a truckload of envelopes to the White House.”
Visitors to Otto’s site have testified to over 1.1 million envelopes sent so far; Potter’s website records more than 125,000 envelopes waiting to be sent on March 31; and Otto told WND churches around the country are piling up envelopes, thousands at a time, preparing to mail an estimated quarter of a million tomorrow.
The Catholic News Agency reports that a consortium of 11 different student groups at the University of Notre Dame, in protest of the university’s invitation of Barack Obama to speak at graduation, plan to hand deliver a surge of the red envelopes to the pro-abortion president when he arrives to give the commencement address in May.
Christ Otto
Otto told WND the message on the backs of the envelopes was crafted in response to a previous Obama speech, his inaugural address.
“The president spoke for a long time about creating a culture of responsibility, and part of creating a culture of responsibility was not taking the lives of the innocent. He actually said that in his inaugural address,” Otto said. “That was why I added the line, ‘Responsibility begins with conception.'”
Otto’s FAQ page about the project also explains why the color red was chosen:
“The envelopes represent the innocent blood shed through abortion, and the plea for the blood of Jesus over the sin of our nation,” writes Otto. “This campaign is a symbolic act to flood the mail with red. The more we send, the more powerful this symbol will be.”
Otto told WND he thought a few thousand red envelopes would simply be a statement, showing that there are still people who care about the abortion issue deeply. As more and more people have joined him, however, Otto says the red envelopes are having an effect.
“Do I think it will change the President? I don’t know,” Otto writes on his website. “Last week I received an unsolicited call from a senator’s office. They thought that I was in Washington, and that I must have a huge PAC. This gave me indication that someone on Capitol Hill knows about these envelopes. So, I guess it is making a difference.”
Otto told WND, “As I’ve watched this grow, it’s become clearer and clearer to me that the thing I’d like people to see is that they can make a difference in whatever they do. The message of my life is to listen to God and do what he tells you. And if you listen to God and do what he tells you and live a live of prayer and obedience, you can make a difference.
“I know this has empowered many people who felt powerless before this came along,” Otto continued. “I know that there are thousands of people involved – there are a quarter of a million on Facebook alone – and if people can see that they still have a voice, to me, that means it’s a success.”
Details on how to participate, including specific instructions to ensure envelopes aren’t sent to the dead letter bin, are available at RedEnvelopeDay.com and The Red Envelope Project website.
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Home / News / Government / Coast Guard increases Great Lakes pilots’ rates by 11%
Coast Guard increases Great Lakes pilots’ rates by 11%
By Dale K. DuPont on May 14, 2019
Under the final rule effective June 10, per pilot hourly pay will range from $306 to $733 — depending on the district — up from $271 to $653 last year. Corps of Engineers photo
The Coast Guard has set Great Lakes pilots’ rates 11% higher than last year due to inflation, the addition of two working pilots and updated historic traffic data.
Under the final rule effective June 10, per pilot hourly pay will range from $306 to $733 — depending on the district — up from $271 to $653 last year. Total target pilot compensation rises to $359,887 from $352,485.
The rule affects 51 U.S. pilots, three associations as well as the owners and operators of about 256 vessels whose payments will increase $2.8 million over the $25.1 million in 2018. The move extends a years-long battle between the Coast Guard and ports and shippers.
“The Coast Guard believes that the new rates will promote pilot retention, ensure safe, efficient, and reliable pilotage services on the Great Lakes, and provide adequate funds to upgrade and maintain infrastructure,” the agency said in the rule published May 10.
The American Great Lakes Ports Association noted this is the fifth consecutive year of unprecedented, double-digit increases for the nine-month shipping season. Saying it supports a safe and reliable pilot system, the group and industry partners believe the increases “will negatively impact the competitiveness of the navigation system. As all actors in the supply chain work to control cost and remain competitive, pilotage remains a run-away cost-controlled by federal bureaucrats insensitive to commercial concerns.”
The Coast Guard establishes rates for Great Lakes pilots while pilot rates elsewhere in the country are set at the local level.
The number of lakes pilots has grown from 37 in 2016 to 51 authorized this year. The Coast Guard has said its goal is 54 “to help reduce fatigue and ensure safety on the waterways.”
In the past three years, the agency has changed the way it calculates rates, now using hourly billing and the application of a weighting factor — so larger ships yield higher pilotage revenues than smaller ones. The current formula is designed to “produce an hourly rate that adequately and accurately compensates pilots and covers expenses,” the Coast Guard said.
While raising concerns about some numbers in commenting on the proposed rule, the Western Great Lakes Pilots Association commended the Coast Guard “for taking seriously its role as regulator of Great Lakes pilotage over the past four years (in contrast with previous decades.) Great progress has been made.”
Arguing that market forces should be considered, the ports association, the U.S. Great Lakes Shipping Association and the Shipping Federation of Canada said the “rates are solely the product of a government-imposed monopoly structure for providing US pilotage in the St. Lawrence Seaway….Cargo interests who believe the costs of direct vessel shipments to ports on the Great Lakes are too high can choose other routings that by-pass the Lakes altogether, but a shipowner/ratepayer directed to call in the Great Lakes has no option to select a more cost-effective pilotage system.”
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The debate over the ending to Saturday night’s super-welterweight clash between Liam’s Smith and Williams rumbles on as promoter Frank Warren rubs his hands at the prospect of a second helping.
Smith won on a controversial nine-round stoppage as Williams was unable to make it out for the tenth following the opening of a cut on the Welshman’s eyelid.
Trainer Gary Lockett consulted with a ringside doctor before pulling his man from the contest, although many since have argued the cut was a product of a headbutt and the fight should have gone to the scorecards.
Williams was ahead with all three judges at the time his corner ended the bout, meaning the 24 year-old has some valid claims for a return with Smith.
Releasing a statement the day after his loss, Williams said: “Just want to say a big thank you to everyone for the huge support last night! Amazing as always.
“Very disappointed with the outcome of the fight as I felt I was well ahead on the scorecards before that flying head but landed cut me wide open and was just too bad to go on and take punishment as I could not see through my right eye!
“On the other hand, I am ok because I have taken so many positives from that performance last night.
“I proved to so many people what I am capable of and will definitely come back as a better, well-rounded fighter. Hopefully, we can get the rematch on once the cuts have healed and we both have a little rest.
“Frank warren is the man and I’m pretty sure he will produce the goods.
“Thanks To my team and all my sponsors for the help and support given to me! Appreciate it so much,” he added.
In the immediate aftermath of the contest and speaking to BoxNation, Smith was sure he would have halted Williams in the very next round and that the cut was already there before round nine, all of which still points to the pair trading blows again following what was an entertaining contest in Manchester.
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Video: Pornhub Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Stephen Yagielowicz May 25, 2017 7:55 AM PDT
NEW YORK — Pornhub is celebrating its 10 year anniversary today with the launch of a social media contest where fans can post pictures and videos for the chance to win one of 100 10-year memberships to its HD on-demand streaming service, Pornhub Premium.
The platform is also releasing an interactive timeline that prominently displays the top historical moments and major milestones since its inception on May 25, 2007, along with a promotional video highlighting Pornhub’s burgeoning amateur community, which the company claims “features the largest selection of amateur content on the web.”
“It’s a momentous day here at Pornhub, due in large part to the 75 million fans that now flock to the platform daily and have us favorited on their browser. Their feedback has shaped Pornhub through the years and their faith in our ability to support them has not only sustained us but provided us the ability to successfully penetrate an assortment of verticals including music, apparel, philanthropy, technology and sexual education, among others,” said Pornhub VP Corey Price. “We look forward to continuing to service our valued customers for many centuries to come. If you think our 10th anniversary is special, just wait until we turn 25.”
Pornhub’s social media contest encourages fans to use the hashtag #PHtaughtme to detail what the adult entertainment platform has taught them through the years, whether it be a panoply of outrageous sexual positions, sexual health awareness or simply personal self-acceptance.
A panel of judges comprised of various members of the Pornhub social media and marketing teams will evaluate entries based on originality, creativity, and humor. The recipients of the 100, 10-year long memberships to Pornhub Premium will be determined by July 1.
“As Pornhub’s brand recognition and user engagement has exponentially grown during its 10-year history, the company continues to remain steadfast in pushing boundaries by continually launching unique campaigns and providing insightful statistics courtesy of Pornhub Insights,” Price added, citing several noteworthy announcements, including the debut of Pornhub’s amateur payment program and launch of its philanthropic arm, “Pornhub Cares,” along with the release of Pornhub’s “TwerkingButt,” and more.
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Members of Congress have not received a pay raise in a decade. So like most Americans, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., would like a raise.
“The cost of rent, childcare and other necessities has risen substantially in Washington and across the country in recent years, but members and staff pay and benefits have not kept pace with the private sector,” Hoyer said last week at a hearing held by the new Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress.
Most House members make $174,000 per year, but they often have to maintain two residences and related expenses. Congress has not approved a raise since the economic recession hit in 2009. Hoyer said if Congress wants to attract Americans from all socio-economic backgrounds to run for office, it needs to pay better. Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., said that applies not just to lawmakers, but also to the thousands of staffers who work on Capitol Hill.
“Simply put, we don’t have enough staff to do our jobs. The staff we have are underpaid, and they don’t stay very long,” she told the committee.
Better pay and more employees are just two of hundreds of ideas offered up at a recent lawmaker spitballing session on how to make Congress function better. It’s a question a new bipartisan task force has just one year to answer before making formal recommendations for change.
The Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress is equally divided between six Republicans and six Democrats, and it is expected to file a report by the end of the year with formal recommendations for how best to reform the House’s internal operations. Last week, the panel held a hearing in which all lawmakers were invited to come and offer up their best ideas for change.
Lawmakers’ proposals largely fell into two categories: the kind that would change the culture of Congress, and the kind that would change how laws are made.
One common theme was that lawmakers need structured ways to become friends — it’s a popular idea among freshmen such as Minnesota Democrat Dean Phillips. “We should begin orientation by getting to know one another,” he said, “By participating in team-building exercises and by allowing each new member to share his or her life story in a full group setting.” Phillips also said the U.S. Capitol complex needs a design overhaul akin to the way companies like Apple, Google and Tesla approach office and sales space. “And yet we operate in dark compartmentalized offices that were the hallmark of the 19th century, designed to segregate, not collaborate,” he said.
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., offered perhaps one of the more dramatic ways to shake up modern Capitol Hill culture with his proposal to ban lawmakers from living out of their offices. As many as 50 members are estimated to do it — former House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., was one of them.
“The actions of these members raise several obvious and potential violations that reflect negatively upon the decorum and the credibility of the House as a body and as an institution,” Thompson said.
Some proposals came seemingly out of nowhere, such as one politically charged proposal from Florida Republican Brian Mast to give rigorous background checks for lawmakers before they are given access to national security briefings. “Do we have members with lifestyle choices that make them targets for blackmail? Do we have members with contra-American views? … Do we have representatives who are sympathetic to socialist ideas?” Mast said.
Another unexpected proposal came from Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Ala., to revive the House page program. “I do know that it costs money, but we spend money on what we value,” she said. Then-Speaker John Boehner and then-Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi jointly agreed to end it in 2011, citing costs and diminished need. The program also came under national scrutiny when Rep. Mark Foley, R-Fla., resigned for sending sexually explicit messages to young boys who had served in the program. The Senate still uses a page system.
There were also many well-worn ideas. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., wants the House to consider a constitutional amendment for term limits. Hoyer wants to overturn a 2011 earmark ban to make it easier for lawmakers to steer money to projects in their districts. “Eliminating them altogether, which was a winning talking point but a misguided policy, has had the effect of taking Congress out of key funding decisions,” he said.
Both Republicans and Democrats offered various proposals to completely reorganize the committee system, a process so complicated it’s only been done twice since World War II. “I know this is a radical change,” said Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., “I know I’m new and I’m sure there’s things I’m not talking about, but time and again if you look at the history of congressional reforms, the successful periods have been one in which they restructured the committee process.”
How big and how bold to go in their final recommendations is no easy task. Two-thirds of the 12 committee members must vote in favor of a proposal for it to even have a shot at consideration by the full House. While some changes could be done in the House alone by amending House rules or ethics standards, anything that requires a new law would also need bipartisan support in the Senate.
It’s one reason why some lawmakers voiced a bit of skepticism that this effort will produce lasting and meaningful change. “We can modernize this thing all we want, but if we don’t change the culture of Washington and the politics in this place and some of the structural deficiencies, then we’ll just have a more efficient way of running right off the cliff,” said Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas.
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Halloween Hauntings 2012 (UPDATE)
Halloween events in Okaloosa and Walton counties continue with haunted houses, festivals and spooktaculars.
Jaycees Haunted House
The Fort Walton Beach Jaycees Haunted House will be open at 7 p.m. Oct. 25-31 at HarborWalk Village in Destin. The former Shed BBQ and Blues Joint will be transformed into The FEAR Laboratory, where extreme science experiments on volunteers go terribly wrong. Tickets are $8. Recommended for children over 10 years old.
ECWR Haunted House
The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge presents its Seventh Annual Haunted House at 7 p.m. Oct. 26, 27 and 31 at Uptown Station in Fort Walton Beach. Take a journey through the scariest, creepiest, most blood-curdling attraction this side of the continental divide ... if you dare! This is not a haunted house for the faint of heart; small children are not recommended. Admission is $8.
All Stars Haunted House
Amped Elite All Stars Haunted House, a fundraiser for Amped Elite Competitive Teams, will be held from 6-10 p.m. Oct. 25 and 28, and 6 p.m. to midnight Oct. 26 and 27 at 915 East John Sims Parkway in Niceville, behind Top This Yogurt and Game On. Admission is $5. There will also be facepainting and snacks available. Haunted House not suitable for small children.
Haunted History Tours
The City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center, 139 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, presents the Fifth Annual Haunted History Tours based on authentic local history, folk stories and spooky downtown historic sites Oct. 26-27. Four tours will be conducted each night at 6:30, 7:15, 8 and 8:45 p.m. Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to start time. Tours end with spooky refreshments inside the Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum.
Tours are limited to 30 people each. Pre-sale tickets are available during regular museum hours at the Indian Temple Mound Museum at a cost of $10/adult and $7/child (children must be accompanied by an adult). On tour nights, tickets can be purchased starting at 6 p.m. outside the entrance to the Indian Temple Mound Museum. Call 833-9595 or email gmeyer@fwb.org for more information.
A Peanuts Halloween
Bring the kids and have a Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus and Lucy Halloween as the Great Pumpkin once again comes to Bass Pro Shops through Oct. 31. The event is free.
� Trick-or-Treating, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 26 and 31
� Free Peanuts themed coloring sheets and one free photo of child with the Great Pumpkin from 5-8 p.m. weeknights and 12-5 p.m. weekends.
� Kids ages 12 and under can dress in their favorite costume and be part of the costume parade from 6-7 p.m. Fridays.
� Make Popsicle stick Jack-o-Lanterns from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 27.
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� "Grab an Apple" event from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 27 and Halloween Scavenger Hunt from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 28
Pirate Family Fun Day
A family fun day will be held for Scouts and the public from 1-6 p.m. Oct. 27 next to Bas Pro Shops at Destin Commons with activities for the family. There will be a Pirate Costume Contest at 5 p.m. at the registration area. The Haunted Tent opens at 6 p.m. Scouts can make a donation, for the public $5. Meal deal concessions and Pirate Patch available for $1.50.
Destin Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 195 Mattie K Blvd. in Destin, will host a Fall Festival from 3-7 p.m. Oct. 26. There will be a Chili Cook Off provided by local health vendors, tours with door prizes, arts and craft vendors, kids games, face painting, bouncy house, a kids Halloween costume contest, and lots of health information provided by all of the health vendors in our area. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Call 687-0110.
Celebrate a full weekend of Halloween activities at HarborWalk Village for this year's Pumpkinpalooza.
� Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. � Rocky Horror Picture Show shadow cast on the main stage. Props will be provided, costumes are expected, and doing the time warp is mandatory. Audience participation encouraged. Mature audience material, not recommended for young children under 12. Contact Caroline Majure at clmsings@yahoo.com to audition or participate in this production.
� Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. �See hundreds of costumes in a lighted FantaSEA Pardi Parade. Then it's the wacky, wild and wonderful Fifth Annual Adult Halloween costume contest on the HarborWalk Village stage at 9 p.m. The winning stakes are high with more categories and better prizes than ever.
� Oct. 28 from 2-5 p.m. � Little ghosts and goblins can ride HarborWalk Village Express, a spunky kid-friendly spooky train ride around the village during the Not-So-Spooky Family Fun Fest. Take home treats and Halloween candy bags at the pumpkin-palooza station. Costumed kids can Trick or Treat at all of HarborWalk Village merchants. A children's costume contest will be held on center stage. The pet howl o' ween costume contest begins at 4 p.m. and is open for all four legged costumed creatures. All proceeds from the pet costume contest will benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge.
Terrifying Tram Ride and Fantasyland
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach will host its Sixth Fall Festival and Tram of Terror from 6-10 p.m. Oct 26 and 27. There will be a frightening 20-minute ride for adults and children over 12 for $5 a person. Park entrance fee is waived for this event. Young children will be able to explore Fantasyland, with trick or treating, fun games with prizes, and face painting starting at $1.
Carnival type drinks and food will be available with all proceeds going to The Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, Inc. Call 850- 267-8330 for more information.
Spooktacular Halloween
Pompano Joe's Beach Spooktacular will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27. Events include free sandcastle building competition and free pumpkin carving contest for precarved pumpkins with judging finished by 1 p.m. There will also be free games, free bote board demos. The surf riders foundation will hold a beach clean up after the event. Any child accompanied by an adult will be offered a free food voucher to eat in Pompano Joe's the day of the event.
GulfScarium Splash or Treat Spooktacular
Friendly ghosts and ghouls will take over the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park on Okaloosa Island from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 27. Events include trick-or-treating, a costume parade and contest, and free face painting. Free admission for kids 12 and under who are in costume.
Animal shows throughout the day along with arts and crafts make a fun-filled day.
A �HallowGREEN� scavenger hunt features crafts and decorations made from recycled materials. Florida residents receive 20 percent off general admission prices.
Halloween Haunt
Destin Commons will host its Halloween Haunt, a spooky evening filled with goodies, ghosts and ghoulish get-ups, from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 27 in Center Plaza. Enjoy free arts and crafts, free face painting, spooky train rides all day, street dancing, and a costume contest for ages 0-12 years at 5 p.m. Trick-or-treating on Main Street begins at 6 p.m.
The Chautauqua Vineyards and Winery Annual Harvest Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 27 at 364 Hugh Adams Road in DeFuniak Springs. Enjoy free wine tasting, car cruise-in, art and craft vendors and a wine and paint party.
The Kiwanis Club will sell BBQ plates and music will be provided by Smokin� Rodeo from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Geoff McBride from 2-6 p.m. For more information, call 850-837-6241.
Harvest Market & Monstrous Halloween Celebration
Enjoy browsing, trick-or-treating and a pumpkin carving contest Oct. 27 in Rosemary Beach. The event is free. A Harvest Market, with artist booths filled with painting, pottery, jewelry and other handcrafted items from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in North Barrett Square.
Bring the little ghosts and goblins for trick-or-treating through town center businesses and the Harvest Market artist's booths from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in Town Center/South Barrett Square. Enter a pumpkin carving contest with prizes, or enjoy a moonwalk, hayrides, airbrush tattoos, games, music and more. Visit Gigi�s for a Halloween photo for their Wall of Fab.
For more Halloween fun, visit OHANA Institute�s Third Annual Scarecrow Lane and tour the haunted cemetery.
Zombie Mud Run
We're Alive! A race for survival zombie obstacle mud run, a 5K obstacle course with a zombie twist, will be held Oct. 27 at the Northwest Florida Fair Grounds, rain or shine. Events for the family include a Kidz' zone with inflatables and face painting while parents run the obstacle course. Armbands for the Kidz' zone are $6 at the event tent. To register, visit www.dmgzombiemudrun.org. Volunteers are also needed. The event will benefit two local charity groups on the Emerald Coast.
The course starts with obstacles including 4 foot and 6 foot walls, cargo climbing nets, monkey bars, rope bridges, foam pits slip and slides, culvet tunnels and of course lots of mud. On some parts of the course you will encounter zombies who will try to capture one of your three flags, like in flag football.
Halloweener Derby Day
The third annual Halloweener Derby Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27 in the Seaside Amphitheater. Sponsored by the Merchants of Seaside, the Halloweener Derby Day is a fundraiser for 30A Radio, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Alaqua Animal Refuge. Events include the dachshund-only race, a pet costume contest, and a live musical performance.
Halloween Carnival
A Halloween Carnival with Point Washington United Methodist Church begins at 5 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Kelly Green in Alys Beach. Proceeds benefit the Missions of Point Washington UMC. A $10 donation is suggested. Featured games include can toss, spoon race, duck pond, balloon pop, costume contest, and bounce house.
Friendly Haunted House Kid's Day
Children 13 and under will be admitted free during kid's day for a lights-on tour with friendly characters to meet and greet from 2-5 p.m. Oct. 28 at Harborwalk Village. Kids can Trick-or-Treat throughout the Haunted House and throughout HarborWalk Village. Projects funded by proceeds of Haunted House are Give-a-kid-a-Christmas and Thanksgiving Baskets.
The City of Destin�s 12th Annual Fall Festival will be held from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Destin Community Center. Admission is one non-perishable food item per person. There will be booths with fun games and activities, a cake walk, a costume contest, a spacewalk/slide, food for sale and candy for those just stopping by to Trick-or-Treat. Tickets for games and food will be four tickets for a $1, with most games costing one ticket.
Registration for the costume contest is from 5-6 p.m. with judging at 6 p.m. There will also be a Jack-O-Lantern contest. Carved pumpkins must be dropped off before 3 p.m. with judging at 5 p.m. Call 654-5184.
Free doughnut
Doughnut fans of all ages are invited to wear their costume to Krispy Kreme on Oct. 31 to receive a free Halloween or Pumpkin Spice Doughnut. No purchase necessary. While supplies last, one doughnut per customer.
Hallelujah Bash
A free community fun filled evening is scheduled from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at First Baptist, 201 Beach Drive in Destin. The free event offers cotton candy to games, moonwalks, jumping air balloons, obstacle courses and more.
�Hallelujah Bash is a more practical option than trick-or-treating,� explained Laurie Roper, creative director for children�s ministry. �We don�t emphasize this as an alternative to ghouls and goblins, and it�s more just a way to keep kids off dark-streets. Hallelujah Bash is an option for family friendly celebration in a tame atmosphere, replacing the dark overtones of Halloween with good, clean family fun.�
An old fashion free cake walk, free hotdogs, chips and drinks will offer all of Destin an opportunity to meet and make new friends as First Baptist hosts the community outreach without witches and warlocks.
Trick or Treat Street at Baytowne
Trick or treat through the Village streets and visit merchants as they provide you with some of your favorite Halloween treats from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Admission is free. Wednesday Night Concert Series
DJ will play frightening good tunes on the Events Plaza stage from 6-8 p.m. on the Events Plaza Stage. A Kid�s Costume Contest begins at 6 p.m. at Hartell's Village Diner. Winners will be announced at 8 p.m. on the Events Plaza stage. Call 267-8117.
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