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Mostly cloudy early, then thunderstorms developing this afternoon. High 82F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Locally heavy rainfall possible..
Scattered thunderstorms. Low around 70F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Kevin Burkett | Pharos-TribuneA 12-year-old girl was shocked as she got off the Hoosier Hurricane roller coaster at Indiana Beach.
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Girl shocked on Indiana Beach coaster
Incident comes two days after a boy suffered a medical condition on the ride and later died
MONTICELLO — State officials say a 12-year-old girl reported being shocked as she got off an Indiana roller coaster two days after a 12-year-old boy riding it suffered a medical condition and died.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security regulates and inspects rides. The agency reports the girl saw a doctor last week and said she'd been shocked while exiting the Hoosier Hurricane roller coaster at Indiana Beach in Monticello.
The incident comes after 12-year-old Brayden Cooper-Douglas of Lafayette required medical attention while on the ride June 27 and died that afternoon. White County authorities say the boy had a medical emergency not caused by the ride.
Indiana Beach Director of Marketing Boo Birk says the safety of guests is priority.
"The safety of our guests and team members is our first priority," Birk said in a statement. "All our rides are inspected annually by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, third-party engineers and the park maintenance team. All rides are inspected daily as well by park personnel. After the reported incident, the Hoosier Hurricane was thoroughly examined by park maintenance personnel and inspectors from the Department of Homeland Security."
According to an IDHS statement, on June 27 an inspection of the Hoosier Hurricane was requested by Indiana Beach after Cooper-Douglas suffered a medical condition after exiting the ride. White County Sheriff Bill Brooks was advised the death was due to a pre-existing medical condition. Indiana Beach stopped using the ride until the inspection and it was cleared by the IDHS. On Sunday, June 30, IDHS was contacted again after the 12-year-old girl reported to a doctor she was shocked while exiting the ride. A full inspection and six test rides failed to reproduce any electrical effect or hazard.
DHS said this will make the fourth time the agency has inspected the ride since May 1 and that they are closely watching the ride.
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SANEF welcomes High Court ruling on Malema-linked companies
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On-Point Engineering, SGL Engineering and Gwama Properties ordered to disclose shareholder records
Sanef welcomes High Court ruling ensuring transparency
The South African National Editors' Forum (Sanef) welcomes the North Gauteng High Court order last week which effectively ensures greater transparency in the country's business affairs by emphasising that company shareholder lists are open to public inspection (see City Press report).
The court ordered three private companies, in which former African National Congress Youth League President Julius Malema has interests and which benefited from provincial construction and other tenders in Limpopo Province, to allow a City Press journalist to view and make copies of the lists of shareholders or members of the companies, pointing out that refusal to do so would be a criminal offence.
For more than a year, the companies - On-Point Engineering, SGL Engineering and Gwama Properties - prevented the journalist, City Press Assistant Editor Adriaan Basson, from gaining access to the companies' shareholder records despite a judge having ordered them to do so.
On 7 November 2012, North Gauteng High Court Judge Sulet Potterill made a further order requiring the companies to provide the information. The companies had advanced numerous technical reasons to declare Basson's application for access invalid, but the judge dismissed all of them. She also ordered the companies to pay Basson's and City Press's costs.
Sanef welcomed this decision as important because it confirms legal provisions for providing access to information and increases transparency in the conduct of affairs in the country in terms of the Constitution, This is particularly welcome at a time when government and others are increasingly trying to prevent the disclosure of information about the identity of people who benefit from state, provincial or municipal tenders and other projects.
Sanef commends City Press for pursuing the matter as diligently as it did.
Statement issued by the SA National Editors' Forum (SANEF), November 12 2012
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Two Germans on course for the main draw
Stuttgart. The last four Porsche Tennis Grand Prix main draw berths will be issued in the qualifying finals on Monday, and two German players have a good chance of progressing. Local heroes Anna Zaja and Anna-Lena Friedsam both produced impressive performances when advancing on Sunday.
Teammates go toe-to-toe
Returning to the game after a long injury, Anna Lena Friedsam was only in the qualifying draw after being given a wild card. Now the Porsche Team Germany player is a single win away from a main draw ticket. On Sunday, she defeated her teammate Antonia Lottner in an enthralling three-setter 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(1). The first set was won comfortably by Friedsam but Lottner came back to secure the second in equally convincing fashion. There was then little choose between the two in the third which went to a tiebreak that Friedsam, who reached the last 16 of the long-standing tournament in 2016, clinched after a match lasting almost two hours. The 25-year old will now face Tereza Smitkova (Czech Republic) who won 7-6(6), 6-3 against Jessika Ponchet (France).
Anna Zaja has also battled her way to the qualifying finals. Playing impressive tennis, she overcame Bernarda Pera (USA) 6-3, 7-5. The 27-year old can now only be stopped on the way to the main draw by Sara Sorribes Tormo. The Spaniard encountered little trouble in defeating Ekaterine Gorgodze (Georgia) 6-2, 6-2.
Another player with the main draw firmly in her sights is Vera Zvonareva. Once ranked in the Top 10, the Russian was a clear 6-2, 6-1 winner against Isabella Shinikova (Bulgaria). She will now face Mandy Minella for a place amongst the top 28 players in Stuttgart. The Luxembourger beat Anna Kalinskaya (Russia) 7-5, 6-1. The fourth final will be contested by Giulia Gatto-Monticone (Italy) and Greet Minnen (Belgium). Gatto-Monticone downed Magdalena Frech (Poland) 6-4, 6-4 whilst Minnen progressed at the expense of Anna Blinkova (Russia) 3-6, 7-5, 6-4.
Angelique Kerber: first practice session in the Porsche Arena
The Porsche Brand Ambassador Angelique Kerber is on the road to recovery. After missing the Fed Cup over the weekend because of illness, the reigning Wimbledon champion and two-time Stuttgart winner absolved her first practice session on Centre Court in the Porsche Arena early on Sunday evening.
Further information, film and photo material in the Porsche Newsroom: newsroom.porsche.com
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Art History For Youngsters
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This week in the art space , I thought I’d share with you the backdrop seen in several of my What-I-Wore-This-Week posts. At most effective, this is completed in a manner which respects its creator’s motivations and imperatives with consideration of the desires and prejudices of its patrons and sponsors with a comparative analysis of themes and approaches of the creator’s colleagues and teachers and with consideration of iconography and symbolism In brief, this strategy examines the operate of art in the context of the planet inside which it was produced.
Contemporaneous with Wölfflin’s career, a important college of art-historical believed developed at the University of Vienna The 1st generation of the Vienna College was dominated by Alois Riegl and Franz Wickhoff , both students of Moritz Thausing , and was characterized by a tendency to reassess neglected or disparaged periods in the history of art.
In this respect his interests coincided with those of Warburg, the son of a wealthy household who had assembled an impressive library in Hamburg devoted to the study of the classical tradition in later art and culture. And even though the children enjoy weaving and understand so considerably from it, I’m constantly at a bit of a loss as to what to do with the completed weavings.
Whilst personal reminiscences of art and artists have lengthy been written and study (see Lorenzo Ghiberti Commentarii, for the most effective early example), 8 it was Giorgio Vasari, the Tuscan painter, sculptor and author of the Lives of the Painters , who wrote the very first correct history of art. I wore this wacky apron and the little ones produced guitars and rocked their way by means of the history of art. The year I developed the Art History Wall, our theme was Rockin’ Thru Art History.
New York Whitney Museum Of American Art
The functioning of the art globe is dependent on art institutions, ranging from major museums to private galleries, non-profit spaces, art schools and publishers, and the practices of person artists, curators, writers, collectors and philanthropists. His art is featured in a lot of museums, and hundreds of c orporate and private collections. The final house of The Beatles will be close to Adickes offices on Shepherd Drive in Houston. There are about 18000 art pieces in the museum and most of the exhibitions function the American culture. Some do not approve of getting art situated along the highways of any important city.
The Houston Artists Annual art show presented a $one hundred.00 prize to the winner, but there was a catch… the artist need to have lived in Houston for a year. The judge noted the mistake and was informed that Adickes had not lived in Houston for the full year necessary in the guidelines. Your contribution to art in the Houston area is huge and I wanted to spend tribute. The Virtuoso is located at the Lyric Center in Downtown Houston in the theatre district.
Abstract Art Paintings Gallery
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All Original Paintings for sale are one hundred% hand painted, and they are accessible for immediate shipping. Pattern, geometry, simplification of kind, colour, line, symbolism – all have been components of art forever.” (Berger, Emily) I was able to talk to this artist by way of e mail. Abstract art emphasized on making the art and not the completed artwork itself. One particular major point to understanding and knowing what abstract art is are the colors that are applied in the artwork. Some persons appear at the artwork and see feelings into it. They feel what the painting was painted for, when others have totally distinctive feelings on the artwork. One more words… if I am angry..lines are undoubtedly abrupt & my art becomes busy…calm…colors are light.
Abstract art also be identified as non-figurative art, nonobjective art, or nonrepresentational art, as it is depends on the painters imagination or thoughts. Abstract art uses a visual language of form, color and line to create a composition which may well exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world. Black is utilized to make artwork have specific objects stand out, or made use of to make the mood darker. His art was to have the viewer to concentrate on the colors interactions and the feelings that comes to the viewer.
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Iron Maiden’s third album, the first to function vocalist Bruce Dickinson, was a masterpiece in every single way – great tunes that yielded some of the band’s most well-known songs sheathed in a exceptional turn on the Devil-as-puppeteer theme drawn by the amazing Derek Riggs Even though most fans are familiar with Riggs from his work with Maiden, he has also accomplished albums for Budgie, Gamma Ray, Alvin Lee and quite a few more as effectively as quite a few illustrations for book covers and far more. Artwork Archive’s Option functions on any device (telephone, tablet, desktop) and requires the be concerned and hassle out of cataloging a collection, though delivering solid monetary intelligence and even heat-map based location maps. By donating to ArtWorks, you aid us to continue to EMPLOY, ENGAGE, Generate, TRANSFORM the Greater Cincinnati region. The band would go on to considerably good results in Europe and other locations though star status in the U.S. often eluded them. All our images are produced with dSLR cameras and are professionally printed, in really higher definition and on luxury glossy paper. I only want Artwork Archive was about when I initial began my specialist art profession.
In a way, the artwork on Let There Be Rock is rather simplistic, but there is just some thing about those rays of light shining down on Angus that seems, effectively… profound… intense… classic The cover was photographed in March 1977 in Southend, Essex, UK, at the Kursaal Ballroom and also featured the familiar AC/DC logo, created by Gerard Huerta , for the very first Australian cover was originally different, but was sooner or later repackaged with this version.
MESS also supports clickable artworks which are incredibly helpful for calculators, pocket computer systems and chess computer systems: by clicking on the keys shown in the artwork, you will pass the corresponding inputs to the emulated program! The game was Triumph guitarist/ vocalist Rik Emmet’s thought and created to be impossible to win by band bassist Mike Levine. Please note that Artwork is not a ‘live site’, there are human beings at the other finish of your order.
With Mötorhead’s fourth album, Ace of Spades, the band actually began to solidify its place in heavy metal history. Come Take a look at Our Modern Art Gallery in Loveland, Colorado Artworks is a lot more than just an art gallery we’re an artist studio center, a home for artists, and a place for the thriving artist community in Loveland to collect for creative exchanges and art exhibitions.
250 Locations Artists Can Sell On-line
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Tindall’s began life as a family members run enterprise in 1965 in the town of Newmarket, printing and selling sheet music. Expenses: It costs nothing at all to turn out to be a seller as setting up your on line shop is free, then it charges just 20p to list an item plus a 2.5% sales commission when an item sells. Not Mass Made delivers an instant on-line retailer for sellers, selling handmade items from little producers, providing an option to imported mass-created solutions. You could locate what you are hunting for at Kazim on the Beach Road – it is in a smaller mall that also contains a large Magrudy’s retailer, down previous Mercato as you head towards town.
Not Mass Created is a marketplace for beautifully designed and crafted gifts, enabling independent designers to sell direct to purchasers on the net. Of course, some persons are merely selling their handmade goods on ebay rather than trying to come across UK web-sites like Etsy – mainly because ebay has a larger attain of the basic public. With Coriandr you get a free of charge on the net shop, with a unqiue shop net url so you can market your goods to your customers. I stumbled upon your weblog when I was browsing for where to get fabric painting supplies in Dubai. Not on the High Street have won more than a dozen awards, from MSN’s Finest Purchasing Website, through to Barclays Startups Females in Business enterprise Award in 2007 and much more.
Internet sites like Etsy attract people who are really searching to acquire, so they deliver additional targetted traffic, but much less opportunity of impulse buys like on ebay. They are aimed at helping smaller producers and designers who either don’t have the time, money or expertise to develop their own on the internet shop, or who just want to advantage from more on line opportunities.
What Is Floral Tape?
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Science confirms what all art lovers currently knew in their heart: art appreciation promotes top quality of life and tends to make you really feel excellent. The second, and additional recent, sense of the word art as an abbreviation for creative art or fine art emerged in the early 17th century. Art therapy counselors operate with men and women of all ages: children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, groups, and communities. Art is also utilised by art therapists, psychotherapists and clinical psychologists as art therapy The Diagnostic Drawing Series , for instance, is utilised to identify the character and emotional functioning of a patient. It has been a vital issue in the history of Islamic art , where depictions of Muhammad remain in particular controversial.
Art therapy integrates the fields of human development, visual art (drawing, painting, sculpture, and other art types), and the creative procedure with models of counseling and psychotherapy. With three full-time faculty members and three adjunct faculty, students receive individualized attention and are exposed to a range of approaches to art therapy. A important purpose in art therapy is to enhance or restore the client’s functioning and his/her sense of private well getting.
Much art has been disliked purely for the reason that it depicted or otherwise stood for unpopular rulers, parties or other groups. The art therapy counseling plan invites nationally identified speakers to the campus each spring for the annual Art Therapy Counseling Conference and every fall for the Fall Workshop. In individual or group Art Therapy sessions, residents build a tangible item to reflect a permanent record of individual meanings, experiences, and feelings. In Italy the art tourism of the Grand Tour became a major industry from the Renaissance onwards, and governments and cities made efforts to make their important functions accessible.
The inventive arts (art as discipline) are a collection of disciplines which create artworks (art as objects) that are compelled by a personal drive (art as activity) and convey a message, mood, or symbolism for the perceiver to interpret (art as expertise). Art therapy is an effective remedy for persons experiencing developmental, healthcare, educational, social or psychological impairment. Most modern public museums and art education programs for children in schools can be traced back to this impulse to have art accessible to everybody.
The resultant piece of artwork might also offer you insight into the troubles knowledgeable by the subject and may perhaps recommend suitable approaches to be utilised in far more conventional forms of psychiatric therapy. Art has extended been controversial, that is to say disliked by some viewers, for a wide variety of factors, although most pre-modern day controversies are dimly recorded, or totally lost to a contemporary view. Art therapy is practiced in mental well being, rehabilitation, healthcare, educational and forensic settings – as properly as in private practice, in workshops and little-group settings.
Chicago’s Greatest Museums And Exhibits
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The museums in Chicago, Illinois are some of the best attractions for these living in the Midwest as this city is chock complete of some of the best museums in the world. The problem that a lot of persons saw with the town was that Boston didn’t have a symphony orchestra or a museum. The trustees of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston decided in 1898, only 22 years right after the museum opened, that they needed a new creating. In the middle of the nineteenth century, Boston published books, set the intellectual tone for the nation, and combined thriving commerce with spiritual and cultural pursuits. At the finish of this period, the committee produced a 200-page report on the perfect museum. These images have been taken on May 5th, the exact same day that my husband and I visited the George H.W. Bush Monument in Sesquicentennial Park in downtown Houston.
He grew up in the compact town of Huntsville just north of Houston and has emerged as an artist recognized nation wide for his bigger than life sculptures of President’s heads and a lot more. The nucleus of the museum was supplied by quite a few art collectors, who wanted to make the paintings they had amassed out there to the common public in a central place. It is titled the 7 Wonders and it consists of 7 seventy foot tall pillars developed by artist Mel Chin who was assisted by many hundreds of Houston college young children.
This hub will function some of the outdoor art that can be seen in public spaces positioned in the downtown regions of Houston. The Houston Ballet used to also perform in Jones Hall but has because moved across the street to the Wortham Center exactly where Opera performances are held. The Museum of Fine Arts opened its very first creating in Boston on Copley Square on July 4, 1876. The place is on the backside of the Wortham Center which homes the well-known Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera.
Every single of the kids chosen were born in 1986…the Houston Sesquicentennial date…and each youngster drew art representing 1 of the main influences generating Houston the city it has turn out to be. In Discovery Green Park in downtown Houston the Jean Dubuffet sculpture referred to as Monument Au Fantome which translated into English means Monument to the Phantom Sculpture as effectively as the Synchronicity of Color Sculptures by Margo Sawyer can be identified.
His artwork graces many of the art museums around the planet and are also in a lot of private collections of people today who can afford his rates. He has developed not only exceptional and eyecatching colorful sculptures but also paints and creates operates of art on paper. It is an abstract sculpture consisting of painted bronze and stainless steel and it was installed near the JP Morgan Chase Tower in downtown Houston in 1982. They bought 12 acres in the Back Bay region, and they went to Europe as a committee to study all the museums located there.
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Jagga Jasoos | Film Review
Priya Adivarekar Friday, July 14, 2017 Bollywood, Disney India, Film Review, Films, Jagga Jasoos, Jagga Jasoos Film Review, Jagga Jasoos Movie Review, Jagga Jasoos Review, Katrina Kaif, Priya Adivarekar, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor Jagga Jasoos
Imagine walking into a theatre, settling down in your comfy seat, and watching a flawless painting come alive. Every detail so unique and fresh, that it's impossible for you to take your eyes off the masterpiece. Well, that's the perfect way to describe Disney's Jagga Jasoos - a musical adventure that will leave you spellbound.
At heart, Jagga Jasoos is a musical thriller, which has Jagga (Ranbir Kapoor), a young boy who breaks into a song every time he has something to say, as the lead protagonist. Enter Shruti (Katrina Kaif), a clumsy investigative journalist, who joins Jagga on his adventure to hunt for his foster father - Badal Bagchi. Apart from the two, the film also has an interesting line up of supporting cast, which includes Saurabh Shukla, Sayani Gupta, Saswata Chatterjee (remember Bob Biswas from Kahaani?) among others.
Every detail so unique and fresh, that it's impossible for you to take your eyes off this masterpiece. Well, that's the perfect way to describe Disney's Jagga Jasoos - a musical adventure that will leave you spellbound
What makes a musical complete? Good music, duh! Luckily for us, composer Pritam has done a fine job. His compositions are melodious and easy on the ear. The soundtrack, which has approximately 24-25 songs, comes as a breath of fresh air among the crowd of remixes and recreations that we get to hear these days.
Of course, one of the film's biggest hero is Ravi Varman, whose outstanding cinematography creates magic, as we explore scenic parts of Morocco, Thailand and the gorgeous north eastern parts of India through his perfect frames. Cinematography is certainly one of the key highlights of this film, which makes it visually stunning. The BG score is perfect, while the editing is crisp. There are not too many hiccups, and the film flows quite smoothly. While we won't give away too many details (as we want you to watch and experience it), we quite liked how the film unfolded in the form of chapters, adding on to the fantasy factor. The climax is the one to watch out for, as it leaves clues for a possible sequel (is it happening already, RK?)
Cinematography is certainly one of the key highlights of this film, which makes it visually stunning
Katrina Kaif's Shruti is the perfect companion Jagga could have asked for. She looks adorable and effortlessly blends into her character, providing some humorous moments. It's great to see Kat ditching her otherwise hot and beautiful avatar for something so simple yet effective. Rest of the cast, especially Shukla, provides the perfect support, adding on to the exciting journey with their performances. Reserving the best for last - this is undoubtedly Ranbir Kapoor's film all the way. RK's Jagga has the perfect blend of masti, mischief, mystery, fun and emotions. The actor delivers a top notch performance with his flawless portrayal of the character. There is a reason why Ranbir is called one of the finest actors of our generation, and once again, he proves it with a stellar act. RK is a pure delight to watch on screen, as he sings, dances (and stammers) his way into your heart.
Katrina Kaif looks adorable and effortlessly blends into her character, providing some humorous moments
We all know how the film took four long years to hit the screens. But, let's not forget that a film of this scale does require good amount of time and efforts. Musical as a genre hasn't been explored enough in Bollywood and in a way, Jagga Jasoos is one of the few films that presents it wonderfully. However, one can't deny the fact that it may not be everybody's cup of tea. The film targets a niche audience, which enjoys regular bursts of music and / or experimental storytelling. For us, that's what worked! The narrative and overall presentation is a breakaway from what we usually get to see in Bollywood.
There is a reason why Ranbir is called one of the finest actors of our generation, and once again, he proves it with a stellar act. RK is a pure delight to watch on screen
Like some folks often say - Good things take time. The result? A beautiful fantasy tale that was waiting to be told. And I personally think no one other than Anurag Basu could have pulled this off so well. This is the perfect 'Made in India' Disney film, packed with moments that will leave your heart feeling happy and content.
Verdict: Join the ride and take off on a never before seen (at least in Bollywood) adventure. Take your family and friends out to watch this beautiful poetry in motion. A must watch, especially for it's brilliant presentation and excellent performances.
☆☆☆1/2
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Greeshma Lakhani July 15, 2017
yay so happy to see you review a film after a long gap
ur words are so poetic. ur reviews are a delight to read.
yet to watch jagga jasoos, but now i have booked tickets tomorrow to go watch.
thanks for a lovely read
Santosh Rathi July 15, 2017
kya likha hain mazaa aa gaya. ranbir toh chaa gaya
Kavita Singh July 16, 2017
Mast review
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Arensky - Piano Trios
Label: Brilliant Classics
Cat No: 95636BR
Release Date: 7th December 2018
Arensky, Anton
Piano Trio no.1 in D minor, op.32
Piano Trio no.2 in F minor, op.73
Trio Carducci
Two masterpieces of Russian romantic-era chamber music performed by a talented young Italian trio.
The chamber music of Anton Arensky (1861-1906) embodies a happy and inspired synthesis of two contrasting sound-worlds: the peculiarly Russian language of Rimsky-Korsakov and the �Mighty Handful�, and that of Western-European accents exemplified in the sphere of chamber music by Brahms, but filtered through Tchaikovsky�s West- leaning approach.
It�s Mendelssohn who comes to mind in the vernal surge of energy that opens the First Piano Trio which is Arensky�s best-known work beyond his piano music. The sombre third-movement elegy is a tribute to the cellist Davidoff, and accordingly opens with a soulful cello melody, before an impassioned finale banishes all introspection.
Composed over a decade later in 1905, the Second Trio replaces such youthful energy for a more concise and refined harmonic idiom that even brings to mind Gabriel Faur� at points such as the polished, elusive second-movement Romance. After a delightfully capricious Scherzo full of subtle rhythmic shifts and conversational hesitations, the Second Trio concludes with an expansive set of variations on a noble theme in Tchaikovskian vein.
Formed in 2016, the Carducci Trio has already won praise for its accomplished performances of Russian music in particular, having recently made a tour of China and given London performances at the Royal Albert Hall (Elgar Room) and Academy of St Martin in the Fields. This is the Trio�s debut recording.
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Coming soon – Deputy Director Children’s Social Care
25th June 2019 by Mark Tobin
We will soon be launching a search campaign for a Deputy Director Children’s Social Care for a large city authority. If you would like to learn more about the role when information becomes available then please contact Mark Tobin on 07717 725 844 or email mark.tobin@proventureconsulting.co.uk
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Director roles – North of Tyne Combined Authority
14th June 2019 17th May 2019 by Mark Tobin
It’s a time of potential in the North East, and certainly for the three authorities north of the Tyne river. North Tyneside, Northumberland and Newcastle City councils have come together to form NoTCA with a principal aim to improve the prosperity and lives of all those who live in the area. The election of the area’s first Mayor means the organisation can now push on with a focus on inclusive economic growth and wider prosperity. With devolved powers and associated funding the combined authority can support business, skills, education and investment whilst also have an input into housing, transport and sustainable growth through green initiatives. There has been an interim team so far but now a permanent team is to be recruited. Initially we will be looking for a Director of Economic Growth to deliver programmes, and the Chief Executive’s key support, the Director of Policy and Performance. The Chief Executive role will also be recruited to on a different timeline. Information can be found in the Roles section – simply hover over “Roles” (top right in the menu at the top of this page) and look for the drop down menu. Do get in touch if you would like to know more.
Chief Planning Officer – Leeds City Council
6th March 2019 6th March 2019 by Mark Tobin
A great role with a real opportunity to have a significant impact in a city growing in many ways – Chief Planning Officer. Information about the role will be available on this website during March. Please visit the “Roles” pages or in the meantime email Elaine Smith via pv@proventureconsulting.co.uk who will be able to alert you when the role becomes live and the timetable for the process.
Director of Finance, Bradford Council (up to £102k)
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A great role at a good council. The lead finance role acting as section 151 officer, this person will be critical in supporting the leadership at Bradford steer through challenging times in local government. A key support to the Chief Executive and the Strategic Director of Resources, the Director will over see 95 staff across finance and procurement in the 5th largest council in England. Further information can be found on the council’s senior recruitment website Team Bradford
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Coming soon. Chief Officer, Human Resources at Leeds City Council. We will be commencing the search during March with likely interviews taking place in April/May. Once all role details and recruitment materials are finalised they will appear under the “roles” tab to please visit this site soon. Or alternatively email pv@proventureconsulting.co.uk and let us know you wish to be alerted of the vacancy.
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We are pleased to have been commissioned by Lancashire Enterprise Partnership to support them in the recruitment of their next Board Chair. The role will be formally advertised during January and although the timetable has yet to be finalised, discussions with individuals interested in the role are likely to take place during March. If you would like us to contact you when role information is available please contact Mark Tobin via email mark.tobin@proventureconsulting.co.uk Full information on the role will be found on this website within the roles section.
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We are pleased to have been commissioned by Manchester City Council and North, Central and South Manchester CCGs to support them in the recruitment of their Strategic Director of Adult Social Care Reform (DASS). The role will be formally advertised during January, with a salary range of £121 to 139k. Although the timetable has yet to be finalised, the interviews are likely to take place during late February. If you would like us to contact you when role information is available please contact Mark Tobin via email mark.tobin@proventureconsulting.co.uk Full information on the role will be found on this website within the roles section.
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Fertility and Social Interaction: An Economic Perspective
Hans-Peter Kohler
Considerable controversy exists among demographers, economists, and sociologists over the causes of fertility change in developing and developed countries. The neoclassical economic approach to fertility is embraced by its supporters because it facilitates the application of sophisticated consumer and household production theory to one of the most private and intimate questions: a couple's reproductive behaviour. Despite the theoretical appeal of the economic approach, it has been eschewed by many critics because of its lack of social and institutional context, its neglect of cultural factors ... More
Considerable controversy exists among demographers, economists, and sociologists over the causes of fertility change in developing and developed countries. The neoclassical economic approach to fertility is embraced by its supporters because it facilitates the application of sophisticated consumer and household production theory to one of the most private and intimate questions: a couple's reproductive behaviour. Despite the theoretical appeal of the economic approach, it has been eschewed by many critics because of its lack of social and institutional context, its neglect of cultural factors and its requirements of ‘rationality’. The integration of social interaction with economic fertility models in this book emerges as a powerful tool to overcome many of these criticisms. First, the analysis provides a formal integration of economic, sociological, and other approaches to fertility and shows that there is a useful and promising agenda at the intersection of these schools. The second and more important goal is to sharpen the analytic lens with which theorists from different schools investigate fertility. For economists, the work shows the advantages of moving beyond individual decision‐making and embedding the fertility decisions in a ‘local environment’ with interpersonal information flows, ‘atmospheric’ or social externalities, norms, and customs. For sociologists, this work intends to show that the theorizing about the interaction in social network can be more sophisticated. Thirdly, the findings have important implications for population policy. The analyses in this book show when family planning is likely to diffuse and lead to rapid adoption of birth control, and they derive conditions when Pareto‐improving policy measures are likely to exist.
Keywords: coordination problems, demography, development, diffusion, fertility, population, social interactions, social networks
Published to Oxford Scholarship Online: November 2003 DOI:10.1093/0199244596.001.0001
Hans-Peter Kohler, author
Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
Author Webpage
Conceiving the Old Regime, Leslie Tuttle (2010)
1 Fertility Behavior and Demographic Change: Economic and Other Perspectives
2 Learning in Social Networks and Contraceptive Choice
3 The Density of Social Networks and Fertility Decisions: Evidence from South Nyanza District, Kenya
4 From Individual Behavior to Aggregate Fertility Dynamics
5 Fertility Decline as a Coordination Problem
6 Social Interactions and Fluctuations in Birth Rates
7 Summary and Conclusions
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Trailers You Missed: The Return Of Tipsy Amber Ruffin
By Tori Preston | TV | December 20, 2018 |
Sure, I’ve got plenty of genuine, super-serious CINEMA! trailers to share with you today. But none of them feature a drunk Amber Ruffin, so let’s kick things off with this trailer for Comedy Central’s Drunk History Season 6, shall we?
The official synopsis says, “If you want to find out how ‘Frankenstein’ came to be or whether John F. Kennedy ever took meth, then get excited for the return of Drunk History on January 15.” And I mean, I DO want to know about those things! And also about whatever has Evan Rachel Wood mouthing “you amazing puppet shits” with such enthusiasm! So I’m totally into this.
Anyway: MOVIES!
Downton Abbey — In theaters next year
I got nothing. I mean, partly that’s because this is a teaser trailer about a, like, castle or something? But also I’ve never watched the show, and was legit surprised to see some dude on a motorcycle because I thought the series was old timey-er than that. Basically, this trailer is a perfect storm of its own emptiness and my complete disinterest. But I did check IMDb and apparently Maggie Smith WILL be in the film, so that’s something, for those of you who understand this thing! Moving on…
Greta — In theaters next March
This thriller from Neil Jordan starts out sweet before it gets downright disturbing, but even from this trailer alone I think we can all tell what the movie is trying to say: 1) No good deed goes unpunished, not even if you’re Chloë Grace Moretz, and 2) DO NOT F*CK WITH ISABELLE HUPPERT.
Where’d You Go, Bernadette — In theaters… Soon? (I’m guessing Springtime)
Based on the popular 2012 novel and directed by Richard Linklater, this one is certainly intriguing. A woman goes missing, and her family tries to figure out why, and how, and where. But funny? Honestly, it kinda doesn’t matter. Cate Blanchett plays Bernadette, which would be enough (FOR REASONS THIS WEBSITE HAS MADE CLEAR), though as an added bonus the film also stars Kristen Wiig, James Urbaniak, Judy Greer, Billy Crudup and Laurence Fishburne. It really didn’t have to, though. Blanchett was plenty.
The Mustang — In Theaters March 2019
Look, normally this movie would be aggressively Not My Thing. I’m not typically drawn to emotional resonance or movies inspired by real-life events (it’s a character flaw on my part, I know). I mean, I can appreciate the subject matter — rehabilitating convicts and all that — but it’s just a little too serious for my tastes. And while I’m a sucker for animals, I always shy away from movies that seem designed to ply that weakness with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. And yet… well, just get to the scene in this trailer where the mustang rubs its nose on the shoulder of teary-eyed star Matthias Schoenaerts to comfort him, and tell me YOUR eyes don’t get teary as well. Go on. I’ll wait.
See what I mean? UGH WHY DO YOU HAVE TO HIT MY FEELS LIKE THAT, TRAILER? Anyway, the film also stars Bruce Dern, Connie Britton’s Hair, and Jason Mitchell.
This One’s For The Ladies — In theaters Spring 2019
I missed this one as SXSW, and based on this trailer… I made a HUGE mistake. And like, aside from the thirst aspect, how is it that this documentary looks so completely charming?
Captive State — In theaters next March
So lemme get this straight: Aliens take over the planet, and some people are like “this is fine” while other people are like “REVOLT!” Then flash-forward a decade and the citizens of Chicago are torn between… John Goodman and Vera Farmiga?
And finally, this month’s installment of the Blumhouse holiday horror anthology Into The Dark has a trailer:
“New Year, New You” — On Hulu December 28th
Suki Waterhouse and Carly Chaikin star in this tale of secrets and social media… AND MURDER! Or so I presume. Honestly, I just appreciate that the series decided to skip Christmas and go straight to some New Year’s scares.
Tori Preston is deputy editor of Pajiba. She rarely tweets here but she promises she reads all the submissions for the "Ask Pajiba (Almost) Anything" column at [email protected].
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Parkinson Canada Showcases Excellence through Continued Accreditation from Imagine Canada
(Toronto, June 20, 2019) Parkinson Canada is pleased to announce that it is accredited since 2013 under the rigorous Imagine Canada Standards Program for demonstrating excellence in five areas of operations.
“Parkinson Canada is proud of our continued accreditation as one of 240 organizations in good standing in the Imagine Canada Standards Program,” says Joyce Gordon, CEO of Parkinson Canada. “We owe tremendous gratitude to our donors and supporters. Because of donors, our commitment to excellence is possible.”
Organizations participating in the program have access to a spectrum of resources at all stages of the process, such as self-assessment tools, volunteer peer advisors from accredited organizations and online resources to strengthen practices. The peer reviewers’ assessment of policies and practices as well as constructive feedback contribute to elevate accountability, transparency and practices in Canadian charities and nonprofits—see the full list of accredited organizations. Accredited organizations display the Trustmark.
“It’s no small feat for an organization to earn Standards Program accreditation. It’s a rigorous, peer-reviewed process that is meant to build Canadians’ trust and confidence in the charitable sector,” says Bruce MacDonald, president and CEO of Imagine Canada. “The organizations accredited to date reflect a broad spectrum in size, scope and geography. Each one takes governance, accountability, and transparency very seriously. We’re proud to have them on board.”
Parkinson Canada represents more than 100,000 people in Canada living with Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. Parkinson Canada wants Canadians to know that through the generosity of donors, they can access tools and resources to help manage their life with Parkinson’s. Contact info@parkinson.ca or call 1-800-565-3000 to find out more and to request materials.
About Parkinson Canada
Parkinson Canada is the definitive voice of Canadians living with Parkinson’s disease. From diagnosis to discovery, Parkinson Canada provides education and services to support people with Parkinson’s, their families, and healthcare teams; online, by telephone and in person. Since 1965, Parkinson Canada advocates with federal, provincial and territorial governments on issues that matter to the Parkinson’s community in Canada.
The Parkinson Canada Research Program funds discovery research to improve our understanding of Parkinson’s disease, related disorders, and the impact these disorders have on society. Investigators and clinicians focus on better treatments and one day, to find a cure. Parkinson Canada is a founding partner of the Canadian Open Parkinson Network. Since 1981, Parkinson Canada has invested close to $29 million in 552 research projects across Canada. Parkinson Canada is an Imagine Canada accredited organization. Connect with Parkinson Canada: www.parkinson.ca Twitter: @ParkinsonCanada | Facebook: facebook.com/ParkinsonCanada
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Uber threw an appreciation party for drivers in Chicago and so many people showed up, cars were driving on the wrong side of the road to get through traffic (UBER)
Screenshot via Peggy Mason/Twitter
Uber threw a party for its drivers in Chicago on Monday that drew many more people than the ride-hailing company likely anticipated.
The event at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry was billed as a driver-appreciation party, where Uber drivers were each allowed to bring three guests.
But so many people showed up that it caused a traffic gridlock in a section of Hyde Park, according to a report from The Chicago Tribune.
"That many people going to one place is just dangerous," local resident John Morrison told The Chicago Tribune, recalling that he saw vehicles, including a bus, driving on the wrong side of the road just to bypass the traffic.
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An Uber driver-appreciation party on Monday evening drew so many people to Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry, it caused traffic gridlock in a portion of Hyde Park.
A report from The Chicago Tribune described an army of people and vehicles heading toward the venue around 6:30 p.m., apparently prompted in part by Uber's move to allow drivers to each bring three guests to the party.
Uber spokesman Josh Gold said in a statement to Business Insider on Tuesday that the company is "thankful for the thousands of partner drivers and their families who attended" the party.
"However, over a thousand more than RSVP'd came and we had to close admission to the event for everyone's safety when the rented portion of the venue reached capacity," Gold said.
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John Morrison, a Chicago resident cited by the Tribune, said "that many people going to one place is dangerous," recalling that he saw vehicles, including a bus, driving on the wrong side of the road just to avoid traffic.
Social media video and images show the venue itself was also crowded.
One Instagram user posted video from inside the event with a caption that read:
"We arrived 30 minutes after the posted start time and found almost every exhibit closed, every #uber driver in Chicago in attendance, and zero food or drinks (after waiting in line at the food table for nearly an hour). It was a bummer of an evening, to say the least."
Uber has a fraught history with its drivers, who are officially recognized as independent contractors. Some drivers have previously sued the company for recognition as employees a designation that would allow them to unionize. The National Labor Relations Board last month issued a memo denying that request and dashing hopes of recognition at the federal level.
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General Mills Invests A Crisp $6M In Kale Chip Company
Posted on January 18, 2017 January 18, 2017 3:31 pm
The company most known for Cheerios, Pillsbury and Häagen-Dazs ice cream — General Mills — is turning over a new leaf to focus on healthy and trendy options, like dehydrated kale chips. The company said it will focus on the greens for growing the business.
That’s according to Bloomberg, which said that General Mills’ laser focus on growth is due to a slump in the consumer packaged goods industry. Citing falls in these types of consumer purchases, the Minnesota-headquartered company spearheaded a $6 million funding round for the Austin, Texas-based health and vegetable food company Rhythm Superfoods. General Mills has been especially trying to aim its investments on food and eating trends since 2015 when it launched its venture fund, General Mills 301, which competes with the venture funds at both Campbell Soup and Kellogg. 301 invested in Rhythm Superfoods over a year ago, initially with $3 million.
While the kale trend may have subsided, according to Google Trends, Rhythm Superfoods sprouted in the market back in 2010 and seems to have done fairly well. Making more than $10 million in sales in 2016, the company’s executives project that that number will double this year. Rhythm’s Kale Chips, Beet Chips and Broccoli Bites appear in retailers nationwide, including Whole Foods, Starbucks, Kroger, Publix and more.
In a release, John Haugen, vice president and general manager of 301, said, “Rhythm Superfoods is the first company that 301 Inc. partnered with after launching our strategy in late 2015.”
Some of the other companies that 301 has invested in include vegan cheese maker Kite Hill and vegan burger company Beyond Meat.
After the initial $3 million investment from General Mills and CircleUp last year, Rhythm grew its production, distribution and marketing capabilities. The company said it has plans to add more product offerings to the mix and that General Mills’ food scientists will be helpful in fulfilling that idea.
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Stop in the name of love
Twitter reams Diana Ross for sticking up for Michael Jackson
By Graham Gremore March 25, 2019 at 12:03pm · 44 comments
The fallout from the Michael Jackson Leaving Neverland documentary continues…
In the inflammatory HBO doc, the late singer is accused of sexually abusing former child stars Wade Robson and James Safechuck when they were children.
Director Don Reed has described the four-hour film as a “study of the psychology of child sexual abuse, told through two ordinary families who were groomed for 20 years by a paedophile masquerading as a trusted friend.”
But not everyone has been so quick to jump on the burn MJ bandwagon.
On Friday, Jackson’s longtime friend and occasional collaborator Diana Ross tweeted, “This is what’s on my heart this morning. I believe and trust that Michael Jackson was and is A magnificent incredible force to me and to many others. STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE.”
This is what’s on my heart this morning. I believe and trust that Michael Jackson was and is A magnificent incredible force to me and to many others.
— Ms. Ross (@DianaRoss) March 23, 2019
The tweet received nearly 25K likes, 8K retweets, 3K responses, and a whoooole lot of backlash.
You’re aff yer heed. He’s a paedophile who should have been imprisoned a long time before he died. Would you have been tweeting this if he’d been a plumber…oh sorry you’d have had no idea who he was then would you?
— James Dornan SNP (@glasgowcathcart) March 23, 2019
Oh look, #DianaRoss is trash too. Good to know. Celebrities keep showing their ass. Let me say this one more time: MICHAEL JACKSON WAS AN ABUSIVE PEDOPHILE. If u defend or deny his actions cause you were his friend/a fan, you are complicit in the sexual abuse of children.
— Joshua Hunter Nix (@TheJoshuaHunter) March 23, 2019
he was also a magnificent and incredible child pumper
— Dom Joly (@domjoly) March 24, 2019
I’ve always loved & respected you. You realize a person can simultaneously B 2 things at once? He can have been the person you knew&loved & a dangerous, abusing, pedophile too? They hide in plain sight. Fact:people of your generation protect abusers=why we are where we are?
— Emily Filmore (@EmilyFilmore) March 23, 2019
I was a big MJ fan. Totally disgusted by him now. The documentary is a tell all of who he really was!!!
— Adrianne (@Adriann69053190) March 25, 2019
You dusty old bitch, GTFOH
— @Katherinelee (@hannahlee64) March 25, 2019
But it didn’t stop there…
Oof, girl. Not a good look.
— anthony (@anthonysthots) March 23, 2019
In other words “he didn’t hurt ME so I don’t care what he did to anyone else.” Gross.
— BMcThomas (@barbaramcthomas) March 23, 2019
EXCEPT he was a pedophile and his so-called generosity was called, “grooming.”
Paris functions pretty well, but not his two boys. I could well be wrong, but I’m concerned they were victims as well. If not by Jackson, perhaps whomever molested Jackson when he was young.
— Terri ? #Eco #NoHate #Resist #AlwaysBeKind #Vegan (@EcoSystemGarden) March 23, 2019
Is Diana Ross drinking the Jesus Juice? She’s been shoved into the trash heap along with Babs. They knew. They have lost momentum with younger fans. Next up, apology tour.
— Elizabeth M. Ward (@ElizabethMWard3) March 24, 2019
No Diana, just no. Just because you knew and liked someone doesn’t mean they’re innocent. You saw him with those boys and never thought it was strange for an adult to not have friends his age? One of the boys was 7 when the grooming and abuse started! What’s wrong with you?
— Vote Dem for the Planet (@Brasilmagic) March 23, 2019
What a fucking bitch!
— StefaniaBeauty (@JacksonZone58) March 24, 2019
Ross’ relationship with MJ goes back all the way to the 1960s. Over the course of their 40-year friendship, they recorded and performed several songs together and grew to consider one another like family.
Jackson named Ross the secondary caregiver to his three children. And in his autobiography “Moonwalk,” he called her, “my mother, my lover and my sister all rolled into one.”
But not everyone is so quick to throw Ross under the bus for sticking up her old friend. Many have come to her defense:
Diana Ross knew Michael Jackson closely for 40 YEARS. She trusted him with her children and they adore him. He named her as a possible guardian for his children in his will. She has EVERY RIGHT to defend the man she knew now that
he cannot defend himself.
THANK YOU @DianaRoss. pic.twitter.com/dzBr6Lzgxn
— MJJLegion ? (@MJJLegion) March 24, 2019
What you’re not going to do is drag Diana Ross.
— FERRARI SHEPPARD (@stopbeingfamous) March 23, 2019
So let me get this straight, if any member of Michael Jackson’s family or closest friends (i.e., Diana Ross) speak out in SUPPORT of him, they’re in denial and showing blind loyalty, but the media and people who’ve NEVER met him are spot-on when they label him a pedophile? ?
— Elgin Charles (@ElginCharles) March 24, 2019
You fake woke clowns can just sit ALL THE WAY DOWN. Don’t dare come for the Queen @DianaRoss for telling the TRUTH about her baby Michael Jackson. She knew this man before he was a man. A lot of you are nothing but a bunch of uneducated ignorant BULLIES. #FactsDontLiePeopleDo
— Nicole’s View (@BLKLiberation84) March 23, 2019
Imagine knowing someone since they were like 5yrs old until they passed away at 50 & being told youre wrong about your thoughts & feelings about them & all because they say so. Exactly what theyre doing to Diana Ross right now.
— Dwight (@DaWhite_Man) March 23, 2019
What is happening to Diana Ross right now is precisely why more celebs have not spoken out in defense of Michael. They don’t want to be attacked or have their own reputations put in jeopardy. It’s a sad state of affairs that we’ve come to this.
— Raven Woods (@emailraven) March 23, 2019
Dear fake #woke twitter. Please back the fuck off of @msdebbieallen and @DianaRoss . They should be applauded for being #brave enough to tell the truth in this outrage porn filled era of #MeToo
— Damo (@djbaby2009) March 24, 2019
Diana Ross has known Michael for more years than you’ve been alive. Y’all can just fuck off.
— vic (@jongshot) March 23, 2019
People who’ve never met Michael are somehow more qualified to speak on his life than Diana Ross. Apparently they’re experts.
I have to laugh.
— Awesome, Wow ? (@IndigoFro) March 23, 2019
Who are you to talk to DIANA ROSS, one of the greatest soul icons of all time, about someone she knew for 40 years, like you know better? To tell her to shut up? Astounding level of disrespect.
— Casey Rain (aka S-Endz) (@CaseyRain) March 24, 2019
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To me it is quite obvious he was a pedo. He thought he was Peter Pan, for real. He was crazy, but talented. Or talented, but crazy.
iamru2
Maybe but what she said doesn’t go into the accusations, she’s just saying how she felt about her friend!
March 25, 2019 at 1:03pm
Not quite sure what position Queerty is taking but there is no trashing Miss Ross, am I fan of hers, no not really, however Miss Ross is an ICON that will not be disrespected by a bunch of internet trolls based on a subjective sudo-documentary made after his death using people who have lied in the past. Miss Ross was a friend of MJ’s from the time he was a kid and has the right to feel however she feels about him. If you don’t like it you can kiss her ass.
DCguy
Sweetie, you gave away your agenda, next time try to be more subtle.
If something did happen…..Why is that no one is calling out the parents for letting their child spend time alone with a grown ass man, oh that right they got paid and the money ran out and now they want more.
People have been calling the parents out for allowing this to happen for decades. Next.
Also, that argument makes no logical sense.
Ever notice how much Michael Jackson fans and scientologists sound the same when defending their freak beliefs?
LostMyClothesAgain
The best comment posted on Queerty in past 27 years.
djmcgamester
I liked his music. Does that mean I have “freak beliefs”?
The context of this article, along with common sense, should make it obvious that that is not what I am talking about.
Wow I’m more concerned about the nasty , hateful responses she got to her heartfelt statement.
Would Twitter even exist without nasty hateful responses?
batesmotel
Like Brian said, it is Twitter, what do you expect. Twitter is a toilet bowl for the lower evolved.
March 26, 2019 at 12:03pm
Can somebody please tell me how good at their job somebody needs to be to reach the point where we have to ignore things like rape or child abuse?
Mel Gibson is working, Roman Polanski got nominated for an Oscar, and Michael Jackson, who exhibited pretty much every sign of a child predator is apparently off limits.
So just curious, how good at making pancakes does the line cook at the local diner have to be before their crimes get ignored too? Oh right, the “Talent” argument only applies to celebrities.
Diana Ross was fine talking bout how she loved her friend, but adding the phrase “Stop in the name of LOVE” is just too gross to even think about when talking about what Jackson is accused of. So now we know either she does her own twitter or the person she hired is dumb as a box of rocks.
I’ll never be able to listen to Stop in the Name of Love again.
Don’t forget Jeffrey Epstein! He had young girls coming and going, allegedly hundreds of them in multiple cities, on airplanes, etc. and some of them have identified other high profile friends of his, like Alan Dershowitz and Prince Andrew, but not a single one of these powerful men accused of pedophilia is behind bars!
March 26, 2019 at 9:03am
Heywood Jablowme
“my mother, my lover and my sister all rolled into one.”
Ewwwww.
Josh447
Double ditto that. “Lover”? The traces of mental illness fraud and grooming the public (yes, the world at large got tranced out on Jackson’s pedo charades just like the families and their sons) are quite apparent looking over the decades.
Q: Why did Michael Jackson immediately have his driver stop at Macy’s??
A: He noticed a sign advertising:
“Boys pants HALF OFF”
What is brown and found in baby diapers? Michael Jackson’s make-up.
Why does Michael Jackson like twenty eight year olds?
Because they’re are twenty of them.
Sotzume
Why Diana Ross felt the need to voice off on Michael Jackson (unless it was that third martini)is a very stupid decision. Most of the negative comments to her post referenced the documentary, so it wasn’t just “strangers” as the Jackson cult boringly accused the anti Diana’s words group. All one has to do is to watch the documentary. Period. The Jacksonites are a nasty group of worshipers with blinders on for their fearless leader, a pedophile of the first order who used his power, money and celebrity to use and abuse children barely out of diapers. He threw it in people’s faces as well, dragging them publicly around the world with him, then dumping them for the next younger child he found. Diana Ross appears to be just another mother who would have sold her boys to the highest bidder of the highest fame. Ugh.
I think Michael was somewhat like extended family to Diana, so it doesn’t surprise me that she would have the same level of denial that the Jackson family has.
They were very close friends. It’s not that hard to grasp. He even initially redid his face to look like her, until he kept going and tried to turn himself into his other close friend, Elizabeth Taylor.
boymikefl
To me, 2 different issues. Pedophilia and sexual assault. Ok both, somewhat the same. Sex assault is Kavanaugh. He did what she said and 100% believe her. To me, kids from infant to 18, (pedo). After 18, and still continue to hang out and continue to advance your visability in the business until he dies, GOLD DIGGERS. Also, testifying on his behalf mid 20’s. Get a f*cking job. Money train is over. Shame on you. Karma will have you living under a bridge shortly and you can’t call Michael for help. Trash!
So if you 100% believe the accuser then why wouldn’t you 100% believe the accused?
I’m a huge fan of Diana Ross, and have been since I could talk. I retweeted her response regarding Michael as well as thanked her for speaking her truth. In life, MJ’s life, home, and body were literally and figuratively turned upside down for years by the FBI, prosecutors, DA, investigators, and private detectives. He went through the long and horrendous ordeal of the legal process and trial, adamant that he would be vindicated when all was said and done. He turned out to be right. He was exonerated of all charges. At the end of it all nothing was found but extortionist parents and liars. The two liars involved in this so called documentary are proven liars in the court and grifters. They’ve spent years trying to get money from MJ and his estate. When that didn’t work they took up with an opportunistic director trying to a name for himself, take advantage of the MeToo movement, and bring this man down in death and make the money they so desperately sought in the process.
Anyone who knows a little about film making can see how this “director” edited his documentary and filmed it just right to get the response he wanted. It’s bullsh*t on steroids. Ross has known Michael since he was 11 years old. She and all of her children knew him intimately. He lived with her for some time when he was young. He spent time with all of her children, and I believe was the godfather to one or two of her kids. She definitely knows him and has every right not to join the social media bull crap chorus, that enjoys taking anyone down, even with no evidence and a trial that the highest levels of law enforcement exonerated him at its conclusion.
Frankly I’m sick of the sh*t. Those two punks are grifters. This is not MeToo or any other join the bandwagon victim hashtag. This is grifting, period. I agree with all the tweeters who said plainly “fall allllll the way back.” Somehow, these keyboard creeps know more than the highest levels of law enforcement and an internationally known legend who knew Michael for 40 years right up until his death. GTFOH
Loved your comment. Oprah is on my shit list. Bitch did it solely for ratings. Despicable! I am still holding out hopes for our little Jussie. I still think he was framed because the cops despised that they had to investigate a gay bashing because he was famous. I hope they investigate it thoroughly. Coincidence, Jussie has the same lawyer as Michael. Mark Geragos.
Yeah. Jussie was framed into telling the cops that he was attacked by two white men, because he could see their white skin through the eye and mouth holes on the mask. How on earth do you think he got that wrong if he’s innocent?
Except for a few things you left out…
1. Kids that didn’t have a childhood act MORE adult, not less, and are not interested in “Reliving” childhood.
2. Pedophiles routinely try to make themselves or their homes attractive to children, ones with less money will have things like Ice cream machines and video games, wealthy ones like Jackson will build an amusement park at their home and call it the “Neverland Valley Fairytale Ranch”, AND go on TV holding a boys hand using quotes like “Age doesn’t matter” as if he was a nambla spokesperson.
3. Lastly, if he loves all children so much, where were all the girls?
Finally an intelligent commenter on this site for a change. You nailed it Miguel.
jjose712
It’s funny a couple of months ago people were trashing Sam Smith on twitter because he (only) said that he didn’t like Michael Jackson (it was supposed to be talked about his music) but Human Nature was an amazing song.
Now people are trashing the ones who not trash Jackson.
The documentary is not a surprise. This is not one of those cases of “i can’t believe this”.
What i wonder is what the parents of all those kids were doing all the time
She cared about her friend. That’s it. And I doubt the “backlash” was all that significant considering the number of likes and retweets she got. I’m not sure why she’s being trashed by anyone because she loved her friend and almost certainly knew he was a troubled man.
I don’t know what Michael Jackson did. I have no doubt he had a mental disorder. People talk about him believing he was “Peter Pan”. If so, it’s not likely he molested anyone. That’s not a defense. There was clearly something very wrong with the man and I wouldn’t be surprised if the touching were inappropriate.
If Michael Jackson wasn’t diddling little boys, why did he pay Jordy Chandler $23,000,000.00????
$23 million to Michael is like $23 dollars to you and me. The kids dad was tape recorded saying that he would destroy Michael. The scum father comitted suicide (karma’s a bitch) and the kid grew up and admitted that his dad told him to lie. The only thing Michael did wrong was to surround himself with devious, money hungry scum bags. Sad ending for Michael. The dad, anybody crying? Now that’s pure child abuse and criminal.
@boymikefl
Except you’re a liar. When he died the estate was in debt and he had no money. But nice try.
MISTERJETT
why don’t they just leave the man alone? he’s been dead for ten year and what ever happened or didn’t happen is now between him and God. it doesn’t involve us at all. as for Miss Ross, she has a right to her opinion just like the rest of us.
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jasentylar
Queerty made it seem like there aren’t just as many people defending Michael. I don’t know if he’s guilty. Even Cosby was innocent until proven guilty. People can have opposing viewpoints and not be run out of town.
People are not innocent until proven guilty. They are presumed innocent by the courts until proven guilty. Which is not remotely the same thing
gingered1970
It’s her Brother for crying out loud. So yeah it’s no surprise there.
I’m not surprised she’s defending him. They were extremely close friends for years, and she basically was like a big sister to him. MJ’s pedophilia wasn’t a secret during his lifetime and most people chose to look the other way, but now that he’s dead people are burning his corpse at the stake. It’s kind of absurd. The man stated on TV that he liked to sleep in the bed with children who were not his own, which should have sent up 1,000 red flags, but most people just said, Ho hum, he hasn’t been convicted of anything, so whatever. They loved his music and coddled his bizarre behavior. He even dangled his child off a balcony; if that wasn’t yet another sign something was seriously off I don’t know what to say. People always defend monsters that they’re close to, admire, or worship. You have someone accused of rape, assault, etc., including the alleged rape of a child, in the company of convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, now heading the US, and his supporters look the other way. They won’t even talk about it. This kind of thing happens all the time.
If allegations against Michael Jackson happened against your closest friend or family member on the planet, then if you’re any kind of friend you’d be standing by them no matter what. That doesn’t mean you approve of what they did, but he also hasn’t been convicted in a court of law. Until he’s been convicted in a court under the judicial system, I don’t buy the allegations and never will. You can call it denial or reasonable. Because no reasonable person could possible automatically side with someone who has offered no proof. There is zero proof. Saying something that happened doesn’t mean it happened. If it did happen, let’s say, then Michael Jackson would deserve any punishment he receives to pay for those crimes. Good look locating him at that point. This story is just to give gossip hounds something to talk about around the water cooler. No one wins in this regardless if the “ACCUSERS” are telling the truth or not.
Diana Ross has raised 5 children, and none of them has ever publicly said one bad word about her, and all of her children are doing well. I do not believe that Diana Ross would have tolerated Michael Jackson’s pedophilia if she knew about it. Diana Ross was busy having a stellar solo career and raising 5 children at the same time. I doubt that she had time to monitor who was sleeping in Michael Jackson’s bed. Don’t try to drag MISS ROSS down with Michael’s improprieties.
It’s always very convenient to attack the dead. Michael isn’t here to fight back. He can’t do an interview with Oprah to categorically refute the charges.
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FDA Orders Uloric Black Box Warning, Confirms Death Risk
Published on February 25, 2019 by Laurie Villanueva
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered a new Black Box Warning for the Uloric label, after a review confirmed that the medication was associated with a higher risk of death compared to other gout treatments.
The agency also ordered Takeda Pharmaceuticals to create a new Medication Guide to explains Uloric heart risks, as well as other important things patients should know about the medication.
“We believe the label updates are appropriate to ensure physicians and patients have comprehensive and accurate information to make informed treatment decisions,” a Takeda spokesperson told FiercePharma.com shortly after the FDA announced its decision.
Uloric Black Box Reflects Findings of Post-Market Study
The FDA approved Uloric (febuxostat) in 2009. At the time, however, the agency ordered Takeda to conduct an additional post-market safety study to better understand its cardiovascular risks.
That study, known as the CARES trial, concluded in November 2017. The preliminary results suggested Uloric increased the risk of cardiovascular death and all-cause mortality compared to allopurinol.
In January, an outside advisory panel recommended that the FDA designate Uloric as a second-line treatment for most gout patients. However, they also asserted that Uloric should remain available for the small number of patients who can’t tolerate allopurinol.
Additionally, the panel recommended a Uloric Black Box Warning to highlight the risk of heart-related death.
FDA Advice for Uloric Patients and Their Doctors
Gout is a chronic form of arthritis that affects approximately 8.3 million adults in the United States. The condition occurs when uric acid builds up in the blood and causes sudden attacks of redness, swelling, and pain in one or more joints.
Unfortunately, there are a limited number of medicines available to treat gout.
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"He knows that we want him feeling good," Melvin said. "That was the case last time and he took that pretty seriously, and I’m sure he’s doing it again this time."
Coco Crisp, who’s still dealing with lingering neck pain, is in the designated hitter spot for the A’s tonight, with Craig Gentry starting in center against Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen. Here’s the full A’s lineup against Chen:
DH Crisp
CF Gentry
LF Cespedes
3B Donaldson
C Norris
SS Lowrie
RF Moss
1B Freiman
2B Punto
And the Orioles’ lineup against A’s right-hander Jason Hammel:
RF Markakis
LF Pearce
CF Jones
DH Cruz
1B Davis
SS Hardy
3B Machado
C Hundley
2B Schoop
* The A’s are honoring their 1989 World Series championship team before today’s game with a ceremony on the field starting around 5:30 p.m. Melvin was asked yesterday about his recollections of that team -- many of them his contemporaries from his playing days -- and responded with a smile: "Yeah, I didn’t like any of them."
"I played against all those guys and they were a chore," Melvin said. "I remember with Baltimore, we’d be doing the scouting report and go up and down the lineup on how to pitch to these guys, and you’d basically just throw your hands up and hope they were cold when they came into town.
"There was no break, no one you could pitch around to get to another guy. It was a phenomenal team and their record would indicate that."
Former players and coaches expected to be on hand for the ceremony include Hall of Famers Rickey Henderson and Dennis Eckersley, 1989 World Series MVP Dave Stewart, manager Tony La Russa, Jose Canseco, Dave Henderson, Carney Lansford, Dave Parker and current A’s coaches Mike Gallego and Curt Young.
* Melvin today was asked about three Orioles players getting hit by pitches in the series opener Friday night. Given the recent history between these two teams, it might have raised some eyebrows. But Melvin said there was no intent behind the pitches.
"Anytime some of your guys get hit, you’re not happy about it," Melvin said. "But there was no intent on our part. It was just one of those things that happened."
* The A’s like talking about how they never feel as though they’re out of a game. Here’s the statistical evidence: Their 5-4 win Friday night on Josh Donaldson’s walk-off homer was their seventh walk-off win of the year, tied for third-most in the majors, but was also their 10th win when trailing after seven innings and fifth when losing after eight. Both of those totals are the most in the majors, and the 10 wins when trailing after seven ranks as the second-most in Oakland history already -- the 1969 team had 12.
* Hammel is looking for his first win in an A’s uniform in his second start. He’ll oppose a few familiar faces -- Hammel pitched for the Orioles in 2012 and 2013. Historically he has struggled against Baltimore, with a career line of 0-4 and a 6.68 ERA in eight games, but hasn’t pitched against the Orioles since 2008.
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Meet Annabelle, Our New Leach Pottery Apprentice
Following a search that saw applications from as far afield as the USA, Nigeria and the Netherlands, we’re pleased to announce Annabelle Smith as the winner of the third Leach Pottery apprentice funded by the Seasalt bursary! We caught up with Annabelle to find out a bit more about her, and how she’s feeling about starting her apprenticeship at the Leach Pottery.
How did you feel when you found out you’d been selected as the next apprentice?
When I received the call to say I had made it, I instantly felt relief – it’s my dream come true! Since I finished university I knew I wanted to be a production potter, and when I heard about the apprenticeship, I knew it would be the ideal start to my career. I applied as soon as the applications were open. This is the opportunity of a lifetime for me….I couldn’t ask for more.
I have always lived in the south west of England, and in Cornwall for the last seven years.
I’m 23.
How did you find the interview process?
I had all summer to look forward to this so I was really nervous! My interview days had ups and downs, but I kept battling through. The Leach studio potters are really friendly and inclusive, so the relaxed atmosphere made the practical tests go relatively smoothly. Being at the start of my career you never really know if what you are doing is right, but that’s what makes it exciting because you are learning and discovering the whole time.
This is an outstanding opportunity to learn with The Leach Pottery traditions, which have benefited so many potters working today
You had to bring something you’d made and were really proud of to the interview, what item did you bring with you to talk about and why?
I decided to bring a small faceted jar that I made earlier this year. I designed it having read Lucy Rie’s book on her personal work. I made the lid domed with a slight spiral to contrast with the straight lines of the facets. I used a black Tenmoku glaze that breaks into a milk chocolate colour on the edges. The inside is an ash green jewel-like colour, which brightens up the piece. I chose this because it was one of the most difficult pieces I have made so far, and it’s the kind of thing that I would like to make in the future.
How did you get into pottery?
The school I was at when I was 12 had a fantastic art, design and technology facility. After my first lesson in ceramics, I was in love! Later at university, I tried my hand at woodwork, photography, print-making and metalwork. They had a kiln but no wheel but eventually, in my third year a wheel arrived, and I’ve never looked back.
Being at the start of my career you never really know if what you are doing is right, but that’s what makes it exciting because you are learning and discovering the whole time.
What appeals most about a career in pottery?
The process of designing and making beautiful but utilitarian domestic pieces for others to use sparks joy in me. I have always been practical and enjoyed working with my hands, so pottery is the perfect path for me, as it encompasses everything I love.
What are you most looking forward to at Leach?
I am looking forward to developing my practice as a professional, artist-maker in production throwing and design. This is an outstanding opportunity to learn with The Leach Pottery traditions, which have benefited so many potters working today. I cannot wait to be living in St Ives. I love the galleries, the colours of the sea and the live music nights every week.
Whose work are you inspired by?
Phil Rogers’ use of line is delicate and purposeful which pulls the overall piece together.
Clive Bowen, as his simple brushwork accentuates the design of the whole piece.
Svend Bayer throws feminine forms in a masculine way. They are majestic, strong and confident pots.
Antoni Gaudi. I love the way nature informs his designs and sometimes pairs that with playful, lighthearted, bright colours.
Find out all about the Seasalt Bursary and meet our previous Leach Pottery apprentices.
The bursary forms part of Seasalt’s pioneering, new campaign, The Modern Creatives Project, which encourages the idea of living a simple and creative life.
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EPA Press Office Attacks Journalists à la Trump
WatchDog: EPA Press Office Attacks Journalists à la Trump
By Joseph A. Davis, WatchDog TipSheet Editor
Is “smear the messenger” the Trump Environmental Protection Agency’s new press strategy? Intense personal attacks on individual journalists seem to be the new norm from EPA — when those journalists print true stories describing EPA’s failure to protect the environment.
After Hurricane Harvey flooded the Houston area, some Associated Press reporters took a look at Superfund hazardous waste sites there. Whether flooding could spread pollution from those sites was a legitimate question of the sort environmental journalists are supposed to ask. Actually, agencies like EPA should be asking them too. And answering them.
The initial Sept. 2 AP story, headed “Texas toxic waste sites flooded, EPA not on scene,” made an impact even amid the outpouring of hurricane news. That story, an exclusive, was updated with at least one follow-up.
The follow-up was bylined by Jason Dearen (who is based in Gainesville, Fla.) and Michael Biesecker (who is based in Washington, D.C.), and datelined Highlands, Texas, which is where one of the Superfund sites, an acid pit, was located. It was Dearen who visited the sites, in one case by boat. The AP’s Jay Reeves (based in Alabama) was credited with additional reporting.
You could tell that the AP story was reported onsite, because it included onsite interviews, details, video (view below) and photos.
So it was surprising when EPA’s press office, the next day (Sept. 3) fired off a press release criticizing the AP story as “misleading,” attacking Biesecker personally and asserting that Biesecker was “reporting from the comfort of Washington”.
The EPA release made it seem that Biesecker was the only reporter on the story — which was misleading and factually untrue. EPA’s release did not cite any specific factual inaccuracies in the AP story.
Another EPA release, dated Sept. 2, said that EPA had visited two Houston-area Superfund sites, but had not been able to visit 11 others, because flood water made them inaccessible — essentially confirming one important premise of the AP story.
AP had reached out to (and quoted) EPA’s press office for its original story. Later, and perhaps defensively, EPA announced that it had scanned some 41 Superfund sites in Texas from aircraft, and the AP reported that.
AP accused of “yellow journalism”
One sign of touchiness in the EPA release was its statement that “Biesecker had the audacity to imply that agencies aren’t being responsive to the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey.” The AP story did not mention agencies other than EPA.
What it did do was explore EPA’s responsiveness to Harvey in a factual way. And it noted that despite Administrator Scott Pruitt’s statements that he wanted to make Superfund cleanups a priority, the Trump administration’s 2018 budget request cut funding for them by 30 percent.
“Once again, in an attempt to mislead Americans,
the Associated Press is cherry-picking facts.”
— EPA Public Affairs Office
Most of the EPA release was written only in a “news release” voice identified as coming from the Office of the Administrator. One quote was attributed to Liz Bowman, the recently installed associate administrator in charge of the Public Affairs Office. “Once again, in an attempt to mislead Americans, the Associated Press is cherry-picking facts,” she said, accusing the AP of “yellow journalism.”
AP, of course, stood by its story. "AP's exclusive story was the result of on-the-ground reporting at Superfund sites in and around Houston, as well as AP's strong knowledge of these sites and EPA practices,” AP Executive Editor Sally Buzbee said. “We object to the EPA's attempts to discredit that reporting by suggesting it was completed solely from 'the comforts of Washington' and stand by the work of both journalists who jointly reported and wrote the story."
In the end, the fact remained that for the most part the AP was there on the ground and EPA was not.
And the media took note — after all, it was a matter critically important to the media’s ability to report the news. There were quite a few prompt articles about the flap — in such publications as Politico, The Hill, Gizmodo, Quartz, Think Progress, Buzzfeed, Salon, GQ, Climate Nexus, New York magazine, ABC News, Business Insider, Greenwire (subscription required) and inevitably the Washington Post (subscription required).
EPA press office angered over earlier story
Why so personal? There is evidence (for example, in the EPA release) that EPA honchos were mad at Biesecker in particular for a story he did on June 27 on an encounter between Administrator Pruitt and Dow CEO Andrew Liveris. The headline of the original in the Los Angeles Times tells the story: “EPA chief met with Dow Chemical CEO before deciding not to ban toxic pesticide.”
Biesecker had had to put in a Freedom of Information Act request for Pruitt’s schedule, because Pruitt does not publish his schedule as EPA administrators have done at least since the Obama era. The schedule showed a half-hour meeting between Pruitt and Liveris on March 9. A Pruitt spokesman had previously said that he had not met with Liveris on the decision not to ban Dow’s chlorpyrifos (which can harm children’s brains) before he made that decision.
EPA offered no comment on the meeting before the story ran. But they objected afterward, saying there had been no meeting, only a passing handshake. AP corrected the story.
In the Sept. 3 release attacking Biesecker, EPA’s press office brought the incident up again, using it as the sole basis for its assertion that “Biesecker has a history of not letting the facts get in the way of his story.”
But Biesecker actually has a solid reputation among journalists on the environmental beat for accurate, fair and dogged reporting. That last may be what got him in trouble. The fuss EPA made about the Liveris story certainly helped distract public attention from questions about the integrity of Pruitt’s unexplained decision not to ban chlorpyrifos.
Biesecker also did a story April 20 on Dow’s efforts to pressure federal agencies to ignore scientific studies suggesting that certain pesticides (including chlorpyrifos) harmed endangered species.
Those questions are legitimate ones for environmental journalists to be asking. Dow made a $1 million donation to the Trump inauguration. And Liveris was present Feb. 24 when Trump signed his executive order on deregulation. He gave Liveris the pen.
Trumpification of EPA press office?
One of the media accounts of the Houston Superfund flap put it in an important context: the general stance of the Trump administration toward the news media. That is, calling the media “the enemy of the American people.” Rebecca Leber wrote Sept. 6 in Mother Jones an article headed: “This EPA Statement Reads Like Something You’d Find in Breitbart.”
"[Pruitt was] turning the EPA’s public outreach
into a spin-machine that amplifies
a conservative echo chamber of positive coverage.”
— Rebecca Leber, reporter for Mother Jones
Leber’s point (and she is not the only one to make it) is that the Houston Superfund flap signals the Trumpification of the EPA press office, saying EPA “took a cue from President Donald Trump’s media-bashing playbook.”
The EPA press office, she wrote, condemned reporting as inaccurate while confirming the facts. She also made the point that this development was hardly new. She wrote back in July about how Pruitt was “turning the EPA’s public outreach into a spin-machine that amplifies a conservative echo chamber of positive coverage.”
The press office, she wrote, favors right-wing media outlets which often have ties to Trump, ignoring interview requests from mainstream outlets. If you need evidence, note that EPA’s Sept. 3 release actually cites Breitbart to support its argument, dismissing the AP in general as “fake news.” Leber points to a Media Matters study which found that Pruitt gave more interviews to Fox than to all other TV outlets combined.
The attack on Biesecker is just one example of EPA press office attacks on solid journalists who just happen to be reporting something that makes EPA unhappy. Another example is the press office’s Aug. 21 attack on an Aug. 18 article by the New York Times’ Eric Lipton and Roni Caryn Rabin. Their article was about … wait for it … chlorpyrifos.
The Times reporters had obtained more than 700 pages of internal EPA documents through a FOIA request. And it published them. The documents show Pruitt promising farm lobbyists that it was a “new day” and that he was listening to their pleas to allow chlorpyrifos. EPA attacked the New York Times in particular, named the reporters and accused them of reporting “false facts.” Does that sound Trumpian?
Brietbart reporter outraged over FOI request
That same release took a swipe at another New York Times story, to imply that the Times was in the business of purveying faulty information. It relied on a confused and incomplete story by Erik Wemple, a media critic at Times rival, the Washington Post, which criticized an Aug. 7 story by Lisa Friedman. That story spotlighted, and published, a draft precursor of the federal Climate Assessment report, the work product of scientists in 13 federal agencies.
The Times report was a scoop because virtually nobody in the mainstream media had ever reported on it, much less published it (InsideClimate News was one exception). It was news because the draft was at the point where it documented findings and conclusions before the White House could change or suppress them, although some news organizations reported on other sources saying they have seen no indication that the White House might suppress the research.
Wemple’s criticism was that the draft the Times initially published was already available on some obscure sites by request — and that nobody could reasonably expect the Trump administration to suppress climate science. The Times printed a clarification — and then published a later draft which actually had not been published anywhere else.
Now bookmark this: On August 23, well before EPA’s press office unloaded on Biesecker, there was an article in Breitbart News. The article reported, in tones of loud outrage, that AP reporter Biesecker had filed a FOIA request for emails and messages between Pruitt’s office or his press office, on the one hand, and Breitbart reporter Matthew Boyle. The story, written by Matthew Boyle himself, portrayed Biesecker as “digging for dirt” and claimed that the AP was mired in an “ethics scandal.”
Will the EPA press office succeed in intimidating news media trying to hold it accountable? That remains to be seen. The attack on Biesecker and the AP is hardly a one-off; it is part of a pattern.
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$6.77M Lake Las Vegas home to open this fall
Lake Las Vegas has unveiled what’s dubbed its most luxurious community in the development’s third and final phase that introduces the North Shore with contemporary-style homes.
By Buck Wargo Special to Real Estate Millions
A $6.775 million showcase home at Estates at Reflection Bay, Lake Las Vegas is under construction. (Swaback Architects + Planners)
This showcase home at Lake Las Vegas' South Shore will feature contemporary architecture. (Swaback Architects + Planners)
The 8,500-square-foot home is on Lake Las Vegas' South Shore. (Swaback Architects + Planners)
Construction is underway at the showcase home in the Estates at Reflection Bay in Lake Las Vegas. It is expected to open this fall. (Tonya Harvey)
Michael Wetzel of Arizona-based Swaback Architects + Planners, talks about the thought behind designing the showcase home in Lake Las Vegas. Tonya Harvey
Construction is underway at Estates at Reflection Bay in Lake Las Vegas. (Tonya Harvey)
Lake Las Vegas is developing it South Shore. (Tonya Harvey)
Called the Estates at Reflection Bay, Lake Las Vegas is offering nine 1-acre custom lots ranging from $1.2 million to $1.9 million, and 15 half-acre custom lots ranging from the mid-$300,000s to $650,000. (Tonya Harvey)
This showcase home is under construction Estates at Reflection Bay in Lake Las Vegas. (Tonya Harvey)
Architect Michael Wetzel, center, talks to and Kit Gallup, left, and Luxury Realtor Ivan Sher, right, about the showcase home under construction in Lake Las Vegas. (Tonya Harvey)
At right, Cody Winterton, Lake Las Vegas’ senior vice president, talks to Michael Wetzel of Arizona-based Swaback Architects + Planners about the South Shore development. (Tonya Harvey)
Lake Las Vegas. (Tonya Harvey)
Lake Las Vegas has started to develop the South Shore. (Tonya Harvey)
Bart Jones, chief financial officer and Steve Jones CEO and founder of of Merlin Contracting. (Tonya Harvey)
Called the Estates at Reflection Bay, Lake Las Vegas is offering nine 1-acre custom lots ranging from $1.2 million to $1.9 million, and 15 half-acre custom lots ranging from the mid-$300,000s to $650,000.
The numbers haven’t been finalized but there will be about 16 quarter-acre lots. Those prices have not been set.
Lake Las Vegas has already commissioned the construction of what it calls a Waterfront Show Home that’s expected to be completed this fall. It measures more than 8,500 square feet and has been listed for $6.775 million and has already drawn interest from buyers.
The plan for this neighborhood is to sell the 39 remaining custom lots and let the owners design and build their own homes.
An adjacent neighborhood in which luxury builder, Blue Heron, will construct about 40 homes will be unveiled later this year.
The North Shore with its 1,000 acres will be built in multiple phases, and the builders will be announced in the future, according to Cody Winterton, Lake Las Vegas’ senior vice president.
“One this side of the lake, we had the opportunity to envision what we wanted it to look like, so it’s different than anything else at Lake Las Vegas because we have a clean break and new side of the lake that hasn’t been touched,” Winterton said.
The building restrictions at Lake Las Vegas have been rewritten to set the guidelines for the third phase that is different from the South Shore, Winterton said.
“The intent of the home is to set the tone for this whole phase of the community,” Winterton said.
“Lake Las Vegas has historically stuck with a very Mediterranean and Tuscan feel, and this side will be more desert contemporary and modern. I think with the market right now, and a lot of people that are coming to Las Vegas are attracted to this style of architecture. It is timeless.”
The show home was designed by Vern Swaback and Michael Wetzel of Arizona-based Swaback Architects + Planners. Merlin Contracting, which the National Association of Homebuilders named the 2017 Custom Home Builder of the Year, is the contractor.
“The guidelines for this are typical for what you would expect for a new development,” Wetzel said. “They are not overly restrictive in keeping the heights down. There is flexibility with that and architecture style, and with the ability to get close to the water and have flexibility and freedom to position the house.”
Swaback trained with Frank Lloyd Wright and was his youngest apprentice when he began his work with the famed architect. He worked with the Wright organization for 21 years, even serving as the foundation’s CEO and president, Wetzel said.
“So much of what Wright taught Vern was put into this home,” said Wetzel, a partner with Swaback. “The soft contemporary feel, the use of color, the clean lines and even the position of the home on the site are all defined by his work. … We wanted to create a Frank Lloyd Wright touch and layering of the roof planes and within those we have clerestory windows that flood the inner space with natural light. And those roof overhangs help prevent a lot of glare.”
Ivan Sher and his group with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Nevada Properties, who represents all of the custom home lot sales at the Estates at Reflection Bay, said a home that’s considered modern is a big box and minimalist with a lot of grey and white and few accents. This home has a warm contemporary feel to it, and people are excited.
“The people who live around here have been waiting for this and are so excited about the change and contemporary look and feel,” Sher said. “They feel that although (Lake Las Vegas) is beautiful and gorgeous and aesthetic, the new trend is definitely contemporary and something a little bit more modern in today’s style.”
Those looking to buy in Lake Las Vegas are different than those who want to purchase in Summerlin, MacDonald Highlands and other luxury communities in Las Vegas, Sher said.
“It is a different client,” Sher said. “The people coming from California that lived on the ocean or by the ocean didn’t know this existed. They come out here, and are quite for a second. They can’t believe it. There’s silence.”
People buying custom lots will have homes that range from more than $1 million up to $10 million.
The two-story showcase home has four bedrooms; four full baths and one half bath; and three-car garage that can be expanded to four bays.
Wetzel said the team wanted the experience to start when you arrive on the property, and it has a lot to do with how you approach the house.
“We integrated some site feature walls that are also stone and tie into our three main stone walls at the entryway,” Wetzel said. “We integrate the landscape so it is part of that arrival. When you come to the front of the homes, you are greeted by this wonderfully tall entryway. The three stone feature walls reach out and pull you in.”
There’s a glass pivot door as you enter the home that allows you to “embrace the lake.” Wetzel said.
“As soon as you come in the door, your arrival is looking over the spa to a negative-edge pool and spa that ties right to the lake so you have that instant connection,” Wetzel said.
The great room has a, 18-foot-wide sliding pocket door that allows the home to nearly triple in size because of the indoor and outdoor elements and ceiling lines that extend to the inside. The great room is on the south side of the home with a large open kitchen and butler pantry, Wetzel said.
There’s a game room and entertainment room with views that tie to the lake, and the master suite is on the north side. The second level has three bedrooms.
The North Shore features a new beach area and nearly 2 acres of open space.
“The key is the indoor-outdoor,” Winterton said. “What is magical about Lake Las Vegas is you don’t even feel you are in the desert. When these glass doors are open on a nice night and you’re throwing a party and you have the lake and the pool in the backyard, that is a setting that’s hard to capture in Las Vegas, and that’s what we’re most excited about. When you look to the South Shore, that style of architecture didn’t embrace the indoor and outdoor and openness. It wasn’t a thing at the time.
Bringing the outside in and when you have a view like this, making that part the house is a big change.”
Lake Las Vegas is owned by hedge fund manager John Paulson through his Paulson &Co. In 2012, he purchased 835 acres for $17.3 million from Highland Capital and Credit Suisse as part of a long-term bet that builders will buy lots and build homes as the economy recovers in the 3,600-acre master-planned development.
The total third phase was entitled for 4,000 homes, but Winterton said it will likely end up between 2,000 and 3,000. Lake Las Vegas has about 1,800 homes and nine communities have opened in the last 18 months, he said. Paulson has invested $50 million in upgrading Lake Las Vegas.
“This is the last big milestone for Paulson to open up this side of the community. We’re more than ready to take off,” Winterton said. “We have a lot of people from California coming to take a look.”
The Westin Lake Las Vegas, which is down the street from the Estates at Reflection Bay, recently finished a $45 million renovation of its property, Winterton said.
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Just say midcentury modern to Hayden Ross, and she’s all in. The Las Vegas Realtor and special needs physical education teacher for the Clark County School District specializes in that architectural style.
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GLH is collaborating with Tesla Inc. and other new technology vendors to create “superluxury homes of the future.” The company’s goalis to showcase intelligent, elegant, automated and eco-friendly homes within an integrated smart community that includes transportationas part of the residents’ lifestyle amenities.
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The Las Vegas Motorcoach Resort has elevated the RV lifestyle to a fine art, with amenities like a 10,000-square-foot clubhouse, a fitness center, a 24-hour guard gate and concierge services.
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Robin Williams fans flock to 'Mrs. Doubtfire' home in S.F.
Updated 10:59 pm PDT, Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Flowers and letters line the steps of the Mrs. Doubtfire house on August 11, 2014 in San Francisco, CA. Robin Williams was found dead this morning in his Tiburon home.
Photo: Craig Hudson, The Chronicle
The movie connected with people across generations: A father, losing custody of his kids during a divorce, goes to astonishing lengths to spend time with them.
On Tuesday, the San Francisco house where the 1993 classic "Mrs. Doubtfire" came to life became another kind of touch point - a place for fans to connect, one last time, with the movie's late star, Robin Williams, who died Monday in an apparent suicide.
Hundreds flocked to the Pacific Heights Victorian to light candles, place flowers on the front stoop or just pause and remember the Bay Area comedian and actor.
"There was really no other place for me to pay my respects," said San Francisco resident Mike Orlick, 31, who grew up watching comedians like Williams, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal. "This was the first thing I knew to be comedy."
Orlick gripped a cup of coffee and, like many, just stood in silence outside the Steiner Street home.
Mayah Curtis, a San Francisco native, also visited the makeshift memorial, explaining that she felt like she was mourning a close friend.
"Although he was a really big celebrity, you always felt like you knew him," she said. "He was real. He was local."
Curtis was on a bus Monday when she learned Williams had committed suicide. The news, she said, silenced her fellow commuters and had everyone glued to their phones.
Alexandra Psorogianni, a Swedish flight attendant on a layover in San Francisco, was so moved by the actor that she delivered a floral bouquet to Steiner Street.
For her, Williams' character in "Mrs. Doubtfire," a man who dresses up as an elderly housekeeper and nanny so he can care for his children in his ex-wife's home, represented a fond memory.
"It was just the way he acted," Psorogianni said. "You felt like you really connected with him."
A sequel to the hit movie was in the works, but reports Tuesday suggested that it wasn't going to happen without Williams.
The owner of the famous Pacific Heights home since 1997, Douglas Ousterhout, is a doctor with a fitting specialty. He's one of the country's foremost facial feminization surgeons.
On Tuesday, he said he was a Williams fan and was saddened by the actor's death. But he admitted he had never actually sat down and watched the movie.
"I've seen bits and pieces," he said.
Ousterhout said he doesn't mind that his home became, long before this week, a destination for devotees of the actor. Williams buffs have regularly driven by, or arrived at his door, or even tried to peek in the windows.
On Monday night, though, it became a little much.
"I didn't bother coming home for dinner," he said. "The place was packed."
Kurtis Alexander is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: kalexander@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @kurtisalexander
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Tranmere Rovers v Tottenham: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview
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Mauricio Pochettino’s side will be looking to avoid an upset against their League Two opponents
Tottenham kick-off their FA Cup campaign with a tricky third round tie against League Two Tranmere at Prenton Park on Friday.
The trip to Merseyside marks the start of a hectic few weeks for Mauricio Pochettino’s side that also includes a two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea as well as a home clash with Manchester United in the Premier League.
It’s set to be a memorable occasion for Tranmere, who were promoted from the National League last season and reached the quarter-finals of the competition as recently as 2004.
Game Tranmere v Tottenham
Date Friday, January 4
Time 7:45pm GMT / 2:45pm ET
In the United States (US), the game can be streamed live on ESPN+
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US TV channel
N/A ESPN+
In the United Kingdom (UK), the game can be watched live on BT Sport 2 and streamed on BT Sport Live.
UK TV channel
BT Sport 2 BT Sport Live
Tranmere players
Goalkeepers Davies, George, Pilling, Wharton, Passant
Defenders Buxton, Ridehalgh, Sutton, McNulty, Monthe, Caprice, Ellis, Gumbs, Bakayogo
Midfielders Tollitt, Harris, McCullough, Smith Gilmour, Williams, Banks, Cole, Nugent, Devine, Wallisson
Forwards Jennings, Mullin, Norwood, Akammadu, Stockton
Midfielder Ollie Banks is available again to Tranmere after hernia surgery and could go straight into the starting XI for this encounter, but Dylan Mottley-Henry is missing due to a hamstring injury.
There are doubts over Ritchie Sutton while goalkeeper Shamal George has returned to Liverpool following the end of his loan period.
Possible Tranmere starting XI: Davies; Buxton, Ellis, Monthe; Caprice, Banks, McCullough, Ridehalgh; Smith, Norwood, Jennings
Tottenham players
Goalkeepers Lloris, Vorm, Gazzaniga
Defenders Trippier, Rose, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Sanchez, Walker-Peters, Foyth, Aurier, Davies
Midfielders Winks, Lamela, Nkoudou, Dier, Sissoko, Alli, Eriksen, Moura
Forwards Kane, Llorente
Tottenham are troubled by a string of injury issues, though the likelihood is that Jan Vertonghen, Moussa Dembele and Eric Dier – the regulars they are without – would not have played in this match in any case.
Victor Wanyama is a couple of weeks away from training, following two months on the sidelines, while Erik Lamela is also missing and there are doubts over Serge Aurier, too.
Son Heung-Min is away on international duty.
Mauricio Pochettino is liable to rotate heavily for this encounter, so an unfamiliar starting XI is virtually certain.
Possible Tottenham starting XI: Gazzaniga; Walker-Peters, Foyth, Maghoma, Davies; Skipp, Amos; Lucas, Alli, Nkoudou; Llorente
Tottenham are unsurprisingly heavy 1/5 favourites to progress through to the fourth round according to bet 365, while a draw is available at 13/2. A shock win for Tranmere is priced at a hefty 16/1.
Click here to see all of bet 365’s offers for the game, including goalscoring markets, correct score predictions and more.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says he would have been sacked by now had he prioritised the domestic cup competitions over the Premier League and Champions League.
One of the few criticisms of Pochettino’s reign has been the failure to land a major trophy, despite leading the side to a trio of top-three Premier League finishes and regular Champions League participation during his four-and-a-half years in charge.
However, the former Southampton boss is unrepentant about placing the domestic cups low on his priority list, suggesting his job would be on the line if Premier League progress had been hindered due to cup distractions.
“If my ambition in Tottenham is only to win the Carabao Cup or FA Cup, with all the respect for that, I think my ambition does not match the ambition of a club like Tottenham,” he said.
“I don’t know how we’ve finished in the last three seasons, but if we just won the FA Cup, I don’t know if chairman Daniel Levy would have much patience with me or would say: ‘OK, you’re 10th in the Premier League, I’ll keep you and give you a new contract.’ I don’t believe that.”
Indeed, the Argentine questioned the difference that winning such a competition would make for his side.
“Of course we want to win a trophy but that doesn’t mean it’s going to put Tottenham on a different level,” he argued.
“What puts you in a different level is if you win the Premier League and you’re capable of challenging every season for the Premier League, and if you play Champions League and you really believe and you’re a real contender one day to win the Champions League. That’s my objective in Tottenham.”
For Tranmere, the game marks a significant milestone in their revival after the low of relegation to the National League four years ago. They regained their Football League status via the play-offs last May and currently find themselves just three points outside the play-off places in League Two.
It will also bring back memories of the team’s memorable cup runs during the early 2000s, when they reached the FA Cup quarter-finals three times in four years as well as the League Cup final in 2000.
“It’s about the whole of the football club showing the whole football world that Tranmere is still here,” said Tranmere boss Micky Mellon.
“We disappeared off the Football League radar for a while and when you have three years out of the league you can lose generations of fans. You can stop being a big football club. But we have seen in the last few years with trips to Wembley, occasions like this and the promotion battles that Tranmere is still here. It still has a fan base that, when called upon, can sell out in three hours.
“It has unbelievable potential and it is up to us as a football business to make sure that we keep the momentum going forward. Friday night will help that.”
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Space 1889 (Heliograph reprint edition), softback roleplaying game
Space 1889 (Heliograph reprint edition), softback roleplaying game, by Frank Chadwick
Categories: Other Role-Playing Games, Space 1889
“Role-Playing In A More Civilized Time.
Everything Jules Verne could have written.
Everything H. G. Wells should have written.
Everything A. Conan Doyle thought of, but never published–because it was too fantastic.
Everything you need for adventures of the century.
This rulebook is the heart of the Space:1889 role-playing game. It contains the complete role-playing rules, plus the exciting background of Victorian science fiction: ether flyers and Martian cloudships, the canals and civilizations of the red planet, Venus’s swamps and dinosaurs, the honeycombed interior of Luna, and the thrills of inventions and inventors — the driving force behind Victoria’s multiworld empire! It also includes the errata and additional rules from the Space:1889 Referee’s Screen.”
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Snooki: Jersey Shore icon new it girl
Published time: 4 Jan, 2011 13:52 Edited time: 11 Jan, 2011 20:49
Marilyn Monroe may be a legendary sex goddess, but Americans are a fickle people. With each decade, new icons have enamored them and created new trends.
Over the decades, these icons have included Elizabeth Taylor, Farah Fawcett, Brooke Shields and Jennifer Aniston. Now entertainment reporters are saying that Snooki is America’s new It girl.
Nicole Polizzi, known by her nickname Snooki, is a 22-year-old trash-talking cast member on MTV’s reality show Jersey Shore. Why is Snooki so famous? No one seems to know, but she has stolen the sex symbol status from Hollywood’s A-listers. And now she’s everywhere…from Saturday Night Live, to the New York Stock Exchange, to jail, where even the police asked for a photo with her.
Many people now look at Snooki as a representation of America.
“Snooki has her own look and own signature style that Americans can relate to,” said Robin Kassner, of Haute PR in New York.
“She’s average just like me…Faking it till we make it,” commented another New Yorker
The reason for Snooki’s appeal may be debatable, but her international reach is not. Jersey Shore currently broadcasts in more than 30 countries around the globe. And this has some Americans are worried that foreigners who turn to TV to learn more about America, may have a warped perception of the country.
“I really don’t think she’s someone that should be looked up to as the representation of America. I think there’s very few people in New Jersey that look like her and act like her,” said a New Yorker.
Regardless, she reportedly makes $30,000 an episode to drink and party with the seven other Jersey Shore cast members. Love her or hate her, Snooki is a new and different kind of symbol, completely made in America.
On top of her reality TV and other MTV endeavors, Snooki has recently published her own book, one many fans of Jersey Shore are likely to buy.
Entertainment correspondent Shira Lazar in Los Angeles explained that Snooki has garnered global attention because of her outgoing uninhibited personality.
“She does those things that we would never do, that would perhaps embarrass everyone, but to her it’s natural and so she’s that best friend you want to be embarrassed over but at the same time you love her for who she is,” she said. “She really represents that epitome of America.”
There is a large part of America who identifies with her and can relate, argued Lazar.
“She already has over a million fans on twitter,” added Lazar. “Somehow people are interested in her. We’ll see though with this book, if it shows in the sales.”
Snooki is not an icon, she argued, but merely a character. The glamour of Hollywood still exists through actresses like Angelina Jolie.
“She’s like a cartoon,” Lazar observed.
These types of characters and reality TV generally are popular not because people idolize them, but because they like to be entertained by “train wrecks”.
The spotlight should however be on others, like Angelina Jolie, argued Lazar. Reality TV stars should not be what represents American culture globally.
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Virginia DEQ announces $3 million tire pile cleanup plan
RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 20)—The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued bids to let some $3 million in contracts to finish the cleanup of scrap tire piles across the state, according to a DEQ release.
The effort, called "Operation Clean Sweep," will begin in November and continue through March 2006, rolling out through various regions of the commonwealth. A three-year increase on the scrap tire fees on new retail tires, from 50 cents to $1, is paying for the program.
There are an estimated 342 tire piles containing some 3 million tires remaining in Virginia, according to the DEQ; previous efforts have removed more than 17 million tires since 1993, it said.
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Financial Regulator knew about issues at Setanta in November and Minister Noonan knew in January – Pearse Doherty TD
2 May, 2014 - by Pearse Doherty TD
Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD has said that the Financial Regulator knew about issues at Setanta Insurance in November and that Minister Noonan was made aware in of these problems in January. The company has since gone into liquidation leaving 75,000 policy holders without insurance cover.
Deputy Doherty received this information in reply to a parliamentary question.
“The news two weeks ago that Setanta Insurance was in difficulty came as a shock to the 75,000 policy holders- many of them self-employed people with commercial insurance. It now appears that the Financial Regulator and Minister Noonan were aware for months that there were potential problems at Setanta.
“It has been reported that even since the Minister and Regulator became aware that the company was in difficulty it had still been selling insurance. The legality of this practice and the extent to which the Regulator and Department were aware of it must be questioned. I will be raising this issue with the Minister next week in the Dáil.
“I welcome the news from Minister Noonan that the Motor Insurance Bureau of Ireland will accept all third party claims connected to Setanta policies. I understand that first party claims can be made to the Insurance Compensation Fund which can cover 65% of most claims.
“Minister Noonan has accepted there is a need to review the regulations at EU level that allowed this Maltese based company operate in Ireland when it clearly was not fit to do so.
“The fact that the Minister and Financial Regulator were aware of potential issues for months raises grave questions about how they handled the situation and whether the rights of policy holders were fully respected.
“This delay in informing customers adds to the case for a solution that does not penalise the customers.”
QUESTION NO: 103
DÁIL QUESTION addressed to the Minister for Finance (Deputy Michael Noonan)
by Deputy Pearse Doherty
for WRITTEN ANSWER on 30/04/2014
To ask the Minister for Finance the date on which he became aware of difficulties at Setanta Insurance; the date on which the Financial Regulator became aware of difficulties at the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Setanta Insurance Company Limited (Setanta) is a Maltese incorporated company subject to prudential supervision in Malta by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). Its financial position is not supervised by the Central Bank of Ireland and the Central Bank has no role in that regard. The Central Bank have informed me that they have been in discussions with the MFSA in relation to Setanta since November 2013 when the Central Bank identified issues during a consumer protection themed inspection. The Central Bank have also informed me that there was regular contact in the following months which led to the announcement in January, 2014 that the firm would cease writing new business and issuing further renewals.
The Central Bank wrote on the 21st January 2014 to advise my Department of their concerns with Setanta's solvency margin and I was subsequently informed of this. A widely reported press release was issued by Setanta Insurance on January 27th 2014 which stated that the insurer had resolved to cease carrying on the business of insurance, including the renewal of existing business, with effect from close of business of 24 January 2014. Setanta then appointed Heritage Insurance Management (Malta) Limited to undertake the run-off process and the insurer advised the MFSA accordingly.
Contact continued between the Central Bank and the MFSA and, on 11 April 2014, the MFSA advised the Central Bank that the directors of Setanta were considering the potential liquidation of the company. There was ongoing contact on the following days. Setanta announced that the shareholders had recommended the appointment of a liquidator on 16 April 2014 subject to approval of the MFSA. On April 16th I was advised that the shareholders of Setanta had resolved to wind up the company and a liquidator had been provisionally appointed.
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A new Gourmet Cruiser
Australian builder Halvorsen Boats went home to build its new 38 Gourmet Cruiser. The company has built boats on five continents in its 135-year history, and construction of most of its existing line takes place in Asia. However, the entire process of producing the new 38-footer — from engineering to construction to sales — happens Down Under.
“We wanted mainly to have all our eggs in one basket,” says Harvey Halvorsen, managing director of Halvorsen Boats and the designer of the new cruiser.
Most of the Halvorsen boats to come out of Asian yards in the last few years have been trawler-style vessels, according to Halvorsen, so the fast, maneuverable 38-foot planing cruiser will be a departure from recent history. But Halvorsen points out that he has designed many swift police boats, patrol boats and offshore oil crew boats over the years.
Halvorsen says he emphasized single-engine propulsion when designing the 38, which hits a top speed of 30 mph with a 440-hp Yanmar diesel, and cruises at 23 mph. The Gourmet Cruiser is quite economical, Halvorsen says, burning about 11 gallons of fuel per hour. (Twin 240-hp diesels are available as an option.)
It is also a good, stable sea boat, he says. The 38 shows handsome, traditional lines, with a gently sweeping sheer, a series of oval portholes along the sides of the cabin top, a tall bow rail, and teak accents. The superstructure is off-white. Hull colors include blue, red, yellow, green, white and black.
Halvorsen calls the Gourmet Cruiser a very simple boat, with the galley up and large windows in the pilothouse. It also is available in a galley-down configuration and with one or two cabins. The full head with shower is below and to port. An optional extended hardtop to cover the cockpit is available, and a flybridge version of the 38 will be available soon, according to the company.
Halvorsen says he began work on the initial Gourmet Cruiser 32 in 1998 while living in the United States. “I came up with the name Gourmet Cruiser to sort of poke fun at the picnic boats,” he says, adding that he wanted to produce a boat that was more versatile than a picnic boat. He jokes that the Gourmet Cruiser is better suited for champagne and caviar than beer and sandwiches.
“We’ve been noted for our classic style of boats,” Halvorsen says of the family boatbuilder, whose history dates back to when wood was the building material of choice. “I wanted to do a boat that has the Halvorsen stamp, but with modern materials.”
Those materials include fiberglass with vinylester resin and a balsa-sandwich core above the waterline, with plenty of teak as a nod to tradition. “To make it look like a real boat,” Halvorsen says.
The company only builds boats to order and has completed three 38 Gourmet Cruisers to date, Halvorsen says. Production is about six months out. He says shipping from Australia to the United States isn’t a problem and that the company is currently looking to add a new U.S. dealer to its network.
The boat carries a five-year hull warranty and sells for $380,000 (U.S.) delivered to the United States, according to Halvorsen.
LOA: 38 feet Beam: 12 feet draft: 3 feet, 3 inches Displacement: 17,600 pounds HULL TYPE: planing TANKAGE: 300 gallons fuel, 100 gallons water ENGINE OPTION: single or twin diesels SPEED: 30 mph top, 23 mph cruise (with single 440-hp Yanmar) SUGGESTED PRICE: $380,000 CONTACT: Halvorsen Boats Pty. Limited, Turramurra, New South Wales, Australia. Phone: (02) 9457 9011. www.halvorsenmarina.com.au
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Court docs: Suspects thought victim was NBPD informant, robbed, beat her
Curt Brown @CurtBrown_SCT
Jun 5, 2019 at 6:13 PM Jun 5, 2019 at 6:13 PM
NEW BEDFORD — Three people are charged in connection with an incident where a woman was held against her will, assaulted and robbed her because the suspects apparently believed she was a police informant, court records say.
Ari Rason, 41, and Kayla M. Rason, 26, both of 828 Robeson St., Fall River, are being held at the Bristol County House of Correction, Dartmouth, for dangerousness hearings on June 11 in New Bedford District Court, according to court documents.
A third suspect, Tanya J. Piccininni, 34, of 28 Tallman St., Apartment 2, New Bedford, remains at-large and police have a warant for her arrest, court records indicate.
Ari Rason, Kayla Rason and Piccininni are all charged with kidnapping, witness intimidation and unarmed robbery, court records say. Kayla and Piccininni are also charged with assault and battery.
New Bedford police found the victim, a 37-year-old Middleboro woman, on the County Street side of Clasky Common Park about 5:30 a.m. on May 29, bleeding from the face, according to court docments. Paradmedics treated her, but she declined medical treatment at St. Luke's Hospital.
The victim told police she was walking north on County Street when she was approached by the suspects in a grey sedan, court records say. They grabbed her and dragged her into the car and locked the doors.
Kayla Rason and Piccininni assaulted her and stole her purse, containing a cellphone, earrings and other items, court records say. No weapons were used in the assault. They left her at Clasky Common Park and she flagged down motorists for help.
The suspects called the victim "a rat" as they assaulted her and said her comments to police was the reason they were raided, court records say.
Ari Rason was present during the beating and told the two women to assault her, but did not participate, court records say. He was involved in the kidnapping, court papers say.
The New Bedford Police Department's narcotics unit, Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau, conducted a raid at 303 Ashley Blvd. the night before the attack on May 28, that involved the suspects, court records indicate.
The victim said she spoke with an undercover police officer about the raid, but did not provide any information and is not an informant for New Bedford police, according to court documents.
New Bedford Police Chief Joseph C. Cordeiro could not be reached for comment Wednesday about the case.
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Film review: BEFORE MIDNIGHT, from Built For Speed
Amid the onslaught of chaotic, brain-pummelling effects-driven computer games posing as movies comes romantic drama Before Midnight, a film that actually relies on character development and intelligent dialogue. Before Midnight is the concluding chapter in the trilogy director Richard Linklater began in 1995 with the much-praised Before Sunrise. That film saw itinerant American student Jessie (Ethan Hawke) and French student
What’s on Built For Speed, Friday 29th March 2013
This week on Built For Speed we hop in the time machine and head back to the period 1983 -1987, a time generally regarded as one of the worst in popular music. Built For Speed’s mission is to prove that the mid 80’s were not a complete musical garbage dump and that some of the finest (mostly alternative) music of
Film review: SKYLAB, from Built For Speed
Julie Delpy seems to treat her films as a form of family therapy as they frequently explore the emotional bonds and conflicts inherent in families. Her latest film Skylab is no different as it plunges us into a (possibly autobiographical) childhood reminiscence of a pivotal time in a woman named Albertine’s (Karin Viard) life. Neither plot driven nor particularly episodic,
Film review: TWO DAYS IN NEW YORK, from Built For Speed
Julie Delpy once again redefines multi-tasking as she co/writes, directs, stars in and even writes songs for the soundtrack of her latest film Two Days in New York, a sequel to her previous film Two Days in Paris. Like Woody Allen’s latest effort, To Rome with Love, this is a light and fluffy rom com but its screwball scenarios actually
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Wilson St. Pierre recognized for excellence in customer service
Paul C. St.Pierre
Wilson St.Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel, has been presented a 2015 Excellence in Customer Service Award by the Johnson Consulting Group of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Awards were presented to the group’s client funeral homes that achieved the highest overall performance scores from responses to surveys sent to families served during 2015.
“Wilson St.Pierre has been recognized as a leader in delivering exceptional customer service and has raised the standard for other funeral homes nationally to achieve this level of success” said Jake Johnson, president of Johnson Consulting.
“Maintaining a tradition of quality service is our top priority,” said Paul C. St.Pierre, president of the funeral home. “It is a privilege to uphold that tradition while helping those in their time of need. Receiving this award is very humbling. I credit our devoted and outstanding staff with their attention to detail with every family we serve.”
Wilson St.Pierre was founded in 1897 and is the oldest funeral home in Greenwood. It also has locations in Franklin Township, Fountain Square and Pendleton.
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Southwark NewsNewsKing's College Hospital, kings collegeEXCLUSIVE: World’s largest critical care centre at King’s College Hospital delayed over fire safety concerns
EXCLUSIVE: World’s largest critical care centre at King’s College Hospital delayed over fire safety concerns
Josh Salisbury (07 November, 2018) Health
The flaws were uncovered during a final inspection by the Trust's technical team
The new critical care building has been delayed over 'signficant' fire safety concerns and bosses say they don't yet know when it will open (Image: YouTube / King's College Hospital)
A new critical care centre at King’s College Hospital, due to be the largest in the world, has been delayed after an inspection uncovered major fire safety issues.
The setback for the project – due to “defective fire management” – was uncovered by an inspection by a technical team from the hospital’s Trust during the final stage of the commissioning process.
The safety flaw means that the building firm responsible, McLaughlin & Harvey, will have to deliver a programme of “significant remedial work” over the next four weeks to make the building safe.
None of the other buildings within the hospital are affected, said the Trust.
A spokesperson from King’s College NHS Foundation Trust, which manages the hospital, said: “The safety of patients, visitors and staff is paramount.
“Before the unit can be opened, significant remedial work is required.
“The Trust has instructed the builder, McLaughlin & Harvey to provide a robust programme to complete the project, remediating all outstanding and non-compliant items on the Critical Care Centre.
“The Trust has been promised this robust programme of works within the next four weeks.”
Bosses at King’s College hospital did not specify when asked when the fire safety concerns were
The News asked King’s College Trust what the ‘defective fire management’ flaw involved and was told only that the safety concerns related to “fire stopping.”
The centre was due to open in summer 2018 but the hospital’s managing body has now said that it cannot give a time-frame for the building’s opening.
The NHS has contributed £80million towards the construction of the building, while the King’s College Hospital Charity has undertaken a £1.6million fundraising drive towards the centre.
A Trust spokesperson told the News: “It was due to open in summer 2018.
“We are currently awaiting a programme of works from the builders.
“We are unable to provide a new date until we receive that programme.
The programme of remedial work will be subject to a review by the design team at King’s College Hospital before the building is allowed to open.
The News has contacted the construction company, McLaughlin and Harvey, but did not receive a reply.
King’s College NHS Trust second worst in London on bowel cancer test waiting list, new figures reveal
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King's and Guy's say vaginal mesh no longer used for women suffering incontinence - and confirm they still operate removal service
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Exclusive: ‘More choice for new mums’ King’s College Hospital insist
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Awards for King's College Hospital volunteers
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We need teachers to look out for signs of severe tooth decay in kids, say King's specialists
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Guy's hospital physio inspired by her cancer patients to swim English Channel for charity
King's College worker transforms four people's lives after death with donated organs
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Croydon Phoenix
By Friends of the Phoenix Croydon Croydon
By Friends of the Phoenix Croydon
The installation of the Phoenix artwork at Fairfield Halls is a catalyst for a first public art event, joined up arts programme and parade to celebrate Croydon's art Scene with Chinese New Year.
Croydon Delivery stage
pledged of £17,845
13% pledged so far
Sorry this project was unsuccessful, we did not reach our fundraising goal.
Friends of the Phoenix Croydon
FOTPCroydon
On Sunday February 7th 2016 Hale Man's artwork, Phoenix Rising will be on display at Fairfield Halls to mark and symbolise Croydon's story of transformation and new beginnings. This imposing artwork with its 8m long copper tail will be exhibited on a new exhibition stand to be seen by the Croydon public for up to 5 months. By having a parade around the centre of Croydon, we will be developing new audiences and engaging with local people. This will be the first joined up arts programme with art galleries in central Croydon to promote and celebrate the town’s artistic renaissance, and various exhibitions, workshops and performances will be held at galleries along the route . At the Fairfield Hall, there will be food stalls to showcase Croydon’s culinary and artistic diversity and the display of the Phoenix. The Parade and Installation of Phoenix Rising will provide an exciting, symbol of Croydon’s regeneration and be a joyous celebration of the cultural diversity within the borough.
We will agree a route for the parade with the council and emergency services.
We will carry out a risk assessment for the day with support of Croydon Council
There will be a parade with lion dancing and performances in Central Croydon.
There will be a joined up arts programme of activities for the public
We will fabricate and install Phoenix artwork on a new exhibition stand
We will have accredited Stewards from SFM to provide temporary traffic control for the day
We will have applied for Temporary Traffic Order from Croydon Council to secure the Route
We will have public liability Insurance to cover the event
We will manage the project to deliver a quality and professional event
We will provide a variety of Chinese music, dance and theatre groups to provide entertainment on the day.
We will provide opportunities for food stalls at the Fairfield Halls and a performance space at the Arnhem Gallery
The Phoenix is a universal symbol of transformation, regeneration and rebirth. Originally it was commissioned for the Museum of London, it now symbolises the story of Croydon
We believe the whole community of Croydon will benefit from having this first public art sculpture professionally displayed at the Fairfield Halls. The parade for Chinese New Year will enable us to promote the new art galleries and emerging art scene in Croydon. We aim to inspire and create opportunities for the local residents to participate in art activities. We will use this symbol of hope and regeneration as a catalyst to continue enhancing and bring together the artistic revival to Croydon’s businesses, enterprises and raise community activity. By bringing different art groups together in this ambitious grassroots arts celebration, we will be in a stronger position to push forward for a more permanent visual and performing arts venue in the centre of Croydon by developing a shared vision for the arts.
We will co-ordinate with other art groups to provide activities for the arts programme
We will co-ordinate music, dance and theatre performances on the day
We will co-ordinate with all stakeholders to deliver parade, arts programme, food stalls on the day
We will Fund raise for the event
We will get an exciting exhibition stand fabricated for Phoenix Rising installation and hanging equipment
We will have road closures, accredited stewards for the event, LA to inform TFL
We will have Temporary Road Closure and permission for use of Queens gardens and college green
We will hold emergency services meeting with LA: police, ambulance etc..
We will manage budget, deliver the timetable of plan of activities on time.
We will perform a risk assessment and insurance cover for the event
We will recruit 20 volunteers through of Croydon Volunteer Centre volunteers
We welcome donations of any size for our project, but we are also offering individuals and businesses/ organisations the opportunity to have their names marked on the feathers and tails of the Croydon Phoenix.
1. Individuals - for £10 each can have their name on a copper feather
2. Businesses can donate the following amounts to have the name of their business marked on a tail and will receive a shout out via Twitter and Facebook.
· Small businesses donations of £150-£250
· Medium Businesses donations of £250 -£500
· Large businesses donations of £500 and above
3. Group donations
4. Community groups including Schools
(For example Children can club together with £1 donation towards school donation)
Support the artistic regeneration of Croydon by helping Phoenix Rising to fly!
Location Croydon
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Croydon Council
33 Pledges worth £5423 years ago
30 people have backed Croydon Phoenix!3 years ago
Croydon Phoenix on air!3 years ago
The podcast is now available online. Hear the latest developments on the Croydon Phoenix, including the communities that we have been working with and the collaborative arts programme. http://www.croydonradio.com/podcast/show.php?HistoryID=01566f64-6a7d-da54-2267-eca1c8f83f17
We're in the news! East London Lines3 years ago
News of the Croydon Phoenix is spreading! Thanks to HeeJeong Jo / East London Lines for writing this. http://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2016/01/the-first-chinese-new-year-parade/ Also, we have been on Croydon Radio for the Made in Croydon show this morning. We will publish the link once the podcast is ready. Fun times!
8 people liked Croydon Phoenix3 years ago
The draft map3 years ago
Many thanks to artist Lis Watkins who did this lovely map of the parade route and the venues that will be part of the collaborative arts programme.
Come and visit us!3 years ago
Good afternoon all. We hope you have recovered well from New Year's festivities. We're motoring on with the arrangements for the events programme and today, we'll be at Hale Man's studio in the Whitgift Centre (opposite BHS) from 2pm. Please stop by and say hi!
A Merry Message4 years ago
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We have been working hard throughout the Christmas period to ensure that Croydon's First Chinese New Year Parade for Sunday 7th Feb 2016 will be magnificent. We've got an exciting arts programme lined up thanks to support from local arts organisations and theatrical schools. Thank you to all who have backed the project so far. We're at 13%, which could get the lion dance and materials for arts workshops. Let's keep going, so please share this campaign out to your friends and families. Pledge a minimum of £10 and get a copper feather marked with your name on it. Everyone, get fired up for the Phoenix in 2016!
Croydon Phoenix joined: Croydon LIVE 4 years ago
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Croydon Phoenix started fundraising!4 years ago
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How will the money be spent?Total £17,845
Bespoke display base for Phoenix - £8,418 (47%)
Arts materials and equipment - £1,671 (9%)
Cost of hanging equipment for installation - £1,110 (6%)
Accredited Street Wardens - £1,014 (6%)
Lion dance for the parade - £700 (4%)
PR and marketing, leaflets, posters - £600 (3%)
Public liability Insurance - £600 (3%)
Decorations and events costs lanterns - £500 (3%)
Delivery of new bespoke exhibition base to Fairfield - £490 (3%)
Refreshments for event and private viewing - £400 (2%)
Other - £2,342 (13%)
Bespoke display base for Phoenix
Arts materials and equipment
Cost of hanging equipment for installation
Accredited Street Wardens
Lion dance for the parade
PR and marketing, leaflets, posters
Decorations and events costs lanterns
Delivery of new bespoke exhibition base to Fairfield
Refreshments for event and private viewing
Transport costs of artwork to Fairfield Halls
licence for Music & performance
Traffic Management Order
Total £17,845
Friends of the Phoenix is Community Interest Company.
We are a group of like minded people from Croydon are are passionate about art, culture, community and enterprise. We have come together to actively make a differenec to the emerging art scene in Croydon by linking up the art groups in central Croydon to have a first of its kind of a joined up event to celebrate Chinese New Year with a parade in 2016, arts programme, and art competition for schools.
The aims of the Group shall be to:
To bring together people in Croydon as a catalyst of a renaissance of Art and culture as Croydon undergoes regeneration, with public engagement activities, starting by parading Artist Hale Man’s copper sculpture ‘Phoenix Rising’ and celebration of food and culture from the diverse cultural backgrounds though the centre of Croydon.
To begin to establish a new grassroots and sustainable venue for art, culture and creative enterprise.
3..Fundraise and manage budgets effectively for such activities
4. To develop new audiences for the arts in Croydon.
Project Delivery Manager: Friends of the Phoenix Croydon The Project Delivery Manager takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
Contractor: Friends of the Phoenix The team responsible for building or installing the project.
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MOFFATT BROTHERS CLAIM GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR THE NARROWEST GAP DRIVEN THROUGH BY TWO CARS ON TWO WHEELS SIMULTANIOULSY
May 31, 2017 / Gemma Price
Stunt Driving Brothers, Alastair and John Moffatt have claimed the Guinness World Record for the Narrowest Gap Driven Through by Two Cars on Two Wheels Simultaneously
This amazing feat was recorded for CBBC’s Officially Amazing on 12th September 2016, held under BBC embargo until the programme aired on Wednesday 31st May 2017 at 5.30pm.
The Guinness World Record has now been reduced to a combined gap of 1.29m.
This Guinness World Record is calculated by adding the width of both cars and subtracting this measurement from the distance between the two markers defining the gap. The two cars are then driven through the space without touching either of the markers or each other.
This latest record is an addition to the collection of records the pair already hold. Alastair, a Master Instructor at Stunt Drive UK also holds Guinness World Records for the Tightest Single Parallel Park, Tightest Reverse Parallel Park and Tightest Gap Driven through on Two Wheels. Whilst John and Alastair jointly hold the Tightest Double Parallel Park, Tightest Triple Parallel Park and Fastest Time for Three Cars to Complete Ten Donuts in a Fan Formation with their brother Trevor.
Commenting on their achievement, Alastair noted, ‘This is one of the hardest records we have ever undertaken, with a lengthy training programme needing to be in place. This makes achieving it all the sweeter!’
The Moffatt Brothers astounding display of precision driving is also available for viewing on BBC iPlayer.
Stunt Drive UK is the leading provider of car based stunt driving experience days in the UK. With four venues located throughout England and Wales, visiting members of the public can learn to perform stunts from the movies such as High-Speed Parallel Parking, J Turns and Driving a Car on Two Wheels.
May 31, 2017 / Gemma Price/
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MOFFATT BROTHERS RECLAIM GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR THE TIGHTEST DOUBLE PARALLEL PARK
Stunt Driving Brothers, Alastair and John Moffatt have reclaimed the Guinness World Record for the Tightest Double Parallel Park
This amazing feat was recorded for CBBC’s Officially Amazing on 15th July 2015, held under BBC embargo until the programme aired on Monday 23 May 2016 at 0745hrs.
The Guinness World Record has now been reduced to a combined gap of 41cm.
Gloucester based stunt driving Brothers, Alastair and John Moffatt have reclaimed the Guinness World Record for the Tightest Double Parallel Park during filming for CBBC programme Officially Amazing at Bentwaters Airfield on 15th July 2015, at a distance of 41cm, kindly provided by Fiat UK.
This Guinness World Record is calculated by adding the length of both cars and subtracting this measurement from the distance between the two parked cars. The two cars are then parked into the space without touching either of the parked cars, each other and within 30cm of the kerb line.
Alastair, a Master Instructor at Stunt Drive UK also holds Guinness World Records for the Tightest Single Parallel Park, Tightest Reverse Parallel Park and Tightest Gap Driven through on Two Wheels. Whilst John and Alastair jointly hold the Tightest Triple Parallel Park and Fastest Time for Three Cars to Complete Ten Donuts in a Fan Formation with Alastair.
Commenting on their achievement, John noted, “With a team World Record its really important that both of us are at the top of our game at the exact same time. Its taken lots of practicing to achieve this record today and create a new precision driving record” The Moffatt Brothers’ astounding display of precision driving is also available for viewing on BBC iPlayer.
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MOFFATT BROTHERS SECURE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR THE FASTEST TIME FOR THREE CARS TO COMPLETE TEN DONUTS IN A FAN FORMATION
February 26, 2016 / Gemma Price
Stunt Driving Brothers, Trevor, Alastair and John Moffatt have secured a new Guinness World Record for the Fastest Time for Three Cars to Complete Ten Donuts in a Fan Formation.
This amazing feat was recorded for CBBC’s Officially Amazing on 28th August 2015, held under BBC embargo until the programme aired on Friday 26th February 2016.
Gloucester based stunt driving Brothers, Trevor, Alastair and John Moffatt have claimed a new Guinness World Record for the Fastest Time for Three Cars to Complete Ten Donuts in a Fan Formation during filming for CBBC programme Officially Amazing at Bentwaters Airfield on 28th August 2015, in a time of 54 seconds.
This new Guinness World Record is calculated by timing how long it takes three cars to perform ten complete rotations around a central point without touching and within an outer perimeter.
Alastair, a Master Instructor at Stunt Drive UK also holds Guinness World Records for the Tightest Single Parallel Park, Tightest Double Parallel Park and Tightest Gap Driven through on Two Wheels. Whilst John also jointly holds the Tightest Double Parallel Park with Alastair and the trio also jointly hold the record for the Tightest Triple Parallel Park.
Commenting on their achievement, John noted, “With a team World Record its really important that all three of us are at the top of our game at the exact same time. Its taken lots of practicing to achieve this record today and create a new precision driving record” The Moffatt Brothers’ astounding display of precision driving is also available for viewing on BBC iPlayer.
Stunt Drive UK is the leading provider of car based stunt driving experience days in the UK. With four venues located throughout England and Wales, visiting members of the public can learn to perform stunts from the movies such as High-Speed Parallel Parking, Donuts and Driving a Car on Two Wheels.
February 26, 2016 / Gemma Price/
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How ParkHub Helped the American Airlines Center Connect the Fan Experience
Guest, 2 months ago 5 min read
(Courtesy of ParkHub)
In 2014, American Airlines Center CEO Craig Courson was looking for a way to digitize his customers’ experiences. He wanted to track payments, to accept credit card transactions, and to connect the journey of venue attendees from the parking lot through the entry gates and beyond. To do all that, Courson turned to a local Dallas startup called ParkHub.
The home of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and NHL’s Dallas Stars provided ticketing through Ticketmaster, but pre-purchased parking came in the form of tearable strips at the bottom of parking passes bundled with season tickets. Most fans paid cash for parking on game day. Those who showed up with only credit cards were turned around.
“They were pulling cars over, turning them around, and directing them to an ATM machine where they were able to extract cash out, and getting hit with a fee,” said George Baker, CEO of ParkHub. “So higher paying, and poor customer experience.”
Baker pitched his startup as a way to digitize the parking system. Courson offered him a test.
“I said ‘Look, I’ll give you guys a trial period. I’ll be your very first customer. I will put you in touch with Ticketmaster—with the right folks—but I want you to write an integration back and forth,’” Courson said.
“I had been searching for somebody to do these integrations for years, and I must have had 50 different groups come in here and they would all say ‘Oh, sure, that’s simple. We can get that done.’ And nobody could do it.”
One month later, ParkHub came back with a workable solution. When Baker had founded ParkHub four years previously, he’d envisioned a consumer-facing platform. To integrate with Ticketmaster, though, he realized he needed to ditch that and pivot to a B to B model. That decision would not only secure a deal with the American Airlines Center, but turn ParkHub into a third-party provider that could potentially serve the entire system of Ticketmaster venues.
Before ParkHub, Baker had worked in the parking industry for 17 years. He’d run nearby parking assets that ranged from those at Dallas Fort Worth Airport to SMU Athletics and Texas Motor Speedway. He also describes himself as a big Dirk Nowitzki fan and has been attending Mavericks game since long before the American Airlines Center opened in 2001. “I understood the pains associated with both sides of that two-sided market, seeing the operational friction and the frustration, and the consumer, partner, fan frictions, and frustrations,” he said.
Courson saw ParkHub—and parking in general—as part of a bigger consumer play. He sees customer service as central to his overall business, noting that “the first thing that everybody sees is pulling into a parking lot.”
“I want them to be happy when they come through the doors. And if you sat in a queue line for 35 minutes trying to get into a garage or a parking lot, you’ve already got a chip on your shoulder.”
The two biggest problems Courson had with parking in 2014 were the reliance on cash and the general lack of data on that side of the stadium’s operation. Using credit cards or other electronic payment options promised to speed up the parking process for customers and decrease the risk of theft. “The less cash you’re handling, the less chance somebody is going to be taking your cash,” Courson said.
Accepting electronic payments also ensured data was collected on every paying parking customer, helping ParkHub and its clients learn more about the habits of consumers. That data could help venues not just allocate parking resources to maximize occupancy and to alleviate congestion during peak arrival or departure times, but also feed into overall operations like sales, merchandise, and concessions.
ParkHub launched Prime, a mobile point-of-sale platform, with the American Airlines Center in June 2014, and Portal, a business intelligence system the following January. ParkHub has also added integrations to other ticketing platforms besides Ticketmaster, including Tickets.com and SeatGeek. In 2015, Billboard named the American Airlines Center as one of the world’s top-grossing concert venues. That same year the stadium registered 25,000 transactions through ParkHub, its total parking revenue grew by 48 percent, and its revenue per transaction grew by 73 percent.
The company’s client list quickly expanded, adding several arenas including the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium and the San Francisco 49ers’ Levi’s Stadium. In February 2016, ParkHub powered the parking operations at Super Bowl 50, and it has done the same for all three Super Bowls since then. Data collected at each venue has helped support services for both existing and new clients.
“My particular data set, I am able to output to you what a fan looks like in a particular venue,” Baker said. “I can tell you what a fan looks like across a market and compare that to another market. What does a sports fan look like in arrival patterns in Dallas versus San Francisco. Or what does the NFL fan across my platform look like.”
Courson believes the American Airlines Center hasn’t yet fully explored the data ParkHub has already collected there. But he now has four years’ worth of information stored away, and is excited for where ParkHub can take his venue in the future. “I’ve never looked at them as a parking company,” he said. “These guys are absolutely a tech company.”
All images courtesy of ParkHub.
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Lugarno FC
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Lugarno FC are Sydney FC-s final winner of the Local Club of the Week award, and have won a $500 grant from St. George Bank after being entered into the competition by club Secretary Hagop Tchamkertenian who highlighted the clubs community spirit and inclusive nature as its unique facets.
Playing in the St. George Football Association, Lugarno FC are a club that epitomises community football as they strive to promote a positive attitude in their players both on and off the football field.
“Lugarno FC caters for the needs of all who seek to play the great game we call football,” said Tchamkertenian.
“The Club does not recruit or accept players exclusively based on football ability, it is not an elitist club. “Lugarno FC has abundance of community spirit and a family feel about it. The Club officials are helpful, friendly and very supportive.
“What makes Lugarno FC unique is its approach to team sports. The commitment displayed by coaches and managers, parents and supporters helps to teach the players to conduct themselves properly and show respect at all times to one another.”
Tchamkertenian said he was extremely pleased to have won the grant and said the money would be put towards training gear for what he described as the lifeblood of Lugarno FC, the non-competition teams.
“I-m excited and thrilled,” he said.
“This grant from St. George Bank will help towards the fulfilment of some important grass-roots club objectives.
“The grant will make a positive contribution towards the overall cost of purchasing training gear for our non-competition teams,” he continued.
“The non-competition teams, covering the age groups from under 6's to the under 11's, are the lifeline of the club as players from these age groups will develop to form the competition players of the future.
“We are thankful to the St. George Bank for putting back resources into local communities and for Sydney FC for partnering up with the Bank in this worthwhile initiative to support local football clubs such as Lugarno Football Club.”
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WHAT’S NEW AT LAKE TAHOE SKI RESORTS FOR 2018
December 14, 2018 | wpp_628070 | Uncategorized
“Tis the season … to get ready to ski, snowboard, snowshoe and snowmobile throughout the High Sierra!
With cold temperatures and a promise for a fairly good winter in the High Sierra, our team at our business offices in Incline Village on Lake Tahoe’s north shore through would like to know about what is new at Lake Tahoe’s ski resorts.
Thanks to a lot of research from the team at the North Tahoe Resort Association, they have prepared a great synopsis that we’re now sharing for you.
No matter where or when you go, don’t forget to make your vacation lodging rentals early through Incline Vacation Rentals based right here at Tahoe Time Plaza.
See you on the slopes!
Lake Tahoe Ski Resort Capital Improvements 2018 ~
Diamond Peak is the first ski resort in Lake Tahoe to become STOKE Certified, an award that recognizes its sustainability initiatives. The resort also debuts the Village at Diamond Peak, a new mountain terrain park with features for all ability levels.
Boreal Mountain California introduces the California Cruiser beginner chairlift, expanded snowmaking system near beginner terrain and new parking lot
Homewood Mountain Resort upgrades its snowcat for the season which provides guided access to over 750 acres of backcountry terrain through Snowcat Adventures.
Mt. Rose, North Lake Tahoe’s highest base elevation at 8260-feet, invests $2 million in mountain facilities, including 17 new snowmaking towers for increased snowmaking capacity
Northstar California installs 24 new Low-E snowmaking sticks, replacing old equipment to move toward the resort's commitment to a zero-carbon footprint by 2030.
Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows completes a $1.4 million renovation at Alpine Meadows Base Lodge. The resort will be powered by 100 percent renewable electricity beginning Dec. 1, reducing its total annual carbon footprint by 49 percent.
Sugar Bowl Resort invests the first $3 million of an $8 million snowmaking system upgrade, doubling its water pumping capacity and reducing energy consumption and snowmaking efficiency by two-thirds.
Tahoe Donner introduces the new Snowbird triple chairlift, providing improved access to beginner terrain.
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Species profiles ›
Kaikawaka (Libocedrus bidwillii)
Kaikawaka appears to have been little used by the Maori (who also know it as pahautea) although its light weight made it useful in the construction of backpacks used to carry heavy loads like stone. It was found useful by early European settlers because it was originally supposed to be quite durable and, like totara, was used for fence posts, house blocks, roof shakes and weather boards. Unfortunately later tests proved it to be of only moderate durability.
The species is found from latitude 36° 50’ (Mt Moehau) south, but not in Fiordland or on Stewart Island. Generally regarded as montane species, it grows between 450 and 1200 metres altitude in the North Island and in the South Island between 300 and 1200 metres. The main concentrations of the species are the mountains of Nelson, Westland, the Catlins, Tongariro National Park and the Ruahine Ranges. Its northern counterpart, Libocedrus plumosa (kawaka) is generally much less common and grows from the Far North south to NW Nelson; so overlapping L. bidwillii.
Tree size and growth
Not a large forest tree, kaikawaka grows to about 20 metres tall and one metre in diameter, but more usually 30 – 60 cm. Kawaka is slightly larger – to 25 metres tall and 1.2 metres diameter. The largest recorded tree is in South Westland and is 20 metres tall and 125 cm in diameter. Little information is available of growth rates, the only information found giving an average height growth rate of 16 cm (max 25 cm) annually with diameter at 3.1 mm. Trials with kawaka in the Hunua Ranges show its growth rate to be faster; up to 46 cm height growth and 6.2 mm diameter growth per annum for 15 year old trees.
Timber characteristics, with P radiata figures shown in brackets for comparison, are as follows: -
Density (green) 977 kg/ m³ (930 kg m³)
* (dry) 415 kg/ m³ (500 kg/m³ )
Tangential shrinkage -green to 12% m.c 4.5 % (4.7%)
Radial shrinkage 1.8 % (2.2%)
Modulus of rupture 43 Mpa (90 Mpa)
Modulus of elasticity 5.1 Gpa (9 Gpa)
A dry density of 415 makes kaikawaka the lightest native timber species. It is however slightly heavier than Thuja plicata (370 kg/ m³) and Sequoia sempervirens (380 kg/ m³)
It is also a very soft and brittle wood. The heartwood is reddish brown and the sap yellow to pinkish white. While the sapwood is not durable it is resistant to the common house borer. An interesting and useful characteristic of the timber is that it is fire-resistant.
As the lightest New Zealand timber, kaikawaka may have uses where lightness and moderate durability are desirable attributes. One major potential is for roof shingles, given that the timber splits easily, is light and relatively fireproof. An important non timber use might be as a foliage and tub plant.
Knowledge of the growth rate and ecological requirements of kaikawaka appear to be poorly understood and need to be investigated before it can be grown as a possible timber tree.
Refereneces
Allan H H 1961. Flora of New Zealand Vol. 1 Government Printer Wellington
Burstal S W & Sale E V 1984. Great Trees of New Zealand
Clifton N C 1990. New Zealand timbers
Hinds H V & Reid J S 1957. Forest Trees and Timbers of New Zealand. Govt Printer Wellington
Pardy G F, Bergin D O & Kimberley M O 1992. Survey of Native tree plantations. FRI Bulletin 175
Wardle J 2007. Mountian cedar (Libocedrus bidwillii) pahautea. Indigena Feb 2007. 26 - 28
Species profile by Ian Barton
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Montreal Audio Fest 2017
Sunday in Montreal with Robert Schryer
Robert Schryer | Mar 29, 2017
If there's one thing that brings me more joy than seeing a lot of happy people at the Montreal Audio Festival, it's getting a seat in an exhibitor's room. Unfortunately, I often can't have it both ways. Those same happy people, if there are enough of them, will make it so there's no chair left for me to sit in.
One way to improve one's sitting chances is to go on Sunday, generally the day with the least amount of show goers. I call it the Sunday rule.
Except that some rooms stubbornly refuse to abide by the Sunday rule. They're always packed. It doesn't matter that they're located in a nook at the end of a deserted hallway, their place is a constant hub of visitors who hog the chairs or block the room's entrance. Sometimes I wonder if some of these same people aren't Saturday-crowd leftovers who never left.
These rooms are the star rooms. The standing-room rooms. The in-rooms.
One such in-room was the one shared by Joseph Audio and VPI Industries. One obvious reason for this is that it was one of the few rooms at the show that had one of those big, state-of-the-art playback systems that none but the most well-heeled among us can afford. I mean, how often does one get to listen to a $150,000 system, or even be in the same room as one?
But there was more. Rumor in the hallways had it that VPI's flagship Titan turntable ($US50,000 w/JWM Memorial tonearm and Lyra Etna cartridge) was going to face off with a 1977-model Technics RS-1500US open-reel recorder ($US1500 original retail) in a series of sound-quality shootouts. This was the stuff of cowboys and squinting stares and bated breath.
In a split second of perfect timing and quick reflexes, I managed to get a front row seat to one of these showdowns, where I also had a clear view of the supporting electronics. These included the Joseph Audio Pearl 3 speakers ($US31,500/pair), a duo of Moon 880M monoblocs ($US45,000/pair), a Moon 740P Preamp ($US9,500), and a Moon 810LP phono stage ($US13,000). Transparent Audio handled cabling duties.
Then came the moment of truth. The same trackHugh Masekela's Stimelawas played first from the 45rpm LP, then the tape (both formats were produced by Analogue Productions). The verdict? Each delivered sound you might consider selling a kidney formajestic, bountiful, intricately wovenbut were I forced to choose one over the other on audio quality alone, the tip of my 10-gallon hat would have gone in the direction of the Technics, which sounded, in direct comparison to the Titan, slightly less compressed on loud passages and less mechanical overall. Ironically, this doesn't make the Technics the better value, once the paucity of reel-to-reel tapes available for purchase is factored in.
The next room I visitedthis one belonging to Bleu Stéréowas another of those hard-to-get-into hot spots, and it, too, perhaps not coincidentally, had a VPI turntablethe almost 10 times less-expensive-than-the-Titan Prime ($CDN6100 w/JMW-10 3D tonearm and MoFi MultiTracker cartridge), which was coupled to a BAT VK-P6 phono stage ($CDN4400).
A pair of Elac 506-VX speakers ($CDN15,000/pair) were being driven with gusto or delicacy, depending on the recording, by a 150Wpc BAT VK-225 SE power amp ($CDN6500), and a BAT VK-23 SE preamp ($CDN6500). The attendant sound was rich, captivating, and sensuala fine note to end the show on.
Final words? Montreal's audio show seems to have made a comeback of sorts. There certainly appeared to be more attendees at this year's showand a much happier vibethan when the Chester Group ran things. And this is no knock on the Chester Groupthey are what they are, event promoters whose job it is to profit from exhibitor room rentals and visitor fees. But is Chester's the best strategy for success for your run-of-the-mill local audio show? Or does it make more sense for the show to be run by a group whose primary interest is to bring audio retailers and customers together, rather than to make a buck off the backs of exhibitors and attendees? My answer to that is the reason I am hopeful for the future of Montreal's audio show.
And in case you're wondering: during my time with him, Art Dudley (above left, with me right) revealed himself to me to be a nice, funny (in an understated way), and thoughtful person. I am not, as Art might say, Mister Hugger or anything, but I do regret not having had the courage to hug him before we parted ways.
Submitted by Jeff Joseph on March 29, 2017 - 7:02am
Just would like to thank Modulum Audio for the use of their equipment racks. And special thanks to Sarah & Michel for their devotion to our industry and the love of music we all share.
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Police stations and precincts attended over distance by officers in remote locations.
Unattended Police precincts are a reality today. In certain cities in Europe, dozens of these systems are at the service of victims of crime. The systems are not used to report small crimes (such as a stolen bicycle or loss of wallet ; these are reported over the internet) and not for heavy crimes (rape, murder, terrorism) which are dealt with by officers going to the homes of the victims. However, all the other criminal offenses are handled by a remote officer using video communications.The victims go to an unattended Police precinct . They ring the bell and the officer remotely opens the door after checking the identity of the visitor. The victims file their complaint in a formal fashion, using the system and communicating live with a police officer in a remote location. The agent who is in a call center, together with other agents, processes the statement of the citizen, enters the data into the computer and prints a copy on the victim's location. The agent checks the identity of the individual using electronic or other ID scan, an HD document camera, visual check and integrated tools in the form of biometric authentication such has signature or finger print recognition. The agent can view, scan and save documents or even images from objects brought by the victim. All the sessions can be recorded on disk for later consultation. Depending on the the nature of the criminal offense, the call can be routed to other officers (in other locations) to ensure the best possible service to the victim. The discussions can be interpreted live by a remote, professional interpreter who will not appear on-screen but who will be interpreting back and forth (audio-only). This way both the victim and the office can speak their native language. This solution is a unique support to liaise between back-office police workforce using their interpersonal skills and police officers 'on the street'. Formal University Studies have clearly demonstrated that over 90% of the citizens think this alternative is better or at least as good as talking to a physically present officer. Especially the fact that there is a precinct around almost every corner of the city is very reassuring. Using the systems has resulted in substantial savings in workforce and the ability of the Police Corps to dispatch more agents to street-work than before and spend less time behind a desk. The result : savings and true community policing.
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Bob Hawke memorial LIVE: Australia pays tribute to one of its greatest prime ministers
Thousands of mourners have gathered at the Opera House to farewell former prime minister Bob Hawke.
By Rachel Clun
Updated June 14, 2019 — 1.44pm first published at 9.30am
1.44pm on Jun 14, 2019
Ending with an ovation
By Helen Pitt
Mourners sitting on the Opera House steps for Bob Hawke's memorial. Credit:Nick Moir
When the service concluded with the song Down Under, the crowd clapped in time to the music and a few got up to dance.
A Chinese man laid white flowers beneath the big screen, joining many bouquets already there. It ended with an ovation for the didgeridoo and final symphony performance.
The crowd peeled off, after the obligatory selfie with Bob below the big screen.
A man bows towards the screen at the end of Bob Hawke's memorial service. Credit:Nick Moir
Service ends with didgeridoo, symphony orchestra version of 'Down Under'
The state memorial service closed with a performance of 'Down Under'.
Indigenous musician William Barton played the Men at Work song on didgeridoo, accompanied by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
William Barton played a didgeridoo version of Down Under at the service. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
Blanche d'Alpuget: 'long live love'
Bob Hawke's wife thanked all the speakers and performers in her brief speech at the end of the service.
She also paid tribute to Mr Hawke's international friendship with China, speaking in Mandarin.
Blanche D’Alpuget speaking at Bob Hawke's memorial service. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
"You have demonstrated Bob's deepest belief, the Brotherhood of man," she said.
"Long-live friendship between nations and beyond all, long live love. Thank you."
‘I grew up in the shadow of a giant’: Hawke’s granddaughter
Mr Hawke’s granddaughter Sophie Taylor-Price says she grew up in the shadow of a giant who inspired her, and future generations, to take action on climate change.
"When I was four years old, I sat by my grandfather's knee in 1989 when he addressed the nation on climate change. It is actually one of my first memories," Ms Price said.
Sophie Taylor-Price, with Blanche d’Alpuget. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
"Having spent my entire professional career working in climate change and sustainability, you could say that that night rubbed off on me."
"In his twilight years, pop was a gruff old bugger at times. I imagine that if he were here today, he would look at me with love and with fierce pride and with a twinkle in his eye, say in his grumpy old man voice ‘Well, get on with it then’."
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Keating acknowledges tumultuous relationship with Hawke
Mr Keating, who won the Labor leadership off Mr Hawke in a spill in 1991, acknowledged their tumultuous relationship.
"In the perpetual contest for ideas, egos inevitably clash. Bob and I would have private skirmishes over this policy or that, even criticise one another to immediate staff - often heavy criticisms," Mr Keating said.
Former Prime Minister Paul Keating speaks. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
"But by instinct and a very large dollop of friendship, we always remained wielded to the same objective, a point even the closest of our staff sometimes fail to comprehend.
"Through the ups and downs, each of us knew the other would remain faithful to the obsession. In the end, it was trust that held Bob and me together."
Keating pays tribute to Hawke
Paul Keating, former prime minister and treasurer to Bob Hawke, has paid tribute to the "great friendship and partnership" they had, which "drove the longest reform period in the country's history".
They wanted to shake up Australia's "paternal policy regime", Mr Keating said, and knew it would require "wholesale policy reform".
"It was this quest that was central to my eight-and-a-half years partnership with Bob, the long and weary externalisation of the country, binding up sections of society as the changes bore their fruit and inevitably their cost," he said.
"Eight budgets and six major economic reform statements, the equivalent of more than 14 normal budgets, along with stand-out singular reforms put in place along the way was a major undertaking.
"Through this great body of work, Bob and our cabinet colleagues remained focused on the target and the target was a nirvana of an open, creative and free society with enhanced opportunities for all."
An 'incomparable legacy': Ross Garnaut
Mr Hawke might have been a larrikin, but his former economic advisor Professor Ross Garnaut has reminded us the former prime minister also left an "incomparable legacy" of economic, social and environmental reform.
"Bob Hawke showed us how good democratic government can be," he said.
"He was the purposeful leader of a ministry of unequal talent, ensuring prominence for Bill Hayden and his supporters, setting priorities for reform, letting ministers get on with the job, and talking things through face-to-face when they did not go to plan."
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra performing at the state memorial service for former Prime Minister Bob Hawke. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
Professor Garnaut pointed out Mr Hawke's focus on education, his management of China and US relations, and disciplined focus on his work as highlights of the former prime minister's time in office.
"Amidst the daunting contemporary realities, his life as Prime Minister gives hope for a democratic future with broadly-shared prosperity for our country and for humanity."
'Bob was no saint’: Kelty
Former trade union leader Bill Kelty says Mr Hawke was "no saint", but loved "Australia to the depths and breadths and height that his life could give".
Mr Kelty, the former Australian Council of Trade Unions secretary, spoke about both Mr Hawke’s humour and tenaciousness.
"He was loving and charismatic, but boy could he be frightening," he said.
Mr Kelty said Mr Hawke was tenacious, tough, irreverent and persuasive towards the Arbitration Committee in the 1960s, but also timed his adjournments with the horse racing.
"The only thing that really I think clearly about was the ad hoc nature of the adjournments. I asked Bob why was it so erratic. He said, ‘Bill, we time the adjournments to coincide with the races’."
Crowd at Opera House laugh and cry during memorial
There was lots of laughter and love, tears and cheers among the crowd as images of Bob were shown on the big screen accompanied by Pachelbel’s Canon.
Gough Whitlam and Paul Keating got a huge cheer and everyone clapped when Hawke appeared post-America’ s Cup win in THAT jacket! Many wiped away tears.
Hundreds outside on the Opera House stepswatched the Bob Hawke memorial service. Credit:Nick Moir
Rodney Rammers, an ALP member of 38 years standing, is among the crowd in wheelchairs on the Opera House forecourt. He came from Seven Hills this morning to pay tribute to the man he met once in Blacktown in 2007.
"Bob Hawke was a great man of vision, forethought and inclusion,' he said.
Bob Hawke was a 'magnificent, rambunctious human being': Sue Pieters-Hawke
Sue Pieters-Hawke, Mr Hawke's daughter, has spoken of how hard it is to comprehend her father is gone.
"It's a time of so many emotions. Of grief, happiness at our quiet coming together in recent years, comfort that he was really ready to go and died peacefully with Blanche holding him, and yet a bleak coming to terms with a reality we will never see him," she said.
Despite the family's grief, Ms Pieters-Hawke said they have good reasons to celebrate "the magnificent, rambunctious human being who has left us".
"Dad mellowed so beautifully. I treasure our conversations, the gentle smiles, the grip of his hand, his pleasure in family and in simple things like cauliflower cheese," she said, to laughter from the audience.
"I am so grateful he was our dad - part of our lives and our world. He's gone... but the essence of who he was shines on in our hearts."
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US ‘concerned’ over advanced air defense battery at Iran nuke site
State Department says it’s in contact with allies about stationing of Russian-made S-300 missiles near Fordo nuclear plant
By Stuart Winer 30 August 2016, 11:37 am 12 Edit
Stuart Winer is a breaking news editor at The Times of Israel.
Russian-made, S-300 long-range missiles at the Fordo nuclear site in central Iran, August 28, 2016. (Screenshot/Press TV)
The US State Department has expressed concern at recent reports that Iran has deployed an advanced air defense system to guard a secretive nuclear site.
On Sunday, Iranian state television claimed Tehran had stationed a recently delivered a Russian-made long-range missile system to central Iran to protect its Fordo nuclear facility, suspected to have housed nuclear arms development work.
A video showed an S-300 carrier truck in Fordo, raising its missile launchers toward the sky, next to other counter-strike weaponry.
State Department spokesman John Kirby told a press briefing Monday that the US was unhappy with the sale of the S-300 system as well as its placement at Fordo.
“We’ve seen the reports of this deployment. Obviously, that’s of concern to us because we have long objected to the sale of Iran – of these kinds of capabilities,” Kirby said.
The Russian-made missile defense system is one of the most advanced of its kind in the world, offering long-range protection against both airplanes and missiles. The first shipment arrived in Iran in April.
Kirby said the US would be in contact with allies regarding the deployment of the battery.
“As we get more information, obviously, we’re going to stay in close consultation with partners going forward,” he added, without giving more details.
Kirby admitted that the question of the S-300 missiles was not a prominent part of last Friday’s meeting in Geneva between US Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.
In 2010 Russia froze a deal to supply the missile system to Iran, linking the decision to UN sanctions instituted because of Tehran’s nuclear program. Russian President Vladimir Putin lifted the suspension in July 2015, following Iran’s deal with six world powers that curbed its nuclear program in exchange for relief from international sanctions.
A satellite image of Iran’s Fordo uranium enrichment facility. (AP/DigitalGlobe)
Israel has long sought to block the sale to Iran of the S-300 system, which analysts say could impede a potential Israeli strike on Tehran’s nuclear facilities. Other officials have expressed concern that the systems could reach Syria and Hezbollah, diluting Israel’s regional air supremacy.
The Fordo site, built into a mountain near the city of Qom, has stopped enriching uranium since the January implementation of the nuclear deal. US officials had suggested the heavily fortified site was being used to produce weapons-grade uranium.
The site was considered to be a main target should Israel or another country try to launch airstrikes to set back Iran’s nuclear program.
AFP and Times of Israel staff contributed to this report.
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Bikini by Rita; Voice by Anita
by David Yearsley, January 2, 2019 2 Comments
The “R” isn’t working. As the letters blink to life one after the other from top to bottom there’s a pause between the “T” lighting up and then, at last, the “O”: CAST O. Even with the gap, the pink-red neon letters seared against the cloudless blue of a perfect San Francisco afternoon make a certain sense: Cast O’ … Thousands!; Cast O’ … Characters. Indeed, a vibrant, ever-changing ensemble of life LARPers is working the sidewalk below the marquee on Castro Street: saving the earth or just wasting time in the most colorful way possible. Two of Santa’s 70-year-old elves walk impishly by wearing red furry Christmas caps, running shoes, a tiny piece of mistletoe and nothing else. A campaigner collects signatures to protect the oceans: “Do you love your mother?” she demands. Not enough to miss the opening credits.
Amidst the ongoing street theatre, the queue of movie-goers sifts into the Castro theatre for a Rita Hayworth double bill: The Lady from Shanghai and Gilda.
The program marks the Hayworth centenary. She would have turned a hundred on October 17th. Just few years younger than Hayworth, the Castro turns 100 in 2022. The magnificent movie house is now seemingly safe from the wrecking ball thanks to the protocols of historic protection. I’m somewhat surprised not to see at least a few Hayworth drag queens out for Gilda, long since its premiere in 1946 repurposed as a camp classic. Maybe these impersonating admirers will appear for the late show.
Hayworth dances in both pictures. She appears to sing in both, too, but doesn’t actually do it herself. The ultra-eroticized voice heard in the films—and many others rolled out by Hollywood’s studio system—is that of Anita Kert Ellis, an unseen, but not unsung specialist in dubbed seduction. A Canadienne whose family moved Hollywood when she was a kid, Ellis never achieved visual stardom. But her voice, apparently emanating from the likes of Hayworth, had millions of unwitting admirers.
Ellis was most famously invisible in Gilda. Hayworth does the dancing, Kert the singing in two lavish production numbers that come in the last twenty minutes of the movie. The narrative delay in Hayworth’s stuff-struttin’ is either a canny exercise in delayed gratification on the part of the director, Charles Vidor—a classy European who knew the value of such things—or an intervention on the part of the infamous head of Columbia Pictures, Harry Cohn, insisting that his studio’s biggest draw be given requisite screen time for Salome-style set pieces. (Inevitably, Hayworth would go on to play the title role in Columbia’s Salome in 1953.)
It was Cohn who, after signing one Rita Cansino (her Spanish father’s surname) to a seven-year contract in 1936 rebranded her Rita Hayworth (her mother’s maiden name), so she would have broader, less ethnic appeal. The image-remaker had electrolysis done literally on her Spanish roots, bringing her hairline back into what was thought to be a less “Mediterranean” contour. The hair that remained was lightened from Iberian black to lustrous Anglo-Irish auburn—lighter, anyway, on the silver screen. The transformation made millions for Columbia and turned Hayworth into a star.
A big believer in the power of film music to help even a hopelessly bad movie come to life, Cohn likely commanded Vidor to devote more screen time to letting Hayworth dance—and having Kert sing for her. Predictably, there was tension between the director and his boss. The year Gilda was released Vidor sued Cohn—unsuccessfully it turned out—for various forms of abuse. Cohn claimed that cursing was the way he expressed himself.
The first of Gilda’s numbers takes place in a fancy night club in Montevideo, the city to which she has fled from luxury imprisonment in Buenos Aires at the hands of cruel husband number two (played by Glenn Ford, with whom she was often matched on screen) after the apparent death of really cruel husband number one (scarred and sinister George Macready). The tune Hayworth appears to sing is Amado Mio—a sultry rumba. Grace Jones turned it into a gothic dance hit in the 1980s. Jones did it in black with a bolero hat in answer to Hayworth’s sumptuous tresses and costume of white with gold brocade framing a bare midriff, a hip-hugging skirt slit up almost to her navel. Hayworth slunk and twisted and twirled, her movements just behind the beat, as if reluctant to believe the words leaving her mouth: “love me forever / and let forever begin tonight.”
The voice, Ellis’s voice, was smoky yet pure, lilting yet ardent—the aural equivalent of the alluring soft focus of Hayworth close-ups: you can see and hear well enough, but all comes to you through a scrim of mystery.
The fashionable diners in the Montevideo club seated all around her go wild at the end of the three-minute interlude. These talents as a performer are barely set up earlier in the movie when a suave Argentine complements her dancing, saying she could be a professional. “I was once,” she admits. In Montevideo Hayworth descends from the stage to the table where prospective husband number three is seated: in fact, he’s an operative of husband number two. There is no reason for the spectacle other than to put Hayworth on display. Cohn always got his way.
Hayworth speaks a line of Spanish in the movie, and Glen Ford’s character reprimands her for saying something that her husband (number one at that hard-of-hearing getting point) can’t understand. Ford’s line almost ventriloquizes Cohn’s own offscreen desires, demands, refashionings.
The more famous Hayworth number—a second show-stopper when by rights there should only be one—comes a few minutes later after Gilda’s kidnapping back to Buenos Aires and her old life. Drunk and depressed she appears bright, bubbly, her movements unbalanced yet poised. She has stolen the limelight in the lounge of her second husband’s (actually both husbands’) casino. Her gown is strapless and she does a striptease with one of her long black gloves. The tune, also by the brilliant songwriting pair of Doris Fisher and Allan Roberts, is “Put the Blame on Mame.” The composer’s style is not one eager for harmonic adventure: they give the Cohn what he wants: a vehicle for Hayworth’s stagey seductions. The lyrics inform us that her “shims and shakes” started the “Frisco quake”; this Mame does the coochy-coo, too. Once when pressed, Fred Astaire named Hayworth as his favorite dance partner. Gilda goes a long way to explaining the accolade.
The voice is smoky and satin, yet luminous, too: somehow embodying the light of Hayworth’s skin and the shimmer dark of her dress, the spectacle enveloped by the smoke-filled atmosphere of the club. The music, too, is a paradox—a minor shuffle of both mischief and submission, an unsettling mix of the vampish and cooky.
Hayworth peels back her glove then flings it away to expose all the flesh stretching from her painted fingernails to a point well south of her clavicle. The music done, she leans over and points to her left hip, and confides to the leering, drooling crowd that she isn’t good with zippers. Men rush the stage, before a bouncer manhandles Gilda out of the lounge. The beleaguered wife and starlet strains at the end of her invisible shackles, then collapses. It should be a difficult scene to watch from this side of the Me Too movement.
Another film about entrapment on and off screen, The Lady from Shanghai was released a year after Gilda, in December of 1947, just a few months before Hayworth ended her four-year marriage to Orson Welles, who stars alongside his wife. It was the pair’s only cinematic collaboration. Welles had signed on to write and direct the movie in order to get money from Cohn in order to keep his musical production of Around the World in Eighty Days afloat. In twisted emulation of the hated Cohn, Welles’ inflicted his own screen make-over on his wife, having her cut her hair short and bleach it blond. Cohn detested the result.
Hayworth dances once along the on-location maritime travelogue of the Lady from Shanghai, but it is a slow Latin tune heard while in Welles’s embrace, the illicit couple apparently alone in a shabby cantina in Acapulco. It’s as if the words and music of her own ethnic past and of Gilda’s song Amado mio are echoing in her ears: wanting, as those lyrics implore, to hold her lover tight forever. One thinks ahead, too, to the still shabbier whorehouse in Welles’s Touch of Evil of 1960, the broken down pianola’s plaintive melody lamenting with the sad eyes of long-ago Mexican lover (Marlene Dietrich) of Welles’ corrupt, doomed sheriff.
There is a song, too, in The Lady from Shanghai and it is Ellis who’s once again heard through Hayworth. It’s a sort of weird visual synthesis of the two numbers from Gilda, the femme fatale in a black bikini and shining blonde hair. A fuming cigarette perched between fingers draped across her bare skin, Hayworth sings her siren song while basking on the deck of the yacht archly named Circe. The chanson is another Fisher and Roberts study in urgent understatement. Against Welles’ objection, Cohn had the scene inserted into the movie, and you can feel the studio head’s perverse presence as the camera descend lecherously for the close up on prone starlet.
Welles hated the song, but Cohn, in a scheme of aural marketing that Welles’ complained bitterly of, had reworked snatches of the tune appear in almost every scene of the movie. The ruthless re-editing and radical shortening of the movie done at Cohn’s insistence was accompanied by the mogul’s junking of George Antheil’s original soundtrack—like the film itself a lost modernist classic—in favor of the incessantly cajoling, Cohnesque replacement score by Heinz Roemheld.
Hayworth’s bikini summons thoughts of the Bikini Atoll test of 1946 in which the bomb dropped carried her stenciled bombshell image below the cursive name of “Gilda.” The outraged Hayworth suspected a publicity stunt by Cohn. The nuclear topic gnaws at Welles’s film. One of the lawyer villains in The Lady from Shanghai raves about faking his own death and escaping the bombs of imminent Armageddon. Moored off another tropical island in the Caribbean, half a world away from the South Pacific, Ellis’s voice floats up from Hayworth’s lips like that the smoke from her cigarette.
We watch the magnificent wreckage of Welles’ film—the broken-down and bored; film aficionados and escapists. The smartly-dressed senior Spanish-speaking couple to our left (she hard-of-hearing and getting continual audio help from him) seems to have stepped out of the movie itself and the post-war San Francisco streets it so bleakly captures. Scattered through the seats, lone middle-aged men wrap their arms not around beautiful women but tubs of popcorn. All gaze at Hayward, following her artful moves, our eyes searching her on the sundeck, her body frozen in almost mournful stillness. But it is Ellis’s voice what comes to us, touches us, enters us, haunts us long after the curtain falls.
(David Yearsley is a long-time contributor to CounterPunch and the Anderson Valley Advertiser. His recording of J. S. Bach’s organ trio sonatas is available from Musica Omnia. He can be reached at dgyearsley@gmail.com.)
2 Responses to "Bikini by Rita; Voice by Anita"
Susie de Castro January 5, 2019 at 9:48 am
I get Rita Hayworth and Ava Gardner mixed-up. And why I recently found myself doing additional reading on Ava, rather than Rita, following David Yearsley’s piece this week .
My intent, today, is to point out how Hollywood, and our society at large destroy women.
First order of business, in Hollywood, for Ava, was change her black hair to blonde.
For Rita, first order of business was erase her regional southern accent, etc.
Ava divorced Micky Rooney, because he was flirtatious. What really happened was that she had no self-esteem left—Hollywood had changed everything about her, telling her in essence that she was not good enough. Had she self-esteem, she would have never gotten involved with Mickey Rooney, in the first place.
Ava Gardner Documentary on YouTube
https://youtu.be/Jaqz9F3ecO0
Bikini by Rita; Voice by Anita – Anderson Valley Advertiser
https://www.theava.com/archives/93550
Rita, herself, does sing in the movie ‘Gilda’.
https://youtu.be/jQwN09z8kE0
‘Gilda’ 1946 sung by Anita Ellis “Put the Blame on Mame”
https://youtu.be/ZckwK5dZ2-E
George Hollister January 5, 2019 at 12:15 pm
Your observations are interesting. To me, it is interesting, that as a society, we take the fantasy of Hollywood lifestyles and productions so seriously. Our human reality is so different. We name our children after movie characters. That is the tip of the iceberg of the Hollywood fantasy perversion. Sorry I offend some. We also obliviously allow the imprinting of our children with the fantasies that are seen on the screen. That includes fantasies about human sexual relations, and all degrees and forms of violence.
There was a time before the silver screen that actors and show business were viewed with suspicion. There were reasons for that, and it might be a good idea to revisit what those reasons were. They are likely just as valid today as they were 100+ years ago.
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Home News 'Santa' pens open letter to IPO over fast-tracked copyright changes
'Santa' pens open letter to IPO over fast-tracked copyright changes
Published December 22, 2015 by Katherine Cowdrey
Government proposals to fast-track changes in copyright legislation have prompted "Santa" to write the UK Intellectual Property Office, according to IP blog IPKat, which has published a tongue-in-cheek "rare letter from...
Government proposals to fast-track changes in copyright legislation have prompted "Santa" to write the UK Intellectual Property Office, according to IP blog IPKat, which published a tongue-in-cheek "rare letter from Santa Claus" on its website yesterday (21st December).
The "letter" echoes arguments put to the IPO by both authors and the Publishers Association concerning the impact of "irrational" proposals relating to design copyright.
The changes, reported in The Bookseller earlier this month, are set to have "devastating consequences" for the design publishing industry.
A repeal to copyright law, fast-tracked to come into force in April 2016, is set to restrict the use of 2D images of 3D design objects in publishing, such as photographs and illustrations of furniture, textiles, architecture and jewellery, used heavily in books on the history of design. Futhermore, the government has reduced the time publishers have to comply with the new legislation from five years to six months (known as the repeal of section 52) following a judicial review brought by three furniture manufacturers.
The "letter" to Sana Claus said: "I am fairly sure I replied to the Call for Evidence you issued in 2013, and I was informed last February that transitional arrangements were to be put in place, so that section 52 would come into effect in 2020. With that in mind, I purchased large stocks of replica furniture and other design items that were copies of designs first marketed before the 1990s, books about designs (eg Victor Margolin’s World History of Design), and jigsaw puzzles, including a jigsaw puzzle of Art Deco pottery from the 1930s, some designed by Clarice Cliff (1899-1972). We have a budget, and this stuff was well-priced...
"Anyway, I have just heard that you have revoked the provisions and now plan to bring forward the change, so that it will take effect in April 2016, and I will need to have got rid of any stock that I bought after 28th October 2015 by then (and any stock I got before October 2015 by October 2016). This is a real disaster for me. The elves and I always try and abide by the law. But I have only until 23rd Wednesday December to reply, and I am really busy right now."
Signed "S. Claus", 'Santa' aska the IPO: "What has happened? Has the evidence changed? Has the law changed? Nothing in the consultation explains what objectively has changed. All it says is that some design firms sought judicial review.
"I guess I will just have to give all the stuff I bought after October away this Christmas. But to be honest, this hardly seems fair. I never even knew there was a consultation. A consultation is not a parliamentary act."
It concludes: "I have been doing this job a long time; from the look of my beard, probably too long. Bringing happiness to people at Christmas doesn’t ever seem to get any easier, especially on the legal side. If the IPO felt that it would like to give me as Christmas present, the thing I would most appreciate is if you had a big re-think about these proposals."
The post, entitled "Santa Claus’s submission on the IPO Consultation on Transitional Arrangements for the Repeal of Section 52", was written by Dr Eleonora Rosati, deputy editor of the Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice (OUP) and lecturer in intellectual property law at Southampton University.
Acknowledged authorities in IP, professors Lionel Bently, University of Cambridge, and Graeme Dinwoodie, University of Oxford, will make "lengthier submissions" to the IPO in opposition, the post also indicates. Both academics' opinions were referred to in the PA's formal submission, reported yesterday (21st December).
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‘O Ver announced as the latest signing to St James’s Market
Neapolitan influenced pizzeria ‘O ver is set to open at St James's Market, joining an impressive line-up of international restaurants at the destination.
‘O ver, which is expanding to St James’s following its successful launch at Borough Market in 2016, will offer authentic Neapolitan food with a contemporary twist, under Head Chef Santo Petrone.
The restaurant, which is set to launch later this year, will draw on the best of Italian produce, as well as local London suppliers, to make its trademark pizzas with unique seawater dough, fired using a traditional Neapolitan wood oven.
The menu will also include a selection of handmade pastas, meats and fish, Mediterranean salads, Neapolitan street food and regional desserts, along with a cocktails, Italian wines, and London craft beers.
The St James’s Market district, which occupies the area between Regent Street St James’s and Haymarket, is The Crown Estate and Oxford Properties’ latest development, comprised of 210,000 sq ft of modern office space, six flagship retail stores and seven restaurants, all centred on a new public square.
St James’s Market has established itself a name for fantastic international cuisine. The new ‘Over restaurant joins the destination, alongside: international acclaimed Nordic restaurant Aquavit which earned a Michelin star in 2017, and West African influenced Ikoyi, which earned a Michelin star in 2018; as well as Duck and Waffle Local and the recently launched Scully, the first solo venture from Ramael Scully the former head chef of Ottolenghi’s NOPI.
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Can tech uplift a community without gentrifying it?
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The writer is co-founder and CEO of Vidyard, a world-leading video platform for business.
The note was handwritten on a crumpled piece of paper. Someone from the neighbourhood had come in without saying anything and left it on our front desk at Vidyard. The message was loud and clear.
"TECH. SUCKS."
Until then, I hadn't fully realized the impact that my tech company and others like it were having on Downtown Kitchener (DTK), a traditionally low-income area that houses many of the city's social services. But the note left no room for doubt. Gentrification had come to DTK, and resentment was already creeping in.
As little as 10 years ago, this development would have shocked most people. When I was growing up in Waterloo, my parents warned me to stay away from DTK. In fairness, the area was widely known then for drug use and prostitution. Of course, what we didn't see from the suburbs was that it was also undeniably vibrant: a unique cross-section of people, classes and backgrounds unlike anywhere else nearby.
I didn't discover all of that until years later, when I was first getting my company off the ground and opened an office in DTK. I managed to get an amazing deal on a workspace inside The Tannery Building, a one-time tannery in the heart of the neighbourhood converted to tech offices. Sure, working late sometimes meant a scary walk out to my car. But it was a place where my business could actually afford to put down roots. And a place my wife and I grew to love for its spirit and diversity. We even moved to the community and bought a home.
In short time, word got out about DTK, and other young, hungry companies discovered the cheap and cool office spaces. Vidyard outgrew one office, and then another. Hip restaurants popped up: getting a reservation became harder and harder. Condo developments broke ground. Suddenly, what was once a socially and economically diverse neighbourhood was becoming more and more pricey – and more uniform.
This is nothing new. Gentrification and tech have a reputation for going hand in hand. In San Francisco, the rush of tech workers over the past decade has sometimes steamrolled existing communities. Rents have climbed to record highs, with tensions leading to a string of high-profile confrontations, from fights over public park space, to smashed Google bus windows. In fact, many of my peers and colleagues there have actually started to move out, seeking more vibrant cities. Sadly, it's a problem that spiraled out of control well before it emerged on the radar of the companies that were transforming the city.
There's no reason we have to become another San Francisco in Kitchener. As a tech community, we're still at an early enough stage that we can stop this pattern. But it's going to take some work.
Step 1: Be aware of your impact … because you're definitely having one.
You may not realize it, but your presence in a community has an impact. When people bring money into a place that didn't necessarily have much before, rents rise accordingly. Suddenly, everything gets more expensive. Prices at the grocery store increase, gourmet donut shops replace bodegas, restaurants cater to higher-income clientele, and nonprofits struggle to maintain a presence where they're needed most. Critical services like social housing, employment offices and addiction support are often priced right out of the neighbourhood, depriving an area of its cultural and social heart.
Ultimately, if you only have young, upwardly mobile people in a community, it's not a real community: it's sterile, unhealthy and unrooted. You need people moving through economic classes to create a dynamic neighbourhood—one that has a rich, homegrown culture, is sustainable and is prosperous in the long run. The vibrance and energy of DTK, the very character that makes it such a special place to live and work, is no accident. Without appreciating this, we can easily destroy it.
Step 2: Find ways to align interests with the community
Awareness alone isn't enough. Technology companies can take concrete steps to not just mitigate their impact but to help support the community around them.
CEOs and founders, and the boards that advise them, can go a long way toward setting the tone. One simple step is to make the community, in no uncertain terms, one of your stakeholders. Just as you factor in the needs of investors, employees and customers when reaching decisions, so should community interest be weighed in the balance. Opening a new office in a refurbished building, for instance, might seem like a healthy step for a growing company. But are you displacing long-time residents, retailers or social services? Is there a middle ground that could mitigate the impact? We recently moved into a new headquarters, for example, but only after getting reassurance that a small portion of the ground floor would be leased as a grocery store. It's a small step, but one that has a tangible result.
Technology companies can also find ways, big and small, to give back to the places they call home. Yes, the tech space is competitive and staying afloat as a business is a priority. But often there are win-win opportunities out there, if you're willing to explore creative ways to collaborate with the community and its leaders.
One example is a program we do called Plugin – a regular series of fundraising-networking events in Kitchener. Our first one was at a historic downtown movie house called Apollo Cinema, where tech workers and people from the community met up to talk and raise money for the neighbourhood. With these mixers, we're bringing attention to local businesses, we're getting our employees together with the people who live here, and we're raising funds for social services. (And, I'm not shy to say that this initiative has also proved a powerful recruiting tool — prospects want to work for a company that does some good, beyond the impact on its own sector.) One year in, we've raised a substantial amount of money, started a formal board, and registered as a not-for-profit.
Not every company has to set up its own initiative – simply looking around and getting involved with other local projects is powerful, too. What's critical is setting an expectation of social consciousness. When you, as a leader, take the importance of diversity and community seriously, it has a multiplying effect. Employees go on to start their own businesses and spread that ethos on a local scale and beyond. Ultimately, only a genuine understanding of the value of community can temper the impact of gentrification in the neighbourhoods we're lucky enough to call home.
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Contract for Two New Viking Vessels Confirmed
Cruise Line & Cruise Ship Viking Ana Figueroa July 25, 2018
The 184-passenger Le Lapérouse has the sleek, super-yacht look of Ponant's existing fleet, but is slightly smaller and sports a unique feature: the Blue Eye, a multi-sensory underwater lounge. (Photo courtesy of Ponant Cruises)
Vard Holdings Limited (“VARD”) has confirmed its contract with Viking for the design and construction of two new vessels. The parties previously signed a letter of intent for the vessels, with an option for two more.
The two confirmed ships are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2021 and 2022. The total contract value, according to VARD, is close to $612 million.
Headquartered in Norway, VARD (a Fincantieri subsidiary) is a specialty shipbuilder with expertise in the expedition segment. It’s thus fair to assume that the new ships will represent Viking’s first foray into that booming niche.
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Hapag-Lloyd currently has three Polar Class 6 expedition ships on order with VARD. They’re set for delivery in 2019 and 2021.
In all, more than two dozen expedition vessels are currently on the order books at VARD and other yards. Even large ocean-going lines are dipping their toes into the water with acquisitions, Royal Caribbean International’s recent announcement about a majority stake in Silversea comes to mind.
After venturing successfully from river cruising to ocean cruising, it makes sense that expedition is the next step for Viking.
Though the company isn’t adding to its earlier statement that the new “special cruise vessels” will be “totally innovative,” rumors are flying. Viking has already announced a vision for a hydrogen-fueled ocean ship. The possibilities for cutting-edge expedition design are even more intriguing.
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Arrival in Prague, ''The Golden City'', and check in at your hotel. Tonight a welcome dinner at the hotel is included. (D)
This morning enjoy an optional tour of Prague, the city that Goethe called ''the jewel in the world's crown''. The highlights of the tour will be a visit of the majestic castle and of the impressive St. Vitus Cathedral. Spend the afternoon at leisure, perhaps visiting the fascinating Jewish Quarter or browsing through some of Prague's many excellent shops. (B)
Prague/Passau
Prague/Passau Today we leave Prague after breakfast. After driving through the lovely scenery of southern Bohemia, we arrive in Passau. Free time before boarding your ''floating hotel''. Tonight a welcome cocktail party will be held before dinner is served on board. The ship leaves Passau in the course of the evening. (B,D)
This morning we dock in Regensburg, one of Germany's best preserved Medieval cities. The highlights of your optional sightseeing tour will be the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. After lunch you will have the opportunity to join our optional excursion to Weltenburg Abbey, the oldest monastery in Bavaria founded by Irish or Scottish monks around 620 AD. After a tour of the Abbey you will sample some famous dark Weltenburg beer, known for being brewed in the oldest brewery in the world. Dinner on board. (B,L,D)
Passau/Linz
During breakfast the ship arrives in Passau, the Bavarian city where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Today you will have the opportunity to choose between three different optional tours. During the walking tour of the old section of Passau you will admire St. Stephen's Cathedral, where the world's largest organ is housed, the new Bishop's residence and the Town Hall. The second option is an excursion to Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, and UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. After an included lunch, you will be taken to St. Gilgen - Mozart's mother's birthplace - a lovely village close to Wolfgangsee, the best known and largest lake in Austria's beautiful Salzkammergut region. The third option will be an excursion to Cesky Krumlov, one of the most beautiful cities in the Czech Republic, where a walking tour will take you through its historic city center. Your vessel will dock in Linz in the early afternoon. Those who have not taken the excursion to Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov will have a chance to join an optional guided tour of Linz. After dinner the vessel casts off downstream towards the Wachau district. (B,L,D)
Melk/Emmersdorf/Weissenkirchen/Vienna
Early in the morning the ship docks in Melk/Emmersdorf. Here you will have the opportunity of joining an optional excursion to Wachau and Melk. Wachau is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and region of natural beauty that lies in the Danube valley between the towns of Melk and Krems. In Melk, you will visit the magnificent 900-year old Benedictine Abbey. If you decide to join this excursion, you will board your vessel in Weissenkirchen. You will be in Vienna, Austria's capital city in the evening. After dinner on board you can join our optional ''Vienna by night'' tour. (B,L,D)
The ship will be docked in Vienna all day. Our optional city tour of Vienna will take you to the city's most important sights: the Ringstrasse, the Schwarzenbergplatz, the Karlskirche and Vienna's stunning Opera House. The last stop will be the impressive St. Stephan's Cathedral. In the afternoon you can take an optional excursion to the Sch?nbrunn Palace, one of the most important cultural monuments in the country, and one of the major tourist attractions in Vienna. Tonight, subject to availability, you will have a chance to attend the optional ''Sound of Vienna'' concert. The vessel leaves Vienna after midnight. (B,L,D)
Today the vessel continues its journey downstream to Slovakia, before docking in Bratislava for the day. An optional sightseeing tour of Bratislava reveals the city's major sights. In the afternoon you can take an optional excursion to the Imperial Festival Palace of Castle Hof. This complex of magnificent Baroque buildings was built in the early 18th Century, and its authenticity and diversity attracts Baroque enthusiasts from all over the world. Tonight the captain welcomes everyone to a special dinner followed by a night of dancing. (B,L,D)
Esztergom/Budapest
The vessel arrives in Esztergomthe former residence of the kings of Hungary and seat of the Archbishop. An optional tour will start with a visit of the magnificent cathedral, Hungary's largest place of worship. You will then continue to the imposing fortress of Visegrad before driving along the bank of the Danube to the artists' village of Szentendre. After a stroll through its picturesque streets, the excursion continues to Budapest, where you will rejoin the ship before lunch. This afternoon take an optional city tour or see Budapest on your own. Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is really two cities: Buda and Pest. Buda, with its cobbled streets and Medieval architecture, is the oldest part of the city, while Pest, with its wide avenues and impressive 19th Century public buildings, is the administrative and commercial center of the city. Tonight, while a Hungarian folkloristic group performs on board, you will cruise along the river and admire Budapest at its best. (B,L,D)
Disembarkation in Budapest after breakfast. End of the cruise. (B)
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Physiology & Medicine / Re: Why do we get goosebumps when we are cold?
« on: 11/07/2019 15:29:31 »
It's a hold over from when our evolutionary ancestors had more bodily hair. The "Goose bump" reaction would cause the hairs to stand more upright, which, in turn, made them more effective at trapping air near the body which insulated it from the cold.
It also made one look larger by puffing up the hair, hopefully scaring off would be attackers. This is why people can get goose bumps in situations where they feel scared.
Technology / Re: Is renewable energy good for the environment?
Quote from: alancalverd on 06/07/2019 14:25:05
Whatever the merits of renewable energy, it adds a heck of a lot to global warming!
As does any method of "producing energy". There will always be inefficiencies that create waste heat whether is by solar or digging up and burning coal. But burning fossil fuels also adds to the problem by taking carbon that has been sequestered and putting in the atmosphere as CO2. There is no "perfect solution" to global heating due to energy production, ( other than reducing the energy production itself), but the lack of a perfect solution doesn't mean that some methods are less problematic than others.
Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology / Re: Can a test of reciprocal time dilation be constructed from this?
Quote from: Halc on 04/07/2019 15:41:18
I imagine the simple ones used by the police do not do the full computation and thus can only be used for non-relativistic speeds. We're assuming the Alice-Cop is armed with the high end model here, and it would need to employ RVA to get an accurate speed for Bob.
Actual police radar measures but doesn't display the police speed relative to the background (she's not interested in her own speed), nor does it display Bob's measured speed relative to the moving police car. Alice is interested in Bob's speed relative to the road/tracks, and it might need to determine this even if Bob is not moving straight at or away from the gun. That's pretty complicated, but the gun is designed to display Bob's speed relative to the road. That's all done with mathematics inside the device. For the simple 1-dimensional case outlined in this post, the calculation is pretty simple, and yes, RVA needs to be employed to get an accurate figure.
Just to add to what Halc has said here.
a radar gun, such as used by Police calculates the velocity of an object relative to the gun by using the formula
v= cΔf/2fs
where c is the speed of light, Δf is the difference in frequency between original transmission and reception, and fs is the original transmission frequency. This works well enough when v is small compared to c and is simple, as v is proportional to Δf.
The more correct and accurate equation is
v = c(1-(fo/fs)2)/2(1+(fo/fs)2)
where fo is the observed return frequency and fs the original source frequency.
For comparison, a typical radar gun using the first formula and giving a velocity of 67.5 mph should return 67.5000135 mph using the accurate equation. Hardly worth the extra work.
However, a standard radar gun using the first equation and giving an answer of v=0.25c would be significantly inaccurate, as the correct value of v for the same difference between transmission and return frequencies (using the accurate equation) is 0.3c.
For police radar used in a moving car, the radar calculates the speed of the car by comparing the frequencies returned from objects stationary with respect to the road and those returned from the car. It then just takes a simple difference. At low values of v, this simple difference is not going to differ significantly from the answer you would get using RVA. Again, once the velocities begin to become significant relative to c, RVA becomes more and more important for getting the correct answer.
Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology / Re: What time is it on the Moon?
Quote from: evan_au on 30/06/2019 22:56:53
You have to distinguish "local" time and "global" time on the Moon.
For Local time on the Moon, Noon is when the Sun reaches its highest point overhead.
- One day is the interval between two adjacent Noon events.
- One Lunar Day = 29.53 Earth Days.
- See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon#Appearance_from_Earth
Though to be accurate, that is the "Mean" solar day for the Moon. Any given solar day can be from 29.13 to 29.93 Earth days long, varying over the course of the Earth's year. This is due to the eccentricity of the Earth's orbit around the Sun and the slight variance this produces in its orbital velocity.
General Science / Re: Are "nucular" devices weapons of mass digestion?
Well, they obviously would be the true "seeds of destruction".
Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology / Re: How does gravity affect a caesium clock?
Quote from: Janus on 25/06/2019 16:18:00
Nobody claims that a cesium clock is perfect, only that they are very very accurate
On the contrary, time is defined by the frequency of a cesium clock, which makes it perfect by definition.
The second is defined by the unperturbed ground-state hyperfine transition frequency of the caesium 133 atom. But there is a world of difference between this standard and using it in a practical clock. We can measure that frequency through the electromagnetic radiation emitted by caesium atoms. However since those atoms ( not being at absolute zero), will be moving at various directions and speeds, that radiation will be Doppler shifted to a certain degree leading to a "smearing" of the measured frequencies. There are means to reduce the effect(and others) this has but none of them is perfect. Thus a practical caesium clock will not be 100% accurate. We have been able to push the uncertainty of these clocks to an extremely small value, but not down to zero.
Quote from: syhprum on 25/06/2019 00:48:35
There are basically two kinds of clock those that depend on gravity a and those that depend on inter molecular forces such as crystals or balance wheel springs, these are affected by magnetic fields and to a lesser extent by gravity (of course the former is wholly dependent on gravity).
It is known that the intense magnetic fields of magnastars distorts atoms would this screw up the caesium clock
It would likely screw up the electronics needed to get a reading from the clock, but I really don't see the point of this question. Nobody claims that a cesium clock is perfect, only that they are very very accurate, and that any variation due to local conditions in normal situations (such as between sea level and a high mountain) are much much smaller than the effect we are trying to meaure ( time dilation).
If you could put a clock in orbit around the black hole at the center of our galaxy, it would be in free fall and experiencing 0g, and even orbiting just 1 AU from the BH, the tidal forces on it would be insignificant, in the order of 3 x 10^-8 g over 1 meter. However, the time dilation factor would have such and clock losing nearly 3/4 of an hour per day as compared to a far distant clock. You wouldn't need an cesium clock for this measurement, any reasonably priced watch would do to measure the effect.
Relativity says either there is no "actual" frequency, or it is always whatever you measure at that point! Interesting that a mechanical wristwatch with an escapement wheel will keep perfect time anywhere in the universe but a pendulum clock will stop if g = 0. Thus a pendulum clock does not measure time, but gravity!
However, while a pendulum clock sitting on the surface of the Earth and one sitting on the surface of a world with 4 times the Earth's mass and twice its radius would experience the same value of g, the one sitting on the more massive planet would tick slower when compared to the one on the Earth.
General Science / Re: What will be the radiation exposure from 5G networks?
I get annoyed by the misuse of the term radiation I was bought up to believe that radiation was the emission of energy in the form of electromagnetic waves but nowadays there seems to be a confusion between waves and particles emitted from radioactive sources.
I blame Einstein and his disciples
The use of the word "radiation" to refer to many types of emission predates Einstein, and was never limited to just EMR.
X-rays when discovered, were called a radiation( of an unknown type, thus the "X"). And while it turned out that they were a apart of the electromagnetic spectrum, this wasn't learned until later. Cathode rays, another discovery predating Einstein, were another radiation, one that was later discovered to be electrons.
If you were taught that radiation ever only referred to the electromagnetic spectrum, then you were taught wrong.
Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology / Re: Where were the electrons before the big bang?
During the earliest stages of the universe, the fundamental forces were unified into a single force( or at least were all of the same strength). This means that they did not even exist in forms that they have today. As the universe cooled, different forces separated out from that mix, one by one. First gravity, then the strong force... Thus when the "quark soup" was in sway, the electromagnetic force had yet to come into existence as a singular force, so the entity we now call the electron wasn't possible.
To use an analogy, its like when you freeze water. It doesn't really make sense to ask what "form" or shape the crystal structure of ice took before the water started to freeze, as the crystals depend on the water having the properties to allow them to form.
Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology / Re: Do Peking and Helsinki lie on a straight line through Earth's core?
The red line represents the straight-line path. The yellow sphere represents the extent of the outer core.
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So the question is, What do you mean by "pass the core"? Do you mean "pass through" the core, or do you mean "bypass" the core without entering it? An if you mean bypass, do you mean it has to be close miss or does any miss count? It is obvious that the line never enters the outer core, nor does it come very close. so the answer to your question depends on exactly what the question is.
Plant Sciences, Zoology & Evolution / Re: Who is better at climbing: spiders or geckos??
In either case, you run up against the cube-square law. What works for spiders at their scale just isn't practical when you start to go much larger. The adhesion strength will be a function of the surface area touching the surface. If you scale up a spider (or gecko) by 2 times, you increase that surface area by the square, or 4 times. However, you also increase the volume, and thus its weight, by the cube, or a factor of 8, The weight that needs to be supported has increased twice as much as the adhesion force holding it to the surface. Keep going and the spider/gecko will no longer be able to "stick" to a surface enough to support its own weight.
Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology / Re: BREAKING: New potentially habitable exoplanet found around Teegarden's star
I think the key here is "OLD red dwarf". A planet orbiting a red dwarf in the habitable zone, by necessity, has to orbit close in, where it is going to be subject to a stronger solar wind. With an old star, this means more time for that solar wind to strip the planet of any atmosphere it may of had.
Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology / Re: What happens when a neutron star collapses, and what happens is a black hole collapses?
Quote from: thedoc on 12/12/2016 13:53:02
Josh Ansell asked the Naked Scientists:
Love the show, it's really interesting and so are the kitchen sciences. My secondary specializes in science so sometimes we do the kitchen science experiments.
My question is: a neutron star is a collapsed star and a black hole is a collapsed red giant what happens when a neutron star collapses, and what happens is a black hole collapses?
Some stars, like our own Sun, become white dwarfs at the end of their life cycle. These are essentially the cooling embers of a once active star. However, There is a limit as to how massive a white dwarf can be. This limit, known as the Chandrasekhar limit is ~1.4 solar masses. After that, the star cannot no longer support its mass by electron degeneracy pressure and the star would collapse into a Neutron star.
Neutron stars also have a maximum mass. The Tolman–Oppenheimer–Volkoff limit, for cold, non-rotating neutron stars has been recently estimated to be 2.17 solar masses.
If a white dwarf were to collect enough additional material it would collapse into a neutron star, and if a neutron star were to collect enough material it would collapse into a black hole.
These are not the usual methods by which neutron star or black hole are produced. Both are produced by the collapse of stars at the end of their life cycle (just like white dwarfs. What decides the end fate is how much mass is left after the collapse. Our own star will blow off a good part of its mass before what is left shrinks to a white dwarf. Stars much more massive than our own die by supernova, blowing off a large part of their mass. Whether a neutron star or black hole is left behind depends on how massive the remnant is. The more massive the original star was, the more likely it is to form a black hole.
All moderate to large mass stars that reach either white dwarf, neutron star or black hole stages pass through a red giant stage first. Red dwarf stars on the other hand never pass through a red giant stage. They just continue to burn fuel until they finally reach a blue dwarf stage. This takes trillions of years and no red dwarf has yet reached its end stage during the lifetime of the universe.
Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology / Re: Is it possible to make the Kessel run in under 12 parsecs?
The Naked Scientists podcast this week quoted Han Solo's boast that has been annoying science geeks for decades...
- That he "made the Kessel run in under 12 parsecs"
- This uses a measure of distance as a time...
- ...Not so different from members of the public interpreting light years as a time, when it is actually a distance
After years of criticism, the Star Wars franchise did a "save" in a recent prequel, where they spin a story that IIRC:
- They are at location in a nebula
- There is a safe but really long way to get where they are going
- But they are running low on fuel...
- So Han Solo takes a reckless short-cut which gets them to their destination before they run out of fuel
So this sets up a scenario to explain that they were really were using the parsec correctly, as a distance...
It wasn't fuel that they were low on, It was that their cargo, which was unrefined and unstable wouldn't have lasted the longer route without blowing up the ship. The whole "Under 12 parsecs" thing dealt with calculating a hyper space course which was short enough to get to the refining station fast enough. I assume that this is predicated on the idea that the nebula was so full of junk that had to be avoided that a "straight line course was not possible, and the only known plotted courses meandered enough to make the total distance traversed greater than 12 parsecs.
But I agree that this whole bit was ad-hoc in order to explain way the line in the first movie.
Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology / Re: If a ball bounces off a train, what's its recorded speed?
This principle is what is taken advantage of when we use "gravity assists" by passing probes close to planets. You don't have to throw the ball towards the train to get a Boost in speed. If for instance, you were to toss the ball at 30 km/hr in the same direction as the trian's motion while in front of the train such that the train, moving at 50 km/hr catches up to a hits the ball "from behind", then the the ball and train collide with a relative speed of 20 km/hr, and the ball rebounds at 70 km/hr relative to the platform, for a gain of 40 km/hr.
With planetary gravity assists, we don't "bounce" the probe off the planet, but use the planet's gravity to change the probe's velocity. In an ideal situation, we would plan the probe's path around the planet to be a parabola, so that it makes a prefect 180 turn around the planet. This isn't practical in real life, as in pretty much every case, the peirapis (closest approach to the planet's center) ends up being under the planet's surface. Thus we have to settle for a hyperbolic trajectory and a less then maximum velocity exchange.
We are also limited to using the " toss the ball in the same direction as the train's motion" method. All the planets orbit the Sun in the same direction, and when we launch a probe, we take advantage of the Earth's orbital motion to get it up to the required velocity(with respect to the Sun). This means the probe is going to be moving in the same direction as the planet when it get there.
Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology / Re: Do only spinning objects in space have gravity?
Everything with mass has gravity, spin has nothing to do with it.
As to why objects in space such as planets, asteroids and moons spin, it would be pretty unusual for a object to have zero spin.
To put it simply, they were all formed by stuff falling together and collecting. All this stuff is going to be moving at different speeds and directions. It would take all these various collisions between objects to exactly sum up to zero for the final object formed to end up with no net spin at all.
New Theories / Re: How is this explained in Special Relativity?
If you are considering A "tick" as when the light pulse leaves the central source and a "tock" as when the pulse reaches an end mirror, Then you have to consider how Bob measures the time between "tick" and "tock". Measuring the time between "ticks" or between "tocks" is straight forward, because the interval is being measured by a single clock (either at the source or end mirror). When Bob measures the interval between "tick" and "tock", he has to use two clocks, One that measures the time at the source when the pulse leaves, and one at the end mirror when the pulse arrives. Now as long as Bob can consider these clocks as being synchronized to each other, then he can also assume that the time measured by an end mirror clock at a "tock" is the same as the time measured by the clock at the source.
So according to Bob, a tick can start at zero for all clocks like this.
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And and a tock occurs when all clocks read one, like this:
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Now according to Alice, A tick starts like this:
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The horizontal leg is length contracted ( we are assuming a 0.5 c relative velocity between Bob and Alice)
And while the both the source clock and vertical leg end clock both read zero., the horizontal end clock already reads 0.5 ( relativity of simultaneity).
A tock for the horizontal leg occurs when the end clock runs into the expanding light pulse. In between tick and tock, all clocks will have advanced by 0.5. The source and vertical end clock read 0.5 and the horizontal clock reads 1.
Both Bob and Alice agree that the pulse leaves the source when the clock there reads 0 and reaches the end clock when the clock there reads 1, but they disagree as to what time it is on the other two clocks when that happens. if Bob is located at the source clock, He will say that the end clock reading 1 and his clock reading 1 are simultaneous, while Alice will say that those events are not simultaneous.
Thus according to Alice, a tock ( the pulse reaching the end mirror) occurs when Bob's source clock reads 0.5, however according to Bob, when his source clock read 0.5, a tock has yet to occurred. You can't make a direct comparison between the Tick-tock interval for the two frames because a tock represents different pairs of events for the Two frames ( end clock reading 1 and source clock reading 0.5 for Alice, End clock reading 1 and source clock reading 1 for Bob.) The only way to make a proper comparison is to deal with a round trip for a pulse, either leaving the Source at a tick and returning on the successive tick, or measuring between tocks at the end clocks. This way both Bob and Alice agree as which events the interval is being measured between.
When dealing with a vertical pulse, to be strict, you should also only consider the total round trip. However, since both Bob and Alice will agree that both source clock and end clock remain in sync with each other, we can "cheat" and only consider just the one way trip and not encounter any problem. And while this "cheat" works in this case, it is technically a cheat, one that only works in this particular case and can not be applied to the horizontal light clock.
New Theories / Re: what if a neutrino was not a particle?
Neutrinos don't travel at the speed of light as the do not have zero rest mass. They have 1/2 spin and interact via the weak sub-atomic force. They also come in three varieties, Electron, muon and tau. All of these characteristics point to it being a particle and not a "hole in the space/time fabric".
Quote from: the_roosh on 10/06/2019 18:16:19
You are coming up against the relativistic effect known as the "relativity of simultaneity". Bob, if he sends light pulses to two mirrors, parallel to the relative line of motion and opposite each other, then, for Bob, those pulses will reach those mirrors at the same time. For Alice, the light will reach the trailing mirror first and then the leading mirror. Bob and Alice will not agree as what event are simultaneous if they are separated along the line of motion.
But now consider the reflections. Again according to Bob, they take an equal time to return and meet back up with him again at the same time. For Alice, the trailing refection takes longer to catch up to Bob than the leading reflection take to run into Bob. The end result is that both pulses return to Bob as the same time.
The upshot is that One "tick" must be a round trip and it makes no sense to only consider only one leg of the trip.
Length contraction come into play in that it assures that the parallel pulses make the round trip in the same time as the perpendicular ones do.
The end result looks like this from Alice's frame:
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( I only am showing one of the parallel mirrors here, as this is an existing animation I had already made, but adding the other mirror would not change the end result.)
From Bob's frame, His clock would behave like the stationary one in this animation, while Alice's clock moved off to the Left, being length contracted and ticking slow.
Thanks Janus, I am familiar with the Relativity of Simultaneity. That is why I posted the question, because of an issue with it.
If we consider the scenario with just one light clock first. Alice on the platform observes Bob's clock to be ticking slowly because the photon traces a longer, diagonal path between tick and tock. The conclusion in Einstein's interpretation of relativiity is that "time slows down for the relatively moving observer".
Now, conider the same clock turned on it's side. What does Alice see. Well, she sees the clock tick faster in one direction than in the other - your gif demonstrates it clearly. So, she sees "time" speed up in one direction and slow down in the other.
No, As I said before, is doesn't you really can't think of it that way when considering the one way travel for light.
Let's put it this way, Let's say we put ideal clocks at Bob's mirrors. According to Bob's frame, those clocks are synchronized to each other. and to a clock at with Bob, halfway between those clocks. If, as measured by Bob, those mirrors are 300 meters apart, then according to him if the pulses leave his clock when it reads 0, then will arrive at the mirrors when all three clocks read 0.5 microsec (we'll round c up to 300,000,000 m/sec), and returns to Bob when all three clocks read 1 microsecond. However, according to Alice, All three of those clocks are not in sync, the Lead clock lags behind the middle clock and the trailing clock runs ahead. So even though it takes less time for the pulse to reach the trailing clock, its "head start insures that it reads 0.5 microsec when the pulse reaches it, and while it takes longer for the pulse to reach the leading clock, the fact that lagged behind the other clocks means that it will also read 0.5 microseconds when the pulse arrives, even though this pulse arrived later than the pulse arrived at the trailing clock. If you were to run a string of clocks between the mirrors, each one recording its time when a light pulse passed it, Both Alice and Bob would agree as to what time was on any given clock when that light pulse passed it, even though they would not agree as to which two clocks pulses fired in opposite directions where passing at any given moment.
Now, put the two clocks in together. For the floor to ceiling clock "time slows down", but for the end-to-end clock, time speeds up as the photon goes to the rear of the train (because the mirror is moving towards it) while time slows down when the photon is going in the opposite direcction (because the mirror is moving away from it).
Surely pardoxical, no?
No. It doesn't make any sense to say that Time "speeds up" for a pulse going one way, as Bob and Alice will not agree on the simultaneity of events that are separated along the line of relative motion. while one pulse takes less time going in one direction according to Alice, you cannot make a one for one comparison between this and Bob's measured rate of time.
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Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 (Xbox One) Review
Gary Marston
News, Reviews, Video Game Reviews
Pro Evolution Soccer is undoubtedly one of the world’s most iconic franchises. In the early 2000’s, it transcended what any football game had ever accomplished before by influencing a generation of millennials to play football more socially – whether that be in bedrooms, living rooms or physically out in local parks. Growing up in the United Kingdom, ‘Pro Evo’ or ‘PES’ were passing comments you’d hear on the daily. You’d bunk off school to play on your mates PlayStation 2, you’d endure entire tournaments with 19 other people because it was always rewarding, you’d pull endless all-nighters because the satisfaction of scoring winning goals meant absolutely everything to you.
I’m older now and those days are long gone. In fact, I haven’t enjoyed a PES game since 2009 – precisely the year FIFA got good. Here we are, almost a decade later, and the question on everybody’s lips is this: will Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 finally reclaim its title?
Game Name: Pro Evolution Soccer 2018
Platform(s): Xbox One (reviewed), PS4, PS3, Xbox 360, PC
Publisher(s): Konami
Developer(s): Konami/PES Productions
Price: £49.99 (Amazon)
I’ve now spent just over a week playing Pro Evo 2018 consistently – and like with most footballing games, that’s more than enough time to form a genuine and honest opinion of it. Football is football wherever you play it – the rules never change, the execution never changes and the teams don’t change that much either. So in that regard, I’m not going to sit here and tell you that the minutiae of the passing game and first-touch is absolutely revolutionary and groundbreaking. It isn’t. What I will say is this: it’s very good, highly consistent and far more realistic than a FIFA game.
What do I mean when I say the gameplay is highly consistent? To me, it’s intentionally unpolished – and that doesn’t change regardless of what game you’re playing and how important it is to your season. Sometimes easy passes won’t quite make it to your teammate, they’ll be intercepted by your opponent or your player will be slightly off-balance when they connect with the ball. Sometimes a keeper will pull off a ‘worldy’ save to deny you a tap-in, sometimes they’ll palm it onto their own defender and concede an ‘oggy’. This means you never feel cheated when something that usually happens, doesn’t happen. You won’t use phrases like ‘rigged’ or ‘gifted’ and you certainly won’t say ‘my player didn’t do what I told them to do!’ Your player will do it, just sometimes it won’t come off and that’ll be on your own head.
This is different to FIFA. In every recent FIFA iteration I’ve played, the game awkwardly flits between your team dominating 10-0 and your same team dominating 0-0. It’s inconsistent. Whereas with PES 2018 every game plays out fairly similarly – if you maintain a good standard of play, you can maintain that across multiple games. If you’re burning out and playing too much, you’ll feel that dip in accuracy with your passes and wilder shots. I hate feeling cheated out of a game and PES guarantees that’ll never happen with its honest, genuine gameplay experience.
For a lot of people, gameplay is everything they want in a football game – nothing else matters. To me, that certainly used to be the case. Yet over the years, as the actual gameplay of FIFA and Pro Evo has started to become startlingly alike (aside from the arcade-like ‘charge up’ pass bar that Pro Evo still adopts) – I think it’s now important to scrutinize every aspect of a football game. This is where Pro Evo 2018 has consistently fallen short of EA’s behemoth of a franchise for years, is this year any different…?
The simple answer is no. The longer answer is nope. I don’t add those extra letters for comedic effect (well, I do) – I genuinely think the presentation of this year’s Pro Evo has really dropped the ball… no pun intended.
The same old issues still arise – graphically the game is completely inferior to EA’s Frostbite engine, teams and kits are still unlicensed for those outside the top tier of footballing’s elite & the choppy, sloppy load-screens and menus are now absolute relics of gaming presentation. It’s a game of football, you’re going to have a few corners, throw in’s and replays in every game – that’s a given. So why does the screen freeze as if it’s glitched out every single time the ball goes out of play as you wait for the ‘PES’ transition wipe to awkwardly jerk across the screen? It’s 2018 now lads, sort this out. I’m crying out for the game to feel more slick and polished – and while we’re at it, let’s give the in-game menus a lick of paint, yeah? Once upon a time I used to work for a football club’s media team, we were forever rebranding and renovating our on-screen logos and in-game GFX. It’s part of what makes your brand feel fresh and contemporary – if you ever want to compete with EA for sales, you need to take more pride and care in your presentation. I don’t say this to be harsh, I say this because I want you to be excellent
Undoubtedly the worst part of the games’ presentation lies within its commentary. PES 2018 feels as if it was written and translated by the exact same team who worked on Silent Hill (ironically another franchise produced by Konami) – whereby the Japanese script doesn’t work at all once translated into English. Silent Hill had a reasonable excuse for this; it was a horror game with creepy characters who were justified when they spoke in their broken, ominous English. I’m sorry, but you can’t get away with that with that excuse here – not with Peter Drury and Jim Beglin.
I swear to god this is an actual line of dialogue I heard the unconvincing and dulcet tones of Jimmy B announce: “Look this game can still go either way… it might be flowing one way but … but there’s still time for some ebb.” …. Err, what? No one says that. Not even Michael Owen – and he once famously said: “What a shot! That’s completely unstoppable, but the keeper’s got to do better for me.”
Another issue is online multiplayer servers often taking a considerate while to pair you up to an opponent. This isn’t anywhere near as bad as it has been in the past (particularly in PES 17), however it’s still not up to the level of FIFA – which matchmakes you in 10 seconds and allows you to play a fun mini-game while you wait for things to load. That said, the online offering here is much improved, particularly with new 2 vs 2 and 3 vs 3 modes. I can only hope the servers stay fairly consistent over the next 12 months in order to keep this facet of multiplayer action intact.
MyClub is still not a patch on EA’s highly replayable Ultimate Team and tweaks to PES’ Master League are not worth mentioning, however the new Random Selection mode is the closest thing to innovative we’ve seen in a football game for a long, long time. It’s fairly similar to EA’s Lounge Mode, which despite being highly successful – was axed back in 2012. Whereas EA now focus on independent storytelling like Alex Hunter’s The Journey, PES have fully embraced their arcade roots to deliver a standout local multiplayer experience. Here, you and a friend are given a selection of random players from various leagues – all with differing skill and ability. Trade rounds allow you and your friend/enemy to choose a player’s from the other person’s team who you want to steal. You then choose a player from your own team that you want to save – and one you don’t mind giving up. No one knows who’s picked who, which leads to that fantastic reveal at the end of the round where you find out if you’ve sneakily stolen a key opposition player. It’s a bit like a footballing version of Jasper Carrot’s Golden Balls
Overall, Pro Evolution 2018 is almost there. To me, the gameplay is fairly similar to that of FIFA but with more consistency in each match. You won’t get cheated out of cheap goals that often and you’ll quickly learn to appreciate the intricacies of shifting your body weight and feigning to pass to create yards of space to run into. Sadly (and I genuinely mean sadly), the presentation still hasn’t come on enough for me to consider this a true FIFA crusher… but it’s not far off. For hardcore fans of what once was, PES 18 is still your game – for everyone else, there’s always next year.
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Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 Xbox One review
Currently, I’m unconvinced by Pro Evolution Soccer 2018. It has all the trademarks of what a great footballing game should be, but sloppy presentation, jerky in-game transitions, poor commentary and a lack of exciting multiplayer modes leave this one still trailing FIFA’s dust. I like the additions of 2 vs 2 and 3 vs 3 online modes, as well as the exciting Random Selection local multiplayer option. These feel fresh and exciting – and in years to come, when the presentation is up to a high enough standard, PES will easily reclaim its title.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 Review
By day, Gary moonlights as a TV producer in central London… by night, he basically reviews a hell of a lotta games. He loves a classic mojito, a cheeky Nandos, bourbon whiskey & his beloved football club Birmingham City. If you know two or more of those things then congratulations – you might as well be a games critic too! His all time favorite titles are Ocarina of Time, BioShock (original & Infinite) and Silent Hill 2.
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The Lions aren't just a finals contender, they're a premiership contender
Justin Robertson
Roar Guru
After meticulously deconstructing the Giants last weekend, I’m now convinced the Brisbane Lions have what it takes to go deep into September and be a blue chip contender.
This idea has taken some getting used to, considering that they won the wooden spoon only two seasons ago and it’s been a decade since they featured in finals football. But this year, Brisbane look more skilled and dangerous than ever before.
During the 20-point win over GWS, we got to see first-hand what makes Brisbane a premiership threat. Within 33 seconds, we saw the speed of Charlie Cameron, who beat Heath Shaw on a fast break inside 50 to kick a goal.
Then, we saw the rebounding skills of Daniel Rich ending with a set shot for Lincoln McCarthy. In the second quarter, we saw an opportunistic goal from Cameron Rayner who intercepted a Shaw kick-in. We saw a classy snap-goal from Lachie Neale after he crumbed a loose ball in the forward pocket.
To start the third quarter, McCarthy stood firm amid a sea of tackled bodies to keep his feet, gather, and goal from five metres out. We saw fast breaks, man-on-man defensive stops and efficient ball use under pressure.
This is how the Lions play football in 2019. This is the stuff that wins premierships.
(AAP Image/Darren England)
Fagan’s Lions are 10-5 – the same record as Collingwood – and own a 4-1 record over the top eight clubs including wins against West Coast, Port Adelaide, Adelaide, and the Giants. They are yet to play Richmond and Geelong, with those major tests coming in the last two weeks of the season.
Their home record at the Gabba sits at an impressive 6-1, which bodes well for the Lions as they play four more games there. Something must also be said about how they’ve won 34 quarters this season, only six fewer than Geelong’s league-leading 40. It’s a consistency we just haven’t seen for quite some time.
The shift in form at Brisbane has been an across-the-ground improvement. The arrival of Neale has helped vastly in getting the ball and he’s having a year to remember, delivering an average of 32.4 touches at 79 per cent efficiency.
He’s been the quarterback of this team. If he’s not getting the ball, he’s working hard to be where he needs to be to kick goals or bring in other players that have an opportunity to score. He leads the league with effective disposals (386), clearances (121) and is ranked fourth for contested possessions.
No-one would argue against Neale being on course for a shot at winning this year’s Brownlow.
Dayne Zorko has been his usual workhorse self. He leads the league in inside 50s (92) and also tackles inside 50 (33). Not only is he driving opportunities deep into the forward line, but he’s also creating the pressure that often results in goals.
Factor in too how the forward line is functioning with a great blend of contested markers, speed on the ground and exciting instinct players in the Eddie-Betts-like Cameron, Rayner and Allen Christensen.
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Over the last three years, Brisbane were ranked 10th, 12th and 14th for goals per game. In 2019 they average 13 goals per game, ranked third in the AFL behind the Giants and Cats.
The improvement has been significant, and this should worry the rest of the AFL.
Daniel Rich has now carved out a nice role as the Lions’ best defensive rebounder, ranked 10th in the league with 90 rebounds. What he provides in run and dash off half back generally results in a score, and his decision-making has been critical.
Hugh McCluggage, Mitch Robinson, McCarthy and Jarryd Lyons have added efficient ball use, goal sense, grunt and inside 50 opportunities.
However you want to describe this collection of artillery, this Queensland team is proving that what they bring to the table works against good teams.
The key to any deep finals run is staving off injuries. Right now, Brisbane have no injuries to key players which gives them the best chance to compete during finals.
This will be a major barrier to overcome if injuries start to evolve. The forward line would collapse if Eric Hipwood or Daniel McStay – two of their best contested markers and goal scorers – get hurt. Both forwards are the glue that holds the forward line together.
Charlie Cameron is a crafty, energetic forward who adds speed and forward pressure. With 29 goals – the most at the club – he’s become a pivotal part of how the forward line functions once the ball is on the ground. Without his presence, the Lions become too immobile and stagnant.
(Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
At the other end of the field, the backline would leak goals without Harris Andrews, who has taken 21 contested marks – ranked 23 in the AFL – and ranks No.1 for one-percenters.
Any team that has won a premiership in recent years has been close to full strength. The Lions can’t afford breakdowns to key personnel.
Defensively, Brisbane could be better. They are ranked 10th for points against which puts them in the same defensive class as the Bulldogs, Swans and Roos.
They are ranked 10th for second quarters won which they will need to fix if they want to compete against Geelong who deliver four consistent quarters every week.
But these are fastidious qualms. The Lions defence is generally sound. They kept the Eagles to 58 points and held the Giants to only 74 when they did a job on Jeremy Cameron – the league leader in goals – who only kicked two grubby majors. What they do in defence might not look sexy but it seems to get results.
AFL fans who have been paying attention over the last few seasons will know that it’s the “Anyone Can Win It” league now. Largely thanks to the Bulldogs of 2016 and the Tigers of 2017, we all now think 14 teams can win the premiership in any given year. These days, it’s all about timing your run.
Even if you didn’t buy the Lions’ good early season form, you better get on board now. The Lions are coming in hot.
Brisbane are absolutely a premiership contender. They’re not perfect, but they have everything needed on their list to win it all.
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Stunning dancer, 31, is diagnosed with cervical cancer after FIVE CLEAR smear tests ‘missed orange-sized tumour throttling her cervix’
Laura Woolley started to notice she was bleeding heavily during and after sex with her boyfriend
By Lizzie Parry, Digital Health Editor
Updated: 29 Apr 2017, 4:25
A STUNNING dancer and acrobat was diagnosed with a rare cervical cancer despite having five smear test that came back clear.
Laura Woolley, now 31, was performing in Mexico when she started bleeding heavily during and after sex with her boyfriend.
Dancer and acrobat Laura Woolley was diagnosed with cervical cancer after five smear tests came back clearCredit: PA Real Life
The now 31-year-old was told she had a very rare form of the disease, a year after first noticing symptomsCredit: PA Real Life
Fearing something wasn't right, she paid to see a gynaecologist in May 2015, near where she was working.
But, it wasn't until a year later that doctors discovered a 4cm by 4cm tumour "throttling her cervix".
Laura was diagnosed with a rare cervical cancer, that develops higher than most and can by missed by screening tests.
At the age of 30 she went through the menopause, after gruelling rounds of radiotherapy and chemo to shrink the tumour.
It means she is infertile and won't be able to have kids naturally.
"I had no idea what was wrong with me, but I knew something wasn’t right," she said.
"Women know their own bodies and should listen to them.
"I had five smear tests and they showed nothing."
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In December 2014, on a break back in the UK, Laura had a routine smear test at her local GP in Leicester, which was clear.
But by April 2015, she began bleeding heavily during and after sex.
"I had a new boyfriend, and whenever we had sex I would be in a lot of pain afterwards, like I was being hurt," she said.
"It was really embarrassing and didn’t get any better, so I went to the doctors in Mexico straight away.
"Some people said it could be my hormones, but having a really physical job, I knew my body and knew when something wasn’t right."
Laura was working in Mexico when she noticed she was bleeding heavily during and after having sexCredit: PA Real Life
At the age of 30, Laura went through the menopause, a side-effect of her gruelling radiotherapy and chemo treatmentCredit: PA Real Life
She said despite the clear smear tests she knew something wasn't right, and persisted, eventually paying to see a doctor privatelyCredit: PA Real Life
Determined to get to the bottom of the issue, over the next year, Laura paid privately to see different gynaecologists in Mexico, spending around £1,000 of her savings on seeing doctors.
Each time, Laura was examined and given a smear test to find out what was wrong, but as each one came back clear, doctors were still baffled as to the cause.
"I was absolutely desperate," she said.
Having a really physical job, I knew my body and knew when something wasn’t right
Laura Woolley
"I saw different doctors and went to different hospitals, where I was given different medications, but nothing seemed to work.
"I got to the point where I couldn’t have relationships. If I had sex I would bleed for three days after.
"In the end, I would just have sex with my boyfriend after I’d been drinking, because it was so much less painful," she confessed.
"I didn’t want to tell my family, because I wanted to sort it out on my own. I’d always been independent."
In May 2016, for the first time, a smear test came back showing abnormal results - and Laura paid to have a private biopsy in MexicoCredit: PA Real Life
In May 2016, for the first time, a smear test came back irregular, so Laura, tired of taking antibiotics, ordered a private biopsy in Mexico.
A few weeks later, she received the devastating news on email from her doctor at Hospital Galenia in Cancún that at just 30, she had cervical cancer.
"I’d always had regular smear tests, so it was such a shock when I was diagnosed," she said.
WHAT IS CERVICAL CANCER?
Described as a " silent killer", cervical cancer is where the disease starts in the neck of the womb - the cervix.
Around 3,000 new cases are diagnosed in the UK each year.
It is possible for women of all ages to develop the disease, but it mainly affects those who are sexually active and aged 30 to 45.
It is very rare in women under the age of 25.
In 2014, there were 3,224 new cases of the disease diagnosed in the UK, while 890 women lost their lives.
What causes the disease?
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common cause of cervical cancer.
Two strains of HPV - HPV 16 and HPV 18 - are known to be responsible for 90 per cent of cases.
Cervical cancer is known as a silent killer, because for most women there are no obvious signs, particularly during the early stages.
However, the most common sign is vaginal bleeding between your periods.
- bleeding during or after sex
- bleeding after going through the menopause
Some women also notice:
- an unpleasant smelling vaginal discharge
- discomfort or pain during sex
Women experiencing any of these symptoms are advised to see their GP.
Booking a flight home, Laura’s mum Jo, 60, made her an appointment with the local GP, who referred her to the Leicester Royal Infirmary straight away.
Two weeks later Laura underwent an op, where medics removed abnormal tissue, as well as having another biopsy, MRI and CT scans.
To her horror, doctors told her she had Stage 1b1 adenocarcinoma grade 2 – a rare form of cervical cancer.
A few weeks after her fifth smear test and biopsy, Laura received the devastating news she had cancerCredit: PA Real Life
The tumour, measuring 4cm by 4cm, was throttling her cervix and would need chemotherapy, radiotherapy and brachytherapy – which is internal radiotherapy.
"Doctors said adenocarcinoma cervical cancer is a rare type of cervical cancer, which develops higher up than most, so can be more difficult to detect through cervical screening," Laura explained.
"It was devastating to hear.
Doctors said adenocarcinoma cervical cancer is a rare type of cervical cancer, which develops higher up than most, so can be more difficult to detect through cervical screening
"They said they thought I could freeze my embryos, to save my fertility, but on a closer examination said it was too risky as the tumour was so big.
"No one had ever extracted eggs from a tumour that size and I risked bleeding to death if the tumour was pierced.
"Losing my fertility was hard, I’d always wanted a family and felt like it had been taken away from me.
"I have started the menopause and keep having hot sweats, which is strange for a woman in her 30s."
Doctors said a 4cm by 4cm tumour was "throttling" Laura's cervix
Medics said the dancer would need radiotherapy as well as chemo to try and shrink her tumourCredit: PA Real Life
Laura didn’t need surgery, so started her five gruelling weeks of treatment in August 2016, before having 12 weeks’ rest.
Then, in January this year, doctors confirmed that the cancer had not spread.
She said: "I had been so worried about the side effects, but I didn’t lose my hair.
"I felt all the usual ones at the time, sickness, being tired through not sleeping and gaining weight from steroids.
"And, there are other side effects that are more long-term that can be difficult to learn to live with.
IN England all women registered with a GP are invited for a smear test to screen for cervical cancer every three years from the age of 25 to 49 and every five years from 50 to 64.
Women over the age of 65 are only screened if they haven't had a smear test since the age of 50, or have had abnormal results.
The charity Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust estimates screening saves 5,000 lives each year.
What does the test detect?
Smear tests are not a test for cervical cancer.
It is a test to check the health of the cells of the cervix.
Most women will have normal results.
But, one in 20 will show abnormal changes.
This does not mean they have cancer, and in most cases these changes will not lead to cancer.
Some women will need to undergo a procedure to have the abnormal cells removed, to lower their future risk of cervical cancer.
Why are women not screened under the age of 25?
Cervical cancer in women under the age of 25 is very rare.
Each year around 65 of the 3,207 women diagnosed with the disease are under 25, according to Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust.
Screening has been shown to be less effective in younger women.
And, in the coming years as more teenage girls receive the HPV jab - which protects against HPV, the main cause of cervical cancer - the number of young women with the disease will likely reduce even further.
"Now I worry that the cancer is going to come back.
"I didn’t cry at all during my treatment, but now I have to think about the future and try and get my life back.
"My life has changed so much."
Now Laura wants to raise awareness about her cervical cancer, and has warned other women to get to know their bodies.
She said: "I’m trying to get some normality back in my life and although I am not working again yet, I have started exercising again and going to the gym.
In January this year doctors confirmed Laura's cancer hasn't spread, but she said she fears her disease returningCredit: PA Real Life
"Being a dancer, I’m used to doing lots of exercise, I did yoga every day when going through chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
"I would even go to yoga after a full day of treatment, it really helped me physically and mentally.”
Robert Music, chief executive at charity Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust said: "Adenocarcinoma cervical cancer is a rarer type of cervical cancer, developing in the glandular cells, which line the cervical canal, as it develops higher up it can be more difficult to detect through cervical screening.
"This is why it is important that women know the symptoms of cervical cancer, the most common being abnormal vaginal bleeding, and visit a GP if they are experiencing any."
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust offer information and support 24 hours and day 7 days a week via their website and national helpline 0808 802 8000.
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MAKING A KILLING
Idyllic Grade II listed thatched cottage that featured in grisly episode of Midsomer Murders up for sale for £600,000
Couple strangled to death in instalment of hit detective show in which 17th century property appears
By CARL STROUD
Updated: 3 May 2018, 15:02
AN IDYLLIC cottage that featured in an episode of TV's Midsomer Murders in which a house-hunting couple are strangled to death has gone on the market for £600,000.
The picturesque 17th century thatched home is the oldest in the Oxfordshire village of Aston Rowant which doubled as part of the deadly county of Midsomer for the 2005 episode The House In The Woods.
Idyllic cottage that featured in grisly episode of Midsomer Murders could be yours for £600,000Credit: HamptonsInternational/BNPS
Picturesque 17th century thatched home is the oldest in the Oxfordshire village of Aston RowantCredit: HamptonsInternational/BNPS
John Nettles stars as DCI John Barnaby in 2005 episode of Midsomer Murders that thatched cottage featured inCredit: ITV
The episode is centred around a yuppy couple who arrive in the village to look at a house. They are found garrotted with piano wire in their car outside Winyard, a secluded old house locals say is haunted.
The house for sale in real life, The Thatch, appeared as the home of two of the characters - self-styled heritage experts Lesley and Barbara Flux - who believe the “haunted house” is cursed and is protecting itself against developers.
Multiple scenes feature The Thatch as the backdrop, with DCI Tom Barnaby (John Nettles) and DC Ben Jones (Jason Hughes) discussing the case outside the front of the distinctive house, talking to the Fluxes in the living room.
Owner Liz Mohr, 50, and her husband bought the picturesque country property a decade ago without knowing about its filming past.
They are now selling it through estate agents Hamptons International for £599,950.
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She said: "When we bought the house we were looking for an older property and wanted something in the countryside.
"We fell in love with it straight away and were convinced someone would snap it up before we could. It just had everything we wanted and hadn't seen before.
"It's got lovely original ceiling beams, wall timbers and fireplaces, as well as the thatched roof. It's a lovely family home.
"We didn't know about its link to Midsomer Murders until after we bought it. One of our neighbours told us and lent us the DVD of the episode.
Cottage featured in Midsomer Murders as home of a yuppy couple who are murdered while house-huntingCredit: HamptonsInternational/BNPS
Owner Liz Mohr, 50, and her husband bought the picturesque country property a decade ago without knowing about its filming pastCredit: HamptonsInternational/BNPS
"I think the owners rented the house out so they just rented it to the TV company.
"The house featured in an episode called The House in the Woods and was the home of two of the characters.
"There was a scene showing the front of the house and someone opening the top of the front door, which is a stable door, then there were quite a few scenes filmed in the sitting room and quite a few in the garden where they had a chicken coop, so it was fairly prominent.
"They put some fake flowers in, growing up the walls and things, and for ages afterwards we were finding silk roses in the ground.
Cottage has a 23ft-wide sitting/dining room with an inglenook fireplace and exposed beams, a kitchen/breakfast room, three bedrooms and a bathroomCredit: HamptonsInternational/BNPS
In the 160ft-long garden there is a detached timber-framed studio which could be used as a home office or gym and an active vegetable garden with greenhouse towards the endCredit: HamptonsInternational/BNPS
"My neighbour also told me that the film crew had real problems with the chickens in the garden. There's a hole in the hedge that my cat goes through but when they were filming the chickens kept running through the hole and she had to keep posting them back through.
"It took quite a long time, about two weeks, for them to film just those scenes.
"I think they've used quite a few places around this area, it's perfect for that idyllic picturesque village setting the show aims for.
"The beauty of the area is what attracted us here, the village is so lovely - quiet and peaceful.
The current owners only discovered their home was in Midsomer Murders when neighbour leant them a DVDCredit: HamptonsInternational/BNPS
The Grade II listed cottage is on a no through country lane on the edge of the Oxfordshire village of Aston RowantCredit: HamptonsInternational/BNPS
"And, despite the Midsomer Murders connection, it's so nice and safe here and the neighbours are very friendly. I will be very sad to leave them."
The Grade II listed cottage is on a no through country lane on the edge of the village. It has a 23ft-wide sitting/dining room with an inglenook fireplace and exposed beams, a kitchen/breakfast room, three bedrooms and a bathroom.
In the 160ft-long garden there is a detached timber-framed studio which could be used as a home office or gym and an active vegetable garden with greenhouse towards the end.
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Elon women close regular season with loss
Caitlin Rundle / Special to the Times-News
ELON — The margin in an 83-57 loss for the Elon women's basketball team was largely about a rough first half.
Northeastern dominated the early play and that made the difference in the Colonial Athletic Association regular-season finale Saturday afternoon at Schar Center.
Elon (9-20 overall, 4-14 CAA) improved in stretches on offense, but that wasn't evident in the second quarter. The Phoenix went without a field goal for seven minutes during a stretch of 0-for-10 shooting as the Huskies (19-10, 9-9) gained total control.
“Basketball is a game of runs,” Elon guard Lexi Mercer said. “Northeastern started to knock down some shots and make runs, and I think we lost our energy.”
By the time redshirt freshman Ariana Nance knocked down a shot, the damage was done. The Phoenix headed into the locker room down by 44-15.
“We’re really good when we’re moving the ball and share the ball and I think we kind of got away from that in the second quarter and that hurt us,” said center Emily Maupin, who finished with 15 points.
Freshmen Kayla Liles and Brie Perpignan posted 13 and 12 points, respectively, for Elon.
Northeastern built a 22-10 first-quarter edge and then outscored Elon by 22-5 in the second quarter.
Whatever Elon coach Charlotte Smith said at halftime had an impact on her players, and they came out in similar fashion to that of the first quarter.
“First of all I told them we started out really well and to go back out in the second half and start the second half the way we started the first but let's continue it throughout the remainder of the game,” Smith said.
Still, Elon trailed 58-39 after three quarters.
“I’m really proud of our effort,” Smith said. “If we can figure out a way to fuse those moments of sparks, not if, when we put those together, we can do some incredible things.”
Elon begins CAA Tournament play Wednesday at Delaware, where the entire event will be contested.
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See Pennywise and the Losers in Full Force in New ‘It’ Images (Photos)
Warner Bros. releases new images of the iconic monster and the kids going to hunt it ahead of film’s September release
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Ready to get scared? Click through the gallery to see newly released images from the upcoming remake of "It."
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One of the Losers looking into what looks like Pennywise's lair.
The Losers are in the Derry sewage system, heading to the monster's lair.
Another shot from director Andres Muschietti's upcoming "It" adaptation.
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Trump Backs Bipartisan ACA Market Bill, Boosting Tax Plan
The president said he supports a proposal that includes cost-sharing reduction subsidy funding.
By Sahil Kapur, Anna Edney | November 29, 2017 at 07:54 PM
Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn. (Photo: Alexander)
President Donald Trump told Republican senators on Tuesday he supports an Affordable Care Act individual major medical market stabilization bill offered by Republican Lamar Alexander and Democrat Patty Murray, which may help bolster support for the tax-cut legislation headed for a vote this week.
Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota quoted Trump as telling Republican senators, “I support the Alexander-Murray bill.”
“He actually made it very clear that he supported the Alexander-Murray bill,” Rounds said of the president’s remarks during a luncheon meeting with senators. “He sees it as a transition away from Obamacare.”
Alexander of Tennessee said he was “delighted” that the president didn’t put any conditions on his support for the legislation.
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The president’s position has zigzagged on the ACA cost-sharing reduction subsidies that the legislation would restore, and which Trump said last month he’ll cut off. The move represents a reversal for Trump after he repeatedly attacked the insurer payments as a “bailout.”
Republican Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska have said they want the Alexander-Murray plan put into law to mitigate potential premium increases caused by the repeal of the Obamacare individual mandate in tax overhaul legislation.
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Republican leaders can’t afford to lose more than two votes on the tax legislation among GOP senators for the tax bill to pass. Collins and Murkowski helped sink the Senate’s earlier attempt to repeal Obamacare, and Republican leaders have actively courted their support to assure passage of the tax cuts. Legislation to allow drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, which was sought by Murkowski, also was tied to the tax measure.
Collins, who had a separate meeting with the president and Alexander on Tuesday, said Trump also said he supports a bill she introduced with Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida to give states seed money for high-risk pools “which would ensure that people with pre-existing conditions are protected and also to lower premiums.” Alexander specified that Collins’s bill would provide $3 billion to $5 billion to states to set up the high-risk pools.
Rounds said it’s not clear if the health care measure would come up before, during or after the tax legislation passes. But Collins said there’s an agreement to consider Alexander-Murray and Collins-Nelson and sign them into law before the House and Senate finish negotiating their differences on the tax bill, giving lawmakers a narrow window to act. It’s not clear how much support the health care proposal has in the House.
Asked about Trump’s support for the bill, Murray of Washington said it wouldn’t mitigate the harm the GOP tax plan would do to the health care system.
“I appreciate that,” Murray said in an interview. “It doesn’t fix the hole they create with the provisions they have in the tax bill.”
—With assistance from Steven T. Dennis.
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Is it stubbornness? Tenacity? Survival of the fittest? This week, stories about people who feel compelled to keep going, especially when everyone else has given up.
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Home Vancouver News Check out the massive Vancouver Public Library rooftop before it opens (PHOTOS)
Check out the massive Vancouver Public Library rooftop before it opens (PHOTOS)
Elana Shepert
Photo: Vancouver Public Library
The Vancouver Public Library is hosting a party for the opening of its highly-anticipated rooftop and top floors this Saturday, September 29th.
Luckily, the Vancouver forecast looks exceptional for the entire week, and therefore guests will be privy to a clear, sunny view. What’s more, the event is completely free, as the library wants to make the space an inclusive public space.
While the rooftop already looks spectacular, with a number of new plants and beautiful trees, VPL says it’s only going to get better. In fact, they have a number of planters on various levels of the rooftop, and they told Vancouver Is Awesome that many of the plants are new additions. As a result, these tiny plants are going to grow, and will look even fuller and bigger by next year.
What’s more, VPL stated that the top floors may be available for rent, and that the rooftop could be a prime place for evening weddings. It could also provide a breathtaking location for a film set, or the perfect place for a lavish gala.
The library also has a number of exciting features on its new floors, which provide 40,000 square feett of additional space. These include:
Phillips, Hager & North Garden: VPL’s rooftop garden was designed by world-renowned landscape architect, Cornelia Hahn Oberlander, and will provide Vancouver a long awaited publicly accessible outdoor green space within the downtown core.
Bookable Meeting Rooms: Featuring natural light, garden and city views, the new rooms are suitable for meetings and events of all sizes, accommodating 15 to 90 people. They will be used to deliver VPL programs and will also be available for rent for public and private events.
Exhibit/ Gallery: Dedicated space to showcase topics of local interest. Morph, ourfirst exhibition, isan interactive exploration of change.
Pat Graham Reading Room: The glass walled reading room with garden and city viewsprovides space for quiet reading and reflection. With a combination of well-lit desks and comfortable reading chairs, it accommodates up to 60 people.
The Kermani Family Garden, an enclosed ‘pocket garden’ can be viewed from the Reading Room.
RBC Lounge: The snack lounge is an area in the library where you can eat. Visitors are welcome to bring their own food or purchase a snack from one of the vendingmachines to enjoy in the snack lounge or adjacent outdoor south terrace.
Montalbano Family Theatre: The theatre has capacity for 80 people (77 fixed seats and 3 spaces for wheelchair users), and will host a variety of events, including author readings, documentary film screenings, lectures, and performances. It will also be available to rent.
Vancouver Is Awesome visited the gallery to check out its latest offerings, and you can have a look at the photos below.
Vancouver Public Library Rooftop
Photo: Vancouver Is Awesome
The morph exhibition approaches diverse and surprising stories of change on an expanding scale: self, neighbourhood, place. It is intended as an active space, providing areas for people to draw, sketch, read, watch videos and animation, write, make things, and connect with others.
Further, guests are encouraged to share their experience via social media with #morphVPL.
The celebration starts at 10am for approximately one hour, followed by tours of the Central Library to follow.
You can find out more information about the opening here.
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Trip Length 31+ miles
Length: 66.4+/- depending on the frequency of stops
Start: Great Shiplock Park (Mile marker 51.2)
Turnaround: Mile Marker 18
Parking: Back of the Jamestown Settlement Parking Lot
Attractions on the trip:
American Civil War Museum (1 mile west of trail)
Richmond Slave Trail (Across the river in richmond at Brander Street)
Highway Marker: SA41- Union Troops Enter Richmond (mile marker 50)
Highway Marker: V2- Fort Harrison (mile marker 46)
Fort Harrison National Cemetery (mile marker 44, 1.7 miles south of the trail)
New Market Heights (mile marker 40)
Highway Marker: PA164- First Battle of Deep Bottom (mile marker 37)
Richmond National Battlefield Park Visitor’s Center (mile marker 35.5, about 3 miles north of trail)
Fort Hoke, Fort Harrison, Fort Johnson, Fort Gregg, Fort Gilmer, and Fort Brady
Highway Marker: PA240- Engagement at Malvern Cliffs (mile marker 34)
Highway Marker: V4- Malvern Hill (mile marker 33)
Highway Marker: V7- Berkeley Plantation or Harrison’s Landing (mile marker 30)
Highway Marker: V13- Salam Church (mile marker 26)
Salem Cemetery (slightly east of mile marker 26, 3.6 miles north of the trail)
Highway Marker: V9 Grant’s Crossing (between mile marker 23-22)
Highway Marker: V34 Fort Pocahontas
Fort Pocahontas (slightly east of mile marker 15.5, 1.5 miles south of trail)
North Bend Plantation (slightly west of mile marker 18.5, 1 mile south of trail)
This itinerary gives you the opportunity to ride and learn! You can park at Great Shiplock Park in Richmond and either head on the trail or take a few detours first. The American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar is 1 mile west of the trail and learn the story of the Civil War. This is the final resting place of Civil War artifacts that were once housed in the old Civil War Museum next to the White House of the Confederacy. Or go across the river to the Richmond Slave Trail located off Brander Street, for more information and a map visit this link http://www.richmondgov.com/CommissionSlaveTrail/documents/brochureRichmondCityCouncilSlaveTrailCommission.pdf. Once you are done visiting these sites head back to Great Shiplock Park and ride east on the trail. You will come across your first Highway Marker at Rocketts Landing: SA41 where union troops entered Richmond on April 3rd, 1865. At mile marker 46 you will find Highway Marker V2 Fort Harrison which was an important component of the Confederate defenses of Richmond. At mile marker 37, the First Battle of Deep Bottom took place where Maj. Gen. Winfield Hancock intended to attack Confederate troops and failed. The next Civil War landmark you’ll hit will be about 3 miles north of mile marker 35, Richmond National Battlefield Park and take the “Battlefield Tour.” This tour highlights several different battles such as Fort Hoke, Fort Harrison, Fort Johnson, Fort Gregg, Fort Gilmer, and Fort Brady. For details visit, https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/historyculture/chaffins-farm2.htm. Once you reach mile marker 44, 1.7 miles south of the trail you’ll find Fort Harrison National Cemetery or at mile marker 26, go 3.6 miles north of the trail for Salem Cemetery. When you get back on the trail you will come across the highway marker indicating where Malvern Hill took place from mile marker 34 to 33. At mile marker 26, highway marker V13 Salam Church stands which used to be a Civil War field hospital. Between mile marker 23 and 22, you will see V9: Grant’s Crossing. Fort Pocahontas, a Civil War fortification, is just east of mile marker 16, 1.5 miles south of the trail. At mile marker 18.5, 1 mile south of the trail, North Bend Plantation sits, where nearly 30,000 federal troops camped during the Civil War. This concludes your Civil War Tour on the trail! Head west on the trail back to Great Shiplock Park!
Trip Length 16-30 miles
Camp at Chickahominy Riverfront Park then ride on the Trail!
Chickahominy Riverfront Park to Indian Fields Tavern
Length: 33.2 miles round trip
Start: Chickahominy Riverfront Park (just east of mile marker 6.5)
Turnaround Point: Indian Fields Tavern (mile marker 23.1)
Parking: Front of Chickahominy Riverfront Park
Piney Grove at Southall’s Plantation (east of mile marker 15.5, 5 miles north of trail)
Fort Pocahontas at Wilson’s Wharf (slight east of mile marker 15.5, 1.5 miles south of trail)
Sherwood Forest Plantation (slightly west of mile marker 16.5)
Charles City Courthouse (mile marker 20)
Cul’s Courthouse Grille (mile marker 20.5)
Lawrence Lewis Jr. Park (slight east of mile marker 21, 2 miles south of trail)
Indian Fields Tavern (mile marker 23.1)
This trip starts in Chickahominy Riverfront Park which has a little bit of everything. The Chickahominy Riverfront Park offers various campsites, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and a driving range. The park even has a store with concessions for snacks and supplies! To reserve a campsite or check out pricing, visit their website (https://www.jamescitycountyva.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Chickahominy-Riverfront-Park-2). Once you’ve stocked up on water and snacks head east on the trail towards Charles City County. If you want to extend your ride, head over to Piney Grove at Southall’s Plantation, about 5 miles north of the trail. Or ride 1.5 miles south of the trail to find Fort Pocahontas at Wilson’s Wharf, a Civil War fortification. Come in June for a live reenactment or visit their website (http://www.fortpocahontas.org/) to schedule a tour. Around mile marker 16, you will cross paths with Sherwood Forest Plantation, home of former President John Tyler. In two miles you’ll come across North Bend Plantation where nearly 30,000 federal troops camped during the Civil War. Continue west to the Charles City Courthouse Grounds which has a lot of history, it is the oldest courthouse still in continuous use in the US! Across the street you will find Cul’s Courthouse Grille which has great sandwiches and salads. About 2.5 miles from Cul’s Courthouse Grille, Lawrence Lewis Jr. Park stands about 2 miles south of the trail. This park has amenities for fishing and bird watching. Once you’re back on the trail, head west to Indian FIelds Tavern and refuel with a sandwich and a drink! Once you’ve finish head east back to your campsite at Chickahominy Riverfront Park.
Trip Length 0-15 miles
Four Mile Creek Trailhead to Fork on Five
Length: 10 miles round trip
Start: Four Mile Creek Trailhead (just east of MM40)
Turnaround Point: Fork on 5 (Just east of MM35)
Parking: Four Mile Creek Parking Lot
Deep Bottom Park & Four Mile Creek (Slightly east of mile marker 38.5, 2.0 miles south of trail)
Richmond National Battlefield Park Visitor Center (Mile marker 35.5, about 3 miles north of trail)
Fork on 5 (Mile Marker 35.9)
*Great for kids*
This 10 mile is great for the whole family! Park at Four Mile Creek which has picnic tables and restrooms and head out on the trail. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you head east to Fork on 5. Located on Mile Marker 35.9, at the intersection of Route 5 and Willis Church Rd, Fork on 5 offers fresh sandwiches, homemade soups and salads. Not hungry? Go check out their WNDY Hill Gallery featuring artwork, one of a kind jewelry, and clothing.
If you’re looking to add some extra mileage you could head over to Deep Bottom Park, about 2 miles just south of the trail or head over to Richmond National Battlefield Park, about 3 miles north of the trail just past Mile Marker 35.5.
Four Mile Creek Trailhead to Brown’s Island and T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge Itinerary
Length: 26.2 round trip
Start: Four Mile Creek Trailhead (Just east of mile marker 40)
Turnaround Point: T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge (1.9 miles past Great Shiplock Park trailhead)
Parking: Four Mile Creek Trailhead
Attractions along the trip:
Four Mile Creek Trailhead (Just east of mile marker 40)
Dorey Park and Recreation (Just east of mile marker 42)
Varina Library (Just west of mile marker 45)
The Boathouse (Just west of mile marker 50)
Conch Republic (Just west of mile marker 50
Rockett’s Landing (Mile marker 50)
Great Shiplock Park (Mile marker 51.2)
Lowline Gardens (Just past mile marker 51.2)
Richmond’s Canal Walk (Just past flood wall, you will be leaving the Capital Trail)
Brown’s Island and T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge (1.9 miles past Great Shiplock)
This 26 mile ride features rural views of Henrico and beautiful river front views of Richmond. Four Mile Creek Trailhead is a great spot to park. Hop on the trail and head west on the trail towards Richmond. Your first attraction will be Dorey Park which features a pond, walking trails, and an 18-hole disk golf course! This is .4 miles from the Capital Trail. Next you will pass the Varina Library which has restrooms and a water fountain. Continue east on the trail and you’ll pass restaurants like The Boathouse and Conch Republic overlooking the river. Once you arrive at the flood wall you’ve officially completed the trail portion of your trip and you can ride along Richmond’s Riverfront and Canal Walk and enter Downtown Richmond. You’ll turn around on T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge, named after the deceased city planner who oversaw the project, connecting Brown’s Island to Manchester. Richmond Magazine stated that the bridge is “seen as a symbolic link joining the city’s north and south sides.” The bridge will give you panoramic views of the James River. Stay and enjoy the riverfront views then head back to Four Mile Creek Trailhead.
Taylor Pace
Great Shiplock Park to Cul’s Courthouse Grille
Length: 31 miles (call Capital Trail Bike Shuttle in advance)
Start: Mile marker 51.2 (Great Shiplock Park)
Finish: Mile marker 20.5 (Cul’s Courthouse Grille/Capital Trail Bike Shuttle pick-up)
Parking: Overnight and day parking available at Great Shiplock Park; Riverfront Parking lot on Wharf Street
Libby Hill Park (.5 miles from the Great Shiplock Park trailhead)
Virginia Holocaust Museum (.8 miles past the Great Shiplock Park trailhead)
Rocketts Landing (1.2 miles east of Great Shiplock Park trailhead
Clarke-Palmore House Museum (Slightly west of mile marker 49, .2 miles north of trail)
Dorey Park and Recreation Center (Slightly east of mile marker 42)
New Market Heights (Slightly east of mile marker 40)
Deep Bottom Park & Four Mile Creek (Slightly east of mile marker 38.5, 2 miles south of trail)
Richmond National Battlefield Park Visitor Center (Mile marker 35.5, about 3.0 miles north of trail)
Shirley Plantation (Slightly west of mile marker 30, about 2.5 miles south of trail)
Edgewood Plantation (Slightly west of mile marker 27, .5 miles north of trail)
Berkeley Plantation (1 mile south of mile marker 27)
Westover Plantation (2.5 miles south of mile marker 27)
Westover Church (Slightly west of mile marker 25, .3 miles south of trail)
Fuel up for your trip with a bite to eat from Poe’s Pub, Millie’s Diner, or a coffee from Starbucks. If you have time to visit some Richmond attractions before setting off, within less than a mile of the trailhead is Libby Hill Park as well as the Virginia Holocaust Museum. For the first leg of the of the journey, enjoy stunning views of the James River and Rockett’s Landing as you bike along the Richmond Riverfront Phase of the trail. Visit The Kickstand, which you’ll see just minutes into your trip, for any biking needs or simply to say hi as you pass by. As you enter the Varina Park phase one of the first attractions you will come to is the Clarke-Palmore house museum located just west of mile marker 49. If you want a tour, make sure you call and make reservations! You can also stop just past mile marker 48 for snacks and refreshments at 7-11 if need be. Continuing along the trail, you will see Ronnie’s BBQ, a must-try lunch spot, just west of mile marker 45. Slightly east of mile marker 42 you will arrive at Dorey Park and Recreation Center. At the park enjoy an 18-hole disc golf course, playground for the kids, walking trail, pond, restroom, and wide-open space! Continue along the trail past Four Mile Creek Park until you arrive at New Market Heights slightly east of mile marker 40. Explore this historic attraction, enjoy some ice cream from Dairy Queen, or continue your journey along the trail. Just a mile and a half ahead, at mile marker 38.5, is the entrance for Deep Bottom Park and Four mile Creek. Pier fish, picnic, or just relax at this location just 2 miles south of the trail. Just another few miles up the trail, 3 miles north of mile marker 35.5, get a dose of Richmond history at the Richmond National Battlefield Park visitor center. Continue down the trail and at mile marker 28 if you want a break head north to Harrison Park. Harrison Park is a 19-acre park with a bike/jogging trail, picnic areas, shelters, tennis courts, soccer fields, and more. When you’re ready, head back to the trail and continue down the Charles City Courthouse phase. At mile marker 27, Edgewood Plantation is located just half a mile north of the trail, with Berkeley Plantation and Westover Plantation a few miles south. When you are ready to resume your trip along the trail, your next attraction will be the historic Westover church located slightly west of mile marker 25. Finally, finish up the last few miles of your trip and end up at Cul’s Courthouse Grille. Here, you can relax and enjoy a meal while waiting for the free Capital Trail Bike Shuttle to take you back to Great Shiplock Park.
Four Mile Creek Park to Cul’s Courthouse Grille
Start: Mile marker 40 (Capital Trail Bike Shuttle location at Four Mile Creek Park)
Turnaround point: Mile marker 20.5 (Cul’s Courthouse Grille/Capital Trail Bike Shuttle pick-up
Parking: Parking by Four Mile Creek trailhead
Attractions along the trip
This trip, similar to the plantation trip, begins on the New Market Heights trail phase starting at mile marker 40. Before the trip, grab some refreshments and snacks for the road at the Exon station – there are not a lot of places to get food along this route! After setting off, you will see Deep Bottom Park and Four Mile Creek at mile marker 38.5 if you want to take a detour and check them out. 3 miles north of mile marker 35.5, get a dose of Richmond history at the Richmond National Battlefield Park visitor center. Continue down the trail and at mile marker 28 head north to Harrison Park to take a break. Harrison Park is a 19-acre park with a bike/jogging trail, picnic areas, shelters, tennis courts, soccer fields, and more. When you’re ready, head back to the trail and continue down the Charles City Courthouse phase. At mile marker 27, Edgewood Plantation is located just half a mile north of the trail, with Berkeley Plantation and Westover Plantation a few miles south. When you are ready to resume your trip along the trail, your next attraction will be the historic Westover church located slightly west of mile marker 25. Finally, finish up the last few miles and end up at Cul’s Courthouse Grille. From here, rest up and make the 20 mile trip back on your bike!
The Plantations Tour
Length: 40 miles of trail (additional miles for off-trail paths to plantations)
Start: Mile marker 40 (Four Mile Creek Bike Shuttle location)
Turnaround point: In between mile marker 20 and 21 (Cul’s Courthouse Gille/Bike Shuttle location)
Parking: Park at Four Mile Creek trailhead
Kittiewan Plantation (Slightly west of mile marker 18.5, 1 mile south of trail)
For this trip along the Virginia Capital Trail, you’ll have to do a little planning of your own. From the Capital Trail Bike Shuttle location at Four Mile Creek to the Shuttle location at Cul’s Courthouse Grille, there are 6 plantations you can visit. Along the trail, this tour spans 20 miles. However, off-trail riding in order to get to the plantations totals more than 10 miles of additional travel, so you may have to choose which plantations you want to see the most! The Shirley Plantation is about 2.5 miles south of mile marker 30 and features eight original buildings as well as offers tours, special events, and hands-on programs. Visit their website for their hours. The Edgewood plantation is an easy visit open daily from 10:30 – 4:30 and is only half a mile north of mile marker 27. The Berkeley Plantation, located 1 mile south of mile marker 27, is one of Virginia’s most historic. It’s the birthplace of the ninth U.S. president and the location of the first official Thanksgiving. It opens an hour before Edgewood plantation, so perhaps start here and make the mile and a half trip north to Edgewood when you are finished. The Westover Plantation, located 2.5 miles south of mile marker 27, was built by William Byrd II, founder of Richmond and Petersburg, and includes self-guided grounds tours, and a house tour if you call ahead. A little less than 10 miles east of Westover plantation are the Kittiewan and North Bend Plantations located 1 mile south of mile marker 18.5. Kittiewan has house tours the 2nd Saturday of each month from April to December, and North Bend is open daily. Head to Cul’s Courthouse Grille, located in between mile markers 20 and 21, and enjoy a nice meal before heading back west to Four Mile Creek.
Jamestown Settlement to Cul’s Courthouse Grille
Start: Mile marker 0 (Jamestown Settlement eastern trailhead)
Turnaround point: Mile marker 20.5 (Cul’s Courthouse Grille/Capital Trail Bike Shuttle pick-up)
Parking: Free parking at Jamestown Settlement (9am – 5pm); Overnight parking at James City County Marina with permit obtained at Marina Store
Jamestown Settlement (.5 miles past Jamestown trailhead)
Powhatan Village (.5 miles past Jamestown trailhead)
Susan Constant (.5 miles past Jamestown trailhead)
Jamestown Beach Event Park (.5 miles past Jamestown trailhead)
James City County Marina (.5 miles past Jamestown trailhead)
Jamestown 4-H Education Center (Slightly east of mile marker .5, about .4 miles south of trail)
Carlton Farms (About .3 miles south of mile marker .8)
Veterans Park (Mile marker 2, about 3 miles north of trail)
Freedom Park (Slightly west of mile marker 2, 4.9 miles north of trail)
Chickahominy Riverfront Park (Slightly west of mile marker 6.5)
Fort Pocahontas at Wilson’s Wharf (Slightly east of mile marker 15.5, 1.5 miles south of trail)
Piney Grove at Southall’s Plantation (Slightly east of mile marker 15.5, 5 miles north of trail)
Belle Air Plantation (Slightly west of mile marker 19.5)
Charles City County Visitor Center & Courthouse (Slightly west of mile marker 20)
Before you start your trip, grab a quick bite to eat at the Jamestown Settlement Café right near the eastern trailhead. If you’d like, before setting off explore the many historic attractions near the trailhead such as the Jamestown Settlement, Powhatan Village, Susan Constant, and more. After you begin your journey, starting at mile marker 0, the first major attraction you will come to is the Chickahominy Riverfront Park located slightly west of mile marker 6.5 right before the bridge. Take a pit stop at the park and visit the bike repair station, rent kayaks, hit the driving rage, swim, or relax in the shade and enjoy snacks from the concessions store. See the website (http://www.jamescitycountyva.gov/687/Park-Fees) for park-fee information. When you’re ready, hop back on your bike and continue over the bridge for the next leg of your trip! The next phase of your trip will be through the Sherwood Forest, with Porta Potties sporadically located along the trail for your convenience. Just before mile marker 13, stop for quick refreshments at the Sandy Point Superette if needed. Continuing on the trail, located slightly west of mile point 16.5 you will see the Sherwood Forest Plantation – home of the 10th U.S. President John Tyler. If you arrive between the hours of 9am and 5pm you can give yourself a self-guided tour. Finally, between mile markers 20 and 21 arrive at the turnaround point, Cul’s Courthouse Grille, and enjoy a well-deserved meal before biking 20 miles back to the Jamestown Settlement trailhead.
Four Mile Creek to Harrison Park
Start: Mile marker 40 (Four Mile Creek)
Turnaround point: Mile marker 27 (Harrison Park)
Parking: Parking by Four Mile Creek
Deep Bottom Park and Four Mile Creek (Slightly east of mile marker 38.5, 2 miles south of trail)
Richmond National Battlefield Park Visitor Center (Mile marker 35.5, 3 miles north of trail)
Park in the Four Mile Creek Trailhead parking lot and head west on the Varina Park phase of the trail. Almost instantly you will see New Market Heights – a civil war battleground. As you continue along the trail, 2 miles south of mile marker 38.5 is Deep Bottom Park where you can pier fish and picnic. The next attraction you will come to is another Civil War location, Richmond National Battlefield Park, and it is located just 3 miles north of mile marker 35.5. Virginia’s first planation, Shirley Plantation founded in 1613, is located about 2.5 miles south of mile marker 30. Tours of the plantation are available but see the website for detailed hours. Harrison Park, the turnaround point, is located north of mile marker 27 and features a bike/jogging trail, two tennis courts, a football/soccer field, a basketball court, a playground, and a tot lot. Enjoy a picnic and the park amenities and then head south to get back on the trail and return to Four Mile Creek.
Charles City Courthouse to Chickahominy Riverfront Park
Length: About 28 miles round trip
Start: Slightly west of mile marker 20 (Charles City Courthouse)
Turnaround point: Slightly west of mile marker 6.5 (Chickahominy Riverfront Park)
Parking: Plentiful parking at Charles City Courthouse near Visitors Center
Charles City Courthouse (Slightly west of mile marker 20)
Beginning at the Charles City Courthouse, this trip takes you through the entirety of the Sherwood Forest phase of the Virginia Capital Trail while allowing you the opportunity to visit several historic plantations along the way. Stock up on snacks or refreshments at Haupt’s Country Store before setting off through the forest. Just a mile south of mile marker 18.5 you can visit the North Bend Plantation as well as Kittiewan Plantation. Make sure to visit their websites for detailed information. Slightly west of mile marker 16.5 you can visit the Sherwood Forest Plantation, home of 10th U.S. President John Tyler, and give yourself a self-guided tour in between the hours of 9am and 5pm. Slightly east of mile marker 15.5, you’ll have the opportunity to head south off of the trail and visit Fort Pocahontas at Wilson’s Wharf, or head north off of the trail and visit Piney Grove at Southall’s Plantation. Whenever you continue your journey along the trail, you’ll come to the Sandy Point Superette at mile marker 13. Stock up on snacks and/or refreshments here as this is the last stop until you reach Chickahominy Riverfront Park. When you arrive at your destination, Chickahominy Riverfront Park, visit the bike repair station, rent kayaks, hit the driving range, swim, or relax in the shade and enjoy snacks from the concessions store. See the website (http://www.jamescitycountyva.gov/687/Park-Fees) for park-fee information. When you’re well rested and ready to make the trip home, hop on your bike and head back through the Sherwood Forest to the Charles City Courthouse.
Great Shiplock Park to Four Mile Creek Trailhead
Start: Mile marker 51.2 (Great Shiplock Park western trailhead)
Turnaround point: Mile marker 40 (Four Mile Creek)
Parking: Free parking in Great Shiplock Park lot; $10 overnight parking/ $5 12-hour parking in Scott Lot (1504 East Cary Street)
Rocketts Landing (1.2 miles east of Great Shiplock Park trailhead)
Fuel up for your trip with a bite to eat from Poe’s Pub, Millie’s Diner, or a coffee from Starbucks. For the first leg of the journey, enjoy scenic views of the James River and Rockett’s Landing as you bike along the Richmond Riverfront Phase of the trail. Visit The Kickstand, which you’ll see just minutes into your trip, for any biking needs or simply to say hi as you pass by. As you enter the Varina Park phase one of the first attractions you will come to is the Clarke-Palmore house museum. If you want a tour, make sure you call and make reservations! You can stop just past mile marker 48 for snacks and refreshments at 7-11 if need be. Continuing along the trail, you will see Ronnie’s BBQ, a must-try lunch spot, just west of mile marker 45. Slightly east of mile marker 42 you will arrive at Dorey Park and Recreation Center. At the park enjoy an 18-hole disc golf course, playground for the kids, walking trail, pond, restroom, and wide-open space! To finish the first half of your trip, ride along the trail until you arrive at Four Mile Creek Park. Before turning around to bike a round-trip, visit the battleground of New Market Heights or enjoy some celebratory ice cream from Dairy Queen.
Great Shiplock Park to Rockett’s Landing
Length: 2.4 miles round trip
Turnaround point: Mile marker 50 (Rockett’s Landing
Parking: Free overnight and day parking available at Great Shiplock Park
23rd & Main Taproom & Kitchen (Slightly past Great Shiplock park trailhead)
Old Original Bookbinder’s (Slightly past Great Shiplock Park trailhead)
Millie’s Diner (Slightly past Great Shiplock Park trailhead)
Poe’s Pub (Slightly past Great Shiplock Park trailhead)
Hill Park (.5 miles from Great Shiplock Park trailhead)
Republic (Just west of mile marker 50)
This short, round trip along the Richmond riverfront is perfect for foodies, kids and anyone looking for some relaxed fun. Park your car in the Great Shiplock Park lot and either head north off the trail to Libby Hill Park, or head east along the trail towards Rockett’s Landing. Libby Hill Park offers a magnificent view of the city of Richmond and is only half a mile off of the trail. Along the Richmond Riverfront phase of the trail you will first encounter The Kickstand – a small bike shop right on the trail. In fact, if you don’t own a bike this is the perfect spot to rent one! As you continue further east on the trail you will enjoy a scenic bike ride (or walk) right on the edge of the James River. Just before entering the heart of Rockett’s landing you will see two of Richmond’s best riverfront restaurants, The Boathouse and Conch Republic. Enjoy a great meal with prime river views and then head on over to Rockett’s Landing for history, arts, entertainment, restaurants, nightlife, and more. Stay and explore for as long as you’d like and when you’re ready, you are only a short mile away from where you started!
Jamestown Settlement to Chickahominy Riverfront Park
James City County Marina (.5 miles past Jamestown trailhead)Jamestown 4-H Education Center (Slightly east of mile marker .5, about .4 miles south of trail)
Chickahominy Riverfront Park (Slightly west of mile marker 6.5
The short length of this trip coupled with the variety of Jamestown and riverfront attractions makes it perfect for kids. The trip begins at the Jamestown Settlement – the eastern trailhead of the Virginia Capital Trail. Enjoy all of the attractions within half a mile of the trailhead including: Susan Constant, Powhatan Indian Village, Jamestown Settlement, Jamestown Beach Event Park, and James City County Marina. From water activities and outdoor sports to historical re-creations and shows, these attractions have something for everyone. They are open daily from 9am – 5pm, but see their websites for summer hours and additional information! After indulging in the full Jamestown experience, start on the trail and head west. Within half a mile you will arrive near the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center which features outdoor education classes such as kayaking, archery, and more! Make sure to call ahead (757-253-4931) for reservations and information. Located further up the trail, at mile marker .8, is Carlton Farms – open daily from 9am to 5pm. Carlton Farms offers private horseback trail rides and lessons for new and advanced riders. Like the 4-H Educational Center, it’s best to call ahead. The remainder of the trip, on the Chickahominy Riverfront Phase, has little to no stops. For this reason, make sure you have plenty of water before setting out. When you arrive at your destination, Chickahominy Riverfront Park, visit the bike repair station, rent kayaks, hit the driving range, swim, or relax in the shade and enjoy snacks from the concessions store. See the website (http://www.jamescitycountyva.gov/687/Park-Fees) for park-fee information. If you want, you can even stay the day and camp by the river! Whenever you’re ready, head back east on the trail 6.5 miles to the Jamestown Settlement trailhead.
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This beautifully produced travel/adventure documentary features stunning photography as it follows several mountain climbers as they attempt to summit one of the highest peaks in the Swiss Alps. Witness how their struggles and triumphs become powerful metaphors for their faith journeys. Christians and spiritual seekers will be challenged and inspired by the life lessons these climbers encounter at the Summit Cross. Lovers of extreme sports and nature will be especially fascinated by this striking documentary.
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The "Chew Kee" is a Chinese rammed earth structure established as an herb shop during the Gold Rush. Dr. Yee Fong Cheung, an herb doctor who was operating the store in the early years, came to America to administer to the medical needs of the Chinese miners, later also tending to the Chinese railroad workers. In the 1880's a man known only by his store name of "Chew Kee" owned the shop and was providing groceries and supplies to the Chinese community. By 1910, however, there were only four Chinese Americans residing in Fiddletown. In 1922, Chew Kee deeded the property to his "adopted" son, Fong Chow Yow, also know as Jimmy Chow. Jimmy Chow worked in Fiddletown, living in the old herb store until his death in 1965. "Chew Kee" remains largely intact as one of only four remnants of the once thriving Chinese community in Fiddletown.
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Volvo CE on track at massachusetts race course
A new private race track in Massachusetts sees a team of Volvo machines taking the lead
A new private race track in Massachusetts sees a team of Volvo machines taking the lead.
In April 2014, the Palmer Motorsports Park project was shown the green flag and construction soon began on the state’s first private road racing course. The track will be used for driver training, demonstrations, vehicle testing, a range of motorsports and competitions.
To ensure driver safety, the track must be smooth, even and high quality. EJ Paving Co., a local general paving contractor based in Methuen, Massachusetts, is taking the lead in laying the 2.25 mile (3.6 km) track – and the company is employing a team of five Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) machines to do so.
Established in 1987 by Tom Evangelista, EJ Paving provides quality residential, commercial, highway and specialist paving to the New England region with a job mix that is 60% private, 40% public. The company has worked with Volvo CE pavers for 25 years, and currently owns nine Volvo machines. EJ Paving’s Volvo machines are part of its 100-strong equipment fleet. The company employs a staff of more than 50, which includes ten managers, two mechanics, office personnel and 35 equipment operators, truck drivers and laborers.
“This is a unique job that requires specific paving requirements,” says John Sullivan, paving director and general manager at EJ Paving. “We are using a Volvo P7110 and a Volvo PF4410 paver to lay the asphalt track, along with three double drum compactors – two Volvo DD112 asphalt compactors and one Volvo DD14. The P7110 is being used for 90% of the paving work, and the DD112 was selected for its ability to meet the high compaction specs of this job.”
The importance of having the right gear
The Palmer Motorsports Park project is set to be completed in Spring 2015 and will cover 658 acres on a former logging property near Palmer. The 40 ft.-wide track will feature 15 turns and an elevation of 190 feet, with the topography of the site and surrounding hills creating an ideal acoustic buffer.
EJ Paving has been contracted to complete the track with pits, garage areas and an access road leading to the race course, placing more than 24,000 US tons of asphalt. The project’s specifications require a coarse aggregate stone, 2 ½ inches thick as a base layer. The top coat is a warm mix design of ½” latex modified polymer installed at a 2 ½ inch lift. The job presents several challenges due to the unique nature of the track as the course needs to reach a compaction density of 97%. A transfer machine feeds the paver for the top coat, since a heavy contact between the truck and paver could create surface imperfections on the finished mat.
The 40 ft. wide track is only allowed one longitudinal joint – right down the middle, which means the pavers have to lay two separate 20 ft. passes, side-by-side. With a maximum paving width of 26 ft., the P7110 easily manages the two passes. In addition, the track features 15 turns, some tight and others steep, up to a 20% incline. The P7110 has rubber tracks and the largest surface area in the paving industry, providing the traction and stability required to hold the steep banks without slipping.
The checkered flag
“We are impressed with the performance of our Volvo equipment,” says William Muse, EJ’s on site paving superintendent, with more than 23 years in the industry. “In particular, the operators are satisfied with the visibility the pavers offer which makes operation easier and helping to ensure the safety of everyone on site, and the machines produce a high quality mat.”
Adds Sullivan, “We have always had great customer support from our local dealer, Woodco Machinery, and they have excellent 24/7 field service. Woodco has always been there for us, which is one of the main reasons why we stay with Volvo.” The dealership has deep roots within the local contractor base, anchored by its reputation for providing superior service.
With locations in Woburn and Avon, Massachusetts, and Johnson, Rhode Island, Woodco has been associated with Volvo since 1975 and is a full line dealer offering compaction, paving, wheel loaders, excavators, articulated haulers, compact wheel loaders, compact excavators, and skid steer loaders.
Says Dana McIver, Woodco Machinery General Manager, “Our experience of Volvo equipment is that it they are some of the best designed and most comfortable machines on the market.”
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Simone & Leo Live from The Rye Room [Video Premiere]
The latest Rye Room Session features the vivacious Bend duo Simone & Leo performing “Eclipse.”
October 5, 2017 12:00pm
What makes collaboration in music work? Look no further than Simone Sandahl and Leo Dolan, known as Simone & Leo.
The two have grown up together as friends and collaborators. An Americana music and performance class brought them together, so fans can apparently thank their high school teacher Mr. Reno Holler. When watching them perform, it’s instantly clear why they’ve worked together for so long. Not only do they have a fierce respect and admiration for one another, but they also just have fun. They are a duo with true dynamism on stage that reflects how much joy they find in blending their musical styles of folk and soul.
Dolan brings guitar chops and a folk sensibility to the pair. Playing guitar since the age of seven, in bands ranging from “pop-rap to progressive metal,” his “real passion is acoustic guitar and folk storytelling,” he says. While Sandahl grew up balancing piano lessons and Taekwondo, and finds inspiration in soul and R&B. She credits her passion for the arts to her mom as well as being “inspired by the various musicians [she] was so blessed to have as teachers and mentors.”
So what’s the writing process like for this good-natured twosome? They laugh that idea right off. For them, collaboration isn’t a process. It’s playing off of each other’s strengths and letting the pieces fall together naturally.
“Eclipse” started as an iPhone recording of Sandahl singing along to a simple bassline. “Writing beautifully fluid chord progressions are pretty much second nature to Leo at this point,” she notes, “so he quickly finished the melody while I finished the lyrics.”
Though, they do each point out that working with the other challenges and stretches them as artists. Dolan notes that Sandahl “brings me out of my comfort zone in my guitar playing and harmonies,” while she says that it’s been a “good challenge” working on combining elements of Dolan’s folk with her take on soul and R&B. Afterall, it is in the blending of each musician’s unique style that they’ve come to discover their identity as a pair.
Whatever the secret sauce may be, their catchy melodies and grooving electric guitar licks quite simply work. What results in “Eclipse” is an organic, soulful pop tune that pairs Sandahl’s sultry vocals with Dolan’s smooth tenor and laid-back rhythm. However simple the song may feel, their musical prowess shines all the way through. In the flirtatious chorus, their harmonies lock together effortlessly, simultaneously building the momentum of the song while lyrically teasing, “Me and you, we don’t have to rush, ‘cause honey I got time for the both of us.”
It’s a short little ditty that you may rush through, but after listening once, you’ll realize that you’ve got time as well—to listen again and again.
Watch Simone & Leo perform “Eclipse” live from The Rye Room. Then look for another video from The Rye Room Session next week on the studio’s YouTube channel.
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Community optimistic about Cecil Ashburn, Governors Drive progress in Huntsville
Cecil Ashburn Drive and Governors Drive are both being paved.
Updated: Jun 19, 2019 8:15 AM
Posted By: Sydney Martin, Blake Mann
Progress has been made in Huntsville on the multimillion-dollar expansion project on Cecil Ashburn Drive.
The city of Huntsville shared that nearly 2,000 feet of asphalt has already been placed, and it's finally starting to look like a road again.
Brad Garland lives in Big Cove, and he thinks the paving that's already been done on Cecil Ashburn could be a sign it's ahead of schedule.
"From the videos, there has been really strong progress being made. I'm optimistic it will be open before that 10-month window is fully closed," he said.
The city of Huntsville won't confirm that, but it shared that the next step is to install asphalt on the west side of the road by the end of the month.
"I'm looking forward to it being done," Garland said.
Paving on Cecil Ashburn isn't the only thing on Garland's mind. He said he's fully aware of the nighttime paving also taking place on Governors Drive. He said the paving has made him readjust his schedule again.
"I've been trying to get to work earlier or leaving earlier or later to avoid the rush," Garland said.
The five-mile repaving project started a week ago and isn't expected to be complete until the end of summer.
"There has been loose gravel and rocks, so I don't want to go when there are too many cars because cars are kicking up debris, and that's causing new damage for other folks," he said.
With a week full of rain in the forecast, Garland is hoping the timeline won't be pushed back any further.
"If it's delayed with the repaving itself, that just means more time, and if the roads are in the state of repaved and unpaved, that will definitely cause some congestion in the morning," he said.
In the meantime, he's waiting for both projects to be finished and to be able to drive on Cecil Ashburn again.
"I'm hoping that will be open soon," Garland said.
The City of Huntsville said the project is still on track and expected to partially reopened on October 1st.
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Budweiser backs women's football
News • 09 July 2019
The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup may have lacked a beer sponsor, but following the success of the US national team Budweiser is extending its support for women’s soccer by stepping into that role with the National Women’s Soccer ...
Manchester Utd builds experiences for Chinese fans
Manchester United, the English Premier League football club, is seeking to engage its 100 million fans in China with new experience centres and the launch of a dedicated Chinese-language app.
Advertising “On the Go”: Are consumers in motion more influenced by ads? Why advertisers should consider consumers’ physical activity when planning ad campaigns
Research Paper • Micael Dahlen, John Karsberg, Sofie Sagfossen, Helge Thorbjornsen, and Fredrik Lange, Journal of Advertising Research, Digital First, June 2019
People increasingly are in motion when exposed to advertising, which begs the question, "Are moving consumers more influenced by advertising?" This article builds on grounded cognition–the premise that the body influences the brain–to show that physical activity has positive effects on attitudes and intentions toward an advertisement and a brand.
Advertisers drop the ball during FIFA Women’s World Cup
Opinion • Graham Page, July 2019
Brands are missing an opportunity to appeal to a wider audience as ads fail to capture the joy of watching sport or connect stories to the brand, despite their powerful and inspirational messaging, argues Kantar’s Graham Page.
Using TV to launch high-end fitness brand Peloton in the UK
Article • Alex Brownsell, Event Reports, Thinkbox: Supercharge: transform your business with TV, May 2019
Peloton, the US exercise equipment manufacturer, used TV media to launch its product in the UK, driving awareness, word-of-mouth advocacy and exceeding its sales targets.
Third Space Rebrand
Case Study • Design Business Association, Silver, 2019
Third Space, a gym brand, has facilitated its growth by repositioning the brand as a premium offering for its members in the UK.
Gloucester Rugby Rebrand
Gloucester Rugby, a rugby brand, launched a new logo to develop a new brand identity and attract a wide range of stakeholders in the UK.
The Clock Gym
The Clock, an exclusive members fitness club, relaunched its brand under a new name and redesigned its imagery to increase gym membership sales in the UK.
ESPN touts 'Twitch-ification' of NBA streaming
US sports channel ESPN is experimenting with a teen-focused NBA broadcast on the platform’s app that reflects traditional sports’ pivot to viewing experiences more similar to the game streaming platform Twitch.
European football leagues earn record revenues
News • 31 May 2019
The European football market is estimated to be worth a record €28.4bn (£25.1bn) and clubs in the English Premier League are continuing to lead the way, according to a new study.
Formula 1: Unleashing the Greatest Racing Spectacle
Case Study • Case Studies on WARC, Winner, Luxury, Lifestyle & Fashion, 2019
Formula 1 (F1), the racing league, increased ticket sales by 30% as a result of its locally nuanced activations around the world.
A massive summer for sports sponsors, but will fans notice?
Article • Alex Charkham, WARC Exclusive, May 2019
With research revealing that most people people dislike or are indifferent to advertising, sponsors of sporting events need to think carefully about playing a useful role in the fan experience.
Star India eyes ICC Cricket World Cup success
Star India, the official broadcaster of this year’s Cricket World Cup, is expected to bring in around Rs 1500 crore in ad revenue (roughly US$ 215.7 million) across both its broadcast and online formats, provided that the country’s ...
English cricket seeks to engage young fans
The ICC Cricket World Cup begins this Thursday with hosts England taking on South Africa and, in advance of the six-week tournament, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has revealed details of its ambitious marketing campaign.
US media companies take a punt on sports betting
The legalization of sports betting in the US has unleashed plenty of new opportunities – with accompanying risks and challenges, both from a business strategy perspective and an ethical one – for many of America’s best-known and ...
India's Hotstar sets world record for live OTT viewership
Hotstar, India’s Disney-owned streaming service, has set a global record for the number of viewers tuning into a live event.
Football considers VAR ad opportunities
The video assistant referee (VAR) is becoming standard since being introduced at last year’s FIFA World Cup last year, and now football associations are exploring how they might make some extra cash off these new breaks in the game.
WNBA: Take A Seat, Take A Stand
Case Study • SABRE Awards, North America, Entertainment, Gold, 2019
Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), the women's professional basketball league in the US, cemented itself and its players as a leading voice in the women's movement because of its commitment to supporting organizations that empower women and girls.
League of Legends: a full sports vertical
Since being launched in 2009, League of Legends has evolved in a way that other games have not, becoming a “full sports vertical” that supports professional leagues and attracts brands in much the same way that regular sports do.
How League of Legends became a global e-sports phenomenon
Article • Brian Carruthers, Event Reports, Advertising Week Europe, March 2019
Since 2011, Riot Games has been developing a global e-sports infrastructure around its League of Legends game to attract viewers and brands.
Discover Boating: Welcome to the Water
Case Study • Vanessa Williams, WARC Awards, Entrant, Effective Content Strategy, 2019
Marine industry association Discover Boating used social media content to increase sales of boats in America.
La Liga aims for second place in Asia
News • 25 April 2019
La Liga, Spain’s top-flight football league, is quietly making inroads across Asia, where its ambition is to become fans’ league of choice after their own domestic league.
New logo scores for US Open Tennis Championships
The US Open Tennis Championships took the difficult step of replacing its long-standing logo, but found that introducing a new insignia better served its brand in a variety of ways.
Virgin Active Thailand: CPROBIC
Case Study • Predashanok Isarangura, Suthisak Sucharittanonta, Anuwat Nitipanont, WARC Awards, Entrant, Effective Use of Brand Purpose, 2019
Virgin Active, the gym chain, created an exercise class to help people in Thailand learn how to save lives with CPR.
What is a modern football fan?
Opinion • Sam Peña-Taylor, April 2019
What’s a modern football fan? A recent report sheds light on how young fans are watching, what they’re watching for, and how the relationships between fans, players, and the game itself is changing.
What we know about marketing via gaming
Article • WARC Best Practice, July 2019
Explores how gaming platforms, which allow brands and products to be promoted via means such as sponsorship or in-game advertising, can enable brands to build reach.
What we know about marketing at major sporting events
Article • WARC Best Practice, April, 2019
The current thinking and reading on the subject of sports marketing – aligning a brand or product with an event or team – including major sporting events such as The Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup or The Super Bowl.
Gaming: An exploration of how the gaming landscape is changing
Article • Nisa Bayindir and Duncan Kavanagh, Research on WARC, March 2019
Gaming entertainment has come a long way, but evolving trends, such as mobile gaming, spectator gaming and cloud gaming have brought big changes to the industry.
What we know about Super Bowl advertising
Article • WARC Best Practice, January 2019
The current thinking and reading on Super Bowl advertising, an event for which the advertising has become as important as the sport, but the way in which people watch is changing – brands must be ready.
Mattel, a toy manufacturer, changed the perception of Barbie among millennial mothers to something their children could be inspired by with its Imagine the Possibilities film and introduction of Tall, Curvy and Petite Barbies in the US.
How to plan an effective sports sponsorship strategy
Article • Neil Hopkins, WARC Best Practice, March 2018
Provides marketers with key best practices on planning an effective sports sponsorship strategy, which is dependent on a rigorous strategic planning process to ensure effective targeting.
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The Delta Theta Lambda Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Incorporate Strolling Into Their Voter Registration Campaign
Alabama residents, have you registered to vote? The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.’s, Delta Theta Lambda Chapter have taken a unique approach on getting...
These Alabama State Alphas Strolled to Young Thugs ‘Icey’, and It Was Just That
Have you seen how the Alphas are stroll at Alabama State University? The Beta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., at Alabama State University...
Cheyney University’s Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma Came Together For This Unity Stroll
These Alphas and Sigmas are teaming up at our nations oldest HBCU. The Gamma Omicron Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., and the Delta Pi...
Alpha Phi Alpha Brothers Surprise Georgia State Student With a Car
Earlier this year, the Zeta Mu brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. made headlines as the first chapter to host a Wakanda-themed scholarship pageant inspired...
The Tuskegee Alphas Captivated the Audience With Their 1990 Homecoming Yard Show Performance
These Alpha brothers put it down on Tuskegee University’s campus with this one in 1990! Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.’s, Gamma Phi Chapter brothers gave the...
Alpha Phi Alpha’s Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II Awarded The MacArther Genius Grant
The McArther Foundation just announced Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II as one of their 2018 Genius Grant recipients. Rev. Dr. Barber was named as one...
Alphas10 months ago
Watch the Mizzou Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Step at the 2018 Fall Fest
The Mizzou brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha entertain the crowd with this performance. The men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.’s, Zeta Alpha Chapter participated in...
The Alphas Won First Place at Southern University’s Homecoming Step Show With This COLD Performance
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha just won over the crowd and the judges with their recent performance at Southern University. The men of Alpha Phi...
This Is How the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Stroll at Tuskegee
Have you seen how the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Tuskegee keep it ICE COLD?! The brothers of the Gamma Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi...
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. were worldwide this month. We at Watch The Yard made a list of our favorite Alpha Phi Alpha...
Alpha Phi Alpha Releases Official Statement on the Passing of Tyler Hilliard
Alpha Phi Alpha has released an “Official Statement on the Passing of Tyler Hilliard” after a authorities launched an investigation into the death of the 20-year-old...
AKAs10 months ago
Watch How The Fraternities and Sororities Held It Down at Kennesaw State University’s Yard Show
Don’t sleep on the greeks at Kennesaw State University! The students at Kennesaw State University which is located in Kennesaw, Georgia recently held their yard show and blew...
Proof That the UNC Chapel Hill Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Know How to Entertain a Crowd
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha know how to entertain a crowd! The Mu Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi...
Alpha Phi Alpha Brother Talks Suicidal Man out of Jumping off Bridge by Offering Him a 12-Pack of Beer
A brother of Alpha Phi Alpha is making national news after he stopped a suicidal man from jumping off of a bridge using kind words and...
Alpha Phi Alpha Brothers at Florida Gulf Coast University Remade The Simpsons’ Intro and It’s Brilliant
The Alphas at Florida Gulf Coast University are a clever band of brothers. To welcome their fellow students back to school and to introduce themselves to...
Watch This Cypher From The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at the University of Florida
The University of Florida brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha just dropped a cypher video! To promote their The Meltdown party, the brothers of the Theta Sigma...
Watch How The Alphas Broke It Down at Virginia State University’s Freshman Orientation
Have you seen how the Alphas hold it down for 1906 at Virginia State University?! The brothers of the Beta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraterntity...
Watch These Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor Stroll To Drake
The Alphas at University of Michigan – Ann Arbor are ICE COLD when it comes to strolling! Two undergraduate brothers from the Epsilon Chapter of Alpha...
The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Valdosta State University Just Dropped This ICE COLD Music Video
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Valdosta State University got BARS! The Mu Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. just dropped a music...
Check Out These Pictures Of Keenen Ivory Wayans Pledging Alpha Phi Alpha At Tuskegee In The Late 70s
Many of you might know that Keenen Ivory Wayans is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., but have you ever seen pictures of him...
The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Baylor are ICE COLD When It Comes To Neophyte Presentations
The Alphas at Baylor University know how to put on a show! The Tau Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recently unveiled their new...
Alpha Phi Alpha’s Ron Dellums, Former U.S. Congressman and Mayor of Oakland, Dies at Age 82
Black greekdom is currently mourning the passing of Alpha Phi Alpha brother Ron Dellums who served as a U.S. Congressman and the 3rd Black mayor of...
Proof That the Texas A&M Alphas Don’t Play When It Comes to Neophyte Presentations
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Texas A&M University are ICE COLD when it comes to revealing new members. The Pi Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha...
The Louisiana Tech Alphas Are ICE COLD When It Comes To Neophyte Presentations
Just so you know, the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Louisiana Tech are ICE COLD when it comes to neophyte presentations! The Eta Kappa Chapter of...
Roland Martin Just Dropped Stroll Video Repping Alpha Phi Alpha and the Internet Is Loving It
The one and only Roland Martin released a video today dancing and holding it down for his beloved fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha and the internet is...
The Internet Is Going Crazy Over This Alpha Phi Alpha + Phi Beta Sigma Joint Stroll
The Sigmas from Morehouse and the Alphas from Auburn have teamed up for a stroll that has received tens of thousands of views across the social...
AKAs1 year ago
PHIRST PHAM! Watch These Maryland Alphas and AKAs Hit a Joint Stroll to A$AP Ferg
Have you seen how the Alphas and AKAs break it down in Maryland! The ‘Infamous Icy’ Iota Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and...
Alphas1 year ago
The First Black Mayor of New York, David Dinkins, Is a Member of Alpha Phi Alpha
Did you know that the first Black Mayor of New York, David Dinkins is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha? Dinkins crossed the Beta Chapter of...
Alpha Phi Alpha Brother Who Had A Heart Attack At Age 29 Opens Up About How Running Saved His Life
The following was written by Sam Prewitt a Spring 2006 initiate of the Omicron Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha in Columbus, OH. Did you know, cardiovascular disease...
Watch How The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Alabama State University Revealed Their New Line
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha have some new neophytes on the campus of Alabama State University! The Beta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc....
Watch How The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Howard Revealed Their Spring 18 Line
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha know how to hold it down at THE MECCA! The Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recently revealed...
ICE COLD: The Top Alpha Phi Alpha Graduation Pictures of Spring 2018
SCSU Community Mourns Alpha Phi Alpha’s Obadiah Njoku Who Passed While Teaching English in China
The Black fraternity/sorority and South Carolina State University communities ar currently mourning the loss of Obadiah Njoku a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. who...
Watch How The New Alphas Held It Down At Seton Hall University
There are some new Alphas on the campus of Seton Hall University! The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Seton Hall University recently crossed...
Alpha Phi Alpha Just Did an ICE COLD Neophyte Presentation at Texas Tech
The Alphas at Texas Tech know how to put on a show! The brothers of the Eta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recently held...
These Two Twins Who Are Alphas Just Dropped a Cypher to Motivate Students
It’s time for another cypher! Two twins who are brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, Terry Everett and Terrence Everett have created an organization, B the Movement...
ICE COLD! The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Just Crossed A New Line In St. Louis
St. Louis has some new Alphas! The Alpha Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. which serves as the city-wide chapter of Alpha for St....
Watch How the Alphas at University of Connecticut Revealed Their New Solo
[sg_popup id=”7″ event=”onload”][/sg_popup]The Alphas just crossed a solo at the University of Connecticut and he HELD IT DOWN! Nathan Nugent, the new solo ace from the Kappa Delta...
ICE COLD! Watch How the Alphas Revealed Their New Initiates at University of Michigan
The Alphas at the University of Michigan have some new brothers on campus! The Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recently revealed their new...
ICE COLD! Watch How The Alumni Alphas Revealed Their New Line In Marietta, Georgia
The alumni Alphas in Marietta, Georgia are holding it DOWN! The Omicron Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. seated in Marietta, Georgia recently...
Watch How the Alphas at University of Southern Indiana Promoted Their Neophyte Presentation
The Alphas at University of Southern Indiana don’t play when it comes to promoting their new lines! To build hype around their upcoming neophyte presentation, the...
Alpha Phi Alpha Issues Official Statement About Their Brother Who Stopped the Waffle House Shooter
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. released a statement today about the Waffle House mass shooting that took place on Sunday morning near Nashville and their brother...
The Man Who Stopped the Waffle House Shooter Is a Brother of Alpha Phi Alpha
On Sunday morning, a gunman entered a Nashville-area Waffle House and opened fire killing four people but was stopped from killing more by James Shaw Jr.,...
This Is How Alpha Phi Alpha Revealed Its New Members at Elon University
Have you ever see how the Alphas hold it down at Elon University? The brothers of the Sigma Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recently...
Watch the Spring 18 Alphas at Morehouse Recite ‘If’ and ‘Invictus’ Backwards
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Morehouse do not play when it comes to reciting information. The Alpha Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc....
The Alphas at UNC Charlotte Just Blew Us Away With Their Most Recent Probate
The Alphas at UNC Charlotte do not disappoint! The brothers of the Mu Tau Chapter dropped one of the hottest probate videos of 2017 and they...
Alpha Phi Alpha Just Crossed a New Line at University of West Georgia
The Immaculate Tau Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has some new brothers! The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha on the campus of the...
ICE COLD! The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Just Revealed Their New Line at Southern University
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha just revealed their new members on the campus of Southern University A&M College! The Beta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha...
This Is How the Alphas at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Promoted Their Spring Line
The Alphas at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga know how to do a promo! The brothers of the Eta Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,...
Alpha Phi Alpha’s Everette Taylor Opens Up About Building Four Million-Dollar Companies Before 28
At only 28 years old, Everette Taylor has many titles. He has been named Forbes 30 Under 30, one of The Root’s 100 Most Influential African Americans, is...
Men of Distinction! Watch The Yard’s Top Alpha Phi Alpha Photos of The Month
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. held it down this March! We at Watch The Yard made a list of our favorite Alpha Phi...
ICE COLD! Watch How The Alphas Revealed Their New Line at Bethune-Cookman
Have you seen how the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha reveal new members at Bethune-Cookman University?! The brothers of the Delta Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi...
The UNC Greensboro Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Just Revealed Their New Line!
The Alphas at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro just revealed their new line to campus! Pi Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc....
The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at University of Florida Just Did a Damn Good Neophyte Presentation
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at University of Florida have some new brothers on campus and these young brothers go HARD! The Theta Sigma Chapter...
Check Out This Teaser the Alphas at Virginia Union University Made for Their Neophyte Presentation
The Alphas at Virginia Union University are ICE COLD! The brothers of the Gamma Chapter recently released a promo for their neophyte presentation show that is based on...
ICE COLD! This Is How Alpha Phi Alpha Revealed Its Spring 18 Line at Clemson
Have you seen how the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha reveal new members at Clemson University? The brothers of the Pi Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi...
Valdosta State University’s Miss Black and Gold Pageant Contestants Were Just Revealed ANTM Style
The Alphas at Valdosta State University just released the promo video for their upcoming Miss Black and Gold Pageant and this year they did it with an...
Watch The Alphas at Kennesaw State University Stroll to Kendrick Lamar
Have you seen how the Alphas at Kennesaw State University stroll?! The brothers of the Tau Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc, recently released a...
Watch How The Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Reveals New Initiates
Have you seen how the Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha reveals new initiates?! The brothers of the Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at Lincoln...
The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Georgia Tech Made Siri Rap About Their Alpha Week and It Was Brilliant
The Alphas at Georgia Tech definitely know how to promote their events! The brothers of the Nu Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recently...
Alabama A&M’s Alphas Just Released an ICE COLD Promo Video For Their Upcoming Neophyte Presentation
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Alabama A&M University just released the promo video for their Spring 2018 neophyte presentation. The Delta Gamma Chapter of...
Watch This Drake Cypher the Alphas at the University of Georgia Just Released
The Alphas at the University of Georgia just released a Drake remix for their Alpha Week. The brothers of the Zeta Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi...
Alpha Phi Alpha’s Dieter Cantu Opens Program That Sends Books to Incarcerated Youth in Texas
To say that Alpha Dieter Cantu’s life is anything short of inspirational would be an injustice to him and the countless youth he has continued to...
They’re Doing a Wakanda Themed Miss Black & Gold Pageant at Georgia State, You’ve Got to See the Pics!
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Georgia State revealed the contestants for their Miss Black & Gold Pageant today and the theme for their pageant...
Alpha Phi Alpha Brothers From Georgia Tech Shoot Stroll Video in Italy, Australia and Atlanta
We already knew the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha are international, but have you ever seen an international stroll before? The brothers of the Nu Mu...
FAMU’s Alphas Remade Biggie’s ‘Juicy’ and It’s the Best Thing You’ll See All Day
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at FAMU remade Notorious B.I.G.’s song ‘Juicy’ to promote their party and TRUST US, it is the best thing you’ll...
Watch These Alphas from University of Maryland, College Park Stroll to Int’l Players Anthem
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at University of Maryland, College Park know how to put on a show! The Iota Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi...
Activism1 year ago
Black Fraternity Member Writes Powerful Song in Response to Gun Violence in America
Emorja Roberson a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has used his talents to speak out for peace after the recent school shootings across the...
Illinois Alphas! Watch These Alphas From Bradley University Stroll To Migos
Have you seen how the Alphas at Bradley University get down? The brothers of the “Infamous” Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha in Peoria, IL recently...
The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Alabama A&M Just Released This Wakanda Stroll
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha are holding it down for the nation of Wakanda! The Delta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha released an epic...
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha are ICE COLD! We at Watch The Yard made a list of our favorite Alpha Phi Alpha pictures of the...
This Is How The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha At Virginia State University Returned To The Yard
After five years, the Beta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Virginia State University is back on the yard. The Beta Gamma Chapter...
Proof That the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Valdosta State University Know How to Promote a Party
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Valdosta State University know how to promote a party and we have the proof! The Mu Omicron Chapter of...
Black Fraternity and Sorority Members from Arkansas Remake Drake’s ‘God’s Plan’ Video And Give Money To Undergrads
A group of close friends who are Black fraternity and sorority members and graduates from the University of Arkansas recently teamed up to create their own...
This Is How The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at University of Texas at Austin Reveal New Members
Have you seen how the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at the University of Texas at Austin reveal new members?! The Epsilon Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi...
Alpha Phi Alpha Undergrad Brothers Help Homeless Survive the Cold in Birmingham
Winter is cold and if you are one of the large amount of Americans who does not have a home, it can become unbearable. On Saturday,...
This Alpha Phi Alpha x Alpha Kappa Alpha Engagement Shoot Is Pure Perfection
We at Watch The Yard love to see love between members of Black fraternities and sororities and this week we are featuring a couple who graduated from Florida Atlantic...
The Contestants For This Year’s Miss Black & Gold Pageant at Texas A&M University Are Stunning
The Pi Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha is about to hold their Miss Black and Gold Pageant and the promotional video that they made is...
Oklahoma! This Is How the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Reveal New Members at Langston University
Have you seen how the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Langston University reveal their new members? The brothers of the Beta Kappa Chapter of Alpha...
Alpha Phi Alpha Brother Who Works at Facebook Gives Advice on Landing a Job at a Tech Company
We at Watch The Yard recently connected with Brandon A. Smith, a Spring 2011 initiate of the Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., at...
This Young Man’s Heartfelt Letter to His Hometown of Sylacauga, Alabama Is Beautiful
Sylacauga, Alabama may just have a population of around 12,749 people, but the city which is knows as “The Marble City” and “Alabama’s Best-Kept Secret” is...
The Florida Federation Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Know How to Get You Hyped
Do you know about the Florida Florida Federation Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha? They consist of the Alphas from multiple undergraduate chapters in the state of...
Watch How the Alphas Revealed Their Latest Line at Bowie State University
Have you seen how the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha reveal new members at Bowie State University?! The brothers of the Eta Zeta Chapter of Alpha...
These Alphas from FAMU Did a Spot on Remake of the ‘Family Matters’ Intro for Their Throwback Party
The Alphas from FAMU know how to promote a party and that is a FACT! The brothers of the Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha...
Alphas2 years ago
Watch How Alpha Phi Alpha Revealed Its New Line at Clemson
The Alphas at Clemson University DON’T PLAY! The Pi Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Clemson recently held their Fall 2017 neophyte presentation...
The Alphas from Alabama Did This Drumline-Themed Step Show That You Need To See
The Alphas from Alabama are BACK AT IT! The Kappa Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. just dropped the video from their 2017 Homecoming...
Watch How These Alumni Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Do Neophyte Presentations in Indianapolis
Have you seen how the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha do alumni neophyte presentations in Indiana? The Iota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha recently presented...
Stop What You Are Doing and Watch These Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Sing This Christmas Song
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Florida State University can’t be beat when it comes to displaying their Christmas cheer. Brothers who have crossed through...
ICE COLD: The Top Alpha Phi Alpha Graduation Pictures of Fall 2017
Watch This Solo Hold It Down During His Neophyte Presentation at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
One time for all of the solos out there! We recently received a neophyte presentation video from the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Cheyney University of...
Watch This Alpha Phi Alpha Brother Propose to His Delta Sigma Theta Girlfriend at Auburn
Are you ready for some Black fraternity + sorority love from Auburn University?! Tevin, a brother of the Omicron Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at...
The University of Florida Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Did a Yard Show That Will Make Any Alpha Proud
This month, brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. around the world celebrated their 111th year of existence. Each chapter celebrated in their own unique way...
This Is How Alpha Phi Alpha Revealed Its New Line at University of Illinois – Springfield
There are some new brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha on the University of Illinois- Springfield’s campus! The Upsilon Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc....
This Is How Alpha Phi Alpha Celebrated Its 111th Founders’ Day at Bethune-Cookman
The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Huston-Tillotson Are Keeping Texas ICE COLD!
Have you seen how the Alphas reveal new members at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas?! The Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha recently revealed their Fall...
Watch How Alpha Phi Alpha Reveals New Members at Austin Peay State University
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Austin Peay State University have some new members on campus! The Tau Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,...
The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at SUNY Old Westbury Don’t Play!
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at SUNY Old Westbury don’t play! The Rho Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. recently revealed their Fall...
Activism2 years ago
Alpha Phi Alpha: A Legacy of Campus Activism
“The chief significance of Alpha Phi Alpha lies in its purpose to stimulate, develop, and cement an intelligent, trained leadership in the unending fight for freedom,...
Watch How the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Reveal New Members at North Carolina State University
Have you seen how the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha reveal new members at North Carolina State University?! The Eta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha just revealed...
This Is How the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Fisk University Reveal New Members
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Fisk University are ICE COLD! The Alpha Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, which happens to be the 43rd...
Watch the Alphas at Lincoln University of PA Stroll to “No Limit” by G-Eazy
Time for a quick Alpha Phi Alpha stroll! This time it is from the Alphas at the Lincoln University of PA to the song “No Limit”...
The Alphas Won Howard University’s Homecoming Step Show with a Disney’s Hercules Performance
The Alphas at Howard won the university’s homecoming step show this year with a Disney’s Hercules-themed performance! The Beta Chapter pulled out all of the stunts...
This Is How The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Promote Their Neophyte Presentations in Illinois
The Alphas at the University of Illinois Springfield do not play when it comes to promoting their neos. For their Fall 2017 Neophyte Presentation the brothers...
This Is How Alpha Phi Alpha Revealed Its New Line at the University of Kentucky
The Alphas at the University of Kentucky have some new neos on campus! The Fall 2017 initiates, aka EXecutive Order, are the 47th line to come...
The Alphas Created a Mini-Doc on Diversity at Virginia Commonwealth University That Needs to Be Seen
The Theta Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha has created an amazing documentary for Virginia Commonwealth University that needs to be seen. The documentary which was...
This Is How the Alphas at Morehouse Reveal Their Miss Black & Gold Contestants in 2017
The Alpha Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at Morehouse take announcing their Miss Black & Gold contestants to a level most campuses have never seen....
Alpha Phi Alpha’s Justin Fairfax Becomes 2nd Black Person Elected to Statewide Office in the History of Virginia
Justin Fairfax, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, was just elected Virginia’s next lieutenant governor, making him the second African-American elected to statewide office in Virginia. Fairfax has...
Alpha Phi Alpha Brother Melvin Carter Elected 1st Black Mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota
Alpha Phi Alpha brother Melvin Carter III made history Tuesday night by being elected the first Black mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota. The 38-year-old earned more...
The Fisk Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Just Made a Neophyte Presentation Promo That Is Scary AF
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Fisk University are getting cinematic with their neophyte presentation promo videos! The Alpha Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha,...
This is How Alpha Phi Alpha Promotes Miss Black and Gold Pageants In Texas
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Huston-Tilloston University in Austin, Texas do not play when it comes to promoting their Miss Black and Gold Pageant....
Ex-Mayor Catches Robber Breaking Into His Car and Teaches Him a Lesson With Fraternity Paddle
The former mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, and current pastor Tony Yarber was headed to church where he was about to give a sermon when his wife...
Watch This James Bond Stroll Video From the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Jackson State
Have you seen how the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Jackson State University stroll?! The brothers of the Delta Phi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha...
Watch How the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Southeastern Louisiana University Revealed Their Fall 17 Line
Have you seen how the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha hold it down at Southeastern Louisiana University? The Kappa Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha recently...
Watch Alpha Phi Alpha Congressman Al Green Tear Ben Carson Apart During Congressional Hearing
Congressman Al Green, a Houston Democrat, and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. is the first member of Congress to officially call for President Trump’s impeachment...
The Members of Alpha Phi Alpha at Duke Are Some Dapper Brothers
The brothers of the Kappa Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha just released photos from their recent chapter photo shoot and we’ve got to say, these...
The Alphas at UNC Chapel Hill Just Raised the Bar With Their Fall 2017 Lookbook
The Alphas at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill just did a Fall 2017 Lookbook to highlight their chapter and it has raised the bar by...
Harlem Alphas Become the First BGLO in 18 Years to Have a Float in the African American Day Parade
Harlem Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated organized massive Alpha and AKA participation in the 2017 African American Day Parade in New York this year....
Chapter of The Week: The Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at University of Michigan
The Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at the University of Michigan is Watch The Yard’s Chapter of The Week. We caught up with D’Andre Simpson the...
Watch How the Alphas at the University of Florida Promote Their Events
Have you seen how the Alphas at the University of Florida promote their events?! The Theta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at the University of...
Individual Members of Black Greek Orgs Are Putting Money Together to Help Alpha Phi Alpha Brother Pay for Brain Surgery
Individual members of the Black greek community are coming together to help Alpha Phi Alpha brother Kawan Akil Glover, a 23-year-old graduate from the University of Maryland...
Texas Alphas: Check out This Photo Shoot the Alphas at UT Austin Just Did
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. at the University of Texas at Austin are ICE COLD! The brothers of the Epsilon Iota Chapter got...
The Davidson College Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Just Released This Video About Trump’s DACA Repeal
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Davidson College are speaking out against President Donald Trump’s DACA repeal. The brothers of the Tau Omicron Chapter of Alpha...
Watch the TED Talk This Alpha Phi Alpha Brother Gave on Lil Wayne and Hit Song Science
Did you know that there is a science to making hit songs and there is also a science to how music affects your mind? Dr. Ali Fadlallah, a...
Proof That The Alphas At University of Georgia Are Some Dapper Brothers
The Alphas at the University of Georgia are some ICE COLD dapper brothers. Want proof? Check out these recent pictures from their chapter’s Instagram account. From...
The Alphas at Bethune-Cookman University Just Took on the “I Bet You Won’t” Challenge
The Alphas at Bethune-Cookman University are back at it. The brothers of the Delta Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. just released a “I...
The Alphas at Florida Gulf Coast University Just Dropped an ICE COLD Cypher
Every year the Florida Gulf Coast University NPHC holds an event during the school’s first week called “Meet The Greeks”. The purpose of this event is...
ICE COLD! This Is How the Alphas Hold It Down at Mizzou
The Alphas at Mizzou hold it down and that is a FACT! The Zeta Alpha Chapter recently released the video for their Spring 17 Neophyte Presentation....
Woody Strode: The Definition Of Alpha Phi Alpha Badass
If you want to know about manliness, hard work and grit, look no further than Alpha Phi Alpha’s very own, Woody Strode. Strode was a college...
20 Powerful Quotes From the Legendary Dick Gregory
I never learned hate at home, or shame. I had to go to school for that. I never believed in Santa Claus because I knew no...
Dick Gregory was a man of Alpha Phi Alpha.
On Saturday, Dick Gregory, a pioneering force of comedy in the 1960s who later became an iconic social and political activist died of heart failure at...
Alpha Phi Alpha Lawmaker Files Legislation to Remove All Confederate Monuments From Florida Public Property
Florida Representative Shevrin Jones (D-West Park) a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. says he will file legislation to immediately remove all Confederate statues, signs...
The Cinematography In This New Stroll Video from the Alphas at Auburn Will Blow You Away
The Alphas at Auburn University are back at it again! The brothers of the Omicron Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. released a stunning...
This Is How Alpha Phi Alpha Reveals New Members At Saint Augustine’s University In Raleigh, NC
The Alphas at Saint Augustine’s University In Raleigh, NC play no games when it comes to revealing new members. The brothers of Gamma Psi Chapter of...
Alpha Phi Alpha Congressman Al Green Sponsors the First Article of Impeachment Against Donald Trump
This Alpha Phi Alpha Brother From Hampton Is Uplifting Minority Entrepreneurs With National Tour
Andrew Nguyen is a serial entrepreneur, MBA graduate from Hampton University, and proud brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. who has set out on a...
Check Out These Pictures Of Black Fraternity Basketball Teams From The 1930s
Sports teams were one of the ways that Black fraternities showed their influence on college campuses and in the community in the 1910s, 1920s, 1930s and...
Photos Of Omari Hardwick The Star Of The Show “Power” Pledging Alpha Phi Alpha In 1996
Did you know that Omari Hardwick, the star of the hit show Power, is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha? We at WatchTheYard.com recently obtained a photo...
Watch How Alpha Phi Alpha Reveals New Members at Bethune-Cookman University
Have you ever seen how the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha reveal new members at Bethune-Cookman University? Take a look at how the Delta Beta Chapter...
Watch This Rare Documentary On Black Fraternities And Sororities That Was Made In The 1960s
It is very rare to find any video relating to Black greek life before the 1980s but boy do we have something for you. We have...
AKAs2 years ago
28 Rare Pictures Of What Pledging A Black Greek Org Looked Like Back In The Day
We have compiled a list of 28 rare pictures of what pledging a Black Greek fraternity/sorority looked like back in the day. We feel that these...
This Is How Alpha Phi Alpha Reveals New Lines at Wichita State University
Have you seen how the Alphas hold it down at Wichita State University? The brothers of the Delta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. know...
Watch These Caribbean Alphas From Florida Gulf Coast University Stroll to Alkaline
What do you know about those Alphas in Florida?! The Upsilon Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. located at Florida Gulf Coast University is...
These Alphas Won Hampton University’s Stroll-Off Dressed Like Migos
The Alphas at Hampton just won their school’s stroll off dressed like Quavo, Takeoff and Offset in the ATL rap group’s recent T-Shirt music video. The Gamma...
This Is How Alpha Phi Alpha Won Its Fourth Consecutive NPHC Step Show at Duke
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Duke University do not play games when it comes to stepping! The Kappa Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha...
Alpha Phi Alpha Brother Opens Up About How He Landed a Job at Facebook Right Out of College
He’s an Alpha, he went to Emory and he left undergrad with a job at Facebook, the largest social networking company in the world. We at Watch...
Louisiana Alphas! This Is How Alpha Phi Alpha Revealed Its Newest Line at LSU
What do you know about those Alphas in Louisiana!? The Nu Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha recently revealed their Spring 2017 initiates to the campus...
Throwback: Watch These New York Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Step In 1992!
The Alphas in New York have always been able to get a crowd hyped and we have video proof! Check out this video of the Pi...
Alpha Phi Alpha Capitol Police Special Agent Credited with Preventing Congressional ‘Massacre’
On Wednesday morning, a gunman opened fire on Republican lawmakers at a baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. Five people including, Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise, the third-ranking Republican...
ICE COLD! This Is How the Alphas Do Yard Shows at Prairie View A&M University
The Alphas at Prairie View A&M University are ICE COLD when it comes to yard shows! The Spring 17 neophyte brothers of the Eta Gamma Chapter...
The Alphas at the University of Florida Are Back at It With Another Cypher!
The Alphas at the University of Florida are back at it with the cypher! To promote their annual summer week, the Theta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi...
This Brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Celebrated His Graduation With Song, His Voice Is Phenomenal
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha can sing! This semester, Alpha Phi Alpha brother Emorja Roberson’s made an amazing accomplishment by being the first African American...
Watch How Alpha Phi Alpha Revealed Its Spring 2017 Initiates at Hampton
Hampton has got some new Alphas on campus! The Gamma Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., seated at Hampton University recently revealed its Spring...
Watch How Alpha Phi Alpha Revealed Its Newest Initiates at Morehouse
The Alphas at Morehouse have a long history of greatness and this semester they initiated 24 new members into their bond of brotherhood. The Alpha Rho Chapter...
The Alphas at UNC Charlotte Just Threw One of the LIVEST Probates of Spring 2017!
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte are not playing games! The chapter just released the video from their 2017...
Complete List Of Every Time Kanye West Mentioned Black Fraternities/Sororities In His Lyrics
[This post was originally posted on (2/11/14)] Can you believe “The College Dropout” came out 10 years ago?! Today marks ten years since Kanye West released his...
Watch These Two Brothers Represent for Alpha Phi Alpha at SUNY Oswego
Have you seen how the Alphas do it in New York?! SUNY Oswego during a stroll Two ICE COLD brothers of the Sigma Omicron Chapter of...
These Alphas From Alabama Just Did an Ice Cold Stroll to ‘Thats What I Like’ by Bruno Mars
The Alphas at Samford University are back at it and this time with a stroll to ‘That’s What I Like” by Bruno Mars! Check out this...
This Alpha Phi Alpha Brother’s Marriage Proposal To His Alpha Kappa Alpha Girlfriend Is Going Viral
Proposal videos can bring tears to your eyes and make your day but there is something special about Black fraternity and sorority proposals. We recently came...
Why the Alpha Phi Alpha Step Show From “School Daze” Is so Important to Black Greek Culture
Do you remember when the Alphas got on stage and performed a step show in Spike Lee’s “School Daze”? For many people, this was the first...
Alpha Phi Alpha Undergrads Become the First Black Fraternity to Win University of Delaware’s Airband Competition
The Alphas at the University of Deleware just blew away the crowd at their school’s Airband competition and took home the gold! The Airband competition at...
ICE COLD! The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Howard Can Recite Info For Days
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Howard University recently revealed their new Spring 17 line to campus and they recited their information so well that...
The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Just Chartered the First Black Fraternity Chapter at Pepperdine University
After a 4-year long effort, the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha have made history by chartering the first NPHC fraternity at Pepperdine University. The Upsilon Chi...
Watch How the Alphas Promote Their Pool Parties at Texas A&M!
For over 20 years, the Pi Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has hosted an annual barbecue for the Aggie community to celebrate the...
Alpha Phi Alpha Just Issued a Response to the Racist Incident Targeting AKAs at American University
The General President of Alpha Phi Alpha issued a statement today showing solidarity with the women targeted in a racist incident involving bananas with the letters...
Check out This Video the Alphas in Texas Made to ‘HUMBLE’ by Kendrick Lamar
The Alphas at Lamar University are holding it down and celebrating graduation with some ‘HUMBLE’ by Kendrick Lamar! This video was shot in Beaumont, Tx to...
The Students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Just Did a Graduation Remix of ’24K Magic’ by Bruno Mars
The students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga know how to go BIG when celebrating graduations and we have proof. Kinnawa Kaitibi, a Fall’13 Initiate of the...
The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Valdosta State Just Created Their Own Version of Jumanji
The Alphas at Valdosta State are out here making movies! The brothers from the Mu Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha’s Alpha got together and created...
Ice Cold! Check Out This Promo the Alphas at Auburn Just Made for Their New Line!
Have you seen how the Alphas at Auburn do promotional videos?! Check out this promo video the Omicron Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha made for their...
This Is How the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Do Step Shows at UNC Charlotte!
The UNCC Alphas strike AGAIN!! The Mu Tau Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte recently took VH1’s...
ICE COLD BARS! Check Out This Alpha Phi Alpha Cypher From University of West Florida
When it comes to a cypher, the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at University of West Florida are ICE COLD! To promote their Alpha Week and...
The Alphas at Rutgers Just Spit 42 Years Worth of Chapter Lineage at Their Probate
Who wants to hears some info?! The Alphas at Rutgers got some for you! During their Spring 2017 neophyte presentation, the new initiates of the Delta...
Ice Cold! This Is How the Alphas at Texas A&M Do Neophyte Presentations!
Texas is a hot state but don’t get it twisted, the ICE Cold brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha keep at Texas A&M keep it frigid when...
Alpha Phi Alpha Brother Wins His Fraternity’s Regional Oratorical Competition With a Moving Speech About Respecting Black Women
Every year, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. hosts its Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Contest in which collegiate members demonstrate their oratorical skills. The contestants compete first...
The Alphas at the University of Florida are Promoting Their Alpha Week with Motivational Videos
The Alphas at the University of Florida are using motivational videos as a promotional tool for their Alpha Spring Week. The Theta Sigma Chapter of Alpha...
This Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Went From Almost Going Extinct to District Chapter of the Year in Less Than 365 Days
The Alphas at Old Dominion University went from “Zero to 1906 real quick”! The Nu Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Old Dominion...
Alpha Phi Alpha Just Revealed Their Spring 2017 Line at Savannah State University
Savannah State has some new brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha on campus! The Delta Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha just revealed their Spring ’17 initiates...
The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Georgia State Just Took It to a Whole New Level to Promote Their New Line
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Georgia State just got super cinematic with their latest neophyte showcase promo. On Sunday 04.02.17 the Zeta Mu Chapter of...
This Is How the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha in Washington D.C. Revealed Their New Line
Have you seen how the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha reveal their lines in Washington D.C.? The Omicron Lambda Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity...
The Alphas at the University of Delaware Are an Extremely Thorough Chapter, Here is Proof
The Alphas at the University of Delaware are an extremely THOROUGH when it comes to probates and their Spring 2017 probate is all the proof you...
The Alphas at the University of Houston have Started a New Viral Dance Craze Called the $trongMan
The Alphas at the University of Houston have started their own viral dance craze called the $trongMan. According to the chapter who submitted the video to...
The Alphas at Elon University Just Set The Standard For Spring 2017 Probate Recaps
We are honored to announce that the Alphas at Elon University are being awarded the Watch The Yard Five Star Award for their Spring 2017 probate....
ICE COLD! This Is How The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Stroll at Bowie State!
Have you seen how the Alphas hold it down at Bowie State? The brothers of the Eta Zeta “Funck Chapter” of Alpha Phi Alpha teamed up...
Proof that the Alphas at the University Of Louisiana at Lafayette Know How to Probate
The 2-Live Zeta Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha is VERY legit when it comes to probates! Check out this video of the Alphas at the University of...
ICE Cold! This is How the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Do Probates at Indiana University
The Gamma Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at Indiana University knows how to put on a show! The brothers of Gamma Eta held their Fall...
Alpha Phi Alpha! This Is How the St. Louis Alphas Do Probates!
Have you seen how the St. Louis Alphas do probates? Check out this video of the Alpha Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. revealing...
The Director of Oscar-winning “Moonlight” is a Member of Alpha Phi Alpha
Did you know that Barry Jenkins, the director and co-writer of the movie Moonlight, is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha? It is true, director Barry M. Jenkins...
This Adorable Alpha + AKA “Save The Date” Video Will Make Your Day!
There is nothing like the love between an AKA and an Alpha! We at Watch The Yard recently came across yet another great Black fraternity/sorority Save...
The First Black Person to Walk in Outer Space was a Member of Kappa Alpha Psi
Did you know that the first Black person to walk in outer space was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi? It is true, On February 9, 1995,...
This is How the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha do Probates at Yale
Have you seen how the Alphas do probates at Ivy League schools? The brothers of the Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at Yale recently published the...
Watch the Morehouse Alphas and Spelman AKAs Stroll at Market Friday
Have you seen how they stroll at Morehouse and Spelman? Check out this video of the Alphas and AKA’s of Morehouse & Spelman putting on a...
Alpha Phi Alpha is Hiring these Two Leadership Positions at its Corporate Headquarters in Baltimore
Alpha Phi Alpha’s corporate office in Baltimore recently announced that it is looking to fill two leadership positions. According to the announcement, the Fraternity is looking to...
Watch how these Undergrad Alpha Phi Alpha Brothers from Texas just Spoofed “Family Matters”
You probably remember the show Family Matters but do you know about PHamily Matters? The Theta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at Sam Houston State...
This is how the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Troy University do Party Promos
Have you seen how the Alphas in Alabama do party promos? The brothers of the Xi Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. at Troy...
Have you seen how Alpha Phi Alpha does Neophyte Presentations at Valdosta State?
Have you seen how the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha do neophyte presentations at Valdosta State? We just got ahold of the Mu Omicron Chapter of...
This Twitter Tale about the Time Mufasa, Simba & Scar Tried to Go to an Alpha Phi Alpha Party at Baylor is Hilarious
It seems that the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Baylor University have a novelist running their Twitter account. This morning, as a promotion for their...
DePaul University’s Alpha Phi Alpha Chapter is doing a Creative “Game of Thrones” Inspired Alpha Week
“Winter is coming!” TheNu Rho chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at DePaul University in Illinois showing their creativity this year and throwing a Game of Thrones...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Line Brother Opens Up About Pledging Alpha Phi Alpha With King
Now this is something everyone needs to see! In 2011, Rainforest Films produced a television documentary for BET about the story of Dr. Martin Luther King,...
Rare Pictures Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Year He Crossed Alpha Phi Alpha
Civil Rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is undoubtedly one of the most renowned Alphas of all time. Many know that King was an Alpha...
Alpha Phi Alpha Announces Its New Executive Director: Jamie R. Riley, Ph.D.
Brother Everett B. Ward, Ph.D., the General President of Alpha Phi Alpha released a statement yesterday welcoming the fraternity’s new Executive Director: Brother Jamie R. Riley,...
UNC Tar Heels Men’s Basketball Teamed Up With Alpha Phi Alpha To Step In Honor Of Stuart Scott
[Originally posted on October 24th, 2015] The late ESPN host, Stuart Scott, entered Alpha Phi Alpha in the fall of 1984 at University of North Carolina’s...
Stuart Scott Explains The Greatest Thing He Learned While Pledging Alpha Phi Alpha
[Originally posted on January 4th, 2015] Today legendary sports anchor, Stuart Scott, passed away at the age of 49 after fighting a lengthy battle with cancer....
1993 Throwback: Lords Of The Underground Repped Alpha Phi Alpha And The Masons In Their Music Video
Now this is a REAL throwback! In 1993, Lords of The Underground came out with the song “Here Come The Lords” and it just so happens...
Watch How Alpha Phi Alpha Just Revealed Its Newest Line In Austin!
The Alphas at the University of Texas at Austin are back at it! The Epsilon Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at The University...
ICE Cold! This Is How The Alphas Won The 2016 Motor City Stroll Off!
The Michigan Alphas showed up and showed out at the 2016 Motor City Stroll Off and went home with their 2nd first place trophy in three years....
The Top 15 Alpha Phi Alpha Neophyte Presentation Uniforms Of Fall 2016
Neophyte presentation outfits have made some major changes over the last couple of years. We at Watch The Yard have compiled a list of the top...
ICE COLD! The Alphas At University of Oklahoma Have Some New Brothers On Campus!
Oklahoma just got some new Alphas! The Zeta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at the University of Oklahoma just crossed their Fall 2016 line and...
The Alphas At Henderson State University Just Revealed Their Fall Line!
The state of Arkansas just got some new Alphas! The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas just revealed their Fall...
The Brothers Of Alpha Phi Alpha At Miles College Just Did This ICE COLD Photo Shoot!
Gamma Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha are some ICE COLD brothers! The Alphas at Miles College in Fairfield, Alabama did a “The Rolax Collection” photoshoot with their...
Watch This Alpha Propose To His AKA Girlfriend On Stage At Her Nurse Pinning Ceremony At MTSU!
Grab the tissue because this one might bring a tear to your eye! You already know that we at Watch The Yard love to see greek...
Watch The East Carolina University Alphas Stroll To “Girlfriend” By Kap G
The Eta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha is back at it again! The Alphas at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC busted out the cameras,...
These Alphas From Tuskegee University Did A “Black Stormtrooper” Step Show That Will Blow You Away!
[Originally posted on 12/1/15] The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Tuskegee University did a Star Wars step show just in time for the release of...
ICE COLD! The Alphas At Miles College Just PHROZE Their Campus With This Yard Show
The Alphas in Alabama are something SERIOUS! For their Founders Day, the brothers of the Gamma Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha created a yard show on...
The Brothers Of Alpha Phi Alpha At University of Central Arkansas Are Using Amazing Visuals For Their Probates
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha know how to promote a probate. The Theta Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at the University of Central Arkansas...
This Is How The Brothers Of Alpha Phi Alpha At Clayton State Just Revealed Their Fall Line
The Clayton State Alphas do not play! The Tau Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recently presented their Fall 2016 initiates to the campus...
These Alpha Phi Alpha Brothers From Florida Just Remixed Lil Kim And Lil Cease’s “Crush On You”
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Florida International University definitely know how to promote a party! For their latest party, the Tau Delta Chapter of...
When Old Head Alphas Tell You They Used To “Break It Down” Back In The Day, This Is What They Mean
When old head Alphas tell you they used to “Break It Down” back in the day, this is what they mean! This is a throwback video...
This Is How Alpha Phi Alpha Revealed Its Newest Line At UNC Chapel Hill
The Mu Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha is back at it again! The brothers of the Mu Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at UNC –...
ICE COLD! This Is How The Alphas Did Their Probate At The University of Georgia
The Alphas at the University of Georgia are ICE COLD! The University of Georgia’s Zeta Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc., just crossed their Fall ’16...
This Is How The Brothers Of Alpha Phi Alpha At Dillard Revealed Their New Members!
The Beta Phi Chapter Alphas DON’T PLAY! The Beta Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, located on the campus of Dillard University in New Orleans, LA...
These Brothers Of Alpha Phi Alpha Used Their Probate Promo To Pay Homage To African-Americans Who’ve Been Unjustly Killed
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas used their recent probate trailer to pay homage to African-American’s unjustly killed in the United...
This Is How The Alphas Won South Carolina State University’s Homecoming Step Show
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha love the colors black and gold and know how to take home a GOLD trophy! The Beta Delta Chapter of A-Phi-A...
This Is How The Tuskegee Alphas Unveiled Their 2016 Miss Black & Gold Contestants
Have you seen how they do Miss Black & Gold at Tuskegee? We at WatchTheYard.com recently obtained video shot by Carlo Catalan of the Gamma Phi Chapter of...
Member Of Alpha Phi Alpha Makes National News After Being Dragged Out Of Donald Trump Rally For Protesting
This was originally posted on December 15th, 2015 A brother of Alpha Phi Alpha has made national news after he was seen being forced by security...
This Is How The Black Fraternities And Sororities At Virginia Commonwealth University Are Encouraging People To Vote
Black fraternities and sororities have a long and rich history of fighting for the right to vote and promoting the democratic process in the United States...
The Alphas At Howard Based Their Homecoming Step Show On The New African-American Smithsonian Museum
The Alphas at Howard just pulled off the best Alpha step show of 2016 thus far! For their performance at the Howard University Homecoming Step Show,...
The Brothers Of Alpha Phi Alpha At Auburn Have Launched Their Own Reality Show
The Alphas at Auburn have launched their own series! The brothers of the ICE COLD Omicron Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated are keeping their...
This Is How The Alphas Are Strolling At The University Of Houston
Have you seen how the Alphas are strolling down in Houston? The Eta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at the University of Houston recently submitted...
Five Amazing Old School ‘Greek Unity’ Pics That Will Warm Your Heart
As you probably already know, there are two things that we at WatchTheYard.com really love; Greek Unity and Black History. We have searched the internet and...
This Is How The Alphas At University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Are Teasing Their Fall 16 Probate
Have you seen how the Alphas at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga promote their probates? Check out this video that the Eta Phi Chapter of...
ICE COLD! This Is How The Alphas At Southern University Did Their Fall 16 Probate!
Have you seen how the ICE COLD brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha do probates at Southern University? The Beta Sigma Chapter of Alpha’s did their Fall...
This Might Be One Of The Most Energetic Alpha Phi Alpha Strolls You’ve Seen All Year!
This might be the most energetic Alpha stroll you have seen all 2016! Check out this video of the Mu Tau Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,...
Watch The Speech On Prison Reform That Won Alpha Phi Alpha’s Eastern Region Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Contest
Proof That The Alumni Greeks At Lincoln University Put On A Show Every Time They Get Together!
Have you seen how the Lincoln University alumni Greeks get down?! The alumni at Lincoln University know how to put on a show when they get...
These Rappers From Tuskegee University Are Taking The Internet By Storm!
Have you seen how the students at Tuskegee get down during Football games? Scuzzo & Splash are rappers from Tuskegee University who just teamed up with...
Have You Seen How The Alphas At Virginia Commonwealth University Present Their New Members?
Have you seen how the brothers of A-Phi-A hold it down at VCU? Check out this video of the Theta Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,...
Seven Reasons You Shouldn’t Donate Your Old Greek Paraphernalia
Donating and giving to charity is a universal value of Black greekdom but when it comes to giving away your old greek apparel, there needs to...
Video Proof That The Black Fraternities And Sororities At LSU Are Dope
Have you seen how the NPHC greeks at LSU get down?! The LSU NPHC recently held their “Wild Out Wednesday” yard show and the greeks WENT...
The Brothers Of Alpha Phi Alpha At Bethune-Cookman Made This ICE COLD Probate Recap
Have you seen how the brothers of A-PHI-A hold it down at Bethune-Cookman University? Check out this video of how the Delta Beta Chapter of Alpha...
ICE COLD! Watch The Fayetteville State University Alphas GO IN!
The Epsilon Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha gives a full 1906% when they hit the yard to step. Check out this video shot by Connect1867 of the...
Unseen Footage Of Michael Jackson Getting Introduced To NPHC Stepping!
We just came across this video of unseen footage of Michael Jackson in 1993 getting introduced to Divine 9 style stepping and we rushed to post...
Proof That The NPHC Greeks At Fayetteville State University Know How To Get Down!
Have you seen how the NPHC greeks do their thing at Fayetteville State University?! Earlier this month the Greeks performed strolls during the school’s #FayState Spirit Night...
The Alphas At The University Of Arkansas Just Raised The Bar For How You Shoot A Probate In 2016
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at the University of Arkansas just raised the bar for how Alpha probates should be shot in 2016. Check out...
ICE COLD! Watch The University of Alabama Alphas Stroll To Kodak Black!
The Alphas in Alabama know how to work a crowd when it comes to strolling! Check out this video of the Kappa Alpha Chapter of Alpha...
Brothers Of Alpha Phi Alpha Teamed Up With BuzzFeed For A Step Show And The Outcome Was Amazing!
BuzzFeed teamed up with the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. to teach a wider audience about the history of Black fraternities and stepping and...
This Brother Of A-Phi-A’s Surprise Proposal To His Delta Sigma Theta Girlfriend Is Going Viral
Bust out the tissue paper because this video of a brother of Alpha Phi Alpha proposing to the love of his life, a woman of Delta...
Watch How The Brothers Of Alpha Phi Alpha Crossed Their Spring 16 Line At Bethune-Cookman
Have you seen how the brothers of A-PHI-A hold it down at Bethune-Cookman University? Check out this video of the Delta Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi...
Watch The AKAs And Alphas In Alabama At Miles College Host A Joint “Stroll Like A” Competition
The AKAs and the Alphas hosted a joint stroll like an Alpha/AKA competition at Miles College and we have the video. Which team did the best?...
Why J.R. Swinga’s 1994 “Chocolate City” Music Video Is Pure 90s HBCU Nostalgia
Do you remember “Chocolate City” by J.R. Swinga? The song was released in 1994 by J.R. Huston aka J.R. Swinga and shows you a perfect look...
Alpha Phi Alpha’s Roland Martin Schools Wendy Williams On Her Show For Ignorant Comments About HBCUs
Wendy Williams has apologized for the statement she made last week about the NAACP and historically black colleges and universities after meeting with TV One host...
This Brother Of Alpha Phi Alpha’s Spoken Word Piece On Emotionally Strong Black Fathers Will Stir Your Soul
To be a real man, one must be able to show compassion, feeling and portray their emotions to others with strength. In this world where many...
These Photos Of Black Fraternity Members And Their Legacy Sons Will Make Your Day!
You have not seen pride until you see the face on a black fraternity member as his son becomes a member of his same org. In...
HBCU LOVE! Brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Proposes To Girlfriend ON STAGE At Her HBCU Graduation!
Grab a box of Kleenex because this might have you in tears! Anthony Higgs, a brother of the Pi Theta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at Coppin...
This Alpha Phi Alpha Probate Trailer From Auburn Will Have You Scared Of The Dark
Have you seen how cinematic the Alphas at Auburn get when they promote their probates?! Check out this video the Omicron Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi...
A Year Later, Black Fraternity And Sorority Members Still Mourn The Victims Of The Charleston Shooting
Thursday June 16th marks exactly one year since the horrible day when 22-year-old Dylan Roof walked into Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, a historic African-American church in...
Alpha Phi Alpha And Alpha Kappa Alpha Members Just Marched Through Pittsburgh Protesting Violence
Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. are fed up with the violence in Pittsburgh’s Hill District so they gathered...
The Father Of African-American Art History Made This Painting To Commemorate Alphas In The Military
If you have been to Howard University or have read The History of Alpha Phi Alpha, A Development in College Life, by Bro. Dr. Charles H....
Watch The Alphas Probate Their Spring 16 Line At Troy University!
The Troy University Alphas have some new members on campus! Check out this video of the Xi Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha’s Spring 16 probate....
Senior Members Of Alpha Phi Alpha Were Asked To Define “Brotherhood”, This Is How They Answered
Check out this video of lifetime members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., sharing their reflections on the appeal, relevance, and keys to the longevity of...
Did You Know Martin Luther King Jr. Personally Convinced ‘Star Trek’s’ Lt. Uhura To Stay On The Show?
Did you know that Martin Luther King Jr. was a big Star Trek fan and that in the 1960s he personally convinced Nichelle Nichols, the African-American...
This Is What Chance The Rapper Recently Said About Alpha Phi Alpha
[Originally Published on December 7th, 2015] After becoming fed up with the violence that is happening in Chicago over 100 brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity...
Most Of All We Graduate: The Top Alpha Phi Alpha Graduation Pictures Of 2016
Graduation season is here and we at Watch The Yard have compiled a list of our favorite graduation pictures and videos from across social media of...
ICE Cold! The Alphas At Baylor Went ALL Out With Their Spring 16 Probate!
Have you seen how the Alphas down in Texas introduce their initiates to the world? If the answer was no, you are definitely going to want...
Did You Know Alpha Phi Alpha Had A Gatorade Commercial In the 90s?
Did you know that Alpha Phi Alpha had a Gatorade commercial in the 90s? Check out this video of the ICE COLD brothers of A-Phi-A quenching...
Watch The Speech On Racism That Won Alpha Phi Alpha’s Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Contest
The Alphas At Tuskegee University Just Got Cinematic With Their Probate Video!
If you want to see the passion and intensity of an Alpha probate look no further than the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Tuskegee University....
The Poem That These Young Brothers Of Alpha Phi Alpha Made About Black Men Will Stir Your Soul
The Alphas at Valdosta State University are preparing for their Alpha Week by letting Black men know their worth and value to society!! They used the...
Watch How The Alphas Probated Their Spring 16 Line At North Carolina Central University
Have you seen how the Alphas at North Carolina Central University probate? Check out this video of the Gamma Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity...
INTENSE! Watch How The Alphas At University of Bridgeport Probated Their Spring 16 Line
If you never have seen how the Alphas in Connecticut probate you need to check this out! Watch this video of the Mu Phi Chapter of...
Watch How The Brothers Of Alpha Phi Alpha At Hampton Probated Their Spring 16 Line!
The Alphas at Hampton go HARD!! Check out this video of their Spring 2016 probate! The Brothers of the Gamma Iota Chapter just so happen to be...
The Alphas Taught The Women Of Kappa Delta Sorority In Memphis How To Stroll Like Them
The Alphas and the ladies of Kappa Delta Sorority in Memphis have teamed up for their school’s Flip Flop Stroll off and we have video. Watch...
Alpha Phi Alpha Teamed Up With KKPsi For A Collaboration Stroll
It’s stroll time! Check out this video of Kappa Kappa Psi doing a collaboration stroll with the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha back in 2009. Did...
Watch How The Brothers Of Alpha Phi Alpha Probated Their Spring 16 Line At LSU!
Have you seen how they do probates at LSU? Check out this video of the brothers of the Nu Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha probating...
Proof That The Alabama A&M Brothers Of Alpha Phi Alpha Don’t Play When It Comes To Probates
Have you seen how the Alphas at Alabama A&M probate? Check out this video of the Delta Gamma Chapter presenting their Spring 16 line to campus while pulling off...
A Group Of Alphas From Virginia Union University Documented Their Trip To Bring Water To Flint, MI
Spring 15 initiates of the Gamma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Jason Smart-El, Douglas Green & Avon Bryant, recently packed a car full of...
Have You Seen How The Alphas At The University Of Louisiana At Lafayette Probate?
“Many are chosen, few are PHrozen!” Check out this video of the Alphas at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette doing their Spring 16 neophyte presentation! Watch...
Must See! The Mizzou Alphas Just Set The Standard For Probate Trailers In 2016!
The Alphas at Mizzou do not play when it comes to creating trailers for their probates. Check out this amazing trailer produced by @mr_badbeard and @jrwthecreator...
A-Phi-A’s @Mr_Bankshot Opens Up About Black Greek Comedy And Gives Advice To All Spring 16 Neos
If you are a member of a black fraternity or sorority and have access to Instagram, there is a very good chance that you know of...
Did You Know That Lionel Richie Is A Member Of Alpha Phi Alpha?
Did you know that Lionel Richie is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha? It is true! The singer, member of the Commodores, Grammy Award and Academy...
Roland Martin Calls Kym Whitley Out For Her Delta Sigma Theta Call And Sign
Roland Martin invited comedian/host Kym Whitley to his News One Now show on TV One and the two got into an exchange about how she reps...
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Alpha Phi Alpha Set To Receive A $1 Million Grant From The US Department of Justice
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Check Out Beautiful Ladies Competing For Miss Black And Gold At The University of Maryland Eastern Shore!
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102 arrested during overnight protests; police blame outsiders
3 years 5 days 7 hours ago Sunday, July 10 2016 Jul 10, 2016 July 10, 2016 8:15 AM July 10, 2016 in News
BATON ROUGE- By Sunday morning, 102 people had been booked into jail related to protests outside Baton Rouge Police Headquarters Saturday.
Click HERE to see the list of names booked into jail. The .PDF is four pages; page 1 contains the list of names of people arrested during a protest Friday, page 2-4 contain the names of the 102 booked during the latest protest Saturday evening. The initial Sunday morning report announced 101 had been arrested, but the jail report added one more name to the list to make it 102. Many of the arrested are from outside Baton Rouge.
For the second day, hundreds gathered outside the department's facility on Airline Highway at the Goodwood intersection. Tensions reached reached a boiling point between protesters and police. The crowd gathered in response to the shooting death of Alton Sterling who was shot and killed by Baton Rouge Police in the parking lot of the Triple S store on North Foster Drive and Fairfields Tuesday.
More protests are planned for Sunday.
Baton Rouge Police and other law enforcement were seen clad in full riot gear Saturday evening. Shields, helmets, rifles and vests were visible. At the scene, protesters could be seen throwing water on police which caused things to quickly escalate.
Airline is shut down at BRPD. I got pushed by a cop for not moving fast enough @WBRZ pic.twitter.com/Pwv6z65V3K
— Mark Armstrong (@TvMarkArmstrong) July 9, 2016
While WBRZ was on the scene, one by one, protesters were escorted to a waiting prisoner bus before they were carted off to jail.
Diesel mechanic Demetris Butler stood his ground against riot police, "tired of backing down." Struck w/ baton @WBRZ pic.twitter.com/4iZPB5Mw8T
— Mark Armstrong (@TvMarkArmstrong) July 10, 2016
Earlier in the day things remained peaceful as people demonstrated in a calm manner. Marcus Johnson said no one was looking for trouble.
"We're not out here to have no drama with the police," Johnson said. "We're just out here to get justice for the man that got killed."
Johnson called what happened to Sterling a grave injustice. That's why he felt compelled to show up and stand with other people in the community.
"The police officers that killed him, they should have arrested them," Johnson said "Let them bond out, but they out here free."
The officers involved in Tuesday's incident are Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake II. Both officers have been with the Baton Rouge Police Department for a combined total of seven years. The way they handled Alton Sterling sparked national outrage and caused an outcry for change.
"We not trying to start nothing no violence," Johnson said. "But sooner or later, if something doesn't happen, violence gonna come behind this."
Things didn't end peacefully for Johnson Saturday night. He was also whisked away in handcuffs for causing problems tonight.
Also among those arrested was Deray Mckesson, a Black Lives Matter activist. Mckesson is perhaps the most prominent activist associated with the police reform movement, the Washington Post reported. The newspaper also reported the arrest Sunday morning.
Law enforcement said Sunday morning, the 101 people arrested were booked into jail on similar charges as the smaller group arrested after a protest Friday outside police headquarters. Charges range from blocking a roadway, disobeying police and inciting a riot. The protest Saturday was far more tense than Friday - police were out in a larger force, had more tactical equipment and protesters caused a very brief closure of I-12, WBRZ.com reported earlier.
WBRZ reporters Mark Armstrong and Brett Buffington reported from the scene and posted dramatic pictures and videos to their Twitter accounts. Click their names for a link to each feed.
Officials announced Saturday that deputies from Ascension Parish and Livingston Parish are headed to Baton Rouge to help Baton Rouge Police, East Baton Rouge Sherriff's and State Police.
"It appears the protest at Baton Rouge Police Headquarters have become more violent as out of town protesters are arriving. Any protest which becomes violent will be immediately dispersed," the police department said in a news release Sunday.
"The protest (Saturday) night at Baton Rouge Police Headquarters organized by individuals from outside our Baton Rouge community resulted in 102 arrests. In addition to the arrests, 3 rifles, 3 shotguns and 2 pistols were confiscated. A Baton Rouge Police Officer had several of his teeth knocked out as a projectile was thrown from the protest," the department said.
Baton Rouge Police also posted a video on their Facebook around 9 p.m. showing Reverend Earnest Jackson of City Church of Baton Rouge praying over officers, deputies and troopers.
You can view that video here:
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Native American student not allowed to walk at graduation because of traditionally decorated cap
May 17, 2019 at 2:13 PM CDT - Updated May 17 at 2:39 PM
GLENDALE, Ariz. (KNXV/CNN) - One Arizona high school student is standing up for her Native American culture.
LaRissa Waln, a senior at Valley Vista High School, decorated her graduation cap with beads that are important to her heritage.
But her vice principal stopped her at the door and said she couldn’t wear it inside the arena.
So instead, Waln stood outside. Her family was right by her side.
" I did have a little hope that they would change their minds and let me walk with my class," Waln said.
It was a tough moment for her father Bryan Waln to watch.
“Seeing the tears in her eyes, and she’s like ‘they said no,’ and I just gave her a big hug immediately and said ‘alright it’s time to fight now,’” he said.
Waln and her father spent more than a week threading every single bead onto the edge of her cap by hand.
“Our regalia, our star quilts, things that we do,” said one of Waln’s relatives. "It’s for us to celebrate our children when they accomplish things. That’s what this is, it’s not just because she wanted to decorate her cap and gown, that’s not what it was about, it was about celebrating her life.”
Inside, hundreds of her classmates did the one thing she couldn’t - walk across the stage. But her family was not alone in questioning the district’s policy.
After weeks of fighting, the ACLU got involved sending Dysart Unified Schools a four page letter citing Arizona's religious freedom laws.
The ACLU said keeping Waln from walking would be "unlawful."
"If someone tells them no, they should fight for what's right," Waln said.
“Even though she’s not going walk across the stage, she’s going to take what she’s learned over the last four years and she’s already doing something really great with it,” said a family member.
The school district responded to the ACLU's letter and called the policy a reasonable restriction.
Officials said Waln could wear an eagle feather in her hair or underneath her gown instead.
Copyright 2019 KNXV via CNN. All rights reserved.
City of Hattiesburg looks to update animal control ordinance
Hattiesburg city leaders want the public’s input as they work towards adding some enhancements to the animal control ordinance.
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Ponzi scheme ‘mastermind’ receives record sentence
by WP | 21 Feb 2013
The man described as the ‘mastermind’ behind more than a dozen unregistered offshore managed investment funds, including a $30 million Ponzi scheme, was today ordered to pay a record penalty of $500,000, and was permanently banned from managing companies and providing financial services.
The penalty order of $500,000 is the largest awarded in ASIC’s history.
David Hobbs of Nelson, New Zealand, was one of 13 people, including his wife, Jacqueline Hobbs, who operated the unlicensed funds, which targeted Australian investors and self-managed superannuation funds.
More than $55 million was invested in 14 individual investment funds in countries including New Zealand, the United States, Hong Kong, Vanuatu, the Bahamas, Anguilla, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
In a decision in November 2012, the Supreme Court of NSW found that together the funds were one large scheme and that Mr Hobbs either ‘personally chose’ or ‘implicitly approved’ the other individuals who operated the scheme with him.
At the Supreme Court of NSW, Justice Julie Ward today imposed the following penalties:
Disqualification / Banning from financial services
Disqualification / Banning from managing corporations
Pecuniary penalty
David Hobbs
David Collard (of Peakhurst)
Jacqueline Hobbs (of Nelson, New Zealand)
Huimin (Nancy) Wu (of Strathfield)
In handing down her decision today, Justice Ward said the Hobbs scheme could be characterised as "one presented to unsophisticated investors as a ‘get rich quick’ scheme with no risk of loss of capital and a huge upside on the profits by reason of their investment".
She found Mr Hobbs’ conduct, in directing the payment of moneys out of investment schemes for his own personal benefit, as well as the giving by him of directions as to the payment of returns at a fixed percentage irrespective of the existence of profits (as in a Ponzi scheme), was serious and reflected a disregard for the interests of investors. Justice Ward said this, along with other factors such as the fact superannuation money was targeted, justified the imposition of significant penalties.
Justice Ward also found Mr Hobbs ‘deliberately sought to put in place and have implemented a structure that was intended to avoid regulatory supervision (and hence would deprive investors of that safeguard)’.
ASIC Commissioner Greg Tanzer condemned Mr Hobbs’ illegal behaviour.
"The whole scheme was designed to avoid compliance with Australian financial services laws," Mr Tanzer said.
"Mr Hobbs’ conduct involved a gross breach of investors’ trust. His actions were very serious and have left his victims in difficult financial positions."
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WonderEight Opens In Dubai With A ROAR!
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WonderEight will be offering 500,000 AED worth of Branding services to locally developed Boutique Hotels in its goal to support the 200 upcoming hotels that will open before the Expo 2020! This offer will be valid starting December 2015.
“Whenever we have the chance to create new brands, we dive in, head first!” says Walid Nasrala, co-founder of W8.
WonderEight has recently opened its new offices in Dubai, in its plan to better serve the UAE and GCC clients, amongst which are a boutique hotel in Kuwait and a 4-star hotel set to open in Dubai as well as other major Arab cities. This endeavor paves the way for more interesting and enriching collaborations, by becoming more accessible and delivering more comprehensive, on-the-ground solutions.
“Dubai is setting expectations high, and although its Hotel and Hospitality sectors excel in services and amenities, Branding and Brand experience still has a way to go. And this is where we come in.” explains Boudy Nasrala, Managing Partner of W8.
Sprawling along all fields of design, WonderEight’s portfolio spans two decades of brand creation and consultancy. Also specialized in restaurant and hospitality branding, it has garnered the success of more than 68 restaurants and hotels worldwide starting from Beirut, Dubai, KSA, Qatar, Kuwait and the entire MENA region and reaching as far Canada, the USA, Paris and London.
WonderEight’s Dubai offices are in the heart of the city, on none other than Sheikh Zayed road. Directly facing the Emirates Towers, the 1,600 sqm bespoke design offices are fully equipped with teleconference capabilities and a direct connection to Beirut’s headquarters.
Looking forward, WonderEight aims to reach out to more thriving industries and to explore new branding and interactive territories in a landscape characterized with cultural heritage and international influence.
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State computer server breached
CHICAGO — The state’s professional-regulation department is notifying roughly 300,000 licensees and applicants that a computer server with some of their personal data was breached early this year, a spokeswoman for the agency said Friday.
By MIKE RAMSEY
Potentially at risk for identity theft are banking and real-estate professionals whose licensing information — including addresses, tax numbers and Social Security numbers — were kept on the storage server, said Sue Hofer, spokeswoman for the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
The individuals will receive letters advising them how to monitor their credit histories to determine if they have been victimized, she said, adding that it will take about a week to get all the letters out.
“We are doing everything we can to help the licensees protect themselves,” Hofer said.
She said investigators have determined that the breach “looks like criminal conduct,” and the hacking appears to have come from a source outside state government.
Department officials notified the Illinois State Police and FBI after they determined on May 3 that the computerized information had been compromised, probably in January, Hofer said.
She said authorities initially asked Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s administration not to tell licensees about the breach so that the investigation would not be compromised. The administration also did not immediately inform members of the General Assembly at the request of authorities, Hofer said.
Spokespeople for the state police and FBI could not be reached Friday afternoon for comment.
Hofer said the information about the banking and real-estate licensees was six to 12 months old. She said the breached server did not contain credit-card information.
The suspected hacking of the state records follows several high-profile thefts of databases. Last month, two laptop computers containing information about 40,000 employees were stolen from Chicago Public Schools headquarters. Discount retailer T.J. Maxx disclosed earlier this year that credit-card data of customers had been compromised.
State law is somewhat open-ended about how soon a public or private body must notify individuals when their personal data has been stolen, said Deborah Hagan, the chief of consumer protection for Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. The law allows investigators to delay disclosure, she said.
“I think there has to be a balance in terms of getting this information out to affected persons as quickly as possible ... versus not interfering with an investigation which may result in catching the perpetrator,” Hagan said.
Madigan’s office offers instructions on combating identify theft at this Web address: www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers/hotline.html. Consumers can also call a hot line — 1 (888) 999-5630 — during business hours.
The state Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has information about the breach at www.idfpr.com.
The 300,000 licensees affected by the incident include mortgage brokers, pawn-shop operators and real-estate agents, Hofer said. Her agency licenses a total of 1.2 million professionals in Illinois, she said.
Mike Ramsey can be reached at (312) 857-2323 or gnsramsey@sbcglobal.net.
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The scenic quality of the Brentwood landscape is paralleled only by such areas as Bel-Air, Beverly Hills, and the Pacific Palisades, and many consider Brentwood’s unique marriage of private, exclusive living and convenient location (depending on where you work, of course) to be ideal. The area is perfect for those seeking to commute west to Santa Monica and its medical facilities or east/south to the Wilshire/Olympic areas and their law firms, entertainment industry hubs, and other large businesses.
Food, goods, and services in Brentwood are generally commensurate in quality with the high life of its residents; options include everything from bagels to burgers, but the most celebrated local establishments are fine Italian and Japanese restaurants. Brentwood is known for education, with seven private and two public schools in its immediate vicinity. Slightly walkable/bikeable/bus-able in the south. Primary arteries: Sunset Blvd., San Vicente Blvd., Santa Monica Blvd., the 405 freeway.
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Pelley says complaints to execs led to evening news ouster
AP National - World
by: LINDSEY BAHR, Associated Press
Posted: May 26, 2019 / 09:19 PM EDT / Updated: May 26, 2019 / 11:01 PM EDT
File-This May 15, 2013, file photo shows Scott Pelley attending the CBS Upfront in New York. The Former “CBS Evening News” anchor says he lost that job because he wouldn’t stop complaining to management about the hostile work environment for men and women. The “60 Minutes” correspondent tells CNN’s Reliable Sources Sunday that things have changed after 18 months of dramatic management changes amid a slew of scandals and misconduct claims at CBS. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former “CBS Evening News” anchor Scott Pelley says he lost that job because he wouldn’t stop complaining to management about the hostile work environment for men and women.
Pelley was forced out of the position in 2017 after six years on the job.
The “60 Minutes” correspondent told CNN’s Reliable Sources Sunday, however, that things have changed after 18 months of dramatic management changes amid a slew of scandals and misconduct claims at CBS.
Executives who have departed include Jeff Fager of “60 Minutes,” network news president David Rhodes, anchor Charlie Rose and CBS Corp. CEO Leslie Moonves, who left in September after multiple women alleged sexual misconduct.
When asked to elaborate, Pelley said that four or five years ago he went to the president of the news division, who was then Rhodes, and described the hostile environment.
“He told me if I kept agitating about that internally then I’d lose my job,” Pelley said. “Having exhausted the possibilities in the news division, I went to the chairman of the CBS Corporation who listened to me very concerned for an hour, asked me some penetrating questions about what was going on…I didn’t hear back from him, but in the next opportunity in my contract I was let go from the evening news.”
Now, Pelley said, with the promotion of people like Susan Zirinsky to head the news division, who is the first woman to hold that position, it’s all blue sky from here. Pelley added that the network is on the right track.
Representatives from CBS did not immediately respond to request for comment.
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Wibu-Systems steals the scene by bringing stronger encryption for Industrie 4.0 to the Hannover Messe 2017
A continuously expanding technology range, cross-site demonstrations, and a hacking contest under the spotlight
The many form factors of CodeMeter hardware secure elements offer multiple interfaces to match all types of industrial requirements.
Wibu-Systems, the global leader for secure entitlement management technology for the industrial world, will be presenting a new generation of Industrie 4.0-ready solutions at the Hannover Messe, hall 8, booth D05, from April 24th to 28th. Pursuing its vision of providing Intelligent Device Manufacturers (IDMs) with out-of-the-box tools that can enable digital business models in the industrial realm, Wibu-Systems will offer the next generation of its modular and scalable protection system alongside a new complete lineup of hardware secure elements.
Robustness and flexibility are key in any production environment. CodeMeter, the flagship technology of Wibu-Systems, provides secure key and license storage in a multitude of industry-grade form factors that are tested against EMC regulations, operate in extreme temperature conditions (-40°C to + 85°C for SD, microSD, Compact Flash, and CFast cards, up to -40°C to +105°C for USB dongles, and ASICs), make use of advanced flash memory controllers with patented APIs, adopt conformal coating to resist condensed moisture, and, above all, embed EAL 5+ qualified security controllers for top-of-the-breed encryption, data reliability, and integrity.
The main specialty of Wibu-Systems remains its own protection, licensing, and security technology. CodeMeter Embedded 2.0 upgrades the versatile license management and security features of its predecessor. It supports a plethora of operating systems and platforms, like Intel x86, PPC, ARM, Windows, Linux, Android, VxWorks, and QNX; it interacts with hardware and software-based secure repositories for encryption keys, trust lists, and configuration data, including Trusted Platform Modules of third parties; and it is fully integrated in an ANSI-C OPC UA SDK. Its customizable and always compact size required for embedded and PLC systems as well as its compatibility with the other CodeMeter flavors running on computers, mobile devices, and even microcontrollers make it unique in the market.
Two collective demonstrations will complement this showcase of Wibu-Systems:
Wibu-Systems has joined the technology initiative SmartFactoryKL with its mission to turn the concept of Industrie 4.0 into reality and is contributing to a live demonstration system alongside 18 partner companies. In hall 8, booth D20, these vanguard enterprises will demonstrate a flexible transport system centered around a robot platform from which conveyor belts will move goods to three production islands. The automation system will use RFID tag descriptions in accordance with the ISO 15693 standard, OPC UA protocol, and a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to ensure the highest level of standardization in hardware and communication. With CodeMeter, Wibu-Systems will harden B&R technology while staying true to the ultimate goal of standardization.
Together with dozens of Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) members, Wibu-Systems will be participating in a security testbed demonstration that will span across the IIC Member Pavilion (Hall 8, booth C24), the Plattform Industrie 4.0 exhibition space, other IIC member’s booths, and even remote locations. The overall goal is to demonstrate “security without borders” in a very heterogeneous landscape. For its part, Wibu-Systems will join the expanded infrastructure with an embroidery machine whose production status data are going to be encrypted with CodeMeter, transmitted over a secure communication channel, and authenticated via digital certificates. Ultimately, this element of the testbed will show how to implement know-how protection and secure key storage in smart manufacturing.
Oliver Winzenried, CEO and founder of Wibu-Systems, is looking forward to the next edition of the trade show: “We have exhibited at the Hannover Messe numerous times, but 2017 will be a one-of-a-kind experience. In our press conference in Room Frankfurt on April 24th, at 1 pm, we will reveal the details about a hacking contest that we will be holding to prove the strength and correctness of Blurry Box, a new encryption method we developed with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. With the rise of software as the primary resource for the evolution of technology, the risk of cyberattacks against its availability, confidentiality, and integrity is reaching new heights. Blurry Box offers a more advanced solution to all software developers and is ready to be put to the test in industrial applications as well.”
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Cyber scams conning 8,000 people a month
Published: 09:42 Sunday 13 March 2016
Phishing - a cyberfraud technique which gains sensitive information by masquerading as a trustworthy communication - is ensnaring an average of 8,000 reported victims per month.
The data from Action Fraud and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau shows that nearly 100,000 people reported phishing scams last year.
Phishing involves the attempt to acquire sensitive information - for example usernames, passwords and credit card details - or steal money, by masquerading as a trusted source in an official-seeming electronic communication such as email, pop-up message, phone call or text message.
More than 68 per cent of people who reported a phishing scam said that they received it in the form of an email, while 12.5 per cent said they were contacted by phone and 8.9 per cent of people received a text message.
Hooking victims in
According to a recent report, it takes cyber criminals an average of just 82 seconds to ensnare a victim with 23 per cent of people likely to open a phishing email.
In December, the most common phishing scam purported to be either from a bank or from HMRC followed by online payment merchants and utility companies.
In one month, 31 percent of all phishing scams reported to Action Fraud contained a potentially malicious hyperlink, which upon clicking could install malware onto the victim’s computer or phone or trick them into providing sensitive information.
Top email addresses reported
Phishing emails use specific subject headings to encourage readers to open them. The most common message title for phishing emails is ‘Attention’ followed by ‘Your account has been revoked’, ‘Hello’ and ‘Important Notification’.
The top email addresses that people reported to have received emails from were; Do-Not-reply@amazon.co.uk, bt.athome@ecomm.bt.com and PQ8MPY@m.apple.com.
Behaviours that put you at risk:
Opening attachments, or clicking on links within unsolicited or unexpected emails
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Responding to emails that ask for your personal or financial details
Accessing a webpage that you have arrived at via a link in an email
How to protect yourself:
Don’t open attachments or click on the links within any unsolicited emails you receive, and never respond to emails that ask for your personal or financial details. Remember, you should be able to hover over a link to see where it will really take you.
An email address can be ‘spoofed’ - so if an email appears to be from a person or a company you know of, but the message is unexpected or unusual then contact the sender directly via another method to confirm they sent you the email.
If you receive an email which asks you to login to an online account, for example due to suspicious activity on your account, instead of clicking on the link provided in the email, go directly to the website yourself.
Deputy Head of Action Fraud, Steve Proffitt said: “The new figures show that phishing is a problem which is not going away; it is a means for fraudsters to test the water with potential victims and see how many people they can hook into a scam. For the fraudsters, it is a low risk way of casting out their net and seeing what they can catch. If their emails are convincing enough they can yield high returns and people can easily be persuaded into parting with money or to click on links which then infect their computer with malicious software.
“In order to avoid becoming a victim we urge people to be cautious when opening emails and ask them to follow our protection advice in order to make it as difficult as possible for fraudsters who are simply casting around for their next victim”.
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The road to success
Windows 10 April 2018 Update common problems and fixes
If you're having problems upgrading to the April 2018 Update, in this guide, we'll highlight the most common issues and the steps to resolve them.
Mauro Huculak
The Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) has finally arrived, and it's rolling out worldwide as a free update for compatible desktops, laptops, and tablets. The new version is the fifth major refresh that Microsoft is releasing (the first of two updates coming out this year), and it delivers a new set of features and changes to improve productivity, performance, and security.
However, a new release also means new potential problems because feature updates are not the same as those quality updates you get every month. Instead, every new release of Windows 10 goes through significant code restructuring which can introduce compatibility issues as well as bugs that can negatively impact the experience.
Alongside the issues that may appear as a result of the new version, you may also come across problems that aren't necessarily problems with the new feature update. Sometimes, an installation could fail because of outdated drivers, conflicts with programs, and configurations you may have applied that will prevent installing the new version.
In this Windows 10 guide, we'll highlight a number of common problems and the different ways you can resolve them as you install the April 2018 Update on your device.
Problems and fixes moving to Windows 10 version 1803
It's important to note that during the installation of a new version of Windows 10, you may encounter two types of problems. You may see errors that are common issues during the upgrade process, which they're not necessarily bugs, and then, there are those errors that can occur as a result of a bug, compatibility problem, or unknown issue with the new feature update.
This guide includes the instructions to resolve both types of problems during and after the installation of Windows 10 version 1803:
How to fix Windows Update errors installing April Update
How to fix Windows Update error 0x800F0922 downloading April Update
How to fix unexpected error downloading installation files
How to fix Windows Update error 0x80070020 installing April Update
How to fix missing or damaged update files error 0x80073712
How to fix update isn't applicable to your device problem
How to fix Media Creation Tool errors installing April Update
How to fix stuck downloading updates using the Media Creation Tool
How to fix damaged files on USB bootable media
How to fix error 0x8007025D using an ISO file installing April Update
How to fix storage error 0x80070070 during installation
How to fix error 0x80070522 installing April Update
How to fix Windows 10 before installing a feature update
How to fix compatibility error 0x800F0923 during installation
How to fix driver error 0xC1900101 during installation
How to fix installation error 0x80200056 after accidental restart
How to fix software compatibility error 0xC1900208 during installation
How to fix problems trying to complete the installation
How to fix minimum hardware requirements error 0xC1900200, 0xC1900202
How to fix Windows 10 activation problems
How to fix microphone problems after the Windows 10 April 2018 Update
How to fix Update Assistant stuck downloading Windows 10 April 2018 Update
How to fix slow Alt + Tab while gaming after installing Windows 10 version 1803
How to fix new partition appearing after installing Windows 10 April 2018 Update
How to fix black screen problem on Windows 10 April 2018 Update
How to fix camera access problem after installing Windows 10 April 2018 Update
How to fix Nvidia settings issue after installing Windows 10 version 1803
How to fix GPU issue upgrading Windows 10 version 1803
How to fix Fast Startup re-enabled after installing Windows 10 version 1803
How to fix System Protection disabled after installing Windows 10 version 1803
How to fix apps freezing on Windows 10 April 2018 Update
How to fix error 0x8007042B upgrading to Windows 10 version 1803
How to fix upgrade process installs wrong edition of Windows 10
How to fix Chrome freezing after installing Windows 10 April 2018 Update
How to fix File Explorer crashing on Windows 10 April 2018 Update
How to fix networking problems on Windows 10 April 2018 Update
How to successfully install the Windows 10 April Update
Although the best way to download and install the latest release of Windows 10 is to use the Windows Update option, sometimes you may see an error message that won't let you install the new version.
There are a number of errors that may appear, and they'll be different depending on the problem that caused them. However, if you're having trouble, the quickest way to troubleshoot and resolve this issue is to use the Windows Update troubleshooter tool.
Open Settings.
Click on Update & Security.
Click on Troubleshoot.
Under "Get up and running," select the Windows Update option.
Click the Run the troubleshooter button.
Click the Apply this fix option (if applicable).
Continue with the on-screen directions.
Restart your device.
After completing the steps, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, click the Check for updates button to try the upgrade one more time.
It worth noting that there could also be a problem with your device network adapter. In this case, you can use the Network Adapter troubleshooter available under "Find and fix other problems" in the Troubleshoot settings page to resolve this issue.
The error 0x800F0922 can indicate that your computer cannot contact the Microsoft's update servers, or it can mean that the System Reserved partition doesn't have enough space.
Disconnect VPN
If you see these errors using Windows Update, the problem could be an active VPN connection.
To fix this problem, disconnect your current VPN session and then try to update again.
Resize System Reserved partition
It's unusual to have a System Reserved partition that is smaller than required, but sometimes third-party programs like security software may save data into this partition, which can be the reason that you can't install the April Update.
To fix this problem, you'll need to find a third-party tool to resize and make the System Reserved partition larger (at least 500MB).
Alternatively, you can perform a clean installation, which will create the proper partition to run Windows 10 without problems.
Use Media Creation Tool
Alongside problems contacting the update servers or partition size, you may also come across error 0x80246007 while using Windows Update to download the latest version of Windows 10. This error indicates that the update didn't download successfully.
The best way to get around this problem is to use the Media Creation Tool to perform a clean installation which will create the proper partition to run Windows 10 without problems.
The error 0x80190001 usually happens when an unexpected problem occurs trying to download the upgrade files to install the Windows 10 version 1803 using Windows Update.
If you see this error message, use Disk Cleanup to remove the temporary installation files and try again.
Open Start.
Search for cleanmgr and click the result to launch Disk Cleanup.
Select the C: drive.
Click the Clean up system file button.
Click OK ensuring that the C: drive is selected.
Select Temporary Windows installation files .
Click the Delete Files button.
After removing the files, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, click the Check for updates button.
If this method doesn't work, use the Media Creation Tool to upgrade your device manually.
Usually, you'll see error 0x80070020 using Windows Update to install a feature update if an application is conflicting with the Windows 10 automatic update mechanism.
This error is likely caused by a third-party antivirus or security software. You can troubleshoot this problem doing a clean boot of Windows 10 and then try to go through the upgrade on more time.
If you don't want to use the clean boot process, make sure to temporarily remove any third-party antivirus, security software, and older programs that may be causing the conflict, and then try to upgrade again.
On Windows 10, you can uninstall applications using these steps:
Click on Apps.
Click on Apps & features.
Select the app you want to remove, and click the Uninstall button.
Click the Uninstall button again to confirm.
After completing the steps, repeat the instructions to remove any other conflicting applications. Then try to upgrade one more time, and after the process, remember to reinstall your third-party antivirus or security software.
When you see error 0x80073712 or 0x80245006, it means that the required files to install the April Update are missing or damaged.
To fix this problem, use the Disk Cleanup tool to remove the setup temporary files and then try again:
Search for cleanmgr and click the top result to launch Disk Cleanup.
Click OK, ensuring the C: drive is selected.
Select Windows Setup temporary files or Temporary Windows installation files.
If you're still having problems, you should upgrade to version 1803 using the Media Creation Tool.
As you try to upgrade to Windows 10 version 1803, you may see a message that reads: Error: The update isn't applicable to your computer. This message indicates that your device doesn't have the required updates installed to support the new version.
Windows 10 installs updates automatically, but if your computer doesn't connect to the internet for some time, and then you try to use a USB bootable media to upgrade, you're likely to see this problem.
To resolve this issue, make sure to install the latest updates before proceeding with the upgrade:
Click on Windows Update.
Click the Check for update button.
In the rare case that the required update isn't downloading, you can install it manually using this guide.
When trying to install the April Update using the in-place upgrade option with the Media Creation Tool, there's a chance you may see a Dynamic Update related problem, but even after restarting the process your computer will get stuck again downloading the installation files.
If you see this problem, you can try launching the process manually:
Open File Explorer.
Browse to the following path:
C:\$Windows.~BT\Sources\Windows\sources
Double-click the Setupprep.exe file to start the upgrade process again.
How to fix stuck downloading updates using Media Creation Tool
If you're using the Media Creation Tool to upgrade to the latest version of Windows 10, sometimes the tool will get stuck trying to download any available updates before the installation process.
You can resolve this issue starting over again, but after the Media Creation Tool finishes downloading the required files on your device, quickly disconnect your wire or wireless connection from the internet. When you do this, the tool will timeout, skip the update process, and continue with the installation.
Once the new version has been installed, and you're in the out-of-box experience (OOBE), connect your computer to the internet and finalize the update. Then check for updates on Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and click the Check for Updates button to download and install any available patch for version 1803.
In the case that you're using a USB bootable media to install the Windows 10 April Update, during the process the installation may fail, or an error may appear preventing a successful upgrade.
This is a very common issue that is often caused by one or multiple corrupted files in the USB flash drive. You can quickly resolve this issue re-downloading the files again from the Microsoft servers using the Media Creation Tool to create a new USB installation media.
Download the Media Creation Tool from Microsoft.
Double-click the MediaCreationTool.exe file to launch the tool.
Click Accept.
Select the Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC option.
Select the correct language, architecture, and edition as necessary, if different from the default selection.
Select the USB flash drive option.
Select a removable drive from the list.
Click Finish.
Once you've completed the steps, you can use the new bootable media to successfully install the April Update.
If you see error 0x8007025D - 0x2000C, this means the metadata of the ISO file is corrupt, and it won't let you install the Windows 10 April Update.
You can quickly get around this issue by using the Media Creation Tool to create a new ISO file.
Select the ISO file option.
Once you've completed the steps, the tool will create an ISO file that you can use to upgrade your computer, virtual machine, or another device.
Windows 10 requires a least 16GB of free space to upgrade a 32-bit version, or 20GB to upgrade a 64-bit version. If your device doesn't have enough free space to complete the installation, you're likely to see one of these errors:
0x80070070 – 0x50011
0xC190020e
To fix this common upgrade problem on Windows 10, use the Disk Cleanup utility to free up space:
Select the files you want to delete, including:
Recycle Bin.
Temporary Internet Files.
Temporary Files.
System error memory dump files.
Previous Windows Installation.
Temporary Windows installation files.
Windows Update Cleanup.
Warning: It's important to remember not to delete "Windows Setup temporary files" or "Windows ESD installation files" because these are the files needed to install the new update on your computer.
Once you've completed the steps, try to install the Windows 10 April Update one more time.
If you couldn't free up enough space, it's also possible to connect a USB flash drive with at least 16GB of available storage that Windows 10 will detect and use as temporary storage to complete the installation.
If you get error 0x80070522 as you try to upgrade your computer to the April Update, it means that you're trying to install the update using an account without administrator privileges.
In the case you're using a standard account, make sure to sign-in with an administrator account or have someone with the right privileges to perform the upgrade for you.
Sometimes using the same Windows 10 installation without maintenance, you're more likely to run into performance and other problems that can prevent the April Update from installing on your computer.
If you've been running the same installation for a long time, use the SFC command-line tool to repair any files that may be corrupted or replace missing system files.
Refer to this guide to use the System File Checker (SFC) tool with Command Prompt to repair your Windows 10 installation.
If you're still having issues, you can also use the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool to fix your current installation.
The error 0x800F0923 indicates a problem with a device driver or compatibility issue with an application.
Usually, this error will appear when there is a problem with the graphics driver, outdated driver for a specific piece of hardware, or there's a compatibility problem with older software or security application, such as your third-party antivirus.
If your computer was working without issues before installing Windows 10 version 1803, it could be difficult to figure out which driver or program is blocking Windows Update.
In this case, the best way to get around this problem is to use the Media Creation Tool to do an in-place upgrade. If there's something that will conflict with the installation process, the tool will let you know on a report.
If it's a driver related issue, download and install the latest update from your manufacturer's support website.
If you're using the latest drivers, but the problem continues, one way to overcome this issue is to temporarily remove the driver, and continue with the April Update installation. Then after installing the new version, you can reinstall the devices again.
To remove a driver from Windows 10, do the following:
Search for Device Manager and click the top result.
Expand the device causing the problem.
Right-click and click Uninstall.
After completing the steps, you can try to install the Windows 10 April Update on your device one more time.
In addition to error 0x800F0923, you may also experience error 0x80070490 - 0x20007 during the upgrade process, which means that one or multiple device drivers are incompatible. The error 0x80070003- 0x20007 indicates that the upgrade process failed during the driver installation phase.
If you get one of these errors, after Windows 10 rolls back to the previous version automatically, use the steps mentioned above to temporarily uninstall the device driver that may be causing the problem, and then try to upgrade again.
When dealing with software compatibility issues, check your software vendor support website to download and install the latest patches for the application.
Alternatively, you could uninstall the app blocking the feature update and then continue with the installation.
Then after installing the upgrade, you can reinstall the application again.
When you get an error that starts with 0xC1900101 is likely that the problem is a device driver.
Here's a list of 0xC1900101 possible errors:
0xC1900101 - 0x20004
0xC1900101 - 0x2000c
0xC1900101 - 0x3000D
Also, error 0x80090011 indicates that a driver error has appeared during the user data migration process.
In order to get around these errors, here are some fixes you can try:
Install latest drivers
To prevent 0xC1900101 or 0x80090011 errors, make sure to install the latest update for the driver with the problem from your manufacturer support website.
To update a driver on your computer, do the following:
Expand the device causing problems, which is likely to appear with a yellow exclamation mark.
Right-click and select Update Driver Software to check for updates. (Alternatively, you can use the Uninstall option to bypass the error.)
In the case that you're downloading the driver from your manufacturer support website, use their instructions to update, instead of the steps mentioned above.
Disconnect devices
You can also disconnect the device or peripheral causing the problem, proceed with the April Update installation, and then reconnect the hardware.
As a rule of thumb, you always want to remove all non-essential peripherals, including Bluetooth devices, printers, external storage, and other hardware that you think may cause issues.
Use SFC and DISM tools
Use the SFC command-line tool built into Windows 10 to repair the installation and fix potential problems with drivers.
If you're still experiencing driver issues with 0xC1900101 errors, use the DISM command-line tool for repair the installation.
Free up hard drive space
If your device doesn't have enough, you may also see one of the errors. Always ensure that there's at least 20GB of free storage.
You can also use our guide with several tips on how to free up disk space on Windows 10.
Repair hard drive errors
You may also see one of these errors if there are errors with your computer's hard drive. You can check and repair drive errors using the CHKDSK command-line utility.
Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select Run as administrator.
Type the following command and press Enter:
chkdsk/f c:
If you're unable to run the tool, type Y and press Enter to schedule a checkup.
Restart your computer to trigger the scan.
The tool will scan and automatically repair any problems with the hard drive. After the process completes, make sure to restart your computer before trying to upgrade again.
Upgrade manually
Using the Media Creation Tool to perform a clean installation is perhaps the best alternative to update to version 1803 to prevent 0xC1900101 errors.
During the upgrade process, you may get error 0x80200056 as a result of an accidental restart, but it's nothing serious. Simply start the installation one more time, and the process should go through this time.
When you see the error 0xC1900208 – 0x4000C, it means that one or more programs are incompatible with the new version of Windows 10, and you won't be able to continue with the installation process.
The fastest way to get around this common problem installing the Windows 10 April Update is to uninstall the application causing the issue. Usually, this error is caused by a third-party antivirus or another type of security software.
To uninstall an application on Windows 10, do the following:
Select the app that's not compatible.
Click the Uninstall button.
If you're removing a classic desktop (win32) application, you may need to follow some additional steps as directed by the uninstaller.
During the installation of feature update or quality update, you may come across two error messages, including:
Error: We couldn't complete the updates. Undoing changes. Don't turn off your computer.
Error: Failure configuring Windows Updates. Reverting changes.
These are common errors when an update fails to install, and unless you track down the exact error, you won't be able to find the appropriate solution.
The best action you can take is to check the Windows Update history information to find out the error, which you can use to find the correct fix.
To check the update history information, do the following:
Click the View your update history link.
Check the error code for the update that failed to install.
Once you find out the exact error, use the internet to try figuring out the solution. Also, remember to check the Windows Central forums to seek help.
In the rare case that you come across error 0xC1900200 – 0x20008 or 0xC1900202 – 0x20008, it means that your device doesn't meet the minimum hardware requirements to install the new version of Windows 10.
Usually, if you're upgrading from the previous release of Windows 10, you're likely not to see these errors. However, if you're upgrading the original version released back in 2015 on an older computer, then chances are that you'll see one of these errors.
Here are the Windows 10 April Update minimum hardware requirements:
Processor: 1GHz CPU.
RAM: 2GB for 32 bit or 64 bit.
Storage: 16GB for 32 bit or 20GB for 64 bit.
Graphics: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver.
Display: 800 x 600.
Although most devices already running Windows 10 are not likely to have hardware problems, it might be an issue with low-end computers. When there are requirement problems, it's typically the memory, which you can resolve upgrading the system RAM. However, you may also want to consider getting a new device.
You can use this guide to learn the steps to check your system hardware information on Windows 10 to figure out if hardware update is needed.
Windows 10 is capable of reactivating automatically after a re-installation, but the process not always works perfectly, and there's a small chance that your computer won't activate after installing the April Update. When this happens, you'll see a Windows not activated message with a 0x803F7001 error in the Settings app.
Luckily, there's an Activation Troubleshooter option in the Settings app to fix any problem trying to re-activate your copy of Windows 10.
In the case that you're still unable to activate Windows 10, it's also recommended to wait a few days to see if your device re-activates automatically.
After upgrading to version 1803, a small number of users have been reporting that the microphone is getting detected, but it doesn't pick up any sound.
In order to get around this issue, it's recommended to enable the microphone in your Privacy settings using these steps:
Click on Privacy.
Click on Microphone.
Turn on the Allow apps to access your microphone toggle switch.
After completing the steps, you also want to make sure to check the list and enable microphone access for the apps you want, if they're currently disabled.
In the case the feature isn't enable, click the Change button and turn on the toggle switch.
The Update Assistant is a tool that Microsoft has designed to help update systems that for unknown reasons aren't getting the new version through Windows Update.
However, if you try to use this tool to install the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, there's a chance that it may get stuck downloading at 76% and 99% for many hours preventing the process from ever completing.
While there could be many reasons for this problem, it's typically a connection issue.
If you're experiencing problems with the Update Assistant, there are at least three things you can do, including:
Disconnect the your device from the internet for several seconds and then reconnect it again to continue with the download.
Restart your computer and try to use the Update Assistant again.
Use the Media Creation Tool to perform an in-place upgrade to version 1803.
It's been reported by a number of users that after installing the April update, using the Alt + Tab keyboard shortcut works noticeable slow.
The problem appears to be related with the Focus assist settings, which disabling the gaming automatic rule fixes the problem. Here's how:
Click on System.
Click on Focus assist.
Under "Automatic rules," turn off the When I'm playing a game toggle switch.
Once you've completed the steps, the Alt + Tab shortcut should start working as before updating to the April 2018 Update.
After installing the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, a lot of users on Reddit and at the Microsoft forums (link 1) (link 2) are noticing an additional drive running out of space in File Explorer.
It's a drive of 449MB with on 45MB of empty space that typically uses the F drive letter, and it's marked as OEM Partition.
Image source: Microsoft
This is actually some sort of recovery partition, and deleting it is not recommended, but a way around this problem is to hide it using these steps:
Warning: This is a friendly reminder that editing using DiskPart can be risky, and it can cause irreversible damage to your installation if you don't do it correctly. It's recommended to make a full backup of your PC before proceeding.
Search for Command Prompt.
Right-click the result and select Run as administrator.
Type the following command to start DiskPart and press Enter:
dikspart
Type the following command to list all the volumes and press Enter:
list volume
Type the following command to select the volume in question and press Enter:
select voluem F
Important: Proceed with caution, and replace "F" with the letter that appears in the newly created partition.
Type the following command to remove the letter and hide the partition in question and press Enter:
remove letter=F
Use the exit command to close DiskPart.
After completing these steps, the drive will disappear from File Explorer, but it'll continue to be present on your computer.
According to reports, Microsoft is aware of the issue, and the company may release a cumulative update to automatically address this problem.
During the upgrade process, or after installing the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, you may see a black screen impacting the user experience.
Typically, a black screen on Windows 10 occurs because of a problem during the feature update installation process, a quality update that previously didn't install correctly, or it may also be an issue with graphics driver or a piece of hardware on your computer.
If upgrading to the new version, you're experiencing a black screen, you can follow these steps to troubleshoot and fix the problem.
In the case that nothing seems to work, you can rollback to the previous version using these steps:
Click on Recovery.
Under "Go back to a previous version of Windows 10", click the Get started button.
Select the reason you're rolling back.
Click No, thanks.
Click Next again.
Click Go back to earlier build to begin the process.
In order to avoid the same problem again, you can use these instructions to postpone the update until the problem has been fixed.
On the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, users are finding out that many apps no longer have access to the camera. However, this is not a problem or a bug with this new release, it's actually a change that Microsoft is implementing with version 1803 to give users more control over their privacy.
If you have apps that require camera access on your PC, you need to follow these steps:
Click on Camera.
Turn on the Allow apps to access your camera toggle switch.
Once you've completed the steps, you also want to make sure to check the list and enable camera access for the apps you want, if they're currently disabled.
If you have a device with an Nvidia graphics card, there's a small chance that after installing the April 2018 Update, you will no longer find Nvidia settings anywhere.
A number of users have been reporting the same issue. For example, Reddit user Blazing_Saddles explains:
My pc just updated to the april update. But I've noticed a few things. First of all, it seemed to remove my nvidia gpu completely which is weird. I can't even right click on the screen where you can usually see the nvidia stuff.
However, if the Nvidia settings are no longer available after upgrading to the new version, you can quickly fix this issue by downloading and install the latest driver from Nvidia GeForce website.
In the case that you need additional help, you can use our guide to install graphics drivers on Windows 10.
A number of users are reporting that they're getting a "Cannot uninstall App: Hybrid laptop with Discrete GPU Connected to Display. Please uninstall manually and then refresh" message after installing the Windows 10 April 2018 Update.
Apparently, it's a problem that's only happening with certain Dell's Alienware computers, and reinstalling the latest graphics drivers will not solve this issue.
At this time there's not a fix to resolve this issue, but you can temporarily get around this problem removing the update and go back to the previous version using these steps:
If you don't want to install the update again until you're sure the problem has been fixed, you can use these steps to delay the Windows 10 April 2018 Update on your computer.
Update May 3, 2018: Microsoft has acknowledged that there is a problem with certain Dell laptops, including Alienware 13 R3, Alienware 15 R3, Alienware 15 R4, Alienware 17 R4, and Alienware 17 R5 laptops. As a result of this problem, the company is currently blocking the April 2018 Update on affected devices until there's a permanent fix for this problem.
It's been reported by various Windows 10 users that upgrading to the April 2018 Update the Fast Startup feature gets re-enabled automatically without user interaction.
Fast Startup is a feature that simply makes Windows 10 boot faster, but many users prefer to keep it disabled because, in some scenarios, it may cause problems, and it'll prevent you from using certain features like Wake-On-LAN.
If you're among those who disable fast startup, you might want to double-check the settings to see if it's still off. Here's how:
Open Control Panel.
Click on Hardware and Sound.
Click on Power Options.
Click the Choose what the power buttons do option on the left.
Click the Change settings that are currently unavailable option.
Under "Shutdown settings," clear the Turn on fast startup option.
On Windows 10, System Restore is disabled by default, but many users usually enable and configure this feature to revert changes is somethings isn't working correctly after changing settings, installing an update or an application.
However, it appears that during the installation process of the April 2018 Update, Windows 10 disables System Restore again without notifying the user.
If you use this feature to protect your installation, you might want to double-check the settings to see if it's still enabled. Here's how:
Search for Create a restore point, and click the result System Properties.
Under "Protection Settings," select the main system drive, and click the Configure button.
Select the Turn on system protection option.
Quick Tip: Use the slider to set the storage you want to reserve for System Restore, which by default is only one percent.
Click Apply.
After completing the steps, a new restore point will be created automatically when an important system change occur, such as before an installation of a system update.
A small number of users who are jumping early to the Windows 10 April 2018 Update are reporting frozen screen when try to use certain applications, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Office, among other apps and Cortana.
Microsoft is aware of the this problem that's happening on some devices after installing version 1803, and the company says that it's working on a permanent fix that is expected to rollout on May 8, 2018. However, in the meantime, you can trying these workarounds if Chrome or other apps is causing your screen to freeze.
If you're using a keyboard, simultaneously press the Windows logo key + Ctrl + Shift + B to wake the screen.
If you have a tablet, simultaneously press both the volume-up and volume-down buttons, three times within 2 seconds. If Windows is responsive, a short beep will sound and the screen will blink or dim while Windows attempts to refresh the screen.
If you're using a laptop, close and re-open the laptop lid.
In the case the recommendations are not working, you can temporarily remove the update and go back to the previous version until Microsoft Release the fix using these steps:
As you try to install Windows 10 version 1803 on your computer using the Update Assistant tool, you may receive the error 0x8007042B with a message that reads: "Something went wrong" as the assistant tries to proceed with the upgrade.
Unfortunately, the message isn't clear on the specific problem and how to resolve it, but there are a few things you can try to successfully install the April 2018 Update on your device.
The first thing that you can do is to use these instructions to make sure you're doing everything possible to prevent errors during the upgrade.
Once you've disconnected unnecessary peripherals, uninstalled needless apps, and remove third-party security software, try to use the Update Assistant again.
In the case that you're still getting the same error, you should consider using another installation method, such as using the Media Creation Tool or doing a clean install of Windows 10.
A few users have been reporting that the upgrade process to the April 2018 Update ends up installing the wrong edition of Windows 10.
For instance, Reddit user Skerh claims that after installing the April 2018 Update on two machines running Windows 10 Pro end up getting "Windows 10 family."
In the same discussion, user Korabxh reports that doing a clean install of Windows 10 Pro end up installing Windows 10 Enterprise instead.
Also, on Windows Central, reader johnmurray also reports that installing version 1803 on a Windows 10 Pro device end up installing the Windows 10 Enterprise edition. As a result, the product key no longer works, because it's a key for a different product.
Although it may appear that these are isolated incidents, it's also a reminder of the importance of creating a full backup before upgrading, and the risks installing a new version during the early days, which are known to include some hiccups.
If you're among the first users to upgrade to the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, and you end up with the wrong edition, you can use these steps to rollback to the previous version:
Once you're back into the previous version, you may want to use an alternative process to upgrade to install the correct edition. For example, if you originally used the Media Creation Tool, then this time try to upgrade using the Update Assistant or vise versa.
If you're not in the rush, it's recommended to rollback and then wait until May 8, which is when the feature update will be more broadly available through Windows Update, and perhaps then the correct edition will install.
In the case the option to rollback isn't available, you'll need to go back using the full backup you've created before installing the update, and then try to upgrade one more time.
Although Microsoft is already working on permanent solution to fix the freezing problems with Google Chrome, in the Chromium community, Yang Gu from Intel Web Team, reveals that the problem can be traced to how the new version of Windows 10 works with Google's graphics engine (which is also used by Firefox).
The Chromium thread also says that this problem is only happening to devices running Intel's Kabylake processors, and you can use this workaround to prevent the browser from freezing using these steps:
Close Chrome.
Find the shortcut you use to open the browser.
Create a copy of the shortcut.
Right click on the new shortcut, and select Properties.
Under "Target:," at the end of the line, add a space, and paste the following command flags:
--disable-direct-composition
After completing the steps, just double-click the modified shortcut to open Google Chrome, and moving forward it should not longer freeze.
Alternatively, you can open Chrome's settings at this location chrome://settings/?search=hardware, and disable hardware acceleration.
If you recently installed the Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1893), and File Explorer (explorer.exe) is constantly crashing, you're not alone.
A small number of users on Reddit and at the Microsoft community forums have been noticing the same problem, and it appears that it's issue caused by new Timeline feature that allows you to resume tasks you were working in the past.
While Microsoft hasn't officially acknowledged this as problem with the new version of Windows 10, a few users are claiming that File Explorer stops crashing after disabling Timeline using these steps:
Click on Activity history.
Clear the Let Windows sync my activities from this PC to the cloud option.
Once you've completed the steps, reopen the Settings app in the Activity history page, and click the Clear button. Hopefully, after disabling this feature, you'll no longer see File Explorer crashing constantly.
Alternatively, some users claim that creating a new Windows 10 account and moving your settings and files to the new account also fixes the problem.
After successfully installing the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, there is a chance that your device may not be able to connect to your Wi-Fi network after reboot automatically, or you may not be able to make consistent Internet connections.
Usually, networking problems can be caused by a number of things, such as a bug in the new release. The upgrade process may have changed or reset your network settings. Or it could be a problem with the network adapter driver, among other reasons.
While finding and fixing a network problem can be a complex task for many users, the best way to deal with these issues is using the network troubleshooter tool to fix the problem automatically.
Click on Network & Security.
Click on Status.
Under "Network status," click the Network Troubleshoot button.
Follow the on-screen directions.
If the troubleshooter didn't fix the problem, you can reset all your network adapters using these steps:
Click the Network reset button.
Click the Reset now button.
Using this process, Windows 10 will automatically reinstall every network adapter that has been configured on your device, and it'll reset your network settings to their default options.
If you're still having networking issues, use our guide, which includes a comprehensive set of instructions to get you back online quickly, including the steps to reinstall the network adapter driver.
Usually, moving to a new release of Windows 10 is a smooth process, but because developing an operating system that runs across thousands of different hardware configurations isn't an easy task, at least in the early days, hiccups during and after the installation are common.
However, there are several steps you can follow to reduce the chances to come across errors as you upgrade to the April Update.
Create a full backup
Although there's a built-in mechanism that can automatically restore the previous version of Windows 10 if something goes wrong, you can't expect that it'll work all the time. As a result, it's very important to create a backup of your entire computer to have a way to roll back in case something goes critical wrong while installing version 1803.
Luckily, Windows 10 includes a tool to quickly create a system image that includes everything you need to recover your computer, including installation, apps, settings, and files.
If you don't know how to do this, you can use our guide to create a full backup of Windows 10.
Remove unnecessary apps
Incompatible and outdated applications are one of the main reasons an upgrade may fail. The best way to stay ahead and prevent these problems is to uninstall those apps you don't use and those that are likely to cause compatibility conflicts. Usually, you want to remove older classic desktop programs and security tools before clicking the install button.
To uninstall apps, anti-malware, and other security software on Windows 10 is an easy process, just do the following:
If you're removing a classic desktop application, you may need to follow additional steps to complete the process. In the case that you have multiple incompatible applications, repeat the above steps to remove them.
In addition, you may want to consider (temporarily) removing any third-party antivirus and security tools to prevent potential problems during the installation. (It's assumed that you understand the that leaving your computer unprotected isn't recommended.)
If you're using the Windows Defender Antivirus, you can temporarily disable its real-time protection to proceed with the upgrade process.
Open Windows Defender Security Center.
Click on Virus & threat protection.
Click the Virus & threat protection link.
Turn off the Real-time protection toggle switch.
Once the April Update installs on your device, the real-time protection will reactivate automatically. After the upgrade, you can also install any other third-party malware solution you want.
Disable firewall
The Windows Firewall or any other firewall can also be the reason for problems and errors during the upgrade process to a new version of Windows 10. Before the installation, make sure to disable your firewall.
You can disable the Windows Firewall using these steps:
Click on Firewall & network protection.
Click the Domain network link.
Turn off the Windows Firewall toggle switch.
Click the Private network link.
Click the Public network link.
Remove any update blocks
If you've been making custom configuration changes to your installation, before trying to upgrade, make sure to remove any block that will prevent Windows Update from downloading the new version.
Although there might be many configurations that you may have applied to your computer, you can follow these steps to find out if you're not blocking the April Update:
Click the Advanced options link.
Under "Choose when updates are installed," make sure that settings are configured to Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted) and 0 days for both of the deferred options.
Additionally, you want to make sure that the Pause Updates toggle switch is turned off.
Disable metered network connections
When you have a Wi-Fi or Ethernet network connection set as metered, Windows 10 automatically prevents your device from getting big feature updates. If you want to upgrade to the latest version as soon as it becomes available, you want to disable any network connection set as metered.
If you're connected to the internet with a limited data plan, make sure you have enough data available in your account or connect to an unlimited network connection before proceeding.
To disable a metered connection, do the following:
Click on Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
Click the network connection.
Turn off the Set as metered connection toggle switch.
Disconnect unnecessary peripherals
During the installation of a new version of Windows 10, you may also come across problems as a result of incompatible hardware connected to your computer.
In order to avoid problems, it's always a good idea to disconnect non-essential devices before the upgrade. This includes disconnecting removable storage peripherals, such as USB flash drives, SD cards, external hard drives, printers, scanners, adapters, and Bluetooth devices.
During the installation process, you only need a keyboard and mouse, monitor, and an internet connection. Once the installation completes, you can reconnect all your devices to your computer.
Use a clean installation
If you've already followed all the best practices and tips, and you're still unable to upgrade your computer, you should consider performing a clean installation.
A clean installation takes longer, but it deletes everything on the primary hard drive, and installs a fresh copy of Windows 10 with the April Update that can help to improve performance and resolve many issues in your current installation.
The easiest way to start from scratch is to use the Media Creation Tool to prepare a USB bootable media, which you can use to boot your computer and install Windows 10. If you don't know the steps to start, we have you covered with our guide that will walk you through every step of the way to perform a clean installation.
Wrapping things up
Although the new version of Windows 10 is now available to the masses with a slew of new changes and new features to improve security, performance, and productivity, be aware that during the initial rollout there might be still some unknown bugs and compatibility problems.
In the case you're thinking on upgrading to version 1803 as soon as it launches, before pushing the install button, consider that the best way to upgrade is to wait until it becomes available automatically through Windows Update.
As a result of potential issues, Microsoft usually begins rolling out new feature updates slowly to devices known to work correctly with the update and blocks the rest. Then after the new version goes through more testing, it'll expand more broadly to other devices.
Did you have any problems installing the April Update? Did you find a solution? Let us know in the comments.
More Windows 10 resources
For more helpful articles, coverage, and answers to common questions about Windows 10, visit the following resources:
Windows 10 on Windows Central – All you need to know
Windows 10 help, tips, and tricks
Windows 10 forums on Windows Central
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Reuters Bangkok Thailand Jan 15, 2017, 07.02 AM (IST)
Thailand faces more hardship from unseasonable floods that have killed 40 people in its south, with more rain expected in the major rubber-producing and tourist region in coming days, a top disaster agency official said on Sunday.
Persistent heavy rain well into what should be the dry season has triggered floods across the south, cutting road and rail links, threatening crops and affecting about 1.6 million people, said Chatchai Promlert, head of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department.
"The worst isn't over. We're expecting more rain this week while clean-up efforts are underway in places where the waters have subsided," Chatchai told Reuters.
The Meteorological Department said on its website more rain was expected on Monday.
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The floods, which began on January 1, have followed unseasonably heavy rain.
Thailand is one of the world's most important producers of natural rubber and the national rubber authority said on Thursday output in 2016-2017 would be about 10 percent lower because of the floods.
Global rubber prices have spiked on concern about the impact.
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The floods submerged a third of the country, killed more than 900 people and crippled industry.
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The army, which seized power in a 2014 coup, has again been playing a major role in helping with relief efforts.
The Federation of Thai Industries said last week the southern floods would have little impact on economic growth.
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Australian PM refused to raise persecution of Assange with Trump
Prime Minister Scott Morrison signalled his government’s support for the US-led persecution of Julian Assange at last weekend’s G20 summit in Osaka.
Morrison confirmed on Sunday that he did not mention the plight of the WikiLeaks founder and Australian citizen with US President Donald Trump, whose administration is seeking to lock Assange away for life, or execute him, for exposing American war crimes and diplomatic conspiracies.
In line with the full support for the US military alliance within the Australian political and media establishment, Morrison repeatedly stressed his admiration for the US government at the summit. Morrison and Trump held backroom discussions and fawned over one another at a dinner involving high-level US and Australian delegations on the eve of the summit.
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Morrison’s representatives also indicated the government’s willingness to participate in US provocations against Iran and other actions aimed at advancing the predatory interests of American imperialism. Trump and senior US officials, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, stressed the importance of the US-Australia alliance amid growing challenges to American hegemony.
Assange, who faces the prospect of extradition from Britain to the US on Espionage Act charges carrying a maximum sentence of 175 years imprisonment, went unmentioned.
In an interview on Sunday, Brett Mason, a Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) reporter, asked Morrison: “When you sat down with President Trump, did you raise any issue about Julian Assange who’s facing extradition to the United States?” Morrison smirked, and said that he had not.
The SBS reporter replied: “Should you perhaps have done that given the concern about his case?” Morrison, still smirking, absurdly responded: “I was here to secure Australian jobs.”
Morrison’s performance confirmed again that the Australian government is fully participating in the international political conspiracy to deny Assange his fundamental legal and democratic rights and to silence him. It exposed as lies the claims of government and Labor Party representatives, since Assange’s arrest on April 11, that they would provide the WikiLeaks founder with unspecified “consular assistance.”
The SBS interview also demonstrated that the Morrison government’s refusal to defend Assange is bound up with its support for a broader turn to authoritarianism by governments internationally, in response to mounting popular opposition to war and inequality.
Mason introduced his question on Assange by noting that Trump had publicly joked with Russian President Vladimir Putin about repressing journalists. Mason also pointed out that Morrison and other heads of state had warmly welcomed Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, who is implicated in the gruesome murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Morrison blandly responded that he was unconcerned by these developments and was focusing on “press freedom in Australia.”
In reality, Morrison’s government last month oversaw unprecedented federal police raids on journalists over stories exposing Australian involvement in war crimes in Afghanistan, and plans for expanded government domestic spying.
Last year, the Liberal-National Coalition and Labor worked together to pass draconian laws, mandating longer sentences for whistleblowers and creating expanded “secrecy” offences under which journalists can be charged.
Morrison’s government, with Labor’s full support, also passed legislation providing for criminal prosecutions and massive fines against social media executives who do not swiftly remove “violent” and “extremist” material from their platforms.
At the G20, Morrison secured an agreement from all participating countries to take actions based upon the anti-democratic Australian laws. Morrison declared that this was “an unprecedented coordinated effort to crack down on terrorist and extremist content being posted and shared on social media.”
This agreement demonstrates that Australia is playing a central role in an international campaign to censor the internet. Socialist, left-wing and anti-war content could be classified as “extremist,” while “violent” content could include videos of police brutality and political demonstrations.
Already, Google and Facebook have introduced algorithms that have sharply reduced search engine traffic to the World Socialist Web Site, WikiLeaks and other progressive websites.
The G20 agreement is a warning that such measures will intensify. It underscores the fact that the persecution of Assange is the spearhead of a broader assault on democratic rights, including to press freedom and the ability to disseminate content online.
Morrison’s unconcealed hostility to Assange is in line with the refusal of successive Australian governments to fulfil their obligations to the WikiLeaks founder, as an Australian citizen.
This began with the Greens-backed Labor government of Julia Gillard. In 2010, when senior American politicians were calling for Assange to be assassinated for exposing US war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan, Gillard denounced WikiLeaks as a criminal organisation and pledged to help the US intelligence agencies to destroy it.
Every government since has rejected demands, including from Socialist Equality Party (SEP) rallies, that they use their undeniable diplomatic powers and legal discretion to secure Assange’s return to Australia, with a guarantee against US extradition.
Since Assange’s arrest and the unveiling of US Espionage Act charges against him last month, the government, Labor and Greens have sought to suppress any discussion of Assange’s plight. They have been aided by the corporate press, which has either denounced the WikiLeaks founder, or refused to mention him.
This demonstrates that the Australian government will take action to defend Assange only if it is compelled to do so by a mass movement of the working class. As part of a global campaign by the WSWS and the Socialist Equality Parties, the SEP is seeking to build such a movement, including by holding rallies in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane demanding freedom for Assange and the courageous whistleblower Chelsea Manning.
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As globally significant developments in the Middle East unfold daily, the Council on Middle East Studies (CMES) continues its role as an academic platform where students and faculty can debate the myriad contemporary, historical, political, and cultural issues of relevance to the Middle East and North Africa and beyond. As a National Resource Center for Middle East Studies (funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Title VI), CMES serves as a central resource for the Yale community, the region, and the nation on issues pertaining to the Middle East. CMES has been pivotal in the organization of major international conferences on wide-ranging topics -- such as the region's relations with the U.S., Middle Eastern immigration to the Americas, and the social and historical geography of the Middle East. To build upon the existing faculty base at Yale, CMES hosts a number of visiting scholars each year, supports expansion in the instruction of Middle Eastern languages, and assists in supporting the acquisition of new materials in the Near Eastern Collection at Yale's Sterling Memorial Library. CMES also offers a weekly lecture/luncheon series, a year-long film program, and many other educational events, all free and open to the public.
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Bees drop three in Duncanville
By BRAD KEITH Sports Editor
DUNCANVILLE-Stephenville just couldn�t hold a lead in the prestigious Duncanville Tournament of Champions held here Friday and Saturday.
�We competed with everyone just enough to be frustrated,� said Stephenville Head Volleyball Coach Fran Metzger.
The Honeybees led in at least one game of all three matches over the weekend, but couldn�t hold on.
Arlington Martin swept the Bees 2-0 in the first round (best of three format is used in tournaments, as opposed to best of five in most matches).
�We had a big lead in the first game, but we couldn�t finish them off,� Metzger said.
With the Bees appearing to be headed to a win in the first game of the match, Martin made a subtle change, utilizing tips at the net. Stephenville had a tough time responding to the change-up, and Martin came back to steal the win. The tips are the same thing that Metzger believes hurt her club at times during a win over Burleson last week.
SHS had a chance again in game two, but Martin pulled away after the score was tied 18-18.
Against Smithson Valley, the Bees struggled through a game one loss before a line-up change resulted in a win in the second. Once again, the Bees had a lead in game three, but once they hit the 20-point mark, they couldn�t seal the win.
In the final match, SHS met a superior defensive team in El Paso Eastwood that refused to succumb to the Bees� hitting ability at the net. The loss to Eastwood eliminated Stephenville.
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A Year Ago: CompuServe resignations fuel merger speculation
This story first appeared Mon, 18 Aug 1997 10:18:32 GMT
By Stephanie LaPolla | August 17, 1998 -- 05:59 GMT (22:59 PDT) | Topic: Tech Industry
CompuServe Inc. today lost its second high-ranking executive in as many weeks, adding fuel to the already rampant rumors that the online service vendor has the urge to merge. Brice McNaughton, vice president and chief architect at the Columbus, Ohio, company resigned to fill a technology position at Microsoft Corp.
His departure follows that of Scott Kauffman, who hung up his hat as vice president of online services two weeks ago. Kauffman is joining a California startup called KlickOver as president and CEO.
The departing executives have helped fan rumors of a possible merger deal. After news of McNaughton's resignation, CompuServe's stock jumped six per cent in today's trading from yesterday's close of $11.88. CompuServe officials today acknowledged that active merger talks are in progress, but declined to comment on the status of those discussions.
Earlier this year, it was rumored that CompuServe was close to striking a deal with competitor America Online Inc. But H&R Block Inc., which owns 80 per cent of CompuServe, stepped in last month and rejected the bid, which was worth roughly $1 billion in stock. The McNaughton and Kauffman resignations are only the latest departures at CompuServe. In February, CEO Bob Massey retired. The position has not been filled.
"In early April we were in outside merger talks, and under those circumstances the CEO search got put on hold," said CompuServe spokesman Steve Conway. "We won't get someone to come in when there is a possibility that the company could be sold."
The McNaughton and Kauffman departures are not the result of an impending merger, Conway said.
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Apple: We screwed up your iPhone X order, please come back
Perhaps the best thing the company can do in the wake of a total ordering catastrophe is the unthinkable: Apologize.
By Jason Perlow for Tech Broiler | October 31, 2017 -- 17:59 GMT (10:59 PDT) | Topic: Apple
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Apple is not a company that acknowledges fault in anything it does. At least, I cannot remember a single instance in which something has happened related to a product launch in which it had apologized or attempted to rectify anything related to product availability.
For the most part, the company doesn't need to. It has a loyal fan following that will never find fault in what the company does since it's impossible for it to do anything wrong in the first place.
But as it related to the iPhone X ordering process on opening night, even giants like Apple can be forced to acknowledge that -- this time -- not everything went so well for everyone. And even hardcore loyalists got upset.
As I recounted in an earlier article, I stayed up past 3 am on Oct. 29 to order an iPhone X. I chose the Upgrade Program method, assuming that it would be a flawless, painless experience.
This did not happen. As a new Upgrade Program applicant, I ended up getting an error in the application process and was instructed by Apple via email not to re-apply and wait eight hours to find out what I should do next.
Existing Upgrade Program folks had an opportunity to pre-approve for credit a few days before and had fairly painless experiences processing their orders on Oct. 29. But if you were a new applicant, not so much.
The next morning I woke to an email notifying me that the application processed failed and I had to try a new order. I was absolutely furious.
I was so unhinged that I didn't want to re-submit an order, knowing full well I would now be at the end of the line (the estimate they gave me was mid to late December) and it would disrupt a lot of accessory review activity before the holidays.
I was going to wait until after the holidays, when Apple had sufficient time to ramp production, or I was going to do the unthinkable: Wait another year for the iPhone X2.
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It turns out a good friend had placed an order for several devices at Best Buy and AT&T. After hearing about my experience at the online Apple Store, he was willing to let me buy one of the devices from him.
But I'd probably get it in late November. It's certainly better than late December, but if it showed up, I'd be happy to take one.
Knowing that at least I had one option that for sure would get me a phone (eventually), I pushed the entire aggravating experience out of mind for the entire day. Then, later in the evening, I got the following email from Apple:
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So, this is unusual. I certainly wasn't expecting special treatment by virtue of being a computer journalist and having slammed the company that morning.
The company has never communicated with me directly, and I'm not part of that elite crowd of computer industry writers at mainstream publications that officially review the devices, but I was impressed the company was actually following up.
I am guessing there was an abnormally large number of these sitting in their EDI transaction log with Citizens Bank and that a significant number of sales were at stake.
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I wanted to see where this would go. So, I resubmitted my Upgrade Program application. It flew right through and I got an order confirmation. As soon as I did that, I emailed Apple per the instructions above.
I received a quick confirmation a few hours later from a rep who said Apple could not change the existing delivery estimate from mid to late December but that I should check the status of my order in three days time.
This morning, on Oct. 31, I got another email.
IT'S A HALLOWEEN MIRACLE! THE GREAT PUMPKIN IS REAL! I KNEW HE WOULD COME!
Whoever Jared is at Apple -- the guy is my new best friend. This is fantastic.
I really don't know how Apple has managed to move shipping estimates up six to eight weeks, if in fact Jared is being on the up and up with me.
Jared, my man, you wouldn't lie to me, would you? No. I hope not.
Whatever miracle it has accomplished in order to pull this off, it's appreciated. And I think this is evidence of some small amount of humility and acknowledgment from Apple that it needs to improve its processes and that -- just maybe -- this was an important learning experience for the company.
I'm not sure we necessarily would have seen this sort of acknowledgment from Steve Jobs while he was CEO. If this is a new page for Apple, I'm happy to see it.
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Australian Open: List of Women's Singles champions in Open Era
American tennis icon Serena Williams on Saturday romped home to her 19th Grand Slam singles title defeating her rival, Maria Sharapova in just little under two hours in front of a packed Rod Laver Arena crowd.
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New Delhi: American tennis icon Serena Williams on Saturday romped home to her 19th Grand Slam singles title defeating her rival, Maria Sharapova in just little under two hours in front of a packed Rod Laver Arena crowd.
Here is the list of Australian Open women's singles winners after the event the start of Open Era in 1968.
2015 – Serena Williams (United States) bt Maria Sharapova (Russia)
2014 – Li Na (China) bt Dominika Cibulkova (Slovakia)
2013 – Victoria Azarenka (Belarus) bt Li Na (China)
2012 – Victoria Azarenka (Belarus) bt Maria Sharapova (Russia)
2011 – Kim Clijsters (Belgium) bt Li Na (China)
2010 – Serena Williams (United States) bt Justine Henin (Belgium)
2009 – Serena Williams (United States) bt Dinara Safina (Russia)
2008 – Maria Sharapova (Russia) bt Ana Ivanovic (Serbia)
2006 – Amelie Mauresmo (France) bt Justine Henin (Belgium)
2005 – Serena Williams (United States) bt Lindsay Davenport (United States)
2004 – Justine Henin ( Belgium) bt Kim Clijsters (Belgium)
2003 – Serena Williams (United States) bt Venus Williams (United States)
2002 – Jennifer Capriati (United States) bt Martina Hingis (Switzerland)
2000 – Lindsey Davenport bt Martina Hingis (Switzerland)
1999 – Martina Hingis (Switzerland) bt Amelie Mauresmo (France)
1998 – Martina Hingis (Switzerland) bt Conchita Martinez (Spain)
1997 – Martina Hingis (Switzerland) bt Mary Pierce (France)
1996 – Monica Seles (United States) bt Anke Huber (Germany)
1995 – Mary Pierce (France) bt Arantxa Sanchez Vicario (Spain)
1994 – Steffi Graf (Germany) bt Arantxa Sanchez Vicario (Spain)
1993 – Monica Seles (Yugoslavia) bt Steffi Graf (Germany)
1992 – Monica Seles (Yugoslavia) bt Mary Joe Fernandez (United States)
1991 – Monica Seles (Yugoslavia) bt Jana Novotna (Czechoslavakia)
1990 – Steffi Graf (Germany) bt Mary Joe Fernandez (United States)
1989 – Steffi Graf (Germany) bt Helena Sukova (Czechoslavakia)
1988 – Steffi Graf (Germany) bt Chris Evert (United States)
1987 – Hana Mandlikova (Czechoslavakia) bt Martina Navratilova (United States)
1986 – NO COMPETITION
1985 – Martina Navratilova (United States) bt Chris Evert (United States)
1984 – Chris Evert (United States) bt Helena Sukova (Czechoslavakia)
1983 – Martina Navratilova (United States) bt Kathy Jordan (United States)
1982 – Chris Evert (United States) bt Martina Navratilova (United States)
1980 – Hana Mandlikova (Czechoslavakia) bt Wendy Turnbull (Australia)
1979 – Barbara Jordan (United States) bt Sharon Walsh (United States)
1978 – Chris O`Neil (Australia) bt Betsy Nagelsen (Australia)
1977 (December) – Evonne Goolagong Cawley (Australia) bt Helen Gourlay Cawley (Australia)
1977 (January) – Kerry Melville Reid (Australia) bt Dianne Fromholtz Balestrat (Australia)
1976 – Evonne Goolagong Cawley (Australia) bt Renata Tomanova (Czechoslavakia)
1975 – Evonne Goolagong Cawley (Australia) bt Martina Navratilova (Czechoslavakia)
1974 – Evonne Goolagong Cawley (Australia) bt Chris Evert (United States)
1973 – Margaret Court (Australia) bt Evonne Goolagong Cawley (Australia)
1972 – Virgina Wade (Britain) bt Evonne Goolagong Cawley (Australia)
1970 – Margaret Court (Australia) bt Melville Reid (Australia)
1969 – Margaret Court (Australia) bt Billie Jean King (United States)
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Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova in Australian Open final for 19th Grand Slam title
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