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__label__wiki	0.836777	0.836777	Mount Shasta, located near the Oregon border in northern California, holds the distinction of being one of the world’s preeminent sacred mountains. It is recognized as an... Activists protest telescope’s construction on sacred Hawaiian mountain MAUNA KEA, Hawaii — Hundreds of demonstrators are gathered at the base of Hawaii’s tallest mountain to protest the construction of a giant telescope on land that some Native Hawaiians consider sacred. State and local officials will try to close the r... He climbed the tallest mountain on each continent, then died as he descended Mount Everest Don Cash, 55, a sales executive from Sandy, Utah, collapsed Wednesday as his expedition was returning from Mount Everest's summit. ... Mount Everest deaths: Nepali climbers retrieve four bodies during clean up drive to remove decades of rubbish from mountain Nepali climbers have retrieved four bodies and collected 11 tonnes of decades-old rubbish from Mount Everest as part of a drive to clean up the world's highest mountain.... Winds to raise fire danger, blowing dust from California to New Mexico On the heels of the announcement that this year's wildfire season could be worse than 2018, residents from California to New Mexico will face a heightened fire danger into Saturday.... Mountain lion spotted prowling California neighborhood prompts warning Officials in San Mateo, Calif., are reminding residents to be alert after home surveillance video captured a mountain lion prowling the neighborhood on Sunday.... In Land Of Stout And Spirits, This Pub Serves Only Non-Alcoholic Drinks The Virgin Mary, which opened this month in Dublin, Ireland, bucks the trend in a city where nightlife is fuelled by stout and spirits, offering a menu of entirely non-alcoholic beverages.... PM Modi's New Budget Key to Reviving India's Animal Spirits As gross domestic product growth slowed to a five-year low of 5.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2019, the Reserve Bank of India this month did its part to support the economy by lowering interest...... Don’t Cross the Kobolds: Mischievous Spirits of European Folklore In ancient folklore, the kobold is a small, pointy-eared, goblin-like creature with a short-temper and a mischievous spirit. While generally described as well-intentioned, angering a kobold is said to be a dangerous mistake. They are described as spi... European spirits makers agree to calorie content labels Europe's spirits makers announced plans on Tuesday to list the number of calories and ingredients in spirit drinks, as businesses and regulators step up efforts to cater for healthier lifestyles.... Scotland survive Khadija Shaw’s class to leave for World Cup in fine spirits • Women’s International Friendly: Scotland 3-2 Jamaica• Cuthbert 30, Weir 35, Howard 68; Shaw 15 49Scotland’s women will head to the World Cup having broken records as well as barriers. That 18,555 turned up at Hampden Park for this pre-tournament fa... Spirits were high for the Overlook Film Festival's druggy, devil-worshipping return to New Orleans Horror, once the leather-jacket-clad adolescent sulking in the corner of the film world, has grown up. The Oscars have been collected, the box-office receipts have been counted, and mainstream legitimacy has been established. What now? For every ho... Spirits talks Pokémon’s mythical roots, confirming Exeggutor isn’t just some animator’s fever dream Sex And The City premiered nearly 21 years ago, and people are still talking about it. But people aren’t talking about it the same way they talk about the other hit shows of the past two decades (“Aw, remember how good Breaking Bad was?”). No, when f... ‘Inclusive by All Means’: Meet Donae Burston, the Black Spirits Guru Who Launched His Own Luxury Rosé “Sipping rosé” has new meaning now that Donae Burston owns the brand La Fête du Rosé. Loosely translated as “Rosé Party,” Burston’s spirit creation, not to be confused with the traveling event of the same name, is an inclusive affair that acknowledge... 10 Sacred (and Sometimes Scary) Ritual Masks Masks are one of the few things on the earth that connect all of humanity throughout time. We have created ritual masks since our very beginnings in order to disguise, protect, or entertain. ... Abandoned sacred places around the world From black-stoned pyramids staggering out of the Sudanese desert to the silhouetted bare bones of England's Gothic Whitby Abbey in North Yorkshire striking abandoned sacred places can be found across the world.... US officials to put off oil leases near sacred tribal land ALBUQUERQUE, NM — US Interior Secretary David Bernhardt has agreed to put off oil and gas leasing for a year on land that Native Americans consider sacred surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park in northwestern New Mexico. The decision com... Tourists flock to Uluru before ban, straining sacred site Tourists to Australia’s Uluru, a massive sandstone monolith in the heart of the Northern Territory’s dry “Red Centre”, are flocking to climb the land structure before soon being banned from doing so.... 'Sacred day': Chinese remember Tiananmen killings by fasting Thirty years after crackdown, fasting is gaining traction to mark 4 June amid increasing censorshipFor the past 29 years, Chen Wei has marked the anniversary of the bloody 4 June Tiananmen Square crackdown by fasting for 24 hours, consuming only wate... Sacred Games Season 2 to Release on August 15, Trailer Out Sacred Games season 2, the second part of the much-awaited show, will be back on Netflix on August 15. Netflix has also shared the Sacred Games 2 trailer.... Quilmes Ruins, Sacred Place of Diaguita People Argentina is a vast country revered for its many natural wonders and beautiful scenery. Less well-known, however, are its historic sites. ... Climbers Flock to Uluru Before a Ban, Straining a Sacred Site A rush of visitors to the central Australia monolith ahead of an Oct. 26 deadline has brought an increase in trash, trespassing and illegal camping, officials say.... Brainless Tourists Slaughter 5,000-Year-Old Sacred Scottish Tree An ancient and highly-sacred Scottish tree, The Fortingall Yew, located on the Glenlyon Estate in Perthshire, is thought to be between 3,000 - 5,000 years old and possibly the oldest tree in Europe. ... Vestal Virgins: Powerful Priestesses of Rome’s Sacred Flame In the Res Gestae Divi Augustus (‘The Deeds of the Divine Augustus’), Augustus demonstrates his piety by stating that he was a member of all four major priesthoods in Rome – the Pontifices, Augures, Quindecemviri and Septemviri. There was, however, o... Interior Backtracks on Plans to Drill in Sacred New Mexico Canyon, For Now In a rare but potentially brief turn, Department of the Interior secretary David Bernhardt—a man infamously known for his conflict of interests with the oil and gas industry—did something...good?... Shanghai Sacred: inside China's religious revival – photo essay Photographer and anthropologist Liz Hingley uncovers the spiritual landscape of China’s largest city, revealing the spaces and rituals of this cosmopolitan megalopolis that is home to 26 million people – and to religious groups from Buddhism to Islam... 3000-year-old Greek Processional ‘Sacred Road’ Discovered in Turkey An important and very rare ‘Sacred Road’ has been unearthed by archaeologists in western Turkey. ... The Grand Architect: The Sacred Link Between Architecture and the Divine Across Ancient Cultures In 1892, architect W.R. Lethaby wrote: “The main purpose and burden of sacred architecture - and all architecture, temple, tomb, or palace... ... Tourists Trash Sacred Site of Uluru as Permanent Closure Approaches In the 1999 movie, The Matrix, Agent Smith said that when trying to classify our species it came to him we are “A virus ... Protests rage against construction of massive telescope on sacred Hawaiian peak Mauna Kea is known to some native Hawaiians as a sacred volcano, but it could soon be home to a $1.4 billion telescope. ... "Balidaan Dena Hoga," Says Delhi Metro With 'Sacred Games 2' Meme Pankaj Tripathi's "Balidaan dena hoga (there has to be a sacrifice)" dialogue from 'Sacred Games 2' has inspired a ton of memes on social media - including one from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.... ‘Bread is practically sacred’: how the taste of home sustained my refugee parents Nothing taught me more about my parents – and myself – than the food they cherished after fleeing wartorn Bosnia. By Aleksandar HemonMy parents’ social life in Bosnia (and therefore their children’s) regularly featured a bunch of their friends gettin... New Mexico Dems Are Fighting to Protect Sacred Tribal Land From Drilling On Tuesday night, the House passed an appropriations package that included funding for the Department of the Interior. The bill was never going to lead the nightly news, but for the Native population in New Mexico, its success in the House—though jus... The Danger Of Drugs: This Man Has Become Annoying After Doing A Drug We all grow up listening to warnings from parents and teachers about the dangers of drug use, but nothing is scarier than seeing someone you know become truly unrecognizable right before your eyes. A recent story out of a small town in Wisconsin is t... James Ruppert: the future of the banger is in danger The complexity of today’s cars isn’t banger friendly You might not be sad that cars like the Ford Granada are disappearing, but today's cars don't stand up to wear and tear nearly as well I must say I’m a bit concerned about the future of the bang... What's Up, Danger? Oh, Just an Into the Spider-Verse Tribute Art Show The best movie of 2018, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, is now on Netflix and—whether by coincidence or not—an art show celebrating its brilliance is about to open too.Read more...... The Danger in Prosecuting Julian Assange for Espionage To understand why so many media and legal observers are voicing concern about the Julian Assange indictment, it helps to perform the following mental exercise. If you were to click on this link to the WikiLeaks website, copy and paste the information... Arizona wildfire danger remains high TUCSON – The 4th of July holiday weekend proved to be busy for crews fighting dozens of wildfires across Arizona. According to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, between Thursday, July 4th and Sunday, July 7th, firefighters... MLB’s netting dilemma: With current standards, danger is just a second away Line drives can reach seats not covered by protective netting in just over a second and impact with a force equivalent to a 10-pound weight striking a person's head from a height of 11 feet.... Yankees are in danger of being sunk by their struggling rotation CHICAGO — The question that popped into one slightly jet-lagged mind (we sat on the tarmac for a while) as the Yankees slogged through a 5-4 loss to the White Sox on Thursday night at Guaranteed Rate Field (worst ballpark name ever): At this point on... Genius Kyrgios a danger to Nadal, says Wilander Nick Kyrgios is a genius on a tennis court and is a serious threat to Rafael Nadal's Wimbledon hopes when they ace off in a second round blockbuster on Thursday, according to former world number one Mats Wilander.... Adam Ottavino sees danger with his hot Yankees start Dellin Betances is shut down and he won’t be back for quite some time now that a lat injury has surfaced. The right-hander’s extended absence has only highlighted the importance of Adam Ottavino, who the Yankees signed during the offseason to improve... Paul Singer’s $4.4B deal to sell Travelport may be in danger Another buyout orchestrated by billionaire Paul Singer may be under threat — and this time, the Russian government is causing static. Moscow regulators on Friday said they would require as much as nine months to review a $4.4 billion buyout of Travel... This activist Thai band is living in exile: ‘We are really in danger’ BANGKOK — They are members of a folk music group living communally in the Southeast Asian nation of Laos, but they are in fear for their lives. The musicians from the band Faiyen fled their homes in neighboring Thailand in 2014, afraid of arrest afte... \| Iraq warns of 'danger of war' as Iran's top diplomat visits Iraqi leaders have warned of the risks of war during a visit by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, whose country is locked in a tense standoff with the United States.... Ultimate challenge in danger of becoming mission impossible for Thiem Beating Rafael Nadal on clay is the ultimate challenge, but that may have already become mission impossible for his opponent Dominic Thiem, even before Sunday's French Open final gets underway.... Robocalls put hospital patients’ lives in danger: report Imagine this: During a major public health crisis, such as an outbreak – when doctors, administrators and health care field workers need to be in contact – a hospital’s phone system goes down, potentially putting lives at risk. That’s a s... New disease threats pose danger to snow leopard population Several infections are posing a threat to the wild snow leopards population, along with the people and other animals surrounding their habitat, new research shows.... On Lena Waithe and the Danger of Pinning Your Creative Authenticity to Your Activism When it was announced that rising actor Jason Mitchell—known for his performances in Straight Outta Compton, Mudbound and The Chi—had not only been released from his contract as a series regular on The Chi but was removed from an upcoming Netflix fil... The Guardian view on facial recognition: a danger to democracy \| Editorial We don’t want our faces stored in vast databases, whether these are public or privateThe pressure group Liberty has denounced automatic facial recognition as “arsenic in the water supply of democracy”. It has the potential to abolish privacy in publi... Hong Kong is in danger. China’s promise of democracy was a lie \| Anonymous The extradition bill would bulldoze our legal system and hurt our economy. As a former lawyer, I’m protesting to save themThe ninth of June 2019 was a Sunday. Any other Sunday in summer at Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, old men and women would do their usu... Bangladesh's Power Plants Put Sunderbans On "Sites In Danger": Report The official advisory organisation on natural World Heritage has recommended putting the Sundarbans on a list of natural sites in danger as Bangladesh has continued implementing a coal-fired power...... Forget rampant killer robots: AI’s real danger is far more insidious AI isn’t going to crush us underfoot, but it does harbour a threat that makes Terminator look innocent: entrenching human biases and turning them against us... Tropical Storm Barbara forms; danger to Hawaii unknown Newly-formed Tropical Storm Barbara is set to become the next hurricane in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and take a track farther to the west than Alvin.... Tornadoes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey catch many in the danger zone off-guard Tornadoes bore down on the western edge of New Jersey and the eastern edge of Pennsylvania this week, leaving some residents prepared for the worst, while others were caught off guard.... The Unseen Worlds Beneath Us: Places of Beauty, Danger and Wisdom Robert Macfarlane’s “Underland” explores ancient forests, urban catacombs and buried rivers to probe the secrets of man’s often malign influence on the earth.... 'People are in danger': the prisoners feeling the effects of US climate crisis A majority of Texas prisons have no air conditioning and no plans are in place to deal with global heating trendsRodney Adams had a job hauling luggage for airlines before bereavements and a back injury took their toll and he was convicted of drink d... Giant – and controversial – telescope to be built on sacred Hawaiian peak Scientists say the new telescope will help answer fundamental questions about the advent of the universe. ... Farne Islands seabirds in danger as heavy rain kills chicks National Trust says species decline apparent as climate crisis brings more frequent destructive storms in summerSeabirds nesting on the remote Farne Islands have been hit by heavy rain which has killed many of their young, the National Trust said.Arc... New Orleans floods as danger posed to Louisiana by impending hurricane grows Coastal Louisiana is getting slammed by heavy rain and flooding as a tropical system develops over the Gulf of Mexico, leading to what could be a catastrophic few days for the Bayou State.... Scientists warn that 'storm chasers' are hurting research and causing danger The art and science of “storm chasing” was once a niche pastime involving a few meteorologists and researchers with a car, a long-lens camera, and a hypothesis to determine. But a combination of Tinseltown and technology has turned it into something ... Alert In North Sikkim As Teesta Flows Over Danger Mark After Cloudburst A flood alert has been sounded in several areas in north Sikkim and parts of neighbouring Bengal after a massive cloudburst inundated the upper reaches of Teesta river. The Teesta river is flowing...... Dawood Ibrahim's Activities From 'Safe Haven' Pose A Danger: India to UN In a veiled attack on Pakistan, India has told the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that Dawood Ibrahim's illegitimate activities from a "safe haven" that refuses to acknowledge even his...... He knew the danger, say family of man who drowned in Hampstead Heath swimming pond An architect who drowned in one of Hampstead Heath's swimming ponds "knew the dangers" of swimming there and would not have wanted more safety measures put in place, his family said today.... A star of Nickelodeon's 'Henry Danger' opens up about his transgender experience: 'I transitioned' Michael D. Cohen, star of Nickelodeon's longest-running live-action show "Henry Danger," revealed in an interview with Time that he transitioned from female to male nearly 20 years ago. Cohen doesn't identify as transgender, saying that he has alway... San Francisco was right to ban facial recognition. Surveillance is a real danger \| Veena Dubal Civil rights advocates are right to be leery of the technology, given the US’s history of political and racial surveillanceSan Francisco’s recent municipal ordinance banning the use of facial recognition technology by city and county agencies has rec... State cyber-attack poses big danger for UK banks - Bank of England A state-backed cyber-attack could secretly corrupt the records of British financial institutions over a period of months, posing a risk that banks would probably struggle to guard against on their own, a senior Bank of England policymaker said.... 17 Assam Districts Flooded; No Ferry Services As Rivers Above Danger Mark A monsoon flood in Assam has inundated at least 17 districts in the north-east state and affected over four lakh people, officials said. The Brahmaputra river - one of the largest rivers in the world...... Robocalls wreak havoc at hospitals and put patients' lives in danger: report Imagine this: During a major public health crisis, such as an outbreak — when doctors, administrators and healthcare field workers need to be in contact — a hospital's phone system goes down, potentially putting lives at risk. ... Exploding danger: U.S. marijuana oil labs pose deadly, destructive hazard On the afternoon of May 5, college student John Nothdurft was watching TV at his suburban San Diego home when a series of explosions shook the house. Around the corner, on Sunny Meadow Street, flames billowed from a neighbor's garage.... Kodak Black to remain jailed until trial, called a ‘danger to the community’ by judge Federal prosecutors in Miami on Wednesday successfully appealed a judge's decision to release rapper Kodak Black on bond after his arrest for a weapons violation.... Christian Yelich's home-run swing is a danger to river traffic in Pittsburgh Brewers All-Star Christian Yelich is ready for next week's Home Run Derby. There is evidence floating in the Allegheny River to prove it. ... The unseen carcinogenic danger lurking in New York City's public parks \| Ben Kallos City councilman Ben Kallos wants to end the city’s practice of using the weedkiller Roundup, which has been linked to cancerParks are New Yorkers’ oasis. They’re where we escape the crowds, the din of traffic, and our often tiny apartments; where we ... UN cultural agency removes birthplace of Jesus from its list of heritage sites in danger The United Nations’ cultural agency announced on Tuesday that it was removing the place that is officially recognized as the Birthplace of Jesus, from its List of World Heritage in Danger – crediting extensive restorative work on Bethlehem’s Nativity... Trump dances with danger in Middle East by deploying aircraft carrier and a peace plan In the Persian Gulf, a US aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, lurks off the Iranian coast, sending out a message of aggression. Meanwhile, in the Levant, the administration of US President Donald Trump starts to roll out his version of a widel... Mountain Dew Amp Game Fuel Is Terrible I was at the grocery store this week with my girlfriend. We were buying some food and drinks for the upcoming week. I also was feeling sick and was in a fuzzy state of mind. When we got to the self-checkout I noticed something in the fridges near the... This iconic mountain retreat is turning 150 This year, Mohonk Mountain House rings in its 150th year in operation. The iconic sprawling resort in New Paltz, near Poughkeepsie, has a year-long roster of celebratory activities and special events. Its founders, the Smiley family, will join histor... Child injured in likely mountain lion attack California wildlife officials say a mountain lion is likely the animal that attacked and injured a 4-year-old boy Monday in a wilderness park near San Diego. Officials say the mountain lion was later killed to ensure public safety. (May 28) &#... India looks to recover bodies on Himalayan mountain Indian officials were working on a plan to retrieve five bodies believed to be mountaineers from a team of international climbers that went missing on a notoriously dangerous Himalayan mountain... 74-year-old injured hiker rescued from Phoenix mountain LIVE: Phoenix firefighters hold a press conference after 74-year-old injured hiker spun out of control during a rescue. http://bit.ly/2KsEPp2 Posted by News 4 Tucson – KVOA on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say a 74-year-old ... Two men rescued by Border Patrol in Tucson mountain range TUCSON – A man was airlifted and rescued by Border Patrol after he was found unconscious with a group of undocumented immigrants in a desert mountain range west of Tucson late Tuesday night. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Bord... Five bodies found in hunt for missing mountain climbers An Indian official has said air force pilots have spotted five bodies while searching for eight missing climbers - including four Britons - in the Himalayas.... 35 dead after minibus plunges off Himalayan mountain road SRINAGAR, India — An overcrowded minibus crashed into a gorge in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Monday, killing at least 35 people and injuring another 17, officials said. The bus plunged off the Himalayan mountain road as its driver negotiated a curve... American mountain climbers missing in the Himalayas identified The two Americans among the team of eight mountain climbers lost in the Himalayas were identified on Sunday — as local officials revealed there was little chance of finding the group alive. A search-and-rescue effort that began Saturday has so far be... Mountain Lion spotted lounging in wash in Oro Valley TUCSON – Oro Valley Police Department is advising residents to be cautious when traveling around the area after they received a tip that a mountain lion was spotted in a northwest side wash on Friday. According to OVPD, the department received ... Mountain training will pay off for Thomas says Ineos team boss Geraint Thomas lost a handful of seconds on the Tour de France on Monday and lacks competitive racing time after a crash last month but Team Ineos principal Dave Brailsford is confident the massive efforts put into training will pay off.... Tucson Fire prepares for “A” Mountain firework show TUCSON – One of Tucson’s biggest 4th of July fireworks shows will be on Sentinel Peak, also known as “A” Mountain. It is common for the fireworks to start a brush fire on the mountain. The most recent one was in 2017. The Tucs... Trans Mountain pipeline expansion decision deadline is here The federal government is widely expected to approve the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion Tuesday — but even with a Yes vote, construction is likely weeks, if not months, away.... Djokovic concedes he has mountain to climb at French Open World number one Novak Djokovic has enjoyed two good weeks on red clay but admitted that winning a second French Open title would be a tall order after a crushing defeat by Rafael Nadal in last week's Italian Open final.... Yankees’ Gary Sanchez back on top of baseball’s mountain CLEVELAND — The only All-Star with a better redemption story than Sonny Gray might be the catcher to whom the right-hander disliked pitching. And no one, be he pitcher, fan or opposing manager, is shunning Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez any more. While... Bodies of 7 missing climbers on Himalayan mountain recovered, officials say Indian paramilitary soldiers on Sunday reached the bodies of seven of eight members of an international climbing team that went missing on the country’s second-highest mountain, officials said.... UPDATE 2-Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion may start in September WINNIPEG, Manitoba/CALGARY, Alberta, June 19 (Reuters) - C onstruction to expand the Trans Mountain oil pipeline could begin in September, assuming the next regulatory steps go smoothly, the project's chief executive said on Wednesday.... NEB seeks opinions on Trans Mountain pipeline process resumption The National Energy Board has issued a certificate for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion after it was approved by Ottawa on Tuesday but is seeking input from affected parties and the public on its resumption of regulatory processes.... Wiggins reacts to Lopez fan fight: 'You can't take fans off the mountain ... but I sympathise' "Bradley Wiggins believes that both the fan and Miguel Angel Lopez will feel terrible after an incident that saw the rider crash and then attack the spectator during Stage 20 of the 2019 Giro d\u0027Italia."... Mountain Dew mistakes Michigan’s Upper Peninsula as part of Wisconsin Mountain Dew is getting a bit of a geography lesson from the Midwest after releasing an ad that featured Michigan’s Upper Peninsula as being part of Wisconsin.... \| Teuns wins first TDF mountain stage as Ciccone takes yellow Dylan Teuns claimed victory on the sixth stage of the Tour de France on the La Planches des Belles Filles summit finish, as Italy's Giulio Ciccone took the overall lead.... Mountain lion spotted lounging on porch at Oro Valley home TUCSON – Arizona Game and Fish Department are warning the public after a mountain lion was spotted at an Oro Valley home Monday afternoon. Arizona Game and Fish Department According to the AZGFD, the lion was spotted beating the heat on the por... Indian authorities recover bodies of seven climbers from mountain, one still missing Police on Sunday retrieved the bodies of seven climbers killed in an avalanche near India's second-highest mountain late last month and are still looking for an eighth, officials said on Sunday.... Search For Eighth Climber On Nanda Devi Mountain Abandoned Authorities said Saturday they have abandoned the search for an eighth climber presumed killed in a deadly avalanche that struck near India's second-highest Himalayan peak last month.... Six Flags Magic Mountain evacuated due to nearby brush fire A fast-moving brush fire erupted in southern California near Six Flags Magic Mountain Sunday, causing the amusement park to be evacuated, authorities said.... Zakarin wins 1st mountain-top finish of Giro; Polanc leads Russian rider Ilnur Zakarin won the 13th stage of the Giro d'Italia with a solo attack up to the race's first big mountain-top finish, and Jan Polanc held onto the overall leader's pink jersey ... Swiss gondola cable rips at Titlis mountain resort Several people were injured in a Swiss resort town when a gondola cable snapped during maintenance work. Swiss emergency workers deployed four helicopters to the scene near Lucerne.... Canada Reapproves Contentious Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TORONTO) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has once again approved the contentious Trans Mountain pipeline expansion that would nearly triple the flow of oil from the Alberta oil sands to the Pacific Coast. The approval Tuesday comes 10... Rescue chopper unable to reach bodies on Himalayan mountain Indian officials on Wednesday were reconsidering a plan to retrieve five bodies believed to be members of a team of international climbers that went missing on a notoriously dangerous Himalayan mountain that a rescue helicopter was unable to reach.... Trans Mountain approval comes too late for some: ‘Many families didn’t survive this’ "There will be a lag time between when the construction starts and job hiring happens, and that's really worrisome because how do you sustain people through this time of transition?"... Trudeau approves contentious Trans Mountain pipeline expansion Construction to start this year, Canadian prime minister says, despite opposition from environmental and Indigenous groupsCanada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau has once again approved a hotly contested proposal to expand the crude oil pipeline it bo... India's Tallest Rubbish Mountain May Rise Higher Than Taj Mahal The country'stallest rubbish mountain in Delhi is on course to rise higher than the Taj Mahal in the next year, becoming a fetid symbol for what the UN considers the world's most polluted capital.... The USPS Is Testing Self-Driving Trucks to Deliver Your Mountain of Packages The famous United States Postal Service motto says, “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” Well, that’s never been truer now that the USPS is testing self-driving ... ‘Game of Thrones’ The Mountain defends his World’s Strongest Man title The last time we saw The Mountain on “Game of Thrones,” he was hurtling to his death in a giant fireball at the end of a fight with his brother, the Hound, in King’s Landing. Since then, Hafthor Julius Bjornsson, the 6-foot-9, 441-pound actor who pla... ‘Game of Thrones’ Mountain defends his World’s Strongest Man title BRADENTON, Florida — The last time we saw The Mountain on “Game of Thrones”, he was hurtling to his death in a giant fireball at the end of a fight with his brother, the Hound, in King’s Landing. Since then, Hafthor Julius Bjo... Rare wave-like cloud formation forms over Virginia mountain A surreal cloud formation, resembling rolling waves, appeared over a Virginia mountain this week — and experts say it’s a rare phenomenon. Amy Christie Hunter posted a mesmerizing photo to Facebook Wednesday of the clouds that she said appeared... How to Mount a TV Without Making a Mess Don’t underestimate the time and energy it takes to mount your TV on the wall yourself. Here’s how to do it and keep your wall — and your peace of mind — in one piece.... Three more people die on Mount Everest Three people died descending from Mount Everest on Thursday, increasing the death toll for the week to seven. Climbers hoping to make it to the top of the mountain are forced to wait for hours at 26,200 feet in freezing temperatures in what’s known a... The best lenses for Canon RF mount Many photographers keep a cheap compact 50mm lens in their bags, but that is not what Canon has made here. The Canon RF 50mm F/1.2 is over 2 pounds and costs more than $2,000, but what you're getting for that is an incredible sharp lens with an ... Why mountain goats are being airlifted from Olympic National Park to Cascade Mountains Mountain goats are being airlifted out of Olympic National Park to the Cascade Mountains where there are more salt licks and fewer humans. ... Canada aboriginal pipe dream might end Trudeau's Trans Mountain nightmare An indigenous-led group plans to offer to buy a majority stake in the Trans Mountain oil pipeline from the Canadian government this week or next, a deal that could help Prime Minister Justin Trudeau mitigate election-year criticism from environmental... Mountain lion sickened from eating bratwurst returned to the wild months later No more bratwurst for this wildcat. A Colorado mountain lion was released back into the wild after spending several months recovering at a rehabilitation center because a family in Walsenburg fed it bratwurst. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials wr... Mountain lion caught lounging on residential patio on north side TUCSON – A mountain lion was spotted lounging on a patio of a north side residence Sunday. According to Arizona Game and Fish Department, the cougar was spotted hanging out in a residential area West of Sabino Canyon that day. Authorities say t... Pyro crews prepare for the 23rd annual “A” Mountain Fireworks Celebration TUCSON – The spectacle in the sky might be 25 minutes but a lot of work goes into the “A” Mountain Fireworks Celebration. It is all hands on deck from the Fireworks Production of Arizona and Tucson Fire Department to make sure Inde... Swiss gondola cables injure workers at Titlis mountain resort At least one person was killed and several people injured in a Swiss resort town when a gondola cable snapped during maintenance work. Swiss emergency workers deployed four helicopters to the scene near Lucerne.... USAF's Mountain Home AFB stays busy with F-35A fighter plane rotations Idaho's Mountain Home Air Force Base is now the location of the largest off-station operation of F-35 II fighter planes, the U.S. Air Force noted on Friday.... Mysterious 'Earthquake mountain' swallowed up by ocean, NASA images show Zalzala Koh may be out of sight for now, but that does not mean it is completely gone. In 2019, hints of the island persist in Landsat imagery. As recently as June 2019, Landsat observed trails of sediment circulating around the submerged base. The s... India halts attempt to retrieve climbers' bodies on Himalayan mountain Officials in India had to scuttle an attempt on Wednesday to retrieve five bodies believed to be members of an international climbing team that went missing on the country's second-highest mountain after a rescue helicopter was unable to reach them.... Weed ban means no Rocky Mountain high for Canada's Calgary Stampede Canada's Calgary Stampede, known as the country's biggest and booziest annual party, is banning the use of cannabis on its grounds in the first year that legislators made the drug legal across the country.... Canada set to approve Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, Trudeau unlikely to benefit Canada looks set to approve the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, but the move is unlikely to help Justin Trudeau rebuild flagging support ahead of the October election.... Giant roadside rock to remain on Colorado mountain highway as landmark Colorado has a new Instagram-worthy landmark. An 8.5-million-pound boulder that rolled off a cliff and demolished a section of mountain highway has been renamed "Memorial Rock," Gov. Jared Polis said.... Fresh mountain smog? 96% of national parks have hazardous air quality – study Report finds popular parks such as Yosemite and Joshua Tree have pollution at levels that threaten visitors and wildlifeSign up for the This Land is your Land newsletter to get monthly updates on the threat to America’s public lands.Millions of touri... Meet the People Risking Their Lives to Study Our Dying Mountain Glaciers When geoscientist and mountaineer John All started studying the impacts of climate change on world’s highest mountain glaciers over a decade ago, he said it was like monitoring a sick patient. Now, it’s more like doing an autopsy.Read more...... EQM raises cost, delays timing of Mountain Valley natural gas pipeline EQM Midstream Partners LP said on Monday it had raised the estimated cost of its Mountain Valley natural gas pipeline from West Virginia to Virginia to $4.8-$5.0 billion and delayed the projected completion to mid-2020 due to ongoing legal and regula... Trudeau’s Government Is Expected to Decide on Divisive Trans Mountain Pipeline Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet is deciding the fate of a proposal to expand a pipeline that links Alberta’s landlocked oil sands with the Pacific.... Oil and gas sector cautious as clock ticks down to Trans Mountain pipeline decision The oil and gas sector is looking forward to what's widely expected to be approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion while acknowledging the decision won't solve all problems.... Final footage of climbers who died on Himalayan mountain in India revealed The haunting final footage of a doomed group of international climbers who perished on India's second-highest mountain was released by authorities on Monday.... I used Mountain Hardwear's new and more environmentally friendly camping tent on my last trip — here's why it's worth $480 Moosejaw Mountain Hardwear has launched a line of tents made without harmful flame-retardant chemicals and dyes in an effort to reduce its environmental impact. I slept in the new Aspect 3 Tent on a recent camping trip and found it to be really lig... Final moments of climbers who died on Himalayan mountain in India seen in video The haunting final moments of a doomed group of international climbers who perished on India's second-highest mountain was released by authorities on Monday.... Why so many people are dying on top of Mount Everest Mount Everest. It's big. It's dangerous — and, more and more, it's crowded. In fact, the world's tallest mountain is getting so crowded with climbers, spring 2019 is shaping up to be one of the mountain's deadliest climbing s... Here's how much it could cost to climb Mount Everest The business of climbing Mount Everest generates more than $300 million a year, but experts say it could be in jeopardy. Garrett Madison, Madison Mountaineering and mountain guide/climber, and CNBC's Robert Frank join "The Exchange" to discuss t... China says war with U.S. would be a disaster as tensions mount China's Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said on Sunday that a war with the United States would be a disaster for the world while issuing a warning to Washington not to meddle in security disputes over Taiwan and the South China Sea.... Triumph and tragedy on Mount Everest Eleven people have died while attempting to summit Mount Everest and world records have been set this climbing season on the world's tallest peak. ... China says war with US would be a disaster as tensions mount Defence minister Wei Fenghe said China would ‘fight to the end’ on trade issues but was open to talksChinese defence minister Wei Fenghe criticised the United States on Sunday for its support for self-ruled Taiwan and for naval operations in the disp... Four further deaths on overcrowded Mount Everest A narrow window of good weather has created a deadly overcrowding of climbers on Mount Everest. 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Tucson family loves living at base of “A” Mountain, has perfect view of fireworks TUCSON — When Christopher Mogan and his wife, Megan, bought a home at the base of “A” Mountain a decade ago, 4th of July Fireworks were not top of mind. But, ever since, it’s become a family tradition. “We are very bless... UK weather forecast: 'Danger to life' warning as intense rainfall to spark flooding and rush hour chaos Motorists have been warned of morning rush hour chaos and a "danger to life" warning has been issued as intense rainfall continues to cause problems on roads across the UK.... Mount Everest traffic jam: 'Wished there was policing' Mariam Ktiri reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 22, only to get stuck in a traffic jam in the mountain's "death zone" on her descent. The German-Moroccan mountaineer talked to DW about the experience.... Colorado man dies after climbing to the top of Mount Everest Christopher Kulish, a 62-year-old Boulder attorney, died Monday at a camp below the summit during his descent. The cause isn't yet known, said his brother, Mark Kulish of Denver.... Mount Everest on track for one of its deadliest years A narrow window of good weather has led to deadly overcrowding on Mount Everest. Most of the 10 deaths this month occurred after climbers spent too much time in the "death zone."... Tanzania plans cable car for Mount Kilimanjaro Tanzania wants to boost tourist numbers by putting a cable car on Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain, and is in talks about the project with a Chinese and a Western company.... Factbox: What's behind the spike in deaths on Mount Everest? Nine people have died on the Nepalese side of Mount Everest so far this year, the most during a climbing season on the peak since a deadly earthquake in 2015. This time however, climbers and guides are blaming a host of other factors for the spike in... Mount Everest: What happens to your body at extreme altitudes? The traffic jams on Mount Everest cause extra time spent in a dangerous area where the chance of developing an extreme form of altitude sickness called cerebral edema is higher.... US sturgeon mount comeback from edge of extinction Some of Americas sturgeon species and subspecies are making a comeback after they were nearly wiped out by pollution, dam construction and a caviar rush. (June 10) ... S&P 500 opens at two-month low as trade tensions mount The S&P 500 opened at a more than two-month low on Wednesday as China's readiness to escalate its trade war with the United States fueled fears that the dispute could be long drawn and weigh on global growth.... Climbers Did Not Die Due To Congestion On Mount Everest, Says Nepal Nepal's Department of Tourism (DoT) on Thursday claimed that high altitude sickness and other health reasons caused deaths on Mount Everest this spring season, not congestion.... Dreaming of climbing Mount Everest? This is what it takes Physical training and tens of thousands of dollars are just a few of the things adventure-seekers need to conquer Mount Everest. Experts say it takes much more than that to check it off your bucket list.... Utah man dies during Mount Everest climb A 55-year-old Utah man died after reaching the summit of Mount Everest, becoming the fourth person to die on the world's tallest peak this climbing season, Nepali officials said.... Five bodies found on Himalayan mountain where climbing group -- including 2 Americans -- vanished a week ago A search and rescue team looking for Americans and other missing climbers on India's second-highest mountain has found five bodies Monday, an official says.... Possible mountain lion sighting in Minnesota yard prompts warning from officials: 'Stay aware, everyone!' Officials in Elk River, Minn., issued a warning this week after one resident's home security camera captured an image of what is believed to be a cougar.... Blindfolded mountain goats flown in slings across US national park back to natural habitat Blindfolded mountain goats are being flown across a US national park in slings dangling from helicopters in a bid to return them to their natural habitat.... Federal cabinet ministers visit Edmonton, Calgary in wake of Trans Mountain approval Two federal cabinet ministers are making appearances in Alberta Wednesday following the Trudeau government's second approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.... Fortnite Fortbyte 50 Accessible at night time inside mountain top castle ruins Location Fortbyte 50 of 100 is now live in the game with a clue that reads "Accessible at night time inside mountain top castle ruins". Here's the location to help you locate this latest Fortbyte challenge puzzle piece.... Bluegrass musician Jeff Austin, co-founder of Yonder Mountain String Band, dies at 45 Bluegrass musician Jeff Austin, who co-founded the Yonder Mountain String Band, died Monday at 45 after cancelling shows for a "medical emergency." ... Burnaby mayor presses Trudeau on safety measures if Trans Mountain expansion approved "What we're looking for, if the expansion goes ahead, that we have a realistic way to approach how we're going to engage that safety issue," said Mike Hurley.... Fast-moving brush fire shuts down Six Flags Magic Mountain with guests inside Firefighters are working to control a brush fire that closed Six Flags Magic Mountain in Santa Clarita, California. Guests were told to stay inside. ... Colorado officials warn humans to not feed wildlife after mountain goats engaging in 'unnatural behaviors' "Do not feed wildlife" is a warning officials in Colorado have issued as mountain goats have been trying to cozy up with humans — a behavior deemed "unnatural."... \| Calls mount for resignation of Trump labor secretary Democratic Party leaders called on Tuesday for the resignation of President Donald Trump's secretary of labor over a secret plea deal he made a decade ago with a wealthy hedge fund manager accused of sexually abusing young girls.... As U.S. debt, deficits mount, presidential candidates sweep them under the rug In four hours of debate among Democratic contenders for the U.S. presidency, the word "deficit" was never uttered and the government's debt was mentioned only once.... The Mystery of Mount Heredom, Masonic Seat of Scotland Every country in the world has a handful of mountains which demand central roles in tales of lost treasures and mysteries of a supernatural nature, but only Scotland can claim to have a mountain so magical that not only was it mentioned in the Bible,... Hiker rescued from Mount Washington may be on hook for bill An 80-year-old hiker rescued last week from New Hampshire's Mount Washington in frigid temperatures may be on the hook for emergency services, officials said Tuesday.... Colorado climber dies after reaching top of Mount Everest A Colorado climber has died shortly after getting to the top of Mount Everest and achieving his dream of scaling the highest peaks on the seven continents.... 70-year-old man rescued after falling off cliff in Mount Lemmon TUCSON – A 70-year-old man was rescued after he allegedly fell off a cliff on Mount Lemmon Tuesday. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Border Patrol agents were training in the area when they heard the man calling for help. The ma... 3 Indian Climbers Die On Crowded Slopes Of Mount Everest Three Indian climbers, two women among them, died of exhaustion while descending the slopes of Mount Everest, Nepali officials said on Friday, taking to 15 the total of mountaineers killed or missing...... 3 more die on Mount Everest as tour organizers pin blame on traffic jam Three people died descending from Mount Everest on Thursday increasing the death toll for the week to seven, while officials believe the traffic jam going up the mountain is cause for concern.... Three Indian climbers die on crowded slopes of Mount Everest Three Indian climbers and one Nepali guide died on Mount Everest in the past couple of days, taking to seven the total number killed or missing on the world's highest mountain in this year's climbing season, Nepali officials said on Friday.... Deaths On Mount Everest Up Due To "Incompetent Climbers": Top Mountaineer Stepping over long-dead bodies of frozen climbers as he sought to reach the summit of Everest was something for which Nick Hollis was mentally prepared. But even this seasoned mountaineer could not...... Helicopter rescues climbers from near Mount Rainier summit A helicopter has rescued four climbers from near the summit of Mount Rainier after they had been stranded on the Cascade Mountain peak for several days.... A Colorado Climber Has Become the Latest to Die After Reaching the Top of Mount Everest (DENVER) — A Colorado climber died shortly after getting to the top of Mount Everest and achieving his dream of scaling the highest peaks on each of the seven continents, his brother said Monday. Christopher Kulish, a 62-year-old Boulder attorn... Ghaziabad-Based Mountaineer Scales Mount Everest A Ghaziabad-based mountaineer, Sagar Kasana, has scaled Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. He unfurled the Indian flag at the summit at 10.15 a.m. on May 22, his father Ajab Singh Kasana said....... First Black Woman To Climb Mount Everest Says It "Needed To Be Done" The business executive who became the first black African woman to climb Mount Everest said Wednesday that knowing her climb would be in the record books helped her push on to the top.... 24,000 pounds of trash — and 4 corpses — removed from Mount Everest It’s the world’s highest mountain — of trash. Crews removed more than 24,000 pounds of garbage, including four dead bodies, left behind on Mount Everest by adventure-seekers challenging the world’s tallest peak. Food wrappers, human excrement, campin... US Climber Dies On Mount Everest, Number Of Deaths Now 11 A US climber has died after descending from Everest, officials said Tuesday, taking this season's toll to 11 including several deaths blamed on overcrowding on the world's highest mountain.... Climbers rescued from Mount Rainier summit after three-day ordeal Four climbers — including two from New York — were rescued near the summit of Washington’s Mount Rainier after being stranded for three days on the 14,410-foot peak, officials said. The men – Vasily Aushev and Constantine Toporov, both of... Montana hunters who illegally killed Yellowstone mountain lion left trail of photos on social media Three hunters in Montana who illegally killed a mountain lion in Yellowstone National Park last year were caught after authorities followed a trail of pictures the trio posted on social media, according to court documents.... Mount Washington climber dies after hiking in freezing temperatures A woman attempting to hike up New Hampshire's Mount Washington in frigid temperatures died after suffering an unknown medical condition, officials said Friday. ... Abandoned tents, human waste piling up on Mount Everest KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The record number of climbers on Mount Everest this season has left a cleanup crew grappling with how to clear away everything from abandoned tents to human waste that threatens drinking water. The world’s highest mounta... Third horse dies in nine days as fatalities mount once again at Santa Anita Racing had been suspended in March due to spike in deathsTrack is due to host Breeders’ Cup in NovemberSanta Anita had its third horse death in nine days when a gelding pulled up during a race and was euthanized. Twenty-six horses have died in racing... As Warriors’ injuries mount, Stephen Curry is picking up more of the slack In response to a rash of injuries to his Golden State teammates, Curry has shouldered an increasingly heavy workload against the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals.... Deaths rise as Nepal issues more permits for Mount Everest Seasoned mountaineers say the Nepal government’s failure to limit the number of climbers on Mount Everest has resulted in dangerous overcrowding and a greater number of deaths... Idlib casualties mount as assault leaves aid efforts in the balance Increased airstrikes and shelling by Syrian regime claim lives of an estimated 40 civilians in 48 hours The recent escalation in the Syrian regime bombardment of Idlib has killed at least 10 more civilians.The deaths were reported on Wednesday, 24 ho... Colorado lawyer dies while descending Mount Everest, officials say A Colorado patent lawyer died Monday while descending from the summit of Mount Everest, the second American in as many weeks to die during the peak climbing season on the world's highest mountain.... Nepal Seeks Help Identifying Bodies Found on Mount Everest Four corpses were removed from the mountain this season, one of the deadliest ever. It’s unclear when the climbers died, and some of the bodies are unrecognizable, Nepalese officials said.... Dead bodies litter Mount Everest because it's so dangerous and expensive to get them down Reuters/Phurba Tenjing Sherpa 11 people have died summiting Mount Everest this spring. The deaths this year bring the total Everest death toll to more than 300 people since explorers first started climbing the mountain in the early 1900s. The bodies... Telangana's 20-Year-Old Amogh Tukaram Scales Mount Everest After scaling Mount Kilimanjaro, a 20-year-old man from Ibrahimpatnam village in Telangana's Ranga Reddy district has now reached the peak of Mount Everest.... New Yorkers petition to change Mount Sinai Ambulance siren New Yorkers are wailing over the sound of these sirens. A petition asking Mount Sinai Health System to change the tone and lower the volume of its ambulance alarms had 677 signatures last week. “People stop me on the street to complain about them,” s... It Takes 2 Months To Climb Mount Everest. A US Climber Did It In 2 Weeks. Nearly as difficult as summiting Mount Everest for Roxanne Vogel was coordinating in a mere number of hours her trip home, a task like something out of a "Mission Impossible" movie mixed with...... India's Mount Everest of garbage set to outgrow the Taj Mahal India's highest dump is on course to outstrip the Taj Mahal in terms of height over the course of the next 12 months. ... New ‘window into the planet’ installed in Mount Everest’s ‘death zone’ Scientists can now access data from within Mount Everest's so-called death zone — the highest part of the mountain that sits over 26,000 feet above sea level where there isn't enough oxygen to sustain human life for very long. ... Nepal Authorities Clear 11 Tonnes Of Trash From Mount Everest The Nepalese government on Monday concluded its clean-up drive of the Mount Everest and said it had collected nearly 11 tonnes of trash that had piled up on the peak for decades.... "Traffic Jam" On Mount Everest As 200 Trekkers Attempt To Reach Summit Mt Everest, the world's highest peak, on Wednesday witnessed a traffic-jam like situation as over 200 mountaineers attempted to reach the summit point, a media report said on Wednesday.... Investors retreat further from U.S. stock funds as trade tensions mount: ICI Investors extended their retreat from the U.S. stock market by pulling nearly $8.2 billion out of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds that hold domestic equities last week, according to data...... Mount Etna erupts, creating stunning fiery display Europe’s tallest and most active volcano erupted overnight, spewing giant plumes of ash into the sky above the Italian island of Sicily on Friday. Mount Etna, a 700,000-year-old volcano, erupted at 3 a.m. local time after an increase in seismic... Mount Everest Full Of Garbage. 24,000 Pounds Of Waste Just Removed The world's most famous peak is showing its wear and tear. Since it was first successfully topped in 1953, Mount Everest has become a sought-after destination for international daredevil climbers....... British, Irish Climbers Die On Mount Everest, Toll Reaches 10 The deaths of an Irish and a British climber on Mount Everest took the toll from a deadly week on the world's highest peak to 10, expedition organisers said Saturday.... Investors wade back in to U.S. stocks as trade concerns mount Investors jumped back in to the U.S. stock market for the first time since mid-April by sending roughly $3.7 billion into mutual funds and exchange-traded funds that hold domestic equities last week,...... American climber dies on descent from summit of Mount Everest An American climber died on the descent from the summit of Mount Everest on Monday, a Nepalese official said, taking the number of dead or missing mountaineers on the world's highest mountain to nine on the Nepali side during the current climbing sea... Mount Everest Is So Crowded That Climbers Are Dying In Traffic Jams Anjali Kulkarni, an Indian mountain climber, trained for six years to make it to the top of Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak in the world. She finally fulfilled her longtime goal when she...... Nepal Says Overcrowding On Mount Everest "Not Sole Reason" Behind Deaths Nepal has denied accusations that the rise in the number of deaths of Mount Everest climbers is solely due to "overcrowding", adding adverse weather conditions also resulted in the deaths.... Italy's Mount Etna fractures, spews lava Mount Etna, the tallest and most active volcano in Europe, has seen an increase in seismic activity. ... Utah Man Is Among the Latest to Die Amid Traffic Jam of Hikers at Mount Everest A Utah man who had set off with a goal to climb the highest peak on all seven continents died Wednesday after reaching the summit of Mount Everest. Donald Lynn Cash, 54, fainted from high altitude sickness while taking photographs at the summit, acco... The Trans Mountain pipeline is a disaster – but Trudeau can make it right \| Brian Cladoosby, Leonard Forsman, Teri Gobin and Jay Julius The pipeline poses grave risk to animals and Indigenous communities. As leaders of four sovereign tribes, we are calling on the government to say noIn February, Canada’s National Energy Board released its final report recommending approval of the Tra... Nepal Looks To Limit Mount Everest Access After Deaths, But Doubts Linger Under pressure after a deadly season on traffic-clogged Mount Everest, Nepal is considering tightening access to the world's highest peak, but mountaineering experts fear the proposed changes could...... Israel censures Chilean president for visiting Temple Mount with Palestinians Israel's foreign ministry censured Chilean President Sebastian Pinera for his visit to Jerusalem's Old City and the Temple Mount, saying it violates sovereignty and diplomatic procedures.... Russian rescuers reach lost Irish climbers at Mount Elbrus One Irish mountaineer lost his life while descending Mount Elbrus in southern Russia, local authorities said. A rescue team managed to find the tourist and nine other climbers after they went off route due to fog.... Oil falls as trade worries mount, Saudi comments limit losses Oil fell on Monday as U.S. trade disputes with Mexico and China deepened concerns about weakening global crude demand, while a slump in equities also weighed on crude futures.... Hong Kong investors face uncertainty as Chinese questions mount Huge demonstrations in Hong Kong saw a controversial extradition bill shelved, but fears over potential Chinese interference in the self-governing territory continue to raise doubts among business leaders there.... Paper Round: Tuanzebe to get Man Utd chance, Mount contract a top priority for Lampard "Axel Tuanzebe is set to get a chance to win a place in the Manchester United first team whilst Mason Mount’s contract is a top priority for Frank Lampard. It’s Friday’s Paper Round."... As Encephalitis Deaths Mount, Gorakhpur's Dr Kafeel Khan Reaches Bihar Uttar Pradesh-based pediatrician Kafeel Khan, who was suspended last year following the deaths of a large number of Japanese encephalitis-afflicted children at a hospital in Gorakhpur, has reached...... World's Highest Operating Weather Stations Installed On Mount Everest The National Geographic Society has announced the successful installation of the world's highest operating weather stations on Mount Everest to provide researchers, climbers, and the public with near...... 8,000 kilograms of human poop estimated left on Mount Everest this year The record number of climbers crowding the world’s highest mountain this season has left a government cleanup crew grappling with how to clear away everything from abandoned tents to human waste, such as excrement, that threatens drinking water.... Mount Everest expedition installs highest weather stations on Earth Scientists installed the two highest weather stations in the world in an expedition to Mount Everest that wrapped up this week. A team led by the National Geographic Society and Tribhuvan University installed the two weather monitoring stations at 8,... Trade tensions slam Wall St. as global growth worries mount U.S. stocks slumped on Thursday as investors dumped shares of companies in growth and cyclical sectors, with energy and technology leading declines, on fears that the escalating U.S.-China trade war would stymie global economic growth.... Jerusalem Day marches prompt clashes as Jews enter Temple Mount Tens of thousands of Israelis marched through Jerusalem's Old City in celebration of Jerusalem Day on Sunday, prompting clashes and other tensions as they walked through Palestinian areas.... Mandy Moore celebrates reaching Mount Everest base camp Mandy Moore posted about her and her friends hiking to Mount Everest's base camp around the time an American lawyer became the 11th person to die during the climbing season.... Mount Everest death toll increases to 11 after Chris Kulish dies The death toll for this year's climbing season on Mount Everest rose to 11 on Monday after a Colorado attorney died while descending from the tallest peak in the world, Nepalese tourism officials said.... Raptors fans pay tribute to Kawhi Leonard from atop Mount Kilimanjaro Raptors fans rejoiced around the world when the team won its first championship title. To pay homage to free agent Kawhi Leonard, two Canadians delivered one grand gesture from the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.... Mason Mount commits future to Chelsea by signing five-year deal • 20-year-old spent last season on loan at Derby• Midfielder joined Chelsea academy at the age of sixMason Mount has become the latest Chelsea youngster to commit his long-term future to the club after signing a new five-year contract at Stamford Bri... Italy's Mount Etna, Europe's Highest Volcano, Spews Ash And Fire Mount Etna in southern Italy has burst into life, spitting molten lava high into the sky, though cloud cover Saturday ruined the view for those brave enough to venture up the flanks of Europe's...... Italy's Mount Etna volcano spews lava in new active phase Mount Etna, the largest of Italy's three active volcanoes, is spewing ash and lava once again, but officials say the activity is taking place at its summit and does not pose a risk to people and towns.... Utah father dies on Mount Everest after joining ‘Seven Summits Club’ A “Seven Summits Club” mountain climber, who just completed his goal of scaling the tallest mountain on each continent, died while descending the summit of Mount Everest, base camp officials and his relatives said. Donald Lynn Cash, 55, of Sandy, Uta... Everest climber reveals shocking picture showing people queuing past dead body at mountain's summit An Everest climber has revealed a shocking photo which he says show people queueing past a dead body at the peak of the mountain, as the death toll of hikers rises.... Costs, delays mount for Boeing's NASA launch system, audit finds NASA's flagship space launch system being built by Boeing is taking years longer than expected with cost overruns of nearly $2 billion, an audit found on Wednesday, raising questions about meeting a goal of returning humans to the moon by 2024.... Mount Everest death toll rise not solely due to overcrowding, Nepal official says A recent spike in deaths atop the tallest mountain in the world doesn't solely have to do with recent overcrowding but includes a myriad of other factors, a top official in Nepal said Sunday.... World's largest brewer opens Israeli cybersecurity unit as attacks mount Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the world's largest beer maker, said on Thursday it was opening a cybersecurity unit in Israel to help protect itself from a growing number of attacks.... NBA finals: Klay Thompson a game-time decision as injuries mount for Warriors Kevin Durant and Kevon Looney will not play in Game 3Golden State and Toronto tied 1-1 in best-of seven seriesThe Golden State Warriors will take the floor once more without two-time reigning NBA finals MVP Kevin Durant, counting on their depth and h... Indonesia's Mount Sinabung spews huge column of ash during latest eruption – video Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra, Indonesia, sent a huge plume of thick ash 7km high into the sky during an eruption on 9 June. Residents living near the volcano were urged to use masks when ash rains down and those living along the rivers upstream we... Mount Everest death spike prompting review of 'all the old laws,' Nepal official says A climbing season that's be married by the highest death toll in on Mount Everest in four years has prompted officials in Nepal to review rules about who is allowed up the mountain, after complaints of overcrowding and inexperienced climbers.... BREAKING: WW3 fears mount as Iran 'launches missile at US drone' in Gulf of Oman THE crisis in the Gulf of Oman continues to escalate after US officials accused Iran of firing a surface-to-air at one of their drones in the region.... 4 bodies recovered from Mount Everest as Nepal seeks help in identifying dead climbers Nepal is seeking help to identify four climbers whose bodies were brought down from Mount Everest during a particularly deadly climbing season. ... Expert climber says overcrowding, inexperience caused increase in Mount Everest deaths This year has been especially deadly for hikers on Mount Everest - with 11 people dying on the dangerous summit thus far this hiking season. Noted mountaineer and speaker Alan Arnette, who has climbed Everest four times, said that a number of factors... US video ‘shows Iran removing unexploded mine from tanker’ as WW3 tensions mount A US official has claimed it has a video showing Iran’s military removing an unexploded mine from the side of a Japanese tanker, as tensions reach breaking point between Washington and Tehran.... Gujarat Congress Legislators Moved To Mount Abu Ahead Of Rajya Sabha Bypolls Ahead of the Rajya Sabha bypolls for two seats in Gujarat on Friday, the state Congress has decided to shift its legislators to Mount Abu, a popular hill station in adjoining Rajasthan, said party...... Scientists Just Installed the World’s Highest Weather Station in Mount Everest's ‘Death Zone’ Scientists announced on Thursday that they successfully installed five automated stations, including the highest weather station in world, on Mount Everest’s flank. At 27,658 feet (8,430 meters) above sea level, the station is set to record some of t... Pollution and Climate Change Are Making Mount Everest More Dangerous for Climbers, U.S. Scientist Warns (KATHMANDU, Nepal) — Mount Everest and its surrounding peaks are increasingly polluted and warmer, and nearby glaciers are melting at an alarming rate that is likely to make it more dangerous for future climbers, a U.S. scientist who spent week... Stunning video shows the packed peaks of Mount Everest amid deadly season At least 11 people have died on Mount Everest this season, and new video shared on social media showed the packed conditions climbers are facing. ... Stanley Cup Final: Who's on the Mount Rushmore as the all-time best for the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues? Bobby Orr vs. Brett Hull. Al MacInnis vs. Ray Bourque. Who lands on the all-time Mount Rushmores for the Boston Bruins and Blues? We break it down. ... Drug costs should be a 'prominent issue' in Trump trade talks: Mount Sinai Health CEO The rest of the world should pay their fair share when it comes to the cost of drugs, which should lower prices for Americans, says Mount Sinai Health CEO Kenneth Davis.... Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas pleads guilty to stealing campaign money Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas on Monday copped to stealing money from his own campaign and lying about it to state officials — as he was ordered to resign and stay away from politics for a year, authorities announced. Thomas raided his Friends of... Greed, Weather and Inexperience: See How Mount Everest’s Deadly Season Compares to Past Years For most of the year, Mount Everest is left alone to pierce the sky and slice the hurricane-speed winds that whip its summit. But for a few weeks every spring, the winds die down and mountaineers from all corners take a shot at reaching the top of th... Tensions Mount in Hong Kong as Protesters Call for Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s Resignation (HONG KONG) — Police in Hong Kong fought with protesters on Sunday as they broke up a demonstration by thousands of people demanding the resignation of the semi-autonomous Chinese territory’s chief executive and an investigation into comp... UPDATE 1-Costs, delays mount for Boeing's NASA launch system, audit finds NASA's flagship space launch system being built by Boeing is taking years longer than expected with cost overruns of nearly $2 billion, an audit found on Wednesday, raising questions about meeting a goal of returning humans to the moon by 2024.... Shares slide and pound dives as trade war and Brexit fears mount - business live Financial markets are gripped by a nervy selloff as tensions between Beijing and Washington escalate, and fears of a no-deal Brexit riseLatest: The rout continues!Pound hit by no-deal Brexit worriesBeijing: Trade talks can’t continue unless US mends ... Mount Rainier climber killed in rock fall, 5 others rescued along peak's ‘most-dangerous’ route One climber was killed and five others had to be rescued by helicopter from Mount Rainier this week after the group was hit by a rockfall along a treacherous path the National Park Service warned has the “reputation of being the hardest and most-dang... Mount Everest queue: Astonishing image shows hundreds of climbers queuing to reach summit This astonishing image of hundreds of climbers queuing to reach the top of Everest has highlighted fears that a record number of attempts is putting lives at risk.... Mount Everest climbers trek past FROZEN CORPSE on peak that has claimed 11 lives in 9 days MOUNT Everest climbers have been pictured walking around a frozen corpse as they battle to conquer the peak that has claimed 11 lives in just nine days.... Mount Everest's historic climbing season ending after deaths, traffic jams of climbers Mount Everest blogger Alan Arnette wrote Thursday that one of the last known teams turned around during their summit attempt because of bad weather. ... Flag burned in front of White House as tensions mount ahead of Trump's 'Salute to America' Multiple protestors were arrested in front of the White House on Thursday after an American flag was set ablaze in protest to President Trump’s “Salute to America” event scheduled to take place later in the evening.... Climbing 'The Mountain': Dierks Bentley explains his tour, new music and focus in 2019 Dierks Bentley talks about why he had so many guests on his last album – and what you can expect. ... Northwest Fire responds to house fire in Dove Mountain MARANA — Northwest Fire and other firefighters responded to a house fire in Dove Mountain Sunday evening. Fire on Secret Bluff is out. Crews checking for hotspots. Smoke damage to the homes interior will cause the residents to be displaced. Fi... Mount Everest death spike: Inexperienced climbers, competitive tour groups, bad weather window to blame, experts believe An American climber became the latest to perish after reaching the world's tallest summit on Monday amid concerns that overcrowding on Mount Everest is leading the highest number of deaths on the mountain since 2015.... Mandy Moore shared photos from her Mount Everest 'viewing trek' amid record deaths and overcrowding at landmark Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Mandy Moore teamed up with clothing brand Eddie Bauer for a trekking trip to Mount Everest's base camp as part of their "Why I Hike" campaign. She's also working with The Juniper Fund through Eddie Bauer guide Melissa Reid,... Chelsea open Mason Mount contract talks with young stars convinced to sign by Frank Lampard appointment Chelsea have opened talks with starlet Mason Mount over a new contract and are confident the midfielder will commit his long-term future to Stamford Bridge.... Italy's Mount Etna erupts, clouding up Sicily's skies Mount Etna is once more in eruption, due to the opening of two eruptive fractures according to the volcanologists of the Ingv Etna Observatory. ... 'Passed away doing what he loved': Second American dies on Mount Everest in crowded year Christopher Kulish, 62, a Boulder, Colorado, attorney, became at least the ninth death atop Mount Everest this climbing season amid overcrowding. ... What's causing Mount Everest's deadly season? Overcrowding, inexperience and a long line to the top At least 11 people have died climbing Mount Everest this year. Many blame Nepal's permit system for overcrowding, though inexperience is also a cause. ... 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'Inexperienced climbers' held up hundreds trying to reach Mount Everest summit during fourth deadliest season on record Seasoned Mount Everest climbers have blamed inexperience rather than a record number of permits for a particularly deadly season on the world's highest peak.... What's the matter with California? California wants to look after its people, so it keeps expanding its social safety net. It also wants to welcome all comers and so embraces illegal immigrants and protects them in sanctuary cities.... US: California hit by 7.1 earthquake A day after a major earthquake rattled Southern California, a large quake as registered in the same area. Initial reports suggested the seismic activity caused some building damage, injuries and multiple fires.... Southern California hit by 6.6 earthquake SEARLES VALLEY, Calif (AP) – An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 shoot Southern California Thursday morning. People as far away as Phoenix and Las Vegas reported feeling it. 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NIMBY California Democrats California's increasingly left-wing residents want open borders, and they want their state to give handouts to immigrants, legal and illegal. But they don’t want any building to house this low-income riffraff anywhere near their expensive homes.... AI Weekly: California is trying to control big tech Tech giants are facing threats of regulation on many fronts, but California is poised to become ground zero, as a new feature for Amazon's Alexa suggests.Read More... 6.4 earthquake hits California near Ridgecrest A strong earthquake rattled a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on Thursday, rattling nerves on the July 4th holiday and causing some damage in a town near the epicenter amid a swarm of aftershocks. (July 4) &#... California Earthquake Is a Reminder That the Big One Lurks The strongest of hundreds of aftershocks jolted Southern California on Friday morning, the day after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake was felt in Los Angeles and elsewhere.... Aftershocks continue in California desert TRONA, Calif. (AP) — Aftershocks of last week’s big earthquakes are still rumbling beneath the California desert, but seismologists say the probability of large quakes continues to decline. The U.S. Geological Survey says the chance of a quake ... Earthquake shakes southern California Emergency crews responded after southern California was hit by its most powerful earthquake in more than two decades. The 6.4-magnitude tremor caused fires and numerous injuries.... California hit by second significant earthquake in as many days A second earthquake shook southern California on Friday night, topping the powerful quake that hit the region just a day earlier, authorities said. 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Friday: Commuters rise above traffic, Jessica Biel steps into the vaccination debate, Gavin Newsom’s first budget moves forward, and Silicon Valley takes on … death.... 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocks California A powerful earthquake rocked Southern California on Friday, which at first measurement was stronger than the one that hit on Independence Day and therefore could be the biggest quake to hit the region in 20 years.... ‘Swarmageddon’ of over 1,000 earthquakes rocks California A “swarmageddon” of more than 1,000 small earthquakes rattled parts of California over the past three weeks, according to a new report. For some, the bout of seismic activity affecting San Bernardino and Riverside counties was simply business as usua... Trump Says All "Very Much Under Control" After California Earthquake US President Donald Trump said Thursday that the situation in Southern California after a strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake appeared to be under control amid reports of scattered damage.... California couple opens up about ‘heartbreaking’ IVF mix-up The heartbreaking mix-up over a bungled IVF treatment that left a Queens woman giving birth to strangers’ babies was worse than previously known — as a California couple came forward Wednesday to say they were the biological parents of one of t... New California law bans hairstyle discrimination Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Wednesday a bill making California the first state to ban workplace and school discrimination against black people for wearing hairstyles such as braids, twists and locks. (July 3) ... \| California couple sue over 'living hell' IVF mix-up A California couple have filed a lawsuit over what has been described as one of the worst IVF mix-ups, that led to another woman giving birth to their baby boy.... Two more racehorses die at Southern California track: media Two further racehorses have died since Friday at Santa Anita Park following a spate of 23 other equine deaths at the Southern California venue since December, multiple media have reported.... California racing course refuses to close after two more horses die The Santa Anita Park horse racing track near Los Angeles will not close before season-end as requested by regulators, its owners said on Sunday, after media reported that two more horses died at the course, bringing the toll to 29 since Christmas.... Daughter of missing California hiker says searchers are doing 'everything we can out here' Farrah Powell, daughter of missing California hiker Sheryl Powell, spoke out about her mother's disappearance on Monday, saying she and her brother have been searching six miles a day on foot, with little result. ... SpaceX's Starship facility in California hit by blaze SpaceX's prototyping facility in Cocoa, California, was hit by a fire on Monday which damaged equipment and infrastructure, according to local reports.... 1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at California Costco A gunman opened fire inside a Southern California Costco during an argument Friday night, killing a man, wounding two other people and sparking a stampede of terrified shoppers before he was taken into custody, police said.... California officials OK security deal for men’s-only retreat SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A secretive men’s-only retreat hosted by an elite club that has included former U.S. presidents and business leaders will receive security protection from a Northern California county, despite criticism from female members ... California sheriff’s deputy accused of having sex with teen boy A California woman who works as a sheriff’s deputy was arrested this week for allegedly having sex with with a 16-year-old boy, authorities said. Shauna Bishop, 44, turned herself in to police in Folsom on Thursday. She was released from custod... Ingraham: California a 'Democrat-induced disaster' Fox News' Laura Ingraham spoke directly to California Governor Gavin Newsom Wednesday criticizing his response to the homeless crisis after his state gave illegal immigrants Medicaid benefits.... Memorial Day will feel more like April from California to Arizona Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, but the weather for this holiday weekend will feel more like April across the southwestern United States.... California police put Robocop on patrol in park A Southern California police force is welcoming a robot to the department. Huntington Park police say "HP RoboCop" will provide 360-degree high-definition video footage. (June 18) ... Forget burgers, roadkill could be on the menu soon in California A new bill would create an app for motorists to log big game accidents and apply for a permit to haul elk and deer away, but detractors aren't so sure. ... Chevron spills 800,000 gallons of oil, water in California SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Officials began to clean up a massive oil spill Friday that dumped nearly 800,000 gallons of oil and water into a California canyon, making it larger — if less devastating — than the state’s last two major oil spills. The newly r... California court: Prison pot is OK _ if inmates don’t inhale SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California appeals court says it’s legal to have small amounts of marijuana in prison — so long as inmates don’t inhale. The 3rd District Court of Appeal ruled that California voters legalized recreational poss... 2 suspected of dismembering California man arrested in China A couple suspected of killing a man and dismembering his body in California has been arrested in China and returned to the United States to face prosecution.... 65-Year-Old California Man Killed By Shark In Hawaii MAUI, Hawaii (AP) – A California man who died after being attacked by a shark while swimming in Hawaii was pulled ashore missing a leg, according to a witness. Shark warning signs were posted Sunday in the Ka’anapali Beach Park area on Ma... California congressman defends war crimes suspect Rep. Duncan Hunter, an advocate for pardoning a Navy SEAL who has been charged with war crimes, said he is guilty of doing one of the things Eddie Gallagher is accused of during his own time in the Marines.“Eddie did one bad thing that I’m guilty o... California utility to pay $1B settlement for wildfire damage Pacific Gas and Electric Co. has agreed to pay a $1 billion settlement to parts of Northern California for a string of wildfires blamed on the utility, including the devastating Camp Fire last year.... The Latest: PG&E announces new California power cutoffs SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Latest on proactive power cutoffs in Northern California to prevent wildfires (all times local): 4:48 p.m. Pacific Gas & Electric is alerting 27,000 customers in portions of five Northern California counties that power will b... Airman killed in WWII to be buried in California RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A New York airman who died in World War II will be buried in Southern California 75 years after his bomber crashed in the Pacific. The Press-Enterprise reports that a memorial service for Staff Sgt. Vincent J. Rogers will be ... California congressman says he’s taken photo with dead enemy SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter of California has acknowledged taking a photo with a dead combatant during his time as a Marine as he defended a Navy SEAL charged with multiple war crimes. The Union-Tribune reports the Republican congressman... SpaceX rocket blasts off from foggy California Three satellites for the Canadian Space Agency's Earth-monitoring Radarsat program were launched into orbit from California on Wednesday aboard a reused SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. (June 12) ... Newborn boy rescued from Northern California dumpster STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say good Samaritans have rescued a newborn baby from inside a Northern California dumpster in scorching heat. Authorities say the baby was found wrapped in a plastic bag shortly before noon Tuesday in the city of S... Population of California town torched by wildfire down 90% SACRAMENTO, Calif. — New figures released by California Gov. Gavin Newsom show the town of Paradise has lost over 90% of its population since a wildfire killed 85 people last year. A door-to-door survey in April counted 2,034 residents, down from pre... Victim killed by shark in Hawaii was California man, 65 MAUI, Hawaii (AP) — Authorities say the man killed by a shark in Hawaii this weekend was a 65-year-old resident of California. Shark warning signs are posted Sunday in the Ka’anapali Beach Park area on Maui where the man died. Witness Allison K... Why Vaccine Exemption Policies Are Getting Tightened in California Jessica Biel and Robert F. Kennedy Jr were reportedly lobbying against tightened medical exemptions for vaccines in California yesterday. States vary in their vaccine requirements for schoolchildren: In some, a child can skip vaccines if their parent... About 140 dogs removed from Southern California mansion ORANGE, Calif. — In what may be a nightmarish case of dog breeding gone bad, about 140 dogs have been removed from a multimillion-dollar home in a gated Southern California community and the owners cited for animal cruelty, authorities said. The dogs... Tesla to make Model Y SUV at its California factory Tesla Inc will make the Model Y electric sport utility vehicle at its factory in Fremont, California to hit production volumes quickly, Chief Executive Elon Musk said in a podcast interview posted on Sunday.... California braced for more aftershocks after 7.1 magnitude earthquake Powerful tremor strikes 125 miles north of Los Angeles Communities already assessing damage from 4 July quakeEmergency officials in southern California’s high desert are braced for strong, potentially dangerous aftershocks from a major earthquake tha... California could be hit by even bigger quake in coming days Reeling from its worst earthquake in two decades, California could be rocked by an even bigger one in the coming days, experts warn. Southern California has already been rattled by aftershocks, some as big as 4.7-magnitude, following the 6.4-magnitud... California becomes first US state to ban discrimination over natural hairstyles The law prohibits employers and schools from enforcing rules against styles that would unfairly target black peopleCalifornia became the first state in the US to ban discrimination over natural hair on Wednesday.Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Creat... 1,060 Earthquakes Have Hit Southern California in a Month and Hardly Anyone Noticed. Here’s Why More than 1,000 tiny earthquakes have rumbled through an area of Southern California for nearly a month––but few people actually noticed. “Swarmageddon,” as it’s been dubbed, started May 25 and lasted through at least Ju... Magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocks Southern California A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Southern California on Friday night, just a day after the region was hit with a magnitude 6.4 quake. ... California became the first state to ban discrimination against natural hair naturalhairbride.com/Pinterest The California State Assembly unanimously passed a bill banning discrimination against natural hair in the workplace. The CROWN (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) Act updates the state's existing... California gas tax rises another 6 cents a gallon Monday SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s nation-leading gas prices are set to climb even higher Monday, when the state gas tax increases 5.6 cents a gallon. It’s the latest increase from a 2017 law designed to raise about $5 billion a year ... California’s earthquake has generated 1,700 aftershocks: seismologists A magnitude 5.4 quake at 4:07 a.m. Friday is so far the strongest aftershock of Thursday's 6.4 quake, which struck in the Mojave Desert near the town of Ridgecrest.... This California town wants to be a ‘sanctuary city’ for gun owners NEEDLES, Calif. — The Old West desert town of Needles, California, is where the beleaguered Joad family crossed the Colorado River into California in John Steinbeck’s classic novel “The Grapes of Wrath” and was a boyhood home to “Peanuts” creator Cha... A California house went up in flames. Fireworks may be to blame A California home is in ashes and the elderly man who lives there may be dead, neighbors and family members fear. ... 7.1-magnitude earthquake felt in Southern California The epicenter of Friday's powerful quake was 11 miles north-northeast of Ridgecrest, according the U.S. Geological Survey. ... Democratic presidential hopefuls to woo California activists SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Democratic presidential hopefuls have descended on California for a weekend gathering of thousands of party activists. Fourteen candidates including home state Sen. Kamala Harris and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are set to speak a... Woman, her dog killed after confrontation with California police ONTARIO, Calif. — Police in Ontario have shot and killed a woman and her dog during a confrontation. KCBS-TV says police were sent to a home Thursday by reports of a woman with a gun. Police say they saw the woman in a backyard along with a man. Poli... California Facebook mail facility quarantined A Facebook mail facility near company headquarters was evacuated Monday after a routine check found mail possibly containing the nerve agent sarin. Authorities put the site under quarantine as they conducted additional testing. (July 2) ... ‘We should expect more quakes’: a top seismologist on California’s tremor A magnitude 5.4 aftershock followed Thursday’s 6.4 magnitude quake, the southern California region’s largest in two decades A 5.4-magnitude aftershock hit southern California on Friday morning, one day after the region experienced its largest earthqu... The Latest: Strong aftershock follows California earthquake LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on Southern California’s strongest earthquake in 20 years (all times local): 7:05 a.m. A vigorous aftershock sequence is following the strongest earthquake to hit Southern California in 20 years. A magnitude 5.4 qu... ‘He'd like to see peace on Earth’: how a dog became mayor of a California town Idyllwild’s highest-ranking official may not have political power, but he has the tiny town’s heart in his pawsThe mayor of Idyllwild, California, was “born into public service”, according to his top aide. He took office at just 11 weeks old and spen... A mother bear and her cub are on the loose in a California neighborhood Fox 5 San Diego A mother bear and her cub were spotted in a northern Los Angeles County Friday afternoon. Helicopter footage shows the bear and her cub wandering around a neighborhood and even taking a dip in a pool. Visit INSIDER's homepage for mor... California snowpack 202% of average for this time of year The amount of snow blanketing the Sierra Nevada is even larger than the 2017 snowpack that pulled the state out of a five-year drought, California water officials said.... Gunfire at California-Mexico border crossing A U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent was involved in a shooting at California's border with Mexico on Monday night. No injuries were immediately reported. San Diego police say the shooting happened in a secondary vehicle inspection area. (June... 6.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Southern California A 6.4-magnitude earthquake shook Southern California on Thursday morning in the Mojave Desert about 120 miles from Los Angeles, according the U.S. Geological Survey.... California wants to stop your smart gadgets from eavesdropping on you As privacy concerns grow regarding the information tech giants collect on users, California lawmakers have introduced a bill that would limit how recordings are collected by manufacturers of smart speakers and digital assistants.Republican Assemblyma... State Bar wants to stop Avenatti from working in California LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Stormy Daniels attorney Michael Avenatti says he’ll fight a bid by the State Bar of California to keep him from practicing law in the state. The bar on Monday asked the State Bar Court to place Avenatti on involuntary ... 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Southern California A magnitude 6.4 earthquake shook Southern California. It's epicenter is located 150 miles north of Los Angeles. ... California desert town by epicenter of earthquake A California official says there are some injuries and two house fires have been reported in a town near the epicenter of a 6.4 quake that rattled a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada. (July 4) ... California’s Recent Earthquakes Are Reigniting Fears of the ‘Big One’ (RIDGECREST, Calif.) — Shaken residents were cleaning up Sunday from two of the biggest earthquakes to rattle California in decades as scientists warn that both should serve as a wake-up call to be ready when the long-dreaded “Big OneR... California scientists consider case of poisoned songbirds Researchers with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife have closed the case of the poisoned songbirds. Their conclusion: the birds died after eating elm tree seeds exposed to a pesticide.... Earth is still rumbling, but worst should be over for California quakes The Mojave Desert shuddered and rumbled Sunday, but experts tried to ease fears that another massive quake would soon slam south-central California. ... California Assembly votes to cap rent increases SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Assembly voted Wednesday to cap rent increases for many tenants as America’s most populous state faces a housing crunch. A bill, which now goes to the state Senate, would prohibit landlords from raising ... California to become first state to ban discrimination against natural hair California is poised to become the first state to ban discrimination against people with natural hair, according to reports. The Assembly voted 69-0 Thursday to update the state’s anti-discrimination law so the definition of “race” ... Charter schools charged with stealing $50M from California SAN DIEGO (AP) — A network of charter schools in California is accused of stealing more than $50 million from the state by creating phantom institutions that enrolled unwitting students it found through youth program rosters. San Diego County Distric... Texas, don't even think about importing California's rail disaster Last week, the Trump administration fulfilled yet another promise when it canceled nearly $1 billion in taxpayer funding for California’s high-speed rail project between Los Angeles and San Francisco. In the midst of yet another infamous Infrastructu... Sports-wagering bill introduced in California California Assemblyman Adam Gray said ACA 16, a proposed state constitutional amendment, is the start of a complex push for sports betting in the state, with the goal of putting it before voters on the 2020 November ballot.... 6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern California In US A powerful quake of magnitude 6.4 on Thursday struck Southern California near the city of Ridgecrest, some 320 km northeast of Los Angeles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.... California becomes first state to extend healthcare to illegal immigrants Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a state budget bill into law Tuesday that extends healthcare coverage to young illegal immigrants through Medicaid, making the state the first in the U.S. to do so.... Natural gas explosion levels California home, killing 1 A thunderous natural gas explosion leveled a home in Southern California, killing a gas worker and injuring more than a dozen other people on Monday, authorities said. The house in Murrieta, about 70 miles north of San Diego, exploded soon after 12 p... Missing California mom’s car discovered hundreds of miles from home A California mom vanished a day before her car was discovered abandoned on a bridge hundreds of miles from her home, authorities said. Tiffany Clark, 38, was reported missing Monday after she was last seen heading home from work to Calaveras County, ... California mulls adopting portions of despised Trump tax law SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s liberal Legislature wants to give poor people a lot more money in their state tax refunds each year. But to do it, they would have to partially adopt some of President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax changes... US: Gang leaders ran killings, drugs from California prison Authorities charged leaders of a California prison gang Wednesday with orchestrating killings, drug sales and other crimes from behind bars in a case filed two weeks after a different prison gang was accused of organizing drug trafficking and killing... The Latest: Man charged in deadly California fire testifies OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on the trial of two men in a deadly California warehouse fire(all times local): 1 p.m. One of two men blamed for a warehouse fire that killed 36 people in the San Francisco Bay Area two years ago told a jury that he ... Earthquake makes waves in California swimming pools The 6.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Southern California on Thursday definitely made waves. Videos posted on Twitter by locals in the aftermath of the morning quake shows water in outdoor pools sloshing around fiercely and creating ocean-worthy w... Southern California struck by powerful earthquake on Independence Day Emergency crews in Southern California are responding to at least 24 medical and fire incidents after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the town of Ridgecrest.... California earthquake: Magnitude 6.4 temblor rocks state A preliminary magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocked Southern California on Thursday, shaking an area for hundreds of miles. ... California man suspected of threatening synagogue free on bond California police have arrested a man suspected of making online threats to shoot up a Jewish temple, saying he had a fascination with Adolf Hitler and planned to emulate a mass shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh and a similar one near San Diego.... Waymo will test its self-driving taxis on employees in California Self-driving venture Waymo has been given permission by California authorities to transport people in its robotaxis. According to TechCrunch, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) gave Waymo the green light this week, issuing a permit tha... Largest earthquake in decades hits southern California No serious damage or injuries reported after 6.4 magnitude earthquake, the most powerful to strike region since 1994The largest earthquake to hit southern California in decades rumbled across the region on Thursday morning, striking a remote part of ... California lawmakers pass bill to protect sex workers California lawmakers passed a bill this week that protects sex workers from arrest for reporting rape as sexually transmitted diseases statewide have climbed.... ‘Big Little Lies’ tourism is killing California’s pristine coast Big Sur has a big little problem. The dreamy coastal city set on a precarious cliffside has survived massive mudslides, heavy rains and fires, but it may not be able to overcome a deluge of Renattas, Bonnies, Madelines, Celestes and Janes. Fans of HB... One dead, one critically injured in California helicopter crash A flight instructor was killed and a student was critically injured after a helicopter crashed during a training session at a California airport, authorities said.... California assessing damage after biggest earthquake in 20 years A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook Southern California on Friday, triggering fires, buckling part of a highway, damaging buildings but causing few reported injuries.... Dreadlocks, cornrows and other natural hairstyles now protected under California law A new law signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom is the first in the nation to make it illegal to discriminate against hairstyles. ... Strong aftershock jolts California as residents mop up after quake A strong aftershock shook Southern California early on Friday as residents were still assessing the damage from the July 4 quake, the strongest in the region in 25 years, which was felt by more than 20 million people.... Death of man under vehicle believed due to California quake -officials A Nevada man found dead and pinned underneath his Jeep is believed to have been a victim of one of the recent earthquakes in southern California that ranked among the most severe in two decades, sheriff's officials said on Wednesday.... Fears of bigger California tremors after quake and 'swarmaggedon' The strongest earthquake to hit Southern California in 20 years came after a "swarmaggedon" of 1,000 small tremors last month - and experts warn an even bigger quake could hit the US state.... Public To Weigh In On Revised California Vaccine Bill SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Residents are getting their first chance to weigh in on changes to a California measure that would give state public health officials oversight of doctors who grant a high number of medical exemptions for vaccinations and sc... California governor declares state of emergency after second earthquake Gavin Newsom warns residents to be wary of new tremors Damage from 7.1 quake could be worse, agency chief saysCrews in California continued to assess damage to cracked and burned buildings, broken roads, leaking water and gas lines and other infrastr... Southern California Communities Brace For Aftershocks Of 7.1 Earthquake High desert communities in Southern California on Saturday assessed damage and braced for potentially dangerous aftershocks from a major earthquake that shook buildings, ruptured gas lines and sparked...... California teen attacked by sea lion in ‘very rare’ incident A 13-year-old California girl was injured when a sea lion attacked her in what officials say was a “very rare” incident. Megan Pagnini said she was near the shore at Pismo Beach on Friday night when the sea lion came charging at her, news... Trona, California, was trying to bounce back. Then an earthquake hit. Then a bigger one. "If we have another quake, I am not going to have a house," said a resident coping with damage in the 1,500-person town of Trona, California. ... The Latest: Hundreds crowd hearing on California vaccine law SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on a California Assembly hearing on vaccination legislation (all times local): 3 p.m. Hundreds filed through a committee hearing at California’s Capitol on Thursday to speak against legislation that proponen... Heatwave cooks mussels in their shells on California shore Temperatures lead to what appears to be largest local die-off in 15 years, raising fears for broader ecosystemIn all her years working at Bodega Bay, the marine reserve research coordinator Jackie Sones had never seen anything like it: scores of dead... Last call at 4? California could extend bar hours in LA, San Francisco and other cities Party all night? 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(AP) — A federal judge says authorities can’t transfer immigrants from two Southern California detention centers to far-flung facilities if they have lawyers in the area. The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern Californ... California regulator considers penalty against PG&E in 2017 wildfires California utilities regulator has opened a case to evaluate and consider penalties against power and gas utility PG&E Corp for its involvement in the fierce wildfires that killed 46 people in Northern California's wine country in 2017.... Hair discrimination is intertwined with racism. Let's follow California, and ban it At school and at work, black people are routinely castigated for their hairstyles. 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__label__wiki	0.819641	0.819641	Have you seen Britain’s rarest plants? The country’s 11 most endangered have been named April 14, 2019 admin Lifestyle News photo The Ghost Orchid is Britain’s most endangered plant. It was last seen in 2009 in a Herefordshire woodland An orchid that hasn’t been seen since 2009, a plant with 200 purple flowers on its stem and a yellow shoot that can’t use sunlight to make food have been named among the UK’s rarest flora. British charity Plantlife has identified Britain’s 11 rarest plants in a campaign to raise awareness of their demise. Conservation efforts have so far focused on encouraging councils to cut roadside verges less often to allow endangered plants to go to seed, as well as encouraging Brits to look out for the elusive flora. The rarest plant in the UK is the Ghost Orchid, which was believed to be extinct for 23 years before being spotted in a Herefordshire woodland in 2009. Its spooky white flower hasn’t been seen in the country since. ‘It lives underground feeding off rotting leaves in very dark woodland and produces a pale flower,’ said Plantlife expert Dr Trevor Dines. ‘It’s so rare as it’s very sensitive to disturbance trampling and nitrogen deposition from rain. It needs to be a very very cold winter for it to appear.’ The Yellow Birds-nest is Britain’s 11th most endangered plant. It is found growing among leaf litter in shaded woodland areas The Twinflower is the UK’s ninth most endangered plant and a relic of the ice age Britain’s second rarest is the Red Helleborine, a woodland orchid that grows a 17-flower 23 inch stem. A loss of dark woodland habitat and its pollinators has left the species in trouble, according to Plantlife, and caused its population to tumble. The Spreading Bellflower, known from only 37 places in the Welsh borders and west Midlands, is Britain’s third most endangered. Its bright purple flowers used to appear in woodland edges and roadsides from July to November every year, but since woodland coppicing and hedge laying was reduced the plant’s numbers have plummeted. In the forest of Dean, Trevor only managed to find five plants despite a year of searching. Crested Cow-wheat, which has dazzling pink flowers, is the country’s fourth most endangered plant, according to Plantlife. It now only grows in meadows Above are two of the UK’s most endangered flowers. The Cotswold Pennycress (left) is the fifth most endangered and the Spreading Bellflower (right) is the third most endangered ‘It comes and goes but the seed will be in the soil,’ he said. ‘If there’s a disturbance it will come up again’. Crested Cow-wheat, which sprouts bright purple flowers with yellow lips every year in rocky hillside meadows and roadsides, was next on the list. The plant has been restricted to roadsides in recent years after overgrazing forced it from meadows and woodland management pushed it out of its old home. The Meadow Clary, which produces towers of purple flowers, declined in the 1950s when it was smothered by other plants when there was less animal grazing. It is now seen in 21 areas in southern England, where it was probably accidentally re-introduced from wild seed packets. The Lesser Butterfly-orchid (right) has been lost from 75 per cent of its sites in the UK since records began. The Lady Orchid (left) grows on the edge of woodland and in grassland The Lesser Butterfly-orchid is also struggling along with its hawkmoth pollinators, that help fertilise its seeds. The flower has a spur at the back containing nectar which can only be pollinated by these big insects, and as they decline the plant continues to struggle. The Yellow Birds-nest, a plant that can’t make food from sunlight, has been labelled the 11th most endangered in the UK. Only growing in dark leaflitter, it relies on fungus to provide its food. The iconic shoots, that look a bit like bishops’ hooks, began to decline in the 1930s due to a loss of its vital woodland habitats. The One-flowered Wintergreen (left) grows in pine forests while the Meadow Clary (right) prefers open meadows The Lesser Butterfly-orchid, seen growing here in a meadow, is Britain’s tenth most endangered plant. It grows thick stems that produce a head of pink flowers Many of these plants are so endangered due to their specialist nature. ‘Some of us are very gregarious and we go everywhere. We love travelling and exploring and seeing the world. Other people are very conservative in their life and only like living in a particular range of conditions, and not going outside and eating certain meals. The same is with plants,’ said Trevor. ‘Some have a wide ecological tolerance so they can occupy lots of areas in Britain, but these are very very rare – they can only occupy certain ecological conditions. ‘Crested Cow-wheat, for example, that’s a road verge plant found in Essex on a couple of road verges. ‘If they’ve been mown too often then the plant doesn’t have a chance to set seed and has now disappeared. A subtle change in management can stop these plants from completely disappearing. ‘The Meadow Clary, and Lesser Butterfly-orchid, also all occur on verges so it shows how important it is to manage them well.’ UK drinks company Fentimans has launched a menu of cocktails, inspired by the colours and flavours of the rarest plants, to help raise awareness. The Save the Botanicals menu will be launched over the Easter bank holiday at bars in Sheffield, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh and London. A spokesperson for Fentimans said: ‘We realise there’s a vast amount of plants out there that are under threat and require our help ‘We have partnered with PlantLife and some of the UK’s best bars to raise awareness of the country’s most endangered botanicals through a series of specially curated cocktails, all inspired by these rare species.’ The UK’s 11 most endangered plants The plant was last seen in 2009 in a wood 1. Ghost Orchid Status: Critically Endangered Best time to see: Unknown Habitat: Beech wood Where?: Herefordshire This orchid was thought extinct until it was spotted in Herefordshire in 2009. It usually grows underground in deep leaf litter only rarely popping its white flower above the surface to attract pollinators. The Red Helleborine grows in southern England and is best seen in May, June and July 2. Red Helleborine Best time to see: May, June and July Habitat: Dark woodland Where?: Southern England This orchid grows a stem up to 60cm in height that can carry up to 17 flowers that are a deep shade of pink. Plantlife UK said it may have become rare due to a decline in the population of its pollinators and the right habitat for them. Spreading Bellflowers are only found in 37 places in the UK 3. Spreading Bellflower Status: Endangered Best time to see: July to November Habitat: Woodland Where?: Welsh borders and west Midlands The Spreading Bellflower is only found in 37 10-km square areas in the UK, but in very small numbers. It is threatened by changes in woodland management, such as the end of coppicing and other disturbances, and an increased use of herbicides on roadsides and railway banks. 4. Crested Cow-wheat The Crested Cow-wheat grows in East Anglia and other parts of the UK Best time to see: July and August Habitat: Rocky Hillside meadows and roadsides Where?: East Anglia and other areas The plant grows to 15 to 40cm high and produces pink flowers with yellow lips. It grows in meadows, competing with scores of other plants to attract insects. 5. Cotswold Pennycress Status: Vulnerable and Near-Threatened Best time to see: April and May Habitat: Farmland Where?: Cotswolds It sprouts mainly in the Cotswolds, and can be seen growing out of hedges, walls and banks. Ploughing, the levelling of rough land, increased use of fertilisers and herbicides and neglecting marginal land have all led to the plants gradual demise. It is often choked by thicker smothering plants. The Lady Orchid, which has stunning pink flowers, grows in Kent and Oxfordshire 6. Lady Orchid Status: Critical Best time to see: April, May, June Habitat: Edges of woodland and grassland Where?: Kent and Oxfordshire This purple-coloured orchid produces large stems of 200 flowers that grow up to 80cm in height. It can be seen growing on the edges of woodland, and sometimes in open grassland. This meadow plant has been in decline since less land was used for grazing meaning it was smothered by others 7. Meadow Clary Status: Vulnerable/Near Threatened Best time to see: Spring and Summer Habitat: Grassland Where?: Oxfordshire, Chilterns and north and south Downs This plant declined before 1950 when less land was used for grazing and it was smothered by other coarser plants. It is now found in just 21 areas in the south of England, where it was probably re-introduced through ‘wild flower seed’ mixtures. The sun loving plant grows in open grassland, and along south-facing hedge banks and the southern edges of woodland. The One-flowered Wintergreen grows in damp, shaded pine forests 8. One-flowered Wintergreen Status: Vulnerable/ Near Threatened Habitat: Pine forests Where?: North-east Scotland This single-flowered plant grows in damp, shaded areas of pine forests. It is clearly visible against the dark soil and rotting pine leaves. The white flower faces downwards from the end of a tall stem, looking a bit like an umbrella The Twinflower is a relic from the ice age 9. Twinflower Status: Unknown Where?: Scotland An arctic-alpine plant that is a relic of the ice age, It has two pink bell-like flowers on a slender stem and a thicker stem below that creeps along the ground forming small mats. The Twinflower is considered one of our smallest and most delicate native flowers. It now grows in just 50 unrelated sites following changes in woodland management. The white-flower orchid has been lost from 75 per cent of the countryside 10. Lesser Butterfly-orchid Best time to see: June & July Habitat: Woodland, grassland, heathland and wetland Where?: England, Cardiganshire in Wales, and parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland This white-flower orchid has been lost from 75 per cent of the English countryside since records began. Growing a 30cm-high stem, the plant is now scattered across open areas and those with acidic soil. The best chance of seeing it is in the Cae Blaen Dyffryn Nature Reserve, Wales, which hosts a population that can exceed 3,000 in good years. The orchids decline may be linked to a symbiotic fungus it depends on to grow, according to Plantlife UK, which is very sensitive to fertilisers and fungicides. Their use on open grassland may have played a part in the plants march towards extinction. The plant prefers Beech and Hazel woods 11. Yellow Birds-nest Best time to see: All year Habitat: Beech and Hazel woodland Where?: UK-wide The whole plant is a yellow-brown colour, and tends to grow in leaf litter in shaded woodland. However, it began to decline after 1930, possibly due to changes in woodland management, overgrazing and habitat fragmentation. Source: Plantlife UK Why David Byrne started covering a Janelle Monae song Devon couple reveal they will dine on roadkill as their festive feast Lord Sugar's shock penchant for swimwear meant Sian Gabbidon beat Camilla Ainsworth Ben Stiller hits back at prison worker who called him 'son-of-a-b***h liar' for sex scenes in film Government refuses to release files explaining why Gordon Banks was never given a knighthood Prince Harry Harry was made to 'banish' former wingman Tom Inskip, Tatler claims Should we give our house to our children to avoid care fees? 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Proceed with caution! #AlterConf Sessions Are Awesome and You Should Go October 5, 2014 Mirialterconf, conferences, diversity, events, games, gaming, gender, inclusivity, new york, race, representation, social justice, technology, video games3 Comments This weekend I attended something called AlterConf, which I hadn’t even heard about until a friend mentioned it, but was very glad I did. AlterConf is basically a series of local events that feature short talks about diversity in tech and gaming, by people who are actually members of the communities they speak about. The project was started by Ashe Dryden, a programmer, organizer, and consultant who speaks and writes a lot about diversity and marginalization in tech. Obviously, I am not a programmer or a game developer or any of that other stuff, but I play games (I don’t like to use the word “gamer”) and am a pretty huge tech nerd. (How huge? Doesn’t matter. I’m tired of getting into those pissing contests with guys.) I am also a woman, and someone who cares a lot about inclusion and diversity, and someone who has been watching the Diversity In Nerdom War for a while. Despite my lack of technical knowledge and serious involvement, I really enjoyed the session and learned a lot because it mostly concerned the experiences of marginalized people in tech/gaming and some of the efforts they are making to create community and inclusion. I learned a lot of things that I didn’t know before, such as the fact that some people claim that there are no tech professionals in/from the Bronx (there were at least two speaking) and that cochlear implants only allow you to hear a rather poor representation of the actual sound, which is just one of the reasons many Deaf people don’t necessarily think they’re that great. What also stuck out to me, though, was just how well the event was run in terms of inclusivity and accessibility. For instance: Eight of the ten speakers were people of color, and five were women. One of the speakers was deaf, and one spoke about having chronic pain and mental illness. The speakers were paid. Although tickets cost money, the Eventbrite page also had an option to choose a free ticket if you could not attend the event otherwise. When attendees checked in, they were instructed to make a name tag that included their preferred gender pronouns. The event had an ASL interpreter, as well as someone who was making accurate live captions appear on the screen (?!) as the speakers talked. Ashe invited any audience members who needed ASL to let her know, so that she could make sure the interpreter was signing at them. There were healthy food and snacks, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and Kosher options. The venue had plenty of physical space for the audience size, and the chairs were arranged in a way that made it easy for people to get out of and into their seats with minimal tripping over others. The venue had free wifi, the details of which were written prominently on a whiteboard. Before the talks began, Ashe let the audience know that there would be one talk with a content warning, and that in general people should free to get up and leave at any time if they needed to. She repeated the content warning before the talk that it applied to, in case anyone missed it or forgot. The event had a comprehensive code of conduct (although I don’t remember if this was actually discussed at the event, which would be important). For the most part, speakers were audible, slides were visible, and Ashe made sure that people stuck to their time limits and had time for questions. Ashe let the audience know that the speakers had all explicitly consented to being photographed, videotaped, and/or livetweeted, and also asked the audience to keep context in mind when doing so. The talks were recorded and will apparently be posted online. Ashe invited attendees to come see her after the event if they needed help with transportation or if they wanted to be paired up with another attendee for safety reasons. I include all this here because the level of professionalism and attention to detail I saw at this event was pretty much unparalleled at other conferences and events I’ve gone to. To be fair, Ashe Dryden is a professional organizer, so it’s probably a pretty high bar for student/volunteer organizers to reach. (Also, I don’t know how the event was funded besides ticket sales, but maybe she had a lot more money to work with than most organizers can get through fundraising alone.) Regardless, it’s definitely something to think about for those of us who plan events, whether they last an hour or an entire weekend. As far as the talks themselves go, I was also very impressed. Some of the speakers were very new to speaking (one said it was her first talk, and everyone cheered and applauded); others have spoken at many conferences before. The speakers were clearly chosen very intentionally, as they covered a wide variety of topics and issues in just nine talks. Some of my favorites: David Peter spoke about deafness, the medical and social models of disability, Deaf culture, and how to make tech/gaming communities more welcoming to Deaf people. Catt Small, a friend of mine who runs approximately fifty thousand projects, spoke about one of those projects, Code Liberation, which teaches women to code through classes and game jams. It’s so incredibly important to hear from people actually doing work like this if you want to understand why women and minorities are underrepresented in tech and how to change that. Manuel Marcano spoke about stereotypes of Native Americans in games and how they perpetuate oppression. Senongo Akpem gave an overview of the tech/games industry in Nigeria, shattering what I’m guessing are many misconceptions and stereotypes that people have. Shawn Alexander Allen spoke about how crowdfunding can help games with diverse characters get made, and how it also allows backers and fans to hold developers more accountable in terms of diversity. Aly Ferguson was amazing and discussed research on how video games can be used to help people dealing with mental illness, chronic pain, and disability. Here are some highlights, or at least the ones I was able to tweet fast enough: Women make up 25% of programmers, down from 42% in 1987. @cattsmall #alterconf — Miri (@sondosia) October 4, 2014 Current #alterconf speaker is talking about teaching herself HTML at age 12 and making websites about stuff she liked. omg, my life. — Miri (@sondosia) October 4, 2014 Rather than using jargon to talk about tech, pull back the curtain and show people how it actually works. @radiomorillo #alterconf People claim that anyone can teach themselves coding, but many people lack access to computers that can run necessary software #alterconf — Miri (@sondosia) October 4, 2014 .@radiomorillo talks about how Ello launched without a block feature. They didn’t think that was absolutely vital. #alterconf Maybe if Ello had had more women, esp women of color, on their team, they would’ve realize the importance of blocking. #alterconf — Miri (@sondosia) October 4, 2014 Maybe having more diverse teams can actually help you build better products. @radiomorillo #alterconf Audible gasp from the audience when @senongo informed us that Lagos, Nigeria has twice the population of NYC.  #alterconf — Miri (@sondosia) October 4, 2014 “Everyone wants to get into the African market, for various insidious reasons.” @senongo #alterconf This demo of cochlear implants is really enlightening. I had no idea how limited they actually are in recreating sound. #alterconf — Miri (@sondosia) October 4, 2014 “For things to get better, we have to get comfortable with things being uncomfortable sometimes.” @davidnoob #alterconf Ask yourself, “How can I make this human being feel included?” @davidnoob #alterconf — Miri (@sondosia) October 4, 2014 I’m pretty sure #alterconf is the only conference I’ve gone to on any subject that had a deaf speaker & material on ableism. “I’m sorry about the content warning, but that’s unavoidable if you’re Native American.” -Manuel Marcano #alterconf — Miri (@sondosia) October 4, 2014 Wow. I’ve never seen Peter Pan so I had no idea how racist it is. #alterconf Assassin’s Creed comes the closest to representing Native American people well in games, and even that has problems. #alterconf — Miri (@sondosia) October 4, 2014 “When making games, try to avoid the savage Indian [stereotype].” @HurakanWorks #alterconf “If you’re going to use a culture [in your game], you should understand their ways of being.” @HurakanWorks #alterconf — Miri (@sondosia) October 4, 2014 Some of the cultures in the Civ games didn’t necessarily try to expand & conquer land like they do in the games. #alterconf “We still exist. You don’t have to make a game about history.” @HurakanWorks on including Native American characters in games #alterconf — Miri (@sondosia) October 4, 2014 “I can count on one hand the number of Native Americans who have not been sexually assaulted.” @HurakanWorks #alterconf “When you’re making a video game, you can make the characters whatever you want.” @ChrisAlgoo #alterconf I think people forget this… — Miri (@sondosia) October 4, 2014 “How do you assess whether your game jams are as effective as you want them to be?” I love audience questions like this. #alterconf “If they say all the things we’re doing are ruining games, let’s ruin them.” @ashedryden #alterconf — Miri (@sondosia) October 4, 2014 Telling the audience that you’re gonna read from your notes because you have an anxiety disorder is a badass move. #alterconf “Gaming made me stronger, gaming made me believe in myself, gaming helped me survive chronic pain and mental illness.” @sinthetix #alterconf — Miri (@sondosia) October 4, 2014 Aww, @sinthetix played games with their partner to help deal with being in a long-distance relationship. #alterconf USING GAMES FOR COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY USING GAMES FOR COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY #alterconf — Miri (@sondosia) October 4, 2014 (I just had to freak out a lot about that as a nerdy therapist-in-training #alterconf) To make rehabilitation-oriented games more fun, make them less childish & have flexible difficulty & control. #alterconf — Miri (@sondosia) October 5, 2014 Also, better controllers, more voice-activated games, more focus groups made up of people with disabilities! #alterconf “Harassment. Just no.” Enough said! @sinthetix #alterconf — Miri (@sondosia) October 5, 2014 “Saving a game is one thing. Saving a life is another.” @sinthetix speaks about the importance of rehabilitative games. #alterconf “Take a look around you. This is what every single tech meetup should look like.” @ashedryden #alterconf — Miri (@sondosia) October 5, 2014 Of course, that can only paint a very small picture of what the event was like and why it was so awesome. I was told that recordings of the talks will be posted online at some point, so follow my Twitter or the #alterconf hashtag if you want to see them. One small thing is that I wish gender identity and sexual orientation had been discussed more–or at all, really. That was one topic that seemed oddly missing from the entire event. There are certainly game developers out there addressing these issues explicitly, and it would’ve been really cool to hear some of them speak. But, obviously, there were only 10 speakers and four hours and so many important things to cover that got covered–race, gender, ability, class–and so I really can’t hold this against the event. For all I know, it has been discussed or will be discussed at other sessions. On that note, AlterConf sessions are being planned for a bunch of other cities (so far they’ve happened in Boston and NYC), such as San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago, DC, and others. If there’s one near you at some point, I highly recommend going, even if you’re only tangentially knowledgeable/involved in this stuff, like I am. If all these recent debates within communities like atheism, skepticism, science (and science writing), video games, comics, and sci-fi/fantasy have taught us anything, it’s that very few of these issues are specific to any particular community. Even if you don’t care much about games or technology, I think you’ll learn a lot from AlterConf. Of Ethics, Feelings, and Skyrim July 17, 2014 Miriemotion, emotions, ethics, games, gaming, personal, psychology, Skyrim, video games27 Comments I’m currently visiting my family in Ohio, which means catching up on all the gaming I’ve been too busy for during the last five years. My 12-year-old brother and I have a nice symbiosis going: he has a Windows machine, which meant I could install Skyrim on it, and I have a purchased copy of Skyrim. So we take turns watching each other play. Kilkreath Ruins. Creepy, yeah? Well, maybe you just had to be there. Credit: Ekulylnam Last night, while I was adventuring through the Kilkreath Ruins on a quest from the Daedric Prince Meridia, my brother remarked that he found the cave scary–the creepy noises, the unidentified black mist near the ground–and that started off a discussion about the emotional effects of games and how we feel about them. My brother said that he’s actually glad that the game is making him feel things again. He has previously played it on Xbox (claiming, in fact, that he “beat the game”), but he said that after a while, he stopped feeling bad when people died or feeling scared by the parts that were meant to be scary. But he prefers to feel those things even though they don’t feel good, because otherwise he worries that he’s becoming unempathetic, somehow cruel. This, he said, is why people should be careful about letting little kids play games: you need to make sure they don’t get used to not feeling things. I hadn’t actually thought of it that way before, though it seems obvious now. I had always been frustrated by how deeply I felt things that happened in games, and how much that actually restricted my gameplay. My ethics as a game character are not very different from my ethics as a real-life person: I don’t steal (unless, hypothetically, it’s vitally important), I don’t fight anyone who doesn’t fight me first, I try to avoid injuring innocent people with splash damage unless it’s totally unavoidable, I try to persuade people rather than bribing or threatening them, and I don’t hunt wild animals (except the ones that attack me). But despite everything my brother said, we soon discovered that our styles of play are actually quite different (besides the fact that I play slowly and deliberately whereas he tries to get through quests as fast as possible, a difference that he had already remarked upon in frustration many times). After the Meridia quest, I ended up doing another quest in which I was falsely accused of multiple murders and ended up in a prison mine with people who had attempted (and failed) to recapture the city from people they thought were oppressing them. Together with them, we escaped from the mine, since they all turned out to be very capable mages. Outside the mine, the escaped prisoners were confronted by prison guards. I had planned to fight alongside them, but here my brother started insisting that I kill the prisoners instead. Why? Because they have really good armor, I wouldn’t get a bounty, and I could kill them easily now that I had my own armor and weapons back. I said, “But they already gave me a set of that armor as a gift.” My brother said, “But it’s really expensive and you could make 10,000 gold just from selling all of theirs.” I said, “But I have other ways to get gold.” He said, “But it’s so easy! Just kill them!” I knew one thing for certain: I had absolutely zero desire to make 10,000 gold by killing these men. At that moment, there was nothing I wanted to do less than to kill them. The idea just felt bad. And so I told my brother, “Remember how you felt so scared of the cave you asked me to turn the sound down, even though you knew it was irrational? That’s how I feel about killing the men. It would make me feel bad. The point of playing a game is to have fun. That would make it very un-fun for me.” He immediately stopped trying to convince me to kill the men and never brought it up again. It’s true, refusing to kill the men was an irrational choice. Within the game, there were no disadvantages to killing them, and one huge advantage to killing them. But outside of the game, the advantage seemed so small–what’s 10,000 gold, really?–and there was also one glaring disadvantage–the fact that I would feel crappy and uncomfortable, partially defeating the entire purpose of playing the game to begin with. Earlier I might’ve found this frustrating. I thought that I let myself get way too affected by virtual things. I’m the sort of person who would treat even a fairly rudimentary robot as I’d treat a human or a non-human animal. Now, having had the first conversation with my brother and the subsequent moral dilemma with the prisoners and the guards, I started to think differently about it. After all, we (I include myself in this) are more likely to think of it as a feature, not a bug, when we experience emotional reactions to things like films and shows and novels. (That, in fact, is what I reminded my little brother when he called me crying after finishing The Little Prince, and again when he called me crying several years later after finishing Flowers for Algernon.) Playful teasing outside, feeling terrified or very sad during movies is pretty standard. Why not in games? Maybe it’s because we assume that the point of film and literature (as a fan, not a scholar) is to be absorbed into a story. The point of games, some might argue, is more tangible: to shoot stuff, to solve puzzles, to build cool things, to become the best. Stories may matter in games, but they don’t matter the way they matter in films and novels. And there are definitely games I would play purely for those tangible aspects. I don’t get emotionally invested in the story of my SimCity creations (though maybe some do). I care slightly for the plight of Fez’s Gomez, who has literally had his entire world as he knew it torn to bits, but mostly I’m just there for the cool puzzles. Persuade, intimidate, or bribe: Skyrim’s eternal moral dilemma. But with games like Skyrim, I come for the fighting and stay for the interesting narrative, and that generally means starting to feel immersed enough in that world to feel bad when people die needlessly in it. The experience of considering (and strongly rejecting) the idea of killing the escaped prisoners for their valuable armor reminded me of something I think I already knew: that much of ethics, at least for me, is based on automatic emotional responses. Stealing feels bad. Threatening feels worse. Killing needlessly feels even worse. There must be ethical systems out there that rely on something besides emotion and that still result in minimal harm to other people, but they feel alien to me. In any case, I doubt that those systems would transfer over to virtual worlds. Why bother? Sometimes I wonder if other people feel that way, and if other people end up playing about the same way that they live (give or take a few magical abilities and badass warhammer techniques, of course). If there are gamers who feel bad when they kill NPCs, I wouldn’t expect them to ever say so, because nobody seems to talk very much about the emotional experience of gaming in general, and because of the hypermasculine culture of it. But for me–someone who has no interest in participating in or belonging to any sort of “gaming community” and who wouldn’t even take up the label “gamer”–it doesn’t feel like a big deal to say that games make me feel things. Not just general things like excitement or fear, but specific things, like I feel sorry for that man who died even though he’s just a bunch of 1’s and 0’s. Or I wish I didn’t have to kill that dragon; it would feel much better if we could just be friends. (That one might be influenced by the fact that I recently saw both How To Train Your Dragon movies and really liked them.) And now I’ve finally decided that I like it that way. It’s more rich and fun that way, even with the bad feelings too. Like my brother, I like myself better when I feel those things. Embracing that irrationality feels more human to me.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649020
__label__wiki	0.701172	0.701172	Ole Miss Pendulum Protests on Campus MLK50 Rebel Love Stories The DM Advertising Rebel Radio Ads Multi-Platform Ad Packages Money sharing apps prominent on Ole Miss campus Posted on Oct 11 2016 - 8:01am by Austin Hille Featured Area FacebookGmailMoney sharing K.J. Buffen and Blake Hinson leaning into leadership roles early ‘He changed our world’: Friends and family remember Sansing’s legacy An incurable optimist: Why David Sansing told the stories of Mississippi’s past New Accelerated Law Program offers students expedited success New food-labeling law faces legal backlash from ‘meatless’ industry Inaugural playwright in residence brings new stories to Oxford Major tech companies are finding new ways to integrate digital money transferring into their services. Facebook, Snapchat, Gmail and many more have already found ways to allow users to send money from person to person within their already popular services. This has also seen the rise of apps used solely for this purpose, like Tilt and Venmo, apps which have made their significant impact on the Ole Miss campus. “Ole Miss students love Tilt for a couple of reasons,” Lee Srebnick, community development director for the money transferring app Tilt, said. “It was just making their lives easier when it came to collecting money, not only for the Grove or greek organizations, but also for the small things like splitting utility bills and chicken-on-a-stick … There’s a lot of competition out there, but for some reason, the brand recognition at Ole Miss is really strong.” Srebnick is a recent graduate of the university who started as an ambassador for Tilt on campus. He said the use of money sharing apps has exploded on campus, making Ole Miss the No. 1 market for Tilt nationally, a title that is still held. Spencer Hughes, Ole Miss’ record holder for most money raised via Tilt, said this feature is invaluable when it comes to regular use. “Whenever I am somewhere I use the send or request money feature,” Hughes said. “If I am at Sonic and I forgot my wallet, my friend can pick up my order for me, and then all I have to do is pull up my phone and click pay, and it’s instant.” Although recently the focus of use has been on small, day-to-day interactions, Srebnick sees services such as Tilt expanding much farther, something that has already been demonstrated with the Rae Sremmurd concert made possible by Tilt last year. “The power of Tilt really showed how the Ole Miss community can come together and really make these events happen,” Srebnick said. “There’s definitely going to be some more events on the horizon. I can’t tease yet, I think they are going to be second semester. Spring party season is going to be big. We have a lot of things in the works.” Besides parties and concerts, Srebnick has also begun to place emphasis on the charitable actions that money sharing apps have the capability of performing. By combining the power of all users across the nation, acts such as building homes and schools in developing countries become highly achievable, something Srebnick said he hopes to see become a reality in the near future. “It made projects and events possible and achievable,” Tilt ambassador Jack Starr said. “Before, I only used it for tailgating in the Grove, but I realized that there are so many more things you can do with it.” All Rights Reserved to S. Gale Denley Student Media Center 2017 \| Back to top	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649022
__label__wiki	0.805582	0.805582	Prepare for the thrill ride of the summer with the final trailer for FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS HOBBS & SHAW William D. Lee / June 28, 2019 After eight films that have amassed almost $5 billion worldwide, the Fast & Furious franchise now features its first stand-alone vehicle as Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham reprise their roles as Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. Ever since hulking lawman Hobbs (Johnson), a loyal agent of America’s Diplomatic Security Service, and lawless outcast Shaw (Statham), a former British military elite operative, first faced off in 2015’s Furious 7, the duo have swapped smack talk and body blows as they’ve tried to take each other down. But when cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton (Idris Elba) gains control of an insidious bio-threat that could alter humanity forever — and bests a brilliant and fearless rogue MI6 agent (The Crown’s Vanessa Kirby), who just happens to be Shaw’s sister — these two sworn enemies will have to partner up to bring down the only guy who might be badder than themselves. Hobbs & Shaw blasts open a new door in the Fast universe as it hurtles action across the globe, from Los Angeles to London and from the toxic wasteland of Chernobyl to the lush beauty of Samoa. Directed by David Leitch (Deadpool 2) from a script by longtime Fast & Furious narrative architect Chris Morgan, the film is produced by Morgan, Johnson, Statham and Hiram Garcia. The executive producers are Dany Garcia, Kelly McCormick, Steven Chasman, Ethan Smith and Ainsley Davies. Hobbs & Shaw arrives in theaters Aug. 2. June 28, 2019 in Movies, News. Tags: Action, Cliff Curtis, David Leitch, Dwayne Johnson, Eddie Marsan, Eiza González, Fast and Furious, Helen Mirren, Hobbs & Shaw, Idris Elba, Jason Statham, Roman Reigns, trailers, Universal Pictures, Vanessa Kirby Only Jason Statham and The Rock can stop a genetically enhanced Idris Elba in the latest trailer for HOBBS & SHAW The Rock and Jason Statham can’t be friends in the action packed trailer for FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW Super Bowl commercials assemble. Watch the latest movie and TV commercials from the Big Game ← HBO will release GAME OF THRONES: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION in a limited edition Blu-ray box set on Dec. 3 Time to get weird with DC Comics’ DOOM PATROL: SEASON 1 on DVD & Blu-ray Oct. 1 →	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649024
__label__wiki	0.630896	0.630896	The Hacker News — Cyber Security and Hacking News Website: Web Application Security AppTrana — Website Security Solution That Actually Works July 02, 2019The Hacker News Data loss and theft continues to rise, and hardly a day goes by without significant data breaches hit the headlines. In January 2019 alone, 1.76 billion records were leaked, and according to IBM's Data Breach study, the average cost of each lost or stolen record has reached about $148. Most of these data leaks are because of malicious attacks, where exploitation of web application vulnerabilities is one of the most common cyber attack vectors. An application security breach is a problem facing one and all, and no matter what's the size of your company, your web applications are prone to cyber attacks. Hackers breach sites for a variety of reasons—some do it for fame, some to get competitive information, whereas some do it just for financial gains. No matter what the reason is, the cost of a security breach is always higher than the cost of protection, leading to loss of data, substantial financial losses, and most importantly, loss of customers' trust. If you a Critical Flaw Reported in Popular Evernote Extension for Chrome Users June 13, 2019Swati Khandelwal Cybersecurity researchers discover a critical flaw in the popular Evernote Chrome extension that could have allowed hackers to hijack your browser and steal sensitive information from any website you accessed. Evernote is a popular service that helps people taking notes and organize their to-do task lists, and over 4,610,000 users have been using its Evernote Web Clipper Extension for Chrome browser. Discovered by Guardio, the vulnerability ( CVE-2019-12592 ) resided in the ways Evernote Web Clipper extension interacts with websites, iframes and inject scripts, eventually breaking the browser's same-origin policy (SOP) and domain-isolation mechanisms. According to researchers, the vulnerability could allow an attacker-controlled website to execute arbitrary code on the browser in the context of other domains on behalf of users, leading to a Universal Cross-site Scripting (UXSS or Universal XSS) issue. "A full exploit that would allow loading a remote hacker contr F5 Networks Acquires NGINX For $670 Million One of the most important software companies NGINX , which is also behind the very popular open-source web server of the same name, is being acquired by its rival, F5 Networks , in a deal valued at about $670 million. While NGINX is not a name that you have ever heard of, the reality is that you use NGINX every day when you post a photo, watch streaming video, purchase goods online, or log into your applications at work. NGINX powers over half of the busiest websites in the world. Majority of sites on the Internet today, including The Hacker News, and hundreds of thousands apps, like Instagram, Pinterest, Netflix, and Airbnb are hosted on web servers running NGINX. NGINX web server is the third most widely used servers in the world—behind only Microsoft and Apache, and ahead of Google. In short, the internet as we know it today would not exist without NGINX. F5 Acquires NGINX to Bridge NetOps and DevOps F5 Networks is the industry leader in cloud and security application Severe Flaw Disclosed In StackStorm DevOps Automation Software March 11, 2019Mohit Kumar A security researcher has discovered a severe vulnerability in the popular, open source event-driven platform StackStorm that could allow remote attackers to trick developers into unknowingly execute arbitrary commands on targeted services. StackStorm, aka "IFTTT for Ops," is a powerful event-driven automation tool for integration and automation across services and tools that allows developers to configure actions, workflows, and scheduled tasks, in order to perform some operations on large-scale servers. For example, you can set instructions (if this, then that) on Stackstorm platform to automatically upload network packet files to a cloud-based network analyze service, like CloudShark, in events when your security software detects an intrusion or malicious activity in the network. Since StackStorm executes actions—which can be anything, from the HTTP request to an arbitrary command—on remote servers or services that developers integrate for automated tasks, the pl Tumblr Patches A Flaw That Could Have Exposed Users’ Account Info Tumblr today published a report admitting the presence of a security vulnerability in its website that could have allowed hackers to steal login credentials and other private information for users' accounts. The affected information included users email addresses, protected (hashed and salted) account passwords, self-reported location (a feature no longer available), previously used email addresses, last login IP addresses, and names of the blog associated with every account. According to the company, a security researcher discovered a critical vulnerability in the desktop version of its website and responsibly reported it to the Tumblr security team via its bug bounty program. Though the company has not revealed the researcher's name or any technical details about the vulnerability, Tumblr has disclosed that the flaw resided in the "Recommended Blogs" feature of its website. Recommended Blogs has been designed to display a short, rotating list of blogs o Latest Joomla 3.7.1 Release Patches Critical SQL Injection Attack If your website is based on the popular Joomla content management system, make sure you have updated your platform to the latest version released today. Joomla, the world's second popular open source Content Management System, has reportedly patched a critical vulnerability in its software’s core component. Website administrators are strongly advised to immediately install latest Joomla version 3.7.1, released today, to patch a critical SQL Injection vulnerability (CVE-2017-8917) that affects only Joomla version 3.7.0. “ Inadequate filtering of request data leads to a SQL Injection vulnerability .” release note says. The SQL Injection vulnerability in Joomla 3.7.0 was responsibly reported by Marc-Alexandre Montpas, a security researcher at Sucuri last week to the company. According to the researcher , ' The vulnerability is easy to exploit and doesn’t require a privileged account on the victim’s site ,' which could allow remote hackers to steal sensitive inf New Apache Struts Zero-Day Vulnerability Being Exploited in the Wild Security researchers have discovered a Zero-Day vulnerability in the popular Apache Struts web application framework, which is being actively exploited in the wild. Apache Struts is a free, open-source, Model-View-Controller (MVC) framework for creating elegant, modern Java web applications, which supports REST, AJAX, and JSON. In a blog post published Monday, Cisco's Threat intelligence firm Talos announced the team observed a number of active attacks against the zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2017-5638) in Apache Struts. According to the researchers, the issue is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Jakarta Multipart parser of Apache Struts that could allow an attacker to execute malicious commands on the server when uploading files based on the parser. "It is possible to perform an RCE attack with a malicious Content-Type value," warned Apache. "If the Content-Type value isn't valid an exception is thrown which is then used to display an erro Yahoo Hacked Once Again! Quietly Warns Affected Users About New Attack Has Yahoo rebuilt your trust again? If yes, then you need to think once again, as the company is warning its users of another hack. Last year, Yahoo admitted two of the largest data breaches on record. One of which that took place in 2013 disclosed personal details associated with more than 1 Billion Yahoo user accounts . Well, it's happened yet again. Yahoo sent out another round of notifications to its users on Wednesday, warning that their accounts may have been compromised as recently as last year after an ongoing investigation turned up evidence that hackers used forged cookies to log accounts without passwords. The company quietly revealed the data breach in security update in December 2016, but the news was largely overlooked, as the statement from Yahoo provided information on a separate data breach that occurred in August 2013 involving more than 1 billion accounts. The warning message sent Wednesday to some Yahoo users read: "Based on the ongoing i Update — Hacker Claims to Have Hacked the FBI, But It Wasn't Update: A hacker yesterday claimed to have hacked the FBI's website running on Plone CMS, but it seems it wasn't hacked using any zero-day vulnerability in Plone. We contacted Plone security team and updated this story (see below) with official statements. A hacker, using Twitter handle CyberZeist , has claimed to have hacked the FBI's website (fbi.gov) and leaked personal account information of several FBI agents publically. CyberZeist had initially exposed the flaw on 22 December, giving the FBI time to patch the vulnerability in its website's code before making the data public. The hacker exploited a zero-day vulnerability in the Plone CMS , an Open Source Content Management software used by FBI to host its website, and leaked personal data of 155 FBI officials to Pastebin , including their names, passwords, and email accounts. CyberZeist tweeted multiple screenshots as proof of his claims, showing his unauthorized access to server and database files usi Someone Hijacking Unsecured MongoDB Databases for Ransom Nearly two years back, we warned users about publicly accessible MongoDB instances – almost 600 Terabytes (TB) – over the Internet which require no authentication, potentially leaving websites and servers at risk of hacking. These MongoDB instances weren't exposed due to any flaw in its software, but due to a misconfiguration (bad security practice) that let any remote attacker access MongoDB databases without using any special hacking tool. MongoDB later resolved the issue in the next version of its software by setting unrestricted remote access by default in the configuration, thousands of site administrators have not updated their servers yet. But trust me, they'll now regret this! A Hacker is now hijacking and wiping out unsecured MongoDB databases , but keeping a copy of those databases for asking administrators a ransom of 0.2 Bitcoins (nearly US$211) to return the lost data. So, admins without backups are left in a bind. In fact, the rising price of Bitcoin 3 Critical Zero-Day Flaws Found in PHP 7 — One Remains Unpatched! Three critical zero-day vulnerabilities have been discovered in PHP 7 that could allow an attacker to take complete control over 80 percent of websites which run on the latest version of the popular web programming language. The critical vulnerabilities reside in the unserialized mechanism in PHP 7 – the same mechanism that was found to be vulnerable in PHP 5 as well, allowing hackers to compromise Drupal, Joomla, Magento, vBulletin and PornHub websites and other web servers in the past years by sending maliciously crafted data in client cookies. Security researchers at Check Point's exploit research team spent several months examining the unserialized mechanism in PHP 7 and discovered "three fresh and previously unknown vulnerabilities" in the mechanism. While researchers discovered flaws in the same mechanism, the vulnerabilities in PHP 7 are different from what was found in PHP 5. Tracked as CVE-2016-7479, CVE-2016-7480, and CVE-2016-7478, the zero-day flaw Multiple Critical Remotely Exploitable Flaws Discovered in Memcached Caching System November 02, 2016Swati Khandelwal Hey Webmasters, are you using Memcached to boost the performance of your website? Beware! It might be vulnerable to remote hackers. Three critical Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities have been reported in Memcached by security researcher Aleksandar Nikolich at Cisco Talos Group that expose major websites, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Reddit, to hackers. Memcached is a fabulous piece of open-source distributed caching system that allows objects to be stored in memory. It has been designed to speed up dynamic web applications by reducing stress on the database that helps administrators to increase performance and scale web applications. Memcached is widely used by thousands upon thousands of websites, including popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, Github, and many more. Nikolich says that he discovered multiple integer overflow bugs in Memcached that could be exploited to remotely run arbitrary code on the targeted s Researcher finds a way to Delete and Modify Facebook Messages Sent to Other Users Sometimes I receive emails from our readers who wanted to know how to hack Facebook account , but just to delete some of their messages they have sent to their friends or colleagues mistakenly or under wrong circumstances like aggression. How to hack a Facebook account? It is probably the biggest "n00b" question you will see on the Internet. The solution for this query is hard to find — but recently researchers have shown that how you can modify or alter your messages once you have pressed the SEND button in Facebook Messenger. According to the researcher Roman Zaikin from cyber security firm Check Point , a simple HTML tweak can be used to exploit Facebook online chat as well as its Messenger app, potentially allowing anyone to modify or delete any of his/her sent message, photo, file, and link. Though the bug is simple, it could be exploited by malicious users to send a legitimate link in a Facebook chat or group chat, and later change it to a malicious link t Joomla 3.4.5 patches Critical SQL Injection Vulnerability October 23, 2015Khyati Jain Joomla – one of the most popular open source Content Management System (CMS) software packages, has reportedly patched three critical vulnerabilities in its software. The flaws, exist in the Joomla version 3.2 to 3.4.4, include SQL injection vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to take admin privileges on most customer websites. The patch was an upgrade to Joomla version 3.4.5 and only contained security fixes. The vulnerability, discovered by Trustwave SpiderLabs researcher Asaf Orpani and Netanel Rubin of PerimeterX, could be exploited to attack a website with SQL injections. SQL injection ( SQLi ) is an injection attack wherein a bad actor can inject/insert malicious SQL commands/query (malicious payloads) through the input data from the client to the application. The vulnerability is one of the oldest, most powerful and most dangerous flaw that could affect any website or web application that uses an SQL-based database. The recent SQLi in Jooml WordPress Analytics Plugin Leaves 1.3 Million Sites Vulnerable to Hackers A critical vulnerability has been discovered in one of the most popular plugins of the the WordPress content management platform that puts more than one Million websites at risks of being completely hijacked by the attackers. The vulnerability actually resides in most versions of a WordPress plugin called Wettable Powder Slimstat (WP-Slimstat) . While there are more than 70 million websites on the Internet currently running WordPress, more than 1.3 Million of them use the ‘WP-Slimstat’ Plugin , making it one of the popular plugins of WordPress for powerful real-time web analytic. All the WP-Slimstat versions prior to the latest release of Slimstat 3.9.6 contain an easily guessable 'secret' key which is used to sign data sent to and from the visiting end-user computers, explained in a blog post published Tuesday by Web security firm Sucuri. Once the weak 'secret' key is break, an attacker could perform an SQL injection attack against the target website Google releases Cloud-based Web App Vulnerability Scanner and Assessment Tool Google on Thursday unleashed its own free web application vulnerability scanner tool, which the search engine giant calls Google Cloud Security Scanner , that will potentially scan developers' applications for common security vulnerabilities on its cloud platform more effectively. SCANNER ADDRESSES TWO MAJOR WEB VULNERABILITIES Google launched the Google Cloud Security Scanner in beta. The New web application vulnerability scanner allows App Engine developers to regularly scan their applications for two common web application vulnerabilities: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Mixed Content Scripts Despite several free web application vulnerability scanner and vulnerability assessment tools are available in the market, Google says these website vulnerability scanners are typically hard to set up and " built for security professionals, " not for web application developers that run the apps on the Google App Engine. While Google Cloud Security Scanner will be ea Website Backdoor Scripts Leverage the Pastebin Service The popular copy and paste website ' Pastebin ' created a decade ago for software developers and even by hackers groups to share source code, dumps and stolen data, has more recently been leveraged by cyber criminals to target millions of users. Compromising a website and then hosting malware on it has become an old tactic for hackers, and now they are trying their hands in compromising vast majority of users in a single stroke. Researchers have discovered that hackers are now using Pastebin to spread malicious backdoor code. According to a blog post published yesterday by a senior malware researcher at Sucuri , Denis Sinegubko, the hackers are leveraging the weakness in older versions of the RevSlider , a popular and a premium WordPress plugin. The plugin comes packaged and bundled into the websites’ themes in such a way that many website owners don't even know they have it. In order to exploit the vulnerability, first hackers look for a RevSlider plugin i Google App Engine — More than 30 Vulnerabilities Discovered Security researchers have discovered a number of critical vulnerabilities in the Java environment of the Google App Engine (GAE) that enables attackers to bypass critical security sandbox defenses. Google App Engine is Google’s PaaS (Platform as a Service) Cloud computing Platform for developing and hosting web applications in Google-managed data centers. GAE offers to run custom-built programs using a wide variety of popular languages and frameworks, out of which many are built on the Java environment. The vulnerabilities was reported by Security Explorations, the same security research company that carried out multiple researches related to Java in past. The discovery was announced on the Full Disclosure security mailing list by Adam Gowdiak , founder and CEO of Security Explorations. According to the security firm, the flaws can be exploited by attackers to achieve a complete Java VM security sandbox escape, as well as to execute an arbitrary code. The researchers AliExpress WebSite Vulnerability Exposes Millions of Users' Private Information December 08, 2014Wang Wei A critical, but easily exploitable personal information disclosure vulnerability has been discovered in the widely popular online marketplace AliExpress website that affects its millions of users worldwide. The reported vulnerability could allow anyone to steal personal information of hundreds of millions of AliExpress users without knowing their account passwords. AliExpress is an online marketplace owned by Chinese E-Commerce giant Alibaba.com , which offers more than 300 Million active users from more than 200 countries and regions to order items in bulk or one at a time at low wholesale prices. Amitay Dan , an Israeli application security researcher working at Cybermoon.cc, reported the vulnerability to The Hacker News after providing full disclosure of the flaw to the AliExpress team and Israeli media. 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__label__cc	0.543235	0.456765	Arts & Liberties > Writer's Block (Moderator: RVM45) > Coyote Laid Low Author Topic: Coyote Laid Low (Read 2050 times) *This is the first part of a long story (between 10,000-15,000 words) that I'm writing for you folks rather than the novel. I took the one idea that really demanded to be told from that outline and fleshed it out here. It was metaphorical in the novel, but it will be played seriously here. I'm having fun with this one. It's allowing me to play with some cool ideas (new and old) in a mostly optimistic future. Like before, I'll try to do at least one installment per week, hopefully more.* Old Spider is having trouble. The car just died on him, with neither complaint nor shout of warning, and sits refusing to start on the shoulder of this great wide highway that runs from Somewhere to Somewhere, right through the middle of Nowhere. Old Spider is not a patient being. He is not willing to wait for help as the universe spins its mad dance around him. He gathers his rucksack and its bounty, and prepares to head west on the path he was taking. It was a stolen car. He can steal another, even in this age that makes a damn hard thing of stealing. He wont mind a little footwork until then. The night is beautiful and the stars hang above him in their web. He smiles at them. Before he leaves, Old Spider shoots the car twice with the blunt and powerful pistol he carries on his left hip. It's not clear if he is murdering the beast or putting it out of its misery. Knowing Old Spider, he could just be shooting to hear the report or to see the fake glass windshield turn into an oddly beautiful web of clinging sharpness, or just to savor the sound rushing away from him there on the flat expanse of desert. Old Spider is a few miles up the road when a coyote finds him, and growls a respectful hello. Old Spider invites it to walk with him a stretch. He and the coyote swap stories for a while. Before they part, the coyote whispers that his kind can feel the Mother approaching. His kind are happy. They tire of the old stories and long to feel her gleaming presence, if only briefly. She is moving with great speed, they know, in a flat out run, and will only pass them by. Still, it is a moment much anticipated. Old Spider smiles at this news, for his own reasons. The coyote has never heard of Los Angeles, though. Sometimes when Meline got the headaches she did stupid crazy shit. This, it appeared, was one of those times. Vegas is boring, she thinks lying in bed and holding her head in both hands. It's too freakin' gaudy. And she wants suddenly -- unexpectedly -- to see her mother. She packs the quick way, tried and true by grifters and little rich girls in a snit since Babylon. Open suitcase, dump contents of hotel room drawers into suitcase, add whatever you might like from the mini-bar and top it with a soap as a souvenir. Crumple and batter said mess until suitcase encloses it. Then she's off, out the door that refuses to slam, toting a grossly distorted bioplastic imitative suitcase trying diligently to conform its contents into something a bit more seemly as she strides. She's a slight blond girl, with absolute zero cozsurgery. Pretty but plain, guys who didn't know how much she was worth usually judged her. All her mods are on the inside. She has no taste for the currently extreme faddish body alterations. They always remind her of people trying to be someone else. Her brain and nervous system were a different story. A few million dollars worth of state of the art was spread out through the thinkfeel. But that was business. Meline emerges from the maze of drop and lift tubes in the old fashioned lobby, all natty oak framing and mollydeep replicas of antiques. On the trip from her room to lobby, she has taken care of the details -- paid the bills and left a note for her father. She bypasses the clerk with a wave and holds her breath until she makes it through the looking glass iris that opens and closes for her in the hotels diamond facade. She gulps the hot dry air, and it seems to make her head pound a little less. She wakes up Amelia and sets her to work getting out of the city, into her car, and down the road through nowhere. An airbus drops down into a public slot and she makes her way to it, prodded by her familiar. From here on out she can let Amelia handle the details, and try not to remember that her head feels like a rotted tooth. The airbus is only half full, and its turbines hum happily as they fling their cargo over the City Of Shows. Meline Kennaly stares out the window at the strip flowing along below her. Her head hurts. She is sixteen, worth seven billion standard dollars, and is considered a full Sovereign entity by the World Court. Technically, she could start a freaking war. Not that she knows how. It would be pretty easy to start one between Zimbabwe and Charleston. Amelia tells her in the deadly serious tone that means she is joking. The High Redeemer is still holding three Rothbardite missionaries and threatening to hang them. You have a lot of pull in Charleston. Meline mimes disgust in her sensorium. You mean my scarily mutating and engorging trust fund has a lot of pull in Charleston, she corrects. Honey, I've told you a million times. Don't think of it as a big black cloud that hovers over you. Think of it as a big black viciously sharp axe that hovers over you, ready for anyone who wants to fuck with you. Meline smiles at the old joke despite the pain. She can do anything she wants to do, and what she wants to do right now is talk to her mommy. The bus trip is short. Ten minutes later she is deposited in a drop spot in Beulahland, one of the vast parking spaces that now surround Las Vegas like a fortress. Private vehicle use is forbidden in the city. The not-really-private airbus and autocab services rule the streets and skies of the city proper. Like most American cities east of the Mississippi and north of the Mas-Dix, Vegas has a strong state apparatus running it, and the only capitalism they believe in is the crony kind. None of thatlaissez-faire shit here. Vegas is actually more of a committee ran aristocracy, with some of the most bewildering and jungle like estate laws in the world, making sure the economic power the Showbiz city generates stays in a carefully maintained pool of families. It is said that the Vegas Independence Constitution is one of the thickest and most rigidly adhered to documents in history. Her father always says that constitutions are far better devices to encourage states rather than limit them. Vegas proved that he was right. The bastard usually was. Like its fellow suburbs, Beulahland resembles a small town devoted to the business of parking vehicles. The same people who work here live here, deep below the flat stacked pancake rises of car and flyer ports. She wonders idly if, in a few generations, the families that remained would start giving themselves names like Valet and Gatekeep. Meline follows Amelias gentle prompting down rows and 'vators and finally to her car. Each step she takes makes her head scream at her. Get in, slap the safeties, turn over control to me and close your eyes, babydoll. Amelia tells her. I'm going to dope you up. You need to sleep. Soon as we hit LA you are hiring a good medlab, sweetie. These headaches are getting ridiculous. Meline's car of the month is a Ferrari McQueen. All the Italians do now is build ridiculously fast cars. It's a niche market, sure, but a niche market with vast pockets. They only make groudcars. 'No Fly' is the unofficial motto of the weak AI that functions as the Italian state. Of course, the AI says it in Italian, and it was orders of magnitudes prettier than the English statement. It's an anomaly that annoys her father, Meline knows. That the Italian people happily converted to a society where only 16% of the population work for a living creating a fine product beloved the world over. The rest are given the barely missed largesse of that 16% and live fine lives. Such a thing seemed unnatural to a raving plutarchist like James Kennaly. It is a wide, sleek, muscular machine. Meline herself views it only as transport. Amelia, on the other hand, is something of a car nut. She likes power and luxury. The Ferrari has both in spades. The induction drive is axle-less and friction free. The cerubber Firestones are guaranteed puncture free for a half-million miles. It can do 0 to 120 km in under 3 seconds. Its cruising speed is 260 km per hour. It is, of course, black. Meline is barely in the car before the safeties engage. Multibands make her part of the seat, comfortably. Amelia floods her with opiate analogs from the pharmacopeia implant. The pain muttered into silence. Meline smiled, and was asleep in moments. Amelia takes control. She pumps the engine, enjoying the sensory link to the crackling power plant. She slams out of the carport, makes the slows and turns necessary, and exits Beulahland in a near silent thrum of speed. The gate clocks her at 300 km, and tickets her accordingly. The landscape a blur, Amelia orients and heads for Los Angeles, giving into the rush of the speed and the roar of the road passing below. Sleeping, Meline dreams of a gleaming coyote, running down the center of a black highway, sparks screaming from her feet as she lopes, the howl of the hunt all around her. « Last Edit: July 26, 2005, 08:37:59 pm by George Potter » Just a peckerwood who lives in the hills with too many guns. Yowza! Very cool. I'm looking forward to this. Yet another Freedomista blog: The Ultimate Answer to Kings is not a bullet, but a belly laugh. I swear. My tombstone will read 'Killed By Tense Shifts & Apostrophes'. Grrr... Trucks hurt. A lot. starborn My tombstone will read 'Killed By Tense Shifts & Apostrophes'. Or perhaps: "He finally finished something." CPC? I'd tell you, but I'd have to kill you... Aw, tense shifts aren't so bad... just slap a fancy name on it and say it's your 'style'. I have never regretted that I chose to "take the red pill." But there are days, just rarely, when the truth is so ugly, so brutal, so unmerciful, so relentless, that even if I wouldn't rip the truth from the wall socket and hurl it out the window to crash on the sidewalk below, I wouldn't mind if it featured a snooze button so we could savor just a few more moments in slumbered pretension and warm, fuzzy lies pulled snugly up over our heads. --PSM	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649029
__label__wiki	0.841013	0.841013	Virginia Key marina operator seeks to stave off eviction by suing city of Miami Rickenbacker Marina Inc. accuses Miami officials of seeking to collect additional rent that is not in the lease agreement By Francisco Alvarado \| Rendering of Rickenbacker Marina’s new boat storage and marina facility Amid pending approval of a new lease agreement to redevelop the city of Miami-owned boat marina at Virginia Key, the current operator is undertaking a legal maneuver to try to preempt eviction by the city. In a lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court last month, Rickenbacker Marina Inc. alleges that Miami’s real estate and asset management office is falsely accusing the company of failing to pay an additional monthly rental fee of $100,000 in each of March and April. Attached to the lawsuit is a May 1 letter from the office’s director Daniel Rotenberg warning Rickenbacker Marina the city would seek to terminate its month-to-month contract and remove the company from the property unless it provides proof the $200,000 for the two months was paid. Rickenbacker Marina principal Aabad Melwani declined comment. A city spokesperson could not immediately be reached for comment. Rickenbacker Marina claims it agreed to pay the additional $100,000 monthly fee on a voluntary basis 10 months ago as a goodwill gesture while the company protested the city’s selection of Virginia Key LLC for a $100 million redevelopment project to modernize and expand the marina located at 3301 Rickenbacker Causeway. Virginia Key LLC’s principals are Miami Beach-based RCI Group and Dallas-based Suntex Marinas. In its lawsuit, Rickenbacker Marina seeks a court declaration that Miami officials can only evict the company based on violations contained in its underlying lease and a 2015 settlement agreement from a previous eviction attempt by the city over alleged unauthorized improvements at the marina. According to Rickenbacker Marina’s lease, the firm pays the city a base rent, 15 percent of its dockage and dry storage fees, and 5 percent of its other gross sales for a total of about $1.5 million annually. There is no addendum in the contract formalizing the additional $100,000 monthly payment, the lawsuit alleges. The dispute over the $100,000 is the latest salvo in Rickenbacker Marina’s ongoing battle to retain control of the marina. Following a city selection committee’s recommendation to award Virginia Key LLC the new development agreement, the Rickenbacker Marina-led Biscayne Marine Partners filed a bid protest on June 27, 2017. While its protest and subsequent court challenges were pending, Rickenbacker Marina decided to voluntarily pay the city an additional $100,000 a month to offset potential new income from the new contract Miami was losing out on, the lawsuit states. Rickenbacker Marina further alleges that City Attorney Victoria Mendez confirmed it was “purely voluntary.” “No written, signed amendment to the settlement agreement exists, much less one increasing the monthly rent payment by $100,000,” the lawsuit states. “Therefore, Rickenbacker’s failure to voluntarily make the monthly $100,000 contributions to the city cannot create a basis for Rickenbacker’s removal from the property.” Tags: Rickenbacker Marina, virginia key	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649032
__label__cc	0.578244	0.421756	Lipa Schmeltzer is out of his mind. He also happens to be absolutely incredible. I know that others will have better reviews than me, and I won't remember everything that happened, and you'll all probably point that out to me, but it seems a pity to blog about anything else at this point. I had a great seat, AA 116 in the balcony, and aside from the excited guy behind me (BB 116) who kicked the chair whenever Lipa sang (which was quite often, believe it or not), my physical location was fine. And now would be the appropriate time to mention LdT, who sponsored my seat, and who greatly enjoyed the show as well. Thanks! The concert was called for 8:15 sharp, and I was impressed that it began around 8:30. The Shira Choir came out dressed in shtreimalech and bekeshehs, and started to sing a traditional hamavdil. In general, I was very impressed with them; it's the first time I've ever been to a concert with a choir doing backup, and they really add a lot to the whole experience. Lipa joined in about a minute into the song, dressed in a gorgeous blue bekesheh and thick white glasses. His dance moves are to die for, if only because he's so ADHD. It's hard to describe, but Avraham Fried he ain't. It's the type of dancing that people get away with at a wedding for, oh, maybe two minutes before they collapse and run for some ginger ale. He did it for two hours. Incredible. Next on the lineup card was Shelo Asani Goy, which didn't really feature any Lubavitch-specific lyrics, which surprised me. Sure, it ended off with "I'm so proud to be a Lubavitcher", but other than that? He sang it really well of course, and the crowd was really into it, but... OK, I don't mean to criticize, just to point out. All right, here's where my memory starts to desert me a little. Why didn't I take notes during the show? What kind of reporter am I? Whatever. Was the next song "Torah Shebiksav, Torah Shebaal Peh"? I think it was. This one got a lot more Lubavitch-centric, with references to Tanya, Likkutei Sichos, and the Rambam. Since when did the Rambam become a Lubavitch Sefer? I guess it was tainted by association. Or elevated. So yeah, another great song. Honestly, I don't think there were any not good songs tonight. Hmm...thinking cap on. What next? Was it Gelt? The classic Lipa song. 'Nuff said. See, I told you other people would write better reviews. Oh, of course, Arba Midos! Was this before or after Gelt? I don't recall. He sang it without the fake sephardi twang, enunciated well, and added the word "Lubavitch" in strategic places. The song segued into Mi Sheamar Dy, which was sung without too much innovation. Again, you have to remember, Lipa is strutting around on stage the whole time like a peacock, with this gorgeous blue bekesheh, pulling off ridiculous moves with aplomb, and generally bringing down the house. Next up in this little set, I think, was Oif Simches' "Yevani". And of course Lubavitch got a nice little inclusion to. Isn't it amazing that someone can pander obsequiously for two hours and people will just lap it up? BTW, Lipa sang this song, the Yiddish part at least, a lot better than Yishai Lapidot ever did. I guess that's the difference between being an Israeli and being Skver. The question is, when I realize that I missed a song which should go about three paragraphs above this one, should I edit this and make it all professional, or just be lazy and not do that? Lipa sang Hashiveini. A gorgeous song. Even more gorgeous than the blue Bekesheh, which he shed at some point to reveal a cute gray vest. This song is so great, Rabbi Mottel Friedman has it as his ringtone. And he uses it as an excuse to not pick up the phone. Lipa tonight sang it starting in English, and then moving into Hebrew, no Yiddish whatsoever. It was like he was having a (very exaggerated) personal conversation with Hashem, complete with lolling all over a stool. They then showed a video that Lipa made about a month ago, which featured him taking lessons in being a Lubavitcher from Mendy Pellin and then practicing on the streets of Crown Heights. Very cute video. You want a full report? Go somewhere else. It's 4:00 in the morning. There's no full reports coming from here. In fact, it's now well past the time when I can intelligently comment on the concert. Suffice it to say that when we were leaving LdT turned to me and said, "So you want to go to the MSQ concert with Lipa?" Because this concert rocked. He sang a brand new composition, a letter to Moshe Holtzberg. He sang Binyan Adi Ad, but instead of talking about chassanim and kallahs he waxed lyrical regarding the Aibeshter coming down to greet his one and only Kallah, the Jewish people, plus he threw in several minutes of great rap. There was Tizkeh L'Mitzvos, Halleli, Yoshvei Eretz Yisrael for Gaza and Wakeup and all, and the Shira Choir had some great duets with him and Lubavitch niggunim. Shalom Aleichem a Yid, the Russian Tzama Lecha, Teire Bridde. And how can I forget Heibt Deine Hantelech, which featured brief segues into "L-rd get me high" and that rap song which starts off "Ma Ma Ma" on the next Projext X. Yeah, he's crazy good. And I'm crazy out of it. Labels: Lubavitch, Music He likes pandering alright ... but funnily enough, Lubavitchers buy that kind of show ... A few years ago I went to the Yud Aleph Nissan "Mifgan Anak" in some arena in Tel Aviv, where our messianic counterparts were demonstrating their readiness for the long await Utopian age of redemption. To celebrate the forthcoming deliverance, they presented three mainstream Charedi singers: MBD, YM Helfgot and Lipa Shmeltzer. The first two singers were diplomatic silent in their protestations to the coronation chants for fear of losing their promised remuneration. However, Lipa not only chanted along with the crowd, but placed a messianic diadem upon his head, composed a new melody to fit the words of the chant, waved the yellow banner and regaled the crowd with a story about his visit to their messiah's Brooklyn residence. The people left the arena charged with vim and vigor to spread the word of the living messiah, convinced the Lipa - who ostensibly is not one of "them" - had shown his true beliefs that night, further affirming the truth of their unretiring leader's messiahship. This is why you should love lipa: he has no qualms about doing what it takes to get the crowd to love him. Gotta love people without integrity! EndOfWorld said... Nice exploitation of other people's reviews. I followed a link you left and found myself here. Hello! Nemo: It's not a matter of integrity, it's one of paying the bills. End of World: I wish I could take credit, but in fact I left no links in comments on any other site. I promise. Who was kind enough to post those I don't know. Sounds like a rocking time. (Thanks for rubbing it in). The Rambam is a Lubavitch sefer because he has chochmah binah and daas (in the purely niglah sense). These are all assur gamur in the yishivishe velt. COL (Chuckle out loud). Of course, I do recall hearing from a snag friend of mine who heard a R"M in yeshiva refuse to listen to a student's question from the Rambam because it was a "Lubavitch Sefer". At the same time, I was once staying by a Sephardi house, and he said something about Ashkenazim not giving any respect to Sephardim, even the great ones like the Rambam. I said, "What do you mean, we Lubavitchers learn it every day!" He said, "You learn it, we follow it." of course, this was also the guy who owned David Berger's book, so... sounds like you had a good time... i just don't get the whole lipa thing. in general, i don't enjoy music in languages i completely don't understand. (i'm such a snob.) Yeah, you are. Anyone who doesn't acknowledge the greatness of Lipa should be shot, or at the very least sent to a reeducation camp. Settlers Of Catan For $29.99 Shipped From Amazon	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649033
__label__wiki	0.926086	0.926086	What I Watched – TV With Theresa January 5, 2018 – Nathan’s Father Revealed, Some Random Thoughts & Quintuple Quotes January 30, 2017 – Light Bulbs Come On at GH & James Gets an Expensive Nap Posted on January 31, 2017 by theresakp What I Watched Today (rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching) Anna apologizes to Griff; she’d wanted to tell him about Claudette’s death herself. She brings him flowers, saying she’s sorry for his loss. He says Claudette made mistakes, but she didn’t deserve to die like that. Anna says she’s been there, and can relate to why he attacked Valentin. Nina brings Valentin to The Floating Rib. She says he probably hates it since he’s used to five-star restaurants, but he tells her he used to frequent some pretty seedy places. They discuss the merits of dives, and Nina says the mac and cheese at the Rib is better than at the MetroCourt. At the station, Kiki tells Dante and Nathan what happened with Sam. She says it’s been a lot longer than the fifteen minutes she said she’d wait. Nathan tells Dante he’ll deal with it while Dante makes out the search warrant for Alexis’s place. Seth tells Elizabeth that Franco ran away to save himself. She says he wouldn’t go without telling her, and the only way he’d disappear is if something bad happened or he’s dead. We see the shelf of trophies again. Franco tells Sam that he doesn’t know what happened. He doesn’t think she’s worried about Julian though; he thinks she’s worried that Alexis is involved with Tom’s murder. Alexis goes to the station. She tells Dante that she’s fully prepared to cooperate with the investigation into Tom’s murder. Nina tells Valentin that she’s been doing research on how to explain surrogacy to a child. She gives him a story she made up about an egg, but Valentin prefers a more clinical approach. Nina says Charlotte will be hopelessly confused. She says she has a problem with Lulu spilling the embryo beans, but Valentin says what’s done is done, and that’s why they have to talk to Charlotte now. Griff tells Anna that he preaches about the power of forgiveness, yet he’s constantly challenged by it in his own life. Yep, that’s usually how it works. He can’t forgive Valentin, and doesn’t know what to do. He needs to find some answers. Anna says Valentin did give up some of his secrets, and it’s given her a place to start. She says he claims that he’s grateful for her rejection, but she’s not buying it. Griff calls Valentin a murderer, but Anna says there’s no proof, and it’s only his opinion. If he continues to attack Valentin, he could end up arrested. Elizabeth tells Seth that Tom turned the tables on Franco and escaped. Seth says, then he was murdered, and wonders how she can trust Franco. She says Franco has changed, but Seth says it’s a lie. She asks where that leaves his own brother, inferring that Tom didn’t change either. Kiki begs Nathan to save Franco. Nathan wonders why Sam went by herself, and Kiki says she wanted to talk to Franco before the police did. Sam wants to know why Franco suspects Alexis. He says that Alexis was there. He tells Sam about running into Alexis at Gene’s, and then finding the picture of her and Tom in a booth there on the night in question. Dante interviews Alexis. Why isn’t Diane with her? He says there’s increasing suspicion that she was involved with Tom’s murder. She says she is; she killed him. Nina asks when Valentin was going to tell Charlotte, and he says someday. He tells her that his father Mikkos died when he was young. He spent a lot of time in England because Mikkos was hiding him from Helena. Stavros was obsessed with Lulu, and harvested her eggs against her will. It was found out that Stavros couldn’t father a child, so Helena set up Valentin and Daphne, and Daphne drugged him. He says rather than having his child raised under Helena’s thumb, he stole the embryo. Anna talks to Griff about Valentin’s past. She says his talent for linguistics at Oxford led him to training at the WSB. She tells Griff about Valentin’s boarding school burning down. Nathan tells Kiki to stay there, and asks if there’s anything else. Kiki says Franco knew who killed Tom, and explains how he didn’t want to hurt the family. She says that the way Sam was acting, she thinks it has something to do with her. She tells Nathan that she doesn’t care if he arrests Franco on the spot, as long as he’s safe. Sam tells Franco that just because Alexis was having a drink with Tom doesn’t mean she killed him. Franco says, well, he didn’t. She asks what he was going to do with the picture, and he says he wasn’t going to the police with it. She wonders if he’s still going to protect Alexis after the police get there. Diane bursts into the interrogation room. She says Alexis was acting so weird, she followed her. She tells her to wrap it up and let’s get going. Dante says that Alexis just confessed to Tom’s murder. Alexis says she can’t live like this anymore. Diane tries to get Dante to leave, but Alexis says she needs her friend to listen to her. Seth says Tom tried to become the man he should have been, and Franco did none of that. He tells Elizabeth that his mother is sick. She was happy Tom was home, but her health is going to plummet now. Elizabeth says sorry about his mom, but she’s not trying to bring more pain to the family; she just wants to find Franco. Seth says, face it, he’s not coming back. He tells her to see herself out. When he leaves the room, she she’s a scrapbook peeking out from under a chair. It’s opened to a page with Kiki’s picture on it. Valentin tells Nina that when he stole the embryo, he was prepared to kill Helena, but she wasn’t there. He approached Claudette, who seemed like the perfect candidate for a surrogate. She double-crossed him, but took good care of Charlotte. He was going to wait until Charlotte was old enough to understand, and if she wanted to reach out to Lulu, they would do that. Now Charlotte is asking questions she can’t understand the answers to. He says he’ll always do whatever he can for his daughter. Nina says she’s lucky to have him as a father. He says he’s the lucky one. She brought him love he thought he didn’t deserve. Anna tells Griff that Valentin resurfaced as Theo Hart, specializing in smash and grab jewelry heists. She thinks he used his profit share for his surgeries, explaining that he was disfigured and had scoliosis. She says that’s why she didn’t recognize him until he stammered. She tells Griff that he wasn’t a monster back then; he was a brilliant trainee, but something must have happened that he’s not telling her about and she can’t remember. Dante questions Alexis about how she knew Tom. She says she got drunk with him the day of Morgan’s funeral, but she didn’t know who he was. She woke up in a motel room, worried that she’d slept with him, because she’d been having blackouts. She had a blackout the night he was killed. Sam says Franco isn’t going to sacrifice himself for her mother. He tells her that if Alexis killed Tom, she had a good reason. She has a great life, but has been through a lot. He says he’d like to make up for the sleepless nights he’s caused Sam, so if the police hear about it, it won’t be from him. Franco coughs up some blood. Nathan busts in with some cops. Sam tells him that Franco needs to go to the hospital. The scrapbook contains pictures of various women in it, including Elizabeth. She wastes time looking through it until Seth comes back out and sees her. What an idiot she is. I would have grabbed that thing and run. Nina tells Valentin that they’re kindred spirits. She says she hasn’t led a blameless life either, but there’s a little girl whose life is at stake. Valentin says he won’t risk custody of Charlotte by doing anything stupid. He tells Nina that she’s unpredictable, wild, and lovely. Griff has to run tests on Franco, since he was beaten pretty severely. Kiki comes into his room, and says she was worried, but she’s glad he’s alive. She and Elizabeth were losing their minds. He asks where Elizabeth is, and Kiki says she texted her. Seth asks Elizabeth what the book is and where she found it. She tells him it was under the sofa. He says he’s never seen it before. He thought Tom got better, and he’d sworn that he didn’t have impulses anymore. Elizabeth says Franco was right, and it’s proof that Tom was still a predator. Alexis tells Dante that she was drunk the next time she saw Tom, and told him she wasn’t interested. She left the bar, and he followed her outside. He grabbed her, and pulled out a knife when she screamed. She went into a primal rage and got the knife away. She says she raised her hand to stab him – Diane adds, in self-defense – and she must have stabbed him, since he was found dead the next day. Diane asks if she remembers killing him, but Alexis says that she only has flashes of memory. Diane says maybe she didn’t do it, and Dante can’t arrest her on the basis of what she just said. Nina tells Valentin he’s very special to her, and her family means everything to her. She suggests that they start protecting their family and tell Charlotte. Anna interrupts and asks to speak with Valentin. She tells him that she understands why he held on to the picture – because she inspired him to remake his life. Nina asks what she’s talking about. Dante asks Alexis if she had blood on her clothes. She says she checked, and there was nothing, but maybe she washed. Diane suggests not making the case for them, and reiterates that it was self-defense. Dante says they’ll check out her place, but maybe some pictures will jog her memory. He shows her a picture of Tom’s body In the alleyway, and asks if she remembers anything. She flashes back to getting the knife from Tom and coming after him. He begs her not to kill him, and she drops the knife. She tells Tom, screw you, and jets. In the present, she tells Dante that she dropped the knife and ran. She didn’t do it. Franco’s vitals are stable, but Griff says he should rest. Nathan says he’ll be outside, and Franco says good, but where is he gonna go? Nathan says they’ll send in Elizabeth as soon as she gets there. Kiki wonders what’s keeping her, and Nathan tells them about her going after Seth. Out at the reception desk, Griff tells Sam that Jason should be fine. He’s taken her by surprise, and she doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Elizabeth tells Seth that Franco is still missing, but now the police will take her seriously about him trying to protect her. She says Franco didn’t kill Tom, but there has to be something in there that’s a lead. She takes the book and says she’s going to the police with it. Kiki leaves the hospital room. Franco remembers being in the storage unit and writing the note. He flashes back to looking at the trophies, wondering again where he’s seen them before. Seth’s house, you moron! Anna says if there’s anything more Valentin needs to know just ask. She tells him something in (I think) Latin, and says he’ll know what it means. When she’s gone, Nina asks what’s going on between him and Anna. Sam gets Jason’s room number and runs for the elevator. Dante asks if Alexis saw anyone else. She says she was afraid, and just wanted to get home before anyone knew. Diane asks if Dante thinks she’s innocent, and he says he does. Diane says it doesn’t look like self-defense, but a brutal vengeful murder. Dante says his sights are still set on Franco. Nathan calls the station and lets them know what’s happening. Kiki wants to check on Elizabeth, and tells Nathan that if she shows up to have her call. Franco ponders where he’s seen the trophies. He remembers. He sits up and says Elizabeth is in trouble. Seth tells Elizabeth that he should be the one to bring the evidence to the station. She suggests they both go, but he’s hesitant. She says she’ll meet him there, and moves to the door. Seth stops her from leaving. Tomorrow, Ava and Sonny argue, Franco wants to talk to the cops, and Valentin comes clean with Nina… maybe. Wesley, a Villa Blanca bartender, is getting a drink-making lesson from Tom and Ariana on what they do at SUR and PUMP. Lisa asks if Wesley knows any of the staff, and he mentions that James has been there. Lisa tells him to never serve James. Tom says he’s taking James to hypnotherapy to get a handle on his emotions, but Lisa thinks he just needs to drink less. Wesley says they haven’t had any issues with him, but he’s only been there once. James’s mom, Jacqueline, meets him for lunch. The divorce has been hard on James. He hasn’t seen her in a while, and wants to catch up. He tries to explain the mess he’s made of his life, comparing it to having given Lisa too many slices of pie. Jacqueline says at the end of the day, people are jealous, and James agrees that he’s been a threat to some people. I realize your mother is your mother, but this guy seriously doesn’t have a clue. He invites his mom to his new gig. They talk about Raquel, and James tells Jacqueline that Kristen has been lying about him sleeping with women other than Raquel. Jacqueline says she’s probably barren and that’s going to be her karma. I fail to see how this would even things out, but I see where James gets his charm. Really. That was just weird. I wonder what James’s karma would be, since he’s lying about Kristen lying. It’s time for Brittany’s mom, Sherri, to go back to Kentucky. She thanks her mom for being a good sport, especially about the roast. Sherri asks Brittany if she’s sure that Jax hasn’t cheated on her, and has some things she wants to talk to Jax about. I’m sure Jax will be thrilled and so forthcoming. Jax comes in with healthy food. He tells Sherri that he’s glad she could share his birthday with him. He apologizes for not being able to take her to the airport because he has to work. In his interview, Jax says he loves Sherri, but the second she’s gone, he’s eating hot wings while watching Sports Center in his underwear. Sherri quizzes Jax on being gay, but he tells her he’s never gone down that road. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Brittany thinks he’s being defensive, and he says he’s gotten that question before. She tells him that no one is attacking him, but he can’t get out the door fast enough. On his way out, he suggests Brittany tell her mom how she’s been sitting on the couch for a year while he takes care of her. Well, he might pay most of the bills, but she’s hardly sitting around eating bonbons all day. After Jax leaves, Brittany apologizes to her mother, and says it’s not okay. In her interview, she says Jax tends to turn things around and make her the bad guy. Jax comes back in, and apologizes that Sherri had to see them argue. Sherri says she just wants them to be happy. Jax says that he gives Brittany everything, and asks for nothing in return except to do what he wants. Whatever that means. And what about the constant demand for turkey sandwiches? Brittany pops back in from the other room, saying she’s never stopped him from doing anything. She tells him not to act like she’s ungrateful, because that’s not in her character. Jax thinks the other girls have been influencing Brittany. Sherri stops things before it turns into a fight, and suggests again that they go to church. Jax says maybe he does need Jesus, and that he needs something. Lisa checks out the new paint for the entryway at SUR. It’s a yes. Katie tells Lisa that Scheana was complaining to her about the cost of the shower. Lisa says that isn’t something that Katie should even be involved with. That should be a given, and I’m starting to think maybe Scheana was raised by wolves. In her interview, Katie wonders if she should have relinquished control of anything, but I don’t know of any bride who planned their own shower. Schwarz goes for a suit fitting with his groomsmen, including Ariana. He’s getting a custom-tailored suit, and the groomsmen will be in black, with their ties matching his suit. Tom asks if they can wear vests, and pouts when Schwartz says he’d prefer not. Hans and Franz would have a field day with this girly-man. Schwartz ends up agreeing, and Tom compares it to Stassi crying and getting herself invited to the engagement party. The bridesmaids are having a lunch, and Scheana finally forks over the money for the wedding events. Brittany tells the girls about Jax being defensive with her mother. Stassi says she can relate, since he used to start fights in front of her parents all the time. They discuss the bachelorette party. Apparently, the bachelor party will be in the same locations, because Kristen has texted Tom about going to New Orleans, adding that Vegas isn’t an option. Schwartz likes the idea of the Bahamas, but not everyone has a passport. Stassi suggests if they go to NOLA, she do the heavy planning, since that’s her home turf. In her interview, Scheana says that Stassi is back to steamrolling everyone and making it about her, like that isn’t a legitimate suggestion. Not to mention that Scheana spaces out if the topic isn’t about her for more than five seconds. Brittany asks Stassi if Ariana being a groomsman is awkward, since they’ve had a falling out, but Stassi blows it off. The groom agrees to NOLA. Lisa accompanies Katie to a flower shop so she can help with wedding flower ideas. Katie tells Lisa how Schwartz says they don’t need flowers because he’s such a cheapskate. I’m a cheapskate that way too. When we were getting married, neither one of us were members of the church we were being married in. I couldn’t see the logic in spending hundreds of dollars for something that everyone was going to see for an hour and then got left in a place we had no connection to. For the reception centerpieces, we had bud vases with a single bloom in them. Elegant and inexpensive. Lisa brings up the argument that Katie and Schwartz had the other night, telling her that the mean texts that go back and forth don’t help anything. She tells Katie that they’ll have enough battles in their life to fight – they need to unite and fight the world together. Tom tells James that hypnotherapy is about being the best version of yourself, and that James needs to get in control of his emotions because he tends to overreact. James is skeptical, since Kristen had him do crystal therapy. We flash back to that. He wonders if he’ll wake up a changed man. The therapist comes to his apartment, and they discuss his drinking. She says only he can make changes in himself, and asks what he wants. He says he wants to make music, but doesn’t want to present himself as a jerk. He has a performance coming up, A Study in Hollywood, and he wants it to be positive. In his interview, Tom says that underneath his defense mechanisms, James is a delicate guy. He actually says “delicate guy.” Delicate isn’t a word I’d use in regard to James. The session is over. The therapist says he’s rejuvenated and full of ideas now. Yay! All better! Ariana is going horseback riding, and brings Scheana along. In her interview, Ariana talks about her first horse, Raven, saying it’s hard to explain the relationship between horse and rider. She got Raven when they were both eight, and Raven died when they were both thirty. She chokes up, and although I’m not too keen on Ariana lately, I feel for her. Twenty-two years is a long time to have an animal. Scheana watches as Ariana rides, and Tom joins her. After Ariana is finished, Tom tells her about the hypnotherapy session. In her interview, Scheana thinks it’s going to take more than that to cure James, and says the way he treats women is disgusting. Agreed and agreed. Tom tells them about Schwartz and Katie doing a prenup. Scheana says she’d never do something like that, but Ariana and Tom think it’s a good idea since you never know what’s going to happen. Katie and Schwartz go to the lawyer’s office. In her interview, Katie talks about Schwartz’s frugal ways, and gloats a little about him having just spent $2500 for the prenup. Katie has no assets, and the lawyer laughs when he sees Schwartz’s list. They talk about sharing custody of their dogs in the event of a divorce, and how they would each keep their own money made throughout the marriage. In his interview, Schwartz says doing the adult thing is not fun. I get that they’re doing this in case they do make money someday, but this is probably the easiest money that lawyer ever made. I also wonder about their lack of assets, considering they have jobs at SUR and Vanderpump Rules is in its fifth season. Scheana tells Ellie about running into James and Raquel. They decide to attend James’s gig and make him uncomfortable. Somehow, Scheana thinks this will make him take accountability for his actions. Imagine the sound the buzzer makes when you get the answer wrong on Family Feud. Jax and Brittany go out for dinner. He apologizes for arguing in front of Brittany’s mom, and she says Sherri was pretty uncomfortable. He asks her about the church her mother suggested, and tells her that he used to go to church camp and recites some rhyme about keeping your elbows off the table. In his interview, Jax talks about holy oil and not understanding what it’s for. Brittany tells him about the girls planning to go to James’s gig. He thinks it’s a great idea, and she reminds him that he’s still on probation. Schwartz, Katie, Tom, Ariana, and Stassi as the fifth wheel, go to a painting class. In her interview, Katie tells us that painting isn’t her strong suit, but in the words of Bob Ross, there are no mistakes, just happy accidents. Scwartz asks if everyone is cool with everyone. Stassi thinks Ariana speaks to her in a callous and condescending way. Ariana asks why she cares, and Stassi says because they’re friends with the same people. She’s uncomfortable for them, it makes people unhappy, and it’s hurting her feelings. Tom says that thing about only you can make you feel a certain way, which is what people say who have just hurt your feelings. Katie agrees that it’s making things awkward, and wants it to stop. In her interview, Ariana thinks Stassi is acting entitled, but I think she is being callous and condescending. She definitely has a superiority complex. In his interview, Tom says Katie can’t get upset because Ariana is included in the groomsmen activities when she tried to exclude her to begin with. Yes, young and clueless Tom, this is exactly the point. Katie didn’t want her involved with the wedding in the first place, and obviously no one, including the groom, cared about her feelings. James says that this is the night he’s been waiting for, and he’s going to kill it. Kill what? His career? Tom wonders what Jax is doing there, and Jax says he has an ulterior motive. Tom tells him, I’ll bet. James does some rapping. He seems winded. It’s maybe okay, but I don’t think Kanye West has anything to worry about. Kristen and Carter arrive, and now Tom is like, wtf? He says it reminds him of The Matrix when the black cat walked by twice – something is about to happen. Kristen explains about GG and Ellie being there to make James feel unsettled. GG introduces herself to Raquel, and Raquel suggests that GG is obsessed with James. GG tells her that she’s delusional, and asks if there are unicorns in her world. Ha-ha! James comes over, and then Ellie steps forward, giving him the clothes she borrowed when she slept over. He says she’s disgusting, that he’d never have sex with the likes of her, and calls her a slut. She slaps him, sort of, and Kristen calls Jax over to watch. Tom gets involved. In his interview, he says they don’t care about Raquel; they’re just mad that they slept with James. Well, yeah. Somehow it starts. James gets in Jax’s face and then darts away. Jax throws his drink toward James, and James throws a glass that shatters. There’s a bunch of confusion, and Kristen gets James kicked out. Outside, James screams at Tom that all his friends are lowlifes and losers. In his interview, James says that Jax is jealous. Because this has to be the only reason that someone wouldn’t like him. Tom asks Jax what the blip, and Jax says James tried to kick him. In his interview, Tom says it’s not enough that James got fired from PUMP; they have to follow him somewhere else. Jax insists that James was antagonizing him, and Tom says that he can’t blame James. I guess the hypnotherapy didn’t work. Next time, the boys raid Lisa’s closet, Raquel questions James’s loyalty, and Scheana throws a hissy fit. Postscript: I saw James rap on the subsequent Watch What Happens Live, and he was marginally better, but I don’t think anybody has anything to worry about. His performance sort of reminded me of a bad rap version of Oliver! Filed under Bravo, general hospital, real housewives, reality tv, soap opera, television, Uncategorized and tagged Bravo, General Hospital, Lisa Vanderpump, reality TV, soap opera, television, TV, Vanderpump Rules, Watch What Happens Live \| Leave a comment January 27, 2017 – Franco is Found, You Can Always Go Downton, Slenderman Hits the Big Time, Thoughts & Quotes I want Hayden’s necklace! I have a ring that almost matches it. Occasionally they sell replicas of the jewelry from the show on the ABC website – I vote for this one. Finn and Hayden see Brad at the hospital. He says he needs to speak to them. After dumping the wine outside, because the drain isn’t good enough, Alexis says she can do this, and starts to go back in the house. Dante pops out of nowhere, saying he needs to asks her questions about Tom Baker. She tells him that it’s not a good time, and he says they can do it here and now or at the station. Nathan asks Elizabeth why she thinks Franco is innocent. She says despite his past, she believes that he’s changed, and the truth always comes out. Seth comes storming in, saying that Franco killed his brother. Franco wakes up. Roger Howarth has the best hair, even under duress. He wonders where he’s seen one of the trophies before, and who did this to him. Going back to the bar to find her phone, Sam finds Franco’s note on the floor – the yellow piece of paper on a dark clean and bare floor – as well. She says this isn’t happening. Au contraire, it is. She calls Kiki, and says she needs to see her right away. At the reception desk, Amy 2.0 wonders what’s going on with “those three,” referring to Brad, Finn, and Hayden. She says it’s definitely not a love triangle. Brad tells Finn that the serum has a lot of potential applications. Hayden says they’ve recovered, but nothing else has happened, and maybe he’s getting ahead of himself. He thinks his name should be on the patent. Finn says the only thing he cares about is that the cure is available to people who need it, but Hayden thinks it might be good PR for the hospital. Griff interrupts, and Finn suggests he and Brad talk later. Hayden has to get to work, but Griff replaces her, asking Finn if everything is okay, and telling him that his discovery is the talk of the hospital. He thinks science owes Finn a debt. Finn just happens to need a favor. Alexis tells Dante that she’s pressed for time, since she needs to prepare for the bar hearing. He asks if she knows Tom Baker. She asks why he’s asking. He says her name has come up during the course of the investigation, and she wants to know in what context. He asks her where she was on December 21st. Nathan tells Seth there’s a warrant out for Franco’s arrest, but he’s missing. Seth suggests checking Elizabeth’s place. Nathan says there’s an APB out, but they need more evidence. Seth brings up Franco’s past character defects, but Nathan says they can’t go by his past. He storms out and Elizabeth follows. She tells him she wants to help. Franco doesn’t know how long he’s been in the storage unit. He talks to himself, saying his abductor probably isn’t coming back. He pounds on the door but there’s a padlock on the outside. He says no one can hear him scream. Everything hurts, and he’s cold. He starts to draw with the nub of a pencil. Kiki joins Sam. Sam shows her the paper and asks where she found it, asking for the address. Kiki gives it to her and asks why. Sam opens it, and Kiki sees the note. I’m hoping she’s feeling really stupid right about now. Kiki wants to go with her, but Sam says no. Amy II approaches Hayden. She says she couldn’t help but overhear that Hayden almost died. Hayden says both she and Finn were almost dead, explaining that they both had the same fatal disease, but Finn was able to come up with a cure. Amy thinks it’s all incredibly romantic, but Hayden thinks it’s none of her business. Amy tells her that she and Finn are now a hot item. Finn tells Griff about an old hockey injury that’s flaring up. He says the sports medicine doctor is at a conference, and wonders if Griff can help until he can get together a pain management plan. Griff knows from Finn’s X-rays that he has issues, and gives him a prescription for 10 pills. I assume painkillers. Alexis says she doesn’t remember; it was over a month ago. She says if he was questioning a client, she would advise them to have counsel present. He says that she’s a lawyer, but she says she knows better than to represent herself. She tells him that Diane will be there soon if he wants to wait. He says that she’s not being accused of anything, but she refuses to answer any questions. Sam says that there are things going on that Kiki doesn’t know about, and she has to talk to Franco alone. Kiki says that Sam hates Franco and besides, she’s pregnant. Sam says she’ll call Jason to come along, and promises that she won’t let anything happen to Franco. Kiki gives her fifteen minutes, after which she’s going to the police. Franco sketches Elizabeth. He says he doesn’t know if he’ll make it out of there. He tried to be better for her and the boys, but doesn’t know if they’ll be together again. He flashes back to when they talked about collaborating, and says he loves her. He lies down again and falls asleep. Seth says Elizabeth seems confused, but nice, and he’s sorry for what Tom did to her – there’s no excuse – but it doesn’t give her boyfriend the right to murder him. Elizabeth suggests they work together (my bad or I need glasses – I’d thought she was talking to Jason in the preview), but he says Franco is capable of anything. He locked Tom in a cage like a dog, and he’s guilty as sin. Hayden tells revamped Amy that they’re only co-workers. Amy says she’s not a very good liar, despite her having been a con-woman. Hayden tells her to buzz off, and Amy apologizes, saying there’s not much going on in her own life. When she sees someone else happy, she can’t help being a cheerleader. She suggests Hayden share with Tracy, and Hayden scares her by saying Tracy is behind her. Amy says she wants to be Hayden’s friend and wonders if it’s love between her and Finn. Finn wonders why so few pills, but Griff says he doesn’t want to overprescribe. Finn says the doctor is going to be gone for week, and Griff doubles the prescription. I don’t have an opinion here, since we have no clue what they are. I have this vision of Griff just writing “10 pills” on the script. Alexis says she knows Dante isn’t trying to insult her, but he is. She tells him for the sake of their friendship and mutual family, they’re done. He says she knows where to find him if she changes her mind, but she says she won’t. He leaves and she slides down to the floor. Elizabeth goes to Seth’s house and tells him that they need to talk. He says what for, since Franco killed his brother, but lets her in anyway. She says if she thought for a second that Franco did it, she wouldn’t defend him, but she needs to find the truth. She says there’s something confusing her. Something he said. Sam goes (sans Jason) to the storage place. She calls out Franco’s name. She hears him say, “In here.” Hayden tells Amy that there is a little something going on. Amy gets all excited, and Hayden asks her to tone it down. Amy says she’ll be the soul of discretion. Ha-ha! I guess Hayden hasn’t been around her much. Griff has to leave, and Brad comes back to replace him. He tells Finn that he’s playing a dangerous game with his heath and his career. Dante gets back to the station, and Nathan tells him about Elizabeth and Seth. Dante wants a search warrant for Alexis’s house. He tells Nathan what happened, and says somehow Alexis is involved. Diane arrives at Alexis’s house. She says she has news about the hearing, but then asks if Alexis is okay. Alexis says something just happened, and doesn’t think she handled it properly. Diane has news, but Alexis says she doesn’t think she can go through with the hearing. Elizabeth tells Seth that she heard him talk about Franco locking Tom in the cage. She knows it was confidential information, and wonders how he knew. Kiki tries to call Sam, but her phone is dead. Sam tells Franco that she’ll get him out. She calls Jason to bring her kit, but the call goes to voicemail. She starts to bang on the lock with a fire extinguisher. Amy Part Two says she has the feeling that she and Hayden will be great friends. Griff tells Hayden that she must have had some great gossip, since it looks like she made Amy’s day. He says he’s glad she and Finn are feeling better, and it’s good to have them back. Brad tells Finn he saw Griff writing the script. He says they both know about the addictive drug he’s been taking. Brad says if he’s trying to kick it, it might be harder than he realizes. He’s seen this kind of behavior before, and feels it’s his duty to disclose his suspicions. Finn asks what he wants, and Brad says now they’re getting somewhere. Wow. I thought Brad had cleaned up his act before he married Lucas. Seth says that Tom told him about the dog cage. Elizabeth asks if Seth saw him. He says no, but he talked to him on the phone after he escaped. Tom was freaking out, and it was the last time he heard his brother’s voice. Elizabeth asks if Tom said how he escaped, but Seth said he was afraid Franco was coming after him. Elizabeth asks if he said anything about putting Franco in the cage. Seth wonders if that’s what Franco told her. She asks if Tom ever mentioned Gene’s or anyone he met there. She thinks someone else is responsible for Tom’s murder. Diane asks if Alexis can explain, but Alexis says it won’t do any good. Oh, please, Diane is the person most on her side and a brilliant lawyer – why? Diane thinks her guilt, doubts and fear are stopping Alexis from wanting to be a lawyer again. She says Alexis just needs to relax, and fake it until she makes it. She says the judge who was supposed to chair the ethics hearing has the flu. She takes no pleasure in his distress, but he’s been replaced by someone who takes extenuating circumstances – which she suggests be the title of Alexis’s memoirs – into consideration, and thinks what’s being done to Alexis is a travesty. If she wants to reschedule, by that time, the other guy will be over the flu. Diane says Alexis is a good attorney and an upright moral person, and the law needs her. She asks aside from the jitters, if there’s any other reason why Alexis can’t make it. Sam gets the door open. She finds Franco on the floor. Brad says Finn is addicted to a designer drug that he no longer needs for medical purposes. He says for all he knows Finn’s plan might work, but he wants his share when the serum is patented. If he doesn’t agree, Brad will tell his superiors what’s going on. Rebooted Amy asks if Griff has ever kept a secret, and tells him that Finn and Hayden are a couple. She adds to remember doctor/priest/patient confidentiality, but he says that’s not a thing. Amy says just don’t tell. Finn tells Hayden that everything is cool. Alexis is glad to have Diane in her corner. She tells Diane to go ahead without her. There’s something she needs to do first. Dante thinks Alexis knows something. Kiki runs in. She says she thinks they’ve found Franco and Sam went after him. Franco wakes up thinking Sam is a vison. She says she has to save his worthless ass, and he agrees. Sam asks who did this to him, and he says someone who was once good at basketball. She asks who he thinks it was, and if it’s Julian. Seth says the sooner Elizabeth accepts that Franco killed Tom, the better. She asks him to consider that he might be wrong, and asks if he doesn’t want the murderer brought to justice. The camera pans over to a shelf full of trophies. DUN-DUN-DUNNN! On Monday, Seth tells Elizabeth that she’s never going to see Franco again, Nina wants to do what’s best for Charlotte, and Alexis wants to cooperate. Downton Musings Since even with 500+ channels, there is nothing to watch on the weekend – until everything is on at the same time Sunday night – I’ve been indulging in Downton Abbey. I’m no stranger to being late to the party. I didn’t “discover” Barry Manilow until 1979 (quit laughing and listen to his songs that weren’t top 40 hits), started watching Game of Thrones in season three, and got my first microwave in 1997. I was so excited, one of my neighbors asked if I realized they’d been around for a while. (Doomed eternally to a small kitchen, I hadn’t had the space before then.) While I’d caught an episode of Downton here and there, and had a general idea of what the show was about, I’d never actually followed the series. Last New Year’s Day, not being much good for anything except goofing around on the computer, I parked the remote on channel 13 (PBS) and watched the final day of their Downton Abbey marathon. As it neared the end, my hungover self got FOMO every time they showed the over-priced gift set, containing 52 hours of the entire series plus bonus material. The clincher was the decorative bell plaque which you cannot get in their online store; they knew what they were doing. My husband was no help, encouraging me by saying it was really for charity. Hey, it came with a set of coasters too. If, like myself, you’re unfamiliar with the show, it’s reminiscent of The Thornbirds, but there are more characters who are wealthy, instead of just Barbara Stanwyck, and it’s a million times longer. It’s got that same roller coaster feel though, and when things are going well, you just know the rug is going to get pulled out from under the whole thing any minute. There are all the standard requirements of a soap opera: a core family, bitches, villains, super couples, and the longsuffering. It’s soap of the utmost magnitude, Masterpiece Theatre soap. It has more ups and downs than your favorite roller coaster – a character getting left at the altar one minute and the family estate being saved from foreclosure the next. And it has Maggie Smith, with Shirley MacLaine guest starring. It has Elizabeth McGovern too, but I’m not sure how she ended up in the mix. We need an American immediately! I know, we’ll get that girl whose last memorable film was in 1980! And we’ll throw in a microwave while we’re at it. Not that she isn’t lovely and a wonderful actress; it just surprised me. Sometimes things are worth the hype and this is one of those things. The story is gripping, the characters are intriguing; the casting and acting are on point. The costumes are to die for, and that house, that phenomenal house. One of the bonus features includes some behind-the-scenes footage of the cast on location there, with Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary) talking about how in awe they were of the place. Since God forbid I should miss an episode of The Real Housewives of Anywhere, I’ve been watching it on the weekends, casting aside all Lifetime and Chiller movies, as well as my email. I’m in the middle of season three now, and I’m sure I’ll get the shakes when it starts getting close to the end. After that, I’ll watch the DVDs with the bonus material, and then maybe cry a little and eat some ice cream. At least the weekdays break things up. Before Mad Men’s final episode, AMC had a nearly week-long marathon of the entire series, and I saw most of it, getting very little sleep. Afterward, I felt lost, and longing for the 60s again, even though I barely remember them and was too young for any real fun. Since my obsessions often cost me money, I have a couple of props, bought at auction after the show ended. The upside was a satisfying ending to the series, which Downton Abbey also has, although I think Six Feet Under wins Best. Ending. Ever. And even though I already do know the ending to this one, I won’t enjoy Downton any less. Proof positive that I do watch more than trash on Bravo. Although no matter how you lather it, it’s still soap. Married to Medicine is now on Friday night? And Grimm is now on at 8 pm, opposite it? Thanks a lot. So sad to hear about Mary Tyler Moore’s passing. Even with all the celebrities dropping like flies – no doubt to get away from the Internet and all its angry people – that was a real surprise. I’ll bet Dick Van Dyke never thought he was going to outlive her. He still seems to be in pretty good shape, but geez, I’d watch out if I were him. If you haven’t seen HBO’s Beware the Slenderman, give it a look. In 2009, Eric Knudson created the online boogeyman for a forum called Something Awful. A tall, faceless ghoul in a suit who terrorizes children (as adults, we call him the mortgage holder), Slenderman subsequently took on a life of his own, most notably on the website Creepypasta, becoming an urban legend, with many contributors adding to his infamy. In 2014, Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier, both 12-year-olds at the time, stabbed their classmate, Payton Leutnor, and left her for dead. Their idea was to sacrifice her, so that Slenderman would spare them and their families, and they would go live in his mansion in a forest 300 miles away. Fortunately, Payton survived, and after much deliberation, her two attackers will be tried as adults. Since the part of the brain that understands consequences for actions isn’t fully developed until age 25, and both girls have been diagnosed with mental disorders, I find this a little disconcerting. The film is fascinating though, giving us Slenderman’s history, as well as interviews with the two girls’ parents (Payton’s family chose not to participate) and videos of their questioning. I’ve always loved true crime, and truth being stranger than fiction, this one is about as strange as it gets. At my age, one must ration one’s excitement. – Dowager Countess of Grantham (Maggie Smith), Downton Abbey It would be wrong to think that you’re always right and correct and perfect and brilliant. Self-doubt is the thing that drives you to try to improve yourself. — Helen Mirren, Esquire, August 2011 I’m woke, but I gotta live my life too. – Carlotta Brown (Queen Latifah), Star Filed under Downton Abbey, general hospital, reality tv, soap opera, television, Uncategorized and tagged Beware the Slenderman, Downton Abbey, General Hospital, quotes, reality TV, soap opera, television, TV \| Leave a comment January 26, 2017 – Franco on the Edge of Found & Something Completely Random Carly goes to Sonny’s place and sees something for Morgan in the mail pile. She tells Sonny she doesn’t know why she’s surprised, but she hasn’t had to deal with it since his main residence was at Sonny’s. Sonny shows her an entire pile of Morgan’s mail that he can’t deal with. He says he’s accepted Morgan is gone, but part of him doesn’t want to do that. He suggests they go through the mail together. Elizabeth tells the others that they don’t have enough proof for either theory about Franco, and suggests calling the police. Alexis stares at the two fingers of wine she just poured, and says she can do this. Whether she means drink it or not drink it, I’m not sure. Michael gives Nell a keychain with tiny ice skates on it for when she decides to get back out there. He thanks her for the pep talk she gave Josslyn. Nell says all she did was repeat what Michael had told her, that you can keep finding people to blame or make the best of it. He hopes she can take it to heart as well, and get over her bad memories. She focuses on a picture of Carly and Sonny. Sonny and Carly go through the mail. Carly wishes she could tell Morgan how proud she is that he kept trying. She sees some credit card bills, and Sonny says he meant to call, but kept putting it off. He wonders if he should delete Morgan’s name from his phone. Carly comes across some charges for some things like a first-class ticket to Australia and gambling websites. She says Morgan was manic, and obviously hurting and trying to fix himself. She says she knew something was wrong, and wonders why they didn’t save him. Alexis swirls the wine around in the glass and sniffs it like she’s at a five-star restaurant. Sam doesn’t think involving the police is a good idea, and Kiki agrees. She says they’ll just assume Franco is on the run. They all agree to share any information they find, and Kiki and Dillon wander off. Sam tells Elizabeth to keep her theories to herself. Elizabeth says she’s sure it was self-defense, but if they don’t say something, Franco’s disappearance won’t be treated like a kidnapping case. Sam begs Elizabeth to keep her mother out of it. Like Sam would do that if the shoe was on the other foot. Dillon and Kiki decide to leave and get some lunch. Kiki drops her purse, and Franco’s note falls out. Of course she doesn’t notice. Michael gets a call from Tracy, who wants to meet because she’s upset about a business decision he made. He tells Nell that he thinks his decision was a good one. The company they were going to invest in has a bad carbon footprint history, so he decided to drop them. GH’s way of being current. Sonny tells Carly they didn’t know how much Morgan was hurting. She says her head understands that, but not so much her heart. She thinks they should get someone else to deal with the mail. She has to go to work, and tells Sonny that she loves him. She knows grieving apart was a mistake, and they need each other. She tells him that she trusts him more than anyone. Lulu tells Laura and Doc about what happened with Charlotte. She says she doesn’t need Valentin to poison Charlotte against her, since she’s doing fine by herself. Doc suggests family therapy. Lulu says she knows Dante would be on board, but Doc says he wasn’t referring to her and Dante. Dante tells Nathan to leave for his honeymoon before something else happens. Elizabeth comes into the station and tells them they have the wrong suspect. Dante is like, see what I mean? Elizabeth tells them that Franco figured out who the real killer is. She says the person is related to someone he hurt badly, and he doesn’t want to hurt them anymore. She thinks she figured it out though, and tells them that she thinks it’s Alexis. Sam goes to visit Alexis. She tells Alexis that Elizabeth might be at the police station, and wants to know if there’s anything Alexis isn’t telling her. She asks if there’s someone else Alexis thinks might harm Franco. Kiki and Dillon have lunch. She thanks him for distracting her from the Franco situation. He wipes something from her face (bleh) and kisses her. Carly pops up from behind the bar. She says don’t mind her, but maybe they can keep their PDA to a minimum. Kiki says Morgan was her first love and she’ll never forget him. She’s sorry she hurt him, and if Carly needs to hurt her to feel better, she understands. Carly says she didn’t like the way Kiki handled things, but at the end, it was just bad. She asks Kiki if she knew he was gambling again, but that’s a no. Carly says it’s difficult seeing Kiki move on when she doesn’t have the option, but she knows Morgan would want her to be happy even if Carly can’t be. Sonny takes his phone out. He’s about to delete Morgan as a contact, but can’t do it. Nell asks Michael if it’s possible to let go of what you want in order to help someone else. Michael asks if she’ll still be his friend if he ends up unemployed and moving back in with his parents. She points out that he lives with his grandmother already. We both say, ouch! Carly comes in and tells Nell she needs her for something. Elizabeth tells Nathan and Dante that she knows it sounds crazy. Nathan asks what motive Alexis would have. Elizabeth says she doesn’t think Tom was rehabilitated in prison. Dante asks if she thinks Tom attacked Alexis, but Elizabeth says she doesn’t think Alexis even remembers. She adds that she thinks there’s someone in Alexis’s life who would protect her at any cost. Alexis realizes that Sam is hinting around about Julian and says he has nothing to do with it. Sam tells Alexis that Julian has always lied to her, but Alexis says she believes him about this. After everything that has happened, she can see into his soul (gag). Sam asks Alexis not to tell her she’s falling in love with him again. Doc suggests Lulu go to therapy with Valentin if they’re going to co-parent. Lulu thinks that’s insane, but Doc tells her to look at it from Charlotte’s POV. Lulu says they’re not going to co-parent, and she wants nothing less than full custody. Doc says that’s what she wants, but what about Charlotte? Elizabeth suggests that Julian got rid of Franco. She wonders if he had Franco killed, and Nathan says they’ll do everything that can to find him. Alexis tells Sam that ship didn’t just sail, it was set on fire and shoved out to sea like a Viking boat. She says Julian only helped her get sober. Sam says it doesn’t look like it to her, and brings out the bottle from Diane that Alexis tried to hide. Michael tells Carly that Morgan died because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. He says Morgan had the fiercest, most protective, badass mom in the world, but she couldn’t prevent what she didn’t know about. Sonny’s doorbell rings. It’s Nell. Laura thinks Lulu should hear Kevin out. Lulu says her main goal is Charlotte’s happiness, but she doesn’t think it will end up being shared custody. She gets up to go, and Doc says sorry for upsetting her. She says he’s just given her a lot to think about. After she’s gone, Doc apologizes to Laura. She’s cool with it, but says she’s surprised he can be impartial about the man who shot him. Alexis tells Sam that she stared at it, swirled it, and sniffed it, but when she was about to take a drink, she saw a picture of the girls, and knew how much she’d disappointed Sam. She says she’s going to have to talk to Molly and Kristina, and disappoint them too. She tells Sam that it’s a struggle, and according to AA, it will last for a while. Yeah, it’s called your whole life. She says she owes Jason an apology too, but Sam says not to worry about it. She tells Alexis not to answer the door, since it could be the cops, but Alexis says she’ll be a lawyer again by then. Dillon asks if Kiki is okay and if she needs time alone. Kiki asks if he thinks that Carly meant what she said about Morgan wanting her to be happy. Dillon says he thinks in time Carly will want her to be happy too, but maybe not in her restaurant. Kiki says she wants to be happy again, and he makes her happy. She says to hell with tacky behavior, and they kiss. Carly tells Michael that she saw Kiki kissing Dillon and she was caught off guard. She adds that life goes on, and Michael says we honor the people we lost by living. Carly says he’s wise beyond his years, and wonders how that happened. He says if Dillon makes Kiki happy, he’s happy for her. He tells Carly that ever since New Year’s, he and Nell have gotten close. Carly says she thought they were just friends, but he feels like they’re starting to build something else. Nell tells Sonny that Carly sent her there to go through Morgan’s mail. Sonny isn’t comfortable with that, and Nell asks what she should tell Carly. Sonny says that Nell has some anger going on, and Nell acts ignorant. He says he knows something about rage, and there’s something behind her smile. He says if it’s not directed at him, who’s it aimed at? Kiki thanks Dillon for being understanding, and he asks if she’s ready to get to work. She asks him if he still wants her to go to Crimson, and he says unpaid assistants are the best kind. He has tons of stuff to go through for the wedding issue. Carly asks Michael if he and Nell are on the same page. She doesn’t want to discourage him, but she says Nell is involved with someone else – a married man. I love how Carly keeps going around saying this when all Nell told her was that she was unavailable. Nell tells Sonny that Carly told her to bring the mail back to the office, and should she do that, or tell Carly that he wouldn’t give it to her? He tells her to do what Carly asked. Changing the subject, he says that he’s been so consumed with anger, it nearly destroyed him. She says she’s not angry, and he says yes, she is. She might have her reasons, but it doesn’t matter. If she keeps feeding the anger, it will consume everything else she cares about. Alexis pours out the wine and tells herself she can do this. She can do it for the girls and herself. Dante suddenly shows up. He wants to ask her some questions about Tom. Nathan says he’ll keep Elizabeth updated. He says Franco has a long criminal history, and wonders why she thinks he’s innocent. She says that despite his past, she has faith that Franco has changed, and she knows the truth always comes out. Sam runs back into the bar and finds her phone. She sees the note on the floor. It says, Help! I’ve been locked in a storage container, and to call Elizabeth Webber. Tomorrow, Amy 2.0 tells Hayden that she and Finn are considered a hot item, Elizabeth wants to work with Jason, and Dante asks Alexis where she was on December 21st. A Random Recommendation I was thinking that I’m going to name my next dog Joe Buck, just so I can say, “Where’s that Joe Buck?” Anyway, this got me thinking about Midnight Cowboy and the lengths I went to see it for the first time. Even though it won the Oscar for Best Picture, it was rated X, and back then they actually cared. I was 13 or 14 when it came out, and I desperately wanted to see it. I was crazy about Dustin Hoffman, having recently seen Little Big Man, and I’d spent all night reading the book one Saturday that I’d stayed overnight at my sister’s house. She’s ten years older than I am, and was already a grown-up. She would gladly have taken me, but X meant no one under 18 admitted. By today’s standards, it’s rated PG-13 and very tame. There’s very little nudity in it, although the subject matter is adult. For those who’ve never seen it (and you’re missing out), the story’s protagonist is Joe Buck (John Voight), a clueless guy from Texas, who thinks he’s going to make millions being a hustler in New York. And his idea of a hustler is a gigolo. (Giggy!) Right off the bat (or bus, as it were), he gets taken for a ride by a woman (Sylvia Miles) who he’d expected to make money from. An interesting side note is that the director had thought they had hired a real hooker for the role, not realizing Sylvia was an actress. I’d say that means you’re doing your job. After Joe loses money to her, he loses the rest of it to Ratso Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman), a homeless man living in a condemned building whose dream it is to go Florida. Obviously, he’s a better hustler than Joe. They eventually become friends, and I don’t want to spoil the rest. The film starts about halfway through the book, so we don’t entirely know why Joe thinks the way he does, but it’s not necessary. The story is really about the human condition and how everyone has a dream. It’s also worth watching for the 60s NYC vibe. One of my RHPS cohorts from the late 70s is in a party scene. If you watch it, he’s the guy who says, “Up? Or down?” and shakes two pill bottles. The movie was on its second time around, which is also of the bygone days. Movies stayed a lot longer in the theaters – well, for one, there were fewer films then – and they usually stopped by again within the next year, possibly as the B-picture in a double-feature. (♫ Science Fiction! Double Feature! ♫ Sorry.) That fall, my maternal grandmother had this idea to take me on a bus tour through New England, a story in itself. You go on a month week long trip with a bunch of old people singing Let Me Call You Sweetheart over and over. It was worth it though. When we got to Boston, Midnight Cowboy was playing across the street from our hotel. It was the second feature, with Women in Love, based on a book by D.H. Lawrence, being the main one. (Alan Bates and a young Oliver Reed – score!) The box office was run by teenagers who couldn’t have cared less how old I was, so after grandma went to sleep at 8 o’clock, I snuck across the street with a purse full of tissues, as both movies are tear jerkers. So that’s my Midnight Cowboy story – no, I never got caught – and my recommendation. It’s a film well worth watching, and unless your heart is made of stone, it will stir your compassion for humanity, especially for those who have nothing but a dream. 🍷 Speaking of which (my dream job being to get paid to watch TV), whatever happened to The People’s Couch? Is it ever coming back? It’s like one of my favorite shows ever. Filed under film, general hospital, movies, people's couch, reality tv, soap opera, television, Uncategorized and tagged film, General Hospital, Midnight Cowboy, People's Couch, reality TV, soap opera, television, TV \| Leave a comment January 25, 2017 – Searching for Franco & Random Thoughts Curtis tells Jordan that she’s thinking the same thing he’s thinking, and kisses her. They move their kissing to the bed. Dillon meets Kiki, who says they need his help. Sam tells Elizabeth that they have to find Franco now. She wants to trace his steps before he disappeared. Elizabeth is puzzled, and asks if Sam talked to Alexis, saying that Sam practically laughed in her face before. Even though Sam doesn’t admit it, Elizabeth can tell she talked to her mother, and asks what Alexis said. Julian asks Alexis how much of the truth she told Sam. She says she’s the one asking the questions, and wants to know if he did something to Franco. Franco writes a note asking whoever finds it to contact Elizabeth, but the light keeps going on and off. He slips the note under the door, hoping a good Samaritan will come by. Where the blip is he? Jason gets up from the table and falls over. Methinks something was slipped into his coffee. The server yells for someone to call 911, and Tracy runs over and shakes Jason. She asks if he can hear her, and says he’s burning up. He says he’s fine, but she tells him that he just collapsed. She says to wait for the paramedics and suggests calling Sam, but he says no. Sam tells Elizabeth that they should concentrate on finding Franco. Elizabeth says Sam is still hoping he’s the guilty party. Kiki fills Dillon in on the Franco situation, and gives him the phone. She says she called around to see if it could be fixed, but every place she called was negative, and just tried to sell her a new phone. Obviously, someone besides me has had a problem with pushy salespeople, since this is the second time they’ve mentioned that. Dillon has an idea. He has a dehumidifier for high tech equipment, and wants to use it to dry out the phone. He’s not making any promises, but thinks it’s worth a shot. Alexis reminds Julian that he said he’d do anything to help her. She tells him that Franco has the picture of her and Tom at the bar. Julian doesn’t think anyone would believe him, but Alexis says this time Franco might be right, and if he were to disappear, the police would probably consider the case closed. She asks him where Franco is, but he says he doesn’t know. She asks how she can believe he’s telling her the truth, and he says she can’t. Franco walks around to keep warm. He talks about food, a cheeseburger and curly fries. He wonders if someone is coming back to finish the job, and looks for a weapon. Well, there are quite a few lamps around; a broken light bulb or a cord might be good. After living in NYC for twenty years, I always know where the closest weapon is. He digs into a box, but it’s only Tupperware. The next box contains trophies. I would think one of those would make pretty good weapon. You could certainly poke somebody’s eye out. Looking at them, he says whoever locked him in there is good at peewee basketball. He picks a trophy out, and uses it to batter the doorknob, but has no luck. Some of the boxes fall on him, and he’s knocked out on the floor again. Curtis and Jordan start to get busy. She asks what they’re doing, and he wonders if he has to explain. Ha-ha! She tells him it’s wrong. Curtis says what’s been going on between them has been going on for a while, and she needs to be honest. They both felt something strong and passionate, way back when she tried to slap him in the interrogation room. She doesn’t disagree. Jason is in the hospital, and tells Monica not to call Sam. Monica promises that whatever’s wrong, they’ll fix it. Julian says unfortunately, Alexis won’t believe anything from him now, and what they had once is gone. Alexis says it’s vanished, and the trust was just an illusion; she was duped by him the entire time. He’s only there because he’s blackmailing her, and she’ll never be taken in by him again. He says he’s telling the truth, and has always put her welfare first, despite how it’s seemed. He says there’s no way to prove it, and things are just what they are. A variation on, it is what it is. He has to go, but it’s not about Franco, and that’s all he’s saying. He tells her not to reach for a drink, but she says it’s taken her this long to get this far. Yeah, a whole two days. He tells her not to go snooping around about Franco. The second he’s gone, she looks up Elizabeth’s number on her phone. Elizabeth doesn’t want to share much because Sam wants Franco to be guilty. Sam says there’s a warrant out for his arrest, but Elizabeth says Sam obviously has her own agenda. Monica hopes the bloodwork will give them some answers. Tracy says that Jason was on the floor when she arrived, and she has no clue what happened. Dillon goes to an indoor storage unit. Across the hall from where Franco is. (Ah-ha!) His note is lying on the floor – a floor that is completely bare and clean except for this yellow sheet of paper – but they don’t see it. More boxes fall, and Dillon asks if Kiki heard something, but she says no. Dillon makes a call to a friend, explaining that they’re looking for someone who disappeared, and asks about rebooting the phone if they’re able to dry it out. He wants to write down the instructions, and Kiki picks up Franco’s note to write on. It’s folded in half, but she doesn’t bother opening it to see what it is. This kind of stuff drives me nuts. Dillon gives Kiki the instructions. He looks over what she’s written, and we can totally see through the paper to Franco’s writing. Dillon tells Kiki it’s worth a shot, and she says it’s not like they have other leads. Dillon goes into the unit to get the dehumidifier. Jordan tells Curtis that she’s with Andre, but Curtis says deep down, she trusts him more. Andre didn’t want her to come to Baltimore with him, but she’s here. She says she’s just there because of the case. She says she was going through a confusing time, and he needs to get over himself. Sam says that she’ll pursue this with or without Elizabeth, and asks if she’s on board or not. Elizabeth says she knows that Sam has an ugly history with Franco and legitimate reasons to hate him, but she can’t let the past influence how she treats him in this investigation. Sam says she can’t make any promises, and goes over what Franco did to her, saying she only has his word that he didn’t really rape her. Elizabeth says she’s sorry it happened. She understands, because that’s how she feels about Tom, but they have to agree that they’re looking for the truth. Sam is okay with that, as long as Elizabeth is good with whatever they find. They sit, and Elizabeth tells Sam how she found Franco’s phone. She says it had blood on it and it was wet, and Kiki is trying to dry it out. Elizabeth calls Kiki, and Kiki tells her what she and Dillon are doing. She says she’ll meet Elizabeth at the bar. Dillon and Kiki leave the storage place. Franco hears voices, but can’t function enough to respond. Monica tells Tracy that Jason’s fever is down and it seems like whatever he has isn’t life threatening. Tracy asks if she’s calling Sam, but Monica wants to wait on that in case it’s contagious. Tracy says she talked to the server. All Jason had was coffee, and he was fine until he collapsed. Monica wonders what brought this on so quickly. I’m a little surprised the server didn’t mention that Jason had company at the table for a while. Julian is at Jason’s bedside. Jason asks if he’s there to see the results of his work. Kiki arrives at the bar, and tells Elizabeth that they got the phone dried out. She wonders why Sam is there. She puts two and two together, and asks if the woman Franco suspects is someone she knows. Alexis’s doorbell rings. It’s Diane. She says Alexis has a meeting with the bar committee tonight, and she’s there for last minute prep. She has Alexis’s statement, and has made some tweaks. She suggests they hammer out any changes. She asks Alexis if something is wrong, and Alexis says she’s just nervous. Diane has an incentive – she’s brought a bottle of wine for when they celebrate. Great. Jason asks Julian what he slipped in the coffee. Julian says the same thing he gave himself to extend his hospital stay. He tells Jason that Winston was responsible for the car bomb. He was the intended target and Morgan was collateral damage. There was no doubt it would be pinned on Sonny, getting rid of them both. He says that now they don’t just want him and Sonny gone, but Jason and Curtis are also in jeopardy. They’ve been asking too many questions, and people could die. If he keeps going the way he’s going, Sam and his unborn child are at risk. Sam tells Kiki that she just wants the truth, and Elizabeth says it’s cool. Dillon explains how he dried out the phone. They try to reactivate it. It starts to work, and Elizabeth grabs it. Jordan tells Curtis his ego is out of whack and always has been. She says she may have felt something physical for him, but she was only attracted to him in that moment, and it means nothing. He says what about this moment; how is she going to explain that to herself? Alexis tells Diane that the changes she made are astute. Diane says Alexis is an incredible lawyer, and Port Charles needs her expertise. Alexis doesn’t think she’ll practice law again, but Diane says she just has a case of stage fright. She tells Alexis to look at the committee as a jury, except she’s pleading her own case. Alexis thanks Diane for always being on her side. Diane says in a few hours, they’ll be toasting her victory. The phone is locked. Sam says she’ll call Spinelli, but Elizabeth gets the phone open with JAKE. Dillon tells her how to retrieve the last message. All the messages they find are from Kiki and Elizabeth. Franco finally gets himself up from the floor. He says some psycho is going to come back and kill him unless he figures something out. Jason asks if Julian is threatening his family, but Julian says they’re on the same side. He was only getting Jason out of harm’s way. He says the bottom line is that he wants to turn the tables and get rid of them, but he needs Jason’s help. Jason asks who Winston is working for, and why they want him dead. Jordan tells Curtis they’re here on business, and they’re going to convince Buzz to come back to Port Charles. She tells him again that she’s with Andre, and he says good luck with that. I wonder if he means the same thing I do when I say that – that all the luck in the world isn’t going to help you. Alexis eyeballs the bottle of wine and puts it in the cupboard. She pretends to get ready, but we know she’s still thinking about it. She takes it back out and gets a glass. Her hand hovers over it with the opener for a second, but then she opens the bottle. No, Alexis! Don’t do it! Julian asks Jason if he’ll agree to work with him. Jason says he’ll never trust him, but Julian says he doesn’t have a choice, because their lives and the lives of those they love depend on him doing the right thing. Kiki thinks they’re wasting time. Dillon says Franco could have left on his own or someone took him. He’s brilliant! Sign that guy up for detective work. Franco wonders how many boxes of useless crap there are. He finds more trophies. He finds one that he’s seen before. Tomorrow, Carly tells Sonny that she knows something is wrong, Lulu talks to Doc and Laura, and Elizabeth suggests calling the police. 🌟 The girls from Star continue to soar, and are on to the next round of the talent contest. Benjamin Bratt continues to get the short end of the stick, and Queen Latifah continues to be awesome and have amazing hairdos. ☎ So much good TV, too little time, and I continue to chase around Too Close to Home. I either forget it’s on or there’s a conflict. (This should be my worst problem.) It’s worth hunting down for Heather Locklear’s wickedness alone, but the story is really good. And of course there’s Brody. 🗽 What happened to Little Women of New York (plus Jason)? I just can’t get into Atlanta, and Dallas seemed like just more of the same, even including some Atlanta girls who moved. 📍 Speaking of Atlanta, this doesn’t happen often, but my hat’s off to Phaedra from The Real Housewives of Atlanta for setting up a camp where the children from Flint, Michigan can go free of charge. She did this after the water crisis there. Portia continues to be ridiculous in looking for a baby daddy, and the more I see her, the more I like Kenya Moore. 💃 Quote from Cyndi Lauper when she was on Watch What Happens Live: Yelling jacks people up, but doesn’t do anything to show your humanity and doesn’t open someone else’s mind. I’m paraphrasing, but close enough. The discussion was about the…um…exchange of ideas that’s been going on lately. Personally, I’d love less shouting. I ditched Little Women of Atlanta over it, but I can’t exactly ditch the world. Filed under Bravo, general hospital, Little Women, real housewives, reality tv, soap opera, television, Uncategorized and tagged Bravo, General Hospital, Little Women, quotes, Real Housewives, reality TV, soap opera, Star, television, Too Close to Home, TV, Watch What Happens Live \| Leave a comment January 24, 2017 -Alexis Confesses, Boy George Entertains & Quincy is Unearthed Jordan says mm-mm-mm like a secretary I used to work with, and tells Curtis that Buzz’s statement rings true, but that also makes him an accomplice. She says he makes for a compelling witness. Curtis says she has to admit that Sonny had nothing to do with the car bomb. Michael brings lunch to Sonny. Sonny talks about Diane’s maneuverings, and says it looks good for him, but he still misses Morgan. Carly walks in saying she wants to eat immediately, because there’s nothing worse than cold onion rings. I tend to agree, but overcooked pasta is up there too. Jason sees Elizabeth at The Floating Rib. They talk for a second and Elizabeth gets involved with her phone. Jason asks if everything is okay. Kiki joins them and asks if he’s there to help them with Franco. Sam visits Alexis. Alexis asks if Sam wants lunch, but Sam is there to talk in private about something. Julian calls from upstairs asking if Alexis has seen his wallet. Sam asks what the hell he’s doing there. Carly gives Michael and Sonny some souvenir towels from the airport because she didn’t get a chance to go shopping. She bought one for Morgan too, since she forgot. She tells them that Josslyn was crying in the car when she remembered she wasn’t going to see Morgan, and she “isn’t there yet.” Michael says he’ll talk to her. He feels that she might feel differently if it comes from him instead of her mom. Michael leaves, and Sonny asks Carly what about them? Jordan heaps praises on Curtis for his solid work, and says it should clear Sonny. She’s concerned that the new DA is more interested with the win of nailing Sonny though. Curtis wants to find out where Winston and the boss lady are hiding. Jordan thinks they should bring Buzz in after convincing him that he’s safe with them, but Curtis says that might take some work. He suggests they chill until his truck is repaired. Alexis asks to speak to Sam alone. Sam says she’s done trying to understand Julian. He leaves, and Sam says she thought she understood Alexis. She asks why Alexis let Julian back in, and Alexis says he’s blackmailing her. Sam asks for what, and Alexis says she hit him with her car and left him for dead. Nothing like getting right to the point. Elizabeth tells Jason she can deal with it on her own, and Sam can fill Jason in. She and Kiki sit down, and Jason exits. Kiki apologizes for making an assumption. Elizabeth says she’s used to awkward when it comes to Jason and Franco. She wonders if they should call the police, but Kiki says they have a warrant out for Franco’s arrest. They’re charging him Tom’s murder. Curtis asks if Jordan minds hanging out or wants him to leave. She says that’s on him, and he thinks he should take off. She says she does have other cases to work on. He says he knows she doesn’t like sitting still, and when he comes back, things will be taken care of. Alexis tells Sam that it was an accident. Sam tells her leaving the scene is a crime, like she doesn’t know. Alexis says she called 911, but later found out that Julian knew, so she allowed him to convalesce in her house. Sam says it makes sense now, and realizes that Winston was looking for Julian. She asks what else Alexis is lying about. Alexis says she’s been drinking from morning to night for months, and that’s why she hit Julian with the car – she was drunk. She tells Sam that she’s deeply ashamed. Kiki tells Elizabeth about the knife Franco had bought, and says the police mentioned something bizarre about a dog crate with Tom’s DNA on it. She tells Elizabeth about Tom trying to hit on her, and how she helped lure Tom to the studio. She says Franco told her that he was only going to talk to him. Elizabeth says none of it is her fault. Kiki asks if she knows what happened. Michael greets Josslyn. She says she didn’t want to come back if it meant living with Sonny. Nell tells her that Carly and Sonny are getting back together. Josslyn says she doesn’t care; he killed Morgan. Michael says Sonny had nothing to do with it, but she says that doesn’t mean he’s innocent; he’s a mobster. Michael says he blamed Sonny too, but it’s easier to be angry than it is to grieve. Good one, Michael. This explains the load of diatribes on Facebook. Carly says Jax talked Josslyn into coming home, but Josslyn made her agree that she didn’t have to live at Sonny’s. Sonny asks what about her. Carly says as much as she wants to be with him, she’s going to stay with her daughter. Elizabeth tells Kiki that Franco didn’t kill Tom. Kiki thinks maybe he ran, but Elizabeth tells her about Franco’s car in the parking lot at Gene’s and finding his phone. She thinks something bad happened to him. Sam says she knew Alexis was in trouble, but didn’t know how to ask, so she ignored it and she’s sorry. Alexis tells her not to be. She has every right to be angry. Alexis tells Sam that she was drunk when she was babysitting Danny. She started going outside of town to drink, but ran into Julian anyway. (Literally!) She says Julian was helping her detox and encouraging her to go to AA, which she did. She’s been sober two days and ironically, has Julian to thank for that. Jason sees Julian, and tells him that they both know he’s connected with Winston and the boss lady. Julian says it affects all of them, and wants to talk to him. Michael tells Josslyn it’s hard; the shock and unfairness of losing Morgan is excruciating, but she has to go through it. Morgan wouldn’t want them to be angry and tear the family apart. Josslyn starts to cry. Carly wants to believe that once Sonny is cleared, the family will have a fresh start. Sonny agrees, but she says what about the day he finds out who’s responsible for Morgan’s death? What happens then? Curtis brings sweet tea and food back to Jordan from some place they used to frequent. She says all the work they did with Buzz, now the food, it reminds her of old times when they were totally in sync. Elizabeth tells Kiki that she took the phone to the phone store, but had no luck with drying it out because they were too busy trying to sell her a new phone. Been there. Know that feeling. Kiki asks what about the woman Franco wants to protect, and asks if Elizabeth knows who it might be? Alexis tells Sam that she went to one meeting and was told she’ll have to start apologizing for what she did. She wants Sam to let her know when she’s ready. Sam says not yet, but she loves and supports her. She says she came over to discuss something Elizabeth said. She thinks Alexis is involved with Tom’s murder and implied that Sam didn’t know Alexis at all. She asks if there’s any truth to that, and Alexis says she may have killed Tom. Julian tells Jason that Sam showed up at Alexis’s today and discovered him there. Jason is like, I’ll bite, what now? Julian tells him he’s living at Alexis’s house. Sonny tells Carly he doesn’t know how he’ll feel, but he’s probably going to be furious. At this moment though, he feels that he’s learned a painful lesson about retaliation, and would think twice about it. Carly says it’s not exactly what she wanted to hear, but Sonny says it’s all he’s got. He says on New Year’s Eve they talked about living in the moment, and hopes she didn’t forget that. She says she didn’t. He kisses her. They kiss some more. Nell tells Josslyn that Michael is right. Bad things happen. It’s scary and random, and sometimes unfair, but horrible things happen to people. Josslyn asks what they’re supposed to do. Nell repeats what Michael told her about being a victim to her anger, and says Josslyn has to move through it to get to the grief. She says Josslyn has a lot of supportive people in her life, including her. She says when she first came to town, Josslyn was happy living with her mom. The Josslyn she sees now isn’t too happy, and maybe it’s something to consider. Jordan and Curtis joke around about old times. She talks about the stakeouts being tedious, but Curtis says those were some of the best times of his life. He says he could go back to his room and practice mindfulness, or they could continue reminiscing over a game of poker. He pulls out a deck of cards. Carly wants to check on Josslyn. Sonny doesn’t like saying good-by, and she says she feels the same way, but she has to go. Josslyn comes in with Michael and Nell. Michael says Josslyn has something to tell them. Nell tries to excuse herself, but Michael wants her to stay. Josslyn talks about Morgan teaching her to ride a bike, and how he said it hurts sometimes to be brave, but it hurts more to give up. If she’d given up with the bike, she wouldn’t have learned how to ride and regretted it, so she’s not giving up on Sonny. She hugs him. Elizabeth says she’s hoping for confirmation soon. Kiki says if this woman killed Tom, what’s to stop her from killing again, but Elizabeth thinks she’s not capable of that. Kiki thinks they should go to the police with the information they have. Alexis tells Sam about Tom pulling the knife on her, and that she went crazy, but doesn’t remember anything after getting the knife from him. She says the body was found in the alley, so who else could it be? Sam says they would have questioned her if they had any evidence. Alexis says they’re after Franco and he has something on her, and she fully expects the police to come knocking at her door. Sam jets, leaving Alexis to worry about that on her own. Jason asks Julian what Winston wanted, but Julian says he’s told him what he needs to know. He leaves and Jason sips his coffee. Where’s Valentin today? I miss him. He’s quickly become a favorite of mine. Sonny thanks Josslyn. She asks if Avery is there, and Sonny tells her that she’s upstairs. Josslyn goes to see her, and Carly thanks Michael. Nell says he’s a great big brother and Michael says she helped. She says she just told the truth that Josslyn has a great stepfather who will always be there for her. Sonny looks grim, and not at all like he just got a compliment. Curtis tells Jordan that her poker face stinks, and that he called her bluff three times in a row. He says he always know what’s going on behind those curls and beautiful eyelashes. She tells him take it to his girlfriend. He insists on seeing her cards – a pair of twos – and she says she thought she’d take a shot. He says he’s been known to do that too, and kisses her. Kiki tells Elizabeth that Franco has always been there for her, and she’s going to be there for him and not sit around. She’s going to see what she can do about the phone. They agree on no cops. She tells Elizabeth to stay in touch and leaves. Elizabeth texts Franco again, asking if he talked to his mother. Julian comes back to Alexis’s place, and asks how it went. Alexis says she told Sam the truth. She says he told her that he’d take care of the Tom situation, and asks how he’s doing that. She asks if he did something to Franco. Sam sees Elizabeth and says they need to find Franco now. Jason gets up, but doesn’t look too good. He falls on his face. Tomorrow, Julian might be behind Franco’s disappearance, Curtis and Jordan get busy, and Tracy tries to revive Jason. Dorit is having a 49th birthday party for PK. She wants something simple, intimate and elegant, but with pow. Whatever that is. Boy George will be performing, but she wants to keep it a secret from the guests until it’s time for the show. Dorit and PK discuss logistics. Back in Greece, Erika is debuting her single at 3 am. Kyle talks about branching out from being a wife and mother with her stores, and how she has the TV show in the works. She tells Erika that it’s bringing up a lot of emotions and memories. She talks about her mother bringing her to the set of Little House on the Prairie at the crack of dawn. Erika gives Tom a call, and tells him how glad she is of his love and support. He does seem like a really cool guy. Eileen and LisaR go rollerblading. Dorit, who’s never done it before, joins them. In her interview, Dorit says if this is what she has to do in order to hit the reset button, so be it, although she’d rather be having a cocktail somewhere. I’ve never rollerbladed either, so my sympathies are with her. I stink on regular roller skates and I’m even worse on ice skates. Lisa says she likes anyone who’s willing to move on. Afterward, Dorit invites the girls to PK’s birthday. She wonders if she should invite Kim. Lisa says it’s cool with her, but she appreciates the heads up. They call Erika to wish her luck. Erika gets ready for the show. The stage is built on a cliff which is not exactly conducive to stilettos. Harrison! Eden visits LisaV. The ponies! They’re having tea outside. Giggy! Eden just got done with a 48-hour relationship, which gives us a lot of insight on her character. The guy quit smoking because she didn’t want to date a smoker. Then – how dare he – ate a cheeseburger and immediately afterward, reached for a mint. She told him that he was going after the mint like an after-dinner cigarette, he accused her of having a type-A personality, and she broke things off. At first, I liked her, but I’m having second thoughts now. This is wrong on so many levels. First of all, she shows no appreciation for the guy quitting smoking for her, and then acts like having a mint is all kinds of wrong. The worst part is that she’s an addict herself, but is apparently unforgiving when it comes to other people’s coping mechanisms. And sometimes a mint is just a mint. Maybe he was concerned that he’d have bad breath after the burger. Geez. I think Eden might be a little picky. Lisa and Eden discuss game night. Lisa says Kim is great, even though she’s had aggressive moments with her. In her interview, Eden says her sister died of an overdose, but it wasn’t clear whether or not it was intentional. She says after her dad passed away, she realized she needed to clean up her act. Eden tells Lisa about being highly functioning when she drank. Lisa asks if she’s talked to Kim, and Eden says she has the behavior of a struggling alcoholic. In her interview, Lisa doesn’t understand why just being sober isn’t enough. While I agree it’s good to be involved with a program, especially early on when you have a whole lot of time that used to be taken up by drinking, I think Eden is being a little pushy. Eden thinks Kyle is an enabler, but Lisa says she’s stepped in many times. In her interview, Eden says Kyle is an enabler because she stays silent about the behavior. She tells Lisa that it was like watching her own family, and she’s concerned that Kyle will be standing where she is now – without a sister. It looks very crowded at Erika’s venue. Kyle joins in the pre-show prayer, which contains words that Kyle has never heard in a prayer before. Erika is wearing thigh-high sparkly boots, and a silver and black leotard with more sparkles. She climbs a long ladder to the top where the stage is. In her interview, she talks about being concerned she’ll get blown off the mountain. She performs Painkiller, and then debuts Expensive. LisaR visits Eden. Lisa describes Eden’s son, Tyler, as precocious in a good way. He is pretty cute. Dorit arrives next. She’s glad to get away from her own kids for a little while. Eden has never met PK, and wants suggestions for the perfect gift. She gives the girls some kind of aloe drink and makes smoothies. Dorit wants to know if she can put vodka in it. Lisa says she’s never done that, but has put a Xanax in one. Eden says she has too, and in her interview, Dorit questions a sober person taking pills. Lisa pulls out a bag of pills as big as my purse, most of which are supplements. I think. After-party in Greece! Erika says the sun is rising, but who cares? They take pictures by the pool. Erika makes Kyle put on her swimsuit and they take some photos together. Dorit has a problem with the party flowers and calls them tragic. She’s also despising the black curtain partition set up for the show. Boy George tries to calm her down. LisaV calls Kyle, who just got back from Greece. Portia gets on the phone and asks Lisa about the horses. She wants to come to Lisa’s for a sleepover, and Lisa says now that Portia is out of diapers, she’s up for it. Although she can always borrow some from LisaR. Ha-ha! Not being able to leave anything alone, Dorit tells Erika that her outfit is a step up from the T-shirt dress she wore last time. Dorit introduces the baby to Erika, and the baby is passed around like a football. Dorit claims there was water damage, and that’s why there’s a curtain up. LisaV thinks PK has something “up his little English sleeve” though. In her interview, Dorit says Lisa is too shrewd to pull something over on. Kim arrives. She has a bum knee, and Eden helps her down the stairs, but Kim can’t even be bothered to say thanks. I’m not sure if Kim is in avoidance mode with Eden because she’s overbearing or because she’s right. Kim talks about Kyle going to Greece, and how much she missed the kids. She says now that she’s having a grandchild, she’s having the same anxieties she had with her own children. In her interview, Eden is concerned she’s going to end up reaching for a drink. Kim thinks Eden is being weird. Everyone admires Kyle’s Gucci bag. Me too. She shows everybody the pictures from Greece. Boy George is wearing an interesting tic-tac-toe themed suit with a matching hat. PK introduces Dorit, so she can introduce George. She gives a speech about how great a husband PK is, and wishes him a happy birthday. The curtain is pulled back, and George is ready to rock. Or whatever it is he does. He sings Karma Chameleon and changes to join the party. In her interview, Eileen says she’ll have to keep an eye on Dorit since she lied so well. Eden makes her exit. Camille remarks how nice she is, and Kim makes a face. Kim tells Kyle about Eden asking her if her anxiety is an issue. Camille thinks she was just being concerned. Dorit tells LisaV and George about going to Eden’s house, and how LisaR talked about putting Xanax in a smoothie. George wanders away, and Dorit continues to tell LisaV about the bag of pills LisaR pulled out. She says they were mostly supplements, but who knows? I’m sure we’ll be hearing about this until the end of the season, although it’s more interesting than Pantygate. Next time, LisaR has a barbecue, Erika reads for The Young and the Restless, and a 1920s party happens. The Haves and the Have Nots David tells Veronica to put the gun down. She says, oh, look who’s being nice now. He tries to reason with her, but she’s out of her mind, so nothing works. She tells David to put his hands up. And then down. Veronica says she likes it, and tells him to get on his knees. She says he and Kathryn were having an affair, and makes up some fakakta story that she says she can convince a jury with. David says no one else needs to get hurt. She asks if he wants to hurt her, and he says no. She asks why the divorce then, and he says he was trying to protect her from herself, but I’m not sure where the logic is in that. Not that it matters. Veronica asks if he thinks she’s crazy, since he called her a delusional bitch. He says he shouldn’t have, and apologizes. She says it’s too late though, because he embarrassed her. Veronica asks David if he believes she’d kill him and he says yes. He brings up the time she set the house on fire. She says she wasn’t trying to kill him, she just wanted him to burn a little. Whoa. David says he’s sorry, and that it’s between the two of them; she should let Kathryn go. David’s phone rings and Veronica wants to see who’s calling. He gives her the phone. It’s a missed call from a hotel. Of course Veronica thinks it’s a woman. She calls the number back. It’s Erica. Too bad. I wanted to see Veronica proven wrong. Erica says she was trying to reach David, and Veronica says she’s David’s wife. Erica tells Veronica that she’s a reporter, and wanted to know if David had a comment on a political poll. Veronica says he’s in the shower and intimates that they’d just had sex. Erica says she’d read she was getting a divorce. Veronica says they’re not, and Erica asks for her opinion. Veronica tells her to call on a business line. Veronica tells David she doesn’t believe that was a reporter. He gets up, and she tells him to get back on his knees. He says he’s not doing it. Veronica tells him that Kathryn planned all of this, and she had nothing to do with it. He wants her to put the gun down, but she says he won’t listen if she does. He says he believes her. Kathryn says it’s not true, and asks if Veronica is going to shoot her too. Veronica doesn’t want to give up the gun, but David tells her to take the clip out, and she does. She gives him the gun. Kathryn says there’s still one in the chamber and he takes it out. Jim comes in. He’s like, what the hell? Kathryn tells him Veronica did it, and tried to kill her. He asks who is that on his floor, and I laugh. David tells him it’s Jennifer. Kathryn repeats that Veronica did it. Jim has David give him the gun. Kathryn wants to call the police, but Jim doesn’t want to. She says they have to tell the authorities, and he says he is the authorities, and he’s going to let Veronica leave. Veronica says he’s not letting her do anything, because you can’t please her. He reminds her that the DA is dead, and if the Feds stick their nose into this, they’re going to open up a bigger can of worms. Veronica acts like she has nothing to do with it. Jim says maybe, but her hands have been on plenty of knives throughout the years. David tries to stop her, but Jim says let her go. What a mess. Hearing my thoughts, Jim says they’ll need a clean up the likes of which they’ve never seen before. He asks if David can make the call. David has it, and goes elsewhere to do it. Kathryn can’t believe that Jim let Veronica leave. He says he has a lot on his mind. I’ll bet. Poor Benny. He’s still on the porch, thinking Candace is coming. Hanna comes out, and tells him she packed his clothes. She gathers up Quincy Jr. and they get in the car. Wyatt looks around his townhouse. He tells Jeffrey about the parties he’s going to have. Jeffrey tells him that he doesn’t want to relapse, and Wyatt tells him to chill. Jeffrey says he’s not going to watch him do this, and Wyatt says he’s not going to get high. Jeffrey says he’s tired of caring, and wants to leave, but Wyatt physically stops him. Jeffrey says he’s sick of everything, including Wyatt, and he’s done. Wyatt asks what he has to do to get him to stay, but he won’t do that. Jeffrey starts to walk out, and Wyatt says he’s scared. He says he can’t control himself, and if Jeffrey leaves, he’ll die. Jeffrey is the only one who’s ever loved him, and he resents him for it. He apologizes for treating Jeffrey badly, and begs him to stay, saying that he needs Jeffrey. Jeffrey says this reminds him of his father, who’s willing to stay with his mother through all kinds of hell. He knows Wyatt loves him, and that’s why he has to go. He can’t help. He says he’ll text Wyatt the name of a group who can. They have people who’ll help him stay strong. He wants Wyatt to show that he wants to get better. Wyatt says he doesn’t need Jeffrey. Jeffrey says he does, even if he doesn’t want to. Wyatt tells him to get out. Hanna stops by where Candace lives and Pearl calls her over. She says she thinks the police are after the man who went in the house and never came out. Hanna goes over to Candace, who tells her to go home. Hanna asks if she did something, and Candace tells her good-by. Hanna tells Candace that Benny is waiting for her in tears; she could at least call him and tell him she’s not coming. She asks if Candace did something to Quincy, and if he attacked her and she fought back. Hanna says if that’s the case, she needs to say something now. She says she can’t help Candace if she won’t help herself. She tells Candace that Benny will sit there all night and to call him. Veronica gets back home. She looks pretty tired, and rightly so. Melissa comes downstairs and asks if she’s okay, noticing she’s bleeding. Veronica says she was mugged. She apologizes for missing the party, and asks if Jeffrey is there. Melissa says no, and Veronica says she has to find him, apologizing again. I have to note that Melissa is wearing a fabulous off-white crocheted dress. Veronica calls Jeffrey. He asks what she wants, accusing her of calling the police, but she says that she didn’t. She tells him that it was Quincy’s sister, because anyone can follow a trail left by two idiots. She instructs Jeffrey to meet her with Candace at a hotel, calling Candace “that thing.” She says they have to meet her in thirty minutes, because he wants to stay out of prison. Or not. It’s his choice. The forensics officer tells Justin that it’s not blood on the hot tub cover; it’s a marker. Justin is like, oh good. The officer says nobody noticed this? and points to some freshly dug earth. Justin says Candace was having yard work done, like that excuse would have sufficed. The officer calls someone over. Justin tells Candace to get out of there now. Jeffrey calls Candace and tells her about meeting with Veronica. Candace says no way, but he says what choice do they have? She says not much, since the police just asked for shovels. She says Veronica has something up her sleeve, but agrees to meet. She says she has to talk to Benny first. Jeffrey says they have to trust Veronica, and she’d better be there in time. Candace says she’s on her way. Mitch gets thrown into a cell next to War. He asks War how long he’s there for, and War says he’ll be out in a second. Mitch says don’t count on it with the drug charge. War wonders how Mitch found out, and tells Mitch that he has powerful connections. Mitch is like, whatever. War realizes Mitch set him up, and Mitch asks how he knows. War says he crossed the line this time, and Mitch says, let’s go to war. War says that’s his name. Not like him to make a funny, although he’s not smiling. War says okay, it’s on. Mitch tells him that he did it all on his own, and Candace didn’t set him up. He adds that War isn’t ever getting out to bother Candace again. War says when he gets out, it won’t matter who did it, and Mitch says he’s not getting out. War says the first thing he’s doing is cutting Candace’s throat. A guard comes in and tells War he’s free to go. Oops. Mitch asks for his phone call, but the guard walks away. Hanna pulls into Benny’s driveway and tells Quincy Jr. to stay in the car. She asks Benny if Candace knew what time. Benny says she did, and Hanna says she has a place with two beds and a kitchen, not so nice, but clean. She tells him when she found out his father was married, she was devastated; she was sure he was the one. She wanted someone to love and help her, and he seemed smart and kind. He put her up in a nice apartment when he found out she was pregnant. In her eighth month, his wife found out and had her evicted, along with his sister. She had nowhere to go, and her parents wouldn’t let her come home. She kept moving and kept praying. God always found a way for them, and she tells Benny that He will now. Benny says he’s sick of trying. He takes a step forward and gets dragged back every time. Hanna says some people do anything, get away with it and prosper, but people who have a calling on their lives are different. She says that Benny and his sister have a calling. When he asks what that means, Hanna tells him that God has a greater plan for them. She says Candace isn’t listening, and it’s why everything she touches falls apart. Benny says he just wants to be happy, and Hanna tells him to surrender to God. He says he doesn’t want to hear it right now, but he’s getting to the point that she is with Candace. He says he was doing well, and she did them wrong. Hanna says she’s not doing it on purpose, and he accuses her of defending Candace. The police pull up and tell Benny that he has to leave. He says he’s waiting for his sister. Hanna tells him to come on, but he’s insistent. The officer says if he doesn’t leave, they’ll remove him. He gets belligerent, and the police drag him off the property. He struggles with them, and Hanna begs them not to hurt him. They throw him into the car, kicking and shouting. Quincy Jr. watches. The officers uncover Quincy Sr. in Candace’s backyard. Justin slithers away. Next time, Wyatt gets lost in the wrong neighborhood, Kathryn claims Veronica pushed her to insanity, and Candace and Jeffrey meet with Veronica 🚢 Ladies of London mention. Because it’s late, I’ll just say that there were fabulous sunglasses and a lot of talk about boundaries. And a good soundtrack, as usual. Filed under Bravo, general hospital, Lisa Vanderpump, nighttime drama, real housewives, reality tv, soap opera, television, Tyler Perry, Uncategorized and tagged Bravo, General Hospital, HAHN, Lisa Vanderpump, nighttime drama, Real Housewives, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, reality TV, soap opera, television, The Haves & the Have Nots, TV, Tyler Perry \| Leave a comment January 23, 2017 – Remnants of Maxie’s Wedding, Katie’s Shower Aftermath & Some Belated Quotes Finn and Hayden get busy. He has quite a bit of tattoo action going on that I’ve never noticed before. They talk about how happy they are. That’s a sure sign a bomb is about to drop. Hayden hears my thoughts, and says she’s done waiting for the other shoe to fall. Elizabeth leaves a message for Franco. She says they’re in this together and he has to call her back. I have the feeling “has to” isn’t in Franco’s vocabulary. Brad overhears, and asks if she’s looking for Franco. Elizabeth asks if Brad knows him. At the dive bar, Scotty shows Gene Alexis’s picture and asks if he knows her. Nathan carries Maxie over the threshold. Because we need to see that dress some more. Anna tells Valentin that she remembers. He tried to kiss her on her birthday. Lulu tells Charlotte blah-blah-blah same stuff we heard on Thursday, and that she’s Charlotte’s real mommy. Charlotte says no way. I don’t blame her. This is just a little abrupt. Hayden rifles through junk food wrappers. Nothing. Finn says they’ll have to venture out and search for food. She doesn’t want to let him go, and he says it’s just the beginning. The beginning of their life of hunting down fast food? She goes to the bathroom or whatever, and he takes his works out of the drawer. She forgets something, and asks what he’s doing. Brad tells Elizabeth she’s not the only one looking for Franco – he’s missed several art therapy appointments. He tells her the police were at the hospital as well. His phone rings and he steps away, saying later. Elizabeth calls Scotty, who hasn’t seen Franco either. He tells her he’s at Gene’s trying to get clues, and she says she’ll meet him there. Maxie sees some presents in the room, and wonders why they weren’t taken back to the apartment, but Nathan tells her they’re his presents to her. She says she’ll wait to open them, since she already has the best present ever. Nina cuts a piece of the wedding cake to set aside for Charlotte. Dante wants to talk to her, but she’s not receptive. Omg, her green dress, simple, but oh so sexy and elegant. Although anything looks good on Nina. She tells Dante that they’re tearing Charlotte away from her father. Lulu tells Charlotte she knows she’ll always love Claudette and she’s sad, but there are a lot of people who love her, like Lulu and Dante. She explains that Rocco is Charlotte’s brother, and any time she’s sad, she can come play with him. Charlotte tells Lulu to leave her alone and storms out, slamming the door. The door is stuck and I laugh because so is Lulu. I actually like Lulu, but geez, she is way past overbearing. Griff is still pinwheeling around, trying to get to Valentin, who suggests Andre get him out of there. Anna says she and Valentin were at the academy together. She was training to be a field agent, and he was an analyst. He asks if she remembers what he actually did, but she says she doesn’t remember much about him. Only that he was scarred and creepy. Okay, she doesn’t say that, but she’s thinking it, and says he looked different. He says she’s being polite, and he changed because of her. He certainly cleaned up well. Hayden tells Finn she knew it was too good to be true. She asks if the cure didn’t work for him. He says he’s not sick, but he’s fought the disease for a long time, and he still needs to fight the bacteria in his system. He tells her there’s nothing to worry about. She goes back to doing whatever. Elizabeth goes to Gene’s. She tells Scotty that Franco’s car is in the parking lot, but Scotty says he’s not there. Elizabeth thinks they should call the police because she’s an idiot. Nathan and Maxie bask in the afterglow, and she tells him she’s excited about the future. He says he knew the second he met her that they’d be together. She suggests indulging in her favorite cookies, and he surprises her, having already put a box in the nightstand, even though he hates when she eats in bed. I’m with him there. I cannot deal with having crumbs where I sleep. Lulu yells for help and I laugh some more. Dante looks for her and calls her phone. It’s ringing, but it’s in her purse – which he has in his hand. Nina sees Charlotte all upset and asks where her papa is. Valentin suggests that Anna recoiled in horror, but she claims it’s otherwise. She says she didn’t care what he looked like. He says she did, but just covered it better than most. She says he was smart and they were friends. He says he was shoved away where they could use his talents, but not look at him. He tells her that he sold his talents to the highest bidder, and had his spine straightened from the scoliosis that had plagued him. He says what’s one less cripple next to perfect agent Anna Devane. Lulu bangs on the door. She wonders how she’ll get out, and looks up. Scotty tells Elizabeth that calling the police will just make it worse. They found Tom’s DNA on the dog cage that came from Franco’s studio. Maxie’s next present is a custom-made purse she wanted. She asks Nathan if he’s ever seen anything so beautiful and he agrees, but I doubt his sincerity. He gives her yet another present. It’s a necklace. Dante tries the linen closet door. He gets it open, but no Lulu. Charlotte tells Nina what Lulu said. Nina tells her not to think about it, and they’ll talk to her papa later. Griff tells Andre that Valentin murdered Claudette. Andre says that Griff has a lot of unresolved feelings, and it’s easier to believe Valentin killed her than she took her own life. Griff thinks Valentin did more than try to kiss Anna. Valentin thanks Anna for giving him the incentive to remake his life. He did come into a fortune, but prior to that, everything he had, he worked for himself. And it started in her room at the academy on her birthday. Her rejection of him gave him more than anything else ever could. Valentin leaves and joins Charlotte and Nina. Nina tells Valentin that Charlotte is upset. He says he’ll fix it. Charlotte tells him that Griff said he killed mommy. Valentin says Griff is mad at him, so he told the worst lie he could think of. He would never hurt anyone or anything she loves. She says she hates Griff, but Valentin says that’s poison, and doesn’t want her hating anyone. Nina says Griff isn’t the only one who said something that confused Charlotte. We hear sounds from above (no, not God or angels) and everyone looks up. Lulu plops through the ceiling. Griff asks if she’s okay, and she says the only thing hurt is her pride. Dante asks Lulu what happened, but she just wants to get cleaned up. Valentin holds Charlotte in his arms, and asks if Lulu told her something. Charlotte says that Lulu told her that she’s her mother, but she doesn’t want her to be. Maxie tells Nathan that the necklace is beyond stunning, and it’s vintage. He says it belonged to his great grandmother, but didn’t look as good on her as it does on Maxie. She tells him that she loves it and him. Finn and Hayden go to The Floating Rib. Brad is there waiting for Lucas. Finn thanks him, and Hayden tells Brad to make sure that Finn doesn’t miss any doses. Elizabeth asks Scotty if he thinks Franco is on the run because he killed Tom. Hayden wants to play pool. Brad asks if they’re coming back to GH and Finn says hopefully. Brad says now that they’ve had a successful trial with the serum, they should start applying for grants. Hayden wanders off, and Brad asks about them being a couple. Maxie loves everything that Nathan got her, but wishes she’d gotten him something equally as wonderful. She gives him a ball signed by Derek Jeter. She reminds him of the first game he ever saw, and says she tracked it down from the same game. She says she hopes he doesn’t mind that it’s autographed. At least she didn’t have it removed. He says he’s surprised she remembered, since they were handcuffed together when he told her. She says it was the second-best night of her life. This one is the first. Andre, Anna, and Griff sit down for a drink. Griff asks if Valentin forced himself on her, but Anna says they were friends. When she turned him down, she assumes they went their separate ways, because she doesn’t remember him after that. She says it didn’t mean that much to her. Valentin tells Charlotte that Lulu shouldn’t have said what she did. Charlotte asks if she was lying. Valentin says it’s complicated, and they’ll have the conversation when they’re less tired and stressed. and he’s been able to think about it. He tells Charlotte that he and Nina love her. Nina says she’s honored to be Charlotte’s stepmother. Charlotte says stepmothers are wicked, but Nina is wonderful. Dante asks Lulu what happened. She says she did something stupid. She tells him that she found Charlotte hiding and could tell she was upset, but she made it worse. She told Charlotte she was her mother. She says instead of making her feel better, she scared her. Dante says he doesn’t think she was scared, but Lulu says Charlotte wanted to get away from her, and she doesn’t blame her. They’re strangers to each other. Oh, now the light bulb comes on. Nathan and Maxie go over the night they were handcuffed together and whose fault it was. Maxie finds one more present. Handcuffs. She asks who they’re for – her or him? He says they can negotiate. Lulu asks Dante what if Charlotte hates her forever. He says that’s not going to happen. Charlotte has fallen asleep on Valentin’s shoulder. Everyone starts to leave. Anna tells Andre that Valentin thanked her because her rejection inspired him to change his life. She doesn’t believe it though. She thinks he came to Port Charles to get revenge. She sees them go down in the elevator. Scotty tells Elizabeth that if she hears from Franco to let him know and tell him to call. He leaves, and Elizabeth asks Gene if a guy was really murdered there. She acts all excited, saying she watches true crime stories, and asks if he could tell her where. He tells her the alley in the back. Brad asks Finn why Hayden thinks he’s taking the serum, and that the drug he’s taking is highly addictive. Hayden returns, and asks Finn for a game of pool. Elizabeth finds Franco’s phone in the alley. There’s blood on it. She wonders what happened. Tomorrow, Michael tells Josslyn that Sonny has nothing to do with Morgan’s death, Sam asks Alexis what she’s lying about, and Julian has information for Jason. Lisa asks Scheana if everything is okay in Scheana/Shay land. Scheana says it’s all good there, but with the girls, it’s another story. She’s expected to cough up extra money for the shower that she was unaware of. Lisa suggests she make things clear to the girls, but leave Katie out of it. Tom is Batmanning (hanging upside down) and Ariana tells him he needs to get ready for his birthday party. He’s having a “fundrager” for Project Elevate, which helps to give schooling to kids in Haiti. How surprisingly un-shallow of him. He says tonight kicks off a week of debauchery. After his party, they’re having a birthday roast for Jax that Kristen is hosting. Tom gives Ariana the heads up that he’s invited Stassi to the fundraiser. I hate his hair. There, I said it. Katie has to go back to the paint store, since Lisa hated the samples for the VIP room that she’d brought back. All the colors look the same to Schwartz. Katie tells him his eyes look like Jax’s eyes, and he says he hasn’t been drinking that much. We flash back, and yes, he has. They discuss a fight they had after the shower. Katie had wanted help in bringing the gifts back, and Schwartz wanted to stay out drinking with his friends. He tells her she was being Tequila Katie and she says he was raging drunk when he got home. He calls her a bitch, and she tells him thanks for coming and walks out. Leaving him there. She drives past and tells him to call an Uber, because if he’s going to call her a bitch, she’s going to be one. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Tom is carrying one of those gigantic checks like from Publishers Clearing House, except it’s a blank. Everyone is arriving for the fundraiser and they make small talk. Which is really not much different than the talk they usually make. In his interview, James discusses his new job, and we flash back to the new boss telling him that if he drinks, he’ll lose his job and be given an amateur haircut. Tom does some Saturday Night Fever dance moves, since he’s wearing a white suit. Scheana walks up to James and his girlfriend, Raquel, saying she’s glad they’re still together…considering. This ought to be good. James asks considering what, proving how stupid he really is, and Scheana asks if Raquel knows about Ellie, the girl who had a photo of herself in bed with James, dated when he was already dating Raquel. James says she’s a DJ groupie. In her interview, Scheana says he found the one beautiful dumbest girl in LA who believes his lies. This, coming from another one. And I’d hazard a guess there are quite a few beautiful dumbest girls in LA. Lisa arrives. They’re using one of those Star Shower things, so there are green sparkles everywhere. Whenever I see an ad for one of those, I think of the customer review that I read where the person said not to buy it unless you hate your neighbors. Which is kind of what I’d thought. Scheana and Kristen tell Lisa how stupid Raquel is. Scheana brings up the money thing, and says she didn’t expect the shower venue to be split only three ways. Katie comes by and everyone gets quiet. In her interview, Scheana says she’s a people pleaser and doesn’t know how much more she can take. Jax tries to pay the tab and his card is declined, so Brittany pinch hits. In her interview, she says, now make me a sandwich, and I laugh. She’s so cute and personable, I just don’t get what she sees in Jax. The birthday doughnuts are brought out. Lisa asks about Lala, who seems to have fallen off the face of the earth. Lisa is disappointed that she hasn’t even called in to work. Ariana talks about Stassi, saying that she tries to tell people how to live their lives, but she’s not having it. Lisa asks Katie about her paint samples for the VIP room, and Katie tells her about the fight she and Schwartz had. Schwartz sidles up to the conversation. Lisa tells them it’s time to sort this nonsense out. Scheana tells Ariana that she’s been feeling lonely lately. Shay isn’t around as much, and doesn’t respond to her texts, blowing her off if he’s working. Welcome to the world where people work when they’re at work. She tells Ariana that she feels like she can’t have anything going on in her own life because everything is about Katie this summer. Ariana says maybe they’re not her real friends. Leaving out the part about when it was Scheana getting married, it’s all we heard about for a year. Not to mention she has a wedding photo the size of my bathroom above her couch. And they’re divorced now. $8600 has been raised, and Tom says it will help him get through his hangover the next day. Raquel accompanies James to his new job at the Bradbury Hotel. Max shows up as well. James tells him about the fundraiser, and says he didn’t miss much, except Scheana trying to stir the pot. James says this is his new PUMP. The camera pans around, and it looks pretty empty. He thanks his new boss for the opportunity to play for no one. Lisa talks to Peter about Lala. She’s annoyed that she’s been supportive, and Lala just isn’t showing up for the job that Lisa gave her when she was on the skids. Scheana tries to talk to Katie about how Katie tends to fight with Schwartz when she’s drunk. Because she can’t stay on a topic that doesn’t involve herself, Scheana moves on to complaining about the price of the shower and getting angry drunk texts from Kristen. In her interview, Katie says she would have hoped the bridesmaids would have worked that out among themselves. Yeah, me too. I don’t need to be Emily Post to know you don’t discuss shower finances with the bride. Scheana says she also got a drunk text from Kristen about Ariana, after which Katie extracts herself from the conversation. Jax, Brittany, and her mom, Sherri, go out for dinner. Jax tries to prepare them for the birthday roast; he’s hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst. They talk about his arrest in Hawaii. In her interview, Brittany says her mother is only there for a short time, so she didn’t want to leave her out, but she’s a tough woman and should be able to take it. Brittany tells a story about secretly having a keg party where her mother almost got arrested for allowing underage drinking. Jax tops that with how he sold report cards when he was in school. Shocking! Jax went to school???! Tom visits Scheana and Shay so that they can go over material for the roast. Shay looks a lot better since he sobered up. Scheana brings up Katie being meaner, now that she’s friends with Kristen and Stassi again. Scheana asks if Tom thinks drinking is involved, and he says he does. She says any time they bring it up, it’s not worth it, and Shay says when someone gets defensive like that, there’s usually a problem. Stassi and Katie go to a head shop. They’ve gotten marijuana cards from the doctor for basically bullsh*t; stress or something. Katie talks to Stassi about her conversation with Scheana regarding the bridal shower. Stassi wonders if Scheana was raised by wolves. Katie thinks smoking weed will help with her anger. Instead of Tequila Katie, she could be Toking Katie. I’m guessing Stassi just wants to smoke weed. They buy a bunch of cool edibles. Kristen and Brittany get together to discuss the roast. Brittany says she’s not a comedienne, so she needs some help. Brittany gets a text from Tom, telling her he’s going to bring up the did she or didn’t she Kristen/Brittany thing. Kristen explains to Brittany’s mother that it was a rumor, but Sherri is not too thrilled and threatens to take Brittany back to Kentucky. The roast begins! Jax is given a cartoon-like crown (like the one from the old margarine commercials), and Kristen starts the show with a list of crappy things Jax has done. Ariana is introduced next. She mentions that the last time they celebrated his birthday, he got arrested. Katie follows, and then Scheana. We flash back to various Jax stupidities. Shay and Tom give their input, with Shay saying that he’s glad he’s not the fattest of the group anymore. Tom brings up the Kristen/Brittany “rumor,” and Brittany covers Sherri’s ears. Tom gives Jax a portrait in an Andy Warhol comic strip style. Stassi takes the mic. She reveals some objects and we’re supposed to guess what they have in common. The answer is, Jax you can go f-yourself, but I don’t really understand it. Lisa has sent a video message requesting him not to post public pictures of his genitalia, because she is the only one in the world who calls it that. Brittany and Schwartz round out the roast. Schwartz says if you’re one of Katie’s bridesmaids, there’s a 57% chance Jax has slept with you. He intimates that Jax has also had some men, and in his interview, Jax is concerned about Sherri hearing all of this stuff. None of the jokes are particularly funny, but I think this is something where “you had to be there.” It’s not like he’s Frank Sinatra or even Pauly Shore. I’m hungry, but I can’t think of anything I really want. I think that means I’m not really hungry. Afterwards, Kristen tells Tom she’s not too happy with him. He uses the excuse that it’s a roast, and tells her not to be so mad. Jax tries to smooth things over with Sherri, who would like him to explain what the remark about sleeping with men was all about. He tells her that he once had a gay roommate, who was also his best friend, and that’s where they’re getting it from. In his interview, he says out of all the heinous things he’s done, Sherri has to focus on him maybe kissing a guy. In a rare moment, I agree with Jax. Next time, a paint color is finally chosen for the VIP room, Sherri discusses the roast with Jax, and James gets in a fight at his new job. They showed that in last week’s preview too, so I’m hoping it’s not just another tease. ✍ Because there was no Friday post… Quotes of Last Week Sometimes it’s necessary to go a long distance out of the way in order to come back a short distance correctly. – Edward Albee, The Zoo Story In The Name of Diversity, You Must Conform! – MRCtv Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use. – Emily Post Filed under Bravo, general hospital, Lisa Vanderpump, real housewives, reality tv, soap opera, television, Uncategorized and tagged Bravo, General Hospital, Lisa Vanderpump, quotes, reality TV, soap opera, television, TV, Vanderpump Rules \| Leave a comment January 19, 2017 – Final GH of the Week & a Quote So You Don’t Go Home Empty-handed Maxie thanks Lulu for pulling everything together, but she says it was all Nathan. Charlotte is glad that Valentin married Nina. He tells her that he is too. Nina goes to the bar. She makes small talk with Griff, who asks how Charlotte is. Nina says some days are good, some bad, and suggests he say hello. He wonders how Valentin would take it, but Nina says they have to work together, just don’t mention Claudette. Griff hasn’t heard the news, and Nina tells him that Claudette is dead. Elizabeth visits Sam. She tells Sam that Franco is in trouble. Alexis is on AA’s step four, taking a fearless moral inventory. She flashes back to telling Julian about killing Tom. I don’t know what that is on the table, but it looks like Alexis is into salad dressing now. Ava comes by and asks what Alexis did to Julian. He’s not responding to her texts or calls, and she’s sure something happened to him. Olivia-J (not sure how to differentiate between the two Olivias yet) tells Julian that she always has time for family. She says they shouldn’t talk about the past, but the future: his, and the rest of his family, including Jason. Nina tells Griff that she’s sorry, and he asks what happened. She says she shouldn’t be the one to tell him, but Griff doesn’t want to ruin Dante and Lulu’s night. She tells him that Claudette drowned, and he says she was an excellent swimmer. Nina says that it was ruled a suicide by the authorities. Julian tells his sister that he might not like Jason much, but he’s not going to kill him. Olivia says that they’ll have to move on down the list. Julian says he knows she poisoned Leo, and she says they were sugar pills, asking if he thinks she’s a monster. Sam says it’s all she can do to tolerate Franco. Elizabeth says imagine she’s talking about someone else. Someone, who if Sam doesn’t step in to help, will be paying for something they didn’t do. Ava tells Alexis that she and Julian have important business to discuss. Alexis says that she can stay, but just stay out of the way. Ava sees cooking sherry on the table (not salad dressing) and Alexis says she was pouring it out. Ava says if that was the case, it would be in the kitchen. She tells Alexis to go ahead and have some, she won’t tell as long as she doesn’t run down Julian again. Alexis insists that she wasn’t going to drink it. Maxie and Nathan have their first dance. Song part. Everyone smiles, kisses, or whatever. I get bored pretty quickly. It’s like going to a shower – they’re only fun if they’re yours. Anna remembers the watch again. Andre asks if she’s all right. She says she’s just thinking about the past. Olivia tells Julian that she would never hurt a child. He says Anna might think differently. She tells him never to mention her again, and she would never have harmed Leo. Julian tells her if she’s unhappy, come to him and leave his family out of it. She says she has other uses for him. He repeats that he won’t kill Jason. She says until she’s ready to stage her grand entrance, she can’t think of any other way. He says she might as well turn herself in if she does that. Elizabeth tells Sam that the police think Franco killed Tom. She says it was someone else and Franco knows who. Sam wonders why he doesn’t go to the police. She tells Sam the person he’s protecting is Alexis. Spinelli introduces Mac as the fatherish of the bride, and he gets up for the father/ daughter dance. Felicia tells him it’s okay if he cries. Emma tells Robin that Uncle Mac is the best. Nathan dances with Obrecht, who looks absolutely stunning. She tells him she never thought she’d get this chance, and he says they’ll have many more occasions to share. Spinelli announces that it’s time for everyone to dance. Otherwise known as awkward time. Griff stays at the bar, looking like he already has a headache, but tells the bartender to keep them coming. Elizabeth says that Franco never called Alexis by name, but tells Sam about what he told her. Sam asks why she decided it’s Alexis. Elizabeth tells Sam about Alexis walking past her in a fog at the hospital. She says she’s not making it up, and Sam has to help Franco. Ava tells Alexis that Julian’s goal is to restore her to the woman he loved before she started drinking. She says Alexis is playing Julian for a fool. Even though she has to live with him, she gets his silence about her drinking. Ava says all his machinations are just his form of enabling. Julian tells Olivia-J that the police commissioner and Sonny are probably in the loop. If they take Jason out, it will just expose her. She thinks Sonny will be in prison soon, but Julian says that Sonny has a long reach, even in Pentonville. He suggests she plant another bomb to divert the suspicion. She asks who he had in mind. Valentin dances with Charlotte. Lulu asks Dante if he thinks she’s okay. He says she’s fine, but Lulu says she wishes she could comfort her. Dante says the custody hearing is soon, and Lulu asks what if they lose. Valentin goes outside with Charlotte, and they look at the stars. He tells her go back in for the bouquet toss, and recites Shakespeare or something about the constellations. Griff comes out and grabs Valentin, saying he killed Claudette. Charlotte sees through the window and walks through the reception area. Lulu follows. Griff tells Valentin he doesn’t deserve Charlotte. Valentin beats the snot out of him, and says he’s nothing to her. Anna runs out and tells Valentin to get off of Griff, and punches him. She says Griff is a good man, and Valentin disgusts her. He starts to stutter, and says that’s what she’s always said about him. Cake cutting time! Simple white with a red flowers on top. I like it. Maxie smushes the cake in Nathan’s face. That, I hate. I was at a wedding once where the bride ran to the bathroom crying after the groom did that to her. The worst wedding I have ever been to. It was the day after Christmas, a state away, and they had a cash bar. Have you ever had $4 (this was 1980something) white wine in a juice glass? On top of it, the space was adjacent to a real bar where a football game was being watched, and we could hear all the audience participation. Now where was I? Sam suggests that Franco is trying to throw the suspicion off of himself. Elizabeth asks if Alexis knew Tom. Sam insists it’s not her; she knows her. Elizabeth says she doesn’t know Alexis at all. Alexis says Julian’s monitoring is no day at the beach. Ava responds that it’s better than her daughters doing it, but sooner or later she’ll have to choose – the booze or them. Ava says the longer Julian keeps her drinking a secret, the longer she has to perfect her tricks. She’s not ready for sobriety because her secrets are safe, and as long as they are, drinking will be an option. Olivia-J says Julian has thought of everything. He asks if she gives her blessing, and she says it had better work. He promises it will. She says it’s interesting, the lengths he’ll go to for Jason. He says Sam loves him, and he’s hurt her enough. Olivia says she knows he loves his children and will do anything for them, and she wishes she had that option. She says she was cheated out of love and having her own family, everything Julian got while she was in exile on the other side of the world. He tells her there’s still time for her to have those things. She says maybe, but it’s past time for the people to pay for what they’ve done. She’s head of the Jerome family now. Like this is a real accomplishment. Alexis says she can’t recall ever seeing Ava without a martini. Ava says she’s never gone to an out of town dive bar to drink and run someone over. Touche. Alexis gives Ava the sherry and tells her to have at it. Sam is like, you claim to know my mother better than I do? Elizabeth says it’s common knowledge what happened at the trial, and asks if she hasn’t noticed anything. Sam says it’s pathetic that Elizabeth is so love-struck. Elizabeth says she likes Alexis, and if she killed Tom, she was just trying to defend herself. Like Elizabeth she did when Tom raped her. Julian comes home. He asks where Alexis is. Ava says he never called her back. She says Sam accused her of planting the bomb. Julian says she’s wrong. Ava says that Sam is convinced there’s someone else behind the scenes, and asks Julian what kind of trouble he’s gotten them into. Olivia opens a secretary that contains a shrine with photos of her and Duke. Well, photos of Anna and Duke with Olivia’s face pasted over Anna’s. She vows to seek revenge. Anna tells Valentin that Griff doesn’t know how to fight like him, and says he’s a professional, isn’t he? She calls him twisted and spits in his face. The reception, which doesn’t have many people in attendance and reminds me of a junior high dance, continues. Robin talks to Mac and Felicia about Emma being interested in boys. Emma distracts Obrecht and catches the bouquet. Obrecht feigns disappointment. Charlotte is inside a janitor’s closet, and in the hallway Lulu makes noises about needing a blanket. Charlotte hands her one and closes the door again. Lulu goes inside, and asks if she’s hiding from someone. Charlotte is sitting scrunched up with her head on her knees. Lulu says when she’s upset, the best thing to do is talk about it, and if Charlotte needs to talk, she’ll listen Anna says Valentin is twisted and dangerous. He asks when she started caring about defenseless men, and says he was invisible to her. She flashes back to him stammering about celebrating her birthday with her. Rose petals are thrown at the bride and groom as they make their exit. Ava asks Julian if he knows the mystery woman. He says it would behoove her to stay out of it. Julian tries to hustle her out, but Ava says Sam knows something is up. He tells her to take care of her own family and he’ll take care of his. She says he has her scared, and he says she should be. Talking to the pictures, Olivia says they could have had a beautiful life together. Except for Julian. Alexis sees that Julian is back. He tells her Ava is gone and asks how the meeting went. She says she stood in front of a bunch of strangers and almost confessed to Tom’s murder. He says don’t do that, and she says they haven’t arrested Franco yet. Drunk, she can handle it; sober, she doesn’t know what she’ll do. He says she doesn’t have to handle it alone. Elizabeth tells Sam that if Alexis killed Tom, she’s sure she suffered at his hands first. She says if Sam can’t intervene for Franco’s sake, do it for her mother’s. Olivia says she can’t blame Julian entirely; Anna did everything she could to cause damage. We flash back to when we were all a lot younger, and Anna is warning Olivia to stay away from Duke. Olivia says that Anna will suffer, and suffer, and suffer. Griff asks what’s going on. In Anna’s flashback, she tells Valentin she doesn’t want to celebrate her birthday with him. The camera is at his ankles and he’s wearing flood pants. He stutters as he asks her to look at him. He looks like Richard III, kind of hunchbacked, with a scarred face and clawlike hand. Anna says she remembers, and starts to cry. Lulu tells Charlotte that she knows what it feels like to miss your mom. It’s the emptiest, loneliest feeling in the world. She tells Charlotte that she still has a mom. Her. She’s Charlotte’s real mommy. No GH on Friday…sniff… On Monday, Nathan and Maxie start their new life together, Brad is looking for Franco, and Charlotte says Lulu is not her mommy. Parting Gift Quote You cannot cook with hate in your heart or your food will suffer. – finalist on Top Chef (Okay, I wasn’t totally paying attention.) Filed under general hospital, soap opera, television, Uncategorized and tagged General Hospital, quotes, soap opera, television, TV \| 4 Comments	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649037
__label__wiki	0.951512	0.951512	July 1, 2019 / 1:40 AM / 15 days ago Japan supports U.S.-North Korea process, hopes latest talks lead to progress - Abe Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Osaka, Japan June 29, 2019. Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS TOKYO (Reuters) - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday Japan supported the United States and North Korea’s “process” and wished for the latest talks between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un to result in positive developments, Japanese media reported. “I hope that this summit will lead to progress,” Abe was quoted by Kyodo News and Jiji Press as telling reporters at the prime minister’s official residence. Abe was speaking after Kim and Trump agreed on Sunday to push forward dialogue for making a new breakthrough in the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula. Reporting by Chris Gallagher; Editing by Paul Tait	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649043
__label__wiki	0.854018	0.854018	Help us Rebuild The North Piha Surf Club United North Piha > Form > Help us Rebuild The North Piha Surf Club $150,431 of $3.9 million raised Region * AucklandBay of PlentyCanterburyHawke’s BayManawatu-WanganuiMarlboroughNelsonNorthlandOtagoSouthlandTaranakiTasmanWaikatoWellingtonWest Coast Donations can be paid by Direct Credit to our ASB account: United North Piha Lifeguard Service Inc 12-3075-0113089-00 Enter your name in the “Particulars” and “Reference” fields. All contributions will be gratefully acknowledged and are tax deductible. The North Piha Surf Club was originally designed as an Auckland School of Architecture project, and built by the local North Piha Community on land donated by Les Waygood in 1950. In the early 80’s the club was refurbished and modified to meet the growing needs of the club membership. Now almost 70 years old, the North Piha Surf Club can no longer meet the operational needs of the United North Piha Lifeguard Service. The rebuild of the North Piha Surf Club aims to create a functional lifeguard base and training facility, that can be shared with the wider community. In 2007 the club engaged an architect to prepare a concept design for the redevelopment, and these plans were developed further in consultation with club members who would be using the club for the next 20-30 years. Their contributions included making the Patrol Room, ablution facilities and kitchen areas all on a single level with the inclusion of an external lecture studio with hose out capability. This allows guards to go between in-water training and white board sessions without needing to discard wetsuits. The new design also includes a 20% increase in bunkroom numbers and sufficient catering facilities, so that the facility may be utilised by schools and other community groups to deliver outdoor education and other community programs. Resource Consent was granted for the project in 2011, and the redevelopment must commence before the consents expire in 2020. With Auckland Council recently confirmed 35% cornerstone funding for the construction phase of the project, we are now ready to progress to detailed design for Building Consent. Current elemental costing put the total project cost at nearly $3,900,000 by its completion in 2021. To date, the club has invested $150,000 of its funds in the project, and has a further $200,000 to get the design underway. The club will be reliant on significant public and other charitable and philanthropic support to fund the balance of the project costs. Our purpose is the commitment to the prevention of drowning and injury in our aquatic environment, through the provision of lifeguarding, water safety and education services. 4 North Piha Road, Piha (next door to Barnett Hall), New Zealand secretary@unitednorthpiha.org.nz Keep in the know with everything United North Piha. Sign up to our newsletter, and recieve our monthly updates. Please connect a business account on the Instagram Feed settings page in order to display hashtag feeds Please see this post for more information. © Copyright 2019 United North Piha Lost Password? Create an Account By creating an account you agree to our terms and conditions and our privacy policy.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649044
__label__cc	0.697865	0.302135	Mizzou Football – All Hail The Pigskin God Filed under: About Love, Life Lessons, Social Justice — Leave a comment Missouri University President Timothy M. Wolfe, stepped down early Monday morning. Later in the day, the Columbia campus Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin also bit the dust. The issue was Wolfe’s lack of response to a recent spate of racist incidents on Mizzou’s campus, where graduate student Jonathan Butler’s protest received the support of Mizzou’s football team. Butler’s response to recent wave of bigotry came in the form of a hunger strike. “I will not consume any food or nutritional sustenance at the expense of my health until either Tim Wolfe is removed from office or my internal organs fail and my life is lost.” It’s good to die for something worthy. In truth, Wolfe was probably forced out by a set of unified stakeholders, from internal department heads to state legislators. The backstage strategic puppeteering in such high-press cases is amazing. Today, the unique role is litigating in the court of public opinion where evidence and personal bias gets shoved down a listener’s throat is powerful. One key group was Concerned Student 1950, formed on Mizzou campus in response to racially-motivated incidents. (1950 referred to the year black students were first admitted to the University of Missouri.) Concerned Student 1950 demanded the removal of Tim Wolfe, whom they felt had not handled these incidents well, if at all. Butler noted: “Students are not able to achieve their full academic potential because of the inequalities and obstacles they face,” he said. “In each of these scenarios, Mr. Wolfe had ample opportunity to create policies and reform that could shift the culture of Mizzou in a positive direction but in each scenario he failed to do so.” Personal bias aside, “Bullshit!.” Former Mizzou football player A. J. Ofodile raised a valid point. To Mr. Ofodile, the 1950’s-style oppression wasn’t apparent. “Through this whole process I haven’t heard one example of any oppressive action or policy that is systemic in nature. I’ve seen tons of examples of individual bigotry and claims that those incidents weren’t handled appropriately but at this point I have to seriously doubt that people fully understand what systemic oppression really is.” So this is the same Mizzou that’s so racist it elected a black man student body president and homecoming king? Or, are we to believe Mizzou racists systematically elected the black student body president only to hurl racial insults? Is this the same Mizzou that embraced gay defensive lineman Michael Sam in 2014? And nearly 18 months beyond Sam, Mizzou is fraught with racism? Still, after hearing of Wolfe’s resignation, students danced where activists had set up a tent city. The football team announced that it was ending its strike and hundreds of students chanted in the sun, “I … am … a … revolutionary!” Social media users around the world joined in, tweeting more than 100,000 times the day’s protest. While I believe incidents of racism must be addressed, what will be interesting is watching how Mizzou students and residents struggle with their response. Even if all the reports of racism prove accurate, Mizzou’s president shouldn’t have been adjudicated via a lynch mob mentality that served no meaningful purpose other than to inflame. I propose that losing $1,000,000 of football revenue is what really forced Wolfe to resign, more cash than protest. Yes, football gold and the massive amounts of money pouring into the ol’ football coffer. So I repeat what I wrote after the Ferguson Riots. After the cameras stop rolling, they’ll (Mizzou) be left nearly in nearly the same place they started. After all the sound bites and television interviews, someone will query, “What did we accomplish?“ Probably not a hell of a lot. Real change requires effort and love. But no worry for Butler. Technically, Butler won. He received his pound of flesh. However, what Butler and others will learn is that whether right or wrong, every university has an adjudication process. And sometimes that very process is goddam slow. You can’t cure cancer via instant soup. Mizzou will play the remaining three games. That’s approximately $3,000,000 bucks into the coffers. One University President was sacrificed unto the football gods. And football players run the university. Good Lord! All hail the “Pigskin God.” Tags: Do No Harm, Life Lessons « Fighting Poverty With Education Key Mizzou Protest Lessons »	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649045
__label__cc	0.674685	0.325315	A word from our Deputy Chair - Rachel March saw around 20 swimmers competing at Tiger Bay – congratulations to all those who entered – it was great to see not only so many personal successes, but above all, our swimmers enjoying their sport! April promises to be another busy month for 4SSC! Over 30 swimmers attended the CMK gala last weekend; it was fabulous to see so many brilliant swims. As well as gaining numerous PBs, our swimmers also did us proud in winning lots of medals! Well done to all those who competed! We look forward to seeing many of you, swimmers and parents alike, at our forthcoming Spring Meet at Carterton on 9 and 23 April. Please remember that there will be no Saturday morning training sessions at Kingham on either of these dates. The Committee and Coaching Team have spent considerable time discussing the best way to provide feedback for parents. The best approach is generally face-to-face and our Coaches are always happy to discuss your child’s progress with you. We appreciate that this is not always easy at some sessions due to venue, or where one session immediately follows another – if this is something you would like, please let us know and we will arrange this for you. Alternatively, if you would like a brief written summary, please contact us and this will be organised for you towards the end of April following the Spring Meet. Our Coaches will be reviewing the squads following the Spring Meet. Our later session at Kingham on Wednesday is being opened up to Competition squad this term; please contact me if your swimmer is in this squad and would like to join this session as spaces are limited. Please remember our first monthly ‘fun’ session is being held at Kingham on Wednesday 27 April. All swimmers are invited to attend these sessions (to be held on the last Wednesday of each month as follows: 6-7pm for Fitness, Academy & Pre-Competition squads 7-8.30pm for all other squads including Masters. So please come along! These sessions are being introduced on a trial basis for the term ahead and the committee would welcome parental and swimmer feedback as to whether or not they are a success. As well as giving swimmers some time to socialise with each other, they will also give the Coaches some specific time for focussed squad-specific training where required. Thank you to all who helped bag pack at Sainsburys – a total of £212 was raised – with £100 going to Sport Relief and the rest going to 4SSC. Tickets are now on sale for our Race Night to be held at Glyme Hall on Saturday 16 April. I look forward to seeing you there! Finally, best of luck to our top swimmers striving to gain their Regional times, and at the forthcoming Regional Championships. Officials and Team Managers at galas Congratulations to Sam Oliver who passed her final assessment whilst officiating at the CMK Meet on Saturday, making her a fully qualified J1 Official. Well done, Sam! Whilst on the subject, a big ‘thank you’ to our team of officials who give up many hours to officiate at galas, and without whose dedication and continued support, 4SSC swimmers would not be accepted into Meets as we are expected to supply officials whenever we enter galas. If your child/ren enjoy entering external Meets, why not consider training as an official? If interested, please let us know and Nigel will be pleased to give you more information and answer any questions you may have. We also need more parents to become involved in Team Managing. Why not give it a go at a forthcoming gala? We can arrange for you to shadow a more experienced TM to enable you to gain an idea of the role without feeling ‘thrown in at the deep end’!! You will not be asked to TM on your own until you feel confident in doing so, and will only be asked to TM at a Meet that your swimmer attends. Please remember that as the number of swimmers competing continues to grow, so does the number of TMs required to support them! 4SSC are required to ensure that all TMs are DBS checked which is straightforward to organise – again please let us know if you are able to support our swimmers in this way. Updates from our Head Coach … Kim We took a team of 19 to the level 3 Open Meet in Cardiff, resulting in 56 PBs with 19 Medals, 4 Firsts, 10 Seconds & 5 Thirds. Outstanding results and very good experience of racing in a 50m pool. We have a growing group of swimmers that are aiming for the Regional Championships; they are competing this month in Luton, Gloucester and Bletchley. Best of luck to them all. Now onto the Club Champs. I’m hoping all will enter the events suitable for their Squads. If in doubt ask your coaches. Galas Update The remainder of April and much of May will be taken up with our second Club Championships and then some of our top swimmers will be competing at the South East Regional Championships. Meets in May The latest in the series of development meets hosted by COSC, details have been sent. Meets in June We have an invitaion to attend the Witney & Dsitrict SC Sprints Development meet at the beginning of June, watch out for the email over the next week. June will also see our participation at the Vale Cup, an invitation team meet. Kim will contact swimmers about inclusion in our team. There will also be a Level 3 meet at Maxwell at the end of June, again watch out for the email over the next week or two. Meets in July Finally into July will be the Banbury Open Air team meet and our last meet of the season will be at Oxford, with the COSC Level three meet, which will include longer distances, details to follow. As always, keep up to date with the latest details via our website The new Gala Submission Form appears to be working well. The one gripe was that parents couldn't remember what they enetered after pressing submit, and unfortunately there isn't a print facility. I've now included a field for you to enter your email address and you will be added as a "viewer" of the entries so you can check later, and see who else has entered! There is also now an area to sign-up for helping, either judging or team managing. A gala administrative fee of £2.50 per swimmer per gala will be introduced from April to help fund the rising costs (such as purchasing poolside passes and meeting Coaches’ expenses) of attending Meets. This will only apply to external Meets, not our own ‘Club Champs.’ Swimmers of the Month Junior Trainer of the Month for March is Elsa Thwaites, Elsa is very keen and joined us in 2013, she works extremely hard in her sessions, listens to her coaches and it has been great to see her as a young swimmer improve and develop. We hope to see her move up squads soon. Senior Swimmer of the month for March is Emily Alsop. Emily has been a top squad member for years, she is always seen working hard as she shares the lane with various County & Club Champions. Never complaining, she silently completes the sessions whilst younger swimmers are heard complaining of aches and pains! Off to University soon, she will be missed. We are delighted to welcome Jamie Terroba-Taylor to 4SSC - he has now joined his sisters, Nina and Carla, who became members last year. We hope you enjoy your swimming and make lots of new friends! Our AGM will be held on Monday 6 June at 6.45pm at Sibford School. Please do make every effort to attend! Follow @swim4shires to keep up to date with live action from the galas and more. We now have a closed Facebook Group (all requests to join are approved by our chair). Please search for 4SSC on Facebook and request to join the group. Copyright © 2014, 4SSC All rights reserved.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649053
__label__cc	0.596035	0.403965	Glashutte Original partners with Zurich film fest INTERNATIONALNEWSOthers by Staff Writer on September 5, 2012 Glashutte Original is set to sponsor the Zurich Film Festival for three years in a partnership that continues its work with the arts. This year’s Zurich film festival will begin on September 20 and will run for 10 days. It will be the eight annual festival and will link with the German-made brand, one of Swatch Group’s luxury watchmaking brands, with a growing Swiss event. The German watch brand is also a partner of the Berlin International Film Festival, where it supports the Made in Germany fellowship for emerging film directors. Take a look at one of the brand’s own films, below. Tags : glashutte originalsponsorshipzurich film festival Schofield part of Best of Britannia trade show HD3 Slyde to sponsor European Poker Tour Rolex ready to profit from US Open as Tiger and other testimonees compete for the title Rolex profits from standing by Tiger Woods as he wins 15th golf major at The Masters BASELWORLD & BEYOND PREVIEW A to Z. Part 2: Glashütte Original to Oris Glashütte Original adds fiery dégradé dial colors to its Sixties family of timepieces Rebellion takes to the track as official timekeeper of the Dakar Rally	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649054
__label__wiki	0.604677	0.604677	Download Book The Network Is Your Customer Five Strategies To Thrive In A Digital Age in PDF format. You can Read Online The Network Is Your Customer Five Strategies To Thrive In A Digital Age here in PDF, EPUB, Mobi or Docx formats The Network Is Your Customer Five Strategies to Thrive in a Digital Age Author: David L. Rogers "An incredibly useful and valuable guidebook to the new consumer economy. Buy it. Learn from it. Succeed with it."--Jeff Jarvis, author of "What Would Google Do " "This is the stuff that every business and nonprofit needs to embrace if they're going to succeed in a changing world."--Vivian Schiller, CEO of NPR With clear analysis and practical frameworks, this book provides a strategic guide that any business or nonprofit can use to succeed in the digital age. 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__label__cc	0.636103	0.363897	The Playground Model Pages 1 2 3 NEXT Shamus Young 1 POSTED: 26 Mar 2010 17:00 MMOG developers could learn a lot from playground designers. Brotherofwill Very good analogy there. I've never touched an MMO in my life, but I can safely assume that a lot of the beginning game is tedious and dull. Kind of reminds me of FF XIII. People keep saying it gets better after 30 hours, but no way I'm going to keep around that long when all I can do in the beginning is use a wobby attack system (which almost plays itself) mixed with running through linear corridors. I don't see how developers are getting better at fixing the problem. In old games like Fallout you can basically go to any city from the get go, almost total freedom. You don't see that a lot anymore in modern games (which will usually have invisible barriers or script sequences to unlock shit). BioTox When playing "vanilla" WoW it was that way about grinding. No one wanted to do it because it took a long time and all the "fun" was when you got to the level cap. Since the expansions, leveling in WoW was made a lot easier. I know new people can get to cap level in 2 months if they're just roam around. Dedicated levelers can reach cap in 2-3 weeks, if that. Blizzard is looking at their old crap and they're going to mix it back into the high level game-play. It's like recycling. LoL I'm not sure how it's going to work out but I'm interested to see. EVE online is different though. They say, "there is the playground... don't die." I wish more games were like this. You didn't have to level up in the sense of go here and kill things to get experience. You just play. Yes, I know it, "takes a long time to get the big ships in EVE" but the smaller ships are needed in PvP warfare too, don't worry. ;) Tharticus Pretty good analogy here Shamus. The problem with majority of MMOs are that they go on the training treadmill or "grinding". As most players care about their level and makes me think that grinding feels more like a secondary job with no pay. Questing should be part of the list as... favors? dududf 5th Paragraph, 10th word. Replace "Beings" with "Begins" I'll edit this post to show my thoughts on this when I'm done reading. done reading Great analogy there, and the type of gameplay I like in MMOG's would have to be Gathering, and sniping. Sniping isn't something you mentioned, so I'll give my take on it. In WoW for instance, I'd play as Rouge grind up to level 80 (thanks to private servers, this only takes me a week tops.) I'd then go around like an idiot invisible and using speed buffs to ambush anyone nearby. I'd run through Stormwind like a crack addict, and OHKO anyone I can see before the guards get me. Is it PVP? Well I am essentially killing people, but it seems different. There difference being is that there's a rush, as all of the Alliance guys are looking for me and I'm jumping off of areas, sneaking around stuff, getting to vantage points, avoiding the Guards and pegging off as many people as I can until eventually some pallidan ass hunts me down and just shows me that he is indeed Immune to every god damn thing. (<-- I hate that.) Is it normal PvP? No not really. Am I still killing Players? Yes. By the buckets. ( I only played WoW for 2 weeks, and it was only on private servers.) Any who, I'm a gatherer, and a Sniper as I explained. Omegatronacles My biggest peeve with MMO's in general are filler quests. I'm talking about the quests that for no apparent reason have you "go to this place, kill x amount of this enemy, come back to me." These missions feel tacked on to the overall experience. They never seem to have any main storyline reason for existing. Even worse is when you get back from one of these missions, and the quest giver asks you to go back and kill x number more of slightly different enemies that are hanging out with the first group. Exploration quests are equally pointless, and even more annoying to achieve sometimes. In STO, you are given missions to explore "uncharted areas" of space. These are tedious and time consuming, and bring absolutely nothing to the story. Even worse is that the game ends up forcing you to do these missions, as there are only one or two main storyline missions per level, meaning that the player is forced to take boring, time consuming exploration missions or resort to PVP. When compared to main storyline missions, neither of these are particularly effective time to experience activities. dragontiers I like your idea, but I don't know how it's feasible to institute it. You'd basically have to create a whole new game for each player demographic. DDO has the right idea with the single player/group play options, and different servers for PVP on WOW is a good start. I know WOW awards some exp/achievements for exploration, but like you said, you have to be careful when running through a higher level area or you get killed on the spot by the first wandering monster. Crafting is another area where it's more difficult to keep separate for going up in levels. As you start crafting bigger and better things, you need bigger and better materials. To get the materials, you either need to hunt for the raw materials, which are generally on or around higher level baddies, or buy them from vendors/auction house. Since most games make it so crafting is a money sink (for reasons you pointed out yourself in Shamus Plays), you need some outside source of income to buy materials. And how do you generate that income? Quests and killing monsters. I don't know how to keep crafting game-play separate from the others without killing the games economy. Raiding requires you to be at max level, otherwise you won't be fully equipped/powerful enough to "max" the stats necessary to best implement the strategies necessary. And again, I don't know how you could let people be at max level without having to "grind" their way up. It might be possible to let people pick a level to start at, so people could start out max level, but I have no idea what the consequences of that would be on the game. It could be disastrous, or have no effect whatsoever. Gathering has no meaning without some form of leveling. I mean, the whole point to gathering is to have everything, even those rare, hard to find items. If anyone could get it, regardless of level/ability/strategy, then all the fun would be taken out of gathering. The ability to say "Hey look, I have Item X because I spent way too much time running this and that" is the whole draw. Vipermagi "Exploring is one of my favorite activities, although as far as I know only Lord of the Rings Online formally acknowledges it as such. LOTRO has exploration deeds that you can earn for fully scouting areas of the game. " -Shamus Guild Wars has something similar; the Explorer title. If you really want to max the title, you're in for a long walk. I like watching scenery, but having to look at almost every pixel in the area gets a little tedious, especially in forests (petrified moreso than living). How lenient is LOTRO with exploring? WodashGSJ Vipermagi: Much more lenient - there are several deeds based upon visiting certain linked points of the map, like all major Elven ruins in a particular area for example. Of course, the game doesn't tell you where it is you have to go to get the deed done, but it's a long way from requiring you to visit every inch of the countryside. Vitor Goncalves 10 POSTED: 26 Mar 2010 17:49 mmm, have u been on world of warcraft lately? seems to me like a playground. questing is overlooked by most players, raiding and pvp are the climbing cool activities everybody goes for it. And no its no longer am obstacle linear thing, since burning crusade, and even more now, u can get end game gear and even arena points for doing nothing, allowing to bypass most of the activities to get the best prizes in game. Dunno other MMOs but I think blizzard folks thought of your idea long ago and shifted the game. To me its a loss, I liked the sense of reward when u would finally get an end game piece of gear and would show to everybody as a proof of ur deeds. At the moment everybody easily get their ends on the best rewards and u are just one more member of the flock. That made me quit the game. SO I mind to disagree with you but I better stick with the playground scenario, as it is in real life. I dont see it by activities but rewards, u dont step into your first job as a director, and u dont get a bilionaire salary right away. I think u need to consider the rewards on your equation. But i do like ur comparison with the playground. I never thought of that. I that case the action itself rewards the children. HellsingerAngel dragontiers: I have to disagree. Warhammer Online had quite a few "raid" type scenarios, though admittedly they were one shot, big arse bosses rather than full dungeons. Still needed a full warband to beat them, though, and they always dropped some purple loot! I think overall WAR had the most things in common with the equation Shamus is talking about. They had a wide veriaty of things to do from old fashioned solo PvE, to Public Quests to grind for area reuptation, to massive PvP battlegrounds that you just simply needed to walk into and you're in the fight with as many players that care to be there, to low level raiding using those "MvP Boss" type characters that drop very satisfying loot. PvP was actually pretty balanced from my experience and varied a great deal (defend the keep, capture the objective, or just flat out raid the main city) so that even players focusing on one point could get some veriaty. The classes were very distinct, too, because they were linked to what race you picked. Usually the classes had a counter-part on the opposite faction, but no two classes were turly copies within the same faction. A cornucopia of experiences all wrapped in a neat little game. too bad the player base is a little smaller than anyone would have hoped =( Tharticus: I know that all too well. I plan an MMO myself and I can totally understand everything in this article, and, its true. Alot of games iwll have you grind, and grind, and grind until you reach x level where it actually dosnt matter anymore. Problem is getting there Singing Gremlin BioTox: That made me laugh. Although I'd argue that EvE is closer to being thrown naked into a playground where a dozen kids have secured the facilities, carefully selling play time to the other kids, several kids are engaging in mortal combat while hanging from the monkey bars, and the handful of sad gits content to ride the springed animals get brutally lynched the moment they step away, and several competing teams of kids have seized sections of the roundabout, fighting visciously amongst each other and themselves, all the while the horrifically rich kids that control the supplies laugh and have weaker children trim their toenails. Damn, I want to play again now. KingGolem Hmm...MMOG's like playgrounds... I guess that makes sense, but I've often thought that the grind serves a purpose to heighten the sense of accomplishment for when you DO get to the end game stuff. However, I will agree with one thing, I stopped playing World of Warcraft somewhere around level 74 in the Wrath of the Lich King because I got tired of all the repetitive grinding quests. Eh, I don't know, I had just been questing in Outland, so maybe going from space to a forest is what made the quests intolerable again. The quests in Runescape, however, do present a better way to do things. The good quests are lengthy, hand-crafted, and have much better rewards than those of World of Warcraft. I think it would be a step in the right direction to have more of those types of quests. Also, the playground analogy got me thinking: doesn't Free Realms do something like that? I hear it's basically a bunch of minigames spread over a big MMOG overworld, but it seems to be making an impact of some note. Have we any Free Realms players about? Perhaps you could detail how well their set up works. On to your question, however, when I play MMOG's I tend towards things like solo play, exploring, crafting and gathering. The key element of my play style is that I take things slowly. Sure, raiding sounds like it could be fun, but I can't understand how someone would want to get up to the level cap as quickly as possible to do it. To me that really defeats the purpose of the "Massive" part of MMOG's. I mean, the designers spent their time making a huge, epic world, and you just want to get through it as quickly as possible? Ah, suum cuique, I should say. But really, the best part of MMOG's to me is the whole "huge epic world" thing, and I take my time to enjoy it. StriderShinryu That is a pretty good question. Favourite MMO Parts: - Interactive Storyline - Cool world to explore and stuff to do - Stat based character progression and growth (basically, levelling up and getting new gear/abilities) - Meaningful RP (MxO was great for this. Your created character could evolve to have a place in the actual game storyline, and the game was open enough to encourage non story RP too. LOTRO is poor for this. Everyone's a good guy, the story is set in stone, good RP supporting social areas are few) Least Favourite MMO Parts: - PvP (not so much the activity, but I dislike much of the attitudes that come along with it.. and I dislike PvP even more if it has no purpose) - Crafting (once you are done boosting your crafting level and can actually make stuff it's great.. but the process to get there is often torture. (Once again, MxO did crafting near perfectly as crafting level was a general skill you just spent money to improve so it essentially levelled as you did without you having to do anything special. The real goal in crafting was simply collecting the recipes to make all of the cool stuff you wanted to make) All told, I think it's fair to say that I enjoy MMOs that provide me a cool world that I can explore and participate in. I generally don't like things that make me sit there and do nothing while I could be actually playing the game (like crafting) and I don't like things that too obviously scream out "this is a videogame!" (like PvP often does). Hiroshi Mishima This is just from my experience with Shin Megami Tensei Imagine, as I haven't dared touch an MMO since Diablo which I felt was about as much fun as eating shards of glass, so bear with me... What bothers me the most about MMOs are the general lack of storyline associated with a lot of them, though I believe it's usually the free ones who suffer most. I got into SMT Imagine because the story intrigued me and I wanted to see more, and the gameplay was interesting with it's slight similarity to Pokemon what with catching/raising demons to use as partners. However, that's not where it ends. At least with SMT:I, you next have Aeria Points which is the company's "currency" which can be used with any of their online games that you have to buy with _real money_ and that is a concept which infuriates me to this day. Why? Because more often than not the things you buy require a LOT of money. A single sword or piece of gear might cost over $30 USD, which could have been spent on any number of other things for a better use. The AP is nonrefundable so good luck getting rid of those few points you'll never spend cause nothing is that cheap. Next is the PvP, and the way it totally unbalances the game. Most of the major PvPers are at or near the current level cap and so anyone going in for a good time (I abhor PvP so I refuse to touch it after my initial experience) will find themselves overwhelmed and outmatched. Not unlike starting up Team Fortress 2 and getting massacred by people who have unlocked all the Achievement related gear which prevents you from doing the same. I stayed with that all of 1 day before I uninstalled it and was very disappointed cause it was kinda fun at first. But one of the real problems and this is something hard to blame on any one source... it's the community, and how they're eager to rip off players, lie to them, offend them, and whatever else. They introduced custom titles so you instantly started seeing sexual and pedophilia based titles like "Daughter Dominator" and "Did Her Good", and for whatever reason there is next to no behavioral repercussions for people who do this or other such things. You can report whatever you like and no one seems to give a damn. So yeah, do I think SMT:I is a fun game? Yes, I do, it's got a lot going for it. However it also suffers from some serious design flaws. Unused Skill Classes which clutter up the Expertise Menu, very unbalanced gameplay between PvP and PvE, a reliance on AP buying (as the NPC gear is hopelessly worthless by the later levels/areas), and negligence on both the community and the staff. Sadly, from what a lot of people have told me of other games like WoW and such, it isn't really a whole lot different. Maybe not always the same issues, but enough issues to turn away someone who has been playing games for almost 30 years and thought they'd have figured out some of this crap by now... Irridium Question: What gameplay drives you to play an MMOG? What parts do you dislike or avoid? Exploration is easily my most favorite thing about an MMO. The world is just so big, and I love venturing into new areas and seeing what they have to offer. What sucks is that most of the time I'm not at the right level. But a friend who stopped playing WoW gave me his level 75 account and pretty much let me explore until it was stopped due to him not paying anymore. But in that one month I explored all I could. And I loved it. lesterley What I hate most in any MMO is DROP RATES! For the love of all that's holy, why do developers think I want to waste an hour of my life killing the same damn boars over, and over, and over again until the Pristine Cleft Hoof of Doom finally drops? I think this type of game play only appeals to people who have a 'gambling' mentality. For them, the tension/expectation that the next drop might be "The One" is exciting. For me, it's pure torture. Leslee Cxizent Insightful stuff as always, but I believe that you mean "the game begins at 80", on the first page. I may be mistaken. Pinstar You forgot one aspect in your otherwise well crafted metaphor. The roleplayers. Those are the kids not on any of the equipment playing games of pretend with each other. People may say "LOL newbs, why'd you come to the playground if you aren't gonna play on the equipment" To which they reply, "We don't need it to have fun" ramox For me it's raiding. I did it for 4 years straight and i still would if my real life would allow. You see, i love multiplayer experiences but i can't stand competitive play (probably cause i suck at it) so all the shiny shooters aut therer are not for me. This is where raiding apears. It's essentially nothing but a mass co-op mode. But that's what makes it awesome. You have to rely on 9, 24, 39 others to make things work and this can be oh so frustrating at times...but when it works...it feels oh so good ;o) Lord_Ascendant What do I want/like in MMORPGs? That I, as a player, am contributing to a story and also have the option once the story in complete to challenge myself with other things and not dick around for 2-3 days grinding levels or crafting 3 billion health potions so I can take on some giant boss thing for a little bit more arbitrary experience points. Wicky_42 I like the idea. A bit like EVE, but then with EVE you need a good few years before you can make a meaningful contribution to a group excursion or to actually make progress from the majority of the non-combat tasks. Keeping everything equally enjoyable and useful in a gameplay sense would be the challenge - for instance, if I want to be a full-time crafter, there needs to be the mechanics and market to support that, as well as mechanisms to prevent the insane inflation that an ageing MMO population can bring to player run markets. Lerxst Mine is probably somewhere between Explorer and PvPer. I like to sneak out and explore places I shouldn't be... and pick off easy targets while I'm there (not ganking, more like herb gatherers, miners or people just not paying attention to their surroundings) :) I've only played a few games that allowed for any of these flaws in the generic MMO system. One was the original Ultima Online, another was Dark age of Camelot, EVE was pretty good about this too and the last one was Darkfall. Funny how I never gave Darkfall credit until after I stopped playing it and moved on. There you had a level-less character structure, open PvP & full loot system, and the ability to use any skill anytime. The flaw, I guess, was the grind. How to get past that grind....? Captain Lag I was eating a fortune cookie while reading this and the fortune read, "The love of your life is right in front of your eyes". I looked right in front of me and it was the picture of Shamus on the first page... Arothel MMORPG's suffer from an interesting case of schizophrenia. They try to cover all the major bases of gameplay that don't always mix well. For instance, the leveling system combined with player verses player combat is inherently unbalanced, which is why games like WoW implimented systems such as the battlegrounds and arenas that even the playing field in terms of level. But then you have the gear aspect, where you may have several players all of the same character level but drastically different power levels based on their equipment. In this simple three-sided example you'll have avid pvp-ers with very different opinions on how well it works. This player might hate that you have to be a certain level to compete in the event, where another will hate that he/she must spend time getting throttled in order to earn the gear to give him/her a fighting chance. And then you'll have those who believe level and gear should not be a factor in competitive play, only player skill should influence the result. You take away the levels and gear and you leave everyone with no reward system for their time and effort. And thus the conundrum continues. You aren't going to please everybody, which is precisely what an MMORPG tries to do. I must say I've never played an MMO that wasn't also an RPG, but it seems to me the genre itself is somewhat limited. Not flawed, just limited. Jack of all gaming types, master of none. As for myself, I enjoy bringing a character from low levels and power to high. I enjoy questing and I am one of those crazies that actually read the quest texts most of the time. However, I also enjoy head to head competition, as long as I have the time to hone my skills. whaleswiththumbs Depends, really. If i know a healthy amount of people in the game who are helpful and everything, and i have a character already at their level, then it's group play definitely but i usually solo, but i want it to feel like there are a healthy amount of people in the game not like," heres a mmo, but all the people seem to have left this area, but your stuck here so enjoy it.After someone may come through eventually you can friend then never see again." Poomanchu745 When I was looking to get Aion before it came out I ignored my friend telling me it was a Korean grinder. I said the game looked good and the combat seemed fun so I would give it a go. I had a lot of fun up until level 30. Then I hit the "fun cap", the point where not grinding was really not a choice. I started grinding hoping I would be able to run an instance soon or knock out some pvp. After about 24 hours worth of grinding the SAME mobs straight I quit the game outright. Now NCSoft may have wanted people to spend more time playing the game up until the level cap but in effect it made me quit the game. Well that and the gold sellers who they ignored and let run rampant. I think since NCSoft is a korean country they didn't care about the gold sellers because they were letting their cousins makes some money. TwistedEllipses I'm not a fan of the leveling up system. It seems that grinding is integral to it if it doesn't give out exp like sweets (which defeats the point of having exp). I'm very much a solo quester/explorer, so I'm fairly unusual as a player of MMOGs... Master-Jedi MMOG's (WOW in my case) for me are mostly about the exploration. In wow there are a abundance of ships and old ruins that are fun to look at, and usually there are treasure chests in them. Also, having other people around is helpful at times. PVP, raiding and group quest are the reasons I don't play MMOG,s anymore. Oblivion is better anyway. On oblivion I can kill all the idiots if I feel like it. On WOW I can't when they are on my team. I have become an achievement whore. I love getting achievements in WoW. Despite what is said, WoW does reward you with stuff for exploring. If done at the appropriate level it rewards you with decent xp. Complete exploration gives you achievements and a tabard. Fun holiday quests are a bonus as well. While some are annoying and try to get you to pvp despite all your objections, others take you to places you've never been before. Dire Maul was all the rage back in the day, but now you really have no reason to go other than finding the elder. Most of the Outland dungeons are like this too. With the new group matching system you are ABLE to actually get into these dungeons at the appropriate level again, but you don't really have to. Compared to games where all you CAN do is grind (FFXI), WoW gives you MANY options to level your character. The fact that most of your xp comes from quests rather than grinding mobs really counts for something. More dedicated PVP characters can spend their entire level range playing in battlegrounds for xp. Most of the activities give achievements as well. I take pride in all my achievements, and avoiding all the actual pvp achievements (VoA is a raid in a pvp zone, not an actual pvp achievement). If I was in a playground I would probably be on the slide. Being a Guild Wars fan here (only MMOG I've played for a decent amount of time), I find that the grind is somewhat lessened. That end game stuff doesn't take long to get to when the level cap is 20. I s'pose the grind itself comes from getting all the right gear, skills and loot for yourself and your heroes. But even then, with weapons having a ceiling as far as attributes are concerned, it's all good. Although the linear nature of it would probably turn some people off who want to access something that's only available after going through so many "campaign" missions... SirPumpkinLongshanks I'm wondering what a good alternative to what MMOs do now would look like. We have levels and gear. Would it be better if it was just gear? It would mean top-tier players could make a new character and just buy adequate gear for them. On the one hand that would be really convenient but on the other it would remove some of the satisfaction you get from actually playing the game. But then we have grinding. Me, I actually like a good grind. I don't define grinding as the part of the game that keeps me from doing what I really want but rather part of the game wherein I zero in on improving my character in a specific way. However, a greater variety of things to do level-by-level would be much appreciated. In WoW you're stuck soloing until level 60, if not later, the way the game is currently structured. Nobody runs the old world instances while they're at the proper level for them. What if they increased the spread of the content? What if they made it possible to turn off XP gain at any point so that level of play would determine the complexity of the game? Levels 1-10 would be your tutorial and level 20 would basically be easy mode with lots of story dungeons and even some 10man raids. Talents and gear could act differently at different levels so as to streamline the gameplay and keep things balanced. This makes me curious what Blizzard will do with Cataclysm as I know they're going to redesign the whole world from the ground up. Considering how much the game improved in the year I was away I imagine they'll come up with a few pleasant surprises in the new expansion. silversun101 To answer your question, Shamus, I guess I would also call myself an explorer. The first time I ever played WoW, I made a Night Elf, watched the little intro, looked around for a few seconds and then immediately turned and headed straight out of the starting area. I saw the quest giver. I realized he had something important to say to me, but I wanted to look around first. I made it all the way to Darnassus and back, exploring as much of Teldrassil as my level one status would allow before finally returning actually picking up the quest. The first time I LEFT Teldrassil, the crowning moment of the game, when I hopped onto the Hyppogriff and watched that giant tree fade into the distance, only then did I actually realize what a huge world WoW actually was. During my time playing WoW I never once met the level cap. Not ever. I'm such a sucker for immersion that any time I found a new area I'd explore it top to bottom. I would fully read any quest giver's text to the chagrin of any impatient player I was currently grouped with. I saw my character as a CHARACTER, with a personality and feelings, not just an avatar to represent my online equivalent. Of course, I had joined a PvP server at the encouragement of my younger brother (who first introduced me to the game), so these things were mostly kept to myself and my sketch pads. I never even set foot in on an RP server until I had long ago lost interest in the game, and the subtle lack of any substantial role play among the populous did little to re spark my enthusiasm. I am fascinated at what a "playground" MMO might offer. BarGamer The gathering in pre-Burning Crusade WoW made it so that crafting was fun and easy. If you didn't want to go out and get it yourself, you could almost always find it for mildly-reasonable rates on the Auction House, (your milage may vary by server/faction.) Then they screwed it up, so I moved on to Guild Wars. In both games, I enjoyed Solo Play, a little Grouping, and just enough Exploring so that not all the sewer-holes looked the same. I generally avoided Raiding, mostly because my build was personal taste and not necessarily optimized, and I loathed PVP.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649056
__label__cc	0.53809	0.46191	Chris Packham receives new death threats Posted on April 30, 2019 by Joshua Solomon - Editor Leave a comment Wildlife expect Chris Packham has received death threats due to him challenging unlawful licensees BBC Springwatch presenter Chris Packham has received genuine death threats on his life with details of how they want to get him as one said they “will organise a car crash”. Some of those who oppose him have also sent parcels containing human faeces to his home in a campaign of intimidation. Wild Justice a group co-founded by Chris Packham last week campaigned ,challenged three general licenses, which allowed the shooting of 16 species including crows, magpies, Canada geese and wood pigeons. Due to a legal challenge by Wild Justice Natural England immediately revoked blanket licences to kill “pest” birds on farmland. Less than 24 hours after the decision had been made dead crows were found strung up by Chris’s house and since then he has been bombarded by sick people with death threats and all sorts. He has also chastised Facebook for not removing posts containing his address. He said this amounted to “incitement to violence”, and he had tried to have it removed. I’ve received another gift . . . pic.twitter.com/gwmEfUGm2u — Chris Packham (@ChrisGPackham) April 28, 2019 After he received the death threats he went on to say “I can’t speak too much about what happened last night because I haven’t been in touch with the police yet.” Although many don’t agree with Packham, many also stand by him as celebrities such as Kevin Maguire and nature figures such as Mark Avery have all shown their support in favour for the work he is doing. His enthusiasm, knowledge, championing and protection of wildlife is why so many of us adore @ChrisGPackham. These sly bullies will make us like him even more https://t.co/D71Nng0hv0 — Kevin Maguire (@Kevin_Maguire) April 26, 2019 Don't let the @BBC sack #ChrisPackham – sign the petition – #springwatch #reallywildshow https://t.co/6usTBZTFYm via @38_degrees — Mark Avery (@MarkAvery) April 26, 2019 Although many people do believe that Chris Packham has abused his power due to the influential figure he is in the nature scene. As he is causing more harm than good as now the livestock and crops are in danger due to the fact they are no longer able to shoot birds. While Bodies including the British Association of Shooting and Conservation (BASC), Countryside Alliance, and the National Gamekeepers Organisation have written an open letter to environment secretary Michael Gove calling on him to intervene in Natural England’s decision. Most farmers are against the abuse that Packham has received but do state the fact that the result of his campaign has put a huge strain on farmers during the busiest time of the farming calendar.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649060
__label__cc	0.623845	0.376155	Posted on May 14, 2019 by Joshua Solomon - Editor One comment Lewis Hamilton and his team Mercedes have gifted a young ill boy with a F1 car to fulfil his dream. Harry Shaw, a five year old from Redhill, Surrey, who suffers from a rare form of terminal cancer. Got to fulfil a lifetime dream of having his own Formula 1 car courtesy of Lewis Hamilton and his team at Mercedes. The young lad sent Lewis Hamilton a good luck message via Instagram from his hospital bed. The reigning Formula 1 champion was indeed touched by the message and the unfortunate condition of little Harry as he called him his ‘spirit animal’. He also dedicated his win in the Spanish Grand Prix to him. A huge well done from Harry. He’s very proud of you @lewishamilton and @mercedesamgf1 !🏆🥇https://giantpledge.com/harrysgiantpledge now lets raise some cash for cancer research! #nevergiveup #keepfighting #letsjustgetitdone A post shared by Harry’s Giant Pledge (@harryspledge5) on May 12, 2019 at 8:13am PDT After the race Mercedes arranged for one of its cars to be flown to Harry’s home, where he is also expected to be presented with Hamilton’s winning trophy from the Barcelona race. In April doctors told Harry’s Parents he had just one week left to live and Harry’s father, James Shaw, said: “I don’t know Lewis, but I think what we’ve seen is what a genuine, decent, lovely person he is. “That was a heartfelt message he did and he won that Grand Prix for Harry and that means a lot.” Charlotte Shaw, Harry’s mother, said: “It’s brought smiles into his life at a time when there’s a limited amount of fun to be had, to be perfectly honest.” She said gifts including signed photographs and a Mercedes cap first brought smiles, adding: “It just went from there, really.”It’s just got bigger and bigger and better and better and the smiles have got broader and broader.”It’s so special to see Harry enjoying himself.” Lovely to meet you today, Harry! 😊 https://t.co/JBMwGUE140 — Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) May 13, 2019 The family of Harry Shaw has set up a charity page to raise money for research into the deadly disease and have so far raised more than £15,000. Mercedes tweeted they were supporting the fundraising drive. Ruby Whitman God Bless you Harry – you have a wonderful friend in Lewis. Thankyou Lewis Hamilton for helping to make a little boy so happy in his final fight.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649061
__label__wiki	0.715484	0.715484	Chapter Comparative Constructions by Leon Stassen 1. Defining the construction In semantic or cognitive terms, comparison can be defined as a mental act by which two objects are assigned a position on a predicative scale. If the positions on the scale are different, then we speak of the comparison of inequality, which finds its linguistic encoding in comparative constructions. Such a construction essentially involves three things: a predicative scale, which, in language, is usually encoded as a gradable predicate, and two objects. Although these objects can, in principle, be complex, the practice of typological linguistic research has been to restrict them to primary objects, which are typically encoded in the form of noun phrases. Thus, a comparative construction typically contains a predicate and two noun phrases, one of which is the object of comparison (the comparee NP), while the other functions as the "yard-stick" of the comparison (the standard NP). In short, prototypical instances of comparative constructions in the languages of the world are sentences that are similar to the English sentence in (1), in which the noun phrase following the item than is the standard NP: John is taller than Lucy. 2. Types of comparative constructions Modern literature on the typology of the comparison of inequality includes Ultan 1972, Andersen 1983 and Stassen 1984, 1985. The last of these authors presents a typology of comparative constructions which boils down to four major types. A basic parameter in this typology is the encoding of the standard NP. First, one can make a distinction between instances of fixed-case comparatives and derived-case comparatives. In the former type, the standard NP is always in the same case, regardless of the case of the comparee NP. In the latter type, the standard NP derives its case assignment from the case of the comparee NP. Classical Latin is an example of a language in which both types are allowed. The sentences in (2) illustrate a construction type in which the standard NP is dependent on the comparee NP for its case marking: it can either be in the nominative case (tu) or in the accusative case (te). In contrast, sentence (3) shows a construction type in which the standard NP is invariably in the ablative case (te). As a result, sentence (3) is ambiguous between the readings of (2a) and (2b). (2) Classical Latin (Kühner and Stegmann 1955: 466) Brutum Brutus.acc 1sg.nom love.1sg.pres ‘I love Brutus no less than you (love Brutus).’ 2sg.acc ‘I love Brutus no less than (I love) you.’ 2sg.abl Both types of comparative constructions can be subcategorized further, on the basis of additional parameters. Within the fixed-case comparatives, a first distinction is that between Exceed Comparatives and Locational Comparatives. Exceed Comparatives have as their characteristic that the standard NP is constructed as the direct object of a transitive verb with the meaning ‘to exceed’ or ‘to surpass’. Thus, the construction typically includes two predicates, one which is the comparative predicate, and another which is the ‘exceed’-verb. The comparee NP is the subject of the ‘exceed’-verb. Duala (Bantu; Cameroon), presents an instance of the Exceed Comparative, as does Thai. (4) Duala (Ittmann 1939: 187) ndabo ‘This house is bigger than that.’ (5) Thai (Warotamasikkhadit 1972: 71) kăw sǔuŋ kwă túk ‘He is taller than anyone.’ Locational Comparatives, on the other hand, are characterized by the fact that the standard NP is invariably constructed in a case form which also has a locational/adverbial function. Depending on the exact nature of this function, Locational Comparatives can be divided into three further subtypes. From-comparatives mark the standard NP as the source of a movement, with a marker meaning ‘from’ or ‘out of’. To-comparatives construct the standard NP as the goal of a movement (‘to, towards’, ‘over, beyond’) or as a benefactive (‘for’). Finally, At-comparatives encode the standard NP as a location, in which an object is at rest (‘in’, ‘on’, ‘at’, ‘upon’). Illustrations of the various subtypes of Locational Comparatives are from Mundari (Munda; India), Uzbek (Turkic; Uzbekistan), and Estonian for from-comparatives; Siuslaw (Siuslawan; Oregon) and Maasai (Nilotic; Kenya and Tanzania) for to-comparatives; and Ahaggar Tuareg (Berber; southern Algeria) and Tubu (Nilo-Saharan; Chad and Niger) for at-comparatives. For the purposes of the map, however, this internal variation within the Locational Comparative has been ignored. (6) Mundari (Hoffmann 1903: 110) sadom-ete maranga-e horse-from big-3sg.pres ‘The elephant is bigger than the horse.’ (7) Uzbek (Sjoberg 1963: 142) ɔtam ɔdam-dan yɔš father.my man-from ‘My father is younger than that man.’ (8) Estonian (Oinas 1966: 140) sügis-est ilusam fall-from more.beautiful ‘The spring is more beautiful than the fall.’ (9) Siuslaw (Frachtenberg 1922a: 555) na-tc me-to ‘He is better than me’ (10) Maasai (Tucker and Mpaayei 1955: 93) sapuk olkondi lkibulekeny hartebeest waterbuck ‘The hartebeest is bigger than the waterbuck.’ (11) Ahaggar Tuareg (Hanoteau 1896: 52) kemmou tehousid foull oult pretty.2sg.f ‘You are prettier than your sister.’ (12) Tubu (Lukas 1953: 45) sa-umma eye-his ‘His eye is redder than blood.’ Turning now to the derived-case comparatives, in which the case marking of the standard NP is derived from — or “parasitic on” — the case marking of the comparee NP, we note that, once again, two subtypes can be distinguished. First, there is the Conjoined Comparative. Here the comparative construction usually consists of two structurally independent clauses, one of which contains the comparee NP, while the other contains the standard NP. Furthermore, the two clauses show a structural parallellism, in that the grammatical function of the comparee NP in one of the clauses is duplicated by the grammatical function of the standard NP in the other clause. If, for example, the comparee functions as the grammatical subject in its clause, the standard NP will also have subject status in its clause. Since the construction has two clauses, it follows that the construction will also have two independent predicates. In other words, the comparative predicate is expressed twice. There are two ways in which this double expression may be effectuated. The language may employ antonymous predicates in the two clauses (‘good-bad’, ‘strong-weak’). Alternatively, the two predicates may show a positive-negative polarity (‘good-not good’, ‘strong-not strong’). An example of the first variant is found in Amele (Madang; north-eastern Papua New Guinea); the second variant has been attested for Menomini (Algonquian ; Wisconsin). Sentence (15) illustrates one of the comparative constructions in Malay. Here the standard-NP and the comparee-NP are conjoined as sentence topics, and the following clause predicates the property of the comparee-NP only; that is, in this (rather infrequent) variant of the Conjoined Comparative the comparative predicate is expressed only once. For the purposes of the map, all variants of the Conjoined Comparative are treated as a single category. (13) Amele (Roberts 1987: 135) ‘This house is bigger than that house.’ (14) Menomini (Bloomfield 1962: 506) Tata’hkes-ew nenah strong-3sg ‘He is stronger than me.’ (15) Malay (Lewis 1968: 157) bĕrat ‘Stone is heavier than wood.’ A second subtype of derived-case comparison is defined negatively, in that the standard NP has derived case, but the construction does not have the form of a coordination of clauses. Instead, the construction features a specific comparative particle which accompanies the standard NP. The English than-comparative is an instance of this Particle Comparative. Other examples are the comparative construction in French, with its comparative particle que, and the comparative construction in Hungarian, which features the particle mint ‘than, like’. (16) French (Bernard Bichakjian, p.c.) sœur (17) Hungarian (Edith Moravcsik, p.c.) magasa-bb István.nom tall-more Peter.nom ‘István is taller than Peter.’ In summary, the map of comparative constructions shows the areal distribution of four types. Two of these types (viz. The Locational Comparative and the Exceed Comparative) are instances of fixed-case comparison, while the other two (viz. the Conjoined Comparative and the Particle Comparative) are instances of derived-case comparison. As a result, the following four values are shown on the map: Values of Map 121A. Comparative Constructions Locational Comparative 78 Exceed Comparative 33 Conjoined Comparative 34 Particle Comparative 22 3. Predicate marking in comparative constructions Apart from, or in addition to, case assignment of the standard NP, a further possible parameter in the typology of comparative constructions might be considered to be the presence or absence of comparative marking on the predicate. In the vast majority of languages, such overt marking is absent; predicative adjectives in comparatives retain their unmarked, “positive”, form. Some languages, however, mark a predicative adjective in a comparative construction by means of a special affix (e.g., -er in English, German and Dutch, -ior in Latin, -bb in Hungarian, -ago in Basque) or a special adverb (more in English, plus in French). Especially in the case of comparative affixes, the etymological origin is largely unknown. As for the areal distribution of predicate marking in comparatives, it is an almost exclusively European phenomenon, and is particularly frequent in languages that have a particle comparative construction. For a tentative explanation of this latter correlation see Stassen (1985: ch. 15). In the map the phenomenon of comparative predicate marking has not been taken into account. 4. Geographical distribution As the map demonstrates, the areal distribution of the various types of comparative constructions is striking (see also Heine 1994). For one thing, the Exceed Comparative appears to be almost exclusively restricted to two areas, viz. sub-Saharan Africa, and China and Southeast Asia. No less limited is the distribution of the Particle Comparative, which turns out to have its base in the modern languages of Europe; instances of this type outside Europe (such as the Uto-Aztecan languages in North and Central America) may well be cases of influence from English and/or Spanish. The Conjoined Comparative has a stronghold in Australia and New Guinea, and is also prominent in the Amazon basin. Finally, the Locational Comparative is the rule in northern Africa and in the vast landmass of Eurasia (including the Middle East and India, but excluding Europe), and can also be found in Eskimo languages and scattered instances of languages over the Americas, in Polynesia, and in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Related map(s) Comparative Constructions Ultan 1972 Andersen 1983 Stassen 1984 Kuhner and Stegmann 1955 Ittmann 1939 Warotamasikkhadit 1972 Hoffmann 1903 Sjoberg 1963 Oinas 1966 Frachtenberg 1922a Tucker and Mpaayei 1955 Hanoteau 1896 Roberts 1987 Bloomfield 1962 Lewis 1968 Heine 1994	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649062
__label__cc	0.575361	0.424639	2018 College Guide and Rankings Republic 3.0 Successes of Philanthropy Contra Clyburn, Waxman expresses optimism by Steve Benen \| 2:55 PM CONTRA CLYBURN, WAXMAN EXPRESSES OPTIMISM…. House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) struck a very discouraging note this week when he said he doesn’t expect Congress to tackle healthcare this year. “I would much rather see it done that way, incrementally, than to go out and just bite something you can’t chew,” Clyburn said on C-SPAN. “We’ve been down that road. I still remember 1994.” And while Clyburn is obviously an influential Democratic leader, Jonathan Cohn notes that another high-profile Democrat stepped up today with a very different message. Barack Obama has said he wants to pursue major health care reform this year. Two key committee chairmen in the Senate, Max Baucus and Ted Kennedy, have said they want to pursue health care this year. But what about the House? […] A few minutes ago, Congressman Henry Waxman made his feelings known — and did so with no ambiguity. Speaking at the annual Health Action conference, sponsored by the health care advocacy group FamiliesUSA, Waxman announced, “This is our time…. We need to get this job accomplished this year and get a bill to the president.” Waxman is not in the House leadership, of course. But he is very close with Speaker Pelosi and, no less important, he is chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee — the committee that will likely take the lead on writing and then pushing health reform legislation. Cohn adds that Waxman knows about as much as anyone about how to get bills through Congress, and he “doesn’t tend to pick fights he can’t win.” At this point, I can only hope Democrats don’t let fear and the scars of the 103rd Congress get in the way of progress in 2008. As Digby explained the other day, this isn’t 1994: “The Republicans are on the decline not the ascent. Democrats were just given the task of saving the country. The health care crisis, which was already awful, is getting worse with every lay-off and every job lost — and the state governments are going broke and can’t take up the slack. How many uninsured to we have to have before they realize that this crisis can’t just be kicked down the road until they get over their trauma of 1994?” Support Nonprofit Journalism If you enjoyed this article, consider making a donation to help us produce more like it. The Washington Monthly was founded in 1969 to tell the stories of how government really works—and how to make it work better. Fifty years later, the need for incisive analysis and new, progressive policy ideas is clearer than ever. As a nonprofit, we rely on support from readers like you. Yes, I’ll make a donation Newsonline/Flickr Ecuador Concluded That Assange Has Ties to Russian Intelligence by Martin Longman Julian Assange has many supporters around the world who value him for his fight for ...read more Matt Wade/Flickr McConnell's Plan: Stack the Courts and Legislate From the Bench by Nancy LeTourneau \| 12:15 PM Public opinion doesn't matter when the unelected branch of government holds all of the power. Gage Skidmore/Flickr The Most Vicious Trump Campaign Rally Yet by Joshua Alvarez \| 9:40 AM Sunday’s immigration raids are more for the president to pose as a strongman than to enforce the law. Get a weekly dose of our best stories in your inbox. Sign Up-register for our free Weekly Wrap-Up newsletter. DOJ’s Inspector General Report on Russia Delayed as Steele Found Credible Justice Department lawyers interviewed Christopher Steele in the U.K. in early June The Strange Political Silence On Elder Care by Grace Gedye Millions of middle-aged women struggle to care for ailing older relatives, and the crisis is only getting worse. So why is no one talking about it? Trump Proves the British Ambassador Correct This administration is indeed dysfunctional, unpredictable, clumsy, inept, and incompetent. Why Does Trump Hate the Holy Bible? The president's proposed tariffs on China would make bibles more expensive and less accessible. © 2019 Washington Monthly. Subscribe & Save 33% Off the cover price	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649063
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__label__cc	0.601494	0.398506	Freaking out about NYC sea level rise is easy to do when you don't pay attention to history Anthony Watts / November 28, 2010 One of the more common visual tactics used by AGW proponents to scare people into thinking that AGW induced sea level rise is a big threat is to show altered photographs and GIS models of a city near the ocean (take your pick, New York, London, San Francisco etc.). These futuristic images demonstrate what the city might look like once global warming kicks in and kicks our butt, apparently without anyone noticing the advance of the sea. Take for example, lower Manhattan, one of the more common targets. The top image is a future shock rendition from the History Channel “Armageddon Week” and the bottom image is a photo of present day reality from Wikimedia. Scary huh? And it’s not just photos, now that most anyone with a PC can run Google Earth, there’s a veritable cottage industry of people who make sea level inundation KML files using the 3D buildings feature for major cities. It works very well to get people’s attention. But how much of a looming threat is it when compared to the reality of measured sea level rise? Let’s find out. New York City under a 3-5 meter rise in sea-level due to global warming. Source: Inhabitat.com Will Manhattan really look like that in the future? You can even interactively freak yourself out here, at Climate Atlas, and see what it looks like in NYC when the entire Greenland Ice Sheet melts: Gosh. Well, I can see how people must be terrified. Just look at this plot of sea level rise at the Battery Park tide gauge from NOAA: Yeah, it’s headed up, wayyyy up. 2.77 millimeters per year. So, to get the levels in the photo and 3D GE model shown above, we’d need to do some simple calcs. The Google Earth 3D model is easy. It specifies a 3-5 meter sea level rise, so we’ll call it 4 meters. For calculation purposes, we’ll assume sea level rise to be linear, and round up the Battery Park tide gauge rate to 3.0 mm per year, which puts it closer to the 3.1 mm per year measured by satellite and published at Colorado State University’s Global Sea Level Page. 4 meters = 4000 millimeters 4000 millimeters /3.0 millimeters per year = 1333 years Now, how about the doctored image from the History Channel? There’s no reference given on the height of sea level rise on the web page, but fortunately, we have built-in yardsticks in the image. The story height of buildings in the photo can easily be estimated from the before and after photos shown at the top of this post. I’ve selected the white building on the northeast side of Battery Park, along South St. I counted 18 stories of that building as being underwater using the hi-res image here , and I’ll estimate from other objects in the photo (like the water to pier to street height) that it is an additional 2 stories from street level there to the present day sea level (PDSL). So what is the height of a story? The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat gives a handy guide on story height for office buildings like that one. They say that an office building like that one has a story height of 3.9 meters , so we’ll use that. History Channel photo submersion = 20 stories Story height = 3.9 meters Sea Level Rise in the photo 20 x 3.9 meters = 78 meters 78 meters = 78,000 millimeters 78,000 millimeters / 3 millimeters per year = 26,000 years 26,000 years to get that? Would those buildings still be standing then? And even more important, wouldn’t we be in a new ice age by then? If we did enter another ice age, sea level would be lower, as demonstrated in this graph below. Note the level 24,000 years ago. Image: Global Warming Art - click This demonstrates the folly of assuming that climate change, and hence sea level rise, is linear. As we all know, it isn’t, yet that doesn’t stop many AGW proponents from using present day measurements to project linearly into the future and then generate scary scenarios and visuals from it. Even on the short-term, such predictions fail miserably. Take for example Dr. James Hansen of NASA GISS. Read his prediction 20 years ago about sea level rise in New York City, which I previously covered on WUWT in A little known 20 year old climate change prediction by Dr. James Hansen – that failed badly. He said that [in 20 years]: “The West Side Highway [which runs along the Hudson River] will be under water. Problem is, here it is 20 years later, and people still drive that highway today without the use of Jet-Skis. West Side Highway in 2007. Image: Wikimedia What got me started on this post was a comment left on WUWT by “Rascal” Submitted on 2010/11/26 at 7:46 pm Copy the following address in to your browser, and observe the expansion of lower Manhattan since 1660. http://www.racontours.com/archive/coastline_anim.php Note that the West Side Highway (West Street) over half of the World Trade Center site, and the South Street Seaport were “under water” in 1660! He’s right. And one thing many AGW proponents don’t consider (in addition to the non-linearity of climate) is the adaptability of humans. For readers here, I’ve taken that Flash animation at Racontours.com and made it into an animated GIF below: Flipbook of lower Manhattan harbor and city adaptation from 1660-2004. Images from Racontours.com They write about this historical account of lower Manhattan: Based on our study of historical maps of Manhattan, Racontours has been able to create this simulation of the expansion of the island’s coastline. This topic is covered in both our South St. Seaport and Lower Manhattan tours, and most people are amazed at the transformation that’s taken place. Pearl St, named for the seashells that washed up there, once ran along the river. (Click here for a view of Captain Kidd’s house at the corner of Pearl & Wall Streets) The first land reclamation was undertaken by Peter Stuyvesant upon taking over as the colony’s governor in 1646. Hoping to facilitate waste disposal and transportation, he organized the excavation of the canal along what is now Broad St. Back then, this was still called New Amsterdam, and the Dutch were great believers in canals. By the American Revolution, the city’s population had grown to 30,000, and land had become scarce and cramped in the city center. That’s when the city began to sell ‘water lots’, wherein entrepreneurs would seek to use landfill to create additional lots for use. The most recent landfilled area led to the creation of Battery Park City, built in the 70’s on the earth excavated from the World Trade Center’s foundation. Based on the 2.77 millimeters per year (call it 3 mm) of current sea level rise as shown by that Battery Tide gauge, in the 344 years (1660-2004) the sea level would have risen by: 344 years x 3 millimeters/year = 1032 millimeters or 1.032 meters. Clearly, New Yorkers have been able to stay well ahead of that 1 meter rise since the city was founded. The next time your friends get freaked out about sea level rise, or “high water”, show them this. November 28, 2010 in Alarmism, Sea level. David Attenborough warns of ‘social unrest’ due to climate change University of Minnesota: Zimbabwe Food Production Declining Because Climate Change L. A. Time’s sea level rise anti-science climate alarmist propaganda campaign ← Despite hellish summer, Russia says "nyet" to AGW The UK Met Office "Winter Forecast" – fail or faux? → 85 thoughts on “Freaking out about NYC sea level rise is easy to do when you don't pay attention to history” Someone should debate this Hansen wizard. He’s tearing down his own argument! peter_dtm says: Hey Mr Watts; Sir One thing we badly need is resource showing all the predictions made regarding the effects of climate change. Searchable by year of prediction; year prediction is supposed to occur and the predictor; and whether the prediction was met (within experimental constraints..) or not (three outcomes :- Proved; Falsified; Indeterminate) Can you appeal to your readership to collate this somewhere ? It’s one of those things that engineers; technicians & scientists love. And of course if CAGW predicted in 1999 that Manhattan would be under 2 metres of water then it is patently obvious that prediction is a busted flush. It would be interesting would it not ? Actually, the next time someone is telling me about a lot they purchased built on drained swamp/landfill/jetty and it’s sand spit/dike/river bottom, I will show them this. R. Shearer says: What would the exaggerations of climate science be without “Photoshop?” Richard Sharpe says: But you don’t understand, Anthony. See, it’s all that evil, human-produced CO2, which will accelerate the hydrological cycle and make it smash into Manhattan and fulfil the prophecies of the AGW prophets and saints and Nobel Peace Prize winners. Also, it will acidify the oceans causing them to eat away the land and cause the seas to swell or whatever. Am I correct in thinking Google are devout believers in the religion of warmism ? And Al Gore is a major shareholder in Google ? Seems to fit together somehow. Apart from Al Gore’s house at Fisherman’s Wharf. Don’t quite get that bit. The Colorado sea level interactive page does not show even those 3mm/y: http://sealevel.colorado.edu/wizard.php?dlon=284&dlat=36&map=t&fit=n&smooth=n&days=60 Atlantic Ocean as a whole, well, it is pure travesty that we can not account for missing sea level rise.. http://climexp.knmi.nl/data/l3a.png Ed Waage says: If you live in California, your tax dollars are funding studies like this one by the Pacific Institute: http://www.pacinst.org/reports/sea_level_rise/index.htm where the California coast is shown with a 1.4 meter sea level rise along with scary projections of biblical proportions. (Where is Noah now that we need him?) One amusing truth that the authors of the study conveniently ignored is that in Northern California at Crescent City, the sea level is actually falling because the land mass is rising faster due to uplift than the sea is rising. DirkH says: I think Larry and Sergej have a massive guilt complex because of their private jet travels to Davos and because Google is the biggest energy hog after the NSA. Maybe before the NSA. People like to pick on New York as a sea level gauge. They never pick on Boston. There’s much more land in Boston than there was in colonial days. The Fewway is called that because it used to be a fens, a middle english term for a marshland. It started out as a tidal flat, and turned into a freshwater lagoon, with more land than water. The Back Bay used to be a bay(!) but was filled in with merial brought in by train between 1857 and 1882. Boston even has a dam on the Charles River, but I think that was mainly to keep salt water out, instead of making a reservoir. One of the best reasons to not use Boston as a sea level indicator is in Anthony’s comments – in 26,000 years the next ice age is going to scrape the area clean and rebuild Cape Cod and the Islands with Boston architecture. Perhaps sea level hand wringers, at least on this side of the Atlantic, should only look 150 years forward. REPLY: Oh, I picked on Boston before – The rubbish is coming! One if by land, two if by sea http://wattsupwiththat.com/2009/05/16/the-rubbish-is-coming-one-if-by-land-two-if-by-sea/ – Anthony Frank Lee MeiDere says: I don’t know about anyone else, but Ah’m-a-gedden tired of Armageddon. Murray Grainger says: Will you guys please knock off this sea-level-rise-panic knocking? I am hoping to buy a waterfront property to retire in and I need sea-level-rise-panic to drive the market prices down so that I can snap up a bargain from the gullible. Dan J says: I think “Armageddon Week” is a very descriptive name for AGW predictions, and it should be used more often. Murray, good one. However, on a serious note, let me direct you to some pictures of potential lots (see above) like the one you want. To buy from the gullible this marginal fake land, is to be only slightly less gullible than the motivated seller. Anything is possible says: There is a volcano called Cumbre Vieja on the island of La Palma in the Canaries. The last time it erupted, in 1949, it left a 200km3 block of rock hanging precariously over the Atlantic Ocean. Sometime in the future – it could happen tomorrow, it may not happen for thousands of years – a further eruption will send that rock toppling into the sea, causing a tsunami powerful enough to wipe out the entire Eastern Seaboard of the USA. How scary are tiny, incremental rises in sea level, compared to that particular scenario? KPO says: Sea level is dynamic, in some areas the water level will “appear” to have risen, while in others it will again “appear” to have receded. Many, many factors are constantly at play, including erosion, silting, land depression and uplifting. Some areas of land will be under erosive loss due to currents while other areas will receive the eroded deposit. The measurement is relative. I keep asking myself, who has decided what the exact level is supposed to be, like co2? As it was last year, last millennia, 1000 yrs ago, a million???? TinyCO2 says: Roman London can be 6-8 metres (20ft) below the modern city. http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/93B35BBC-4F9A-4AA5-AE3D-4F07F3C20E81/0/trailmapcream.pdf http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/English/Collections/OnlineResources/Londinium/Today/vizrom/ Many of the rivers that flow into the Thames in London are now underground. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subterranean_rivers_of_London It’s only a recent habit to remove old construction before building over the top. Jimbo says: Bangladesh has been gaining land mass over the past 30 years. See graph. While new islands appear and vanish all the time. [pdf paper] As for coral Atolls in the Pacific ocean: New Scientist – June 2010 “For years, people have warned that the smallest nations on the planet – island states that barely rise out of the ocean – face being wiped off the map by rising sea levels. Now the first analysis of the data broadly suggests the opposite: most have remained stable over the last 60 years, while some have even grown….During that time, local sea levels have risen by 120 millimetres, or 2 millimetres per year on…” The dynamic response of reef islands to sea-level rise [2010] It’s all scare and no substance in the face of flattening sea level rise since the last Meltwater Pulse. Andoman says: This is an excellent post for the New Yorkers on this site. I wish that the Rancourt animation had more information with street names and such. Maybe someone knows a Google Maps mashup? I’d like to know the 1660 boundaries as correspond today. It seems like at Wall Street level the Eastern Boundary was present-day Pearl St. and the Western Boundary is something like present-day Greenwhich st. + West Broadway. James Allison says: Here is a starting point. http://www.numberwatch.co.uk/warmlist.htm Darkinbad the Brightdayler says: A picture paints a thousand words and, like all the best lies, this one contains elements of the truth. You’re fighting a losing battle here until you can come up with a more compelling image. Rhoda R says: You’d think that the geo-engineers might be looking at that Cumbre Vieja slab for potential action. The problem, as I understand it, is that this mass will fall into the ocean all at once; what I don’t understand is why they aren’t working on ways to bring down parts of this unstable mass in a more controlled manner. Seems to make more sense to me than the hyperventalating over MM Climate Change – which we can’t do anything about even if it were a problem. timheyes says: Oh my. It really is worse than we thought. If Manhattan has got wider, that means the Hudson has got narrower and the water is running into the sea faster!! /sarc. Steven Kopits says: They recently found ship remains in the World Trade Center site. The site is about three blocks from the water. On the other side of the Wall Street area, the water line used to run at today’s Water Street, two blocks from the East River. Robroy says: I started to boycott ‘Google’ When I looked at ‘Google Earth’, the North Pole pole was all water, an obvious exposure that they are part of the AGW cabal. I don’t know if there is ice there now(on ‘Google Earth’). I’ m boycotting. Hansen has transcended well beyond science and has entered into the early stages of being a raving lunatic. Unfortunately he is pulling along with him hysterics of every creed. New York City and its surrounding boroughs are responsible for generating 12,000 tons of garbage each day. If incinerated the resulting ash would be 600 tons of non-water soluble ash. Each years this potentially produces 200,000 tons of landfill. As ash a bulk density of about 1 ton per cubic meter and a maximal density of 1.2-1.5 max. This gives us 200,000 cubic meters of landfill, per year. The land area of Manhattan is 59.5 km^2 or 59,500,000 m^2, so each year we can raise it by 3.36 mm per year; just using something we dump in the sea. 1333 years gives us a height of 4.5 meters, spread evenly. Murray; Fear not. The panickees from whom you will be buying at bargoon prices are no more likely to read WUWT than they are to count starspots on Betelgeuse. henrythethird says: Several areas are having land subside at a rate faster than the predicted sea level rise. Just ask Louisiana. Doc; your solution has a problem, which is that you will be spreading that much schmutz over everything each year, culminating in burying the city in ash instead of water. Why not fuse it into a seawall, and just hold the water back? Keith W. says: Considering the Cumbre Vieja mega-tsunami has been debunked several times in the ten years since the disaster insurance sponsored study that proposed it was published, I would put it on equal footing CAGW. HalfEmpty says: I’m digging on the idea of “water lots”. The Right Solvent State of Florida holds fee simple, absolute sledloads of “water lots”, I see revenue. Considering the Cumbre Vieja mega-tsunami hypothesis has been debunked several times in the ten years since the disaster insurance sponsored study that proposed it was published, I would put it on roughly the same footing as CAGW. I wonder if Catlin was involved there as well? http://www.iberianature.com/material/megatsunami.html Guess who owns the History Channel? Why, it’s GE, the multinational that’s going to make billions in profit from measures to stop AGW. Soon, Comcast will be taking over as they’ve sold controlling interest to them, but that shouldn’t let GE off the hook for their media pandering- and one wonders how much control GE can still exert with what’s left of their stock holdings. clearscience says: I think the question of if an ice age is coming really depends on whether or not we have already postponed the inception of ice. Ruddiman’s early-anthropogenic theory so to speak… So essentially if them new yorker keep up their ludicrous additions to Manhattan not only will you guys displace the Atlantic body of water in the northern hemisphere (and talk about catastrophic anthropogenic climate change) but Manhattan will cover the whole of Atlantic in 26 000 years! OMFG, you guys’re trying to invade Europe under the guise of global warming! 0_O Engchamp says: In my limited experience, our younger generation seem to have no conception of the science of mensuration. This is undoubtedly due to poor education, but to where have those teachers of our children disappeared? I am fortunate as an engineer (of working machinery) to be ‘multi-lingual’, ie, I know the difference between bar and psi, degrees F and C etc, but children these days seem to spend most of their existence without knowledge of either examples, only to find themselves completely in the hands of such people as Al Gore, who probably knows as much (or little) science as a 9-year old. Our teachers have disappeared into a fog of propaganda, leaving them in a mist of indecision once they become qualified to face the unruly class of children. It is time to change all this kow-towing to the so-called powers-that-be and return to the days when information was passed down within a family by stories and tales, and that the wretched interweb, tv and cell-phones be banned from use by juveniles. They, of all people do not require too much information. We, as adults find it hard enough to assimilate. SidF says: Can I second the post by Peter_dtm for a Prediction Database with outcomes or current progress to predicted outcome. With links back to the original prediction and the predictor, this would be a powerful incentive to environmentalists and climate scientists not to scatter predictions like confetti in the knowledge that they will never be called to account. Perhaps the Guinness Book of Records could have a category for the worst ( and also the best) environmental and climate predictions. It could be as prestigious as the Ignobel prizes are. Stephen Brown says: The Romans landed in AD43 and built this harbour. It is now two miles inland. Some sea-level rise there, then! http://www.culture24.org.uk/history+%26+heritage/time/roman/art61315 Dave Wendt says: The hyperbolic wailing about dramatic sea level rise has, to me, always been the most irritating of all the phony predicted catastrophes of the CAGW crowd. Despite all the money and effort invested we still have only a vague notion of what the real levels of the worlds oceans are. I say levels deliberately, because to assume that there is a singular MSL that applies across the planet is the fundamental implicit fallacy that makes the whole exercise a folly. The geoid is key component used in determining the present sea level data, especially the satellite altimetry version. In simplest terms it is an idealized abstract of the ocean surface with all variables other than variations in the Earth’s gravitational strength removed and all land masses assumed to be 100% permeable to the waters. Here is a depiction of the geoid model used calculate the the sat data http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Geoid_height_red_blue.png You’ll note that the variation of surface height is on the order of 200 METERS. This is not the latest or only geoid model in use and the others I’ve seen generally have even larger variations. Then you must add lunar ocean tides, which are well, but not entirely precisely known, lunar tides in the Earth’s mantle, which are small but not negligible at the millimeter and sub-millimeter scale where the trends are quoted, wind driven surges, wave heights of 0-10 meters, temperature driven volume changes, variations driven by persistent high or low atmospheric pressure zones and numerous other factors. In the end, if the tolerances stack just right, you are looking at real elevation differences of 300 meters or more. This would indicate that, other than within small regional zones, data from tide gauges are not comparable to gauges elsewhere on the planet. And even if the sats were miraculously able to create an accurate average anomaly for the ocean surfaces they attempt to measure, it would still tell us little that is meaningful about what is occurring at any individual points on the planet’s various coastlines. I wonder if these people have ever been to Holland or Venice or any otehr country where subsistence of land and or rising water levels have been mitigated over time by the industrious and resourceful populous. The CAGW crowd seem to think everyone is just going to stand around and watch the water rise to their ankles. I don’t think the word mitigation is in their lexicon. jack morrow says: K says: GE owns History channel… And K, GE is buying a bunch of GM’s “greenie” cars just to stay on the “good” side of the present administration. Govt. contracts…hmmm? H.R. says: If I move to NY and I have to deal with rising sea levels, my plan is to quit buying pants with 32 inch inseams and start buying pants with 31 inch inseams. Ta-da! Catastrophe averted! J. Bob says: Here are some coastal tidal gauge plots from the southern & eastern US coastlines. I choose these, as they seem to be away from the tectonic plate boundaries and other geodetic movements ( i.e. volcanoes). This was to reduce the “uplift” correction. Wonder how they computed “uplift” in the 1940’s, based on the instrumentation available. In addition these stations have data over relatively “long” time spans. Two items seemed interesting, the gulf coast level station data seems to flatten over about the past decade. The second was that looking at the the increases prior to ~1950 are almost comparable to the past 60 years. Was AGW that severe back then, or is this a continuation of a natural cycle? Have not had time to really analyze the raw data yet, so these are just first impressions. http://www.imagenerd.com/uploads/n_amer_s_e_composite_4-har7A.jpg The graphs came from: http://www.psmsl.org/data/obtaining/ Dave Wendt, you might wonder over to the RC thread “Sea level rise: The New York Times got the story” where a interesting discussion on just how accurate GPS “uplifting” measurements are. While they are in the mm range to measure mm/yr rate, a significant amount of data was taken prior to these more accurate readings. RichieP says: ‘The Romans landed in AD43 and built this harbour. It is now two miles inland. http://www.culture24.org.uk/history+%26+heritage/time/roman/art61315‘ Not sure about this necessarily having any direct relationship to sea level issues – my understanding is that Richborough was on the Wantsum Channel which originally separated Richborough from the Isle of Thanet (and provided a protected route around the North Foreland) . This channel silted up over the centuries and Thanet became joined to the mainland. Having googled – Wiki thus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wantsum_Channel ‘From prehistory until the Middle Ages, the Wantsum Channel was joined by the River Stour, which entered it at Stourmouth close to its midpoint; it was a two-mile-wide (3.2 km) strait. The southern end of the channel met the sea at Richborough (Roman name, Rutupiae), downstream of Sandwich, while the northern end met the Thames Estuary at Reculver (Roman name, Regulbium). That the Romans chose both sites for forts indicates the significance of the route, which their shipping commonly used to travel between London and the continent; and which Vikings used to raid Canterbury in 839 CE. Deposition of shingle at Stonar, at the southern end of the Channel, gradually caused it to silt up..’ http://www.wingham.org/Kent/History/HistoryIntro.htm tommoriarty says: Here is Heidi Cullen’s take on Manhattan from her book “The Weather of the Future”… Manhattan Underwater Vancouver Underwater and Boston Underwater Ken Roberts says: To Anything is possible: Click here to read what purports to be a debunking of your hypothetical rock rock: <a href="http://www.lapalma-tsunami.com/" NOthing is as it seems, it seems… Click here for more on you La Palma Rock rock: <a href="http://www.lapalma-tsunami.com/ Chris Edwards says: Holy cow, that piture must show a 100 foot rise in a sort time span (modern buildings dont seem to last that long, I have driven across a road bridge build in the twelth century and the river is about what it was then., I dont suppose many modern structures will be standing in 800 years. I thought everyone knows that alarmists have shifted from dramatic sea level rise to “extreme” weather events? Those are much easier targets, since they happen all the time. It’s like watching tribal elders blame heatwaves, coldsnaps, floods, drought and storms on angry gods. Pathetic. John F. Hultquist says: Anthony, you have created a great post – again! Much the same story line can be made for the Puget Sound Lowland (Seattle and Tacoma are the large cities that have built partially on fill). However, the very serious threat is not the slow rise or fall of sea level. There exists the real possibility of a massive shift of the coastal area and a seismic event not experienced here for hundreds of years. The evidence for earthquakes along this plate margin of Magnitude 9+ is known. See here about PANGA (Pacific Northwest Geodetic Array): http://www.geodesy.cwu.edu/ The link on the upper left “Cascadia Earthquake Rupture Model” is part of the story. [Sunday evening 11/28/2010: the server seems a bit flaky – I’ll check with CWU on Monday] Here is a Seattle Times story (one year ago): http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010284740_megaquake17m.html Moral: Many serious problems worldwide are not getting the attention they deserve, while CAGW sucks money, political leadership, and action into a void. Dave N says on November 28, 2010 at 6:05 pm More cargo-cult science. Alvin says: Anthony, and who owns the History channel? LightRain says: No wonder sea level is rising, we keep throwing our garbage into it and then building on it! Ron House says: 78 metres in that photoshopped image, you say? A quick calculation, which I did a year back, taking the area of Antarctica, the maximum thickness of the ice, assuming it all melted and distributing it all over the oceans of the world gives 70 metres. And that’s a big overestimate because on every point it overestimates the resulting sea level rise. (I have seen reports of more careful estimates giving 60 metres.) In other words, there isn’t enough water on Earth to produce the photoshopped result, let alone take 26,000 years. Antarctica will be a baked desert before that happens. The History Channel is pretending to report truth but is making up fantasies. Rascal says: According to a program on the History or Discovery channel (I don’t remember which) that is exactly the problem that some engineers are worried about, since the increased flow rate will cause the bed of the river to wash out to sea, uncovering the trans-Hudson tunnels. “For calculation purposes, we’ll assume sea level rise to be linear, …” It is not. You even admit this later, accusing nameless others of assuming this, but than repeatedly use it yourself. The post is utter nonsense. The issue is how fast glaciers will melt with rising temperatures. Ice flow dynamics are poorly understood, so there is a great deal uncertainly. Playing craps with our future is an option, just not a very smart one. Your alleged quote from Hansen is apocryphal. But, you know that. The fact that the we have built out, extending our shorelines, makes possible sea level rise potentially more destructive. And while adaptation will be necessary it is not likely to be possible everywhere. Places such as Bangladesh and the Mekong Delta are very venerable. And how do we convince the plankton to adapt? If you are so sure we can adapt to anything, why are you so sure we cannot reduce GHG emissions? Mitigation and adaptation are both valid. Why fight with one hand tied behind our backs? REPLY: Oh puhleeze. Alleged quote? It’s in salon.com and a book: http://dir.salon.com/books/int/2001/10/23/weather/index.html Your comment is utter nonsense. You simply can’t handle another point of view. – Anthony vigilantfish says: Ken Roberts, Your first link is not working, but the second one is. Thanks – glad to have learned the truth about La Palma Rock and the insurance industry’s perfidy. Larry in Texas says: I used to watch the History Channel’s (or Discovery Channel’s) armageddon or mega-disaster programs, more for comedy than anything else. It’s kind of like a tease – they talk about potential natural disasters (e.g. the Yellowstone caldera), but interwoven very carefully amidst the apocalyptic talk, and always downplayed with some subtlety, is some smidgen of truth about the possibilities of it on the geologic time scale, which are in fact very slim. They sure don’t let facts get in the way of a good story. Living in an area now that used to be under a great inland sea some millions of years ago, I remain amused. [snip – we don’t need vulgarity in your comments to push your point of view repeatedly. – take a time out ~mod] SSam says: @Anything is possible “…There is a volcano called Cumbre Vieja…” And there is also the Tuscaloosa seamount. It is a piece of one of the Hawaiian islands that fell off quite a while back. Those islands are quite prone to having parts of them fall off. Thankfully the power dissipation of something like that spreads out the energy quite fast as you get further from the source. Sure, it will really really [censored] for anybody on the island, but a few thousand miles out you will be lucky if you notice it. The Sumatran quake caused a lot more damage due to the nature of the event. Effectively, several hundred square miles of ocean were lifted a few feet. All at once. It was… several orders of magnitude larger than a chunk of island falling off. Of course, the bigger the chunk, the bigger the splash. That seamount… the Tuscaloosa, is 17 wide, 30 km long and 1.8 km high from the seafloor to the top. Dunno how much is buried in the muck. I imagine that it made a sizable splash. BTW, it made it about 50 km out from the island… relatively intact. http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/reports/reprints/Moore_JGR94.pdf Why do I mention that? Well, I’ve seen that documentary where the guy is putzing around in the fissure of where the headland scarp is going to form. Impressive… until you look at The Great Crack. It’s a feature on the big island of Hawaii. At 60 feet wide… it’s a bit larger that the one on Cumbre Vieja. This one is about 8-miles long. It’s also close to and probably associated with the Hilina Slump. Eventually… dunno when, it’s gonna let go. In 1975 it suddenly dropped about 11 feet and cause a magnitude 7.2 quake. Per Wikipedia (cuz I’m lazy) it has a 10 cm/yr movement from 1090 to 1993. No… the Cumbre Vieja doesn’t keep me up at night. But your point is valid. There is much more to worry about than a 2.77 mm/yr sea level rise. Errata: “10 cm/yr movement from 1990 to 1993.” So, apparently is the Pope. Well that clearly didn’t work as expected. ” Places such as Bangladesh and the Mekong Delta are very venerable. ” So, apparently, is the Pope. [???] DO TELL: How is evidence of what happened both 1000 and 2000 years ago, considered ‘vulgarity?’ You’ll be talking about that, won’t you? In the meantime, there’s this to REMIND you: HOW IS THIS VULGARITY?!?!?!?! http://www.archaeoleg.org.uk/pdf/roman/KEY%20SITES%20SE%20WALES%20ROMAN.pdf http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/Discovery-of-log-boat-shows.5537797.jp http://www.maldonsx.freeserve.co.uk/Maeldune/first_maldonians.htm http://www.severnestuary.net/sep/pdfs/severnarchaeodesignguidefinal06.pdf http://www.rcahmw.gov.uk/HI/ENG/Heritage+of+Wales/Places/Sea+and+Coast/ TALK ABOUT THAT, WON’T YOU? REPLY: OK, you had your warning about language (in your post that was snipped, it was the language you used and not the content), and you continue to insist that we immediately follow your discussion path. Even if your info supports what this article is about (I don’t know that it does or doesn’t, it seems nonsensical), the way you are going about it and bombing threads repeatedly with these links and demands that we pay attention to them is unacceptable. So, let me make this easy for you and for our moderators: You are BANNED from WUWT. – Anthony sophocles says: “The West Side Highway [which runs along the Hudson River] will be under water in 20 years” —with the sea level rising at about 3mm per year and the land still rising at up to 1cm (10mm per year) as post glacial rebound … see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-glacial_rebound … it’s going to take a bit longer than 20 years for the highway to turn amphibious. Add to that, the reclamations and I don’t think New Yorkers, nor anyone else on the North Eastern seaboard from Hudson Bay south, has anything to worry about at all. Neal Asher says: It was precisely this sort of alarmist rubbish that made me look into this AGW stuff further. I started to come across articles which, if you had just had the most basic ability with a calculator, were complete nonsense. Little did I know then that they were just the tip of the iceberg (sorry!). Ben D. says: “Playing craps with our future is an option, just not a very smart one. ” Once again, a warmist demonstrates that people in their religion never passed sixth grade. Reading comprehension is something you should have learned if you had. I have watched your posts here for about a month now. You have never read anything said by anyone here and chime in with rhetoric which is emotional, non-scientific, and snarky. Fear and emotional appeals are what religions have been using for centuries to guilt and/or force people into doing things that they do not believe in. Everytime you repeat that, you make the smarter people distance themselves from you even more. So if we made a graph of believers of agw and intelligence, we would find it to be an upside down hockey stick. . . . . Ironic, I know…but you must admit the battle was lost a little over a year ago when the truth came out. Larry Geiger says: Larry in Texas: I live on a peninsula that was probably completely underwater much more recently than Texas. All is well here and I seem to be doing fine at 42ft elevation. I also remain amused. The house that I lived in as a kid on the barrier island is on a canal and the sea level is the same distance below the cap on the seawall as it was 40 years ago. Larry in Florida Vorlath says: “You can even interactively freak yourself out[…]” Quote of the decade! @899, (why you picked part of the nomenclature for the AS-899 high band antenna for a countermeasures receiver as a name is beyond me) But when you YELL…. I, and many others, instantly ignore you. So enjoy your emotional tirade. This is the only response you will get from me… and it was solely because of the name you chose, not what you have to say. George E. Smith says: Well I’ve looked at a number of these high rise water pictures and they all have one thing in common. All of the sea level rise takes place inside a bathtub; they just show the water going up the vertical walls. How about showing all of the new beach front property that will be created; which will slow the rise rate down. In fact my analysis suggests that the actual rise is consistent with it being a logarithmic function of the total ice melt rate; so all these disaster predictions; excuse me; projections; are highly exaggerated. There’s a fairly good chance that the sea level will stop rising; certainly by the time all the land is covered; or if not then shortly thereafter. We have plenty of time to build boats, since my analysis shows that the time to inundation grows exponentially with the ice melt amount; so even though the sea level rise will evntually stop; we will never get to total inundation anyway; so that means we don’t need to build so many boats. Mike says – ” And how do we convince the plankton to adapt? ” Speak politely, just like Prince Charles does to his flora. Ron Sinclair says: My wife has an aunt that will turn 100 next month. She still has all her marbles and has a very good memory. She can remember going to the train station to see off her dad as a soldier to France in WW. She still has the little Canadian flag she waved on that day. I asked her what else she could remember from her early years, specifically mentioning New York City. Not a word came up about the water level in the harbor. From the early years the only things that mattered was WW1, the depression and WW2. I figured I might as well ask someone who was around in those early years to see what mattered. phlogiston says: The ENSO and sea data page show that the apparent step down in sea level rate of rise which occurred around 2006, is continuing, as Juraj V also noted. Also, the persistent warm pool in the west Pacific is finally shrinking. NovaReason says: I can’t help but feel that so much of AGW has come down to some sick version of Pascal’s wager (religious philosophy). Pascal basically said that belief in God was a good idea logically because when the options were broken down into equal probabilities, only one choice allowed access to heaven and had no equivalent positive on the lack of belief side (Either there is a God, you believe and go to heaven or disbelieve and go to hell. Or there is no God and your belief gained you or lossed you nothing.) Problem being with Pascal’s wager is the same as with AGW today. The greenies scream at you about Mitigation, because their calculations don’t take into account the same things that Pascal didn’t. 1) Is the belief you speak about even the right one? Pascal’s wager states that belief in God is the best bet, but how do you choose the RIGHT religion? His answer was based in his own biased worldview where Christianity was inherently right, but if the correct answer was the Mayan beliefs, then we’re all screwed today. Similarly, the idea of mitigation only works if you pick the RIGHT future scenario of doom and gloom and mitigate appropriately. Presuppose that AGW is wrong, and in 20 years glaciation will already be advancing into inhabited areas of Russia and Canada, all your attempts to decrease carbon to offset warming was wasted and you’re now going to go desperately in the other direction to stave off as much damage as possible. 2) The wager ignores the damages done inherently by accepting that belief over disbelief/uncertainty. Assuming Christianity is wrong, you haven’t only made the wrong choice by believing, but you’ve spent numerous hours devoted to that cause. While with religion, many of the actions made in the name of your belief will be (hopefully) altruistic, what about the people who shoot abortion doctors over their belief in God? Did these people’s actions, assuming a world without God, make the world a better place for people? Were their actions, in the name of their religion, inherently good? Misdeeds performed, time/money wasted, and active suppression of REAL ideas in the name of the dogmatic laws of the belief structure can serve to stifle appropriate debate in the name of beliefs. Without AGW, maybe we’d have a better idea of what was really going on on this planet, climate-wise, and maybe the environmental movement would be involved stopping something people actually would care about appropriately. Just like with religion, the unintentional attempting to resurrect Pascal’s wager as a AGW-belief cry (do it because not doing it isn’t logical since if I’m right we’re all screwed and if you’re right, nothing will happen and you didn’t waste anything) is wasting manpower, money, and credibility of the enviros. Mitigation for the sake of uncertainty, coupled with the economic suicide it brings is enough reason to send the AGW crowd back to the drawing board until they can actually produce some DECENT research. Also, in relation to the Cumbre Vieja “mega-tsunami” concept. Believing in that is utter idiocy. First off, these rock formations, as a general rule, do not abruptly fall off, they generally slide in slowly. But assuming a catastrophic falling in like that, the simple physics of the situation doesn’t lend over to the propogation of tsunamis around the Atlantic basin. It’s a simple matter of not enough energy, due to not enough displacement. Tsunamis are usually not caused by large splashes made by big rocks falling into the ocean, but by suboceanic plate tectonics. While landslides can cause tsunamis, the waves don’t propogate as far or as dangerously, and there has never been an incidence of it. Quite frankly, I can’t say that I really have the geological knowledge to determine the amount of potential energy that would be stored in that chunk of rock, but I have a feeling that given the kind of earthquakes that spawned the local Indonesian tsunamis, versus their overall ability to drown out shorelines thousands of miles away (effectively none, outside of the local areas, there was almost no tsunami damages), I’m guessing that the effect will very rapidly be dissipated, causing only minor disturbances to the US East Coast, and maybe only slightly catastrophic flooding along the African and European coasts. An Inquirer says: peter_dtm says @ November 28, 2010 at 10:32 am: “One thing we badly need is resource showing all the predictions made regarding the effects of climate change.” Although I cannot find some of the better lists that I have seen, here are three references that might interest you: http://oneutah.org/2010/01/02/2010-predicted-to-be-a-banner-year-for-global-warming/ http://www.c3headlines.com/predictionsforecasts/ http://blogs.news.com.au/heraldsun/andrewbolt/index.php/heraldsun/comments/column_the_10_worst_warming_predictions/ Re: Quote from Hansen. It is in a book! It is on line! Well then it must be true!! Please remember your Freshman English classes and relearn how to assess the reliability of sources. The quote was not from a recorded interview. The quote was something Suzy Hansen (no relation) remembered from a conversation that occurred a decade before. (She claims to have checked with him, but it is not clear which remarks she verified.) I have no idea if Jim Hansen said this and neither do you. I suggest you check with him before reproducing it again. Is there anything in Jim Hansen’s publications similar to these claims? And, yes I would level the same criticism at Salon.com. @ Murray Grainger says: November 29, 2010 at 12:24 am: “Well that clearly didn’t work as expected.” That’s OK. We all make mistakes. 😉 Sirius says: Clear and sharp. Rien à demander de plus. A+ “The next time your friends get freaked out about sea level rise, or “high water”, show them this.” Don!	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649066
__label__cc	0.542949	0.457051	wealthymatters For Whom Wealth Matters Paper Assets Alternative Assets Trust Issues Here’s a story from the past:Back in 1936, Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry (grandfather of Cyrus Mistry) acquired around 12.5% of Tata Sons after the death of FE Dinshaw, from his estate. Dinshaw had been a frequent financier for the Tatas and had converted debt to equity to get his shares in Tata Sons. He wanted his shares to go into a trust after his death, but somehow Shapoorji Mistry prevailed upon his managers.And then in a master-stroke Shapoorji acquired another 6% from JRD Tata’s brother Darab, who sold, it is said, to spite his elder sibling, who was hogging the limelight at the Tatas. But Shapoorji’s adventure had to stop there, as the sons of JN Tata Ratanji and Dorabji had already arranged their own holdings, adding up to 80%, into charitable trusts before their deaths. ( JRD and Darab were descendents of Dadabhoy Tata, a partner and cousin of JN Tata’s father Nusserwanji Tata.) The Tata Trusts are probably the most well known in India.Using trusts, either charitable ones like these or private ones with private beneficiaries, was popular in India till the ’80s to bequeath assets to progeny. Between the 80s and the ’90s, private trusts went through a period of highest taxation and lost their popularity. Today, they seem to be the flavour of the season again. Along with popularity have come services that set up trusts and help manage them. Apart from the tax pressure on trusts being eased in early 2000, some high-profile inheritance drama helped. Read more of this post Filed under Paper Assets, Tool Kit Tagged with Amicoro Trustee India Pvt Ltd, charitable trusts, Cyrus Mistry, Dadabhoy Tata, Darab Tata, Dorabji Tata, estate duty, estate planning, Heritage Trust, IL&FS Trust Company Ltd, inheritance tax, JN Tata, JRD Tata, Kotak Mahindra Trusteeship Services, Merrill Lynch Trust Services, Nerine Trustee Company Pvt Ltd, Nusserwanji Tata, postaday, private trusts, Ratan Tata, Ratanji Tata, Sailesh Haribhakti, Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry, SNG & Partners, Tata Sons, Universal Trustees, Warmond Trustees and Executors Click For Posts By E-Mail	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649068
__label__wiki	0.958888	0.958888	Read Next: Netflix Subscribers Say 'Orange Is the New Black,' 'Stranger Things' Are Their Favorite Shows on the Service TV Acad Dances With Reality, Welcomes Newbies for Emmy Noms A&E hit 'Duck Dynasty' absent from the crop of Emmy noms By AJ Marechal AJ Marechal TV Reporter @Variety_AJM FOLLOW AJ's Most Recent Stories NBC Orders Cop Drama Starring Jennifer Lopez to Series ’30 Rock’ Alum Matt Hubbard Signs Overall Deal With Universal TV Travel Channel Names Ross Babbit Programming Head as G.M. Andy Singer Exits This morning’s Emmy nominations saw Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance” and ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” cha-cha back under the kudos disco ball, as both competition skeins picked up seven and nine noms respectively, more than their haul last year. The hoofer programs significantly outshone the fading “American Idol” on Fox, which failed to break into the reality competition category for the second straight year. Younger series “The Voice” repped for singing competish shows in the overall category for reality competitions, while Fox’s sibling singing show “The X Factor” received no nods altogether. Notable newbies on the reality TV block in this batch of Emmy nods include HBO’s edgy newsmag “Vice,” which debuted earlier in the year. Exec producer and Vice co-founder Shane Smith admitted this morning on a call with Variety that he wasn’t awake when nominations were announced, a testament to him not expecting the honor at all. “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown,” a new docuseries on CNN from the chef and TV personality, picked up four nods today, including in nonfiction writing and the overall informational series category. This number of nominations is the same as the number that Bourdain’s Travel Channel program “No Reservations” received last year, seeming proof that the irreverent Bourdain has made a smooth transition over to a new cabler. (Granted, his show on CNN bears an almost mirror-like similarity to his now-defunct Travel Channel skein.) Missing from the slew of unscripted skeins that will make an appearance at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards is “Duck Dynasty,” which became a pop culture phenomenon and broke ratings records for A&E. Programs included in the overall reality category include “Antiques Roadshow,” “Deadliest Catch,” “Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives,” “MythBusters,” “Shark Tank” and “Undercover Boss.” The redneck docucomedy picked up no nominations, even after the show tied for best reality series with Sundance Channel’s “Push Girls” at this year’s Critics’ Choice Television Awards. Its absence from the crop of 2013 Emmy noms echoes, in a way, “The Walking Dead’s” typical absence from the TV Acad’s nomination list, despite being a critics and audience darling. Elsewhere, CBS’s “Amazing Race” continues its reign in reality categories, picking up a nom in overall competition, along with four others. In 11 years of eligibility, “Amazing Race” has been nominated for 59 Emmys, and won 14. For the full list of this year’s Emmy noms, click here. Deadliest Catch Ratings Shane Smith The Dance of Reality The Deadliest Catch	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649069
__label__wiki	0.550308	0.550308	Wedspawn: Lavender Bunny Section Eight (SMM Universe) Feb. 21st, 2007 at 8:47 PM Title: Lavender Bunny (SMM Universe) Section: Eight Pairing: Yoosu (Jaeho) Section Rating: R i still hold ranalore responsible for this mess. Synopsis: A continuation of the relationship between Yoochun and Junsu from So Much Mine. Once again, hot pretty boys, music, dancing and sex. Not necessarily in that order. One; Two; Three; Four; Five; Six; Seven; “I don’t think you have your head on straight, Hyukjae.” Yoochun’s hearty laugh boomed over the park, ripe with glee. “I don’t even know where to begin with… “ “I was teasing, Chun Chun.” The other singer winked, pulling himself to his feet and offering Yoochun a hand up. “Come on, let’s find someplace with something hot to drink…or something cold to drink that will numb our faces.” “I should get home…” Yoochun replied, getting up. “But honestly, it’s nice being out. Even without Junsu. Sure, let’s go find some place we can get a beer or something.” “Maybe you should call him and we can all go out.” Hyukjae said, walking beside the lanky singer, his pace a leisure stroll. Yoochun’s low chuckle made him smile. “Or not.” “Junsu is who I need to get away from.” The baritone replied. “Not because… I just need some.. space. And that sounds so… old but I get so tight around him. Every time he moves against me, it’s hard to remember that it won’t go any further than he wants…no more…no less. I hate that.” “Come on, I’ll take you to a club.” The singer waved off Yoochun’s suspicious glare. “No, just a regular club. I don’t think you’d be ready for two trips to Sin so close together. Of course I’ve got to say, watching you and Junsu dance… it made my night a hell of a lot nicer. It got Cheryl very… friendly.” “Friendly?” Yoochun grunted, stepping onto the sidewalk, his mind wandering back to the memory of Junsu’s body pressed on his. “I like friendly.” Yoochun lay awake at night, sometimes cradling the tenor in his arms, hearing Junsu’s breath catch as dreams flitted behind his closed eyes. On the nights Junsu lay in his own bed, Yoochun felt empty, his arms too light and his legs too cold, his shin missing Junsu’s ankle hooked over his calf muscle. He wanted friendly. He spent a few hours every day needing Junsu’s mouth on him, his memory a pale substitute. Yoochun’s hands often served to brush against his sex, hidden behind the wall of water in the shower, wondering if Junsu’s mouth would be as hot around him as when he dipped his tongue past the other’s sensual lips. Micky didn’t hear the seductive moan that escaped from his mouth, a longing fueled by the hot desire Junsu left in his soul. Hyukjae did, and he pursed his lips, sighing at the lost possibility of having Yoochun nestled between him and Si-Won. “Maybe you should try it his way?” Hyukjae suggested casually, seeing the tenderness bloom in Yoochun’s features. “See if you can love how he wants to be loved. Maybe you just need to get him out of your system?” “Maybe…” Yoochun said. “I just don’t know if I could survive it.” “Did you ever think that maybe he wouldn’t be able to survive it?” The SuJu singer replied. “I don’t want to watch both of you lose out on something that could be a fantastic experience.” “Even if we lose one another in the process?” Yoochun asked, a cock of his head bringing his high cheekbones into the light streaming from a nearby street lamp. “I’m not stupid, Yoochun.” Hyukjae smiled. “You and Junsu, you’re going to be together until you’re both dead. It won’t matter if you’re sharing a bed or not… that’s just sex. Junsu is your mate… in your soul, Chunnie. Your body is just some sack of water that needs drinking from but your soul… that’s what’s going to be screaming for Junsu for the rest of your life.” Junsu stared down at the young man crumbled between the beds, Jaejoong’s knees pressed against Yoochun’s bed, his back wedged sideways and dimpling Junsu’s old comforter. Stars twinkled outside of the window, a light wind coming through an inch-wide span between the opened panes. Jaejoong refused to weep, biting the inside of his cheek, hoping the pain would distract him. The gentle touch of fingers at the nape of his neck nearly made him jump, his anger a hard coal set afire by Changmin’s words then extinguished as Junsu’s chin rested on his shoulder. Leaning his head against Jaejoong’s temple, Junsu lay on his stomach, listening to the other breathe, a hitch of anguish snagging at the breath in Jae’s lungs. “I didn’t…mean that you were…I don’t think you’re wicked or evil. I don’t Junsu… I just lost my..” Jaejoong reached up, cupping his hand over Junsu’s cheek. “I don’t know what I mean but I’m sorry, Junsu. Please forgive me.” The ribbon of hurt wove through Jae’s voice, tremulous and husky. Junsu sighed heavily, his arm moving to cradle Jaejoong’s shoulder, pressing the singer against his chest as Junsu turned sideways. He lightly kissed at the bitter dewdrops frosting Jae’s lashes, the spill of tears so close to the brink of Jae’s control. “I really didn’t do anything to encourage him, Joongie-ah.” The familiar nickname eased the swell of brusqueness between them, Junsu’s voice a soothing balm over the scrapes over Jae’s heart. “I’ll admit that I wasn’t… all that happy to push him away. Our Changmin is pretty… but…” Junsu stopped, unsure of what he was trying to say. Something stopped him. Something inside of him that surfaced with Changmin’s mouth touched his. There had been people in the past who he loved… as a friend… and willingly he fell into their arms. Hyukjae was one of the first but scarcely one the last. Changmin would have been a welcome addition to that list of people he liked and then loved… but the stillness of his heart warred with the hardening of his body’s sex. “He’s not in love with you, Junsu.” Jaejoong said, his heart poured over broken glass, his pain as jagged as his voice. “I didn’t want him to make… a mistake. I didn’t want you to be that mistake. It would break us apart and I couldn’t risk that. I just couldn’t, Junsu.” “I look at Changmin and I see…” Jaejoong allowed himself to be pulled up into the Micky’s bed, Junsu lying against him, belly to belly. The tenor’s hands stroked the unshed tears free from their prison, Jaejoong’s sorrow and pain flowing into the whorls of Junsu’s palms. “I’m not mad at you, Joongie-ah. There’s nothing to say you’re sorry for.” Junsu whispered, the heated air between them hot with Jaejoong’s. “I wish Yoochun were here.” Jae’s fractured husky voice slammed into Junsu’s gut. “Let me be Chunnie-ah for you.” The tenor cupped his friend’s face, sliding his hands down Jae’s neck and cradling the back of his head. “Talk to me, JaeJae-ah. What do you see when you look at Min?” The eldest lay silent for a minute, nearly long enough for Junsu to wonder if he would ever see the gentleness behind the fierce persona Jae wrapped tight around his personality. The singer’s luminous eyes grew distant, a peeling back of the rigid pride he shielded his heart with and the soul Yoochun held dear emerged. “When I look at Changmin, I see someone I wish I’d grown up being.” Jae’s words were heavy with the country dialect he’d been raised in. Head dipping down, he rubbed at his bruised cheek, the vanilla scent of his shampoo sweet in Junsu’s senses. “I made mistakes and I regret them… I regret them so much, Junsu.” “What kind of mistakes, Joongie?” The young man pulled Jaejoong closer, afraid he would break apart the fragile bond he’d coaxed out from the feral singer if he lost contact. “You’ve accomplished so much…” “No, Junnie-ah.” Jaejoong shook his head. “Not really. I’m here because I’m pretty and a fairly decent singer but it’s not because I’m a good musician like Yoochun or a focused dancer and singer like the three of you are. I’m just someone plastered in front of you because of how I look.” “That’s not true, JaeJae.” Junsu refuted. “You struggled to get here but you deserve to be the best. That’s something we’re all committed to. Changmin looks up to you because of how strong you are. He’s always looked to you for guidance. Tonight was… Minnie-ah was just… frustrated and hurt. He really didn’t mean what he said.” “What he said was true, Junnie-ah.” Jaejoong whispered. “What he said about those old men… he was right. And that’s why I didn’t want him to make those mistakes… I didn’t want him to give in to what his body wanted but his heart didn’t. I wanted his first time to be with someone who was in love with him. Not just someone who loved him. I wanted that for him.” “Joongie…” Junsu stumbled over what Jaejoong said, his mind racing. “I thought you and Yunho were… each other’s first. You had that.. you still have that.” “Yunho was the first one… I wanted to touch me but he wasn’t the first one that…”The young man kept his eyes down, his shame flushing his cheeks. Jaejoong steeled himself, forcing his mind to travel into memories he’d left behind him, intimate peelings of his heart laying raw for the other man to pick through. “Changmin is right. I am no better than a cheap whore.” “When I worked at Trance, a lot of the waiters would… take money for favours. They would disappear for a few minutes with a customer, sometimes in the bathroom or in the back alley. But I never… I wanted more for myself. I wanted someone who would… have everything of me.” Jaejoong rubbed at his lower lip, his fingers trembling. A shuddering spasm ran through his torso, a disgust welling black from his gut. “I didn’t know… Yunho but I knew that… I hoped that someone like him was out there for me. I’d hoped that if I ever found him, I would be able to give him the only thing that I had…me.” “Yunnie-ah has that, Jaejoong.” Junsu reassured the singer, stilling at Jae’s shake of his head, the black fringe around the young man’s pretty face a shivering curtain. “I came to Yunho…dirty… with someone else’s hands on me. Like Changmin said, something got for a few won because I… didn’t say no hard enough or… maybe…” The slender young man wrapped his arms around Junsu’s waist, resting his cheek on Yoochun’s pillow, breathing deep the scent that was uniquely his best friend and the richness of the young tenor holding him. “I went on a break and a man…one of the regulars… followed me into the back.” Jae remembered the dankness of the room, a foul memory stinking of cheap beer and the oily smear of makeup lingering in the air. “I didn’t think anything about it because a lot of the men went to the back to talk to the… women. I thought he was just heading to see one of them.” “But he didn’t…” Junsu felt a wash of terror, a piercing metallic taste spreading up from his throat and over his gums. “Oh, Joongie…” “He just wanted to… put his fingers inside of me.” Jaejoong’s hiccup roiled, a tragic sound in his chest. “I didn’t even see him when he came up behind me. I was wearing someone else’s pants, borrowed because mine were dirty and they were too loose. It was so easy for him… to wet his fingers and shove them inside of me. That’s all he wanted… to have himself inside of me while he rubbed up against the back of my body, holding me against the wall.” “He didn’t even stop when I started crying or when I shouted for someone to help me.” Jae whispered. “He just kept moving and shoving harder. And no one came, Junnie, no one ever came to help me.” “It hurt so much…and it seemed like it lasted forever but it couldn’t have been more than a few minutes and then, he yanked himself free.” Junsu tightened his hold on Jaejoong’s slender body, wishing he could somehow take the memory of another from the singer’s flesh. “I remember thinking… at least he didn’t use his…at least I still had that to give someone I loved. I could feel the wetness from his mouth between my legs and the… seed he’d left on the small of my back. Then… it began to hurt more, spreading until I couldn’t stop crying. He just stood there when I turned around… I couldn’t even stand up anymore, it hurt so much… but he just zipped up his pants and then threw money at my lap.” “JaeJae…” Junsu felt a sorrow bleeding into his anger. “That isn’t…” “I took the money, Junnie-ah.” Jae suddenly looked up, his amber brown eyes enormous in his pale face. “It was more than I made in tips for a whole month. He left the room and I sat there, crying… but I took his money…because… I was hungry. I was so tired of being hungry and cold…and alone.” “I’ve never felt clean, not ever since that.” Jaejoong admitted. “Yunnie… he says that I’m being silly but I know better. I came to him… dirty… with someone else’s fingers on me. Every time he touches me, I keep thinking… ah, he will need to go wash that man off of his body… because he shouldn’t be… dirtied by me…by what I let happen to me. I feel like that man took a part of my soul that belongs only to Yunho and there’s no way I can get that back…there’s no way I can give him that…and that hurts so much more than what that man did to me.” “I want Changmin to be able to go to someone he is in love with and have no regrets.” Jae whispered. “I don’t think you’re like that man in the club.. I don’t. But I know you’re not in love with him and I don’t want him to regret or resent giving you something that should have been someone else’s.” “I want Minnie-ah to know that the first person who touches him is… worships him. Feels him inside and knows that he’s touching Changmin’s soul.” Jaejoong pressed his hands hard against the small of Junsu’s back, his tears dried hard on his face. “I want that for you too, Junsu. What you were doing was wrong… not because of what you were doing…but because neither of you feels that way about each other.” “You aren’t…dirty, Jaejoong.” Junsu insisted, seeing the brittle soul exposed fully under his touch. “I know Yunho treasures you… and everything you’ve given him. You could have had a thousand lovers and he wouldn’t care. And yes, I would want that for Changmin. I shouldn’t be the…first one to touch him. But I wasn’t going to. I promise.” “I touched him…and yes, I felt like I wanted more because God, Changmin feels so good and tastes so nice” Junsu grinned at Jaejoong’s sniffle. “I’m human, Joongie-ah, and I would be dead if I didn’t want Min, especially when he touched me like he did. But it didn’t feel right. Kissing Changmin was… like if I kissed you. I didn’t want Minnie-ah that way. Not like I…I’ve wanted other people.” “You need a forever, Junsu.” Jaejoong replied, the cold air from the window pulling his skin into a ripple over his spine. “And thank you for forgiving me, Junnie-ah.” “Like I said, nothing to forgive, Jae.” Junsu nodded. He’d hoped Changmin survived Yunho’s temper, the chilled anger in the leader’s face terrifying to face. Junsu suffered under the brunt of that anger, more than once but the raging protectiveness that blossomed around a damaged Jaejoong. “But please, listen to me, there isn’t a forever for me. That’s not going to happen. I have too much to do in my life. I can’t… give someone that part of me.” “You need more than sex in your life. Everyone does.” Jaejoong sat up, staring down at the younger man. “You need to know how it feels when you’re lying in bed, listening to the rain while your…forever.. is whispering into your hair. You can’t hear everything he’s saying because you’re just falling asleep…his voice is like a song.. a lullaby that your heart knows. Sex can’t give you that. Nothing can.” “I don’t need a soulmate for that, Joongie-ah.” Junsu sat up, resting on his elbows. “I have that with Yoochun. I can have sex with anyone… but forever, I have that with the four of you. I’ll always be able to have that with Chunnie-ah.” “Susu-ah, you are stupid.” Jaejoong pushed at the other, nearly sending Junsu tumbling to the floor. Wiping at his face to clear the last of his sorrow, the singer shook his head, a bemused wonder transforming his face. “God, you and Yoochun are both so fucking stupid. What the hell is that if not love?” lavbun 8, c0urtney6776 I love you eunhyuk <33. Once again.. THE ANGSTTTT. >_>. And I feel bad for Joongie... I woulda done the same though. LOL >_<. I mean honestly, when your cold and hungry, how is your brain supposed to work properly? Poor joongie.. And changmin.. GAHH. I do love the last line by Joongie though :DDD. Yoosu are the adorable idiots that don't know they both love each other <3. ::::nods:::: ♥♥♥♥♥ ah, hyuk is so much junsu's friend and he loves susu as a brother. he knows chunnie is susu's. poor jaejoong. he really has taken a beating in this but he's so very strong. he is. even when he's hurt. and yes, yoosu are idiots :D ♥ c0urtney6776 : (no subject) [+1]	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649077
__label__wiki	0.642525	0.642525	« R.I.P. Scott Hutchison (Frightened Rabbit) \| Main \| Minneapolis: May 16 to May 18, 2018 » Minneapolis: May 14 to May 15, 2018 The Struts at First Ave Poster Breakout U.K. band The Struts will be stopping by First Avenue this September 17th, in support of their hit Have You Heard EP (Interscope Records), with single "Could Have Been Me". … Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from May 14 to May 15, 2018. + The Glorious Sons, Spirit Animal Tue 05/15/2018 (7pm/$25) U.K. band The Struts is bringing their fun, rock show to First Avenue once again. This time, they’re bringing The Glorious Sons and Spirit Animal to the historic venue. 05/12/2018 Pointfest 05/14/2018 Majestic Theatre Madison, WI 05/15/2018 First Avenue Minneapolis, MN 05/17/2018 The Truman Kansas City, MO 05/18/2018 Ogden Theatre Denver, CO 05/20/2018 Hangout Beach, Music & Arts Fest. 05/22/2018 The Showbox Seattle, WA 05/23/2018 Hawthorne Theatre Portland, OR 05/25/2018 BottleRock Napa Valley 05/29/2018 The Roxy Theatre West Hollywood, CA 06/03/2018 Governors Ball Music Festival 06/09/2018 Download Festival 06/12/2018 Bergenfest 06/15/2018 Nova Rock Festival 07/07/2018 Rock Werchter Festival Haim 2018 Poster Joyner Lucas 2018 Poster Shania Twain 2018 Poster The numbers are in, and as expected, the Haim sisters (Este, Danielle, and Alana) received the #1 spot in the U.K., and an impressive #6 on the Billboard album charts in the U.S., for their debut album Days Are Gone…… Shania Twain on this upcoming "Rock This Country Tour". Shania's tour will hit Target Center in Minneapolis on July 28, where she will perform her extensive catalog of iconic hits in a brand new production. … + Lizzo Mon 05/14/2018 (7pm/$42.50/Sold Out) Tue 05/15/2018 (7pm/$42.50/Sold Out) palacestpaul.com Having sold out their May 14th appearance at the Palace Theatre in St Paul, the sister act Haim quickly added an additional date (also sold out). Local Lizzo has been opening on their national tour, she took advantage of her homecoming show by booking a headlining show at the Ice House at 11:30pm. More details at icehousempls.com. 05/14 Palace Theatre Saint Paul, MN* 05/28 Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO** Lizzo as support *Lizzo & Maggie Rogers as support The Cabooze Mon 05/14/2018 (6pm/$20) cabooze.com Atlantic Records artist and creative Joyner Lucas will be at the Cabooze on Monday, May 14th. 05/12/18 Springfield, MO @ The Complex 05/13/18 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge 05/14/18 Minneapolis, MN @ Cabooze 05/15/18 Iowa City, IA @ Blue Moose Tap House 05/16/18 Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre 05/18/18 Fort Collins, CO @ Aggie Theatre 05/19/18 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex 05/20/18 Reno, NV @ Jub Jubs 05/22/18 Vancouver, CA @ Fortune Sound Club 05/23/18 Seattle, WA @ Neumos 05/25/18 San Francisco, CA @ Slim's 05/26/18 Los Angeles, CA @ El Ray Theatre 05/27/18 Phoenix, AZ @ Monarch Theatre 05/29/18 Dallas, TX @ Trees 05/30/18 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Studio 05/31/18 New Orleans, LA @ The Willow 06/1/18 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum 06/2/18 Orlando, FL @ The Beacham Theatre 06/3/18 Atlanta, GA The Loft @ Center Stage 06/5/18 Washington, DC @Union Stage 06/6/18 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza 06/7/18 Boston, MA @House of Blues Tue 05/15/2018 (6:30pm/$29.95) xcelenergycenter.com Global superstar Shania Twain will be stopping by the Xcel Energy Center in St Paul in support of her 2017 Now album. This is Twain’s first tour in three years, so don’t miss out. 05/12/18 Saskatoon, SK Sasktel Centre 05/13/18 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre 05/15/18 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center 05/16/18 Sioux Falls, SD Denny Sanford Premier Center 05/18/18 Omaha, NE CenturyLink Center Omaha 05/19/18 Chicago, IL United Center 06/1/18 Ft. Lauderdale, FL BB&T Center 06/2/18 Tampa, FL Amalie Arena 06/4/18 Duluth, GA Infinite Energy Center 06/6/18 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center 06/7/18 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center 06/9/18 Houston, TX Toyota Center 06/10/18 New Orleans, LA Smoothie King Center 06/12/18 North Little Rock, AR Verizon Arena 06/13/18 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center 06/15/18 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena 06/16/18 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena 06/25/18 Ottowa, ON Canadian Tire Centre 06/26/18 Montreal, QC Bell Centre 06/28/18 Québec, QC Videotron Centre 07/1/18 Hamilton, ON FirstOntario Centre 07/3/18 London, ON Budweiser Gardens 07/6/18 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre 07/11/18 Boston, MA TD Garden 07/12/18 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center 07/14/18 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center 07/15/18 Washington, DC Capital One Center 07/17/18 Pittsburgh, PA PPG Paints Arena 07/18/18 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena 07/20/18 Louisville, KY KFC Yum! Center 07/21/18 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena 07/24/18 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center 07/25/18 Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena 07/27/18 Denver, CO Pepsi Center 07/28/18 Salt Lake City, UT Vivint Smart Home Arena 07/30/18 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Arena 08/1/18 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center 08/3/18 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center 08/4/18 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena Posted by W♥M on Saturday, 12 May 2018 at 01:46 PM in Haim, Joyner Lucas, Lizzo, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Music Guide, Shania Twain, Spirit Animal, The Glorious Sons, The Struts, Vu \| Permalink	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649079
__label__cc	0.593428	0.406572	July 2019 – January 2026 Jul 2019 – Jan 2026 High Point Market Garden Farm Stand open Wednesdays It’s a mini-farm in the middle of a residential neighborhood – the High Point Market Garden. Every summer, its farm stand offers a weekly chance to buy fresh-grown produce steps from where it’s grown. Just-harvested organic produce will be on sale 4 pm-7 pm at the farm stand at 32nd and Juneau (map), July 10-October 2. EBT cards are accepted and the stand participates in Fresh Bucks. Categories: Food Gardening Sales Last Bench Journal’s Protest Poetry @ C & P Coffee Company At C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor): Launch of UK-based Last Bench Journal’s solicitation of unpublished North American protest poetry for a September publication. Lyn Coffin, Seattle writer and one of the editors, will be on hand. For more info, contact northamericalastbench@gmail.com, with Lyn Coffin in the subject line, or the PoetryBridge website at poetrybridgetimes.net. Categories: Arts and Entertainment Poetry Pocketful Of Poems @ Southwest Library At the Southwest Library Branch: Create poems, haikus and artwork with award-wining author/illustrator Javaka Steptoe! In this lively presentation, Javaka Steptoe will talk about poems and specifically what is a haiku and discuss the science behind the poems in the book A Pocketful of Poems. What are seasons? What happens in spring? How are butterflies created? And we’ll discuss the nature that is in each of the various poems while creating caterpillars and butterflies out of craft supplies. For ages 4-8. Javaka Steptoe won the 2017 Caldecott Medal for his picture book biography Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (Little, Brown). The book won many other honors, too, including the 2017 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award, and multiple starred reviews. His debut picture book, In Daddy’s Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers (Lee & Low Books, ), earned him a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award, in addition to a nomination for Outstanding Children’s Literature Work at the 1998 NAACP Image Awards. Since that time, Steptoe has illustrated and/or written more than a dozen books for youth readers, collaborating with some of the top names in the business—Walter Dean Myers, Nikki Grimes and Karen English. Javaka Steptoe travels extensively reading and conducting workshops at schools, libraries, museums, and conferences across the country and internationally. This program is part of this year’s Summer of Learning program Explore Your World!, which encourages reading and activities around science, technology, technology, arts and math. We are offering over 250 free youth programs throughout the city this summer. You can pick up a Summer Action Guide at any Library location beginning June 24th. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Online registration for this program opens two weeks before the program starts and closes three business days before the program date. Make changes to your registration after that date by calling 206-684-7455 or visiting the branch. Space is limited at library events. Please come early to make sure you get a seat. Due to the fire code, we can’t exceed the maximum capacity for our rooms. Categories: For Families Kid Stuff Poetry Writing Free community dinner @ High Point Community Center Free dinner every Sunday night in West Seattle! Everyone is welcome at High Point Community Dinner! We gather, along with our volunteers, every Sunday night to eat dinner together and hear a story about Jesus. With an informal setting that centers around the meal and conversation, everyone is welcome to come just for the meal, or to stay longer to hear the talk and have a chance to discuss with friends. The dinner is complemented by art and music! We often have an artist doing live paintings, a kids’ art table, and live music. Sundays // 5–6:30 p.m. Hight Point Community Center Categories: Dinners Faith ArtsWest’s Annual Gala and Auction @ Canvas Event Space RED–The hue of life and love, desire and determination, passion and power. Save the Date and join us on July 27 to support ArtsWest and experience an evening inspired by the color that flows through the heart of us all. Staged throughout the Canvas event space, we invite you to embrace the energy, expression, and excitement and dive with us into RED. Featuring performances, dinner, and an auction. Categories: Art Arts and Entertainment Auctions Dinners Gala Walking tour: Historic Murals of West Seattle @ (see listing) Historic Murals of West Seattle A walking tour presented by Atlas Obscura Society Seattle Take a guided tour of the larger-than-life artworks that contain a treasure trove of local history and cultural significance. Limited tickets and more information: https://www.atlasobscura.com/events/historic-murals-of-west-seattle Full event Description: With their origins tracing back to the late 1980s, the murals of West Seattle depict glimpses of long gone local history, from Elliott Bay’s once-thriving “mosquito fleet” to the “Old Mud Hole” of Lincoln Park. Join Atlas Obscura for a fascinating, fact-filled tour of these large-scale artworks found around the Alaska Junction neighborhood of West Seattle with Clay Eals, former editor of the West Seattle Herald and former executive director of the Seattle Southwest Historical Society. You’ll get the whole story of how these murals were created by civic leaders and a team of world-class artists, discover the tricks of their trade, learn which local luminaries were depicted in various scenes, and get more inside scoop on these unique achievements. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the West Seattle Junction Association’s mural restoration project. Categories: Local History Tours Seattle Writes: Writing Circle With Hugo House @ West Seattle (Admiral) Library At the West Seattle (Admiral) Library: Drop by this writing circle, hosted by author Jeanine Walker, for writing exercises and motivation. Attend free drop-in writing circles facilitated by established local writers from Hugo House! Bring something you’re working on, or just come ready to write. You will have the opportunity to share your work and get feedback – but only if you want to (no pressure!). You can also use this time to increase productivity on your current work in progress, surrounded by fellow writers. Open to all ages and genres of writing. Jeanine Walker will be facilitating the West Seattle Branch writing circles. Jeanine Walker was a 2015 Jack Straw Writer and has published poems in Cimarron Review, Narrative, Pleiades, and Web Conjunctions. She holds a Ph.D. in Creative Writing from the University of Houston and teaches for Writers in the Schools. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Bring a laptop or pen and paper — and be ready to write! The Seattle Writes series is made possible with the generous support of The Seattle Public Library Foundation. Find out more about Seattle Writes programs and resources here. Categories: Books Classes Writing “Write YOUR Story” Weekly Writing Workshop @ Curious Kidstuff Toy Store “Write YOUR Story” is now enrolling for fall 2019 writing workshops! These are free writing workshops for children 8-12. Workshops run 3:15pm to 4:15pm, every Wednesday from September 25 to December 18. (There will be no class Nov. 13.) All sessions are taught by West Seattle residents Julia Douthwaite Viglione, PhD, and Greg Estes. Participation in the series is free of charge. In return for this unique opportunity, though, participants are expected to attend every class. The fall 2019 theme is Journeys. We will read stories about: 1) The journey to a new home: Jean de Brunhoff’s “The Story of Babar,” 2) The initiation journey: Darcy Pattison’s “The River Dragon,” and 3) A maritime adventure: Gloria Rand’s “Aloha, Salty!” The free writing workshops were established in 2012 in South Bend, Indiana by Notre Dame Professor Julia Douthwaite Viglione (French language and literature) who returned home to West Seattle last year and brought “Write YOUR Story” to Seattle. Join kids from local schools as we read and rewrite a classic children’s story. In the second half, children write their own stories and a great party is had at the end! Categories: After School For Students Kid Stuff Writing Dec 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Jan 4 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Feb 1 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Mar 7 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Mar 14 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Apr 5 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm May 2 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm May 16 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Jun 13 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Jul 4 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649080
__label__cc	0.730059	0.269941	In the 1950s, the De Havilland Comet, Boeing 707, Douglas DC-8, and Sud Aviation Caravelle became the first flagships of the Jet Age in the West, while the Eastern bloc had Tupolev Tu-104 and Tupolev Tu-124 in the fleets of state-owned carriers such as Czechoslovak ČSA, Soviet Aeroflot and East-German Interflug. The Vickers Viscount and Lockheed L-188 Electra inaugurated turboprop transport. Transport between them can be patchy, but a new service linking Zakynthos with Corfu which started this year now brings all the islands (bar Kythira) together. Zakynthos is otherwise linked to Kefallonia with an old-style open deck ‘slipper’ ferry; Kefallonia includes Ithaki on its local small ferry route to Nydri on Lefkada. There is no link (except for the new service) from Lefkada to Paxi/Corfu. Corfu has links to Paxi and its little know satellite islands just to the north. Kythira has an airport with flights to Athens and ferries to Crete (Kissamos) and the Peloponnese (Gythio, Kalamata, and Neapoli). I need to finalize plans for a mid-June trip, looking to stay 9-10 nights. Traveling with my wife and two sons (24 and 16). Definitely want to go to Santorini, Mykonos and Athens. Was considering 3 nights at each, but after reading on your site, I am thinking about stealing a night from Athens and spending 2 nights at Naxos. We want to see the major sights in Athens, can we do that in a day? Any comments on the itinerary given our group is welcome. Holding the largest number of overwater bungalow resorts in the world (more than 75 and counting), the Maldives understands its best asset is the gin-clear, abundant waters of the Indian Ocean. When you’re not snorkeling, diving, or gazing at the rich marine life through the floor windows of your water-top villa, continue enjoying the underwater display while dining at 5.8 Undersea Restaurant, or even while getting pampered in Huvafen Fushi’s submerged spa. In Finland, the charter establishing Aero O/Y (now Finnair) was signed in the city of Helsinki on September 12, 1923. Junkers F.13 D-335 became the first aircraft of the company, when Aero took delivery of it on March 14, 1924. The first flight was between Helsinki and Tallinn, capital of Estonia, and it took place on March 20, 1924, one week later. Budgeting for Greece is always going to be subject to what your expectations and needs are. Assuming that you, like many travellers, like to eat a filling breakfast, savour maybe a light lunch and feast on a heavier dinner (or vice versa), enjoy a drink with your meals and are not totally vegetarian/vegan and prefer to sleep in comfort and cleanliness, then there is a set of figures that can be guesstimated. You know those pictures you always see of tropical bungalows in the water? That’s Tahiti. The name has long been synonymous with tropical paradise. One of the biggest honeymoon destinations in the world, Tahiti offers pure paradise and a lot of romance. Here you can relax in the sun, scuba dive, enjoy fine seafood, and take a morning dip right from your bungalow. Located in southern Thailand, this semi-off-the-map island is one of my favorites and the month I spent here remains one of my most fond memories. Here on Ko Lipe, the super-friendly locals bring in the daily catch for amazing seafood, as the island’s water is teeming with life. Accommodation is still basic, and most places turn off the electricity around midnight. A limestone spike rising dramatically from the emerald waters of Phang Nga Bay, James Bond Island (Koh Tapu — Nail Island in Thai) earned its moniker from appearing in two 007 movies: The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) and Tomorrow Never Dies (1997). Excursions depart from the popular resort areas of Phuket, Khao Lak and Krabi on photogenic longtail boats. On the tour, explore secret lagoons, craggy sea caves and a floating village.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649099
__label__wiki	0.726818	0.726818	Jurgen Klopp Insists Liverpool Youngsters Will Get Opportunity to Impress on Pre-Season Tour George Priestman 10 Jul 2019 Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Liverpool Under-18's duo Bobby Duncan and Paul Glatzel are set to join the senior side's pre-season tour, and insisted that they will be given an opportunity in friendly matches. Both players were prominent figures in the highly successful Under-18’s team which saw them win the FA Youth Cup, beating Manchester City on penalties. Paramount to the youth side's success was the striking duo of Duncan and Glatzel who managed 60 goals between them last season. These two will get the chance to stake a claim for first-team inclusion over the coming weeks.  As Bobby Duncan and Paul Glatzel both hit 20 goals for the season... Enjoy some of the best strikes from the young pairing, so far. ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/r3YahloBtX — Liverpool FC (@LFC) 31 January 2019 With Mohammed Salah and Roberto Firmino only just beginning their breaks after a lengthy season, and Sadio Mane still in the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal, it leaves Liverpool without their senior forwards for their pre-season tour. Speaking to Liverpool's official website, Klopp insisted that the youngsters will get their chance to shine. "A lot of them will be part of the US tour, we have to use that because of the number of games we play," said the Liverpool boss. "We need all of them and that’s nice. "Only as an example, Bobby Duncan and Paul Glatzel: our offensive line that played last year is coming pretty late in joining us in the pre-season, so we have to be creative system-wise and all that stuff, but there will be moments when they have to play. Good luck to Sadio tonight, as his Senegal side face Benin in the #AFCON2019 quarter-final.  pic.twitter.com/dmqmZT6yHC — Liverpool FC (@LFC) 10 July 2019 “Not only at Tranmere or whatever, but in America as well when we play Borussia Dortmund and all the other guys. So, it’s good and it’s always like this: when you are already in the club, then the door is always open for you to the first team." Liverpool begin their pre-season tour at Tranmere Rovers on Thursday before heading to Bradford City on Sunday. They then begin the US leg of their tour where they will face tough European competition in Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla and Sporting Lisbon. As this Liverpool squad looks to blend youth into it for the future, Klopp insisted that it will be up for the youngsters to prove themselves. “The thing is you have to go through by yourself - we only open the door, we don’t push you through," he added, "So, I’m open, I’m very open for exciting football players and if the boys show up, good for them and good for us.”  Five Star #LFCU18s  A moment of brilliance last night as Paul Glatzel, on a hat-trick, unselfishly teed up strike partner Bobby Duncan to score. ❤ pic.twitter.com/JKvTU8GA5O — Liverpool FC (@LFC) 7 March 2019 “I would say it’s quite difficult to immediately be part of that first-team squad because we are really strong, but it’s always like it is. "These boys are our future if they want to be our future. That’s how it is because for that they need to take all the steps. “They are at a wonderful club with wonderful coaches. Whoever leads the training, whether it’s me or Pep (Lijnders) or Critch (Neil Critchley) or whoever, it will always be a good session. But this pre-season is for them exciting of course."	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649101
__label__wiki	0.646086	0.646086	New ‘transforming’ home for disabled people unveiled as ‘solution to national crisis’ AccessDesignFurnishing & fixturesInnovationPropertyRenovation by Carly Hacon on December 4, 2018 The Blackwood House, developed by Edinburgh-based charity Blackwood, is a new property which has been designed to be fully accessible for disabled residents. Every aspect of the house has been created to remove any obstacles or issues with that can disrupt daily life for a disabled person. The home, at the Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation and Support Service in Longstone, has been developed by the charity in partnership with Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (IJB). Councillor Ricky Henderson, chair of the Edinburgh IJB, said: “Of the 20,000 new homes planned for Edinburgh over the next 10 years, we want to see 4,500 of them built to address health and social care needs. “The Blackwood House is a fabulous example of how innovation in housing design can transform the quality of life and we are excited at the prospect of working with Blackwood to bring these homes to Edinburgh.” It features high and low level kitchen units that rise and fall, moveable bathroom components and ‘CleverCogs’ voice-controlled lights, doors and heating systems. Simon Fitzpatrick, strategic development director at Blackwood, added: “The Blackwood House is designed to be a solution to a national crisis – it’s all about independent living. “For many people with disabilities, it’s not that they can’t look after themselves; it’s simply that their current home set-up doesn’t allow them to. “Technology can do just about anything these days so we’re making it our business to ensure that people living with a disability really gain from its advances.” Blackwood plans to deliver up to 160 of the life-changing properties in Glasgow, Inverclyde and Dundee over the next three to four years. Blackwood Homes and Care provide high-quality housing, care and support for disabled people of all ages, with over 1500 homes across all 29 mainland local authorities in Scotland. Tags : Acess and MobilityblackwoodCleverCogsedinburghnew propertiesScotland Government partners with Muscular Dystrophy UK for £2m project to improve journeys for disabled road users Terminally ill patients could lose free NHS wheelchairs in bid to save healthcare costs The author Carly Hacon Scottish authorities forced to provide wheelchair accessible housing 10% of new builds will have wheelchair access, vows council 50% of disabled people from Channel Islands believe government can do more for equality Disability assessments in Scotland taken in-house as private firms are axed App promises to level the playing field for dyslexic students	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649104
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__label__wiki	0.746606	0.746606	Narcan revives local state police trooper after contact with opiate By Addison Independent SGT. BRETT FLANSBURG LEICESTER — A Vermont state trooper on Friday night collapsed following a traffic stop in Leicester and was revived by multiple doses of Narcan, which is used to combat the effects of an opiate overdose. The incident began at about 11:25 p.m. Friday, March 15, when Acting Sgt. Brett Flansburg of the New Haven barracks stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Leicester Whiting Road in the town of Leicester. While speaking with the driver, Sgt. Flansburg observed the passenger swallow an item. The passenger, later identified as Taylor C. Woodward, 25, of Brandon, admitted to the trooper that the item was a baggie of cocaine, police report. During a subsequent search of the passenger and the vehicle, Sgt. Flansburg located and collected as evidence a small quantity of a substance believed to be heroin in a baggie, an empty plastic baggie and a syringe. Other troopers took Woodward into custody and transported him to the barracks for processing on suspicion of possessing heroin. While transporting the evidence to the New Haven barracks, Flansburg began to feel ill, according to a police press release. When he arrived at the barracks, he called for help and collapsed in the parking lot. Fellow troopers found him unresponsive and rapidly administered two doses of the opiate overdose reversal drug Narcan. The sergeant received a third dose of Narcan while being rushed to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, and he began to show signs of improvement. At the hospital, Flansburg received additional medical treatment and later was released. As a precaution, Woodward was taken separately to UVM Medical Center to be checked out and was determined to require no medical care. He was cited to appear May 6 in Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, in Middlebury to answer a misdemeanor charge of possession of heroin. Col. Matthew T. Birmingham, director of the Vermont State Police, instructed VSP’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Narcotics Investigation Unit to conduct a full investigation of this incident. Testing is underway to determine the substance to which Sgt. Flansburg was exposed. The investigation is being led by Maj. Dan Trudeau, commander of VSP’s Criminal Division. “Being a state trooper is a dangerous and demanding job for all the reasons you’d expect: apprehending criminals, encountering volatile individuals, rushing toward emergencies rather than away. And now there is a new threat that we’re seeing up close: the risk of exposure to powerful drugs that can kill in even tiny amounts. This is so troubling and disconcerting, and it places members of law enforcement at unnecessary risk of possibly losing their lives,” Col. Birmingham said in a press release. “We are incredibly lucky and extremely thankful that Sgt. Flansburg is alive and recovering today,” the colonel added. “Were it not for the immediate availability of Narcan and the quick actions of his fellow troopers and medical personnel, we might be speaking today about the death of a trooper in the line of duty. I’m angry at how close we came, and relieved that the situation was no worse than it was.” On Monday afternoon, Vermont State Police spokesman Adam Silverman said, “Sgt. Flansburg is currently on leave. It’s unclear how long that will last. The barracks is able to cover for his absence for the time being.” Editor's note: As noted in the story, the information presented comes from a Vermont State Police press release, except for the comment from the state police spokesman in the last paragraph, which the Independent got in response to questions posed to the official. We will report more information on this incident as it becomes available.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649108
__label__cc	0.576067	0.423933	This page is available in English Would you rather read it? SAS New Experience EuroBonus Driving along the Amalfi Coast Sometimes terrifying, often tricky, but always exhilarating, it’s little wonder the Amalfi Drive in Italy is considered by many to be the most spectacular road trip in Europe. The Amalfi Coast, south of Naples in southern Italy, often heads polls of the most beautiful, romantic locations in Europe. A Unesco World Heritage Site, its tiny, pastel-colored villages are among the most photographed in Italy. Originally built by the Romans, it snakes its way between delightful, small villages. San Pietro to Vietri Sul Mare, a 50km stretch, takes about two hours, but the best way to enjoy it most is by taking your time. If the views are magnificent, the drive itself is pretty nerve-jangling. We drive with a mix of trepidation and delight along the narrow, twisting road, with just a low stone wall separating us from the sea 100m below. Fortunately, the traffic moves slowly and after a few kilometers you’ve almost become familiar with the road and the traffic, and can enjoy the journey in full. The best advice is to take it easy and stop as often as you can – you won’t regret it. Enjoy the views, have a wander around the small villages, order an espresso and eat a mozzarella salad for lunch. And always keep in mind that the journey itself is the goal. Positano is the most enchanting village on the Amalfi Coast with stunning pastel-colored houses that hug the cliffs. Artists and authors first discovered the village in the early 1950s, and many of them wanted to keep it a secret. One of them was Nobel laureate John Steinbeck, who found his way here by chance in 1952 and wrote the following in Harper’s Bazaar: “Nearly always, when you find a place as beautiful as Positano, your impulse is to conceal it. You think, ‘If I tell anyone, it will become crowded with tourists and they will ruin it.’” Steinbeck didn’t manage to keep Positano a secret, but at least in one way the village is indestructible – no new construction is permitted, so the town with 3,500 permanent residents can never get any bigger. There are plenty of studios, galleries and designer stores here today, and no end of small, intimate restaurants. However, the number of hotels, the narrow coastal road and lack of parking spaces mean there’s only ever room for a limited number of visitors at any one time. Bruno Bar Pavement tables with views over the beach. Eat an Italian potato salad with anchovies and capers. You’re paying as much for the view as for the food itself, but it’s certainly worth it. Via Cristoforo Colombo 157, Positano brunopositano.it Casa Albertina Enjoy fabulous views over the sea, especially at sunset. Via Della Tavolozza 3, Positano casalbertina.it We continue to the neighboring village of Praiano, one of the less well-known parts of the Amalfi Coast – and one that proves to be a genuine pearl. Annarita Aprea's top 3 tips for Praiano Take a boat trip. Rent a small boat and cruise along the coast, explore some of the hidden caves and enjoy a delicious meal at one of the restaurants that can only be reached by sea, such as La Conca Del Sogno, in the tiny bay of Nerano Da Adolfo in Laurito. Spend an afternoon in the ancient town of -Ravello, with its Roman villas, Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone. The best time to visit the Amalfi Coast is in late September and the first two weeks of October. The Mediterranean is still warm and the prices are lower then. Casa Angelina, a minimalist luxury hotel is blasted into the rock. It’s like stepping inside a giant cream cake, where the furniture, walls, ceilings and floors are chalk white. The contrast with the fantastic views of the clear blue sea and equally blue sky is an -experience in itself. It’s here we meet Annarita Aprea. “It was only when I started working here at the hotel 10 years ago, that I discovered Praiano’s unspoiled charm and authenticity, in contrast to Positano and Amalfi, where there are so many tourists.” Even though Aprea admits she’s not that enamored with driving along the twisting roads, she’s still starstruck by the beauty and idyllic setting here. “I must confess that I often tell myself how lucky I am to live and work here,” she smiles. There aren’t many sandy beaches along the Amalfi Coast, which is why they’ve built large concrete jetties straight out from the cliff in several places. Cala Gavitella Beach Club, which is owned by the Casa Angelina Hotel, is one of the most delightful. Here, you can order drinks, lighter lunches and ice cream – their specialty, sorbetto al limone di Praiano, a lemon sorbet from Praiano, is not to be missed. “Then, it’s simply a case of throwing yourself into the clear blue water,” says Emar, a worker at Cala Gavitella. Making your way to the beach is a bit of an adventure in itself. The hotel elevator takes you halfway down, after which you have to navigate 200 steps, about the height of a ten-story building, before you reach the sea. If you want to go straight up to the village of Praiano after your swim, you have a 400-step climb. It’s a genuine workout session. Alternatively, you can stay at the hotel and enjoy the views from -beside the pool, under the shade of the lemon trees. That’s pretty delightful, too. Restaurant Màma Seafood restaurant by the sea, where the dishes are small works of art in their own right. Via Umberto I 70, Praiano hotelmargherita.info Casa Angelina Stunning, all-white designer hotel with the best views over the Amalfi Coast. Via Capriglione 147, Praiano casangelina.com The beaches in the center of Amalfi are packed during summer, and the cooling and enticing crystal clear water is delightful to swim in. In the nearby harbor is a statue of Flavio Gioia, one of the town’s most famous sons, credited with perfecting the sailor’s compass, or at least of refining the Chinese invention and introducing it to Europe. After a simple lunch at one of the beach restaurants, take a stroll around the beautiful piazza with its splendid cathedral, Doumo San Andrea, that houses the relics of Saint -Andrew the Apostle. On Piazza Doumo, we each order a cappuccino at the fabled Pansa Amalfi café and are given a history lesson at the same time. On a cliff high above the town is a Capuchin monastery, that’s now a hotel. Legend has it that the Capuchin monks who lived there in the 16th century were the first to pour milk into their coffee, consequently creating the drink we know today as cappuccino. Andrea Pansa This wonderful café, founded in 1830, is now run by the fifth generation of the family. Savor the “local creation,” the cappuccino. Piazza Duomo 40, Amalfi pasticceriapansa.it A short drive inland from Amalfi lies Ravello, a town of particular interest to Swedish movie buffs. Reclusive Hollywood movie star Greta Garbo took a sabbatical year in 1938 to travel in Europe. That March, the New York Times revealed that she had been seen on the Amalfi Coast together with conductor and alleged lover Leopold Stokowski, who had just composed the music for Walt Disney’s latest blockbuster, Fantasia. The couple hid away in Villa Cimbrone, perched high on a cliff top on the outskirts of Ravello, 350m above sea level with a magnificent garden, pool and spectacular views. Today, Villa Cimbrone is one of the most beautiful and luxurious hotels in Ravello. And they’ve not forgotten the divine Garbo, whose visit is commemorated by a plaque here. This small village has probably the Amalfi Coast’s most fantastic views, including the most famous, from the 13th century Villa Rufolo. Here, amid the scents and colors of the thousands of flowers and bushes, German composer Richard Wagner fell so deeply in love with the scenery that it provided him with the inspiration for the magic garden in the opera Parsifal. Other celebrities who’ve sought peace and beauty here include Winston Churchill, Jackie Kennedy, Sophia Loren and Mick Jagger. Villa Cimbrone If you have a sickeningly heavy wallet, this is the hotel for you. Via S. Chiara 26, Ravello hotelvillacimbrone.com Back on the coast, heading east, we reach Vietri Sul Mare, a town inextricably linked with lemons. Frankly, they are everywhere, in every shape and size – on murals, tiles, plates, in large boxes outside food stores – and in processed form in bottles. In other words, in the form of the Italian liqueur, limoncello. In the heart of the main street, Via XXV Luglio, is Tresoli, a producer with a yellow-painted store that sells pretty much nothing but limoncello. “The rediscovery of old tastes and flavors forms the basis of our products,” says Antonio Gallo, who runs production here together with his wife Carmela Esposito. The pair are engineers who invested in the company two years ago, together with previous owner Alfonso Trezza, to develop the classic Italian digestif. Today their produce is sold throughout the country. Vietri Sul Mare, with a population of 8,000, may be the largest town on the coast, but it remains virtually unknown compared to the more famous towns along Amalfi Drive, and was recently dubbed part of “the undiscovered Amalfi Coast,” by CNN. A primary reason for this is that Vietri Sul Mare has never really relied on tourism as a source of income – it’s better known for its ceramics production, that dates back to Roman times. The tiny town center is full of decorative tile stores that sell ceramics of all shapes and sizes, with hand-painted motifs, often (yes, you guessed it) of lemons. It makes for a perfect conclusion to an unforgettable journey, and despite the ubiquitous nature of the fruit around the town, there’s no chance of any bitter Amalfi Coast memories. Dal Pescatore The entrance looks like a staff door and the interior design with yellow plastic tablecloths is, frankly, quite ugly. But the diners are all Italian and both the food and prices are amazingly good. Via Cristoforo Colombo, 50, Vietri sul mare dalpescatorevietrism.com Did you find this article inspiring? Give it a thumbs up! Book trip Use your points From15,000 Round trip Fine driving on Tuscany’s famous Highway 222 If it’s fine wine, stunning Tuscan vistas and rustic relaxation you’re after then this route’s hard to beat. Read more The 5 best pizzerias in Naples There’s a pizzeria on every street corner in Naples, which can make it difficult to decide where to go to get the very best. Here are five favorites that are very much out of the ordinary. Read more 6 things you must eat in Naples Naples is heaven for anyone who adores the good things in life. Here are six things you must eat when you’re there. Read more A summer break on Samsø Cycle out into the countryside and buy strawberries, asparagus and potatoes straight from a farm. Go for a walk in Ice Age sculpted hills, enjoy the sea views and collect shells and pebbles on the beach, before getting back on your bike to buy an ice cream. Samsø really comes alive in summer – and just 15km from Aarhus, is an ideal place for a getaway break. Read more Annie Thorisdottir’s Reykjavik Annie Thorisdottir is fiercely proud of Iceland and what the country has to offer. Here are her favorites from the capital city. Read more Become a vodka expert at Warsaw's new vodka museum Vodka actually began life as a medicine, and for many Poles there’s still no ailment that vodka cannot help. At the new vodka museum in Warsaw, you can learn the history of this strong drink that has been part of everyday life and party occasions in Poland for centuries. And naturally, taste a few different types. Read more Text: Michael Jonsson Seven things to think about when you explore the Amalfi coast The views: Drive eastwards, as the right hand side is closest to the sea and the views most magnificent. The road: The Amalfi Drive (SS 163) is almost shockingly narrow and twisting, but you actually do get used to it. Safety barriers: There are only low stone walls along certain stretches, which add to the sense of trepidation at times. Mountain roads: The side roads off Amalfi Drive are even narrower in certain places. Speed: You drive at 30–40 km/h, as it’s impossible to drive any faster. Parking: It’s difficult to find parking spaces in the villages, choose an indoor parking garage, despite the sometimes eye-watering prices. Vespas: They’re everywhere, they overtake at “impossible” points and always seem to find a gap to squeeze through. Park the car – Take the boat When you’ve driven the length of the Amalfi Coast to the final village of Vietri sul Mare, continue on to the neighboring town of Salerno. From there, you can leave the car at the large parking lot on Piazza Concordia and take a passenger ferry back to Positano while viewing the Amalfi Coast from the sea. 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__label__wiki	0.592465	0.592465	Home » Subjects » Manuscripts and archives » General and interdisciplinary Manuscripts and archives Daniel Hartwig University Archivist dhartwig@stanford.edu Stanford history Josh Schneider Assistant University Archivist Product & Service Manager -- Digital Library Systems & Services ePADD Community Manager josh.schneider@stanford.edu Digital library services Mark A. 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R. Buckminster Fuller Collection Fuller's versatile career as an architect, lecturer, mathematician, writer, and social critic is documented extensively. Memorial Library of Music Scores of operas, symphonic works, chamber music, and choral works by major composers from the 17th to 20th centuries. Lully Archive The Lully Archive is a repository of primary sources on microfilm originally gathered in support of publication of the complete works of Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687). Julio de Osma Collection The collection includes over 100 music manuscripts by Spanish composer Julio de Osma. George Antheil Collection George Antheil was an avant-garde composer and pianist whose performances caused riots. The collection consists of George Antheil's correspondence. All but one of the letters are photocopies; the dates range from 1920 to 1959. Florence Underwood Collection Florence Underwood studied with Darius Milhaud at Mills College in the 1940s. 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Stanford University Video Collection Video recordings documenting Stanford University events, 1934- . Steven Chu Papers Papers pertain primarily to topics in physics and include notes, overhead transparencies from his lectures, reprints, articles, memos, proposals, correspondence, charts, drawings, notebooks, and audiovisual materials. Subjects include electric dipole moment, diode lasers, and dye lasers; there are some materials pertaining to departmental matters. Donald E. Knuth Papers Papers reflect his work in the study and teaching of computer programming, computer systems for publishing, and mathematics.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649113
__label__cc	0.618817	0.381183	HC refuses theatre owners’ plea for urgent hearing on attacks The Bombay High Court today refused to grant an urgent hearing to the Multiplexes Owners Association, which had approached it over the recent attacks on multiplexes by the members of a political party. A bench of justices Ranjit More and Anuja Prabhudessai also refused to issue any directions on the issue today and said the aggrieved parties were free to approach the police in case of any incident of violence against them. The association moved the court today, seeking that the bench issue directions clarifying that its comments on the need to regulate the prices of food and beverages sold in multiplexes were mere observations and not final directions. It submitted that some local political parties, particularly the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), had “misconstrued” the court’s observations, made last week, as final orders, and gone about vandalising some multiplexes and assaulting their staff. The bench, however, said there was no question of a clarification on an order that it was yet to pass. “When we are yet to pass orders, where does the question of issuing directions or clarifications come from? Those who are aggrieved can print a copy of our last order from the high court’s website and show it to whomever they need to,” the bench said. “If there is any attack or violence, such multiplexes are free to approach the police and seek appropriate remedy,” it added. On June 27, the bench had asked the Maharashtra government why could it not regulate the prices of food items being sold at exorbitant rates in multiplexes. It was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) petition filed through advocate Aditya Pratap, challenging the prohibition on carrying outside food items into the film theatres and multiplexes in the state. “The prices of food and beverages sold in multiplexes are exorbitant. Sometimes, some food articles there are more expensive than even the movie tickets,” the bench had said. “We understand if the state cannot permit the public to carry food from home. But then, why can’t it step in and regulate the prices of food sold inside the cinema theatres,” it had added. The court had also directed the state to file an affidavit within four weeks, clarifying its stand on introducing such regulations. Today, the association sought that in light of the attacks by the MNS workers, an urgent hearing be scheduled for tomorrow. The bench refused to grant the above request and said the plea would be heard later this month, as per the initial schedule. On June 30, the Pune police had arrested some MNS workers on charges of assaulting the manager and staff of a multiplex. Those arrested were identified through a video circulating on the social media, in which they were seen assaulting the multiplex staff and asking them to reduce the prices of food and beverages sold by them. Tags: Bombay High Court 'Jumanji 3' to start filming in 2019 TVS Motor Company June sales up 15% at 3,13,614 units No tolerance for irregularities in admission process: Mamata Gautam Gambhir will take all key cricketing decisions: DDCA Secy Fake voter ID: Don’t know anything, says Siddaramaiah Natalie Portman clueless about her return to ‘Star Wars’ franchise Arrest customers of minor sex-workers under “strictest of laws” Police checking on info on death of Aruna’s assailant	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649119
__label__cc	0.543946	0.456054	Go to the homepage Close menu Search a destination Map of destinations Go to Air France website Menu Go to the homepage Flight from 1 451 SEK Round trip* Click here to add or remove this item from your selection. The ‘Universe of Particles' is unveiled at the Globe Entire Kiosk Check out the following destinations Flight from 996 SEK Round trip* Switzerland, a destination between nature and culture Nestled in the heart of Europe, in the fortress of the Alps, Switzerland is one of the oldest countries in the world. A cross-section of people and languages, Switzerland has managed to combine all of its different nationalities and live in harmony in a cultural melting-pot of German, French and Italian. Take a flight to Geneva or Lausanne, and let yourself be surprised by a country rich in natural contrasts, and local characteristics. Whether you are interested in culture, winter sports, hiking outdoors or sailing, a trip to Switzerland will exceed your expectations. The splendid landscapes of its unspoiled nature provokes a feeling of incomparable escape. From the alpine peaks of Valais to the lush green valleys of Ticino, passing by the banks of Lake Geneva, a trip to Switzerland reveals an amazing variety of landscapes. With some of the most popular resorts on the planet, like St. Moritz, Davos and Gstaad, Switzerland is the land of fun and lots of snow. Besides, you can ski there in winter and summer alike, on the numerous glaciers in its skiing area. A travel guide of Switzerland enables you to admire the wealth of its heritage. The historical city centre of Bern is remarkable, its Museum of Fine Arts offers a fabulous collection of antique European art. The numerous beaches, water sports, an intense cultural experience and night-life awaits you in Geneva, and on the banks of Lake Geneva. Basel, a young city geared towards the future, has around thirty museums, and many contemporary art galleries. To get a taste of the Helvetic lifestyle, let yourself be tempted by staying in accommodation on the farm. Then go on a hike to admire the magnificent views that are open to you from the alpine peaks. Green or cultural tourism, winter or summer sports, mountains or underwater, in all seasons, Switzerland has much to offer. List of destinationsOpening of a new site map window Legal noticesOpening of a new legal notices window Cookie managementOpening of a new cookies management window	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649123
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Emeritus Pro Bono Practice Rules, according to David Godfrey, senior attorney for the ABA Commission on Law and Aging, lessen some of the licensing burden for retired or inactive attorneys who agree to limit their practice to pro bono-only cases in exchange for bar dues or other obligation. The goal of the rules is to encourage pro bono work by attorneys who might otherwise be discouraged by the burden of maintaining a law license for their volunteer work. Godfrey was one of the presenters on the ABA webinar, “How to Navigate Emeritus Pro Bono Practice Rules.” He was joined by Christa Gantz, director of Access to Legal Services, Virginia State Bar in Richmond; and George T. “Buck” Lewis, chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service and a shareholder with Baker Donelson in Memphis. Tali Albukerk, national administrator of ABA Free Legal Answers, moderated the program, which was co-sponsored by ABACLE. The emeritus program creates a pool of qualified volunteer attorneys to provide services to those in need. According to Godfrey, 44 states have active Emeritus Pro Bono Rules. He said there are emeritus status for law firm members, judges and law faculty. In addition, there are a handful of states granting emeritus status that wave licensing based on age or number of years of practice without mentioning pro bono commitment. “These rules are important because there is a huge need for legal assistance,” Godfrey said. He pointed to a 2017 study by the Legal Services Corporation that found that 86% of the civil legal problems reported by low-income Americans received inadequate or no legal help, and that about 50% of people who approached LSC-funded legal aid organizations in 2005 and 2009 for help did not receive it because of insufficient resources. Some fast facts about the Emeritus Pro Bono Rules: The rules started with age restrictions, but the trend today is toward no age restrictions, Godfrey said, as states recognize that attorneys may need to withdraw from earning a living through the practice of law at any age. Currently there are six states that have some type of age requirement for at least some emeritus pro bono volunteers, and they range from 55 to 70 years of age. More states look at the number of years of practice, to ensure that the pro bono practice attorneys are experienced. Currently, 16 states have a rule on this, ranging from 5 years to 25 years of experience, and some of those states require that the active practice of law years be relatively recent. All the laws are based on the license status available in your state. Most states have active and retired; some have special status for inactive attorneys, in-house or corporate counsels, judges and law professors. The category you fall into is tied to the license status available in that state. About 22 of the 44 states allow attorneys licensed in other states to practice under the rules. The rules generally require a lawyer be in good standing, meaning there is no recent disciplinary history in any state where the person is licensed. 41 of the 44 states require that services be provided through a qualified legal service provider. The definition of qualified legal service/pro bono program varies from state to state: some allow any nonprofit, some require they be publicly funded and others require the host program apply and be approved. Some states require the host agency provide oversight and supervision. Nineteen of the states require direct supervision; one state says adequate supervision and there is no mention for the others. It is helpful if the host agency can provide substantive expertise, office space, email, phone and other technology. 18 states specifically mention the need for malpractice liability insurance; the mention varies from having to disclose whether it exists to it being a requirement provided by the legal aid or the pro bono practice program. The attorney licensing rules are created at the state level and they are made or amended like any other licensing rule. They are not a part of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and there is no standardized form or template for the rules. A summary of the existing rules can be found at ABA Law and Aging Emeritus Pro Bono. Gantz talked about the success of Virginia’s emeritus program, which was created in August 2004. “Early on, significant restrictions on the attorneys discouraged participation and some even dropped out,” Gantz said. “Very few lawyers applied for emeritus status and some years we had no one signed up.” But after revisions and amendments to the program adopted by the state supreme court in December 2017, the program has grown from one attorney to 11. The pro bono effort is also bolstered by ABA Free Legal Answers, an online program through which attorneys can provide free legal advice from the comfort of their own home with short-term commitment and malpractice coverage provided. Interested attorneys can sign up at www.abafreelegalanswers.org or through your state’s Free Legal Answers, if it has one. Free Legal Answers has more than 5,900 volunteer attorneys registered through the national and various state programs. “Any licensed attorney can answer questions, not just emeritus attorneys,’’ Lewis said. “The lawyers love this because they can do pro bono while they are sitting at home with their kids, or in an airport. It’s a convenient way to do pro bono work.” “How to Navigate Emeritus Pro Bono Practice Rules” is available on demand, available at no cost to ABA members. American Bar Association TM American Bar Association\|/content/aba-cms-dotorg/en/news/abanews/publications/youraba/2019/july-2019/primer-on-emeritus-attorney-rules	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649124
__label__cc	0.707167	0.292833	10 January, 2018 - 01:50 ancient-origins What Comforting Items Did Vikings Have That Are Still the Height of Luxury Today? By ThorNews In the largest and most richly equipped Viking burial mounds discovered in Norway there are usually found beds and several types of bird feathers and down from pillows and duvets, including eagle-owls’ feathers. This demonstrates that wealthy Viking aristocrats slept as they lived: quite comfortably. Modern technology and knowledge makes it possible to separate feathers and down from different bird species, and according to the Norwegian research portal Gemini.no, there have been discovered remains from a variety of birds – including the Eurasian eagle-owl, Northern Europe’s largest owl. There have also been discovered everything from the exclusive down from the common eider known for its extreme insulating properties, to “common crow” feathers. Eiderdown is regarded as the most exclusive and is even today highly sought after for duvet manufacturing. Only about 0.56 ounces is collected from each nest, and it takes 18 to 35 ounces to produce one duvet, equivalent to down from about sixty nests. This clearly shows that back in the Viking Age, bird feathers must have been a really exclusive commodity, and that the luxury of owning a pillow and duvet was reserved for only the wealthiest in the Norse society. Viking Camp Complete with Ship Building and Weapon Workshops Unearthed in England You Speak Like a Viking! 10 Everyday Words in English with Old Norse Origins Norsemen transformed international culture, manufacturing, tech and trade during Viking Era Feathers in Metal In some Viking burial mounds there are found prints of different feathers in metal. If a sword was placed on a pillow next to the buried person, it corroded over time and the feathers got covered with rust. An approximately one centimeter long well-preserved fragment of a bird feather found in a grave dating back to the Viking Age. Even after many hundreds of years, it is possible to see the colors and that this is a crow feather. (Image: Jørgen Rosvold, NTNU Unversity Museum, Trondheim) Researchers are now investigating Swedish and Norwegian younger Iron Age graves, among others the magnificent Oseberg Viking ship buried in the year 834 AD, to determine which bird species the feathers come from. The researchers are analyzing fragments dating all the way back to the year 570 AD, and throughout the Viking era. There is so far not found older feathers and down, but this does not mean they were not used in duvets and pillows. Who Were These Vikings Buried Sitting Upright? Did the Viking Age Really Start on 8 June 793 AD? Never Offend a Viking or ‘The Thing’ Might Just Decide Your Fate Copy of the bed found in the Oseberg ship burial chamber where two elderly women were found lying next to each other. (Image: Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo) Inside the buried Oseberg Viking ship, two elderly women were found in a separate burial chamber just behind the ship mast. The chamber was decorated with a stunningly woven tapestry and the two women were placed next to each other in a made bed – with duvets and pillows. Five other beds were also discovered in the Oseberg ship grave – all most likely equipped with duvets and pillows filled with bird feathers, ensuring that the two women would sleep comfortably in their Afterlife. Top image: Reconstruction of the Myklebust Viking ship burial chamber c. year 870 AD, Norway, probably containing King Audbjorn of the Fjords. The king’s head is resting on pillows filled with bird feathers. (Source: Arkikon.no via Thornews) The article, first published under the title ‘ Vikings Filled Their Pillows and Duvets with Eagle-Owls’ Feathers ’ by Thor Lanesskog, was originally published on ThorNews and has been republished with permission. 7 July, 2019 - 23:02 Aleksa Vučković The Dramatic History of the Normans: A Tale of Medieval Conquest History is full of stories that will grip you like a modern page-turner novel, but only a few can do it as easily as the tale of the Normans. Proud and fearsome, these Viking descendants were key... Read more about The Dramatic History of the Normans: A Tale of Medieval Conquest 5 July, 2019 - 19:12 Ed Whelan Two Viking Ship Burials Revealed by Archaeologists in Sweden Archaeologists in Sweden have announced the discovery of two ship-burials that may add invaluable data to the country’s Viking past . There have been no Viking ship burials found in the country in... Read more about Two Viking Ship Burials Revealed by Archaeologists in Sweden 28 June, 2019 - 19:03 ashley cowie Grave Goods Demand Gender Roles In Viking History To Be Rewritten. Or Do They? A Norwegian archaeologist, Marianne Moen, is making the big claim 'the past’ is incorrectly interpreted and that Viking Norway men’s and women’s cultural roles were similar. But not everyone agrees... Read more about Grave Goods Demand Gender Roles In Viking History To Be Rewritten. Or Do They? 3 June, 2019 - 19:01 Ed Whelan Rediscovered Viking-era Lewis Chessman Is Predicted To Make A Family Millionaires An old heirloom looks likely to make a lucky family a fortune when it goes to auction . They found one of the Lewis Chess pieces that belongs to one of the most famous chess sets in all of history... Read more about Rediscovered Viking-era Lewis Chessman Is Predicted To Make A Family Millionaires 26 May, 2019 - 22:57 Joanna Gillan Viking Berserkers – Fierce Warriors or Drug-Fuelled Madmen? Today, the word ‘berserk’ is used to describe anyone in an irrational, agitated state of mind who cannot or does not control his or her actions. The meaning of the word originates with the Viking... Read more about Viking Berserkers – Fierce Warriors or Drug-Fuelled Madmen? 23 May, 2019 - 19:15 Alicia McDermott Claims Viking Symbols and Runes May Be Banned – The Fuller Picture This week reports emerged claiming that depictions of the runes and Norse symbols such as Thor’s hammer may soon be banned in Sweden. Hate groups have been using many of these symbols for years and... Read more about Claims Viking Symbols and Runes May Be Banned – The Fuller Picture	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649130
__label__cc	0.55453	0.44547	Haringey Brick House Satish Jassal Architects, London, 2015 Paul Riddle (website) Download Original A new one bedroom, two storey house on a former derelict garage plot The client had a garage laying dormant for ten years. He approached Satish Jassal Architects and asked for something doing with it. It successfully gained planning permission for a one-bedroom house. The site measures 11 x 3.6 meters and the building footprint is 3.6 x 8.6 metres. It was a challenge to design a house on such a small footprint. Due to concerns about overlooking into neighbouring properties, the practice was only permitted to put windows to the side and to the front of the house, not to the rear. The budget was very tight and the final contract value was only £170,000, which is a similar price to an extension in most parts of London. The practice worked very closely with the contractor to achieve this price, and produced a full construction package for tender. The site terminates a terrace of strong 19th-century Victorian townhouses. The interesting thing about the existing Victorian townhouses are the vertical windows, the horizontal lines created by the window sills and the recessed entrances. The house picks up on some of these elements to have a conversation with the Victorian terrace, but not to imitate them. Essentially, the concept was to create a series of brick bonding types and insert oak panels between them. We have three brick bonding types; the vertical staggered, the horizontal staggered and the stack bonding. The stone copings help to divide the bricks up. Internally, the oak becomes fixed furniture. All the furniture is bespoke to help fix the layout due to the size of the house. The materiality of the building was very important. Brick, antique brass and oak have been used, which all have the inherent quality of getting better with age. There are also moments where some of the steelwork and concrete is exposed, telling you how the building is constructed. Begun: Jun 2014 Completed: Jan 2015 Sector: House Tender date: Apr 2014 Procurement: JCT intermediate 2010 CO2 Emissions: 15kg/m2/year Address: 1A Maryland Road, Haringey, London, N22 5AR, United Kingdom AJ Small Projects 2016, House, London, London Borough of Haringey Brass, Brick, Oak Architect: Satish Jassal Architects Client: John McGrath Brickwork: Ibstock Brick Precast Concrete pavings, balustrade units and cla: Hanson by this architect Bryanstone Road Extension, 2009 Connaught Gardens, 2009 Malpas Road, 2015 Greenwich Water Tower, 2004 Schreiber House, Hampstead, 1964 Hill House, Hampstead, 2000 Calabria Road, 2007 Hunsett Mill, 2008 Finchley Loft, 2016 Islington Residential Shopfront, 2016	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649132
__label__cc	0.586348	0.413652	By Tobias Grant POLISHING A T#RD - A Conversation on Racism March 1, 2019 \| View PDF Having an honest and productive conversation about racism is a lot like trying to polish a t#rd ball. It can be done (MythBusters Episode 113), but it’s stinky and messy and in the end what have you really accomplished? I will try anyway. As the Alabama representative of my eclectic collection of friends, late on February 18, I was confronted with the comments of a Mr. Goodloe Sutton of Linden, Alabama…because somehow it’s my responsibility to address the comments made by an 80-year-old now former editor but owner of the weekly Democrat-Reporter of Linden, Alabama. In his article, “Klan Needs to Ride Again” which after reasonable effort I was unable to obtain an original copy, Mr. Sutton called for the Ku Klux Klan to “raid the gated communities” of the Democrats and “Democrats in the Republican Party” who are “plotting to raise taxes in Alabama.” Later when contacted by the Montgomery Advertiser he continued, “If we could get the Klan to go up there and clean out D.C., we’d all been better off.” I reached out to Mr. Sutton via the comment function at http://drp.stparchive.com/ for an interview in hopes of further clarifying his comments or at least to provide an objective opportunity to expound upon his reasoning, but received no response. Regardless, he was formally censured by the Alabama Press Association and has been rebuked by too many sources at this point to differentiate. Suffice to say that at his age and under the current circumstances, his professional career is over, and honestly I don’t believe that he is too concerned about it. Whatever. That was the impetus for this article, but it is not directly what I wish to discuss. I have noticed a strong thread in reporting during the last several years that can be summed up in one word – hyperbolic. Before President Barack Obama’s ascendancy, many people throughout the United States assumed that the most egregious racial offenders were a dying breed if not outright extinct. But as President Obama and afterwards President Trump became an arguably disproportional part of the national narrative, “race warriors” have been awakened, and the various flavors of the media have been energized to expose them to skew the narrative one way or another. From my experience, the level of racial tensions in the United States has remained relatively constant for decades, and simply becomes inflamed from time to time by some perceived, anecdotal, orchestrated, or genuine injustice perpetrated against one another. However the majority of Americans continue to live in whatever race version of -topia they happen to live in and just are not used to hearing anything outside of their perception. All the while the various media for whatever reasons are just more sensitive to and obsessed with anything related to race, racial identity or pride, or racial tension. The reader can infer the reasons why for himself. I guess that I am fortunate in that people feel comfortable expressing whatever off-color or risqué comments they may have to me in confidence, and I can tell the reader firmly from that diverse but unscientific sampling that there are many good people from all races that say some socially objectionable things from time to time. But rational human beings must actively construct modes of communication to confront objectionable ideas without immediately attacking other individuals personally. Unfortunately all of us are emotional creatures with visceral impulses, and it requires social skill to hold these impulses in check when discussing racially related subjects. We all have a psyche as well as an external identity upon which we are constantly being judged and race is an integral part of that assessment. I value my disparate friendships and they better my overall life much more than any specific point of disagreement that we may have. We must all come to terms with the fact that honest and otherwise kind people are going to disagree at times. We must also come to terms with profiling. And contrary to what the reader may have been told, it is not inherently evil. In fact it is a powerful and valuable tool every person and organization with limited information uses every day to make quick assessment of individuals and groups, and race is a key component of that. For further proof of that look no further than Dwayne Perkins’ skit on ethnic and ethnic-sounding names (https://youtube/YKLTsqyzqmc) when while reviewing the resumes of Skyler and Lacresha, the presumed human resources manager says “Ya’know, Lacresha doesn’t sound like she thinks the customer’s always right.” Profiling is how we as individuals assess benefits, threats, and potential mates. It is how we make snap decisions. It is innate in all of us and we should recognize that and accept it. But if profiling is a hammer, then we also have to recognize that not everything is a nail. Acknowledging that profiling is a fact of life does not justify us into using that initial assessment as our only criteria in evaluating and judging others, and as we engage with others, either in camaraderie or hostilities, we must continually reassess our initial assessments of one another against more subsequent and current data and experiences. Because friend and foe do not always remain static. All identity politic groups use profiling to perform acts to paint a narrative or advance a cause: Jussie Smollett allegedly lying about being assaulted by Trump supporters, perpetrators assaulting people in various places for wearing MAGA hats, Neo-Nazis threatening violence against perceived illegal immigrants, Salafist supporters justifying violence against homosexuals, Antifa assaulting conservative speakers and supporters at certain universities, certain Hispanic groups advocating for the repatriation of the American Southwest to Mexico, individuals vandalizing the U.S. Border Patrol Museum, the Charlottesville tragedy, and even the recent vandalism of the Major General William C. Lee statue because the vandals mistakenly thought he was the Confederate General Lee. Are any of these things broadening our desire to reason with one another or making our communities better? There are attacks upon our individual and race-associated psyches every day. Ignorant fringes of tribalism have become emboldened and I will be the first to admit that over the last three years, presidential candidate and President Trump’s vernacular has at times been detrimental to facilitating national dialogue. But equating that to believing that the systems and institutions created by the white majority centuries ago and refined by all Americans over the years is inherently evil or wrong. Our Republic is not perfect. Capitalism objectively has winners and losers. Slavery and Manifest Destiny created many tragedies. That does not mean that the current system is inherently unfair. Anyone who wishes to overthrow the status quo, without providing viable substitutes benefiting everyone by propagating ideas such as Socialism or reparations is simply, if perhaps unknowingly, trying to instigate armed conflict, to which ultimately there will be no winners. Some people say that the wheels have come off civil society since Trump was elected, and others would argue that Obama initiated the trend beforehand, but how much of this ugliness is Trump’s direct responsibility, and how much of it is simply the gaudy neon glowing ball of entropy with the TRUMP marquee that is shining upon everything that is ugly in America? That answer is going to be radically different depending upon where you look. It is frustrating to Trump’s political opponents that he is not racist in the classical sense. He has great rapport on an individual basis with people from all backgrounds, but he is autistic when it comes to social communion at the social group, national, and international levels. How would the reader define racism? Being culturally insensitive? Trump absolutely is. That he thinks that white Americans are better than anyone else? I would argue against this assessment. That Americans are better than anyone else? This is very debatable depending on the circumstance. He is however unabashedly "Amero-centric,” which in Trump’s defense almost the entire United States used to be until recently. I do think that in general he thinks that America is really better than perhaps every other country in the world. So much of Trump's fault is his grotesque styling and mannerisms, and I do not condone his gross lack of nuance. There is no denying that he sometimes says really stupid things in order to paint his perceived narrative, and it is bizarre how sometimes he makes patently false statements with enough force and frequency that they change the overall narrative and an initially erroneous statement can become reality. There are generally equal parts information and misinformation being weaved when he speaks; but no one can say that Speaker Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Schumer do not engage in the exact same behavior on a daily basis. When assessing Trump in relation to racism, the degree to which he is uncouth and he is actually perpetrating evil is very important to accurately ascertain. Contrary to others assessment, he is far from bonafiably evil. And if there is one thing that the Trump Presidency has taught us, it is that we all could stand to be more nuance when discussing race and perceived racism. We all need to allow for a greater degree of social détente in social interactions when we inevitably do not agree. We as Americans are perhaps the most vocally free people on Earth and must ensure that this freedom remains intact, even when we do not agree with what is being said. It is the only way we can identify issues before they become serious problems. Mr. Sutton situation is nothing if not a fine example of that. What should give us all great pause is the way that the press and social media frequently frame and shout down individuals and organizations into a black hat / white hat scenario, and how the various media facilitates “social warriors” who so casually threatened violence against individuals they do not agree with. For society to remain relatively harmonious, we must all be prepared to accept that there are things that can be changed and influenced and there are things that are bridges too far…at least for now...or we end up just becoming collections of mobs racing from varying degrees of social wrong to social wrong with the same vengeful force, with no sense of the fact that some social wrongs are indeed worse than others. We all could stand to review the Serenity Prayer, especially when it applies to race, and realize that no individual or group has a monopoly on virtue or being aggrieved. People who say otherwise are just trying to sell you dangerous things with no warning labels. ABORTION vs. LIFE Passed Gas Tax - more Goat Hill flatulence… US 280 and College Avenue: 20 years of devastation… Should Children be Voting? Sen. Ward Kudos and APAEP in our Prison Crisis Debate	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649133
__label__wiki	0.813635	0.813635	Adult Language Adult Situations Questionable for Children Suitable for Teens Great American Films Limited Partnership, Vestron, Vestron Pictures Directed by Emile Ardolino Genres - Musical, Romance \| Sub-Genres - Romantic Drama, Coming-of-Age, Dance Film, Musical Drama \| Release Date - Aug 21, 1987 (USA) \| Run Time - 97 min. \| Countries - United States \| MPAA Rating - PG13 AllMovie Rating Review ↓ Cast & Crew ↓ Awards ↓ Showtimes ↓ Synopsis by Mark Deming A teenage girl learns about love, adult responsibility, and how to do The Dirty Boogie in this romantic drama. In 1963, "Baby" Houseman (Jennifer Grey) is a 17-year-old spending the summer with her family at a resort hotel in the Catskills; she plans on being in the Peace Corps next summer, so this is expected to be her last summer as a carefree adolescent. Baby doesn't get along with her older sister, Lisa (Jane Brucker), and she's bored to tears by most of the older guests at the resort. However, one night Baby hears what sounds like a party going on in the employee's dormitory, and she pokes her head in to discover most of the hotel staff enjoying the sort of close dancing that would get you kicked out of the senior prom in no time flat. Baby is particularly struck by handsome Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze), a dancer in the resort's floor show, and falls head over heels in love, wanting to be near him. When Johnny's dance partner, Penny (Cynthia Rhodes), finds herself pregnant after a fling with one of the waiters, Baby volunteers to learn her steps and take her place; however, Baby's father, Dr. Jake Houseman (Jerry Orbach), will have none of it, convinced that Johnny is a low life and that his daughter is too young to understand her own feelings. Dirty Dancing was a surprise box-office hit, and the soundtrack album was an even bigger success, spawning several hit singles and inspiring a top-drawing concert tour featuring several of its artists. Estrogen Shot \| In the Mood for Love First Love \| Vacation Romances \| Family Vacations \| Fired or Laid-Off \| Opposites Attract \| Dancer's Life forbidden-love, dance [art], dance-instructor, love, abortion, gossip, sister, resort, romance, class-system, coming-of-age, teenagers High Historical Importance See All Related Movies	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649135
__label__wiki	0.884972	0.884972	The Book of Essie (Paperback) By Meghan MacLean Weir June 2018 Indie Next List “The Book of Essie is a captivating debut. The original plot moves at lightning speed while giving the reader characters to hang on to, care for, and sympathize with. The novel focuses on 16-year-old Essie Hicks, a star on a reality TV show following her preacher father and her ultra-religious, conservative family. When Essie finds out she is pregnant, she must protect herself and her future in the face of public scorn. I couldn’t stop turning the pages to see what would happen to Essie and Roarke, the boy Essie’s mother has decided she will marry in a primetime, live-televised wedding. Weir proves herself to be a brilliant new talent with a sensitive but unflinching take on child exploitation and life in the public eye. A must-read! ” — Liv Stratman, Theresa Case, New York, NY ALEX AWARD WINNER FINALIST FOR THE 2018 NEW ENGLAND BOOK AWARD "Both timelessly beautiful and unbelievably timely." —Chris Bohjalian, New York Times bestselling author of Midwives and The Flight Attendant Esther Ann Hicks—Essie—is the youngest child on Six for Hicks, a reality television phenomenon. She's grown up in the spotlight, idolized and despised for her family's fire-and-brimstone brand of faith. So when Essie’s mother, Celia, discovers that Essie is pregnant, she immediately arranges an emergency meeting with the show’s producers. Do they sneak Essie out of the country for an abortion? Pass the child off as Celia’s? Or do they try to arrange a marriage—and a ratings-blockbuster wedding? Meanwhile, Essie is quietly pairing herself up with Roarke Richards, a senior at her school with a secret of his own. As the newly formed couple attempt to sell their love story to the media through exclusive interviews with the infamously conservative reporter Liberty Bell, Essie finds she has questions of her own: What was the real reason for her older sister leaving home? Who can she trust with the truth about her family? And how much is she willing to sacrifice to win her own freedom? MEGHAN MACLEAN WEIR was raised in the rectory of her father's church in Southbridge, Massachusetts, and later moved with her family to Buffalo, New York. Her memoir, Between Expectations: Lessons from a Pediatric Residency, chronicles her years in training at Boston Medical Center and Boston Children's Hospital. She continues to live and work as a physician in the Boston area. This is her first novel. "I was immediately captivated by The Book of Essie, a unique and moving story about a young woman whose life has been hijacked by fame, family and faith--and her spectacular, surprising plot to take it back." –Vanessa Diffenbaugh, bestselling author of The Language of Flowers and We Never Asked for Wings "Every once in a while, a novel comes along that is both timelessly beautiful and unbelievably timely. The Book of Essie is such a story. Meghan MacLean Weir has given us a young heroine who is at once authentic and courageous — and a tale that is wonderful and mysterious and relentlessly surprising." —Chris Bohjalian, bestselling author of Midwives and The Flight Attendant “A page-turning tale.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune “Weir does a fine job of portraying Essie initially as a teen whose mindset is reflexively strategic, and increasingly as a young woman with an elegant intelligence and a beating and quite breakable heart.” —WBUR "The youngest daughter of an Evangelical preacher-turned-reality TV star hatches a plan to wrangle her freedom—and expose the dark truth about her family—in Weir's debut novel... Deeply sympathetic... well-paced... and the unexpected tenderness between Essie and Roarke gives the novel genuine emotional punch." —Kirkus "Topical… Essie's father may be a famous evangelical preacher, but her ruthless mother, Celia, runs the family empire from behind the scenes. When her family discovers Essie is pregnant, it's decided that she should marry, but whom?... Weir's narrative features some finely nuanced characters… An incisive novel." —Publishers Weekly "A resourceful, resilient teen heroine is at the heart of Meghan MacLean Weir’s propulsive debut novel… Weir, a doctor whose first book was a memoir about her pediatric residency, doles out the details of Essie’s past slowly but steadily, gaining a momentum that keeps the pages turning… Weir is also adept at using the language of evangelical life, lending an authenticity that takes the book beyond a Duggar-family pastiche. The tentative trust that grows between Essie and Roarke gives The Book of Essie emotional depth, and the questions at its center have a surprising moral weight. Readers will root for Essie through every twist and turn of her story." —Trisha Ping, BookPage “A gripping page-turner.” —Bustle Publisher: Vintage Library Binding, Large Print (October 3rd, 2018): $30.99	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649138
__label__cc	0.745466	0.254534	Five Tips for Working with Redux in Large Applications AppNexus Engineering Redux is an excellent tool for managing the “state” of an application. The unidirectional flow of data and the focus on immutable state makes reasoning about changes to the state simple. Each update to our state is caused by a dispatched action, which causes our reducer function to return a new state with the desired changes. Many of the user interfaces we create with Redux at AppNexus deal with large amounts of data and very complex user interactions as our customers manage their advertisements or publishing inventory on our platform. Over the course of developing these interfaces, we have arrived at some helpful rules and tips to keep Redux manageable. The following points of discussion should help anyone working with Redux on large, data intensive applications: Section 1: Using indices and selectors for storing and accessing state Section 2: Separation of state between data objects, edits to those objects, and other UI state Section 3: Sharing of state between multiple screens in a Single Page Application, and when not to Section 4: Reusing common reducers between different places in state Section 5: Best practices for connecting React components to Redux state 1. Store data with an index. Access it with selectors. Choosing the right data structure can make a big difference for our application’s organization and performance. Storing serializable data from an API will greatly benefit from being stored in an index. An index is a javascript object in which the keys are the ids of the data objects we’re storing, and the value is the actual data objects themselves. This pattern is very similar to using a hashmap to store data, and we get the same benefits in terms of lookup time. This is likely unsurprising to those well-versed in Redux. Indeed, Redux’s creator Dan Abramov recommends this data structure in his Redux tutorial. Imagine you have a list of data objects fetched from a REST API, e.g. data from the /users service. Let’s assume that we decided to simply store the plain array in our state, just as it is in the response. What happens when we need to retrieve a specific user object? We would need to iterate over all the users in state. If there are many users, this could be a costly operation. What if we wanted to keep track of a subset of users, perhaps selected and unselected users? We either need to store the data in two separate arrays, or keep track of the indices in the main array of the selected and unselected users. Instead, we decide to refactor our code to store the data in an index. We would store the data in our reducer like so: So how does this data structure help us with these problems? If we need to lookup a specific user object, we simply access the state like so: const user = state.usersById[userId]. This method of access does not require us to iterate over the whole list, saving us time and simplifying our retrieval code. At this point you may be wondering how we actually accomplish rendering a simple list of users with these data structures. To do so, we will use a selector, which is a function that takes the state and returns your data. A simple example would be a function to get all the users in our state: In our view code, we call that function with our state to produce the list of users. Then we can iterate over those users and produce our view. We could make another function to get just the selected users from our state like so: The selector pattern also increases our code’s maintainability. Imagine that later on we wish to change the shape of our state. Without selectors, we will be required to update all of our view code as well to match the new state shape. As the number of view components increases, the burden of changing state shape increases drastically. To avoid this problem, we will use selectors to access state in our views. If the underlying state shape changes, we just update the selector to access state in the correct way. All of the consuming components will still get their data, and we don’t have to update them. For all these reasons, large Redux applications will benefit from the index and selector data storage pattern. 2. Separate canonical state from view and edit state Real-world Redux applications usually need to fetch some kind of data from another service, such as a REST API. When we receive that data, we dispatch an action with the payload of whatever data we got back. We refer to data returned from a service as “canonical state” — i.e. the current correct state of the data as it is stored in our database. Our state also contains other kinds of data such as the state of user interface components or of the application as a whole. The first time we retrieve some canonical data from our API, we might be tempted to store it in the same reducer file as the rest of our state for a given page. Although this approach may be convenient, it is difficult to scale when you need to fetch many kinds of data from a variety of sources. Instead, we will separate out the canonical state into its own reducer file. This approach encourages better code organization and modularity. Scaling reducer files vertically (adding more lines of code) is less maintainable than scaling them horizontally (adding more reducer files to the combineReducerscall). Breaking reducers out into their own files makes it easier to reuse those reducers (more on that in Section 3). Additionally, it discourages developers from adding non-canonical state into the data object reducers. Why not store other kinds of state with canonical state? Imagine we have the same list of users that we fetched from our REST API. Using the index storage pattern, we would store the data in our reducer like so: Now imagine that our UI allows the users to be edited in the view. When the edit icon is clicked for a user, we need to update our state so that the view renders the edit controls for that user. Instead of keeping our view state out of the canonical state, we just decide to put it in as a new field on the objects stored in the users/by-id index. Now our state might look something like this: We make some edits, click the submit button, and the changes are PUT back to our REST service. The service returns back the new state of that object. But how do we merge our new canonical state back into our store? If we just set the new object for the user at their id key in the users/by-id index, then our isEditing flag will no longer be there. We now need to manually specify which fields on the API payload we need to put back into the store. This complicates our update logic. You may have multiple booleans, strings, arrays, or other new fields necessary for UI state that would get appended on to the canonical state. In this situation it is easy for to add a new action for modifying canonical state but forget to reset the other UI fields on the object, resulting in an invalid state. Instead we ought to keep canonical data in its own independent data store in the reducer, and keep our actions simpler and easier to reason about. Another benefit to keeping edit state separate is that if the user cancels their edit we can easily reset back to the canonical state. Imagine we have clicked the edit icon for a user, and have edited the name and email address of the user. Now imagine we don’t want to keep these changes, so we click the cancel button. This should cause the changes we made in the view to revert back to their previous state. However, since we overwrote our canonical state with the editing state, we no longer have the old state of the data. We would be forced to re-fetch the data from our REST API to get the canonical state again. Instead, let’s store the editing state in another place in state. Now our state might look like this: Since we now have a copy of both the editing state of the object and the canonical state of the object, resetting back to after clicking cancel is easy. We simply show the canonical state in the view instead of the editing state, and no further calls to the REST API are necessary. As a bonus, we’re still tracking the edit state in our store. If we decide that we did want to keep our edits, we can just click the edit button again and now the edit state is shown with our old changes. Overall, keeping edit and view state separate from the canonical state both provides a better developer experience in terms of code organization and maintainability, as well as a better user experience for interacting with our form. 3. Share state between views judiciously Many applications may start off with a single store and a single user interface. As we grow our application to scale out our features, we will need to manage state between multiple different views and stores. In order to scale out our Redux application, it may help to create one top level reducer per page. Each page and top level reducer corresponds to one view in our application. For example, the users screen will fetch users from our API and store them in the users reducer, and another page which tracks the domains for the current user will fetch and store data from our domain API. The state might look something like this now: Organizing our pages like this will help keep the data behind our views decoupled and self-contained. Each page keeps track of its own state, and our reducer files can even be co-located with our view files. As we continue to expand our application, we may discover the need to share some state between two views which both depend on that data. Consider the following when thinking about sharing state: How many views or other reducers will depend on this data? Does each page need its own copy of the data? How frequently does the data change? For example, our application needs to display some information about the currently logged-in user on every page. We need to fetch their user information from the API, and store it in our reducer. We know that every page is going to depend on this data, so it doesn’t seem to fit with our one reducer per page strategy. We know that each page doesn’t necessarily need a unique copy of the data, since most pages will not be fetching other users or modifying the current user. Also, the data about the currently logged-in user is unlikely to change unless they are editing themselves on the users page. Sharing the current user state between our pages seems like a good call, so we will pull it out into its own top level reducer in its own file. Now the first page the user visits will check if the current user reducer has loaded, and fetch the data from the API if not. Any view that is connected to the Redux store can view information about the current logged-in user. What about cases that don’t make sense to share state? Let’s consider another example. Imagine that each domain belonging to a user also has a number of subdomains. We add a subdomain page to the application which shows a list of all the users subdomains. The domains page also has the option to display the subdomains for a given selected domain. Now we have two pages that both depend on the subdomain data. We also know that domains can change on a somewhat frequent basis — users may add, remove, or edit domains and subdomains at any time. Each page will also probably need its own copy of the data. The subdomain page will allow for reading or writing to the subdomain API, and will also potentially need to paginate through multiple pages of data. The domain screen by contrast will only need to fetch subsets of the subdomains at a time (the subdomains for a given selected domain). It seems clear this isn’t a good use case for sharing our subdomain state between these views. Each page should store its own copy of the subdomain data. 4. Reuse common reducer functions across state After writing a few reducer functions, we may decide to try reusing our reducer logic between different places in state. For example, we may create a reducer to fetch users from our API. The API only returns 100 users at a time, and we may have thousands of users in our system or more. To address this, our reducer will also need to keep track of which page of data is currently being displayed. Our fetch logic will read from the reducer to determine the pagination parameters to send with the next API request (such as page_number). Later on when we need to fetch the list of domains, we will end up writing the same exact logic to fetch and store the domains, just with a different API endpoint and a different object schema. The pagination behavior remains the same. The savvy developer will realize we can probably modularize this reducer and share the logic between any reducers that need to paginate. Sharing reducer logic can be a little tricky in Redux. By default, all the reducer functions are called when a new action is dispatched. If we share a reducer function in multiple other reducer functions, then when we dispatch our action it will cause all of those reducers to fire. This isn’t the behavior we want for reusing our reducers, though. When we fetch the users and get a total count of 500, we don’t want the domain’s count to change to 500 as well. We recommend two different ways to accomplish this, both using special scopes or prefixes for types. The first way involves passing a scope inside your payload in an action. The action uses the type to infer the key in state to update. For illustrative purposes, let’s imagine that we have a web page containing several different sections, all of which load asynchronously from different API endpoints. Our state to track loading might look like this: Given such a state, we will need reducers and actions to set the loading state for each section of the view. We could write out four different reducer functions with four different actions — each using their own unique action type. That’s a lot of repeated code! Instead, let’s try using a scoped reducer and action. We create just one action type SET_LOADING, and a reducer function like so: We also need to provide a scoped action creator function to call our scoped reducer. The action would look something like: By using a scoped reducer like this, we eliminate the need to repeat our reducer logic across multiple actions and reducer functions. This significantly decreases the amount of code repetition and helps us to write smaller action and reducer files. If we need to add another section to our view, we simply add a new key in our initial state and make another dispatch call with a different scope passed to setLoading. This solution works great when we have several similar collocated fields that need to be updated in the same way. Sometimes though we need to share reducer logic between multiple different places in state. Instead of using one reducer and action to set multiple fields in one place in state, we want a reusable reducer function that we can call combineReducers with to plug into different places in state. This reducer will be returned by calls to a reducer factory function, which returns a new reducer function with that type prefix added. A great example for reusing reducer logic is when it comes to pagination information. Going back to our fetching users example, our API might contain thousands of users or more. Most likely our API will provide some information for paginating through multiple pages of users. Perhaps the API response we receive looks something like this: If we want the next page of data, we would make a GET request with the startElement=100 query parameter. We could just build a reducer function for each API service we interact with, but that would repeat the same logic across many places in our code. Instead, we will create a standalone pagination reducer. This reducer will be returned from a reducer factory which takes a prefix type and returns a new reducer function: The reducer factory paginationReducerFor takes the prefix type which will be added to all of the types that this reducer matches on. The factory returns a new reducer, with its types prefixed. Now when we dispatch an action like USERS_SET_PAGINATION it will only cause the pagination reducer for users to update. The domains pagination reducer will remain unchanged. This effectively allows us to reuse common reducer functions in multiple places in our store. For sake of completeness, here is an action creator factory to go along with our reducer factory, also using a prefix: 5. React Integration and Wrap up Some Redux applications may never need to render a view to users (like an API), but most of the time you will want some kind of view to render your data inside of. The most popular library for rendering UIs with Redux is React, and that is the one we will choose to demonstrate how to integrate Redux. We can use the strategies we learned in the above sections to make our lives easier when creating our view code. To do this integration, we will use the react-redux library. One useful pattern in UI integration is using selectors to access the data in state from our view components. A convenient place to use selectors in react-redux is in the mapStateToProps function. This function is passed into the call to the connect function (the function you call to connect your React component to the Redux store). This is the place where you will map the data in state to the props that your component receives. This is the perfect place to use a selector to retrieve the data from state, and pass to the component as props. An example integration might look like the following: The integration between React and Redux also provides us a handy location for wrapping our actions in scopes or types. We have to hook up our component’s handlers to actually call the store’s dispatch with our action creators. To accomplish this in react-redux we use the mapDispatchToPropsfunction, which is also passed to the call to connect. This mapDispatchToProps function is the place we normally call the Redux bindActionCreators function to bind each action to the dispatch method from the store. While we’re at it, we can also bind the scope to the actions like we showed in Section 4. For example, if we wanted to use the scoped reducer pattern with the paginator for our Users page, we would write the following: Now from the perspective of our UsersPage component, it just receives the list of users and other pieces of state as props, as well as the bound action creators. The component doesn’t need to be aware of which scoped action it needs or how to access the state; we have handled these concerns instead at the integration level. This allows us to create very decoupled components which don’t necessarily depend on the inner workings of our state. Hopefully by following the patterns discussed here, we can all create Redux applications in a scalable, maintainable, and reasonable way. Redux the state management library being discussed Reselect a library for creating selectors Normalizr a library for normalizing JSON data against a schema, useful for storing data in indices Redux-Thunk a middleware library for async actions in Redux Redux-Saga another middleware for async actions using ES2016 generators Written by Chris Dopuch	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649150
__label__wiki	0.592673	0.592673	Peeing Kids Caught in the Act at Penrose Park Ethan Rothstein August 27, 2014 at 2:00pm (Updated 2:25 p.m.) The issues with nannies, childcare workers and parents letting children urinate and defecate at Penrose Park (2200 6th Street S.) were caught on camera by FOX 5 D.C. yesterday, just minutes after the news crew arrived at the scene. “Our FOX 5 crew had only been at Penrose Park for a few minutes when we saw a girl going to the bathroom behind a tree. And then a little boy did too,” reporter Alexandra Limon wrote. “We purposely blurred the video and did not tape the girl behind the tree. But it appeared from the kids and nanny’s reaction that this was a normal thing for them.” Limon’s account corroborates what many parents have said, both in the comments of ARLnow.com’s initial story and in an anonymous interview. FOX 5 also interviewed an ARLnow reporter during its morning show on the topic. “This has been going on for a very long time at the park,” one parent said, in a phone conversation after the initial story was published. “The worst I saw was one parent dropping the kid’s underpants inside the fenced-in area” where the playground is. Arlington Parks and Recreation spokeswoman Susan Kalish told ARLnow.com in an email this morning that allowing children to pee or poop in the park is a violation, with the first offense resulting in a warning. Repeat offenders can be banned from a park, she said, but the parks department doesn’t “have records of anyone being banned.” “In the past Penrose was checked by our Rovers and Rangers throughout the week,” Kalish said. “We are beefing that up now but we think that with all the attention to this, whomever was doing it before will stop and others won’t consider it. We’ve found that even homeless people are pretty embarrassed when they get caught. Defecating in public is not a first option for anyone.” Video courtesy FOX 5 D.C. Peeing and Pooping in Penrose Park Peeves Parents Children are urinating and defecating in public at Penrose Park (2200 6th Street S.), according to neighborhood residents. Terri Armao, the chair of the Green Committee for the Penrose Neighborhood Association, sent a letter to the civic association saying neighbors have called her to complain that “childcare workers or nannies [are] allowing toddlers to pee and poop” by the tree line on the edge of the park. In an email to ARLnow.com, Armao said the excrement is a health and environmental hazard, adding that if it continues it might put residents at risk for cholera. “We all understand an occasional accident but what was described to me was routine and by many nannies/kids,” Armao said. “I walk my dog there and pick-up after the dog. So I would expect the same courtesy. In addition, there are many areas in the park natural area, where this is happening that have standing water after rain. This to me is a health hazard in the making.” Below is the letter Armao sent to the civic association: This morning I heard from two people who have witnessed childcare workers or nannies allowing toddlers to pee and poop in Penrose Park in the tree line of the natural area. This is reported to be an ongoing and frequent problem. Parents if you are employing nannies please tell them not to allow this. Our parks are not toilets. Please use diapers or go home if this need arises. I spoke with a couple of parents who also use the park and they were as surprised and disgusted as I am. This is a health hazard. I have notified the county but please call Park Manager Kurt Louis at 703-228-7754 or the police if you see this happening. Dog walkers this goes for you too. If your dog roams into this area the dog poop still needs to be picked up. A tributary of Long Branch stream runs directly under the park, this is our drinking water. Terri Armao Chair, Penrose Green Committee Penrose Neighborhood Association Photo via Google Maps Where Does Your Doo Doo Go? The Arlington Virginia Network (the county’s cable channel) has a look at your wastewater treatment plant. Warning: not for the squeamish.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649152
__label__wiki	0.843164	0.843164	County Unveils New Program Waiving Charges for Some Addicts Seeking Treatment Airey April 3, 2019 at 11:00am A new county program would prevent some people with addictions from going to jail if they turn in their drugs and ask for treatment at the Office of the Magistrate. Arlington law enforcement officials are launching a program to help people with addictions get help without jail time. “Operation Safe Station” allows the Office of the Magistrate to waive charges on people with an addiction who turn themselves and their drugs in, and ask for help. “Forgoing a prosecution and connecting individuals to treatment professionals is a first step in fighting this pernicious epidemic,” said Commonwealth’s Attorney Theo Stamos in a statement Tuesday. The program is the latest effort combatting the opioid crisis after the county saw a 245 percent increase in patients seeking treatment for opioid addiction between 2015 and 2017. Operation Safe Station will refer participating people to “support groups, outpatient office based opioid treatment programs, Methadone programs, and when appropriate, residential treatment” per the description on the county’s website. The program is a joint creation of the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, Arlington County Police, and Arlington’s Dept. of Human Services (DHS). In a Tuesday press release, Chief of Police Jay Farr, DHS Director Anita Friedman, and Sheriff Beth Arthur praised Operation Safe Station for “removing barriers” preventing people from seeking help with their addictions. However, the program does not accept people who: Have outstanding arrest warrants Have been convicted of giving, selling, or distributing drugs, or convicted of doing so with the intent to manufacture Are under 18 years old and don’t have a guardian with them Are determined to be a threat to program staff by police Those who do not meet these criteria still face arrest if they turn themselves in with controlled substances at the Magistrate’s Office. Operation Safe Station participants must also agree to a search and sign an agreement committing themselves to the program. The program’s announcement comes several months into Commonwealth’s Attorney Theo Stamos’ campaign for re-election. Challenger Parisa Tafti has criticized the prosecutor for being slow to implement criminal justice reform measures like eliminating cash bail. Stamos has defended her record earlier this week by referencing success of her “Second Chance” program she says diverted 500 minors struggling with addict from court since its start in 2011 as well as a Drug Court program. Menorah Lighting in Clarendon Tonight — “Arlington Police Chief Jay Farr will light the menorah at a Chanukah Festival of Lights ceremony, to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at Clarendon Central Park.” [InsideNova] County Spraying Brine on Roads — Ahead of a possible snowstorm this weekend, the odds of which are increasing, Arlington County is applying brine to some local roadways. [Twitter] Most of Va. Feeling Good About HQ2 — “There may be some angst in Arlington over Amazon.com Inc.’s impending entrance to the market, but overall, the state is feeling good about HQ2.” [Washington Business Journal] Nearby: Bush 41’s Favorite Chinese Restaurant — “In a non-descript Falls Church strip mall, a culinary secret: the Peking Gourmet Inn, where George H.W. Bush dined with his family more than a hundred times over the last thirty years. The restaurant even had plaques for the president and his wife Barbara on two of their chairs, and a window with bullet-proof glass to protect Bush as he dined at a semi-private table with Secret Service only feet away.” [WJLA] Photo courtesy Andrew Clegg Alex Koma August 15, 2018 at 9:20am Army-Navy Country Club Employee Alleges Supervisor Used Racial Slurs — A former golf cart attendant at the club claims that one of his bosses repeatedly used racist language to refer to him and former President Barack Obama. It seems the supervisor has been fired, and the club’s employees are receiving sensitivity training. [Falls Church News-Press] Crystal City Hotel to Host Anti-Muslim Group’s Conference — ACT for America will hold its annual gathering at the Crystal City Hyatt this fall. The group has alleged that Muslims can’t be loyal citizens of the United States and held “anti-Sharia” marches across the country, prompting Muslim groups to call on the hotel to abandon the event. [DCist] Man Accused of Indecent Exposures Around Rosslyn Previously Convicted in Alexandria — County police arrested Fairfax County resident Santiago Rodriquez Campos on indecent exposure charges Monday, and it seems he’s been convicted on similar charges in the past. Immigration officials also believe he entered the country illegally. [WJLA] Arlington Police Chief Reviews Restructuring — Chief Jay Farr says all has largely gone smoothly with the county’s restructuring of the department to cope with a staffing crunch, which kicked off in May. The county even has its largest class of recruits ever currently in training. [Arlington Connection] County First Responders Make a Special Delivery — Arlington medics were hoping to get an expecting mother to a D.C. hospital, but her baby had other plans. They made it to the Virginia Hospital Center in the nick of time. [Twitter] Flickr pool photo by ksrjghkegkdhgkk Police, County Leaders Pause to Remember Arlington’s Seven Fallen Officers Alex Koma May 11, 2018 at 10:45am An Arlington County sheriff’s deputy presents a wreath. Arlington County Police officers present the colors. An Arlington County police officer presents a wreath. Arlington County Board Chair Katie Cristol address the crowd. An Arlington County police officer offers a rose for a fallen officer. Arlington County Police Chief Jay Farr address the crowd. Arlington County police officers present a wreath. An Arlington Police officer and sheriff’s deputy lay a wreath. Seven Arlington County police officers have died in the line of duty over the last 83 years, and county law enforcement and civic leaders took a few moments to remember their sacrifice Friday (May 11). The county held its annual observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day at the Arlington County Justice Center Plaza (1425 N. Courthouse Road), inviting dozens of law enforcement officers and Arlington leaders to pay tribute to fallen officers across the country. Participants in the ceremony offered wreaths and roses at the county’s monument to its officers who have died on the job, with a special observance for Corporal Harvey Snook, who died of cancer he contracted while working in recovery efforts at the Pentagon in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The son of Officer George Pomraning, who was shot to death while bringing a prisoner to jail on Sept. 2, 1973, also attended the ceremony. County Police Chief M. Jay Farr urged attendees to consider what more they can do to prevent the killing of police, putting a particular focus on one of the leading causes of line of duty deaths: gun violence. “Many officers who are shot are dealing with people who are not of sound mind,” Farr said. “We all need to think about what we can do to address this growing national mental health crisis.” Yet Craig Floyd, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, suggested that the country as a whole was making some progress in that area. He pointed out that the 129 officers to died on the job in 2017 represented the second-smallest figure since 1959. “We’ve done a lot, but we have a long way to go,” Floyd said. The county ceremony coincides with the start of National Police Week, a series of events around D.C. from May 13-19 to honor fallen officers. A full schedule of events is available online. Arlington Police Rolling Back Traffic Enforcement, Community Outreach in Restructuring Effort Alex Koma May 9, 2018 at 3:45pm Arlington County Police will soon spend less time handing out traffic tickets, investigating minor offenses and attending community events, as the department moves ahead with a major restructuring effort. The department announced Tuesday that it plans to start re-allocating its resources on Sunday (May 13) in order to compensate for the county’s struggles in hiring enough officers. Police Chief M. Jay Farr first revealed some of these restructuring plans in an internal memo this February, noting that the department was 50 officers short of the 370 it’s authorized to employ to maintain current service levels. In a video released by the department Tuesday to detail the coming changes, Farr stressed that county police are “not moving away from the core, fundamental agreements we have with the community” and won’t be making any cuts to services like 911 response or investigations of serious crimes. Farr did say, however, that the department will likely need to divert some of its officers away from traffic enforcement efforts — including the investigation of traffic-related complaints from residents — and investigations of smaller crimes, such as larcenies, minor hit and runs and other misdemeanors. “We are not abandoning how we police,” Farr said. “We’re trimming it for a while, and we intend to do this on a temporary basis.” Farr stressed that each incident’s “solvability factor” will impact just how quickly the department pursues investigations of more minor offenses, with violent crimes taking priority. He added that his officers might not be able to devote quite as much time to avoiding arrests related to public drunkenness in neighborhoods like Clarendon, where police have generally favored preventing major disruptions over simply arresting every person they can. “We want to maintain that contact with the community and we don’t want the arrests to be the solution, but that requires people,” Farr said. “It actually requires more effort in prevention work and coordinated efforts with our partners.” Additionally, Farr plans to consolidate the department’s outreach efforts into a single “community resources section.” The department previously divided Arlington into three “districts,” with officers assigned to each one to address community concerns. That means county officers will no longer attend regular meetings with each civic association throughout Arlington; rather, Farr says the department will organize quarterly meetings for communities in the northern and southern halves of the county, respectively. Farr is also calling off the department’s annual block party, and he plans to reduce the frequency of other outreach events like “Coffee with a Cop.” “It’ll be a little less contact, a little less people,” Farr said. Farr stressed that the department is “very aggressively” pursuing new recruits to ensure that these changes don’t become permanent — notably, the County Board recently agreed to increase police salaries in its new budget, following persistent complaints by the police union that pay rates in the county helped precipitate the current staffing squeeze. But Farr also noted that the new hires will take time to train and get out on the streets, so he’s asking for patience as these changes take effect. “We’re going to keep exploring this over the next few months,” Farr said. “We’re going to see where we go with it, we’re going to keep working on it.” Arlington Police Officers Deploy to Puerto Rico to Aid Hurricane Relief Chris Teale November 9, 2017 at 11:15am Twelve officers from the Arlington County Police Department will be deployed to Puerto Rico to help the island recover from Hurricane Maria. The officers will deploy in three staggered teams from tomorrow (Friday, November 10) until December 18. The teams will spend 16 days each in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico requested assistance through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, which is the national emergency management mutual aid system that facilitates state-to-state disaster assistance. “I am proud that our officers are willing to dedicate their time to provide the citizens of Puerto Rico with an added sense of security in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria,” Police Chief Jay Farr said in a statement. “Our officers take an oath to serve and protect and their willingness to deploy shows their commitment and dedication, not just to the Arlington County community, but to citizens everywhere.” Police, APS Urge Caution As Students Return to School Chris Teale September 1, 2017 at 11:00am Photo via APS Lt. Susan Noack, Superintendent Patrick Murphy and Police Chief Jay Farr (Photo via APS) With schools set to welcome students for the new year this coming Tuesday, Arlington Public Schools and the Arlington County Police Department are urging everyone to stay safe on the roads. Police will conduct highly visible traffic enforcement around county schools starting that day, while electronic message boards placed next to the roads will remind everyone of the start of school. To ensure everyone’s safety, police reminded drivers to: Obey speed limits which may change during school zone times. Avoid distracted driving and keep your attention on the road. Watch for students walking and riding bikes to school. Don’t pass a stopped school bus loading or unloading passengers. On a two-lane road, vehicles traveling in both directions must stop. On a multi-lane paved across road, vehicles traveling in both directions must stop. On a divided highway, vehicles behind the bus must stop. Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction may proceed with caution. Have all vehicle occupants wear their seat belts. It's time to hit the books! Before @APSVirginia heads back to class, familiarize yourself on when to stop for school buses. #APSBack2School pic.twitter.com/Sl1c4c6b5l — ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) August 29, 2017 Students, bicyclists, and pedestrians are reminded to: Cross the street at marked crosswalks and never against a red light. Look before you cross and follow the direction of school crossing guards. Always walk on designated sidewalks or paths, never along the side of a road. And for general safety, students and parents are reminded to: Ensure students know their address and phone number. Be aware of your surroundings. Whenever possible, walk or bike with another person. Stay in well-lit areas. Limit the use of devices that may distract you. Avoid engaging with or answering questions from strangers. If something occurs that makes you feel unsafe, report the incident immediately to an adult such as a parent, guardian, principal, teacher or school resource officer. Parents and guardians are encouraged to roleplay possible situations with students and discuss personal safety and awareness tips. In a video (below) released by APS, Superintendent Patrick Murphy, Police Chief Jay Farr and School Resource Officer supervisor Lt. Susan Noack, the three urge being safe, like staying within speed limits, avoiding distracted driving and looking out for students on bicycles or on foot. The trio also encouraged parents practice looking both ways at crosswalks before crossing the street, as well as having a buddy to walk with. ARLnow.com July 17, 2015 at 9:55am More on Texas Jack’s BBQ — Texas Jack’s Barbecue, which is replacing the former Tallula and EatBar in Lyon Park, will be helmed by a pair of Hill Country BBQ vets. The 145-seat restaurant will also have a 26-seat patio. It will serve meats that are smoked on site and plans to remain open until 2 a.m. seven days a week. [Washingtonian] CEO’s $3.7 Million Rosslyn Condo — Gracia Martore, the former CEO of Gannett and current CEO of the newspaper company’s broadcast and digital spinoff, Tegna, has purchased a condo in Rosslyn for $3.65 million. The 4,447 square foot condo in Turnberry Tower (1881 N. Nash Street) features a 900 square foot outdoor balcony with sweeping views of D.C. [Washington Business Journal] Police Chief Prioritizes Community Engagement — New Arlington Police Chief Jay Farr says he will make community engagement one of his top priorities. Farr plans to “realign how we do business a little bit,” adding more interaction with residents, he told the local Kiwanis Club. [InsideNova] Arlington Arts Center Director Departs — Stefanie Fedor, executive director of the Arlington Arts Center, is leaving her position next month to head the Visual Arts Center of Richmond. AAC’s Director of Exhibitions will take over as Acting Executive Director while the organization’s board searches for Fedor’s permanent replacement. [Patch] Rosslyn Employer Leaving for D.C. — The American Psychiatric Association, currently based at 1000 Wilson Blvd in Rosslyn, has signed a lease at The Wharf project on the Southwest D.C. waterfront. The association has about 250 employees. It is expected to move in 2017. [Washington Business Journal] Flickr pool photo by David Giambarresi Arlington Names Jay Farr Chief of Police Ethan Rothstein May 14, 2015 at 3:30pm The Arlington County Police Department now has a permanent replacement for retired Chief Doug Scott. Arlington County Manager Barbara Donnellan announced today that acting chief Jay Farr will ascend to the permanent job after serving in Scott’s stead since March. Farr has previously served as deputy county manager and deputy chief of police for systems management, operations and criminal Investigations, and has served in the ACPD since 1990. “Jay has demonstrated a commitment to excellence during his more than two decades in Arlington,” Donnellan said in a press release. “He brings strong leadership skills, an outstanding professional background, and a true passion for connecting communities with law enforcement. He is the right man to lead the department into the future.” Donnellan said she conducted a nationwide search, but determined the right person for the job already had it. Farr is a former U.S. Marine who served on the presidential helicopter detail before becoming a police officer. “I am honored at the opportunity to lead this great department and will maintain an unwavering commitment to community policing,” Farr said in the release. “I strive to instill a sense of teamwork with our communities, officers and regional law enforcement partners.” In addition to leading the county’s police, he’s also teaching future officers: he’s an adjunct professor of criminal justice at George Mason University and teaches for the University of Phoenix. Photo via Arlington County	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649153
__label__wiki	0.524478	0.524478	CT links brain calcifications to smoking, diabetes By Abraham Kim, AuntMinnie.com staff writer June 12, 2018 -- Researchers from the Netherlands examined the brain CT scans of patients with memory complaints and identified a strong association between the presence of calcifications in the hippocampus and various risk factors such as smoking and diabetes, according to an article published online June 12 in Radiology. In a retrospective study, the investigators assessed the brain CT scans and cognitive test scores of roughly 2,000 patients at a hospital memory clinic. They found that old age, as well the vascular risk factors of smoking and diabetes, had a positive correlation with hippocampal calcifications. These calcifications, however, were not linked to declining cognitive function. Because brain calcifications are a manifestation of vascular disease, it follows that risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as smoking and diabetes are likely to increase the risk of calcifications in a region of the brain crucial to memory, noted first author Dr. Esther de Brouwer and colleagues from University Medical Center in Utrecht. "Currently, if radiologists decide to report hippocampal calcifications in a radiology report, we suggest reporting their presence as mild, moderate, or severe vascular calcifications in the hippocampus ... with the remark that this is an incidental finding of currently unknown clinical relevance," senior investigator Dr. Pim de Jong, PhD, told AuntMinnie.com. Axial reconstructed brain CT scans of patients with mild (A), moderate (B-D), or severe (E) hippocampal calcifications (indicated by arrows). Image courtesy of Dr. Pim de Jong, PhD. Hippocampal calcification The abnormal buildup of calcium, or calcifications, in the brain's hippocampus is an increasing area of interest in dementia research, according to the authors. Early work in the field has suggested a potential link between hippocampal calcification and the impairment of overall cognitive function. Though calcifications in the hippocampus are common, especially for seniors, little is known about their risk factors and effect on memory, partly due to the frequent misidentification of calcifications in the hippocampus as calcium buildup in the choroid plexus and vice versa, de Brouwer said. Recently, technological advancements in CT scanning have provided clinicians with improved visualization of calcifications in these small brain structures. Taking advantage of these developments, the investigators set out to identify potential risk factors for hippocampal calcifications in 1,991 patients who presented with memory and cognition complaints at the Tergooi Hospital memory clinic between April 2009 and April 2015. Each of the patients underwent multiple cognitive function tests and a CT exam. Their mean age was 78 years, and 40.3% were male. A total of 380 (19.1%) patients had hippocampal calcifications on their CT scans based on a reading by one of two trained physicians. The physicians rated each case based on the highest degree of calcification -- absent, mild, moderate, or severe -- with "good" interobserver agreement between the readers. Strong correlation A multivariable analysis of the cognition tests and CT scans highlighted a strong correlation between the presence of brain calcifications and the patient factors of being a senior, smoker, and diabetic, even after adjusting for other risk factors such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia. The odds ratio for having a hippocampal calcification was 1.05 for seniors (p < 0.01), 1.49 for smokers (p = 0.02), and 1.5 for diabetics (p < 0.01). Association between calcifications on brain CT and various risk factors No hippocampal calcifications (n = 1,611) Hippocampal calcifications (n = 380) Mean patient age 78 years 81 years Patients with diabetes 238 (14.8%) 79 (20.8%) Patients who smoke 177 (11%) 51 (13.4%) Furthermore, there was a statistically significant association between the number of risk factors a patient had and the severity of the calcifications (p < 0.01). For example, there were severe calcifications in only 1.6% of patients with no risk factors, compared with 2.5% of patients with one or two risk factors and more than 14% of patients with three risk factors. A recent histological study conducted by the authors confirmed that these calcifications resided in blood vessels -- further backing the connection between hippocampal calcifications and smoking and diabetes (PLOS One, May 11, 2018). Despite these associations, the present study demonstrated no notable correlation between hippocampal calcifications and cognitive decline. The authors offered several potential explanations for this unexpected finding, including the possibility that the calcifications in this particular group of patients happened not to reach the layer of the hippocampus responsible for memory storage, as well as the limited breadth of the study's population. Another reason for the lack of an association between calcifications and cognition may also be one of the main limitations of the study -- its lack of a control group, they wrote. In response, the researchers plan to carry out "further association studies in different cohorts to better understand the link between these calcifications and cognitive problems," de Jong said.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649155
__label__wiki	0.773724	0.773724	We have redirected you to an equivalent page on your local site where you can see local pricing and promotions and purchase online. Stay on our U.S. site Architecture, Engineering & Construction AutoCAD Mobile File viewers All viewers Online viewer Architecture, Engineering and Construction Construction Management Software Makers & indie designers Indie game maker Updates, hotfixes & service packs Installation, activation, licensing Free student software Updates & service packs Purchase by phone: Maintenance plan benefits About Autodesk Students and educators CUSTOMER STORY FINDER Mexico City start-up disrupts medical-implant manufacturing The Future of Making Manage your entire project lifecycle with the next-generation construction management platform. Learn about BIM 360 Design engineers create custom skull implants using digital fabrication and automotive-industry expertise Carlos Monroy and Martín Carcaño of Granta applied their backgrounds in the aircraft and automotive industries to develop an innovative method of medical-implant design and fabrication. Their custom skull implants fit precisely during surgery and reduce the risk of patient rejection. Using the latest software and digital-fabrication tools, the Granta team is improving the quality of their patients’ lives—and changing their own lives in the process. A background in engineering, a desire to help people Carlos Monroy’s studies in engineering and design took him from his native Mexico to a PhD from the University of Cambridge in the UK. He’s worked in the aircraft industry, the automotive industry, and high-end sports. “But since I was little I wanted to help people,” he says. “I wanted to contribute something to society.” Granta CEO Carlos Monroy in the company’s Mexico City lab. As his studies advanced, Monroy’s interests began to converge in new ways. “When I was doing my second post-doctorate degree, we started to transfer the technology we were using for the automotive industry to other sectors,” he says. “We translated it to medical devices—we knew there were a lot of things that we could help with.” Monroy returned to Mexico and started a business developing medical devices, following his childhood ideal of helping people. Named Granta, after a stretch of river near the University of Cambridge, it would blend his work with automotive materials with new advancements in digital fabrication. He was joined by Martín Carcaño, a mechanical engineer and industrial designer with more than 10 years of experience in the automotive industry—and an expert in CAD/CAM and digital manufacturing technology. Improving lives with technology The vision behind Granta is to improve people's lives by designing and fabricating customized bone implants for patients who desperately need them. Monroy decided the best place to begin was with skull implants. “It’s the easiest place for us to start because it’s so important to protect the brain, but you don’t have any other joints or articulations,” he explains. “It’s there to protect, and as long as you accomplish that, it works.” Martín Carcaño, Granta’s head of biomedical design, inspects the CNC-milling process for a skull implant. Granta is one of only six or seven companies around the world that design custom skull implants. “We’re the first one to get all the approvals and permits needed by the Mexican government to do this type of implant,” Monroy says. “We design and manufacture everything in-house.” There were many challenges along the way. “It’s difficult to start a company, and even more difficult to start a company in the health sector in Mexico,” he says. Granta had to pass multiple government inspections and complete piles of paperwork to get all the necessary permits. But after two years of waiting, the company received the approvals from the Mexican government. Soon after, a local doctor contacted Monroy—and Granta had its first patient. Treating serious head trauma Adriana had been living a normal life in Mexico City with her husband and family when she suffered a life-threatening brain aneurysm. After surgery to repair the injury failed, doctors had to perform a craniotomy, a procedure to remove part of her skull to relieve the pressure in her brain and save her life. To replace the bone, she was initially given a skull implant made from PMMA (polymethyl melacrylate), an acrylic that’s molded to the patient’s cranium during surgery. However, this material is susceptible to bacterial growth and water absorption. Adriana suffered a secondary infection from the PMMA implant and required emergency surgery to remove it. A 3D model of Adriana’s skull, generated from CT scan data, shows the significant amount of bone lost because of complications from a brain aneurysm. With her skull lacking the support and protection of an implant, Adriana’s health continued to decline. After a year, she had lost the ability to speak and control the left side of her body. Desperate for a solution, her worried family jumped at the chance to work with Granta. A custom implant created with CAD The implant that Adriana would need “was very, very tough because it’s not a small implant,” says Martín Carcaño, head of biomedical design at Granta. “It’s pretty much half of the skull, so that was challenging.” Monroy and Carcaño got to work on the implant after they received a CT scan from her doctor, which they converted to point-cloud data and used Netfabb to prepare the file for import into design software. Using Inventor and Fusion 360, a custom implant was designed to fit the exact size and shape of Adriana’s skull. Rendering of Adriana’s skull with the implant design. Next, they 3D printed a model of the skull and the implant, then they reviewed the prototype and digital file with the doctor to make modifications. “Imagine designing something with 0.05 mm tolerance in the fit, with no access to the part itself,” Carcaño says. “It’s the human skull—you can’t just cut the tissue and take measurements. We depend entirely on digital data. There is no room for error; one mistake, and it’s the end.” Once the design was finalized, the next challenge was to fabricate the implant, with its complex organic shape. “We use a material that is completely biocompatible called PEEK—polyether ether ketone,” Monroy says. “One of its properties is that the body will not attack the material, and it will not produce an infection.” Using PowerMill, the Granta team milled the PEEK with a five-axis CNC machine to match the 3D model. To ensure the accuracy of the fit, the team 3D scanned the implant with ReCap, which creates a virtual model of the physical part to compare to the digital design file. Everything matched up, and the implant was sent to the hospital to sterilize and prepare for Adriana’s surgery. Adriana’s implant was precision-milled out of PEEK, a plastic polymer material, using a five-axis CNC machine. From digital to reality Adriana’s implant surgery, called a cranioplasty, took place on September 18, 2018 at Español Hospital in Mexico City. A cranioplasty usually takes six hours or more to perform with a traditionally designed and fabricated skull implant because it requires the neurosurgeon to spend a significant amount of time shaping it to fit. Carcaño and Monroy visit with Adriana during her post-surgery rehabilitation. Watch the video (6:52 mins.) to learn about her surgery. With Granta’s implant, designed from the start for a perfect fit, the entire surgical process took less than three hours. “At that point everything became so real,” Monroy says. “Being able to see the implant being fixed to her skull in less than four minutes, and perfectly without any complications. I couldn’t believe it. Everything made sense.” Following the surgery, Adriana’s condition began to improve. Monroy and Carcaño went to meet her in recovery the next day. “She received me with a huge smile, and said, ‘Thank you for what you have done for me, you have changed my life,’” Monroy says. “And in reality, it’s the other way around.” “All my life I’ve been doing design engineering for commercial products: automotive, product design,” Carcaño says. “Yes, you feel that you have an impact in the world, that you’re designing stuff that people are using. But when you design something that is so critical for a human being—I mean a part that he or she relies on to live—that’s a life changer.” Next for Granta Since Adriana’s surgery, the Granta team has gone on to help more patients. Four more people have already received custom implants, and several other cases are in development. Monroy is also excited about exploring new technologies and materials, including 3D printing directly in PEEK and in titanium. “That's something that I have been discussing with a maxillofacial surgeon, for people that lose part of the jaw because of a tumor,” he says. “I just need to find the right combination of materials.” As the company evolves, “I don't want to think of Granta as just an implant company,” Monroy says. “We’re looking at what’s next, what else can we do with this technology that will allow us to help other people. 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__label__cc	0.6538	0.3462	Alien Isolation » Topic: The Art of Alien Isolation Author Topic: The Art of Alien Isolation (Read 21962 times) ikarop Mar 30, 2014, 01:31:20 AM Topic on: Mar 30, 2014, 01:31:20 AM Update (25/06/14): A limited edition for the previously announced art-book for Alien: Isolation has now been revealed via Forbidden Planet. The special edition of the book will be limited to 500 copies worldwide and comes with a print signed by concept artist Bradley Wright. According to the product page, The Art of Alien: Isolation will be available from 12th October at a price of £45.00. You can pre-order it here. http://www.amazon.com/Art-Alien-Isolation-Andy-McVittie/dp/1781169314/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1396196626&sr=1-4 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Alien-Isolation-Andy-McVittie/dp/1781169314/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1396196811&sr=1-5&tag=avp09-21 The Art of ALIEN: ISOLATION is a high-end art book featuring over 300 images from the latest game in the critically and commercially acclaimed Alien franchise. Taking players back to the survival horror atmosphere of the first film, ALIEN: ISOLATION features Amanda Ripley as the hero trying to survive on a decommissioned space station. The Art of ALIEN: ISOLATION is the ultimate gallery of the eagerly anticipated game, featuring extensive concept and development art, and creator and artist commentary throughout. Thanks to space jockey for the link. « Last Edit: Jul 01, 2014, 08:41:05 AM by ikarop » Reply #1 on: Mar 30, 2014, 11:29:46 AM Will have to keep an eye out for this. I love looking at concept art and stuff. Deathly_rYaN Were nothing alike! Mar 30, 2014, 05:43:36 PM Reply #2 on: Mar 30, 2014, 05:43:36 PM This should come out with a Collectors Edition or something Mr. Clemens I prefer the term 'Phoney Baloney', myself. Glad they're doing one, but why must it come out before the game does?!? Gonna be hard to avoid cracking that thing open... Glaive THROBBING MEMBER Pity the 'Sebastopol' is looking like a re-hash of whatever the Nostromo was towing... Day One purchase, though... PRI. HUDSON COME ON, COME ON...COME AND GET IT BABY!!! Not falling for that again, thank ACM for that. Waiting for reviews, definitely. PRJ_since1990 No Jesus, No Peace. Know Jesus, Know Peace. 176 pgs is a nice number. I feel like we're actually getting a respectable amount of material for $30 Quote from: PRI. HUDSON on Mar 31, 2014, 01:43:49 PM Was referring to the book rather than the game... Quote from: Glaive on Mar 31, 2014, 07:51:15 PM Didn't the name of the thread give it away? elmen How far would you go to get your answers? Apr 21, 2014, 07:52:47 PM Reply #9 on: Apr 21, 2014, 07:52:47 PM I have one in pre-order in amazon uk, can´t wait. To after 30 of October.... A limited edition for the previously announced art-book for Alien: Isolation has now been revealed via Forbidden Planet. The special edition of the book will be limited to 500 copies worldwide and comes with a print signed by concept artist Bradley Wright. According to the product page, The Art of Alien: Isolation will be available from 12th October at a price of £45.00. You can pre-order it here. In related news, Creative Assembly has now confirmed that the studio won’t be releasing a playable demo of Alien: Isolation prior release date. Jonesy 'Are you an alienist?' I interrupted. And cue the Leg Whining (TM). ClockworkHorror Even Artificial Persons are Impressed Super excited! Although, my wallet and wife won't love it. Black-death, white-knuckle nightmare. Is this limited edition art-book going to be UK only? Is that first Amazon link not for the US?	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649160
__label__wiki	0.952705	0.952705	Yvonne Strahovski Talks Her ‘Despicable’ Character on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ By Briana Rodriguez \| Apr. 25, 2018, 03:00 PM Photo Source: Brent Goldsmith Sometimes, between takes on “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Yvonne Strahovski finds herself apologizing. Not for anything she herself should be sorry about, but for what her character, Serena Joy Waterford, one of the most detested figures of the last television season, had done. “When it’s that awful, I always feel better about the scene or the situation if I say, ‘I’m so sorry that I’m going to have to do this, this, and this,’ ” she explains. “I’m not Serena. I’m a different person. I got paranoid that everyone [would think], She’s really like her character.” By the end of the first season of Hulu’s hit drama, Serena had been, at her best, single-mindedly manipulative; at her worst she was a physical abuser, an aide to institutionalized rape, and a downright emotional terrorist for our protagonist Offred/June (Elisabeth Moss). At the height of all that’s wrong with the Republic of Gilead—a dystopian theocracy that has turned women’s fertility into a national resource in response to alarmingly low birth rates—Serena has proven to be the apex of all its destructive intersections. Not only did she, herself a barren woman, together with her husband (Joseph Fiennes) help to build and successfully sell the “biological destiny” narrative that keeps Gilead running, she aligned herself with a political agenda that would render her powerless just as she was getting a taste for what she was capable of. She made speeches, wrote books (that would later be forbidden for women to read), and was even arrested for her belief in “domestic feminism.” But as her creator, “Handmaid’s Tale” author Margaret Atwood, attests, “female bad characters...can pose the question of responsibility, because if you want power you have to accept responsibility, and actions produce consequences.” This is where playing someone like Serena becomes tricky. A woman using her power to make patriarchy appear forward-thinking feels unnatural. But a woman using its agenda to—in her eyes—preserve the human race surfaces something else altogether; “It’s always that battle between ‘I’ve chosen this life and I’m trying to do something for the greater good, which is save humanity and create wholesome, healthy babies and have a wholesome, healthy environment. This is the sacrifice that I have to make in order to achieve that,’ ” explains Strahovski. “It’s a constant push and pull of ‘I’m doing this for the right reasons but this doesn’t feel right to me.’ But her resolve that the sacrifice must be had is what overrides constantly throughout.” While Strahovski doesn’t believe this version of Gilead—where women are forbidden from having bank accounts or jobs, choosing their clothes, having sex outside of the mandated procreation “ceremony,” or having opinions (let alone speaking them)—is what Serena had imagined, her role in creating it is undeniable. READ: 9 Questions With Yvonne Strahovski “I find her despicable,” Strahovski says when asked what she admires about her character. “I think everyone finds her despicable, and you hate her. Then you have moments when you feel sorry for her, but you still hate her. She’s despicable. Yes, she’s a strong woman. She’s powerful, she is smart, you could say all those things and maybe feel like there are some redeeming qualities there, but, really, when you step back and you look at the whole package, it just isn’t redeeming at all.” Meeting Strahovski, who is not dressed in teal and whose hair hangs loose at her shoulders instead of slicked back in the low bun the wives in Gilead wear, one would be hard-pressed to find the uncompromising rigidity of Serena in her easygoing demeanor. (The native Australian, for example, moved to California 11 years ago unexpectedly when she landed the role of Sarah Walker on the Emmy-winning series “Chuck” just three days into a trip that was only meant to last for two months.) She becomes animated when talking about her favorite Instagram dance accounts (she jokes about her lack of coordination), the upcoming season of “Handmaid’s Tale,” or the trips she managed to take—Churchill, Manitoba, to see the polar bears and a quick flight to the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia—between shoot days to “stay sane.” Because even the serial killer Strahovski played on “Dexter,” Hannah McKay, was easier to tolerate than Serena Joy. So how does one play someone so terrible? For Strahovski, the key was to avoid centering Serena’s rationalizations; that only led to back and forth comparisons about what she would do versus what Serena would do. Instead, she approached the text from an emotional place to tap into the humanity she still possessed. “I find that to be the most challenging but also the most exciting part of my job,” she says about finding empathy for Serena. “She’s so evil but she has humanity. She’s so scarred and she’s so sad and bitter and she has so many real human emotions that follow her around, that haunt her.” Originally written as a middle-aged, former right-wing televangelist in Atwood’s 1985 novel, the younger TV version of Serena further complicates the dynamic between her and Offred/June, drawing them together in a shared life stage only one of them is able to fulfill: motherhood. “I wanted someone who was jealous of the role Offred was playing in her life now, not in the past,” showrunner Bruce Miller tells Backstage via phone about the decision to make the character younger. “She would like to be pregnant now. She would like to be this person now. It added a lot more direct conflict and friction between those two people, which is important for a TV show—not so much in a novel, where the characters are going to go away.” Season 2 will see Serena and Offred/June exploring the edges of what’s possible for two women in their positions. “You get to see them very delicately sometimes working as colleagues rather than enemies, which is just weird for both of them,” says Miller. “But when their interests align, it’s quite a formidable force, those two women. And those two actors. Oh, my God. I’m lucky to get out alive every day.” Miller’s particular interpretation of the women for the screen was initially what drew Strahovski to the part. His tweaks to drive the plot forward paired with a script heavy on subtext made it an opportunity any smart actor would jump at. Once hired (at the behest of casting directors Sharon Bialy and Sherry Thomas), she leaned heavily on Miller for clarity on a psyche that often proved difficult to grapple with. The morning of our late February interview in a Toronto photo studio, she’d spent 40 minutes on the phone with Miller to help track Serena’s journey throughout the season. With the April 25 release date looming, the team is shooting episodes, in a change from last season, out of sequence. (A robust awards season tour meant the series nabbed eight Emmys and two Golden Globes, including best drama at both, but the production schedule was postponed by several weeks.) The writing process proved different the second time around, as well. Going beyond Atwood’s book and having a familiarity with the actors he was writing for meant Miller was able to be even more sparse with the dialogue, “knowing that I have Yvonne who can put weight on moments without me having to blather on and on and on.” “She is, in the best way, a wonderfully challenging actress,” Miller says. “She thinks about stuff, she tears things apart, she goes underneath all the stuff, so when you write, you really have to make it Yvonne-proof. You have to make it strong all the way down to the core so that when she digs around or has questions, it makes sense to her, because that’s how she puts together such a seemingly impossibly seamless character. “Hopefully, [this season will] leave you as an even wetter noodle at the end of it, [with] those long, horrible pauses waiting for Serena to smack you across the head.” Looking to get cast? Apply to casting calls on Backstage. 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__label__wiki	0.823217	0.823217	Cirque du Soleil: Crystal PERFORMANCE DATE (Click to view ticket information) Jul. 24 7:30pm Directions to Bankers Life Fieldhouse Parking Information for Downtown Cirque du Soleil presents CRYSTAL—the first acrobatic performance on ice — to Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Eight performances only July 24-28, 2019 Tickets available exclusively to Cirque Club members today; General public on-sale begins Thursday, February 14 at 10 a.m. Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to return to Indianapolis, IN with its coolest arena show yet—CRYSTAL. This one of a kind arena production blends circus arts and the world of ice skating in a stunning new production that will take the audience on a journey into a whimsical frozen playground where figure skating mingles with acrobatics and aerial feats. CRYSTAL will perform at Bankers Life Fieldhouse from Wednesday, July 24 through Sunday, July 28, 2019 for eight performances only. Tickets for CRYSTAL are now available online exclusively to Cirque Club members. Cirque Club membership is free. Benefits includes access to advance tickets, special offers, and exclusive behind-the-scenes information. To join, visit CirqueClub.com. General ticket on-sale for Indianapolis performances of CRYSTAL will be available starting Thursday, February 14 at 10 a.m. Tickets are available for purchase online at CirquDuSoleil.com/Crystal. Wednesday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. Get Tickets > Thursday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. Get Tickets > Friday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. Get Tickets > Saturday, July 27 at 12:30 p.m. Get Tickets > Saturday, July 27 at 4 p.m. Get Tickets > Saturday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. Get Tickets > Sunday, July 28 at 1:30 p.m. Get Tickets > Sunday, July 28 at 5 p.m. Get Tickets > More about CRYSTAL – A Breakthrough Ice Experience Directed by Shana Carroll and Sebastien Soldevila, Crystal, our misfit heroine, takes you on an exhilarating tale of self-discovery as she dives into a world of her own imagination. Feel the adrenaline as she soars through this surreal world to become what she was always destined to be: confident, curious, and creative. CRYSTALinvites you to suspend reality and glide into a world that springs to colorful life with astounding visual projections and a soundtrack that seamlessly blends popular music with the signature sound of Cirque du Soleil. CRYSTAL is suitable for all ages. “Feast for the eyes, good for the soul” – Green Bay Press Gazette “After seeing Cirque du Soleil performers lace up skates, the only thing that comes to mind is this: Why haven’t they thought of this before?” – Winnipeg Free Press Follow #CRYSTAL and #cirquedusoleil on social media: Facebook \| Twitter \| Instagram \| Youtube	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649169
__label__wiki	0.945964	0.945964	Northern Ireland woman in court over corpse Angela Irwin at an earlier court appearance in Ballymena Robin McMaster A Co Antrim woman has appeared in court charged with preventing the lawful burial of a corpse. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-woman-in-court-over-corpse-38304533.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article38304531.ece/2763a/AUTOCROP/h342/2019-07-12_new_51771319_I1.JPG It is alleged that Angela Irwin (54) committed the offence between November 13 and 22 last year. The defendant's address was previously given as Devenagh Court in Ballymena. It is now listed as Holywell Hospital in Antrim. She faces a second charge of fraud by false representation by allegedly ordering prescription medication from a GP on the pretence that it was for another person on November 21. Irwin is also charged with forging a transfer of an energy provider agreement on November 22. She appeared at Ballymena Magistrates Court for a preliminary enquiry, the legal step to send a case to the Crown Court. A prosecutor submitted that on the basis of the papers before the court there was a case to answer. Defence barrister Stephen Law said he had no contrary submissions. District Judge Nigel Broderick sent the case to Antrim Crown Court for arraignment in September. The court was told the defendant had previously been granted bail but was preferring to remain in custody. A previous court heard the fraud charge was in relation to medication "belonging to a deceased person". The charges Irwin faces follow the death of Robin McMaster (40), whose body was found at Devenagh Court on November 22. Man charged with William's murder Why are huge bonfires lit across NI? DUP admits no-deal Brexit could hurt Northern Ireland economy Beginner's guide to The Open: Everything you need to know about the golf at Royal Portrush	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649173
__label__wiki	0.940763	0.940763	3M Open updated odds: Bryson DeChambeau's career day shoots him into lead DeChambeau dominated the second round, racking up nine birdies to finish Friday at a career-low 62 and vault into the lead with a 14-under-par score halfway through the first-time PGA Tour event at the TPC Twin Cities. 5pAfP6yXscCQc8C86q6uoa Stories via the Associated Press. BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau figured a score well into the double digits below par could win the inaugural 3M Open. He's already there, halfway through. DeChambeau dominated the second round, racking up nine birdies to finish Friday at a career-low 62 and vault into the lead with a 14-under-par score halfway through the first-time PGA Tour event at the TPC Twin Cities. The 25-year-old DeChambeau, who entered the week eighth in the world rankings, hit greens in regulation on 17 of 18 holes. He sank four putts from 20-plus feet, including the No. 7 and No. 8 holes during a commanding surge on his second nine. "You're not going to be perfect, but I can keep driving it well just like I have been, and become more and more confident, that's the Bryson we saw last year," said DeChambeau, who went bogey-free over the first two days for the first time in his career. DeChambeau [entered the week](https://www.betchicago.com/3m-open-odds-oddsboard-koepka-mickelson) 14/1 to win according to odds from Westgate SuperBook. Bovada listed him as a -110 favorite heading into the weekend. Adam Hadwin (50/1 pre-tourney, 6/1 now) arrived in the clubhouse in second place at 12-under, after five birdies in a steely performance on the back nine amid an on-and-off drizzle during the afternoon. Hadwin, who finished sixth a month ago at the Canadian Open in his native country, shot a 66 to follow up his first-round 64. He was well aware when he teed off exactly how far he'd have to come to pull within striking distance of DeChambeau. "I am the quintessential leaderboard watcher. I know almost at any point where everybody is at, even at 9 a.m. on Thursday morning," Hadwin said. "I knew. I obviously knew that low scores were available today, but at the same time you still have to be patient. You still have to let it come." Scott Piercy (50/1, 16/1), who opened a two-stroke lead with a 62 in the first round Thursday, started on No. 10 and sputtered through the windless, muggy morning with five bogeys on his first nine to offset an eagle. Piercy still came in at 10-under. He was joined by Sam Burns, Brian Harman and Sam Saunders in a four-way tie for third place. DeChambeau played with Keegan Bradley and Charles Howell III, who used two eagles to shoot 66 and reach the weekend at 8-under. Tony Finau joined Howell in that large group by chipping in for eagle on the 18th. Just ahead of them, in a smaller bunch tied for seventh at 9-under, was Arjun Atwal, a 46-year-old from India who became one of four late qualifiers Monday for the 156-player field by shooting a 62. World No. 1 Brooks Koepka had another quiet day, finishing at 3-under. The biggest name to miss the cut was Phil Mickelson, who has failed to reach the weekend in four of his last six events. After taking a triple bogey on his way to a 74 in the first round, Mickelson shot a 73 to finish 2-over. DeChambeau entered the event tied for just 133rd on the tour in greens in regulation. His previous best round on the tour, which he joined in 2017, was a 63 he posted three times. The most recent one was at the Sony Open in Hawaii in January, when he finished tied for 10th. The first high-profile player to commit to this tournament at the Arnold Palmer-designed, 19-year-old course on a former sod farm now flanked by 4,000-square-foot houses about 20 miles north of downtown Minneapolis, DeChambeau has four top-10 finishes this season. That includes the fifth tour victory of his career at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas in November. After finishing third in the FedEx Cup standings in 2018 , DeChambeau entered the week in 25th place on the strength of his tied-for-eighth finish at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut two weeks ago. He missed the cut in three straight starts this spring, including the PGA Championship. The 3M Open was attractive to DeChambeau for more than just the potential boost toward a top-10 FedEx Cup finish and the momentum heading into the final major of the year at the British Open in two weeks. The former physics major at SMU who's fondly known on tour as the "Mad Scientist" for his exceptional interest in and knowledge of swing mechanics and other intricacies of the sport, DeChambeau eagerly paid a visit this week to 3M world headquarters in Maplewood about 25 miles from the course in Blaine. He checked out some of the innovative projects in the works by the manufacturing giant best known for Post-It notes. Wearing his usual newsboy-style, classic white golf cap in tribute to Ben Hogan, DeChambeau doffed it often as he walked confidently around the course. The sure sign this was his day came as he wrapped up at the daunting ninth hole, a 502-yard par-4. His second shot landed slightly beyond the rough between the green and one of the many water hazards lurking at the course, about 50 feet from the pin and out of danger. He left his first putt just 3½ feet short, leaving an easy tap to save par. "That was the only time I was nervous today," DeChambeau said. "Everything else felt like just a pure rhythm." 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__label__wiki	0.858005	0.858005	Books > Non-Fiction Books > History > Regional & National History > European History Preparation for a Revolution The Young Turks, 1902-1908 By: M. Sukru Hanioglu Hardcover Published: 1st March 2001 or 4 easy payments of $52.53 with Learn more Ships in 15 business days Earn 420 Qantas Points This book will completely transform the standard interpretation of the Young Turk Revolution of 1908, a watershed event in the late Ottoman Empire and a key to the emergence of the modern nation-states in the Middle East and Balkans. Preparation for a Revolution is the first book on the Young Turk Revolution to draw on both the extensive memoirs and papers of the Young Turks and on the extensive diplomatic archives around the world. The author has plumbed not only the Ottoman Archives but collected documents from archives in Bonn, Berlin, Jerusalem, London, Paris, Rome, Athens, Sofia, Tirana, Bern, Geneva, Sarajevo, Cairo, Stockholm, and Tokyo. Breaking new ground, Hanioglu describes in detail how practical considerations led the Young Turks to sacrifice or alter many of their goals for social transformation. He tells a story rich in character and plot, and reveals the many factions and competing intellectual trends that marked this tumultuous period at the end of the Ottoman Empire. Preparation for a Revolution will prove indispensable to anyone working on the political, intellectual, and social history of the Ottoman Empire and of the states that were established on its ruins. "This work will prove indispensable to serious students of the Balkans....The reader is exposed for the first time to the intimate thoughts of these turn-of-the-century revolutionaries who, despite their own success, would hasten the downfall of an empire they had sought to save."--Christopher Deliso, Balkanalaysis.com "A masterpiece on Young Turk activities that effectively fills hitherto existing historiographical gap and opens new vistas for further research into the history of the Young Turks."--Slavic Review "Likely to become a benchmark for historians of late Ottoman history. A critical reference tool for any historian or university library interested in the Ottoman Empire or the emergence of the modern Middle East of the Balkans."--International Journal of the Middle East "Undoubtedly the most comprehensive, original, and updated study of the subject...Hanioglu is able to shed light on events, processes, and protagonists that fomented the revolution...a sequel to The Young Turks in Opposition, together the books constitute the most thorough and important study to date of the Young Turk revolution, its origins, and its impact on the Ottoman Empire."--American Historical Review "With a mastery of historical analysis, Hanioglu has produced an authoritative work. Its uniqueness lies in its conclusive demonstration that the Young Turks living in Europe played a bigger role in the revolution than many had reported. A welcome addition and a substantial contribution to the literature on the Ottoman Empire."--Mediterranean Quarterly "The ambitious scope and detail of the book is to be applauded...[C]oherent, illuminating and at times revolutionary in the conclusions it makes."--Balkan Academic News Book Review Acknowledgements p. vii Note on Transliteration, Place-Names, and Dates p. xiii Abbreviations p. xv Introduction p. 3 The ""majority"" and Its Activities, 1902-1905 p. 8 The Coalition Between the Followers of Ahmed Riza and the Activists p. 28 Minor Young Turk Groups, 1902-1905 p. 50 Sabahaddin Bey and His Leaque of Private Initiative and Decentralization, 1905-1907 p. 82 The Reorganization of the Coalition and the Emergence of the Cpu p. 130 The 1907 Congress of ""ottoman Opposition Parties"" p. 191 The Preparation and Execution of the Young Turk Revolution of 1908 p. 210 An Epilogue p. 279 Political Ideas of the Young Turks, 1902-1908 p. 289 Conclusion p. 312 Notes p. 319 Select Bibliography p. 499 Index p. 521 Table of Contents provided by Publisher. 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__label__wiki	0.607167	0.607167	Main Menu With Nesting Fair Courts Government & Court Reform Liberty & National Security Money in Politics Voting Rights & Elections Policy Proposals Statements & Testimony Celebrating Justice Brennan Charitable Solicitation Disclosures Gruver v. Barton The Brennan Center and co-counsel filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of individual returning Florida citizens, the Florida NAACP and the League of Women Voters of Florida (“the League”), challenging a recently enacted law, SB7066, which undermines the reach and impact of Amendment 4 by conditioning the right to vote on returning citizens’ ability to pay outstanding fines, fees, and restitution. Restoring Voting Rights Griffin v. Pate The Brennan Center filed an amicus brief with the Iowa Supreme Court arguing that Iowa's felony disenfranchisement policy improperly burdens Iowans' voting rights. Scott v. Bowen The Brennan Center filed an amicus brief in California’s First District Court of Appeal supporting the voting rights of people who have been released from prison and are living in their community, but remain under local criminal justice supervision. Farrakhan v. Gregoire The Ninth Circuit held that Washington's criminal disenfranchisement law violates the Voting Rights Act. The decision is the first in the country to find that, due to racial discrimination in the state's criminal justice system, the felony disenfranchisement law results in the denial of the right to vote on account of race. The Voting Rights Act Simmons v. Galvin Simmons vs. Galvin was a challenge to the Massachusetts law which disenfranchises people with felony convictions from voting while they are incarcerated.In a 2-1 decision, the First Circuit Court of Appeals reversed that ruling and held that no claims can be brought against Massachusetts law under the Voting Rights Act. Voting Rights and Elections Protect the Vote New Constitutional Vision	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649194
__label__wiki	0.951569	0.951569	Review Roundup: JOSEPH Opens in the West End, Starring Sheridan Smith and Jason Donovan by Review Roundups BroadwayWorld.com Jul. 11, 2019 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat plays a strictly limited 11-week season at the London Palladium, directed by Laurence Connor (School of Rock, Miss Saigon). Sheridan Smith (Narrator), Jason Donovan (Pharaoh), Jac Yarrow (Joseph), Michael Pickering (Simeon) and Richard Carson (Reuben) lead the cast of the new staging, which marks 50 years since the piece was first released as a concept album. The adult cast is completed by Femi Akinfolarin, Casey Al-Shaqsy, JR Ballantyne, Lydia Bannister, Thalia Burt, Michael Cortez, Vanessa Fisher, Ahmed Hamad, Blythe Jandoo, Matt Krzan, Kelsie-Rae Marshall, Billy Mitchell, Georgina Parkinson, Emily Ann Potter, Matthew Rowland, Harriet Samuel-Grey, Carl Spencer, Joshua Steel, Hannah Taylor and Jack Wilcox. Let's see what the critics are saying... Marianka Swain, BroadwayWorld: The one downside of Smith's skilled but ever-present clowning is that the drama's darker moments are compromised; the seduction that dooms Joseph to prison is pure slapstick, and she pulls us out of the story by constantly breaking the fourth wall. That should soften the scary bits for younger viewers, but others may wish for a little more jeopardy to balance the elation of numbers like the dance-tastic, clap-along "Megamix". But this is otherwise a dream revival - and a lovely fit for a venue with such a rich history of variety entertainment. Go go go book! Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph: If you find irreverent takes on the Good Book irritating then you'll want to steer clear of this bright and beautiful (and knowingly brash) staging of Joseph, which revisits the genesis of the Lloyd Webber phenomenon and reminds us what an impish, impious start our most successful musicals composer had. Although the production, lavishly directed by Michael Harrison, harnesses the box-office power of Sheridan Smith (playing the omniscient Narrator) and Jason Donovan (a former Joseph here at the Palladium, now the omnipotent Pharaoh), the evergreen spectacle demands attention in its own right. Alun Hood, WhatsOnStage: Playing not only the Narrator but also, unexpectedly, Jacob (of "And Sons" fame), Potiphar's comically libidinous wife ("come and lie with me, love") and an improbably Scouse gaoler, Sheridan is Everywhere. She leads the kids, heads up company numbers, she body-pops, belts, gurns, pokes her tongue out, she dons an eye patch and a false beard, she constantly pulls focus, and barely leaves the stage... It's an admirably committed performance and a resoundingly brash return to the West End that will delight her legions of fans. People less keen on her may find themselves somewhat bewildered and longing for the (comparatively) restrained charm that Linzi Hateley brought to the role on this same stage nearly 30 years ago. Mark Shenton, London Theatre: That jaunty sense of fun permeates director Laurence Connor's constantly inventive new vision for the show, which is mostly a steamroller of pure joy and comic delights. It's, of course, a long way from how Joseph was originally far more modestly conceived as a 15-minute pop cantata for a South Kensington school choir in 1967. While that original spirit is more honestly maintained by Bill Kenwright's long-touring version - which still comes complete with a large on-stage choir of local school kids - this spectacular staging blows it up to a Palladium-sized spectacle that can rival this venue's now-annual pantomime in the scenic excess stakes, thanks to designer Morgan Large. Nick Curtis, The Evening Standard: This basic biblical musical has been triumphantly reborn as a vibrant slice of all singing, all dancing exuberance, more than 50 years after Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice first conceived it. Director Laurence Connor breathes zesty new life into those potent, familiar songs, and in newcomer Jac Yarrow has found a man with formidable pipes and enough charm to imbue the blank lead character with some personality. But the real motor of the evening is Sheridan Smith, returning to the stage for the first time since 2016. Tim Bano, The Stage: For its 50th anniversary, producer Michael Harrison has brought Joseph - and Jason Donovan - back to the Palladium for this joyful, colour-saturated production by Laurence Connor. The changes aren't colossal, but the scale is. Having directed the recent productions of Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera and School of Rock, it's a scale Connor is used to. There's clearly a lot of money behind this, but the show never feels pointlessly flashy. Ann Treneman, The Times: It's a kitsch set by Morgan Large. Jason Donovan is full-on camp-tastic as Pharaoh in golden loincloth and sparkly trainers. The choreography (JoAnn M Hunter) feels wooden at times and the camels (with wheels) are just ropey, but there is no denying that, as a whole, this Joseph has mojo. Matt Wolf, theartsdesk: Staged as an exercise in storytelling that finds Smith surrounded from the start with a retinue of eager and adoring kids, this really is a production to appeal to our inner child, which is intended as a real compliment: whereas previous Josephs (the TV-inspired Lee Mead one in particular) have felt like unnecessary cash grabs, this one never lets the capaciousness of its surroundings lose sight of the show's sweetness of spirit. Michael Billington, Guardian: Occasionally John Cameron's orchestrations drown the lyrics and one or two ideas, such as guitar-wielding statues, prove there is no lack of corn in Egypt. But this is an ebullient production and, seeing Rice and Lloyd Webber reunited on stage at the curtain call, it is was good to be reminded of their show's cheerful genesis. Amanda Cable, Metro: This performance isn't about the new boy. It was always about Sheridan Smith returning to the stage after her rollercoaster ride in Funny Girl, where she triumphed following a breakdown. And 'by 'eck', as her Narrator would say, she's reinvented this role with humour and intelligence, bringing Joseph something it's never had before - some actual depth. Andrzej Lukowski, Time Out London: Despite the obviously enormous budget, there's a wilful am-dram larkiness to the whole thing: the cast is peppered with child performers, many of them playing adults and wearing crappy false beards, while many of the props - camels made from bicycles, towering golden statues - manage to simultaneously look incredibly expensive and like they cost about 5p. Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Choreographer JoAnn M Hunter Talks JOSEPH Photos: First Look at JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Jac Yarrow Talks JOSEPH at the London Palladium From This Author Review Roundups Gabrielle Carrubba to Take Over the Role of Zoe in DEAR EVAN HANSEN Meet the Cast of Broadway's Upcoming Revival Of WEST SIDE STORY! Photo Flash: Stephen Sondheim Pays a Visit to WEST SIDE STORY Movie Set VIDEO: Watch Ramin Karimloo and Kris Kristofferson Join Barbra Streisand Onstage at Hyde Park!	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649202
__label__wiki	0.806524	0.806524	Latest Headlines View More Articles The Lambs Club Will Present COCKTAILS ON BROADWAY Casting Announced For SIX at A.R.T. VIDEO: Jenn Colella in PETER PAN at Pittsburgh CLO INDUSTRY: Grosses Analysis - 7/15 « Back to the Message Board Les Miserables Movie Auditions/Casting Info Broadway Legend joined:5/7/04 Les Miserables Movie Auditions/Casting Info#1 Posted: 9/20/11 at 9:13am Info about casting, when it starts filming, etc. Click on the link at the very end to get to the page about casting info and how to apply for an audition. http://www.examiner.com/acting-auditions-in-los-angeles/auditions-and-casting-for-universal-pictures-film-adaptation-of-les-miserables >Auditions and casting for Universal Pictures film adaptation of 'Les Miserables' By Alan Baltes Working Title Films and Universal Pictures are in pre-production on the British live-action musical film adaptation of "Les Miserables". The casting directors are auditioning actors for the lead and supporting roles, and smaller roles will be cast afterwards. The extras, stand-ins and photo doubles for the actors will be hired closer to the beginning of principal photography, which will commence in mid-March, 2012. The lead actors cast in "Les Miserables" so far include Golden Globe Award nominated Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Academy Award winner Russell Crowe as Javert, Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush as Monsieur Thenardier, two-time Academy Award nominee Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thenardier, Academy Award nominee Anne Hathaway as Fantine, and five-time Teen Choice Award winner Emma Watson as Cosette. Academy Award winner Tom Hooper will direct "Les Miserables" from an adopted screenplay written by two-time Academy Award winning scribe William Nicholson. Hooper directed the 2010 film "The King's Speech" which won four Academy Awards and a Golden Globe, among countless other prestigious film awards. "Les Miserables" is adapted from the London musical and the 1862 French novel by author Victor Hugo, which is widely considered one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century. Details on how talent can submit for acting roles, and registration information for extras can be found on the following casting post: Universal Pictures "Les Miserables" Casting Calls and Auditions [click on link] Auditions Information joined:5/15/03 Les Miserables Movie Auditions/Casting Info #2 It looks like things are moving along fine. What a stellar cast! Valjean - Jackman Javert - Crowe Fantine - Hathaway Cosette - Watson Thenardier - Rush Mme Thenardier - Carter Updated On: 9/20/11 at 09:36 AM ILOHTFAHA (Aida Man) Broadway Star Posted: 9/20/11 at 1:31pm Is the Examiner a credible source? All I know is, the author Alan Baltes posts audition and casting info all the time. He has a Facebook page if you want to check it out. eatlasagna joined:10/6/04 reading that article kinda made me chuckle because you have Golden Globe and Academy Award nominated/winner actors and with Emma it's 5 time Teen Choice Award winner... and if it is true I'm excited because I do like Emma Watson.. just found that funny I love me some Geoffrey Rush and am just uber excited about this! beautywickedlover Are we 100% postive that Waston has been confirmed? If she has then I can't wait to see her in this film and see what her singing will be like. Updated On: 9/20/11 at 03:28 PM SporkGoddess I hope Emma Watson has a good soprano voice. Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM! best12bars I just hope that if she doesn't, they dub her. I think she'll be great in the part, but if she can't hit a high Q, don't make her. Find someone else to do it. It's "the movies," dang it! Call in a stunt man! "Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies." blocked: logan2, Diamonds3, Hamilton22 "It's "the movies," dang it! Call in a stunt man!" LOL! So true... EponineThenardier Les Miserables Movie Auditions/Casting Info #10 I'm definitely loving this cast list so far. VERY happy if Emma gets to take a stab at this, although I would have preferred her Eppy. Someone suggested Ben Walker, he'd be fab for either Marius or Enjolras. I guess Dan Radcliffe is tied up doing "Succeed" still and can't be considered right? >>>I guess Dan Radcliffe is tied up doing "Succeed" still and can't be considered right? <<< His H2$ run ends at the beginning of 2012. If I had my druthers, Radcliffe would play Marius and Benjamin Walker would play Enjorlas. Pretty fantastic cast, if they can swing it. B3TA07 "I just hope that if she doesn't, they dub her. I think she'll be great in the part, but if she can't hit a high Q, don't make her. Find someone else to do it." I wish I could hit a high Q. -Benjamin --http://www.benjaminadgate.com/ rougeduck Leading Actor I think Ben Walker would be a fantastic Enjorlas. And I think by that time he will be kinda known, what with his Abe Lincoln Vampire Hunter flick. Posted: 9/20/11 at 11:21pm best, those would be my casting choices exactly Is Lucy Hale still considered the frontrunner for Eponine? EponineThenardier, last time I checked she was. madbrian As much as I like Radcliffe, I don't see him Marius. Sticking with the H2$ theme, however, I could see Darren Criss in that role. I suggested Benjamin Walker for Enroljas on another thread, so I'll join the chorus here supporting him for that role. A weird suggestion: if Watson can't sing the role and needs to be dubbed, how strange would it be for Hathaway to sing it? Fantine doesn't require a soprano, so the voice may not be immediately recognizable, and she is playing her daughter. "It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." -- Thomas Jefferson It's interesting you suggest that. A similar thing happened in the 1952 film "Moulin Rouge," starring Jose Ferrer. The lovely (and I'm begin genuine in that praise) Zsa-Zsa Gabor played Jane Averill in the movie and performed the beautiful song "It's April Again (Theme from Moulin Rouge)." Her physicality is perfect and she strikes all of these wonderful poses and gestures right out of Lautrec's sketches, posters, and paintings of the famous chanteuse. But Zsa-Zsa didn't do her own singing. She was dubbed by African-American theatre and opera star Muriel Smith, who also appears in the film as the dancer Aicha (the rival of La Goulue). So she's on-screen as a dancer, and her singing voice is heard through Zsa-Zsa. Muriel, by the way, also dubbed Juanita Hall in the film South Pacific. And on Broadway, she was the original Carmen Jones. Another example! Russ Tamblyn's singing was dubbed in West Side Story by Tucker Smith, who is in the movie playing Ice. EDIT: Another interesting notion: Since Cosette is Fantine's daughter, why shouldn't she sound a bit like "mom?" I'm not implying that Emma Watson needs help with the vocals. I have no idea. I just don't think it's that big of a deal if she does. I think it's a much bigger deal if she sings it badly. Zsa Zsa Gabor with Muriel Smith's voice in I'm not sure in this day and age, with the internet and all and everything being scrutinized, and especially with a movie of this caliber, that anyone can be dubbed. Just look at the audition that Crowe had to go through and also read that Hugh had to do a three-hour audition at least once. So it sounds like they are going for the best actors and singers that they can. Posted: 9/21/11 at 10:00am I'm sure you're right. I doubt Emma would have gotten the role if she couldn't do it. And I'm sure she had a rigorous audition process as well, just like everyone else. I still think it's funny how people freak out about dubbing but then have no problem when an action star uses a stunt double. They don't take anything away from his performance as an "action hero" when it isn't even him (or her) in the action scene. But I also think it's funny when audiences have a problem with actors singing in movie musicals because that isn't "real." But they can watch an action sequence with an 80 piece orchestra accompanying a bank robbery. The last time I checked, there weren't a "gang of musicians" playing away outside Wells Fargo, either. Also, when an action hero falls forty feet and gets shot, and in the next scene he's fine without a single bruise. But if he opens his mouth to sing, they can't handle it. >>>and also read that Hugh had to do a three-hour audition at least once.<<< Did he have to sing the whole musical score, songs and recitatives all I think he even had to sell T-shirts and souvenirs before it started. "I'm sure you're right. I doubt Emma would have gotten the role if she couldn't do it. And I'm sure she had a rigorous audition process as well, just like everyone else." I think so too. She probably has singing experience that no one knows about. Still, I hope these people are not box office draws. I think Audrey Hepburn was mainly cast as Eliza Doolittle in "My Fair Lady" to bring in audiences. They didn't want an unknown in film, Julie Andrews was one at the time, to play the part. If Hepburn had not accepted the role it might have gone to Elizabeth Taylor. When Hepburn tried to sing the songs they ultimately decided to dub her singing by Marni Nixon. Jeremy Brett also had his dubbing by Bill Shirley. Christopher Plummer and Peggy Wood tried to sing their songs in "The Sound of Music," but their singing had to be dubbed as well. I also think Minnie Driver was a box office draw for "Phantom of the Opera" because when I found out she was going to play Carlotta I didn't think she had the high soprano voice for the role. So, it didn't surprise me that her singing was dubbed. Like I said earlier, it would have been best for Pierce Brosnan's singing to be dubbed in "Mamma Mia." If that had happened he would not have gotten such criticism nor would he have gotten the Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor. Double post by mistake.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649203
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__label__wiki	0.613387	0.613387	McDonald's made 6 major changes that totally turned its US business around Facebook/McDonald’s McDonald’s has gone from a fast-food chain struggling to capture Americans’ attention to an industry leader. On Tuesday, the fast-food chain reported sales at stores in the US open for at least one year rose 4.1%. Analysts had forecast 3.4% growth. This is the third quarter in a row that McDonald’s US comparable sales have grown, and the ninth quarter of global comparable sales growth for the chain. Over the last two years, same-store sales have increased 5.4% in the US, according to UBS. “We’re building a better McDonald’s and winning back customers with great tasting food, compelling value, and an enhanced experience,” CEO Steve Easterbrook said in a call with investors on Tuesday. It’s a stark improvement for the fast-food icon, which struggled to substantially grow sales in the US for years. Here’s how McDonald’s turned business around — plus its game plan to continue growing sales. Copying Starbucks In September, McDonald's announced it had added a new set of espresso-based drinks to the menu: a caramel macchiato, a vanilla cappuccino, and an americano. The new drinks were controversial among franchisees, who said that they took too long to make and required unnecessary, expensive equipment. However, on Tuesday, executives said that the McCafe initiatives had paid off in sales. Coffee is 'a $US30 million business in the US,' McDonald's US president Chris Kempczinski said. He continued: 'We're excited about the category. It's high margin, and we're under-penetrated there.' McCafe also helps convince casual customers to visit more regularly, and it prompts orders from the breakfast food menu, according to executives. Improving ingredients in classics Hollis Johnson McDonald's has rolled out a number of new menu items that use higher-quality ingredients -- and cost customers more money. 'Signature crafted' sandwiches made with ingredients like sriracha, guacamole, and artisan grilled chicken, as well as the new Buttermilk Crispy Tenders, have proved to be a hit among customers, according to executives. And, according to franchisees, 'hot of the grill' fresh beef burgers have also boosted sales where they have been available. Often, McDonald's menu items that emphasise quality or trendy ingredients are a bust. However, improving upon classics is proving to be a somewhat unlikely success story for the chain. 'When we improve the taste and quality of our products to meet customers' rising expectations, they reward us with business,' Easterbrook said. Finding a Dollar Menu replacement After McDonald's killed the Dollar Menu in 2014, the chain seriously suffered. Finally, in 2016, McDonald's found a suitable replacement: The McPick 2. The promotion continues to evolve, but in its current form, it allows customers to order two items from a list (which varies regionally), paying just $US5. With the McPick 2 and $US1 beverage deals (or $US2 for McCafe drinks), McDonald's has finally rediscovered the secret to winning over bargain shoppers. On Tuesday, the chain announced it would roll out a new value menu in 2018, focused on $US1, $US2, and $US3 price points. Rolling out digital In addition to McPick 2 promotions, targeted digital deals helped attract bargain shoppers. By the end of 2017, all US McDonald's will offer mobile order-and-pay, which executives believe will continue to attract customers and boost sales. Revamping restaurants Getty/Tim Boyle 13% of McDonald's US locations have been remodeled for the chain's 'experience of tomorrow' layout, which includes ordering kiosks and optional table service. 'We are continuing to make improvements inside our restaurants to make the customer experience more personal and less stressful,' Easterbrook said. Finally delivering food Business Insider/Sam Shead By the end of the year, 5,000 of McDonald's US locations will offer delivery, thanks to a partnership with UberEATS. According to executives, delivery has helped attract new customers in younger, more urban regions. 'I truly believe you're only just beginning to scratch the surface on this opportunity,' Kempczinski said. buttermilk crispy chicken clusterstock mccafe mcdonald's moneygame retail retail-us	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649215
__label__cc	0.744714	0.255286	sensemetrics and DHI Partner to Offer Integrated IIoT Solutions for Mine Water Operations June 27, 2019 04:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--sensemetrics Inc., the Industrial IoT (IIoT) company transforming sensor data into real-time business intelligence to enable productivity and safety solutions, has entered into a partnership agreement with DHI A/S under sensemetrics’ Alliance Member Program. Under the agreement, DHI will integrate with the sensemetrics platform to automate data collection into its MIKE Mine software. MIKE Mine is DHI’s state-of-the-art operational software for water management at mine sites. Together, this approach creates a Digital Twin with all virtual components for a “Cyber-Physical” mine water management system. It also provides a continuous value-cycle between the physical system and the cyber equivalent, allowing outcomes of future management actions to be tested, optimized and automated. This maximizes opportunities while ensuring effective and safe decisions are made continuously in a highly dynamic and changing environment, minimizing the requirement for human intervention. “We have been successfully working with sensemetrics on multiple applications for mines in North and South America. The speed and ease of access to real-time data from sensemetrics platform was a primary driver in our decision to enter into a strategic partnership with the company,” said Stefan Szylkarski, Vice President at DHI. “Our Digital Twin technologies combined with sensemetrics’ end-to-end IIoT cloud platform enables us to offer a proven, real-time, cloud-based cyber-physical management system for mine water operations. MIKE Mine effectively reduces water management costs and water related risks and improves the overall efficiency of the operation through the automation of reconciliation between planned and actual operating conditions.” DHI will immediately integrate the sensemetrics platform through several of its modeling and management products including FEFLOW, MIKE Operations and the flagship MIKE Mine. “Water is critical to profitability at mine sites worldwide,” said Matt Meehan, CEO of sensemetrics. “As such, we are proud to be working with an industry leader. DHI’s deep experience and advanced technological solutions within the water industry coupled with sensemetrics’ plug-and-play connectivity and IIoT platform solution will make it even easier, safer and more efficient for users in the mining industry to solve challenges in mine water operations.” For more information on the DHI integration or to become a member of sensemetrics’ Alliance Member Program, please contact alliances@sensemetrics.com. sensemetrics is a leading innovator in the Industrial Internet-of-Things (IIoT) market. The company offers the only market-proven cloud-based enterprise-level software platform that transforms industrial sensor data into real-time situational awareness, enabling active risk management and safety solutions instantly. The result is reduced infrastructure cost, improved asset utilization, higher operational efficiency and increased safety. Fortune 500 companies and the world’s largest government agencies rely on sensemetrics’ IIoT platform to power smarter decision making in their organizations, enabling seamless collaboration and integration with existing systems and IT architecture. sensemetrics is leading the way to establish a safer future. For more information, visit http://www.sensemetrics.com. Casey Bush, Global Results Communications sensemetrics@globalresultspr.com	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649217
__label__wiki	0.517219	0.517219	There Was A Vagina Beauty Contest, Because Of Course There Was By Lea Rose Emery Because the world wants us to remember to be self-conscious about everything forever there has now been a winner of the first ever (NSFW) “World's Most Beautiful Vagina" contest. I recently wrote about the Labia Library and how amazing I was at all the varying, interesting ways vaginas can look and how it's fascinating that there is no normal, and the universe responded with "THERE IS STILL A BEST! THERE IS ALWAYS A BEST AND IT WILL NEVER BE YOU! FEEL SHAME!". Seriously... what? I didn't even know vagina plastic surgery was a thing and now I now what it is and why people get it. How did this happen? Well, it started, as every epic tale does, with a blow job simulator, in this case the "Autoblow 2". Its creator, Brian Sloan, started the contest, where the winners not only takes home up to $5,000 but, as Miles Klee so rightly says in The Daily Dot "flown out to Los Angeles to have their genitals 3D-scanned to create new snatch-style ports for Sloan's Autoblow device. You didn’t think this was all just about female self-esteem, did you? No beauty pageant ever has been." Oh, and how are the winners picked you say? 182 women entered, with a picture of their vaginas and a little hashtag note, and then more than 130,000 voters gave the vaginas a numerical score. Then the winners were crowned based off of the score. But fear not— THE REDUCTIVE, DEGRADING FUN DOESN'T END THERE. Then some scientists (I feel like I'm bending that word to breaking point) looked at the photos, took some measurements, and broke them up into types so we can decide which characteristics and types of vagina scored highest. The compiled everything into something called “The Vulva Paper", everything you want to know about how people voted in a vagina beauty contest in one place. Check your soul— is it still there? Is it not destroyed? OK, read on: Here are the top three things I learned: 1. Lips Sizes And Ratio Played A Big Role The biggest difference was labia sizing. The vaginas were broken in to "classes", and the paper said: "Labia minora in Class 1 don’t protrude and are soft. Class 2 labia are also soft, but they protrude slightly from the labia majora. Classes 3 to 5 display protruding labia minora". Class 1 seemed to be the most popular, and it was also the most common. 2. So Did Texture The paper called it "rugosity", but it was basically texture. It had never occurred to me that vaginas have different textures, but they were broken up into "smooth", "moderate", or "marked". We live in a weird time. 3. The Winner Only Scored A 7.7/10 What. The. Eff. Okay, all I'm saying is that not only are putting themselves and their genitals out there, and no one is ranking about a 7.7? This either means that all of the (NSFW) entries were getting a crazy mix of high and low score so one person's 10 was another person's 3, or the people are just so insanely judgmental that while ranking vaginas on an effing computer screen from the comfort and anonymity of a couch they didn't think anyone scores above a C. Either way— GAH. Why? Happy Monday. Want more of Bustle's Sex and Relationships coverage? Check out our new podcast, I Want It That Way, which delves into the difficult and downright dirty parts of a relationship, and find more on our Soundcloud page. Images: Pexels; Giphy (3)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649218
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You agree that, unless you cancel your monthly package prior to the start date of the change, you will be charged the new applicable Entertainment Blender LTD Online periodic Monthly Package fee (plus applicable taxes) on each anniversary date after the start date of such change, and you give Entertainment Blender LTD permission to charge the new applicable periodic monthly package fee (plus applicable taxes) to your Payment Method. Entertainment Blender LTD reserves the right to stop the Entertainment Blender LTD service (including, stopping offers or all of Entertainment Blender LTD Online Monthly Package plans, promotional offers or $2.95 trials) without prior notice, in Entertainment Blender LTD 's own discretion. Entertainment Blender LTD also has the right to suspend or end the Entertainment Blender LTD Online service or certain aspects thereof in definite geographic areas without prior notice, in Entertainment Blender LTD 's own discretion. You agree that monthly package in Entertainment Blender LTD Online does not involve any giving of credit or a retail instalment sale since Entertainment Blender LTD does not impose a finance charge and you may cancel your package at any time. Void where prohibited. Entertainment Blender LTD is required to charge sales taxes where applicable for state and local taxes. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds are administered as a fast and trouble-free way for you to send information from the Entertainment Blender LTD .com web site or from your Entertainment Blender LTD Online account. RSS Feeds can be entered through an XML-based URL that can be entered with an RSS reader of your choice. Use of personal RSS feeds that contain information about your Entertainment Blender LTD .com account (Queue, Game Ratings and purchase Activity) is sole up to your own discretion. 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Entertainment Blender LTD is not responsible for any loss or damage incurred by you or anyone else due to your use of an RSS feed. Entertainment Blender LTD GAME DOWNLOADS TERMS AND CONDITIONS ("DOWNLOAD TERMS AND CONDITIONS") In addition to the previous Entertainment Blender LTD Site Terms and Conditions of Use, downloading games and/or other programming on this Site is provisional to the following additional Download Terms and Conditions. By downloading, you agree to abide by these Download Terms and Conditions, which are provisional to change by Entertainment Blender LTD at any time, in its own discretion, with or without prior notice. Further, Entertainment Blender LTD reserves the right, at its own discretion, to update, change, make additions or remove any portion of the Service, in whole or in part, at any time. Alterations to these Download Terms and Conditions will start immediately after being posted. The most up to date version of the Download Terms and Conditions, which will supersede all earlier versions, can be seen through the hyperlink at the bottom of the Entertainment Blender LTD .com site. You can review the Download Terms and Conditions periodically, to assess if there have been changes. Continued use of the download service on this Site means you accept the most recent version of the Download Terms and Conditions. Persons Under the Age of 18. You must have access to the Web, a valid electronic mail address, and a valid credit card, check card or checking account in order to download games and/or other programming on this Site. All materials, including graphic files, audio files, video files, games, text, hyperlinks, interlinks, search engines, and other content that Entertainment Blender LTD and/or its associates and subsidiaries makes usually available ("Site Content") or makes available only to registered customers of this Site pursuant to a fee-based license pursuant to the "Premium Content" section below are intended only for those persons over the age of 18. (Site Content and Premium Content shall be collectively often called "Download Content"). As such, in order to register for the Site's download service (the "Service") and/or get any of the Premium Content available through the Service, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age or older, or that you are between the ages of 13 and 18 and have received consent from your parent or guardian. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND REGISTRATION Complying with Terms. By coming to this Site, using the Services, and/or entering any Premium Content you agree to comply with these Download Terms and Conditions. You concur that you will not (i) attempt and will not assist or encourage anyone else to change the software or any application related to the Service, or (ii) use the Service or Download Content for any commercial purpose. You acknowledge that Entertainment Blender LTD may (1) stop the Service, and/or (2) change the terms under which you can use the Service and/or the Site Content and in any case, Entertainment Blender LTD will have no accountability to you as a result of such changes. In addition, if you buy the right to view Premium Content as set forth below, you further agree to (a) download and install Entertainment Blender LTD 's proprietary software application; (b) make timely and satisfactory payment for any Premium Content purchased by you; (c) provide Entertainment Blender LTD with accurate, complete and true information about yourself as required (your "Registration Information") in order to create an account (when and if available) for use of the Service (your "Account"); and (d) keep and update, as applicable, your sign up Information with current and complete information. Entertainment Blender LTD reserves the right to stop doing business with you for any reason or no reason. If you violate these Download Terms and Conditions, or provide inaccurate, false, or non-current Registration Information or credit card information we may, at our own discretion, suspend or terminate your Account, and terminate your entry to the Service, with or without notice to you; and in such case you agree to destroy any copy of Download Content that you have in your possession. Furthermore, Entertainment Blender LTD may, in its own discretion, pursue any other available rights or remedies at law or in equity for a violation of these Download Terms and Conditions or its (or its licensor's) rights under copyright. Payment for Premium Content. Entertainment Blender LTD charges a license fee each time you license the right to view Premium Content through the Service ("License Fee"). The License Fee cost will be made available to you at the time of purchase. Payment for such Premium Content may be made by credit card, and you hereby authorize Entertainment Blender LTD and/or its authorized agent to transact such payments on your behalf as License Fees accrue. In addition, if you authorize us to do so, we will retain your credit card or other payment information, as applicable, in our database to facilitate your checkout process for future Premium Content transactions. You agree and acknowledge that if you fraudulently report your credit card used to obtain the Premium Content from the Service as stolen, or you fraudulently report that an authorized charge by Entertainment Blender LTD and/or its authorized agent is unauthorized, Entertainment Blender LTD may, in its own discretion, pursue any available rights or remedies at law or in equity, including, without limitation, the right to terminate this Agreement and your ability to use the Service. LICENSE TO SITE CONTENT AND PREMIUM CONTENT. Premium Content License. Premium Content includes (A) game being offered in which you pay a specific fee to have the right to use such game content for a limited specified time period, and (B) game being offered (which may be labelled "buy", "download" or "upgrade" on the Site) in which you pay a specific fee to have the right to view such video content for an unlimited number of times ("Retained Content"). Upon disbursement of the initial License Fee, the Site will grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right and license to view, use and personally display in your Residence or for Permitted Non-Residential Use, the Content purchased by you, by way of one (1) computer (or other device specifically authorized by Entertainment Blender LTD) connected to the Service over the Internet, administered that you obey fully with these Download Terms and Conditions. Entertainment Blender LTD will save the Content to your hard drive. You shall not be allowed to copy or move the Content from its initially stored location on your hard drive. The original license to the Content is limited in its term and duration to thirty (30) days from its start date and time of download or twenty-four (24) hours from the start of its initial display and viewing, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise specified as being limited to a shorter term at the time of purchase. In some situations you may be allowed to purchase licenses for one or more additional 24-hour viewing periods for a particular item of Content. If you purchase a supplementary license for such Content (to the extent such additional license is available), you will be given an additional viewing period of 24-hours from the start of its display and viewing. You understand and agree that you will not be able to entry and view such Content upon expiration of the license term. For purposes of these Download Terms and Conditions, the following definitions will apply: (i) "Residence" means a private home or office site, but excluding hotel rooms, motel rooms, hospital patient rooms, restaurants, bars, prisons, barracks, drilling rigs and all other structures, institutions or places of transient or work-related residence as well as places, areas, structures, rooms or offices which are common areas or open to the public or to occupiers of separate Residences or for which an admission fee is charged; (ii) "Permitted Non-Residential Use" shall mean the private viewing by one or more persons on a video monitor (desktop, television monitor, laptop, hand-held device or otherwise) in a Non-Residential Venue; administered, however, that any such viewing for which an entry fee or other admission charge (except a per viewing charge) is imposed (other than any fee related only to entry such Non-Residential Venue for other general purposes) or any such viewing that is on a monitor administered by such Non-Residential Venue (or by a third party under any agreement or arrangement with such Non-Residential Venue) for display of programming in a common area shall not constitute a "Permitted Non-Residential Use"; and (iii) "Non-Residential Venue" shall mean any place, area, structure or room other than a Residence. Retained Content License Upon payment of the License Fee, Entertainment Blender LTD gives you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right and license under copyright to create and keep a permanent copy of the Retained Content and to view, use and privately show in your Residence or for Permitted Non-Residential Use, the Retained Content purchased by you, conditional to the following rules: You may keep a permanent copy of the kept Content on the hard drive of your personal computer (or other device specifically authorized by Entertainment Blender LTD ) to which the retained Content is initially delivered via a connection to the Service over the Internet. You may make a single back-up copy of the Content on removable media (e.g., recordable DVD) in the same format as the original downloaded file to play on the single computer to which it was originally delivered and, if specifically permitted at the time of purchase on the Site (on a case-by-case basis), up to two (2) additional licensed computers for your personal non-commercial use ("Additional Copies"). To allow the material to be viewable on your computer or the computer it was initialed downloaded to you will keep a license by connecting the computer to the internet and logging into your account, this will download a new license. The extra Copy feature is not at present available on the Site. Any back-up copy of the Retained Content on a DVD will not be playable. Entertainment Blender LTD may determine at anytime and at its own discretion those devices that are well-matched to receive a license to view Retained Content as established on the Site at the time of downloading and installing the new license. Any rights given to you hereunder (or on the Site at the time of purchase) to make and keep any copies of Retained Content is solely an accommodation to you and shall not represent a grant or waiver (or other limitation or implication) of any rights of the copyright owners in any audio or video content contained within any Retained Content. You are solely in charge of keeping a permanent copy of the Retained Content. If the Retained Content that you purchase does not download and play correctly, please contact Customer Service and we will attempt to fix the problem (see below). Once you have successfully downloaded a copy of Retained Content, Entertainment Blender LTD will not restore the Retained Content if you are not able to play it or if you lose the Retained Content including if the file becomes damaged or corrupt, something happens to your computer or the content no longer plays for any reason. You agree and accept that you will not obtain any ownership rights by downloading any Retained Content from the Service, and this license granted to you as set forth in these Download Terms and Conditions does not transfer or grant any ownership rights to you, nor act as waiver any rights of Entertainment Blender LTD, its licensors or the copyright owners with respect to any Retained Content. 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Entertainment Blender LTD name, design, and related marks are trademarks of Entertainment Blender LTD 2015. Entertainment Blender LTD All rights reserved. Effective Jan 1st, 2015. Digital KO LLC ("Buzzplay") operates a variety of web sites ("Web Site" or "Site") including www.buzzplay.net and is committed to protecting the privacy of our Web Site users ("Users") and Digital KO LLC members ("Members"). To that end, we offer this Privacy Policy to inform our Members and Users (referred to individually, or collectively, as "you") of how we collect, use and disclose your personal information. Digital KO LLC will take reasonable steps to protect your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws. To make this notice easy to find, we provide a link to our policy at the bottom of most pages of our Web Site. What is Personal Information? Digital KO LLC defines personal information as information about an individual that enables someone to identify or contact a person and includes, among other things, a person's full name, address, telephone number and e-mail address, as well as other information we maintain about a person in identifiable form in combination with one of the foregoing identifiers, such as account history, financial information, titles rented or purchased or categories of products rented or purchased. Categories of personal information that we collect include, for example: - Basic identifying information such as e-mail address and first and last names - Security information such as password - Contact information such as address - Billing information such as credit card, expiration date, billing address and account history - Site preferences such as game categories you frequently browse - Ratings and reviews of games - Lists of games, such as for online subscription, rental or purchase - E-newsletter selections and preferences - Direct marketing contact preferences - Rental and purchase history - Sweepstakes entries - Complaints, questions and information submitted to customer service agents or similar individuals either in person, by phone, by e-mail or by entry on a Site - Site behavior such as pages visited or searches requested - Browser information such as browser version, connection speed, IP address and the presence of various related plug-ins and tools such as media players When Does Digital KO LLC Collect Personal Information? Digital KO LLC collects personal information from you when you voluntarily submit that information to Digital KO LLC, for example: when you register on a Site; sign up for a subscription service; register for our e-newsletter service; participate in one of our sweepstakes, contests, or surveys; respond to an offer; purchase or rent products; or request to be on a mailing list. After you have registered your e-mail address on the Site and if you have clicked "Remember Me" or signed in to the Site, Digital KO LLC collects Site behavior and browser information as you navigate through the Site. This information may be used to create a profile that we keep on individual Users that details their preferences, personal information and behavior. Consequently, collected information is tied to the User's personally identifiable information and may be used to provide offers and improve the content of the Site for the User. This profile may also be used to tailor a User's visit to our Web Site, and to direct pertinent marketing promotions to them. What Happens When I Register On The Web Site? In order to use certain features of this Web Site, a User must first complete a registration process. During registration a User is required to provide basic contact information (such as name and e-mail address) and establish a password. Depending on the feature being used, the User may be required to provide other information associated with the use of that particular feature. For example, a User signing up for our subscription service will be required to provide an address for proof of location and financial information in the form of a credit card and expiration date for billing purposes,licensing porposes and future charges. Users signing up for our e-newsletter service may enter the types of games or games in which they are interested and about which they wish to receive information in the newsletter. What Happens When I Place An Order On The Web Site? Certain features of the Web Site do not require registration but may still require personal information to be entered, such as placing an order for a product. We request information from the User during the ordering process. For example, a User will be required to provide contact information (such as name, e-mail, and shipping address) and financial information (such as credit card and expiration date). This information is used for billing purposes and to fill Users' orders. If we have trouble processing an order, the information is used to contact the User. Does Digital KO LLC Use Cookie Technology? Digital KO LLC uses cookie technology to make your use of the Sites more convenient and to support our internal business purposes. A cookie is a piece of information that is transferred to a User's hard drive for record-keeping purposes. For example, Digital KO LLC uses cookies to remember your e-mail address so that you will not have to re-enter this information each time you visit the Site. Digital KO LLC also uses cookies to help track referrals from third party web sites. Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies, but you can set up your browser to alert you every time a cookie is offered, letting you decide whether or not to accept it. You can use and visit the Site with cookies disabled, but you will not automatically be recognized by the Site upon re-visiting. However, cookies allow you to take full advantage of some of our Sites' best features, so we recommend that you leave them turned on. What Other Mechanisms Does Digital KO LLC Use to Track User Behavior? Some Site web pages and HTML-formatted e-mails and e-newsletters use web beacons to compile statistics about Web Site usage. A web beacon is an electronic image, called a single-pixel (1x1) or clear GIF. Web beacons can recognize certain types of information on a visitor's computer, such as a visitor's cookie number, time and date of a page view, and a description of the page where the Web beacon is placed. You may render some web beacons unusable by rejecting their associated cookies. Digital KO LLC and its third party vendors use web beacons to track and analyze non-personally identifiable usage information and to compile statistical information about our Users in order to improve the Web Site's quality and to support our business. All data collected on behalf of Digital KO LLC is owned and used by Digital KO LLC. Digital KO LLC reserves the right to publish non-personally identifiable, summary information regarding its Web Site visitors for promotional purposes and as a representative audience for business partners. We also collect information in log files that include data such as internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks. We and our business partners use this information to analyze trends, administer the Site, track User's movement in the aggregate, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses, etc. are not linked to personally identifiable information. How Does Digital KO LLC Handle Information from Children? Please note that Digital KO LLC has no intention of collecting personal information from individuals under the age of 13 ("children"). We are committed to protecting children's privacy on the Internet and we comply fully with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Where appropriate, we will instruct children not to provide such information to us. If a parent becomes aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we ask that the parent or legal guardian of the child contact us by visiting www.Buzzplay.net, selecting 'Contact Us' How Does Digital KO LLC Use Personal Information? Use of Personal Information is for our internal business purposes. Digital KO LLC uses the personal information you provide for the purposes for which it was provided, for example, to process an order; to record your rental of a product and its return date; to support an online subscription service; to collect debts and recover overdue rental products; to notify you that you have won a contest or sweepstakes; to respond to your inquiries or complaints or to contact you or send you information about your membership. In addition, Digital KO LLC, its subsidiaries and franchisees may share and use information collected through the Site to administer and manage our business, including, for example for account maintenance and collections purposes, and in connection with information technology services. In addition, personal information may be used to create a profile that we keep on individual Users that details their preferences and behavior. This profile may be used to develop and improve the products, benefits and services, Digital KO LLC, its subsidiaries, franchisees and business partners offer to our Members or Users, to improve the Site and the associated user experience, and to develop pertinent marketing promotions to Users and Members. Where permitted or required by law, Digital KO LLC may collect, use or disclose your personal information without your consent, for example in response to a court order or subpoena or to comply with a legally permitted inquiry by a government agency. When Will I Be Contacted by Digital KO LLC? You may receive products and communications associated with your transactions with Digital KO LLC, such as rentals, purchases, subscriptions, sweepstakes and contests. You may also receive communications from Digital KO LLC related to transactions that appear to be from you or which appear to be fraudulent. You may be contacted in regards to an issue on your account or in response to a customer service contact by you or in response to a specific request from you such as clicking on a "forgot my password" link. Users who sign up for e-newsletter subscriptions will receive e-mails in accordance with their selection and preferences. These administrative communications also may be accompanied by information about products and services, special offers and upcoming promotions or events offered by Digital KO LLC, our subsidiaries, our franchisees or our marketing partners that we think may be of interest to you ("direct marketing"). You may periodically receive from Digital KO LLC, its subsidiaries and franchisees unsolicited direct marketing communications by mail (delivered via the United States Postal Service). Digital KO LLC and its subsidiaries will send standalone direct marketing e-mail communications to you only if you have agreed previously. We support the option to not receive these types of communications. Please see the following section: How Can I Opt Out of Receiving Direct Marketing from Digital KO LLC? How Can I Opt Out of Receiving Direct Marketing from Digital KO LLC? By providing us with your personal information, you consent to our collection, use and disclosure of that information as described in this Privacy Policy as amended from time to time or as described at or before the time of collection, use or disclosure, as the case may be. Digital KO LLC is the owner of the personal information collected on our Web Site. If you do not want your personal information to be collected, used or disclosed in this manner, please do not submit your personal information to us. E-mails that are sent to you as a result of you performing a business transaction with us or requesting specific information from Digital KO LLC are not subject to an Opt Out process. If you have any suggestions on how to improve these e-mails, please communicate to our Online Customer Service group using the Contact Us functionality on the Site. We appreciate your feedback but cannot commit to taking action. What Personal Information Does Digital KO LLC Give to Others? Transfer of Personal Information to Third Party Goods and Services Providers. Digital KO LLC employs third party vendors, service providers, and suppliers to perform various functions on our behalf. Such services include: fulfilling orders; processing credit card or check card payments; collecting debts; removing repetitive information from customer lists; analyzing data; developing, hosting and maintaining our Web Sites and databases; sending and receiving e-mail and other communications; and staffing customer service call centers. These third parties may have access to personally identifiable information as reasonably necessary for the third party to provide these services. These third parties are not allowed to use personally identifiable information except for the purpose of providing these services. Certain information collected in connection with transactions may be provided to third parties for use in transaction authorization, fraud scoring and payment card fraud prevention modeling. Digital KO LLC, its affiliates and franchisees (if permitted by Digital KO LLC) on occasion may disclose to their business partners certain data, such as names and addresses and the genre of products rented or purchased by Users or Members, so that the business partner may send their own direct marketing communications to Users and Members. Digital KO LLC will not provide User or Member e-mail addresses to business partners, unless the User or Member has provided express permission to Digital KO LLC. If you would prefer that Digital KO LLC not disclose your personal information to its business partners for direct marketing purposes, subject to legal, or contractual restrictions and legal notice you may opt out of such uses and/or disclosures by (a) checking the appropriate "Opt Out" box in any applicable e-mail communication or e-newsletter, (b) visiting www.Buzzplay.net, selecting 'Contact Us'. Third Party Features. From time to time Digital KO LLC may include additional features and functionality from third parties on our Web Sites. Certain of these features and functions, may require Digital KO LLC to send selected information about you, such as information about your game queue, to the third party. If you do not wish for Digital KO LLC to share this information, you will have a reasonable opportunity to opt-out of these third-party features and functions. Digital KO LLC will never send your password or your financial information to any third party through these features or functions. Cleaned Data. We periodically remove from personal information data that can be used to identify individuals for example by summarizing, aggregating or removing certain data elements. The resulting cleaned data is no longer considered personal information and is not subject to this Privacy Policy. The cleaned data may be published by Digital KO LLC and provided to various third parties. Disclosures Attendant to a Merger or Acquisition. If Digital KO LLC or its assets are acquired by another company, your personal information may be disclosed to the acquiring company to allow it to fulfill your order or provide the products, services or information that Digital KO LLC would otherwise provide to you and generally to carry on the Digital KO LLC business. We may also use and disclose your personal information to parties connected with the contemplated or actual financing, insuring, sale, assignment or other disposal of all or part of our business or assets, including for the purposes of determining whether to proceed or continue with such transaction or business relationship or fulfilling any records or other reporting requirements to such parties. We will require such parties to treat your personal information in accordance with this privacy policy and to use and disclose it only for the purposes for which it was collected. Public postings. If you disclose your personal information in a manner that will be posted publicly such as in a product review your posting will be seen by others. In addition, if you elect to participate in certain community features offered from time to time, selected information about you, including information about your game queue, may be shared with other participants in these community features. Also, Digital KO LLC may make it possible for certain third party web sites to be accessed directly from our Web Sites and for selected information about you to be provided to these third party web sites if you are also a user of these third party web sites. If a third party web site allows other users to view information about you (e.g., through posting to a publicly available profile page), the information provided by Digital KO LLC will be visible to other users of the third party web site. How does Digital KO LLC Protect Personal Information? Digital KO LLC takes reasonable measures to protect the personal information it collects, uses, stores or discloses. We have implemented physical, technological and organizational procedures designed to protect the integrity and security, and to ensure the appropriate use, of your personal information. These procedures are appropriate to the nature, sensitivity and format of the personal information collected, used, stored or disclosed by Digital KO LLC. For example, Digital KO LLC uses Secure Sockets Layering (SSL) to encrypt your personal credit information, including your credit card or check card number, before it travels over the Internet. SSL technology is the industry standard for secure online transactions. What About Links to Other Web Sites? This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by Digital KO LLC. However, our Site contains links to other web sites owned and operated by third parties. The third parties who operate these sites may treat the collection, use and disclosure of personal information differently than we do. This could be the case even for those web sites that carry Digital KO LLC's or its affiliates' trademarks or logos or which are framed by a Site. Please be aware that Digital KO LLC is not responsible for the data collection, use and disclosure practices of companies or organizations to which our Sites may provide links. We encourage our Users to be aware when they leave our Site and to read the privacy statements of each and every Web site that collects personally identifiable information. How Can I Access or Correct My Personal Information? If a User's personally identifiable information changes (such as zip code, phone, e-mail or postal address), or if a User no longer desires our service, we provide a way to correct or, update or delete/deactivate Users' personally identifiable information. You can review or change some of your personal information as follows: You can review and change certain account related information by visiting Digital KO LLC, submiting suitable identification and giving the Digital KO LLC your changes such as providing a new address or phone number, removing names from your account, changing your credit card or check card information, etc. You can review and change certain Site related information by visiting the Site, entering your e-mail address and password and accessing the "My Account" area. Note that in most cases, Digital KO LLC will retain the previously entered data. Video Privacy Protection Act of 1988. Digital KO LLC supports the Video Privacy Protection Act of 1988 and will use reasonable commercial efforts to require employee and business partner compliance with the Act. REQUIRED BY NEW YORK LAW: This videotape service provider from time to time provides to marketers of goods and services, the names and addresses of customers and a description or subject matter of materials rented by video customers. You have the right to elect not to have your name, address or the description or subject matter of any material rented included in such lists. This election may be changed by you, in writing, at any time. Can Digital KO LLC Change This Privacy Policy? Digital KO LLC reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If Digital KO LLC makes a change, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly. We recommend that you review this Privacy Policy periodically so that you are aware of any changes. If we make a material change to this Privacy Policy we will make reasonable efforts to notify you. For example, your continued consent to our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information or your continued use of our Sites following the notification or posting of any changes to this Privacy Policy shall constitute your acceptance of these changes. How Do I Contact Digital KO LLC Regarding The Web Site And This Privacy Policy? Web: visit www.Buzzplay.net, select 'Contact Us' and complete the contact form You need to signup Please create a account at Buzzplay to access unlimited Games, Movies, Music and Books Signup now! It only take 2 minutes to access over 1600 Premium Games. 1.Account Info 2.Verification 3.Enjoy Why join Buzzplay? Join hundreds of thousands of satisfied members of Buzzplay who became tired of searching formovies, games, music & e-books online, and now enjoy the hottest new movies, games, music & e-books and timeless classics on our site. Buzzplay is HERE. 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And finding friends or people who can help you discover great new titles is just as simple. No Ads. Enjoy your media hassle free — no interruptions and no advertisements. Ever. 3500 games and counting... Sometimes only the best content will do. Buzzplay has a huge library of titles on demand and we’re adding new content everyday! Access your titles anywhere on any device including PC, Tablet, Mobile, PS3, Xbox, and Smart TVs. 1Sign up Full Version Games, Movies, Music & Books QUICK and EASY to use 2Discover Movies, Games, Music & E-books 3Enjoy High Speed Download, Unlimited Bandwidth, No Ads Start your 5-day! Questions? Comments? Call us 1-302-722-4042 Email support@buzzplay.net Contact Address Entertainment Blender LTD, 101 Sai Yeung Choi Street South, 3rd Floor, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong ©2013 Buzzplay. All rights reserved. Forgot your Password? Don't have an account? Sign up for free Please Enable Javascript to Complete this Form.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649221
__label__wiki	0.885304	0.885304	Sam Newman compares US women’s star Megan Rapinoe to a dog Sam Newman is a Twitter troll. Picture: Tim Carrafa 29th Jun 2019 11:26 AM CONTROVERSY didn't drive Megan Rapinoe, the big moment did. Rapinoe turned turmoil into triumph on Saturday (AEST), scoring twice in the much-anticipated clash with host France to send the defending champion USA into the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup with a 2-1 victory. Two days earlier, Rapinoe had been called out on social media by President Donald Trump after video surfaced of her saying she wouldn't visit the White House if the US won the tournament, and the critics pounced. Rapinoe shrugged them off by facing the crowd with her arms raised in celebration after both her goals. "I don't really get energised by haters or all that, I feel there are so many more people that love me," she said with a laugh. "I'm more energised by that." But if she needs any fuel for the semi-finals, a quick glance on social media should do it. Even ex-AFL star Sam Newman was piling on, declaring "Megan has all the characteristics of a dog - except loyalty." So US women’s soccer star, Megan Rapinoe refuses to acknowledge the country she represents while overseas. Megan has all the characteristics of a dog - except loyalty. #WomensWorldCup2019 #childish — Sam Newman (@Origsmartassam) June 28, 2019 Rapinoe, her hair highlighted with a pastel pink, scored on a free kick in the fifth minute that bounced between French players and past goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi. She did it again in the 65th minute after blasting a cross from Tobin Heath that Bouhaddi dove for but couldn't stop. It was her fifth goal of the tournament. Fourth-ranked France pulled back on Wendie Renard's header off Gaetane Thiney's free kick in the 81st. It was the 181cm defender's fourth World Cup goal and gave the home crowd at the sellout Parc des Princes hope. "I mean, you have to give it up to the French team. I think they outplayed us for sure with the ball, but we were so good defensively, so strong. We hit them where it hurt. We took our chances," Rapinoe said. "This team - unreal, unreal amount of heart." After Rapinoe's video surfaced earlier in the week, President Trump tweeted: "Megan should never disrespect our Country, the White House, or our Flag, especially since so much has been done for her & the team." Trump also said he would invite the team, win or lose. A day before the match, Rapinoe said she stood by her comments, except the coarse language. Rapinoe, who also had a pair of goals on penalty kicks in the USA's 2-1 victory over Spain to open the knockout stage, even suggested the uproar might help her team. "I think, if anything, it just fires everybody up a little bit more," she said. Coach Jill Ellis said Rapinoe's night was typical of the outspoken 33-year-old playing in her third World Cup. "She's just a big personality on and off the pitch and I think she honestly thrives off these big moments," Ellis said. The top-ranked Americans are headed to Lyon to face No.3 England in a semi-final match. Eddie responds to Footy Show ‘bombshell’ Nine’s Newman blue killed Footy Show Sam Newman’s NZ insult crosses the line USA star slammed for ‘distasteful’ display at World Cup US star suffers wardrobe malfunction sam newman donald trump megan rapinoe sam newman usa world cup Triple triumph for Byron Bay surf legend News THE man known simply as Mono will return to Byron having captured multiple Adaptive surfing titles. Clarkes hits rock bottom News BOARDRIDERS urge caution at local break Mono on his winning ways News Byron's own Mark Stewart grabs more surfing glory. P-plater’s terrifying game of ‘chicken’ News Young driver posted videos of 160km/h drive on winding roads	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649222
__label__cc	0.625692	0.374308	Premieres Tuesday, Sept. 24 10/9c 11 Moments From "The Recruits" - NCIS: New Orleans S1 E4 "The Recruits" - NCIS: New Orleans S1 E4 After a Navy Seal is found murdered in a sorority house, the NCIS team must determine if the motive pertained to one of his classified missions or collegiate foul play. Meanwhile, Pride's daughter, Laurel, pays the NCIS office a visit, on NCIS: NEW ORLEANS, Oct 14 (9:00-10:01, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Zoe McLellan as Special Agent Meredith "Merri" Brody Photo: Skip Bolen/CBS ©2014 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649223
__label__wiki	0.713707	0.713707	Home » News » Huobi-Linked Cryptocurrency Exchange HBUS Launches in U.S. Market Huobi-Linked Cryptocurrency Exchange HBUS Launches in U.S. Market by Josiah Wilmoth in Bitcoin Exchange, Exchanges, News Huobi-linked cryptocurrency exchange HBUS has formally opened for business in the U.S., providing one of the world’s largest crypto companies with a foothold in yet another major global market. Though not formally operated under the Huobi brand, HBUS is a “strategic partner” of the Singapore-based Huobi, which already controls the world’s fourth-largest cryptocurrency exchange. “Our strategic partner, Huobi, has grown to be the largest digital asset marketplace globally. As investors‘ acceptance of virtual currency and digital asset increases, we have seen incredibly high demand in the U.S. We are excited to launch as Huobi’s strategic partner, to serve the growing number of people participating in virtual currency trading,” said Frank Fu, CEO of HBUS, in a statement provided to CCN. Like many U.S. exchanges, HBUS is based out of San Francisco, and it will at launch support nine cryptocurrencies: bitcoin, ethereum, bitcoin cash, litecoin, dash, tether, and civic. Noticeably absent from that list is the eponymous Huobi token, which the firm launched in January and has said will serve as the basis for its future “next generation financial protocol.” U.S. customers in 41 states can begin depositing funds on the HBUS platform immediately, though users cannot make withdrawals until the platform opens its trading markets on July 10. Traders who register prior to the launch will receive a month of commission-free trades. HBUS does not currently support fiat trading pairs, and the platform is unavailable in Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Louisiana, New York, North Carolina, Hawaii, Vermont, and Washington. Parabolic Bitcoin Price Smashes $13,000: The Money Behind Bitcoin’s ‘Explosive’ Run Dogecoin Hits the Big Leagues: Elon Musk’s Favorite Cryptocurrency Now Listed by Huobi Huobi Prime Offers Cryptocurrency Investors a New Way to Trade As CCN reported, Huobi has been expanding at a breakneck pace in recent months, much like Binance and OKEx, its chief competitors. Just this week, the firm opened a trading platform in Australia, a move that came just days after it opened an office in London and announced plans to launch an over-the-counter (OTC) trading service later in the year. Previously in 2018, Huobi opened a branch in Canada, and local media sources have reported that the firm is aggressively pursuing a future launch in Brazil. Featured Image from Shutterstock Tags: HBUShuobi Azbit Postpones Its ICO Campaign InfraCoins: To blockchain and beyond - Decentralized Real Estate Platform for Booking and Listing Josiah Wilmoth Josiah is the US Editor at CCN, where he focuses on financial markets and cryptocurrencies. He has written over 2,000 articles since joining CCN in 2014. His work has also been featured on ZeroHedge and Investing.com. He holds bitcoin, but does not engage in day trading. He lives in rural Virginia. Follow him on Twitter @y3llowb1ackbird or email him directly at josiah.wilmoth(at)ccn.com. Breaking: Top GOP Congressman Defies Trump, Says ‘I Like Bitcoin’ One of Donald Trump's top allies in Congress has diverged from the president on what has suddenly become one of... Renegade Venture Capitalist Peter Thiel Calls on Feds to Probe Google Bitcoin Privacy Takes Another Step Forward with Wasabi Wallet Launch Winklevoss Twins Poach NYSE Executive to Serve as Gemini's First CTO by Harsh Chauhan Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitpoint was hacked last week when hackers stole 3.5 billion yen ($32 million) from the exchange's hot...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649224
__label__wiki	0.782723	0.782723	Staring at the Flame: John Le Carre on Philip Seymour Hoffman in The New York Times I'm stealing from the New York Times today and shamelessly sharing John Lecarre's heartfelt essay about Philip Seymour Hoffman, whom I love and I think a lot of you do too. Hoffman stars posthumously in A Most Wanted Man based on LeCarre's novel, one of this year's movies based on books, which opens this Friday, July 25 and along with Hoffman, stars Rachel McAdams, Willem Dafoe, Robin Wright, Daniel Bruhl and Grigorly Dobrijin. The film was directed by Anton Corbijn from a screenplay by Andrew Bovell. Staring at the Flame Anton Corbijn/Schirmer/Mosel, Munich. From the recently published Schirmer/Mosel book, Anton Corbijn - Looking at A Most Wanted Man. All Rights Reserved. I reckon I spent five hours at most in Philip Seymour Hoffman’s close company, six at a pinch. Otherwise it was standing around with other people on the set of “A Most Wanted Man,” watching him on the monitor and afterward telling him he was great, or deciding better to keep your thoughts to yourself. I didn’t even do a lot of that: a couple of visits to the set, one silly walk-on part that required me to grow a disgusting beard, took all day and delivered a smudgy picture of somebody I was grateful not to recognize. There’s probably nobody more redundant in the film world than a writer of origin hanging around the set of his movie, as I’ve learned to my cost. Alec Guinness actually did me the favor of having me shown off the set of the BBC’s TV adaptation of “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.” All I was wanting to do was radiate my admiration, but Alec said my glare was too intense. Come to think of it, Philip did the same favor for a woman friend of ours one afternoon on the shoot of “A Most Wanted Man” in Hamburg that winter of 2012. She was standing in a group 30-odd yards away from him, just watching and getting cold like everybody else. But something about her bothered him, and he had her removed. It was a little eerie, a little psychic, but he was bang on target because the woman in the case is a novelist, too, and she can do intensity with the best of us. Philip didn’t know that. He just sniffed it. In retrospect, nothing of that kind surprised me about Philip, because his intuition was luminous from the instant you met him. So was his intelligence. A lot of actors act intelligent, but Philip was the real thing: a shining, artistic polymath with an intelligence that came at you like a pair of headlights and enveloped you from the moment he grabbed your hand, put a huge arm round your neck and shoved a cheek against yours; or if the mood took him, hugged you to him like a big, pudgy schoolboy, then stood and beamed at you while he took stock of the effect. Philip took vivid stock of everything, all the time. It was painful and exhausting work, and probably in the end his undoing. The world was too bright for him to handle. He had to screw up his eyes or be dazzled to death. Like Chatterton, he went seven times round the moon to your one, and every time he set off, you were never sure he’d come back, which is what I believe somebody said about the German poet Hölderlin: Whenever he left the room, you were afraid you’d seen the last of him. And if that sounds like wisdom after the event, it isn’t. Philip was burning himself out before your eyes. Nobody could live at his pace and stay the course, and in bursts of startling intimacy he needed you to know it. No actor had ever made quite the impact on me that Philip did at that first encounter: not Richard Burton, not Burt Lancaster or even Alec Guinness. Philip greeted me as if he’d been waiting to meet me all his life, which I suspect was how he greeted everyone. But I’d been waiting to meet Philip for a long time. I reckoned his “Capote” the best single performance I’d seen on screen. But I didn’t dare tell him that, because there’s always a danger with actors, when you tell them how great they were nine years ago, that they demand to know what’s been wrong with their performances ever since. But I did tell him that he was the only American actor I knew who could play my character George Smiley, a role first graced by Guinness in the BBC “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” and more recently by Gary Oldman in the big-screen adaptation — but then, as a loyal Brit, I was claiming Gary Oldman for our own. Perhaps I was also remembering that, like Guinness, Philip wasn’t much of a lover on screen, but mercifully, we didn’t have to bother about that in our movie. If Philip had to take a girl in his arms, you didn’t actually blush and look away as you did with Guinness, but you couldn’t help feeling that somehow he was doing it for you rather than himself. Our filmmakers had a lot of discussion about whether they could get Philip into bed with somebody, and it’s an interesting thought that when they did finally come up with a proposal, both partners ran a mile. It was only when the magnificent actress Nina Hoss appeared beside him that the makers realized they were looking at a small miracle of romantic failure. In her role, which was hastily bulked out, she is Philip’s adoring work mate, acolyte and steadying hand, and he breaks her heart. Photo credit: Kerry Brown/Roadside Attractions That suited Philip just fine. His role of Günther Bachmann, middle-aged German intelligence officer on the skids, did not allow for enduring love or any other kind. Philip had made that decision from Day 1 and to rub it in, carried a well-thumbed paperback copy of my novel around with him — and what author of origin could ask more? — to brandish in the face of anyone who wanted to sex the story up. The movie of “A Most Wanted Man” also features Rachel McAdams and Willem Dafoe, and opens in a cinema near you, I hope, so start saving now. It was shot almost entirely in Hamburg and Berlin, and numbers in its cast some of Germany’s most distinguished actors in relatively humble roles, not only the sublime Nina Hoss (the film “Barbara”), but also Daniel Brühl (“Rush”). In the novel, Bachmann is a secret agent on his uppers. Well, Philip can relate to that. The character’s been whisked home from Beirut after losing his precious spy network to the clumsiness or worse of the C.I.A. He has been put out to grass in Hamburg, the city that played host to the 9/11 conspirators. Its regional intelligence arm, and many of its citizens, are still living with that embarrassment. Bachmann’s self-devised mission is to put the score straight: not by way of snatch teams, waterboards and extrajudicial killings, but by the artful penetration of spies, by espousal, by using the enemy’s own weight to bring him down, and the consequent disarming of jihadism from within. Over a fancy dinner with the filmmakers and the high end of the cast, I don’t remember either Philip or myself talking much about the actual role of Bachmann; just more generally, about such things as the care and maintenance of secret agents and the pastoral role incumbent on their agent runners. Forget blackmail, I said. Forget the macho. Forget sleep deprivation, locking people in boxes, simulated executions and other enhancements. The best agents, snitches, joes, informants or whatever you want to call them, I pontificated, needed patience, understanding and loving care. I like to think he took my homily to heart, but more likely he was wondering whether he could use a bit of that soupy expression I put on when I’m trying to impress. It’s hard now to write with detachment about Philip’s performance as a desperate middle-aged man going amok, or the way he fashioned the arc of his character’s self-destruction. He was directed, of course. And the director, Anton Corbijn, a cultural polymath in Philip’s class, is many wonderful things: photographer of world renown, pillar of the contemporary music scene and himself the subject of a documentary film. His first feature, “Control” in black and white, is iconic. He is currently making a movie about James Dean. Yet for all that, his creative talents, where I have seen them at work, strike me as inward and sovereign to himself. He would be the last person, I suspect, to describe himself as a theoretical dramatist, or articulate communicator about the inner life of a character. Philip had to have that dialogue with himself, and it must have been a pretty morbid one, filled with questions like: At which point exactly do I lose all sense of moderation? Or, why do I insist on going through with this whole thing when deep down I know it can only end in tragedy? But tragedy lured Bachmann like a wrecker’s lamp, and it lured Philip, too. There was a problem about accents. We had really good German actors who spoke English with a German accent. Collective wisdom dictated, not necessarily wisely, that Philip should do the same. For the first few minutes of listening to him, I thought, “Crikey.” No German I knew spoke English like this. He did a mouth thing, a kind of pout. He seemed to kiss his lines rather than speak them. Then gradually he did what only the greatest actors can do. He made his voice the only authentic one, the lonely one, the odd one out, the one you depended on amid all the others. And every time it left the stage, like the great man himself, you waited for its return with impatience and mounting unease. We shall wait a long time for another Philip." John le Carré is the author of “A Most Wanted Man” and, most recently, “A Delicate Truth.” “A Most Wanted Man” will be in theaters on Friday. Copyright © David Cornwell 2014 Let's watch the trailer ... A Most Wanted Man John LeCarre essay: Philip Seymour Hoffman Rachel McAdams Staring at the Flame	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649228
__label__cc	0.728067	0.271933	Eric Chiu Sharon Finney Adventist Health System T.C. Spencer Pryor Alston & Bird, LLP Scott Weber Stroz Friedberg Industry Insights with Kevin Golas Insights and opinions from thought-leaders representing the industry's services & solutions providers. Advanced SOC Operations / CSOC , Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery , Device Identification 10 Ways to Rethink Healthcare Security Increasing Threats to Healthcare Keep Security Professionals Up at Night Kevin Golas • December 6, 2017 The threat of cybercrime can be felt most strongly where its impact is most acute. Although threats to our critical infrastructure - electricity, financial institutions, transportation - are of paramount importance, it's the increasing threats to healthcare that keep many of us security experts up at night. These threats have been steadily rising for many years, with headline-grabbing breaches, such as one at Anthem, shaking many to their core. But it's the repercussions of the loss of ePHI that have me worried. We talk about the impact of data breaches on organizations, with healthcare data breach costs still 2.5 times the global all industry average at $380 per breached record, a sum which costs the healthcare industry as a whole many billions of dollars each year. But what about the impact to patients? That's where my concerns lie. What happens when patient data is used in medical identity theft for years, only discovered when the collections agency comes calling? Or worse, when a patient receives incorrect medical care because the medical record is compromised by false updates? What happens to the patient who enters the hospital for care only to find all hospital systems shut down by ransomware? What happens to the patient if his pacemaker or MRI machine is hacked? Recognizing the greater potential fallout of healthcare breaches and the impact these breaches have on consumers, the incoming EU General Data Protection Regulation is set to enforce a new and higher set of data protection standards on healthcare organizations. Healthcare technology has made leaps and bounds in terms of its ability to improve patient outcomes, and yet many technologies are being deployed before security concerns can catch up. We trust that we'll receive the best care possible from our doctors, but we've only just begun to feel the impact of cybersecurity threats on patient care. So, what can healthcare organizations do to improve the situation? Thoroughly review vendor contracts and partner systems. Healthcare organizations today are large and complex systems, with many "smaller" entry points through partner systems or vendors. Security standards must be reviewed regularly and a process put in place to promptly report data breaches by all partners and vendors. Organizations should make sure that they have the contractual rights to insist on security standards for vendors. Put in place a data breach notification procedure, including detection and response capabilities, and consider purchasing special insurance. Under the upcoming EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements, organizations handling Europeans' data must report a data breach within 72 hours. Rehearse your data breach plans and make sure the organization can report on the consequences of a breach very quickly. Ensure visibility to all endpoints to ensure firmware and software can be updated against vulnerabilities and that red flags go up if a device misses an update, goes missing or shows signs of tampering. Update or protect legacy technology in healthcare against attack. The reality of limited budgets in healthcare means that many legacy systems remain unsupported, with unmatched vulnerabilities, which could place the entire network at risk. Isolating these systems or building protections around legacy systems can serve as a temporary safeguard until systems can be modernized. Automate detection and response capabilities. A recent Ponemon study found that traditional endpoint security approaches are costing enterprises more than $6 million in poor detection, slow response and wasted time. Security solutions should be automated to detect and contain threats with minimal human input or intervention. Make data protection a board-level concern by appointing a CISO or Data Protection Officer to be responsible for data security and ensuring data security is a regular topic by the board, a key differentiator in reducing security gaps. Train staff regularly on the importance of data security to mitigate the insider threat. Have a well-communicated policy on how and when to report lost devices or suspicious texts or emails and enforceable repercussions for infractions. Set up and undertake regular compliance reviews in order to identify and rectify issues. Add resiliency to security solutions to ensure that the controls in place cannot be tampered with by malicious or insider activity. Recognizing the greater potential fallout of healthcare breaches and the impact these breaches have on consumers, GDPR is set to enforce a new and higher set of data protection standards on healthcare organizations that handle Europeans' data. You can read more about these data protection recommendations and more in our whitepaper, GDPR: What Healthcare Organizations Everywhere Need to Know. Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery Electronic Healthcare Records Healthcare Information Exchange (HIE) Legislation & Litigation Network Firewalls, Network Access Control Kevin Golas Senior Director, Risk Management, Absolute Software Golas is a senior director of risk management at Absolute Software. With more than 15 years of experience in the information technology industry, Golas has expertise in Information technology strategy, information security management, and application design and large scale system implementation. He has managed global cyber software implementations for fortune 500 clients. Prior to joining Absolute Software, Golas was a director in cyber risk advisory service practice at Grant Thornton. Golas has managed projects in federal, state and local government, healthcare, financial services, insurance, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, retail, technology and manufacturing industries. https://www.careersinfosecurity.in/blogs/10-ways-to-rethink-healthcare-security-p-2564	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649239
__label__cc	0.658327	0.341673	Monsters Inc is 15 Today Monster’s Inc is 15 years old. I celebrated the anniversary by watching both films recently (Inc and University) to see how animation has changed in the past 15 years. The technology has of course improved. Pixar are using vastly more advanced computers and software now, their render farm will have no doubt quadrupled in size and their overall experience and knowledge will have developed a great deal as their staff stay hungry and keep learning. The ‘graphics’, as most people would say, have improved. Most notably the fur generation is way more advanced today. From having around 1 million strands of hair in 2001, in Monster's University Sully had up to 5.5 million strands of hair. The rigs were clearly a limitation back in 2001. If you look carefully (and I do!) you can see that Pixar’s skin weighting was limited by the poly-count their computers could handle. It also wouldn't surprise me if they hadn't quite perfected the ideal model topology for a clean, flexible mesh that deforms beautifully when bound to a rig. Put that together with the fact that interactive paint weighting, dual quaternion weights and heat map binding weren't around and you start to appreciate how well they did with the 'state of the art' technology they had in the day. Mr Waternoose stood out in particularly, because he had such a jowly face that really would have benefitted from today's rigging advancements. Even the animation performance has improved. Back then, Toy Story was only 6 years old and computer animation was still considered ‘clunky’ in comparison to traditional animation. It certainly wasn’t an art form like stop motion can be. But the guys at pixar we’re seriously improving their performance skills shot by shot. They knew the essence of a great film was story and emotion and they did everything they could to make their characters stand up as actors. The likes of Doug Sweetland, Glenn McQueen, Scott Clark were pushing the boundaries of their CGI medium, looking at the principles left by Disney’s Nine old men in traditional animation and battled with the rigs to make them work. You can see they used a layered approach on a lot of their shots, the stark character poses of the ‘Pose-to-Pose’ work flow method are not always there. They probably weren't using video reference material very much either (like they did on Finding Nemo), so the essence of acting wasn’t as potent in every shot as it would have been today. I’m not saying it wasn’t good animation, though -it was! The scene near the end where Boo is terrified by Sully's scare demonstration, almost makes me cry every time. Something I find interesting is the fact that Mike and Sully are the iconic characters of the film and are the first thing you think of when somebody say’s ‘Monsters Inc’. Why isn’t Boo the first thing you think of? Normally baby characters are hugely popular in animation, they often outshine the adults, even if they arent lead characters - but not in this case. Is it because boo is only ‘human’ and we prefer/ expect exciting characters in animation? That's another blog topic. Anyway, despite officially being an older film now, Monsters Inc is still one of my Pixar favourites. Peter Doctor made sure the most important ingredients, the story and the characters, were the best that they could be. Stories and emotions are timeless, technology doesn’t play a part in those areas. Twenty years from now people may look back at Monsters University and realise how dated the render and animation looks, but I bet they enjoy Mike, Sully and the story just as much then as I did last night. Thoughts by Gary Carse	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649241
__label__wiki	0.746622	0.746622	1-pc. Chicken Mcdo with Rice Meal 'Crazy Rich Asians' is Unapologetically Over-the-top and Excessive, and That’s Exactly How it Should Be Mon, 15 Jul 2019 11:11 AM Movies Mon, 15 Jul 2019 1:04 PM Movies ‘Stop Kiss’: Love in a Time of Hate Crimes Tue, 16 Jul 2019 2:30 PM Theatre Movie Review for Crazy Rich Asians Wanggo Gallaga Wed, 22 Aug 2018 2:00 PM in Movies User Rating & Reviews Love the Male lead Love the Female lead Love the Story Fun and Enjoyable Amazing Visual Effects Magical Inspiring Action-packed Great Fight Scenes Hilarious Lovestruck Heartwarming Nail-biting Thriller Thought-Provoking Screamfest Superb Cast Love the Soundtrack Great in 3D Comedy \| PG \| 2 hrs 10 min Constance Wu , Henry Golding 4.0/5 Critic's Rating 4.3/5 Users' Rating Rate Movie As a romantic-comedy, ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is big, indulgent, and excessive in every form and fashion. It’s unabashedly unrealistic and even, at times, formulaic. But all of this excess, extravagance, and splendor is exactly what the story and the script calls for. It’s unbridled and over-the-top and all of this is done with so much confidence and flair that it hits all the right emotional notes it needs to hit for an ending that, while unsurprising, hits its mark and ends with this powerful, satisfying feeling that comes with the genre. ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ follows the story of Rachel, an economics professor at New York University, who is invited by her boyfriend, Nick Young, to the wedding of his best friend in his home city of Singapore. What Rachel doesn’t know is that Nick is the son and heir apparent to one of the oldest and richest families in Singapore. He has never told her and she is taken for a journey into the snobbery and racism of the Asian rich as she is considered a “commoner” from America. The role-reversal of an Asian American suffering from racism and snobbery in a purely Asian city pervades the tone and atmosphere of the story. She’s meant to feel like she’s not good enough for her Prince Harry-esque boyfriend, most especially by his mother, Eleanor. ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ imbibes its genre completely and succeeds by being completely dedicated to its almost-absurd depiction of what it means to be ‘crazy,’ ‘rich,’ and ‘Asian.’ It is unafraid to play with stereotypes for some characters and then break them with others. The jokes are plenty, mining every aspect of the narrative from exaggerated opulence, to caricatures of Asian stereotypes, witty lines, and the situational aspect of Rachel being completely out of her element in this crazy-rich world. The film does have its weaknesses, though. It’s not as perfect as I’d like it to be. The film still takes on an Asian-American perspective. The adversary, here, is the true Asian and their stance against Rachel. I would’ve wished for an ending that compromises, somehow, and finds a middle ground between the two cultures rather than an "us versus them" dynamic. There were some subplots that would have been more impactful for the film in its entirety had it delved into it more, like that of Astrid, Nick’s cousin, whose story contrasts with Rachel and Nick’s arc. But the biggest weakness was Henry Golding as Nick Young. Much has been said about his casting: that he looked the part and he has the accent and the real-life experience to bring the character to life. But as his first acting job (Golding is a television host prior to this role), his inexperience was evident. It’s a deceptive role. It looks like all Golding had to be was rich and beautiful and caring but that takes a lot of acting to make that character shine in a campy, over-the-top romantic comedy. He had to be perfect and that requires performance, flair, attitude, and the naturalistic approach that he took just wasn’t enough. Especially when the whole cast was working magic in every scene. Constance Wu is perfect as Rachel, shifting from the comic scenes to the dramatic moments. She carried this movie, allowing herself to be overwhelmed by all the craziness without being swallowed by it so when her character needs to break through and find her strength, it never feels false. Amazing performances as well by Gemma Chan as Astrid, Awkwafina as Peik Lin (Rachel’s friend who is from Singapore), and Nico Santos as Oliver, a token gay character but fits completely within the parameters of the film and its narrative. But, of course, all eyes are on Michelle Yeoh as Eleanor, who commands a scene with the slightest of movements and looks. Yeoh is a powerful screen presence and she grounds the film with an antagonist you cannot hate because her complexity shines through. I was coming into the film expecting to not like it. I was resisting it because I thought it would go for the easy jokes, which it does at times, but it has a huge range of comedy that I wasn’t expecting. I was also finding the depiction of rich people as cartoon-ish and one-dimensional, until I realised that was the point. It wasn’t meant to be a realistic portrayal. Anyhow, we have Nick, Astrid, and Oliver to represent the other side of rich Asians. I was expecting to not enjoy this film but it hit me. It takes its romantic-comedy genre and runs away with it and has a whole lot of fun, bringing the audience along with it so when it’s inevitable ending plays out, I found myself shaken in my seat. Maybe I got teary-eyed, I’ll admit it. I was charmed. It was excessive and over-the-top, and it was glorious. PG \| 2 hrs 10 min Jon M. Chu Exclusive Interview: Author Kevin Kwan on 'Rich People Probl ... Constance Wu, Henry Golding Steal Your Hearts in "Crazy Rich ... Romantic Comedy Drama Film, Crazy Rich Asians, Opens in PH C ... 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__label__wiki	0.554308	0.554308	Google Cloud exec laments delayed enterprise focus and chasing competition in farewell post Applications, Enterprise, Google Former Google Cloud product management lead Amir Hermelin has said the company’s two biggest mistakes were spending too much time chasing Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure – and taking too long to realise the value of the enterprise market. Hermelin, who had been on Google’s cloud team since mid-2012 – in other words, 18 months before Google Compute Engine became generally available – took to Medium to deliver a valedictory post explaining the trends he had seen and what he thought the future would hold. By all accounts Google today occupies the bronze medal position in the cloud behemoth market, naturally behind AWS and Azure. According to the most recent figures from Synergy Research, Google is positioned at #3 overall and in every geography bar Asia Pacific, where it ranks #4 with Alibaba taking second place. The past year and a half has seen significant efforts from Google in the cloud arena. As this publication noted in March 2017 reporting on Diane Greene’s Next keynote, the new customers announced seemed to represent a step up from what had gone previously. Colgate-Palmolive, eBay and Verizon were all members of the Fortune 500. Previously, Google’s ‘poster child’ for its cloud suites was Snapchat – an interesting company to tell for sure, but without the oomph of the former three. Hermelin noted both points as key to Google’s first ‘meaningful’ mistake. “We were led by very smart engineering managers that held tenures of 10+ years at Google, so that’s what grew their careers and that’s what they were familiar with,” he wrote. “Seeing success with Snapchat and the likes, and lacking enough familiarity with the enterprise space, it was easy to focus away from ‘large orgs.’ “This included insufficient investments in marketing, sales, support, and solutions engineering, resulting in the aforementioned being inferior compared to the competitors.” When it came to those competitors, Hermelin argued it clouded the company’s judgement. Google was particularly ahead of the curve when it came to containers and serverless, and wasted valuable time building features to ape AWS – albeit features their customers had requested. “Our native internal way of running things – containers – was to take a backseat for a few years, until a small startup by the name of Docker managed to hype up containers enough to make them relevant,” Hermelin wrote. “Google took notice, and the rest is history. “Another example is App Engine – predating today’s ‘serverless’ hotness by a few years, and arguably a successful business even back then. Neither AWS or Azure had anything like it, but we had to divert too many resources to satisfy customers that were asking for features similar to what our competitors offered at the time,” he added. In some areas, this may still be the case. Take the launch back in August of Cloud HSM, a managed cloud-hosted hardware security module service which enabled customers to host encryption keys and perform cryptographic operations at level 3 or the FIPS 140-2 standard. This appeared to be a missing feature in Google’s arsenal compared with AWS and Azure. Yet in some areas, such as machine learning, Google aims to forge ahead, launching pre-packaged AI services around contact centre and talent acquisition in the same month. Hermelin admitted he would ‘crack up’ at thoughts Google was no longer innovative. “The most important field in tech today – machine learning – is led by Google, which is several years ahead of its nearest competition,” he wrote. “In the field of AI/ML, nobody comes close… not in technology and not in the raw numbers of quality engineering talent.” Regardless, there has been a significant climb from Google Cloud in recent months and years. Google CEO Sundar Pichai said earlier this year the company’s cloud arm was securing ‘larger and more strategic’ deals, defined at $500,000 or more. Among the blue chip customers secured this year were PwC, Spotify, and Apple. Hermelin did not specify his new destination, aside from calling it a ‘high-risk high-reward opportunity with a company that’s disrupting personal finance.’ You can read his full Medium post here. » 10 charts that will change your perspective of AI in marketing » Google Cloud to acquire storage provider Elastifile, further reinforces enterprise ambitions	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649247
__label__wiki	0.926055	0.926055	Uber is way more complicated than Lyft, and investors shouldn't value them the same way Published Sat, Apr 13 2019 12:03 PM EDT Updated Sun, Apr 14 2019 2:46 PM EDT Lora Kolodny@lorakolodny Uber and Lyft may be ride-hailing competitors, but they shouldn't be valued the same way. Uber's ambitions are "horizontal," going beyond ride-hailing into food delivery, freight, air taxis and driverless car technology. Lyft's are "vertical," focused on transportation. Uber is said to be seeking a valuation in the $100 billion range when it goes public. Dara Khosrowshahi, now CEO of Uber, on July 7, 2016 in Sun Valley, Idaho Drew Angerer \| Getty While Uber and Lyft, the top two ride-hailing services in the US, may comprise a duopoly the companies shouldn't be valued the same way. Uber is known as a ride-hailing business and so is Lyft. Both companies offer ride-sharing, carpooling, bike and scooter rentals for short trips on-demand. But the comparisons should probably stop there. In its S-1 filing, Uber reveals that it is already generating significant revenue from business units that it grouped into three broad categories: Personal Mobility, Uber Eats and Uber Freight. It's also operating in 63 countries and more than 700 cities while Lyft remains focused on transportation only, in just the US and Canada. Even within the "personal mobility" category, Uber's business is significantly more complex than Lyft's. Uber application logo is seen on a screen in front of taxi board in Ankara, Turkey on August 31, 2018. Ali Balikci \| Anadolu Agency \| Getty Images In its S-1 filing, Uber says it aims to provide everyone on its platform with a "safe, reliable, affordable, and convenient trip within a few minutes of tapping a button," and to provide independent drivers with a "reliable and flexible way to earn money." In the US alone, customers can book a ride via 12 different in-app options including UberX, Uber Select, and other services like Assist for passengers who need help getting into the vehicle and at their destination. Uber Pool gives passengers heading in the same direction a way to carpool and pay less per ride. The Uber app even allows passengers to hail a traditional taxi if they choose in US cities, and in some locations Uber lets users book a rental car via an integration with a rental app called Getaround. Last year, Uber also made big moves into what it's calling "new mobility." It acquired JUMP, the electric bike-sharing company, and invested in Lime, another bike and scooter sharing start-up, for example. Nearly three-quarters of Uber rides were generated outside the states in the last quarter of 2018, though. New York-based Jump Bikes brought dockless bike sharing to the U.S. To build its international footprint, Uber has struck deals and bought a stake in: Beijing-based Didi Chuxing, China's ride-hailing leader; Singapore-based Grab, which dominates the Southeast Asian market; and a joint venture with Yandex, simply called Yandex.Taxi, in Russia. It is also in the midst of a $3 billion deal to acquire Dubai-based Careem to expand in the middle east. In overseas markets, Uber offers additional transportation formats, like Uber Auto and Uber Moto its rickshaw and motorbike hailing options in India, or Uber Bus which lets a passenger reserve a seat on one of Uber's air conditioned mini-buses circulating in Cairo. Uber generated $9.2 billion in revenue from its ride-hailing products last year. Meanwhile, it's working on food delivery and logistics, and diversifying its revenue. A food delivery courier puts an insulated food bag in his UberEats, operated by Uber Technologies Inc. Simon Dawson \| Bloomberg \| Getty Images Uber Eats, which Uber launched about four years ago, generated $1.5 billion in revenue in 2018. According to its IPO prospectus, 15 million people got a meal using Uber Eats in the fourth-quarter of 2018. More than 220,000 restaurants allow their customers to order their food for delivery via Uber Eats in over 500 cities globally. Uber also works with so-called virtual restaurants that produce meals or meal kits in commercial kitchens but do not have a front-of-room where they serve patrons. Uber Eats helps the company tap into non-transportation revenue, and keep drivers on the Uber platform. During hours when there isn't as much demand for rides from passengers, drivers can opt to make food deliveries. Further, Uber can put drivers to work on food deliveries even if they don't have a vehicle that would meet the requirements for taking passengers around. That's important for Uber, in part because it had just 3.9 million drivers on its platform in the last quarter of 2018, serving 91 million "monthly active platform consumers" using Uber's services during that same period. VIDEO10:1310:13 Uber Freight is already lowering trucking costs after just 20 months of operation, says head of division Mad Money with Jim Cramer An even newer proposition for Uber is its logistics play, Uber Freight. The company launched its Uber Freight app in 2017 to link shippers of goods to carriers who can haul them. Named competitors to Uber Freight range from start-ups like Convoy to massive logistics businesses like DHL and CH Robinson. In the fourth-quarter of 2018, Uber Freight generated more than $125 million in revenue and scored Uber some impressive business customers, with constant shipping needs including: Anheuser-Busch InBev, Niagara, Land O'Lakes, and Colgate-Palmolive. Uber Advanced Technology Group Uber halts self-driving tests after deadly accident In the future, Uber plans to give its users an air taxi option via Uber Elevate, which could entail autonomous passenger drones moving people above traffic from landing pad to landing pad. And Uber has been investing in and developing its own self-driving software via its Uber Advanced Technologies Group (Uber ATG), more famously. Its early experiments in driverless tech mired Uber in a legal battle and costly settlement with Waymo, and worse, led to a fatal accident involving an Uber self-driving vehicle that struck and killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona last year during a test on public roads with a safety driver in the car. Despite all the human and business risks and costs, Uber maintains ambitions in high-risk areas like self-driving cars. Uber's growth story Uber's prospectus shows insider selling that will worry investors, says expert Squawk Alley Spending more time and money on autonomous vehicles is worth it for Uber, the company says. With its massive network of riders, restaurants and shippers of freight-- as soon as driverless vehicles become safe enough to run on public roads the world-over, Uber should have an edge in commercializing and profiting from them. Advanced tech projects also help Uber to recruit and retain engineering talent in the hyper-competitive market of San Francisco where it is headquartered. Uber employed 22,263 people full-time as of the end of 2018, with 11,488 employees outside the United States. Investors are banking on a tech-driven shot in the arm for Uber, too. The company cautions in its S-1 filing that it may never become profitable. It generated $11.4 billion in revenue last year, but still wound up $1.8 billion in the red. But the international and "horizontal" story played well with venture capitalists and equity investors. Ahead of their IPO Lyft had raised $4.9 billion, and Uber has raised more than $24 billion. At the time of its IPO Lyft was valued over $20 billion. Uber is reaching for a lofty valuation around $120 billion. It remains to be seen whether Wall Street investors will have as much faith in Uber's potential, and focus on growth for now over profitability who knows when. Those who believe in Uber's long-term growth will most likely compare it to Amazon, a company that appeared to be an online bookseller but steadily grew into the store that sells everything and cloud computing giant, focusing on growth over profits for many years to do so. Correction: This story has been updated to remove the specific amount Uber wanted to raise in its IPO. The company has not yet revealed the precise number. LYFT Inc	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649248
__label__wiki	0.633906	0.633906	UK Organisations Take Lead in Innovative Laser Welding Research and Development Project Pictured (L to R) are; Ray Durman, Operations Director, TISICS Ltd, Dr Chris Allen, Principal Project Leader, TWI Ltd, Adrian Smith, Project Manager, Leonardo Helicopters, Dr Andrew Silcox, Technical Specialist, The MTC, Dr Adrian Murphy, Director Research ' Aerospace & Manufacturing, QUB, Helen Lucas , Monitoring Officer on behalf of Innovate UK, Mark Thompson, Director of Sales & Service, IPG Photonics (UK) and Dominic McDonnell, Financial Director, Hutchinson Group. Local aerospace company, Hutchinson AeroTech, has announced that a project to accelerate academic research in laser welding of titanium in order to bring it to industrial maturity for the aerospace sector has been funded by Innovate UK. The project consortium, led by Hutchinson AeroTech, has been awarded over £1.1 million and brings together the Northern Ireland Technology Centre at Queen’s University Belfast, TWI, The Manufacturing Technology Centre (a member of the High Value Manufacturing Captapult), and leading industrial organisations. With a strong collaborative effort, the partners will work together to develop and demonstrate industrial welding of structural titanium to ensure that the UK is at the forefront of the aerospace industry. The total project value is almost £1.5 million. Mark Hutchinson, managing director of Hutchinson AeroTech, comments; “I’m delighted to be able to announce, as project lead, that we have secured over £1.1 million of funding to develop and enhance the process of laser welding. Along with two OEMs and other key partners this is a fantastic opportunity to exploit this technology in a commercial market. “Eventually, this new capability will replace more traditional assembly techniques on existing and newly designed aerospace parts. Our aim at completion of this project is to be in a prime position to use new developments in robotic laser welding from the project to implement cost savings firstly within the aerospace sector and subsequently to a wider range of industries in the future. The significant benefits that this project will offer include a reduction in manual labour, lead times, component weight and energy consumption. This will have a exceptional impact on the future of laser welding in the UK aerospace sector.” The strategic partners are: Hutchinson AeroTech, Leonardo Helicopters (previously AgustaWestland), IPG Photonics (UK), The MTC, TISICS, TWI and academic partner Queen’s Unversity Belfast, who intends to use the work directly in the Northern Ireland Technology Centre. The primary benefit of Innovate UK supporting the OLIVER project is that it enables the consortium to be formed, which would not be possible without this funding The Innovate UK funding will help de-risk this project as it will allow the partner to accelerate innovations in laser welding and promote its acceptance in the aerospace market place. John Laughlin of Innovate UK, said, “The OLIVER project will further develop knowledge in laser welding titanium and its application to structural aerospace assemblies, and at the same time exploit this knowledge by developing UK manufacturing capability both within the UK supply chain and OEMs. “Laser welding is emerging as the process of choice since it can produce low distortion welds of good quality and properties at significantly faster speeds than other welding processes. We are delighted that this funding will allow this consortium to form and with their expertise we will add real value to the future of the aerospace sector.” Manager of Northern Ireland Technology Centre, QUB, Colm Higgins, said, “OLIVER is an exciting opportunity for the Northern Ireland Technology Centre (NITC) to translate capability and understanding at Queen’s University Belfast to local industry. Following a recently completed knowledge transfer partnership, the NITC and Hutchinson AeroTech continue to develop their strategic research collaboration. “Further networking has extended this collaboration into other leading knowledge providers in the UK . With a route to market facilitated with leading aerospace OEMs the OLIVER team is focused on making this project a commercial success for Hutchinson AeroTech, strengthening the important role Queen’s University Belfast has in supporting the local economy.” Adrian Smith, Project Manager at Leonardo Helicopters, said, “This project has great potential for our sector. Leonardo Helicopters’ intention will be to disseminate any new knowledge and capability within the design activities to allow the technology to be exploited. “Leonardo Helicopters as an OEM will support other consortium members as the redesign of manually assembled riveted helicopter structures to those which can be laser welded are expected to deliver both manufacturing cost and weight savings.”	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649250
__label__cc	0.543008	0.456992	2019 Fundraising & Sustainability Project Nonprofit Economic and Social Impact Study Nonprofit Grant Award Program FY20 Grant Cycle Nonprofit Pro Bono Collaborative Presidents’ Council Founded in 2016 to serve as a central source of assistance to the community’s nonprofit sector. Grant Cycle 2020 We spearheaded a critical survey of the local nonprofit sector and published the findings in the “Charles County Nonprofit Social and Economic Impact Study.” Through a formal agreement with the Charles County government, we manage the Nonprofit Grant Awards Program with a strong commitment to fairness, balance, and transparency. We annually distribute grant funds to qualified nonprofits that provide important services to Charles County residents. We have also introduced a number of other programs aimed at meeting the needs of the local nonprofit sector. The Presidents’ Council provides the means for persons who hold the chief volunteer position for their nonprofits to share information and to focus on issues that affect organizational success. The Fundraising and Sustainability Project provides nonprofit participants an unmatched opportunity to benefit from intensive training that includes consultant-led seminars and specialized coaching. We provide administrative help to the Charles County Service & Advocacy Council and play a facilitating role to enhance partnership efforts to tackle such challenges as affordable housing. We also sponsor the Nonprofit Leaders Colloquium, which serves as a key networking system allowing organizations whose missions also include service to the nonprofit sector. Supporting and enhancing the quality of life for county residents through an independent and balanced grant-making process Fostering a commitment to excellence throughout the nonprofit sector Encouraging collaboration and partnerships within the sector Elevating the level of philanthropic activity in the community Raising public awareness of the vitality of nonprofit endeavor and of the essential services that flow from it 9375 Chesapeake Street, Suite 221 Fax us. info@charlesnonprofits.org © Copyright 2019, Charles County Charitable Trust	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649251
__label__cc	0.67378	0.32622	Triathlon Team Smashes Charity Fundraising Goal in Peak District Challenge 14th May 2019 at 13:45 Chesterfield Special Cylinders’ try-athletes bring home ‘best fundraisers’ cup – more donations welcome Chesterfield Special Cylinders’ renowned triathlon team took the award for greatest fundraising effort in last weekend’s Endeavour Triathlon Challenge in the Peak District. Team Undertrained & Overconfident beat 30 other competing teams to be crowned Champion Fundraisers, bringing in a total of […] Two Leaders Short-Listed For Prestigious British Ex-Forces In Business Awards 10th April 2019 at 12:36 Two of Chesterfield Special Cylinders’ staff selected from more than 400 nominations due to outstanding business achievements Two of Chesterfield Special Cylinders’ staff have been short-listed for the prestigious British Ex-Forces In Business Awards, selected from more than 400 nominations because they demonstrate outstanding business achievements thanks to transferable skills gained in the military. In […] CSC’s Elite Team of Athletes Relish Peak District Test for Endeavour Triathlon Fundraising Challenge Donations in aid of local youth charity Endeavour Training welcomed Training HQ, secret location, England. Chesterfield Special Cylinders’ crack team of elite and imperious athletes (plus Andy Evans) entering this year’s Endeavour Triathlon Challenge are fine-tuning their fitness levels in time for the arduous fundraising task ahead. The strict training regime includes a low (or […] Chesterfield Special Cylinders Targets Global Hydrogen Refuelling Sector With Gas Storage Systems 21st March 2019 at 08:19 High pressure storage system designed for growing number of hydrogen refuelling stations. Sheffield, UK – CHESTERFIELD SPECIAL CYLINDERS (CSC) has developed a high pressure gas storage system designed for use in the growing number of hydrogen refuelling stations currently under construction across Europe. The hydrogen sector is predicted to undergo a major expansion globally in […] Chesterfield Special Cylinders Invests In Major Manufacturing Facilities Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC) has begun a major investment programme as it increases its capabilities to provide bespoke high pressure gas storage systems for navies around the world and for the renewable energy sector. The first stage will be a £1 million-plus investment in a machining centre, shot-blasting facilities and a UT scanner for its […] CSC HOSTS DEFENCE MINISTER FOR ANNOUNCEMENT OF HMS SHEFFIELD AS NEW WARSHIP 26th November 2018 at 08:37 Chesterfield Special Cylinders in Sheffield was today the location for Defence Minister Stuart Andrew for his announcement of HMS Sheffield as the name of a future British submarine hunter Chesterfield Special Cylinders in Sheffield was today the location for Defence Minister Stuart Andrew for his announcement of HMS Sheffield as the name of a future […] Josh Parkin fights and wins boxing match for Cancer Research UK 10th August 2018 at 08:48 CSC’s Josh Parkin has emerged victorious from his sponsored Ultra White Collar Boxing match, with a TKO against 34-year old Mark Brooks. Josh’s famous triple jab worked wonders for him during Round Two and the referee counted Mr Brooks out and called a halt to the match. Of course, all of Josh’s training – and […] CSC Appoints Technical Sales Engineer Rob Smith has been appointed Chesterfield Special Cylinders’ new technical sales engineer, working at CSC’s Sheffield headquarters in the trailers and aerospace sectors. A qualified subsea engineer and hydraulic mechanic, Rob has extensive worldwide offshore experience as well as working directly for one of CSC’s major clients, BAE Systems, as an aircraft technician in the […] Josh Parkin fights for Cancer Research UK CSC’s Josh Parkin is in specialist training for an Ultra White Collar Boxing match against unknown opposition in a bid to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Josh has been working incredibly hard in preparation for his fight at Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane ground on Saturday, 14 July. Josh is a technician on CSC’s Integrity […] Chesterfield Special Cylinders appoints new Quality Manager 9th July 2018 at 08:37 Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC) has appointed Lesley Kirk as its new Quality Manager, to be based at its Sheffield, UK headquarters. Lesley arrives with a wealth of experience across the gas, petroleum and manufacturing sectors. She has been involved in quality systems and integrity management throughout her career. Lesley says: “I have been responsible for […] University of Cambridge saves downtime with in situ testing of high pressure cylinders 22nd June 2018 at 11:08 The Integrity Management team at Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC IM) has completed the periodic inspection and testing of a high pressure gas cylinder installation at the Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge The Integrity Management team at Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC IM) has completed the periodic inspection and testing of a high pressure gas […] CSC Sales Engineer Given AMRC Training Centre Special Recognition Award The AMRC Training Centre has given a Special Recognition Award to Chesterfield Special Cylinders’ (CSC) sales engineer Jake Martin at its annual award ceremony at the University of Sheffield’s Firth Court Hall. Jake received the award for his exemplary achievements, attitude and contributions to the training centre throughout the year. He had been an apprentice at […] High pressure cylinder supplier to US Air Force F-22 Raptor exhibits capabilities Pittsburgh, PA – Chesterfield Special Cylinders Inc. (CSC), which supplied the USAF with safety-critical high pressure cylinders for its fleet of F-22 Raptors, is exhibiting at Sea Air Space 2018 (stand 1952 in the main exhibition hall). Following further orders, CSC is also now the world’s leading supplier of high pressure gas flasks to navies, […] CSC Germany wins further contract to supply bespoke gas containment systems for two new submarines 1st March 2018 at 10:03 CSC Deutschland GmbH has been awarded a key contract to supply bespoke high-pressure gas vessels for two submarines under construction for a Far Eastern navy. Chesterfield Special Cylinders Deutschland GmbH has been awarded a key contract to supply bespoke high-pressure gas vessels for two submarines under construction for a Far Eastern navy. CSC has already […] DOF Subsea’s Skandi Achiever’s high pressure tubes have full periodic inspection and test 24th January 2018 at 09:20 DOF Subsea’s Skandi Achiever’s high pressure tubes have full periodic inspection and test while remaining in ROV operation. In situ acoustic emission testing cuts time and budget. UK-based Chesterfield Special Cylinders’ dedicated Integrity Management team (CSC IM) has completed a full inspection and test of Skandi Achiever’s high pressure tubes while the offshore support vessel […] WW2 Hydrogen tubes re-deployed thanks to CSC’s AE tests, saving £millions on replacements 1st December 2017 at 10:55 CSC has initiated a special acoustic emissions (AE) testing regime on a fleet of 80-year old high pressure tubes, including some originally used to feed Hydrogen into World War 2 barrage balloons and now servicing customer and filling sites across the UK Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC) has initiated a special acoustic emissions (AE) testing regime […] Drax appoints CSC’s Integrity Management team to resolve hydrogen tube service issue 6th November 2017 at 10:18 Integrity management expertise avoids cost of replacing major gas storage installation Chesterfield Special Cylinders’ Integrity Management (CSC IM) team’s in-depth knowledge of high pressure gas tube design, manufacture and standards has helped Drax Power to demonstrate that its hydrogen storage tubes adhere to Health & Safety Executive (HSE) requirements, saving hundreds of thousands of pounds. […] Minion Makeover for Aircraft Carrier Cylinder 9th October 2017 at 07:25 A tiny taste of Hollywood arrived at Chesterfield Special Cylinders A tiny taste of Hollywood arrived at Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC) this summer when we spotted one of our high pressure gas cylinders receiving a special Minion makeover aboard the new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth. The Despicable Me character was the artistic product of […] Chesterfield Special Cylinders appoints new Engineering Manager 26th September 2017 at 06:50 Leading global designer and manufacturer of high pressure gas containment systems, Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC), has appointed Andrew McCampbell as engineering manager in its Sheffield, UK headquarters Leading global designer and manufacturer of high pressure gas containment systems, Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC), has appointed Andrew McCampbell as engineering manager in its Sheffield, UK headquarters. He […] Chesterfield Special Cylinders Inc. appoints naval products specialist to growing Pittsburgh office The US operation of leading flask manufacturer, Chesterfield Special Cylinders , (CSC) has appointed naval products expert Brian Mueller BSc as director of US technical sales in its US office Pittsburgh, PA: – The US operation of leading flask manufacturer, Chesterfield Special Cylinders , (CSC) has appointed naval products expert Brian Mueller BSc as director […]	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649253
__label__cc	0.715723	0.284277	500 Crystal Falls Pkwy, Leander, TX 78641, (512) 260-7400 dentistry with a personal touch Patient Education: For Our New Patient Paperwork Click the Clipboard Below! For Our New Patient Paperwork Packet Click Below! What a difference straight teeth can make! A great-looking smile can boost your self-confidence and have a positive impact on social and professional opportunities. Orthodontic treatment is the original smile makeover tool — and you will be happy to know that you're never too old to take advantage of it. But it isn't all about looks: Properly aligned teeth help you to bite, chew and even speak more effectively. They are also easier to clean, which helps keep your mouth free of tooth decay and gum disease. The amazing thing about orthodontics is that it harnesses the body's natural ability to remodel its own tissue. With the application of light, constant force, orthodontic appliances gently reshape bone and move teeth into better positions. Some examples of these appliances are traditional metal braces, inconspicuous clear or tooth-colored braces, and clear aligners, a relatively new option for adults and teens. Bite Problems and How to Fix Them Orthodontic treatment can resolve a number of bite problems, which often become evident by around age 7. These include underbite, crossbite or excessive overbite, where upper and lower teeth don't close in the proper position; open bite, where a space remains between top and bottom teeth when the jaws are closed; and crowding or excessive spacing, where teeth are spaced too close together or too far apart. To correct bite problems, teeth need to be moved — but doing that isn't as hard as you might think! Teeth aren't fixed rigidly in their supporting bone; instead, they're held in place by a hammock-like structure called the periodontal ligament, which is very responsive to forces placed on the teeth. Orthodontic appliances move teeth by careful application of light, constant pressure. This force can be applied via metal wires that run through small brackets attached to the teeth (braces), or via the semi-rigid plastic of clear aligners. Orthodontics is for Children — and Adults Having orthodontic treatment in childhood is ideal in order to take advantage of a youngster's natural growth processes to help move the teeth into proper alignment. Like the rest of the body, the teeth and jaws are now changing rapidly. So at this time it's possible (for example) to create more room for teeth in a crowded mouth by using a “palatal expander” to rapidly widen the upper jaw. This phase of growth modification can shorten overall treatment time and ensure the best result if additional orthodontic appliances are needed. But remember, healthy teeth can be moved at any age, so you've never “missed the boat” for orthodontic treatment. In fact, about one in five of today's orthodontic patients is an adult. Several new technological developments — including tooth-colored ceramic braces, clear aligners and invisible lingual braces — have made orthodontic appliances less evident, and enhanced the treatment experience for grown-ups. Before treatment, adults are carefully examined for signs of periodontal (gum) disease, which will be brought under control before treatment begins. When you imagine someone wearing braces, you probably picture small metal brackets bonded to the front of the teeth, with a thin wire running through them. This time-tested style remains very popular — but it's no longer the only option. Clear braces use brackets made of ceramic or plastic which, except for the slim archwire, are hardly visible. Lingual braces are just like traditional metal braces — except they're bonded to the back of your teeth (the tongue side) so that no one can see them. Removable clear aligners are an alternative to fixed orthodontic appliances. They consist of a series of clear plastic “trays” that fit over your teeth exactly; each one moves your teeth a little bit, until they are in the proper position. Whether fixed or removable, each type of appliance may have advantages or disadvantages in particular situations. After a complete examination, the best treatment options for you will be discussed. Retention & Post Orthodontic Care Once your orthodontic treatment is completed, it's extremely important to wear a retainer as directed. That's because teeth naturally tend to drift back to their original locations — which is the last thing you want after you've gone to the trouble of straightening them! Wearing a retainer holds your teeth in their new position long enough for new bone and ligament to re-form around them, and helps keep your gorgeous new smile looking good for a lifetime. Orthodontics for the Older Adult Healthy teeth can be moved at any age, so there's no such thing as “too old” for braces. In fact, nowadays about one out of every five orthodontic patients is an adult. Yet this figure represents only a small portion of adults who could actually benefit from orthodontic treatment... Read Article Clear Aligners for Teenagers Teens who regard traditional braces as restrictive, confining, and obstructive to their lifestyles now have another choice for orthodontic treatment: clear aligners. This advanced dental technology, originally geared toward adults, has recently evolved to treat a greater variety of bite problems in younger people. These improved orthodontic appliances can help teens function normally during a difficult phase of life... Read Article We encourage you to contact us whenever you have an interest about our services. 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__label__wiki	0.586586	0.586586	Rising oil price expected to spur spending by small, intermediate producers Pumpjacks pump crude oil near Halkirk, Alta., June 20, 2007. (Larry MacDougal/THE CANADIAN PRESS) Dan Healing, The Canadian Press Published Tuesday, September 4, 2018 4:34AM EDT CALGARY -- Rising oil prices that encouraged more spending by small and intermediate oil and gas companies in Western Canada in the first six months of 2018 are expected to lead drilling budgets to grow even further this fall. Producers say last week's steady march by U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate oil prices to higher than US$70 per barrel, a level last seen in early July, will encourage some to open their wallets. "A lot of us spent a fair bit of our capex for the year in the first quarter, and before spring break in the second quarter, during that four-month period," said George Fink, CEO of Bonterra Energy Corp., in an interview. "With the second half now, it's a situation where, if we can stay between US$68 and $70, I think there will be companies that will potentially increase their capital in the fourth quarter and spend a little more because the cash flow will be better than most of us anticipated." Bonterra spent $55 million in the first half of 2018, almost 75 per cent of its $75-million exploration and development budget for the year, in part because it was able to lock in good prices for drilling and well completion services, Fink said, adding it is considering but hasn't yet committed to spend more in the second half. Small and intermediate oil and gas companies reported spending an average of about 50 per cent of their planned 2018 exploration and development budgets in the first six months of the year, according to a report this week from analysts at CIBC World Markets. That's up from about 47 per cent in the first half of 2017 and just 38 per cent in early 2016, when confidence faltered as WTI prices plunged below US$30 per barrel, the depths of the price crisis that began in late 2014, the bank added. Drilling activity was strong in the three months ended June 30 thanks to warm weather that shortened spring break, the annual slowdown when the thawing landscape in Western Canada prevents companies from moving heavy equipment on provincial roads. Several producers have signalled increases in their 2018 capital budgets to match expected increases in cash flow in the second half, but the market has tended to punish them with lower valuations, CIBC says. "Realistically, we expect more producers to follow suit with additional budget increases by year-end -- even if share buybacks and debt reduction remain the preferred outlets for free cash flow as far as most investors are concerned," it said. Light oil producer Whitecap Resources Inc. raised its dividend early this year and has bought back about $20 million worth of its shares, CEO Grant Fagerheim said in an interview, adding it plans to spend more next year. "This year we're spending, in development capital, about $450 million. We'll be 25, maybe 30, per cent higher in 2019," he said. "Our cash flows are going to be up markedly." The company is benefiting from higher oil prices and the magnifying effect of the low Canadian dollar, as its products are sold in U.S. dollars but its expenses are paid in Canadian loonies, Fagerheim said. Extra development spending this year will come mainly from companies that produce oil or natural gas liquids, CIBC said, while producers of dry natural gas will remain in survival mode, hoping for positive investment decisions on liquefied natural gas export terminals to create demand that may bolster low gas prices. Low natural gas prices were cited by the Petroleum Services Association of Canada in recently cutting its 2018 Canadian drilling forecast to 6,900 oil and gas wells, 200 fewer than were drilled in 2017. WTI oil prices averaged US$67.91 per barrel in the second quarter ended June 30, up from US$48.33 in the same period of 2017, but Alberta natural gas prices fell to C$1.20 per million British thermal units from C$2.69. Liberals block Conservative push for Trans Mountain pipeline probe Canadian Natural Resources acquires Joslyn oilsands project for $225 million Alberta projects $1B deficit drop, says pipeline ruling won't derail budget Trans Mountain expansion could be delayed for years by court decision: experts In-Depth from BNN Bloomberg How to manage and make the most of your personal finances Bubble, boom or bust? 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__label__wiki	0.944671	0.944671	'Please Do Your Job': Grassroots Group Circulates New Pledge Calling on Lawmakers to Support Trump Impeachment "Defend us from a president who believes he can get away with anything." Julia Conley, staff writer The grassroots group By the People is calling on all members of Congress to support impeachment proceedings for President Donald Trump. (Photo: Elvert Barnes/Flickr/cc) Calling on election officials to move "off the fence and into action to remove Donald Trump from office," a grassroots coalition on Tuesday introduced a pledge for members of Congress to sign stating that they will vote to impeach President Donald Trump and support the national movement to ensure that impeachment is pursued by lawmakers. The national group By the People joined with CREDO Action and other progressive action groups in circulating the pledge, which reads, "I pledge to defend the Constitution and the American People by voting to impeach President Donald J. Trump." As of Tuesday afternoon, Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) were the only two members of Congress who had signed the pledge. "As I always say: Tick tock, Individual 1," said Tlaib, using the code name that Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation has used to refer to Trump in documents. "I can't wait for us to show people, especially families in my district, that they are being put first—and that we're going to hold everyone accountable to the law, including the President of the United States." BREAKING: @RashidaTlaib and @IlhanMN have signed our pledge to vote to impeach Donald Trump. Thank you for standing with the American people. Your leadership is exactly the kind we need to fight for the future of our country. #TimetoImpeach pic.twitter.com/nVLcUWNBfO — By the People (@by_the_ppl) February 26, 2019 A number of other lawmakers have also supported impeachment, including Reps. Al Green (D-Texas), Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), and Maxine Waters (D-Calif.)—but they have yet to sign the pledge. The pledge was introduced as Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer, is set to begin three days of testimony on Tuesday before multiple congressional committees. He is expected to discuss details of Trump's finances, business dealings as head of the Trump Organization, activities during his 2016 presidential campaign, and conflicts of interest at Trump International Hotel and his charity, the Trump Foundation. Cohen may be asked whether Trump ever asked him to lie to Congress on his behalf and whether or not Cohen believes the president has obstructed justice. "This is not an issue of Republicans vs. Democrats. It's about checking the flagrant abuse of presidential power from a white supremacist who is profiting off of the presidential office, abusing his powers, and undermining our democracy and our Constitution," said By the People spokesperson Alexandra Flores-Quilty in a statement. A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll found in late December that about 60 percent of Americans supported impeachment proceedings for the president. In addition to the pledge, By the People is also circulating a petition to the public, calling on Americans to demand their representatives bring charges against Trump. "Please do your job: Defend us from a president who believes he can get away with anything," the message to lawmakers in the petition reads. "If the president violates the Constitution, Congress is supposed to defend the American people by impeaching and removing the president from office." Our work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License. Feel free to republish and share widely. AOC Slams Lindsey Graham for Comments Akin to '1950s McCarthyism' as Battle Between Progressive Dems and White House Continues Trump's Latest Tweets Are Not Just Racist, But Part of a Broader Reactionary Attack on the Left 'Impeach This President': Target of Racist Attacks, Rep. Ilhan Omar Vows to Hold Trump Accountable for His Crimes Impeach Trump, Impeachment, Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, US Congress, Pramila Jayapal, Credo Action (Click to see more comments or to join the conversation)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649266
__label__wiki	0.6596	0.6596	NZ Transport Agency puts IT projects on hold It will be several months before the new body has assessed its priorities, says acting CIO Darren Greenwood 20 October, 2008 22:00 The recently launched New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has placed its new IT projects on hold as it undergoes integration. The NZTA was created in August, following a merger between Land Transport New Zealand and Transit New Zealand. But it looks set to be the New Year before the new body has assessed its priorities and can move forward under new leadership. “It is still early days in the integration of Land Transport NZ and Transit New Zealand ’s information technology departments and systems, and it will be several months before we have a definitive overview of what is happening in regards to the reprioritisation of IT projects,” acting CIO Tony West told Computerworld. “It is normal for merging organisations to reprioritise projects, as two information technology teams integrate their systems and processes, but as this is still a work in progress it would be premature to make any announcements at this point.” West said no CIO or equivalent had been appointed by the new body yet. An appointment is expected in the coming months. There have also been no job losses in the IT teams resulting from the merger. “Bringing together the information systems of two large organisations is a huge undertaking and will be informed by the direction provided by the CIO, or equivalent, once appointed. “It is unlikely to be until early next year that we can confirm our long-term approach to information technology. In the meantime, we will continue to use our existing systems and look for innovative solutions that will help our integration go smoothly,” West’s statement adds. Among the projects on hold is Transit’s “video viewer” project, which uses laser scanners to map 11,000 kms of state highway. Developed in association with e-spatial, the project uses GPS-equipped vehicles. E-Spatial CIO Matti Seikkula recently told Microsoft’s TechEd conference that the technology had other uses too, such as Navman-type navigation. Tags NZTATransitland transport new zealand	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649269
__label__wiki	0.662005	0.662005	As Alibaba buys Daraz, many ask: what next? Sumaira JajjaUpdated May 09, 2018 KARACHI: Daraz Group, Pakistan’s leading online retailer on Tuesday announced its 100 per cent acquisition by Alibaba Group, a Chinese e-commerce giant. Following the acquisition for an undisclosed amount, Daraz — which also operates in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Nepal — will continue under the same brand name. Talking to Dawn, Mehdi Raza, Director Marketing at Daraz.pk said Alibaba has a policy of not disclosing financials. “We won’t be sharing the amount.” Daraz, founded in Pakistan in 2012, was incubated by Germany’s Rocket Internet. Daraz.pk went to record Pakistan’s first Rs1 billion sales in 2016 with its Black Friday event. By 2017, it renamed the event as Big Friday and went on to secure four times more orders than the previous year, earning Rs3bn. A statement issued on Tuesday by Rocket Internet quoted the company’s CEO Oliver Samwer saying the deal is “testament to Rocket Internet’s ability to successfully scale and exit market-leading companies”. “There will be no restructuring or layoffs,” Mr Mehdi said. “In fact we will be hiring more people and have access to better technology. There will be work on consumer engagement front, with an increased focus on the mobile app and personalisation.” First big acquisition in the country’s tech sector The deal has been in the works for over a year now, and has been the subject of intense speculation, with wild figures being thrown around regarding the price. Talking to Dawn, a source said the deal hovered between $450-500 million. “This is much better than the market estimates of around $400m.” In a tweet, Badar Khushnood, VP of Growth at Fishry.com and Head of E-commerce Committee at P@SHA (Pakistan Software Houses Association) sought feedback on how the acquisition of Daraz might impact e-commerce and startups in Pakistan. Answering his own question, he told Dawn that the deal is an “excellent opportunity for Pakistan!” “Most foreign direct investment has been in the telecom sector. This would be the next big emerging sector. Foreign investors have been hesitant and feared entering Pakistan. Now that a giant like Alibaba has entered Pakistan, there will be followers. Potential investors and companies which couldn’t bear the cost of due diligence will now follow Alibaba. So far Google, FaceBook and Twitter have been hesitant to enter Pakistan due to legal issue, law and order. So this is a good development,” he explained. He went on to add that the move will help improve the quality of products as well as services for the consumers. “It will generate a healthy competition among players and help improve e-commerce business in Pakistan.” But the move isn’t without some cons. With Alibaba now in the picture, smaller players will find it difficult to enter the market. However, Syed Salman Hassan, CEO TCS Ecom (which owns the e-commerce site Yayvo.com), thinks otherwise. “Compared to the retail sector of Pakistan, the current e-commerce market is just a tip of the iceberg. We have such interest but if you look at the numbers we are pretty small compared to the Indian market,” he said. “The potential of the Pakistani consumers – 200 million plus population with 65pc below the age of 30 – is finally being realised. With Alibaba entering in the local market, it will get better from here onwards. Jack Ma and Alibaba have been supportive of the small-and medium-enterprises sector and China is proof.” “I don’t think people will close shop but rather more innovation and expansion will take place. When you have international practices and technology coming into Pakistan, things will be better. We feel it’s a very good step,” he said. Talking to Dawn, another source in the industry stressed that the e-commerce market is in infancy in Pakistan. “Its value still hasn’t crossed $1billion and most portals are conducting sales on cash-on-delivery basis. AliBaba’s decision to keep Daraz intact won’t make a huge difference in the sector immediately, but their marketing and financing muscle could be utilised with effectiveness over the course of time.” However, Pakistan’s lack of payment gateways and adoption of credit cards for online transactions still remains a big hurdle in the way of e-commerce becoming a smashing success. Alibaba’s entry could change all that, though over a period of time, the source said. “Mobile payment penetration is way too low compared to other countries in the region,” the source said. “Alibaba affiliate Antfinancial’s 45.4pc acquisition of Telenor Microfinance Bank aka Easy Paisa will fill that payment gateway gap and allow e-commerce transactions to be conducted digitally. Both these investments from Alibaba have a strategic angle,” the source added. Published in Dawn, May 9th, 2018 Chinese tech giant Alibaba breaks into Pakistani market by acquiring Daraz Jack Ma says Alibaba 'doing a lot of research' on driverless cars Alibaba doubles investment in Southeast Asia e-commerce firm Lazada First step towards killing Local businesses. Now all Chinese items will be Given First priority then local goods. Jami Khan Not a good news for home grown eCommerce. This will kill innovation and small businesses striving find their place on on-line retail How do we promote IT and ITES and e commerce companies from Pakistan? It can’t be this way. Big foreign fish gobbling small fish. Pakistan should put barriers like India. Alibaba buying Daraz in Pakistan, Walmart buying Flipkart in India. How can subcontinent firms can grow to compete these global giants? dont like this trend. SFK Soon all of Pakistan will be run by China. This is another nail in the coffin of local business and production. It is unfortunate that despite so much talent and skills, Pakistani entrepreneurs are always looking to depend on outsiders and fail to have enough faith in their own capabilities to be able to stand on their own two feet and run their own businesses. This is the attitude of the entire country, from government to businesses to all other sectors. vorshal Soon nothing will be left to sell to China! So already struggling Pakistani manufacturers will struggle further more - as Ali Baba will import cheaper products directly from China why all FDIs are form china.Why no country try to invest in pakistan.This should be answered by pakistani themselves Alibaba is a Chinese company. They sell Chinese goods. Just go and look at the site www.alibaba.com. This is not good for the local industries. Meanwhile,Walmart buys 77% stake in Flipcart for $16 billion.,$5 billion more than the entire FX reserves of Pakistan Syed daniyal ahmed Government should now invest in small business to help them grow and mark their spot in a rather volatile space of online retail. The first step would be to provide low interest easy loans to small business to improve their services and productivity. The other step would be, for the government, to improve the National Postal Service to help small business improve upon their delivery service at an affordable rate. UZA Syed ALIBABA acquires DARAZ for $450-500 million and we are overjoyed, almost ecstatic! Some enthusiasts view this deal as an “excellent opportunity for Pakistan!”! Check this out and let's hear what we have to say about this: Wal-Mart Inc. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 announced its high profile acquisition of Flipkart for $16 billion for a valuation of over $20 billion, making it the largest ecommerce acquisition in the world. The Bentonville ( US) company has acquired 77% of the Bengaluru-based (India) company, as per sources. The deal is also expected to generate wealth in crores of rupees for founders, investors as well as several employees. “The distribution of wealth will be inspiring. We haven't had such as situation since Infosys. It will inspire many more Indians to take the entrepreneurial path in the coming years,” said Vani Kola, managing director of Kalaari Capital. Prior to this deal: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos had committed $5 bn to India, and the investments in its India business are expected to cross the mark soon. The Amazon marketplace business in India alone has received over Rs 20000 crore , with significant investments also going into its cloud business and the newly launched food retail segment. Saud Bin Farooq The comments are a bit negative here... Alibaba would be under pricing their products for consumers but where would they be getting all of the local stock? From the locals as they do for Ali express.. And if they integrate Ali Pay then that too would lead to a better payment solution for Pakistanis who lack global reach due to payment issues in both tech and retail sectors.... And finally.. Some real sales online rather than what we are getting for the last few years Zubair Nagra Although, first preference should always be self reliance and promoting local goods, however, all those criticizing the Daraz.pk sell of to AliBaba should know it, that this was never a Pakistani company at first place, 95% of the things already sold on this website are from Chinese origin already. Fact remains that Pakistan manufacturing plea has always been that we can not make a better, a more cost effective product and hence no one should offer it either. Self reliance can not be achieved over social media alone, there needs a lot more to be done on ground too! For the consumers side it is a big feasible step, however for the businesses it is a major competition to win. Take it as good news, if Chinese’s goods will be floating in Pakistan reciprocally It’s opportunity for Pakistani good for China aswell as international market so WELLDONE Khurram @Jami Khan Not really. Daraz is like Amazon. To a large degree, it exists to facilitate transactions. But in comparison to something like Amazon, it is far more limited in what it supports, and thus the ecosystem of businesses it can support growing in the country, is limited. More importantly than that however, successful exits are a key aspect of the startup ecosystem. A history of successful exits in a country brings in more international investment, and attracts better talent to companies that have that kind of potential. Also, in the US, and likely also here. Founders of companies that become rich this way, then have the freedom to try greater things, or support other founders, instead of being forever stuck in a single venture. This is a great sign for Pakistan's progress. @SFK Daraz became what it became because it had support from Rocket Internet in Germany. Everyone needs support. Starting new businesses that can become big is less dependent on talent, and more dependent on funding. But Pakistan's startup funding ecosystem is underdeveloped, and that limits the speed of progress in this country. As more Pakistani founders become rich enough to try great things on their own, or support others doing the same, the country will progress. But first, we need more money to keep coming into the Pakistani startup sector, and we need more great successes and big exits. The amount of opportunity in the world is not finite. There are a million ideas to go after. An elephant has entered in the field. Either you ride it or get trampled by it. Bjarke Mikkelson For everyone who are criticizing this DEAL and calling it Chinese are taking over Economy, I want to ask them "Who will Invest in the Economy"??? Your ZARDARI or Nawab SHAREEF??? lol ... Alibaba entering Pakistan ends the Eco-System of Fear for Investing in Pakistan.Mercedez is also coming...Nuts ..these are good signal for healthy economy...if you think chinese shouldn't invest in Pakistan than tell me who should??? You should not go Europe,US, China for Education and for Job. The 'Digital Opportunities' conference discussed ideas to overcome challenges for sustainable entrepreneurship.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649273
__label__cc	0.605673	0.394327	Home Spearfishing The Freediver's Diary The Freediver's Diary Roger Yazbeck "Guns?? Guns, you said?" "Yes sir. That’s what I said. Guns" I was trying the reverse psychology technique. Learnt it from a 10 years old kid’s quote "If you want your parents to buy you a dog, first ask for an elephant" You have to admit it: a single tourist with six pieces of luggage weighing over 75 lb. each, should expect even the friendliest customs officer to investigate more thoroughly. I was supposed to really have 5 pieces. But the security officer in Montreal’s Dorval airport insisted on accompanying me to the Air Canada counter and have me check my loaded rubber weight belt. Some Einstein at management, very seriously explained to me and to the security officer, that the belt could be used as a hijack weapon, while drawing a large circle over his head, in a mimic of David stoning Goliath with a sling. Yeah right. I really would like to see you doing this all the way to the pilot’s cabin with a 22 lb lead weight belt, Arnold! Anyway, I had to check the belt. Luckily they didn’t charge me the usual 150$ extra per piece. The 2 X 7 ft long gun bags contained 9 spearguns and 24 spears. Guns between 60 and 120 cms and spears between 90 and 180 cms. I wasn’t too sure of the water and hunting conditions, so I didn’t take any chance. I brought almost all my spearguns. After the initial moment of panic, the highest ranking customs official finally showed up and asked me about the guns. As I started to explain they were rubber band powered arbaletes, the tension went down and they just let me go through. "You should have said this was only fishing equipment! Have a nice stay in Lebanon sir!" "Thanks!" I replied, while thinking to myself "Sure. I’d say fishing equipment and when they see spearguns, then I’m in a world of trouble. Ha!" Dive hard I was hungry .. starving for some extreme freediving and underwater hunting. But as the days went by, I grew more and more frustrated. True I was practicing fulfilling freediving and cardio-workout, up current and deep. But I wasn’t getting any decent fish. Some days, I would get enchanted by some new successful techniques I would develop, like calling the fish and getting them into shooting range in impossible situations. But still, we’re talking smaller fish. Minnows by U.S. and Canada standards. Then, my best dive spots have been destroyed by construction. Marinas were built on top of them. I had to discover new places. But it is so difficult, because of the nature of the Lebanese sea shore itself. The drop off is abrupt. You could be in 35 ft of water, 10 ft of the shore . Then 20 more feet further and the depth goes to 60 ft. Swim out less than quarter of a mile and you’re in 500 ft of water! It wasn’t easy to find some diveable spots with fish, but the good news is that you don’t really need a boat either. One week later, I started developing a severe sinus problem, which slowed me down to the point where I couldn’t dive anymore. Meanwhile, I started visiting the local fish markets and fishermen harbours. Fishing wasn’t so good and lots of imported species were displayed in the markets. Mainly from Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Sudan and the Persian Gulf. Bad news. Am I gonna just sit there and complain about my bad luck or "create" a new fishing ground? Blue water hunting never existed in Lebanon. There is no such thing as a blue water gun, a bungee line, a foam injected float and so on … heck, I couldn’t even find a 200 lb test mono line! Whenever I’d ask for it, the classical response I’d get from the shop owner is: "There is no such fish in the Lebanese waters, friend. You are not in America here!" No such fish, uh? We’ll see about that. I had been hearing of boaters catching loads of albacore tunas off the cities of Tripoli, Tyre and Sa??da. Largest were said to be in the 20 to 25 lb. I asked about the blue fin tunas but the word was that these were to be avoided, because wherever they’re feeding, albacore won’t bite. They start getting thick when the albacore season ends. Albacore starts end of August and leaves our waters around the last week of October. Then the blue fins can play freely until January. Once after a successful spearfishing day, I drew the crowds with my catch, at the White Beach, in the coastal town of Kfar Abida. One young man, Makram, came to me and told me that at this very moment his friends were on his boat catching albacore. He said that one of them dove in the middle of the feeding school and speared an albie with a 70 cm pneumatic gun. The spear was attached to the fishing rod of his buddy on the boat! They lost the fish, of course. (they were in constant communication with their cellphones, following the situation closely 🙂 He made me laugh so hard, it triggered his curiosity. "Sure I could land albacore with my speargun without the need for a rod and reel to play the fish! I have my own reel attached to the gun" He didn’t seem to understand it was possible. He couldn’t even imagine how, I guess. Dive Harder Last week, I got a phone call from Makram, the young man whom I had met on the beach. He’s a nice guy who learn freediving and spearfishing in Greece, where he lived for over 12 years during the war in Lebanon. "A river of tunas … I swear" His voice was trembling with excitement "I took a shot at one of them with a pneumatic gun but it was a lot further than I had thought" he added "And did you attach the spear to the line of a rod and reel?" I replied with mocking tone "No. I attached the spear to a rope, attached to a boat fender" and then quickly asked me if I wouldn’t mind joining him on the boat to show him how to hunt tunas. Luckily, the week before, I had received a shipment from France with my Scupper Pro kayaks and 3 large Baywatch style, orange plastic floats, filled with anti-compression foam. I had my single band 120 and 110cm long Carbon guns, lots of Tahitian spears, one threaded 160 cm spear and one slip tip, I felt ready for tunas 🙂 So we decided to meet 2 hours later, at the Halat-Sur-Mer Marina (right near the Phoenician city of Byblos, or Jbeil, the 6000 years oldest city in the world) The ride to the tunas feeding spot was less than 15 minutes! The bait was jumping all around us and the seagulls having a feast on top of the blue fins. What a sight! 3 times I jumped in the water, but they were so spooky and fast I couldn’t even take a good look at one of them. The sea started getting rough, it was late in the afternoon and we had to go back. But I promised Makram I’d come back in a couple of days and he’d have his sashimi. 2019 Blue Water World Cup Underway 19,000-plus Lionfish Taken Out During Recent Tournament There’s Still Time To Register For The 2019 Blue Water World Cup	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649276
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Their mission is to prevent infectious disease by forecasting vaccine responses before clinical trials, and create a competitive advantage by providing predictive in vitro immunological models and assays. Dr. Parkhill holds a PhD in Material Science and Inorganic Chemistry for Oklahoma State University. Robert W. Pollack, M.D., R. PH. Dr. Pollock was originally from Ohio where he majored in pharmacy at Ohio Northern University. After graduation he worked as a pharmacist and attended The Ohio State University where he majored in chemistry and graduated in biochemistry. In 1992 he attended Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton Ohio, after graduating from medical school he completed his residency at Orlando Regional Medical Center in anatomic and clinical pathology, then a two year fellowship in clinical molecular genetics at All Children’s Hospital in St Petersburg Florida. After completing his fellowship in genetics, he became Medical Director for Central Florida Blood Bank for 3 years where he took great interest in the stem cell donation program. After leaving the blood bank, Dr Pollock became Assistant Director in Molecular Genetics for the Centers of Advanced Diagnostics which at the time was a division of Ameripath. After the restructuring of the Orlando operation, Dr Pollock found himself back in blood banking. He was medical director for BloodNetUSA in Lakeland, Florida prior to its merger with Florida Blood Services. Sara Irrgang, M.D During the last two years of Medical School, Dr. Irrgang was in the United States Navy 1915 Ensign Program and completed a clerkship at the Naval Hospital at Charleston, South Carolina as well as a research clerkship at the Naval Aerospace Institute at Pensacola, Florida. 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Foster, M.D Dr. Tisha M. Foster joined Florida’s Blood Centers (FBC) in 2008 and is responsible for therapeutic apheresis, cellular therapies, and FBC’s participation in the National Marrow Donor Program. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Central Oklahoma and her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma. She completed her residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and her fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin/Blood Center of Wisconsin. Prior to joining FBC, Dr. Foster served as medical director at BloodNetUSA in Lakeland (Fla.), where her responsibilities included supervision of the Transfusion Service Laboratory at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, donor eligibility, therapeutic apheresis, and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the blood center. 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__label__wiki	0.615582	0.615582	Sergio Paez - The role of visual storytelling Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales) Transmedia storytelling is the practice of designing, sharing, and participating in a cohesive story experience across multiple traditional and digital delivery platforms - for entertainment, advertising and marketing, or social change. Have you ever read a book, seen a movie, watched a television show, or played a game that centred around different aspects of a larger story or universe? You may be familiar with popular examples of such universes like Star Wars, Marvel, and The Walking Dead (to name a few). How do the professionals develop such expansive narratives? How do they ensure that each element stays true to the original story? How do they innovatively use different technologies to share the stories, grow audiences and create an active and involved community of fans? More and more, we are also engaging with elements or franchises of larger and more complex stories across a much more diverse range of platforms like interactive web experiences, social media communities, mobile devices, theme parks, and even augmented and virtual reality. A major challenge that current and future storytellers face is being able to engage different audiences in a story that is seamlessly told across all of these different platforms. WHAT WILL I LEARN? This course will help you to design a strategy for developing and telling your own transmedia story. You will learn about what it takes to: • Shape your ideas into compelling and well structured narratives and complex story worlds • Identify, understand, and engage different audiences in your stories • Create cohesive user experiences across different platforms • Evaluate existing and emerging technologies to share your story with the world, and help your audience participate in the larger storyworld you create The course provides you with a unique, authentic, and industry relevant learning opportunity. You will have access to current theory, industry examples and advice and undertake learning activities that will equip you with the tools you need to start developing your own ideas. WHO WILL MY INSTRUCTORS BE? You will learn effective transmedia design strategies from leading UNSW Australia Art & Design academics. You will also examine case studies that demonstrate how amazing ideas, technology and audience contributions can be brought together to create dynamic storyworlds. You'll see examples of major, successful transmedia storytelling projects involving movies, digital entertainment, gaming, virtual reality and more. In collaboration with our industry partner X Media Lab, the course will give you inside access to the personal stories, insight and advice of the following innovative transmedia storytelling professionals from Hollywood USA, Canada and Australia. • Susan Bonds, 42 Entertainment, Los Angeles, USA • Flint Dille, Screenwriter, Game Designer and Novelist, Los Angeles, USA • Cindi Drennan, Illuminart, Australia • Tom Ellard, UNSW Art & Design, Sydney, Australia • Catherine Fargher, Dr Egg Digital, Sydney, Australia • Hal Hefner, 3AM Creative, USA • Brian Seth Hurst, StoryTech, Los Angeles, USA • Henry Jenkins, School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California, USA • Mikey Leung, Digital Storytellers, Sydney, Australia • Alex Lieu, 42 Entertainment, Los Angeles, USA • Geoffrey Long, Annenberg Innovation Lab, University of Southern California, USA • John McGhee, UNSW Art & Design, Sydney, Australia • Joseph Narai, Transmedia Entertainment, Sydney, Australia • Jeff Nicholas, The Uprising Creative, Los Angeles, USA • Sergio Paez, Graphic Artist working in animation, TV, video games, and film. Co Founder, StoryboardArt, California, USA • Steve Peters, No Mimes Media, Los Angeles, USA • Stuart Samuels, Stuart Samuels Productions, Toronto, Canada • Charles Santoso, Concept Artist, Sydney, Australia • Seth Shapiro, New Amsterdam Media, Los Angeles, USA • Scott Snibbe, Eyegroove, San Francisco, USA • Tracey Taylor, The Pulse, Sydney, Australia • Robert Tercek, Public Speaker, Digital Media Strategist, and Executive Leader for Creative Ventures and Business Innovation, • University of Southern California, USA • Kevin Williams, Founder & Director of KWP Ltd and DNA Association, UK • Brent Young, Super 78, Los Angeles, USA • Maya Zuckerman, Transmedia SF, San Francisco, USA COURSE CONTENT DEVELOPMENT Karin Watson, Iman Irannejad, and Dr. Simon McIntyre. I Really enjoyed the course. It was very helpful. I have lots of books and papers to read deeply and investigate how to improve my future projects. Well done!! :) Had a very excellent experience! The instructors were really very awesome. The course has surely improvised my understanding of transmedia storytelling. Creative Ideas Generation - Building a Storyworld This module introduces you to creative thinking techniques that you can use to help you develop a cohesive and rich story narrative. You’ll explore important models of creative thinking, along with different tools and techniques that can help you expand your narrative into a storyworld that will become the basis of an effective transmedia strategy. Key Concept - Developing your conceptual story idea with content6:18 The importance of a strong central narrative8:56 Charles Santoso - Creativity techniques4:57 Sergio Paez - The role of visual storytelling3:15 Mikey Leung - Planning and testing your story3:22 Associate Professor Simon McIntyre Associate Dean Education Dr Ollie Bown Emma Robertson Dr Geoge Khut Dr Jeffrey Koh When I say visual storytelling, it's basically using a particular tool and a particular medium as far as moving images to describe a story. And of course, it has the same elements of any kind of stories. So you can have a novel, which is basically using the written word and you develop characters through prose and through sentence structure and that kind of stuff. And you eventually create the story in somebody's mind. What we're doing visually is similar to that, but we're now using images instead of words. And that's one thing that is a very unique discipline, which is a lot more involved than people think. Because it's not just about grabbing what ever image you want to tell the story. You kind of have to piece it together and compositionally construct the visuals so that it leads the audience along to experience the story in the way that you want them to. [LAUGH] So as far as images go, it involves composition. And traditionally what'd be thought of as cinematography. And the the mise-en-scène, and everything that's involved in constructing an actual shot. And also it involved a story structure. So it's what let's say an author would do when writing in Word, writing the story. And you have kind of your three act structure or progression throughout the story. So it's combining all those things. And then you actually have to put them in images. So then it's using the tools of let's say classical art. Colour composition perspective, design, and all of that to construct these images. And you do this all in sequence so that hopefully people kind of understand. So, there's a little bit more involved when you just say, visual storytelling. Yes, it's about using images to tell the story, but the way that you actually do that, is where it gets a little bit tricky. One thing I think the written word and novels do really, really great, that you can get inside the character's head. Because it's all constructed in the person who’s reading it. What you do with visual storytelling, you kind of have to do the same thing. But you have to find a way to connect visuals with emotions that will trigger those same images in somebody's mind. So, for example, if you show a car passing down the street. And then you juxtapose that image with somebody who is standing on a street. And maybe they're in the rain or something like that. Just the logical kind of social connotation is that the guy's cold and he wants a ride or he wants protection. It's that there's many different ways you can interpret it. But it's that juxtaposition of images that will create that feeling within the audience's mind. To me, what the most important thing is, is the emotional content. And that goes for any kind of medium when you're talking about storytelling, so this is where transmedia comes into play. No matter if you're doing the written word, the visual word, 3D, virtual reality, whatever it may be. My argument is that the emotional connection to the viewer should be really key throughout all of that.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649285
__label__wiki	0.83878	0.83878	Hunt on for driver after fatal hit-and-run - recap Police say a man was killed after being hit by a car, maybe two, on Sunday night Enda Mullen Police are hunting for a driver after a man was killed in a hit-and-run in Coventry last night. The victim was crossing Allesley Old Road, near to the junction with Duke Street in Chapelfields, when he was struck by a car, and possibly two, at around 7.50pm on Sunday. It is understood that the car, or cars, involved were "travelling at speed" heading out of the city, West Midlands Police has said. Officers say they are "trying to understand exactly what’s happened" and are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on 999 or 101, or images or CCTV can be emailed to FL_COLLISION_INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk. If you know anything, please tell police The witness appeal from West Midlands Police includes a call for anyone with dashcam footage or CCTV in and around the area of the hit-and-run. However, if you know or have heard something that you think could be connected to the crash in any way at all - no matter how small - then please contact police. You can either call the force on 101 or email FL_COLLISION_INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk, or if you wish to remain anonymous then contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org. Second fatal crash in three days The tragic collision in Allesley Old Road comes just days after a 17-year-old was killed while riding his bike in the city. Ryan Willoughby-Oakes was riding his bike along Binley Road on Friday when he was in collision with a car at the junction with Hipswell Highway. In a statement, Ryan’s loved ones paid tribute to him saying: “He was a kind-hearted, happy, selfless young man who always had a cheeky smile. “He was everything you could wish for in a son, grandson, brother and friend and we will miss him more than words can express, as will everyone who knew him.” Full details on that incident can be found here. We’ve rounded up everything we know so far on Sunday’s fatal hit-and-run and you can read that here. "It seems really sad" Our reporter Enda Mullen spoke to one neighbour in Allesley Old Road who said: “I was here at the time but didn’t hear the collision. My daughter told me about it. It woke her up. “We saw lots of lights and the road was shut off from around 8-ish. There were lots of cones up and usual crime scene stuff. It seems really sad.” Video from scene This video shows emergency services at the scene in Chapelfields last night: West Midlands Ambulance Service has said it sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer, the MERIT Trauma doctor, critical care paramedic and a BASICS Emergency Doctor to the scene in Allesley Old Road last night. Despite giving advanced life support at the scene, it was not possible to save the man’s life. The spokesman said: “On arrival, ambulance crews found a pedestrian who had received very serious injuries. How to contact police Anyone with any information - no matter how small they think it may be - is urged to call West Midlands Police on 999 or 101. Images or CCTV can also be email to FL_COLLISION_INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk. Details can also be passed on anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org. First photos from scene These are the first photos from the scene in Allesley Old Road as it looks this morning: Appeal for CCTV or dashcam footage Det Sgt Paul Hughes also said: I would urge any motorists with dash-cam footage who were driving near the area to check their footage to see if they have caught a damaged car on camera; they could hold vital information and I would urge them to make contact. “Similarly, if anyone living nearby has CCTV cameras that might have caught the cars immediately before or after the crash or anyone who’s witnessed anything that could help the investigation − I need these people to call me.” Damage to car Detectives from the West Midlands Police’s serious collision investigation unit are keen to hear from any witnesses who were in the area at the time and either saw the collision or a car driving nearby with front-end damage. Det Sgt Paul Hughes, said: “We’re still trying to understand exactly what’s happened but we understand at least one, possibly two cars, were driving at speed along the road before the impact. “We’re still trying to establish the make of the car, or cars, involved but it’s clear that the offending vehicle would have suffered some front-end damage.” Police say the family of the man who died were informed last night and are being supported by specialist police Family Liaison Officers. What have police said? West Midlands Police said the collision happened in Allesley Old Road, near the junction with Duke Street, at 7.50pm on Sunday. The victim - a local man believed to be in his 20s - was crossing the road when he was struck by a car − or possibly two cars − travelling at speed along Allesley Old Road out of the city. The victim suffered very serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The road was closed off to allow collision investigators to examine the scene. Fatal hit-and-run A man was killed in Coventry last night in a hit-and-run. The incident happened at around 7.50pm in Allesley Old Road, Chapelfields, and police are now hunting for the driver involved.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649288
__label__wiki	0.611523	0.611523	Vettel on track invader: I hope he got a good photo... Ollie Barstow Sebastian Vettel jokes that he hopes a track invader during the Singapore Grand Prix got 'a photo in focus', but describes the incident as 'crazy'. Sebastian Vettel has joked that he hopes a track invader during the Singapore Grand Prix 'got a good photo' after his presence almost turned the race on its head, while Daniel Ricciardo says the incident potentially cost him a shot at victory. The safety car was scrambled for the second time on lap 36 of 61 when it emerged a person had gotten onto the circuit and was seen walking along the barrier in sector ten. Having watched the man running across the track, he added that he thought he saw him even take a photo as he went across. Joking that he hopes he managed to get one of the photos in focus, Vettel nonetheless described the incident as 'crazy'. "I had to look again because I wasn't sure whether I had a problem with my eye sight, but I saw somebody crossing the track and I went on the radio and said: "Some guy is running across the track". I think I saw him taking a photo - I hope it was a good one and at least in focus. "Pretty crazy," he continued. "We approach that corner at around 80-90 clicks. So I wouldn't cross the track if I was him. It was crazy and obviously we had the safety car straight away. "I don't know maybe next year we need to block the grandstands a bit better. Fortunately nothing happened to us and nothing happened to him as far as I know." Ricciardo was similarly unimpressed by the incident, speculating that the invader, who climbed over the barrier again by himself, hampered his chances of going for the win as it again forced teams to amend their strategies by pitting under the safety car. "Thanks to the guy on the track - appreciate it! Tempted to swerve, couldn't, but anyway... that was that." Relaxed Ricciardo not 'breaking Mateschitz's balls yet' Max Yamabiko: The real reason for a wind tunnel ban Bottas grateful Hamilton let him back through on last lap 2017 F1 Points' standings after Hungarian GP Why the Singapore GP is the ultimate F1 adventure spectacular Hungarian Grand Prix - Grid Mercedes 'on the back foot' in Hungary - Bottas Raikkonen finds P2 on Hungary grid 'a bit disappointing'	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649292
__label__wiki	0.990123	0.990123	Deseret NewsSports Dixie State golf: Jayce Frampton repeats as PacWest Men's Golf Player of the Week By Steve Johnson For the Deseret News Published: November 2, 2017 7:55 pm Updated: Nov. 2, 2017 7:58 p.m. Scott Garrett, Dixie State Athletics Dixie State sophomore men's golfer Jayce Frampton poses for his headshot. For the second-consecutive week, Dixie State sophomore Jayce Frampton was named Pacific West Conference Men's Golf Player of the Week on Thursday after he claimed his second-straight individual tournament title at the Hawai’i Hilo-Dennis Rose Intercollegiate played last weekend at the Waikoloa Beach Course in Waikoloa Village, Hawai’i. Frampton (6-foot-0; Centerville, Utah/Viewmont HS) became just the second player in DSU’s NCAA era to win back-to-back tournaments as he opened with consecutive rounds of even-par 70 on day one, followed by a final round 2-under 68 to claim medalist honors at minus-2 208. Frampton’s efforts helped lead DSU to a third-place team finish in the Trailblazers’ final fall tournament. Frampton added his name in the record book next to former DSU player Kenny You, who achieved the feat during the 2014-15 spring season when he won three tournaments overall en route to PING All-America honors. Frampton also won the rain-shortened DSU-hosted Island Invitational earlier in the week. Dixie State will open the 2018 spring schedule in February, though to date the official schedule has not been finalized. Steve Johnson is the Associate Athletic Director for Media Relations and Collegiate Licensing at Dixie State University. For more DSU Athletics news, please visit www.dixieathletics.com and follow Dixie State on Twitter at @DixieAthletics. Sports yesterday Morning links: Alec Burks has 'nothing but love' for the Utah Jazz Sports 19 hours ago Weber State football picked third in Big Sky preseason polls Sports 14 hours ago 'Church ball' takes to a new court — the Utah Supreme Court Sports 14 hours ago Rock On: Why not thank Gordon Hayward, too? Sports 12 hours ago Rare disease, threat of stroke can't deter runner from Deseret News Half Marathon	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649294
__label__wiki	0.819679	0.819679	H-Ware S-ware AEAF DMWTV Written by Adriene Hurst Method Studios Stages an Uprising for 'Outlaw King' Dramatic film 'Outlaw King' is the story of 14th century Scottish king, warrior and hero Robert the Bruce, who leads his people in a passionate battle for independence against the much larger, more sophisticated English army. Director David Mackenzie shot on location in Scotland, aiming to make every aspect of the film, made for Netflix, as historically accurate as possible. Working with him, production VFX Supervisor Alex Bicknell and Method Studios achieved the desired authenticity through invisible visual effects that often needed a complex approach. Having worked with Method a few years earlier on 'Mad Max: Fury Road', Alex chose to work with their team again. During production, Method's VFX Supervisor Dan Bethell joined Alex and the production on set in Scotland to work out the more challenging sequences including the Battle of Loudoun Hill at the story's climax. After the shoot, Method’s team of 180 artists then spent nine months digitally augmenting and extending castle locations and environments, enhancing crowds and creating CG horses, fire, gore and other elements. In each case, historical accuracy in materials, agricultural elements, weaponry and all details was their top priority. “David and Alex had a great understanding of how visual effects could enhance the historical accuracy and increase the believability for certain sequences when we couldn’t physically capture everything as it was in the 1300s,” said Dan. “Because so much was shot on location, instead of on a blue screen stage, our tracking and rotoscoping departments, working in 3d Equalizer to track the shots and Nuke for roto. really had their work cut out for them, and gave us an ideal foundation for the rest of the effects work.” Capturing History The production art department had completed a huge amount of historical research and thoroughly photographed each location for reference material. “Apart from the traditional reference we captured on set, the most useful and inspirational material was gathered from historical documents by the production art department before the shoot,” Dan said. “They had found period sketches of castles, maps of cities drawn at the time and even flag heraldry - everything was researched in minute detail. This formed a great basis for the authenticity of our VFX, because everything from set design to costumes had already been established in a relentless pursuit of accuracy. “When capturing reference photography we used every trick in the book, from comprehensive photogrammetry of sets and characters - even the horses got in the photogrammetry booth – lidar scans of castles to thousands of texture reference photographs and, of course, HDRI. Everything we could capture on location would give us more help in post production, and hopping back to Scotland because we'd forgotten to photograph a hillside wasn't going to be an option.” Beyond the visual reference, Dan's role on set involved gathering context for the scenes, and the reasons why things were shot in a certain way. Often, just a casual conversation with the director at the monitors was what was the most insightful, so that became the key information to carry into post. “I often took on the VFX Supervision for the second unit, so I got a good understanding of the larger action pieces in the Loudoun Hill battle - the film's climax - and how they should all come together in story terms for the battle to develop. Occasionally I got to influence how things were shot, but mainly our philosophy was to capture as much of the amazing practical SFX and stunt action as we could in camera, in order to design the VFX to complement and support the photography.” Flexible Final Renders Because set extensions were such an important part of their work, the biggest development for Dan on this project was Method's move from traditional digital matte painting techniques for large environments to using full 3D renders with fully modelled and textured 3D assets. This change was made possible through the use of Clarisse, look development, set-dressing, lighting and rendering software that allows artists to work interactively on final renders. Dan said, “We could populate and render environments, quickly and with an incredible amount of detail, without having to worry at all about the geometric complexity - Clarisse just rendered whatever we threw at it. Combined with some advances in procedural texturing and our use of Substance texture tools, we produced high quality digital environments in a much shorter time. Having a fully 3D scene also gave us more flexibility – we could render the same environment across multiple shots as necessary, from different camera positions and in different lighting conditions.” English Invasion During the final climactic sequence, the Battle of Loudoun Hill, the Scottish army of about 600 foot soldiers uses their knowledge of the local countryside to defeat the invading English army of 5,000 soldiers on horseback. On set, about 300 extras and 40 horses were filmed practically, which Method augmented with digital soldiers and horses. For the crowd work, Method artists built digital soldiers for both the Scottish and English armies, with full armour and animations including archers firing arrows, close-up combat with swords and cavalry. Again, the thorough research that Method’s art department and the production design team was critical to ensuring that all materials for clothing and armour, flags for clans and nobility, materials and layout for castles, and environmental elements were historically accurate. Since those early days, many species of trees and plants have been introduced to Scotland that had to be removed from the plates, and expansions have been made to castle locations that had to be restored to a form consistent with the period. Rallying the Troops They shot quite a few elements of various crowds on bluescreen, but these were mostly used toward the end of the battle, when the Scots are looking on as Robert and Edward fight in the mud. However, for the majority of battle shots of intense action, a CG process was preferable. Using photographic reference and photogrammetry captured from set, they created a wide variety of both Scots and English CG soldiers, including their horses, armour and weapons. Maya was used for creature modelling, rigging, muscles, animation and skin/secondary simulation. Houdini handled all aspects of crowds and FX. “As long as we had a digital camera for a given shot, adding our extra soldiers and horses to the background as individuals was relatively straightforward and much more believable, because we could control the lighting and integration better than we could with photographed elements,” Dan said. “For me, one of the most successful approaches to these sequences was the use of motion capture to add subtle, complex motion to the crowd. Matt Everitt, our animation supervisor, and I spent a couple of days capturing a variety of motions from hero action vignettes, to background motions of men standing around bored. Oh, and we captured a fair share of cheering motions for the end of the battle and a few drunk animations for the Glasgow docks earlier in the film!” Procedural Variation Dan, feeling that variation is absolutely essential when creating believable crowds, said they strove to add variation procedurally as far as possible to all levels of the work. This included a procedural costuming set-up that gave each agent a different combination of clothing and props – taking care to keep English and Scottish costumes completely separate - procedural blood and mud layered on top of the base textures, and very subtle scale variations for agents. “A small variation in, say, head size between agents can quickly break the visual monotony that makes them all look identical. We even had a number of beards that could be procedurally instanced onto the Scots,” he said. “The shots in which the English stand stationary at the top of the battlefield were very problematic initially until we added variation - there were so many identical soldiers of the same height, the whole army ended up looking like a carpet. We made heavy use of Substance Painter and Substance Designer. Not only the quality of materials, but the procedural variation we could achieve, was invaluable for selling the realism.” “The soldiers and their various bits of armour and weaponry, were all chosen automatically by our crowd system. For some specific shots I would tell artists which particular type I needed, archers for example, but mostly I would just let the procedural variation system do its thing. Of course, sometimes such systems go wrong – we had a few humorous moments when everyone ended up looking the same, or when all the agents lost their trousers. For the horses, the artists began with a strong foundation of experience from Method’s cavalry and combat VFX work on the 'Battle of the Bastards' episode of 'Game of Thrones'. Tailoring their approach for this project, artists visited a local stable and referenced Dan’s on-set photography to build their CG horses with fully rigged musculature and sliding skin, and equipped with authentic tack and saddles. “Level of detail was handled at render time by our fantastic crowd-rendering plugin for PRMan written in-house by Chris Bone. It was incredible to be able to render that many agents - complete with chainmail armour, clothing, and horses with tack and hair - all in one pass. Pixar's Renderman rendered the vast majority of the work, including all the crowd shots. A couple of exceptions were Clarisse, as mentioned, for the big environments, and Mantra for some heavy FX work we did in Houdini. By utilising Katana and streamlining our workflow we could light and render a huge number of shots in PRMan with a relatively small team, and without compromising the quality of the final image.” Nonlinear Battle Meanwhile, Dan worked with the production team while David Mackenzie and editor Jake Roberts nailed down the story beats of the battle. “This sequence was quite unusual for VFX – typically it’s more of a linear process, but here the sequence had about 150 shots that were all in play at the same time, which made the action very dynamic as we worked out the story,” said Dan. The film in this case was shot across two units, as is common, with the first unit handling the dialogue and principle characters, and the second unit handling the larger stunt and action performances. The battle was planned out and action beats were shot, although sometimes out of order, before they were conformed back into order in editorial. “We’d work on a large bulk of shots simultaneously, and with each story tweak we’d have to implement that across all the relevant shots to maintain continuity. It was fun and collaborative, but definitely a different way of working than a more traditional VFX show. Our department leads needed to keep everything moving, at high enough quality and technical precision, to help David and Jake make decisions along the way. “Clear communication was key. Alex Bicknell had a great understanding of the sequence and could always tell ahead of time if we were starting to stray from what the VFX needed to do. Spending time on set in Scotland with Alex and the director, David Mackenzie, was also really helpful. It gave a much greater insight into not only the story and sequence of events for the battle, but into David's intent for the characters and their motivations.” Scottish weather Dan always approaches VFX work with a story-first philosophy. But because effects were such an integral part of selling the action and developing the chaos of the battle, Dan had to give extra attention to making sure their work was helping editorially, rather than just making shots more confusing. He said, “Originally the battle was much longer, with the English attacking the Scots in multiple waves. Once the edit was trimmed and the English charge became one large effort, we had to adapt some of our crowd work to serve the new narrative.” Other than a few story tweaks, probably the largest factor for continuity was the Scottish weather. During the shoot they experienced brilliant sunny days, and then some very rainy days but, with such a large crew and cast, couldn't always wait for the perfect conditions. This meant some shots ended up next to each other in the cut that contrasted noticeably. “We had to bring them in line to avoid confusing the audience, and ended up with a nice arc of weather, from the grey rainy start of the battle to the clearer sunset of the final battle between Robert and Edward,” said Dan. “It looks beautiful but there was quite a bit of work to bring it all together.” Eight-minute, 8K Opener In addition to the climactic battle, another notable sequence is the movie’s opening shot, for which the film's cinematographer Barry Ackroyd captured a continuous eight-minute take. Long, expressive, thoughtfully plotted shots are a trademark of his shooting style. Method's artists augmented this shot by adding crowds of English troops and extending their encampment, building the enormous 'War Wolf' trebuchet fired by King Edward, and replacing most of the environment including the legendary Stirling Castle, which is destroyed and set ablaze. “Not only was it over eight minutes long, shot at 8K on the production's Panavision DXL, with interior and exterior locations, but from a VFX perspective it had a bit of everything. We added set extensions, environment work, crowds, destruction, all the way through to subtle fixes in compositing. Even though another version might have been easier on us in post, but it would never have looked as good - I think one of the reasons it is so successful is because the VFX compliments the photography, rather than driving it in the first place. “Logistically, we broke the shot down into 12 sub-shots each with a varying level of complexity. We worked on the hardest sections first and once we had a handle on the foundations, we could roll out the work to the remaining parts. Finally, everything had to be compiled into the mega-shot you see in the film! The War Wolf, Stirling Castle and its destruction were the most challenging aspects within all of this. Stirling Castle is a well-recognised, enduring symbol of Sctoland and getting the design right, and making it believable while destroying it was not an easy feat. As we were using Houdini for the destruction FX, atmospherics, fire and embers, we chose Mantra as renderer for these shots.” www.methodstudios.com Copyright © 2007 - 2019 Digital Media World About DMW	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649298
__label__cc	0.620093	0.379907	Free Consultation: 800.481.6199 Tap Here To Call Us Drug Injury Lawyers Blog Published By Altman & Altman LLP Have you experienced harmful side effects from Zostavax? by Altman & Altman Zostavax is an approved vaccination manufactured by Merck Co. Inc. utilized to prevent the contraction of the shingles virus, known as herpes zoster. However, the vaccine has been shown to cause possible serious side effects in those who take it, and has resulted in lawsuits and class action suits against the company for failure to warn of possible dangers associated with the vaccine. If you or a loved one has experienced harm following inoculation with the vaccine, contact Altman & Altman LLP today. Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, varicella-zoster, although it is not known exactly why or how the virus – which goes dormant and resides in your body after healing from chickenpox – reoccurs as shingles in people over the age of 50. Regardless, shingles causes a painful rash in those afflicted, and can reoccur numerous times in those susceptible to it. Symptoms associated with recognized side effects caused by the Zostavax vaccination include: Redness, pain, itching, swelling, hard lump, warmth, or bruising where the shot was given. Allergic reactions, which may be serious and may include difficulty in breathing or swallowing. Contraction of chickenpox Hives at the injection site Joint pain/muscle pain Rash on body, normally at the injection site Contraction of shingles Swollen glands near the injection site Guillain-Barré syndrome (muscle weakness, abnormal sensations, tingling in the arms, legs, and upper body) Partial facial paralysis However, these symptoms that are recognized by Merck are not the only symptoms that have been reported by those who have taken the Zostavax vaccine. In fact, there have been much more severe side effects noted that have been reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and prompted recent legal action against the company, including: Blindness or damage to eyesight, including necrotizing retinitis Death – at least 36 on record Reports of these severe side effects prompted the FDA to issue two black box warning changes to Zostavax labels. In February of 2017, the first lawsuit against Zostavax was filed in Philadelphia, claiming that Merck failed to warn people taking its vaccine about possible damage to vision and the ability for the vaccine – which utilizes a weakened form of the chickenpox virus – to actually cause shingles. While we understand that no medical product will be completely free of risk and completely safe in 100 percent of all cases, there is an important burden of responsibility on manufacturers to exercise extreme diligence when they develop vaccinations and, perhaps more importantly, that they are upfront and truthful about all the potential negative consequences that could occur if someone is to be inoculated by that vaccine. Further, vaccines are a product like anything else, and some may be manufactured better than others. It is entirely possible that one batch of vaccinations has a weakened virus that is just a fraction stronger than a previous batch, which could have serious consequences on someone who takes the vaccine. Again, this is where strict quality control and attention to safety on the part of the manufacturing company is essential to ensure that people remain healthy. 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__label__cc	0.560157	0.439843	Dyslexia and the Multi-Talented Bella Thorne By Fernette Eide\|2016-02-12T07:55:59-07:00\|Being Dyslexic, Social and Emotional, Writing\|0 Comments Bella Thorne, one of Disney’s most famous stars, has been an outspoken advocate for dyslexia. Bella is an actress, singer, dancer, writer, and social activist. Bella is bilingual with mixed Cuban, Irish, and Italian heritage. Bella was able to play a character for Disney that had dyslexia and now she also has written a series of books involving her main character Autumn who also is dyslexic. Bella was identified as being dyslexic in the first grade. She suffered bullying which led her to be homeschooled and tutored at an outside center, which resulted in her reading and writing ahead of her grade level, although it is still effortful to read. Today she speaks out frequently against bullying and has been a role model to many. Watch Bella talk to her best friend about her dyslexia on the show: https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bella-Thorne.mp4 Watch Bella dance in the video below! My Dyslexia – Madilyn Bailey YouTube Sensation Meet Yvette Blaess Singer Songwriter Actress Jewel Ptahra Helps New York’s Dyslexia Bill Become Law [PREMIUM] ACTING WITH SYMPATHY – Actress Sally Hawkins in The Shape of Water [PREMIUM] Why a NICHE is Important Sabrina Brazzo Dyslexic Ballerina Dancer Scary Spice, Mel B., Discovering Dyslexia at 42 activistactressbullyingDisneydyslexialeadership	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649310
__label__wiki	0.956036	0.956036	The eyes of the agricultural industry have turned to Dubbo this week as the national record for lamb prices tumbled at the city’s saleyards. A pen of extra heavy weight lambs made $344 a head on Monday, breaking a record set just one week earlier. The pen of 64 second-cross lambs were sold by the team at Christie and Hood, Dubbo on account of the Shanks family of Dubbo. Bids came in thick and fast during the auction as onlookers watched on with interest. The lambs were estimated to weigh an average of 82 kilograms live weight, and were purchased by Fletcher International Exports. Read also: Dubbo firies warn residents about danger of fire after four structure fires in three days It wasn’t so long ago 94-year-old Jack Shanks cracked $250/head for a pen of lambs for the first time. In June, a draft of 215 of the Shanks family’s lambs sold for $251.60/hd. Jack, along with son Robert and grandson Ben, operate Shanks Farms and run 4000 cross-bred ewes. It’s been a tough season for the Shanks family, who have bought grain in for the first time. “It’s the driest it’s ever been in our lifetimes,” they said. Colin Hood of Christie and Hood at Dubbo said lamb prices had skyrocketed. “It wasn’t so long ago we were getting $260 a head and, back then, we didn’t think it could get much better than that,” he said. Earlier in the sale, Landmark Milling Thomas had broken the selling centre record with a pen of the lambs from the Dixon family of Ashbank Poll Dorset stud - and neighbours of the Shanks family - which sold for $317/head. In the past 10 weeks, agents at the Dubbo saleyards have set and reset the selling centre record seven times and have set a national benchmark twice. https://nnimgt-a.akamaihd.net/transform/v1/crop/frm/kfuwY3afmKwk75A6TFwuEs/3f98e582-a3bb-4a1d-8a86-22fc9d88d314.JPG/r7_379_3883_2569_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg Lamb sells for record price at Dubbo saleyards Tim Wiggins of Christie and Hood, Dubbo (right) with Jack Shanks and Ben Shanks of Shanks Farms, Dubbo and the record-breaking pen of lambs which sold for $344 a head at Monday's Dubbo sheep and lamb sale. The eyes of the agricultural industry have turned to Dubbo this week as the national record for lamb prices tumbled at the city’s saleyards. A pen of extra heavy weight lambs made $344 a head on Monday, breaking a record set just one week earlier. The pen of 64 second-cross lambs were sold by the team at Christie and Hood, Dubbo on account of the Shanks family of Dubbo. NEW NATIONAL RECORD: A massive $344/hd for these cracking heavy weight lambs from the Shanks family. Sold by the team at Christie and Hood. @KBaileyMarkets@meatlivestock@markgriggs7@rmanetworkpic.twitter.com/0IGgM3PY0f — Dubbo Stock & Station Agents (@Dubbo_Agents) September 3, 2018 Bids came in thick and fast during the auction as onlookers watched on with interest. The lambs were estimated to weigh an average of 82 kilograms live weight, and were purchased by Fletcher International Exports. Read also: Dubbo firies warn residents about danger of fire after four structure fires in three days It wasn’t so long ago 94-year-old Jack Shanks cracked $250/head for a pen of lambs for the first time. In June, a draft of 215 of the Shanks family’s lambs sold for $251.60/hd. Jack, along with son Robert and grandson Ben, operate Shanks Farms and run 4000 cross-bred ewes. It’s been a tough season for the Shanks family, who have bought grain in for the first time. “It’s the driest it’s ever been in our lifetimes,” they said. Colin Hood of Christie and Hood at Dubbo said lamb prices had skyrocketed. “It wasn’t so long ago we were getting $260 a head and, back then, we didn’t think it could get much better than that,” he said. A whopping $317/hd for these second-cross lambs from the Dixon family- breaking the Dubbo selling centre record again. Sold by Landmark Milling Thomas. @meatlivestock@KBaileyMarkets@markgriggs7pic.twitter.com/Kw3qubyit9 Earlier in the sale, Landmark Milling Thomas had broken the selling centre record with a pen of the lambs from the Dixon family of Ashbank Poll Dorset stud - and neighbours of the Shanks family - which sold for $317/head. In the past 10 weeks, agents at the Dubbo saleyards have set and reset the selling centre record seven times and have set a national benchmark twice.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649313
__label__wiki	0.593746	0.593746	Eleven-year-old daughter of Ch4 presenter George Clarke is seen DRIVING on private land - as her proud father reveals he's been teaching her since the age of eight George Clarke, 45, from Sunderland, sparked debate with clip of daughter Proudly declared that he'd been teaching her since she was eight years old Revealed: 'Now at the age of 11, she's absolutely amazing! Safe and controlled' TV presenter divided fans with the video, as some criticized him for the practise Unclear where the video was filmed, as it is believed Clarke lives in Notting Hill By Harriet Johnston For Mailonline TV presenter George Clarke has sparked debate after sharing a video revealing he has been teaching his 11-year-old daughter to drive. The architect, 45, who is known for shows such as The Restoration Man and George Clarke's Amazing Spaces, posted the clip on Instagram, showing Iona steering the vehicle along a country track in the rain. The father-of-three revealed: 'I've been teaching Iona to drive properly since she was about 8. Now, at the age of 11, she is absolutely amazing! Safe and very controlled.' While it is unclear where the pair were driving, George made sure to hashtag the post '#privateland' to shows that Iona's motoring expedition was legal. Children can drive without insurance at any age on private land, with permission from the owner, who would then be liable for any accidents or damage. George Clarke shared a video of his daughter Iona driving, saying he had been teaching her to drive 'since she was eight' The TV presenter and architect divided fans with his post, with many praising the father-of-three for teaching his preteen the skill George revealed he's been teaching her how to drive 'properly' for three years, and she is now 'a safe and controlled' driver It is unclear where the architect has been teaching his daughter to drive. The TV architect is believed to live in Notting Hill, although he has ties to the North East, after training as an architect at a Newcastle firm, and working as a lecturer at Newcastle University before his media career took off. Looking this good doesn't come easy! Top model Alyssa Riley... A royal favourite! Queen Letizia of Spain steps out in... The video shows the youngster behind the wheel while George filmed from the passenger seat. Iona can be seen gently steering the car along a deserted road while it appears to drizzle with rain. At what age is it legal to drive? In the UK, you must have a provisional driving licence for Great Britain or Northern Ireland when you’re learning to drive or ride. It's possible to apply for a provisional driving licence at the age of 15 years and 9 months old. Learner drivers must be supervised. This can be by a driving instructor or someone else who meets the rules, for example family or friends. They need to be insured, and the car being driven needs to have current MoT and road tax. Those supervising learner drivers must not use their mobile phone at any point. However, if driving on private land, or if there is permission from the land owner, people can learn to drive at any age. Insurance, an MoT or any legal documents are not needed. If an accident does occur involving a third party, the land owner and car owner would be liable. The preteen appears focused as she drives along the track, which George suggested was 'on private land' At one stage, George pans the camera to the empty road while his 11 year old daughter concentrates on driving At one stage, George pans the camera to the empty country road while his 11-year-appears focused on controlling the car. His followers were left divided over the post, which left some deeming him 'a brave man' for allowing his pre-teen to take the wheel. One wrote:'Christ I'm not sure about letting my daughter behind the wheel next year at 17! It's all very well doing whatever you want with your own children, but what happens when a child jumps out of nowhere or another car comes speeding round the bend?' They continued: 'Has she got the forward-thinking yet to know what to do, and what the consequences will be? She didn't once look in any mirrors in your clip. Some were critical of the video clip, with one suggesting that George was 'very brave' to let his 11 year old behind the wheel of a car 'Can you imagine what it would do to your reputation if she was involved in an accident? No licence, no insurance. Surprised no-one has told you to take this down.' Another commented: 'I think it is very brave, even on private land. Took me ages to go out with my boys and that was after they had passed their test. I did not go out with them to practise either.' However, others praised the presenter for teaching his daughter what many deem an 'essential' skill. One wrote: 'My grandad did the same for me (he was a farmer) - passed my test a week after my 17th birthday!' Others were in full support of the practise, with some revealing that they had also taught their children to learn on private land Another commented: 'Brilliant. Good for you. She’ll pass on her 17th birthday. My daughter is 13 & a pretty good driver. We’ve joined the under 17 car club, so she can get more experience behind the wheel x0x.' George Clarke rose to fame in 2004 and has gone on to present Channel 4 programmes The Restoration Man, he Great British Property Scandal and George Clarke's Amazing Spaces. His newest series, Old House New Home, launched on Channel 4 last night. George Clarke's fans divided as he reveals he's teaching his 11 year old daughter to drive	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649314
__label__wiki	0.822761	0.822761	'Ferrets saved my life': How a suicidal sex-swap Falklands hero turned to her furry pets for help By Ted Thornhill Updated: 07:51 EDT, 26 August 2011 A former Falklands hero who had a sex change after years of torment is overcoming her Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - thanks to the therapeutic benefits of ferrets. Kelly Curthoys - formerly Kenneth - was an emotional wreck after two failed marriages and years of cross-dressing at the hands of gender dysphoria. She hid her condition during 13 years at sea but finally 'came out' after leaving the military and admitted she was leading a double life as a woman trapped in a man's body. Calming influence: Kelly Curthoys found that ferrets calmed her down, left. In her younger days she served on board HMS Andromeda The former Royal Navy Petty Officer was contemplating suicide when a friend suggested he get a pet to help calm his complex psychological issues. Could man get a new best friend? Llamas who think they are... Kelly, 57, got a ferret and became hooked on the animals - and now runs a rescue centre with 50 of the furry creatures. The father-of-three says the animals saved her life by bringing her back from the brink of suicide. ‘At first their therapeutic nature wasn't clear to me but when I was really low, I would take myself outside and stand amongst them,’ she said. ‘They sense my feelings and when I am in a bad place it is like they want to burst out of the cage and give me a hug. ‘When I was near to ending it all, the ferrets stopped me going the whole hog. ‘It's as if they almost say “we can't live without you Aunty Kelly. Please don't leave us Aunty Kelly”.’ Kenneth fought alongside the macho crew of HMS Andromeda during the Falklands in 1982, surviving 72 days in battle. Animal magic: Kelly Curthoys lives with around 50 ferrets He was given an honourable discharge in 1984 but was tormented by flashbacks and night terrors for years. Kenneth suffered the further emotional trauma of two failed marriages and was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress in 2009. After his second marriage collapsed he moved in with long-term friend Maria Delavena in Lockleaze, Bristol, who took in abused pets. Three years ago they set up 2nd Chance Ferret Rescue Centre and have since rescued over 250 of the animals. Their home is currently sanctuary to 50 mistreated ferrets, which they rehabilitate into house pets. Kenneth has spent most of the last decade living and dressing as a woman but finally underwent surgery to become Kelly in February 2010. Maria, 63, said: ‘When I see Kelly is getting low, I send her outside to be with them and within minutes she is happy again. ‘Ferrets invite you to play with them, they can't stand to see anyone glum- they will do anything to make you happy.’ Kelly is now coming to terms with her life as a fully-fledged woman and says that ferrets work better than any pill to keep her happy. ‘Some pills can take minutes or an hour to work but a Ferret can look at you and within seconds you are happy,’ she added. Through Forces Reunited, she has reconnected with her old crew mates and come clean about her new identity. ‘After the initial shock of finding out that I am now Kelly not Kenneth, they have had no problem with it,’ she said. ‘We can joke about the good times we had during our service but it also helps to relive the terror we shared, during the war.’ U.S. Women's soccer player Ashlyn Harris fires back at former teammate Jaelene Hinkle stating she left due... The real LA Confidential: Forensic photographs from police archives stretching back 100 years reveal the seedy underbelly of La La land	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649315
__label__wiki	0.94271	0.94271	'He ain't gonna win it back if his mind's f***ed up': Tyson urges Joshua to train 'in mountains away from everybody' before Ruiz rematch so he can face his 'demons' alone 'I've heard nothing': Woods reveals he was SNUBBED by Koepka after pre-Open text message to world No 1 about a practice round went unanswered Future's so bright we need shades - Sportsmail enjoys Arsenal v Manchester United in groundbreaking 3D broadcast By Laura Williamson for MailOnline Updated: 20:17 EDT, 31 January 2010 I have seen the future of televised football - and it's stunning. TV entered a new era yesterday with the world's first live sports 3D broadcast - turning audiences into something resembling a mass Blues Brothers tribute group. In advance of the launch of Sky 3D, Europe's first dedicated 3D TV channel, in April, Sky beamed 3D footage of the Arsenal-Manchester United game to nine pubs around the United Kingdom. Eight rigs with 16 high definition cameras were set up at the Emirates as we waited to see if 3D really is the next frontier of football coverage. Wow factor: fans of Manchester United enjoy victory in a new dimension Even managers Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger got involved, chuckling away as they sported pairs of 3D specs before kick-off. The glasses are black-rimmed plastic numbers that look like fake Ray-Bans. The graphics are the first thing that hit you. The team line-ups, logos and match clock come out of the screen, spinning in front of your eyes. You feel you can almost pluck them from space and put them in your pocket. Another wow moment came as the teams stepped on to the pitch, the players floating towards us in their 3D glory. But as the match began, there was a sudden moment of anti-climax. The high camera angle allowed you to watch more off-the-ball action, but it diluted the 3D impact. Where were the balls flying at me from all over the pitch? Why wasn't I ducking and diving out of the way? But herein lies the point. By mixing the lower, more visually impressive angles - particularly ones from behind the goal (I was praying for a penalty) - and the wider, higher shots, the coverage told the story of the match. 3D TV was not the main event. The football remained the focus. The technology increases your feeling of involvement in the action. Watching football has changed profoundly, with the experience no longer the passive act of watching a series of moving pictures. Sky have compared the step from HD to 3D to the jump from black and white to colour. I wouldn't go that far but, if it wasn't quite a ringside seat, it was close. Caught on camera: Manchester United's Wayne Rooney The technology is, in part, down to the pioneering work of the film Avatar. Brian Lenz, Sky's director of product design, met Vince Pace, the main technician behind James Cameron's film, and went behind the scenes to discover how it was shot. Lenz said: 'We were lucky enough to get posted at James Cameron's studios when they were working on Avatar. I think that everyone knew Avatar was going to be a pivotal point in everything that's happening in 3D so it was exciting to be there. '3D's a revelation in TV. It's a brand new way of telling stories. It's also an opportunity to show sport in a totally different way.' When Hollywood meets the Premier League, the action gets even more compelling. Arsenal 1 Manchester United 3: Champions show their class as misfiring Gunners are humbled in title-race... Arsenal v Manchester United will be world's first 3D football match Fans hail first 3D broadcast of a football match as better than being in the stadium Neymar reveals how injury woes impacted him during Copa America	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649316
__label__wiki	0.793413	0.793413	7 things you didn't know about 'Mootz Man' Vincent Morelli Vincent Morelli, aka Vinnie 'Mootz Man,' began to make fresh mozzarella to recreate the delicious buffalo mozzarella he first tasted in Italy. 7 things you didn't know about 'Mootz Man' Vincent Morelli Vincent Morelli, aka Vinnie 'Mootz Man,' began to make fresh mozzarella to recreate the delicious buffalo mozzarella he first tasted in Italy. Check out this story on dailyrecord.com: https://njersy.co/2LicAYd Leslie Ruse, Morristown Daily Record Published 1:57 p.m. ET May 22, 2018 Vincent Morelli, demonstrates how he makes his mozzarella, or "mootz", as he calls it, in Lyndhurst. Monday, March 12, 2018 Kevin R. Wexler/NorthJersey.com Vincent "Mootz" Morelli poses with his famous mozzarella with tomatoes in Lyndhurst, Monday, March 12, 2018.(Photo: Kevin R. Wexler/NorthJersey.com) What does insurance have in common with fresh-made mozzarella? Vincent Morelli, aka Vinnie Mootz Man. A regional coordinator for Aflac Insurance, Morelli began to make fresh mozzarella to recreate the delicious buffalo mozzarella he first tasted in Italy as a child during numerous trips with his family. Vinnie’s Mootz, as he calls his mozzarella, is made by hand and sold at several shops, including Corrado’s Market in North Arlington and Villa Italia in Lyndhurst. It was selected as the top homemade recipe in the January 2016 Hoboken Mutzfest. Morelli spent summers in Italy as a boy. That’s where he fell in love with mozzarella. “Buffalo mozzarella in Italy is gold,” Morelli says, remembering when, at the age of 12, he used to run errands for his aunt and go into all the little stores and eat. His favorite: the mozzarella store. “I used to watch them make buffalo mozzarella,” he recalls. “I would eat so much of it, I’d have a tummy ache by the time I walked home.” Morelli had wished he could find that same cheese in America. There are several wrong ways to make mozzarella. According to Morelli, adding water that is too hot can cause the cheese curds to get soupy. Don’t add enough hot water, and the curds won’t melt. Too much salt makes it too salty. Not enough salt and “it tastes like nothing,” he says. It doesn’t bother him too much when people mispronounce mozzarella or call it mootz. “That’s like people calling ricotta ‘pot cheese,’” he says. “At least you’re trying. Pot cheese is the old Hudson County Italians. Three, four generations in, they used to call it all pot cheese.” He believes love is the secret ingredient to his mozzarella. “My mother comes out,” Morelli says. “She’s the one that used to make me cook and do all this stuff. People always ask me, ‘Why is yours so much better?’ I’m like, ‘I don’t know, I love when I make it, I guess.’” He uses local ingredients. Morelli shops at Corrado’s in North Arlington and at Restaurant Depot in South Hackensack. And he just made a connection with a Ridgefield cheese company called Montena Taranto Foods that makes its own curd. “We’ll be trying it,” he says, “but the Polly-O curd is one of the highest butterfat curds I’ve seen. I like the way it stretches.” His signature dish combines sriracha, sun-dried tomatoes and, of course, mozzarella. “Even if you don’t like spice, you’ll like this,” Morelli says. “The milk from the mootz waters down the spiciness as you’re eating the sriracha and the sun-dried tomatoes. You’re not going to get too much spice but the flavor. It works very well.” He creates interesting types of burrata. Pumpkin. Cranberry. “Burrata is like a volcano cake of mootz,” Morelli says. “Imagine a big ball of mootz that you can cut open and cream, stracciatella and curd oozes out of it.” He is developing new flavors, including olive and one with chocolate. More Neighbors Alice Moskowitz: 5 things you didn't know about the Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum president Marissa Rives: 6 things you didn't know about the first woman head of a SiriusXM sports channel Roberta Panjwani: 5 things you didn't know about Reel Voices founder and curator Read or Share this story: https://njersy.co/2LicAYd Focusing on faith: Ramadan and the student-athlete Engagements: Kendal Hand & Marc Freda Weddings: Ryan Barnes & Courtney Courter Engagements: Megan Kayser & Patrick Appello Anniversaries: Barbara Schiavone & Lawrence Schiavone	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649317
__label__wiki	0.596404	0.596404	- David M. Weinberg - https://www.davidmweinberg.com - Seeking compassionate religion Posted By David M. Weinberg On April 2, 2000 @ 2:57 pm In The Jerusalem Post \| No Comments Published in The Jerusalem Post on April 2, 2000 You have to ask yourself why everybody got so excited about the Pope’s appearances and speeches during his visit to Israel. The answer goes beyond the accurate assertion that this Pope has driven a dramatic, revolutionary sea-change in Church attitudes to Jews and Israel. The drama of inter-faith reconciliation does not sufficiently explain the exulting, emotional media coverage. I can’t remember another moment in our history – not even in 1977 when Anwar Sadat made the historic first visit to Jerusalem by an Arab leader — when the usually-very-jaded correspondents of Israel Radio have been so overcome with awe. At the Western Wall, at Yad Vashem, at Mass in the Galilee and even in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, these seasoned reporters couldn’t stop blabbering into the microphone with wonder at just how “emotional”, “thrilling”, “exciting”, “electrifying”, “rousing”, “exhilarating”, “overwhelming”, “astounding”, and again “exciting” the Pope’s appearances were. Israel Television – that bastion of cynicism and endless snide about religion –deferentially ran promotional adverts for a whole week about “the Religious Pilgrimage” to “the Holy Land” and to “the Promised Land”; about the “Holy Pontiff”, “His Holiness”, and other “holy”, “holy”, “holy” things. Prior to the visit to Israel of Jesus Christ’s official representative I don’t think Israel Television ever before had referred to the Land of Israel as “the Holy Land”! Certainly not when Gush Emunim was promoting the concept. A Filipino pilgrim mumbling about Mother Mary and Jesus while shedding tears for joy at the sight of her Pontiff kissing a holy stone was treated by Haim Yavin on Israel TV with the utmost of enlightened respect and admiration, even affection. (You know Yavin’s famous faces). I’m quite sure, however, that a head-covered Sephardic woman praying and crying for G-d’s mercy at the grave of a tzaddik in the Galilee would most likely be portrayed by Israel TV as primitive and unenlightened. So why this obeisance for the Pope and Christian religious fervor? To me, the reverent treatment of the Pope is proof that deep down in our psyche we Israelis also yearn for enlightened, compassionate spiritual guidance. We seek a pastor – gulp, like John Paul II! – who in a profound way combines a kind-hearted and up-lifting worldview with deep (even conservative) religious faith. Why don’t we embrace Jewish religious faith and knowledge with the same excitement and self-esteem that we impute to our Christian visitors? Undoubtedly, part of the explanation lies in the poverty of Jewish knowledge that has become the lot of most Israelis. Eminently at fault is the fact that too many of our Jewish religious leaders are more proficient in nastiness, condescension and the radiation of rancor than they are masters of brotherly love or the articulation of faith in terms relevant to the modern world. We have rabbis who are big experts at lashing-out, instead of reaching-out. Take Rabbi Ovadia Yosef for example. This authentic Torah giant has bound his sharp tongue to the political fortunes of Shas and descended to street-level mudslinging. Rabbi Yosef has covered the gamut, from his nasty remark that the acronym “Mafdal” (the NRP) stands for “fools who believe anything”; to his aside about Netanyahu being “a blind sheep”; to his appendage of the term “nidda rapists” to Supreme Court justices; to the labeling of Yossi Sarid as the super-evil Amalek. Can you imagine John Paul II speaking this way? My comparison of the Pontiff to Rav Ovadia is not accidental. Shas supporters made clear this week that they view their leader as infallible, like the Pope. “Maran is above the law”, barked Shas parliamentarians after the Attorney General ordered a police investigation into his Amalek remarks. “Rav Ovadia is the holiest thing the Jewish people ever have had in their entire history!”, idiotically gushed an over-heated Yitzhak Sudri, Shas Party spokesman. To question Rabbi Yosef, you see, is tantamount to challenging God himself, according to the Shasniks. This is emunat hahamim (faith in the sages) taken to an absurd, obscene, non-Jewish extreme. How about apologizing? Theological restraints and all, the infallible Chief Christian repeatedly begged forgiveness for the sins of Christians against Jews. Rabbi Yosef, however, is never sorry for any of his intemperate remarks. He can talk about having his enemies killed (although he doesn’t really want anybody “but God” to do it), yet feel no need to retract anything. Listening to choleric Shas rabbis like Moshe Maya (“Elyakim Rubinstein is an anti-God blasphemer who should be excommunicated”) is a course in hostility and disdain for anybody who is different, scorn for democratic institutions, and an insufferable overflow of self-righteousness. It should not be so. Ancient Jewish tradition — Orthodox thinking — laid the foundations for the principles of democracy, for equality and freedom, for the importance of individual autonomy, for tolerance, even for pluralism. Respect, civility, moderation and restraint all are halachic concepts. Instead, Shas is propagating an angry, belligerent and intolerant religion at war with rest of Israeli society and the world. And you wonder why some Israelis fell over themselves in delight with the Pope? Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) [1] Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) [2] Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) [3] Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) [4] Article printed from David M. 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__label__wiki	0.662769	0.662769	Re-liberating Jerusalem Published in The Jerusalem Post and Israel Hayom, May 15, 2015. The new Netanyahu government will enjoy widespread public backing for determined action to shore-up Israel’s stake in the holy city. Time to reestablish Zionist momentum in Jerusalem, in the face of multiple diplomatic and security threats. It’s been almost fifty years since Israel unified Jerusalem and turned it from a dusty and depressed backwater town into a truly radiant international capital city sparkling with energy and creativity. There is more to come. The dynamic vision for Jerusalem at 2020 in the transportation, cultural, recreational and business fields unveiled this week by the city mayor, Nir Barkat, is exciting and uplifting. Yet as we approach Jerusalem Day this Sunday, there are hefty question marks hanging over the city’s future. These uncertainties flow from government hesitations in the face of international and Arab pressure for re-division of the city (Heaven forbid). Instead of acting decisively to buttress Israel’s sovereignty, security, economy, and social vibrancy in Jerusalem, we have stalemate in government decision-making. In fact, the threats to Jerusalem as a living, breathing, growing, safe and open city – and to Jerusalem as the capital of the Jewish state and the epicenter of the global Jewish community – come mainly from neglect on Israel’s part. The fourth Netanyahu government, taking office this weekend, must rebuff deleterious foreign pressures, stop dithering, and act to reestablish forward motion – Zionist momentum – in Jerusalem. Here’s how: * Housing: Except for very rich (and mostly foreign) buyers who can afford luxury skyscrapers and fancy villas in central Jerusalem, there is no significant new building underway in the city or its immediate environs for young families with kids. For fear of international censure, the government has shrunk from critically-needed expansions of peripheral, middle class neighborhoods like Ramot, Ramat Shlomo, Pisgat Zeev, Gilo, and Givat Hamatos (all of which are over the stale “Green Line”). No new neighborhoods have been established in the city since Netanyahu’s first term in the late nineties (Har Homa). For the same reason, successive governments going back to Yitzhak Rabin have failed to follow-through on plans to build housing in the large E-1 quadrant on the eastern slopes of the city (along the road towards Maale Adumim). Netanyahu threatened to build in E-1 if the Palestinian Authority sued Israel for war crimes in the International Criminal Court, then failed to follow-through on his threat even when the PA launched an ICC assault. But this only highlights the fact that the expansion of Jerusalem eastward, so critical to the viability and livability of the city for the long term, is being held hostage to global politics. Jerusalem also has been boxed into an affordable housing stalemate by environmental lobby groups who want to protect the green mountains to the west of the city, and who have stymied all plans for significant housing projects in this area (adjacent to Tzur Hadassa, Mevasseret Zion and more). Netanyahu’s new government must move to break these “settlement” logjams. * Security: Just yesterday, the security services broke-up a big terrorist cell operating out of Silwan. But cars and buses traveling to or parking near the Western Wall are regularly stoned, and almost every Jerusalem light rail streetcar has been hit by stoning in the north of the city. Travel to the hallowed, ancient Jewish cemetery on the Mount of Olives is extraordinarily risky; Jewish mourners are sure to be assaulted. As a result, almost nobody ventures there. The few, brave bereaved families who do so, travel in organized convoys with bullet and stone-proof windows. There is also frequent Arab vandalism of the graves. This is, of course, a shameful abdication of Israeli sovereignty and Jewish national dignity. Were such violence against Jews or vandalism against a Jewish cemetery to regularly occur abroad, it would be an international scandal. Even though he was from a ‘nationalist’ political party, the previous Police Minister took a light policing approach to the lawlessness in Jerusalem. He and his police brass wanted to avoid incidents that could become major conflagrations and international trouble for Israel. While understandable, this low-profile strategy is no longer sufficient. Netanyahu’s new government must devote much more attention to the re-securing (dare I say re-liberation) of Jerusalem – by boosting the manpower, resources and authority of the Jerusalem police force; and by renewed enforcement of civic law in the Arab neighborhoods of the city, including building and tax codes, noise pollution bylaws, and traffic rules. Some will say that another part of the answer is the devotion of more municipal services and budgets to the eastern parts of the city. That’s true, but let’s face it: The developmental gap is not why the violence is growing. Mayor Barkat is indeed advancing Arab neighborhoods of the city, through more budgets for education and infrastructure. * Temple Mount: Netanyahu’s new government must also redress the gross violations of Israeli sovereignty and Jewish rights implicit in the prevailing situation on Har HaBayit, the Temple Mount. Jewish visitors to the mount – the very few that are occasionally let in – are systematically accosted by paid professional Islamic provocateurs, while the police stand aside. It goes without saying that the almost-five-decade-long ban on Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount outrageously remains in place; lest the Arabs get really too angry. And of course, illegal Wakf excavations continue on the Temple Mount without Israeli archaeological supervision. We know that over the past decade the burrowing-out by the Wakf of the underground “Solomon’s Stables” has wantonly destroyed thousands of years of Jewish relics and history. Jewish prayer should be facilitated in some symbolic way on the vast Temple Mount plaza. This can be effected either through a time-sharing arrangement similar to that in place at the Cave of Machpela in Hebron, or through a small synagogue tucked away on the fringes of the plaza that won’t overshadow the two large Moslem structures on the Mount. Wakf violence should be dealt with compellingly. The bottom line is that to hold on to a united Jerusalem, Israel needs to act. It must extensively build homes to keep the city alive and young. It must wield a big baton against Arab insurgents and radicals. It must restore its full and active jurisdiction, and reassert Jewish national rights, in all parts of the city. These initiatives will engender Palestinian (and American) resistance, but with both resoluteness and sensitivity Israel can succeed and overcome the opposition. Jerusalem is still a consensus issue in Israeli society and politics. The new Netanyahu government would enjoy widespread public backing for action to shore-up Israel’s stake in the holy city. Join Bonnie and I on a fantastic Western Mediterranean Kosher Cruise to Spain, Italy and France during the last week of June! Contact David Walles of Eddie’s Kosher Travel at david@eddiestravel.com for pricing and details. Categories: Israel, Israel Hayom, Jerusalem, Peace Process, The Jerusalem Post \| peace Egypt Obama Netanyahu Middle East Arafat Peace Process government democracy Jewish Israel Palestinian Jerusalem Orthodox Sderot Israeli-Palestinian Iran settlements terrorism Arab-Israeli conflict	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649322
__label__wiki	0.69546	0.69546	Pick your Palestinian state Published in The Jerusalem Post and Israel Hayom, March 16, 2018. Are any of Israel’s critics daring to ask what type of Palestinian state they are seeking to create? Might the PA be pressed-upon to return to the path of diplomacy with Israel, instead of intensifying its campaign to criminalize Israel – before it is coddled with more cash? Mahmoud Abbas: Advancing nowhere The troubles of the Gaza Strip came roaring back into our lives this week, through a wide variety of events ranging from terrorism to diplomacy, leading to the usual recriminations and remonstrations. The upshot of it all was to remind Israelis, yet again, just how far away Palestinian society is from any semblance of stability and maturity, never mind the ability or willingness to make peace with Israel; and how the global community continues to unhelpfully suckle the intransigent Palestinian national movement – making peace a distant dream. It began with the bombing by Palestinians of Palestinians: an assassination attempt on Tuesday against Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah and PA General Intelligence Services chief Majid Faraj, as their motorcade was entering Gaza. So much for internal Palestinian reconciliation efforts. But of course last year’s much-ballyhooed Hamas-Fatah “reconciliation deal” was fake news from the start. Hamas never intended to lay down its arms or give PA leader Mahmoud Abbas control over the Iranian-backed Hamas armies and militias; and Fatah never intended to let Hamas contend seriously for leadership of PLO institutions in the coming post-Abbas era. Yesterday, two roadside bombs were detonated against Israeli soldiers patrolling near the Gaza border. Last month, a device was exploded near troops at the fence seriously wounding several IDF soldiers. The bomb was planted under cover of the big Hamas demonstrations adjacent to the border that are held every Friday. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Israeli and American troops trained together in the Negev this week as part of the biennial air defense exercise known as Juniper Cobra. Among other, US Marine Corps teams studied the finer points of bitter tunnel combat from the Israeli military – whose infantry troops have had to tackle Hamas’s many terror attack tunnels. This was an acrid reminder of the three mini-wars that Israel has fought against the Hamas over the past decade, and likelihood of additional skirmishes in the future; if for no other reason that one has to “mow the grass” ever so often to degrade enemy capabilities. Also this week, on Wednesday, State Comptroller Joseph Shapira let loose with criticism of the IDF’s targeting practices and self-investigations in the wake of the 2014 Gaza war. He alleged “notable gaps” in army war protocols, especially with regard to the “Black Friday” incident when commanders initiated the so-called Hannibal Protocol (after Hamas abducted Lt. Hadar Goldin in Rafah). His criticism aside, the comptroller’s report was an ugly reminder of the price that Israel has paid and will yet likely have to pay for confronting the still-strengthening Hamas war machine in Gaza. It was also a reminder that, until now, Israel has been left alone to deal with Islamo-Fascist regime in Gaza; with the world knowing only how to criticize Israel when it has to defend itself. To his credit and that of the Trump administration, US special negotiations envoy Jason Greenblatt convened a rare White House meeting on Tuesday to address the political and humanitarian situation in Gaza, with Israeli representatives seated alongside ambassadors from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and the UAE, as well as Canada and several European nations. Greenblatt refreshingly said that “Everything we do must be done in a way that ensures we do not put the security of Israelis and Egyptians at risk – and that we do not inadvertently empower Hamas, which bears responsibility for Gaza’s suffering…. I have… seen the terror attack tunnels built by Hamas, and the remnants of the rockets used to murder Israelis – all built using money belonging to the international community, the Palestinian Authority and the people of Gaza.” Unfortunately, Palestinian Authority representatives refused Greenblatt’s invitation to participate in the consultation, even though the purpose was to address electricity, water, sewage and health projects for the benefit of Palestinians in Gaza. But hey, who really cares about the plight of Palestinian peasants and villagers, when the political confrontation with Israel and the US is paramount?! Instead, PA envoys, like PA foreign minister Riyad al-Malki, were off to European capitals and the headquarters of international institutions like the UN Human Rights Council and the International Criminal Court to press “war crimes” charges against Israel, and to beg for billions of dollars and euros in aid with no strings attached. And sure enough, the regular Palestinian cheerleaders lined-up to help out with the Palestinian appeal for cash, while demanding and expecting little in return in terms of Palestinian maturity, moderation and accountability. UN Humanitarian Coordinator Jamie McGoldrick convened a press conference in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip on Wednesday to launch a $539 million humanitarian appeal to the international community. That appeal was completely separate from an international donor conference held yesterday in Rome that was convened by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini to raise yet more money for the UN Relief and Works Association for Palestinians. UNRWA spokesman Chris Gunness, a long-time shill for the Palestinians, wailed that the organization’s budget deficit for 2018 was already $446 million. (He further yowled about America’s withholding of more than $65 million in funds for the organization). Then the World Bank kicked-in, also yesterday, with a report of its own, warning of a fragile Palestinian economy, with a PA budget deficit of $500 million expected in 2018, and a total accumulated deficit that tops $1.14 billion. At least the World Bank country director for the West Bank and Gaza, Marina Wes, had the honesty to admit that prime causes for the terrible situation are the failure of Fatah and Hamas to cooperate. (But of course she also blamed Israeli and Egyptian border restrictions, and neither she nor any of her international colleagues have the temerity to talk about Palestinian corruption or militarization). All this leads up to the grand meeting of something called the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee next Monday in Brussels, where 15 nations will seek to bolster and coordinate yet more donor assistance to the Palestinians! As I say, all this fundraising for the Palestinians is underway as the Palestinians are busy attacking Israel in international forums, refusing to return to the negotiating table, and denying the Jewish People’s indigenous rights in Jerusalem; and as Hamas is buying missiles and digging attack tunnels. The PA also is arresting and brutalizing journalists who dare criticize it in the West Bank, and threatening Arab Jerusalemites who want to run for election to the Jerusalem municipality. Yet few in the international community – except for some brave officials in the Trump administration, perhaps – are asking the question: to what end is all this political money directed? The humanitarian imperative is understood. But is the global effort to aid Palestinians with more and more and more money also helping them to mature, or it merely deepening their dependency and perpetuating their victim-refugee-martyrdom identity? At every donor conference of the type described above – and oh, there are so many of them! – everyone swears loyalty to the goal of independent Palestinian statehood and criticizes Israel for being skeptical of, and slow to accommodate, this concept. But are any of Israel’s critics daring to ask what type of Palestinian state they are seeking to create? Might some of the billions in aid be conditioned on, and directed towards, concrete liberal-democratic reforms in the two territories governed by dictatorial Palestinian authorities? Might the PA actually be pressed-upon to return to the path of diplomacy with Israel, instead of intensifying its campaign to criminalize Israel – before it is coddled with more cash? Categories: Palestinians, Peace Process \| Jerusalem Israeli-Palestinian settlements Arab-Israeli conflict Netanyahu Arafat Iran terrorism Israel Palestinian Sderot Orthodox Obama Egypt Peace Process government Middle East democracy peace Jewish	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0056.json.gz/line1649323
__label__wiki	0.545673	0.545673	+1 (440) 389-7336 webmaster@ecoterramedia.com -Company Leadership -DCMA -FTC Disclosure -Mission & Vision Statements -Privacy Policy -Join Our RAK Challenge -Terms & Conditions -Giving Back +Action -Adopt a Pet -Social Responsibility -Why Clean Energy -Book Appointment -Send Voicemail +Living Green -Green Job Board -Green Sustainable Business News -uRADMonitor World Gamma Radiation Surveillance -Discounts -ecoSignage™ -Our Clients -Pricing -TEDtalks -TeLMS™ -Testimonials +Support -Check Your Router for VPNFilter (Malware) -System Diagnostic Tools -Internet Connection Diagnostics -Security -System Status -Terms & Conditions (TOS) -TurboBytes Pulse Join WCG How An Old Mesa Pool Became A Garden And An International Nonprofit by Anthony Commarata \| Sunday, May 3, 2015 \| Go Green, GreenBiz, Health and Wellness, Organic Gardening Source: By Andrew Bernier April 28, 2015 Urban farming is increasing in the Valley, from community gardens to open-lot farms. And one family in Mesa is growing food in a new place — their pool. Now the Valley, and the world, are looking to them for help. Buying a house with an old pool may seem like a liability, but the McClung family turned an eyesore into a burgeoning garden. “We want to have a lot of nutrition, a lot of food all year round in a little tiny area,” said Dennis McClung, president and creator of the nonprofit Garden Pool. When he and his family bought the house in 2009, it came with a old pool, which McClung saw as an opportunity. “Usually they’re pretty strong structures,” said McClung. “I couldn’t afford to dig and create a structure this size. You get to take advantage of gravity because everything is below grade. It makes a fantastic heat sink for a greenhouse.” McClung started by framing and covering the pool with shade cover. The deep end became a small pond with tilapia and plants. With a chicken coop above the deep end, droppings fall into the pond, serving as nutrients for the plants. Those plants are food for the fish, ducks, chickens and goats above the pool that provide eggs and almost gallon of milk daily. The project expanded to included a full orchard in the small side yard. “We have pomegranates, mulberries, figs, almonds, peaches, apples, nectarines, plums bananas, sugar cane, curry,” McClung said. Around the trees are open hoses irrigating water from an unlikely source — their laundry. “We just use the biodegradable detergent,” said McClung. “So that it’s basically a plant-based soap. So our clothes still get really clean. We don’t really notice much of a difference, but we can grow about forty fruit trees.” While large industrial agriculture requires massive external inputs — such as water and fertilizers — Garden Pool doesn’t. “We don’t add water from the garden hose,” said McClung. “We don’t add fertilizer from the store. We don’t add fish feed to our ponds. Very closed loop.” This means 95 percent less water use compared to conventional farming. Rainwater harvesting funnels water to the pond and a solar-powered pump feeds the plants. The system is then designed to drain the water back into the pool. “A lot of what we have in this system is multipurpose, and it’s all kinda interrelated to each other, too,” said McClung. “We have it down to a science now, but it was chaos years ago. But it works in tune with Mother Nature.” And this has resonated with Erin Gurston, a longtime volunteer with Garden Pool. “Trying to really expand the whole idea that there is another way to grow food safely and without a lot of water,” said Gurston. Though she said most people go smaller and cheaper, Gurston said she got together about $2,000 for materials to build her own comprehensive Garden Pool. “Two years ago this month actually, I had 21 people show up at my house at 7:30 in the morning one Saturday and by 8:30 that night we had it built,” Gurston said. While Garden Pool is growing a loyal following in the Valley, McClung has been busy taking the project across the Southwest and the world. “We’re getting ready to open student chapters and we have several overseas trips planned,” said McClung. “West Africa, Ghana, Morocco. In the Saharan Desert. And then we’re going to go back to Haiti as well.” While plans are taking the nonprofit worldwide, it keeps up with a growing local base. Chandler residents Michael and Jennifer Bostick are checking out Garden Pool for the first time. “It looks like it could just be a typical yard, but when you really look a little deeper you can tell almost everything here is edible. So that was kind of a surprise to me. I wasn’t expecting that much,” said Jennifer. “Sort of like a grocery store in your yard,” said Michael. The couple work in the tech industry and have a small desert landscaped yard, but they think they may be able to take a few notes and adopt some of what they see today. “She’s had experience in nurseries and has more of a green thumb than I do,” said Michael. “But I’m interested in systems, kind of self-sustaining systems. Coordinating together we might be able to actually grow sweet potatoes and stuff that we really like.” McClung said Garden Pool requires about an hour a day to maintain — checking system pipes, pumps and harvesting food, along with milking the goats. But it rarely discourages people. “I tell people to go out and do something and don’t just research but get your hands dirty,” McClung said. And McClung is about to expand again — he is opening his front yard as a public testing lab for those who want to get their hands dirty before diving into their own Garden Pool. All Titles, Content, Publisher Names, Trademarks, Artwork, and Associated Imagery are Trademarks and/or Copyright Material of their Respective Owners. All Rights Reserved. Hemp Could Free Us From Oil, Prevent Deforestation, Cure Cancer and It’s Environmentally Friendly – So Why Is It Illegal? Plant a rain garden to make better use of rain water Make Own Natural Lawn Fertilizer Using Only 5 Ingredients Fantastic Organic Gardening Tips That Really Work Cultivating An Organic Garden – Tips To Use Right Now Great Organic Gardening Tips  Listen to this Anthony Commarata Chief Technology Officer at Eco Terra Media Group, Inc. Anthony loves everything related to technology, photography, education, world traveling, nature, and the great outdoors including camping. He is an avid hiker with his favorite trails including Summit Metro Parks with 125 miles of trails. As well as the famous Appalachian Trail (AT) the longest continuously marked footpaths in the world. He's considered a successful businessman, consultant, environmentalist, philanthropist, and a senior mentor for the Scott Hamilton Cleveland Clinic 4th Angel Cancer Patient & Caregiver Mentoring Program. "These sanctuaries offer unparalleled opportunities to explore, experience, and connect with nature." 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