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Hillman Avenger 1.6DL, ‘Sunseeker’ Special Edition, Orange Blossom
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Hillman launched the DeLuxe 2 and 4-door Sunseeker editions using the phrase, 'The Special Avengers for '74'. It was only offered in two shades of orange, the lighter 'Orange Blossom' on the 4-door and a darker shade called ‘Apricot' on the 2-door. Both featured three quarter white vinyl roofs, sports wheels, uniquely patterned black upholstery on reclining seats, coachline, reversing lights, side repeater flashers, push-button radio, facia vents, and what was referred to in the brochure as 'lush carpeting'. Even the water temperature gauge was trumpeted as an extra feature... The 4-door was equipped with 4-speed Borg Warner automatic transmission as standard while the 2-door was a manual. Both had disc front brakes.
The Sunseeker modelled is a uniquely well preserved original car that has covered less than 3000 miles from new. It was originally sold by Rootes/Chrysler dealer Thompsons of Dereham, Norfolk, on 1st August 1974, to Mr E.J. Richardson of Swaffam, Norfolk, and was corrosion protected by 'Endrust'. Mr Richardson taxed the car for a year that day, which cost £25, and the car has not been taxed since. Its running-in service was completed in September 1974 and is the only stamp in the service book as the car was put into storage in 1975. It is now owned by a private collector and is still in absolutely as new 'time-warp' condition, complete and perfect to the last detail, including all its original paperwork.
Engine: 1599cc 4IL OHV
Power: 69bhp@5000rpm
Torque: 87lb.ft@2900rpm
Max Speed: 96mph
0-60mph: 13.2secs
Weight (unladen): 1895lbs
A series of die-cast 1:43 scale model automobiles spanning half a century of motoring in Britain. Each model carries a detailed, authentic livery and comes complete with a certificate detailing the history of the vehicle. View the full range
A detailed die-cast scale model for adult collector. Not Suitable for children under 14 years.
Sunbeam Alpine, Seacrest Green, Pre-Production Prototype, XRW302
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Kadant Black Clawson is hiring new employees before its move into a new facility in Lebanon in mid-February. CONTRIBUTED
Lebanon business eyeing 62 new jobs gets tax boost
Thomas Gnau, Staff Writer
A Lebanon manufacturer plans to create 62 new jobs, fueled by a just-announced state tax credit.
Kadant Black Clawson LLC, expects to create 62 full-time positions, generating $3.5 million in new annual payroll and retaining $7.4 million in current payroll as a result of the company’s consolidation project in this area, according to the state.
RELATED: This 145-year-old area company is moving to Lebanon and hiring
Kadant Black Clawson designs and makes products and systems used in industries ranging from paper and plastics to textiles and tires.
The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved a 1.687 percent, eight-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project, the authority said Monday.
MORE: Workers hope to form class in Fuyao lawsuit
As Cox Media Group Ohio reported recently, Kadant Black Clawson plans to move its operations into a new 130,000-square-foot building at 1425 Kingsview Drive in Lebanon’s Kingsview Industrial Park by mid-February.
“We’re excited to be creating great manufacturing jobs that offer highly competitive wages and benefits starting on day one,” said Peter Flynn, the company’s president. “Kadant is a great company to work for with many opportunities to make a difference in the workplace and in our community.”
MORE: New tax bill, interest rates could impact local home sales
In all Monday, Ohio Gov. John Kasich announced the approval of assistance for six projects set to create 656 new jobs and retain 1,365 jobs statewide.
Together, the projects are expected to result in more than $35 million in new payroll, and spur more than $30 million in investments across Ohio.
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DCA Airport Ground Transportation
See below more information about ground transportation options at DCA Airport:
Inter-terminal transportation
Shuttle buses are available from the terminals to the parking garages (Economy parking, Satellite Lot, Rental Cars) and also to the Metrorail.
By the Metrorail it is possible to get to Virginia, Washington and Maryland from DCA Airport since it connects with Terminals B and C concourse.
To get to the station from Terminal A it is possible to take any of the available airport shuttle buses.
Metrobus is a service operated operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).
Available bus routes: Express Airport 5A and B30.
Please note that the buses run during weekend mornings or before the metro service has started.
Get within 10 minutes to Washington DC from DCA Airport.
Taxi dispatchers are located outside the baggage claim of both terminals.
Expect a fare of between $15-$20 for a one-way trip to downtown.
There are different shuttle buses at the airport that run to all parking garages (A, B and C), the Terminal Metro, the Economy Parking or the Rental Car Garage Parking.
There is also a shuttle bus service that goes to the Employee Parking.
DCA Airport connects with the U.S. Route 1 through the Airport Viaducte (Route 233).
Shared Service
Passengers have also the possibility to share a ride service. Uber and Lyft services are allowed to operate at the airport.
At DC Airport there are different car rental companies that provide rental car services. Check here the different options and book online your vehicle!
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US Stock Indexes Notch Modest Gains
10/19/2016 | 4:40 PM CDT
(AP) -- Oil and gas exploration companies led U.S. stocks modestly higher Wednesday, giving the market its second gain in two days.
Energy stocks, already the best-performing category this year, got a boost from U.S. crude oil prices, which climbed to $51.60 a barrel, the highest level in 15 months. Companies that make consumer products were the biggest laggards.
Investors brushed off new data showing residential construction slowed last month. Instead, the focus remained on the latest crop of companies reporting quarterly results.
Overall earnings for companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 index have been down on an annual basis the past five quarters. But the results so far suggest the start of a turnaround, said Paul Christopher, head global market strategist for Wells Fargo Investment Institute.
"We do think the earnings recession is ending," Christopher said. "We're still early in the reporting season, but we see so far the trends that we're looking for."
The Dow Jones industrial average gained 40.68 points, or 0.2 percent, to 18,202.62. The S&P 500 index rose 4.69 points, or 0.2 percent, to 2,144.29. The Nasdaq composite index added 2.58 points, or 0.1 percent, to 5,246.41.
Indexes wavered between small gains and losses in early trading Wednesday, then turned higher by midday and stayed higher for the rest of the day.
Morgan Stanley rose 1.9 percent after the investment bank said its earnings soared 62 percent in the third quarter, thanks to big gains in bond trading. Goldman Sachs disclosed similar results Tuesday. Morgan Stanley added 61 cents to $32.93.
Quarterly results from other companies failed to impress traders.
Intel, which issued a downbeat earnings outlook late Wednesday, slumped $2.24, or 5.9 percent, to $35.51.
Manhattan Associates tumbled 10.4 percent after the business software company reported weak quarterly sales and cut its revenue outlook. The stock fell $6.16 to $52.85.
Lighting maker Cree also served up weak sales and an earnings outlook that fell short of Wall Street's expectations. The stock tumbled $2.79, or 11.1 percent, to $22.41.
About 80 of the companies in the S&P 500 were scheduled to report quarterly results this week. Earnings for the third quarter are projected be down about 0.9 percent overall from a year ago, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. That forecast is largely due to the energy sector, which has been hard hit by falling energy prices.
That wasn't the case Wednesday.
A report of a drawdown in oil inventories helped lift crude prices. U.S. benchmark crude oil gained $1.31, or 2.6 percent, to close at $51.60 a barrel in New York. Brent crude, the international standard, added 99 cents, or 1.9 percent, to close at $52.67 a barrel in London.
The pickup in oil prices sent shares in several energy, exploration and drilling services companies higher.
Transocean jumped 56 cents, or 5.7 percent, to $10.46. Halliburton rose $2, or 4.3 percent, to $49.07, while Newfield Exploration climbed $1.65, or 3.9 percent, to $44.18.
Global stock markets were mostly steady Wednesday after China reported its economy expanded at a firm pace in the July-September quarter.
In Europe, Germany's DAX rose 0.1 percent, while France's CAC 40 gained 0.3 percent. The FTSE 100 in Britain added 0.3 percent. Earlier in Asia, Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 0.2 percent, while Australia's S&P ASX/200 added 0.5 percent. The Kospi in South Korea was flat. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index lost 0.4 percent.
Other energy futures closed mostly higher. Wholesale gasoline was little changed at $1.51 a gallon. Heating oil rose 2 cents to $1.59 a gallon. Natural gas fell 9 cents to $3.17 per 1,000 cubic feet.
In metals trading, the price of gold rose $7 to $1,269.90 an ounce, while silver added 3 cents to $17.66 an ounce. Copper was little changed at $2.10 a pound.
Bond prices barely budged. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note held steady at 1.74.
In currency markets, the dollar fell to 103.39 yen from 103.89 yen, while the euro weakened to $1.0969 from $1.0977.
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Elizabeth Ludwig
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Tearoom Mysteries
In the height of Lake Chickadee's tourist season, a spate of home invasion burglaries begins making front-page news. Jan and Elaine discover that someone has left a gun behind in the tearoom. The gun appears to be the same one the newspaper reported as used in the break-ins. But why would someone leave that weapon behind, yet not try to rob the place? Or did they?
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Crazy Cousin Mary is dead, crushed by the weight of La Bamba...
Clare Butterfield has always been embarrassed by her unruly brothers' raucous ways, but leaving the shame of her family's lifestyle behind also means losing the only man she's ever loved. Tied by a sense of obligation to his abused mother and terminally ill father, Matt Walker watches helplessly as the love of his life leaves him.
Together, these unlikely heroes set out to uncover the mystery behind a murder, but hindering their investigation is a town full of secrets and a longtime rival with a thirst for revenge.
Mysteries of Martha's Vineyard
What does a Kansas farm girl know about hidden treasure and rising tides, maritime history and local mystery? Not much, but to save her lighthouse and family reputation, she better learn quickly!
Come along and experience the unique challenges and fresh discoveries facing landlubber Priscilla Latham Grant, when she inherits a lighthouse and keeper’s cottage on beautiful Martha’s Vineyard. As she settles into her new home, she discovers a trio of long-lost cousins, and, together, they shed light on a storm of mysteries and secrets that seem to surface in Priscilla’s wake. She also finds her daily life intertwined with a tall, dark and handsome Coast Guard captain. Will their friendship blossom into something more? Only time will tell.
Massachusetts Mayhem Mysteries
Casey Alexander refuses to believe her aunt committed suicide. Convinced a murderer is hiding out in her aunt's sleepy hometown, she'll do anything to uncover the truth, but as her personal investigation produces mounting evidence, the danger to Casey grows. Now she'll be forced to trust certain residents of Pine Mills for help, including local nursery owner, Luke Kerrigan...the man with whom she's falling in love...and who may be stalking her! Join Casey as she solves this and other thrilling mysteries in the Massachusetts Mayhem Series.
ALL NEW...Mysteries of Lancaster County
Nestled among Pennsylvania’s rolling hills is Bird-in-Hand, a tiny village where Amish, Mennonites, and Englishers live side by side. It’s here where the close-knit Classen sisters reunite after inheriting their family home—a beautiful Victorian farmhouse—with hopes of reopening their grandmother’s incredibly popular gift and thrift store, Secondhand Blessings, housed in the centuries-old barn next to the house. Soon life in this quiet community is bursting with excitement and unexplained mysteries. Little do the sisters know as they gather up flea-market finds, handmade quilts, and baked goods from their own kitchen that they’re filling the nooks and crannies of their rustic store with a host of mysteries and surprises!
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries
When Cheryl Cooper's aunt Mitzi decides to forsake all and follow the Lord's leading to serve as a missionary to Papua New Guinea, she recruits Cheryl to move from Columbus and take over her prospering gift shop in the Amish village of Sugarcreek, Ohio. As an "Englisher," Cheryl finds it challenging to fit in among the Amish in her new community. And when mysteries unfold at every turn, she questions whether or not she's cut out for the so-called "simple life."
Join Cheryl and her newfound Amish friend and mentor Naomi Miller as they forge a unique relationship and join forces to solve the various mysteries...and expose the buried secrets...that haunt the byways and buggy trails of Sugarcreek, Ohio.
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Everlane's Perfect New Puffer Jacket Is Made From Plastic Bottles
The brand is (fashionably) addressing the world plastic crisis.
By Justine Carreon
Courtesy of Everlane
There is an island of trash in our oceans that is twice the size of Texas. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (the official name for it) is growing every day.
Humans have created over 8 billion tons of plastic. 400 million of that was created this year alone. Plastic is being tossed in landfills, polluting oceans, and destroying our planet. Everlane, a company that has always committed to being socially and environmentally conscious, wants to change that.
Enough is enough. In seven days, we’re doing something about it. #ReNewToday #PlanetOrPlastic Link in bio.
A post shared by Everlane (@everlane) on Oct 17, 2018 at 6:00am PDT
"We need to start saying no to companies that are not pushing sustainability forward," says Everlane founder Michael Preysman. To address the global plastics crisis, the brand will stop creating new plastic and use what is already here. The company pledged to eliminate all virgin plastic from their entire supply chain by 2021, meaning no more wasteful shipping bags. The Renew collection, which drops this week, represents the first step toward that commitment. "Any brand that's not thinking this way, is putting profit ahead of people."
"With the ReNew collection, we are able to use plastic that would stay on the planet forever and renew it to create products that are as incredibly warm, sustainable and affordable." Consisting of 13 classic cold-weather styles for both men and women, the first ReNew collection will be made from 3 million recycled plastic bottles. "Our hope is that people wear our jackets and fleece for decades to come," says Preysman.
And since this is Everlane, a brand that has consistently offered chic, easy-to-wear staples, the collection looks great too. There are sleek parkas, cozy fleece sweaters, and a mustard puffer you'll want to sleep in. And there's more to come. Over time, Everlane plans to produce additional ReNew collections, with plans to recycle 100 million plastic bottles within five years.
"Our growth means that each year, our impact on the environment is greater and greater," Preysman says. "We knew we had to play our part in improving the planet for ourselves and our customers." Since the brand was founded in 2011, the San Francisco-based company rolled out new changes to their business to address varying concerns. In 2017 they launched their denim collection, which is produced in a factory that recycles 98% of the water, which also happens to include be the perfect crop jean. Earlier this year they announced plans to revamp their silk collection, starting with toxic-free dyes.
You can shop the collection on Wednesday, 10/24 at Everlane.com, affordably priced from $55 to $198. If past waitlists are any indication, sign up now before it inevitably sells out.
Justine Carreon Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again.
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Published: 8 Jul 2019, 13:01
Satellite map of proposed project site. Image: EPS Energy / esri
South Australia’s Planning Council gave approval just before the end of last month to a 500MW (AC) solar farm project, co-located with 250MW / 1,000MWh of battery energy storage from renewables developer EPS Energy.
EPS Energy, based in Australia, has three massive solar-plus-storage projects in its pipeline - although nothing on their site is listed as constructed or complete as yet - adding up to just under a gigawatt of PV and more than 2GWh of energy storage, including the just-approved Robertstown Solar.
The proposed large utility-scale solar PV plant will use the batteries to participate in the National Electricity Market, which despite the name spans most, not all, of Australia’s national network of grids. In gaining approval from the State Commission Assessment Panel, capacity of the NEM to accept energy from Robertstown Solar was judged, as well as market demand for clean energy, proximity to suitable substation infrastructure and environmental analysis, as well as placing the solar-plus-storage farm at a suitable distance from urban areas and many other criteria.
The Robertstown project alone will constitute 1% of the Federal Government of Australia’s target to add 33GW of renewable energy to its networks by next year under its own Renewable Energy Target. It is also expected to create 275 jobs during construction and 15 full-time roles over the operational lifetime of the project. EPS Energy, acting as development manager, said it expects the plant to be operational for 30 years.
Construction could begin before the end of this year for an approximate period of 28 months before the project is up and running. While technologies are yet to be selected and finalised, EPS Energy said it will “most likely” use single-axis tracker systems. The company said it expects visual impact to be minimal, with panels no more than 2-4m elevation.
Homeowners and businesses in South Australia have been installing residential solar-plus-storage systems at pace due to high electricity prices and falling feed-in tariffs, leading Sonnen CEO Christoph Ostermann to describe the state as the “world’s number one market”. The state also has the Home Battery Scheme, an incentive programme for purchases which led Sonnen to establish its own assembly plant there. However, at larger scale, development has been slower, leading redT CEO Scott McGregor to argue last week on an Energy-Storage.news guest blog that the grid is underprepared for renewables.
Robertstown will join the Tesla-Neoen 129MWh Hornsdale battery in South Australia, one project which has been a success, with other large scale solar-plus-storage projects expected incuding Solar River, also recently having gained approval and including 200MW of PV and a 100MW battery. The state has also endowed an incentive scheme for grid storage.
State government has welcomed the likes of Sonnen to join its residential and commercial battery storage market already. Image: S Australia Premier Steven Marshall's office.
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All-Energy Australia 2019
23 Oct - 24 Oct, 2019
• Melbourne, Australia
Australia’s largest and most comprehensive clean and renewable energy event, All-Energy Australia will run from 23-24 October 2019 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. This free-to-attend, business-to-business exhibition and conference opens up a world of opportunities for the clean energy sector. This year’s event will feature over 200 world-class speakers, and showcase more than 250 local and international exhibiting companies. Held in partnership with the Clean Energy Council, All-Energy Australia provides delegates with access to the latest technology, information and trends relevant to those working or investing in the renewables sector. Attendees will also have the opportunity to build connections with like-minded professionals at exclusive business networking events. All-Energy Australia is co-located with Waste Expo Australia and Energy Efficiency Expo, forming the most significant national showcase of clean energy, energy efficiency and sustainability.
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Latest in Entertainment
Amazon plans series based on the Jack Reacher novels
Image credit: Nathan Ingraham / Engadget
Pandora Stories merge music playlists with podcasts
The new format gives artists a way to add context to their creations.
Mariella Moon, @mariella_moon
Nathan Ingraham / Engadget
Pandora has launched a new format called "Stories," which marries music tracks with podcasts in a single playlist. Musicians can take full advantage of the new feature by making a playlist of their songs and injecting voice tracks telling the history behind them, for instance. Artists, authors and other creatives who primarily want to use the format for storytelling can also use Pandora's catalog of fully-licensed songs to add context and to make things more entertaining in general.
The service's Chief Product Officer, Chris Phillips, said in a statement: "Pandora Stories exemplifies our commitment to continually innovate for both our listeners and for artists and creators of all kinds using the power of music and audio storytelling tools."
That Pandora has conjured up the new format that combines music with the spoken word isn't exactly surprising. Music streaming services have been looking for ways to expand their repertoire in an effort to differentiate themselves from competitors. Spotify, for instance, spent hundreds of millions to purchase podcast network Gimlet Media and podcast creation app Anchor. In the right hands, Stories could give rise to content more compelling than a purely musical playlist or a podcast that doesn't include full songs.
Pandora has put some sample Stories together so listeners can decide if it's something they want to look out for or not. They include John Legend's Glorious Journey, which is a perfect example of how a musician can use the format. In it, the songwriter talks about the history behind some of his hits, such as All Of Me. Meawhile, in the The Music of Wes Anderson with Randall Poster, Poster shares his favorite musical moments from Rushmore, Moonrise Kingdom and other Anderson films.
Pandora Stories compilations are available ad-free for Premium subscribers. Listeners who chose to stick to the ad-supported and Plus versions of the platform can access them after watching a 30-second advertisement.
In this article: entertainment, internet, pandora, pandora stories
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OPINION: Biden joining Democrats in left field
Special to Toronto Sun
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Published on: June 17, 2019 | Last Updated: June 17, 2019 5:37 AM MDT
Former U.S. vice president Joe Biden speaks during the kick off of his presidential election campaign in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Dominick Reuter / Getty Images)
BY BETSY MCCAUGHEY
Nineteen Democrats running for president took the stage in Iowa on Sunday to woo voters. It was a circus of left-wingers going bonkers for things most Americans don’t want. The front-runners back abortion anytime before birth, abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, outlawing gas-burning cars, shutting down fossil fuel industries that employ millions and redistributing wealth. These White House contenders are veering far left, even though polls show half their own party’s voters aren’t “liberal.”
It’s a worrisome spectacle. For 150 years, our two-party system has provided political stability envied by the rest of the world. Republicans and Democrats put forward broad agendas to compete for the widest number of voters. When one party wins, the other cedes power and cooperates in governing.
Not this time. The Democratic contenders are espousing policies few Americans support and giving moderate and conservative members of their own party the cold shoulder. They’re also vowing to destroy their Republican opponent, President Donald Trump.
Front-runner Joe Biden wasn’t in Iowa, but his three nearest challengers — Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and South Bend Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg — took aim at Biden, warning against picking a moderate. “We’re not going to win by playing it safe,” said Mayor Pete. Sanders railed against a “middle-ground strategy” that “changes nothing.”
So far, Iowans aren’t convinced. Polling shows Biden almost 10 points ahead of the radicals, because he has name recognition and he’s electable.
But Biden’s changing fast. He’s dumping long-held positions and kowtowing to radicals nipping at his heels. He’s already careened left on abortion and climate and is likely to go for open borders, too.
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For decades, Biden opposed taxpayer-funded abortions, citing his Catholic faith. He even authored the 1981 Biden amendment banning foreign aid from paying for abortion research. But last week, he flip-flopped, announcing he now supports federal funding. Does he actually have principles?
Most Americans, including Democrats, see abortion as a wrenching, complicated issue. A recent NPR/Marist poll finds only 18% support third-trimester abortion. Yet every senator running for president voted against a bill requiring doctors to help infants who survive a late-term abortion. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says there’s no room in the party “for a Democratic candidate who does not support women’s full reproductive freedom.” That’s slamming the door on a majority of voters.
On climate, Biden’s already capitulated to the Green New Dealers. Last week, he announced his plan to force the U.S. into zero net carbon emissions by 2050, including regulating gasoline-powered cars out of existence. This may be popular with coastal elites, but say goodbye to heartland voters working in the auto and fossil fuel industries.
For years, Biden and mainstream Democrats such as Bill Clinton and Barack Obama called for strong borders. President Obama was dubbed “deporter in chief.” Yet Biden’s now under assault for his past views. Expect another flip-flop.
Today, most elected Dems are siding with illegals instead of with the public. Last week, the House was asked to pass $4.5 billion in border relief funding — with the lion’s share for food, medical care and schooling for children. Democrats refused because a sliver of the funds would pay for border guards and enforcement.
This is proof that Democrats are for open borders. Yet polling shows that 54% of Americans want more done to stop illegal immigration. Last week, they got it. Trump, the deal-maker, used tariffs to coax Mexico into stopping the caravans long before they would reach the U.S. border. Trump’s success left Dems like Sanders mumbling platitudes about not going to “verbal war” with our allies.
Eleven of the Democratic presidential contenders are also calling for the House to impeach Trump, while House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she wants him in prison. That’s banana republic talk.
Democrats eyeing the White House need to get real. By writing off moderate and conservative members of their own party, they’re boosting Trump’s chances of reelection. Then again, Trump’s reelection may be the gut punch that brings the Democratic Party back to its senses.
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Military Veterans Joining the Ranks of Franchise Ownership
The value of military veterans in franchise leadership positions -- explained by military veterans themselves.
Image credit: Geber86 | Getty Images
Rick Grossmann
VIP Contributor
Author - Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise Bible - CEO Franchise Hub/Vet Starter
August 24, 2017 5 min read
My father was a proud World War II Veteran and taught me at a very young age to respect our military service men and woman and appreciate the fact that we enjoy our many freedoms due to their sacrifice, including the right to run a business.
He was also a business owner and I learned a lot from him about running a small business, which inspired me to become a business owner at age 15 while still in high school. I later franchised that business and started my journey into the franchise world.
I was always intrigued with my dad’s military skills and how he transitioned what he learned to successfully running his business. I recently wrote an article that focused on Vets called 3 Mission Critical ‘Hot Buttons’ for Military Veteran Franchise Buyers.
In this article, I identified Leadership as one of the ‘Hot Buttons’ that Veterans align with in the business world. I recently interviewed William Dailey and Damon Draught who are two Vets that have taken the plunge to enter the franchise world in a big way.
Will and Damon are Army Veterans that are opening the first DQ Grill & Chill in Rhode Island later this year. We discussed how their military background translates well into franchise ownership and why more veterans should look into the opportunity when transitioning into civilian life.
Damon is a retired Master Sergeant and Will is still an active duty Lieutenant Colonel. They served together in Afghanistan and supported over 7500 troops. Damon became a franchise owner a few years ago opening a Dairy Queen/Orange Julius in New York. Damon grew up hanging out at the local DQ in his hometown in Ohio and believed it would do great in this part of the country near his Fort Drum Army Base. The New York store is doing well and they have hired over 80 people including military spouses.
Damon recruited his friend Will to partner with him to open the very first DQ Grill & Chill in Rhode Island. The Cranston store will be opening in a few months and they estimate that they will be creating over 100 new jobs.
They pointed out several skills that they bring to the franchise business from the military:
They pointed out that the military needs a strong leadership development system to function. The leadership skills that they learned translate well to their new business. Developing an efficient structure and chain of command will enable them to continue to grow and add locations as their managers and team members take on more responsibilities.
Clear mission and objectives
A business team must have a clear vision and roadmap to follow. This allows each team member to function at the optimal level. It is up to the leadership to make sure that everyone on the team understands the mission and plays their position to ensure successful outcomes.
Analysis, planning and organizing
The military taught Damon and Will to be very efficient at running and managing large teams. The ability to continuously analyze and measure the important Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the business and adjust as needed allows them to improve and grow. Planning and organizing allows them to strategize for future growth, set goals and forecast.
When I asked them why they decided on franchise ownership they pointed out that the military gave them training and experience for a very system driven and efficient model and franchising offers a similar structure. They were introduced to some resources for their business through the Army Career Alumni Program (ACAP) and I was very honored to find out that Damon read my book Franchise Bible 8th Edition while he was researching.
Their advice to Vets that are considering franchise ownership is to get started sooner than later. This is great insight from franchise operators that know the ropes. Their new location is opening near the local ball field and they plan to make it a gathering place for their community. They plan to expand and add more units in the Road Island area.
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Martyrdom, Or, The Solar Phallus
The martyr welcomes the suffering inflicted by the enemy or the non-believer and in the process aims to give an inspiring lesson to all those watching. So, a martyr does not simply self-sacrifice for the cause, they also hope to save souls. This lurid Christian-masochist fantasy comes pretty close to certain "radical" political fantasies I have encountered both in the "revolutionary avant-garde" camp and in the "anarchist" camp that, despite aspiring for the opposite, often succumbs to vanguardist narcissism. Hence, I suggest that exploring the functions performed by the fantasy of "martyrdom" within the bourgeois symbolic order and its ecstasy machines can give us some tools for tinkering with our own ecstatic mechanisms; or, at least, might stir some of us to face the deep bonds we have with certain bourgeois apparatuses of subjectivation.
The Magical Wonder of Bourgeois Life
The modern-colonial ideology paints a heroic aura around the tragicomic character we call "the bourgeois": this model citizen of liberal-capitalism is supposed to represent the apex of human evolution, a complex, reflexive and free individual in control of their destiny and choices, one that, unlike the "savages" around them, does not blindly obey the law but on the contrary, confronts it with their sharp rationality. The tragic element of this ideology is that, no sooner one starts looking at what the battalions of bourgeois are actually doing that they see servants content to spend their lives obeying orders, upholding cast systems, venerating fetishes, collecting amulets and devotedly following absurd rituals. To avoid the disaster of exposing its flock as nothing but a bunch of jubilant moppets, the bourgeois ideology came up with a couple of strategies, shiny beads and mirrors trying to blind the onlooker: the first one is to convince everyone that the supremely banal elements of bourgeois lives - the dull events to do with their family, children, work, sex/love/gender, death, illness, travelling, interior decoration or marriage - are in fact Olympian dramas that chart a unique and extraordinary life. The second one is draping the stupidity of bourgeois life in the majestic mantle of trauma or, in other words, making a martyr out of each and every bourgeois (since, as argued above, martyrs are nothing short of heroic, dignified and exceptional). I'll say a few words about the first strategy, although it surely deserves more attention than that, before saying more words about the second.
What Max Weber diagnosed as a “disenchanted” modern world actually preserved inside its fantasies all the fairy tales it could fit. We, Westernised moderns, fervently believe in gods, aliens, reptilians, Atlantis, fairies, illuminati, spirits, ghosts, horoscopes, divination, astrology, karma, fate, spirituality, magic, absolute truths, the primordial nature of desire and the divine nature of the soul/self/personality. This “re-enchantment” sprinkles the dullest elements of bourgeois reality with stale, but efficient-enough, magic dust: technology and science are “miraculous”; art or creativity are “incredible”; children, reproduction and the bourgeois family in general are also ”a miracle” or a “gift from heaven”; colonial tourism is once again “incredible” and “marvellous”; nature, while being quite natural, is likewise “miraculous”; and oh my, the consumption frenzy and grotesque family allegory of Christmas is similarly “magic”.
However intensive this sprinkling might be though, mining everyday bourgeois compulsions for traces of magic is less efficient than its reverse that is, than presenting oneself as blessed not with supreme joy but with supreme suffering. Thus the second, even more reliable and exciting strategy: encouraging each bourgeois to cultivate trauma or, in keeping with the theme of ecstasy, martyrdom.
The Ecstasy of the Martyr
As a tool for self-definition, trauma achieved huge popularity in contemporary liberal-capitalism: there is a florid production of trauma-related artefacts in the bourgeois regime, from trauma-literature to the traumatic kernel that defines the individuality of each and every Hollywood hero or celebrity. My dad was a bully, my mom was stifling, my brother was sickly, my husband died young, we were poor, I worked in terrible jobs, I had no access to education, I am ill, I was abused, bullied and discriminated against as a kid (because I was different), etc. - these days, one cannot be a proper (unique, special, etc.) person without a personal trauma to display. Notice that all the events that the bourgeois produces as traumas are based on a specific understanding of the bourgeois order as one in which every "model citizen" has a right to be untouched by anything considered "hurtful" or "humiliating". A less self-deceiving understanding of the bourgeois order as being a system predicated, among other things, on phallic ecstasy and therefore on mutual hurting and humiliation would, of course, yield rather different psychic results.
Below, I will argue that the mechanism of turning an event, something that happens to someone, into a trauma that is, a looping narrative that becomes the scaffolding of one's "self", involves a passionate identification with authority, narcissism and the annexation of the whole social world around the traumatised as an instrument of their narcissism. If so, then one can more easily understand the popularity that trauma has as a (self)governing technique in contemporary neoliberalism, a regime that thrives on a mix of paranoia, joyful submission and aggressive self-valorising and self-importance. However, trauma is not a recent invention - the fantasy of individual martyrdom has a long genealogy and a precise governmental function in the bourgeois order. It is, for example, a central part of the British imperial cosmology:
Captain Cook in the South Pacific, General Wolfe in Canada, General Gordon in the Sudan; or else there was mass martyrdom (the Black Hole massacre in India) or crucifixion averted (the popular tale of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas in America) … After Cook’s death in 1779, poems by Helen Maria Williams, William Cowper, and Hannah More, along with a famous elegy by Anna Seward, all compared him to Christ and stressed his having been deified by the Hawaiians who killed him … (John Kucich)
These British myths of martyrdom sanctify the heroic and beneficent agent of colonialism and suggest that, just like in the myth of Christ, suffering is a beginning rather than an end, in this case the beginning of an imperial resurrection; today, they have achieved global appeal and continue to be efficiently put to work as governing tropes, as for example in the post 9/11 narratives of USA imperial martyrdom.
And if it worked for Christ and Cook, why wouldn’t it work for the rank-and-file bourgeois? As fantasies of suffering trickle in the social tissue, the “middle classes” appropriate them as a sign of their moral higher ground. Hence the bourgeois fetish with moral crusades that promise redemption through suffering (“X walks alone to the North Pole dressed only in his logoed spandex G-strings to raise money for the children of Africa!” or “I am sacrificing my life for the revolution!”).
“Trauma, Fill My Hole!”
Every bourgeois trauma involves looping in one’s mind a personalised scenario of losing something important, be it wholeness, perfection, integrity, dignity, purity, innocence, bliss, autonomy, grace, selfhood, self-worth, knowledge, territory, wealth, a dear one, power and prestige and so on. But paradoxically, this scenario of “loss” is actually a fantasy of wholeness. In the martyrdom scenario, the constitutive uncertainty and anxiety of being are re-represented as generated ex nihilo, from scratch, by the traumatic event, thus as tragic but avoidable occurrences. "I was full and now I am missing something crucial!"
This is a narrative with big stakes since it presents lack, anxiety and uncertainty as reversible and the “original”, “pre-traumatised” subject as whole; in other words, the traumatic scenario uses a narrative about past loss in order to keep alive the bourgeois hope to achieve a life of fullness, satisfaction and incontestable desirability, in other words, the hope that they will soon enter paradise. Trauma, therefore, gains overwhelming mass in the subject’s psychic cosmos, enough mass to convert it into a sort of black hole that sucks all their other psychic constellations in its gravitational field. Or, if we want to keep the astro-patriarchal theme going, enough mass to convert it into a psychic “solar phallus”, the signifier in relation to which all other “planets” of the person’s psychological system are defined.
Trauma and Submission
Trauma is not an objective thing, something with intrinsic defining properties - nothing is. An event does not in itself contain the qualities that will transform it into trauma - in fact, people in different times and spaces might go through very similar events with very different results in terms of "developing" a trauma. It is therefore interesting to ask the question: why are there so many "traumatised" people in the bourgeois order? And I suggest that the popularity of trauma in the bourgeois regime has to do with the way in which its mechanism of production matches those of the dominant apparatuses of ecstasy: a mixture of submission to authority and exaltation of one's self (or individuality, or identity, or uniqueness, etc). This is because I think that, at least in the Eurobourgeois environments I am writing about, representing an event, which could gain a variety of significations in the subject’s psyche, as a trauma always involves processes of recognition by an authority or by an authoritative symbolic system (even if this recognition happens in the traumatised subject's fantasy). This is not to say that representing an event as a trauma is a voluntary process; but while the construction of trauma is not necessarily under the subject’s voluntary control, it remains under the control of the dominant bourgeois apparatuses of identity and ecstasy production. For example: it is only if one’s being is equated with masculinity that is to say, if one associates a penis both with "who they really are" and with inborn power over others, or inborn symbolic status as an aristocrat of the human race, or inborn desirability that one can be traumatised by being submitted to “de-masculinising rituals”, in other words by being put in a situation that shows they do not have the phallus (incontestable power or desirability) or shows that "they are not a real man", although they have a penis. Jacqueline Rose has a good discussion of the trauma of castration that shapes the most aggressive tendencies of contemporary Zionism; more generally, any form of fascism stages a traumatic myth of castration - "they have taken (or are taking) our force from us!" - in order to fuel its macho ecstasies.
But this is not the whole story: even if the representation of an event as traumatic submits to the dominant symbolic codes unconsciously there still is an assumed moment of submission involved in trauma, a moment for which the subject has direct responsibility (although, to paraphrase Lacan, one should assume responsibility even for the ecstasies they are not voluntarily responsible of, meaning in our case for any type of trauma). This moment that involves the action of the subject is their demand to be recognised through their trauma. "You should respect me, or nurture me, or cut me slack, or treat me as a special being, or submit to my desires, etc. because I am traumatised!" It is this demand that makes trauma into such a widespread technique of the self in contemporary liberal-capitalism and that, at the same time, keeps the traumatised subject invested in authority and its rules of recognition. Since the demand for recognition and adjacent submission happen at ego level, there is no wonder that one is often shamed and aggressive when demanding recognition for their trauma, for example when asking the patriarchal, heterosexist and racist bourgeois regime to recognise and heal one’s gendered trauma in the name of “woman’s rights” or one’s racialized trauma in the name of “minority rights”.
The Joy of Trauma
Today, like in Cook’s time, the representation of trauma is not the end of the subject’s social history, but its beginning. Once recognised by an authority or another, trauma functions like stigmata, marking the bearer as a “chosen one” and yielding all sorts of “ecstasy of presence”.
“Histrionic martyrdom”, one’s publicly displayed suffering at the hands of “fate/’authority” - the State, society, the world, parents, job, car traffic, one’s boss, and so on – transforms a bourgeois that in terms of their practices is a slave of ritual into something of a hero: a Promethean champion pitted against the mighty gods. In any social relationship ruled by the demands and desires of the martyr, the witness has the obligation to listen to their confession, deplore their loss, recognise their uniqueness, devote oneself to protecting and nurturing them and, even, share their aggressiveness (the duty of sympathy and support towards the traumatized involves sharing their enmities, enemies, phobias and so on). Traumatic narcissism obliterates the other’s ecstasies and uses them as fuel for one’s own.
So, while it is experienced as distressing, terrible and so on, trauma is actually a form of bourgeois (phallic) ecstasy that reduces the whole spectrum of social relations to an enjoyable obsession with the “I”. The traumatic symptom becomes an addictive technology of the self, propping the myth of the unitary ego and submitting one’s social reality to a form of imperial control with her/himself as the centre.
The Radical Olympics of Desire
One of the dungeons of bourgeois ecstasy that still towers over our spaces is the “hierarchy of radical desirability”, which mobilises an array of ritual practices of competition for the spotlight that follow closely the bourgeois criteria of value: academic or theoretical prowess and credentials or, more generally, mastery over accredited mechanisms of knowledge-formation and erudition; experience and achievements in “struggles” (the radical equivalent of “work”); radical travelogue; self-assurance and authoritativeness in decision-making, strategy and organising; looks, lifestyle, sexual prowess, and so on. In order to secure this phallic aura but also to make sure that it is distinguished from the bourgeois competition for desirability from which it is otherwise undistinguishable, trauma – personal or collective - is often added to the mix, glazing this conformist cake with the sugar of martyrdom. Many of the "radical" environments I have encountered were stifling and uncomfortable because someone, or more than one, or all were demanding at the same time to be recognised as authorities, obeyed and respected and to be nurtured and protected like wounded puppies because they were traumatised or martyred. Martyrdom is a great cover for getting away with being a narcissistic and resentful dickhead. And whenever the "martyred radical" experiences a libidinal conflict – say, self-defining as an anticapitalist but displaying the desire for a cosy, hipster, fashion, artsy, jet-setter, philanthropic, family or academic bourgeois life - the invocation of trauma allows them to evade the critical analysis of their own enjoyment and to delegate responsibility to the Other that hurt them (“Let me heal first and then I’ll be able to think about my ecstasies!” “I am entitled to this because I have been traumatised!” or its twin, “I need to make up for my suffering!”).
Trauma and Aggressiveness
In Freud’s “A Child Is Being Beaten” parable, a child has a masochistic fantasy of being punished by paternal authority that in fact hides the child's desire to be loved (in more than one way) by that authority; however, because this masochistic fantasy is somewhat shameful for the child, they very easily transform it into a more "acceptable" one: the sadistic fantasy of watching other children being punished by this same authority. While Freud and all his followers always have to be read with caution and distrust, this little story is not an unuseful fable because, at least, it points out the ease with which a bourgeois transforms from punished into sadistic witness, an ease that we witness a lot in the modern era. And isn't this ease explained by the ability of the bourgeois martyr to aggressively project their shame on others and then enjoy watching them suffer as a way of forgetting the martyr's own guilt? Judith Butler makes a similar argument (I’m adapting her occult prose): the bourgeois, a creature obsessed with “independence” but that enjoys submission more than anything, struggles to represent their submission as martyrdom. Once this martyr status is achieved, the bourgeois uses it as a permission to enact atrocities against others in the name of self-defense.
The 3-step quick guide to recognising bourgeois martyrdom
1. Trauma asks for recognition and reparation from the very same order that makes possible the trauma, increasing the hold of this symbolic regime on the traumatised (e.g. the hold of the phallic order, where the penis is fantasised as the supreme weapon that can give or take away worth, dignity, recognition, desirability and love).
2. Trauma is an attempt to eliminate the anxiety of being and the uncertainty of the Other’s desire by reducing everyone’s desire to the recognition of MY trauma and to everyone’s duty to cater for MY well-being.
3. Trauma not only allows one to embrace the crudest egotism; but also to feel entitled when perpetuating violence against the others in the name of one’s martyrdom.
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After a decade of leading Edinburgh-based demand response aggregator Flexitricity through its start-up phase and subsequent growth, the company’s chief executive Ron Ramage has made the personal decision to move on to a new challenge. Ron joined Flexitricity in 2009 and has supported the business to achieve its market leading position.
Ron commented: “I am leaving the company in a very strong position and in capable hands. I have no doubt that Flexitricity will continue to prosper. The value of flexibility is growing and Flexitricity is in the prime position to fully monetise that opportunity for its customers. Personally, I will remember the ten years with Flexitricity very fondly and I’m looking forward to moving on to the next stage of my career.”
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Karibu (Welcome) FMC Canada! – Fall Issue 2009
janvier 7, 2010 / Global Ministries /par FMCIC
“This seems like the beginning of a new partnership with our FM family in Canada,” Bishop Nixon Dingili of Kenya announced to our small team.
In September this year, myself and ICCM-Canada Director Paula Moriarity along with Rev. Kim Henderson (FMCiC Director of Personnel), Carolyn Deyo, and Wannett Reynolds, spent eight days in Kenya. Canadian missionary Rev. Debbie Hogeboom was our host and cultural guide for this visit along with Bishop Nixon.
The original intention for this visit was twofold: for me to spend some time getting to understand Debbie’s ministry context and job description, and to conduct a three day consultation on urban ministry with a group of pastors in Nairobi.
At the beginning of 2009, Debbie moved from oversight by the US FMC missions office to our Canadian model of global ministry partnerships. This means her ministry job description in Kenya is worked about between the FMCiC, the Kenya Provisional General Conference, and Debbie herself. It also means her support salary and ministry expenses are directly overseen by the Global Ministries Committee of our national Board of Administration. And all of this is only possible because of the group of committed supporting churches, mostly in eastern Ontario, that have stood by Debbie’s ministry, in some cases, for decades.
The FMC in Kenya was birthed in the late 1980s and early 1990s when FM believers from countries like Rwanda and Burundi were living and working in Nairobi. They did the natural thing, and gathered themselves together into a few churches. When a whole group of missionaries had to leave Rwanda and Burundi in 1994, they ended up in Nairobi – they naturally connected with these fledgling congregations. Then the Burundi General Conference took responsibility for developing a Mission District and then an Annual Conference in Kenya. Today there are 140 FM churches in Kenya, mostly in the central and western parts of the country.
Since she moved to Kenya in 1994, Debbie has been involved in leadership development and mentoring church planters. For eleven years she taught at Kenya Highlands Bible College, an interdenominational, Wesleyan-oriented college, in Kericho, a city of about 40,000. Today there is a thriving FM congregation and school in Kericho that Debbie was involved with since its inception.
During her years at Kenya Highlands, Debbie was also working with national leaders to develop a modular pastoral training program for many of the pastors who work bi-vocationally and who may not have the academic qualifications for a formal college program. Several years ago Debbie moved to the city of Eldoret (250,000) with the goal of helping plant a new church and developing a small campus for this modular training program. Canadian FM churches who support Debbie’s ministry have been instrumental in purchasing a three acre plot of land for the college campus and site of the new church in Eldoret. Our team had the pleasure of worshipping with the small congregation that presently gathers on the side of a hill under some shade trees!
At the present time, the majority of the FM churches are located in rural areas, which is entirely appropriate because the majority of Kenyans (70% of 36 million people) live in rural areas. But the group of pastors and conference leaders who met for the Urban Ministry Consultation in Nairobi, know that is the not the future of their country – rural people are moving to the cities. The challenge is that many of the pastors who are appointed to serve the urban churches come from rural pastorates, and they struggle with how to conduct ministry and encourage the spiritual growth of their parishioners in the city. Kim Henderson and I, along with Debbie and Bishop Nixon, were able to initiate a whole new conversation on this subject with the group of 25 pastors who were invited to the consultation. Canadian FM churches substantially underwrote the costs of organizing this three day training program.
A sub-plot to this visit developed when newly hired ICCM-Canada Director Paula Moriarity was eager to come and have her first on-site visit to meet ChildCare sponsored children and the FM schools they attend. And Paula wanted to bring along some Canadian sponsors as well – thus Carolyn Deyo (attends Harrowsmith FMC) and Wannett Reynolds (Wesley Acres staff)! And did I mention Kim Henderson sponsors a child in Kenya as well?
So the first part of our trip included a lot of driving on good – and bad – roads in central and western Kenya. We were continually stimulated by the beauty of Kenya’s physical environment – the Rift Valley, the Kenya Highlands, zebras, rhinos and flamingoes and tea plantations. We travelled to Kericho and Eldoret, where Debbie has lived and invested herself over the past fifteen years. We spent a morning with school children in Kericho and made a special ICCM presentation of soccer balls and skipping ropes.
We visited Superintendent Martin in the rainy, hill country at Shiru – and spent four hours driving 40 kms! We travelled through the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya and wondered that we saw no signs of the drought that was all over the news. In Nairobi, Paula, Carolyn, Wannett and Kim visited FM schools and in the simple, pieced-together, homes of sponsored children in the slums of Kibera, Kawangare and Mathare.
On our last day it was a bit of a surprise when Bishop Nixon said “this seems like a beginning…” I recounted to him the ways in which Canadians have contributed to ministry in Kenya – for many years (look back at the highlighted spots in this article). Then Debbie reminded me, “this is the first time, in at least a decade, that a Canadian team has come to visit me in my place of ministry, just to spend time with me and find out about the ministry here in Kenya.”
Then it hit me again, anew – the money and the projects-aided are ‘nice,’ but we don’t have partnership without relationship. Now we all, mutually, have faces, friendships, connections, trust, common ground. Now we have a partnership. And the Athens FMC [one of Debbie’s supporting churches and contributors to the property purchase in Eldoret], will be sending the first substantial Canadian workteam to Kenya next spring to help with that campus development in Eldoret. They will carry on the development of this ‘new’ partnership.
Dan Sheffield is the Director of Global and Intercultural Ministries for The Free Methodist Church in Canada
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The SKY and Space Global Ltd (ASX: SAS) share price has surged 9.5% to 5.8 cents after the global communication infrastructure and services provider released a company update. According to the release, the launch of the first batch of its equatorial Pearls nanosatellites remains on track for 2019. Should they launch successfully they will form the world’s first fully autonomous nanosatellite communications network that will provide comprehensive narrowband connectivity services. This puts the company in a position to be generating revenues in the near future.
The Updater Inc (ASX: UPD) share price has climbed a further 3.5% to $1.19. On Friday the relocation platform provider’s shares rallied strongly following the release of a business update. According to that release, the Updater platform is expected to handle at least 3 million relocations this year in the United States, up almost 27% on 2017’s relocations. Management also advised that during peak season it was handling 20% of all relocations in the United States.While this is positive, it is worth noting that Updater is currently in the process of relocating its shares off the Australian share market and into a private US-based vehicle.
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C-Suite Profiles: Claudia San Pedro, Terri Snyder
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Our 4th Annual Women's Issue of Franchise Update magazine featured profiles of 28 "C-Suite Women" who are not presidents, CEOs, or founders. While not necessarily in the spotlight, these women fill critical roles necessary for a franchise system to prosper and grow. Their titles run the C-Suite gamut: chief marketing/brand officers, chief financial/accounting officers, chief development officers, chief legal officers, chief operating officers, chief technology/information officers, chief people/talent/HR officers, a chief communications officer, and a chief quality, supply chain, and commercialization officer. Several hold dual positions, including executive vice president, senior vice president, vice president, co-owner, co-founder, and board member. In short, effective female leaders who help make the franchise world go round. In recognition of their contributions to their systems, their franchisees, and to franchising as a whole, we're presenting their profiles, two per week.
This week: Claudia San Pedro, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Sonic Drive-In and Terri Snyder, Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President at Checkers and Rally's Restaurants.
Claudia San Pedro
Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Brand: Sonic Drive-In
Years in franchising: 10
Years with current brand: 10
Franchised units: 3,273
Total units: 3,559
Brand revenue: $590.1 million
Background: Claudia San Pedro began with Sonic in 2006 as Treasurer. Today she is responsible for the company's financial planning practices, as well as its relationships with lending institutions, shareholders, and the financial community. She also leads public relations and external communications. Since 2009, as Vice President of Investor Relations, she directed financial planning, procurement and investment of funds, formulated investor relations strategy, and oversaw communications with the investment community. Previously, she was Director for the Oklahoma Office of State Finance, the first female and first Hispanic in that position. She earned her B.A. in Economics from Smith College, and her MBA from the University of Oklahoma. Born in Mexico City, she resides in Oklahoma City with her family. She is a volunteer board member of the Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools and Downtown OKC.
Terri Snyder
Title: Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President
Brands: Checkers and Rally's Restaurants
Franchised units: 543
Total units: 843
Brand revenue: $830 million
Background: As CMO and EVP, Terri Snyder is responsible for all facets of brand management including brand, social/digital and field marketing, advertising, R&D, research, PR, retail sales, development marketing, and guest experience management. She also is a Member of the Board of Directors. Previously, she was Chief Global Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President at TGI Fridays. Before that, she was Senior Vice President for Brand Growth at Domino's Pizza, Senior Vice President for Marketing and Concept Development at Metromedia Restaurant Group, and Senior Director of Marketing for Pizza Hut. She has a bachelor's degree in advertising from the University of Kansas, and she serves on multiple boards, including the NPD/Crest Industry Advisory Board and the Franchise Consumer Marketing Conference Advisory Board.
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The 13 worst lines in movies, ever (denofgeek.us)
More: Amusing, Jerry Maguire, canings, Norbit, Naboo, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, fireflies
Voting Results (Smartest)
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Fish in a Barrel
4 votes:
I really like "I aim to misbehave."
Gosling
This criminal must be found. Otherwise, these acts will continue! -Rock 'n' Roll Wrestling Woman vs. the Aztec Ape, 1962
It has destroyed my garden. I'll never forgive that monster! -Godzilla vs. King Ghidora, 1991
You're only young once. And this could be that once! -Motorcycle Gang, 1957
The dead look so terribly dead when they're dead. -The Razor's Edge, 1946
When I'm sitting here with you, I don't even think about slime people. -The Slime People, 1962
Shostie
If these are the worst lines they can find, they're not watching enough movies.
chance4510
Fail: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992) "I'm gone, like a turkey in the corn. Gobble gobble!"
She was looking hot when she said that and it made me want some turkey.
They just don't understand the code....
God Is My Co-Pirate
X-Men (2000) "You know what happens when a toad gets struck by lightning? The same thing that happens to everything else."
Unph. Don't know how I managed to forget that one.
Mugato
1 vote:
What the hell, mods? If you're going to close a link do it before it becomes one of the more popular ones of the day.
Digitalstrange
Aquapope: dragonchild: Aquapope: "But I was going into Toshi Station to pick up some power converters!"
Not because of what he said, but because of HOW he said it.
Nah, he said it like any petulant teenager, and that's fine. The problem was that the delivery hit so close to home that it emphasized how strained the concept of sci-fi pop culture is. Teenagers do not give a shiat about power converters.
I don't know. Maybe those particular power converters would make his T-16 go "Wooo Wooo" when he flew through Begger's Canyon. A space-teenager might give a shiat about that.
Exactly, I always assumed it would be the modern equivalent of a farmboy who spent his spare time building Japanese tuner cars saying. "But I was going into town to pick up my new carburetor."
Whatthefark
Gigli :
JLo wanted Ben Affleck to go down on her
JLo - It's Turkey Time
Ben - Huh?
JLo - Gobble Gobble!
/Glad to see the Naboo line make it on the list.
GeeksAreMyPeeps
Dirty Dancing (1986) "I carried a watermelon."
I don't think it should count if the character recognizes is was a stupid thing to say.
RexTalionis
"YIPPEEEEEEEE!" - Anakin Skywalker, Star Wars: The Phantom Menance
clkeagle
Mr. Coffee Nerves: For the television equivalent just take the shooting script of any "Two Broke Girls"
I gave that show a chance, mainly because of the things I'd like to do to Kat Dennings. But like Charmed, it's best left on mute.
"I am an F-B-I agent!"
Summer Glau's Love Slave
Your blog sucks.
GameSprocket
I think the standard for "worse lines" needs to be that the line was said in a major motion picture and that the character was totally earnest in saying it.
"I live my life a quarter mile at a time."
-Vin Diesel, The Fast and the Furious
salvador.hardin
Every line Halle Berry delivered in every X-Men movie was terrible. She was a terrible choice for that character. The toad line would have worked if it were delivered like the off-hand quip that it is rather than ominously decreed like it was the wisdom of god.
Wayne 985
"What do you say I take you home and eat your pussy?"
Either the worst or the best.
AdolfOliverPanties
They should have limited that list to movies that people actually saw. There are thousands of B movies that are absolute shiat. They shouldn't count. Only the well known, popular or money making movies should be on there.
And fark the author for saying Serenity sucked.
nmrsnr
Clearly, MST3K caliber movies have to be set aside for this list, otherwise there is no comparison. But still, I nominate:
"Welcome to Alaska!" - Stealth (2005)
"I thought Christmas only comes once a year" - The World is Not Enough (1999)
for consideration.
jimpoz
If the vast majority of your list comes from the past 10 years, you are forbidden from using the phrases "ever" or "of all time."
Mugato: And "You complete me" might have been totally gay in Jerry MaGuire but was great in The Dark Knight.
I think the Revenge of the Sith's worst lines were when Anakin and Padme went on about how blind and in love they were and that they were blind because they were in love and they were in love because they were blind and that's why they couldn't see how oily Padme's face was.
minoridiot: I expected more Die Hard.
What bad lines were in Die Hard? I suppose it was annoying that every cop besides McClane and Al were morons but I can't think of any specific bad dialog.
And "You complete me" might have been totally gay in Jerry MaGuire but was great in The Dark Knight.
SnarfVader
A Cry in the Dark (1988) "A dingo ate my baby!"
Oh, come on. That's the best line in a movie ever.
Rapmaster2000
Cythraul: Rapmaster2000: "I used to fark guys like you in prison!"
You had a lot of gay sex? OK. That's cool. That's your lifestyle choice.
Nah, man. You just don't get it. That line showed how much of a badass he was, because, like, he was a total manly man because he forced other men to be his prison biatch. And stuff.
I figured he was making a pass at Swayze. Even the villain watched him do shirtless Tai Chi.
Mr. Coffee Nerves
For the television equivalent just take the shooting script of any "Two Broke Girls"
She's All That (1999) "I feel just like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. You know, except for the whole hooker thing."
I've never seen that movie, but that's actually kind of funny.
I'd have to nominate one from The Last Airbender (nearly unwatchable even with Rifftrax);
"We have to show them that we believe in our beliefs as much as they believe in theirs."
/and of course every line from Batman & Robin
"I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere. Not like here. Here everything is soft and smooth."
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Be careful what you write…it may come back to haunt you
A recent Court of Appeal ruling may limit businesses' ability to rely on litigation privilege to protect key sensitive documents from disclosure during litigation. Consequently, businesses should ensure that they consider the following two key action points:
1. Ensure that anyone within the business creating any documents related to current or prospective litigation - especially important and sensitive documents - is aware of the concept of litigation privilege and the limits to its application. If you are unsure, contact your solicitor or in-house lawyer.
2. As far as possible, internal discussions within the business concerning current or prospective litigation should take place orally and businesses should limit written communications about the litigation to the following (each of which should still benefit from privilege):
a. correspondence with your solicitors;
b. correspondence with third parties which seeks specifically to obtain information about the litigation; and
c. documents which include specific reference to legal advice which has been received previously.
In a recent case, the Court of Appeal has clarified the extent to which a business can rely on litigation privilege as a shield against disclosure of key confidential documents. In this briefing note, Jolyon Connell considers the issues arising for businesses from the important decision in WH Holdings & Anr v E20 Stadium LLP [2018] and discusses what businesses should be doing to protect themselves against the risk of unexpected and unwanted disclosure orders.
Pursuant to the Court of Appeal's judgment in WHL, in order for a document to qualify for litigation privilege:
litigation must be in progress or in contemplation;
the communications must have been made for the sole or dominant purpose of conducting that litigation;
the litigation must be adversarial, not investigative or inquisitorial; and
the communications between parties or their solicitors and third parties must be for the purposes of obtaining information or advice in connection with contemplated or existing litigation.
Unlike many had considered previously, it is not enough for only (a)-(c) to apply. Without (d), litigation privilege will not apply. Some scenarios will remain unaffected by this judgment. In particular, businesses obtaining advice from their solicitors should still be able to rely on legal advice privilege (generally) and litigation privilege (specifically) if the advice is in connection with the litigation. Similarly, businesses or their solicitors should still be able to benefit from litigation privilege if they are discussing issues with third parties with a view to obtaining information for the dominant purpose of the litigation.
However, other key scenarios are very unlikely to benefit from litigation privilege. For example:
(i) the written minutes of a Board of Directors discussing litigation strategy generally or a settlement strategy specifically; and/or
(ii) a business' internal email communications which make reference to the conduct of the litigation, eg considerations around settlement offers;
will almost certainly not be litigation privileged, as they are not prepared "for the purposes of obtaining information or advice" about the litigation. Alarmingly, businesses may therefore now find that these sorts of hugely sensitive documents could be liable to be disclosed to the litigation opponent. Also, while the WHL judgment has not changed this position, it is worth remembering that documents making reference to key litigation issues but which are created for the primary purpose of running the business, rather than conducting the litigation, will not be litigation privileged either. For example, a document which says that that litigation should be settled as soon as possible as it may prejudice the business' ability to fund-raise would not be privileged.
What should businesses do now
Given the myriad of different documents and situations in which issues of litigation privilege may arise and the stringency of the criteria which will seemingly now be imposed by the Court in determining whether it applies, the safest course of action is for businesses to contact their solicitors if they are unsure about any of the issues arising in this note. However, in more general terms, adhering to the two key action points set out above should provide some initial assistance to businesses in asserting that documents should benefit from litigation privilege and thereby help to avoid unwanted disclosure orders.
If you require further information about anything covered in this briefing, please contact Jolyon Connell (+44 (0)20 3375 7205), or your usual contact at the firm on +44 (0)20 3375 7000. You can find further information about our Disputes team here.
Jolyon Connell, Partner
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Facebook ToS Didn’t Say “Research” Until After News Feed Experiment
[Image: Chris Gayomali]
By Chris Gayomali 1 minute Read
Facebook upset the Internet this weekend when a joint study conducted by one of its data scientists revealed that the company had socially engineered the news feeds of 689,003 users to make them feel feelings.
For one week in January 2012, those users became unwitting guinea pigs as their feeds were flooded with either positive or depressing status updates from their friends. The goal was to assess whether the mood of their news feeds affected their own mood and behavior, and–surprise!–it totally did. Feelings felt.
Critics cried foul. A common thread of argument from academic researchers suggests that Facebook needed the “informed consent” of users in order to conduct psychological experiments on them, with informed being the operative word. Facebook’s most ardent defenders, however, pointed to the social network’s Data Use Policy, which states that the company can make changes whenever it darn well pleases in the name of “internal operations,” including “testing, research, and service improvement.”
It is already a complex case with compelling arguments to be made on both sides of what Facebook can and can’t do. Now, though, there is another wrinkle: Kashmir Hill at Forbes (whose reporting on the matter, I should add, has been nothing short of excellent) reports that the little line in Facebook’s liberal Data Use Policy that allows it to experiment on users under the auspices of research was actually added to the Terms of Service four months after the emotion-manipulation study happened–in May 2012.
On the surface it would seem to throw a wrench in to the argument that Facebook can experiment on users as it pleases. But as Hill writes, “Let’s be candid: No one actually reads these things anyway.”
Read the rest at Forbes.
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Warby Parker Cofounders Tell New Grads It’s Fine To Make It Up As You Go Along
“You’re more likely to get to your destination if you dream big but fail small. “
By Rich Bellis 4 minute Read
Before Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa started Warby Parker with their fellow cofounders Jeff Raider and Andy Hunt, they felt the way a lot of new grads do: extremely well-educated in a narrow range of really specific things.
“Three of us had management consulting and finance backgrounds, and the other came from a nonprofit,” Gilboa told Northeastern University’s graduate-degree recipients in a commencement address with Blumenthal earlier this month. “If you wanted a team to build a fancy Excel model or put together a slick PowerPoint presentation, we were your guys. If you wanted to create an A-team to disrupt the $100-billion optical industry, we were most certainly not it.”
Highly specialized skills can feel like an albatross when you’re just entering the workforce, especially right now, when so many recent grads are taking jobs for which they’re overqualified. But as Gilboa and Blumenthal see it, it wasn’t the details of their education that secured Warby Parker’s success. Looking back, they’ve learned a few lessons that might go farther than any MBA or technical degree can take you–particularly in fields you’re totally unfamiliar with.
Here are three of them in Blumenthal and Gilboa’s own words, excerpted from their Northeastern address and lightly edited.
1. Presume Positive Intent
Neil Blumenthal: It’s human nature to assume the worst. Avoid doing so. Have enough confidence in yourself that when someone suggests a new idea or takes action without telling you first, don’t get defensive. You can’t gain trust if you don’t give it away first. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be skeptical at times–but trust first, then verify. If you can’t presume positive intent, then you’re hanging out with the wrong crowd.
Dave Gilboa: Our lack of industry experience made us joyfully naive. It enabled us to get excited about an opportunity without being scared off by its complexity. Our lack of knowledge fostered a beginner’s mind-set that forced us to ask basic questions about every aspect of our business: How can we dramatically bring down the price of glasses? Are there nontraditional ways we can enable customers to try on our frames? How many lens options do we need?
While industry insiders scoffed, every day we learned more, got smarter and applied that learning. But you don’t need to start a business or work at a startup to be entrepreneurial. You just need to commit to getting better every day.
2. Speed-Walk, Don’t Cliff-Dive
NB: Instead of dropping out of school to pursue [our startup] idea, we used our time in graduate school to systematically de-risk every element of the business. We spent a year and a half putting together a brand architecture, building a business plan, coming up with a name, and determining at what price we should sell our product. In fact, one of our professors refused to invest in our business because he thought if we were truly committed we would have dropped out.
But committing to something doesn’t mean jumping out of a plane without a parachute.
Speed-walking is constantly moving forward by taking deliberate step after deliberate step. You’re moving quickly but never feel out of control. You can speed-walk a lot longer than you can run. We’ve found that you’re more likely to get to your destination if you dream big but fail small. You came here with big ambitions, and now you graduate with an obligation to fulfill them. Any journey worth taking will involve a million scary decisions.
Conquer fear by minimizing risk, not eliminating it. Take baby steps rather than giant leaps. If you feel like you’re standing at the edge of a cliff, take a step back and break that decision down into a handful of smaller decisions. Those smaller steps and decisions might enable you to find a different path down the mountain.
Related: Setting Big Goals Might Be Preventing You From Actually Achieving Anything
3. Treat Others The Way They Want To Be Treated
DG: Whatever path you take, you will encounter people of all different backgrounds and life experiences. Our entrepreneurial journey, and truly all journeys, are enriched through exposure to a variety of perspectives, some familiar and some new. Seek to understand different points of view and preferences. This is one of our core values at Warby Parker. Initially it was treat others the way we wanted to be treated.
But people are complex and different, and it’s much more powerful to be empathetic, truly understanding the individual you’re interacting with in order to cater to their wants and needs. Practice empathy and be grateful.
NB: The beauty of kindness is that it is both a means and an end. Our success is entirely the result of the goodwill of our classmates, professors, and former coworkers who encouraged us while providing critical feedback and introductions. Kindness enables success while being the success we seek: a kind world. Let us all be proliferators of kindness.
DG: We have a quote on the wall in our office by the novelist Henry James: “Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.”
If you’re not sure where to begin, start with a simple question. Ask yourself, “What can I do to make someone’s life better?” In our case, the answer was as simple as bringing down the price of a pair of glasses. But you will each find your own answer to this question.
That’s where things get interesting.
Rich Bellis was previously the Associate Editor of Fast Company's Leadership section.
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NGC #105 – Lacklustre launch games, rubbish robots and Slippy Toad
By Matt Gander We've Got Issues 23 September, 2016
The NGC team must have mulled over putting the Nintendo DS on issue 105’s cover as the mag included reviews of every single UK launch game. Primarily being a GameCube magazine, though, it was Namco’s Starfox Assault that took the newsstand limelight. And who was here to welcome us this month? Why, it’s only an opening page penned by Slippy Toad, in lieu of a new editor waiting in the wings.
“Hey, fellow space frogs! I’m so, like, totally stoked to be here. Wow, it reminds me of the time I had some bogeys on my tail and was about to wipe them off when suddenly, from nowhere…oh boy! Ice cream!”
This issue from April 2005 is a pretty good example of the amount – and quality – of software the GameCube received on a monthly basis. The console have been outsold by both the PS2 and Xbox, but publishers were still committed.
April saw the release of Starfox Assault from Namco, Capcom’s Viewtiful Joe 2, Mario Party 6 from Nintendo, a trio of games from EA – Fight Night Round 2, FIFA Street and TimeSplitters: Future Perfect – plus a handful of kid’s licensed games. The GC certainly wasn’t short on software, with a page long release schedule in the mag to prove it.
Killer7, Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory – which was later reworked into 3DS launch title Splinter Cell 3D – and Ghost Recon 2 occupied the previews section, with GR2 receiving a tepid 2/5 anticipation rating.
“Unfortunately this belated GameCube version isn’t based on the decent Xbox version. It’s a port of the comparatively poor PS2 edition, which is a completely different game developed by a completely different team, and therefore quite hard to recommend, that is unless you’ve always wanted a Clancy-based Doom-style shoot’em up”. Harsh but fair – when reviews appeared the following month, they were mostly around the 5/10 mark.
With previews out of the way, the staff then cast their critical eyes over all 14 UK Nintendo DS launch titles. It’s easy to forget that Nintendo was gunning for hardcore Nintendo fans during the DS’s early days. It wasn’t until the arrival of the DS Lite and Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training that the Kyoto giant targeted casual gamers, complete with a highly successful marketing campaign showing B-list celebs playing the DS whilst on the toilet. Or was it while lounging around in the living room? We forget.
After taking a good look at the handheld itself, the second wave of games got an airing. The team was very eager to get their hands on Castlevania DS, a tad optimistic about Another Code and Lost in Blue, and curiously positive about both Meteos and, uh, Pac-Mix. Presumably, that was a typo. They also rightly called out Need for Speed Underground 2 to be a stinker. EA didn’t put any major effort into DS development until it started selling gangbusters.
Super Mario 64 DS lead the review charge. We always found this conversion a little odd; the N64 original was focused on the use of the then groundbreaking analogue stick, yet the DS was lumbered with a digital d-pad. It garnered a 4/5, putting it just behind Wario Ware Touched – which gained top marks – as the essential launch game. Project Rub, Zoo Keeper, Yoshi’s Touch and Go and Polarium also gained 4/5s, ergo a recommendation.
When it came to the usual launch day dross, the team didn’t hold back. Asphalt Urban GT, Sprung and Ping Pals walked away with shameful 1/5s while Rayman DS, Pokemon Dash, Spider-Man 2, Mr. Driller, Tiger Woods and The Urbz gained a mixture of 2s and 3s. Rickety movie tie-in Robots meanwhile got a bit of a kicking, resulting in a dire 2/5. It’s not surprising that we had forgotten all about it appearing in the launch day parade.
The tedious tinman collect-a-thon also hit GameCube this month, but for reasons obvious that review was reduced to the last couple of pages of the review section, alongside Tak 2, budget game Neighbours from Hell and Konami’s half-baked hard-shell brawler TMNT 2: Battle Nexus. “The turtles are back! Hello? Anyone? Is this thing on?”
As for the big hitters, TimeSplitters: Future Perfect – the last we ever saw of Cortez – gained 88% despite the lack of an online mode. Some things never change, eh? FIFA Street received a three-page review resulting in a 71% final score, whereas Mario Party 6 had just one page dedicated to it. Even though Nintendo attempted to induce some originality via the mic peripheral, as shown elsewhere on this page with a rather garish advert, NGC felt that the series was still in need of a shake-up.
Viewtiful Joe 2 had a far easier time, being billed a “brilliant sequel” and gaining 87%. Starfox Assault wasn’t quite as lucky. NGC’s ten-page review of the US version ended with a disappointing 73%. Our memory fails us here, too – we’d also forgotten all about a trio of Namco arcade hits being hidden on the disc. Xevious, Battle City and Starluster all featured as unlockable extras. We’d wager that Slippy Toad’s Xevious score isn’t too hard to beat.
The mag ended with several pages of Resident Evil 4 tips, the regular rundown of the system’s best titles – with RE4 currently sitting on top of the pile, ahead of Wind Waker, Metroid Prime and Mario Sunshine – a four-page letters section and a ‘Making of’ TimeSplitters: Future Perfect. “The idea of monkeys with guns actually came about in America during the ‘50s,” said team leader Hasit Zala.
“The US army experimented with forming a true gorilla army. Just as the navy-trained dolphins to mine ships, the army attempted to create its own unique mammalian force, even going so far as designing new weaponry such as The Banooka”.
If you believe that, you’ll believe anything.
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Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is ready to 'avada kedavra' Pokemon Go
By Rachel Weber 2018-11-14T19:16:31Z News
Muggles beware, there's a new ARG phone game on the way
Pokemon Go became an international obsession, combining a beloved franchise with addictive, real-world monster hunting. Now its creators at Niantic are hoping to find the same magic with the Harry Potter: Wizards Unite augmented reality mobile game - and there's a new teaser trailer today.
The teaser shows a women using an Immobulus spell - that's a Freezing Charm for any Muggles - to catch a Golden Snitch, then casts another spell to put up a poster warning that the wizarding world is at risk of exposure. Could players be tasked with catching escaped magical creatures or nullifying spells gone rogue to keep magic a secret? The official website certainly seems to suggest that'll be the case.
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"Traces of magic are appearing across the Muggle world without warning and in a rather chaotic manner," the site reads. "We worry it is only a matter of time before even the most incurious Muggles catch wind of it. We call on all witches and wizards to help contain the Calamity or risk the worst of times since You Know Who. Brush up on your spells, get your wand ready, and enlist immediately."
The game features a new Statute of Secrecy Task Force - formed in partnership between the Ministry of Magic and the International Confederation of Wizards - that players will sign up for, so they can "hone lightning fast wand reflexes, an ability to sniff out the faintest whiff of magical disorder from afar, and proficiency in advanced casting of multiple spells."
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite won't be out until 2019, but this latest tease is enough to have me dusting off my Hogwarts robes and making sure my wand has been polished to perfection.
If you need another Potter fix before 2019, check out our review of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.
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Trump promises H-1B visa holders ‘changes are coming soon.’ What that means for the tech industry
by Monica Nickelsburg on January 11, 2019 at 8:57 am January 11, 2019 at 10:11 am
President Donald Trump speaks at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. (DOD Photo / Dominique A. Pineiro)
President Donald Trump told H-1B visa holders to “rest assured” because “changes are soon coming which will bring both simplicity and certainty” to their status in the United States in a tweet early Friday. But it’s unclear whether the revisions he has in store will put the minds of the 85,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. on skilled work visas each year at ease.
H1-B holders in the United States can rest assured that changes are soon coming which will bring both simplicity and certainty to your stay, including a potential path to citizenship. We want to encourage talented and highly skilled people to pursue career options in the U.S.
What’s changing: Trump may be referring to a proposed rule introduced in December. If enacted, it would require employers to enter an online registry for each worker they want to hire using an H-1B visa before the application period opens. The change would allow immigration officials to review all H-1B applicants, including those with advanced degrees, at the same time, slightly increasing the chances that a higher percentage of the visas will go to more educated workers. The change would also prioritize H-1B applications for workers with advanced degrees from American universities.
Immigration authorities have also pledged to revise the requirements to qualify for an H-1B visa in an effort to curb abuse and move to a more merit-based system.
What’s changed already: The federal government has already made changes to its H-1B approval practices with significant results, part of a broader effort to bridal the legal immigration system. Denials of H-1B visa applications spiked 41 percent between the third and fourth quarters of 2017, according to federal data obtained by the National Foundation for American Policy. Immigration officials are also requesting additional evidence and applying more scrutiny to applications than in the past.
What it means for tech: Big tech companies apply for H-1B visas on behalf of foreign-born workers to fill their talent shortages. The Seattle tech ecosystem is one of the top regions for this type of hiring. Amazon received 2,515 H-1B visas for employees and Microsoft won 1,479 in Fiscal Year 2017.
But American tech corporations aren’t the only beneficiaries of the program. IT staffing firms are often criticized for flooding the lottery with applications, earning a disproportionately high number of visas for workers who are then contracted out to other companies. The Trump administration sees this as abuse of the system, a position shared by leaders in the tech industry like Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
The proposed changes could result in a higher percentage of visas going to American tech companies, according to some experts. “In the annual battle for H-1Bs between IT outsourcing companies and tech companies seeking longer-term workers, this rule would probably help the latter,” Doug Rand, co-founder of Seattle startup Boundless Immigration and a former immigration policy official in the Obama White House, said in November. But after seeing Trump’s tweet Friday, he said that the “administration has used every tool at its disposal to restrict legal immigration across the board” and “it’s no wonder that many companies and immigrants believe that the H-1B program is under siege.”
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Old Review – Dawn of War II
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Before there were Zerg in “Starcraft” and the SPARTANS in “Halo,” there was “Warhammer 40,000.” This series, which started as a tabletop miniatures game in 1987 by Games Workshop, has evolved over the years into a role-playing game as well as various computer games. The newest in this illustrious series is “Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War II.” It was released on February 19th, 2009 by Relic Entertainment (makers of the wonderful “Homeworld” series and “Company of Heroes”) and has since occupied a spot on my hard drive.
Why do I have those examples from much more modern games? It is because they took those ideas from the iconic figures of the Warhammer 40k universe and tried to make them their own. The Zerg from “Starcraft” are the Tyranids, insectile hive-minds that feature a prominent role in “DoWII.” The SPARTANS from “Halo” are the Space Marines that are the feature of the single-player campaign in “DoWII.” Other races you will encounter are the Orks who are just as orcish as they sound, the Eldar who are your requisite Elves, and the Imperial Guard who are the massive armies fighting with you on the side of the Emperor, the immortal savior of humankind. The introduction to the game sums it up well, “It is the 41st Millennium, and there is only war.”
Unlike the previous title in this series, the original “Dawn of War” and its myriad expansions, this game focuses more on squad combat than cranking out units and trying to fight with massive armies. This fits the universe more as your Space Marines are designed to be small squads with no more than five to six members a piece. You also do not crank them out of a base structure in single-player, they are sent down from your orbiting battleship as reinforcements. You can only reinforce at certain points so it behooves you to maintain close control over your squads as you advance through the game. It is still very much a real-time strategy game in its control scheme and viewpoints though you can zoom all the way down to ground combat. I highly recommend this as there are some impressive finishing moves.
The tutorial to the campaign brings you into “DoWII” very smoothly and is a baptism by fire. You immediately begin by having to retake your home planet by reinforcing Captain Davian Thule of the Blood Ravens Space Marines and fighting to him. The game mechanics are introduced to you slowly but in a manner that makes sense. As you progress through missions for the first fifth of the game things such as “orbital strikes” and “automated factories” are shown and control is turned over to you of them. The story stays coherent throughout and there are several surprises in store for you as you play. There is intrigue aplenty and you never know who is up to what. If you are familiar with the “Warhammer 40k” lore through the novels of Dan Abnett, Ben Counter, and others then it will not be as surprising but still pleasant in how they are carried out.
The other races are designed well as they should be considering the amount of established lore that exists. Games Workshop has dozens of manuals that exist and the “Black Library” of fiction for the universe is huge. The Eldar “psykers” are as ethereal and elf-like as you would expect and the Orks are as brutish and bloodthirsty as their regular “Warhammer: Age of Reckoning” counterparts. Watching an Ork pick up one of your men and throw them across the screen does not get old. Having your Space Marine slice them nearly in half with a chainsword is better as it means one of your men is not dying. Multiplayer allows you access to the other races for play but it changes the mechanics of the game by requiring some base building and construction of units. It is here that “DoWII” feels like a regular real-time strategy game. I understand that it is necessary in order to provide a multiplayer experience but I prefer the squad-based format from single-player.
There are a few problems with the game that do need to be addressed and some of them have been already through patches. One issue is that in order to play you must have a “Steam” account through Valve. This is nice because it will automatically update the game for you but if you are not permanently connected to the internet it will mean you have to connect every time you want to play. “DoWII” also has the same achievement system as a normal Xbox 360 game because of its association with “Games for Windows Live.” I do not have an issue with this as they do give you goals to shoot for but they can be disruptive during gameplay as they issue a sound and appear in the upper-right corner of the screen. As long as you have a system that is no more than two years old you should be able to run “DoWII” with no problems but I do recommend having a decent graphics card if you want to see the bloodshed in all its glory.
Overall, I would highly recommend buying this game. If you like a dark, dystopic, gothic science-fiction game with extensive lore it is right up your alley. If you like a squad-based game with excellent tactical AI and beautiful graphics, this game is for you. If you prefer your elves with bows and arrows and your humans puny and week, this is not the game for you. Want to see the source of all of your current gaming heroes? Then “FOR THE EMPEROR, KILL THE MUTANT, BURN THE WITCH, PURGE THE HERETIC” and buy this game!
Old Review – Brutal Legend
To paraphrase Francis Ford Coppella’s character Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore “I love the smell of METAL in the morning.” If you, like me, love the smell of heavy metal music or enjoy playing a fun hack and slash game with some real time strategy thrown in for fun then you will really enjoy Brutal Legend. This game has been many years in coming as it has been in development since early 2006 by Double Fine Productions and has had issues with publishers over the years. Double Fine currently has a contract with Electronic Arts to distribute Brutal Legend. It arrived on store shelves October 13th of this year, or “Rocktober 13th” as the Double Fine team, headed by Tim Schafer, put it.
Tim Schafer has been in the game creation business for over 20 years. He started at LucasArts during their golden years of game development and helped work on such series as “Secret of Monkey Island” and the much lauded “Grim Fandago” which was one of the first adventure games to use full 3-D graphics. Since that time Schafer and his team at Double Fine Productions have put out the highly rated Psychonauts and began work on what we now know as Brutal Legend. Schafer was not alone in this project though; he managed to recruit some very highly know talent across the heavy metal and film worlds.
Brutal Legend takes place in a universe where music has the power to alter the world. The main character Eddie Riggs, voiced by Tenacious D front man and Hollywood actor Jack Black, is a roadie here in our universe. During a show where a self-proclaimed “heavy metal” band called Kabbage Boy, who were in reality a band of tween pop stars, were playing one of the actors manages to bring the house down. Quite literally in this case as the stage itself collapsed. Riggs managed to save both the guitar and the band member playing it but is injured. After doing so he wakes up in this new world and quickly finds out he has the power to help save the small band of humans still alive.
This is where the player takes over. Using a third person perspective that remains constant throughout all of Brutal Legend’s modes, the player begins by hacking and slashing their way through the many denizens of S&M gear and poorly dressed hair metal minions. The first few missions help acquaint you with the characters and factions of the world and begin feeding you all of the weapons, vehicles, and powers you will gain over the course of the game. One of the first things you learn how to use is your axe that Riggs names “The Separator” and his beloved guitar “Clementine.” Rocking out powerful riffs causes massive damage to enemies and can unlock some very powerful moves. Some of the major powers such as the “Facemelter” and summoning your vehicle “The Deuce, aka ‘The Druid Plow’” require following a quick pattern of notes on your controller. If you have seen “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” you will be very familiar with this game mechanic.
Slowly you also get worked into the real time strategy parts of the game. Controlling your troops and building structures is quite easy though I did not find it quite as intuitive as the controls in Halo Wars; the only other real time strategy game I have played on a console. Directing your units uses the directional pad while creating new units uses the right button on the Xbox. New units get added to your army as you meet them throughout the campaign and each has their strengths and weaknesses. Your Headbangers, “What do you do with a group of kids who don’t know how to do anything but bang their heads all day long? ‘You start a revolution Lars,” are powerful infantry units but can be quite slow. Your Razor Girls are the ultimate long range troops but can be taken out by other infantry quickly. All of the units are balanced well, I have yet to come across something that cannot be beaten using the right strategy. You can still hack and slash through the real time strategy missions, Riggs is not delegated strictly to the General’s chair. He eventually grows demon wings and gains the ability to fly above the battlefield which makes giving orders a lot easier. You can still summon “The Deuce” during these battles to have its firepower added to your army. This helps to give the army and its units personality though they had quite a lot of it to spare already.
Besides Jack Black voicing characters, you have quite a few heavy metal greats voicing units as well. Ozzy Osborne voices the Guardian of Metal, a character who helps give you weapons and new moves throughout the game. Rob Halford voices General Lionwhyte while Tim Curry voices the evil Doviculus. The landscape also represents many of the greatest album covers in heavy metal history. I do not want to spoil the surprises so I will not be listing them here. To top it off, they have over 100 licensed heavy metal tracks in game that you can listen to while completing missions.
Overall this is a game I would recommend to almost anyone. If you have an anathema to heavy metal or hate real time strategy or hack-and-slash games then you will want to avoid Brutal Legend. If you love heavy metal, a great story, and interesting, well-voiced characters then Brutal Legend is for you. The controls will take some getting used to in the major strategy battles but they are quick to pick up. My only hope is that the campaign will be expanded by some downloadable content down the road. So pick up your axe and your guitar, get the Manowar or Black Sabbath going on the radio, and play this game. As Ozzy Osborne, the Guardian of Metal, put it “What *&^*$#@ took you so long?”
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Motability 'one-stop shop' in Cottingham this July
Everything motability related is waiting to be discovered at the Hull Daily Mail Mobility Show
William RamseyCommercial Editor for Trinity Mirror Humber
The Hull Daily Mail Mobility event is returning to the Lawns, Cottingham, on July 1 (Image: Hull Daily Mail)
Taking place at The Lawns in Cottingham on Sunday, July 1, this Hull Daily Mail event promises to be a one-stop shop, with displays of new cars, details of the Motability Scheme, car accessories, scooters and ancillaries.
There will be about 20 different car brands on view, so there is the chance to compare brand on brand, all in one place, without having to go from dealership to dealership.
People are welcome to come along for a cup of tea or some lunch, with refreshments on hand.
Ample car parking is also available immediately opposite the showground.
There will be about 20 different car brands on view at the event (Image: Hull Daily Mail)
Companies including Evans Halshaw Ford, Evans Halshaw Kia, Evans Halshaw Ford, Stratstone BMW/Mini and Trenton Nissan will be in attendance.
A spokesperson for Trenton Nissan, which recently won an award for its work with the Motability Car Scheme, said: “Trenton motors are your local Nissan and Peugeot Motability specialist, and all our sales executive across all our dealerships are fully trained and Motability accredited, so there is no need to make an appointment.
“If you need any help or advice just pop and see one of our team at Hull Daily Mail’s motability event, or pop along to a dealership for a coffee and discuss how we can get you mobile via the Motability Scheme”.
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Since the scheme was set up in 1978, Motability has helped more than four million people get mobile with a new vehicle, with more than 640,000 people currently enjoying the benefits of Motability.
Those looking for advice about a Motability vehicle will find plenty of feedback from the experts who will be on hand to help.
Motability has helped more than four million people get mobile with a new vehicle (Image: Hull Daily Mail)
Tom Delaney, Motability specialist at Stratstone MINI, said: ‘We’re proud to be associated with Motability and to be offering the five-car MINI range on the scheme. The versatile MINI range is available from nil advance payment and with a high level of customisation options. A MINI on Motability is the route to worry-free driving.”
Stratstone BMW will also be attending the show with a wide choice of offers across the model range, from just £249 advance payment and guidance to help you pick the right BMW for your needs.
Almost all BMW vehicles have features that will make travelling easier and more comfortable, and many of the most popular adaptations are now available at no extra cost. Each car delivers a perfect combination of comfort, functionality and performance, making a BMW on the Motability Scheme an ultimate choice.
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Three Evans Halshaw dealers will be attending the Hull Daily Mail Mobility Show, including popular brands Ford, Vauxhall and Kia.
All three dealerships have dedicated and fully-accredited Motability teams who specialise in advising customers on the perfect vehicle. Attractive Motability deals are available across their award-winning range of cars, with many of them starting from nil-advance payment.
The free to attend event will have a range of Motability experts on hand (Image: Hull Daily Mail)
Gary Armstrong, managing director of Evans Halshaw believes the Hull Daily Mail Mobility Show is the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to purchase a vehicle on the Motability scheme to learn about all the options available to them.
He said:“Our Evans Halshaw brands have a wide range of vehicles available on the Motability Scheme, so we will have something to suit all of our customer’s individual needs at a competitive price. Our team of friendly Motability specialists will help you get behind the wheel of your perfect car so you can enjoy worry-free, affordable motoring.”
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It’s something which Paul Cartmell, head of media sales at Hull Daily Mail, says will be the perfect day for anyone looking for more information about mobility and Motability.
“Being so well supported, with 20 manufacturers attending, it’s set to be a great event,” he said.
“The aim is to create a one-stop shop, with advice on hand from the area’s specialists in Motability and mobility, all in one arena.”
The Hull Daily Mail Motability Show takes place on Sunday, July 1, from 10am to 4pm, at The Lawns in Harland Way, Cottingham. Admission and car parking are free. For more information, call 01482 315395.
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Two residents have been fined for illegally dumping items in public areas
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A big thank you to all who spoke out and generously supported Hobson’s Pledge spokesman Don Brash after vice chancellor Jan Thomas declared he could not address students at Massey University.
On Tuesday, Thomas stopped an event in which Don was to speak on his time in Parliament.
Thomas cited security concerns as a reason to ban Don. But she also cited Don’s leadership of Hobson's Pledge “and views he and its supporters espoused in relation to Maori wards on councils was clearly of concern to many staff, particularly Maori staff”.
Earlier, Thomas asserted that debate on Maori wards “came dangerously close to hate speech, mobilised in large part by the Hobson's Pledge network”.
A free-speech debate that Don appeared in at Auckland University on Thursday showed the extent of security concerns that were likely – a small gaggle of noisy hecklers who proved Don’s point, which was that his opponents preferred to shut down debate instead of engaging with the issues.
Columnist Karl du Fresne wrote that he believes the Left targets Don “not because he holds extreme views, but for precisely the opposite reason: a large number of New Zealanders agree with him. That makes him a potent threat”.
ACT bill would end Maori seats
Hobson’s Pledge applauds ACT leader David Seymour’s proposed private member’s bill that would see 20 MPs slashed from Parliament, including the Maori seats, and the number of electorates reduced to 54.
The bill would reduce the size of Parliament to 100 (from 120), reduce the size of the executive to 20 (from 31, including ministers outside Cabinet and parliamentary under-secretaries), and reduce the number of electorates to 54 (from 71).
Such a revamp would disestablish the Maori seats.
Each prospective MP would also have to stand in an electorate - whether they were list or electorate MPs.
If they lost in the electorate, they could still get into Parliament on the list, but they would have an established electorate office, and would be expected to actively help people within their electorate.
It's refreshing to see an MP appear to walk the talk on the Maori seats and Parliament size.
Treatyist charter aims to control research
A group that used to be known as the Royal Society of New Zealand is setting up a Treaty-based charter in a bid to control research in New Zealand.
Research is understood to mean the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Treatyism has become a quasi-religious dogma that has been carefully separated from scientific inquiry.
The group of academic virtue signallers, known as Royal Society Te Aparangi, believes that it is “important that New Zealand develops its own charter to include elements specific to the context of Aotearoa, such as setting out how researchers should meet their responsibilities under the Treaty of Waitangi”.
This group has roped in Universities New Zealand, Science New Zealand, Independent Research Association New Zealand, the Health Research Council of New Zealand, and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
A Treaty-based research charter would further change universities and research institutes from bastions of free and critical thought to restrictive environments subject to an indoctrination filter
See https://royalsociety.org.nz/news/national-research-charter-for-aotearoa-being-developed/
Taniwha surfaces in Christchurch
The taniwha has surfaced in the Christchurch district, this time seeking a share of whopping consenting costs for a nine-metre long two-metre high retaining wall.
A Banks Peninsula couple wants to build a concrete block wall along a bare earth bank which was dug out during earthquake rebuild work.
The couple, who live on Governors Bay Rd, say they are "sickened" by consenting costs of about $20,000 – the same amount as budgeted for the wall's construction.
Their project will also need iwi approval, including a processing cost of $800, because their property is within the area of the Mahaanui Iwi Management Plan Silent Files and Kaitorete Spit cultural zone in the Christchurch District Plan.
A silent file area is an area given protection because it contains significant wahi tapu (sacred places) or wahi taonga (treasured possessions). The area is larger than the wahi tapu to ensure the exact location of the sacred place remains secret or "silent".
See https://i.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/latest/105881301/Consent-for-nine-metre-retaining-wall-as-much-as-construction?cid=app-iPhone
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The Mean Girls Cast Just Reunited to Raise Money for Vegas Shooting Victims
"On October 3rd, he asked me to help."
By Erica Gonzales
Oct 3 2017, 12:51 pm EDT
The cast of Mean Girls is celebrating October 3rd in a charitable way this year. Gretchen Wieners (Lacey Chabert), Karen Smith (Amanda Seyfried), Aaron Samuels (Jonathan Bennett), and Damian (Daniel Franzese) have joined forces once again—13 years after the cult-favorite comedy premiered—to raise money for the victims of Sunday night's Las Vegas shooting, the deadliest in recent U.S. history.
The stars have established their own GoFundMe page with the goal of reaching $300,000, which will go entirely to the National Compassion Fund, an organization that helps victims of mass-casualty crimes. They're asking fans to donate as little as $3 (for October 3rd, duh) to the cause.
"Guys, look. We know fetch is never gonna happen," Chabert says in the video, quoting her character's signature vocabulary. "But we can make this happen."
"On October 3rd, I'll ask you what day it is," Bennett continued. "But we'll also ask you to help," Chabert added.
"So you go, Glen Coco," Franzese chimed in. (Unfortunately he didn't serenade us with "Beautiful," but we'll take it.)
Watch their video below. You can give $3 (or more) to the Mean Girls for Las Vegas fund at gofundme.com/october3. DONATE
“On #October3rd, he asked me to help.” #MeanGirls
Please help the victims of the tragedy in Las Vegas at https://t.co/YMwEV1SDsL pic.twitter.com/OhXNSMvCYC
— Jonathan Bennett (@JonathanBennett) October 3, 2017
Erica Gonzales Erica Gonzales is the News and Entertainment Editor for BAZAAR.com covering celebrity, entertainment, fashion, and royal news.
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A Same-Sex Couple Made History When They Took Turns Carrying Their Baby's Embryo. Here's How They Did It
The women utilized a new procedure known as reciprocal effortless IVF. This technology can help straight couples, too, its developers say.
By Amanda MacMillan
A lesbian couple in Texas is making headlines for something that, until recently, would have been considered impossible: Before giving birth to their baby boy in June, both women took a turn carrying their baby’s embryo.
The feat was made possible by a procedure called reciprocal effortless in vitro fertilization (IVF), in which a fertilized embryo is transferred, very early in the pregnancy, from one woman to another. According to the Center for Assisted Reproduction (CARE Fertility) in Bedford, Texas, where the procedure was performed, Ashleigh and Bliss Coulter are one of the world’s first same-sex couples to share a pregnancy in this way.
Posted by Ashleigh Coulter on Sunday, October 28, 2018
The Coulters have shared their success story with People, the New York Daily News, and other media outlets in hopes that more people take advantage of this option. “We know that there are a lot of same-sex couples out there who want to do the same thing,” Ashleigh told People. “We want to publicly be out there and let the LGBTQ community know that they do have options and it’s possible.”
Reciprocal effortless IVF was developed by the doctors at CARE Fertility specifically to help same-sex couples. But it’s a variation of a broader technology—simply called effortless IVF—that can be helpful for heterosexual couples, as well. Here’s what you should know about these procedures, especially if you’re considering fertility treatments yourself.
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What is effortless IVF?
In traditional IVF, a woman’s ovaries are stimulated with hormones and her eggs are harvested in a clinic. Those eggs are then fertilized by sperm—either her male partner’s or a donor’s—in a laboratory setting, outside of the body. The fertilized egg is implanted back into the woman, where it grows and develops for nine months.
Effortless IVF is different in a few major ways, says Kevin Doody, MD, a physician at CARE Fertility Clinic. (Dr. Doody and his wife Kathy are the developers of effortless IVF.) Instead of the egg being fertilized outside of the body, doctors place the egg and sperm in a plastic capsule called an INVOcell, which is then implanted back into the woman’s vagina.
This is where the egg is fertilized, and the embryo begins to develop. A woman’s body provides a favorable environment for fertilization, says Dr. Doody: It maintains temperature and levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen inside the capsule, and it filters out toxins.
“When we started working with the INVOcell, we noticed that embryos seemed to be advancing and dividing more quickly in the vaginal incubator than in the laboratory incubator," Dr. Doody tells Health. "We were seeing fully hatched embryos on day five, compared to embryos that had expanded but hadn't yet started to hatch at all."
After five days, the INVOcell is removed from the vagina, and the fertilized embryo(s) is retrieved. For heterosexual couples, one of those embryos is then implanted into the woman’s uterus, where it continues to develop for nine months.
In clinical trials, IVF with the INVOcell device was shown to have similar pregnancy and implantation rates as traditional IVF performed in a laboratory, "at a reduced cost for the patients."
The name "effortless IVF," which Dr. Doody and his wife have trademarked, comes from the idea that the woman’s body naturally regulates the environment in which the egg is fertilized. In a lab, that environment has to be recreated, which costs money and requires time, space, and equipment.
That’s one of the reasons why effortless IVF typically costs about half of what traditional IVF costs. Effortless IVF also uses a woman's weight and hormone levels to personalize her treatment, which cuts down on tests and doctor's visits. Only two or three appointments are usually required prior to egg retrieval with effortless IVF, compared to eight with traditional IVF.
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What is reciprocal IVF?
The reciprocal IVF method adds another layer to the effortless procedure. Traditionally, reciprocal IVF refers to a procedure in which eggs are harvested from one female partner, fertilized in a lab, and implanted into a second female partner. But with effortless IVF, the partner who donates the eggs also gets a chance to carry the embryo.
Here's how it works: One partner—in the case of the Coulters, this was Bliss—has her ovaries stimulated and her eggs harvested, and doctors use the INVOcell to place one (or more) of her eggs, along with donor sperm, back into her vagina.
After five days, the embryo(s) is retrieved and frozen. Meanwhile, the other female partner (that was Ashleigh, for the Coulters) begins taking estrogen and progesterone supplements when her next menstrual cycle begins.
The couple works with an IVF coordinator to schedule an embryo transfer, during which the frozen embryo is implanted into the non-biological parent. She then carries the developing fetus for nine months.
In this procedure, the biological mother provides the egg and the environment in which it’s fertilized, and her partner then carries their baby for the duration of the pregnancy. “We kinda joke around about how both of us got to carry the baby and it’s special for both of us,” Ashleigh said in a video on CARE Fertility’s website. “I think that was a huge, huge deal for us, for sure.”
The doctors at CARE Fertility learned this week that Bliss and Ashleigh Coulter were not actually the first couple to undergo reciprocal IVF with the INVOcell device, as was originally reported. A doctor in Virginia who was trained by the Doodys actually used this method to deliver a healthy baby to another lesbian couple back in March, says Dr. Doody. And since the Coulters gave birth in June, another lesbian couple has successfully undergone the procedure and given birth to a healthy baby girl.
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Who will this process work for?
Reciprocal and effortless IVF won’t work for everyone, and there are certain requirements patients must meet before undergoing the procedures. Furthermore, the INVOcell technology that makes these procedures possible is only available at select clinics across the United States. (These other clinics do not use the term effortless IVF, which involves more than just the INVOcell device, although Dr. Doody says he and his wife are training other facilities to adopt their method.)
Women who want to provide eggs and carry an INVOcell device during fertilization must weigh less than 190 pounds and have a body mass index (BMI) below 35, with no significant medical issues. Her tests results for anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) must be 0.8 or greater on two separate occasions, and her antral follicle count must be 8 or greater. Both of these numbers can be indicators of how many eggs a woman has left.
For same-sex couples, the partner who will carry the embryo after the initial five days should have a BMI less than 40, with no significant medical issues that would interfere with pregnancy. She must also undergo a uterine evaluation, including a transvaginal ultrasound, hysteroscopy, and hysterosalpingogram.
Heterosexual couples may benefit from IVF (the traditional or the effortless variety) if the male partner has low sperm count or low sperm motility, or if the female partner has blocked or damaged fallopian tubes, or ovulatory problems such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Men suffering from severe infertility, however, and women with very low AMH levels, are not good candidates for effortless IVF and may need to seek out other options, says Dr. Doody. Studies also show that couples who exercise, follow a healthy diet, and don't smoke tend to have better success rates with IVF than those with unhealthy lifestyles.
Dr. Doody says that patients who have thought about IVF but have been discouraged because it's not financially or geographically feasible should look into effortless IVF as another option. "If you don't live within a few hours of a clinic—or even if you do—the cost and the number of visits required can really make traditional IVF difficult," he says.
Although IVF has "improved tremendously over the last three decades," says Dr. Doody, it has also become increasingly complex, which has translated into higher costs. And while some states have mandated that health insurance plans cover IVF, most Americans still have to pay out-of-pocket.
"We are working hard to make sure those patients aren't left out in the cold, and that they have some way of accessing a very good treatment that has a good success rate," he says. "I would love to see this take off and make IVF more accessible to those patients."
This post was updated on October 31 with new reporting.
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Brad Pitt Slams Angelina Jolie For Revealing Personal Information
Posted: Dec 23 2016, 7:37am CST | by Sumayah Aamir, Updated: Dec 25 2016, 11:37pm CST, in Latest Celebrity News
Brad Pitt and his legal team are accusing Angelina Jolie of needlessly disclosing personal information to public record.
Brad Pitt has been working really hard with his legal team to shut down any disclosure of their divorce proceedings to public domain. He called for an emergency meeting two weeks ago in which he filed for the divorce proceedings and agreements to be kept private. His request was turned down.
Two weeks later, Brad Pitt has filed a motion again in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The documents that he filed with attorney Lance Spiegel wrote that the actress has ignored agreed-upon standards for acting in the children's best interest, including by revealing the names of the children's therapists in a recent court filing.
The filing makes the argument that this disclosure of information is a violation of the children's privacy rights that supports Pitt's request for the court to seal documents in the custody case from public view.
Spiegel emphasized that Jolie had agreed to keep the information private. He added in their documents that Jolie apparently has no self-regulating mechanism to preclude sensitive information from being placed in the public record, or she has other motives pursuant to which she seeks to disseminate information in this proceeding which will be immediately made public, where the children can access it, or where people in the general public will have access to it for their own uses, and who will not use such information in the best interests of the children.
Angelina’s team has called the filing "a thinly-veiled attempt to shield himself, rather than the minor children, from public view." They said in their paperwork that Pitt is simply trying to seal the proceedings to keep his image in public intact.
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Two-Day Fort Worth Music Festival 2013 with 20+ Bands Starts this Friday
By Neil Lemons on May 16th, 2013
The Fort Worth Music Festival, a two-day festival featuring three stages and 24 bands, will occur Friday, May 17th, and Saturday May 18th, ending with after parties lasting till 2 am, at Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth, Texas.
Fort Worth Music Festival 2013 Performing Bands
Galactic, Drive By Truckers, Old 97′s, The Walkmen, Allen Stone, ZZ Ward, Delta Spirit, Whiskey Myers, Dirty River Boys, Ivan Nevilles Dumpstaphunk, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Sheepdogs, Air Review, The Hanna Barbarians, Quaker City Night Hawks, The Orbans, Calhoun, The Will Callers, The Unlikely Candidates, The Longshots, Mariachi Quetzal, Big Don, and The Southern Renaissance.
Fort Worth Music Festival 2013 Featured Visual Artists
Steve Moya, Joe Laberge, Shawn O’Connell Photography, Three R Designs, John P. Irizarry, and Frilly Pepper.
Fort Worth Music Festival 2013 Location & Times
Panther Island Pavilionis located at 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth, and caters to a wide variety of uses such as concerts, festivals and events. Panther Island Pavilion features a waterfront stage overlooking the Trinity River. The gates open at 3:00 pm and the first band will perform at the Robust Energy Drink Stage at 4:00 pm. The second band will perform at the Rahr and Sons Stage starting at 4:30 pm. Then each stage will alternate bands until the last performance on Friday at 11:00 pm. On Saturday, the gates open at 1:00 pm and the first band goes on at 2:00 pm. There will be three stages on Saturday, with some bands overlapping: Robust Energy Drink Stage, Rahr and Sons Stage, and Community Food Bank Stage.
About Fort Worth Music Festival
The Fort Worth Music Festival is held in honor of Fort Worth’s deep musical roots. From musical pioneers and artists as diverse as Country Swing’s Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys to Jazz Icon Ornette Coleman to Contemporary Innovator T- Bone Burnett, Fort Worth residents have made an indelible imprint on the music of both our state and our country. The Fort Worth Music Festival is proud to showcase the various genres of music which have called our city home.
The 2013 Festival will present Country, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Gospel, Pop and Indie Rock, in total 30 bands on 3 stages, to the joy of any music aficionado or any local Texan proud of his hometown. In addition, the 2013 Fest will present artwork exhibits, culinary offerings and classes by area chefs and groovy local vendors. The Fort Worth Music Festival is a celebration of those things which make Fort Worth the vibrant, growing city it is.
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World Day Against Child Labour - 12 June
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Exhibition "The ILO's fight against child labour: Dreaming of Freedom"
2012: Human rights and social justice... let's end child labour
2011: Warning! Children in hazardous work
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2009: Give girls a chance: End child labour
2008: Education: The right response to child labour
2007: Child labour and agriculture
2006: The end of child labour: Together we can do it!
2005: A load too heavy: Child labour in mining and quarrying
2004: Behind closed doors: Child domestic labour
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Child labour in Asia and the Pacific
The latest ILO Global report on Child Labour found that the number of working children under the age of 15 years in Asia and the Pacific declined by 5 million to 122.3 million from 2000 to 2004. Despite this positive development, the region still faces major challenges. The number of working children in Asia Pacific is by far the largest in the world and represents 18.8 per cent of the 650 million 5-14 year-olds in the region. Furthermore, progress in eliminating child labour is still modest compared to progress in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Many worst forms of child labour are still important concerns, including child trafficking, commercial sexual exploitation, bonded child labour, child domestic work, hazardous child labour and the recruitment and use of children for armed conflict or drug trafficking. A high tolerance for child labour in many countries and political volatility and conflict in certain others exacerbate the problem and has hindered the implementation of action against it. In addition, a large number of children in areas affected by natural disasters are vulnerable to entering child labour.
Strategies such as capacity building for social partners and IPEC implementing agencies, advocacy for adherence and implementation of ILO Conventions, awareness raising of the public and target groups and focused direct assistance are slowly but surely making inroads into the child labour problem. Awareness and support for the eradication of child labour in a comprehensive manner is on the rise. Seven countries in the region have set time-bound targets to end selected worst form of child labour and national time-bound programme projects are now being implemented to help reach these.
IPEC works to mainstream child labour into government policies, strategies, plans and budgets. Child labour issues have been included in the national Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers in Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal and Pakistan, and mainstreaming is being pursued in other countries, such as the Philippines and Viet Nam. There are efforts to integrate child labour and trafficking concerns into Education for All initiatives in Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Viet Nam.
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Child Labour Country Dashboard
The Child Labour Country Dashboard provide information from various sources to present a broad picture of the national child labour situation of a country and the main actions being taken to combat it. The legislation, policies and strategies covered by the Country Dashboard are listed below. All of them can contribute towards the elimination of child labour.
By clicking on the country name at the right menu you will access to the country-specific information.
Country legislation on child labour
ILO Convention No. 138 on the minimum age, adopted in 1973, and ILO Convention No. 182 on the worst forms on child labour, adopted in 1999.
The ILO Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations (CEACR) is mandated to provide an impartial and technical evaluation of the state of application of the ratified Conventions. The CEACR makes two kinds of comments: observations and direct requests. Observations contain comments on fundamental questions raised by the application of a particular convention by a state. Direct requests relate to more technical questions or requests for further information.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), adopted in 1989, contains a range of international rights for children. Article 32 of the Convention addresses child labour. CRC has two Optional Protocols, adopted in 2000, one concerns the involvement of children in armed conflict, and the second concerns the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography.
The Committee on the Rights of the Child is mandated to monitor and report on the implementation of the CRC and its Optional Protocols. The Committee then provides concluding observations.
The national legislation on child labour provided here comes from the ILO Natlex database.
Country policies on child labour
The UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) is a programme framework between a government and the UN Country Team (UNCT) that describes the collective response of the UN system to the achievement of national development priorities and results. Usually the UNDAF is developed on the basis of a National Development Plan (NDP).
The ILO Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) is the ILO contribution to the UN country assistance. It describes the ILO support at the country level towards the goal of decent work for all women and men, including the support to develop and implement National Action Plans (NAPs) to combat child labour.
The Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) outlines a country programme for poverty reduction to allow it to obtain funding from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank for support. The policy and programmes prescriptions in PRSPs can have a direct and/or indirect impact on the child labour situation in the country.
The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) is a multi-stakeholder partnership that seek to ensure accelerated progress in developing countries towards achieving the SDG 4 which call for inclusive, equitable quality education for all by 2030.
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4 Reasons Millennials Are Stronger Leaders Than You Think
The business leaders of tomorrow bring four strengths to the table.
By Brian ScudamoreFounder and CEO, O2E Brands@BrianScudamore
When I was 18, I had no idea how to run a business. So when I decided to start one, I was going in blind. I had no one to lead me or a business degree to fall back on -- I rolled up my sleeves and figured things out on the fly.
Though I wasn't a millennial, I was in a similar headspace that many young, aspiring entrepreneurs are today: I had big dreams, a desire to achieve something more, and limited experience leading a team. Taking those issues on while I got 1-800-GOT-JUNK? up and running was a major learning curve, but I knew my success all boiled down to learning how to be a strong leader.
When we launched Shack Shine in 2014, we found a batch of franchise partners who embodied the same mindset I had when I first started 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. They also happen to be millennials.
We asked three of our twentysomething franchise partners how they learned to be leaders -- here's what they had to say.
1. They Ask For Help
When we bring on new franchise partners, we train them up, hand them the reins, and send them off to run their businesses. Although we provide regular check-ins and on-site reviews, for the most part, we give them autonomy. However, we've noticed our millennial partners prioritize access to learning opportunities more than older generations.
Mark Webb, 29, spent his first two years with the company under the mentorship of managing director Dave Notte. Dave gave Mark the tools to run the business -- but Mark is most grateful for their ongoing contact, even after taking over the franchise.
Even though millennials want to be empowered at work, they also crave mentorship and support. Our franchise partners value continued training because the more confident they feel in their own abilities, the more effectively they can lead their teams.
2. They Get Their Hands Dirty
While millennials want continued training, they don't want to learn in a boardroom. They want tactical, real-world experience. And they know their employees do, too.
Taylor Dunn, 27, says the best way to help his employees grow is to give them the opportunity to lead themselves. He teaches his lead technicians how to lead others so that his truck teams can be more autonomous. By developing leaders within his franchise, Taylor has more time to focus on other aspects of the business.
For Mark, it's about suiting up and leading by example. On the worst days of the year, he's in the field beside his guys -- and it motivates them all to work that much harder. He's a hands-on leader who shows his team that they're all in it together.
3. They're Team Players
Millennials are a collaborative bunch who find strength and purpose in working together towards a common goal. In fact, 92% say they believe teamwork leads to solutions.
Because they thrive in a team environment, they tend to lead with a team mentality. This means acting more as coach than boss, and ensuring employees feel like a part of a shared goal.
Many of our millennial franchise partners grew up playing sports. Being part of a team prepped them for the challenge of leading a team for their businesses. For Mark, it's about cooperation. For 25-year-old Myles Reville, it's about accountability -- he enjoys being responsible for making the tough calls for his business, a strength he learned from coaching sailing.
Our franchise partners have struck the balance between fostering teamwork and taking the lead. They've learned early on that everyone succeeds when they work together under the guidance of a strong coach.
4. They're Empathetic
Managing Director Dave Notte says there's one clear standout that sets millennial franchise partners apart: they leverage empathy as a leadership tool more than other generations. Strong cultures are developing in their franchises as a result.
Since he first joined Shack Shine on the ground floor, Mark has worked every possible role in the business. This helped him transition into a leadership position, because he can empathize with every person on his team. In turn, his team's priority is to understand every customer's situation so they can provide value with every interaction. By being an empathetic leader, Mark set the precedent in his business for his standard of customer service.
Our millennial partners prove that it's less about the cohort you're born into than it is about your values and work ethic. It takes time and experience to become a leader -- but if you have the desire to lead and the drive to do it right, your business will be successful. Our most committed leaders have built the strongest franchises with the most positive cultures. That's why leadership development is at the heart of our business.
I was never "taught" to be a leader. When I started out, I went in headfirst and did what had to be done. I called people I admired, asked mentors for advice, and learned as much as I could from experts in the field.
We're working with a new generation with different wants and needs, but there's one thing that's remained a constant at O2E Brands: our franchise partners are passionate, dedicated, and eager. They aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and get into the nitty-gritty of their businesses. What they (initially) lacked in experience they've made up for in passion, and they've learned for themselves what it means to be a leader.
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Lifeline for 30 rural schools as teachers kept on
Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan
Niall O'Connor
February 18 2015 2:30 AM
DOZENS of rural schools facing the loss of crucial teaching posts in the coming months have been handed a reprieve following the introduction of new rules surrounding pupil numbers.
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/education/lifeline-for-30-rural-schools-as-teachers-kept-on-31001583.html
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Education Minister Jan O'Sullivan has reduced the threshold levels that determine the number of teachers allocated to each school, in a move that will halt the prospect of some schools closing this September.
The Irish Independent has learned that approximately 30 rural schools on the cusp of losing a teacher will now keep hold of the post.
And other rural-based schools in fear of losing a teacher will be able to offer assurances to parents that their current teacher numbers can be maintained.
The new measures being introduced by Ms O'Sullivan focus on protecting one, two, three and four teacher schools - most of which are rural-based.
Previously, three-teacher schools were required to enrol at least 56 pupils otherwise they would lose one teaching post. Ms O'Sullivan has reduced the number to 53, which will provide schools authorities with much needed "breathing space".
Similarly, a two teacher school that failed to meet the 20 pupil threshold was set to lose a post in September under previous rules. This threshold has been lowered by one as a result of the new measures.
And the pupil number threshold for a four-teacher schools is being brought down from 86 to 83, the department said.
The guiding factor behind the Labour Party minister's measures is the fact that enrolment numbers in parts of rural Ireland is in decline.
Isolated schools in particular would struggle to amalgamate with other schools and therefore were on the cusp of losing teacher posts.
The minister has introduced a mechanism in which so-called isolated schools can be defined.
Schools that are now at least 8km apart now fall into this category. In relation to retaining their second teacher, the pupil threshold has been reduced from 20-15.
The final number of schools to benefit from these improvements to the staffing schedule this year will be known in the Autumn after the teacher allocation process has fully transacted.
It's estimated €600,000 will be spent maintaining the 30 additional posts. This funding is being taken out of the department's budget.
The revised thresholds will also benefit small schools experiencing declining enrolment.
The measures announced yesterday have been widely welcomed by teacher unions.
General Secretary of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO), Sheila Nunan, said the measures will give rural-based schools much needed certainty.
"These measures will make a significant contribution to sustaining a network of required schools in rural Ireland," she said.
And the Catholic Primary School Management Association (CPSMA) said the plan will alleviate concerns among local communities.
The issue of small schools is a critical one for local communities, teachers and management, impinging, as it does, on both the areas of pedagogy as well as health and safety," said General Secretary Fr Tom Deenihan.
However, Fianna Fáil Education spokesperson Charlie McConalogue and his Sinn Fein counterpart Jonathan O'Brien said the measures do not go far enough to addressing the challenges facing schools.
The issue of maintaining rural schools is major concern among backbench TDs who fear was set to become a general election issue.
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In a High-Tech World, Humanities and Other Liberal Arts Are More Essential Than Ever
In 1987, the U.S. Army War College developed a term to understand the end of the Cold War and that has defined our world since: VUCA, short for volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity.
Our politics are more fractured and divisive—corrosive really—than ever. Our economy is a roller-coaster. And our place in the world is unsettled. We need to think about how to deal with this mess and, at the same time, to education a new generation that is resourceful, engaged and adaptable. Fortunately, there is a path forward and that path involves a reimagination of the arts and sciences. You know, the liberal arts.
First, we have to get over all the negativity out there. Our politicians, many of them with liberal arts degrees themselves have long bashed the liberal arts. President Obama once said “I promise you, folks can make a lot more, potentially, with skilled manufacturing or the trades than they might with an art history degree.” Mitt Romney scoffed that “as an English major your options are uh, you better go to graduate school, all right? And find a job from there.”
Their cynicism comes as higher education has turned towards vocational education, i.e. job training. Too many politicians now see college as a training program for under- and unemployed workers on the low end, and for developing STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) workers on the high end. Either way it’s a technical education. And this framing has affected how parents and high school students look at college, as too many see majors as advanced vocational training.
But that’s a mistake, and tech leaders know it. As Intuit’s Alex Chris explains, this “’STEM only’ mindset is misguided because it focuses narrowly on job preparation. It assumes that the rise in advanced technology in the workplace means most career opportunities will be those requiring highly technical skills, and students should therefore focus their studies vocationally.”
The reality is we need the social and critical communication skills that are best honed in the liberal arts. According to the Harvard Business Review, while technical skills are important, “What matters now is not the skills you have but how you think. Can you ask the right questions? Do you know what problem you’re trying to solve in the first place?” They remind us there is a “long list of successful tech leaders who hold degrees in the humanities. To mention just a few CEOs: Stewart Butterfield, Slack, philosophy; Jack Ma, Alibaba, English; Susan Wojcicki, YouTube, history and literature; Brian Chesky, Airbnb, fine arts.” Forbes recently declared “That 'Useless' Liberal Arts Degree Has Become Tech's Hottest Ticket” as the industry has finally come around to what many professional associations have understood for a decade or so: the value in the arts and sciences.
They’re figuring it out a decade after the National Academy of Engineeringrecognized the need for the liberal arts, stating “New graduates were technically well prepared but lacked the professional skills for success in a competitive, innovative, global marketplace. Employers complained that new hires had poor communication and teamwork skills and did not appreciate the social and nontechnical influences on engineering solutions and quality processes.”
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Downtown Indianapolis moves closer to new tax for beautification, public safety
"This is probably our last bite at the apple," developer Dennis Dye said of a Downtown economic improvement district.
Downtown Indianapolis moves closer to new tax for beautification, public safety "This is probably our last bite at the apple," developer Dennis Dye said of a Downtown economic improvement district. Check out this story on IndyStar.com: https://indy.st/2sZyFCx
James Briggs, IndyStar Published 8:45 p.m. ET June 11, 2018
A proposed tax would pay for hiring people to remove weeds, sweep streets, power wash, plant trees and perform other general maintenance in Downtown Indianapolis.(Photo: Joe Vitti)Buy Photo
More than 1,200 property owners across Downtown Indianapolis are a step closer to paying new taxes that are being pitched as a way to make the city cleaner and safer, especially for visitors.
A City-County Council panel on Monday approved a pair of proposals that would create taxing districts covering Fountain Square, Fletcher Place and Downtown. The economic improvement districts, or EIDs, would pay for maintenance, public safety, marketing and economic development.
Proponents of the EIDs are making a hectic final push to get them passed in the weeks before a new state law adds more hurdles to the process. One proposed EID that covers 91 properties along Virginia Avenue sailed through the council's Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee. A separate Downtown EID covering 1,167 properties also passed through the panel, yet faces a more perilous path.
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Supporters and detractors of the Downtown EID were still arguing Monday night over whether the petition drive has met the legal threshold of gathering support from at least 50 percent of property owners. At issue is how to count signatures in a few complex scenarios, including properties at which one owner expressed support and a co-owner didn't, as well as properties that have changed hands since previous owners signed.
Fred Biesecker, the council's general counsel, said the Downtown EID still needed support from eight more property owners as of Monday. Downtown Indy Inc., an advocacy organization that has led the campaign, has until the June 18 City-County Council meeting to meet that requirement.
The Downtown EID would be paid by both commercial and residential Downtown property owners over a 10-year period. Property owners would pay a total of about $3 million a year.
Downtown Indy wants to use the money to hire 10 to 15 people to remove weeds, sweep streets, power wash, plant trees and perform other general maintenance. The plan also includes $700,000 for homeless outreach, marketing and adding foot and bike patrols for off-duty police officers.
Dennis Dye, a commercial real estate developer and advocate for the EID, said he's seen the need for more public investment during his five years of living Downtown.
"You can demonstrably see the decline in what's happened from a maintenance perspective in the core of the city," Dye said.
The EID would address problems including panhandling, cleanliness and the perception that Indianapolis is unsafe, Dye said.
Lynne Petersen, the president of the Indiana Apartment Association, which has lobbied against the EID, criticized the frantic process leading up to Monday's committee meeting.
"We would have thought these signatures would have been certified by Friday and we'd know one way or the other," Petersen said. "This is troubling right now that we're not sure where any of this is."
The Downtown petition effort has been a moving target. Downtown Indy has been campaigning since last fall and pushed back its deadline, which most recently was May 11.
Jeff Miller, a council Republican whose district includes a portion of Downtown, defended the outreach effort, saying it's "quite remarkable they got to all those people" over nine months.
Miller's district also includes the proposed Virginia Avenue EID, which stretches from Fountain Square to Fletcher Place and would cost property owners a total of $82,096 annually. That money would be spent to beautify the street and attract people to neighborhood businesses.
The Virginia Avenue proposal has the support of 53.9 percent of property owners, accounting for 68.8 percent of the assessed value in the would-be district. The latest EID proposal follows a previous two-year campaign that failed to win support in Fountain Square.
"This one was much tighter and I think people felt they were ready," Miller said.
If EID proponents fail to push the two proposals across the finish line this month, the bar will become much higher in the future.
That's because a state law taking effect July 1 requires petitioners to gather signatures from more than 60 percent of property owners within a four-month period to create an economic improvement district. Neither of the EID proposals under council consideration have met those targets.
"This is probably our last bite at the apple to get IEDs passed," Dye said. "Achieving a 60 percent threshold is probably unrealistic."
Indianapolis has one EID. Woodruff Place created one in 2015 with overwhelming support from the community.
The Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee gave its stamp of approval to the Virginia Avenue EID, but passed the Downtown EID to the council without a recommendation.
Council Vice President Zach Adamson, a Democrat, said Downtown Indy has a lot of work to do before the June 18 council meeting.
"While I support it now, I would like to see us move this proposal without a recommendation in hopes that between now and when the full council meets, they'll be able to nail down the rest of what they need to do," Adamson said.
IndyStar reporter Amy Bartner contributed to this story. Call IndyStar reporter James Briggs at (317) 444-6307. Follow him on Twitter: @JamesEBriggs.
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Startup Peak Neuro Group Aims to Improve Neurosurgery Safety (via UAlbany News)
Pictured: Peak Neuro Founder, Micheal Riley
Having an experienced clinician in the operating room could be the difference between a successful surgical outcome and permanent neurological injury to the patient, according to Michael Riley, founder and CEO of Peak Neuro Group.
“When you speak with surgeons who are doing these advanced cases, most prefer expert clinicians in their operating room that can reduce the occurrence of false-positive and false-negative results,” said Riley, who grew up in Schenectady, N.Y. “Unfortunately, a lot of surgeons have only ever had access to a technologist to operate the IONM machine and not a fellowship-trained, professional-level clinician.”
Peak Neuro Group requires its clinicians to hold advanced degrees in neuroscience or in a related field, as well as successful completion of a one-year fellowship in clinical neurophysiology. The demanding fellowship program is designed and administered by Peak’s senior neurophysiologists, said Riley, who earned a master’s in neurobiology and behavior from Cornell University.
The startup is a partner of Innovate 518 and is a UAlbany Innovation Center company.
(UAlbany News)
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LINK: "What's new with program at UAlbany for young startups" (ALBANYBIZREVIEW)
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David Owen: Honey, I grew the Olympics. Again.
By David Owen
Never underestimate the capacity of an organisation to say one thing and do another.
The unwieldy size of the Summer Games - gigantism - has been recognised as an issue since long before I started covering the Movement.
According to Christopher Hill, author of Olympic Politics - Athens to Atlanta, various methods of reducing the number of athletes were discussed all of 64 years ago, at the 1952 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in Helsinki.
Yet still the Olympics keeps growing.
Even between London 2012 and Rio 2016, when change was essentially frozen, the addition of rugby sevens and golf means the number of events is set to rise from 302 to 306.
Jog on another four years to Tokyo 2020 and I would not be surprised to see this total reach 330, maybe even more.
How can this be? Perhaps like me you have a vague recollection of the Olympic Agenda 2020 reform package - approved with ostentatious unanimity - establishing limits of 10,500 athletes, 5,000 coaches and 310 events.
Given that Olympic Agenda 2020 has the approximate status of the Ten Commandments in Thomas Bach’s IOC, surely this must be the last word on the subject?
And would this not imply that some things in the existing Olympic programme will have to give in order to make room for the 18 new events and 474 new athletes from five additional sports that the IOC Executive Board last week recommended be added to the Tokyo 2020 schedule, subject to approval by the membership in August?
Basketball 3x3 is one new event that could be added to the programme at Tokyo 2020 ©Nanjing 2014
When I asked IOC sports director Kit McConnell whether he still expected to come in under the 10,500-athlete/310-sport limit at Tokyo, he replied as follows:
“The Olympic Charter specification of approximately 10,500 athletes and approximately 310 events applies to the events of the existing 28 Olympic sports.
“The five new sports put forward by Tokyo 2020 and now being presented to the IOC Session are separate to this and not included in this framework.”
While grateful for the answer, I must admit it surprised me and sent me scurrying back to both the Olympic Agenda 2020 background document and the Olympic Charter itself to see if I had misremembered what they stated.
First the backgrounder, where the limits are spelt out in two distinct Recommendations: numbers 9 (“set a framework for the Olympic programme”) and 10 (“move from a sport-based to an event-based programme”).
Let me quote the relevant bit of Recommendation 9: “The IOC to limit the number of athletes, officials and events for the Games of the Olympiad to approximately: 10,500 athletes; 5,000 accredited coaches and athletes’ support personnel; 310 events.”
These numbers are repeated as “restrictions to be respected” in Recommendation 10, although this does then go on to say: “The IOC to allow the [Organising Committees] to make a proposal for the inclusion of one or more additional events on the Olympic programme for that edition of the Olympic Games.”
So this background document seems to me at best ambiguous, with regard to McConnell’s clarification; but then who would have imagined that the phrase “one or more” would, in Tokyo’s case, be interpreted as “five”?
Kit McConnell ((pictured, left, during the IOC Executive Board meeting) seems to be adopting a more liberal approach towards the maximum number of Olympic events ©ITG
Turning to the Olympic Charter itself, however, and the Bye-law to Rule 45 which deals with this matter, the intention seems much clearer.
“3.1 The [Organising Committee] of a specific edition of the Olympic Games may propose to the IOC the inclusion, for such edition only, of one or more additional events; all decisions relating thereto shall be taken in full compliance with this Rule 45 and its Bye-law, and with any further specific conditions set forth by the IOC.
“3.2 Unless agreed otherwise with the relevant [Organising Committee], the following approximate numbers shall apply: - with respect to the Games of the Olympiad, ten thousand five hundred (10,500) athletes, five thousand (5,000) accredited coaches and athletes’ support personnel and three hundred and ten (310) events.”
Yes, the “unless agreed otherwise” bit affords wriggle room, but the spirit of the Charter seems to me to require, as I had understood since the Monaco Session, that any additional events would not escape this ceiling.
Otherwise you would expect, at the very least, the order of the paragraphs to be transposed and a clause specifically exempting the additional events from the approximate limits to be inserted.
In fact, thanks to the clarity of McConnell’s reply, we now know that the Games will almost certainly continue to grow - and, so far as the 2020 event is concerned, probably at rapid pace.
To be fair, Bach’s IOC has been proactive about clamping down on another, more damaging, aspect of gigantism – the large number of permanent facilities, with sometimes ill-thought-through long-term prospects, that Summer Games plans can call for.
There seems little if any risk of the quintet of Tokyo sports – baseball/softball, karate, surfing, sport climbing and skateboarding - leaving white elephants in their wake.
To be fair too, IOC bigwigs may have felt somewhat cornered into accepting as many as five additional sports for 2020, since the two with the most obvious appeal to Japan’s domestic audience - baseball/softball and karate - are not the first that come to mind in terms of prosecuting the youth agenda that the body, probably correctly, feels it needs to prioritise more urgently.
Having gone for as many as five additional sports at the first time of asking though, the IOC may find it hard to back away from the precedent in future editions of the Games.
Skateboarding is among the five new sports due to come in at Tokyo 2020 ©Getty Images
And even if big economies have been made against the initial Tokyo blueprint in terms of suppressing new facilities that were desired rather than needed, these decisions will have some concomitant costs.
These are likely to include athletes and, more particularly, hangers-on like us charging around the country to far-flung venues and, I would think, a reduction in the proportion of Olympians able to base themselves thoughout their stay in the main Olympic Village - one of the experiences that underpin the distinctiveness of the Games.
I suspect part of the explanation for the IOC’s apparent readiness to countenance a 330-event, 11,000-athlete Olympics in 2020 might lie in a calculation that, with acute problems such as Rio and dwindling confidence in the anti-doping system demanding immediate attention, now is not a good time to be picking fights with the International Sports Federations (IFs).
If I am right, then part of the blame may in turn be laid at the door of our old friend the former President of SportAccord.
As I wrote last year, in a piece called How Marius Vizer Saved the Triple Jump, the former SportAccord boss’s stinging verbal attack in Sochi handed IFs a perfect opportunity to demonstrate their loyalty to Bach in his hour of need.
How could the IOC President conceivably now, having been the beneficiary of such a favour, look to cull sufficient traditional Olympic events to make space for the five additional sports without expanding the Games?
Frankly, I doubt IF Presidents would be queueing around the block to offer sacrificial lambs to make way for skateboarders and surfers at the best of times; but these are the worst of times.
There were one or two other signals from last week’s gathering in Lausanne that I thought suggested Bach is being inordinately careful not to pick a bun-fight with existing Summer Olympic IFs at present.
One was the ruling, as reported by my colleague Nick Butler, that the five additional sports will receive no share of the revenue from Tokyo 2020.
The other was the absence of Summer IF representatives among the eight new nominees for IOC membership.
At his press conference, Bach explained this in terms of the elections at important IFs which had either recently taken place (athletics and football) or were soon to happen (gymnastics and swimming), and said that proposals for candidates would be made next year when a full picture was available.
Personally, I would have found this more persuasive had the International Swimming Federation (FINA) not last year scrapped an age limit that leaves its octogenarian President Julio Maglione - who has already served 19 years as a full IOC member, but retired last year on age grounds - free to contemplate running in 2017 for a third and final term.
David Owen Chief Columnist
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David Owen worked for 20 years for the Financial Times in the United States, Canada, France and the UK. He ended his FT career as sports editor after the 2006 World Cup and is now freelancing, including covering the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the 2010 World Cup and London 2012.
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Faroe Islands insist Olympic recognition not a political issue
By Michael Pavitt at Hotel Foroya in Tórshavn
Faroese Confederation of Sports and Olympic Committee (FCSOC) representatives have insisted their campaign for Olympic recognition should not be considered a political issue.
The claim comes as the organisation seek to convince the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to consider their case for inclusion.
The Faroe Islands, an archipelago lying north of Great Britain and in between Iceland and Norway, has been a self-governing region of Denmark since 1948 and rules on all issues except for foreign policy and defence.
The FCSOC and the Faroese Government have pointed to Danish backing for their recognition as a sign of united support for their campaign.
Poul Michelsen, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, claims the effort to make Faroe Islands an IOC member is not viewed as a difficult issue by his counterparts in other nations.
He also denied suggestions that recognition would act as a step closer to the Faroe Islands becoming independent from Denmark.
“It is not a political issue when we bring it up with other nations, it has to be considered as part of the sport society," Michelsen said.
“It is not an issue of independence political wise, it is a practical reason.
“We are 1,300 kilometres away from Denmark and we feel Faroese.
“Denmark also think we should be part of the Olympic ideal.
“There is a home rule agreement with the Danish people since 1948.
“We are totally supported by the Danish Government in this process of becoming an independent member.
“It took us 15 years to become a member of FIFA but we ultimately succeeded.
“This is very important to us to have this opportunity and be part of the Olympic Movement and world competition.
“We hope to have the right reasons to convince the world.”
Faroe Islands are recognised by eight international federations but cannot compete at the Olympic Games ©Getty Images
National Olympic Committee (NOC) and Sports Confederation of Denmark have signed a letter supporting the Faroe Islands effort, while the country's Prime Minister has followed suit.
Kosovo and South Sudan are the most recent countries to have been granted Olympic recognition, in 2014 and 2015 respectively.
Unlike Faroe Islands, though, they are considered fully independent countries by the United Nations or, in Kosovo's case, by over 100 of its members.
Faroe Islands' case is made more difficult by an Olympic Charter change in 1996 which ruled that NOC recognition can "only be granted after recognition as an independent state by the international community".
Places in a broadly similar position as Faroe Islands which were recognised before 1996 - including Guam, Puerto Rico, Bermuda and Aruba - remain able to fully participate.
Macau, who are a full member of the Olympic Council of Asia, Gibraltar, New Caledonia, Anguilla, Niue and the Turks and Caicos Islands are among other countries and regions with unrecognised NOCs.
FCSOC have urged the IOC to judge their case on an individual basis, particularly given the backing from Denmark.
Jon Hestoy, FCSOC vice-president and spokesman for their bid for Olympic recognition, also sought to dissuade suggestions granted the Faroe Islands membership of the IOC could lead to other, more politically charged cases, having to be considered by the IOC in future.
Catalonia has been cited as a potential example, with the region, the capital of which is Barcelona, having sought independence from Spain.
Hestoy acknowledged the comparison had previously been raised during the Faroe Islands campaign, which stepped up in March, but hopes to be given the opportunity to "educate" the IOC and key officials on the differences between the situation involving the islands and other cases.
“Strangely enough, this is not the first time that Catalonia has been mentioned in this campaign, but our core knowledge is about the Faroe Islands," Hestoy said.
“It is so easy to say we are a nation, we are out in the middle of nowhere and have numerous kilometres to our nearest neighbours, so the Faroe Islands is very easy to define.
“We have our own language culture and political system, so everything is in place.
“For us to talk about Catalonia, I would not put my hand into that beehive, but I feel when people throw the Catalonia hand grenade into our discussion, it is a show of lack of argument.
“I will guarantee you the question in Catalonia is not one of IOC recognition, you cannot really compare.
“You can put in many different political situations, but they are all completely different and we have the full backing of Denmark."
Hestoy also expressed his hope their campaign would help to convince officials to consider their case more thoroughly.
This includes the Faroe Islands currently boasting eight fully recognised international federations - archery, badminton, football, handball, judo, swimming, table tennis and volleyball - but having athletes in these sports consider shifting nationalities should they will to compete at the Olympic Games.
This means that athletes from the Faroe Islands such as swimmer Pál Joensen can only compete at the Olympics as part of the Danish team.
It is claimed other sports in the Faroe Islands have been hindered as a result of a lack of Olympic recognition, with young athletes forced to halt their participation in a sport due to having no federation and prospects to pursue it on an international scene.
Thank you to the Government of the #FaroeIslands @Tinganes who is 100% behind our ambition for #OlympicRecognition 🙌
Government Ministers Poul Michelsen, Kristina Háfoss & Rigmor Dam outline their passionate support for our campaign & offer the full backing of all #Faroese pic.twitter.com/mExgMksRly
— Faroe Olympic (@FaroeOlympic) June 2, 2018
“Everybody we meet in the IOC system knows the Faroese problem and they have the answer ‘you need to be independent’, so it is really easy when you ask a question and everyone knows the same answer," said Hestoy.
“It is like a mantra, everyone knows it, and this is how it goes.
“We want to get some people to say ‘why are the Faroe Islands not recognised by the IOC, rather than having question A and answer A.
"We need to get our message out there and to the right people.
“For us, to secure a straight avenue for Faroese athletes to start as a kid and develop all the way to the Olympics and participate under the Faroese flag is a must.
“As it is now, the eight federations that are recognised by international federations cannot fully blossom, while all others are hindered.
“We feel an IOC recognition would be in the real Olympic spirit.
“As Thomas Bach said in Zagreb – Olympic spirit for all and everybody.
“We would like that everybody to include the Faroe Islands.”
June 2018: Faroe Islands Parliament approve financial guarantee to host future edition of Island Games
April 2018: Orkney set to be awarded 2023 Island Games
March 2018: Faroe Islands step-up campaign for Olympic inclusion
January 2018: Vero Communications to assist Faroe Islands bid for Olympic recognition
November 2017: Nick Butler: Dick Pound, sports politics, and why Faroe Islands can teach Russia how to play the game
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Since joining insidethegames.biz in 2015, Michael Pavitt has covered a variety of international multi-sport events, including the Baku 2015 European Games, the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games, Sapporo 2017 Asian Winter Games and Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade. He also reported on the UCI Presidential election in Bergen in 2017, as well as attending the IOC Session in Lima and three ANOC General Assemblies.
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Insomniac Magazine Perspectives
If You Like Axwell / Ingrosso, Paul van Dyk, and Technoboy, You’ll Love…
Jan 15, 2016 Deanna Rilling
We may be experiencing a cold spell Stateside, but the thought of partying in Mexico City next month is warming us up. Our blood is also pumping while listening to some of the artists featured on this year’s EDC Mexico lineup in preparation. But if you’re familiar with only the big names, do yourself a favor and keep reading. We’ve perused the lineup for some additional artists you may like for those needing more big-room house, trance and hardstyle in their lives.
If you like Axwell / Ingrosso, check out Alesso, Firebeatz and Lost Frequencies
Fans of Swedish House Mafia didn’t have to mourn too long after they called it quits, when two-thirds of the group—Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso—continued working together as Axwell / Ingrosso. Though Axwell and Ingrosso were solo artists in their own rights long before teaming up with Steve Angello for SHM, something about their superpowers combined, now as a duo, has the right formula to make the masses move. With their big-room brand of progressive house, they kept the momentum going with “Sun Is Shining.”
From: Sweden
Releases on: Def Jam, Refune Music, Columbia Records
Why we like him: There’s progressive house in the water in Sweden. With early support from Ingrosso, who became his mentor, Alesso is the latest Swede to win over the electronic world. MTV called it in 2012 when they named him one of the EDM Rookies to Watch, and Madonna later tapped him to open for her on tour. He’s risen up the ranks in popularity and was voted lucky #13 on the most recent DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll.
Listen to this: Alesso teamed up with Sirena for the track “Sweet Escape” from his debut album Forever, released last year.
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Firebeatz
From: Netherlands
Releases on: Spinnin’ Records, DOORN Records, Musical Freedom
Why we like them: Tim Benjamin Smulders and Jurre van Doeselaar were a couple of art school students when they met and bonded over a shared love of music. Firebeatz was born in 2008 and a slew of releases followed, many making their way onto the Beatport charts, such as “Dear New York” with Schella, “Just One More Time Baby” with Chocolate Puma, “Gangster” and more. Other collaborations have found the duo working with Martin Garrix on the chart-topping “Helicopter”; Sander van Doorn on “Guitar Track”; Tiësto on “Last Train”; and Calvin Harris on “It Was You.”
Listen to this: The latest offering from Firebeatz is a collaboration with Jay Hardway for the Spinnin’ Records release “Home.”
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From: Belgium
Releases on: Armada Deep, Armada Trice, The Bearded Man
Why we like him: Felix Safran De Laet, aka Lost Frequencies, successfully capitalized on the EDM-goes-country trend when he won folks over with his remix of Easton Corbin’s “Are You With Me.” That foray went on to earn the #1 spot on charts in the UK, Australia, Germany, Switzerland and more, gaining platinum and gold statuses around the world. With only a few tracks under his belt, Lost Frequencies is about to embark on his first gigs in the US, including New York City, Los Angeles and even Coachella.
Listen to this: Lost Frequencies isn’t just a one-hit wonder. His song “Reality,” featuring Janieck Davey, made it to #1 in more than 10 countries and reached platinum status in the Netherlands, Italy and Spain.
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If you like Paul van Dyk, check out Giuseppe Ottaviani, Solarstone and Will Atkinson
If you ever get the opportunity to stand behind Paul van Dyk while he DJs and performs live on the keyboards, you’re in for a master class. On top of that, his productions encompass you in the live environment. We dare you not to be overwhelmed with feels when he plays “Home.” The #TranceFamily will sure have a communal cry if he dusts off “For an Angel.” For those unconvinced, remember one thing: Give trance a chance.
Releases on: Subculture, Ultra, Black Hole Recordings, GO on Air Recordings, Future Sound of Egypt
Why we like him: You’re in for a treat, EDC Mexico. Giuseppe Ottaviani wowed us with his passion at Dreamstate, living by the creed of “I’m not a DJ, but I’m a music lover.” But wait, there’s more. The veteran Italian trance DJ/producer is unveiling his new Live 2.0 show at the festival. The talented musician will be recreating his own productions using live instruments onstage, so it’s definitely worth checking out. Plus, if you already like Paul van Dyk, you’ll recognize Ottaviani from PvD’s Politics of Dancing 3.
Listen to this: Got tech trance? Get your heart pumping with Ottaviani’s new, driving force on “Crossing Lights.”
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From: UK
Releases on: Black Hole Recordings, Future Sound of Egypt, Pure Trance
Why we like him: Trance. Pure Trance. A champion at unifying people with the movement of keeping it real and true in the genre, Solarstone now flies solo—the project originally formed as a trio—but is still a defining force on the scene. He’s released countless successful originals, like classics “Seven Cities” and “Naked Angel” with Scott Bond, and remixes for the likes of Matt Darey, Energy 52, Paul Oakenfold and Ferry Corsten. If you want OG trance, Solarstone’s got it.
Listen to this: Solarstone partnered with Gai Barone on “Fata Morgana,” a deeper, slower offering with melodic layers and movements.
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Releases on: Subculture, Future Sound of Egypt, Kearnage Recordings
Why we like him: He’s got more than 80 Radio 1 airplays, and he’s engineered more than 90 records. He started producing at age 14, mixing records even earlier, at age 7. With early support from Judge Jules, he’s also found fans in Pete Tong, Simon Patterson, Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk and many more supporters.
Listen to this: Grab the fire extinguisher, because the long-awaited “Game Over 2015” is gonna fire you up with its techy energy.
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If you like Technoboy, check out Audiotricz, Da Tweekaz and LNY TNZ
Technoboy
Bow down to a legend in hardstyle. Italian producer Cristiano Giusberti, aka Technoboy, has been working the decks since 1992. With a laundry list of 12-inch releases and through his work via various production aliases and his role as A&R manager for multiple labels, Giusberti keeps busy. Lately, he’s been teaming up with Tuneboy for TNT, a destructive hardstyle duo.
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Releases on: Mainstage Music, Scantraxx Recordz, Q-dance
Why we like them: Kenneth Kroes and Leon Benschop were childhood friends in their native Netherlands. With both producers boasting backgrounds in sound design, they focused on hardstyle starting in 2013. They’ve earned respect from the aforementioned TNT and have played at top events like Defqon.1 and the Hard Dance Event: Live at the Heineken Music Hall during the Amsterdam Dance Event.
Listen to this: Not gonna lie, you should probably invest in a sweet stereo system before listening to their latest, “Alchemy of Hardstyle.” It’s the kind of bass you need to blow your hair back.
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From: Norway
Releases on: Dirty Workz, Q-dance, Futureworld Records
Why we like them: Kenth Kvien and Marcus Nordli are not only producers of hardstyle and hard dance, but fans as well, who are more than happy to party with the crowd. Their debut album, Time 2 Shine, nabbed spots on the Hard Dance charts around the world. Plus, they’re holding steady in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll, coming in at #79 in 2015. To stay in the center of all things hardstyle, the pair relocated from Norway to Belgium to play up surrounding countries’ love for the sound.
Listen to this: Get your DDR moves ready for the “Twerkout Revolution” the duo is offering up for free download on their SoundCloud.
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Releases on: Mainstage Music, Mad Decent, Barong Family
Why we like them: Mitchell Vreeswijk and Jan Stadhouders have been in the game since 2004, and they don’t give a fuck about genres. But if they had to be pigeonholed for new listeners, it’d be an amalgam of hardstyle, trap and EDM. That sound has found them working with the likes of Diplo, Yellow Claw and Waka Flocka Flame.
Listen to this: Going out to all the ravers out there, LNY TNZ paired with Boaz for “Ravelord” featuring Mr. Polska & Kalibwoy.
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Davos hockey stadium modernises with EAW
The Vaillant Arena in Davos – the Swiss city perhaps best-known for its annual hosting of the World Economic Forum – has been equipped with a new audio system devised by Phil’s Concert and Showtechnique GmbH.
David Davies ⋅ May 25, 2011
The Vaillant Arena in Davos – the Swiss city perhaps best-known for its annual hosting of the World Economic Forum – has been equipped with a new audio system devised by locally-based company Phil’s Concert and Showtechnique GmbH.
The sound company was enlisted to replace the venue’s old hybrid system with a new specification, which is based around EAW components. With a central cluster rendered unfeasible by the presence of a central cluster, Phil’s Concert and Showtechnique ultimately pressed forward with a 12-cluster, 42-speaker configuration of EAW JFL210 compact line array loudspeakers. Each JFL210 is driven full-range by its own amp channel.
In addition, the icefield itself is covered by a further MK2396 full-range trapezoidal speakers, which have been integrated into the lighting system.
Set-up and tuning of the whole system was undertaken by Samuel Wild from Dr. W.A. Günther AudioSystems AG, Harry Horlacher from Swiss EAW representative GoWild AG, and Phil Benesch, owner of Phil’s Concert & Showtechnique.
The system has already been utilised during Spengler Cup and 2010-11 hockey season, when the stadium’s home team, HC Davos, won its 30th national title.
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KCEN-TV, the Temple, Texas, TEGNA Media Inc. Company, and NBC Affiliate, has an opening for an Account Executive to join our sales team. We’re looking for a driven, solutions-based seller eager to represent our vast range of broadcast and digital product offerings.
Utilizes knowledge of the industry, the competition, and the client to develop and execute client strategies
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Re: what value the past?
Alex Hunt <[log in to unmask]>
Fri, 27 Apr 2001 13:38:14 +0100
Having sent Ben a (very long) off-list response and mulling over the
question of value further, there is one aspect which I think that is
particularly worth examining much more deeply on-list. Archaeology, besides
the utilitarian value derived from tourism revenue etc which others have
mentioned, is also critically valuable in terms of the way it allows a very
long-term examination of the state of the human condition.
The state of the world in the present (and future) can make no sense without
having reference points to the past, although of course we need to
acknowledge that there is difference between 'the' past (which is what
actually happened), and 'a' past which is the various versions of events we
arrive at clouded by the interepretation of incomplete data.
What archaeology (and history) allows us to do is to scrutinise the accuracy
of those reference points and versions of events and critique the ways in
which they are used and abused. Take for example the current and ongoing
debate in the UK arising from the question of race, ethnicity and culture.
The comments by John Townend, a Conservative backbencher from the East
Yorkshire, that "Commonwealth immigration" is undermining Britain's
"homogenous Anglo-Saxon society" is very fundamentally using reference
points to the past to legitimise views he holds in, and about, the present.
What archaeology should allow us to do (but this is something we all perhaps
fight shy of making big noises about) is to properly unloop what Mr Townend
is saying based on the knowledge we have generated about the long-term
social and cultural evolution in the British Isles, which itself is based on
and interpretation the physical evidence of the archaeological record.
We are all guilty of our own minor and major revisionisms on a day to day
basis (perhaps part of human nature), but archaeology essentially allows an
evidence based approach to examine those things that we take for granted
about the way in which the society and culture in which we live and
participate today has come into being.
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Chen Meng regains top spot, major progress for Liu Shiwen
Winner on the Seamaster 2018 ITTF World Tour in Qatar, China’s Liu Shiwen is the player to make the most significant rise amongst the leading names on the Women’s World Rankings issued on Monday 2nd April.
She moves from no.20 to no.10 and edges ever closer to the top spot she owned some two years ago; colleague Chen Meng returns to the top spot, the position she held at the start of the year, she changes places with Zhu Yuling, likewise from China.
Lui Shiwen focused on return to the head of the order (Photo: Hussein Sayed)
by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Manager
Next in line in the no.3 position is Kasumi Ishikawa, the winner at the 2018 ITTF World Tour Platinum German Open; she is one place ahead of Singapore’s Feng Tianwei who remains in the no.4 spot.
Beaten by Liu Shiwen in the Qatar final, Wang Manyu climbs two places to no.5, being ahead of Japan’s Miu Hirano who remains in the no.6 berth. Immediately following is the latter’s colleague, Mima Ito who falls to places and is now at no.7. She is one place ahead of Chinese Taipei’s Cheng I-Ching and China’s Chen Xingtong who retain their April positions of no.8 and no.9 respectively.
Also from China, Ding Ning, the reigning Olympic and World champion, moves from no.14 to no.11; Korea’s Su Hyowon, beaten by Kasumi Ishikawa in the German final, completes the top 12 names. Formerly she was listed at no.15.
Progress, further down the order in the top 50 names, there is notable progress for China’s Sun Yingsha, Germany’s Han Ying and Korea’s Jeon Jihee. Sun Yingsha moves from no.34 to no.15, Han Ying from no.42 to no.31 and Jeon jihee from no.48 to no.35.
Meanwhile on the age group rankings; Saki Shibata, the winner in both Germany and Spain climbs one place to head the Under 21 Women’s World Rankings; she replaces Hong Kong’s Minnie Soo Wai Yam. China’s Chen Ke, formerly at no.9, completes the top three names.
A change at the top of the Under 21 Women’s list, it is the same for the Under 18 Girls but not the Under 15 Girls; for the former, China’s Qian Tianyi is the new leader, she changes places with compatriot Sun Yingsha who drops on position to no.2; also from China, Shi Yunyao remains in the no.3 spot.
On the Under 15 Girls’ World Rankings, the top three remain the same; Russia’s Elizabet Abramian continues in top spot followed by Romania’s Elena Zaharia and Chinese Taipei’s Huang Yu-Jie.
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Fan Zhendong retains top spot, no progress for Ma Long
New name heads list, rise of Lev Katsman continues
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MURPHY CDL DEFENSE LAWYER
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Are you a trucker, emergency vehicle operator, school bus driver, or other professional motorist who holds a commercial driver's license (CDL) for work purposes? If so, you make it a point to abide by traffic law at all times while behind the wheel. Not only for your own safety and the safety of other drivers around you, but for the security of your job as well. As a CDL holder, you must maintain your clean driving record as proof of your ability to drive safely while behind the wheel. Let's say that you have been issued a CDL or trucking violation while driving in the Collin County City of Murphy. No matter the reason behind the issuance of your citation, whether it be for over weight violations, speeding, or another moving violation, it is up to you to respond to your ticket by the date it is due. You may respond to it in one of two ways. You may respond by pleading guilty to it, but points will be added to your driving record if you do. You may instead respond by challenging it, in hopes of protecting your clean record and, by extension, your means of living. Local law firm Jack Byno & Associates may be able to assist you in getting your warrant lifted. We have been providing such professional legal assistance in North Texas for over 20 years.
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Being pulled over by a police officer and written a traffic ticket is a stressful experience for any driver, whether Class C or commercial, but for the CDL hold a citation issued may indeed be most stressful. This is for the simple yet very true fact that your career as a CDL driver is heavily dependent upon your clean driving record, and reputation as a responsible driver. In the case that you have been pulled over and written a CDL or trucking violation while behind the wheel in Murphy, Texas, it may therefore be in the best interest of your work to challenge your charges rather than plead guilty to them. Remember that you do not by any means have to attempt such a legal endeavor on your own; it is your right to seek professional legal assistance in doing so, assistance that may be provided you by the Law Office of Attorney Jack Byno. You may retain us to challenge your Murphy CDL violation in one of two ways: by pleading your case for a favorable deal, or by fighting it outright at trial in an effort to get it dismissed. If you continue to work while your case is in court, however, our office would remind you to remain aware of traffic law while on your route, as well as occasional D.O.T. stops.
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Although it is up to you to respond to any CDL or trucking violation that you may have received in Murphy, Texas, let's say that you have not responded to your charges, neither challenging them nor pleading guilty to them. If your citation is now overdue, do not be surprised if it goes into warrant. In other words, do not be surprised to find out that the Murphy Municipal Court has issued a warrant for your arrest over your outstanding traffic violation. Has the court issued a traffic warrant for you? Then before police have the chance to take you into custody because of it, you must act quickly to get it lifted. Fortunately, lifting traffic warrants and posting bonds is a task that the Law Office of Attorney Jack Byno offers to carry out on behalf of its eligible clients. If we are hired to lift your outstanding Murphy traffic warrant, and are successful and timely in our attempts to do so, your arrest during this year's Great Texas Warrant Roundup will no longer be a possibility. If we are also able to post bond for you, you may expect for us to appear in court at a later date as your legal representatives.
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There's a reason BMW calls their vehicles the ultimate driving machines. This is especially the case when it comes to their relatively new mid-size luxury SUV, the 2018 BMW X6. This powerful and athletic BMW SUV combines the sportiness of a coupé and the versatility of an SUV. We could go on with superlatives, but instead, Kearys BMW thinks it wise to get to the facts and numbers that make the 2018 BMW X6 a one-of-a-kind SUV.
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If you already have an SUV, the first thing you'll notice is that driving a BMW X6 is unlike anything you've experienced. The BMW xDrive system offers the intelligent all-wheel drive that instantly adapts to almost any road surface condition. Using a DSC sensor system, the xDrive quickly distributes drive power between the axles, which can eliminate uncomfortable and dangerous oversteering and understeering as well as giving you safer acceleration. With the xDrive Status app, you also get real-time data about how the system is working and a 3D display. The ride gets even better when you include the adaptive suspension packages. These four packages — Comfort, Dynamic, Professional, Adaptive M — allow you to adapt the chassis to your driving style and personal tastes.
When you look under the bonnet of the 2018 BMW X6 you will not be disappointed. Depending on the trim level, you have four different engines — one petrol and three diesels — to choose from including:
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TwinPower Turbo diesel engine with BMW EfficientDynamics and CommonRail direct injection with up to 280 kW and 740 Nm of torque
When you combine these powerful engines with intelligent lightweight construction and the 8-speed steptronic sport transmission with ECO PO mode you get fuel consumption as low as 5.7 L/100 km.
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BMW has the technology and luxury features in the BMW X6 to turn the cockpit into a VIP lounge. Normally we would chalk this up to hype, but when you review the standard and available features, they aren't too far off. When it comes to your listening pleasure, there are few SUVs, let alone cars, available that have a better available sound system. The Bang & Olufsen surround sound system features 16 loudspeakers with a 1200 watts output including a centre speaker that is equipped with Acoustic Lens Technology that allows for the best sound quality no matter where you are sitting. Other luxury and hi-tech features in the 2018 BMW X6 include:
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Teen killed in late Friday crash
Second teen injured in incident on Plum Road near Havensport Road.
Teen killed in late Friday crash Second teen injured in incident on Plum Road near Havensport Road. Check out this story on lancastereaglegazette.com: http://ohne.ws/2FadC58
Staff Published 2:55 p.m. ET March 3, 2018
File photo(Photo: Journal & Courier)
GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP - A single-vehicle crash late Friday night on Plum Road near Havensport Road left one teen dead and a second injured.
According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, the vehicle was being driven by a 16-year-old girl with a 15-year-old girl in the passenger seat when the crash occurred around 11:10 p.m. Names of the girls have not been released by the patrol.
The vehicle was westbound on Plum Road when the 16-year-old lost control and went off the right side of the road, striking a tree. Her passenger was pronounced dead at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where she was flown following the crash.
The driver was taken to Fairfield Medical Center for treatment of her injuries. Both girls were wearing seat belts, according to the Patrol.
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“It's very Japanese: Preparing good ingredients very simply, without distractions from the flavour of the ingredient itself.” Joel Robuchon
Chef Ryuki Kawasaki grew up in one of Japan’s culinary hotspots.
Known as the land of rice and sake;with fresh grains, valley greens and bountiful seafood,Niigata Prefecture is nestled between the sea and the mountains.
“I decided I wanted to be a chef when I was young”, explains Chef.“My grandmother taught me all about Japanese cuisine while my Mum was out working. I always liked to help her.” But it was French cuisine that really captured his imagination. “Sometimes my mum took me out to a French restaurant. I loved the flavours, the combination of complication and simplicity, were so exotic.”
By the time Chef Ryuki had joined Mezzaluna he had 20 years of experience working in French Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe, Japan and the United States. While working at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire in Las Vegas, he received the Chef of the Year award from both the Escoffier Society and Dessert Companion.
It wasn’t until coming to Mezzaluna, however, that he found his distinctive, “tao of Chef Ryuki”,that eventually earned him two Michelin stars. Chef says: “At Mezzaluna Deepak Ohri, the CEO, gave me complete creative freedom to express my ideas and my passion. I wanted to use it to offer guests a completely new gourmet dining experience. So, I began forming a highly original menu. Although classically French trained, I looked to my Japanese roots. I formed a style that is described as ‘innovative’ - fusing the richness, flavour and incredible texture of French cooking - with the simplicity, exquisite presentation and subtle nuances of Japan and Japanese products. Real umami is when the flavours take over your tongue.”
Chef Ryuki selects the finest exclusive ingredients from around the world without limit. Whether that is best lamb from France or Niigata Murakami Wagyu beef from Japan.
At Mezzaluna, Chef Ryuki and his team share the excitement and drama of cutting edge techniques from the large kitchen. Meanwhile the romance of Bangkok’s lights, the elegant fine dining décor and seamless service complete the show. “One thing I can promise is that in the future we will be sourcing even more exclusive ingredients than guests have seen in the past. Which I will be combining in adventurous and fun ways,” says Chef Ryuki.
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UoP’s low-carbon future is reflected in initiatives including the management of the University’s energy consumption, recycling and waste management, a ‘green building challenge’, sustainable construction, a procurement code of practice and a travel plan.
The second building is the Future Technologies Centre, a new £11 million building that was completed early in 2018. This building is already equipped with solar PV panels. Solarise will enable battery energy storage to be installed to complement the solar generation in the building, as well as an energy management system and monitoring equipment.
Through its participation in Solarise, UoP has plans for a Living Lab demonstrating solar technologies and comprising two buildings. The first building, known as Port-Eco-House, is a three-bedroom house located on campus that is dedicated to research into building performance, particularly in relation to energy usage. The house is equipped with monitoring systems that record variables that affect building performance. At present the Port-Eco-House is not equipped with solar panels or energy storage. Solarise will make it possible to equip the Port-Eco-House at UoP with solar panels, power conditioning, energy storage, energy management system and monitoring equipment.
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Buying into energy generation
Seven power generation technologies ‘bid’ for hypothetical funding from UK organisations at an event that followed the format of UK TV programme Dragon’s Den.
Held on 22 June in London, UK, the exercise enabled speakers from the UK’s marine, fossil, offshore wind, nuclear, biomass/waste, fuel cell and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries to
present their business cases in support of materials R&D in the hope of influencing future strategy. Energy solutions were pitched to the ‘dragons’ comprising the Technology Strategy Board (TSB), Carbon Trust, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) and the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI).
The invited audience of stakeholders and potential investors voted interactively for who they felt should lead and second the funding.
While all agencies agreed to hypothetically support materials research in wind energy and fuel cells, there were mixed responses to the other pitches. All the dragons, with the exception of the ETI, backed solar PVs, while the Carbon Trust stood alone in turning down funding to fossil fuel energy generation, and was unable to support the marine sector. It felt research in the latter is at too early a stage and the impact of materials is as yet unclear.
Empowering industry
Fossil fuel technology, with a strong R&D base and an industry that could support 30,000-60,000 jobs in the UK in 2030, proved attractive to the TSB. Jonathan Wells of RWE nPower argued that, following a step change in the UK’s energy policy on carbon capture and storage (CCS), coal could close the energy gap and help the environment. He said, ‘Coal is going to play a key role with CCS’.
The TSB also agreed to fund materials for energy from waste and biomass if other agencies came on board. Its call was hesitantly answered by the ETI and RDAs, with the audience vote supporting the latter as the primary funder. However Ivan Buckley, representing the RDAs, expressed uncertainty, saying waste as a local issue may require a more localised solution.
Nearly 70% of delegates felt that the EPSRC should take the lead in nuclear. Speakers William Herbert and Sam Humphry-Baker, both of the University of Oxford, argued that the EPSRC could help reinvigorate this declining industry by funding grants and scholarships. Nuclear power generation is economically viable, they argued, when the price of gas and a CO2 tariff is taken into consideration. This is despite a new nuclear build costing £2bln/GW, higher than the £0.5bln/GW for combined cycle gas turbine plants.
Meanwhile, a lack of harmony in the wind industry is preventing the UK from capitalising on technology ‘at the cutting edge of materials research globally’, said Bruce Valpy, Director
of BVG Associates, London. Materials and their manufacture is a medium- to long-term
priority that could offer reasonable cost savings and enable the supply chain to expand.
Stephen Wilson, Director of Wind and Marine, NaREC, sought support to overcome the challenges of running devices offshore. Four to five prototypes have been installed and around 150-200 devices are in development. However, Wilson added, ‘These dragons can enable [marine] to be a major industry in the UK’. The potential growth is significant – by 2020 one gigawatt of energy could be produced by 1,000 wave/tidal devices, he said.
The event was organised by Materials UK (MatUK), the policy and legislation arm of the Materials Knowledge Transfer Network, and will inform MatUK and potential investors of the technologies that require urgent funding.
Further information: MatUK
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Blog Case Study: How Sound Start Babies uses LENA SP to support parents
Case Study: How Sound Start Babies uses LENA SP to support parents
By LENA Team June 27, 2018
Photo courtesy of Sound Start Babies.
Sound Start Babies, a nonprofit organization based in New Jersey, provides home and center-based early intervention services for children with hearing loss.
Their team’s parent-coaching program, The COMPASS Project, uses LENA SP to provide feedback to parents on how much language their children experience during the day, informing targeted coaching around areas for growth.
LENA SP provides richly detailed information about a child’s audio environment, measuring the amount of adult words, conversational turns, overlapping sounds, and electronic noise.
Understanding this information is particularly important for families with children who are hard of hearing, as these children are at a higher risk for developmental delays if they do not receive ample language input during the critical first three years of life.
That’s where LENA comes in. Using a small recording device and an advanced audio processing engine, LENA’s “talk pedometer” technology quantifies exactly how much language children are experiencing, and more important, responding to.
“The measures of adult words and conversational turns are kind of abstract, and they’re hard to quantify unless you actually have something doing the math for you,” Kayley Mayer, The COMPASS Project coordinator and teacher of the deaf explained. “Parents are pretty excited that there’s something that can give them this type of information — they thought it wasn’t possible to know.”
After getting a baseline measurement, parents discuss the LENA feedback reports with coaches during home visiting sessions.
“We’re able to give each family a goal that’s tailored specifically to their LENA report,” Mayer said. “It’s really individualized, and families feel like they can target something specific.”
For example, if the report shows low adult word counts, the coach will provide the parent with a tip sheet on how to incorporate more language into daily routines. After the next recording, they can look at the reports together and see how the parent is doing.
“Parents like that they can see their progress over time. The reports help them to get a visual of what their day is like, see times when language is high, and what their child’s audio environment is like in a way they wouldn’t have had otherwise,” Mayer said.
One key metric that coaches focus on is the amount of noise that overlaps with child-directed speech.
“You could be talking a lot as a parent, but if there’s too much competing noise, what you’re saying isn’t salient,” Mayer said. “We always try to target the audio environment first, because improving that piece tends to have a domino effect on the other measures.”
Seeing the amount of TV/electronic noise during the day — which often corresponds to low adult word count or low child vocalizations — demonstrates to parents the importance of turning off electronic devices. The reports also help the coach to understand what’s happening in the home beyond what they can observe during an hour-long visit, facilitating more meaningful coaching sessions.
“We’re looking for a sustainable change,” Mayer said.
To evaluate how effective The COMPASS Project is, she looks at the change between the first and last recordings a family makes. To date, families who participated in the program on average increased adult word counts by 65 percent, child vocalizations by 70 percent, and conversational turns by 83 percent.
The data and feedback provided by LENA helps to effect a change in parents’ behavior, while also easing their concerns about their child’s development.
“Parents of kids who are DHH are always wondering how their kids are stacking up to typically developing children, and the percentiles and Snapshot are really helpful for that,” Mayer said.
On several areas of the LENA SP reports, a child’s data is shown in comparison to a group of similarly aged, typically hearing children. For example, the reports include an AVA (Automatic Vocalization Assessment) score, which is a unique measure of the similarity of a child’s patterns of vocalizing to those of a reference sample.
“The reports in LENA SP are even more parent friendly than they were in LENA Pro. They can see the AVA score right on their report and see how that connects with vocal productivity. The fact that the Developmental Snapshot score is right there is helpful, too,” Mayer said.
LENA’s vocal productivity measure estimates the length of child utterances within conversations. This measure — which is new in LENA SP — is LENA’s automated proxy for mean length of utterance (MLU), a well-established estimate used by professionals to gauge language development.
Parents also see stars on their reports when they have met goals, another visual cue that they’re increasing interactive talk in their home.
“A lot of parents are pretty tech-savvy — they have an app for everything — or they’ve already mastered their child’s assistive listening technology, so they’re pretty excited that there’s something that can give them this type of information,” Mayer said.
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Powerful performance of Andrew O'Hagan's non-fiction script across several platforms
Part memoir, part investigative journalism, Scottish writer Andrew O’Hagan’s powerful non-fiction work doesn’t easily fit into any generic pigeon hole. It is fitting, then, that this stage adaptation of The Missing is accompanied by complementary art exhibitions, making this production similarly difficult to categorise but incredibly rewarding.
The National Theatre of Scotland production, directed by John Tiffany, is based on a script developed by O’Hagan himself, which follows a young journalist intent on finding out more about sons, daughters, husbands, wives and friends who have apparently just vanished. What had happened to them? And why were some of them apparently never even reported missing? The on-stage result is at times heart wrenching and always visually engaging, with screens and lights used to complement the poignant observations in the dialogue. A strong home-grown cast play multiple characters, from police to social workers and family members of victims, highlighting the intense hurt which can result from the perpetual lack of closure surrounding missing loved ones.
Created in partnership with the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, artwork has been commissioned to accompany the play, consisting of Missing, a video installation by Graham Fagen, and a 20-minute audio journey around Tramway on the same themes, created by artists Kim Beveridge and Kat Wilson. Whether viewing just one part of the package, or looking at the topic through the multiple artforms on display, The Missing makes an emotional impact across the board.
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The National Theatre of Scotland, with John Tiffany at the helm, brings to the stage Andrew O'Hagan's own adaptation of his acclaimed 1995 novel about a young Scottish journalist's journeys in the footsteps of those who go missing. The company is working with the Scottish National Portrait Gallery to bring to the stage…
Video installation created and displayed to complement the National Theatre of Scotland's production of Andrew O'Hagan's play The Missing, which runs at the Tramway for the same period as the exhibition. Both are themed around the idea of people that go missing without a trace. The exhibition is open late on performance…
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A Pair of Silk Stockings
All Themes Women and Gender Roles Consumerism and Escapism Social Class and Belonging Subverting the Male Gaze in the Public Sphere
All Characters Mrs. Sommers Mr. Sommers Janie, Mag, and the Boys The Clerk The Man on the Cable Car The Shop Assistant The Waiter
All Symbols The Pair of Silk Stockings
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Women and Gender Roles
Consumerism and Escapism
Social Class and Belonging
Subverting the Male Gaze in the Public Sphere
Mrs. Sommers
Mr. Sommers
Janie, Mag, and the Boys
The Clerk
The Man on the Cable Car
The Shop Assistant
The Pair of Silk Stockings
Women and Gender Roles Theme Analysis
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Kate Chopin’s “A Pair of Silk Stockings” tells the story of Mrs. Sommers, a poor woman charged as the sole caretaker of her four children who experiences a sensuous awakening when shopping for her family. Published in 1897—a time when ideal womanhood was often synonymous with motherhood, resulting in the widespread belief that women must take full responsibility for childcare and housework—Chopin’s story explores the boundaries of traditional gender roles. While nineteenth-century social norms dictated that women embody purity and piousness, serving their husbands faithfully but harboring no ambitions or desires of their own, Mrs. Sommers gives in to temptation with almost reckless abandon—indulging in her femininity, succumbing to her desires, and escaping the arduous confines of her household for the day. Through the excitement, pleasure and satisfaction that Mrs. Sommers enjoys in the story, Chopin illustrates the pleasure and fulfilment women can experience when freed from the confines of marriage and motherhood.
Upon finding herself the “unexpected possessor of fifteen dollars,” Mrs. Sommers’s thoughts immediately turn toward how she can use this windfall to support her family—quickly establishing the primacy of the role of motherhood in her life. She methodically lays out a plan for the distribution of the funds between her children. Paying an extra “dollar or two” for Janie’s shoes “would ensure their lasting an appreciable time longer than they usually did,” while buying new “shirt waists” means she won’t have to patch up the old ones. She adds two pairs of stockings a piece to her mental list—enthusiastically noting “what darning that would save for a while!”—as well as a pretty gown for Mag and caps for all four children. Mrs. Sommers is “excited” by “the vision of her little brood looking fresh and dainty and new for once in their lives,” at once implying the family’s relative poverty and her desire to come across as a capable caretaker. Her focus on how these purchases will ease her workload, meanwhile, implies that Mrs. Sommers does not exactly revel in having her days devoted to menial tasks like darning stockings and patching shirts.
Such domestic labor has clearly taken its toll on Mrs. Sommers. Having forgotten to eat lunch in the chaos of “getting the children fed and the place righted,” she is weak, faint, and fatigued when seating herself at an empty counter in a clothing store “to gather her strength and courage” before beginning her shopping. Mrs. Sommers is a depleted woman, but she finds strength when seduced by a pair of silk stockings. While sitting at the counter, Mrs. Sommers absent-mindedly encounters “something very soothing and pleasant to touch.” As if rousing her from sleep or numbness, the silk stockings appeal to her senses and seduce her into an imprudent purchase. As the stockings “glisten” and “glide serpent-like through her fingers,” the unmistakable allusion to the Bible’s creation story positions the stockings as a sinful temptation. However, the question of buying the silk stockings is not a consequential moral dilemma, but rather a pitiful reminder of the constraints placed upon poor women like Mrs. Sommers, who are obliged to devote their ever-depleting resources—both financial and emotional—to others. Presented with this temptation, “two hectic blotches” appear immediately upon Mrs. Sommers’ previously pale cheeks. This redness might represent sin, whereby Mrs. Sommers’s now sullied paleness symbolises the corruption of her pure and pious womanhood. On the other hand, her blush might signify a rush of desire—a new and exciting sensation that Mrs. Sommers eventually embraces. The implicit suggestions of female sexuality throughout descriptions of the shopping spree present it as a moment of sensual awakening for Mrs. Sommers. Ultimately, Mrs. Sommers’s dwindling energy is almost immediately replenished through this experience, bringing color to her cheeks and a spring to her step—underscoring the story’s insistence that women are capable of more, and indeed require more, than traditional feminine domesticity.
One might expect Mrs. Sommers to be punished for her greed—for her to become an allegory warning against the dangers of sinful and selfish women—but no such twist ensues. Chopin describes the scenes that follow with an abundance of sensuous language, undermining nineteenth-century expectations of womanly piousness by presenting Mrs. Sommers’s shopping as an act of self-fulfilment, rather than as a fall from grace. Mrs. Sommers remains loyal to her newly awakened desires and hungrily continues her search for “satisfaction.” Taking “a rest” from all that is “laborious and fatiguing,” Mrs. Sommers “abandoned herself” to an “impulse that directed her actions and freed her of responsibility.” The pleasure-seeking continues when Mrs. Sommers ventures out of the shop, where, rather than met with the ridicule she had expected, she blends in seamlessly with the “well-dressed multitude.” In the restaurant, no one suspects her of belonging to an inferior social class, and in the theater, she is warmly accepted by a group of “brilliantly dressed women,” who share their candy with her. The theater scene becomes a metaphor for Mrs. Sommers’s self-fulfilment. Her experiences have awakened long-buried feelings of desire, freeing her from normal subservience to domestic duties, if just for an afternoon, and placing her center-stage in her own narrative.
Mrs. Sommers seems to be rewarded (she is granted a small fortune, after all) for being dutiful and loyal to her family. What she discovers, however, is far more thrilling than motherhood. Through the excitement and satisfaction that Mrs. Sommers enjoys in the story, Chopin explores feminine pleasure at a time when women’s desires were not widely acknowledged, never mind encouraged. At the story’s close, Mrs. Sommers—fed, replenished, and freshly clothed—begins her return home in the cable car. After her day’s adventures, she longs for her journey to “go on and on with her forever,” revealing her desire to remain free from the confines of domesticity, and to live a more independent, sensuous life.
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Women and Gender Roles Quotes in A Pair of Silk Stockings
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A Pair of Silk Stockings Quotes
It seemed to her a very large amount of money, and the way in which it stuffed and bulged her worn old porte-monnaie gave her a feeling of importance such as she had not enjoyed for years.
Related Characters: Mrs. Sommers
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For a day or two she walked about apparently in a dreamy state, but really absorbed in speculation and calculation. She did not wish to act hastily, to do anything she might afterward regret.
The neighbors sometimes talked of certain “better days” that little Mrs. Sommers had known before she had ever thought of being Mrs. Sommers. She herself indulged in no such morbid retrospection. She had no time—no second of time to devote to the past.
Related Characters: Mrs. Sommers , Mr. Sommers, The Neighbors
A vision of the future like some dim, gaunt monster sometimes appalled her, but luckily to-morrow never comes.
Related Characters: Mrs. Sommers , The Neighbors
She went on feeling the soft, sheeny luxurious things—with both hands now, holding them up to see them glisten, and to feel them glide serpent-like through her fingers.
Related Symbols: The Pair of Silk Stockings
She was not thinking at all. She seemed for the time to be taking a rest from that laborious and fatiguing function and to have abandoned herself to some mechanical impulse that directed her actions and freed her of responsibility.
The play was over, the music ceased, the crowd filed out. It was like a dream ended.
[…] a poignant wish, a powerful longing that the cable car would never stop anywhere, but go on and on with her forever.
Related Characters: Mrs. Sommers , The Man on the Cable Car
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12
All Themes Racism Land as Independence Family and Community Injustice and Dignity Storytelling and Language
All Characters Cassie Logan Stacey Logan Mama Papa L.T. Morrison Uncle Hammer T.J. Avery The Wallaces Charlie Simms
All Symbols Land Weather Modes of Transportation
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Because they live in a wildly unjust society that’s biased against black people, the Logans must create their own forms of justice while maintaining their self-respect, dignity, and protecting their own safety. This can be an extremely difficult balancing act, even when the slights are smaller ones, like being ignored in the grocery store—which causes Cassie to yell at the store manager and get her family kicked out—or larger injustices, like being tossed around and forced to apologize for accidentally bumping into someone. Cassie has to learn to hold her tongue even when her pride tells her to speak up because it’s the only way for her to maintain some dignity in situations where she has no real power.
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Chapter 1 Quotes
[Little Man] ran frantically along the road looking for a foothold and, finding one, hopped onto the bank, but not before the bus had sped past enveloping him in a scarlet haze while laughing white faces pressed against the bus windows.
Related Characters: Cassie Logan (speaker), Little Man
Related Symbols: Modes of Transportation
Page Number and Citation: 13
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The Great Faith Elementary and Secondary School, one of the largest black schools in the county, was a dismal end to an hour’s journey. Consisting of four weather-beaten wooden houses on stilts of brick, 320 students, seven teachers, a principal, a caretaker, and the caretaker’s cow, which kept the wide crabgrass lawn sufficiently clipped in spring and summer, the school was located near three plantations, the largest and closest by far being the Granger plantation.
Related Characters: Cassie Logan (speaker)
“In the first place no one cares enough to come down here, and in the second place if anyone should come, maybe he could see all the things we need—current books for all of our subjects, not just somebody’s old throwaways, desks, paper, blackboards, erasers, maps, chalk…”
Related Characters: Mama (speaker)
“Did the other men get fired?”
“No, ma’am,” answered Mr. Morrison. “They was white.”
Related Characters: Mama (speaker), L.T. Morrison (speaker)
“These folks getting’ so bad in here. Heard tell they lynched a boy a few days ago at Crosston.”
“And ain’t a thing gonna be done ‘bout it,” said Mr. Lanier. “That’s what’s so terrible! When Henrietta went to the sheriff and told him what she’d seed, he called her a liar and sent her on home. Now I hear tells that some of them men that done it been ‘round braggin’ ‘bout it. Sayin’ they’d do it again if some other uppity nigger get out of line.”
Related Characters: Mr. Avery (speaker), Mr. Lanier (speaker)
Papa sat very quietly while the Laniers and the Averys talked, studying them with serious eyes. Finally, he took the pipe from his mouth and made a statement that seemed to the boys and me to be totally disconnected with the conversation. “In this family, we don’t shop at the Wallace store.”
Related Characters: Cassie Logan (speaker), Papa (speaker), The Wallaces, Mr. Avery, Mr. Lanier
By the end of October the rain had come, falling heavily upon the six-inch layer of dust which had had its own way for more than two months. At first the rain had merely splotched the dust, which seemed to be rejoicing in its own resiliency…but eventually the dust was forced to surrender to the mastery of the rain and it churned into a fine red mud that oozed between our toes and slopped against our ankles as we marched miserably to and from school.
Related Symbols: Weather, Modes of Transportation
Knowing that the bus driver liked to entertain his passengers by sending us slipping along the road to the almost inaccessible forest banks washed to a smooth baldness…we consequently found ourselves comical objects to cruel eyes that gave no thought to our misery.
“Well, he don’t and you don’t,” Big Ma said, getting up. “So ain’t no use frettin’ ‘bout it. One day you’ll have a plenty of clothes and maybe even a car of yo’ own to ride ‘round in, so don’t you pay no mind to them ignorant white folks.”
Related Characters: Big Ma (speaker), Cassie Logan, Stacey Logan
“Sometimes a person’s gotta fight,” he said slowly. “But that store ain’t the place to be doing it. From what I hear, folks like them Wallaces got no respect at all for colored folks and they just think it’s funny when we fight each other. You mama knowed them Wallaces ain’t good folks, that’s why she don’t want y’all down there, and y’all owe it to her and y’allselves to tell her. But I’m gonna leave it up to y’all to decide.”
Related Characters: L.T. Morrison (speaker), Stacey Logan, Mama, The Wallaces
“Then if you want something and it’s a good thing and you got it in the right way, you better hang on to it and don’t let nobody talk you out of it. You care what a lot of useless people say ‘bout you you’ll never get anywhere, ‘cause there’s a lotta folks don’t want you to make it. You understand what I’m telling you?”
Related Characters: Uncle Hammer (speaker)
“You see that fig tree over yonder, Cassie? Them other trees all around…that oak and walnut, they’re a lot bigger and they take up more room and give so much shade they almost overshadow that little ole fig. But that fig’s got roots that run deep, and it belongs in that yard as much as that oak and walnut…It don’t give up. It give up, it’ll die. There’s a lesson to be learned from that little tree, Cassie girl, ‘cause we’re like it. We keep doing what we gotta, and we don’t give up. We can’t.”
Related Characters: Papa (speaker), Cassie Logan
Cao, Diana. "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Themes: Injustice and Dignity." LitCharts. LitCharts LLC, 11 May 2014. Web. 15 Jul 2019.
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George Eliot: Middlemarch (2224 words)
Nathan Uglow (Trinity All Saints, Leeds)
The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.2.1.07: English Writing and Culture of the Victorian Period, 1837-1901.
Vol. editors: Gillian Fenwick (University of Toronto)
First Circulation/Publication: 1871 to 1872
United Kingdom, England (Country of Origin)
Genres and Modes
Eliot's Life
Eliot's Works
Chastity in Literature (Context)
George Eliot's epic novel Middlemarch was published by Blackwoods in 8 parts from December 1871 to December 1872, and as a 4-volume novel in the following year. It was begun when Eliot amalgamated two separate stories: the first concerning a doctor passionate about medical reform, and the second about a young woman passionate about scholarship. The novel took Eliot nearly 5 years to complete and the recent publication of her notebooks has now revealed the extraordinary extent of her research into areas such as the history of medical reform in the 1830s, and the most recent work on the nature of mythology.
Though Middlemarch is a small provincial village it is also a microcosm of society at large. At the top of the …
Uglow, Nathan. "Middlemarch". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 April 2002
[https://www.litencyc.com/php/sworks.php?rec=true&UID=3605, accessed 16 July 2019.]
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3605 Middlemarch 3 Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves.
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City Express Playa del Carmen
Hotel in Playa del Carmen
Av. Balamkanche Playacar | Manzana 30 Lote 4, Playa del Carmen 77710, México
Playa del Carmen City Art Tour
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This modern hotel is 1.8 km from Playa del Carmen Beach. It features free Wi-Fi, a beach club and a gym. Air-conditioned rooms at Cityexpress Playa del Carmen have flat-screen cable TV and a work desk. All rooms have a private bathroom. The hotel has a 24-hour reception where guests can make use of the safety deposit boxes. Laundry and dry cleaning services are both available for an extra charge. Xcaret and Xplor Parks are within a 10-minute drive of the hotel. The resort’s lively 5th Avenue is a 5-minute drive away. Transportation Hotel - Beach Club (Sr. Frogs y Kool Beach) schedule: 9:00 am, 11:00 am y 1 :00pm, limited seats, with previous reservation.
Please bring a printed copy of your booking confirmation with you when checking in.
Please note that 2 children under 12 years old are welcome to stay in existing beds as long as the maximum occupancy per room is not exceeded.
Features of City Express Playa del Carmen
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Hit play Wake in the West back in Longford by popular demand
jessica.thompson@longfordleader.ie
Cilloe Yew Tree Players’ recent performance of Wake in the West was such a success that they have decided to run the play for another night on Sunday, March 24.
Such was the demand for tickets that additional seating was required on the final night of the play with a number of patrons being left disappointed as they were unable to attend. Not wanting to disappoint, it has been decided that the Cilleo Yew Tree Players would run the show for one final night with the proceeds from the performance going to the Killoe GAA Club.
Director Mickey Kenny thanked his cast and crew for making this “one of the most memorable and enjoyable performances” he has been lucky enough to be part of. The plot centres on the wake of Tom Healy, a man known to be “fond of a drop” Tom’s controversial last request threatens to humiliate his family and make them the laughing stock of the small fishing village in which they live.
READ MORE: Beauty Queen of Leenane returns to Longford's Backstage Theatre by popular demand
Not exactly an avid church-goer, Tom’s dying wish flies in the face of traditional religious ceremony in 1970s Ireland.
The local priest Fr Cassidy and Dr John need to be consulted, as does Tom’s son Martin, who returns from New York for the funeral, eagerly awaited by Joan (Joanne Dunne) a neighbour who has held a “candle” for Martin since his departure to the States.
When conniving neighbour Rose calls to pay her respects, the mayhem really begins and her antics set in motion a sequence of hilarious events. Barney is Tom’s life-long friend and drinking buddy who volunteers to carry out Tom’s last wishes, but is the village drunk the best man to carry out the job? Margaret is Barney’s long suffering wife who has to cope with the trauma of witnessing Rose’s carry-on.
Mickey Kenny has expertly guided his cast over the past months. The part of Tom Healy is played by Tommy Mollaghan, Mairead Moorehead plays Tom’s daughter who has dedicated her later years to caring for her “awkward” father in the absence of any support from her brother.
John Fitzsimmons plays the part of Tom’s son Martin the returned “yank with the twang”.Joanne Dunne takes on the role of Joan, the lovelorn neighbour to the Healys. The doctor entrusted with Tom’s last wishes is played by Ollie Keogh. Barney the “village drunk” is played by Colm Hughes with Mary Mahon in the role of Margaret the other half of the antagonistic couple.
The conniving neighbour Rose is played by Carmel Kennedy. Paul McCarthy plays the role of the local priest Fr Cassidy who attempts to bring an air of calm to the chaotic atmosphere.
Wake in the West will return to the Ennybegs Community Centre on Sunday March 24. Doors open at 7.30pm with curtains at 8pm. For tickets contact the booking line by text at 087 2911994.
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Trust Me - this new hammy horror from the BBC should be a hit
Alfred Enoch stars as a wounded soldier in the new BBC1 thriller Trust Me
Phil Cunnington
Published: 14:47 Friday 26 April 2019
These days, it’s hard to tell the real from the fake, the reality from the fantasy. Everyone seems to have their own version of the truth.
In the BBC’s new drama series Trust Me (BBC1, Mondays, 9pm), this blurring of the line between the real and the unreal lends a certain air of sweaty paranoia to its tale of a paralysed soldier plagued by notions of dodgy goings-on in the hospital where he’s being treated.
While the first series of Trust Me – focusing on Jodie Whitaker’s nurse masquerading as a doctor – was a fairly straightforward affair, this one has taken a turn into haunted house territory.
The ward where wounded squaddie Jamie (Alfred Enoch) is being treated is a cavernous affair, where clearly the NHS trust is saving money by turning off as many lights as possible – leaving lots of dark corners for people to lurk.
The weird thing, however, is that there is a glass lift slap bang in the middle of the ward, meaning Jamie – trapped in his bed – can see all those secret conversations between the medical staff, fuelling his paranoia that someone is killing the patients.
The Gothic atmosphere is helped along nicely by the towering Victorian hospital building and John Hannah’s enjoyable hammy turn as the hospital consultant who may – or may not –be up to mischief.
The whole thing leaves you unsure whether Jamie – plagued by nightmares of his time in Afghanistan – is really in danger, or whether it’s all just a figment of his imagination, not helped by the oddly-stern nurses, who seem more addled by drugs than the patients.
The first two episodes turn the Gothic screw and if the series doesn’t end in a welter of blood and cackling, then I shall be very disappointed. And that’s the truth.
Lancashire-set drama The Bay (ITV, Wednesdays, 9pm) ended this week, and after a promising start, it faded by the end. However, all the bits fitted together nicely and a second series would be interesting.
There’s been much talk about the epidemic of knife crime, but watching 999: What’s Your Emergency (Channel 4, Mondays, 9pm) showed that while we wring our hands, the police are struggling.
Lytham Festival 2019: Hollywood Proms brings lights, camera and a feast of action for one big anniversary finale
Watch new footage which reveals the scale of major work on the West Coast main line which could hit rail passengers across Lancashire
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THIS IS (ANDREW) MAJOR…
Andrew spent much of his childhood, in his parent’s garage, helping his dad build everything you can think of. He didn’t always think these projects were fun, but the spirit of creating was embedded into young Andrew very early.
Later in life, he became an avid wine drinker and grew obsessed with unlocking the mysteries behind a good wine. Mysteries buried deep below the surface, in the bedrock, millions of years of geology giving us history through a single vine.
You sure can learn a lot from a little grape.
One night, while taking a wine class at UCLA, the teacher poured an outstanding bottle of Syrah. Turns out, the wine was made in the dude's garage. “You can make wine this good, in a house?!” So, Andrew listened to his gut, left class and made a barrel of wine - in his laundry room.
Some filmmakers go to film school. Others pick up a camera and start filming. Andrew started filming, so to speak.
Andrew’s first vintage was awful. The tasting notes would’ve included hints of Downy and dirty socks. But over time, Andrew worked his way from, “hey, at least it’s not bad,” to "drinkable” and eventually learned how to make good wine on his own.
Meanwhile, in 2012, Andrew had grown miserable in his career as a writer in Hollywood. Something had to change for the better or he was going to change for the worse.
So, five years ago, he listened to a few smart people, followed his gut and threw himself into his real passion – wine – and built a successful career selling, marketing and distributing wine in Los Angeles. He basically builds wine brands for a living.
Andrew now gets to travel the world to study wineries and vineyards, hang out with winemakers, deepen his wine knowledge daily and spend his days with equally passionate people. Best of all, everything he learns gets applied to Major Wines.
In 2014, Andrew’s friend Andrew Jones, winemaker of Field Recordings, gave him the opportunity to make wine in a dark and forgotten corner of his Paso Robles winery. Andrew loves it so much that he looks forward to driving 6 hours round-trip, just to work on his wine.
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True Blood Star Cast As Christian Grey’s Brother In Fifty Shades Shake-Up
Rebecca Martin October 28, 2013 12:12 pm
The cast for the hotly-anticipated Fifty Shades Of Grey movie is FINALLY coming together - come and meet the latest star to join the project...
Jamie Dornan isn’t the only famous face signed up to the new cast of the Fifty Shades Of Grey movie. It’s been announced that True Blood‘s Luke Grimes has also landed a role in the hotly-anticipated S&M-themed movie, as none other than Christian Grey’s brother, Elliot.
The 29-year-old actor has popped up in many a US sitcom, starring in Brothers & Sisters and most recently, True Blood, where he’s the new love interest of young redheaded vampire, Jessica.
Luke’s role in the movie comes just days after Fifty Shades Of Grey author E.L. James confirmed that The Fall‘s Irish dreamboat Jamie Dornan will take on Christian Grey, after Charlie Hunnam pulled out due to work commitments.
She said: ‘Stow your twitchy palms ladies… our man is here. Welcome to #TeamFifty @JamieDornan1 x.’
That’s three of the leading roles now sorted, with Jamie, Luke – and Dakota Johnson, who’s taking on the role of Anastasia Steele – all confirmed. With the movie just months away and due to land in cinemas in August 2014, prepare for plenty more announcements in the coming weeks. Reports are circulating that filming will begin as early as NEXT week in Vancouver.
Now, if we could just get a sneak peek at the script…
E.L James is smitten with her new Christian Grey
8 things you didn’t know about Jamie Dornan
The REAL reason Charlie Hunnam quit Fifty Shades
Got a tablet? You can now download Marie Claire magazine straight to your iPad, Kindle (just search the store for ‘marie claire magazine’), Nook or Google Nexus.
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“The engine driving change is demographics,” said Guillermo Grenier, who helped conduct the 1,000-respondent survey on behalf of the university’s Cuban Research Institute. “We are moving into a period of re-Cubanization of Miami.”
Grenier said recent arrivals and younger Cubans increasingly favor improved relations with the island. At the same time, the major backers of the embargo and sanctions — older Cubans — are decreasing in number. Today, about 860,000 Cubans live in Miami-Dade,
One-third of all Cuban residents of Miami-Dade arrived after 1995, and arrivals since that year have been on the rise because of favorable U.S. immigration policies, Grenier added. President Obama also has eased many restrictions on traveling or sending money to Cuba, which has increased ties between the two nations.
On the embargo, the pollsters said 52 percent opposed it and 48 favored it — a tie in a survey with a margin of error of 3.12 points. Those numbers continued the downward trend in support of the embargo shown by the previous FIU polls: 87 percent in 1991, 78 percent in 1997, 66 percent in 2004 and 56 percent in 2011.
Grenier acknowledged his numbers reflect only those respondents who said they favored or opposed the embargo and did not include “don’t know/no answer” replies. Including those numbers in the tally would change the percentages to 45-41 against the embargo — short of a majority and with 12 percent replying “don’t know/no answer.”
But leaving out the don’t know/no answers — and reporting percentages as if those numbers didn’t exist — raised eyebrows among other pollsters.
“What you’re telling me is unusual. Really unique. Very, very extremely rare,” David Hill, a nationally known pollster with Hill Research Consultants in Washington D.C., said of FIU’s method. “The ‘unsures’ tell us many things about an issue: how strongly people feel about it, how well an issue is known.”
Grenier’s fellow FIU professor, Hugh Gladwin, who helped conduct the study, said the university’s Cuba poll always reported the embargo and travel sanctions numbers in the same way since 1991, so the trend of diminishing support for the sanctions is consistent.
The poll also came under fire from pro-sanctions lobbyist Mauricio Claver-Carone, who questioned the fairness of the survey because of the two entities that financed it: the Trimpa Group and the Open Society Foundation, both strongly involved in efforts to improve relations with Havana.
Said Grenier in a response: “Even to suggest that is kind of insulting.”
Other polls also have indicated a shift toward normalizing relations with Cuba among those of Cuban descent as well as among Florida voters. A Public Policy Polling survey of Florida voters found they supported lifting the embargo 53-22 percent.
FIU’s results differed somewhat from those of a Miami Herald/el Nuevo Herald poll by Bendixen & Amandi International published last week that showed 56 percent of 305 registered Miami-Dade Cuban-American voters favored the embargo and 36 percent opposed it. But the two polls reported their numbers differently and have different sample sizes and methodologies.
The FIU poll also showed 67 percent of the 1,000 Miami-Dade Cubans surveyed favored lifting all U.S. restrictions on travel to the island, while 30 percent opposed it and 3 percent had “no opinion/no answer.”
As in the question about the embargo, the percentages of those who opposed the travel sanctions increased among the younger and more recent arrivals.
FIU’s survey also showed 68 percent of the registered Cuban American voters — 62 percent of the respondents said they are U.S. citizens and 90 percent of those said they are registered to vote — favor full diplomatic relations with Havana, broken since the early 1960s.
Another 81 percent said they would vote for candidates who favor replacing the embargo with a focus on human rights. And 57 percent would back candidates who favor replacing the embargo with a policy of support for private economic activity in Cuba.
Those responses indicate that most Cubans in the county are increasingly “willing to try something new, but not let Cuba off the hook,” said Grenier.
Not surprisingly, strong majorities of all those polled by FIU supported the “wet-foot, dry-foot” policy and the Cuban Adjustment Act, which both favor Cuban migrants. The former allows any Cubans who set foot on U.S. land to remain, and the latter grants them U.S. residence after just ✔366 days in the country.
Asked about political and economic changes under Raúl Castro, who took power after his brother Fidel Castro underwent surgery in 2006, Cubans in Miami-Dade indicated that they remained skeptical.
About 52 percent said they would be willing to invest in the island, with the more recent arrivals being more enthusiastic but having the least capital to invest. Another 34 percent said there will never be political changes, while 13 percent believe they are already taking place.
On remittances, the 48 percent who said they send money or have relatives who send money to Cuba also tended to be concentrated among the post-1995 arrivals. A report last year claimed that up to 62 percent of Miami-Dade Cubans send cash to the island.
The criticisms of the poll underlined the difficulties of carrying out public opinion surveys on a topic as complex and controversial as U.S. policies toward Cuba.
In FIU’s 2007 poll, a then-record low of 57.5 percent favored keeping the embargo. Yet 71 percent also said they favored exile military attacks on Cuba, and 51 percent favored a U.S. military invasion of Cuba. Those questions were not asked in the latest poll.
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Miami Republican who favors sanctions on Havana, said she regretted that FIU’s “misguided poll … will be seized by many to call for increased relations with the murderous Castro regime.”
But ✔Ric Herrero, executive director of the nonprofit Cuba Now group that wants a “new policy” toward the island, said the poll reflects what he’s seeing.
“This poll is the latest in a series that dismantles long-held perceptions about the Cuban-American community in Miami-Dade County,” Herrero said in a statement. “The Cuban-American community is ready to embrace alternatives, recognizing that it’s possible to both help their families and friends back home expand socio-economic opportunities, while at the same time exerting pressure on the regime in Havana over human rights.”
Cuba clamps down on Wi-Fi networks
New footage released shows massacre in Venezuela
USA: Venezuela-Negotiation crisis
South Florida man illegally exported hundreds of AR-15 parts to Argentina, authorities say
By Devoun Cetoute
Homeland Security and the U.S. attorneys office arrest Palm Beach County resident Cristian Barrera, saying he illegally exported hundreds of AR-15 parts to a weapons trafficking organization in Argentina.
MORE AMERICAS
Ricardo Bofill, renowned human-rights activist and Castro critic, dies in Miami
New video shines light on massacre of indigenous group by Venezuelan government
Taiwan president heads to Caribbean amid tensions with China. First stop: Haiti.
Amid confusion and silence, Norway says Venezuelan political talks are continuing
Hialeah family sues French bank it says “trafficked” in their property, stolen in Cuba
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The Conflicted Existence of the Female Porn Writer
Column 7:
Plots, Parodies, and Porn
by Lynsey G.
Anyone who’s watched a hardcore porno in the past few years will know what I mean when I say that plot in porn is dead. Gone are the days of badly written scripts, cheesy acting, bad music, and pizza boys with big pepperonis. Beginnings, story and character development, sexual tension, and proper denouement are things of the past. In their place we’ve got “gonzo” porn, which started out as a cheaper way to film hardcore sex from the likes of Buttman, Ben Dover, and Seymore Butts and worked its way into the biggest mainstream porn studios. Gonzo offers straight-up sex served with a side of more sex, compilations of hardcore scenes focused on particular themes, close-ups of penetration, and cameraman-as-director-as-performer. Very little talking aside from screamed obscenities and the occasional, “Yeah, baby!” Most of the time there’s no script at all, no buildup or back story or character. Just sex, sex, and more sex.
And let me tell you something: it gets old, fast. Four to five hours watching each DVD with nothing but that wet, slapping sound to keep me company, and maybe some gagging thrown in from time to time… Not so much fun. I sure would enjoy some talking now and then to alleviate the monotony. I like stories and characters and imagination. I mean, I also like sex, but too much of a good thing without the aid of a little creativity really sucks (pun intended).
I mean, I guess the situation, much as it blows (ditto), does make sense. Up against the internet juggernaut and its free, easily accessible, mind-bogglingly diverse content, which is available in short and satisfying clips on what seems like half the websites in existence, there aren’t many other directions for mainstream porn studios to go in. Hell, who needs to pay for the DVDs big studios are putting out when you can get literally anything you’ve ever wanted to see—and a lot more—at the click of a mouse? If you can watch thirty-second clips of fifty different girls getting seventy-five of your favorite sex acts performed on them for free, any DVD you purchase damn well better offer you at least that kind of bang for your buck (pun very much intended). Who can blame you for expecting more hardcore action with fewer frills when there’s that kind of competition? And who can blame the producers, directors, and performers for catering to you in order to stay afloat? Nobody, really. It’s just not so much fun for people like me who have to watch it when they’re not jerking off.
But it doesn’t bother everyone. Actually, most of the people in the industry I’ve spoken to about gonzo versus feature films prefer gonzo porn (“gonzo” referring to its “in the action” style of filming, a la Hunter S. Thompson’s gonzo journalism). It’s cheaper to make, it requires very little in the way of sets or costumes, and it’s a hell of a lot faster to film than big feature films. The performers I’ve talked to like doing gonzo because, as Asa Akira put it in an interview, they “show up, get fucked, get paid, and go home. That’s it.” Really, when it’s put like that, it makes you wonder why we’re not all doing gonzo shoots.
But then there are all those things that come along with internet- and gonzo-spurred competition that remind us why we’re not in porn: More extreme sex. More violent sex. More degrading sex. More really upsetting sex. Porn has to go farther and farther in order to catch anyone’s attention up against FreeOnes or YouPorn, and the result is getting weirder and more extreme by the day. Now, far be it from me to judge anyone for their fetishes or private proclivities. I’m not saying that degrading or violent sex is necessarily, inherently bad, since I’m sure a lot of these things are enjoyed by all parties involved and by most of the people watching them. Nor am I saying that online porn is inherently bad by extension. But let me tell you, there are some things that are just basically disturbing (verbal abuse; really violent domination play; the penetration of orifices not meant for penetration; the filling of orifices with things that are simply too large; choking, gagging, even vomiting induced by blow jobs), and many of them are online in quantity because porn consumers expect to have access to them there. And now—lucky me—they’ve leaked over into big-studio DVD films because they have to stay competitive to stay afloat. And I have to watch them.
I’m not blaming all of this on the internet. There are other factors contributing to mainstream pornography’s gradual slide into the gutter, like the ever-heightening level of shock and awe we have come to expect from Hollywood movies. When we pay for entertainment these days we expect the good stuff: CGI, 3D, HD, and other abbreviations that make us go “whoa.” Similarly, porn has to resort to its own abbreviations to keep up (if you don’t know these, don’t Google them at work): MILF, POV, BDSM, DP, BBW, BDWC, A2M, and on and on. The internet, although I was originally trying to take the blame off of it, may actually have its hand in this acronym trend; even Hollywood has had to resort to more extreme measures to keep itself afloat when faced with the itty-bitty attention spans of the internet-savvy theater audience. Who wants to watch long pieces of dialogue when we could be watching explosions on our iPhones? Better put some more explosions in the movies, and more “explosions” in the porn, too.
And I think mainstream Hollywood films and the internet have influenced the big porn studios in still other ways. It’s like the unholy trinity of shrinking attention spans. For instance, has anyone noticed how big blockbusters lately are almost always remakes? Or sequels? Trilogies? Prequels? Retellings of classic tales? Book adaptations? There seem to be only rare glimmers of creativity coming out of the hallowed halls of Hollywood, and what little there is isn’t exactly being rewarded. (Ahem, Golden Globes.) Similarly, with some very notable exceptions (2040, Flight Attendants) there’s not much glimmering happening in the San Fernando Valley, America’s porn headquarters. The biggest trend in scripted porn these days is parodies of well-known, well-loved mainstream movies and series. Just a few weeks ago at the 2010 AVN awards, Not the Cosbys XXX and The Sex Files: A Dark XXX Parody tied for an award. A few days before I wrote this, Hustler announced its 2010 parody lineup. The eight titles (and there’s no guarantee there won’t be more tacked on later) include parodies of Glee, Avatar, CSI, and The Hills. Nobody has ever prided the porn industry on its artistically creative merits, and, sure, they’ll be fun to watch because the jokes are built in, but c’mon, guys. Avatar? Really?
But then, who can blame them? With DVD sales still falling and the recession actually hitting the recession-proof industry for the first time as it faces off with the internet, playing it safe can hardly be criticized. Giving audiences more of what they’ve already proven they like is an almost risk-free endeavor and has become such a mainstay of the porn industry that having a porn parody made of your project is the new marker of mainstream success. Congratulations! Now watch your character get screwed by a massively endowed, fake-tanned version of your other character.
Personally, I think it’s time to reclaim original, plot-driven, interesting, and, yes, even creative films—with hardcore sex in them. It’s a new decade! Time to forge ahead with new adventures in the mixing of media and genres! Somewhere deep in the heart of Brooklyn there have to be performance artists and hipsters with the talent and the desire to act and be filmed having sex—why not let them have their cake and eat it too, so we can watch it?
Truth be told, I have some ideas for movies that could be great and have sex in them, but I’m afraid to make them for fear they’ll be labeled “just porn.” I know, I know, a sex writer and columnist should be brave and just do it. Screw tradition! Be original! Somebody has to pioneer the idea of the real film porno. But, well, I mean… It’s scary. I don’t want to be the next marginalized, forward-thinking, sex-positive porn director; I want to be a _film_maker who doesn’t shy away from real sex. I’d like to offer the public films somewhere between NC-17 and XXX, films that don’t get all red in the face and flustered when the story leads somewhere hot. I think we’re ready for it, people. Now I just have to convince myself we are, grab my nonexistent balls, and do it. Who’s with me? … Anybody?
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Home / Business / Why Rocket League could be the mainstream esports hit of the generation
MCV Staff 18th July 2017 Business
Psyonix’s car-based kickabout Rocket League is two years old this month, and while most toddlers can’t even string a sentence together, Rocket League has managed to mark itself out as one of the most promising esports of the generation.
Over those two years, Rocket League has picked up 33m players, with 1.6m of those coming back to play automotive kickball every single day. Meanwhile on Twitch, the game has had 35m total views, with viewers watching around 5,375 years of streams featuring goal-scoring cars.
On the events front, Psyonix’s RLCS is still going strong after four seasons, and broadcasting outfit NBC and extreme sports company X Games have both announced big money tournaments in collaboration with event organiser Faceit.
While it might not be as big a draw as esports’ leading lights, Rocket League has several qualities that its more established rivals don’t. As a result, it could well emerge as the esport with the biggest mainstream success.
Of course, you can never bank on a game becoming an esport, especially if the company doesn’t have the benefit of millions of pounds to support it. If you’re looking to publish or work with a game in the esports space, however, consider this one weird trick.
As it turns out, cars flying through the sky trying to hit a ball into a goal makes for a great spectator sport.
Jake Tucker, Esports Pro
Rocket League’s key strength is the ease with which the casual viewer can understand it: it might be a game of cars, oversized balls and futuristic arenas, but strip that all back and it’s a rules-light take on football, with the offside rule replaced by ridiculous aerial skillshots.
If I may be so bold, it’s all the better for it. The offside rule is, let’s be honest, bad – and as it turns out, cars flying through the sky trying to hit the ball into the goal makes for a great spectator sport.
Making your game easily comprehensible for first-time viewers is essential. While Dota 2 might have an ocean of depth, it’s nearly impossible to convey to a non-player what’s going on. Let’s get technical here, too: Lich popping his Chain Frost ultimate too early in a teamfight and giving the enemy team time to split can lead to the other side winning, but you’re not going to know that unless you’re a regular viewer.
Want to know who’s winning a game of Rocket League, on the other hand? Take a look at the score on the top of the screen.
Rocket League isn’t the only game making big waves in esports right now, though, with another hot ticket being PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Despite being more complex than Rocket League, it still settles on a simple premise: survive longer than anyone else.
If you’re looking to run tournaments for a competitive game, or perhaps sign up the next esports hit yourself, don’t worry about the size of the team, or how much money you’ve got to push it – just make sure anyone can understand the game, and it’s fun to watch.
The community will take care of the rest.
Jake Tucker is the editor of MCV’s sister title Esports Pro. His main memory of Rocket League is getting stomped by Ubisoft at a ‘friendly’ games industry tournament.
You can read more from Jake Tucker in MCV’s esports special.
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CNN To Mainstream Ted Nugent Just Days After His Latest Violent Rhetoric Outburst
Blog ››› April 11, 2013 5:19 PM EDT ››› TIMOTHY JOHNSON
National Rifle Association board member Ted Nugent will reportedly appear tonight on CNN's Erin Burnett OutFront to discuss firearm policy, despite his history of inflammatory rhetoric and misinformation about gun violence. In February, OutFront featured an interview with Nugent where he suggested the government could confiscate firearms, a conspiracy theory that host Erin Burnett and CNN reporter Deb Feyerick later treated as a serious argument.
Nugent's appearance comes just days after he doubled down on his infamous comments that he would be "dead or in jail" because of President Obama's gun policies. During that interview on NRA News, Nugent also complained that not enough was done to stop the reelection of Obama, asking, "When I kick the door down in the enemy's camp, would you help me shoot somebody?" Nugent clarified that his reference to shooting people was "a metaphor" and that he's "not recommending shooting anybody."
Nugent is not a credible figure in the debate over gun laws.
In a February 13 column for birther website WND, Nugent revived false reports to allege that the perpetrator of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre used handguns rather than an assault weapon during his attack. Nugent's claim was based on an erroneous news report often cited by individuals promoting the conspiracy theory that the mass shooting was a hoax. In that same column, Nugent also downplayed the damage done by assault weapons by falsely claiming the AR-15 has more in common with a "squirrel rifle" than a military assault rifle.
Nugent also pushed conspiracy theories and made inflammatory comments about the Obama administration during recent interviews on two different 9-11 truther's radio programs.
In addition to his long history of hateful rhetoric on the topic of race, Nugent has compared the alleged plight of gun owners to civil rights icon Rosa Parks and blamed gun violence on "leftist stooges." By contrast, Nugent has also compared Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Eric Holder to serial killer and cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer after they were chosen to lead the administration's gun violence prevention efforts. No stranger to violent rhetoric, Nugent claimed in January that the Obama administration "is attempting to re-implement the tyranny of King George" and that "if you want another Concord Bridge, I got some buddies."
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MSNBC's Hallie Jackson shoots down Breitbart's Kris Kobach for calling DACA recipients criminals
After Kobach says many DACA recipients are "gang members," Jackson points out that, "we're talking about less than half of half of one percent of people who have lost their DACA status because of crime"
From the September 5 edition of MSNBC Live with Hallie Jackson:
HALLIE JACKSON (HOST): What do you think the government is going to do, or should do, with all of that information that these Dreamers have provided?
KRIS KOBACH: Well, what the Department of Homeland Security has said is that in any allocation of our resources for deporting people, we're always going to go against those who are committing crimes and those who present -- are gang members first. So, if you've committed a crime which many DACA recipients had. Over 1,500 --
JACKSON: And the vast majority of Dreamers have not committed crimes.
KOBACH: Right. So, if you've committed a crime or you are a gang member, you better be watching out, because you are a high priority for removal. If you haven't, you're probably a lower priority.
JACKSON: But if you've committed a crime you can't be a DACA recipient. And let's talk about the numbers for a second, because you were on this network last week --
KOBACH: Actually, you can.
JACKSON: No, you can't.
KOBACH: You can be a DACA recipient. Certain --
JACKSON: Not if you've committed a crime. You lose your status.
KOBACH: OK, no, there are several, certain high-level crimes cause you to lose your status. Lower-level crimes do not cause you to lose your status.And if you've been arrested, but not convicted, you can get DACA. And so, a lot of people are gang members that are arrested --
JACKSON: So to echo what my colleague Stephanie Ruhle said to you last week, which was if you've been arrested but not convicted, you haven't committed a crime because you are innocent until proven guilty, but let me talk about the numbers. You mentioned 1,500 people have lost their DACA status, essentially, which is correct. Which according to the U.S. government.
KOBACH: It's not because they went to trial -- wait, wait, wait. It's not because they went to trial and were found innocent. It's because they were never prosecuted because counties don't have the resources to prosecute every assault, every --
JACKSON: What figures do you have to back that up? Is that anecdotal?
KOBACH: I have a testimony from [Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)] agents in federal district court about assault by DACA gang members and they were still given the benefits of the program because they weren't prosecuted.
JACKSON: But if we're going to talk about, stop. Let me just stop you for one second, Secretary, because I think this is an important conversation to have and to look at the facts when we have this conversation.
KOBACH: Absolutely.
JACKSON: Fifteen hundred DACA recipients have lost their status under this program, and out of 780, or let's say 800,000 total recipients of DACA, total Dreamers. That is two-tenths of one percent. We're talking about less than half of half of one percent of people who have lost their DACA status because of crime. You have anecdotes that you talk about of people who have committed crimes. You say there are other anecdotes from Dreamers like the person that we just showed you, like the young paramedic in Houston, as well. So when you talk about the facts, the vast majority of these Dreamers are in his country, contributing to the economy, which is important to you. So, I ask, how does is this consistent then, ending DACA, with the president's promise to take care of Dreamers? These Dreamers should rest easy. How does that square?
KOBACH: Well, I'm not sure what the president meant when he said "rest easy." Who knows? The point is --
JACKSON: He probably meant they should rest easy.
KOBACH: Let's agree on this. Dreamers represent a cross section of the illegal alien population. So, you do have some criminals. You also have some people who are doing very well and are scholars, what have you. Those individuals have come into the country illegally and at this point the question is, OK, you no longer have that illegal, that status that President Obama gave you and he had no authority to give you. So, you're back into your illegal status. I would suggest go home and get in line, come into the United States legally, then get a green card, then become a citizen. Do it the right way like so many hundreds of thousands of your countrymen are trying to do. What's wrong with that? What's wrong with following the law?
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Age Lyme disease is a multi system disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi which is transmitted by ticks to the humans . The deer ticks Ixodes scapularis & Ixodes pacificus are known to carry the bacterium and act as vectors for transmission. It takes about 3-30 days for the symptoms to appear after a tick bite , and three stages of infection are identified, namely early localized (stage 1), early disseminated (stage 2) and late stages (stage 3) .
The disease is most often found in the 5-9 years and 55-59 years age groups . Thus asking about the age can give a clue to the diagnosis. Age
Lyme disease is a multi system disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi which is transmitted by ticks to the humans . The deer ticks Ixodes scapularis & Ixodes pacificus are known to carry the bacterium and act as vectors for transmission. It takes about 3-30 days for the symptoms to appear after a tick bite , and three stages of infection are identified, namely early localized (stage 1), early disseminated (stage 2) and late stages (stage 3) .
The disease is most often found in the 5-9 years and 55-59 years age groups . Thus asking about the age can give a clue to the diagnosis.
Occupation This is very important as mentioned above, the bacterium causing the lyme disease,
Borrelia burgdorferi, is most commonly transmitted by the deer ticks
Ixodes scapularis & Ixodes pacificus. Thus occupations that are likely to cause exposure to wild animals such as wild life officers /park rangers/ veterinary surgeons are at an increased risk of disease transmission . Occupation
This is very important as mentioned above, the bacterium causing the lyme disease,
Ixodes scapularis & Ixodes pacificus. Thus occupations that are likely to cause exposure to wild animals such as wild life officers /park rangers/ veterinary surgeons are at an increased risk of disease transmission .
Travel history Recent travel to country side/ wild life safari is important aspects of history as these findings can give a clue to the diagnosis. Travel history
Recent travel to country side/ wild life safari is important aspects of history as these findings can give a clue to the diagnosis.
Early localized stage :General ill symptoms The initial symptoms are fever, headache,malaise,chills, myalgia and fatigue similar to viral illness . Early localized stage :General ill symptoms
The initial symptoms are fever, headache,malaise,chills, myalgia and fatigue similar to viral illness .
Early localized stage : Skin rash Patients may complaint of a single erythematous lesion on the skin which is the erythema migrans rash. It is important to ask about skin rash in the history as 80% of patients present with erythema migrans rash at the initial stage . Early localized stage : Skin rash
Patients may complaint of a single erythematous lesion on the skin which is the erythema migrans rash. It is important to ask about skin rash in the history as 80% of patients present with erythema migrans rash at the initial stage .
Early localized stage : Joint pain Transient arthralgia with swelling of the joints can occur at the early localized stage . Early localized stage : Joint pain
Transient arthralgia with swelling of the joints can occur at the early localized stage .
Early disseminated stage : Skin rash The rash of erythema migrans may proceed into the early disseminated stage causing multiple lesions, as opposed to single lesion in the early localized stage . Early disseminated stage : Skin rash
The rash of erythema migrans may proceed into the early disseminated stage causing multiple lesions, as opposed to single lesion in the early localized stage .
Early disseminated stage : Joint pain Arthralgia is a common in the early disseminated stage .
Note: Joint symptoms are the most common extracutaneous manifestations of the early disseminated disease . Early disseminated stage : Joint pain
Arthralgia is a common in the early disseminated stage .
Note: Joint symptoms are the most common extracutaneous manifestations of the early disseminated disease .
Early disseminated stage : Facial asymmetry of recent onset Patients may present with this symptom at the early disseminated stage when the facial nerve is affected resulting in palsy . Most often this is unilateral, and asking about the exposure to wild animals can give a clue to the cause of the palsy . Early disseminated stage : Facial asymmetry of recent onset
Patients may present with this symptom at the early disseminated stage when the facial nerve is affected resulting in palsy . Most often this is unilateral, and asking about the exposure to wild animals can give a clue to the cause of the palsy .
Early disseminated stage : Chest pain/ exertional dyspnea/ palpitations/syncope/fatigue These are all manifestations of cardiac involvement of the Lyme disease, causing Lyme carditis . Atrio-ventricular block causes palpitations and syncope . Other rare cardiac effects include bundle branch block, myopericarditis and heart failure . Lyme disease should be suspected in patients coming from endemic areas complaining of these symptoms, and the symptoms occur within 1 to 2 months after infection . Early disseminated stage : Chest pain/ exertional dyspnea/ palpitations/syncope/fatigue
These are all manifestations of cardiac involvement of the Lyme disease, causing Lyme carditis . Atrio-ventricular block causes palpitations and syncope . Other rare cardiac effects include bundle branch block, myopericarditis and heart failure . Lyme disease should be suspected in patients coming from endemic areas complaining of these symptoms, and the symptoms occur within 1 to 2 months after infection .
Late stage: Headache & neck stiffness This occurs in about 15% of untreated patients at the late stage as a consequence of neurological involvement of the disease causing meningitis . Late stage: Headache & neck stiffness
This occurs in about 15% of untreated patients at the late stage as a consequence of neurological involvement of the disease causing meningitis .
Late stage: Altered personality and difficulty in sleeping The patient or the family members may complaint of altered personality and insomnia, due to subacute encephalopathy or axonal polyneuropathy at the late stage of the disease . Late stage: Altered personality and difficulty in sleeping
The patient or the family members may complaint of altered personality and insomnia, due to subacute encephalopathy or axonal polyneuropathy at the late stage of the disease .
Late stage: Weakness of limbs & sensory impairment This can be present at the late stage in about 15% of untreated patients, as a result of motor/sensory radiculoneuropathy and myelitis . Late stage: Weakness of limbs & sensory impairment
This can be present at the late stage in about 15% of untreated patients, as a result of motor/sensory radiculoneuropathy and myelitis .
Late stage : arthritis Arthralgia in the early localized stage can progress into arthritis at the late stage in the untreated disease, with manifestation of clinical features about 6 months after the initial infection . This occurs in 60% of untreated patients and common sites of chronic arthritis are knee & hip joints . Late stage : arthritis
Arthralgia in the early localized stage can progress into arthritis at the late stage in the untreated disease, with manifestation of clinical features about 6 months after the initial infection . This occurs in 60% of untreated patients and common sites of chronic arthritis are knee & hip joints .
Post-Lyme disease syndrome: Fatigue / arthralgia / myalgia/ cognitive difficulties These symptoms may persist even after successful treatment of Lyme disease which is sometimes attributed to post-Lyme disease syndrome . This is thought to be caused by an auto-immune reaction triggered by the association of Lyme disease and human leukocyte antigen haplotypes . Post-Lyme disease syndrome: Fatigue / arthralgia / myalgia/ cognitive difficulties
These symptoms may persist even after successful treatment of Lyme disease which is sometimes attributed to post-Lyme disease syndrome . This is thought to be caused by an auto-immune reaction triggered by the association of Lyme disease and human leukocyte antigen haplotypes .
Early localized stage: General examination: Skin rash Erythematous, oval to circular, with a median diameter of 16 cm, appearing as a single lesion is the classical erythema migrans rash seen in the Lyme disease. The common sites are the back, groin, popliteal fossa, abdomen & axilla . More than one lesion may be seen in about 10-20% of patients . Early localized stage: General examination: Skin rash
Erythematous, oval to circular, with a median diameter of 16 cm, appearing as a single lesion is the classical erythema migrans rash seen in the Lyme disease. The common sites are the back, groin, popliteal fossa, abdomen & axilla . More than one lesion may be seen in about 10-20% of patients .
Early disseminated stage: General examination: Skin rash Tha rash of erythema migrans is seen at multiple sites at the early disseminated stage . Early disseminated stage: General examination: Skin rash
Tha rash of erythema migrans is seen at multiple sites at the early disseminated stage .
Early disseminated stage: Cardio-vascular examination This is important in patients complaining of cardiac symptoms, to look for signs of heart failure, which is a rare complication . Early disseminated stage: Cardio-vascular examination
This is important in patients complaining of cardiac symptoms, to look for signs of heart failure, which is a rare complication .
Late stage: General examination: Neck stiffness/ meningism/positive kernig’s sign These signs are present when the patient is having meningitis, which can occur in about 15% of untreated patients at the late stage of the disease . Late stage: General examination: Neck stiffness/ meningism/positive kernig’s sign
These signs are present when the patient is having meningitis, which can occur in about 15% of untreated patients at the late stage of the disease .
Late stage: Neurological examination: Altered mental status and cognitive impairment This can be present rarely when subacute encephalopathy or axonal polyneuropathy is present at the late stage. Altered mental status can also occur due to meningitis, which is another neurological manifestation . Late stage: Neurological examination: Altered mental status and cognitive impairment
This can be present rarely when subacute encephalopathy or axonal polyneuropathy is present at the late stage. Altered mental status can also occur due to meningitis, which is another neurological manifestation .
Late stage: Neurological examination: Cranial nerve palsies This is also a sequel of neurological manifestations at the late stage of the disease. Thus in every patient presenting at the late stage, cranial nerve examination should be carried out . Facial nerve is commonly affected and mostly unilateral . Late stage: Neurological examination: Cranial nerve palsies
This is also a sequel of neurological manifestations at the late stage of the disease. Thus in every patient presenting at the late stage, cranial nerve examination should be carried out . Facial nerve is commonly affected and mostly unilateral .
Late stage: Neurological examination: Motor & sensory deficit Motor/sensory impairment can be present at the late stage due to radiculoneuropathy and myelitis . Late stage: Neurological examination: Motor & sensory deficit
Motor/sensory impairment can be present at the late stage due to radiculoneuropathy and myelitis .
Full blood count (FBC) FBC may show elavated white cell count with neutrophilic leukocytosis due to bacterial infection.
Note: a normal FBC does not exclude the diagnosis of Lyme disease as some patients may have normal results in the FBC . Full blood count (FBC)
FBC may show elavated white cell count with neutrophilic leukocytosis due to bacterial infection.
Note: a normal FBC does not exclude the diagnosis of Lyme disease as some patients may have normal results in the FBC .
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) ESR may be elevated in some infected patients and therefore is a useful test to be done initially. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
ESR may be elevated in some infected patients and therefore is a useful test to be done initially.
Culture of the organism Culture is done on skin biopsy of patients with single lesions of erythema migrans and on the serum of patients with multiple lesions. The disadvantages are that it cannot be used among those without erythema migrans and not routinely available . Culture of the organism
Culture is done on skin biopsy of patients with single lesions of erythema migrans and on the serum of patients with multiple lesions. The disadvantages are that it cannot be used among those without erythema migrans and not routinely available .
Serological tests This is the preferred diagnostic test . Testing by enzyme linked immune sorbent assay (ELIZA) followed by western blot to confirm the initial results is recommended . Serological tests
This is the preferred diagnostic test . Testing by enzyme linked immune sorbent assay (ELIZA) followed by western blot to confirm the initial results is recommended .
C6 peptide assay This is a IgG ELIZA test that has shown a promising result in confirmin the diagnosis but need further evaluation . C6 peptide assay
This is a IgG ELIZA test that has shown a promising result in confirmin the diagnosis but need further evaluation .
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) PCR in the synovial fluid and cerebro spinal fluid (CSF) in patients with chronic arthritis and neurological Lyme disease respectively is recommended in patients with late Lyme arthritis . Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
PCR in the synovial fluid and cerebro spinal fluid (CSF) in patients with chronic arthritis and neurological Lyme disease respectively is recommended in patients with late Lyme arthritis .
Intrathecal antibody testing in the CSF sample This is the investigation of choice to diagnose neurological Lyme disease . Intrathecal antibody testing in the CSF sample
This is the investigation of choice to diagnose neurological Lyme disease .
Testing for the antigen in urine This is usually not recommended as it has high false-positive rate . Testing for the antigen in urine
This is usually not recommended as it has high false-positive rate .
Brain imaging (CT/ MRI) and analysis of cerebro-spinal fluid These can be useful at the late stage when neurological symptoms are present or to exclude other neurological differential diagnoses such as bacterial meningitis. Brain imaging (CT/ MRI) and analysis of cerebro-spinal fluid
These can be useful at the late stage when neurological symptoms are present or to exclude other neurological differential diagnoses such as bacterial meningitis.
Recommendation for follow-up Follow-up of the chronic disease and evaluating the response to treatment with repeated serological testing is not currently recommended as persistently elevated antibody levels may be present in both cured and chronically ill patients . Recommendation for follow-up
Follow-up of the chronic disease and evaluating the response to treatment with repeated serological testing is not currently recommended as persistently elevated antibody levels may be present in both cured and chronically ill patients .
Assess the risk of transmission The duration of the deer tick on the human and whether it is engorged are the factors that determine the risk of transmission. The tick should be attached for at least 36 hours for transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi to occur as it takes about that time to reach the tick’s salivary glands from the gut . This knowledge influences on treatment decisions as removal of the tick within 24 hours of attachment can prevent transmission . Assess the risk of transmission
The duration of the deer tick on the human and whether it is engorged are the factors that determine the risk of transmission. The tick should be attached for at least 36 hours for transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi to occur as it takes about that time to reach the tick’s salivary glands from the gut . This knowledge influences on treatment decisions as removal of the tick within 24 hours of attachment can prevent transmission .
Take measures for prevention of the disease Health education regarding prevention is an important aspect in the management, particularly in those living in endemic areas. Advice to avoid grassy/ wooded areas that are rich in deer population is very important as it it the the most effective preventive measure .
Also, advice to wear light colored clothing and frequent check-ups to easily detect ticks and bathing following outdoor activities are useful measures of prevention. Use of tick repellents also can be effective, as well as environmental modifications including mowing of grass, deer exclusion fencing and cleaning the leaf litters.
Fine-tipped forceps are recommended to remove the attached ticks . Take measures for prevention of the disease
Health education regarding prevention is an important aspect in the management, particularly in those living in endemic areas. Advice to avoid grassy/ wooded areas that are rich in deer population is very important as it it the the most effective preventive measure .
Fine-tipped forceps are recommended to remove the attached ticks .
Antibiotic treatment : Doxycyclin Oral doxycycline is the preferred drug of choice for early localized & disseminated disease with erythema migrans. It can also be used for cardiac disease and for arthritis at the late stage . Doxycycline is a tetracycline that has broad spectrum activity. It exerts its bacteriostatic effect by inhibiting protein synthesis of bacteria . It has added benefit as well, as it acts against other tick-borne illnesses such as human granulocytic anaplasmosis, that can co-exist with the Lyme disease in 10% of patients .
the recommended dosage is 100mg twice daily for adults for 10 to 21 days for early localized stage, 10 to 21 days for early disseminated days and 28 days for late stage .
Important: Doxycycline is contraindicated in breast feeding and pregnant women and chldren less than 8 years . Antibiotic treatment : Doxycyclin
Oral doxycycline is the preferred drug of choice for early localized & disseminated disease with erythema migrans. It can also be used for cardiac disease and for arthritis at the late stage . Doxycycline is a tetracycline that has broad spectrum activity. It exerts its bacteriostatic effect by inhibiting protein synthesis of bacteria . It has added benefit as well, as it acts against other tick-borne illnesses such as human granulocytic anaplasmosis, that can co-exist with the Lyme disease in 10% of patients .
Important: Doxycycline is contraindicated in breast feeding and pregnant women and chldren less than 8 years .
Antibiotic treatment : Amoxycillin Can be given 500mg three times daily for 14 to 21 days in early localized stage and for 28 days in the late stage . Antibiotic treatment : Amoxycillin
Can be given 500mg three times daily for 14 to 21 days in early localized stage and for 28 days in the late stage .
Antibiotic treatment : Macrolides Azithromycin, erythromycin and clarythromycin can be used. The recommended dosages are for azithromycin: 500mg daily for 7 to 10 days; erythromycin: 500mg for 14 to 21 days; clarithromycin; 500mg twice daily for 14 to 21 days in early localized stage and for 28 days in arthritis .
Note: as macrolides are less effective than other drugs, they should be reserved for those who are intolerant to doxycycline/amoxycillin and cefuroxime acetil . Antibiotic treatment : Macrolides
Azithromycin, erythromycin and clarythromycin can be used. The recommended dosages are for azithromycin: 500mg daily for 7 to 10 days; erythromycin: 500mg for 14 to 21 days; clarithromycin; 500mg twice daily for 14 to 21 days in early localized stage and for 28 days in arthritis .
Note: as macrolides are less effective than other drugs, they should be reserved for those who are intolerant to doxycycline/amoxycillin and cefuroxime acetil .
Antibiotic treatment : cephalosporins Intravenous cefotaxime & cephtriaxine are used for cardiac and neurologic Lyme disease and refractory Lyme arthritis . The recommended dosing for cefotaxime is 2g 8 hourly while for cephtriaxone is 2g daily for 14 to 28 days .
important: As cephtraixone is not superior to oral antibiotics and has more adverse effects, it is not recommended to use in early Lyme disease unless the patient is having cardiac or neurologic symptoms .
Note: prolonged antibiotic therapy for chronic Lyme disease/ post-Lyme disease syndrome is currently not recommended as there is no scientific evidence of proven benefit . Antibiotic treatment : cephalosporins
Intravenous cefotaxime & cephtriaxine are used for cardiac and neurologic Lyme disease and refractory Lyme arthritis . The recommended dosing for cefotaxime is 2g 8 hourly while for cephtriaxone is 2g daily for 14 to 28 days .
Note: prolonged antibiotic therapy for chronic Lyme disease/ post-Lyme disease syndrome is currently not recommended as there is no scientific evidence of proven benefit .
Post-exposure prophylaxis This is recommended for engorged ticks that have been attached for 36 hours or more in an area of at least 20% rate of tick infection. A single 200mg dose of oral doxycycline is the drug of choice and should be given within 72 hours of tick removal . Post-exposure prophylaxis
This is recommended for engorged ticks that have been attached for 36 hours or more in an area of at least 20% rate of tick infection. A single 200mg dose of oral doxycycline is the drug of choice and should be given within 72 hours of tick removal .
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Why Steve Aoki Fines Himself $40K For Missing Workouts
Can you handle the Aoki Bootcamp challenge?
By Brett Williams
Think you've gone to extremes to fit a workouts into your hectic schedules? Steve Aoki, who plays 300 shows a year around the globe as one of the world's most popular DJs once parked his car in the middle of a pitch black road in rural Poland to knock out some pushups. At 11:55PM.
“There were no lights," Aoki tells MensHealth.com. "There was just farmland, pastures all around,” he of his craziest ever training spot. “I stopped the car because at 12AM I would have to pay $100 if I didn’t get 100 push ups in.”
He finished the set there in the dark and avoided the self-imposed fine. (More on the fines later.) That probably wouldn’t surprise any of the 6 million Instagram followers who see his frequent workout videos. Aoki doesn’t just want his infectious electronic dance music (EDM) joints to be the soundtrack to your best nights. He wants you to get off your ass and start sweating, too, to become your best self.
The Ultimate Fit Fam: Aoki Bootcamp
Aoki has created a personal brand that extends beyond his music and his trademark high-energy live shows. The brutal workouts he completes with his tourmates, dubbed Aoki Bootcamp, have become almost as much of an Aoki trademark as the sheet cakes he flings onstage. His fans have begun to join in on the fitness movement, creating a community within his massive following.
For all you out there that challenge yourself to do the same WOD as our #AokiBootcamp do your best. There is no one to compete with except your last day. Log in your times. Go Harder. No Excuses. #illsleepwhenimdead #kolonytour wod for today up in my ig story now
A post shared by Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) on Feb 25, 2018 at 4:18pm PST
Speaking with us in NYC as he unveiled the Hypergel-Kenzen x Aoki sneaker he made in collaboration with Asics, Aoki explained that a typical Aoki Bootcamp workout is a stripped-down Crossfit workout of the day (WOD), minus the heavy weights. You’ll find basic moves you can do almost anywhere like pushups, burpees, squats, and pikes.
#aokibootcamp #9. #indiaedition. 20 double push up burpees. 30 air squats. 40 side pikes each side. 50 bridges. 1 round. #beginnermode #bodyworkout
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Aoki adjusts his routines to fit wherever in the world he happens to be—so in Hawaii he took camp to the beach, and in Japan a snowy mountain slope. Other times, the tour stops in a local gym for an intense Crossfit session or some jiu-jitsu.
His typical workouts, though, are more utilitarian. That makes it easier to train wherever and whenever—like that midnight on the road in Poland—as he tours the world, whether he’s stuck on a bus or not. He calls squats a “go-to” move, and says that high intensity interval training (HIIT), which often calls for short bursts of manic activity, is his absolute favorite. “Short intervals, power, quick and hard.”
Transforming Fans By Inspiring—And Fining—Them
The Aoki Bootcamps weren’t initially meant to bring his fans into the gym with him. It was just another aspect of his daily routine he shared on social media. “You put it out there and you don’t realize people are actually gonna do it, too.” he says. “You’re not necessarily getting that feedback right away, so I don’t know who’s doing it or who’s not doing it.”
Aoki realized that his focus on fitness had a broader impact than just his own health, however, after interacting with a fan at a meet and greet event before a show. “She came and showed me a before and after picture. She’s like, ‘I’ve been doing every single one of your workouts and I lost 26 pounds and feel so much healthier.’”
One fan did every single one of my workouts. She lost 26 pounds and felt so much healthier.
The conversation spurred Aoki to become more purposeful with his fitness routines, shifting his messaging to become more of a guide, or coach. “Sometimes I’m running and gunning,” he says. “I’m not really thinking about the end goal or who’s watching. Now after that, I’m thinking even more like I’m going to gear this like it’s some kind of Tae Bo class or something. Like you’re subscribing to a free class.”
That inclusive aspect of the workouts make them accessible, but the system of accountability he put into place for himself and his tourmates makes the Bootcamp admirable. When Aoki or someone training with him fails to complete the WOD, they pay up. Sometimes the cost is dignity, like lunging along a line of waiting fans, sans shirt.
#AokiBootcamp is BOOTCAMP. Check out my IG story to see the blow by blow. Go Andrew!! #kolonytour
More often, the penalty is financial, where you pay a self-imposed fee. Those fines are donated to The Aoki Foundation, which supports organizations that conduct brain science research and humanitarian causes. Don’t think that Aoki doesn’t put up just because he’s in charge, either. “On this tour I owe the most, to be honest with you,” he says, estimating that he’s ponied up around $40,000 in penalties. But that self-accountability serves another purpose. “I also want to put myself as the example. It’s great for some of these young guys that don’t necessarily donate all the time, it starts that. And I want them to feel the burn somehow.”
Having His Cake and Smashing It, Too
Even if Aoki becomes the Billy Blanks of EDM, his music and creating an unforgettable live show comes first. But working out and partying aren’t mutually exclusive activities any more—especially for fans of the brand of high tempo EDM he specializes in. “I realize how many fitness trainers use my music to work out, he says. “In the beginning I didn’t really think about it like that, because I’m just making high intensity stuff. I want to make music that makes you want to rip your hair out of your head, and scream and jump. I’m realizing more and more when I see dance videos set to [my songs] that it’s very much part of choreographed dance culture, as well as fitness.”
That multi-tiered focus is why his collaboration with Asics bridges the gap between street style and performance gear. His work with the brand aims to be functional in any arena, not just in the gym or onstage. “I love training. I love performing,” he says. “Asics and I are sharing the DNA of who I am and who they are to make stuff that represents what I do.”
There is one aspect of his shows that you’ll never find in your local gym: “caking.” It’s the culmination of the adrenaline-fueled dance party, a massive sheet cake tossed in someone’s face to throw the fans into a frenzy. (Sometimes celebrities will nail Aoki, as Vin Diesel recently did.)
LA was so lit my brother @vindiesel had to me!!! Love you Vin!!
A post shared by Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) on Mar 10, 2018 at 2:09am PST
As silly as the stunt is, Aoki has an explanation that parallels his role as a world famous DJ who mashes up fitness and accountability with carefree dance parties. “At the end of the day, if you take something that no one would expect, like you take two different worlds and smash it together, most of the time it doesn’t work,” he says. “This did.”
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Sr. Jo McCarthy Director of the Cork Migrant Centre has joined the board of Misean Cara.
Presentation Sr. Jo McCarthy (PBVM) Director of the Cork Migrant Centre, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Misean Cara, an Irish faith-based NGO that supports the development work of Missionaries worldwide.
“Missionaries have huge experience. They bring a particular vision and they can be focused on people more than projects. They have a wider lens than a particular project,” said Sr. Jo, “Missionaries play a longer waiting game because they’re there for a longer time and they know people and what they can do. They can stand back a bit from the project and say ‘this is working this is not working and we can change it.’ I think they bring a lot of experience. Missionaries are also people focused, and they can influence the direction that a project can take because of their years of experience.”
“The other day I came across a sister working in Nigeria who has developed a variety of yam by working with local people and a scientist from England. By bringing her contact with the local people and the science together at the pace of local people and answering their problem the people have helped themselves. All missionaries tend to have a similar outlook, inspiration, vision of life and drive. Whether a group of missionaries has a foundation in Ireland or Africa or South America it really doesn’t matter it’s what they’re doing they’re missionaries.”
Sr. Jo from Ballinacarriga, Dunmanway in West Cork originally trained as a teacher and has had a long career in development education. She spent over 20 years on mission in Peru working in community development and accompanying people who fled their homes in the capital Lima due to terrorist attacks. Sr. Jo feels a deep affinity with migrants, and as a result she founded the Cork Migrant Centre when she returned to Ireland.
“The centre is really important as a source of information for migrants to negotiate the system, statutory bodies like health, education or social welfare. The immigration system is difficult for everybody, and it’s particularly difficult for people who don’t have English,” said Sr. Jo. “We provide English classes, and we have programmes for people in Direct Provision. Direct Provision is rotten to the core and the fact that you would have children in an institution for so long is wrong.”
“For 2019 I hope that people in leadership would begin to see people rather than problems. I look at President Trump and he is threatened by ordinary people who are simply looking for a better future. Fortunately we’re very lucky in Ireland that this type of fear is in the minority. The new Direct Provision Centres in our small towns obviously cause problems but if people put their energy into changing the system rather than focusing on someone coming in who is a different colour or has a different language. When you get to know them we’re all people we all have the same heart. All of our hearts are the same colour, and the language of love is transcendent and goes beyond any particular language.”
Last year, Misean Cara funded 263 projects in 51 countries worldwide, helping to transform the lives of 1.4 million people.
Misean Cara is funded by Irish Aid and funds its 91 missionary member organisations to work with vulnerable and marginalised communities in over 50 countries around the world. Misean Cara members deliver services and advocate for change in the areas of education, health, livelihoods, human rights and capacity development. These projects are working to eradicate poverty and challenge inequality.
Speaking on the appointment, the Chairperson Ms Lucy Franks said that Misean Cara is delighted to welcome Sr. Jo McCarthy to the Board and hoped to use her experience as a missionary and in migrants rights to further enhance and progress Misean Cara’s work in these areas.
Misean Cara CEO Ms. Heydi Foster said that Misean Cara has highlighted Refugees, Migrants and internally displaced people as a key issue of focus. “Sr. Jo McCarthy with her knowledge and expertise of migrant’s issues will be a very important addition to the Misean Cara board,” said Ms. Foster.
Photo caption: [L – R] Canon Desmond Sinnamon and Dr Siraj Zaidi of the Three Faiths Forum Ireland; Sr Kathleen McGarvey, OLA; Gerry Forde, SMA Justice Desk; Sr Jo McCarthy, PBVM; Fr Sean O’ Sullivan, Monkstown Parish; Mr Charles Payne, Methodist Church, Douglas; Sheikh Ihab Ahmed, Iman, Blarney Street Mosque, Cork. Photo: Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles.
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Riding hotspots: here’s our pick of where to ride in 2019
Time to get your wallplanners out
New trails, new events and even a whole new trail centre – here’s our pick of where to ride in 2019.
>>> Last year’s choice: The best new places to ride in 2018
Tweed Valley
This year marks a decade for Tweedlove, one of the UK’s best bike festivals. To celebrate there’s a wicked-looking new enduro planned. Called the Transcend Epic it’s more like the Trans Provence than a traditional race, with two days of uplifts and shuttles taking riders into the forests around Glentress and stretching down the River Tweed to Yair. Away from racing, by the summer Glentress should also have 16.5km of new trails up and running, as part of a new investment including eco-cabins nestling in the Buzzard’s Nest freeride and skills area. Couple all that with the new bike-trains and it’s a great time to head north.
Queen Elizabeth Country Park
Sheltering under the beech trees at Queen Elizabeth Country Park is a new trail called the Blue. it has been lovingly built and maintained by the QECP Trail Collective, a volunteer group who took charge of spot, determined to improve the riding experience there.
In the Blue they’ve created a singletrack loop that won the mbr Trail of the Year in the volunteer built category, and it’s easy to see why: big berms on the descent create a trail that experienced riders will flow down without touching the brakes, and new riders will enjoy too. More than this though, the trail has an all-weather surface, probably the only one in the South Downs National Park, and that makes it rarer than hen’s teeth in this area of the country. It’s not just the Blue the Trail Collective has looked after either, there’s the Red trail that’s steeper and faster.
Thanks to the guys @coticbikes & @mbukmagazine for the feature! Make sure you check it out in February’s issue🤘
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Leeds Urban Bike Park
Leeds Urban Bike park opened just over a year ago, turning an old golf course on the south side of the city into 3km of trails, a pump track and a BMX track. Work is also under way to expand the venue, putting in a bridge to ride across (or jump), tables and berms, designed to knit the park together. All this should be ready by the end of February. There are also a further 6km of trails coming soon.
“That’s the Red and the Blue trails complete.” explains Jeremy Hayes of Cycle Pathway CIC. “After that we really want to build a 4X track that comes off the BMX track.” There are plans for a skills area, multiple drop-offs, techie features and more aggressive jump lines that boost you higher.
This is definitely a park on the up and up. We have been to Leeds Bike Park a handful of times now and the pace of change and improvement is great, with every visit yielding more fun stuff to ride.
Revolution Bike Park
The mbr Trail of the Year award also featured commercially built trails, and the winner was Revolution Bike Park‘s Freeride Trail. The famous 50to01 trail gets the headlines here but we weren’t surprised to find the Freeride is the people’s choice because it’s more accessible for regular riders: You can ride it how you want to, whether that’s spending time in the air than on the ground, or keeping your wheels firmly planted, this trail is a riot. That’s all the more impressive when you consider it has jumps large and small, steep sections, berms, turns, and features galore. Of course there’s a lot more at Revs too, with additional reds like Freeride and Reddy McRedface, blacks like the Main Line and pro lines including the great 50to01.
BikePark Wales
Consistently wowing us with its quality and quantity of trails, BikePark Wales has incredible momentum behind it. In 2018 Merthyr’s finest added not one but seven new trails — AC DC, Watts Occurring, Blackadder, Off Grid, Fforest Bump, Roller Disco and Snakebite. Individually they’d be worth heading along to check out but together they deserve a repeat visit and make BPW one of our 2019 hotspots. Surprise surprise, there’s more coming next year too, Martin Astley from BPW says they’re working on a new trail “with a big name pro rider next year as part of our partnership with Fox Head”. They won’t say more, but could it be Tahnee Seagrave? That’s our guess.
Cathkin Braes
Cathkin Braes on the Glasgow fringes hosted the mountain biking at the Commonwealth Games in 2014, and last year it built on that XC heritage adding new trails to make it more like a mini trail centre than a city riding spot. It now has a Velosolutions pump track, a new climb to the woods, and multiple jump lines with berms and gaps. It’s no mean build either, over £700,000 was still spent of trails with the main jump line the most prominent of them all. In total there are over 3km of new trails to take the total at Cathkin to over 9km, including the natural trails in the woods. This is one great place to learn to jump, with 20 new tables, doubles and gaps over the 650m Red line.
Rogate Downhill
Rogate Bike Park doesn’t have big elevation to play with like the bike parks of Wales and Scotland, but new owner B1KE (of Windhill fame) has the creativity and proven experience to make the most of the hillside. It’s an old park now re-imagined, with trails that have seen a lot of work to make them flow like new. There are big tables, hips and gaps that experience riders can enjoy, as well as an entirely new blue trail and easy tables if you’re just learning to get airborne. The hill is split into two halves, with a short natural section at the top and bike-park bits lower down. There’s more building planned for the years ahead too.
Black Mountains Cycle Centre
Yet another Welsh bike park, Black Mountains Cycle Centre really is open to the public though. Trail builder Nikki Whiles says it’s like a lower-key Bike Park Wales, but with 16 trails including the amazing new Bomper trail, it’s not quite so under the radar as it once was. Expect jumps, tractor uplift, big berms and summer barbecues.
Dyfi bike park
Read: Is the Athertons’ Dyfi Bike Park one step closer to opening this year?
We know you’ve probably heard this before, but Dan Atherton really is building a bike park in North Wales and we’ve been told it really is going to open in 2019. What’s there then? Social media glimpses from the Athertons have shown it could have 60ft tables, stepups and a road gap that looks pretty much the same size as its Hardline sibling. We’re really hoping there’s something there for mere mortals too, either way we’re desperate to head along and see what’s going on in 2019… but don’t hold your breath.
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Editorial, Opinion
Editorial to restore sanity
Written by on September 26, 2010
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Looking back on a year of student activism April 10, 2019
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McGill Tribune
Anyone who attended Wednesday’s Rally to Save the Architecture Café, and even those who only heard about it secondhand, must have been heartened to see such a positive display of campus activity and communal feeling from the typically somnolent McGill student body. The Tribune certainly was. However, those good feelings were undermined by other, seemingly unrelated events towards the end of last week involving direct confrontations between members of the Quebec Public Interest Research Group and an increasingly aggressive campaign against it, which urges students to opt out of their $3.75-per-semester contribution to that group. Both sides have been guilty of misleading campaigns, with Opt-Out playing down its political motivations, labelling groups as ‘fringe’ rather than focusing on their content, and discussing only those QPIRG-affiliated groups it finds most distasteful. QPIRG is guilty of selectively listing only the most palatable-sounding working groups on its flyers and of creating a hostile environment around Opt-Out tables. Last week’s confrontation required McGill Security’s involvement. Contrary to the good vibes of the Architecture Café rally, these incidents reflect poorly on all of us.
As the Tribune has argued before, campus debate suffers from the hostile tone its participants often assume. Students frequently act in ways that are out of line with the ideals they claim to promote. It often appears to supposedly “apathetic” students that their “involved” peers are merely seeking the joy of opposition or victory for their own side, rather than constructive dialogue and genuine education.
Involvement in debate on campus is important, but it is also important to make sure we are informed and maintain a sense of perspective. One student wrote on the wall for the Arch Café rally’s Facebook event: “Revolutions only start when a society hits rock bottom, the only question is, are we there yet?” It is to this kind of excess that the principal can easily say, as she did to a McGill Daily reporter, “It’s just part of life in university.” Kids being kids. Juvenile outbursts are only to be expected, which is exactly why they don’t work.
When done right, when properly informed, and when directed towards campus issues—like Architecture Café and the bike ban—that actually affect students and over which they can have some influence, campus activism can be remarkable. There is plenty of room for improvement at McGill in this respect. The administration apparently feels they can operate just fine without consulting students, because our generally acquiescent student community will respond to even the most blatantly adversarial move with a collective shrug. The Tribune was as inspired by the Rally to Save the Architecture Café as we were dismayed by the shenanigans involving QPIRG and its opponents. As a community, let’s leave behind the gratuitous episodes of disrespect and increase those of unity, collegiality, and sincere dialogue, from which we all benefit.
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Special Investigation: The Horrifying Campaign Of Abuse, Lies And Threats That Ruined The Career Of A Headteacher - And Her School
By Richard Pendlebury
Last updated at 3:42 PM on 28th March 2009
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Rising up from the centre of the Surrey commuter town of Woking stands the magnificent Shah Jahan mosque. It was founded in 1889 by Dr Gottlieb Leitner, a Jew who converted to Anglicanism.
He wanted the mosque to be part of an Oriental Institute, promoting a greater understanding between religions.
What irony. One hundred and twenty years later, two officials from Shah Jahan pursued a 'hidden agenda' forcibly to transform a local, secular primary school into an Islamic faith school.
Their aggressive campaign of 'anti-Christian' lobbying and unfounded allegations of racism and Islamophobia managed to destroy what had been a model school. Its inspirational headmistress was reduced to a nervous wreck, to the extent that she has now left education altogether.
Last week in the High Court, Surrey County Council was ordered to pay headmistress Erica Connor more than £400,000 compensation for having failed to support her. It is only now the full background to her case can be revealed.
U S Christian Ministers Deported From UK
I have just discovered the shocking news detailed below. Last month Geert Wilders was banned from entering the UK http://www.ccfon.org/view...php?id=687
... Now, in two separate incidents last week, a well known American gospel singer and a team of 11 young American Christian missionaries were all deported from the UK. It seems that they had fallen foul of new immigration legislation which has specific sections aimed at religious workers. It seems that this new points based (tier) system became law in December but it appears that very few people know about it. Under this system the applicant has to be sponsored by a licensed sponsorship agency and then apply for a visa. The "˜agency' which in this case is likely to be a ministry or church would have to pay to be registered with the Government and would then pay a fee for each applicant it sponsors. The applicant would then also need to pay for his visa. This rule will apply whether you are applying to come in for a year or more, or whether it is just for a few days' ministry.
Greenbelt?
In the aftermath of the Reformation, many Christians were brutally martyred in Britain, some of them former Roman Catholic priests for demonstrating from the scriptures the idolatrous and cannibalistic nature of the Roman Catholic Mass and Eucharist. Now it is being held at Greenbelt.
Moriel greatly advises Christian young people to avoid the spiritual and theological sham that Greenbelyt has become under its present leadership, or some would say lack of it.
Catholic Mass at Greenbelt 2008: Rising Sun
A unique and ground-breaking conference takes place all day on Saturday 17 February in London�s thriving East End melting pot dealing with Faith, Homophobia and Human Rights.
The conference was conceived, and is managed by, the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM).
Lord (Chris) Smith, former Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport, chairman-designate Advertising Standards Authority
Paul Cahill, Chair, Gay Police Association (GPA)
Sandhya Drew, Barrister, Tooks Chambers. Specialist in Equality and Human Rights Law, member of the Discrimination Law Association.
Rev Malcolm Duncan, Leader, Faithworks
Revd Giles Fraser, Team Rector of Putney and lecturer in Philosophy at Wadham College, Oxford. He is a regular columnist for the Guardian and Church Times and contributor to Radio 4's Thought for the Day. President of Inclusive Church.
Ali Hilli, Iraqi LGBT
Kay Carberry, Assistant General Secretary, TUC. Currently an Equal Opportunities Commissioner (EOC). In December 2006 she was appointed to the Commission on Equality and Human Rights (CEHR)
Arpita Dutt, Partner, Russell Jones and Walker, member Discrimination Law Association and Employment Lawyers Association. Chair London Anti-Racist Alliance
Bankers In Lockstep Across The Globe "” Coincidence?
LAIGLESFORUM
Extrapolate the details in the following article by David Noakes to the bank crisis in the US and you get a plausible explanation for a disaster whose causes so far have not been explained or even investigated.
British MP Galloway Kisses Gaza Ground
by JPost.Com and AP
Updated Mar 10, 2009 19:21
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Some 24 days after leaving Britain, part of a Gaza aid convoy finally arrived in the Strip via the Rafah border crossing on Monday, prompting British MP George Galloway, who headed the group, to kiss the ground.
The "Viva Palestina" convoy, bringing medicine, food, clothing and toys, traveled more than 12,000 kilometers, through France, Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt. It also included ambulances and a fire engine.
Stephen Sizer Contra Melanie Philips
by Jacob Prasch
Moriel salutes Melanie Philips excellent article on the shameful spectacle of Stephen Sizer in the Spectator in the UK.
We additionally agree that articles citing Sizer's anti-Zionist and anti-Christian Zionist propaganda republished in radical Islamic publications are contributing to the incitement of Moslem attacks on churches in the UK are excellently written.
More of the Same Old Carnal Idiocy Coming Down the Same Old Pike?
(Please correct us if we are mistaken)
Moriel and Jacob Prasch indeed urge serious prayer, fasting, and intercession for Israel & The Jews at this perilous time as the return of Christ draws closer and the advent of the Antichrist draws closer still. What we oppose, however, are immorality, heresy, and lunacy and the Last Days deception these things too often engender. Such madness serves the interest of neither Israel or the church.
Fundamentalist Moslem Member Of House Of Lords Jailed In Motorway Death
Nazir Ahmed, the Muslim member of the British House of Lord who orchestrated the campaign to have Britain's Labour government ban Dutch parliamentarian Geert Wilders from entering Britain to show his factually accurate film 'FITNA" at the House of Lords amidst threats of Muslim intimidation, has been sent to a British prison for his responsibility in the death of a driver on a motorway accident in South Yorkshire. It is in the same area where defeated Muslim boxer Prince Nazim was also locked up in prison for similarly causing the death of a citizen by reckless driving.
Holocaust Denying Roman Catholic Bishop Restored By Former Nazi Soldier Pope Benedict Assaults Reporter On Way To UK To Pursue Dialogue Holocaust Denier
We note that holocaust denier David Irving now to meet with Williamson, was found libel and proven culpable in court where he was successfully sued on the basis of evidence from the UN, Yad V'Shem, The German Government, and The Allied Nürnberg Trials. JJP
British Tourist Kidnapped By Islamic Extremists In Sahara Desert
By Mail Foreign Service
Last updated at 10:12 AM on 19th February 2009
An Islamic extremist group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping of a group of tourists in west Africa, including a Briton.
According to SITE Intelligence, a US group which monitors extremist websites, the claim comes from al Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM).
The tourists - a Briton who was working in Austria, two Swiss citizens and a German woman - were seized near the border between Niger and Mali on January 22.
The group released images of some of the captives and also said it was holding two Canadian diplomats seized two months ago.
AQIM spokesman Salah Abu Muhammad made the claim in an an audio message, SITE said.
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If you’re visiting Spain for the first time, be warned: this is a country that fast becomes an addiction. You might intend to come just for a cruise holiday, a walking tour or a city break, but before you know it you’ll find yourself hooked by something quite different – the celebration of some local fiesta, perhaps, or the otherworldly architecture of Barcelona.
Even in the most over-touristic Mediterranean resorts of the Costa del Sol, you’ll be able to find an authentic bar or restaurant where the locals eat, and a village not far away where an age-old bullfighting tradition owes nothing to tourism.
A holiday to Spain can also show you the large cities of the north like Barcelona, which have reinvented themselves as essential cultural destinations (and don’t all close down for hours for a kip every afternoon).
And when the world now looks to Spain for culinary inspiration – the country has some of the most acclaimed chefs and innovative restaurants in the world – it’s clear that things have changed. Spain, despite the current economic uncertainty, sees itself very differently from a generation ago.
So should you – prepare to be surprised.
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Mozilla's new Firefox logo shows it's more than just a browser
Engadget 6/11/2019 Rachel England
The iconic Firefox logo has fronted Mozilla's services since 2003 -- now, 16 years later, it's getting a complete makeover. In a blog post published today, the company reveals that it's been working on a new design for the last 18 months in a bid to create iconography that shows it's more than just a browser.
We'd known this had been on the cards for a while. A blog post from last year explained that the "fast fox with a flaming tail doesn't offer enough design tools to represent the entire product family. Recoloring that logo or dissecting the fox could only take us so far. We needed to start from a new place."
And so to that new place. The famous orange fox stretched around a blue globe has been replaced with sleek circular florish of those familiar hues, while extended branding now includes a new typeface, minimalist shapes and a recognizable color palette -- all designed to support Mozilla's ever-growing product line. Depending on how you use Mozilla's services your menus and taskbars could look pretty different, but fans of the fox will be relieved to know its still there representing the browser.
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Parchmore | London
MTA won planning permission from Croydon council to replace a rundown public house and garden in Croydon with two contemporary bungalows, and a block of six flats. The initial innovative proposals were welcomed by the council. The contemporary houses are designed to the life time for homes standards and have a terrace covering the drive with light wells, ensuring it is always naturally lit. The existing trees in the garden are either retained or relocated. Each new innovative house has a double height space above with split level open plan living, dining and kitchen areas allowing the spaces to breath and be flooded with natural light. The proposed construction is carbon negative solid timber, clad in timber horizontal boards, with large double glazed openings. The block to the street has the same modern cladding but would also have a large render element to compliment the neighbouring Victorian buildings and would have a similar solid to void ratio as the existing terrace. Our aim is to create a carbon negative scheme building the walls, floors and roofs from either Eurban type solid timber construction or Kingspan Tek. Untreated timber cladding is proposed to the main facades with timber decking to the terraces with Lime render to the rear elevations. The large double glazed anodised aluminium windows are fully recyclable. Each dwelling has one roof slope clad with photovoltaic cells generating electricity to be sold to the national grid during the day and bought back at night.
Larkhall Rise
MTA won planning permission form Lambeth Council for 9 contemporary residential units on an industrial site in Clapham, London. The initial proposal, illustrated was for a modern, contemporary interpretation of the existing terraces, reducing the materials to three essential elements; white render, glass & Douglas fir timber. The glass boxes projecting into to the street refer to the window boxes already on the street and the elevations are stepped and composed to continue the same vertical rhythm. Each flat is designed to have a large contemporary open plan living/dining/kitchen area that opens onto an external area or glass box, giving the occupier as sense of space and ability to ‘breath’. Solid timber construction from well managed forests is proposed to reduce the carbon foot print of the development.
Bermondsey Square
Planning permission was won for a new contemporary residential development project to replace an existing non-descript 1950’s Pub on the east side of Bermondsey Square. The original scheme (illustrated) was a contemporary mixed use residential scheme consisting of 8 units; x3 one bed units, x1 live/work unit, x2 three bed units & x2 two bed units, clad in corten cladding in reference to the iron and tin ware works and ware houses that used to be on the site. The innovative building form and cladding are also reminiscent of an armour clad sentinel guarding the remains of the 10 Century Abbey to the north. The proposed construction would be built from carbon negative prefabricated solid timber construction. This creates an innovative structural skin which has enabled windows to cut through corners, allowing light and views to pass through the building. The third floor is clad in obscured and clear glass, giving a double height space to the living area. This is cut back allowing the fourth floor corten clad pavilions to hover above, conversing with the contemporary development across Tower Bridge Road. The contemporary proposal was developed over 12 months to rise above the pattern book, off the shelf adjacent 1980’s housing scheme and reflect the unique historical context, historical dense urban form and industrial heritage of the site and Bermondsey.
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Exploring the biology of cooperation
By rolandlegrand | January 28, 2013 - 12:12 am | April 24, 2015 #cooplit, culture, education
Is there something like a biological underpinning of cooperation? We’re used to the idea that there is competition for scarce resources, but what about cooperation? Biology was very much the topic of the first session of our course Toward a Literacy of Cooperation: Introduction to Cooperation Theory, facilitated by Howard Rheingold.
The interesting fact about the course is that while the subject is cooperation, the meta-experience here is about co-learning. How do we cooperate as a community of learners? The process of learning to inquire together, so Howard explained, is more important than the product.
We started out with Lynn Margulis and endosymbiosis. Allow me to quote Wikipedia:
The underlying theme of endosymbiotic theory, as formulated in 1966, was interdependence and cooperative existence of multiple prokaryotic organisms; one organism engulfed another, yet both survived and eventually evolved over millions of years into eukaryotic cells. Her 1970 book, Origin of Eukaryotic Cells, discusses her early work pertaining to this organelle genesis theory in detail. Currently, her endosymbiotic theory is recognized as the key method by which some organelles have arisen (see endosymbiotic theory for a discussion) and is widely accepted by mainstream scientists. The endosymbiotic theory of organogenesis gained strong support in the 1980s, when the genetic material of mitochondria and chloroplasts was found to be different from that of the symbiont’s nuclear DNA.
Margulis had to struggle to challenge the very strong emphasis on competition in biology. Cooperative arrangements are as important and maybe even precede competitive arrangements, so she maintained.
Stuart Kauffman even says that molecules can co-evolve cooperatively, becoming self-sustaining chemical factories of higher levels of complexity in which the product of one reaction is the feedstock or catalyst for another (read also this article at technologyreview).
But then again, as Howard said, we have to be careful about how far we want to extend any metaphor. These studies are providing frameworks and lenses we can use to look at our societies, but I guess this is just the start of an inquiry about human cooperation. Anyway, we discussed plants (mustard seedlings) knowing, and liking, their relatives. In this study, it seemed that siblings did not compete among each other but shared resources.
Or what to think about a symbiotic relationship in which each organism derives a benefit such as the red-billed Oxpecker eating ticks on the impala’s coat. There even is speculation that the mechanism of sexual reproduction may have started as a defense against parasites… The Red Queen’s Hypothesis suggests that co-evolutionary interactions, between host and parasite for example, may select for a sexual reproduction in hosts in order to reduce the risk of infection. Of course, of you look for it, there is mutualism everywhere: not only the birds and the bees but also domestication is an important kind of mutualism.
Leafcutter ants don’t actually eat leaves, they cut up the leaves, bring them to their nests and use them to grow a fungus, like farmers – or one could think they use the fungus as an external gut. In this arrangement bacteria are a third partner.
((While Howard was presenting some of the course materials, we had a text chat running in which participants shared interesting links such as this one about the book When Species Meet by Donna Jeanne Haraway. Yet another one: “Dogs Decoded” reveals the science behind the remarkable bond between humans and their dogs and investigates new discoveries in genetics that are illuminating the origin of dogs—with surprising implications for the evolution of human culture.)).
In Commensalism one organism benefits without affecting the other (fish-eating particles falling out of the mouth of larger fish, organisms that grow from the excretions of other organisms).
Yet another example are superorganisms such as we, humans: we carry twenty times as many living bacteria as human cells. We have 40,000 species of bacteria in the human gut and probably a hundred trillion bacteria in a human – we would not be able to digest without them.
The examples in biology we discussed tended to illustrate the notion that instead of competing for a resource, there is a lot of cooperation going on to multiply the resource. Not only a Californian expert in virtual communities and cooperation such as Howard is using this lens to look at nature, the very business-like The Economist recently ran a story about Me, Myself, Us, “Looking at human beings as ecosystems that contain many collaborating and competing species could change the practice of medicine.”
Rhizobia are yet another classical example of mutualism and show how complex the relationships can become:
The legume–rhizobium symbiosis is a classic example of mutualism—rhizobia supply ammonia or amino acids to the plant and in return receive organic acids (principally as the dicarboxylic acids malate and succinate) as a carbon and energy source—but its evolutionary persistence is actually somewhat surprising. Because several unrelated strains infect each individual plant, any one strain could redirect resources from nitrogen fixation to its own reproduction without killing the host plant upon which they all depend. But this form of cheating should be equally tempting for all strains, a classic tragedy of the commons. There are two competing hypotheses for the mechanism that maintains legume-rhizobium symbiosis (though both may occur in nature). The sanctions hypothesis suggests the plants police cheating rhizobia. Sanctions could take the form of reduced nodule growth, early nodule death, decreased carbon supply to nodules, or reduced oxygen supply to nodules that fix less nitrogen. The partner choice hypothesis proposes that the plant uses prenodulation signals from the rhizobia to decide whether to allow nodulation, and chooses only noncheating rhizobia. There is evidence for sanctions in soybean plants, which reduce rhizobium reproduction (perhaps by limiting oxygen supply) in nodules that fix less nitrogen. Likewise, wild lupine plants allocate fewer resources to nodules containing less-beneficial rhizobia, limiting rhizobial reproduction inside. This is consistent with the definition of sanctions just given, although called “partner choice” by the authors. However, other studies have found no evidence of plant sanctions, and instead support the partner choice hypothesis.
Of course, further on in the course we’ll discuss the commons and the tragedy of the commons (and how societies deal with that) in a human context.
Trees and roots are other important examples/metaphors such as mycorrhizal networks connecting trees.
So ecosystems are complex cooperative arrangements demonstrating mutualism and commensalism at work – typically, if key species are removed, the whole structure collapses – once again, this can be used as a lens for looking at human societies.
This session with Howard and hyper-active co-learners was done in Blackboard Collaborate, using shared screens, text chats, audio and video. This week the discussion continues on the course forums and blogs.
Also have a look at the resources at cooperationcommons.com.
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2007 MLB Free Agents: Moises Alou
I’ve recommending that about ten teams should look into signing Moises Alou this winter. I think all of the praise for him warrants a closer look.
Alou will enter his age 40 season in 2007. All sorts of injuries limited him to just 221 games with the Giants for the life of his two-year, $13.25MM contract. Despite making only 378 PAs this year, Alou was the 9th best RF in the game according to VORP. He played left field in ’05, and his offensive output ranked 6th at the position.
The Fielding Bible described Alou’s work in left as adequate, as his speed, range, and arm do not impress. I can only imagine what they’d say about his work in right field, a tougher position.
It seems clear that Alou would benefit from designated hitting. It’d be his first time with an AL team. Alou’s .571 slugging percentage in 2006 was best among all free agent hitters with 300 PAs, Aramis Ramirez and Alfonso Soriano included. The beauty of Alou is that his deal would probably be for just one year. Low risk, high reward, just like Frank Thomas was entering this season.
Almost any AL team could make use of Alou at DH. The only teams I’d rule out for sure are the White Sox, Devil Rays, and Royals. The latter two because they’re not a few pieces away from contending, and the Sox because Thome can’t move to first. It follows that the Red Sox and Indians are unlikely suitors, as Hafner and Ortiz are pretty well entrenched at DH. I’d still leave those two in the mix as Ortiz and Hafner could still be used at first.
If we take those five teams out we have the Orioles, Blue Jays, Yankees, Tigers, Twins, Angels, A’s, Mariners, and Rangers. I’ve yet to find whether Alou has made any indication on whether he intends to play in 2007; maybe some Giants fans can help out.
On a mildly related note, here is Matt Cain’s face on a tortilla.
2007 MLB Free Agents Moises Alou
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Rays Release Leslie Anderson
By Steve Adams | December 27, 2013 at 12:52pm CDT
The Rays have released first baseman Leslie Anderson so that he can pursue an opportunity to play in Asia, according to Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times (Twitter link).
Tampa Bay signed Anderson after he defected from Cuba prior to the 2010 season, giving him a four-year deal worth $3.75MM. Anderson's bat never fully took off in the minor leagues, however, and he found himself designated for assignment prior to the 2011 campaign. In 1599 plate appearances at the Triple-A level, the now-31-year-old Anderson owns a .295/.348/.439 batting line.
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Edictor27
His Triple A stats looks pretty good, wonder why he didn’t get a september callup at least
dc21892
Wondering the same thing.
Daniel Franklin
They were too busy letting Matt Joyce try to hit a middle schooler’s weight in 69 appearances than to see if a guy who’s proven he can hit AAA get a shot.
tbslim
I’ve submitted your name to Andrew Friedman for a vacant Asst. General Manager position. Good luck.
Thanks, I graduate in February, would be a great opportunity for me :)
TheRealRyan
You mean the same Matt Joyce who is 3 years younger, has a higher career MLB OPS than Anderson does in the minors, is an above average baserunner and not terrible in the COF. That’s the guy you think should lose his roster spot to Anderson? Anderson is a former professional, who at 31 yo and in his third try at AAA, put up ok numbers as a utility player. Players like him are a dime a dozen. The only reason the Rays didn’t cut him earlier is they were already on the hook for his salary.
Who said anything about losing a roster spot?? Anderson has played well enough for 3 years in AAA to warrant at LEAST one call up. Perhaps you should look at what coaches normally do when one of their players is in a month long slump.
Anderson’s versatility as a utility player actually works against your argument. You’re telling me you couldn’t find ANY place to play him at all for an entire month? They sent up to the plate 7 batters who ALL hit under .212 in September a total of 357 times. 357 missed opportunities…
If they were already on the hook for his salary, as you say, then there is absolutely no harm in bringing him up, unless he gets a direct bonus for making it the Bigs. That OPS difference you mentioned is only .006, and before I even allow you to rebut, Joyce’s MLB OPS is only .031 lower than his minors OPS; not a large drop off there. And it’s not like OPS is the only thing that matters.
Again, it’s about not giving a deserved opportunity.
The International league is full of AAAA players like Anderson. Players like Chris Colabello, Luis Jimenez and Ivan De Jesus don’t get their shots because they’re not that good. If the Rays thought for a second that they could call up Anderson to help this year and not hurt the team moving forward, they would have immediately. You referenced Joyce’s AAA numbers, but he did that at 23 and 24. Not at age 31 in his fourth season at AAA. If Anderson had put these numbers up at age 28 or 29, in his first real taste of that level, I would be all for giving him a chance. If it takes him 4 years to finally put a decent season at age 31, he isn’t good enough to help us.
The real person who should have a gripe about not being called up is Vince Belnome. He had an even better season than Anderson, is still relatively young at 25 and has hit at just about every stop in the minors. The problem is, the Rays don’t like to sacrifice defense and it sounds like he is a bad defender pretty much everywhere.
How on earth is Anderson a AAAA player when he’s never been given a shot in the Majors?? AAAA designation is for a player who excels in AAA but can’t seem to put it together at the top level, players like Chris Davis (during his time in Texas) and Nelson Cruz before 2008.
I was wondering the same thing
That’s a question that Rays fans have asked over the many years that Anderson took up a roster spot in Durham. I’ve always just assumed that the Rays knew more about what was behind those numbers than I did. But the fact remains, to my knowledge, he never played a single ML inning in 4 years in the Rays organization. I’m sure there’s a reason why.
Brent Nault
Hahaha…… Leslie.
BeisbolJunkie
What is funny about that?
Some people don’t realize that Leslie is actually a unisex name, and not a girl’s name.
Mike LaRose
I was more wondering about his last name, Anderson from Cuba wasn’t was I was expecting
Yeah Leslie is less peculiar than Leslie Anderson from Cuba.
Not as peculiar as all that. Folks move around a good deal in the Caribbean, and historically, many people from English speaking islands have relocated to Cuba – especially folks from the nearby island of Jamaica. So names like that are really not that uncommon.
veetix
Other Cubans: Teofilo Stevenson, Tony Taylor, Mike Lowell, Georg Stanford Brown.
A few others who come to mind are: pitcher, Aroldis Chapman, musician, Chico O’Farrill and singer, Malena Burke.
I thoughthe derseeved a callup. I thought they would have stronly considered him for the 1st base job, or a utility job at least. His winter ball stats were mammoth. Obviously Japanese scouts agreed too, because I just read last week that the Yomiuri Giants had made him an offer. I knew then that he would take it. I hept hoping they would give him a shot, he was def deserving for the past 2 years. Especially over Duncan & Bourgeois. Freidman said when he signed him that the most important thing was that he wanted to give him time to assimilate before bringing him up to the majors. He gave him more than enough time. I met him when he & his family 1st got to the US and of course didnt know any english, but was happy to be here. I’m sure he will do very well there, I just hate that I never got to see him in the majors in a TB uni.
Sorry for all the typos. My screen has a crack problem, and I can’t see what I’m typing.
Brian Baker
Name sounds like he defected from the Union, not Cuba.
I thought the same thing when I met him, I thought he made it up at first, or changed it to something american sounding after he defected, but it is his name. He played with that name is Cuba, and on the Cuban team in the ’06 & ’09 WBC.
EarlyMorningBoxscore
Well you know what they say Les is more.
2013/AAA
Tim Beckahm 460 AB – 127 H – 25 2B – 44 BB – 108 K – 276 BA – 342 OBP – 729 OPS
L. Anderson 431 AB – 126 H – 28 2B – 50 BB – 58 K – 292 BA – 372 OPB – 832 OPS
Seems like he deserved his September callup, pretty good stats to me!
I’m sure he was wondering where his call up was too, on several occasions. Especially when they added Kiermaier.
DR22
Well Kiermaier was only called up for defensive purposes. Jennings was hurt and the Rays wanted a viable backup CF for defensive replacement purposes.
RoadWarriorUSCA
Rays definately bit the bullet on this one.
Winter Ball Stats
166 AB – 54 H – 12 2B – 4 HR – 29 R – 27 RBI – 25 BB – 18 K – .325 BA – .411 OBP – .881 OBP – 2 SB – 4 IBB
Douglas McGowan
Seriously people, Dan Johnson absolutely thrashed AAA for TB, and aside from a few historically clutch homeruns he was far from productive at the major league level.
Leslie wishes he was far from productive at the major league level too.
Joe McHugh
He sounds like he could be a viable back up for Teixeira on the Yankees considering Teixeira’s recent injury history. The Yankees might want to take a flyer on this one. However, with their overcrowded bench already likely including Vernon Wells, Ichiro, Brendan Ryan, and Eduardo Nunez it may be difficult for him to find a spot on the roster.
That line .295/.348/.439 line is not bad in the international league which is a much tougher hitters league than the PCL. Some hitters post better numbers when they jump to MLB after languishing too long in AAA. Part of it is the ball is livelier at the MLB level. Of course, a 1Bman has to hit pretty well but a lot of teams are getting awful production at DH so he might fit there.
Jeffy25
.439 slugging percentage in AAA from a first basemen doesn’t usually warrant a call-up
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AL East Notes: Sox, Romero, Gausman, Soriano
ESPN analysts Jim Bowden, Buster Olney and Keith Law ranked all 30 Major League teams according to strength of their Major League roster, quality of the farm system, financial strength, management and mobility of contracts and aggregated the scores to come up with the latest edition of their Future Power Rankings (ESPN Insider required and recommended). The Red Sox currently top the list based on their strong Major League and minor league rosters as well as the fact that they've committed just under $14MM to the 2016 season currently, giving them plenty of long-term flexibility.
Here's more on the AL East…
Grantland's Jonah Keri looks at the Red Sox' bright future and writes that the team is essentially playing "moneyball" but doing so while also being able to outspend their opposition. Writes Keri: The Red Sox have begun combining their substantial resources with the obsessive advantage-seeking mind-set of a small-revenue club, and in so doing have set themselves up to vie for championships in 2014 and beyond." Keri examines Boston's innovative approaches in four main areas: health, platoons, shifts and prospects.
Entering camp, Ricky Romero didn't seem to be a legitimate candidate for the Blue Jays' rotation, writes MLB.com's Gregor Chisholm. However, Chisolm says that Romero's strong early performance has caught the attention of the club, and he's shown some flashes of the pitcher he used to be prior to his unexpected collapse. At this point, Romero's strong Spring Training has him in the mix for a spot in the rotation. Any form of resurrection for Romero would be excellent news for the Jays, as the left-hander is still guaranteed $15.6MM through 2015.
Orioles top prospect Kevin Gausman is hoping to force the team's hand and work his way into the rotation out of Spring Training, but that probably won't happen, writes MLB.com's Britt Ghiroli. Gausman has added 12 to 15 pounds of muscle, cleaned up his delivery and begun wearing glasses while pitching, and the early results have looked good.
MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that the Yankees are planning to give Alfonso Soriano a look at first base to improve his versatility, but there's been no talk of him seeing any time at second base.
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Jonathan Barlock
Would Gausman for Nick Franklin be a bad trade? The O’s want Franklin and the Mariners need pitching. I dont know if Gausman is under team control or not.
stl_cards16
Gausman is under control for six years. The Orioles wouldn’t be interested in that at all.
johnsilver
It’s not just Gausman being under control for 6 more years. Even though Franklin is under control for 5 more years? Gausman still has top of the rotation potential, Franklin, as good as he could end up, you don’t trade as talented of a SP prospect away like this. Gausman isn’t some Trevor Bauer type here who is having “other” issues with his game.
snowbladerp14
I just dont see it with them having schoop right there. If they were completely bare at that position i could maybe see it and it would still be a maybe because you can never have enough pitching.
0vercast
The M’s would have to add another solid prospect or two to sweeten that deal enough to make it reasonable.
A young, cost-controlled, high-end pitching prospect like Gausman is worth his weight in gold nowadays with all this money flowing around.
my guess if the orioles are serious about trading for franklin they are trying to get him for players like norris, britton, and other players without options. I dont think trading their 1st or 2nd best prospect is what they are looking to do
Lefty_Orioles_Fan
I was wondering why you were asking this, I didn’t see the Orioles were interested. As for the trade for Gausman, I can’t see that either.
We didn’t draft him #4 just to trade him.
Anyway, I would consider signing Stephen Drew and playing him at second before I would consider any big time trade.
ESPN’s “future rankings” are very similar to their current rankings
Yaow
Damn insider. Does anyone know where the Cubs ranked? The future is bright and they definitely have financial muscle, but their current roster is a tad bit lacking.
LazerTown
7th.
For those of us that don’t have insider just follow the link, you can’t read article, but can watch the video. They tell u top 10, and bottom 5, and several others in between.
Ranked 7th but expected to lose 90+ games this year. Need pitching/pitching prospects
what about Os
oh Hal
It’s Olney, Bowden and Law… I doubt there is a retrospective on how wrong they are.
Not sure if the deal is still available, but I was able to get Insider for ONE dollar for a whole year. 52 issues of the magazine and Insider for just a buck for an entire year. I’d say it’s worth it.
Jaysfan724
If…and that’s a big if Romero can find his way back and even manage an ERA between 4-4.5 from the 5 spot, that will be a free agent acquisition in itself, and probably would have been the range Santana would have put up (and for $6 mill less). However, I think he still needs to start some games in AAA before even considering this. He’s definitely on the right track back, but the walk rate is still an issue.
Jun Kim
If some how Ricky becomes his former self there is a baseball god in this world. I would shed such a big tear and scream out loud the waiting is finally over!!! Ricky’s back!!!!!!!! The first time I became a fan of Blue Jays was in 2010 when I opened my TV and saw Romero pitch against the Rays. He had 3 players at the plate, and had 3 walks and 2 strikes with 0 outs and he miraculously threw another strike, and 6 strikes in a row and gave 0 runs in that inning and after that I became a fan of Romero and the Jays.
In 4 full MLB seasons, he’s had an ERA in the 2s, 3s, 4s and 5s…must mean we’ll get a 1 or 6 this year lol
It would be over the moon if he gave us an ERA in the 2s. One can dream but this is a great news for the Jays.
Don’t see the 2’s. He way outlucked his talent level in 2011. He was a solid pitcher, but I would never expect him to repeat that cy young caliber year ever again even if he regains form.
I really disagree with ESPN. I can see that Cubs future looks bright, and the team should have money to carry a huge payroll in the future. Disagree with the Royals though being so high. You know the Yankees are going to be one of the top 10 teams for the next 5 years, so no point putting the Mets ahead of them.
People are piling on the Marlins, but I really wouldn’t put them dead last. They understood that they weren’t ready and trade for prospects. I’d take that gameplan a whole lot better than a team like the Phillies or Mariners, that is putting everything into making a .500 team.
R_Stantz
I agree with you… having the Royals so high but especially the Marlins so low makes zero sense. Loria may be a problem but their system is stacked and they have two legit superstars in Fernandez and Stanton. While the MLB club isn’t very good I could see the Marlins finishing ahead of the Phillies this year.
dgimbel
The deep pockets of the Yankees are way undervalued.
Pingston
But those pockets have spent a lot. Too much. In a poor free agent year. A not well-rounded catcher. Injury prone pieces in field. Aged with best years behind. Fingers are crossed there for those and their big Japanese pitching investment. Too much risk.
Marlins have some nice pieces including several young pitchers.
I know it’s not a sure thing but it’s probably about a 50/50 coin flip that the Mets get Harvey, Wheeler, and Syndergaard up and running at some poin in the next 2 years which could be downright scary. They have tons of other young pitching as well. They are stacked with arms at all levels of the minor leagues and have a very smart front office. It’s a shame they have the owners they do.
alexamato
If Romero picks up and plays like he did 2 years ago, he’ll become a very solid 4th pitcher in the Jays rotation
NB baseball fanatic
would be a great story for Romero to make the starting lineup. JAYS certainly need a break and maybe he’s the break they’ve been looking for all winter
publius varrus
Despite the excitement among Jays’ fans, Mr. Law has very little good to say about Ricky Romero. It’s probably best not to sit around and hope for a return-to-form, a la Scott Kazmir. If it happens, great, but…
Lucas Kschischang
Mr. Law saw Ricky’s first outing of spring which was awful, where he walked 3 in an inning of work. Since then, he’s struck out 6 and walked 2 in 6 innings pitched. The ball/strike ratio has been good too, according to the Jays beat guys.
Charles Kime
Gotta be worried of you’re counting on Romero to step up this year… Yankees reloaded with Tanaka. Jays reloaded with…. Ricky ?
Not counting on him, but it could be a nice surprise if he’s able to rebound to the guy that, while he outpitched his peripherals, put up a 2.92 ERA in 2011 in the AL East.
doesn’t look like he made the team
Darn, was rooting for him.
Gausman has added 12 to 15 pounds of muscle, cleaned up his delivery and
begun wearing glasses while pitching, and the early results have looked
Well, you gotta look good to feel good in order to pitch good! =P
It’s all about your sense of style when you’re on the mound!
Lastly, it’s good to read that Romero found himself again.
Always appreciate strong competition!
over/under soriano makes 25 errors playing 1st base. I guess that would spell texeria on the dl for most of the season.
Ruben_Tomorrow
In seven innings, Romero has walked five and stuck out six. Granted he has a low ERA, but how is that a strong performance?
Baseball Realism
Strong relative to last year would have been a more accurate statement
Which would mean “poor performance” in comparison to everyone else.
He was painting corners like the old Ricky, so it’s more than “relative to last year”. Problem was between his ears, not physical. Observers in Florida say he looks like Ricky that signed big contract. In an interview he seemed loose and talked of issues being in past. So that’s a good start. Trick is moving him onto roster….
He walked 3 in his first inning of work, and has been quite good since. 2 walks in 6IP beyond that.
Here’s the order all
1 – Red Sox
2- Cardinals
3- Dodgers
4- Rangers
5- Pirates
6- Nationals
7- Cubs
8- Tigers
9- Braves
10 – Royals
11- Mets
12 – Rays
13 – Yankees
14 – Orioles
15 – Reds
16- A’s
17 – Astros
18 – Padres
19- Giants
20 – DBacks
21 – Indians
22- Blue Jays
23 – Twins
24 – Angels
25 – Rockies
26 – White Sox
27 – Phillies
28 – Mariners
29 – Brewers
30 – Marlins
I am Very very surprised the Mariners are ranked that low
Agreed. I’d put them at 18 on that list.
Jeff in Cleveland
The M’s pitching is hurting right now. Maybe that’s why?
Well the keyword you said is right now. I’m sure it will be better next year. The Cubs who actually are not very strong in pitching (both majors and minors), are ranked 7th
And their major league team is pretty bad with many of the key contributors like Schierholtz going to leave soon and long term guys like Castro doing poorly. I’m going to guess there is a lot of Theo worship.
That surprised me along with the Twins and Marlins rankings. Loria casts a big shadow on that franchise but there is still plenty of talent.
Talent that doesn’t last long on that team. I’m not surprised the Marlins are ranked last.
Interesting note – Only 2 players in their franchise history (Luis Castillo and Jeff Conine) have ever played 1000 games for the Marlins.
There have been only 9 players who have played 600 games or more with the Marlins in their franchise history.
You’re right. I’m surprised the Twins are ranked that high. ha
Having the 1st AND 3rd prospect in the game to hit along side Joe Mauer is a scary thing. They are too low.
Number 1, Byron Buxton, is thoroughly blocked and played in AA last season, and number 3, Miguel Sano, had Tommy John surgery today.
The Twins have a much-improved pitching staff and an excellent bullpen, but barring some great fortune, they will have trouble scoring runs this year. For example, who is their leadoff hitter? Also, other than Mauer, who can be counted on in this lineup to produce runs?
The rankings were for the next five years. This “future” ranking says the Twins are going to in about the same position as they were last year over the next five years. If this was just next year I would completely agree with you. Also they figured they Twins are in a far worse position now than the last time they did the rankings.
start_wearing_purple
Wild guess says the Cano signing is what’s working against them. They have him on the payroll for 10 years and he’s already 31. Considering he’d be 25% of their payroll IF they increased their payroll to $100M (Something they haven’t had in 5 years), I’m not surprised that the safe bet is on the Mariners having issues in the future.
Isn’t King Felix making as much if not more?
In my opinion that makes it worse. They have $46M for 2 players on a payroll that has been almost steadily cut over the last 5 years. Even if they up their salary they won’t be a very flexible team payroll-wise for a while.
Correct. 22-27m per now and 2019.
Nobody else tho is owed much of anything. Only real issue coming up is Iwakuma. They have a 7m team option for 2015, but really should try to get him locked up for longer.
For the Red Sox, I think that there was some luck involved last year as well.
Starting with the 2012 trade with the Dodgers that freed up money for
free agents, and a return to health and/or effectiveness of Lackey,
Ellsbury, Papi and Lester. On the free agent front, there were many
holes to be filled and pretty much everyone of Cheringtons picks worked out
better than expected, Some of that was skill in choosing the right
players, but for all 7 free agents to meet exceed projections there has
to be some luck They also enjoyed a year where the Yankees were off due
to injuries, and capitalized by going 6-13.
As for the training and physical therapists being responsible for the lack of significant injuries instead of simple regression I will be more convinced if they have another year like last year on the health front. Buchholz, Bailey and Hanrahan show there are always going to be injuries that will keep players out for
long periods, regardless of how good the medical care is.
The farm system appears very strong now after a good year, but it was only
last year that the Yankees were ranked above the Red Sox system, which
just shows how volatile the rankings can be year to year.
Well put on a variety of points.
Tko11
Better lucky the good. There is always luck involved.
I don’t understand why the O’s would want Franklin unless the Mariners don’t want much back.
Bleed_Orange
That is my only thought. Unless they feel that their depth with Gaussman is enough
Why haven’t the Jays traded for Franklin ? They are hopeless at 2B.
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Unfounded Rumors
Unfounded Rumors: Bonser, Morneau
By Tim Dierkes | November 28, 2007 at 10:50am CDT
UPDATE, 11-28-07 at 10:50am: LaVelle E. Neal III and Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune looked into both of these rumors, and found nothing.
FROM 11-27-07 at 10:25pm:
We have seen some Unfounded Rumors come to fruition in the past; you never know. No insult is intended towards the originators of these, but they are reports I have not been able to verify. I know most of you just want rumors any way you can get them.
DRays Bay has some chatter about a possible Boof Bonser to Tampa Bay deal. Apparently quotes from Bonser himself played a part in this one, though Marc Topkin isn’t buying it.
Over at Minor League Ball, a person posted about a rumor heard on a California radio station: Justin Morneau to the Angels for Ervin Santana and Casey Kotchman. This one has zero verification but it’s rapidly making its way around the Internet today.
So there you go, a couple of Unfounded Rumors to mull over this evening.
Boof Bonser Casey Kotchman Ervin Santana Justin Morneau Los Angeles Angels Minnesota Twins Tampa Bay Rays Unfounded Rumors
Unfounded Rumor: Kaz Matsui
UPDATE, 11-28-07 at 10:45am: Buster Olney says talks for Matsui are indeed picking up, and the Cubs are in the thick of things. He notes that if a team is dead set on acquiring a left-handed hitting middle infielder, its options are limited. It’s possible the Astros are still talking to Matsui.
FROM 11-28-07 at 8:30am:
Since last night, about a dozen people have emailed me about a supposed Denver radio station report. This report purportedly claimed Kaz Matsui had signed with the Cubs for three years and $14MM.
However, none of the emailers had actually heard the report with their own two ears. Details are slim – no one knows who actually said it on air. While the rumor sounds reasonable, it may be made up or a contortion of the truth. It may also be accurate – we don’t know yet.
One sign that the hot stove season has officially kicked in is the spreading of unverifiable radio rumors. These are slippery because they’re very difficult to confirm but have an air of authority to them. That makes radio rumors easy to fabricate and spread around the ’Net. I’ve also seen many cases where radio personalities were clearly speculating, but a few games of telephone later and they were talking about actual offers.
All that said, radio reports have value when verified. For instance Bruce Levine of ESPN Radio 1000 out of Chicago scooped everyone on the Kerry Wood and Scott Linebrink signings.
Chicago Cubs Kaz Matsui Unfounded Rumors
Unfounded Rumor: Mariners Scout Weathers?
By Tim Dierkes | July 26, 2007 at 9:34am CDT
UPDATE: SI.com’s Jon Heyman says Weathers has been pulled off the block.
An MLBTR reader had good seats at last night’s Reds game, and he observed about eight scouts watching. Specifically, he saw a Seattle Mariners scout. Apparently the scout got pretty active when David Weathers took the hill. This is reasonable; the Ms are known to be looking for bullpen help.
Weathers picked up a two-inning save last night. He’s having a surprisingly strong year, with some of the best control of his career. His contract runs through 2008, when he will make $2.75MM. However, Will Carroll wrote yesterday that the Reds want to keep Weathers and trade Todd Coffey instead.
Another reason eight scouts might have been watching last night’s Reds-Brewers contest: Kyle Lohse started. He wasn’t too bad, allowing two runs (one earned) in 5.2 innings. The Mariners seem to be monitoring quite a few starters so it wouldn’t surprise me if they had an eye on Lohse.
Cincinnati Reds David Weathers Kyle Lohse Seattle Mariners Unfounded Rumors
Unfounded Rumor: Aramis Ramirez
I have debated about posting this one because I can’t verify the source. Some folks have confirmed that this is indeed in the ballpark, so I’m going to go with it. As you know, MLBTradeRumors doesn’t pretend to be a newspaper, so I am just going to post this info under Unfounded Rumors because I can’t get multiple sources to confirm. The beauty of a self-owned blog I guess.
I am told that Aramis Ramirez’s agent Paul Kinzer is asking for six years at $15MM per or seven years at $14MM annually.
Jim Hendry’s counteroffer: five years, $70MM guaranteed (11/12/15/16/16), sixth year vests at $14MM with a team option and seventh year a player option at $14MM. Full no-trade 2007-09, partial no-trade 2010-13.
If true, it seems like a gap the Cubs can close. Thoughts?
Aramis Ramirez Chicago Cubs Unfounded Rumors
By Tim Dierkes | April 10, 2006 at 3:40pm CDT
Just a few tidbits that are floating around today…
All sorts of emails about the Reds recently. Everyone thinks they’re due for a trade, and I can’t disagree. Unfortunately I’ve come up empty on any inside rumblings of a deal. But take a look at this depth chart! The team has three catchers and five middle infielders, but lacks a real first baseman and could use some relief help. Something’s gotta give. The Jays could probably spare a corner type, and the Twins could have some use for a middle infielder who can hit. The Mets might not mind another second base option.
I’ve also heard that some Boston radio stations are tossing around a possible Red Sox proposal for Dontrelle Willis. Apparently their package would start with Jon Lester. I don’t know how much foundation this one has, so I’m just tossing it out there. The D-Train has quieted March concerns by allowing just two earned runs in his first thirteen innings. Of course, he doesn’t have a win to show for it yet.
Carlos Pena is still floating around unemployed, and Barry Zito is starting trade rumors with cab drivers. Tom Powers thinks Torii Hunter will be dealt by August if the Twins aren’t in contention. I think the team will at least be within spitting distance of the playoffs this summer and Hunter will stay put.
By Tim Dierkes | February 12, 2006 at 5:22pm CDT
I’m told that one of the shows on ESPN 710 in Los Angeles reported a couple of interesting Dodger trade rumors Saturday morning. I didn’t hear the program myself so I can’t vouch for it, but it’s a slow news day so let me toss it out there.
Supposedly, Ned Colletti is looking a couple of proposals over. The first would be Barry Zito and Mark Kotsay for Chad Billingsley, Greg Miller, and Joel Guzman. There are a host of reasons not to buy into this one. Billingsley looks like a front-rotation prospect, best in the Dodger system according to Baseball America. 21 year-old Guzman ranks third, while Miller is recovering from a couple of shoulder surgeries. While I really don’t think the Dodgers would be that shortsighted, this deal would seem hard to resist for Billy Beane.
The other rumor apparently tossed out there by the radio station was Odalis Perez and Hee Seop Choi for Aubrey Huff and a player to be named later. As you may recall, I’ve been a big proponent of the Rays acquiring Choi. While their starting staff is hurting for a vet like Perez, this doesn’t seem like the time for Tampa Bay to take on his $15MM salary over the next two seasons.
Pretty wacky stuff, but that’s why I tossed it under Unfounded Rumors for Sunday night amusement.
By Tim Dierkes | January 30, 2006 at 8:29pm CDT
It’s time for everyone’s favorite segment, Unfounded Rumors. It’s where I toss out some rumors that have been floating around radio stations, message boards, my inbox, whatever. You never know; we did get Russell Branyan right the last time we did this. Feel free to debunk.
Apparently Dodgers GM Colletti is working on two deals, one big, one small. Many have theorized that Bengie Molina would represent the small deal. As for the big one, there are plenty of possibilities. Could Eric Gagne be on the block? It seems he’d have to prove his health first.
How about Bobby Abreu and Gavin Floyd to the White Sox for Jermaine Dye and Jose Contreras? According to message boards, Philly radio personality Howard Eskin originated this one. I’m trying to find more, but on the surface it seems like the Phils would want someone younger with less service time for their star outfielder. Plus, word is that the White Sox want to wait til spring training before they consider deals for Contreras.
Inevitably someone will sneak in here and say that none of my rumors have a foundation. Well, they do, but I am thinking of starting a segment here called Unfounded Rumors. It’ll just be a dumping ground of things I couldn’t confirm. Maybe it was heard through the grapevine, on a message board, or from a source I don’t know too well yet. Doesn’t make it any more true or false, I just can’t vouch for it at the moment. A lot of things end up in my inbox that would at least make good fodder for discussion. I figured that this is a rumor site, so I might as well add fuel to the fire for the fun of it. So that’s your disclaimer.
An insider over at the Orioles Hangout message board says the Orioles will trade a starting pitcher soon. Could be Erik Bedard, Rodrigo Lopez, or Hayden Penn. Speculation is that the Orioles would love to swap a starter for a power hitter now that they’ve added Kris Benson. I know some Oriole fans are clamoring for Adam Dunn, and at the very least we know the Reds will be more open to trading with O’Brien gone.
Speaking of Adam Dunn, a source tells me that the Reds have been talking to the Dodgers about him. Derek Lowe or Brad Penny may be involved. He also tells me that Boston could send Brandon Moss to Cincy along with Matt Clement. It would be part of a three-way deal where Austin Kearns and Moss land in Cleveland. I think Coco Crisp would then end up in Boston. Yeah, I just confused myself, but maybe you can sort that one out.
Jay Payton could be on the block, but the Zito rumors seem to be running cold. I guess Beane said recently that any team trading for Zito would be "ripped off," indicating that Zito will stay unless he’s blown away.
The Devil Rays might be looking at Russell Branyan for a minor-league deal. Branyan has slugged .518 against righties over the last three years.
Someone told me that a Griffey to the Braves rumor was floating around last week. I’m not sure where it originated, but it would be a nice fit in my opinion. Plus, the Braves would have the ammo to get it done.
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Art Studio Visits
Jårg Geismar - Global Art and network art concepts
Jårg Geismar, Untitled 1, Piccolo Cinema, glass colours on glass, dermatograph, 29 x 22,04 inches,2011
Jårg Giesmar, Untitled 2, Piccolo Cinema, glasscolours on glass, dermatograph, 29 x 22,04 inches, 2011
Jårg Geismar, Untitled 3, Piccolo Cinema, glass colours on glass, dermatograph, 22,04 x 29 inches, 2011
Jårg Geismar was a German contemporary artist. He was born 1958 in Burgsvik, Gotland, Sweden. He died February 26th. 2019.
He studied at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf and in New York. After he lived and worked a longer time in New York and Tokyo he went back to Düsseldorf for some time.
Jårg Geismar has participated in many international art projects. At the same time he was lecturer and visiting professor at numerous art academies in Europe, Asia and North America. He has received numerous awards and scholarships,e.g. DAAD-Scholarship for New York, Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, Paris, Atelier d'Artistes, Marseille, IASPIS Stockholm, German Art Fund Bonn and the Foundation of art and culture of Northrhine-Westfalia.
Jårg Geismar has exhibited in numerous wellknown museums worldwide, e.g. PS1, Contemporary Art Center, New York, Museum of contemporary art, Rio de Janeiro, National Art Museum of Tokyo, National Museum of Kyoto, Museum of contemporary Kumamoto, Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum for Art, Sagacho Exhibition Space Tokyo, MAC - Musée d'art contemporain de Marseille, CNAC at Grenoble (F)), Foundation Joan Miró, Barcelona etc. Not to forgotten are exhibitions at the Kunsthalle Düsseldorf, at Museum Kunstpalast Düsseldorf, at Art Association Cologne as well as at the Exhibition Hall of the Federal Republik of Germany, Bonn.
His works use the everyday objects of life, the leftover remains of a consumer society that gets rid of the superflous materials. Out of them he creates something completely new. He breathes them a new soul, he developes a new sensuality. His works arenot narrative, non-imaging showing and also want to show anything real. He is concerned with the essence of the essential, the unveneered view to an aspect or an object. He makes the transience of the monent visible and tangible.
Kenny Schachter wrote in an essay about his works: " The efforts of Geismar are very much of the like inherent in the sentiments of Jasper Johns to take an object to do something to it, to do something else to it and then do something else"
More informations about Jårg Geismar on his blog and on German wikipedia.
The monography of Jårg Geismar with texts by Kenny Schachter is published and available by: Hatje Cantz.
Jårg Geismar and Niclas Östwind realized a perfornance in Venice 2015 under the "Walking and Talking" at different places in Venice.
Below an early interview from 1998 between the Swedish art historian Daniel Biernbaum and Jårg Geismar.
Jårg Geismar collaborated international with the following art galleries:
Gallery HAM, Nagoya, Japan
Gallery Hashimoto, Tokyo, Japan
C & H Gallery, Amsterdam, Holland
Jiri Svesdka Gallery, Berlin und Prag (Tschechien)
L.A.Galerie Lothar Albrecht, Frankfurt
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Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam Score New NBA 2K19 MyTeam Playoffs Moments Cards
Monday, April 22, 2019 11:12:53 PM America/Los_Angeles
With the NBA Playoffs still in progress, the NBA 2K19 MyTeam crew is continuing to recognize star players from teams. Thanks to MyTeam Playoffs Moments packs, there are high-rated cards released for players with key performances. They’ve included unsung heroes like Orlando’s D.J. Augustin and bench star Lou Williams of the Clippers. Now, several Toronto Raptors including Kawhi Leonard are being recognized along with one of Williams’ teammates.
When the season was underway, many analysts and fans quickly noted that the Toronto Raptors might be the team to beat. The addition of Kawhi Leonard to the lineup has been big for a franchise looking for a first-ever NBA finals appearance. However, Pascal Siakam has also been emerging as a key star on the team, along with All-Star Kyle Lowry.
The Raptors are currently up 3-1 in their best-of-seven series against Orlando. Kawhi Leonard put up 34 points, six rebounds, and two assists in the 107-85 Game 4 win. Siakam contributed 16 points, six boards, and two assists in that game. However, he put up a playoff career-high of 30 points and grabbed 11 boards in the Game 3 victory.
As a result, NBA 2K19 MyTeam dropped a sweet new Pascal Siakam card in the Playoffs Moments packs. He’s got a Pink Diamond now with a 96 overall rating. His teammate Kawhi Leonard brings a 94 overall with a Diamond card.
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NBA 2K19 MyTeam Triple Double 3D Packs players
Monday, January 7, 2019 12:03:03 AM America/Los_Angeles
Some of the NBA’s top players when it comes to achieving triple-doubles are now available as part of a new NBA 2K19 MyTeam promotion. The NBA 2K19 MyTeam Triple Double 3D packs feature players with legendary resumes in the game as well as those who have more recently shown their skills. Here are more details about the new Triple Double 3D packs and some of the players available as well as a curious omission.
The NBA 2K MyTeam crew tweeted out a reveal of their newest promotion as of Friday (Jan. 4). It shows off several NBA legends with former Houston Rockets All-Star Ralph Sampson, and former Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird. Larry “Legend” comes in at 95 while Sampson holds a 96 overall rating. As seen, right next to them is current NBA player Rajon Rondo, also with a 96 rating. Each of these players is known for their ability to record triple-doubles during their history.
As seen on the tweet, Rondo and Sampson are both Pink Diamond cards. Larry Bird comes in as a diamond as does Wilt “The Stilt” Chamberlain. Also mentioned, is a Pink Diamond Jason Kidd card as part of NBA 2K19 MyTeam Triple Double 3D packs event. Those are the five players mentioned, but they may be many others in the packs.
For those wondering about all-time stats, J-Kidd is the leader amongst players mentioned here, which makes sense for him to be the collection reward. Kidd is fourth all-time and recorded 107 triple-doubles during his NBA career. Wilt Chamberlain had 78 and ranks fifth, while Larry Bird (No. 7) had 59 of them. A bit lower down the list is Rajon Rondo with 31 triple-doubles. He’s tied with John Havlicek at No. 11 overall.
Interestingly enough, only the specific players named on the tweet are part of the promotion hype. However, it also says “Cop for a chance at players like” followed by the players named. Could that mean some of the other all-time triple-double leaders will be in packs? There are a few notable omissions possibly for the fact they had recent cards or have them on the way for another promotion.
Oscar Robertson is currently No. 1 with 181, followed by Magic Johnson (138), and Russell Westbrook (115). Then, you’ve also got stars such as the Lakers’ LeBron James and Rockets’ James Harden climbing that list with each new triple-double they achieve. Harden may simply achieve more 2K19 Moments Cards based on his latest work, though. Still, the exclusion of a Westbrook card has plenty of gamers wondering why Russ was left out of the triple-double party.
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MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL® ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP FOR MARKETING AND OPERATIONS
Moe’s Southwest Grill®, a leading fast casual restaurant franchise, announces new leadership for marketing and operations – Verchele Wiggins Roberts has been appointed to Marketing Vice President and Jonathon Gilliam to Operations Vice President.
Verchele Wiggins Roberts, Vice President, Marketing
Responsible for driving multi-channel global marketing strategy to increase brand relevance and engagement, Verchele is additionally leading culinary innovation to develop new products and build on existing platforms.
Most recently, Verchele was the Marketing Vice President at United Services Automobile Association (USAA) where she led national advertising campaigns, content marketing and creative development for all lines of business. Prior to USAA, Verchele spent 14 years at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) where she led global marketing and branding efforts for some of the world’s largest hotel brands including Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express. Verchele began her brand management and marketing career at Proctor & Gamble (P&G) working on household brands including Vicks, Crest and Scope.
“Joining the Moe’s Southwest Grill brand is an exciting opportunity to market a consumer brand with strong brand equity and an existing loyal fan base,” said Verchele Wiggins Roberts. “I look forward to leading an incredible team to capitalize on our unique positioning in the segment through digital marketing and brand engagement.”
Jonathon Gilliam, Vice President, Operations
Jonathon Gilliam joins Moe’s as Vice President of Operations to lead company and franchised operations as well as training across the brand’s portfolio. Jonathon will support our franchise system with continuous operations improvements including product quality, consumer experience and best in class training programs.
Jonathon previously served as the Operations Vice President at SusieCakes where he led culinary and guest services operations. In addition, during a 10-year career at Jamba Juice, Jonathon held several operations leadership positions where he built international training, operation and marketing functions from the ground up while driving significant brand growth.
“It’s an exciting time to be in the fast casual restaurant industry and I’m thrilled to join Moe’s Southwest Grill on this journey,” said Jonathon Gilliam. ”Moe’s has a group of dedicated franchisees and operators that are passionate about the brand and I look forward to working with them as we continue to grow the portfolio in current and new markets.”
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Colorado’s Effort to Collect Tax on Remote Sales
By Mike Belarmino Mar. 8, 2016
Tags: Tax & Finance, Intergovernmental Affairs
On February 22, the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals decided that a Colorado law requiring remote sellers to inform Colorado purchasers annually of their purchases and send the same information to the Colorado Department of Revenue is constitutional. While this decision does not completely resolve the lack of federal action on remote sales tax legislation, it certainly marks a positive development in the long-standing effort by state and local governments to collect taxes on remote or online sales.
When Colorado enacted its law in 2010, the primary objective was to address use tax non-compliance. As in most other states, Colorado cannot compel out-of-state retailers that are not physically located in the state to collect taxes. Colorado requires purchasers themselves to calculate and remit use taxes on their purchases from out-of-state retailers. But most states requiring this remittance of use taxes have found that compliance is extremely low. By collecting the information from remote sellers, Colorado sought to implement a mechanism to allow greater enforcement of their use tax without violating current law, which has been in place since Quill Corp. v. North Dakota was decided in 1992.
In Quill, the U.S. Supreme Court basically reaffirmed a 1967 decision in another case by holding that states cannot require retailers without any in-state physical presence to collect use tax. Both decisions, however, were made well before the Internet became the dynamic retail market we see today. The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) sued Colorado in federal court, claiming the law was unconstitutional under Quill.
In Direct Marketing Association v. Brohl, the Tenth Circuit disagreed, concluding that Quill “applies narrowly to sales and use tax collection.” The Tenth Circuit noted that neither the Supreme Court nor the Tenth Circuit has extended Quill “beyond the realm of sales and use tax collection.” The Tenth Circuit further concluded the Colorado law doesn’t discriminate against interstate commerce because DMA was unable to point to any evidence that the notice and reporting requirements imposed on out-of-state retailers are more burdensome than the sales tax collection and administration requirements imposed on in-state retailers.
Prior to this decision, in March 2015 the U.S. Supreme Court held unanimously that the Tax Injunction Act does did not bar the Tenth Circuit from deciding the Direct Marketing Association case. The State and Local Legal Center (SLLC), a group that the National Association of Counties (NACo) is a member of, filed an amicus brief discussing the devastating impact Quill has had on state and local governments in light of the rise in internet purchases, Congress’s failure to pass the Marketplace Fairness Act and states’ need to improve use tax collection through statutes like Colorado’s. Justice Kennedy wrote a concurring opinion, which appeared to rely on the SLLC’s brief, stating that the “legal system should find an appropriate case for this Court to reexamine Quill.”
The SLLC also filed an amicus brief in the Tenth Circuit making the same policy arguments that it made in the U.S. Supreme Court. The brief also argued that Quill does not apply to the Colorado law and that the notice and reporting requirements aren’t discriminatory.
The Tenth Circuit began its opinion by noting the difficulty states and local governments face collecting use tax in an e-commerce economy. The opinion cited the SLLC brief, which provided an estimate of the very low rate of use tax compliance, and quoted Justice Kennedy’s recent criticism of Quill.
At least three other states have similar notice and reporting requirements: Oklahoma, South Dakota and Vermont. NACo will continue to monitor developments as they occur.
NACo Resources:
Policy Brief on Remote/Online Sales Tax Collection
Marketplace Fairness Action Hub
Contact: Mike Belarmino at mbelarmino@naco.org or at 202.942.4254; or Lisa Soronen at lsoronen@sso.org or at 202.434.4845
About Mike Belarmino (Full Bio)
Mike Belarmino is a senior policy advisor at the Government Finance Officers Association. He previously served as NACo's Associate Legislative Director for Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs and Associate General Counsel.
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On June 25, County Commissioner Christian Leinbach (Berks County, PA) testified before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures concerning the recent limitations to the SALT deduction.
GFOA approves new code of ethics for finance officers
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On May 20, a bipartisan group of ten lawmakers introduced legislation (H.R. 2772) to restore the tax-exempt status of advance refunding bonds, a crucial infrastructure financing tool eliminated in 2017.
Berks County, Pa. Commissioner and NACo Northeast Region Representative Christian Leinbach testifies before the U.S. House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenues about the importance of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction to county governments
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UK Branch of Pilatus Bank Closed Down
Published: Thursday, 26 April 2018 18:50
Written by Jelter Meers
Pilatus Bank closed down its UK branch after investigative journalists revealed that dozens of companies owned by Azerbaijan’s ruling elite had moved millions of euros through the bank.
Credit: REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi
The Malta Independent published a letter on Tuesday that CEO of the Bank of England Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), Sam Woods, has sent to Maltese politician David Casa. It says that Pilatus Bank informed Woods’ institution that it closed its London branch.
Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia exposed how Pilatus Bank was involved in a 1 million euro (US$ 1,211,300) transfer to a company based in Panama believed to belong to the wife of Malta’s prime minister.
End of last year, Caruana Galizia was killed by a car bomb. Her colleagues took over her investigations and are working to finish what she had started.
The Daphne Project revealed that more than 50 companies owned by the ruling elite of Azerbaijan moved millions of euros using Pilatus Bank. The reporters found in Pilatus Bank files that the network used accounts of the bank to hide profits and invest millions of dollars into new ventures.
The children of Azerbaijan’s two most powerful politicians used offshore companies and trusts to cover investments in luxury properties, businesses and high-end hotels across Europe and the Middle East.
Investments include one of the biggest conglomerates in Azerbaijan, a five-star hotel, three dozen luxury properties in Dubai, linen factories and properties in Spain and Georgia.
All parties involved have denied any wrongdoing and authorities started an inquiry into the network and allegations on April 20, 2017.
Pilatus’ former chairman Seyed Ali Sadr was arrested in the United States in March 2018 and could be sentenced up to 125 years over circumventing US sanctions on Iran, money laundering and fraud.
The PRA told Casa that Pilatus had established a branch in the UK and had received a freedom of services passport, which means home-state authorities, in this case Malta’s Financial Services Authority (MFSA), are responsible for its regulation.
MFSA recently issued directives that require Pilatus to seek approval before moving bank assets, which the PRA said it was following closely together with the FCA.
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Tullamore Musical Society bring Jekyll and Hyde to the stage
Justin Kelly
Tullamore Musical Society are busy rehearsing for their upcoming production of Jekyll and Hyde.
With less than five weeks to go, the cast and crew are excited to tap back into their dark side for the stage. Once again, TMS are in the safe hands of Paul Norton, Graham Finnerty and Shane Farrell, who time and time again produce spectacular performances and productions.
The stellar cast is led by Chris Corroon, who will undoubtedly bring a unique and powerful performance as Jekyll/Hyde. It will be a big change for the star who is currently playing the Dame in the Helix’s panto Robin Hood. However, a versatile actor, who is no stranger to the darker roles, Chris is excited to sink his teeth into the dual personalities which present themselves in Jekyll and Hyde.
He is supported by an extraordinarily talented cast and chorus who are working tirelessly in ensuring that they bring a high standard production to Tullamore that will once again leave the audience mesmerised.
The exceptionally talented soprano Yvonne O’Toole will be playing Jekyll’s love interest, Emma Carew. Her extraordinary voice lends itself to Emma’s gentle nature and love for Jekyll. The strong vocals and powerful acting chops of Linda Murray help bring Lucy Harris to life on stage. A fearless performer, Linda is the perfect partner for Yvonne.
Jekyll’s right-hand man John Utterson is played by the incomparable Steven Rabbette, arguably Jekyll’s conscience. The
two men are no strangers to sharing the stage together and their pre-existing friendship lends itself to ensuring a strong chemistry on stage.
Other noted performers taking the stage with TMS are; Seamus Feerick, Tomás Glynn, Rian Fitzmaurice Condron, Joan White, Colin Hughes, Paul Spencer, Graham Finnerty, Natalee Kelly, Ron Kelly, Frankie O’Reilly, Barry Dunne, Daniel Murray and Aisling Geoghegan.
They are supported by a strong talented chorus who are excited to perform numbers such as ‘Facade’ and ‘Murder, Murder’.
The show runs from February 17 to 23, in the GAA centre, Tullamore. For more information check out www.tullamorems.com.
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Filing Period for Oklahoma Conservation District Director Positions
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 8:00 AM 08:00
The governing body of a conservation district consists of five public officials. Two board members are appointed by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and three are elected by registered voters within the conservation district. The three elected positions are numbered 1, 2 and 3 with succeeding terms so that one term expires each year. The term of an elected director is from July 1 through June 30 for a period of three years.
Elections for district director are held each year on the first Tuesday of June as established by law, a day also designated as Conservation District Day.
To be eligible to file for district director election, an individual must be a registered voter in the district and must have a cooperator agreement with the district. If individuals do not already have a cooperator agreement with the district they can make application for the agreement.
Filing for Conservation District Director Election
Interested persons may obtain and file a Notification and Declaration of Candidacy form from their local conservation district office during the filing period which is May 1-10. Forms are also available by clicking on the links below.
Notification and Declaration of Candidacy
Application for Cooperator Agreement
Source:: https://www.ok.gov/conservation/Conservation_Districts/Conservation_District_Director_Elections/index.html
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Huddersfield Town preview
Latics' last pre-season workout
Latics have their final pre-season workout tomorrow when SkyBet Championship club Huddersfield Town visit Boundary Park, kick off 3pm.
It is the dress rehearsal before Latics' SkyBet League 1 campaign kicks off at Stevenage tomorrow week.
Manager Lee Johnson says the Terriers will provide an ideal test for his new-look side.
He explained: "We planned our pre-season so we had the best opposition last.
"It will be a good test for us as they are an established Championship side which has some very good players.
"We will be pitting ourselves against a team from a division where we want to be."
Huddersfield, who narrowly avoided relegation last season, have, like Latics, had a busy summer in the transfer market.
Manager Mark Robins, the Chadderton lad to guided Huddersfield to safety in the 2012/13 campaign, has so far made six signings.
And the Terriers will have considerably more firepower as they include four strikers - James Vaughan (Norwich), Martin Paterson (Burnley), Jon Stead (Bristol City) and Daniel Carr (Dulwich Hamlet).
The two other arrivals are winger Adam Hamil (Wolves) and left-back Jake Carroll (St Patrick's Athletic).
Huddersfield have had a disappointing pre-season winning only one of their five friendlies - against Rotherham.
They lost 4-2 at home to Spanish side Real Betis in midweek and also been beaten by Chesterfield while drawing against York City and Guiseley.
Johnson' side, by contrast, is unbeaten in its four warm-up matches. They defeated Curzon Ashton and Macclesfield Town and drawn against Dinamo Bucharest and Accrington Stanley.
Latics' manager is satisfied overall with the way his side's pre-season has gone.
"We have played some good football, though there are still things to work on. Overall I feel we are in a good place and ready for our 46 game league campaign," he said.
Admission is by cash only on the turnstiles at £10 for adults and £5 concessions.
Huddersfield have been allocated the large section of The Verlin Stand while Latics' fans can sit in the Chaddy End and George Hill Main Stand.
Fans are reminded that parking on Furtherwood Road and other side streets surrounding the ground are, from today, restricted to permit holders.
Supporters are advised to use the club's official car park.
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Canes Deal Hainsey to Penguins for Pick, Kristo
Carolina receives second-round selection and forward
by Terrell Williams / Carolina Hurricanes News Release
RALEIGH, NC - Ron Francis, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has acquired a second-round selection in the 2017 NHL Draft and forward Danny Kristo from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenseman Ron Hainsey.
Kristo, 26, has totaled 13 points (6g, 7a) and 12 penalty minutes in 40 games with the Chicago Wolves and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the American Hockey League (AHL) this season. The Edina, MN, native was originally selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round, 56th overall, of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, and has earned 153 points (78g, 75a) in 267 career AHL games with Hamilton, Hartford, Chicago and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Prior to turning professional, Kristo spent four seasons at the University of North Dakota, where he was a 2012-13 AHCA West First-Team All-American. He has represented the United States in a number of international tournaments including the 2008 U-18 World Junior Championship, the 2009 and 2010 World Junior Championships and the 2013 IIHF World Championship.
Hainsey, 35, played 300 games in a Hurricanes uniform, ranking 10th among defensemen since the team's arrival in North Carolina. The Bolton, CT, native is in his 14th NHL season and has totaled 250 points (49g, 201a) in 891 career NHL games.
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