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__label__wiki	0.815523	0.815523	About Contact Submit Ads Concept & Competition // arthitectural / Architecture / Studio Kalamar \| Theatre Park Studio Kalamar \| Theatre Park Cinema Park, conversion, featured, ftnews, Murska Sobota, Slovenia, Studio Kalamar, theater The Cinema Park Building was erected in the 1950s from plans by the modernist architect Franc Novak. Slowly falling into disrepair, it was still used for film shows until the new century, when it became obsolete due to the construction of a new multiplex. A solution was found in a new, more ambitious programme: a conversion into a theatre and concert hall, preserving the designated landmark building with a fitting new programme for a small city with a large theatre audience that previously lacked an adequate theatre space. This way, the city of Murska Sobota reinforces its position as a regional centre and at the same time preserves the exceptional example of modernist architecture. In relation to the existing structure, two concepts were introduced for the two segments of the project. The functional scheme of entry areas already included all the key elements: entrance loggia, lobby and the lower and upper foyers. These parts of the building were renovated, preserving as much original substance as possible. New functional elements were inserted into existing space as black elements conceived with minimal detail. The existing auditorium’s geometry was not suited to the new purpose, so it was replaced by a new, correctly proportioned auditorium space and a technically equipped theatre stage. It’s size and equipment allows for guest performances from every theatre in the country as well future own production with space and technical support on par with all national theatres. The volume of the original building is clearly delineated in the auditorium’s structure, the added stage volume, dressed in “renaissance trousers” shows an appropriate compositional distance, retains the autonomy of the original building’s architectural expression and blends easily into the natural surroundings of city park. Throughout the design process, a special attention was accorded to investment costs and designing the building with low running costs. With rational concept and transparent investment management, the small city of Murska Sobota received the fifth largest and currently best equipped stage in the country. Running costs were reduced to minimum by providing heating and cooling energy via heat pumps from an already used geothermal installation. After six months, average running cost for heating, cooling, ventilating and lighting come to 3.300 EUR per month. We believe that more and more of our creative energy within the design process will soon be directed into limiting the consumption of natural resources and general environmental responsibility. Location: Murska Sobota, Slovenia Architects: Studio Kalamar \| Andrej Kalamar Project area: 1,460 sqm Project year: 2010 More projects by Studio Kalamar Have anything to say? architecture studio comercial center Ski jump Ædifica ATRIUM for Groupe Dynamite Aesop Midtown dekleva gregorič arhitekti Brick Neighbourhood // arthitectural / You may also like to see... Elliott + Associates Architects Ghost Gallery Ex Interiors ALD Automotive head office Erginoglu&Çalislar TAC-SEV New Campus The new campus of TAC SEV is built across from the existing property of Tarsus American College (TAC). Considering its proximity to the historic context of the school, the new campus is conceived, as a design principle, a part of the TAC campus it is separated from by a road that traverses the premises. An […] arthitectural.com is an online magazine which has succeeded to become a source of inspiration of design and architecture since its foundation in May 2010. From its beginning, arthitectural.com was set to bring both renown projects of architecture and design as well as brand new concepts which are brought to life nowadays. Google+ \| Privacy Policy \| Terms of Use	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line1951
__label__cc	0.525385	0.474615	What kind of a fool of a man gets lost not a mile from his own door? Well maybe lost is not the proper term, perhaps trapped, stuck and bogged down in a thicket would be a more accurate description of my dilemna.. A brief synopsis is probably in order. I woke at dawn this morning. There is an old dictum that photographers mutter, "morning light, evening light." Galen Rowell may have written on the subject but most shutterbugs agree that they are the magic hours. I had missed my shot yesterday, since it is terribly difficult to take a picture when your camera is perched miles away on the top of your desk. So to atone I hurriedly dressed and went outside to face the chill. It was plenty cold last night but not as cold as the night before. I still had to scrape the frost off the car windows with the old plastic hotel key I found in the side pocket of the van. I drove over the narrow winding road out of the Santa Margarita River valley. The road is now washed out in spots, trees and boulders have tumbled across our path in spots and the road peers dangerously down to the icy river far below. I have lived on the Santa Margarita for 23 years and a valley over for another seven. A relatively short fifty mile aquifer, it is the last free flowing coastal river in Southern California. The river is a rich habitat, it's arbors principally sycamore, cottonwood, alder, mulefat and willow, with an occasional palm visitor that finds it's way somehow into the foreign habitat. The river habitat is home to weasel, beaver, bobcat, coyote, raccoon, deer and lion. Leslie saw a fox and a ferret last year. I once came within arm's length of a bighorn ram. Hawks of every stripe, owls, a very occasional golden eagle and lots of noisy crows and jays complete the bucolic picture. And of course blue herons. Fish, chubs, killfish, mudsuckers, trout in some spots and of course the mythical red eye bass. I love the river. I love how it seals out the world on my flank, the top of river slope being a mere twenty feet from the end of my drive. I love the fact that the people who have chosen to live on its side have decided to remove themselves one step farther away from the world than normal folk. The road is a further impediment to the city dweller who might think of coming and stealing its beauty without making the proper sacrifice. But the river and my long relationship has now rendered me unfit to live in real urban civilization. I parked my car near the mailboxes and walked around the metal gate, designed to let the horses in and keep the motorcycles out. I walked down frosty trails until I could see her in the distance. The river bed was a mixture of mud bogs and tules, reeds and toppled trees. The recent rains have really altered the river bed. The flow of water was so great that the native plants that managed to survive are now stooped and bent over like an old man with a cane. Huge sycamores now litter the bottom along with a small assortment of old tires and plastic. This was not the biggest rain in memory, not by a long shot. In 1993, we river dwellers were trapped for nine days. The river killed four folks that year, swept them right out to the Pacific and they were never found. We had a several hundred yard mudslide, 5' high in some spots. Several spots up the road made travel impossible as well. No water, power, food running short. Brett hiked over the mountain and brought me a steak and the Los Angeles Times. True Friend. The nine days was one of the greatest times in my life. Got all the grove work done and insulated ourselves from the world's cacophony. When a river runs that high, it is like living in the time of the volcanoes and dinosaurs. Primal. The earth's topography is changed forever. And you can hear the sound of the river for a mile. I got down to the river after traversing a bunch of mud bogs, slides and thickets. Unfortunately yesterday's picture was yesterday's picture, not destined to be found again. But it was great to take pictures of some of the frostbitten foliage and to tread on trails with virgin footprints. I hiked upriver a ways. Areas that were under strong rapids a week ago are now relatively calm. People think that rivers are high after a rain but actually the inverse is true. They get lower. All the pooling and ponds that appear during the dry months are whisked away with the power of the storm's water and runoff. The topography looks like a bomb has gone off. In a few months the wind and time will take the edges off of everything and it will all look normal again. The Santa Margarita starts at a point fifteen miles northeast of Temecula where the Temecula River and Murrietta Creek meet. It flows through the steep Temecula Canyon and finally out to the Pacific, culminating with the ocean near Camp Pendleton. In 1881 the California Southern and the Atlantic and Pacific Railroads formed a joint venture to create a rail line that would run from Albuquerque to the Colorado River and on to the Pacific. In 1882 hundreds of chinese coolies started building the 16' railroad bench that flows through my steep valley. The local Luisieño indians told them that they were not going high enough but the brilliant engineers wouldn't hear of it. The railroad washed out three times, was completely annihilated in the great rains of 1884 and finally abandoned in 1891. Sometimes it pays to listen to the locals. Vail Dam was completed in 1948 and drastically reduced the historic flows. But I will never forget Tom Palmer pointing out the old terminus point roughly 60' over the top of my roof. I started to hike back this morning and as I said sort of got lost if that is possible, when Gavilan Mountain sits on your left and the sliver of a moon sits perched on your right shoulder. But I was in the middle of a thick bramble of branches. I started scrambling on the tops of trees trying to find my way out. Once my foot submerged when the vegetive mass gave way and I found myself in a mud puddle. Nothing but thicket, not really uncomfortable in my fleece, but not finding an easy way back to my starting point. It was at this point that I had my epiphany. For one I was totally happy to be out on the frosty river this fine morning. But I also felt good knowing that I was still capable of getting lost. That so often we find ourselves in these tight little lives that leave nothing to chance and they are hermetically sealed and temperature controlled and where all of the oxygen is filtered. And it just felt so good to be back in the wild. I don't know if I feel comfortable calling myself an artist, certainly I write, occasionally draw and paint and often point a camera. But as a person who spends an inordinate amount of time in these pursuits, I think that I must seek out chaos and the wildlands often in order to feed and cultivate my craft and soul. Probably why lost roads in Utah and New Mexico scratch my itch so. We all need to get lost now and then. Helps the spirit when we eventually find our way. I climbed over and through the trees and tules and finally found an old trail. Not perfect but solid enough to get me back to my car. Wishing you peace, safety and happiness and all the best in the new year. Posted by Blue Heron at 11:52 AM Links to this post Congressional Porkfest Interesting news story the other day that Alabama Senator Richard Shelby stuck language in a bill so that the american public would have to fund 500 million dollars for a defunct defense program that benefits his state. The cancelled Ares rocket program must be funded through March, while many ongoing Nasa projects are shelved due to lack of funding. The President made his intentions clear in October when he redirected Nasa's mission but Shelby saw fit to place the language in the defense bill which would help contractors in his home state, even though the project had been canned and the technology deemed dated. Nasa believes that a liquid fueled rocket will be safer, cheaper and more powerful than the solid fueled systems planned for the Ares. The federal government's 2010 budget contains Shelby inserted language that barred NASA from shutting down the Ares program until Congress passed a 2011 budget. That should have been done before the Oct. 1 start of the federal fiscal year but Congress was unable to pass a 2011 budget and instead voted this month to extend the 2010 budget until March -- meaning NASA must abide by the 2010 language. Now NASA and its contractors are required to keep building Ares I, even though President Obama killed it when he signed the new NASA plan that canceled the Constellation program begun under President George W. Bush. The President's plan is to replace the Constellation program which includes the Ares with commercial "heavy lifting" rockets that can take astronauts and cargo to and from the International Space Station. $165 million of it -- will be paid to Alliant Techsystems, or ATK, toward the development of a solid-rocket first stage for the Ares I the rocket. Alliant is one of the Senator's largest campaign contributors. Shelby’s 2010 reelection campaign was the top recipient of funds from ATK’s PAC, receiving the maximum $10,000. And the company’s employees gave more to Shelby than to any other politician in the 2010 election cycle. Guess the strategy worked. And the American taxpayer foots the bill once again. (If sharp eyed readers think that they have seen this shot before, they are correct. Shelby is a notorious porker and I use it often.) Leslie asked me for some Marc Bolan. They Raided The Joint Random musings near the gregorian flip "I almost had a psychic girlfriend but she left me before we met" David Milz - Bristol WI - 2010 winner, Burlington Liars Club As 2010 comes to its inevitable close, we take pause regarding the general nature and disposition of the previous year. In regards to the life of one Robert Sommers, it had debits and credits on both sides of the ledger. On the plus side, it was the first year in the preceding five where I wasn't stuck in some hospital having some major surgery. Yea. On the downside I never used up my deductible and have been paying close to full boat at the pharmacy all year. Guess I will have to take that trade. On the minus side my father no longer knows my name and my mother has been hospitalized numerous times, on the other side of the country and I have not seen her in over four years. Never had the bread or time to make the trip this year, and one day it will be too late. I am not big on resolutions but I do have a list of hopes. I hope that the economy will find a way to improve so that we all can get a little ahead. Just one tailwind, so that I can remember what it felt like. Somebody was in the gallery the other day and remarked that it was a remarkable feat to even survive the last three years in the business but I am still here grinding. As many of us are. But we are all still in the game and that is what counts. None of my immediate friends or family are sleeping in their cars yet. The highlights of the year for me were many. Started off great at Stan, Trace, Lynne and Richards' New Years Day. The truffle dinner, the Local Color photography show, Bosque De Apache, Acoma Pueblo, the bottle of Duckhorn that Mike Mahoney brought over and drank with me one lazy afternoon. Duck tacos, cruising Central Avenue in Albuquerque for shots of old neon. My coffee group. Great times with great friends. The Catalina adventure. Regular brunch at Le Bistro. My photo show with Louis Nidorf. The Big Island, the trail to Polulu. Akaka Falls. It was a really nice year creatively, with both shutter and print, and a year where a lot of friendships got strengthened. I call it a success. I am not resolved to do much different in the next year, with a few exceptions. I want to have a camera with me wherever I go. I want a Nikon D7000 so bad that I can taste it. No money for such extravagances. I woke up this morning to the chilliest dawn of the year. I scraped the frost off my window and noticed huge plumes of steam coming off the Santa Margarita River, my neighbor for the last 23 years as well as Rainbow Creek. Absolutely gorgeous. Not a camera in sight. The cell phone camera just does not do the trick. I will bring my camera home tonight just in case the same conditions are recreated but lightning rarely strikes twice. My favorite shot of the year was in fact one that I missed. I also need to get some long necessary projects started and completed at home - utility door that committed suicide in a storm, carpet, electrical problems, office cleanout. Hopefully one day I will be able to afford the fix the roof leak behind the shop. Read today that Al Qaeda has a new english language internet magazine called Inspire. The first issue, published in July has an article called "Making a bomb in the kitchen of your mom." The nine men arrested in Britain last week on terrorism charges had apparently been researching their bomb making skills with this internet primer. Summons up a great Rockwellian picture of a burka'd Betty Crocker pulling a nice improvised explosive device out of the oven. Glad to see that the kids are reading again. Now for a little quiz. The Danes thwarted a large scale terrorist attack last week. The attack was targeting the office of the Jyllands-Posten newspaper. Who were the perpetrators? Were they: a. Angry Mennonites from Ohio complaining about spoiled Lutefisk? b. Members of the Greek Olympic Basketball team? c. Zionist aggressors intent on cornering the world money markets? d. Agents of George Soros intent on cornering the world money markets? e. Five muslims of mid eastern origin upset about a cartoon. f. A bunch of drunken Finns who thought they were at a hockey game. If you answered e. you are correct. How did you know? Could it be that they are the only people in the world so quick to take innocent human life over something so trivial as a cartoon? The scandinavian countries are seriously thinking about pulling back the welcome mats for their muslim friends. It was interesting to read the Times Square Bomber admit that he lied when he became a citizen of this country. You know, these parts; I hereby declare, on oath, * that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; * that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; * that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God.... He was apparently just kidding. “You are a young man, and you will have a lot of time to reflect on what you have done and what you have said today,” Federal Judge Miriam Cedarbaum said in handing down the life term. The judge, in a brief back and forth, had earlier asked Shahzad about the oath he took when becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. “I did swear but I did not mean it,” Shahzad replied. “So you took a false oath?” the judge asked. “Yes,” he replied. Oaths are easily broken in today's society. And it is in very poor taste to bomb the host country when you are in fact a guest. Makes folks less likely to trust your friends and family the next go around. One of my very good friends actually expressed concern for me regarding some things that I have written. We were having an afternoon shot at the pub across the way. Said that she was worried about someone coming in to the shop with the sawed off and taking a pistol shot or two at the old scribe. Had never really thought about it. Have I been that bad? The one and only Michael Bloomfield Electric Flag - Bloomfield, Barry Goldberg, Harvey Brooks, Buddy Miles Carousel Ballroom 5/18/68 Paul Butterfield Blues Band - East West - Two trains running As we finish the third year of the blast, I think that congratulations and huzzahs are on order all the way around. I really appreciate the blast community, with its divergent opinions and beliefs, and the terrific input and dialogue we have had of late. WindowDancer, E., RC, Wildbill, Brian V. and Jeff have been valuable new voices in our midst. I also love it when Millard writes in, anonymously, but usually with a ciao. Maybe the best writer of any of us. Works for the other team. Grumpy, Sanoguy and Kerry are there through thick and thin. Stan has been there since day one. I appreciate all of the regular readers, the gals from Guacamole Gulch, Banar, Mike in Washington, Barbara, Tracy, Dave in Japan, My brother Buzz in Toronto, Linda in Los Angeles. Shawnin Tland. Ricardo. Loughlin. Brett. Joe. Keith. My wife. Cam. Denis. Melissa, Lena. MMWB. LeMasters. Dave. Jim Swan. Howard. DeGoff. Bijou. Frazer. Brigitte. Helms. TRZ. Jane. Reneé. Reth. Doug. Hudgins. Creech out there in Arizona. My cardiologist. All the lurkers. All you sad saps who landed here looking for porn. Everybody I forgot. Some of you tell me that you only come for the music. That's cool. I'm back in the blues thing. I can listen to that Albert Collins video over and over again, it is so fucking good. What do you want to hear, any genre you want me to mine? Major 7th ballads from the seventies, perhaps? I had a late fury and eclipsed last year's post totals and the whole thing still feels pretty good and I don't feel too cooked. If anybody wants to write a blog post, send in pictures or a poem or a story or anything, lets talk. Best of luck in the new year and be safe. A guy was in the shop last week who was talking about the depression many of us feel in cold december. He said that as far as he is concerned summer started on December 21, when the light finally started increasing again and days got infinitesimally longer. I think I know where he is coming from. To the light! John Fahey - Desperate Man Blues Posted by Blue Heron at 2:55 PM Links to this post Burning Embers Repost I wrote this short story of an apocalyptic meltdown on August 16, 2009. Roy mentioned that he liked it a lot and so I repost it as it sort of fits in with the current theme. Burning Embers Bryce Walker raked the last errant components back into the center of the roaring fire. The release of the chemicals in the glowing circuit boards and diodes left a foul smell in the air and an acrid taste that coated the upper palette of his mouth. He knew that it was probably too late in the game but he had felt a strong urge to take his life back. And protect the health of his family. He heard a large pop and turned and saw the expensive plasma television set's screen implode and turn into an almost unrecognizable blob. He could not restrain the huge smile that crossed his lips. As he kicked a stray cell phone back into the toxic coals he pondered his feelings of release from the technological straightjacket that had taken over his life. When Bryce was a child in the 1950's, television was a welcome invention that brought the family together for wondrous viewing of such shows as Arthur Godfrey and Uncle Milty. Every sunday night the tribe would grab their space age tv trays and retire to the den to watch the Wonderful World of Disney on the oversized Curtis Mathes. In black and white of course. How did the great invention fall to such depths and become a disseminator of the worst reflections of human nature? And when was the last time he had seen kids throwing a ball in the street? Yes, the wii games were a short fad in the "ought" decade that encouraged physical activity, but the obese younger generation had quickly tired of such vigorous pursuits and soon went back to blowing up monsters on their video consoles. No one believed what the cell phones would do to your brains until the first videos appeared on the net that clearly showed that they could easily pop popcorn. More and more people were entering emergency rooms and doctors offices with intense migraines that turned out to be early indications of brain cancer. Walker used the rake handle to stir his misbegotten electrical stew. He impaled his expensive lap top through the glowing fruit on the lid and tossed it into the hotter regions of the fire. He had 256,936 Facebook friends at the moment and their every stupid thought and bodily function was now transmitted to him and the world at large in real time. In clipped misspelled cadence not to exceed 144 spaces or characters. He had once been a student of history and had read the letters of Adams, Jefferson and even the general population during the turn of the nineteenth century and knew how far the human race had fallen. The eloquence and vocabulary of the average american, not to mention penmanship, had been truly astounding during those times. Now, communication occurred too quickly with all of the new devices and we had reverted to atavistic, neanderthal grunts and glyphs. He missed the pleasure of laying down on the couch with a good book. The tree huggers had led the charge against books, all that wasted pulp you know, and convinced the population that they were better off with those bulky electronic "booque" gadgets. He hated them. You couldn't dog ear a favorite page, or god forbid pick your teeth with one. If an author fell out of favor with the folks in Washington, the title was simply deleted, and for all intents and purposes, never existed. He disliked books on tape as well. Ya, they could kill idle time on long trips or in traffic, but the voices never quite matched the priceless one's he heard in his head when he was reading. The inflection of the actor's background and history was indelibly scribed in his or her voice and mucked up the intended character that the author had originally created. A yellow pool of toxic silicon sludge ran in rivulets toward his feet. He pirouetted around the gunk like a dancer. His blackberry, which he now was offering to the gods as a techno sacrifice, had a red button which flashed when he got an email. He found that he was constantly monitoring that light from the time he awoke to the hours of sleep. The invisible universe was cutting into his time on the physical plane. When was the last time he had walked over to say hello to a neighbor? Or said hello to a stranger? And that infernal website he had created... The government had assured every american that they really didn't care to pry into their private business but the data mining and deep packet inspection technology had turned out to be just too damn good and now there was a neat little archetype file in cyberspace at NSA that laid out the web browsing history, political and religious affiliation, close personal associates, sexual proclivities and real time global positioning of every one of its citizens. Walker worried about his children. The most aberrant and risky sexual activity was now being played out by youth as normal human interaction. Thanks to the new technology, there was no possible way to guard them from the filth that constantly coursed through the cyberworld. Bryce looked across his valley and saw four or five similar fires burning. He had a strange feeling of optimism. Maybe we still had a little time to live. Free. For a time. © 2009 Robert Sommers Posted by Blue Heron at 12:45 PM Links to this post All of my electronic devices have been on strike for the last several weeks. For an über communicator like myself, it essentially means that I am totally stressed out. My friend Reneé said that Mercury was in retrograde, making communication difficult. I don't really follow the heavenly orbits myself but something is definitely out of whack. I have spent what feels like an eternity the last few weeks on the phone with Verizon, ATT Yahoo, SBC, Apple, Motorola, all to no avail. Having received a notification that some personal information of mine might have been released to the arch evil gnosis hackers during the Gawker heist, I thought that I would do the prudent thing and change all my passwords. Letter/number combination, not an actual word, hopefully you know the drill. Well that is when things started cascading downhill. My Mac desktop and laptop started having problems sending and receiving emails. They would not accept my password and kept going off line but occasionally working, when the sun was in the right house, I suppose. My Motorola Droid phone stopped delivering synched Gmail and email messages and that service got real spotty, also giving me username and password error messages. My credit card machine went on the fritz as well, no longer giving me a radio signal. None of the automatic door locks in the van work any longer either. The machines appear to have all gone awol. I called SBC and they said that the system worked fine on their end and that it was a Mac problem. When I pointed out that the problems occurred simultaneously on computers located 10 miles apart, the level 2 tech informed me that coincidences happened all the time in nature. I think that there is a structural and systemic problem at the server but what the hell do I know? Verizon could no longer synch my gmail and email and don't understand how I got it to work the last two years. Now everything is routed to gmail which is difficult for me since I much prefer MacMail. I went out and purchased Snow Leopard, just in case there is a macmail corruption issue and that won't install either , the program only recognizing Time Machine as a drive so another hour on the phone today to Toronto. The Credit Card company said that all the Mobilex towers have been torn down that ran my processing machine so looks like I am out another grand. So here I sit a broken man, all systems were functioning perfectly and now I am caught in between a clash of the monolithic computer titans, not able to pierce the tech layers and reach somebody who actually knows what is going on. Big Dave assures me that he can fix everything but has also let me know that it will cost big bucks and I am running on fumes. I will place all of my electronic devices in a large burning pyre and make proper obeisances to the cruel gods who are in charge of this sort of thing and then make a vow to remove myself from this cyber samsara and live the rest of my days as a luddite yogi, free from technology and all this mental agony. Because this is all total bullshit. Mike Finnigan I had been sending my blog to the Crooks and Liars website for a couple years to some guy named Mike Finnigan. He was an occasional grump but very helpful to me in the long run. We did a little corresponding and I found out that his real gig was being one of the greatest session musicians and vocalists on the planet, in fact a master of the Hammond B-3. When I started looking in to his resume I was in shock, this Ohio native playing on a who's who of my favorite albums including Electric Ladyland. Played and toured with a murderer's row of rock luminaries including Finnigan and Wood, the Finnigan Brothers Band, Phantom Blues Band, Dave Mason, Maria Muldaur, Dr. Hook, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, Big Brother & the Holding Company, Frampton, Bobby Womack, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Eddy Money, Leonard Cohen, Stills, Crosby, Santana, Fogelberg, Rod Stewart, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Joe Walsh, Michael McDonald, Taj Mahal, Les Dudek, Cher, Jackson Brown, Manhattan Transfer, Poison, Jane's Addiction, the list goes on and on. Here is a selected discography. He just got off the road with Joe Cocker. Check out some of his cuts on Youtube. Brilliant player and soulful singer. So not only is this guy a talented musician, he is a progressive with a heart and a gatekeeper to one of the best blogsites on the planet, Crooks and Liars. Thanks for everything and most of all for putting up with me, Mike! Conspicuous Devotion Leslie and I were treated to a free night at Loews Coronado resort on Sunday. Very nice place, walked on the beach, visited my mother in law who lives near bye in the Coronado Cays. As we were leaving the hotel, we saw this fellow walking around with this big cross. I insisted that we drive back and take his picture. And I got to thinking. As an apostate, I don't understand what possesses people to walk around with their religious affiliation so heavily burdening their back and shoulder? If this man meets a fellow pilgrim with an even larger cross, should it be taken as a sign of greater piety? Isn't the wheel in the back cheating, wouldn't the show of faith be even more striking if he was actually dragging the cross? Do true believers feel that it is fair to use simple machines (lever, screw, wheel, pulley, wedge and inclined plane) or does god frown on such modern contrivances? And not to sound unduly crass but what about the ten penny nails part? So you see, this man's obsessive show of faith actually might cause a skeptical person to doubt his faith. I certainly don't get it but I don't get most religion period. What is such a person trying to tell the world? I love Jesus more than anyone you have ever met, enough that I can never get into a taxicab or take this thing off my shoulder? Plaudits to him. The shiites have a similar ceremony in which they whip themselves bloody to show their love for Allah. I assume that this man lives his burden 24/7. After I took the pic I saw that he was sort of accosted by someone who works for the hotel. We turned around and I rolled down my window and made a stupid statement and got a pained look back from both the cross man and my wife. I said, "Good thing it's not a star of David or you might roll down the street in a strong wind." Little sense of humor but as they say, it's not my cross to bear. Qiu Chengwei With so many of us spending time in alternate cyber universes, a blurring often occurs between the real and virtual. Read an article today about people going to court over disputes that happen in cyber reality. One of the most interesting stories is about Qiu Chengwai, 41, a man from Shanghai. He was an active participant in the online Legend of Mir 3 game. He obtained a magical sword, the mythical dragon saber. It was valued at over 7200 yuan ($1000.00). A friend, Zhu Caoyuan borrowed the sword and then betrayed Qiu by selling it to a third person on ebay. Qiu went to the police, who said that no theft occurred because the item didn't exist in physical space. So Qiu visited Zhu at his home and killed him with a real knife. A space age operetta. Qiu will spend the rest of his physical life behind bars. But his avatar is destined to roam the ghostly passages of cyberspace for eternity. Oh Atlanta I have just started following the CRTC cheating scandal in Atlanta. This has not been the finest hour for the leaders of the black clergy in Atlanta who have chosen to frame blacks as victims and the investigation of the cheating scandal as racist. "The bigger option is dealing with racism, and how it affects the public education system," said Concerned Black Clergy President the Rev. Richard Cobble on Monday. "It's a costly witch hunt." "We expect our prosecutors to go after criminals and not our educators," said Dr. Richard Cobble, President of the Concerned Black Clergy. He and more than 30 others blasted the investigation as "disturbing, reprehensible and misguided." Pressed on how the CRCT investigation was racist, Cobble told CBS Atlanta, "Cheating on tests is one of the means in which the system designed to keep us unfocused, to keep us distracted and keep us at each other throats." Members of the Concerned Black Clergy also said they plan to meet with the Fulton County District Attorney and ask him not to impose jail time on educators found guilty of cheating on standardized tests. Black ministers in Atlanta denounce what they say is a “witch hunt” on educators who — however misguided — were just trying to help children. “Now we want to put teachers in jail, which is absurd,” said the Rev. Timothy McDonald, a leader of the group, the Concerned Black Clergy of Metropolitan Atlanta. They insist that no one, especially teachers, should face any criminal charges if found guilty of changing students' test sheet answers. "I see no way for us as a community to call ourselves progressive and innovative if we even talk about jailing teachers," said Rev. Joseph Roberts. The ministers say they don't condone cheating by anyone, but fear fallout from the investigation could cripple Atlanta's Public School system and make it even more difficult to replace outgoing Superintendent Beverly Hall. They believe teachers have become scapegoats in the probe and, if guilty, should only face job action such as suspension. "District Attorney Paul Howard has been misguided and has joined the forces of those who dare to destroy public education," claimed Rev. Cobble. District Attorney Howard said he hopes he doesn't have to charge anyone with a crime. But when pressed, he still reserved that option, if needed. "We will make some determination, as in every case, as to whether or not any other criminal actions are necessary," Howard said. When asked if criminal charges are still a possibility, he said, "Always a possibility." Black clergy members put most of the blame for the scandal on the No Child Left Behind Act and what they feel is an overemphasis on testing. Members of the Concerned Black Clergy think a more appropriate punishment would be to reprimand teachers found guilty of cheating or force them to take furlough days. "There are other avenues besides threatening teachers with jail time. And we don't think any teacher should go to jail for changing any erasures on a test," said Rev. McDonald. 'Suspension with pay, suspension without pay, there are other alternatives than putting folks in jail." "We admit some cheating went on; ain't nobody up here saying ain't been no cheating, but we got to find a resolution that moves us forward and not backwards," said Rev. Mcdonald. "These teachers, even those who cheated, let's face it, they were trying to help." To give you the story in a nutshell, in february state officials in Georgia noticed an abnormal amount of erasures on student answer sheets for the state's Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests, which tests first- through eighth-graders on reading, math and language arts. In response, the state ordered an inquiry into 58 of Atlanta's 84 elementary and middle schools. Many Atlanta Public Schools employees have now confessed to changing students’ test papers, providing answers to students or watching others manipulate tests. Federal criminal charges may now be filed. The Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Beverly Hall has resigned and has been implicated for being less than truthful during the investigation. There was also apparently a huge effort on the part of administrators to suppress the scandal. U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. spoke up this week about his infidelity with a female acquaintance. "Every one of us has erred in their personal lives and while I don't claim to be a perfect servant, I'm a public servant," Jackson told the AP. "Often times we carry with us the burdens of our personal shortcomings even as we struggle to articulate and clarify a message that helps other people. That what I dedicated my life to. Everybody's falling short of the glory of God."" The african american community is not well served by leaders who justify cheating. On tests or on their wives. Crying racism when being caught red handed altering test scores will also not help the community in the long run. And the students are certainly not being served by allowing them to pass forward while failing to meet the most minimum requirements and being "helped" by such teachers. I don't blame the teachers entirely. I blame the parents who don't stress the importance of education to their children and do their part to ensure their children's education at home. And Black clergymen who speak ghetto ebonics, regularly say ain't and can't complete a proper sentence. The black community will get ahead when they face these problems head on and stop laying them off on imaginary racism. They are not "helping"their children by insisting that they be held to a lesser standard than that adopted by any other american community. In fact tragically it sends the opposite message to the kids, that the children can not measure up on an equal playing field. But Dr. Cobble is coming out of left field. The "man" didn't create a vast conspiracy that would tempt the brothers and sisters to cheat or to "keep us at each other throats." You guys figured this one out yourselves. Posted by Blue Heron at 10:35 PM 9 comments: Links to this post Same Old Thing Re-brand Just to show the American public that they really are committed to solving our nation's problems 24/7, House Republicans have announced that they are changing the name of the House Committee of Education and Labor to the House Committee of Education and the Workforce. "The workforce" sounds a bit more clinical than labor, and probably nicer than working folks that we grind up in the machine. It does lead those of us who spend far too much time contemplating the psycho analytic underpinnings of these sorts of things to wonder about the reasons for the name change. The Workforce sounds a bit malthusian, with a tip of the cap to scads of futuristic sci fi thrillers where the troglodyte worker bees become grist for the mill. To recognize labor was to empower unions, and we know that they are the enemy of all things american to the plutocracy. Now with the name change we demote the workers so that they are not on equal footing with the corporations, who by the way have been recently enshrined by our august Supreme Court as people too. And for those of you skeptics who think that this is merely a trivial name change, I would like to point you to the work of George Lakoff, a Cognitive Linguistics professor at Berkeley. I first encountered Lakoff with his seminal book, Don't think of an elephant, know your values and frame the debate (2004) Chelsea Green, wherein he introduces the power of framing and the importance of language. Lakoff is brilliant and always worth a read. Words have power and the name change is a product of a concerted calculus. In the spirit of the name change, I have been thinking of a few more committees whose monikers could stand a rewrite. The House Committee on Science and Technology will be renamed the House Committee of Science, Technology and Creationist Theory. Since all science is theoretical, we must give equal time to the 4000 year old earth factions. The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is now the Committee of good for nothing redskins who should be grateful that europeans decided to bless their shores and lead them out of the swamp so that they could establish Indian Casinos and steal all of grandma's social security check at the one armed bandits. Or maybe something shorter. The House Committee on Armed Services is officially renamed - Kill them all and let god sort them out. And of course the Minerals and Management Services is in desperate need of a rewrite, how about, "we sell you leases for pennies on the dollar and then when we retire we go to work for you and get the big bucks" services? Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? yo yo yo I have been eating like a swine for days. Any more holiday and I am the new float in the Macy's Parade. Juleen made homemade cookies this week and I was a total pig. Yesterday we went up to some friends' farm. Leslie and I had a great time with their alpacas, donkeys, great pyrenees and horses. Along with a whole bunch of nice humans. Mashed potato martinis with chili, cranberries, sour cream, every imaginable fixing. Sliders. Really nice wine. Beautiful spread and gracious hosts. We then went to Gilbert and Tony's party where we munched on homemade tamales, made fresh that day, with the olive. Lovingly custom tied. Delicious. Could only stay for a minute. We then popped over to Bill and Jean's for our customary Christmas dinner of her delicious lasagna. Bill made four pies, his first. Fabulous. Gorge. Today we were driven to Dim Sum by Morgan and Bri. We got there and the place was literally teeming with people. I walked up and said shalom and everybody laughed. It was like temple. Dim Sum was insane! I would say 70/30 chinese to yids, with an occasional ethnic albanian in the mix. We started off by ordering a whole fish steamed with ginger. A rock cod, we ate it down to the bones and eyeball. Barbecued duck. Crab rolls. Fresh wonton soup. Shu Mai. Beef. Many permutations of shrimp. Lotus wrapped rice. Scallops. Dumplings of every shape and persuasion. Chili sauce. We were like termites eating in waves. Did serious damage. Our companions were right there with us, for every bite. The food was hot and rolling past the table at light speed today. Maybe our best meal at Jasmine. We had just finished our sesame balls when the salted shrimp rolled by. We sadly looked at each other, with the realization that we couldn't eat another bite, or go salty after the sweet dessert again. We were toast. So we will have to go another time. Soon. Afterwards we went to Ranch 99 market and checked out the unusual fare. Today I saw lamb testicles and beef pizzle (exactly what you think it is.) Snails. Deer Flank. Quail. So many mollusks. Live seafood. Darien. Dragon fruit. We bought imbuche, the salted plum delicacy and a bunch of other stuff that you would never see at Vons. Came back and crashed. The diet awaits. Love and Rockets M.O.T., no M.S.G. Like most of my tribe, tomorrow starts the annual pilgrimage to great chinese food. We wait until we see a certain star in the sky and then skip past the three wise men and head out for dim sum. Anyone that wants to join us at Jasmine in the early afternoon, give me a call. And of course that invitation is open to all friends, faiths, tribe and absence of faith notwithstanding. 4609 Convoy St. Plagiarized from various sources including Wiki: Archaelogical evidence suggests that Jews were in China as early as the 8th Century, having arrived from Persia along the Silk Road. In 1163 the Emperor ordered the Jews to live in Kaifeng, where they built the first Chinese synagogue. Marco Polo recorded that Kublai Khan celebrated the festivals of the Muslims, Christians and Jews, indicating that there were a significant number of Jews in China in the 13th Century. Jews traveled from West Asia over the Silk Road and by sea via India probably in Tang dynasty (618 – 907 CE). Some scholars think they may have arrived even earlier, during the Later Han dynasty (25 – 220 CE), which would coincide with Roman persecution in Judea. Jews were certainly established in Kaifeng by 960 CE, which was then called Bianliang, when it served as a capital of the Song dynasty. China was then a world center of civilization and trade. Jews also settled in major shipping cities, such as Guangzhou (a southern coast port with access to SE Asia and Persia), Quanzhou (in SE Fujian and a center for foreign trade), Ningpo (from which the Kaifeng Jews received Torah scrolls after the flood in 1461), Yangzhou (a Grand Canal port near the sea on the Yangzi River), and Hangzhou (also on Grand Canal, which is known to have had a synagogue). There is also evidence of Jewish presence inland along the Silk Road in such locations as Dandan Uiliq, Dunhuang, and Ningxia. In 1163, a synagogue was built in Kaifeng and the community lived close by the synagogue in two lanes called the North and the South ''Teaching Torah'' lanes. The Jewish community prospered despite repeated disasters, such as fires or the flooding of the Yellow river, which frequently destroyed the synagogue. Whenever disaster struck, the Jews worked together to rebuild their synagogue. A stele was erected each time to commemorate the rebuilding of the synagogue. The Kaifeng Jews erected four steles in total, one each in 1489, 1512, 1663 and 1679. A Ming Emperor conferred on the Jews seven surnames - Ai, Lao, Jin, Li, Shi, Zhang and Zhao. To this day Chinese Jews will only have one of these seven names. Christian missionaries also recorded meetings with Chinese Jews. At least one synagogue was constructed, and the community was active for about eight centuries. Currently, the Vatican holds letters from Jesuits in the 18th Century describing the daily life and religious practices of Jews in Kaifeng, and drawings of their synagogue. Westerners lost touch with Kaifeng Jews in the mid-1700s. It was not until 1900 that an effort was made to re-establish contact. In the late 19th century, Russian Jewish communities were founded in Harbin, Tianjin and elsewhere. The project to construct a Russian railway to East Asia was centered in Harbin. Anxious to populate the city, the Russian government provided incentives to minorities, including Jews and Karaites, to settle there. In the early years of the 20th century, Jews fleeing pogroms in the Pale of Settlement and demobilized soldiers from the Russo-Japanese War joined them, raising the Jewish population of Harbin to approximately 8,000 by 1908. The Russian Revolution of 1917 practically doubled the size of the community, and served as a stimulus to Zionist activism. Japanese annexation in 1931 brought increased restrictions on many facets of life, and many Jews left for free countries. Most of the Russian Jews remaining at the end of World War II emigrated to the West. Some were repatriated, both voluntarily and involuntarily, to the Soviet Union. The development of the port city of Shanghai as a Jewish center parallels that of Hong Kong. Sephardi families from Baghdad, Bombay and Cairo, including the Kadoories, Sassons and Hardoons, established a communal structure in Shanghai in the 19th century. By 1903, there were three synagogues in the city, and the number of Jews totaled to 30,000. However, most of them fled when the Communists took over in 1949. The Chinese government now recognizes Jews as an official Chinese ethnic group. On Sept. 29, 2000, Rosh Hashanah services were held at the Ohel Rachel Synagogue for the first time in nearly 50 years. The existence of Jews in China was unknown to Europeans until 1605, when Matteo Ricci, then established in Beijing, was visited by a Jew from Kaifeng, who had come to Beijing to take examinations for his jinshi degree. According to his account in De Christiana expeditione apud Sinas, his visitor, named Ai Tian (Ai T'ien) (艾田) explained that he worshipped one God. It is recorded that when he saw a Christian image of Mary with the child Jesus, he believed it to be a picture of Rebecca with Esau or Jacob, figures from Scripture. Ai said that many other Jews resided in Kaifeng; they had a splendid synagogue (禮拜寺 libai si) and possessed a great number of written materials and books. About three years after Ai's visit, Ricci sent a Chinese Jesuit Lay Brother to visit Kaifeng; he copied the beginnings and ends of the holy books kept in the synagogue, which allowed Ricci to verify that they indeed were the same texts as the Pentateuch known to Europeans, except that they did not use Hebrew diacritics (which were a comparatively late invention). When Ricci wrote to the "ruler of the synagogue" in Kaifeng, telling him that the Messiah the Jews were waiting for had come already, the "Archsynagogus" wrote back, saying that the Messiah would not come for another ten thousand years. Nonetheless, apparently concerned with the lack of a trained successor, the old rabbi offered Ricci his position, if the Jesuit would join their faith and abstain from eating pork. Later, another three Jews from Kaifeng, including Ai's nephew, stopped by the Jesuits' house while visiting Beijing on business, and got themselves baptized. They told Ricci that the old rabbi had died, and (since Ricci had not taken up on his earlier offer), his position was inherited by his son, "quite unlearned in matters pertaining to his faith". Ricci's overall impression of the situation of China's Jewish community was that "they were well on the way to becoming Saracens [i.e., Muslims] or heathens." Later, a number of European Jesuits visited the Kaifeng community as well. The Taiping Rebellion of the 1850s led to the dispersal of the community, but it later returned to Kaifeng. Three stelae with inscriptions were found at Kaifeng. The oldest, dating from 1489, commemorates the construction of a synagogue in 1163 (bearing the name 清真寺, Qīngzhēn Sì, a term often used for mosques in Chinese). The inscription states that the Jews came to China from India during the Han Dynasty period (2nd century BCE-2nd century CE). It cites the names of 70 Jews with Chinese surnames, describes their audience with an unnamed Song Dynasty emperor, and lists the transmission of their religion from Abraham down to the prophet Ezra. The second tablet, dating from 1512 (found in the synagogue Xuanzhang Daojing Si) details their Jewish religious practices. The third, dated 1663, commemorates the rebuilding of the Qingzhen si synagogue and repeats information that appears in the other two steles. Two of the stelae refer to a famous tattoo written on the back of Song Dynasty General Yue Fei. The tattoo, which reads "Boundless loyalty to the country" (simplified Chinese: 尽忠报国; traditional Chinese: 盡忠報國; pinyin: jìn zhōng bào guó), first appeared in a section of the 1489 stele talking about the Jews’ “Boundless loyalty to the country and Prince”. The second appeared in a section of the 1512 stele talking about how Jewish soldiers and officers in the Chinese armies were “Boundlessly loyal to the country.” Father Joseph Brucker, a Roman Catholic researcher of the early twentieth century, notes that Ricci's account of Chinese Jews indicates that there were only in the range of ten or twelve Jewish families in Kaifeng in the late sixteenth to early seventeenth centuries, and that they had reportedly resided there for five or six hundred years. It was also stated in the manuscripts that there was a greater number of Jews in Hangzhou. This could be taken to suggest that loyal Jews fled south along with the soon-to-be crowned Emperor Gaozong to Hangzhou. In fact, the 1489 stele mentions how the Jews "abandoned Bianliang" (Kaifeng) after the Jingkang Incident. Despite their isolation from the rest of the Jewish diaspora, the Jews of Kaifeng preserved Jewish traditions and customs for many centuries. In the seventeenth century, assimilation began to erode these traditions. The rate of intermarriage between Jews and other ethnic groups, such as the Han Chinese, and the Hui and Manchu minorities in China, increased. The destruction of the synagogue in the 1860s led to the community's demise. However, J.L. Liebermann, the first Western Jew to visit Kaifeng in 1867, noted that "they still had a burial ground of their own". S.M. Perlmann, the Shanghai businessman and scholar, wrote in 1912 that "they bury their dead in coffins, but of a different shape than those of the Chinese are made, and do not attire the dead in secular clothes as the Chinese do, but in linen". Today, 600-1,000 residents of Kaifeng trace their lineage back to this community. After contact with Jewish tourists, the Jews of Kaifeng have reconnected to mainstream Jewry. With the help of Jewish organizations, some members of the community have emigrated to Israel. In 2009, Chinese Jews from Kaifeng arrived in Israel as immigrants. In his 1992 documentary series Legacy, historian Michael Wood walked down a small lane in Kaifeng that he said is known as the "alley of the sect who teach the Scriptures", that is, of the Jews. He mentioned that there are still Jews in Kaifeng today, but that they are reluctant to reveal themselves "in the current political climate." The documentary's companion book further states that one can still see a "mezuzah on the door frame, and the candelabrum in the living room." Similarly, in the documentary Quest for the Lost Tribes, by Canadian filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici, the film crew visits the home of an elderly Kaifeng Jew who explains the recent history of the Kaifeng Jews, shows some old photographs, and his identity papers that identify him as a member of the Jewish ethnic group. A recent documentary, Minyan in Kaifeng, documents and covers the present-day Kaifeng Jewish community in China during a trip to Kaifeng that was taken by some Jewish tourists. In The Kaifeng Stone Inscriptions: The Legacy of the Jewish Community in Ancient China, Tiberiu Weisz, a teacher of Hebrew history and Chinese religion, presents his own translations of the 1489, 1512, and 1663 stone stelae left by the descendants of the Kaifeng Jews. Based on the new information gleaned from this translation, Weisz theorizes after the Babylonian exile of the sixth century BCE, disenchanted Levites and Kohanim parted with the Prophet Ezra and settled in Northwestern India. Sometime prior to 108 BCE, these Jews had migrated to Gansu province, China and were spotted by the Chinese general Li Guangli, who was sent to expand the borders of Han Dynasty China. Centuries later, the Jews were expelled from China proper during the Great Anti-Buddhist Persecution (845-46), where they lived in the region of Ningxia. Weisz believes they later returned to China during the Song Dynasty when its second emperor, Song Taizong, sent out a decree seeking the wisdom of foreign scholars. In a review of the book, Irwin M. Berg, a lawyer and friend of the Kaifeng Jewish community, claims Weisz never figured the many religious documents—Torah, Haggadah, prayer books, etc.—into his thesis and only relied on the stelae themselves. Such documents can be roughly dated from their physical and scribal characteristics. Even though he refers to Persian words utilized in the stelae, Weisz did not include a study on when the Judeo-Persian language of the liturgical documents first came into use in his thesis. Judeo-Persian first developed in Central Asia during the eighth century, well after the author supposes the Jews first entered China. Berg questions the historical reliability of the three stone inscriptions themselves. He gives one anachronistic example where the Jews claim it was an emperor of the Ming Dynasty who bequeathed the land used to build their first synagogue in 1163 during the Song Dynasty. Little of the written works of the Kaifeng have survived. A significant portion, however, are kept in the library of the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio. Among the works in that collection are a siddur (a Jewish prayer book) in Chinese characters and a Hebrew codex of the bible. The codex is fascinating in that, while it ostensibly contains vowels, it was clearly copied by someone who did not understand them. While the symbols are accurate portrayals of Hebrew vowels, they appear to be placed randomly, thereby rendering the voweled text as gibberish. Since Hebrew is generally written without vowels, a literate Hebrew speaker can disregard these markings, as the consonants are written correctly, with few scribal errors. During the Taiping rebellion of the 1850s, the Jews of Kaifeng apparently suffered a great deal and were dispersed. Following this dislocation, they returned to Kaifeng, yet continued to be small in number and to face hardships, as is recorded in the early 20th century. Jews, Shanghai ghetto Shanghai's first wave of Jews came in the second half of the 19th century, many being Mizrahi Jews from Iraq. The first Jew who arrived there was Elias David Sassoon, who, about the year 1850, opened a branch in connection with his father's Bombay house. Since that period Jews gradually migrated from India to Shanghai, most of them being engaged from Bombay as clerks by the firm of David Sassoon & Co. The community was composed mainly of "Asian," (Sephardi) German, and Russian Jews, though there were a few of Austrian, French, and Italian origin among them. Jews took a considerable part in developing trade in China, and several served on the municipal councils, among them being Silas Aaron Hardoon, partner in the firm of E. D. Sassoon & Co., who served on the French and English councils at the same time. During the early days of Jewish settlement in Shanghai the trade in opium and Bombay cotton yarn was mainly in Jewish hands. In Henan, Guangdong, and Gansu, Jews converted to Islam and were assimilated into the Chinese Muslim community. A family of Kaifeng jews, circa 1910 The contemporary term for Jews in use among Chinese today is Youtairen (Chinese: 猶太人; pinyin: Yóutài Rén) in Mandarin Chinese. The term Youtai has similar phonetic sound of Jude or Judah, Greek terms for Jew. It has been recorded that the Chinese historically called the Jews Tiao jin jiao (挑筋教), loosely, "the religion which removes the sinew," probably referring to the Jewish dietary prohibition against eating the sciatic nerve (from Genesis 32:32). Jewish dietary law (kashruth), which forbids the eating of, among other foods, non-ruminant mammals, shellfish and reptiles, would have most likely caused Jewish communities to stand out from the surrounding mainstream Chinese population, as Chinese culture is typically very free in the range of items it deems suitable for food. Jews have also been called the Blue-Hat Hui (Chinese: 藍帽回; pinyin: Lánmào Húi), in contrast to other populations of Hui people, who have identified with hats of other colors. The distinction between Muslim and Jewish Hui is not, and historically has not been, well recognised by the dominant Han population. A modern translation of the "Kaifeng Steles" has shown the Jews referred to their synagogue as "The Pure and Truth", which is essentially the same as the term used in modern China to refer to Muslim mosques (清真寺). According to an oral tradition dictated by Xu Xin, Director of the Center for Judaic Studies at Nanjing University, in his book Legends of the Chinese Jews of Kaifeng, the Kaifeng Jews called Judaism Yīcìlèyè jiào (一賜樂業教), lit. the religion of Israel. Yīcìlèyè is a transliteration and partial translation of "Israel". Xu Xin translates this phrase as "Chosen people, endowed by God, and contented with their lives and work". Content, probably - kvetching, certainly. Of course, the real reason jews eat chinese food on Christmas is that it is usually the only thing open. The Band- Christmas Must Be Tonight My favorite Christmas song. Hope that everyone has a wonderful holiday filled with happiness! Psychedelic Reindeer! Barney Frank wants to scrub your back Beautiful theater from Rep. Barney Frank while being questioned by a reporter from the right wing Cybercast News Service. Michael Chapdelaine -- Come Together Kevin Kinnear brought this guitar virtuoso to Buffalo Brothers a few years ago and he blew me away. Cool percussive thing. Chapdelaine teaches music at the University of New Mexico. Very gifted, won major finger style awards. Started as a classical guitarist. Labels: Michael Chapdelaine Toe Jam Football Sexuality is a strange thing. Bizarre enough that every last one of us should probably be strapped to a therapist's couch somewhere. Men have an infatuation with breasts, butts, legs and vaginas. They hold a mystery on the equal of the great sphinx, yet the reality is they are standard operating equipment with approximately half the human species. And it gets kinkier. Some people are into pain. Some are into latex. Stumps. Panties. Spanking. Domination. Submission. Big and Beautiful. Transvestism. Watersports. Same Sex. Groups. It is a big wacky weird world out there when it comes to sex, to be sure. The one thing that I never got was the foot fetish thing. Boobs, I understand, after all dear old mom sported her own set and for most of us, it was our first shot of nourishment. Ditto the pudenda, reproductive organs are the go to areas of eroticism I suppose. Child bearing hips must trigger some deep genetic switch about the female's ability to successfully bear offspring. Legs, six pack abs, necks and eyes (my favorites) you got me? I am an art dealer after all, not an evolutionary biologist. But the feet thing throws me a little bit. Every few years a foot fetish topic hits the news. Clinton political advisor Dick Morris was outed for his fondness for sniffing his girlfriend's footwear. His shame was so great he ended up having a breakdown and going to work for the other team, Republicans having a much greater tolerance for weird sexual peccadillos. Don't get me wrong. I love feet. Where the hell would we be without them? They get us around and rarely complain. But on the sexual response meter toe sucking is just way down near the bottom of my list. "Baby, your bunions are the best, he purred..." What deep seated atavistic impulse is being tickled by smelling dirty feet? I know that some women get lathered up buying Manolo's or Jimmy Choo's but I think that is a different matter entirely and not necessarily part of this discussion. Which brings us to today's topic. The New York football Jets coach Rex Ryan evidently shares a passion for peds with his wife Michelle. Several of their private videos illustrating their fondness for feet have hit the netwaves. Hey to each his own, whatever floats your boat. Just don't stare too long at my New Balance. It makes me uncomfortable. Got to run. Playing Nice “We are not doomed to endless gridlock,” said Barack Obama today. I wonder if that is a good thing or not? If you have only averted that gridlock by constant capitulation to the other side, oft times prematurely. Some gout ridden old fossil like Mitch McConnell threatens to shut off government and you shake in your boots and give away the store. If you had waited a little longer on the tax cuts, maybe they could have felt some of the heat, no? Cut off all their lazy constituent's unemployment checks and see what happens...But enough about the past, it is a new day after all. Dealing with the obstructionist Republicans should be like the recent South Korean reaction to the North. We are going to drill and we are going to respond and if you don't like it, tough shit. And the North backed down and whimpered for once. It's like piss on it, you want to fight, lets fight. Ditto the Republican's losing hand on not granting benefits to 9/11 responders. The responders got in Tom Coburn's face today, tried to look him in the eye. Who's the good american again? And the GOP backed down. Obama scored one with the Start treaty today so he deserves a little credit. And I hope that my conservative friends agree, or at least agree with Colin Powell and the first George Bush, two supporters of the treaty. John Kyl looked like he had drank spoiled milk. And McCain is all apoplectic about DADT repeal. Maybe the President can get a little headwind and make a few more things happen. See what else he really actually believes in... Jehovah's favorite choir Senator Tom Coburn has used the funding of the Grateful Dead Archive project as an illustration of government waste in America. His annual oversight report on government spending, known as "Wastebook 2010: A Guide to Some of the Most Wasteful Government Spending of 2010" lambastes the earmark. A $615,000 federal grant to University of California Santa Cruz to digitize the Grateful Dead archive was listed at No. 4 in the report that identifies 100 examples of "wasteful" spending. On a certain level I totally agree. If I had my druthers the first responsibility for spending would be helping feed hungry people, the second keeping them warm. But I think that an archive to a great american institution like the Dead is certainly preferable to say, paying Goldman Sachs 100 cents on the dollar (12.6 billion dollars) in retiring AIG's debt or buying a bunch of napalm or something like that. (Cost - war in Afghanistan - 377 billion dollars.) We set aside 250 million dollars for abstinence education funding last year. Like that's not pissing money away. By these standards the money for the Grateful Dead archive is pretty paltry, a mere $615,000.00. I started looking into the archive and found this information in the Calgary Sun: The UCSC Grateful Dead Archive, announced in 2008, is an extensive collection of thousands of pictures, documents and pieces of memorabilia. The archive also contains band member journals, paraphernalia related to the band's extensive social network of devoted fans and the group's highly unusual and successful business ventures. "The archive is of interest to a great deal of people," said Virginia Steel, UCSC librarian. "There is a lot of scholarly interest in the Grateful Dead, whether it's studying the significant role that they played in our culture and society, or their management and how they ran the business." The grant from the federal Institute for Museum and Library Services was awarded to UCSC so they could use the Grateful Dead Archive to work on a new, innovative, "socially constructed" archiving system. "The goal of the whole project is to advance archival practice," Steel said. "The goal is not the digitization of the Grateful Dead Archive, but to create a socially constructed archive which allows individuals access to material. Then people can help in the identification of materials and also upload their own relevant materials." UCSC was one of 51 institutions nationwide that received National Leadership Grants from the IMLS this year totaling nearly $18 million. The UCSC archive initiative was given the special distinction of a "National Leadership Project" by the institute. The IMLS is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums, and has a stated mission to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. So if we take the nice librarian at her word, this isn't just about chronicling wacked out hippies doing bong hits in the parking lot, we are actually furthering (excuse the pun) archival practice as we know it. Damn it. Again from the Calgary Sun: Steel says the focus should be on the benefits of the new archiving system, and not the Grateful Dead project specifically. "The digital archive will have significance in the way it changes how people can view the materials and interact with them," she said. "We are always trying to think about what's best for the public, and how to share the material. Whether it was digitized or not, the archive would be free and public. That is what a library at a public university does." I also have another angle on the whole business. In the United States we spend literally millions of dollars subsidizing the archaic arts like ballet, opera and classical music every year. Arts primarily appreciated by the patrician aristocracy, folks who can certainly afford to subsidize their fancies out of their own pockets. Arts that would be deader than the Grateful Dead the second they got off the public tit. I know I am beginning to sound like a populist again but try walking into the opera in a tie die and blue jeans. Major opprobrium. Now if you wanted to go to a dead show in a tux, we would make room for you in our big tent, actually saw it happen on several occasions. But the aforementioned arts, which are subsidized to the hilt, serve a class purpose, they are actually designed to keep out the riff raff like me and to give their patrons the feelings that they do indeed belong to a privileged and most discriminating sect. I read up a bit on the NEA today. They doled out about 167 million bucks last year. An opera house in Billings Montana. Funded a bunch of theaters for some guy named Shakespeare. Why can't we have a bite of the kind veggie burrito? It's our turn. Roll over Beethoven and tell Tchaikovsky the news, you know what I mean? Coburn released this statement: Grateful Dead chose a public institution to archive the band's memorabilia "because the whole idea of it being public and free was important to them," yet taxpayers are paying $615,000 to make the band's archives 'free" and "public" .... Rolling Stone magazine listed the Grateful Dead in the top "100 Greatest Artists of All Time," and estimates place the net worth of two prominent band members, Jerry Garcia and Phil Lesh, at roughly $40 and $35 million, respectively. Uh Tom, just a note - Jerry died about fifteen years ago. The psychedelic explosion in America is definitely worth archiving. If we actually make our way into the future, I can see 22nd century anthropologists poring over this stuff with a magnifying lens and a fine tooth hair separation device. The conquest of inner space will take it's place next to John Glenn and Alan Shepherd in the annals of history. While you were studying and holding down jobs, we were changing the course of civilization as we know it. And you are sore because you missed the party so you are going to continue to be an asshole for the rest of your life. By the way the two progressive proof Grateful Dead posters shown on top are very rare pieces from my collection. Probably one of a kind. They are from the Texas artist Jack "Jaxon" Jackson. AOR 2.25 Avalon Ballroom - 1969. Labels: jaxon THORINSHIELD Kiss - God Of Thunder Thunder God Oh You Pretty Things muddy stream Rainy day blues Shim-kus The Great Truffle Caper Villagers get their pitchforks Man's dominion and the green dragon Matters of State Don't Keep Me Wondering - Allmans at Fillmore East... Queer Qatar Cookin' On 3 Burners - Keb's Bucket Concrete Blonde - Belly Up Tavern Wōdnesdæg The Coasters John Leslie, RIP What I Got Battling the forces of stupid Anybody home? David Bowie Aladdin Sane Fab Four? We sprung a leak Letter from Peoria Ron Davies - It Ain't Easy It ain't easy Bruce Cockburn - If I Had A Rocket Launcher Da Fook James Moody The Boycott Season Hall of Fame Batsman Heady Times Knuckle Busting Boffo in Burundi We miss you, John! Fallbrook Library MOANIN' - LAMBERT, HENDRICKS & ROSS Fallbrook Christmas Parade Concrete Blonde - Scene of a perfect crime Such a nice young man. pop-o-pies: truckin' UB40 - One In Ten Christa Ludwig - Fidelio Federigo Pedulli Slim Harpo - Baby, Scratch My Back Man in the High Castle The Dolphins - Fred Neil Freitag frolix Implosion World Your tax dollars at work, Kentucky. Conversion and self loathers Soul Town	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line1957
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__label__wiki	0.970246	0.970246	Brighton & Hove Albion badge - Link to home Albion Transfer Blog Nick Szczepanik's Media Previews U23 Fixtures/Results U23 League Table Checkatrade Trophy Sussex Senior Cup Women's Fixtures/Results Women's League Table Matchday Sponsorship Matchday Sponsors Matchday Advertising Matchday Hospitality Information 1901 Lounge Prize Draw Seagulls Pics Heritage Tiles Supporters' Guides Albion Actions Albion in the Community American Express® Seagulls TV How to get to Crawley Womens Club History WSL Fan Guide HEMED JOINS QPR ON LOAN Paul Hazlewood Tomer Hemed James Hilsum Brighton & Hove Albion striker Tomer Hemed has joined Sky Bet Championship side Queens Park Rangers on a season-long loan deal. Hemed will link up with the west London side on a contract that runs until 30th June, and could be in line for his debut against Wigan Athletic on Saturday. Manager Chris Hughton said, “Tomer hasn’t been able to play the number of games he has done in recent seasons, and this move will give him a chance to play regularly. “It’s a highly-competitive Championship division, and a level Tomer knows well; we will keep a close eye on his progress throughout the season. “I would like to wish him all the very best for the remainder of the season.” Hemed arrived at Albion from UD Almeria in July 2015, and scored 17 goals in 48 appearances across all competitions in his first season, as the Seagulls narrowly missed out promotion to the Premier League. The striker featured regularly again in the 2016/17 promotion-winning campaign, making a further 41 appearances and scored 14 goals. The Israel international found game time more limited last season, appearing 19 times and scoring in the home wins over West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle United.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line1962
__label__wiki	0.960904	0.960904	Three Parts What is Parliament for? How Does Parliament Work? Parliament and Government The Voice of the Nation Confidence Motions How Does the Government Organise its Majority -The Whips Overview Carrots and Sticks used by the Whips Managing your majority through Parliamentary Private Secretaries Managing your majority by working with Party Groups Rebellions Free Votes in the House of Commons Parliamentary Reform Types of MPs - The Constituency Activist Types of MPs - The Aspiring Minister Types of MPs- The House of Commons Expert Types of MPs - The Ideologist Types of MPs- The Policy Entrepreneur Controlling the Executive - Introduction Controlling the Executive by Legislation Controlling the Executive with Finance Controlling the Executive through Appointments Controlling the Executive through Questions Controlling the Executive through Ministerial Statements Controlling the Executive with Opposition Debates Controlling the Executive through Select Committees What do Backbench MPs do? Overview of MP Expenses and Interests Sleaze in British Politics - The 1990s MPs Expenses Scandal 2009 Parliament- An Exclusive Club University 18 Yrs + \| Parliament Parliament as the ‘Voice of the Nation’ The Norway Debate Neville Chamberlain as Prime Minister had carried out a policy of appeasement of Germany before 1939 and, forced to enter the war when Poland was invaded, was a poor wartime prime Minister. The sudden attack by Hitler on Norway exposed how badly prepared Britain was. Chamberlain defended his policy in a debate on the issue and implied that the Conservative whips would ensure Government support in the vote, which the Opposition Labour Party had forced, as the Conservative had a majority of 213 from the 1935 General Election. There were devastating speeches from Sir Roger Keyes, a Conservative MP and former Admiral, who criticised military policy, from Leo Amery, a former Conservative Minister, who echoed the words of Cromwell to the Long Parliament, “You have sat too long here for any good you have been doing ……In the name of God go” and Lloyd George, the Prime Minister who won the First World War, who replied sarcastically, “Hitler does not hold himself answerable to the whips” and called on Chamberlain to resign. The Government majority fell to 81 as many Conservative MPs voted against or abstained”. Chamberlain, seriously weakened, tried to form a coalition with Labour but they refused to join while he was Prime Minister and he had to resign and Churchill replaced him. A number of MPs had warned that the system of claiming expenses for improvements to the second homes that MPs needed in London and the ability to make their other home their second home and claim for that as well was leading to abuses. When the Daily Telegraph exposed what a few MPs had been claiming there was a huge public reaction against Parliament. The Speaker, Michael Martin, had presided over the expenses system and had moved too slowly to avert the scandal. In the debate in June 2009, senior MPs from both sides, not implicated in the scandal, bitterly attacked the Speaker when normally the Speaker is seen as above reproach. Sir Patrick Cormack, an expert on the history of Parliament referred to the Norway debate. Although there was no vote on the issue the Speaker resigned the next day, the first Speaker to be forced out by the Commons in over 300 years.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line1963
__label__wiki	0.945386	0.945386	The World Premiere of a play by Bruce Norris (THE PAIN AND THE ITCH, THE UNMENTIONABLES). Featuring Crystal A. Dickinson, Brendan Griffin, Damon Gupton, Christina Kirk, Annie Parisse, Jeremy Shamos, and Frank Wood. Directed by Pam MacKinnon (PETER & JERRY, THE FOUR OF US). Who are the people in your neighborhood? In 1959, a white family moves out. In 2009, a white family moves in. In the intervening years, change overtakes a neighborhood, along with attitudes, inhabitants, and property values. Loosely inspired by Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, Bruce Norris's pitch-black comedy takes on the specter of gentrification in our communities, leaving no stone unturned in the process. Running Time: 2 hours, with one intermission Clybourne Park Email Alerts Get news, photos & more. Category: All Photo Video 1 - 20 of 3646 BWW TV: Watch Highlights from MTC's LONG LOST by BroadwayWorld TV - May 29, 2019 Long Lost is now in previews ahead of a Tuesday, June 4 opening night at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 W. 55th Street). Check out highlights of the cast in action below! Carol Kane & Jeremy Shamos Star In Playing On Air's HEDGEHOG YEARS by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2019 Emmy winner Carol Kane (Netflix's "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," Wicked, The Princess Bride) and Tony nominee Jeremy Shamos (Clybourne Park, Meteor Shower) star in Lily Akerman's mischievous and heartbreaking short play, HEDGEHOG YEARS, the second place winner of Playing on Air's 2018 James Stevenson Prize. Directed by Tony winner Judith Ivey, the episode will debut on the Playing on Air podcast this Sunday, May 26th. Female Forward Dracula Takes Shape At Theatre Three As previously announced, Theatre Three will kick off its 2019-20 season with a new spin on the classic tale, DRACULA (October 3 through October 27). You've long heard the story of DRACULA, everyone's favorite blood-sucking Transylvanian; but what stories might we learn through the eyes of his mysterious mistress Mina? This fresh adaptation of the Bram Stoker Gothic horror novel takes a deeper look into the Romanian folklore with an update on the undead. Be prepared for plenty of bloody plot twists and turns! Photo Flash: First Look at MTC's LONG LOST Get a first look below at Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere of Long Lost, written by Donald Margulies and directed by Daniel Sullivan. Shadowland Stages Announces Casting For D.W. Gregory's MEMOIRS OF A FORGOTTEN MAN SHADOWLAND STAGES (Brendan Burke, Producing Artistic Director) today announced completion of casting for MEMOIRS OF A FORGOTTEN MAN by D.W. Gregory - the first production of the theatre's 2019 season. THE THREE MUSKETEERS Ride Into GBSC In Collaboration With The Front Porch Arts Collective Greater Boston Stage Company, in collaboration with The Front Porch Arts Collective, proudly presents a new take on the classic The Three Musketeers. With a cast of predominately black and brown actors, it's all for one and one for all in this action-packed, humor-filled take on Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers. The Three Musketeers marks our inaugural production in Giving Voice: The Foundation Trust Drama Series. LONG LOST Begins Performances Tomorrow at MTC Stage Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere of Long Lost, written by Donald Margulies and directed by Daniel Sullivan, begins performances tomorrow at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). Opening night is set for Tuesday, June 4. Lyric Repertory Company Names Jason Spelbring New Associate Artistic Director Jason Spelbring joins the Lyric Repertory Company (Lyric) at the Caine College of the Arts (CCA) as associate artistic director on May 13. Spelbring is welcomed by Adrianne Moore, artistic producer, and Richie Call, artistic director of the Lyric. Underbelly Announces August Lineup Today Underbelly announces the final 91 shows joining its Fringe programme this August. With a huge range of star names, challenging and intriguing topics and a host of great music this is set to be one of the most entertaining year's yet beneath George Square's udders and across Bristo Square, the Cowgate, Circus Hub and Central Hall. Dorset Theatre Festival Announces 2019 Season; World Premiere from Theresa Rebeck and More by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2019 Dorset Theatre Festival announces its 42nd Season, featuring the classic revival of Noel Coward's Private Lives directed by Evan Yionoulis (June 20 - July 6), the World Premiere of Dig, written and directed by Theresa Rebeck (July 11 - 27), the World Premiere of Mrs. Christie by Heidi Armbruster, directed by Giovanna Sardelli (August 1 - 17), Slow Food by Wendy MacLeod, directed by Jackson Gay (August 22 - 31), and Pipeline Series: Three New Works in Process (July 2, July 23, and August 13). All performances will take place at the Dorset Playhouse (104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, VT 05251) Kelly AuCoin, Alex Wolff, Among Cast of MTC's LONG LOST by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2019 Complete casting has been announced for the New York premiere of Long Lost, written by Donald Margulies and directed by Dan Sullivan. The production will feature Kelly AuCoin (Of Good Stock, Julius Caesar, "Billions"), Annie Parisse(Clybourne Park, "Friends from College," "Person of Interest"), Lee Tergesen (Rapture, Blister, Burn; "Oz;" "Generation Kill"), and Alex Wolff (Hereditary, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Patriots Day). Full Cast And Creative Team Announced For JUBILEE At Arena Stage Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces the full company for the world premiere of Tazewell Thompson's inspirational a cappella music infused play, Jubilee. Inspired by the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers, this uplifting new work chronicles the bold African American ensemble as they travel the world, captivating kings, queens and audiences with hymns and spiritual songs supported by their rich voices. Written and directed by Thompson with vocal arrangements and music direction by Dianne Adams McDowell, Jubilee runs April 26 - June 2, 2019 in the Kreeger Theater. Oh What a Beautiful Morning! Meet the Cast of OKLAHOMA!- Now in Previews! by Julie Musbach - Mar 19, 2019 The new Broadway production of Oklahoma! begins previews at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway) on tonight, March 19, 2019. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances! Huntington Offers Free Tickets To ROMEO AND JULIET To All Young Patrons In an effort to engage young, new audiences and offer the opportunity to experience equal representation on stage, the Huntington Theatre Company has announced that it will now offer free tickets to all young patrons 25 and under for the remainder of performances of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet is now playing through March 31 at the Huntington Avenue Theatre (264 Huntington Avenue, Boston). Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest Daryl Roth by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - Mar 11, 2019 BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Broadway alum Ilana Levine, who makes her entrance onto the podcast stage with her new show Little Known Facts. Ilana's unique brand of celebrity interview, 'Podcast Verite,' is unfiltered, raw, honest and uniquely funny. Huntington Theatre Company Presents Pop-Centric ROMEO AND JULIET William Shakespeare's enduring romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet comes to the Huntington Theatre Company as a thrillingly modern event helmed by Artistic Director Peter DuBois. Performances begin March 1 at the Avenue of the Arts / Huntington Avenue Theatre (264 Huntington Avenue, Boston) and will run through March 31. Tickets are now on sale to the general public. Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch: James Davis Whips Up OKLAHOMA! Brown Butter Cornbread! by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 7, 2019 In this episode, Katie is joined in the kitchen by the star of Oklahoma!, James Davis! Check out the recipe for Katie's Oklahoma! Brown Butter Cornbread below. Who Will Win at the 2019 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year! by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2019 The 72nd Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 10th at 8/9c hosted by Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize... People's Light Presents Dominique Morisseau's MUD ROW People's Light presents Mud Row, a world premiere play by recent Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau (Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations). Two generations of sisters navigate class, race, love, and family on "Mud Row," an area in the East End of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of LONG LOST by Review Roundups - Jun 6, 2019 Long Lost celebrated opening night on Tuesday, June 4 at MTC. Photo Flash: MTC's LONG LOST Celebrates Opening Night Get a peek inside opening night of Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere of Long Lost, written by Donald Margulies and directed by Daniel Sullivan. MTC's LONG LOST Opens Tomorrow, 6/4 Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere of Long Lost, written by Donald Margulies and directed by Daniel Sullivan, opens tomorrow night, Tuesday June 4, at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). Lyric Repertory Co Stages MAMMA MIA! by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2019 As part of the Lyric Repertory Company's plan to introduce audience members to multiple performance venues, the first Lyric show to be produced in the Morgan Theatre, Mamma Mia!, opens June 21. Meet the Current Cast of THE BOOK OF MORMON! Splashy casting news is plenty exciting but we're taking a moment to give a shoutout to the casts of some of Broadway's long-running shows. Meet the current cast of The Book of Mormon below! Inaugural Lyric Spotlight Concert Presented One Night Only, July 8 The Lyric Repertory Company's inaugural Spotlight Concert is July 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Morgan Theatre on the Utah State University campus. The concert is a one-night-only, family-friendly fundraiser supporting the Lyric Endowment. Lyric's CLYBOURNE PARK Opens In Black Box Theatre by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2019 Bruce Norris' Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, Clybourne Park, opens Friday, June 28. The Lyric Repertory Company (Lyric), part of the Caine College of the Arts at USU, features their third venue of the season-the Black Box Theatre. Lizzie Vieh Brings MONSOON SEASON To The Edinburgh Fringe Danny hasn't had a decent night's sleep in weeks. Between his recent divorce, his mind-numbing job in technical support, the micro-blackouts he's suffering from and a flashing neon sign from a strip club that is keeping him awake all night, his grasp of reality is definitely slipping. Season 3 Of BRASS Podcast to Feature New Northwest Cast Members The ongoing alternate-history podcast BRASS premieres its third season this month. Recorded in Seattle, Washington and featuring a veteran cast of Pacific Northwest talent, the series follows the adventures of a quartet of Victorian science geniuses and their ongoing battle against a criminal mastermind known only as the Crime Minister. FOREVER BROOKLYN Opens January 5 At The Whitefire by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2019 Pamela Reed And Michael Winters To Star In A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2019 The 2017 Tony Award nominee for Best Play, A Doll's House, Part 2, makes its Seattle debut at Seattle Rep this spring, helmed by the extraordinary talents of Michael Winters (The Cider House Rules) and Pamela Reed (The Humans, 2017). Written by Tony Award nominee Lucas Hnath and directed by Seattle Rep Artistic Director Braden Abraham, A Doll's House, Part 2 runs March 15 - April 28, 2019 (opening night is March 20, 2019) on the Leo K. stage. Single tickets are on sale now (starting at $17) and are available through the Seattle Rep Box Office at 206.443.2222 or online at SeattleRep.org. PUFFS Team Behind Reading of New Project THE MAGNIFICENT REVENGERS From the team that brought you the Off-Broadway hit Puffs comes a new exploration into the blurred lines of live performance, interactive storytelling, and video gaming: The Magnificent Revengers. Tilted Windmills Theatricals has joined forces withStarlight Runner Entertainment in the first ever collaboration between a theatrical producer and the leading developer of transmedia projects in entertainment. Jelani Alladin, Tracy Letts And More Join Rotating Cast For Barrow Street Theatricals' NASSIM Barrow Street Theatricals announced today the rotating cast of guest actors through early March for the American premiere of the Nassim Soleimanpour and Bush Theatre production of NASSIM by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (White Rabbit Red Rabbit), featuring direction by Omar Elerian. Joining the production will be: Announcing Cast And Creative Team For JEEVES & WOOSTER In Perfect Nonsense Hartford Stage announced today the cast and creative team for Jeeves & Wooster in "Perfect Nonsense." The Olivier Award-winning comedy from brothers David and Robert Goodale will perform at Hartford Stage Thursday, March 21, through Saturday, April 20. Original director Sean Foley returns to stage the show, which is making its North American premiere at Hartford Stage. Three Broadway actors - Chandler Williams, Arnie Burton, and Eddie Korbich - star in the three-hander. BWW Interview: Director John A.C. Kennedy of PLAY ON! at The Chatham Playhouse by Gina Zenyuch - Feb 22, 2019 Need a good laugh? The Chatham Community Players may have the cure with Rick Abbott's hilarious play within a play, Play On! Directed by John A.C. Kennedy, it's an uproarious behind-the scenes comedy in the tradition of Noises Off. Photo Flash: First Look at THE HUMANS at Geva Theatre Center Geva Theatre Center presents The Humans, by Stephen Karam and directed by Mark Cuddy, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from February 19 through March 17. Geva Theatre Center's 46th Season Continues With THE HUMANS Janet Dibley to Lead Cast of TURN OF THE SCREW on Tour Following the critically acclaimed 2018 tour, Henry James' iconic, genre defining, ghost story Turn of the Screw returns for a UK tour, opening in Exeter Northcott Theatre 28th March and today announces Janet Dibley in the role of The Governess and the return of Maggie McCarthy as Mrs Grose. Additional Actors Join The Rotating Cast For Barrow Street Theatricals' NASSIM Barrow Street Theatricals announced today the rotating cast of guest actors through the beginning of March for the American premiere of the Nassim Soleimanpour and Bush Theatre production of NASSIM by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (White Rabbit Red Rabbit), featuring direction by Omar Elerian. Joining the production will be: CSC Adds Performances To The Run Of William Wharton's BIRDY Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) has added three performances to its highly anticipated upcoming production of Birdy, adapted by Naomi Wallace from the novel by William Wharton, and directed by Steven Maler. The production now runs February 27 through March 17 at the Carling-Sorenson Theater at Babson College in Wellesley. Phillipa Soo, Ashley Park, and More Among Final Rotating Stars of NASSIM by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2019 Barrow Street Theatricals announced today the final rotating cast of guest actors for the American premiere of the Nassim Soleimanpour and Bush Theatre production of NASSIM. Damon Gupton Guest-Hosts NPR's FROM THE TOP by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2019 Actor/Conductor Damon Gupton guest hosts an upcoming episode of the hit NPR weekly music program From the Top, airing nationally during the week of May 6 on participating stations and by podcast. The episode, which features America's best young classical musicians, was taped before a live audience at Interlochen Center for the Arts in March 2019. On the broadcast, Mr. Gupton interviews the young musicians, all students at the Interlochen Arts Academy, and conducts a performance by the Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra. He is joined by Co-Host/Pianist Michelle Cann and Interlochen Arts Academy OrchestraConductor Leslie Dunner. For more information, visit: https://www.fromthetop.org/show/nprs-from-the-top-interlochen-mi/ BWW Review: Savagely Funny and Ferociously Smart CLYBOURNE PARK Brilliantly Addresses Racial Discord by Shari Barrett - Apr 27, 2019 CLYBOURNE PARK is a savagely funny, ferociously smart, and brilliantly written play by Bruce Norris which won the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2012 Tony Award for Best Play. Perhaps best known as a companion piece to Lorraine Hansberry's classic play A RAISIN IN THE RUN, an audience favorite that has been produced at theaters all over the world, Norris' play is set in the home purchased by Lena Younger in an all-white neighborhood of Chicago in Raisin although we never see the home during that play, However, in it we do meet Karl Linder, a representative from the Clybourne Park community association who attempted to convince the Youngers to NOT move into the home as he, as well as many others, believes racial integration would ruin property values for everyone else staying in the area. In CLYBOURNE PARK we meet the sellers, and then re-visit the house 50 years later during its next sale. Theatre NOVA Presents The Michigan Premiere Of KILL MOVE PARADISE Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents the Michigan premiere of "Kill Move Paradise" by James Ijames. Mama Knows Best: Talking with CJ Walton & Scott Stewart from LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER at Chaffin's Barn by Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 23, 2019 Members from the Chaffin's Barn's cast of Listen To Your Mother will tell us about their own moms and their lessons learned. Today's interview subjects are Chandra J. Walton (but you can call her CJ) and Scott Stewart, who join their castmates for the show at the theater, located at 8204 Highway 100 in Nashville. For ticket information or reservations, call (615) 646-9977 or go to www.chaffinsbarntheatre.com. World Premiere of A SMALL GROUP Announced At The Hudson Theatre Two First Names has announced the world premiere production of A Small Group, a new play by Taylor Gregory. Under the direction of Jacob Ortu o, opening is set for Friday, April 26, at 8pm, at the Hudson Theatre in Hollywood. The engagement will continue through May 18 only. Trinity Rep Announces MARISOL Trinity Rep will conclude its dynamic 2018-19 Season with the primal and poetic Marisol by Obie award-winning playwright Jos Rivera. This production focuses on the sensational search for hope among the ruins. Teens Take On The Coming-of-Age Musical SPRING AWAKENING At Stella Adler Theatre A teen-helmed production of the Tony Award-winning rock musical, Spring Awakening, is set to open at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood on May 11, 2019. Directed by 14-year-old wunderkind George Baron, (whose directorial debut for the stage was his jukebox-styled Broadway musical revue I Confess at the Whitefire Theatre), the cast also features up-and-coming young talents performing in the adolescent roles with musical direction by Estani Frizzell. The musical is based on Frank Wedekind's 1891 controversial play about teenagers trying to find their way in the world amid the angst of sexual discovery. Featuring music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater, the original Broadway production received eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and was hailed by the New York Drama Critics Circle, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle as the Best Musical of the Year. Breaking: Jackie Sibblies Drury's FAIRVIEW Wins the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama It was just announced by Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy that Jackie Sibblies Drury's Fairview has officially won the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. VIDEO: Who Will Win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm! Today, April 15 (3pm EST), Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy will announce the winners of the the 2019 Pulitzer Prizes, including the finalists and winners for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This announcement marks the 103rd year of the Prizes. For more information on this year's and all past years' winners and finalists, please visit http://www.Pulitzer.org. THE OTHER PLACE By Sharr White Comes to Capital Stage Capital Stage presents the Sacramento Premiere of The Other Place by Sharr White. Producing Artistic Director Michael Stevenson will direct the Sacramento Premiere, and will feature local favorites Melinda Parrett and Capital Stage Co-Founder Jonathan Rhys Williams. Performances will run from May 1 through June 2, 2019 with a Press Opening on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 8 pm. 1 2 3 4 … 183 next »	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line1964
__label__wiki	0.83011	0.83011	Markets› There's a rift growing between what Wall Street and the rest of the world thinks about Facebook - and only one side will win Steve KovachFeb 2, 2018, 00:41 IST Facebook reported Wednesday that 50 million fewer hours are being spent on the service per day as a result of its News Feed algorithm change. But Facebook argues its users are getting a higher quality experience, which is good for its business long term. Wall Street is eating it up. Facebook's stock was up Wednesday, despite other fundamental problems with the company like rampant abuse of its platform. It turns out Facebook might not need a News Feed full of memes, clickbait, and viral videos to be successful. Even though much of the public and media may have soured on the social network, Wall Street remains bullish on the company's capability to grow. On Wednesday, Facebook announced that its recent overhaul of the News Feed algorithm caused users to collectively spend 50 million fewer hours per day on the service. Another worrying statistic: Facebook reported that daily active users fell in the US and Canada for the first time. But Facebook also reported impressive fourth-quarter results despite the changes, which are designed to weed out content from media publishers and brand pages and instead promote posts that spur "meaningful" engagement like comments, rather than likes and shares. On the earnings call Wednesday, the messaging from Facebook's management was clear: Decreased usage might actually be a good thing, leading to better ads with higher margins. It's also good news for Facebook's video product, Watch, which features high-quality videos produced by traditional media companies and Facebook itself. "By focusing on meaningful interaction, I expect the time we all spend on Facebook will be more valuable," Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said during Wednesday's earnings call. "I always believe that if we do the right thing, and deliver deeper value, our community and our business will be stronger over the long term." Wall Street is lapping it all up, and investors seem to buy Facebook's line that the changes will result in a better experience over the long term for users, thus driving higher advertising rates. After an initial dip after Facebook's earnings were first released Wednesday, the company's shares hit an all-time high on Thursday, jumping 4% based on all that optimism. "We continue to believe that any slowdown in time spent will be compensated for by higher-quality time spent, and that any trimming of ad load will be compensated for by higher ad pricing," Michael Graham, an analyst at Canaccord, wrote in a research note Thursday. There are now two competing narratives surrounding Facebook. On the one hand, you have a company that's proven over and over that it's struggling to combat abuse of its platform. Hours before its earnings were released Wednesday, Facebook's trending section was promoting conspiracy theories about the Amtrak crash involving GOP members of Congress. The company has offered numerous solutions to its abuse problems thanks to several News Feed algorithm tweaks and the promise to hire more human moderators, but so far most of those efforts have fallen flat. On the other hand, the future of Facebook's business has never looked brighter. There's no indication its ad margins are slowing down, and investors remain bullish on its ability to grow despite all the failures and criticism from the media and governments. Facebook may be facing a reckoning for its role and influence on politics, media, and social well being, but Wall Street seems to be ignoring all that for now. But Facebook is an advertising business, and advertising demands time and attention. With all the problems Facebook is facing, reworking the News Feed to demand less attention from users could be dangerous. NOW WATCH: Elon Musk's The Boring Company sold out of these $500 flamethrowers Next StoryWarren Buffett has enough firepower to do a $160 billion deal this year Snap's new leadership, Complex Media's unusual media playbook, and Amazon's advertising business Warren Buffett has enough firepower to do a $160 billion deal this year MORGAN STANLEY: Here are the 10 healthcare companies most likely to get bought this year Millennials are stocking up on Google ahead of earnings JEFFERIES: Nintendo is nailing absolutely everything it's doing 1There's a rift growing between what Wall Street and the rest of the world thinks about Facebook - and only one side will win 2Warren Buffett has enough firepower to do a $160 billion deal this year 3MORGAN STANLEY: Here are the 10 healthcare companies most likely to get bought this year 4Millennials are stocking up on Google ahead of earnings 5JEFFERIES: Nintendo is nailing absolutely everything it's doing	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line1966
__label__wiki	0.819323	0.819323	Home Business Boeing says will take time to win back confidence Boeing says will take time to win back confidence PARIS (Reuters) – The head of Boeing said on Sunday the U.S. planemaker had made a mistake in implementing a faulty cockpit warning system on the 737 MAX and predicted it would take time to rebuild the confidence of customers in the wake of two fatal crashes. FILE PHOTO: Boeing Co Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg speaks during a news conference at the annual shareholder meeting in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., April 29, 2019. Jim Young/Pool via REUTERS Chairman and Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg said Boeing failed to communicate “crisply” with regulators and customers, but defended the broad engineering and design approach to nose-down control software at the center of probes into the accidents that led to the plane’s worldwide grounding. Muilenburg acknowledged the company made a mistake in failing to disclose a defective cockpit warning light on its 737 MAX to regulators and customers, and said that failure has been part of reviews by global regulators. Muilenburg, who has been under fire over the MAX design and Boeing’s handling of the crisis, said “we are seeing over time more and more convergence among the regulators” on when the MAX should return to service. He said he expected the MAX to return to service this year and that 90% of customers had participated in simulator sessions with its upgraded MCAS software as the company works toward a certification flight with regulators soon. Boeing says it followed long-standing engineering procedures when designing the 737 MAX. Asked how the procedures failed to capture apparent flaws in MCAS control software and sensor architecture, Muilenburg said: “Clearly, we can make improvements, and we understand that and we will make those improvements.” He added: “When I make comments about the previous MCAS design and how we followed those processes, that’s something we put a lot of thought and depth of analysis into. That doesn’t mean that it can’t be improved.” Muilenburg’s comments on the eve of the Paris Airshow highlight efforts by Boeing to strike a different tone than it did in the days after the Lion Air crash in October, when it raised questions over pilot and maintenance issues. Muilenburg said the U.S. planemaker expected to announce some orders at the show for wider-body jets, but that its main focus at this year’s industry gathering was safety. He forecast a $8.7 trillion marketplace for Boeing’s products and services over 10 years, up from the $8.1 trillion it projected last year, and predicted the world would need 44,000 commercial jets over the next 20 years, up from the 43,000 Boeing forecast in last year’s estimate. He stuck to a previous timeline for the all-new 777X twin-aisle jet, which Boeing aims to fly later this year and deliver to airlines in 2020. He said a possible new jet dubbed NMA had fallen behind the MAX’s return to service as a priority, but that the timeline on decisions and entry to service remained unchanged. He took aim at European rival Airbus’s planned new extended-range A321XLR, saying the aircraft would only “scratch an edge” of the market segment targeted by the NMA, which would replace Boeing’s 757s and 767s. Whether or not Boeing moves forward with the new mid-sized plane to serve a niche market falling between narrow- and wide-body aircraft is expected to reshape competition with Airbus, which dominates the top end of the medium-haul sector. Asked whether he had been interviewed or submitted evidence in an ongoing criminal investigation launched by the U.S. Department of Justice in the wake of the 737 crashes, Muilenburg said, “We are fully supporting any government inquiries and providing information.” Reporting by Eric M. Johnson, Editing by Mark Potter Previous articleMiddle East analysts see Iran’s fingerprint on tanker attacks Next articleMore Than Half a Million Illegal Aliens Expected to Cross into US in 2019 Bethany McLean on Making a Killing The Holy Trinity of Social Equity The FIRE Movement – How To Retire Early Which is Harder to Follow: Fitness Advice or Financial Advice? Why This Entrepreneur Says to Check Your Ego at the Door Will Trend-Following Continue to Disappoint? Sustainability of oil’s gains is the open question, says energy pro	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line1967
__label__wiki	0.929403	0.929403	Do You Want To Know Exactly How You'll Be Affected By Marriage Equality? It’s very simple! Mat Whitehead BuzzFeed Staff, Australia Jemima Skelley There's been a lot of talk about marriage equality this election, and not much of it has been great for LGBT Aussies. Ryan Pierse / Getty Images A lot of people (esp. heterosexual white men) have come out (lol) and criticised the push toward marriage equality for a number of reasons. Lyle Shelton has, on multiple occasions, referred to the children of same-sex couples as a "new Stolen Generation". Lyle also lamented the horrible future for incarcerated bakers. Twitter: @LyleShelton Unless he's talking about his good friend, Will Bakers, which I believe he is not. Then we had Liberal MP George Christensen likening the LGBTI anti-bullying campaign Safe Schools to “paedophile grooming”. Ah yes. An understandable connection to make. Or there was the time that old mate Cory Bernardi said that supporting same-sex marriage is just like supporting bestiality. Paul Miller / AAPIMAGE Oh yeah, and when our fave Pauline Hanson was asked about same-sex marriage, she reminded us to think about the Diggers and what they fought for. But what will marriage equality really do to our country? How will it affect the lives of Australians? Let us tell you by answering this one question. Answer Image	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line1970
__label__wiki	0.909762	0.909762	Barcelona Star Cesc Fabregas Gives Backing To Champions League Rivals Steven Green Spaniard believes Celtic can make a success of their European campaign. Check in to Osasuna vs FC Barcelona Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has given his backing to Champions League rivals Celtic by claiming that they can overcome Ajax and make a success of their European campaign, the Telegraph reports. Fabregas scored the only goal of the game when the two sides met earlier this week to continue Barca’s 100% start to the season, and after handing the Dutch giants a thrashing of their own, the former Arsenal man believes there is no reason why Celtic can’t get the better of them either. “It was different – two different games,” said the Barcelona star. “We played Ajax in front of our own fans, remember, but it is always very tough against Celtic at Parkhead. “They play very well on the counterattack and those fans push them hard all the way but, in the end, I think we played a good game and we deserved the victory. “Can they beat Ajax over the next two games? Listen, I think Celtic can beat anyone, especially here. “They have a very good team, they have great commitment and they also have those supporters behind them, which means they really can beat anyone in Glasgow.” Fabregas also said that he did not see the incident that saw Celtic midfielder Scott Brown given his marching orders for a foul on Neymar, and downplayed the incident’s impact on the final score. “I didn’t see the incident, to be honest,” he said. “Neymar said that he stepped on his back but I haven’t seen it again yet. Brown didn’t complain much, though. “I think it’s tricky to call that red card the turning point of the evening. Sometimes playing against 10 men can make the game even more difficult. “What happened was that they then played for the 0-0 and dropped deep. That made it harder for us because we then had to catch them on the counterattack. “Even then, they had two chances, with the [James Forrest] shot and the header [by Charlie Mulgrew] from the corner. “So they could have scored against us, even with 10 men. We had to be careful because we knew it was very important for us to win tonight. “Even though we are on top of the group, we don’t feel relaxed at all now because there are still many points to play for. “But to come here and beat one of the toughest opponents we will have to face away from home, that was crucial. “I wasn’t surprised by how hard Celtic fought once they went down to 10 men. I played here with Arsenal in 2009, I’ve watched them many times on TV and, of course, we lost here last year. “So we knew what we were coming into and what we would be up against. For me, it is always special to play in this fantastic stadium and to experience this atmosphere. We are privileged to be here.” More Stories Ajax Celtic FC FC Barcelona Private: Rangers v Celtic Live Stream – Watch Old Firm Derby from Ibrox Video: Suarez lucky not to see red after wild kick at Atletico star April 5, 2016 23:11 Videos & goals: Barcelona 2-1 Atletico – Suarez brace secures win over 10 man Atletico Barcelona’s classy tweet sums up world’s love for Johan Cruyff Arsenal boost as Bellerin commits future to club and deals blow to Barcelona	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line1978
__label__wiki	0.720189	0.720189	Arm Eases Upfront License Costs With Flexible Access Program Sony A7R IV full-frame Mirrorless Camera Has a 61-megapixel Sensor Western Digital Unleashes its Fastest, Densest Lineup of IntelliFlash All-Flash Arrays WhatsApp And Telegram Flaw Puts Users At Risk Space-X Explains Static Fire Test Anomaly Incident Matsushita Shareholders Approve Name Change to "Panasonic Corporation" Enterprise & IT Jun 26,2008 0 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., best known for its Panasonic brand products, today announced its shareholders approved a proposal to change the company's name to "Panasonic Corporation" at its 101st Annual Shareholders' Meeting. The change will become effective from October 1, 2008. The name change will also take effect for some of the group companies currently using the names Matsushita or National. The shareholders of each of these companies approved that this move would also become effective from October 1, 2008. In addition, Matsushita announced its ticker symbol change on the New York Stock Exchange from "MC" to "PC" as of October 1, 2008. The brand changeover from National to Panasonic to be phased-in across Japan commencing October 1, 2008 has started earlier than the original plan, expected to complete within fiscal year 2010 ending March 2010. Currently, the National brand is used for home appliances and housing equipments in Japan. When it was first established in 1918 the company was known as Matsushita Electric Housewares Manufacturing Works, which was changed to Matsushita Electric Manufacturing Works in 1929. The company has been using the name Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. since its incorporation as a joint stock corporation in 1935. While the company used the National and Panasonic brand names over a long period, it decided in 2003 to unify its global brand to Panasonic with the brand slogan "Panasonic ideas for life." With this company name change and brand unification, the Panasonic Corporation will celebrate its 90th anniversary this year. Tags: Matsushita ElectricPanasonic AMD Releases All-In-Wonder HD Card New iPhone Costs Apple Just $173: iSupply Panasonic's Lumix DC-S1H Camera Captures 6K Video Panasonic and Toyota Establish Joint Venture Related to Town Development Business Panasonic is Reviewing Investment in Tesla Gigafactory Panasonic Unveils Transparent OLED Concept at Salone del Mobile Panasonic Unveils New Lumix DC-G95 20.3-Megapixel Mirrorless Camera Panasonic's HD-PLC BPL Communication Technology Adopted as IEEE 1901a Standard Panasonic Announces the Compact Lumix ZS80 and the FZ1000 II Superzoom Cameras ISSCC 2019: Panasonic Introduces 80 Gbps Terahertz Wireless Tranceiver Arm Eases Upfront License Costs With Flexible Access Program Sony A7R IV full-frame Mirrorless Camera Has a 61-megapixel Sensor Western Digital Unleashes its Fastest, Densest Lineup of IntelliFlash All-Flash Arrays	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line1979
__label__wiki	0.956631	0.956631	Updated January 12 Maine food-and-drink entrepreneurs devour national awards Four local companies win a half-dozen Good Food Awards in San Francisco. Four Maine companies won a total of six Good Food Awards in San Francisco on Friday night. The awards, given annually to independent food producers who meet certain environmental and agricultural sustainability standards, were presented at a 1,000-person gala at the San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. Famed American chef and restaurateur Alice Waters, founder of Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California, hosted the ceremony. A Small Good in Rockport, which cures meat from pasture-raised hogs, won in the charcuterie category for its brined coppa. David Buchanan, owner of Portersfield Orchards in Pownal, was recognized in the cider category for his artisan cider made from American heritage apples. Bard Coffee in Portland won for its Organic Costa Rica La Mirella in the coffee category. Liquid Riot, a Portland brewery and distillery, was the biggest winner, bringing home three awards. Two were from the spirit category: Liquid Riot Old Port Straight Bourbon Whiskey is aged a minimum of three years in new charred American White Oak barrels and crafted using Maine-grown corn, rye and buckwheat. Fernet Michaud, a drinking bitter, is infused with a proprietary blend of 22 botanicals, roots and herbs, then rested in used red wine barrels for five months. The third award went to Liquid Riot’s limited-release Blushing Star Barrel Aged Lager, an American pilsner aged in neutral oak barrels with Maine-grown Blushing Star peaches. Every finalist from Maine received an award. The Maine finalists were selected from among 2,035 entries in 16 categories, including cheese, confections, honey, pickles and preserves. In all, 401 products from 40 states were chosen by the nonprofit Good Food Foundation through a blind tasting.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line1980
__label__wiki	0.819997	0.819997	What A Packed Showcase Says About Radio UTD’s Influence. Mira Scott March 14, 2019 UTD’s Student-Run Radio Station Drew Hundreds To Its Third Annual Music Showcase On Campus Last Week, Proving Its Value To The Regional Scene At Large. A week ago today, free boba tea and freshly printed T-shirts lured more than 300 University of Texas at Dallas students from naps and study sessions to a common area on campus. There, as these young minds stood in line to grab their free goodies, they quickly became transfixed by the real reason these treats were being served. Before long, the scene was filled with applause and chanting as three North Texas music acts intrigued the students into sticking around, becoming entertained, amused and transfixed. That’s the power of music. It’s an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony and color. It’s universal, and it brings people from various background together. And, last Thursday, the school’s student-run online radio station Radio UTD manifested this notion through their annual Pseudo Stereo Showcase. The station’s third annual showcase, if nothing else, proved a worthwhile learning experience to the students who run the station. Molly Harras, Radio UTD’s local music director, has been part of the team behind this event since helping launch it in 2017 as an informal, nameless party taking place in the campus’ barn. Back then, the event that would become the Pseudo Stereo Showcase was just a concert for students who wanted to perform in front of a live audience. Three years in, it’s become a sizable celebration of local art beyond even the borders of the UTD campus. “It’s an opportunity for us to bring bands to campus that have done [in-studio] sessions with us or whom we really enjoy seeing perform, and to share it with our university,” says Harras. But the event was still rooted in school pride. In addition to performances from a pair of Denton acts — the genre-bending William Austin Clay and the shoegaze punks in Rei Clone — the night was kicked off with a set from the dream-pop outfit Picnics, which is comprised of Radio UTD alumni. Along similar lines, the showcase’s free T-shirts were designed by a former station DJ who graduated from the college last semester. The showcase is but an extension of Radio UTD’s aim, Harras says, in that it can help students across campus find others like them and bond over common interests. “We really play just a wide-range of music,” Harras says. “We have a little something for everybody. We carry such diversity.” Ivette Colón, lead singer for Picnics and former Radio UTD DJ herself, echoes that sentiment after wrapping up her band’s set, which confirmed to her and her bandmates just how far Radio UTD’s reach has come in recent years. “We usually play house shows around the area,” Colón says, “and we haven’t played for a crowd this big before.” For Harras, who will soon be graduating from school and moving on from her post at Radio UTD, that’s music to her ears — and proof positive that Radio UTD’s reach can continue to grow and influence the North Texas scene at large. Says Harras while looking out at the see of people enjoying the night’s offerings: “We have a lot to contribute to the local music scene.” All photos by Mira Scott. Previous Article38 Things To Do In Dallas This St. Paddy’s Day Weekend. Next ArticleSong Of The Day: Son of Stan — “Hostage” Mira Scott	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line1981
__label__wiki	0.703071	0.703071	Report: President Trump Personally Asked Chinese President to Resolve UCLA Robbery Case By Harris Rubenstein November 13, 2017 The Washington Post is reporting that President Trump personally asked Chinese President, Xi Jinping, to help resolve the shoplifting case that saw three UCLA basketball players arrested while in Hangzhou. Trump arrived in Beijing a day after LiAngelo Ball, Lonzo Ball's brother, Cody Riley and Jalen Hill were arrested after being accused of stealing sunglasses from a Louis Vuitton store next to UCLA's team hotel. As of right now, the players remain in Hangzhou and could be required to stay there for a week or more. President Xi apparently promised to look into the matter and ensure that the players were treated both, "fairly and expeditiously." Chief of Staff John F. Kelly has reached out to the families of the players and has spoken to UCLA head coach Steve Alford. Kelly also remains in contact with Chinese authorities. Full story can be found here. Back to the UCLA Bruins Newsfeed 18 shares Share on FB Share on Twitter Related Topics: UCLA Bruins, Donald Trump, China, LiAngelo Ball	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line1985
__label__cc	0.527801	0.472199	Danielle Jonas Just Got the Sweetest Instagram Message from Husband Kevin Melissa Mitas Apparently happiness began for Kevin Jonas a decade ago. While he has much to celebrate with the reunion of his band and bros, The Jonas Brothers, and their album Happiness Begins hitting the top of the charts, there’s another reason he is especially joyous this July 2. And he made sure to let his wife Danielle know on Instagram. Danielle and Kevin Jonas \| Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic A romantic post-er Everyone has their own engagement story. Thankfully for Kevin and Danielle, theirs was photographed so they literally have the memory to look back on. On July 2, Kevin posted a picture of himself down on one knee proposing to then-girlfriend Danielle. He captioned the image with a sweet note to his wife, saying, “10 years ago I asked @daniellejonas to spend the rest of life with me. I am so lucky to have found my best friend early and to spend this life with you. I love you so much! Thank you for saying yes!” Kevin often shows affection to his wife on social media. For their ninth anniversary last December, Kevin said on an Instagram post, “I can’t believe I have been lucky enough to call you my wife and best friend for 9 years. “It feels like yesterday waiting at the end of an isle on a snow filled day in NY. The excitement and anticipation was taking over knowing I had found the love of my life and getting the opportunity to be the best version of myself for you every single day. I love you @daniellejonas to the moon and back. Happy anniversary!” Danielle is also vocal toward her hubby when posting. On Valentine’s Day, she captioned a picture of the two of them on Instagram saying, “Happy Valentina’s day .. thank you for everything you do for our family. There is no one like you your heart is so big. ♥️ I love you for that.” How he popped the question 10 years ago I asked @daniellejonas to spend the rest of life with me. I am so lucky to have found my best friend early and to spend this life with you. I love you so much! Thank you for saying yes! A post shared by Kevin Jonas (@kevinjonas) on Jul 2, 2019 at 6:17am PDT According to People, Kevin proposed to Danielle, a former hairdresser, after arriving in New Jersey following a concert in Vancouver. “It was tough performing last night, knowing that I was going to ask the biggest question in my life to the most amazing girl in the world,” Kevin told People. Kevin knocked on the door of Danielle’s New Jersey home that early Wednesday morning in July, and in traditional romantic style, dropped down to his knee to ask her to marry him, as People reported. He gave her a cushion-cut diamond ring that Kevin designed himself with Jacob & Co. Kevin didn’t have to wait long for a response. “She said yes, yes, yes like 500 times super fast in a row,” he told People. According to Danielle, who was then Danielle Deleasa, she wasn’t aware of Kevin’s celebrity status when she met him in 2007. “I didn’t know who the Jonas Brothers were,” she said. Kevin’s parents were thrilled and welcomed Danielle with open arms. “Our hearts are filled with joy today and we are happy to share with you that our son Kevin has asked Danielle for her hand in marriage,” Denise and Kevin Jonas Sr. told People. “Her answer was yes, and it is such a blessing that she will be joining our family. Kevin and Danielle have not yet set a date. Family is very dear to us, and we hope we have raised Kevin to be a wonderful man and husband. Please join us in our family’s celebration and in congratulating Kevin and Danielle. Thank you for all of your support.” Kevin’s younger brothers Joe and Nick congratulated the pair via Twitter at the time, saying “Congrats big brother…..Dani welcome to the family, we can’t wait to have you join us on the road!” First comes love … then comes marriage … then comes two beautiful kids … I can’t say enough about this incredible woman. You are the most amazing mother and best friend anyone can ask for. You always put yourself second to the needs of others and especially our family. You amaze me every day! I love you @daniellejonas happy Mother’s Day! A post shared by Kevin Jonas (@kevinjonas) on May 12, 2019 at 6:43am PDT The coupled wed on December 19, 2009. They have two daughters, Alena, 5, and Valentina, 2, and they are clearly Kevin’s number one fans. He consistently posts adorable pics of his daughters on Instagram with loving captions, clearly enjoying fatherhood. A lot has happened for the young couple in the past 10 years. It looks like happiness continues for the Jonases.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line1986
__label__wiki	0.810871	0.810871	‘Little People, Big World’ Fans Are Surprised to See This Photo of Jacob Roloff on Matt Roloff’s Instagram Lauren Weiler The latest season of Little People, Big World may be over, but the Roloffs are still very present in our lives, as they continue to post away on social media. Most recently, we learned that Amy Roloff decided to sell her portion of Roloff Farms to ex-husband Matt — and that’s far from where the drama ends. She also released her memoir, A Little Me, which holds scathing accusations that Matt was cheating on Amy during their marriage with his current girlfriend, Caryn. The focus may be on Matt and Amy, but what about the other Roloffs? While Zach is still on the show with his wife, Tori, Jeremy and their other brother, Jacob, are no longer on the show. And we can’t forget that Jacob made the biggest splash when he left LPBW, which makes Matt’s recent Instagram post all the more interesting. Jacob Roloff had a lot to say about leaving Little People, Big World ¡Que bonita prometida y ciudad! A post shared by Jacob Roloff (@jacobroloff45) on Mar 23, 2019 at 1:42pm PDT When Jeremy Roloff announced he and wife Audrey were leaving Little People, Big World, he made it known it wasn’t anything against the show. Instead, he and Audrey decided to move on and raise their family off the air, though the two of them would be back for cameos. As for younger brother Jacob Roloff, however, he had other reasons for leaving. And Jacob seemed to hold more of a grudge against the program. As Jacob wrote on Instagram, “I get comments on here all the time about how people ‘miss me on the show’ or telling me I should ‘do a few more episodes’ with the family; I’m posting this to say that that will never happen.” He then went on to explain that the “agenda of the crew” wasn’t jibing with the “health & happiness” of the other Roloffs, and that’s truly what made him want to call it quits on the program. “All in all I appreciate people wanting me to ‘be with the family’ for a few more episodes, but the family that is filmed is not my family,” Jacob added to the post. “They are the Roloff Characters and I have scarcely anything in common with them, nor do I want to be a character myself.” There’ve been rumors of a feud between Jacob and father Matt Roloff Had a wonderful Father’s Day. Thank you @carynchandler1 for hosting a great dad kinda celebration. With Jacob, Izzy, her parents — zach and tori and her parents and of course Jackson? #funfunfathersday. Happy Father’s Day to Jeremy (who’s in Bend Or) and my dad Ron in California and Caryn’s dad Roger. Happy father’s day to all the dads out in daddy land!!! #funfundadsday A post shared by Matt Roloff (@mattroloff) on Jun 16, 2019 at 9:18pm PDT Jacob’s Instagram post about leaving the show certainly struck a nerve with some LPBW fans, but it’s his seemingly complicated relationship with his father that also had others talking. Radar Online notes Jacob has discussed growing up on reality TV in his book, Out to See, and there’s a good chance he may resent his parents for putting him in that environment in the first place. Not only that, but an insider told the publication that Jacob may blame Matt for his parents’ divorce. “I think when his parents divorced he put a lot of the blame on his dad. His mom was hurting for a long time, and he believes Matt was the sole cause of that — like his dad is the one that blew up the whole family,” the insider noted. It appears Jacob remained closer with Amy in the years following the divorce, though he failed to promote her new memoir, A Little Me. This could be because he didn’t feel like posting about it, or it could also be because he’s gotten closer with Matt and feels like Amy shouldn’t have exposed his faults — we’re not sure. Fans are surprised Matt posted this photo to Instagram The original’ baby J getting getting all suited up for his big day right around the corner. @jacobroloff45 marriage to the beautiful and wonderful @isabelsofiarock Jacob is getting married soon. And while we doubt he’ll have his ceremony televised, it seems his proud parents will still post all about the big day. Matt recently added this photo of Jacob in a tux with the caption, “The original’ baby J getting all suited up for his big day right around the corner. @jacobroloff45 marriage to the beautiful and wonderful @isabelsofiarock [sic].” The fact that Matt’s posting photos of his quality one-on-one time with Jacob speaks volumes about their relationship, and it’s also surprising fans. “Glad to see he figured himself out. He appeared to be honestly the most angry and argumentative kid while growing up,” a fan commented. Another questioned, “Why is his picture here after he no longer wanted to be a part if the tv program. Didn’t he write about the family in a book or about what goes on?” Another fan clarified for other posters, “Matt posts family things and his youngest getting ready to marry is important to him. Try reading Jacob’s books before stating what you think they are about.” It seems the alleged feud between Matt and Jacob either was never as severe as first reported or was dealt with amongst the family. Either way, congratulations are in order for Jacob and his soon-to-be wife, Isabel!	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line1987
__label__wiki	0.76599	0.76599	‘Men in Black International’: Director Wanted to Quit Multiple Times for These Shocking Reasons Greg Brian A strong track record exists of movies that had drama on the set often tanking at the box office after release. In many of those cases, it involved actor/director conflicts or even tragic deaths. Sometimes it had to do with the script and endless rewrites. Men in Black: Internationalmight have recently flopped because it was a victim of rewrite hell, plus a few other issues. The story of what happened during the development of this MIB reboot is a discouraging one. Especially with top talent and a great director involved. For director F. Gary Gray alone, it appears to be the worst movie experience he’s ever had. Men in Black: International director F. Gary Gary \| Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic Take a minute to see what happened and whether it’s a warning to stick with a good idea from the beginning. The script was going to be a timely tale about immigration "As the Hollywood Reporter notes, the film was originally both more daring and more topical, and the sharp edges were eased out during a series of behind-the-scenes struggles between director F. Gary Gray and producer Walter Parkes"https://t.co/sS8yBDPV3Q via @Verge — Christopher Herman (@consptheory77) June 22, 2019 An argument can always be made that being too timely in a movie can quickly make it outdated, especially if someone watches the film 20 years later. A number of films made 50 years ago about certain social issues going at the time look fairly antiquated now compared to what’s going on today. On the other hand, some films from that era (and long before) are still highly relevant because history often repeats itself. Movies like All the President’s Men, or even 2001: A Space Odyssey fit right in with warnings about our political reality and our technological evolution. With MIB: International initially employing a plot related to immigration (including, reportedly, a Beatles-like band), the opinion of not being timeless enough appeared to have hit the producer. The producer in question is Walter Parkes. He was the producer for the original Men in Black film from the ’90s. He stepped in for departing Sony exec David Beaubaire who approved the original script. Parkes ordered rewrites immediately. These rewrites didn’t go over well with leads Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson. They thought the first script would stand. Reports are, they had to hire their own dialogue coaches to help them with the changes. Director and producer clash over everything Director F. Gary Gray inexplicably turns the comedic 'Men In Black' series into a generic actioner in his newest film, but at least it's competently made https://t.co/v9JjPdwgwn pic.twitter.com/fyxQToweUZ — The Sacred Wall (@SacredWall) June 21, 2019 You know a movie is in trouble when the new producer locks horns with the director. F. Gary Gray went through a personal hell arguing with Parkes about everything down to the minutest production details. Why they did this sounds like an attempted coup by the original producer to gain control of his original cinematic baby. You could say this is one example where the original producer’s vision was arguably misguided just to make it more marketable. No doubt there was fear of the film flopping after concerns of other cinematic reboots not faring well either. Having to put up with this much obsessive control, however, may require a book from Gray down the road. He almost quit the film several times during the chaos. Now we have to wonder if any future continuations of MIB should fall into independent hands so Parkes doesn’t have to eat future crow. Sometimes it’s better when an original producer steps aside Men In Black – International: 5/10 Not Hemsworth's charm nor Kumail's witty delivery could save this bland, heartless yawnfest of a movie. pic.twitter.com/TfmWTay1Gs — Rohan Javet Beg (@RohanBeg) June 14, 2019 We’ve all seen how the cinematic creations from popular producers end up taking a life of their own to a point where fans resent the original producer meddling. George Lucas is a good example of someone who arguably should have stepped aside when making his Star Wars prequels. He finally did for the new trilogy when selling his giant baby to Disney. While we all have happy comedic memories of the original Men in Black movies during the gilded ’90s, Walter Parkes needs to know MIB requires some originality to ever succeed again. He may be forced out if they make another based on this box office disappointment. At least it left behind another guide on what to avoid in Hollywood. No matter if history often repeats on a few producers thinking they know best.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line1988
__label__wiki	0.965325	0.965325	‘Twisted Sisters’: Khloe Kardashian’s True-Crime Series About Killer Sisters Is Coming Back to TV for Season 2 Megan Elliott The Kardashian sisters have made no secret of their love of true crime. Kim Kardashian and her husband Kanye West recently revealed that they have “bedtime true-crime story meetings” where they discuss their various creative projects while tuning in to docs about killers and kidnappings. The KKW beauty founder has also admitted to being addicted to the popular podcast Serial. But the real true crime aficionado in the family might be Khloe Kardashian. The 35-year-old reality TV star actually has her very own Investigation Discovery show. ‘Twisted Sisters’ tells the stories of murderous siblings Khloe Kardashian \| Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images When the Kardashian-produced Twisted Sisters premiered last year, it brought something fresh to the true crime genre. Instead of killer husbands or deranged wives, it focused on killer sisters. Now, neither Kardashian nor her siblings have ever been involved in any sister-on-sister violence. But given the arguments we’ve seen play out on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, it’s safe to say she knows something about the complex relationship between siblings Some episodes of the show focus on crimes sisters committed together, while others deal with sisters who turn on each other. “Anyone who knows me understands what a huge true-crime fan I am. This series shows how strong the bonds between sisters really are but how twisted they can become when they’re triggered by jealousy,” Kardashian said in a statement. Season 2 of ‘Twisted Sisters’ premieres August 12 True crime addicts couldn’t get enough of the stories of sisters gone bad, so Investigation Discovery is bringing Twisted Sisters back for a second season. They’re promising even more troubling and disturbing crimes this time around. Ten hour-long episodes will “tell haunting tales of betrayal, desire, and, shockingly, comradery, when some of these kindred spirits become killers who work together to commit a crime,” according to ID. The network says Kardashian’s love of true crime — and her expertise on sisterhood — have helped make the show a hit. “It’s no mystery as to why Khloé’s expertise on sisterhood – and love of true crime stories – have made this such a huge hit with our audience!” said Henry Schleiff, group president of Investigation Discovery. Kardashian will also produce a new series, ‘Twisted Love’ Twisted Sisters is Kardashian’s first true-crime series, but it won’t be her last. Investigation Discovery has picked up Twisted Love, a spin-off of Twisted Sisters that is also produced by Kardashian. The six-part series will focus on toxic relationships and tales of love gone wrong. “Relationships can be complicated, and these never-before-seen stories show just how dangerous it can be when love turns lethal,” Kardashian said when the series was announced in April. It will premiere sometime in 2020. Kim Kardashian also has a true-crime show in the works Kim Kardashian West speaks during an East Room event on “second chance hiring” on June 13, 2019, at the White House \| Alex Wong/Getty Images While her little sister was first to break into true-crime TV, her sibling Kim isn’t far behind. Kardashian-West, who has been fighting for criminal justice reform, will produce a Kim Kardashian: The Justice Project, a 2-hour documentary that will air on Oxygen. According to the network, it “will capture Kardashian’s efforts to secure freedom for Americans who she believes have been wronged by the justice system.” An air date has not been announced.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line1989
__label__cc	0.542819	0.457181	The Government must go much further on public service reform Robert Halfon: Old Etonian Johnson now drives a white van Jacob Rees-Mogg: Why I believe that the NHS should cover social care David Hare: Why both Johnson and Hunt should be worried about worsening NHS waiting times Jason Rust: Why I’m backing Hunt Johnson. Not the Prime Minister we deserve. But the Prime Minister we need right now. Cllr Philippa Roe, the Leader of Westminster City Council, says more local incentives and innovation is needed The government has done much in recent years to drive forward public service reform across areas such as education, welfare and health. Good Conservative local government is also doing its bit as regular readers of these pages will know including my own council and its Tri-borough partners where we have driven through savings, streamlined processes, joined up services and introduced early intervention schemes so that we can deliver better, more efficient and more responsive services to the people we serve. Local government is also influencing the national reform agenda. The Budget, for instance, highlighted evidence from the Whole Place community budget pilots that will help shape some of the key principles of the spending round – smarter ways of delivering better outcomes for less, putting local knowledge at the heart of Whitehall decision making; and far more emphasis on joint working across the local public sector. This work at the local level is also being increasingly acknowledged by those in Whitehall. Greg Clark recently wrote here how central government could learn lessons from the reforming zeal of Conservative town halls. I couldn’t agree more and it is a record to be proud of. But ultimately it is a record on which we will all be collectively judged through the ballot box – either locally, as in London next year, or at the general election in 2015. And we can also do much more. That’s why, as we approach the Comprehensive Spending Review on 26th June now is not the time to take our foot off the gas. Instead the government needs to use the opportunity to drive forward further reform, including making quicker progress on setting local areas free to drive value for money in public services and unleash our potential for economic growth. In practice, there are five critical actions the government should take on 26th June: Cabinet Ministers should provide visible and public support to encourage local innovation, so that leaders across the public sector have the backing and confidence to take risks. In particular, Whitehall departments need to send strong and clear messages to their agencies that sharing data across the public sector should be the norm, not the exception. Government should announce matched or ‘top-up’ funding for Troubled Families in 2015/16 to enable this flagship programme to gain a sustainable footing locally; and consider whether more flexible criteria can be introduce so that local areas get paid by results for working with a wider cohort. It would not be overstating to say that the Troubled Families work, again written about on these pages in some detail, has the potential to deliver a step change in public services and improve people's lives whilst delivering significant savings – £2 for every £1 invested. Now is the time to back it to the hilt. Ministers should continue to back the Pioneer Sites to model an integrated approach to Health and Social Care, proposals for which were announced recently by the Department of Health with outline local candidates to be selected in September. We regard this as a major opportunity to progress plans which can both save money and improve outcomes – but this needs a combined central and local approach to secure the benefits shown in the community budget work to date. In London, following the London Finance Commission, Government should engage fully with the Mayor and London boroughs when they jointly come forward to request a discussion on London’s financial future and the potential for a London ‘deal’. Nothing should be off the table, including fundamentally reforming how we pay for our public services. An economically buoyant capital benefits the whole of the UK. Finally, the government needs to be radical and bold in its response to the Heseltine Review and the creation of a devolved Single Local Growth Fund, also due to be announced on 26th June, and seek to devolve as much of the identified £49 billion as possible. The days of thinking that central government departments or their agencies are best placed to deliver local public services in a one size fits all approach are over. Health Regeneration Troubled Families Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests Wigan Council is seeking to be the servant and not the master of its residents How can the nation’s beauty be regained? Stephanos Ioannou: Overdevelopment means that traditional London suburbs are under threat Judy Terry: We need greater engagement and openness in Suffolk about Special Education Needs Ben Houchen: Which candidate will show leadership on free ports?	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line1992
__label__cc	0.64628	0.35372	Game Shooting Laws Chapter 3: GAME SHOOTING LAWS In today's society, extra vigilance and care is necessary, which is why it is important to be up to date with game shooting laws. You have probably heard the famous saying ‘where there’s a blame there’s a claim’, so be careful that you don’t fall into this trap and are blamed for not taking care when out game shooting. Without the appropriate duty of care and attention you may possibly end up with a big problem on your hands! This chapter has been split into a number of sections for easy access: Shotgun Certificate Shotgun Exemptions Shotgun safety To start with, a very important point is that if you are invited to a shoot on private land, then the occupier has a duty of care to ensure that you are safe whilst you are on their land. Let's Get You Started! The main legal acts that you need to be aware of are: Firearms Licensing Law 2016 Highways Act 1980 Health and Safety at Work At 1974 Game Shooting Laws Introduced It goes without saying that, as a shooter, the laws that govern you must be adhered to. Further, the Code of Good Shooting Practice sets out the standards - and provides advice - to ensure that shooting is conducted in the right way and that best practice is followed. The laws that govern you will depend upon your location. Northern Ireland has its own firearm laws, and similarly there are certain differences in law between England, Wales and Scotland that you have to look out for. (For example, the dates of the legal shooting season) What you are allowed to shoot - and when - will vary too, depending upon your location. Therefore, if you intend to shoot outside of an organised event, you really should check seek advice about any specific laws that may impact upon you. For more specific advice and guidance about this, you can contact The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). BASC's dedicated firearms team will be able to offer you specific and up to date advice, relating to your own location. In addition, if you'd like more information about specific firearms laws and safety, there is a useful guide by the Home Office entitled “Collection Firearms” which was last updated on the 6th July 2016. Interestingly, since 1st August 2007, there has not been a requirement to hold a game licence to kill game in England and Wales (BASC). However, a game licence is necessary if you are shooting in the Isle of Man. (The requirement for a game licence in Northern Ireland has been abolished since 2011) Although a general licence is not necessary, a game shooter is advised to seek out and study the information that is available (about licences in general) for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, by checking out the BASC website. A shot gun is described by the firearms licensing law as: “a smooth-bore gun (not being an air gun) which has a barrel not less than 24″ in length and does not have any barrel with a bore exceeding 2 inches in diameter” Naturally this is important, so for more information and further details about the definition of a shotgun, please do visit Guidance on Firearms Licensing Law. Useful definitions: Firearm: a lethal barrelled weapon of any description, from which any form of ammunition can be fired Ammunition: shot, bullet or missile A shotgun certificate is necessary if you intend to buy or acquire a firearm or shotgun. Also, a shotgun certificate will be needed to buy ammunition. Once a certificate has been granted, it is valid for 5 years. To apply for a shotgun certificate you will need to complete a shotgun certificate application form from the firearms licensing unit of your local police force. To contact your local force please visit the Police Force website. As part of this process, you will receive a visit from a police officer at your home to clarify certain safety requirements. Below is a list of what the police officer will be looking for when checking your suitability for a shotgun certificate: where the shotgun will be stored – it is good practice to buy a shotgun cabinet a list of existing shotguns and firearms in possession - and how they are stored to see the land where the shotgun will be used on to check if you have permission to shoot on the land to check if you have any previous convictions including motoring offences, cautions and bind overs to see if you have any specific health questions to ascertain the reason why you want a gun and to ensure that you will not endanger the peace or public safety To complete your application you will also need to obtain 4 photos of yourself, such as a passport photo, and details of a person who has agreed to be a referee. The referee must be resident in Great Britain, have known you for a minimum of 2 years and must be of good character. Unfortunately, a family member cannot be used, neither can serving police officers, police support staff or registered firearms dealers. There are a number of exemptions that apply whereby a certificate is not needed to use a shotgun. Under the Firearms Act 1968 exemptions can be grouped into two sections: Possession, purchase and acquisition Possession only The first example of an exemption relates to any person who possesses, purchases or acquires firearms in the ordinary course of a business. (e.g. dealers and their servants, such as employees) However, a dealer or their servant who possess firearms unrelated or unconnected to the business must then have a firearms certificate/shotgun certificate Secondly, visitors to Great Britain must complete a visitors’ permit to enter Great Britain. This permit will allow them to posses a firearm or shotgun, to purchase or acquire ammunition and shotguns whilst in Great Britain. For more information visitors’ rights please visit section 6.15 of the Firearms Act 1968. A chief officer of police may, in some circumstances, issue a permit authorising an individual to posses a shotgun or firearms without a certificate. For example, possession permit for a relative or the executor of a deceased person which forms part of the estate. An individual may borrow a shotgun from the occupier of private premises and use it on those premises but only in the occupiers presence. A person over the age of 17 may borrow a rifle from the occupier of private premises and use it on the private premises in the occupiers or servants' presence. Shotgun age restrictions In order to own and possess a shotgun you must be 18 years old or older. There are however a number of circumstances where young people can use a shotgun with restrictions. These circumstances are listed below: Young persons and firearms law Under 18 Under 17 Under 15 Under 14 Purchase any firearm or ammunition No No No No Receive shotgun as a gift Yes Yes No No Possess assembled shotgun Yes Yes No* No* Receive firearms certificate Yes Yes Yes No *Under 15 and 14’s can possess an assembled shotgun if under the supervision of someone 21 years or over - and on private land. Below are other factors to consider when using and storing a shotgun: Never leave a shotgun unattended or unsupervised The use of lead shots are prohibited in certain areas If transporting a shotgun, make sure that the following are observed: Your vehicle is locked The shotgun out of sight your gun should ideally have a trigger lock or cable Consider removing the gun's fore-end and keep this with you at all times There are various reasons why the police may take your shotgun certificate away from you. It's also important to be aware that many of these reasons may result in a criminal offence too! So, it's worth spending time finding out how you can avoid these situations. It's a certainty then that care needs to be taken! Below are some other ways in which you could lose your shotgun certificate. (which, remember, could also be considered a criminal offence) These include: Trespassing with firearms (such as entering a building as a trespasser with a firearm, without a reasonable reason) Having previous convictions of crime Firing an air weapon beyond the boundaries of private land During the shooting season, and when at your own location, you can shoot certain species of game birds, quarry birds or waterfowl within the law. However, there are restrictions that you must be aware of when shooting certain species. For example, you can’t shoot some waterfowl above a high water line. By ignoring or not being up to date with shooting restrictions you may be fined or jailed, especially if it is considered that you have been hunting illegally and/or causing unnecessary suffering to animals! Do remember that shooting birds outside of the official shooting season is illegal. A shooting season helps to ensure certain species breed successfully. For more information and specific dates check out our Shooting Season chapter here. Again, it's always worthwhile making further enquiries about anything you feel unsure about. You can always contact your nearest police station or an organisation such as BASC to clarify key points. The next chapter will now discuss shooting etiquette- Enjoy! Next chapter - Shooting Etiquette - What should I wear? > Chapter 1: Game Shooting in the UK - Pheasant, Partridge or Grouse Game Shooting Season in the UK Shooting Etiquette - What should I wear? 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__label__cc	0.548963	0.451037	Exec drinks to safety of fracking fluid By CATHERINE TSAI \| THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DENVER � An energy company executive�s sip of fracking fluid at an industry conference is bringing attention to new recipes for hydraulic fracturing fluids. �During a keynote lunch speech at the conference presented by the Colorado Oil and Gas Association, Halliburton Co. CEO Dave Lesar talked about addressing public concerns about hydraulic fracturing, which extracts natural gas by blasting a mix of water, chemicals and sand underground.� �He raised a container of Halliburton�s new fracking fluid made from materials sourced from the food industry, then called up a fellow executive to demonstrate how safe it was by drinking it, according to two attendees.� The executive mocked reluctance, then took a swig.� �What he drank was apparently CleanStim, which when Halliburton announced it in November was undergoing field trials. A Halliburton spokeswoman� referred a reporter to a web page on CleanStim. The Houston company, which has operations in about 80 countries, has said the product shouldn�t be considered edible.� �Roughly 90 percent of wells in the U.S. are fracked, according to the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Com- mission. �Each component of fracking fluid does something different, such as killing bacteria or preventing corrosion. As fracturing evolves, engineers have found other substances besides synthetic chemicals to perform those functions, said Colorado State University environmental engineering professor Ken Carlson, who also attended the conference. ��The thing I took away is the industry is stepping up to plate and taking these concerns seriously,�� Carlson said. ��Halliburton is showing they can get the same economic benefits or close to that by putting a little effort into reformulating the fluids.�� Companies have resisted disclosing exact recipes for fracking fluid for competitive reasons, and those who voluntarily post disclosures on a public online registry called FracFocus can exclude some chemicals. Halliburton�s website lists CleanStim�s ingredients as enzyme, exthoxylated sugar-based fatty acid ester, inorganic and organic acids, inorganic salt, maltodextrin, organic ester, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, polysaccharide polymer and sulfonated alcohol. �� Carlson said it was a good sign that Halliburton and others have introduced fracking fluids that they say are safer for the environment for reasons such as using biodegradable ingredients or allowing for less water use. �� Mining critics voiced continued concerns. �� Environmental Defense Fund's Mark Brownstein said using ingredients from the food industry won�t necessarily make a fracking fluid safe for drinking water. ��Salt is a food-grade ingredient, but if you have too much salt in your well water, your well water is not usable,�� Brownstein said.�	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line1998
__label__wiki	0.92102	0.92102	Friday, May 25, 2018, 11:05 Iran nuke deal countries look to future without US Friday, May 25, 2018, 11:05 By Reuters VIENNA - Nations that remain in the Iran nuclear deal meet on Friday for the first time since US President Donald Trump left the pact, but diplomats see limited scope to salvage it after Washington vowed to be tougher thanever on Tehran. British, Chinese, French, German and Russian officials will try to flesh out with Iran's deputy foreign minister a strategy to save the deal by keeping oil and investment flowing, while circumventing US sanctions that risk hurting the economy. At the heart of Friday's talks, chaired by the European Union, Iranian officials will seek guarantees from the Europeans that they can protect trade. They will also want assurances that all parties will continue to buy Iranian oil The 2015 accord rests on lifting sanctions and allowing business with Iran in exchange for Tehran curbing its nuclear programme. The deal's proponents say it is crucial to forestalling a nuclear Iran and preventing wider war in the Middle East. But US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday threatened the Islamic Republic with "the strongest sanctions in history" if it did not change its behaviour in the Middle East. "Pompeo was like taking a cold shower," said a European diplomat. "We'll try to cling to the deal hoping that there is apossibility of a transaction, but we're under no illusions." READ MORE: IAEA report says Iran complying with nuclear deal At the heart of Friday's talks, chaired by the European Union, Iranian officials will seek guarantees from the Europeans that they can protect trade. They will also want assurances that all parties will continue to buy Iranian oil. Iran's supreme leader set out a series of conditions on Wednesday for Iran to stay in the deal. "This is a very important meeting that will show whether theother parties are serious about the deal or not," an Iranian official told Reuters. "We will understand whether, as our leader, said, the European can give us reliable guarantees or not." Highlighting how difficult it will be, the US Treasury announced Thursday more sanctions on several Iranian and Turkish companies and a number of aircraft in a move targeting four Iranian airlines. Some Western companies have already quit Iran or said they may have to leave because of US sanctions. Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif said he expected the other signatories to present "a new package" that would be within the boundaries of the agreement, but did not include “any other issues.” Trump denounced the accord, completed under his predecessor Barack Obama, because it did not cover Iran's ballistic missile programme, its role in Middle East conflicts or what happens after the deal begins to expire in 2025. While European nations share those concerns, they have said that as long as Tehran meets its commitments, they would remainin the deal. The UN atomic watchdog policing the pact said on Thursday Iran continued to comply with the terms of the deal, but could be faster and more proactive in allowing snap inspections. "The European desire to remain in the agreement does not, however, detract from the concerns we have with regard to Iran," France's foreign ministry spokeswoman said on Thursday. "That is why we proposed to establish a comprehensive negotiating framework with Iran. We want Iran to understand the value of a cooperative approach." ALSO READ: Iran deal pullout raises red flag HK seen taking no chances on choice of currency guardian	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2000
__label__cc	0.742558	0.257442	Dr. Casey El Amin (F.F.O. LARP) Dr. Casey El Amin-2125 Everyone wonders what would happen if they could warn themselves about what’s coming. Stand back–I'm going to do science to find out. This war wasn’t something you thought a lot about until someone used the energy of half a million megatons to lob a chunk of the moon at you and kill your whole species. Before that, you sort of thought it was a regrettable result of two vastly different cultures competing for resources and the inevitable short-sightedness of competitive starvation economy models. I mean you thought about the war...you had to. Your funding came chiefly from designing new and interesting technologies that could help in the war effort, but usually the jarheads only thought of the military applications. You’d probably have found funding with or without a war, so it wasn’t like you needed the conflict for grants. But the idea was most of the technologies you worked on would have an amazing practical application once the military got through using it to build a better bomb. Pity to see all that go to waste. It’s not that you had no opinions either. The US leading Earth meant that all the jingoistic manipulation that the US used to establish the illusion of cultural superiority and it was quite apparent that the world at large did not approve of the terrible treatment of androids, to say nothing of the flagging political will that must be continually bolstered through fairly obvious propaganda and other social controls. You didn’t moralize much because you were about the science, and you’d seen many times the rabbit holes down which brilliant minds go when they try to rattle the chains of the more easily persuaded. Look it's not like you call them simple or anything... You’ve worked with android scientists. Their clarity of thought is spectacular. With your imaginative inspiration and their ability to account for X factors in controlled experimentation, you progressed in leaps and bounds. The exodus was a very unfortunate example of scapegoating. The debate about whether androids have souls is basically a deflection since humans do not have souls. But convincing humans that they’re not really anything more than complex biological machines with capable data processing clumps of neurons is...well, it's difficult. Now you feel like maybe your neutrality may not have been in everybody’s best interest--seeing as you’re all about to die. That's a pretty good indication that you should have weighed in sooner. However….all hope is not lost. If you can keep your head together. At least long enough. With the moon coming down, you’ve basically spent the last week trying out heroin. I mean why not, right? You always wondered, and didn't try it because of the consequences. But now you're dead either way. You had to sit through some meetings with mucky mucks telling you that it was your "duty" to come up with something but those numbskulls don’t realize that quantum means small, not “big ol chunk of moon going to land on our heads.” As the hour of impact approached you basically ODed, but with enough of your modified extended release tablets that you would fizzle out in mindless bliss right around the impact. That’s when you had the vision--flying on heroin. Using only applications you’ve worked out and equipment you've already got in the lab, you think it might be possible to avert this disaster. The chief of staff was supposed to be here. You have to close the doors with only the same people who were in this room before, but the chief of staff was going to say a few words first. Where is he??? Oh god...here comes another wave of the good stuff…… Dr. Casey El Amin Extra Page of “Message in a bottle rules” Feel free to ham this up with as much technobabble as you like. Also please remember that you will get more high as the first scene goes on. You see, many androids don’t die if they die. They just upload back on the moon as long as there is a parallel body attuned to their quantum actuator. These actuators exist in the same quantum state. (Like an ansible in LeGuin novels.) Otherwise the information could be jammed, blocked, wouldn’t all get there, could be picked up by radio telescopes to find out what androids know, etc. It’s some of the most sophisticated quantum technology ever invented. Working with Dr Nakamura, you have been able to “send” a message through an androids quantum actuator. Not much of a message since it’s largely intended to be an unconscious process. More like a short sentence--about 150 characters. By using a neutrino pulse, you can punch a wormhole through to five years ago when all the people you’ve summoned were also in a room together. With humans, it’s hard to know what will get through and affect their past selves. A few thoughts, some random images, probably a feeling. But with the androids you are reasonably sure you can send a message back through time. You can WARN yourselves what’s about to happen. This whole terrible disaster can be averted by changing what happens five years ago. The problem is getting the androids to cooperate. You’re going to have to impress upon everyone how important that will be. And that might not be easy since they've basically won the war. Quick Run Down of Rules (you’re going to answer these questions a lot) 1- - Each synth can send their own message. So Avery, and the Mark 1 model you’ve brought can send a message. Also Kai, but you would have to expose him….might be worth it though. 2- The room must be as quantumly similar as possible. Same room, same people, as much as can be made identical. If, for some reason, someone were to DIE in this room it will change the quantum fluctuations. Even one life might be too much difference between the two moments. It might be enough that the whole thing wouldn’t work. You need this room and that room five years ago to be as close as possible. 3- You MUST send your message before atmospheric impact. The wormhole will use GOBS of energy, and the fireball is going to do the kind of damage that would take out power grids on a global level. So you have about 90 minutes to get the synths on board and figure out your message. That should be plenty of time, right? 4- Here’s where it gets weird. Your quantum perturbation will only last a couple of hours. You have to affect the time stream five years ago (you can't simply write yourself a letter or make a mental note not to do something bad). This isn’t a Bill and Ted movie. You will all have a consciousness in one timeline while any changes you make will happen in another. A DEATH COULD WREAK HAVOC ON THE TIMELINE. And if there is not some kind of established consensus five years ago and focus of will to alter the timeline (at least a majority) it won't work. 5- Doctor Nakamura is the robotics and cybernetics expert. They know how the information transfer will work, how to do it, and how much information will transfer before the quantum actuator will fail. They're basically saying 150 characters, but they will have to be part of the process. They just know more about androids than you do. Casey Skills and Contacts Role playing note!!!: While your situation can (and likely will) lead to some moments of levity, you are not intended as a “goofy” character. (How you choose to play is up to you, of course.) Please understand that being progressively more high on heroin is intensely frustrating for someone who values their clarity of thought and is trying to do some science. Who knew you were going to need to do anything but sit around and die of pleasure? These waves are an interruption. Also, don’t forget that you ultimately took a LETHAL DOSE. No matter how good it feels, no matter if you succeed or not, at the end, you die. That's not good news when you've figured out how to possibly avoid doomsday. High level knowledge: You are very smart and educated. While you don’t know every bit of esoteric knowledge, you have a high level understanding of most science and math, expert understanding of quantum mechanics and physics, you speak English, French, German, Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish, and you know a lot about almost everything. Theoretically you could learn a new skill in a reduced time, but this will not come into play in the scope of the game. Smacked: During scene 1 you will get progressively more high as your extended release tablets begin to kick in. Have fun with the role play. But each time an ST comes to let you know that you are experiencing another wave of euphoria, you may also ask a single yes/no question about something in game that will come to you in some sort of drug addled vision. You don't get the answer AS a yes or no (more like a trippy vision). You can’t see the future though so questions like “Will this plan work” won’t be possible. But there are very few other limitations. Logical/Less emotional: You have a very, very logical mind and lack the rash impulsiveness that defines many humans--even totally high on heroin. You may petition the ST’s to help you determine logical outcomes or whether something seems logical to your character. You cannot be affected by superfluous logic. However you are often overly dispassionate. You tend to not care about important things until it’s too late. Reverend Paris Antonia is a of a religious fanatic. You’ve somehow become friends with them over the past few years. The reverend has always been interested in you science to save humanity, not just building the better bomb. You know they built an “arc” and sent their family, flock, and quite a bit of scientific data, into space to hopefully find a new world to live on. It’s tragic, really because there's absolutely no chance that they've developed the technology needed to colonize another world--those people are dead. Dr Tohru Nakamura is the opposite of the reverend. Tohru is a robotics master; they love everything about androids. Tohru and Paris could talk circles around each other like nobody’s business. Tohru is probably your best friend. You’ve gotten on so well for so long, this has got to work. Reese Domino is the jack-ass who kept shutting down your funding through the office of the press secretary. You did your research and found that Reese was the one issuing all the budget and funding cuts for your projects and writing position papers against you in Dakota's name. If not for Reese, you probably would have come up with this solution a year ago--certainly before you OD'ed on heroin. Kai is not someone you know closely. You’ve worked with them a few times in the past. Kai is a brilliant computer programer and A.I. expert--a rockstar in their field who uses only their first name. In the past few years they seem to have grown bitter and dispirited. Probably ran into similar blockades as yourself. Defining Characteristics Strength: Brilliant Weakness: Intellectualizing You have physically enjoyed the peace conference (scientists do not often enjoy such posh surroundings), but you are fairly certain you are only here as part of a measured propaganda campaign to manipulate the American and World public into accepting the ostensible face of a government that is making every effort to secure peace--when in fact, nothing could be further from the truth. If anything, it is the androids who seem desperate to avoid this cold war warming up and to reestablish trade. Which would be beneficial to everyone as the applications of the Helium 3 fission (even without the efficiency upgrade that is still two or three decades out) would usher Earth into a new era of prosperity. You aren’t really sure you have much to contribute at an event like this. You’re mostly into the science. Some of your current experiments into quantum technology are incredibly exciting. Did you know that if you can reproduce the circumstances of a past event in the present--not exactly but with as little quantum deviation as possible--you could theoretically actually punch a neutrino thick wormhole between the two events. It’s not exactly time travel because there would be no way to communicate between the events, but still who knows what applications might eventually present themselves. Interesting that you would think of that just now. Actually, that thought seemed almost...unbidden. And man….you are feeling strange. Your head is swimming. It isn't a bad feeling, but it's clouding your mind. Oh no. You’ve been dosed! Roleplaying note- If anything this time around your situation is even more frustrating, confusing, and frightening because you don’t know how you managed to go into an altered state of consciousness. But you do get the benefit of the yes/no questions for this scene as well. No Real Post Tall Privilege (Social Justice Metaphor) 15 Things A Very Cute Toddler Taught Me About Writ... The Shawshank Metaphor Guest Blog for Writing About Writing? Best World Building Poll (One Week Left) Writing's Bad Rap (Mailbox) Ducks and Monopoly (A Social Justice Metaphor Twof... The Martian's Lessons of Tenacity May 2015's Best What Comes Next? (Claire Youmans) Poll: Best World Building (Semifinal 1) What These Guys Did/Final Notes (F.F.O. LARP) Nominations Need: Best World Building Sundays off Next Six Weeks Casting Notes/ In Game Notes (F.F.O. LARP) Valentine DeWhit (F.F.O. LARP) Helping The Purple People (How Privilege Changes T... The Story-Teller (Claire Youmans) Uriel Petrovitch (F.F.O. LARP) Blog Status Report/Summer Schedule (A few Meta Thi... Harper Corday (F.F.O. LARP) Boipelo Anderson (F.F.O. LARP) Best World Building (Nominations Needed) Wong Salih (F.F.O. LARP) Imari Kothari (F.F.O. LARP) Kai (F.F.O. LARP) Dr. Tohru Nakamura (F.F.O. LARP) Reverend Paris Antonia (F.F.O. LARP) Dakota Langton (F.F.O. LARP) Quick Warning Friday With a Vengeance Worst Movie Adaptation Reese Domino (F.F.O. LARP) Setting (F.F.O. LARP)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2001
__label__wiki	0.809017	0.809017	An End in Sight for Japan’s Turbulent Markets? Dhara Ranasinghe \| @DharaCNBC Published 11:41 PM ET Sun, 9 June 2013 Updated 2:36 AM ET Mon, 10 June 2013 CNBC.com Kazuhiro Nogi \| AFP \| Getty Images After three weeks of heavy selling in Japan's equity market, not to mention volatility in government bonds, a degree of stability is now expected to return with stronger-than-expected economic data helping along the way. The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index closed almost 5 percent higher on Monday, helped by news that Japan's annualized gross domestic product growth (GDP) rose 4.1 percent in the first three months of the year, revised higher from a preliminary estimate of 3.5 percent. (Read More: Japan Revises First Quarter Growth Figures Upwards) "The GDP data blew the doors off with a 4.1 percent rise – where else are you getting that kind of growth?," said Nicholas Smith, Japan strategist at the brokerage CLSA in Tokyo. Volatility has characterized trade in Japanese markets over the past three weeks, with concerns about an early end to the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary stimulus program, instability in the JGB market and some caution about Japan's economic policies knocking the Nikkei off a 5-1/2 year high hit May. (Read More: For Some Investors, Federal Reserve Can Start Tapering NOW) "Volatility is contagious but it's hard to be sustained if it's just market volatility and not deterioration in economic conditions," said Tim Condon, head of Asia research at ING Financial Markets. "Today's [Monday's] data are good and a hopefully a sign that 'Abenomics' will work," he said referring to the radical economic policies of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that have helped brighten the outlook for the world's third biggest economy. The rebound in the Nikkei pulled Japan's blue-chip stock index further away from the bear-market territory it flirted with on Friday after registering a fall of more than 20 percent from May's peak. Confidence Returns to Japan's Economy: Pro 12:42 AM ET Mon, 10 June 2013 Analysts said signs stability in the Japanese Government Bond (JGB) market were also a positive for the Nikkei. The yield on the benchmark 10-year JGB was about 0.85 percent on Monday, about 15 basis points below a one-year high around 1 percent hit in May. "Markets will calm down again," Frederic Neumann, the co-head of Asian economics research at HSBC said Monday on CNBC Asia's "Squawk Box." We have seen a lot of volatility in recent weeks – every time a central bank introduces quantitative easing, you have a period of volatility as the market adjusts to that so I'm not too worried about the JGB market," he added. The BOJ has said it would buy 7.5 trillion yen ($743 billion) worth of long-term bonds a month – that's roughly 70 percent of new debt issuance – to help revive economic growth and end deflation. It's the uncertainty about what that hefty bond buying means for the JGB market that has led to market volatility over the past few weeks. (Read More: A Central Bank Heavy Week for Asian Markets) The prospects for structural reforms after next month's elections to the upper house of parliament that analysts expect Abe's Liberal Democratic Party to win were also expected to help the Nikkei recover. "In the short-term there is an opportunity for another up leg in the equity markets especially with the prospect of reforms after the upper house elections," Mark Konyn, CEO at Cathay Conning Asset Management said on CNBC's "Cash Flow." — By CNBC.Com's Dhara Ranasinghe; follow her on Twitter @DharaCNBC Dhara RanasingheAssociate Producer Related Securities %Change JPN 10-YR	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2006
__label__wiki	0.848353	0.848353	Nunes: Former DOJ Official Bruce Ohr 'Is Going to Become More and More Important' By Susan Jones \| August 7, 2018 \| 6:35 AM EDT Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) chairs the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. (Photo: Screen capture/C-SPAN) (CNSNews.com) - Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.), the chairman of the House intelligence committee, said Republicans investigating the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation "are getting closer and closer to having the information that we need." Nunes said the Justice Department is now producing documents subpoenaed by Republican committee members months ago. Republicans now want President Trump to declassify some of that information so the public can see why and how the FBI launched its investigation, beginning with the FISA warrant on Trump campaign volunteer Carter Page. Nunes indicated that the focus is on Bruce Ohr, a high-ranking Justice Department official in the Obama administration whose wife Nellie worked for Fusion GPS, the firm hired by the Democrat National Committee and the Hillary Clinton campaign to produce opposition research -- the Christopher Steele dossier -- on Donald Trump. "Bruce Ohr is going to become more and more important," Nunes told Fox News's Sean Hannity Monday night. "So the FBI interviewed Bruce Ohr at least a dozen times and put together reports. So once they fired (dossier author Christopher) Steele, which at that point they should've not been meeting with him anymore, but what they had is, they had Bruce Ohr, whose wife Nellie Ohr was working for Fusion GPS -- was going to meet and still get the information from Christopher Steele as they were trying to verify this unverified dossier, or the Clinton dirt that was used to get the FISA warrant." At a congressional hearing last month, under questioning from Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), FBI agent Peter Strzok testified that the FBI did receive "material" from Bruce Ohr that included elements of the Steele dossier. Jordan believes the dirt compiled by Steele went from Glenn Simpson, the co-founder of Fusion GPS, to Nellie Ohr, to her husband Bruce Ohr, and then to the FBI, which used it as a reason to spy on the Trump campaign. Jordan spoke to Fox News's Sean Hannity after the July 12 hearing where Strzok testified: "The top DOJ official Bruce Ohr actually hands parts of the Dossier to the FBI," Jordan said. "And remember, Bruce Ohr's wife Nellie worked for Fusion GPS who was paid by the Clinton campaign to put this entire dossier together. This is the first time to my knowledge that the FBI has admitted they got parts of the dossier from Bruce Ohr, a fellow DOJ employee. "That's scary," Jordan said. "This investigation started flawed with the dossier," he added. Nunes on Monday night told Hannity that the media in 2016 knew all about the Steele dossier, including the fact that it was "being generated by the Clinton campaign." "You had DOJ, FBI, all those cast of characters that were meeting regularly with Christopher Steele. You have Bruce Ohr, the number four at the Department of Justice who I think is going to become a more and more important figure in this, and a lot of the investigative reporters should be looking closer at Bruce Ohr." Susan Jones More from Susan Jones	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2007
__label__wiki	0.948017	0.948017	Caltex Wins with Techron® Jingle at Singapore Media Awards 2010 SINGAPORE, 9 September 2010 – Chevron Singapore bagged two awards at the recent Singapore Media Awards 2010, winning Best Value Media Campaign and Best Use of Radio for its Caltex Diesel with Techron D Song Challenge advertising campaign. The advertising campaign supported the launch of Caltex’s new diesel product – Caltex Diesel with Techron D. Getting word out on Caltex Diesel with Techron D was a challenge due to the small fraction of diesel users in Singapore who are primarily commercial drivers. These drivers spend many hours in their vehicles each day. A Caltex Diesel with Techron D Mandarin jingle was developed by MEC Singapore to reach out to these drivers via the Chinese radio station Capital 95.8 FM. Furthermore, a five-week Caltex Song Challenge was held. The game was modeled on the popular TV game show – Don’t Forget the Lyrics – where listeners had to call the radio station to continue singing parts of a song when the music ceased. The catchy jingle was played at high frequency across all timebelts with teasers and challenge trailers airing for two weeks. This was accompanied by a lucky draw contest with a minimum purchase of Caltex Diesel with Techron D, which induced trial amongst customers. “The song challenge proved to be a hit. It not only entertained diesel drivers who are constantly on the road, but also communicated the benefits of Caltex Diesel with Techron D through the catchy use of rhythm,” said Juliana Loh, Caltex Brand Manager, Chevron Singapore. “The results of the campaign were fantastic as research showed that we surpassed our targeted level of awareness of Caltex Diesel with Techron D among consumers,” she added.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2014
__label__wiki	0.675857	0.675857	Pinker Pinker Does It For Zabeel Zabeel has sired more W S Cox Plates than any other stallion and on Saturday his influence was felt again in the famous race when Pinker Pinker, by Zabeel’s son Reset, won the 2011 running. Reset (Zabeel ex Assertive Lass, by Zeditave) was unbeaten in five starts including Group One victories in the VRC Australian Guineas and MRC Futurity Stakes. He was purchased by Darley for stud duties and now stands at their Victoria-based property near Seymour. Efficient, Zabeel’s sole runner in the W S Cox Plate this year, did himself proud in running sixth. He was less than four lengths from the winner and picked up a cool A$100,000 for his placing. Efficient, a Victoria Derby and Melbourne Cup winner, has won A$4.6m in prize money to date.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2015
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__label__wiki	0.885369	0.885369	Swimming tarantulas? Yes, they're really a thing By Gary Dinges gdinges@gatehousemedia.com If spiders — in particular super-sized tarantulas — freak you out, prepare to be freaked out even more. Turns out tarantulas can swim. Yes, that means you've now got to watch for them on land AND in the water. Video shared by Wide Open Spaces shows the fuzzy spiders using their legs as "paddles" in the water at Big Bend Ranch State Park in West Texas. "It's really a miraculous work of nature," the site says. The good news, if there is any, is that while a tarantula bite can be painful, they are not typically fatal, according to DesertUSA. So running into one of them isn't the worst thing that can happen to you. But it's certainly not one of the best things that could happen to you, either. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2018
__label__wiki	0.985651	0.985651	The best iPhone accessories on sale for Prime Day 2019 [Update] Lovable platformer Human: Fall Flat crashes into the App Store By Killian Bell • 11:21 am, June 26, 2019 Everyone should play Human: Fall Flat. Photo: 505 Games Human: Fall Flat, the wonderful puzzle platformer from 505 Games, has made the leap to the App Store. This unique title lets you play as a wobbly human who gets stuck inside surreal dreams and has to find the exit. You have no superpowers or special abilities, which makes the open-ended, physics-based gameplay all the more fun. Free Google app makes it easier than ever to build games on Mac By Killian Bell • 2:39 am, June 14, 2019 You don’t need to write a single line of code. Photo: Google Google’s latest desktop app makes it easier than ever to build 3D games on your Mac. The aptly-named Game Builder doesn’t require you to write a single line of code — and it’s completely free to use. You can now preorder the amazing Dead Cells on iOS Excited yet? Photo: Motion Twin Dead Cells, the brutal 2D action-platformer that has been a huge success on consoles and PC, is now available to preorder on iOS. It’s not a free-to-play game like most of the titles you’ll see in 2019, but it’s well worth its price tag. And if you get your order in early ahead of its launch next month, you’ll save yourself a cool $2. Netflix confirms new Stranger Things game, Fortnite crossover We have a lot of Stranger Things to look forward to. Netflix has confirmed plans to bring a new Stranger Things game to mobile. Unlike its previous title, this one will be a location-based puzzle RPG that will take fans into the real world much like Pokémon Go. But you’ll have to wait until 2020 to get your hands on it. In the meantime, fans can look forward to the first Stranger Things x Fortnite crossover. Apple is finally embracing PS4 and Xbox controllers By Killian Bell • 2:36 pm, June 3, 2019 It’s tempting to update just for better controller support. But you shouldn’t. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac Apple just took a big step toward ditching its lame controller restrictions. Major updates to tvOS, iOS, and iPadOS this fall will finally add full support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One controllers. If you game on an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV, this is an incredibly exciting development. Apple pulls popular iOS game after Chinese company steals its name By Killian Bell • 6:45 am, May 24, 2019 Clicker Heroes is gone and may not be back. Photo: Playsaurus Apple has kicked a popular iOS game out of the App Store after a Chinese company stole its name. Clicker Heroes, which first made its debut on iPhone and iPad back in 2015, is a highly-rated idle RPG from Playsaurus. It’s usually free to download, but it’s no longer available on iOS. There’s currently no word on if or when it will return, but it doesn’t look good. First ever Lego RPG is coming to mobile this fall Lego Legacy: Heroes Unboxed looks like a lot of fun. Photo: Gameloft Gameloft has confirmed it is working on a brand new role-playing game for mobile that’s set in the Lego universe. Lego Legacy: Heroes Unboxed will make its debut this fall. It’s the first Lego game in the RPG genre, and it promises to be a lot of fun for fans of the Lego franchise and RPG games. Check out the first teaser trailer right here. There’s a brand new Pokémon game for Android and iOS Pokémon Rumble Rush is rolling out now. Photo: Cult of Mac There’s a brand new Pokémon game out for Android and iOS. Pokémon Rumble Rush is a free-to-play title from the long-running Pokémon Rumble series, in which you take control of your favorite pocket monsters as they battle. Its launch comes almost two years after the game was first announced. HP’s answer to the MacBook’s Touch Bar is a huge second screen It’s not quite as pretty as the MacBook Pro. Photo: HP Most MacBook Pro owners see the Touch Bar as a useless gimmick, but HP thinks a similar feature could be great for gamers. The company’s latest gaming laptop features a massive second screen above its built-in keyboard. The 6-inch panel let you keep an eye on another app or watch videos while you play. Microsoft is bringing the popular Forza franchise to iOS By Killian Bell • 3:56 am, April 16, 2019 Forza Street takes racers to Miami. Photo: Microsoft Microsoft is bringing one of the world’s best racing franchises to iOS. Forza Street features the iconic vehicles you know and love, with one-minute races designed to be enjoyed anywhere. It will be free-to-play when it lands later this year.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2023
__label__wiki	0.70536	0.70536	We have been working diligently in the pursuit of justice for women and girls at the California Women’s Law Center and we have much to share and many ways for you to get involved. CWLC Honors Dolores Huerta, Lilly Ledbetter and Peg Yorkin CWLC’s Pursuit of Justice Awards Luncheon June 18th CWLC’s Film Screening of The Hunting Ground Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Ziering and film participant Kamilah Willingham discuss campus sexual assault Columbia Law Students Visit CWLC Interns offer a week of Title IX research CWLC Presents at the Women’s Veterans Summit Sharing information and resources with women veterans #WeAreStrong Campaign with the Los Angeles Sparks Join us on August 30, 2015! The California Women’s Law Center has had a busy Spring fighting for the rights of pregnant and parenting teens, students who have been sexually assaulted on college campuses, and women veterans suffering from military sexual assault-related disabilities. As part of this work, CWLC staffers have been in the community advocating for domestic violence services, equal pay and greater economic security, reproductive choice and providing veterans with legal assistance. In April, we were honored to show The Hunting Ground at the Feminist Majority Foundation and be joined by producer Amy Ziering and film participant Kamilah Willingham for a moving and important discussion about the very real epidemic of campus rape and sexual assault in our country. We are very excited about our annual Pursuit of Justice luncheon taking place on Thursday, June 18, 2015, where we will be recognizing three legends in Dolores Huerta, Lilly Ledbetter and Peg Yorkin. This will be an amazing opportunity to honor their lifelong leadership in the fight for equal pay and social justice, because while we still have work to do to achieve equality in the workplace, each of these women has fought tirelessly to bring us closer to that goal. CWLC is grateful for their tenacity in securing equal opportunities for all and for allowing us to celebrate their lives. Please plan to join us next month in acknowledging these incredible women and helping CWLC continue our advocacy, training and litigation on behalf of women and girls! CWLC invites you to join our effort in any way you can, whether it’s signing letters of support for legislation to improve the quality of life for women and girls in California or attending our upcoming Pursuit of Justice event. Together, we can work toward equality and fairness for all. Thank you for your continued support of our mission. In pursuit of justice, 2015 CWLC Pursuit of Justice Awards: Proudly honoring Dolores Huerta, Lilly Ledbetter and Peg Yorkin Each year CWLC honors individuals who have been extraordinary advocates in the fight for gender equality and civil rights. On June 18th we will be honoring three icons who have fought for equal rights, fair pay and justice their entire lives and continue to lead the march toward full equality. DOLORES HUERTA is the President of the Dolores Huerta Foundation and co-founder of the United Farm Workers. She has fostered female leaders and influenced legislation that supports equality and defends civil rights across the country. Dolores received the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States, from President Barack Obama in 2012, and the Eleanor D. Roosevelt Human Rights Award from President Bill Clinton in 1998. LILLY LEDBETTER is an equal pay activist whose fight against her former employer, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., for discrimination prompted President Barack Obama to sign the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, changing the filing requirements for pay disparity lawsuits. In 2012, she released her book “Grace and Grit: My Fight for Equal Pay and Fairness at Goodyear and Beyond.” PEG YORKIN is the Chair of the Board and co-founder of the Feminist Majority Foundation. She has worked tirelessly on behalf of women and girls across the country and around the world, fighting to make sure women in America have access to all forms of birth control and supporting the needs of women and girls in Afghanistan. Please plan to join us and support the work we do by purchasing your ticket today for this year’s luncheon on June 18th at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Thank you for your generous support and commitment to the work the California Women’s Law Center does. Distinguished Guest Speaker Series; Film Screening and Discussion of The Hunting Ground CWLC was honored to show the film The Hunting Ground and host a discussion with producer Amy Ziering and film participant Kamilah Willingham at the Feminist Majority Foundation in April. Greeted with a standing ovation from a packed house, Kamilah spoke about her sexual assault case against Harvard University where she attended law school stating, “It’s important that schools have a voice in adjudicating these crimes so that students safety can be assured. The criminal justice system can take several years. If these crimes were left only in their hands, repeat offenders could act with impunity for the entirety of their college career. It’s why we are seeing these epidemic rates of assault at our schools.” We hope everyone will see this film and become part of the movement to end campus sexual assault. For more information about ways to take action and get support if you are a survivor or know a survivor, go to TheHuntingGroundFilm.com. CA Partnership to End Domestic Violence Policy Day 2015 In March, CWLC Staff Attorney Laura Riley and Development Associate Kylie Reynolds participated in the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence’s annual Policy Day in Sacramento. During a busy day of meetings with legislators at the State Capitol, CWLC advocated for important domestic violence services and related bills prioritized by the Partnership, including SB 592 (Leyva), which requires schools to provide education on healthy relationships and adolescent relationship abuse, and AB 418 (Chiu), which strengthens early lease termination provisions for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. (From left) CWLC Staff Attorney Laura Riley with Assemblymember Ling Ling Chang and Marci Fukuroda from Rainbow Services. Order your #NoMore California License Plate The California Coalition Against Sexual Assault and the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence unveiled the California Says NO MORE license plate this week. The NO MORE license plates will raise awareness about sexual assault and domestic violence and all funds collected will support awareness-raising and prevention efforts at organizations serving victims of these violences. 7,500 plates need to be ordered to begin production. Please complete an interest form at NOMOREplate.org CWLC Hosts Columbia Law School Students Five Columbia Law School students visited CWLC for a week-long pro bono program in March. The students focused on Title IX research and various writing projects. We were delighted to host them and hope they visit again soon. Columbia Law School interns with Betsy Butler at CWLC Women’s Veterans Summit On March 21, Staff Attorney Laura Riley presented on the Legal Panel at the Fourth Annual Women’s Veterans Summit, titled “Strength and Courage.” The Summit, which was held at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall in Los Angeles, provided a host of resources and informational forums for women veterans on topics ranging from women in the workforce to service benefits. Laura presented CWLC’s Housing Policy Paper discussing housing accommodations for women veterans with military sexual trauma-related disabilities and providing legal information to women veterans on a variety of issues. CWLC’s Housing Policy Paper has been presented to many additional organizations including the Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative’s Housing/Homelessness and Legal/Re-Entry committees. Women’s Veterans Summit 2015 CWLC Participates in the West Hollywood Women’s Leadership Conference The 9th annual “West Hollywood Women’s Leadership Conference: Knowledge. Power. Community” took place May 1-3. The mission of the conference is to provide tools, support and inspiration for women to be successful leaders in their private lives, in business and in the community. During the conference, CWLC staff Kylie Reynolds and Michele Deane gave information to conference attendees about CWLC’s advocacy and services, including an opportunity for conference attendees to sign and email letters to legislators regarding bills CWLC is supporting to promote equality and economic stability for women and girls in California. Kylie Reynolds and Michele Deane at the West Hollywood Women’s Leadership Conference Support State Legislation with CWLC There are numerous bills this legislative season impacting the well-being of women and girls and promoting equality in California. CWLC is supporting legislation that encourages healthy relationship education in schools, strengthens job protections for working parents, provides lactation accommodations for parenting teens, improves campus sexual assault reporting and much more. To learn more about these important bills and sign a petition to show your support, visit http://cwlc.org/action/support-legislation. #WeAreStrong #WeAreWomen #WeAreLA Campaign with the Los Angeles Sparks: Join us August 30th CWLC is delighted to be participating in the Los Angeles Sparks #WeAre campaign showcasing the powerful and inspiring women in our community. We urge you to attend the Los Angeles Sparks basketball game on August 30, 2015, and help the team achieve their goal of having the highest attendance at a game played indoors in WBNA history. Join us in breaking barriers and breaking records! California Commission on Aging adds CWLC Interim Executive Director Betsy Butler Interim Executive Director Betsy Butler has been appointed to the California Commission on Aging. As a Commissioner, Betsy will serve on the principal advisory body to the Governor, the Legislature and federal, state and local agencies on issues affecting older individuals living in California. She is excited to participate in the dialogue to effectively plan and prepare for a fast growing population of older Californians. Staff Attorney Laura Riley joins LAAC Board The Legal Aid Association of California, a statewide organization of legal nonprofits, welcomed CWLC’s Laura Riley to its Board of Directors, effective May 1st. Laura joins a great group of legal professionals from across the state who work to strengthen LAAC’s efforts to provide advocacy, training and support to its membership of more than 100 legal nonprofits. Laura is honored to bring her expertise and perspective from CWLC to improving the landscape for organizations providing critical legal assistance to low-income Californians and ensuring justice for all. New members added to CWLC’s Board of Directors CWLC is excited to announce we have added three new members to our Board of Directors: Bethany Kristovich focuses on representing television content creators and law firms in complex civil litigation as a Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP partner. She maintains a busy pro bono practice, including assisting the Disability Rights Legal Center in a class action on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing individuals and volunteering for the Orleans Indigent Defender Program in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Bethany graduated from USC Gould School of Law. Anna Menedjian is a litigation consultant with the Sizemore Law Firm and manages the firm’s personal injury department. A former journalist with over 17 years of litigation experience, her specialties include investigative research, trial preparation and mediation on personal injury, products liability and mass torts pharmaceutical and medical device cases. Anna is a graduate of Pepperdine University and is presently attending law school at the University of London. Rasha Gerges Shields, a Jones Day partner, is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer who focuses on complex civil litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and internal corporate investigations. Before joining Jones Day, the UCLA School of Law graduate spent seven years as an assistant United States attorney in Los Angeles where she also served as the Deputy Chief of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force. CWLC Welcomes Kylie Reynolds and Cassandra Alexander CWLC is pleased to introduce Kylie Reynolds, who joined us in February as our Development Associate. Kylie has reported on criminal justice and Southern California legal business for the Los Angeles Daily Journal, KPCC and the UCLA Daily Bruin, among other publications. She found her passion for women’s rights advocacy while directing philanthropy efforts for a service and women’s leadership organization in college and is currently an editor for TWIGGHowTo.com, a website that features how-to guides written by women for women on such issues as finance, home improvement and health. Kylie graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in Global Studies. CWLC is happy to introduce legal clerk Cassandra Alexander. Cassandra is starting her final semester at Southwestern Law School in the fall. She enjoys the policy and legal work she has done during her time at CWLC, including the opportunity to assist women veterans at this month’s Goodwill Southern California’s 3rd Annual Veteran Stand Down. Cassandra graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cal State Bakersfield University with a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies and a minor in Criminal Justice. CWLC has joined Instagram! Stay updated on our happenings. Related Topics: Amy Ziering > CWLC > event > fundraiser > news > outreach > policy advocacy > The Hunting Ground > veterans > Violence Against Women	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2028
__label__cc	0.630567	0.369433	Buildings We Love: Centrale & B018 by Bernard Khoury By David Seliger - June 9, 2011 It blew my mind the first time I saw Centrale and B018 by Bernard Khoury. It was a perfect example of how design can really affect not just your experience of life, but your perception of what design can be. I'm a concepts guy; form is almost secondary to a killer idea. In these projects, Bernard Khoury takes the idea of a restaurant and a nightclub and just knocks it out of the park. Built in 2001, Centrale preserves a 1920's historical structure in the center of Beirut, at the same time revitalizing the building with new life. The structure's decaying outer shell is left to the ravages of time, behind a metal mesh skin. The real sense of wonder, though, is the division of the interior volume: a restaurant downstairs and a bar suspended above. In the lower restaurant, waitstaff are "trapped" in the middle of an enclosed centerpiece servery table, with only staircase access to the kitchen below. Meanwhile, the cylindrical bar—which features a rotating roof that opens to the night sky—dangles over the heads of the restaurant patrons. Completed in 1998, B018 is a Beirut nightclub housed in an old military underground bunker. When in use, the blast doors open up to expose the entire dance floor to the night. Khoury's exploration of duality and transformation in both of these structures is the defining characteristic of his architectural practice. David Seliger Dave Seliger is a Postgrad Fellow in Logistics and Ext Affairs at the NYC Office of Emergency Management. He has extensive experience helping firefighters, police officers, and disaster responders improve their services through design. frog Future or Fiction: Wind Turbines VOTE TODAY! Future or Fiction is a new series of internal competitions happening within frog that... By Core Jr - June 3, 2011 Five Project Phases Embodied in Spaces, by Office-Sharing Company Youmeet Utrecht-based Youmeet is different from those other office-rental spaces in that it's aimed squarely... By Rain Noe - June 2, 2011 The Metropolis in Comics Part 2: Day We left off in Part 1 with a discussion of cities in comic books... The Metropolis in Comics Part 1: Night BatmanIn some comic books cities are represented as nondescript block buildings in the background...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2030
__label__wiki	0.985352	0.985352	2nd Immigrant Seeks Sanctuary From Deportation In New Haven Church By MATT ORMSETH Aug 09, 2017 \| 12:08 AM \| NEW HAVEN Marcos Reyes Alvarez talks about his decision to avoid deportation to his native Ecuador by seeking sanctuary in a New Haven church. The interview is translated by Jesus Morales Sanchez, an organizer with the Connecticut Immigrant Rights Alliance and Unidad Latina en Accion. Marco Antonio Reyes Alvarez was supposed to get on a plane Tuesday morning to return to his native Ecuador as ordered by immigration officials. But instead the 45-year-old Meriden father went to a city church to seek sanctuary. Reyes Alvarez entered the First and Summerfield United Methodist Church on College Street Tuesday morning. He exited the building briefly later in the day to address a crowd of supporters gathered outside. "This morning, I was supposed to be at the airport at 7:45, but after speaking with my wife and children, I had the difficult decision to seek help and stay in this holy place," Reyes Alvarez said in Spanish as he stood behind the church's iron fence. His son-in-law, Bryan Martinez, translated his words to English. Marco Antonio Reyes Alvarez speaks at a press conference at the First and Summerfield United Methodist Church in New Haven Tuesday, where he was given sanctuary in the morning after refusing a deportation order to return to his native Ecuador. His son-in-law, Bryan Martinez, translates. "Just the thought of being separated from my loved ones — and on top of that the chance that I would never see them again — was a very heavy burden for them, and of course for me," he said. [Related] People’s United Bank to acquire Hartford-based United Bank in $759 million deal; fate of downtown Hartford jobs uncertain » Reyes Alvarez is the second undocumented immigrant to seek sanctuary in a New Haven church in recent weeks. Last month, Nury Chavarria of Norwalk sought sanctuary from deportation at Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Church before a federal judge in immigration court in Hartford granted Chavarria a motion for an emergency stay. "He had to make a really hard decision," Evelyn Reyes, Reyes Alvarez's 23-year-old daughter, said. "It's hard for him, it's hard for all of us." John Lugo, organizer for Unidad Latina en Accion, a New Haven-based immigrant advocacy group that helped Chavarria find sanctuary, said the group is also helping Reyes Alvarez. "You have to understand that there is no planning with this. It's an emergency," Lugo said. "We were going over to say goodbye last [Monday] night, and he texted us and said, 'I'm going to take the sanctuary.'" Marco Antonio Reyes Alvarez went to a New Haven church to seek sanctuary Tuesday morning after immigration officials ordered his deportation to his native Ecuador. His family speaks on his behalf. Lugo said he then reached out to his organization's network of sanctuary churches and arranged for Reyes Alvarez to take refuge at First and Summerfield. "We plan to support them as much as they plan to be here," Lugo said. The church's leader, the Rev. Juhye Hahn, said she received a text asking if Reyes Alvarez could take refuge in First and Summerfield. "We didn't ask where he originally came from," she said. "We just saw this person's great need for sanctuary." Federal immigration officials said Tuesday that they consider Reyes Alvarez a fugitive, but it's unlikely they will enter the church to take him into custody. "We will actively pursue him, and if he steps outside that church he'll be arrested," Shawn Neudauer, a public affairs officer for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, said. "We don't go to sensitive locations — schools, hospitals and churches are on that list. As long as he stays in that church we will probably — most likely — not arrest him." Meriden Man With Deportation Order To Ecuador Faces 'Real Danger And Death,'Activists Say By KATHLEEN McWILLIAMS Neudauer said in 2010, Reyes Alvarez filed petitions to reopen his case and requested a stay of removal from the Board of Immigration Appeals and the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York. Both were denied, he said. Reyes Alvarez requested another stay of removal from ICE in 2016, which was granted while he pursued additional legal options in his case, Neudauer said. After he exhausted those options, ICE notified him that the agency planned to carry out his removal order. Last week, he again petitioned the Board of Immigration Appeals to reopen his case and requested another stay of removal. The appeals board denied the stay, allowing ICE to proceed with the case, Neudauer said. Neudauer said ICE will be "keeping tabs" on Reyes Alvarez. A federal immigration judge's orders cannot be ignored, he said. "ICE and the courts can delay acting on an order to ensure all applicable legal processes and possible benefits are followed and/or reviewed, which occurred in this case," Neudauer said. "However, after these legal options are exhausted, ICE must still carry out the judge's order in the absence of any other mitigating factors." U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal , who advocated for Chavarria, visited Reyes Alvarez Tuesday afternoon. After the visit, Blumenthal disputed ICE's claim that Reyes Alvarez had exhausted his legal options to delay the removal order. [Related] Manchester police make arrest after man hit and killed by pickup truck » Blumenthal said Reyes Alvarez could be eligible for asylum since his brother-in-law was murdered in Ecuador by a man who has threatened other members of his family. A relative recently fled to America after being menaced by the murderer, who has been released from prison. Sending Reyes Alvarez back to Ecuador would put his life in danger, Blumenthal said. "He has a valid claim for asylum. That claim has never received a fair hearing," Blumenthal said. "And as a law enforcer, I say, 'Give him his day in court. Give him a hearing.'" Reyes Alvarez did not consult his lawyer before seeking sanctuary, Blumenthal said, and he only learned of Reyes Alvarez's decision Tuesday morning. "That was his decision alone," Blumenthal said. "None of us knew he was coming here. None of us knew he was going to seek sanctuary." Under President Trump's administration, ICE has shifted its focus from deporting people with criminal records to "literally anyone," Blumenthal said. "It's a policy of rounding up everyone who's undocumented," he said, "rather than targeting people who are dangerous or have criminal records and pose a threat to our national security." Blumenthal called Reyes Alvarez "a hardworking father and husband who has called Connecticut home for two decades without any criminal wrongdoing." Reyes Alvarez came to the United States from Ecuador in 1997, escaping violence with his wife, Fanny, and two young children. Now a father of three and the sole breadwinner for his family, Reyes Alvarez installs dry wall and does construction work statewide. His attorney Erin O'Neil Baker said her client was apprehended by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in 2007 when a vehicle he and his family were passengers in accidentally crossed the Canadian border. [Related] Sherkaan: Indian street food with a chill, innovative vibe » Baker said he fought removal from the country at that time, but in 2009 was issued a deportation order. Since then he has been granted stays of deportation that allowed him to remain in the country with his family. Activists and local leaders are rallying around a Meriden man who faces deportation to his home nation of Ecuador on Tuesday. "The norm prior to January 2017 is that if you have an order, you file a stay and it's granted," Baker said. This year, when Reyes Alvarez checked in, he was told he would need to leave the country by Aug. 8. Baker filed a motion in federal court last week to reopen Reyes Alvarez's removal order on the grounds that it would be dangerous for him to return to Ecuador. The motion was denied Monday. Latest Community What is RomantiConn? Romance-novel fans will swoon at this day packed with their favorite authors Berlin gets boost in its credit rating Outside the church Tuesday, New Haven Mayor Toni Harp said the city would continue to shelter undocumented immigrants like Reyes Alvarez from the reach of ICE agents. "Just to be clear: New Haven will remain a sanctuary city," she said, drawing cheers from the crowd, which swelled as Tuesday evening wore on. "We are not going to engage in helping to report our law-abiding residents." Reyes Alvarez said he was worried deportations would escalate under the new administration, but was slightly relieved when President Trump announced ICE would focus on undocumented immigrants with criminal records. "Trump in the beginning was saying he was going to deport all the criminals," he said. "But the group of people who are being deported, [I] don't believe are criminals." Courant staff writer Christine Dempsey contributed. Nury Chavarria Residents begin fundraising effort for proposed indoor aquatics center in Glastonbury	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2033
__label__cc	0.535334	0.464666	Round Rock’s Cypress Semiconductor Campus Acquired by World Class Capital Group By Anca Gagiuc, Associate Editor The long abandoned Cypress Semiconductor campus in Round Rock has found its new owner. Austin-based World Class Capital Group LLC announced the acquisition from Cypress Semiconductor Corporation who closed the facility in 2009. Austin 26 February 2014 16:12 Apex Clean Energy Buys 442.5MW of Solar Projects in VA The solar capacity is distributed into four projects currently underway across Virginia. Upon completion, the company's portfolio is anticipated to power approximately 72,000 homes. Taking the Measure of Real-Time Energy Management How RTEM cuts energy costs and boosts efficiency: insights from Patrick O'Shei of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Remembering I.M. Pei, Legendary Architect While better known for his work on the Louvre Pyramid and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Pei also designed numerous commercial real estate properties around the globe. Long Island City Tower 1st Big Winner of Amazon Move A report by global credit rating agency DBRS looks at the impact on CMBS and other commercial real estate implications of the e-commerce giant's decision to locate one of its HQ2 sites in the submarket. Downtown Orlando Hotel Scores $18M Refi The 118-key hotel is an adaptive reuse project completed in 2013. Owner GDC Properties intends to use loan proceeds to retire existent debt and fuel reinvestments.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2035
__label__wiki	0.525603	0.525603	The Constitutionals The Application C+ Comedy “NACA” – Crashing Review “NACA” You can't trust her because you guys are fucking. Comedy is a game of melding to become what the audience wants you to become. This is especially true when you’re a young comic trying to find your voice. Chances are, twenty years from now, a comic wouldn’t be using the same five minute set they did at open mics. At least, they shouldn’t be. Ali knows this. Pete knows this. But what Pete also gets more so than Ali is that an up and coming comic trying to land even the smallest of gigs has to play ball. And Ali does not want to play ball. “NACA” or National Association For Campus Activities is a conference where college students representing their schools search for the year’s newest road acts. Pete, Ali, Chicken Wing Man – the bearded guy who only ate chicken wings – and mid-SNL-career Melissa Villasenor journey to the conference in order to further their careers. Ali is calm and willing to take her regular material (rape jokes and all) to an easily triggerable audience. Meanwhile, Pete admits to being nervous to performing in front of an audience of 300. Checking out his competition (which includes a guy who relies on nostalgia and screaming to get his “jokes” across; this followed by a freaking standing ovation) and seeing Ali more or less fail, Pete concludes that he has to turn into the skid in order to perform the drift he needs for his career to succeed. He buys and signs a bunch of shirts with the words “Gas It Up” printed on them from a gas station and writes the perfect joke to go along with it. These shirts then become merch he can hand out as a calling card of sorts. Pete turned the set to his favor whereas Ali used what she thought would get her booked. What she doesn’t understand is that the world is changing; she has to be as malleable as ever. The stage director said to avoid rape jokes and just be more politically correct ("If they bleep it on the Big Bang Theory, don't say it"). While Ali did get laughs, base level impressions and “remember when?” jokes proved to be the better punchline. Pete’s success (he books 6 colleges) and Ali’s struggle (she books 0 colleges) result in a big fight about selling out. The fight itself is probably the darkest this show will get. It was so well done. Jamie Lee’s Ali has a lot of valid points in regard to one’s voice. Yet she shouldn’t be angry with Pete – mostly with the system. He wasn’t mad that she booked all of those spots in “Too Good.” He didn’t get angry when she got him a spot without his knowledge in “Artie.” There’s no concrete reason why she needs to rain on his parade this week. She’s a bitter comic without the put in years. Did Pete really betray what it means to be a comic or did he work the system in his favor? Both are good choices but there’s no right answer. Chris Rock can say whatever he wants but that’s because he’s Chris Rock. He earned the right to say that. Pete is smart to do what it takes even if it comes at the slight cost of becoming what he’s not. And Ali is smart to not become what she deems is hack. If Pete can get by for now by referencing Harry Potter, High School Musical and driving, then he has to do what it takes until he makes it. A talk with Melissa gets Ali back on track. She’s not entirely convinced but she comes around to it slowly. Melissa relays a story about how she bombed hard during her first NACA. At least Ali got some laughs. The end scene with Pete and Ali reconnecting in the smallest of ways paints how much they like each other – she even refers to him as her boyfriend during the fight. Some might even call them malleable. Should you watch “NACA?” Pete’s authentic laughs during Melissa’s display of her cavalcade of impressions warrants a watch alone. In Television Review Tags Crashing, Pete Holmes, Judd Apatow, HBO ← Final Space First Look Review“Masquerade” – Another Period Review → Ron Funches is working on his confidence on and off the stage Steve Treviño takes his career into his own hands Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme “potentially” aren’t finished, potentially Ryan Sickler wants to see where this goes Brian Babylon is funnier than your average super saiyan This Was A Mistake, LLC	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2036
__label__wiki	0.560389	0.560389	CSIRO heads to US as Trump muzzles science agencies The agency is opening a permanent office in San Francisco, while its US counterparts face gag orders George Nott (CIO) 30 January, 2017 13:06 CSIRO is opening a permanent office in San Francisco in a bid to help Australian tech innovators tap the US market. The new office, which will have a staff of around 10, will open in the coming months. CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Larry Marshall said the location was a “no brainer” in terms of generating value for Australia. “To accelerate innovation rates in Australia we need to accelerate international engagement, especially in regions where there is a significant opportunity to return value to Australia. From this point of view the US is a no brainer,” he said. “Our focus is firmly on bringing benefit back to Australia and that philosophy will be applied to everything we do in the US. We’re looking forward to igniting Aussie innovation in such an exciting, dynamic market.” The US office will be CSIRO’s second international office following the opening of CSIRO Chile in 2011. Trump v Science The announcement comes during a troubling time for the US science agencies. Soon after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, information on the White House website relating to climate change was moved to an online archive. Restrictions have been placed on communications from the US Environmental Protection Agency, with staff told that no external press releases will be issued and no social media posts will be permitted. Tweets sent by national park bodies were deleted, as part of the gag order. Read more CSIRO seeks CISO to give hackers heave-ho Employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Research Service were forbidden to release any “public-facing documents,” according to a leaked internal email received by Buzzfeed, although the ban has since been rescinded. CSIRO lists the Department of Agriculture as one of its North American “collaboration partners”. Another CSIRO partner in the US, Oak Ridge National Laboratory had been earmarked for “elimination” by the former Texas governor, Rick Perry, tapped by Trump to lead it. Perry has since changed his mind. Many in the US scientific community fear Trump’s policies will stymie future research. CSIRO, itself the victim of substantial funding cuts by government, would not comment on the communications restrictions or expected funding cuts facing its US collaborators. Read more The stadium-scale humiliation of David Thodey Bigger market The Bay Area office – dubbed CSIRO US – will help Australian researchers achieve commercial success from their innovations, said Nigel Warren, general manager CSIRO Global. “Australia’s capacity to bring world-leading technologies to the market is unquestionable, but we need to realise that potential at scale. CSIRO US will provide a gateway to a market with big economic potential. CSIRO will support the Australian government and partner with the research sector and business - playing the role of Australia’s innovation catalyst on a global scale,” he said. “This means we can amplify the impact of CSIRO technology and open the door for other Australian researchers, businesses and start-ups to realise more commercial value from their great innovations by taking them into a bigger market.” Read more 2017 will be the year of AI: alternative intelligence Existing CSIRO partners in the US include DuPont, Chevron, GE, NASA and Rio Tinto Alcan. A CSIRO staff member is currently seconded to Boeing’s headquarters in Seattle. CSIRO US follows the February 2016 launch of the Government’s innovation Landing Pad in San Francisco where the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said start-ups are already winning contracts. Researchers use analytics and machine learning to detect dodgiest travellers Genevieve Bell calls out the creeps and warns of analytics' unintended consequences Clearing up the 4 common myths about hybrid cloud More from Red Hat Open Hybrid Cloud Tags innovationCSIROresearchscienceTrumpPresident Donald Trump More about CSIRODepartment of Foreign Affairs and TradeDuPontEnvironmental Protection AgencyGEMarshallNASAnews.com.auOak Ridge National Laboratory	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2041
__label__wiki	0.944576	0.944576	After delay, Asheville ready to get 5 electric buses on the road Asheville had planned to put five electric buses on the road by March but delays mean they are being deployed June 1. After delay, Asheville ready to get 5 electric buses on the road Asheville had planned to put five electric buses on the road by March but delays mean they are being deployed June 1. Check out this story on citizen-times.com: https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2019/05/30/asheville-art-electric-buses-ready-roll-out-after-delay/1271015001/ Joel Burgess, Asheville Citizen Times Published 6:42 a.m. ET May 30, 2019 \| Updated 7:49 a.m. ET May 30, 2019 ASHEVILLE — Five electric buses meant to play a high-profile role in the city's environmental strategy will be on the road after more than a month of delays. Starting June 1, the buses built by Proterra of Greenville, South Carolina, will be used for three Asheville Redefines Transit routes, according to a May 29 city release. “The electric buses are part of our transit strategy,” Assistant Transportation Director Jessica Morriss said in the release. “We are deploying various bus technologies, always with an eye on reliability and lessening the city’s carbon footprint.” Collectively the ART electric vehicles are expected to reduce carbon output by 270 tons a year. The city of Asheville is bought five new electric buses expected to hit the street in early 2019. After delays the buses are now planned for deployment June 1. (Photo: Courtesy of city of Asheville) The city paid for the buses with a $633,333 Federal Transit Administration grant it won through a competitive process in 2017. Asheville was the only grant winner in North Carolina. The city had hoped to have the buses on the ground by early spring, but delivery of the last two was delayed until May, city spokeswoman Polly McDaniel said. There had also been plans to purchase three more electric buses by the end of the year, bringing the total electric vehicles to eight, and making the ART fleet 25 percent electric. That would have allowed for a carbon reduction of 432 tons, more than a third of the city's goal to cut carbon by 1,114 tons annually, or 4%. McDaniel said the city decided not to move forward with the three and would instead add two diesel buses while attempting to purchase hybrid vehicles. Asheville public bus fleet to be 25 percent electric Earth Day, every day: Asheville's green chief builds on success "Staff are evaluating other electric bus vendors for future incorporation into the fleet, as the technology improves," she said. According to minutes from Asheville's transit committee, problems included chargers, bus range and the large size of the vehicles which makes them difficult to maneuver in the city's narrow busy streets. As of February, ART was operating 17 bus routes with 22 buses — 15 diesel and seven electric-hybrid. Help the Asheville Citizen Times continue to provide in-depth reporting like this. Find our latest subscription options and special offers here. Read or Share this story: https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2019/05/30/asheville-art-electric-buses-ready-roll-out-after-delay/1271015001/ Dixon's attorneys ask judge to recuse himself 36-foot Merrimon Avenue sinkhole filled in Man fatally falls while 'free climbing' at Linville Gorge Answer Man: Why isn't my house in city schools? Family, advocates mark year after 12-year-old's killing Where to see the fireworks around WNC	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2042
__label__wiki	0.518226	0.518226	Climbing mountains, dropping into waves and shopping fresh produce with a dinner host extraordinaire. Words by Casha Doemland 30 Jan 2018 Cache Cache, a collective of four women that hosts one-of-a-kind experiences marrying film and food, was born after a raclette party for 20 that co-founder Rosey Alvero threw for her husband’s birthday. When someone put a movie on a projector, it clicked that her passions for film and food could be combined. Four years later, she and her cohorts have put on events at Sweden’s Gothenburg Film Festival, the Court Tree Collective in Brooklyn, and the Mar Vista Art Department in Los Angeles. Their latest production, Saltwater Soiree, which took place in Malibu, was inspired by a screening of the movie Chasing Coral. "I thought about how I could recreate the stunning corals and their ecosystems on a table that everyone would just eat off of," says Alvero. Rosey behind the scenes at Feed the Flame Cache Cache's latest production is a documentary series called Foodprints. Each episode will take viewers on a journey across borders to explore a single ingredient's impact on people, culture, environment, and policy. "Did you know that an agave plant can be used to make tequila and a surfboard? Or that the humble banana is responsible for toppling a government?" asks Alvero. Alvero is also an avid traveler. In 2017 alone, she adventured to Peru, where she started the year in the Andes mountains overlooking Machu Picchu, then trekked to Cuba, Iceland and several national parks across the United States, including Yosemite, Death Valley, and Alabama Hills. Citizine caught up with Alvero to find out where in Los Angeles she loves to explore. Check out some of her favorite spots—if you can keep up! Image courtesy of @cachecache Image courtesy of @strutz Rosey Alvero: If my friends have never been to LA, I always take them to Point Dume Beach. The parking is difficult, but if you know the right [places] you’ll always have a spot. It’s a bit of a hike to get to the actual beach, but the hike itself is beautiful and deters most beachgoers—so you find yourself in a nice, tourist-free cove with perfect waves for surfing and the occasional whale sighting. Bonus points: because there’s no lifeguard, you can enjoy a nice rosé on the beach without any worry, but I always make it a point to clean up after myself and even pick up what others have left behind. Signs say No Dogs Allowed, but no one is really monitoring, so I always bring my boys! RA: Because I’m a beach-lover I also like to take my friends to Malibu First Point. The surf is the most perfect point break and I have enough boards for a soccer team! The waves can be big in the back for the better surfers and smaller in the front where any level surfer can enjoy. Malibu Farm on the pier is a nice perk of this beach spot. People often go to the first restaurant, but the secret is to go to the far-end restaurant, the cafe, instead. The food is as good, more affordable, and with better views! Leo Carrillo State Beach RA: Leo Carrillo Beach is another go-to surf spot with a small crowd. It’s a bit further north than most people go, so you know it will be much less crowded. The views are beautiful and point break always reliable! RA: Shocking that my next recommendation is another Malibu beach: Zuma Beach! It’s wide, sandy beach makes it excellent for family-fun days. I think I prefer the more northern, Malibu beaches because the backdrop is so much nicer—it’s usually hills with a few homes, versus refineries or hotels behind you. Plus, you can go rock climbing here right on the beach. The view looking down at the beach and the ocean while you’re harnessed in is exhilarating! I also enjoy the drive from my house in Mar Vista to Malibu, you just can’t beat Highway 1, any other highway or freeway in LA just makes me anxious. Solstice Canyon RA: Solstice Canyon is my favorite hike in LA. It get’s steep, but once you get to the top you have views of the ocean and a valley, it’s spectacular, easy to hike, and littered with Dr. Seuss-like fauna. My dogs love it too. Anywhere I can take my boys is a happy place for me! Mar Vista Farmers' Market RA: Sunday's Mar Vista Farmers' Market is my church. I’m here every Sunday for my weekly round-up of fresh produce and friendly vendors. I love coming here, I miss it when I go on vacation—that’s how much I love it. It’s not as busy as the Wednesday Santa Monica Farmer’s Market, but it’s got the same quality vendors. It’s friendly, fun, and has free dog sitting, another haven for my boys! It’s a great way to get to know your community, run into friends, and get to know your food. Point Mugu State Beach Campground RA: Some may be turned off by the fact that it’s right on PCH, but camping at Point Mugu State Beach Campground is so much fun! Falling asleep to the loud crashing waves drowns [out] the noise of traffic, and when you open up your tent with the sun rising and lighting up the beach, it’s pure magic! There’s nothing like waking up on the beach! This is one of my favorite staycation destinations. RA: When I have my family over, or friends with kids who wanna camp, I take them to Malibu State Park Campground. I have my go-to campsite numbers, but I can’t tell you (ok, fine, spot 66 is the best one!) It’s got good facilities, tons of hiking in the area, a waterhole for dipping into, an occasional eagle sighting if you’re lucky, and the best part: stellar rock climbing walls throughout the park! The yellow mountains around the park always seem to soothe me as well, there’s something calming about that beautiful golden hue. Paramount Ranch RA: Paramount Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains is a great city escape and has wonderful horseback riding trails! You pass by a Hollywood set of old Western towns that are open for you to explore and take you back in time. Just don’t forget your allergy medicine, I always forget mine and end up sneezing for four hours on the poor horse I’m riding. Musch Hike In Camp Topanga Canyon RA: Musch Hike In Camp in Topanga State Park is a rare, first-come-first-served camp spot for eight tents, which makes it cozy and quiet. Trails nearby lead to fields of wildflowers, and you can reach [Topanga Canyon's] Eagle Rock from this site. Also, a great place if you like mountain biking, which I’ve never attempted, but am desperate to try. Culver City Stairs RA: For a local escape, I like going to the Culver City Stairs. It’s dog-friendly, close to home, and serves as a great outdoor workout. Point Dume courtesy of @everythingaboutgiulia_ Image courtesy of @vvi.rvw Leo Carrillo State Beach courtesy of @_.maila Zuma Beach courtesy of @zumakooks Solstice Canyon courtesy of @tokyocitylights Culver City Stairs courtesy of @rozzayphotography Paramount Ranch courtesy @cloudnineliving Rosey at the Mar Vista Farmers' Market courtesy of @cloudnineliving ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ LA-born, Georgia-bred and one-half of a set of identical twins, Casha spends her days writing and exploring. She’s a classic film enthusiast, runner, dog walker and collector of quotes and tattoos. Follow her adventures @cashad. Header image courtesy of @cloudnineliving Point Dume State Beach Malibu, United States Tranquil coastal area features trails & bluff viewpoints, plus rocky coves & ancient sand dunes. Cliffside Dr, Malibu, CA 90265, USA 940 Family PlaceList: The Runyons Santa Barbara Getaway Guide 940 Family PlaceList: The Levys Where Local Fashion Designer Finds Inspiration in LA Eastern Malibu, Malibu, CA 90265, USA Leo Carrillo State Beach, California 90265, USA PlaceList:11 Dog-Friendly Spots in Los Angeles Dream Music Video Locations With Nick Rufo 940 Family PlaceList: The Van Der Hiddes Explore Los Angeles with Artist Kim West 13 Outdoor Adventures for the Whole Family Zuma Beach is a county beach located at 30000 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California. One of the largest and most popular beaches in Los Angeles County, Zuma is known for its long, wide sands and excellent surf. Zuma Beach, Malibu, CA 90265, USA How To: Same-day Surf and Ski in SoCal Pyjama all day when in LA The French Restaurateur Guide to LA Get Active and Healthy in LA with Boarding for Breast Cancer A Day with Gustavo Dudamel - LA Phil Music Director On Location: A “Transparent” TV Series Guide to LA Solstice Canyon Hiking Solstice Canyon Hiking, Malibu, CA 90265, USA 3826 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066, USA www.marvistafarmersmarket.org Westside PlaceList with Kellie Cockrell Point Mugu State Beach Campground, 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, USA Calabasas, United States Wilderness Expert Chelsea Griffie: Is an expensive one, but within hiking distance to some really cool areas such as the MASH filming location site. A rugged area in the Santa Monica Mountains that was once home to the Chumash tribe, Malibu Creek State Park is now known more so as the filming location for MASH and Planet of the Apes. With over 8,000 acres to explore, extensive hiking trails and a rock pool swimming hole, it’s also nicknamed SoCal’s Yosemite. Malibu Creek State Park, 1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302, USA 6 Cool Camping Getaways for Angelenos Best Bouldering and Climbing In LA With Touchstone Climbing 8 Easy LA Hikes from Local Outdoors Enthusiasts Best Camping Getaways from Los Angeles 8 Extreme Adventures in Los Angeles for a Natural High National park attraction offers hiking trails & an Old Western town from various Hollywood movies. Paramount Ranch, Cornell Rd, Agoura, CA 91301, USA Through the Lens: Iconic Los Angeles Landmarks by Wasim Muklashy Your LA Weekend Guide - November 3 - November 6 Topanga, United States Musch Hike In Camp, Topanga, CA 90290, USA	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2043
__label__cc	0.599359	0.400641	NOIDA - SECTOR 92 TO 120 Express View HIG Apartments In the mad scramble that is NOIDA, there aren’t many housing societies that afford unobstructed views of the NOIDA Expressway. But then again, this is NOIDA, and if you can think it, you can build it. And so stands the Express View HIG Apartments, in Pocket C of Sector 105, right at the hotspot of all real estate activity in NCR - right on th... ADDRESS: Express View HIG Apartments Sector 105 Gaur Grandeur Gaur Grandeur is in the vicinity of hospitals, shopping mall, Amity college, commercial market and offers easy access to Delhi/NCR. The Society is surrounded by green areas. Gaur Grandeur offers 2 and 3 BHK apartments, with two sides open for an airy feel.... The Prateek Laurel Apartments in Sector 120, Noida, has 14 towers with 14 floors each and houses 1,530 flats ranging from 950 to 2,100 sqft. The intelligently designed complex ensures that each flat is airy and resplendent. Spread over an expansive 13-acre area, Prateek Laurel is a novelty in today’s day and age. The Noida-Greater No... Adjacent to the fully developed Sectors of 46 and 47, Sector 100 is one of the most accessible residential sectors in Noida. Straight off the Noida Expressway, Lotus Boulevard is a full 40 acre complex of state-of-the-art housing. The compound is taken up by 30 soaring towers, children's play area, a massive club house complex, ample parking space,... ADDRESS: GH-03 Sector 100, 3C Lotus Boulevard Espacia A sister project of Lotus Boulevard, Lotus Boulevard Espacia is a residential complex comparatively smaller than the main Lotus Boulevard residential project. Although Spacia shares walls with the Boulevard, it's fully independent with its own amenities and facilities. Located only a kilometre from the Noida Expressway, Espacia is a 7-acre complex ... ADDRESS: GH-03, Sector 100 A.T.S Greens Village ATS Greens Village blends the rustic serenity of the countryside and the opulence of a mid-eastern villa to great effect. Spread across 18 acres, the compound consists of lavish gardens, parking space, towers, clubhouse, and play areas. There are 25 towers in all, housing a total of 750 luxurious flats in 3 and 4 BHK floor plan. A gateway to a diff... ADDRESS: Plot 1, Sector 93A Amrapali Zodiac Land is a limited resource and the population of our country seems to be ever-booming. It isn’t a surprise that most of the urban landscape is choc-a-block with houses sharing common walls, with balconies facing lifeless walls barely at an arm’s length or kitchen windows that rudely stare at a neighbour’s bedroom right in front. ... Bestview LIG Flats Development authorities segment residential flats as per the income group of the perspective buyers, and LIG flats are meant for those who fall in the category of Lower Income Group. These cluster of 608 one bedroom flats developed by Noida Development Authority in Sector 99 are spread across 7 acres and 38 blocks. Despite the LIG tag, the complex ... ADDRESS: Sector 99 Eldeco Studio This one is unique. It's a residential complex combined with a commercial complex. A sizeable super-market, baker cum dairy outlet and an eatery are right within its compound. As one steps in, you cannot but miss the 'feel' of a shopping mall - less green and more grey. Along with the commercial facilities, the single towered apartment buildi... ADDRESS: A Block, Sector 93 Express View Apartments (Super MIG) Express View Apartments (Super MIG) were developed by the Noida Development Authority over a plot of 16 acres. The 4 blocks of the compound namely A, B, C and D house a total of 1,008 flats all in 2 BHK floor plan. Set up in a calm neighbourhood near Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, these apartment complex enjoys easy connectivity to Delhi and Great... Grand Omaxe Think big. Better still, think grand! Set in Sector 93, Noida, Grand Omaxe lives upto its name in sheer style. Large, lush lawns and smart architecture define this condominium complex. Developed by Omaxe Group, Grande Omaxe Apartments is a housing complex spread over an area of 23 acres. The entire complex comprises of 22 towers which consist... ADDRESS: Block-B, Sector 93 Great Value Sharanam Great Value presents its new luxury apartments at Sharanam in Sector 107 of Noida. There are a total of 18 towers, with 2, 3 and 4 BHK Flats. At Sharanam, besides a beautiful location, one can also enjoy the leisure facilities available within the township. Sharanam apartments have been designed to create a sense of wellness, with each buildin... ADDRESS: Sector- 107, Noida Green View Apartments Green View Apartment, a prominent housing society in Sector 99, truly lives up to its name. At its heart, it's green. Lush green surroundings, chirping birds, the fresh cool air and serene atmosphere - residents enjoy the luxury of it all here. The Society functions under the Noida Development Authority (NDA) and the Federation of Noida Residential... ADDRESS: RWA HIG/MIG, Sector 99 Omaxe The Forest Sprawled out across an expansive 6 acres, The Forest is an elite housing complex flanked by a reserve forest area on one side and the city park on the other. The Society is a delight for connoisseurs of tasteful living with 7 towers that house a total of 105 sophisticated flats divided into sections of 3 and 4 BHK apartments and penthouses. Unlike ... ADDRESS: Sector 92, Purvanchal Silver City There may not be any obvious glitter of silver in its make and build, but Purvanchal Silver City, right off the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway at Sector 93, certainly deserves its name thanks to a host of sterling features that call for attention. Spread across a plot of 23 acres, the compound breaks up into a fine balance of gardens, parking space... ADDRESS: 93/1, Sector 93 Sector 100 is among the many upcoming residential areas in Noida. It is a combination of complete and under construction independent residences. Situated on the road linking Dadri and Yamuna Expressway, the Sector has 425 plots divided into four blocks (A-D). It does not have a community centre yet, but with the Yamuna Expressway just half a kilome... In keeping with the tag line ‘Clean Noida, Green Noida’, the spic and span Society developed by Noida Development Authority has ample greenery with four well-maintained parks. Situated on the Noida Expressway, it has a wide array of housing plots with lots of open space. Divided into 4 blocks with around 1,064 houses, it also offers its... ADDRESS: RWA Sector 105 This Block in Sector 108 developed by Noida Development Authority on the Noida Expressway has a wide range of housing plots with ample open space. With four blocks A, B, C, D, block A has 114 houses ranging from 300 sqm-450 sqm, B has 226 houses in 300 sqm, C has 207 houses (112 sqm-250 sqm) and D has a total 334 houses ranging from 112 sqm-250 sq... SECTOR 99 RWA No doubt, Sector 99 is full of promise, but right now this upcoming Sector on the Dadri and Yamuna Expressway Link road (or at least a major part of the Sector) is under a thick blanket of dust thanks to the villas and housing societies under construction. The Sector is divided into four blocks – A, B, C and D and has seventy 125-300 sqm inde... ADDRESS: SECTOR 99 RWA Sunshine Apartment Of course it is all sunshine for those from the economically weaker section (EWS) who live in this Society set up by Noida Development Authority. Well constructed and well maintained, it has 400 EWS flats each built in an area of the 40 sqm. Despite being one room set, the flats receive enough sunshine and air and there is enough open space inside ... Supertech Emerald Court With real estate offerings becoming bigger and better with every new society that is constructed, golf courses inside societies are no big deal any more. But what if, instead of walking from one point to another inside the society, you could move around in golf carts? Supertech Emerald Court offers you just that. And a host of other USPs like full ... ADDRESS: Plot 4, Sector 93 A	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2047
__label__wiki	0.823486	0.823486	Met Office: Arctic Sea ice is declining New satellite data from the Esa’s Cryosat suggests Arctic sea ice thickness is declining year on year Scientists at the UK Met Office say Arctic sea ice remains in long-term decline, despite recent media reports suggesting it has recovered. A blog on the organisation’s website says variability in summer ice levels is not unusual, but warns have consistently fallen 4% per decade since 1979. The Telegraph, Express and Mail on Sunday carried stories in the past seven days indicating the region’s summer ice had bounced back from last year’s record low. Yesterday the BBC published data from the European Space Agency’s (Esa) Cryosat mission, indicating that the volumes of Arctic sea ice hit record lows last winter. The Met Office blog quotes Sea Ice Scientist Ann Keen, who says the 2012 ice low was linked to a storm that hit the region, disrupting the ice pack. “We know sea ice extent is going to vary from year to year due to weather conditions and that’s not at all inconsistent with the overall decline in extent. You wouldn’t expect to see records broken year after year, so this ‘recovery’ is not unexpected,” she said. “In fact, model simulations of sea ice suggest that a as the ice gets thinner you actually get more year to year variability in extent because larger areas of the ice are more vulnerable to melting away completely over the summer.” According to the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), last year’s minimum sea ice extent was 0.76 million square kilometres lower than the previous record set in 2007. Scientists say sea ice levels have not reached their summer minimum yet. Arctic ice hits sixth lowest record as summer draws to a close Arctic ice hits record low Arctic sea ice reaches record low, says NASA Arctic sea ice falls to record low for winter Read more on: Arctic \| Research \| Featured \| Met Office Arctic	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2051
__label__wiki	0.897524	0.897524	Weber State basketball: Defense leads Wildcat women to 55-54 win Corie Holmes Freddie Lacey Jaiamoni Welch-Coleman (center) goes for a layup in a game earlier this season. Welch-Coleman had the game-winning point against Northern Colorado in the 55-54 WSU victory. OGDEN — Weber State women’s basketball snapped a 10-game losing streak by defeating Northern Colorado, 55-54, on Thursday afternoon. “Listen, our team deserved this win,” said head coach Velaida Harris. “We were focused and determined to play team defense. They have a prolific scorer who we worked to wear down in the first half. We have to do our individual jobs so that the team can win. Our identity is on the defensive end, but we had players step up and make some tough finishes. Proud of each and every one of them. That’s a great win for us.” The game started out close between the two teams as they jumped out to a 10-10 tie with four minutes left in the first quarter. The Bears finished out the first quarter with a 6-2 run, and WSU trailed 16-12 going into the second quarter. Weber State started the second quarter by outscoring Northern Colorado, 9-5, to tie the game back up at 21-21. Neither team had more than a three-point lead the remainder of the first half. WSU had a 29-27 lead with just 30 seconds left on the clock, but UNC sunk a pair of free throws to tie it up at 29-29 at the break. Shianne Johnson started the second half on a high note for WSU as she came in and sunk an early 3-pointer. Johnson’s three-ball sparked a 6-0 run for WSU, and it jumped out to a 35-29 lead. The Wildcats ended the third quarter on a 9-3 run and went into the fourth quarter with a 46-38 lead. " Listen, our team deserved this win. " Weber State coach Velaida Harris Both teams started the fourth quarter with a 2:15 scoring drought. Northern Colorado broke the drought first with a made 3-pointer. Weber State’s drought continued and was finally broken by a jumper from Emily Drake. At that point, UNC was on an 8-2 run. The Wildcats stayed strong and had a 54-50 lead with just less than one minute remaining. With 16 seconds on the clock, the Bears sunk a deep three to tie the game at 54-54. Weber State had the ball, and Jaiamoni Welch-Coleman drove to the hoop and drew a foul with one second left. Welch-Coleman made her first free throw, missed her second, Drake rebounded the ball and the final buzzer sounded to give Weber State the 55-54 victory over Northern Colorado. WSU’s Kayla Watkins led all scorers with 14 points. Welch-Coleman was not far behind with 13 on the afternoon. Freshman Ciara James had the game-high rebounds for Weber State with seven. The Wildcats finished the game shooting 35 percent from the field, 31 percent from beyond the arc and 61 percent from the free-throw line. WSU had 10 turnovers to UNC’s 19. However, UNC had 41 rebounds to WSU’s 34. The Wildcats are now 4-13 overall on the season and 1-6 in Big Sky Conference action. Weber State has a rare Saturday in January with no action but will return home on Jan. 24, to host Montana State, and Jan. 26, to host Montana. Sports 16 hours ago Rock On: Why not thank Gordon Hayward, too? Sports yesterday Morning links: Alec Burks has 'nothing but love' for the Utah Jazz Sports 16 hours ago 'Church ball' takes to a new court — the Utah Supreme Court	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2059
__label__wiki	0.946555	0.946555	Morning links: Ex-Ute Tom Hackett doesn't hate BYU like before; Colin Kaepernick wants $20 million to play in Alliance By Jody Genessy @DJJazzyJody Published: February 15, 2019 8:49 am KSL TV Tom Hackett and Andy Phillips represented Team Utah against Riley Nelson and Braden Hansen for Team BYU during the inaugural SportsBeat Rivalry Championship at Hidden Valley Country Club. SALT LAKE CITY — Tom Hackett cemented his place in BYU-Utah rivalry lore up there with Lenny Gomes and Max Hall leading up to the 2015 Las Vegas Bowl when he gave an unforgettable speech at a pep rally. “I’m lucky enough to be one of the football players on the team who’s never lost to these (naughty word),” Hackett said to cheers from Utah fans and players. “Which leads me to end and say this is Utah’s world and BYU’s living in it.” More Ute football players have since been added to that lucky list of Utah players to have never lost to the Cougars, who’ve dropped eight straight to their rivals. But Hackett has been added to the list of former players who’ve matured and found some good in their sworn (or sworn at) enemies, too. Hackett, who now works for KSL Sports, explained what he likes about BYU and why his hatred grew so deep in a column this week. “I want you to know, the main reason behind those comments were due to my disdain for former head coach Bronco Mendenhall and the culture he fostered at BYU,” Hackett wrote, “Close friends to me would mention the self-righteous attitude of the BYU players and coaches who hide behind the BYU brand who claim to be living more faithfully. Despite his bitterness toward BYU after arriving to Utah via Australia, the former punter and two-time Ray Guy Award winner admitted he likes multiple things about the Cougars, including Kalani Sitake. “I love the man. I really do. I respect him, I look up to him, and I still lean on him for guidance occasionally,” Hackett wrote. “I have visited Coach Sitake numerous times down at the BYU football facility, and I will continue to visit with him to see how he is doing and if there is anyway I can help him. Coach Sitake has even given me BYU merchandise before – a gesture I greatly appreciated yet decided to share with my crazy BYU neighbors (I don’t think he knows that, so lets keep that one between us).” Don't worry, Hackett. It's our secret. 20 MILLION REASONS As we wrote about earlier this week, there are some people who believe Colin Kaepernick should try to revive his football career in the upstart Alliance of American Football league. That could happen, according to an AP report, but it would come at a certain cost. That cost: $20 million. That’d be quite the increase from the amount all other AAF players earn — an across-the-board $250,000 over three years. “It’s uncertain if Kaepernick ever will play football again,” the AP wrote, “but at his asking price, the only place would be the NFL.” THANKS, BUT NO Orlando coach Steve Spurrier said another out-of-football quarterback of interest — Tim Tebow — has turned down an opportunity to play in the AAF. "No," Spurrier told NBC's Pro Football Talk. "And I don't blame Tim. Tim’s got a chance to go to Major League Baseball. I think he starts in the Triple A this year. I think Tim’s probably headed in the baseball direction right now, and I certainly don’t blame him. I think if I was in his situation, I might do the same thing." Tebow continues to pursue his baseball career as an outfielder with the New York Mets, the USA Today wrote. He has a spring training invitation for the second straight year and will report this week with the rest of the MLB team's players. The 31-year-old Tebow hit .273 last year in Class AA and is expected to start with Class AAA Syracuse, according to the national paper, which also reported that Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen claimed Tebow is "one step away" from playing in the big league. Friday, Feb. 15 ECHL: Grizzlies vs. Kansas City, 7 p.m. Women’s basketball: Dixie State at Adams State, 5:30 p.m. Women’s tennis: BYU at Fresno State Wrestling: UVU at Northern Colorado, 7 p.m. Prep sports: 3A/4A wrestling tournament, at UVU Saturday, Feb. 16 Women’s basketball: BYU at Gonzaga Women’s basketball: Utah State vs. Air Force, 2 p.m. Women’s basketball: Weber State at Montana State Women’s basketball: SUU vs. Portland State, 2 p.m. Women’s basketball: Dixie State at Fort Lewis, 5:30 p.m. Women’s basketball: Snow at SLCC, 3 p.m. Wrestling: UVU at Air Force, 7 p.m. Men’s tennis: Weber State vs. UC Irvine, 2 p.m. Women’s tennis: Utah at North Carolina State Women’s tennis: BYU vs. Cal Poly, at Fresno Women’s tennis: Weber State vs. Grand Canyon, 10 a.m. Prep sports: 3A/2A girls basketball play-in Prep sports: 3A/2A boys basketball play-in Sunday, Feb. 17 NBA All-Star Game, at Charlotte Men’s tennis: Utah vs. New Mexico/Idaho State Women’s tennis: Weber State vs. Idaho, 10 a.m. Jody Genessy Jody is a sports writer who covers the Utah Jazz for the Deseret News. @DJJazzyJody jody@deseretnews.com Sports 22 hours ago Best 100 college football players for the 2019 season? Utes and Aggies get some love Sports 13 hours ago Rare disease, threat of stroke can't deter runner from Deseret News Half Marathon Sports 19 hours ago Weber State football picked third in Big Sky preseason polls	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2060
__label__wiki	0.559946	0.559946	Example: Dominic Crane 2: Dark Mystery Revealed HOME → PC GAMES → HIDDEN OBJECT → ECHOES OF THE PAST: THE CASTLE OF SHADOWS Echoes of the Past: The Castle of Shadows Genre: Hidden Object by Paradox Interactive The Royal House Museum invites you to explore the mysteries of its artifacts in a great hidden object game Echoes of the Past: The Castle of Shadows! Prevent the guileful plans of an evil witch and save a royal family from the danger! Are you able to destroy a powerful curse? Find it out with this fantastic game! Find all the objects hidden everywhere, solve challenging puzzles and return an ancient amulet to its owners! Play Echoes of the Past: The Castle of Shadows and have an endless fun! Title - Echoes of the Past: The Castle of Shadows Game Download for PC and Mac Description - Have fun with Echoes of the Past: The Castle of Shadows, a Hidden Object game presented by Paradox Interactive. The Royal House Museum invites you to explore the mysteries of its artifacts! If you need help in solving a certain puzzle or finding a quest item, you can download for free our strategy guide for Echoes of the Past: The Castle of Shadows. Get a detailed walkthrough on how to complete all levels without missing a single secret option of the game absolutelly for free! ECHOES OF THE PAST: THE CASTLE OF SHADOWS SCREENSHOTS Free Download Echoes of the Past: The Castle of Shadows ECHOES OF THE PAST: THE CASTLE OF SHADOWS RELATED GAMES L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Redemption Cemetery: Curse of the Raven Collector's Edition Redrum: Time Lies Samantha Swift and the Fountains of Youth Simajo: The Travel Mystery Game TRY FABULOUS PREQUELS AND SEQUELS OF ECHOES OF THE PAST: THE CASTLE OF SHADOWS GAME Echoes of the Past: The Kingdom of Despair Collector's Edition Echoes of the Past: Royal House of Stone Echoes of the Past: The Citadels of Time Echoes of the Past: The Kingdom of Despair Echoes of the Past: The Revenge of the Witch Echoes of the Past: The Revenge of the Witch Collector's Edition Echoes of the Past: Wolf Healer Echoes of the Past: Wolf Healer Collector's Edition Echoes of the Past: The Castle of Shadows Collector's Edition Echoes of the Past: The Citadels of Time Collector's Edition ECHOES OF THE PAST: THE CASTLE OF SHADOWS REVIEW BY DOUBLEGAMES Without any doubt, you’ve already played or at least heard about a hidden object game Echoes of the Past: Royal House of Stone. Its developers, Paradox Interactive, decided not to waste time and have released a new game under the title Echoes of the Past: The Castle of Shadows. Let’s see whether it’s as good as its predecessor and what new features it has. .. Read more The story takes place in the same museum. A painting of a young lady has come to life and frighten visitors of the museum. They ask you for help and since this moment you begin your wonderful and dangerous adventures. The painting transports you in the past where a young princess asks you help the realm and defend it from an awful witch who has turned everything and everybody to shadows. As its previous part, the game has very high resolution graphics and beautiful slightly animated scenes. The game is done in the same dark atmosphere and completely immerse you in a mysterious world. There are a lot of puzzles that are rather challenging and interesting, of course. You can skip them but be aware: each puzzle skipped will suffer you a 30 minute penalty. In contrast to the first part of the game that is disappointingly short, Echoes of the Past: The Castle of Shadows has a good length and keep you playing at least 4 hours. Most players will love the game because it has a lot to offer fans of hidden object/point and click genre. It’s a must-play, definitely. 17, August 2010 DoubleGames Download Echoes of the Past: The Castle of Shadows Game For Free COMMENTS FOR ECHOES OF THE PAST: THE CASTLE OF SHADOWS Free download Echoes of the Past: The Castle of Shadows screenshot	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2062
__label__cc	0.609974	0.390026	Upwardly mobile Published: 12/12/2008 Design, Simulate and Visualise Nokia’s latest ‘designer’ phone is the work of their truly global design team See the most recent stories from DEVELOP3D The latest from the DEVELOP3D Blog: Published 22 December 2008 Posted by Al Dean Article tagged with: innovation, smelting iron, abraham darby, repeatable processes I had the pleasure to have a meet-up with the guys at Protolabs (or Protomold or First Cut) over in Telford today. Not too long of a drive, a friendly and knowledgable team and they have a rocking service if youre looking for machined prototypes or injection moulded components. On the way back, I drove through Ironbridge, a small village in Shropshire that, for those of us involved in design and manufacturing, holds a pretty big key to how we got here and it got me thinking. Consider this, next time you’re up against a challenge, a client has asked for what seems impossible or higher improbably. Early in the 16th century, a gentleman turned up in a smaller villiage down the valley called Coalbrookdale. A gentleman by the name of Abraham Darby I and took over an existing iron forge. Forging iron was an inaccurate, non-repeatable process and the quality of the product produced was not what you or I would expect. And somewhat dangerous - the forge Darby took over blew up a few years before he arrival). What Darby did was look at the process (which previously used charcoal), use da different material for smelting (coke), developed the Blast Furnace and refined the method until it reached pretty much what we have today. You would think that kick starting the Industrial Revolution would be enough for his family. About 80 years later, his grandson, Abraham Darby III, undertook the job of building a bridge across the valley in which his family’s business worked, a bridge designed by a local architect (who would never see it completed). What was unique about this bridge was that it took his grandfather’s new process (now three generations old) to new scales and new heights. Building a cast iron bridge, simply hadn’t been done before, so everything, from casting moulds, to joints (many mimic joints typically found in carpentry as these were well established) had to be developed from scratch. Few of us will be lucky to work on projects that will still be active, working and so impressively current in 200 years time. So next time you’re looking at your workload, looking at a new challenge that comes in and it seems tough; think back. Think back to a time when innovation actually mean true, honest-to-god, innovation. When you had to make things up from scratch to move forward, when advances were discussed in generations and history was made. If you’re ever in the area, visit ironbridge or the various museums (Blists Hill, and the Museum of Iron) around there. For anyone with an engineering interest, its the hot bed of so much that it can’t fail to be fascinating. PS: Interesting thing: SolidWorks have a fantastic PR lady by the name of Darby Johnson - yup, she’s related. Synchronicity - its a wonderful thing. View comments (1 comment) vuuch.com: Applying social media to product development? Article tagged with: solidworks, proengineer, collaborate, social media, non-linear conversations, vuuch.com, twitter It started with a blog comment. A name pops up you know. Guy that used to be CEO of one of the most interesting 3D tech companies in a while. They sold to Dassault last year. He disappeared shortly there after. Then he pops up again. This should be interesting. Chris Williams was CEO of Seemage for a stint as they sold to Dassault some time ago: that product got reassessed in the DS portfolio, and is now sold through both the SolidWorks and Catia channels as 3DVIA Composer. Job Done. So what’s he up to next? The answer is Vuuch.com. What is it? I had no clue, so I did a little digging. It turns out that its a new organisation at the very embryonic stages of developing a service. What does that service do? Well, I’ll tell you. Look at the Social Media landscape. Facebook, Twitter, Brightkite, all this stuff. It didn’t take long for someone to figure out that similar things can be used within the Product Development community (and I don’t just mean LinkedIn) - someone had to build a service that would take those core concepts and apply them to the 3D-based professional realm. Sort of. What social media, particularly something like Twitter, is all about is: Communication. Informal communication (that’s my take on things anyway). If you get into it (I’m on there, as are a lot of other 3D alpha geeks) and use it for something other than simply uni-directional broadcasting (which is pretty common), then it quickly becomes clear that the simplicity of the service makes informal, non-linear conversation a very effective communication method. You have a conversation with someone, in small 140 character chunks, other people can see that and jump in. Sure, they could add a lot more, but the devil is in the details.. or lack thereof. So, WTF has that got to do with CAD. Design is a team effort. Full stop. People work on a product, converse, communicate, adapt and refine. how is that communication done? In person, by phone, by email, by data management or PD… no. Wait. let’s stop there. At the very formative stages of design, PDM gets in the way. What if there was something less rigid, less formal, less time consuming that would enable discussion around a dataset, a part, an assembly, that you could just… use? This is what vuuch.com is trying to build. Integrated into your CAD app (current documentation shows a working Pro/E plugin) that give you tools to connect to the vuuch.com server, link to a part, add discussions, comments and such. Then, whenever anyone else works with that data, that same data is available, can be swapped between team members. Because its a web-service, non-CAD users can work on with it too. Essentially, it allows a conversation to happen, without too many barriers. It’s super early days for both the company and service but they have the potential to do something interesting here. Let’s see where it goes. I’ve got a few ideas for things they need to build into this, to make it more community led as a means to reach more people, but these are smart guys. If you’re interested, they’re looking for testers. Go on, you know you want to. Other things to read: Mark Burhop @ Siemens PLM on Microblogging in two parts one and two Oleg Shilovitsky @ SmarTeam covers the subject a lot at the Daily PLM Think Tank Chris @ Vuuch talks about it a lot (of course) View comments (3 comments) ART-VPS Shaderlight demo Article tagged with: rendering, visualisation, hypershot, luxology, shaderlight, renderdrive, art-vps, ray box, pure, progressive renderer This is pretty cool. ARTVPS (which stands for Advanced Render Technology - Virtual Photography Solutions - snappy eh?) has been active in the rendering and visualization business for years with its RenderDrive, Pure cards and RayBox products. These worked with 3dsmax and Maya to use custom hardware (using an ART-VPS design ray tracing chipset) to accelerate the ray tracing calculation times to mere fractions of what they would be with a standard workstation. And with some tweaks that the company also added to the host applications (such as really usable depth of field), the images that could be produced were breathtaking. Of course, today multi-core machines, and rapidly advancing graphics card tech means that those hardware acceleration solutions have become a little dedundant. ShaderLight is ART-VPS’ next core technology. As you’ll see its integrated into 3dsmax, but the company has plans elsewhere. Now, its video time: Watch and learn. See how the scene doesn’t all recalc massively when you play with materials/textures and light sources - now that’s slick and appears to be an interesting step on from standard progressive rendering. With Bunkspeed, Luxology and now ARTVPS back in the game, perhaps 2009 is going to be year where rendering finally gets easy. ALSO: This looked cool too - FryRender Swap for swapping out materials in real time. Autodesk to acquire Algor Article tagged with: simulation, autodesk, cfd, fea, analysis, algor News has just broken (the press release isn’t even on either parties’ web-site’s as yet), that Autodesk is to acquire simulation specialists Algor for approximately $34 million with a view to expanding the rapidly growing base of technology to fulfill the Digital Prototyping vision. What does this bring to the deal that previous acquisitions of Solid Dynamics (Motion simulation), Moldflow (Mold filling analysis) and Plassotech (Static FEA) in recent years? The answer is multiphysics, mechanical event simulation* and fluid flow. According to the release postsed on the Yahoo Biz, “Upon completion of the acquisition, Autodesk’s current intent is to integrate Algor into its Manufacturing Solutions business unit and to continue developing and selling Algor‘s core product line. Autodesk plans to continue developing the Algor products with an open approach, allowing direct data exchange between Algor products and multiple computer aided design software offerings.” The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. The worlds of FEA, CFD and other simulation technologies are rapidly merging and becoming, at least in the view of the vendors, much more integrated. While user adoption varies between industry sector, its clear that this is THE big thing for the next few years and expect to see other acquisitions from other vendors as work is done to bring simulation in closer contact with the design process. * I hadn’t come across this term before, but it seems it “combines large-scale motion and stress analysis and includes linear and nonlinear material models. The combination of motion and stress analysis considering full inertial effects enables engineers to see motion and its results, such as impact, buckling and permanent deformation.” Page 1 of 4 pages 1 2 3 > Last » Subscribe to DEVELOP3D magazine for FREE Register now for your free subscription to the printed edition of DEVELOP3D and gain access to PDF versions of all our back issues Twitter Facebook Facebook All article tags 3d printing, cad, engineering, design, manufacturing, tech, product design, vr, additive manufacturing, hardware, construction, hp, digital fabrication, architecture, siemens, autodesk, keyvr, 3d, ptc, peter honnor, iot, nx q2 2019, volkswagen, brian thompson, university of sheffield, generative design, heineken, 3d connexio, siemens gas & power, reverse engineering, prototype, data management, mechanical engineering, mobile devices, building design, wacom, apple, conceptual design, robotic construction, reverb vr headset, cintiq, technology, rendering, dell precision 3540, keyshot, About DEVELOP3D Advertise with DEVELOP3D Subscribe to DEVELOP3D Change your subscription details Download PDF copies of the magazine Download our iPhone and iPad app ©2008-2019 X3DMedia, 465C Hornsey Road, 1st floor, Unit 7, London N19 4DR	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2065
__label__wiki	0.509017	0.509017	OTS outlines alterations to IHT system In a new report, the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has outlined a series of recommendations designed to 'simplify the UK's inheritance tax (IHT) system'. UK corruption risks are 'significantly underestimated', Fraud Advisory Panel cautions A focus on overseas bribery means UK officials are 'underestimating the risk of corruption at home', the Fraud Advisory Panel (FAP) has cautioned in a new report. Brexit uncertainty 'crippling UK business investment', warns CBI The continuing uncertainty surrounding Brexit is 'crippling UK business investment', the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has warned. FSB states small businesses 'incurring mammoth costs' as result of business crime The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has stated that small firms are incurring costs of nearly £17 billion each year as a result of so-called 'business crime'. TPR issues pension scheme warning to savers Pension savers should check that their scheme is not underperforming, the Pensions Regulator (TPR) has warned. Many working parents eligible for tax-free childcare this summer Working parents could ease this summer's childcare costs by using a Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) account that's worth up to £2,000 a year for each child. Economic growth 'stalling', BCC warns The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned that UK economic growth is 'stalling' amid a 'manufacturing slowdown'. Survey finds business leaders 'committed to tackling climate change' A survey carried out by the Institute of Directors (IoD) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has suggested that business leaders are 'committed to combating climate change'. MPs condemn HMRC for long helpline wait times MPs have criticised HMRC for the long wait times experienced by taxpayers looking to get through to VAT helplines. UK tax gap 'remains low' New data published by the government has revealed that the UK tax gap for 2017/18 stands at 5.6%, meaning that HMRC collected 94.4% of tax due in 2017/18. Significant number of small firms experienced a cyber-attack in last year, data reveals Data published by insurer Hiscox has revealed that 61% of UK small firms have experienced a debilitating cyber-attack in the last year. Click here to access our full archive	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2066
__label__wiki	0.798382	0.798382	With winter storm past, cleanup revs up as temperatures drop By Tim HahnGateHouse Media Pennsylvania Dec 28, 2017 at 10:39 AM Dec 28, 2017 at 10:41 AM ERIE, Pa. — Businesses remained closed and services such as mail delivery were still unavailable on Wednesday as Erie County continued what’s expected to be a long and slow extraction from historic amounts of late-December snow. State, county and local officials were in full attack mode Wednesday, cleaning up after the mind-numbing amounts of snow fell on communities closest to the Lake Erie shoreline after Christmas Eve. Meanwhile, forecasters warned of hypothermia and frostbite from arctic air settling in across the central U.S. and spreading east. The National Weather Service reported that International Falls and Hibbing, Minnesota, set record low temperatures on Wednesday morning. International Falls, the self-proclaimed Icebox of the Nation, plunged to 37 degrees below zero, breaking the old record of 32 below set in 1924. Hibbing bottomed out at 28 below, breaking the old record of 27 below set in 1964. Wind-chill advisories or warnings were in effect for much of New England, northern Pennsylvania and New York. Those places and states in the northern Plains and Great Lakes were projected to see highs in the teens or single digits and lows below zero for the rest of the week and into the new year. The National Weather Service said wind chills in many areas Thursday could make temperatures feel well below zero. At Erie International Airport, the National Weather Service in Cleveland measured 65.1 inches of snow falling between 7 p.m. Sunday and 1 p.m. Wednesday, pushing Erie’s December snowfall total to 102.1 inches — 1.2 inches more than the amount of snow that Erie averages for an entire winter season. Municipal plow drivers were running nonstop as police officers and municipal officials began turning up the pressure on the owners of vehicles blocking the progress of plow trucks, while the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation was sending in resources from other areas to help its Erie County plow drivers with snow removal. In New York, communities near Lake Ontario's eastern end, including Redfield and Boylston, also saw around 5 feet of snow this week. Despite the massive amount of work still to do in cleaning up from the storm, things were slowly returning to normal on Wednesday. Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper lifted a declaration of disaster emergency she had signed Tuesday. The declaration enabled the county to request services from the Pennsylvania National Guard, which sent about two-dozen guard members and nine vehicles to the county. Millcreek Township officials lifted travel restrictions that required motorists traveling through the township during its designated snow emergency to have four-wheel-drive vehicles or snow tires or tire chains. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation lifted commercial restrictions for vehicles including empty tractor-trailers and recreation vehicles that were placed on Interstate 86 and Interstate 90 between Interstate 79 and the New York state line Tuesday. Erie Airport, closed since 10 p.m. Christmas Day, reopened at noon Wednesday, but airport Executive Director George Doughty said he expected further delays. “I know we are still getting some more snow. We need 24 hours with nothing happening.” Tim Hahn is a reporter for the Erie (Pa.) Times-News. Information from The Associated Press was used in this story.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2069
__label__cc	0.696985	0.303015	Author: Adrian Young Do you even know me? Watch out for these email personalisation pitfalls It’s ready. Your beautifully designed, flawlessly coded email is one click away from being fired off to thousands of customers. There’s just one problem: everyone is about to receive the same message. No, the forename which has been shoehorned into the subject line doesn’t count. It’s spray-and-pray dressed up as one-to-one. Email marketing deserves to be more sophisticated than that. And it can be. We live in an age of dynamic content, data science and machine learning. To the benefit of customer and business alike, it’s possible to send expertly tailored content based on a person’s purchasing and browsing activities. But even a richly personalised email programme can sometimes trip up. Read on for a list of personalisation perils –…  Email personalisation Tagged digital marketing, displayblock, dynamic emails, email marketing, personalisation, product recommendations Inbox of tricks: stand out with Gmail’s new promotion tools The inbox is a competitive place. Marketers strive to craft compelling subject lines which shine that little bit brighter than the rest. But only so much can be done with clever wording and look-at-me emoticons. Fortunately, Google has made the playing field more interesting. The Gmail application on iPhone and Android now supports email annotations. That sounds pretty dull, so let me rephrase it: it’s now possible to serve up additional content – including imagery – before an email has even been opened. Let’s take a look at the options by following Fictitious Travel’s quest to stand out from the crowd. Stage 1: unannotated email Nobody loves January. The people at Fictitious Travel know that, so they’re running a winter…  Email marketing Tagged email annotations, gmail, inbox, promotion card, promotions tab The 10 commandments of responsive email James reads his emails on the slick new iPhone. Sarah uses Gmail and loves her ageing Android too much to say goodbye. Bob’s at work, using Outlook on a desktop PC. We’re about to send all of them a message. And we know it’s going to look fantastic. Not just for these individuals but on the countless device and email client combinations out there. That’s because the mailing has been carefully developed from planning to execution with responsive design in mind. Nearly 70% of companies send responsive emails these days. But how many of them are doing so as effectively as they could be? Take a look at these ten rules to find out how your responsive emails stack up.…  Email best practice Tagged best practice, Email coding, responsive design, responsive email Five reasons to try interactive email User interaction with an email used to mean one thing – a click – while the real fun was left for the landing page. Thanks to some recent breakthroughs, that no longer needs to be the case. It’s now possible to offer sophisticated user interaction within the email itself such as menus, carousels, triggered animations, browsable product categories, quizzes and even games. You can’t run a script in an email so how does it work? The magic happens thanks to a CSS trick known as the checkbox hack. Don’t be put off by the word hack – the principle is actually quite straightforward and the code is neat. It goes like this: You place a checkbox, like the one you’d…  Email marketing Tagged interactive email Motion slickness: 4 ways to animate your email Emails don’t need to be static. Modern email applications support a variety of animation techniques and you may be surprised at how flexible the options are. Animation in web and email marketing certainly has its detractors and not without just cause. Plenty of gimmicky advertising banners and tacky in-your-face GIFs can be found online. These are examples of animation for animation’s sake and a surefire way to cheapen your brand. But it doesn’t need to be that way. With a bit of restraint and planning, animation can be harnessed to create some truly elegant, eye-catching designs and provide useful information to the customer. Let’s see what’s in the email animation toolbox. Animated GIFs Pros Cons Nearly universal support Easy to…  Email Design Tagged animation, email design, email marketing, video	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2071
__label__cc	0.539367	0.460633	Dodgers Rumors: Ryan Braun Trade Remains A Possibility in Editorials by Gabe Burns 12/26/2016, 11:13 AM 13 Comments BREWERS-PIRATES. The Milwaukee Brewers Ryan Braun, hits a three run homer in the first inning, driving in Rickie Weeks and Carlos Gomez in the first inning as the Brewers continue their dominance against the National League Central rival Pittsburgh Pirates, Sunday, May 15, 2011 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ryan Braun hit his National League-leading 12th homer, tripled and drove in four runs, helping a shaky Zack Greinke and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-6 Sunday for a three-game sweep.. Photo by MICHAEL SEARS/ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ah, everyone’s favorite monthly trade rumor: Ryan Braun to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Al Melchior of FanRag Sports tosses wood on the fire this time, asking if Braun is still a viable avenue for the Dodgers. Los Angeles and Milwaukee came close to a trade that would’ve exchanged Braun for a packaged headlined by Yasiel Puig in August, but time worked against the parties. Braun was even advised to wait in the clubhouse for the official agreement while his teammates gave their farewells. But there’s yet to be any traction on an offseason trade, and the Dodgers have been focused on keeping their own and upgrading second base. Melchior argues Braun would be an even bigger asset than Brian Dozier, who has been at the forefront of all Dodgers trade rumors in December. He points out Braun finished 11th in the MLB with a .417 wOBA versus left-handers, his fifth year of the past six he’s exceeded the .400 mark. Dozier finished last season at .397, but Melchior attributes that to Dozier’s sudden power surge, as his career wOBA against left-handers sits at .365, significantly lower than Braun’s. With that said, Melchior understands why the Dodgers would be hesitant to re-explore a deal with Milwaukee. Dozier is just a two-year commitment, while Braun’s contract complicates any trade. All other things being equal, the Dodgers would be well-served to step up their pursuit of Braun, but all other things aren’t equal. Braun just turned in his best season since 2012, but he is at a stage in his career when decline can begin at any time. He would cost the Dodgers $19 million in salary in 2017, but even if he were to regress from being a 3.2-win player (using fWAR) to the 2.9-win level he established in 2015, he should make that investment pay off. After that, though, Braun will still be owed $57 million over his age 34-to-36 seasons. With each passing year, it would become less likely that Braun would give the Dodgers a positive return. That isn’t necessarily the case financially, however. BrewCrewBall.com explained the reality of the Braun situation last May. $14 million is deferred over his contract, with the cash due starting in 2022, the year following Braun’s mutual option. The deferrals are spread across a decade, equating to $1.8 million per year. BrewCrewBall suggested Milwaukee would be willing to cover the deferrals, given their tendency to pay salary to facilitate trades during their rebuild. If the Brewers do just that, Braun’s contract becomes a four-year deal for $62 million, with a fifth year option almost guaranteed to be declined. At that point, Braun is paid $15.5 million per year, a reasonable number for a player of his caliber, and a number he’d probably exceed on the free agent market. However, as Melchior said, Braun isn’t a positive fielder and is trending downward. He acknowledges it could prevent Braun from becoming a three-win player, whereas Dozier could “significantly regress” and still be worth four wins. [graphiq id=”ZNGOYJOMSh” title=”Ryan Braun 2016 Complete Batting Splits” width=”640″ height=”778″ url=”https://w.graphiq.com/w/ZNGOYJOMSh” ] Melchior brings up the notion of Mark Trumbo or Jose Bautista manning the outfield at Chavez Ravine, citing both as cheaper alternatives to Braun (though if Milwaukee covered the deferrals, that likely isn’t the case). But they also have defensive deficiencies and are casualties of a limited market because of a refusal to lower their prices. Either way, Melchior opines adding any of the three would vastly benefit the 2017 and 2018 Dodgers. I agree LA should acquire Ryan Braun (flame my mentions here: @gabeburns_dn). He & BD isn’t impossible but unlikely. https://t.co/cjb3IFj9Mr — Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) December 15, 2016 Also noted is because of Dozier’s undervalued contract, adding him and Braun is possible. The Dodgers just spent almost $200 million to retain three of their own free agents, however, so now might not be the best time. The organization is shedding multiple dead weight deals in the coming years but it will have to consider payroll constraints, upcoming extensions and handicapping its ability to play the free agent market. “I think it would be inappropriate for me to get into any detail about any of that stuff,’’ Braun said to USA TODAY Sports on a trade to the Dodgers. “Obviously, I live in Los Angeles in the offseason. I grew up a Dodger fan. When those conversations started, I think it was an interesting position for me to be in. But I love Milwaukee. I’m happy being a Brewer. And if those conversations were to continue, we’ll see where they lead.’’ Whether it’s Dozier, Braun or someone else, the Dodgers don’t seem content just yet. 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He can be followed on Twitter at @GabeBurns_DN. Our site 13 Izzylangfan says: This story is very old news and there is no evidence that there are current conversations. I don’t like this kind of fluff. Repeating bad journalism doesn’t improve it. Danielsocal says: Izzylangfan 100% right. Taking on another large contract for an aging player is the opposite of the Dodgers plan. This story isn’t coming from any new info, just a journalist who needed to write a story. yarritsblake says: I’m just trying to figure out who we get to fix our problem against LHP. I mean, it is becoming increasingly clear that Dozier may not be the answer for us since it appears the Twins want JDL as the headline plus Stewart and another top 10 prospect of ours – too rich for me by far. Braun is a great fit, for the next two years, but after that could become a liability to us with a slightly burdensome (but not overwhelmingly so) contract and decreasing performance overall. Kinsler was out the minute he demanded a contract extension to waive his no-trade clause. Forsythe is a decent option, but isn’t THE answer we are looking for, and who knows what the Rays would be asking. Plouffe is a cheap option, but is very meh offensively, and his defensive metrics at 2B are absolutely awful! And that’s about it on the free agent market without going after someone with a qualifying offer attached to them. That and Trumbo or Bautista (the only decent offensive FA’s left) both have qualifying offers attached to them, and they will cost a good amount in annual salaries. Trade market is just as bare. Kinsler, Forsythe, Dozier, and Braun have been the only good RHB that I have heard mentioned. We may just have to roll the dice with in-house options. I don’t think it is too much to ask for improvement from the likes of SVS and Hernandez. Plus, hopefully with Trayce Thompson healthy, we will be sitting alright. I mean, it is easy to forget that Thompson was hitting about .270 through May with improving defense before his back broke (and he told no one) and his performance plummeted. If healthy, and if he gives us around .260/.330/.450 split (which is about what I’d reasonably project for a healthy Thompson) then that is our answer for LHP in left-field. Short version of my post I made. It appears Dozier and Braun are too expensive for us (one in prospects, one in money). The free agent market sucks RHB. The rest of the trade market for RHB is lame with Forsythe being the only viable option – and the Rays likely know this and will set his asking price accordingly. A healthy Trayce Thompson is our best hope for the answer to our LF and hitting LHP problem. 2B still has not answer yet. pauldodgerfan1965 says: Dodgers DO have the depth of prospects to make this deal, but the Twins just may be asking for an unreasonable amount in return. Giants only interest in Dozier is to make it as difficult as they can for the Dodgers to get him by driving up the cost. That IMHO is the ONLY reason Giants would be involved here. pauldodgerfan1965 yarritsblake Oh I’m not saying we don’t have the prospect depth to make the deal happen. It’s just the prospects the Twins seem to be asking for are ones I either 1) I’d prefer not to trade if at all possible (i.e. JDL), or 2) Two or more prospects I’d rather not deal at the same time (i.e. JDL AND Stewart). We have to be reasonable though in understanding that in order to get talent we have to give up talent. I’d be comfortable, as I’ve stated before, with Stewart and Calhoun or even Verdugo headlining a Dozier deal, but JDL with any of those guys is not ok with me. Remember when guys like Zach Lee, Allen Webster, Chris Withrow and Ethan Martin were all can’t miss prospects, and how we didn’t include Lee in trades that could have netted some talent in return? Now, our talent is better than it was in 2010 and 2011, and our farm is much deeper. That means our top talent should be used to leverage for better players, and we should be comfortable with that when it does happen because of our depth throughout the system, top to bottom. Either way though, I still would rather not deal JDL and other pieces like Stewart for Dozier. yarritsblake pauldodgerfan1965 I am not advocating JDL to be dealt and certainly not along with Stewart, Verdugo and all, but Dodgers will and do have those chips now. Dodgers however have agree to include JDL to headline that deal but the question remains on who else. tnt74128 says: How is this deal not done! This should’ve been done on the first day it was discussed. Braun is a game changer. He’s a career 305 BA. He’s not just gonna fall off the face of the earth after 2 or 3 years. Puig will not be on his level offensively in the next 3 years. They wanted Puig, McCarthy and a prospect?!?! As for Dozier, I’d think JDL, Calhoun and another young arm should do it. This front office frustrates me. They hire all these suppose to be all stars in the office and they become timid? The Giants are gonna scoop one of these guys. pauldodgerfan1965 yarritsblake I know that isn’t what you are advocating. We do have the prospects to get some major deals done, but it is in our better long-term interest to hold onto most of them. Robert Hamilton says: tnt74128 You’re correct. The Giants always seem to get more out of less. This FO keeps tripping over themselves. By the Giants saying that they are interested in the same FA’s only elevates the value. Boy how they make the Dodgers dance to their drum beat. 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__label__wiki	0.647747	0.647747	Best of the Emerald Coast Beauty Links Deal Estate Emerald Coast Magazine Mobile Boutique BB Lane is Bypassing Expectations As a mobile fashion peddler, Breanna Bisch favors conservative styles. Hannah Burke, photo by DESIRée Gardner When Breanna Bisch moved to Panama City Beach two years ago, she didn’t know she would redefine street style. Owner of BB Lane, a traveling boutique, Bisch loads her smocks, frocks and heels into a florally decaled box truck. Its destination? The Grand Lagoon Farmer’s Market, local festivals and your driveway, to name a few. “I’ve always been a free spirit,” Bisch admits. “I loved the idea of being able to travel more and have freedom in my career. I was just sitting around one day thinking I wanted to be able to do something for both myself and my customers — if they needed something, I wanted to be there.” The idea stemmed from a traveling boutique that was just revving up in Bisch’s hometown of Springfield, Illinois. It was there she obtained a cosmetology license at the University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts, because she had long aspired to be a professional hair stylist. While she flourished as a shift leader at a Springfield salon for a while, the Prairie State’s monotonous winters began to dull her shine. She and husband D.J. Bisch, flew south to Panama City Beach less than two days after they tied the knot in 2016. The couple had vacationed there for years and knew the Florida sun would ensure they thrived. As neither Breanna nor D.J. had yet secured a job, diving into entrepreneurship was, well, scary. “Once we had the truck, I didn’t know where to go from there,” she recalled. “Yet, we opened not a month later. It was a whirlwind, renovating the truck and getting the proper licensing for mobile vending … then going to market to buy for the store. My mom moved here, too, and I can’t thank her enough for guiding me through the business side of things.” Mom also gets credit for Bisch’s own fashion sense, as well as the styles you’ll find on the racks of BB Lane. “There are a lot of women in my life whom I look up to. The relationship that you build with someone influences your fashion, too,” she said. “I grew up in a small farming community, so my great-grandmas, grandmas and mom have impacted the way I dress more than anything else.” All of them led with beauty and grace, so you won’t necessarily find the most avant-garde, edgy pieces within the truck. Conservative, classic polish reigns here, providing something for the whole family. “When moms and daughters can shop together, it’s a great experience,” Bisch said. “If they’re able to go to the same place and find something they both love? That’s something that’s really important to me.” It means offering plenty of variety. While other boutiques may limit their selections to coastal-casual wear or dressy apparel, Bisch is always on the lookout for versatility. “When you’re on vacation, you want to dress for the beach, but when you go back home, I want you to still be able to wear what you bought, no matter where you’re from,” she said. “When people ask you where you got your top, you can say you got it from a truck on the beach!” That’s not to say seaside living hasn’t influenced Bisch and BB Lane’s style. In Illinois, summers were static as far as temperature and humidity went. So long as you layered — and had a tank top to which to ›› strip down — you could successfully combat the heat. Dog days here, she said, are a different story. “I’ve completely shifted to lightweight, airy fashion that you don’t have to layer,” Bisch said. “It’s changed my life … you really have to think about what you wear every day when you live on the beach. It’s fun to stay casual but also have plenty of opportunities to get dressed up.” Those opportunities are found in the numerous festivals and private events that dot the coast, and BB Lane is always eager to make the trip. Some of the most memorable expeditions have traversed the grounds of the Junior League of Panama City’s Holly Fair, the Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival and North Florida Wildflower Festival in Blountstown. “I love the fact that I never have to stay in one place. I’m always booking different events and can set up my own hours,” she said. “If someone calls me and says they feel like shopping tonight, I can go and meet them.” Bisch doesn’t ever think she’ll go the route of a traditional, brick and mortar store. Her passion lies in the unique experience. “The truck is only 100 square feet, so when a family comes in, it’s almost private,” she said. “I get to meet so many people from all over the place, and it’s rewarding to see them love and appreciate what I’m doing as much as I do.” Categories: Citizen of Style, Shopping Principal Broker Erin Oden Blends Parisian with Paradise Blogger Zulma Berenice Is Full of Life For Munika Karim, The World is Her Oyster The Top 3 Dangers of Energy Drinks Tisha Crews Keller, Best of The Emerald Coast 2018 Artists Kathy and Krista Schumacher Head West for a Golden Opportunity Zandra Wolfgram, Stinky’s Makes the Ultimate Bloody Mary Thomas J. Monigan, Stewby’s Seafood Shanty Opens New Location on Okaloosa Island Pescado Seafood Grill Hosts Wine Social with Master Sommelier Craig Collis Press Release, ‘’67 Summer of Love Show’ Features Broadway Singers Legendary Marine Raises Thousands for Path of Grace Sign up to receive the latest Emerald Coast Magazine offers, stories and event invitations directly to your inbox. Report a Technical Error Emerald Coast Physician & Medical Resource Guide Tallahassee Magazine 850 Business Magazine Northwest Florida Weddings Magazine ROWLAND PUBLISHING 1932 Miccosukee Rd. RowlandPublishing.com © 2019 Emerald Coast Magazine.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2079
__label__wiki	0.766847	0.766847	Migration And Deferred Breeding Fri, 02 Sep 2011 \| Breeding Areas In some long-lived bird species which do not breed until they are several years old, differences in wintering areas are apparent between several successive age groups, as individuals move progressively less far from the breeding areas as they age, or spend shorter periods in the more distant parts of the wintering range (for Herring Gull Larus argentatus see Coulson & Butterfield 1985, for Western Gull L. occidentalis see Spear 1988). This pattern is shown for the Herring Gull in Figure 15.6, based on month-by-month analysis of ring returns from breeding colonies around the Great Lakes in North America (Moore 1976). In November, when the weather was mild, all age classes were recovered near the breeding areas. But as winter progressed, the age classes became increasingly separated, with the youngest birds moving furthest south. Then, as conditions improved again from March, all age classes moved northwards towards the breeding places, where most of the population spent the summer. Nevertheless, some first- and second-year birds remained well south of the nesting areas during the breeding season. The difference between age groups in date of return to breeding areas is greatest in those (mostly large) species that do not breed until they are several years of age, and in which the immatures are therefore under less pressure to return early to the breeding areas in spring. In some such species, the young migrate much later than the adults, and take longer over the journey. In the various eagle species that pass through Israel each spring, the age groups migrate in order of oldest first to youngest last, but there is considerable overlap between them (Shirihai et al. 2001). The youngest age groups of some eagles and vultures return to breeding areas up to several weeks later than adults, and too late to attempt breeding that year. Radio-tracking revealed that immature Lesser Spotted Eagles Aquila pomarina and Steppe Eagles A. nipalensis migrate more slowly and later in spring, and arrive in breeding areas up to 10 weeks later than adults (Meyburg et al. 1995c, 2001, Meyburg & Meyburg 1999). As they make no attempt to nest, the immatures suffer no obvious penalty by arriving late. The same held for Steller's Eagles Haliaetus pelagicus, some juveniles of which migrated a shorter distance Figure 15.6 The seasonal distribution of Herring Gulls Larus argentatus breeding in the Great Lakes region of North America. Left: Monthly proportion of ring recoveries from each age class south of the Great Lakes region. Right: Mean monthly distance of ring recoveries from each age class. Based on 6949 recoveries of juveniles, 1900 of one-year-olds, 879 of two-year-olds, and 2956 of older birds (adults) obtained during 1929-1971 from birds ringed at colonies mainly within 44-46°N. Year classes separated at 31 May each year, the approximate date of peak hatch. From Moore (1976). and spent the summer in areas well south of their natal areas (Ueta et al. 2000, McGrady et al. 2003). In three species studied in Japan by satellite-tracking, namely Steller's Eagle Haliaeetus pelagicus, Black-faced Spoonbill Platalea minor and White-naped Crane Grus vipio, the immatures on spring migration stayed, on average, about twice as long on stopover sites, and took about twice as long over the whole journey as adults. In this study, the two age groups showed no difference in the mean distances between stopover sites or in the overall distance of migration (Ueta & Higuchi 2002). The longer stopovers of immatures may have reflected a lack of urgency in reaching breeding areas, as well as a lower feeding efficiency and rate of fuel accumulation. Campaniform Sensilla	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2082
__label__wiki	0.820264	0.820264	By Christy J. Zink A new scapegoat may be replacing schools as the purported "cause'' of America's troubled social landscape for children, according to the Summer 1994 edition of The American Prospect: the single-parent family. In a special series on "Family Fractures,'' the quarterly journal of liberal thought examines terrain first broached by Dan Quayle during the 1992 Presidential campaign and forecasts the raised profile of family structure and policy as a divisive political issue. Arlene Skolnick and Stacey Rosencrantz, psychologists from the University of California at Berkeley and Stanford University, respectively, critique in one article "the new crusade for the old family'' being waged by pundits, radio personalities, and politicians. They argue that an unyielding push to recapture the nuclear family in the name of "family values'' may harm more children than it heals individual families. "The nation as a whole is long overdue for a serious discussion of the upheaval in American family life since the 1960's and how to mitigate its social and personal costs, especially to children,'' the authors warn. But family restorationists, they say, merely rely on outworn paradigms of the American family, as they push for such punitive correctives as an end to welfare payments for unmarried mothers and the enactment of laws to make divorce more difficult. Such policymaking is simplistic, they argue. "Sooner or later, we are going to have to let go of the fantasy that we can restore the family of the 1950's.'' The 1950's family actually is a false standard, they maintain, in that the decade broke statistical trends begun in the 19th century--and later continued to the present--of rising marriage ages, divorce rates, and female participation in the labor force. Pining for the old model, Ms. Skolnick and Ms. Rosencrantz contend, ignores the real progress made for families: rising levels of educational attainment, declining mortality rates, the advent of reliable contraception, and increased opportunity for women. The debate over demographic change must seek buffers to protect children and families from harm, the authors conclude, not lapse unrealistically into nostalgia. They write that the nation must "recogniz[e] both the diversity of family life and the continuing importance of the family,'' and seek comprehensive reforms. In the same issue, Richard Weissbourd, a psychologist and fellow at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, focuses on schools as they learn to tend to students and their divided families. "Divorce and unwed motherhood are being blamed for children's school troubles, delinquency, and drug abuse, as well as the renewed cycle of teenage pregnancy and family collapse. Yet the reality is far more complex than the cartoon,'' he writes. Mr. Weissbourd emphasizes the need for "anchors'' in the lives of children psychologically dislocated by divorce and other traumas. The presence of others outside the family who can be relied upon for long-term support, mentoring, or care will make all the difference, he argues, in keeping a child in school and learning. Teachers and school staff members can, and should, be such anchors, he stresses. But students who have lost fathers will inevitably "test'' teachers to see if these adults, too, will desert them. And high teacher turnover in schools does little to dispel the notion of all authority figures as transient. Schools owe support to single parents, too, he says. Teachers must determine how to engage mothers, noncustodial fathers, step-parents, and other adults in each child's education. The "happy irony'' of a determined school support system is that it provides not only aftermath care, Mr. Weissbourd says, but prevention as well. Community backing of families early on may help keep them whole. Parents need to open their eyes wide to the television screen and to the programs their children watch, according to an article in the July/August issue of Ms. magazine. Suzanne Braun Levine, editor of the Columbia Journalism Review and herself a mother of two, pleads for an active caution on the part of parents when it comes to TV violence. Getting children to recognize television violence as just that proves a difficult task. "When I have tried to engage them in dialogue over the issue, I find my children's sophistry daunting,'' she writes. The Ninja Turtles cannot really be violent because they're only cartoons, her children argue. But Ms. Levine cites the most recent statistics from the Center for Juvenile Justice--247,000 violent crimes were committed by minors in 1992--to illustrate the real and present danger of childhood violence. Suggested legislative remedies, however, also concern the author and seem to her to smack of censorship. While Sens. Daniel Inouye of Hawaii and Ernest Hollings of South Carolina have backed a bill to limit violent programming broadcast during peak viewing hours for children, Rep. Edward Markey of Massachusetts has proposed "the television violence reduction through parental empowerment act,'' which would allow parents to block violent programming through a microchip installed in the television set. Both bills, Ms. Levine contends, "raise important questions about freedom and responsibility.'' To banish violent images wholesale from children's view only dulls the real lessons, she asserts. Newscasts, when coupled with family discussions, can serve as "reminders that when violence strikes, real people bleed and suffer and die, and real people mourn them.'' Parents lead by example, she adds, when they call or write networks to protest violent programming and to praise exemplary shows, when they more closely monitor their children's viewing patterns, or even when they turn off the television and offer alternate activities. Beyond television, educators are looking anew--sometimes with the aid of city planners--at the most basic level of children's play. Once only asphalt sprawls, playgrounds are attracting attention as vital spaces for children. Ellen Ruppel Shell, the author of A Child's Place, writes in the July 1994 issue of Smithsonian of the recent trend to create playgrounds that respond directly to children's needs. "The history of playgrounds is a history of bad ideas,'' she writes. Schools have too long depended on equipment, manufacturers, and concrete to shape play areas. Now, she says, designers concentrate on the integrity of an open space, so that tree stumps and mud holes become as much a part of the equipment as swings or slides. Successful playgrounds, such as the one at P.S. 197 in New York City, are built to work from the particular context of a child's world. She describes this playground as one that speaks to what its students know. As a scaled-down replica of Harlem, it comes complete with an Apollo Theater-like stage and a "tenement house'' climbing structure. More important, it holds a garden, which grows and changes, just as the children do. Letting not just bodies but imaginations play opens up a natural educational opportunity, Ms. Shell asserts. In playgrounds truly built for children, she notes, the play is "messy, unpredictable, spontaneous, freewheeling, and sometimes a little scary. It looks a lot like life.''--CHRISTY J. 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__label__wiki	0.754864	0.754864	The following are summaries of final fiscal 1999 budgets for schools and highlights of education-related action during legislative sessions. Budget totals for K-12 education include money for state education administration, but do not include federal, flow-through dollars. Governor: Benjamin J. Cayetano (D) FY 1999 state budget: FY 1999 K-12 budget: Percent change K-12 budget: +3.2 percent Estimated enrollment: Fiscal 1999 is second year of two-year Hawaii budget that was passed last year. In subsequent budget negotiations this year, however, legislators proposed cutting the fiscal 1999 K-12 budget. Ultimately, they and Gov. Cayetano agreed not to make cutbacks, but instead to add school funding. K-12 budget total includes $28 million from state health department to cover special education and other services and $20 million from accounting and general services department for school busing. In addition to regular appropriation, Gov. Cayetano announced that state will give $11 million in emergency funding to education department in fiscal 1999. Department had requested $30 million to pay for operating new schools and to meet court order for improving special education. Mel Carnahan (D) $15.44 billion Lawmakers approved plan to distribute $163 million in anticipated savings from pending settlement of St. Louis school desegregation case to schools across Missouri. Package also would establish Missouri's first charter schools, in St. Louis and Kansas City, and calls for changing the way the St. Louis district is governed. The plan is contingent on settlement of the case, which is expected next year. Fiscal 1999 budget includes $54.6 million in state funding aimed at boosting spending equity among Missouri's 525 districts. Budget also includes $16 million to pay for student transportation, as well as programs for students in special education and gifted programs. State will foot the bill for 5,460 students expected to take Advanced Placement exams in coming school year, or offer to pay for up to three credit hours at a nearby college or university for some high school students. George V. Voinovich (R) +7 percent State now in second year of biennial budget passed last year. Budget totals include $714 million in lottery proceeds applied to education spending. Under overhaul of state education finance system in February, 75 percent of Ohio students will attend districts that receive budget increase of 6 percent or greater in fiscal 1999. No districts will lose money. Ohio's long-term school funding outlook remains cloudy, however, thanks to state voters' rejection this year of plan to pay for school spending increases through sales-tax hike. David Beasley (R) +6.9 increase Budget includes $20 million to reduce class size to 15-1 student-teacher ratio in disadvantaged schools. In fiscal 1999, state will spend $1 million for teacher professional development and hiring of principal-mentors and master-teachers in disadvantaged districts. State will spend $11.5 million to upgrade state academic standards and test students in all grade levels in fiscal year that began July 1. Vol. 17, Issue 42, Page 23 Published in Print: July 8, 1998, as Legislative Update	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2086
__label__wiki	0.961517	0.961517	The Kooks Announce Summer Tour Dates New Album 'Listen' out September 2nd "Down" actually turns out to be the best thing they've done in years and serves to signpost the band's subtle change in direction (for the better) towards new soul and funk, not Pharrell-style funk, but old school 70's funk." - Pop Matters The Kooks have announced a string of tour dates this summer spanning North America. The band will be playing a handful of dates on the East Coast, as well as making appearances in Los Angeles and at summer festivals including Lollapalooza and Outside Lands. The tour goes on sale beginning May 9, and more dates will be announced in the coming weeks. For the band's full itinerary, please see below. Recently, The Kooks debuted the new song "Around Town" live to television audiences on the UK's Alan Carr Show. It's a performance you have to see to believe, with the band's signature high-energy live show enhanced with innovative lighting to create a surreal mixture of black-and-white transitioning into color live as you watch. Check out the performance and dramatic visual effects here. Watch: The Kooks - "Around Town" on Alan Carr "Around Town" is the second single from eagerly anticipated new album Listen following the swaggering first single "Down." "Around Town" is another shift away from classic Kooks into unchartered territory and was the first track written for the forthcoming album. The new music video for "Around Town" will be revealed soon. Listen is out September 2nd via Astralwerks. Produced by young hip hop pioneer Inflo and Luke Pritchard, it showcases a new direction and sound for the multi platinum selling UK act. "To me," Luke says, "this album is about pure expression. Even the way we made the album felt fresh. Rather than us just being a band in a room, playing our guitars with the vocal over the top, which is what we'd always done before, we were really listening to what was going on around us, picking up ideas. The whole thing was much more natural." Listen is made up of 11 tracks (the Deluxe has 15), with highlights including the street-smart garage rock of "Bad Habit," the powerful and haunting "See Me Now," and the incandescent joy of "Are We Electric." The Kooks On Tour Jul 26 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club Jul 27 - Washington, DC @ 930 Club Jul 29 - New York, NY @ Terminal 5 Aug 01 - Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza Aug 03 - Montreal, QC @ Osheaga Festival Aug 04 - Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall Aug 08 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy Aug 09 - San Francisco, CA @ Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival LISTEN / SHARE Around Town https://soundcloud.com/kooksmusic/around-town Down https://soundcloud.com/kooksmusic/down-1 New album Listen out September 2nd The Crystal Method Announce Summer Tour Dates Maxwell Announces 'Summer Soulstice' Tour Dates The English Beat Announce Summer Tour Deftones Announce New Summer Tour Dates Boy & Bear Announce Additional Summer Tour Dates The Ting Tings Announce U.S. Summer Tour Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Announce 2014 North American Tour Rhiannon Giddens Announces Tour Dates For Spring	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2092
__label__wiki	0.510232	0.510232	KOZ Events Announces New 2019 “Triple Crown” Award for San Diego Triathlon Series The Three Medals From Each Event Form Unique Wall Art (San Diego, Calif., March 29, 2019) – KOZ Events today announced that it will be offering its 4th Annual SD Tri Series Triple Crown Award. All athletes who compete in the XTERRA WETSUITS Spring Sprint Triathlon, the CVC San Diego Half Triathlon, and the XTERRA WETSUITS Mission Bay Triathlon during the 2019 season will receive the brand-new Triple Crown Award. The three medals from each race come together to form a unique piece of art to hang on the wall. In addition to displaying the three race medals, the award can also hold additional medals. “Training for and competing in triathlon takes an incredible amount of dedication and hard work,” said Carrie Panek, co-owner, KOZ Events. “We want to motivate athletes by offering the three-race Triple Crown Series and reward their work with this beautiful award.” The San Diego Triathlon Series Triple Crown has been gaining popularity among Southern California triathletes and has even gained international acclaim, being featured in the May 2018 Triathlete Magazine Design issue. The first event in the 2019 Triple Crown Series is the XTERRA WETSUITS Spring Sprint Triathlon Festival on May 4th-5th at Mission Bay in San Diego. On Saturday, May 4th, the festival will feature its First Annual SwimRun with a $1500 cash prize purse. The top Male Team, Female Team and Mixed Team will each earn qualifying entries into the SwimRun National Championships taking place in Richmond, Virginia on October 19, 2019. The sprint and international-distance triathlon races on Sunday, May 5th feature a calm bay swim and flat bike and run courses. This year’s XTERRA WETSUITS Spring Sprint will serve as the USAT West Sprint Regional Championship and the USAT West Youth & Junior Regional Championships. The international triathlon will consist of a 1K swim, 31K bike ride, and 10K run while the sprint triathlon will consist of a .25K swim, 10-mile bike ride, and a 5K run. On August 11th, the CVC San Diego Half Triathlon – The Chula Vista Challenge, is the second of the races in the Triple Crown Series. Hosted by KOZ Events, in partnership with Pulse Endurance Sports, the CVC will be a full-day festival designed for the entire family. Each race has been designed to make this event both athlete and family-friendly, and the swim start, transition area, expo, kids’ fun zone, and finish line will all be contained in Bayside Park for optimal spectating opportunities. The CVC will offer a staggering 11 different races including Sprint, International, 70.3 mile, and Youth distance events. The final race in the Triple Crown Series will be held on September 29th at Mission Bay in San Diego. Last year over 1600 athletes competed in the XTERRA WETSUITS Mission Bay Triathlon making it one of the biggest triathlons in San Diego. The event will feature an international-distance triathlon (1000m swim, 38K bike ride, and 9K run) as well as a sprint-distance triathlon (500m swim, 19K bike, and 5K run), a sprint duathlon, a sprint aquabike, a mini-sprint triathlon (ages 11 and up), and an itsy-bitsy event (ages 7-10). The Triple Crown Triathlon Races all benefit Challenged Athletes Foundation – Operation Rebound. For more information on the San Diego Triathlon Series, please visit: https://www.sdtriseries.com/sdts-triple-crown About KOZ Events KOZ Events is San Diego’s premier full-service special events company providing race management in San Diego County. Founded in 1981, KOZ Events specializes in multi-sport events including: triathlons, duathlons, aquabikes, runs, walks, and cycling events. In addition, KOZ provides expert operational, logistical, and event setup/breakdown assistance on a contract basis. www.KOZEvents.com About San Diego Triathlon Series The San Diego Triathlon Series is offering 6 USAT Sanctioned Triathlons for 2019. The series events draw competitors from around the country and internationally which brings a high level of competition to San Diego, the birthplace of Triathlon. The distances offered range from the Sprint to the CVC San Diego Half 70.3 Mile Triathlon. Owner Carrie Panek is a USAT Certified Race Director. www.SDTriSeries.com KOZ Events - San Diego Triathlon Series Carrie Panek carrie@gftours.com www.KOZEvents.com	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2094
__label__wiki	0.558749	0.558749	Security News Posted on July 12, 2019 July 15, 2019 The new research from Capgemini shows that 69% of organization acknowledge that they wont be able to respond to critical cyber threats without Artificial Intelligence (AI). This is the reason that business are increasing the pace of investment in AI systems to defend against the next generation of cyberattacks, says the study. Capgemini Research Institute, titled their research “Reinventing Cybersecurity with Artificial Intelligence,“ surveyed 850 senior executives from IT Information Security, Cybersecurity and IT Operations in seven sectors across 10 countries and spoke in-depth with industry experts and academics. They also analysed 20 use cases of AI in cybersecurity spread across IT, OT, and IoT. Key findings of the research include: Over half (56%) of executives say their cybersecurity analysts are overwhelmed by the vast array of data points they need to monitor to detect and prevent intrusion. In addition, the type of cyberattacks that require immediate intervention, or that cannot be remediated quickly enough by cyber analysts, have notably increased, including Cyberattacks affecting time-sensitive applications (42% saying they had gone up, by an average of 16%). Automated, machine-speed attacks that mutate at a pace that cannot be neutralized through traditional response systems (43% reported an increase, by an average of 15%). Facing these new threats, a clear majority of companies (69%) believe they will not be able to respond to cyberattacks without the use of AI, while 61% say they need AI to identify critical threats. One in five executives experienced a cybersecurity breach in 2018, 20% of which cost their organization over $50m. The research also found that executives are accepting that AI is fundamental to the future of cybersecurity and accelerating the use of AI investment in cyber security. While a 64% said it lowers the cost of detecting breaches and responding to them by an average of 12%. 74% said it enables a faster response time: reducing time taken to detect threats, remedy breaches and implement patches by 12%. 69% also said AI improves the accuracy of detecting breaches, and 60% said it increases the efficiency of cybersecurity analysts, reducing the time they spend analyzing false positives and improving productivity. Accordingly, almost half (48%) said that budgets for AI in cybersecurity will increase in FY2020 by nearly a third (29%). In terms of deployment, 73% are testing use cases for AI in cybersecurity. Only one in five organizations used AI pre-2019 but adoption is poised to skyrocket: almost two out of three (63%) organizations plan to deploy AI by 2020 to bolster their defenses. Challenges to implementing AI at scale: 69% of those surveyed admitted that they struggled, implementing AI for cybersecurity is a lack of understanding of how to scale use cases from proof of concept to full-scale deployment. 50% of the executives surveyed cited integration challenges with their current infrastructure, data systems, and application landscapes. Executives also said they know what they want to achieve from AI in cybersecurity, only half (54%) have identified the data sets required to operationalize AI algorithms. Anne-Laure Thieullent, AI and Analytics Group Offer Leader at Capgemini concludes “Organizations must first look to address the underlying implementation challenges that are preventing AI from reaching its full potential for cybersecurity. This means creating a roadmap to address key barriers and focusing on use cases that can be scaled most easily and deliver the best return. Only by taking these steps can organizations equip themselves for the rapidly evolving threat of cyberattacks. By doing so, they will save themselves money, and reduce the likelihood of a devastating data breach.” (Image Courtesy: www.ameinfo.com) Tags: AI,Algorithm,Analytics,Artificial Intellegence,Capgemini,Cyber Defense,Cyber Security,Cyber Threats,Cyberattacks,Data Security,Investment 11 Reasons to Love RSA Netwitness® Platform 11.x Evolved SIEM Tripwire Partners M.Tech to Deliver Cybersecurity Solutions Across APAC Security News Feb 28, 2019 Kaspersky Lab Partner With DNIF For a Technology Partnership Nearly Half of Organisations Plan to Modernise Compliance in Coming Year India Was the Most Infected from Ransomeware: Sophos Report Security News Nov 14, 2018 For The First Time Remote Access Trojan Reaches Global Threat Index’s Top 10 : Check Point Q1’19 Email Threat Report of FireEye Says Increase in Social Engineering Attacks Embrace a Service-oriented Security Mindset to Create Defense-in-Depth: Rishi Rajpal, Concentrix	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2101
__label__wiki	0.778948	0.778948	Jailed: Woman shooting drugs on streets of Bethnal Green in front of children flouting court bans to stay away Mike Brooke Central London County Court which jailed Lawrence for 18 months. Picture: Google A woman shooting drugs in the street in front of children and persistently flouting court orders for four years banning her from housing estates in Bethnal Green has been jailed. Street off Hackney Road where drug addict Lawrence persistently loitered despite court ban from the area. Picture: Google Samantha Lawrence, 41, was given 18 months by Central London county court after Tower Hamlets Council collected evidence from families which helped secure a heavier sentence than usual for breaching anti-social behaviour orders. Lawrence persistently flouted behaviour orders since 2015 banning her from Bethnal Green and “shamelessly” taking drugs on the streets in front of children. She loitered around Ravenscroft Street off Hackney Road and the Dorset Estate with “intimidating” behaviour, according to statements the council gathered from tenants reporting that they were “verbally assaulted” when they asked her to leave their blocks of flats. Lawrence had previously served 21 days for breaching behaviour orders, carrying drugs paraphernalia and committing what the local authority deemed anti-social behaviour, the judge heard. The families complained that children had seen her use drugs paraphernalia and said claimed she had encouraged others to buy Class A drugs from dealers. “We will take action against such perpetrators,” Tower Hamlets Mayor John Biggs warned. “I’m pleased that our officers were able to demonstrate to the court the impact her anti-social behaviour has had on people’s lives.” The authority said it recognised the blight anti-social behaviour had on those who should be able to “go about their daily lives without facing this kind of unacceptable behaviour”. Lawrence, who lives in Hackney, rejected many offers of drug treatment and support services over the years by both Tower Hamlets and Hackney councils, Judge Jan Luba noted. She would attend counselling sessions—then drop out, time and again. Council enforcement officers would then pick her up on the streets again. John Biggs Tower Hamlets Council Edinburgh family express ‘sincere gratitude’ for support	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2103
__label__wiki	0.539023	0.539023	Family living in Galway – what the city has to offer Galway is a city that knows a thing or two about the importance of family. The “Tribes” of Galway were 14 merchant families who ran the city during the Middle Ages. Galway is still referred to as the “City of the Tribes” to this day. Back then, it was Ireland’s main trading post with Spain and France. Christopher Columbus even visited the city, blazing a trail for the countless European backpackers that followed. Landmarks like the Spanish Arch are now the only relics of that time and families are more likely to feed the swans at the Claddagh than rule the city. Galway has been transformed into a thriving tech hub and a cultural hotspot though it remains a great place to raise a family. Property trends in Galway Demand is high in Galway so finding the perfect home can be a challenge. However, a new development at Réileán in Roscam will provide some much-needed housing stock. Another development at Maoilín on the Ballymoneen Road is bringing over 100 homes to the Galway market. “We get a lot of first time buyers and young people as there are a lot of multinationals here,” says Martin Leyden, Branch Manager of EBS Galway. “People are also trading up to property that’s valued at €200,000 and upwards. You can see people’s confidence coming back. It’s not just young people that are looking for mortgages. People in their fifties are moving up as well. We get both first time buyers and trader uppers.” Even with Central Bank regulations limiting 90% mortgages to first time buyer properties up to €220,000, local houses remain well-priced for people who want a 10% deposit. The average three-bed house in Galway City is €185,000, according to the latest Daft Report. Galway for families “The Galway lifestyle is very attractive,” says Martin. “It’s a great city. It’s a young person’s city and a destination for tourists. There’s always life here. The student population brings life to the city in the winter and the summer is great for tourists. This gives the city centre a constant vibrancy. Galway has scenery, the sea, great sports facilities, the university, great festivals, arts events, theatres and restaurants.” Not many cities can boast central attractions like the 2km “Prom” or the beach at Salthill, which are great for kids. It also has excellent schools and third level options in the form of NUIG and GMIT. Hurling is the main sport in Galway but rugby is also big, with Connacht Rugby based in the Galway Sportsgrounds. Gaelic football and soccer are always popular and Galway has plenty of local sports clubs and facilities dotted throughout the city. Given the location, golf and water sports are popular too. And it’s not just the kids who benefit. Parents can enjoy the town’s famous nightlife, bustling bars and Michelin star restaurants like Aniar and Loam. Galway’s compact city centre also attracts many local shoppers and tourists. Galway has a wealth of arts facilities and events and you could never accuse it of lacking culture. Festivals like the Galway International Arts Festival, the Galway Races, the Galway Oyster and Seafood Festival and the Galway Film Fleadh run from April to October. It’s certainly hard to be bored in a city like Galway! Prime locations in Galway One of the main attractions of Galway is that city life can be balanced by the presence of nearby beaches like Salthill and Silver Strand. Residential properties in Salthill, Knocknacarra, Grattan Road and The Waterside in Woodquay offer great sea views but you can expect to pay more for the privilege. First time buyers and commuters The average gross earning for a couple buying their first home in Galway is €68,565, according to the latest EBS DKM Mortgage Affordability Report. First time buyers are drawn to new developments like Roscam and to satellite towns, says Martin, adding that properties that cost €160,000 in nearby satellite towns could cost €200,000 in the city. Moycullen, Spiddel, Claregalway, Craughwell, Athenry, Oranmore, Gort and Loughrea are all popular locations for commuters and first time buyers. Employers in Galway Galway has become a med tech and technology hub and major multinationals like Hewlett Packard, Boston Scientific, Medtronic and EA Sports are major employment providers. “They have a highly qualified workforce,” says Martin. “You’ve the university producing the people with the skills so it’s like a conveyor belt coming out of NUIG.” Whatever your ‘tribe’, Galway, it seems, has opportunities for everyone. Thinking of buying a house in Galway? Before you go house hunting, it's a good idea to get your mortgage arranged – or at least discussed so you know where you stand. Get the ball rolling with our First Time Buyer and Next Time Buyer guides. If you'd like to talk through your mortgage options, book a 30 Minute Mortgage Meeting with Martin or one of the team in EBS Galway. You can also use our mortgage calculator to find out how much you may be able to borrow. Martin Leyden Financial Services Ltd trading as EBS Galway is a tied mortgage agent acting solely on behalf of EBS d.a.c. EBS d.a.c. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. House Prices taken from Daft.ie accessed May 2016.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2104
__label__wiki	0.724186	0.724186	About: Bernd Lange Bernd Lange EU Elections 2019 09-07-2019 Power-sharing puzzle solved: Who will chair parliamentary committees? EURACTIV has pieced together the names of already designated and potential candidates for chairing the European Parliament’s 20 committees and two sub-committees, before their formal election on Wednesday (10 July). Economy & Jobs 13-12-2018 MEPs clear EU-Japan trade deal for early 2019 start After almost five years of negotiations, the European Parliament ratified the EU-Japan trade deal on Wednesday (12 December), sealing the biggest ever trade agreement negotiated by the European Union. Cybersecurity 08-06-2018 Nine countries unite against EU export controls on surveillance software EXCLUSIVE / An EU proposal to impose export controls on technology products that can be used as spyware is at risk of being delayed as a group of nine countries have pushed back against the overhaul. EU conflict minerals bill still three years from becoming reality Nearly a year after being signed off by MEPs and ministers, the EU’s long-awaited conflict minerals law is still three years from going live. EESC adds pressure on trade partners to respect ILO conventions The European Economic and Social Committee adopted a resolution on Wednesday (14 February) calling on the EU to step up its efforts to give greater weight to labour and environment chapters in its free trade agreements. Development Policy 18-04-2017 MEPs in Ghana and Ivory Coast to monitor EPA implementation MEPs from the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee are in West Africa this week, to monitor the implementation of Economic Partnership Agreements. Trade & Society 24-01-2017 CETA clears crucial hurdle in Parliament’s trade committee The EU's trade agreement with Canada cleared a crucial hurdle today (24 January) when it was approved by the European Parliament's International Trade Committee, making way for the deal to be sent to a vote in the entire 751-seat chamber next month. Trump victory could spell the end of TTIP A protectionist US president and increased European suspicion of a Trump-led America undermine the prospects of a planned transatlantic free trade agreement between the European Union and the United States, various stakeholders said. EU-Mercosur deal hits fresh setback The President of South American trade bloc Mercosur’s parliament (Parlasur) thinks that the EU’s current tabled offer is “unsatisfactory” and made it clear that it shouldn’t be signed in its current form. EURACTIV Spain reports. Parliament urging Commission to act on China MES The European Parliament has put pressure on the Commission to deliver on the promise to strengthen its trade defences to protect EU industry against China, EURACTIV.com has learned. Malmström: TTIP could follow Vietnam model The EU Trade Commissioner has prioritised more transparency and a greater focus on sustainability and development, citing the new Vietnam deal as a potential model for TTIP. EURACTIV Germany reports. Global Europe 09-07-2015 European Parliament backs TTIP, rejects ISDS Parliament adopted a resolution supporting the transatlantic trade deal on Wednesday (8 July), but rejected a key US demand for an extra-judicial arbitration mechanism. EURACTIV France reports. Parliament’s inexperience with ISDS ISDS is not dead. Should members of the European Parliament vote this week to replace the Investor-State Dispute Settlement system, they will face an uphill battle convincing the rest of the world that they are right, argues Myron Brilliant. MEPs give TTIP proposal a second try The European Parliament Trade Committee decided on Monday (29 June) to give a non-binding resolution on the controversial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) a second vote in plenary. What will happen to TTIP in the European Parliament? MEPs will supposedly vote on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) resolution in July. Despite recent developments, the camp supporting it is still far stronger than the opposition, writes Doru Frantescu. Parliament TTIP fight drags on In retaliation for the Socialists and Democrats' postponement of the TTIP vote on Tuesday (9 June), the EPP succeeded in calling off the debate scheduled for the next day. The two groups blame each other for the situation. EURACTIV France reports. Justice & Home Affairs 10-06-2015 Delayed TTIP vote drives wedge between grand coalition The European Parliament has postponed a vote and debate on the transatlantic trade negotiations that were due to take place today (10 June). MEPs say this decision reflects the shortcomings of the "grand coalition" between the centre-right European People's Party and the centre-left Socialists & Democrats groups in the Parliament. EURACTIV France reports. Lange: I want citizens and SMEs to benefit from TTIP, not BusinessEurope Ahead of a crucial vote in the European Parliament next week on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, Bernd Lange clarifies the S&D position in an exclusive op-ed for EURACTIV. Parliament’s TTIP vote in limbo Next week’s vote on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is in question, after the Socialists and Democrats backed down from a deal with the European People’s Party. MEPs give passing vote to TTIP The European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade has given its go-ahead to the European Commission on the EU-US trade agreement, conceding that a controversial arbitration clause, albeit reformed, needs to remain part of the deal. Parliament’s opposition to TTIP arbitration on the rise Half of the European Parliament's committees have rejected the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership's (TTIP) investor-state dispute settlement mechanism (ISDS), casting doubt over the trade deal's prospects of to passing through Parliament. EURACTIV France reports. France makes U-turn on TTIP arbitration Paris has warned French MEPs not to shut the door on Investor-State Dispute Settlement mechanisms by voting against ISDS. EURACTIV France reports. European Parliament committee signals opposition to ISDS The European Parliament’s trade committee has signalled its opposition to an investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) clause in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Le Pen faces defeat over TTIP transparency resolution EXCLUSIVE/ The European Parliament’s trade committee will quash a motion filed by Marine Le Pen and her far-right allies for more transparency in talks over the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). RSS - Bernd Lange	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2109
__label__cc	0.560403	0.439597	Garmin Rolls Out New Portable Navigator Compact aera 660 boasts wireless connectivity to multiple platforms. By Dave Carriere The aera 660's 3D Vision and chart screens.Garmin Garmin today unveiled the aera 660, its new portable navigator that offers a number of new features, including wireless data uploading, a 5-inch capacitive touch-screen display, wire-strike avoidance technology and compatibility with a wide range of the company’s existing products through Garmin’s Connext wireless connectivity. “Pilots have been asking for a new, purpose-built, easy-to-use aviation portable from Garmin, and we have answered with the most powerful, robust and capable handheld device of this size ever designed,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin’s vice president of aviation sales and marketing. The compact portable navigator, which is expected to be available later this month for $849, allows pilots to update the unit’s aviation databases without any physical computer connections, using Wi-Fi. The aera 660 can be paired wirelessly with Garmin’s GTX 345, GDL 39/GDL 39 3D or Flight Stream ADS-B units to transfer and display traffic and weather. It can also receive flight plan data entered into a GTN 650/750 navigator or the GNS 430W/530W, and HD video from Garmin’s Virb XE camera can be streamed directly to the aera 660 screen. Of particular interest to helicopter operators, Garmin’s built-in WireAware provides aural and visual alerting when operating near power lines, and helicopter chart coverage through eight major U.S. metropolitan areas shows helicopter airways and routes as well as heliport and NAVAID information. More Avionics	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2113
__label__wiki	0.710992	0.710992	https://www.food-management.com/sites/food-management.com/files/logos/FM_2019_logo_stacked_901x446_white.png Food Management is part of the Knowledge & Networking Division of Informa PLC Senior Dining Top 50 Contract Companies FM Innovators FM Best Concepts Menu Trends Nation’s Restaurant News Healthcare trends: Heart-healthy program, outdoor smoker Seeds, soup and sustainability at Virginia Tech Deli eatery transformed into organic c-store at college Performance Food Group to acquire Reinhart Foodservice Outdoor smoker highlights hospital’s café makeover Aramark program to fund college for eligible hourly staff 5 amazing All-Star Game eats Flavor of the Month: Southern staple pimiento cheese draws in foodies District finds success with family-style meal service Rex Healthcare Staffers receive training from the Black Hat Chef program. With the Center of Innovation and Excellence, more training will be expanded to additional hospitals. Health system launching Center of Innovation and Excellence UNC Health Care is optimizing everything from staff training and recipe development to retail branding and purchasing. Jennifer Crain \| Dec 14, 2016 In January, the University of North Carolina Health Care system will launch a comprehensive program to optimize its foodservice systems in six of the system’s 12 hospitals. Jim McGrody, director of culinary and nutrition services at UNC REX Healthcare, says the Center of Innovation and Excellence will train more than 600 employees across locations and begin using a comprehensive structure that will link the participating hospitals under common practices. Hospitals under contract with contract foodservice providers will not participate. Until now, all six hospitals have operated their food systems independently. “As a team we decided we needed to work more as a system,” McGrody says. “The way healthcare is going these days, it’s more system-driven. So we started looking at ways we could really improve our operations.” The center, run by a team of 10 drawn from participating locations, will reduce costs and provide a consistent level of service for dining and meal service at cafés across the system and for patients in a combined total of 2,061 beds. Anchored by an expanded Black Hat Chef program (link here: http://www.food-management.com/chefs/beyond-black-hat-chefs), Rex’s well-established culinary training program, the center’s new optimization areas include food safety training and certification, a customer service academy, recipe development and database, a demonstration kitchen, retail branding, group purchasing and internal evaluation. Trainings will be offered to employees in all areas of foodservice, from frontline workers and coordinators to managers and supervisors. All trainings will be offered at regular intervals and expanded to include an online option to make them fully accessible. Participating hospitals will register employees through an online portal. The addition of the distance learning option is a boon for geographically distant hospitals or for smaller operations. “Ideally, it would be great for everybody to be able to be hands-on,” says Sharon Cass, a dietitian and the director of nutrition services at High Point Regional, “but realistically, that’s not always going to be able to happen.” Online classes will give Cass the opportunity to train more employees than the handful she sends for in-person workshops. The center will also tackle recipe development, with an eye toward making food quality consistent and menu planning flexible across locations. Through the Recipe Development and Innovation Kitchen, a group consisting of one representative from each hospital will meet quarterly to develop and test recipes, which will be approved for nutritional content by chefs and dietitians. Rather than oversee daily menus for patients and visitors at all hospitals, the center will maintain an updated recipe database that will be available as a systemwide resource. Each hospital will have the power to decide whether or not to put an item on the menu. Once they introduce an item—such as a chopped salad—individual hospitals will pull a ready-to-make recipe from the database that meets nutritional and flavor standards. A front-of-house overhaul is also in the works, including new logos, packaging and displays. They will also remake a dozen self-branded food concepts, such as their Rajas brand of Latin-inspired cuisine. Once complete, hospitals will be able to launch their own retail programs using the program’s step-by-step manuals. The center’s financial backbone is their GPO maximization module, which will have a huge cost impact on the group’s $14 million annual food bill. Shawn Dolan, executive chef at UNC Medical Center, says purchasing ingredients and supplies together will save about a million dollars annually. The group projects that they will save $80,000 on chicken alone. The savings “didn’t touch quality,” Dolan says, “it just made us look at things in different ways, to be a little bit more efficient. The whole Center of Innovation and Excellence was conceived, developed and implemented by UNC foodservice professionals, not mandated from upper level executives. “It’s a way of us getting ahead of the curve,” Cass explains. “This is what we’re doing as a group for the system.” In some cases, standardization leads to lockstep conformity. But Travis Watt, director for nutrition and foodservices at UNC Medical Center, says the center is aiming instead to create a dynamic food culture throughout the system. The Black Hat Chef program increased the quality of food as well as employee retention. Watt and the other directors anticipate an even more positive shift in employee engagement and patient and customer satisfaction because the quality of the food and the way it’s delivered will be vastly improved by future optimizations. “It’s something that can be a long-lasting training tool,” Watt says. “It will really bring us to the next level.” Dining at Microsoft takes on an inclusive design Automated “micro restaurants” deliver fresh fare round the clock Campus cooking demos draw students hungry for basic skills Firehouse Subs debuts airport location	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2116
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You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts. Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3-year full-time or 6-year part-time PhD project, to commence in October 2019 or February 2020. PhD programmes in Education Mary Immaculate College, Limerick PhD Research Programme PhD Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme. Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information. . Mary Immaculate College (MIC) offers a diverse suite of postgraduate programmes in Education to masters and doctoral level. Study in the USA with the USF School of Education International PhD Programme International PhD programs are often designed for international students. Your PhD will usually be delivered in English, though some opportunities to gain and use additional language skills might also be available. Students may propose their own PhD topics or apply for advertised projects. At the School of Education, our faculty, staff, and students are scholars and social justice advocates engaged within the diverse San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Improving language skills in children with hearing loss by developing a parent-delivered training programme based on Theory-of-Mind skills Dr A Heinrich, Dr H Chilton, Dr C Adams Hearing loss is the most prevalent sensory deficit experienced by children. In the UK alone, more than 45000 children have a hearing loss. (Re)imagining Inclusive Physical Education Pedagogy: teachers and pupils’ perspectives School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Dr K Makopoulou With a diverse pupil population, inclusive education has become an important aspect of educational policies internationally (UNESCO, 2017). Special call for PhD projects in biochemistry at the IMPRS "From Molecules to Organisms" International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) "From Molecules to Organisms" Max Planck Research Programme Max Planck Research Programmes are structured PhD opportunities set up by the Max Planck Society, an independent non-profit German research organisation. Max Planck Institutes and universities collaborate to offer interdisciplinary and international PhD opportunities providing high standards of training and support as well as generous funding. Apply now to do your PhD in computational or experimental biochemistry with a fully funded position. Application deadline September 15, 2019, start date late 2019/ early 2020. PhD programmes in Liberal Arts Arts Research Programme Arts Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme. Mary Immaculate College (MIC) offers a diverse suite of postgraduate programmes in Liberal Arts to masters and doctoral level. Be part of an innovative and creative learning environment with student supports, graduate skills training and a range of financial supports. History at UEA Faculty of Arts and Humanities Humanities Research Programme Humanities Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme. Recognised as a leading department within the UK (ranking first in the UK for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2016), History at UEA… Discover PhD Programs at a Global University Saint Joseph University of Beirut Saint Joseph University of Beirut (Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth) - USJ is the top French speaking university in Lebanon.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2119
__label__cc	0.608467	0.391533	Cycling • Sports Hodeg gives Deceuninck – Quick-Step 31st victory The Colombian Alvaro Hodeg has his Belgian team Deceuninck – Quick-Step Wednesday the thirty-first victory of the season concerned. He was at the end of the second stage of the Tour of Norway (cat. 2.BC) in the streets of Mandal in a bunch sprint faster than thuisrenners Kristoffer Halvorsen and Edvald Boasson Hagen. The Dutchman Cees Bol (Team Sunweb) remains the leader. Click here to view our digital wielergids. Stage 2 in Norway carried out the riders about 174 light heuvelende miles from Kvinesdal to Mandal, where, at the conclusion of three local laps of just under ten kilometers were waiting. A stage that made seemed to be a bunch sprint, but seven riders tried to escape with a long flight. WorldTeams UAE Team Emirates, Sunweb, Dimension Data and Deceuninck – Quick-Step beat together to put a spanner in the works of the front-runners to throw, but that could just: only in the final kilometer, were the strongest of the escapees. In the sprint that followed, brought the 22-year-old Hodeg the small advantage of Halvorsen and Tom Van Asbroeck the first Belgian on the seventh place. Sep Vanmarcke and Lawrence Naesen made it to the top ten. For Hodeg is the second victory of the season, after a stage in the tour of his homeland early this year. He was also third in the Bredene, Koksijde Classic and heard last week in Stavanger, with the winning team of the Hammer Sprint. In the ranking climbs Hodeg now to place two, in the same time as the Orb, the winner of Tuesday’s second leg in eighth discontinued. . World champion Valverde should be fit for Tour of... Mathieu van der Poel after unlikely triumph in the... Dane Tobias Lund Andresen wins E3 Binckbank Classic... Still no Thibaut Courtois in selection of Real Madrid Flipkens and Bonaventure losing the decisive doubles... Italian Fausto Masnada surprised the favorites in... There is no size on Jakob Fuglsang: 34-year-old Dane... The Start of the process against KV Mechelen and... Dries Mertens scores with the head (!) and now has... Caleb Ewan wins second stage in Turkey, Felix...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2122
__label__cc	0.609005	0.390995	Sport / Dundee FC TOM DUTHIE: No need for bad blood over Dundee shares saga by Tom Duthie Tim Keyes (left) and John Nelms. Sign up to our Sport newsletter I’ll be honest, I’ve tried not to spend too much time thinking about the wrangle between Dundee’s owners and the main supporters group, the DFCSS, over shares the fans own. Writing about shares is not a side of this job I enjoy. As both journalist and fan I much prefer to focus on what’s happening on the pitch. How I long for the days when such matters were issues on a distant horizon that barely ever got a mention. At times, this who-wants-to-buy-what, what-kind-of-share-they-want and why-the-fans-don’t-want-to-do-it saga is almost as confusing as Brexit – and I definitely don’t want to go there! Cutting through the jargon about ‘A’ Ordinary Shares, Ordinary shares and vetoes, what these recent events tell me is the relationship between Dundee’s American owners and DFCSS is as close to broken as it can be without us all hearing a loud snap. Dundee FC Supporters’ Society rejects bid from Tim Keyes to buy group’s shares I find that sad. Whatever criticism I have of both, for me, there’s no question they are forces for the good of Dundee. Twice in emergencies DFCSS, in their various guises, have been at the forefront of saving the club and they continue to be of help. And over what is now a lengthy period, owner Tim Keyes has shown he has Dundee’s best interests at heart. I don’t agree with everything he’s done but no one should forget in the best part of six years at Dens he’s brought stability and ploughed in millions. Accordingly, I understand his desire to take complete control of the Dark Blues. Personally, I would have liked to have seen the society shares that hold the power of veto sold to him. That might be naivety on my part but I believe he’s earned the right to be trusted by all fans. Equally, though, I understand why some, while indeed having faith in Keyes, want to hang on to shares. It’s been said to me a few times that in Keyes they trust, but at some future point he won’t be owner and then that power held could become vital. It should also be pointed out, it was Keyes who agreed to the creation of these shares when he arrived. Accordingly, whatever he or I think, the society are within their rights to hold on to them. For me then, this should be a simple case of agreeing to disagree and with no degree of animosity involved. Right now that doesn’t seem to be the case. I find that very sad. DFCSS Tim Keyes Tom Duthie Grimes details fitness regime that includes ‘experimental’ eye surgery British Museum to examine East-West relationship in art with new exhibition	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2124
__label__wiki	0.650419	0.650419	EDA EU Protein Strategy and the dairy sector The EDA said it supports the overall idea of establishing an EU Protein Strategy. Related tags: Dairy, Ec, European commission The European Dairy Association (EDA), the voice of the milk processing industry across Europe, has conducted, together with IFCN, a study on the EU protein balance sheet for dairy to complete the official ‘EU Protein Balance Sheet (PBS)’, in the light of the upcoming EU Protein Strategy. The official EU Protein Balance Sheet published by the European Commission services does not include any data on the importance of roughage for the dairy sector due to the lack of reliable quantitative information on this type of fodder. The EDA says the EDA–IFCN study fills the gap with data for all 28 EU Member States. Source of protein In its explanatory note of the EU Protein Balance Sheet, the European Commission underlines that “roughage (pasture, green forage, silage) is an important source of protein, in particular for ruminants.” The new study now shows that, at EU level, almost 70% of the total protein intake of dairy cows stems from roughage, with Ireland (84%) and Austria (80%) having the highest ratio. Another finding is that 95% of the roughage used in dairy farms in the Union is grown ‘on farm’ and plays a key role in both farm economics and farm sustainability. EDA secretary general Alexander Anton said, “We support the overall idea of establishing an EU Protein Strategy. Roughage like pasture, green forage or silage is non-edible for humans and grown on ecologically valuable pastureland. “In volume, roughage represents at least 85% of a dairy cows’ daily diet. Our joint EDA–IFCN study now shows that on-farm-grown roughage is also the protein basis for the EU dairy sector, accounting for more than 80% of the total protein intake of cows in Ireland or in Austria.” Related topics: Dairy, Policy	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2132
__label__wiki	0.558945	0.558945	Natural ‘bio-irrigation’ boosts millet yield by 900%: ‘Everything about this is positive,’ say researchers By Niamh Michail contact Pearl millet. © GettyImages/mirzamlk Drought-resistant shrubs that grow wild in the Sahel can boost millet yields by an impressive 900% simply when planted amongst the crop, thanks to a natural ‘bio-irrigation’ method. Millet has been growing in popularity as an ancient grain among consumers in Western Europe. But it is also a staple food for millions of people living in the arid and drought-prone Sahel region. Scientists have recently discovered a natural way to dramatically increase their yield by planting native woody shrubs on farmland, particularly one species The Sahel belt runs across the African continent below the Sahara desert. © GettyImages/Rainer Lesniewski called Guiera (Guiera senegalensis). The shrubs have long roots, which draw in water from the ground soil, that they do not absorb at night. This excess water is used by the pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) plants. The shrubs have been growing in the region for thousands of years, estimate the researchers, but their benefit to agriculture has not been recognised until now. Some farmers remove them or burn them to make way for cropland. "We proved that 'bio-irrigation' by these shrubs is happening and it's the first time this has been shown for crop production," lead researcher and professor of soil microbiology at Ohio State University Richard Dick said. "This is a native plant and it's free and easy to grow - everything about this is positive." The scientists now intend to conduct pilot tests with farmers throughout the Sahel, fine-tuning the technique before scaling it up and rolling it out across the region. According to data from the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), eight of the top ten global producers of millet in 2016 were in Africa: Niger, Mali, Nigeria, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia and Chad. The biggest producer is India, which in 2016 produced over 10 million tonnes (10,280,000). While millet farmers in South Asia and South America often resort to fertilisers and artificial irrigation, this is unaffordable to the Sahel region's many subsistence farmers where 97% of farmland is dependent on rain for irrigation. "This is a semi-arid region, where it rains only part of the year," Dick said. "Some years, there are major droughts and people go hungry. The ultimate solution is going to be whatever is locally available, and finding these answers and working with the local farmers to consider potential agricultural techniques is paramount." According to the Global Hunger Index, under-nourishment and food insecurity are of “serious” concern in West Africa while the United Nations estimates one-third of the region’s population face food insecurity. Three-fold benefits The advantages Guiera brings are actually three-fold. In addition to drawing in water through this process known as hydraulic redistribution (HR), they also improve the soil quality by harbouring beneficial microbes and can speed up the time to harvest by about 15 days. Publishing their findings in Frontiers in Environmental Science, the US and Senegalese researchers describe what they call the ‘optimised shrub system’. This method involves increasing the shrub density in farmers field from fewer than 300 per hectare, which is the current average, to around 1,500. Farmers also use the shrub leaves as fertiliser rather than burning it. Millet plants without shrub cover on the left and with shrub cover on the right. © Ohio State University The shrubs grow deep roots that are between 30 and 40 feet long to find moisture beneath the ground surface. When millet is grown next to them, it can share the water that is drawn in by the long roots. This is particularly so at night when the shrubs stop photosynthesising because the porous stomata on their leaves close in the dark. This means that, rather than being lost through their leaves, the water they absorb leaks out onto the surface soil where the millet plants can soak it up. Millet plants grown in an area with dense shrub growth in a village in Senegal’s Peanut Basin were much taller and had much higher yields than a control area with few shrubs. “Surprisingly, the largest plants in the field were in the driest conditions, in the presence of shrub roots,” write the study authors. “Thus one can only conclude HR water must have kept millet growing, and done so very efficiently.” The findings could also be applied to other countries - even other crops. “There is no reason why other crops cannot benefit,” said Dick, who has tested the same method on peanuts and found higher yields. Richard Dick works with the Agro-Shrub Alliance, a non-profit organisation that provides training and support to smallholder farming families across the West African Sahel, helping them adopt shrub-based farming. "[There has to be] farmer-to-farmer promotion of this technology," he said, with "a success story" to showcase the benefits. This could take the form of a small group of dedicated farmers with professional support over at least a two to three-year period, he added. “The shrub does all the work,” he told FoodNavigator, “and if there are other shallow-rooted plants in the presence of shrubs, they can take advantage of the hydraulically lifted water. “However, it should be noted that millet and peanut are particularly adapted for semi-arid conditions and as such may be better adapted to take advantage of the small amounts of water provided by hydraulic redistribution. [Other crops such as] maize and tomato have higher water requirements and it may well be that hydraulic redistribution may have no or limited potential to help these crops. "Research is needed to confirm this,” he added. The study concludes: “For highly mechanized semi-arid agroecosystems in other parts of the world, engineered intercropped systems for rain-fed crops should be investigated as a novel approach to manage water for crops to buffer against drought." Source: Frontiers in Environmental Science “Hydraulic Redistribution by Native Sahelian Shrubs: Bioirrigation to Resist In-Season Drought” Available online 18 September 2018, doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2018.00098 Authors: Nathaniel A. Bogie, Roger Bayala, Ibrahima Diedhiou, Martha H. Conklin, Marilyn L. Fogel, Richard P. Dick and Teamrat A. Ghezzehei Related topics: Science, Bakery, Healthy foods, Prepared foods, Snacks, Sustainability, Cereals and bakery preparations, Carbohydrates and fibres (sugar, starches) Call to action: FAO places nutrient-rich millets center stage to boost global innovation African Food Forum to celebrate African food and highlight struggles with supply chains, ingredients & sustainability Italian firm Obà brings ancient grain fonio to Europe Heat-resistant wheat will fight food insecurity and shake up the global wheat trade, say researchers Chicory root fibre (inulin) in trendy beverages Cosucra Groupe Warcoing SA \| 16-Jan-2019 \| Application Note Whether sour, flavoured, sparkling, organic or plant-based, your drink will be trendy if it contains chicory fibres. Chicory root fibre for bread improvement Cosucra Groupe Warcoing SA \| 03-Dec-2018 \| Technical / White Paper Fibruline™ Instant chicory root fibres is an excellent source of fibre for white bread production. 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__label__wiki	0.66702	0.66702	Richly illustrated journey of Nicholas II of Russia through Asia UKHTOMSKY (UCHTOMSKIJ), Esper Esperovich and Hermann BRUNNHOFER (translator). Orientreise seiner kaiserlichen Hoheit des Grossfürsten-Thronfolgers Nikolaus Alexandrowitsch von Russland, 1890-1891. Leipzig, F.A. Brockhaus, 1894-1899. 2 volumes. 4to. With engraved portrait of Nicholas, 7 photogravures, 541 wood engravings after drawings and photographs and 5 chromolithographed maps. Publisher's cloth, richly blocked in black, gold and grey, gilt edges. First and only edition in German of a richly illustrated travelogue of a journey around the Eurasian continent, made by the future Russian Czar Nicholas II. The journey was planned as a Grand Tour through Europe and Asia with the opening ceremony of the Trans-Siberian Railway as the final destination. After visiting Austria, Italy and Greece, Nicholas travelled to Egypt and through the Suez Canal to India. Subsequently Nicholas and his entourage visited the Dutch-East Indies, Siam and China. In Japan the future emperor had a fire breathing dragon tattooed on his arm and received a facial scar due to an assassination attempt. After the opening of the railway in Siberia, the travellers boarded the train back to St. Petersburg. After the return home, Nicholas and his fellow traveller Prince Esper Ukhtomsky began working on an account of their grand tour. After the publication of the Russian edition in 1893-1897, this very popular work was translated into English, French, German and Chinese. In very good condition with the bindings somewhat rubbed at the edges. A richly illustrated account of Asia in the late 19th century and Russia's relations with its neighbours. Wenckstern I, p. 42 & II, p. 35 Asia > Cartography & Exploration \| China \| India & Ceylon \| Indonesia / Dutch East Indies \| Japan & Far East \| Russia & Siberia \| Southeast Asia Cartography & exploration > Asia \| Europe \| Voyages & Travel Europe > Cartography & Exploration \| Central & Eastern Europe \| France, Greece & Italy \| Russia	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2136
__label__wiki	0.737266	0.737266	Presidential Primaries Obama joins Clinton on campaign trail, touting her experience and judgement Obama: I know Hillary Clinton can do the job President campaigns for the first time with the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee in Charlotte, North Carolina President Obama made his debut appearance on the campaign trail for Hillary Clinton Tuesday in swing state North Carolina -- touting the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s decades of political experience and her potential to help working-class Americans and “make us proud around the world." “The fact is, Hillary Clinton is steady and true,” Obama told the crowd inside the Charlotte Convention Center. “And she’s been in politics for the same reason I have: to make peoples’ lives better. … I’m ready to pass the baton, and I know Hillary Clinton can take it.” Clinton and Obama appeared together just hours after FBI Director James Comey said Clinton was “extremely careless” in her use of a private email server while secretary of state but that the agency would not recommend criminal charges in the case. Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump repeatedly criticized the recommendation, which Attorney General Loretta Lynch is expected to accept. “Comey let Clinton off the hook,” Trump said in one of two statements. “The fix was final. The Obama administration's anointed successor has had an indictment removed from her path and will now be able to glide to the rigged Democrat nomination.” Clinton, who spoke in North Carolina from behind a lectern with the official presidential seal, didn’t mention the server case, which has hung over her campaign. She instead touted a plan for middle-class prosperity that included increasing the federal minimum wage, debt-fee college and an economy in which “Wall Street and the super-rich pay their fair share of taxes.” “We need an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top,” said the former first lady and U.S. senator from New York, vowing if elected the biggest investment in good-paying jobs since WWII. “It’s just plain wrong that a millionaire can pay as much taxes as his secretary,” she added. Obama won North Carolina when elected president in 2008 but narrowly lost the state in 2012 to GOP challenger Mitt Romney. Clinton leads Trump in North Carolina by less than 1 percentage point, according to the RealClearPolitics poll average. Obama and Clinton were scheduled to make their first joint appearance of the 2016 campaign last month in swing state Wisconsin but canceled in the aftermath of the mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub. The Obama-Clinton stop marked a new chapter in their political relationship, which started when they were senators, then evolved as rivals in the 2008 Democratic primary and Clinton then becoming Obama’s secretary of state in 2009. “We may have gone toe-to-toe, but we stood shoulder-to-shoulder on our values,” Obama said about the race. “For as much as I admired her in the Senate, I came away from the primary admiring her even more. … I believe in Hillary Clinton. And I want you to help make her the next president of the United States.” Clinton and Obama traveled to the North Carolina event together on Air Force One, to which Trump objected. "Why is President Obama allowed to use Air Force One on the campaign trail with Crooked Hillary?" the first-time candidate tweeted this past weekend. "Who pays?" Presidents always fly on Air Force One, no matter the purpose of the trip. Political committees are required to contribute to the cost of a president's campaign-related travel, though a portion of such costs is borne by taxpayers, too. "As is the standard practice, the campaign will cover its portion of the costs," Clinton spokesman Nick Merrill said. Clinton aides said they're confident they could deploy Obama in any of the roughly eight battleground states, though they think he'll be particularly effective in rallying young people, as well as black and Hispanic voters, and will be instrumental in voter registration efforts. Still, the president issued several shots at Trump, saying, “If your concern is working–class people, this is not your choice.” However, Obama won't spend the next four months as the "Trump-troller in chief," as one official put it. Obama’s narrow North Carolina victory in 2008 made him the first Democratic presidential candidate to win the state since 1976. His campaign aggressively registered more young people and black voters, and he drew support from moderates in the booming suburbs of Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham. The president was eager to cement Democrats' strength in North Carolina during his re-election campaign, even holding the party’s convention in Charlotte. But he was dogged by a sluggish economy and disappointment among some swing voters. The White House race in North Carolina could also have a more far-reaching impact on Washington. Sen. Richard Burr, one of just a few Washington Republicans to endorse Trump, is in a tough re-election bid against former state Democratic lawmaker Deborah Ross. Washington Democrats have increasingly targeted him for defeat, and a GOP loss would be key in Democrats’ efforts to retake the Senate.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2138
__label__wiki	0.688899	0.688899	FDD Talk 2014: Our Latest Views on Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers’ Average Sales, Cost of Sales, Labor Costs, and Other Expenses April 25, 2014 by Franchise Chatter Leave a Comment in Franchise Earnings, Frozen Dessert Franchise, Restaurant Franchise In this FDD Talk post based on Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers’ 2014 FDD, you will find the answers to the following questions: As of December 25, 2013, how many restaurants were operated by the franchisor’s affiliate? How many restaurants were operated by franchisees? How many affiliate-owned and franchisee-owned restaurants were included in the calculation of average weekly gross sales? What were the criteria for inclusion in the sample? What was the average weekly gross sales for affiliate-owned restaurants? What was the average weekly gross sales for franchisee-owned restaurants? What was the average weekly gross sales for all Freddy’s restaurants included in the sample? For the section on Cost of Sales, Labor Costs, and Other Controllable Expenses, how many restaurants were included in the sample, how were they chosen, and where are they located? Were franchisee-owned stores included? What was the average Costs of Sales, Labor Costs, and Other Controllable Expenses for restaurants that met or exceeded the average weekly gross sales for all Freddy’s Restaurants? What was the average Costs of Sales, Labor Costs, and Other Controllable Expenses for restaurants that did not meet the average weekly gross sales for all Freddy’s Restaurants? Do the percentages include non-recurring, opening, and pre-opening costs, such as grand opening advertising, etc.? What is the franchisor’s definition of Cost of Sales (as a percentage of Gross Receipts)? Labor (as a percentage of Gross Receipts)? Controllable Expenses (as a percentage of Gross Receipts)? Does Labor include deferred management compensation, phantom stock bonuses, owners’ draws, or management expenses not directly attributable to a restaurant, such as an area manager’s salary? Why does the franchisor believe in management short-term and deferred incentive pay plans? Were franchise fees and minimum required Marketing and Advertising Fund or advertising cooperative contributions included in the disclosures? Why or why not? Based on the company’s experience, do the restaurants experience seasonal fluctuations? If so, what are the strongest sales months? What are the weakest sales months? What are Franchise Chatter’s latest views on Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers’ financial performance representations? Tagged as: Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers You are here: Home / Franchise Earnings / FDD Talk 2014: Our Latest Views on Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers’ Average Sales, Cost of Sales, Labor Costs, and Other Expenses Previous post: Franchise Costs: Detailed Estimates of Tilted Kilt Franchise Costs (2018 FDD) Next post: Franchisor Corner: Could Online Consistency Be Your Franchise’s Downfall?	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2139
__label__cc	0.67996	0.32004	HAPPY TAILS OF PETS WE'VE HELPED Generosity Reciprocated Frankie’s Friends recently received a donation in honor of BluePearl Veterinary Partners surgeon Andrew Jackson, DVM, DACVS, and the staff of BluePearl’s Blaine, MN, facility. The gift also honored Sassy Bunch, an English setter seriously harmed in a lawn tractor accident. Donor Rhonda Ganske, DVM, of Elm Creek Animal Hospital in Champlin, MN, was inspired by the care provided at BluePearl in August 2011 for Sassy, who was trapped under a lawn tractor for several minutes. Sassy suffered severe burns and trauma to her face, neck and shoulder. Sassy’s family brought their dog to Dr. Ganske, their family veterinarian, who stabilized the dog and arranged for her transfer to an emergency hospital for follow up care. Dr. Jackson, a board-certified veterinary surgeon performed reconstructive surgery, closing the gaping wound and allowing Sassy to heal quickly with less risk of infection. “I would like to recognize Dr. Jackson’s talents and generosity,” says Dr. Ganske. “It is my hope that another animal can be saved whose family is unable to pay for an unexpected illness.” Rock Around for Pets Raises $55,000 for Bay-Area Pets Tampa, FL, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011 -- More than 225 pet lovers went back in time to create a brighter future for Tampa Bay families whose cherished pets need life-saving veterinary care. Rock Around for Pets, a 1950s-themed charity event, raised a net total of about $55,000 to benefit Frankie’s Friends. A nonprofit foundation, Frankie’s Friends was founded in Tampa in 1999 to assist financially strapped families with veterinary bills for emergency and specialty treatments. “The evening was a wonderful success,” says Bonni Voiland, Frankie’s Friends executive director. “For our first-ever event in the Tampa Bay area, we set a goal to raise $25,000. Remarkably, the community really stepped up, and more than doubled our original target. “Frankies’ Friends funds treatments provided at one of the BluePearl Veterinary Partners hospitals (formerly called Florida Veterinary Specialists) in Tampa, Brandon, Clearwater and Sarasota,” says Voiland. BluePearl adds to Frankie’s Friends funding by providing additional discounts to each pet who is helped. The T. Pepin Hospitality Centre came to life as guests -- donned in poodle skirts, bow ties, rolled-up blue jeans and white t-shirts -- enjoyed the live vocal harmony and doo-wop sounds of the ‘50s by Cactus Jack and the Cadillacs. A costume contest, pet-themed games of skill, and assorted appetizers and desserts donated by some of Tampa Bay’s finest restaurants rounded out the evening. Lucky winners of the silent auction scored more than 85 fantastic donated items, including a Harley-Davidson Sportster, compliments of Jim’s Harley-Davidson of St. Petersburg; a 6-day/5-night Paris culinary experience including airfare, accommodations at a four-star hotel and cooking lessons at the Cordon Bleu; and a guitar autographed by country stars Lady Antebellum. The event was chaired by Lisa DeBartolo Miggs. Presenting sponsors for Rock Around for Pets were well-known Tampa Bay benefactors Candy and Eddie DeBartolo and the DeBartolo Family Foundation. Johnnie Level sponsors for the event were the A.D. Morgan Corporation and Carlton Fields P.A. Daisy Level sponsors were Jean & Jim Palermo and Jim’s Harley-Davidson of St. Petersburg. Dudley Level sponsors were Bayshore Animal Clinic; BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Bob’s Busy Bee Printing, Fundraising for A Cause, Get the Picture, State Farm Agent Pamela F. Patterson, and R.S.B.P. Events. Polly Level sponsors were Aimee Bany; Dominguez & Edwards SCI Companies; Nadia Grannon & Benjamin Heldfond; Lauren & Chris Kwilecki; Charles Saulino Jr.; and Bonni Voiland. If you’d like to help save the life of a pet whose family cannot afford the cost of medical care or supplement the cost of care for a police officer’s k-9 partner or search-and-rescue-dog, please visit www.frankiesfriends.com or call 888.465.PETS. Reducing the Cost of High-Quality Vet Care By Amy LiebermanMarch 28, 2011 Frankie’s Friends helps pets receive lifesaving treatment. When Jeanine Russo and Jason Mays learned their nine-year-old cat, Avery Mays, had lymphoma, they feared that the worst – not only for their beloved cat's prognosis, but also for their ability to cover the costs of her treatment. But soon after, Avery Mays was referred by her regular veterinarian to NYC Veterinary Specialists, a BluePearl Veterinary Partners hospital, they realized they had options they never thought existed. A nurse told them about a financial grant through Frankie's Friends, a non-profit foundation dedicated to saving pets from cancer and other deadly diseases. The couple applied and received an affirmative response within 24 hours. Within the past six months they have received $7,500 to cover the vast majority of Avery Mays' ongoing treatment. The shorthaired domestic tabby is now in remission and Russo is hopeful for her future, despite the difficult odds facing cats suffering from lymphoma. “People could say, 'Oh, it's a cat, don't give it chemo, that's crazy,' but when you have had a cat or an animal for nine years it becomes a part of your family,” said Russo, an artist living in Brooklyn. “The idea of letting it suffer is just unbearable.” Without the grant, Russo says, she and Mays would have had to watch their cat die a slow death, given their relatively low joint incomes. Now, Avery Mays is more or less back to her old self, eating, purring and walking around. “I feel like we have our old cat back,” Russo said. And without the help of a specialty hospital like BluePearl, Russo says she doesn't know where she or the cat would be. Their regular veterinarian initially wanted to operate on the tumor, which the doctors at BluePearl later advised against. BluePearl hospitals, specializing in treatment of cancers, urological disorders, diabetes and cataract surgeries, now exist in 21 locations in nine states and are expanding at a rapid rate, paying homage to the growing field of specialized veterinary medicine. In its latest acquisition, BluePearl Veterinary Partners recently assumed ownership of Animal Emergency & Referral Center (AERC) in Northbrook, Ill. Dr. Neil Shaw, a founder and co-medical director of BluePearl, says that as BluePearl continues to expand, it works with the needs of the existing veterinary facilities in a particular community, since those vets will often refer emergency and specific cases to BluePearl. BluePearl's veterinary services run the gamut, but the patients and owners often find common ground, Shaw explains. “Probably the most consistent factor at BluePearl is not the disease, but the relationship that the pet owner has with the pet,” Shaw said. “If people are referred to BluePearl, you can bet that the pet is very much seen as a part of the family, and that is more consistent than any type of disease we treat.” “It is about the bond between the owner and the pet. And the owner is willing to do whatever it takes to help keep the pet alive and improve its quality of life.” That task, however, can be costly, and out of reach for many pet owners, much like Jeanine Russo and Jason Mays. Shaw says this makes working closely with a group like Frankie's Friends – named after a Greyhound who died of heart disease in 2007 – very important. Ninety percent of Frankie's Friends efforts and funds go toward helping owners who could not otherwise afford their pet's specialized pet care, according to Bonni Voiland, Executive Director. In 2010, Frankie's Friends provided grants to 75 families. Voiland hopes that number will only increase in the coming years. “We've grown a lot in the last two-and-a-half years,” she explained. “In 2010 we raised about $400,000, and the years before than it was $200,000.” In 2008, Frankie's Friends raised just $50,000. “We want to focus on raising more money and helping more families across the U.S.,” Voiland said. “Eventually our goal is to partner with a national organization to raise enough money to help find a cure to pet cancers.” For more information about Frankie's Friends, visit www.frankiesfriends.com. For more information about BluePearl Veterinary Specialists, visit bluepearlvet.com. This article originally appeared on Zootoo.com. Worst Foods For Pets With Gas By: David Wohlstadter, DVMSenior Emergency Clinician NYC Veterinary Specialists Anyone who has owned a dog, is familiar with an unfortunate side effect of that ownership, gas, that in some cases, can clear a room. But what causes it, can you do anything to prevent it and is it dangerous? Flatulence is defined as the excessive formation of gas in the stomach or intestine. It is a word that is often used incorrectly. Flatus is defined as gas expelled through the anus. 99 percent of the gas contained in flatus is composed of odorless gases (nitrogen, oxygen, methane, carbon dioxide). The remaining 1 percent of the gases are sulfur containing and produce the odor that many owners object to. It is very important to note that flatulence and flatus can be signs of gastrointestinal disease requiring medical intervention by a veterinarian. 1. What are the worst foods for flatulence in a pet? The worst foods for flatulence in pets are those that contain non-absorbable sugars and fermentable fibers. Dogs lack digestive enzymes to break down some large sugars, such as those found in peas, and fibers, such as those found in fruits and beans. These molecules make it to the large intestine and are fermented by bacteria, creating gas. Rice is a highly digestible carbohydrate and is the preferred carbohydrate source in dogs with flatulence. Avoid feeding a dog with flatulence soybeans, beans, peas, and lactose containing foods such as milk, yogurt and ice cream. Foods like broccoli, cauliflower, spices, onions (toxic to dogs), and cabbage add to the production of foul-smelling gas. 2. What else, besides the foods they eat, can cause gas - ie: eating too quickly. What can you do? There are four causes of flatulence. 1. Gas production through fermentation of large sugars and fiber by GI bacteria 2. Aerophagia ("eating"/swallowing air) 3. The stomach produces acid and the pancreas produces bicarbonate. These two combine to form carbon dioxide in the GI tract. 4. Transfer of gas from the blood into the GI tract Swallowed air and gas produced by bacteria make up the largest portion of GI gas volume. Brachycephalic breeds (breeds with short noses like pugs and bulldogs), highly athletic dogs, and dogs who eat large meals quickly, have a higher portion of GI gas from aerophagia. Therefore, it's not always what you feed, but the manner in which your dog eats. Feeding small meals frequently as opposed to one large meal not only makes the food more digestible, but also cuts down on swallowed gas. 3. It's too late, your pet is gassy. What can you do? 1. Speak with your family veterinarian. Often flatulence is a sign of gastrointestinal disease that may require medical intervention. 2. Feed small meals frequently as opposed to one large meal. This makes the meal more digestible and encourages less aerophagia. 3. Change to a diet that contains more digestible carbohydrates, a different protein in the correct amount, and a low amount of fermentable fiber. For example, if you are feeding chicken, you may want to switch to lamb. Any change in diet should be done under the direction of a veterinarian. Home prepared meals should be done under the direction of a veterinarian. You may be surprised at what foods can harm your dog. Remember, treats are part of your dog's diet. It is important that your dog is fed a balanced diet. Dogs are not people, so don't feed them as such! 4. I keep stressing the fact that you should consult with a veterinarian, so please always do so prior to giving your dog medications, herbs or natural remedies. Many substances (foods, medications, etc) are toxic to dogs that are not toxic to us. 4. How does your pet feel when it suffers from flatulence? How do you feel when you have flatulence? Since they can't talk, one has to extrapolate that our pets feel the same way we do, abdominal pain and cramping. 5. Are there any natural supplements, herbs, etc. that can help and do these need to be taken long-term? There are many natural supplements and herbs that are said to be carminatives, which are medicines given to reduce flatulence. However, no safety data, dosage, or efficacy have been established. Because grapes and grape products can cause kidney failure in dogs, grape seed extract should not be used. 6. Medication is a last resort, but what can you give to your animal if flatulence is a problem? A carminative is a medication given to reduce flatulence. There are many purported carminatives with a small amount of data to support their usefulness in dogs. Some carminatives can be harmful to dogs, so always consult with a veterinarian prior to their administration. The best chance of reducing flatulence in an otherwise healthy dog is a change in diet and/or a change in feeding pattern. There are many commercially available diets that are formulated to reduce flatulence in dogs. 7. Are some breeds of pet more prone to flatulence and if so, which? Yes. Brachycephalic breeds, like pugs and bulldogs, are more prone to aerophagia, or "eating"/swallowing air, due to the anatomy of their upper airway. Ten Common Signs of Cancer in Pets* You can help your own pets by being alert for these 10 common warning signs of pet cancer! 1. Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow 2. Sores that do not heal 3. Weight loss 4. Loss of appetite 5. Bleeding or discharge from any body opening 6. Offensive odor 7. Difficulty eating or swallowing 8. Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina 9. Persistent lameness or stiffness 10. Difficulty breathing, urinating or defecating * American Veterinary Medical Association, www.avma.org Protect Your Pets' Teeth Did you know February is Pet Dental Month? It is! And there are many reasons why pet dental health is important. To help get the word out to families about the importance of basic pet dental care, February was designated National Pet Dental Month by the American Veterinary Medical Society, the American Veterinary Dental Society and Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Bad breath in a dog is often dismissed simply as “doggy breath.” In fact, it may signal periodontal disease, which is the most common ailment suffered by dogs and cats over three years old. Just as with people, plaque forms in a pet’s mouth when microscopic bits of food combine with bacteria and build deposits on the teeth. So your pet’s bad breath and discolored teeth are probably an indication of the start of periodontal disease. "Most people think of dental disease as a local disease just affecting the mouth. Unfortunately this is not true. We have learned it can affect overall health," says Donnell Hansen, DVM, a veterinarian whose practice is limited to dentistry at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Minnesota. "It's important to note, most pets will not show signs of oral pain, but that's not to say there aren't problems. Even though there are no signs, there are problems. About 80 percent of pets are suffering from periodontal disease." She adds: "Families really notice a change in their pets' behavior for the better, after we do a cleaning or extractions." So what should you do? Start with a soft toothbrush and flavored toothpaste made for pets. Human toothpaste contains detergents that may cause stomach upset. Go slowly and be very positive, using food treats if necessary. Place the brush at a 45-degree angle to the gum line. Brush in a circular motion, with a firm stroke away from the tooth. Try to reach all tooth surfaces, but concentrate on the outside surface. For puppies and kittens, introduce the brush at around 6 months — and be consistent. Animals like routines, so making brushing a habit it will be easier on both of you. In addition to brushing, foods and chew toys can help maintain your pet’s dental health. Look for treats that contain sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP), which lives in the saliva for up to 12 hours, breaking up plaque. You can also look for foods or treats with a seal of approval from the Veterinary Oral Health Council — a VOHC seal. For more information, check out the American Veterinary Medical Society. Happy brushing! Avoid a Trip to the Pet ER this Thanksgiving Giving thanks, sharing a great meal with family, and having a costly visit to the 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital with your beloved pet? To keep the last item off of your Thanksgiving to-do list, follow this advice from the specialists at Florida Veterinary Specialists, a BluePearl Veterinary Partners Hospital, in Tampa, Fl: The start of the holidays can lead to emergency room visits for our four-legged pals due to a conflux of situations that are unique to the season. This is the time of year where there are usually a lot of shiny decorations in the house, which may prove irresistible as playthings. There is also a lot of great food around and guests who may be unfamiliar with pets' dietary restrictions and/or the proper things to feed the furry ones. There can be first-time pet parents who may not know how to handle certain situations and, to top it all off, many veterinary offices are closed during the holidays. According to Dee Ann Dugger, DVM, senior clinician in the emergency service at Florida Veterinary Specialists, "It helps to give some thought to some of the hazards our pets face during the season." Holiday meals –Turkey, gravy and other foods that have a large amount of fat can cause pancreatitis, which is an inflammation or infection of the pancreas. This disease can be serious and lead to extensive hospitalization. Avoid feeding your pets any table foods and keep them on their regular diets even through the holidays. Besides avoiding pancreatitis or a less serious, upset tummy, you will also avoid a weight gain in your pet. Family visits – If family visits are stressful for you, think about how your pet feels. These folks may be strangers to your pet and it can get very noisy around the house, especially during parties. Make sure there is a quiet room or place for your pets to get away from the crowd. Also make sure everyone is on high-alert so your pets don't escape when guests come and go. From the BluePearl Veterinary Partners family to yours, have a wonderful Thanksgiving! When to Rush Your Pet to the Vet Emergencies happen every day. Being prepared can greatly increase the likelihood of a successful outcome. If you believe your pet is having an emergency, please immediately contact your family veterinarian or emergency veterinary hospital before administering a home therapy. Common emergencies include but are not limited to the following: Seizures or collapse Vomiting and diarrhea Difficulty breathing or excessive panting Abnormal gum color (pale or bluish/gray or bright red) Abnormal skin appearance Abnormal urination behavior Wounds, trauma or abnormal bleeding Disorientation, lethargy, weakness Toxicities In case of an emergency, you should have your veterinarian's office phone number and emergency contact number posted in a convenient location near the phone. You should also list the phone number and location of the nearest veterinary emergency clinic. A Wonderful Gift is Made to Frankie's Friends "I love my pet." "He's the best member of my family. He doesn't talk and he's always there for me." "I couldn't imagine my life without her; she means the world to me." These are all statements that you've either made about your pet or heard pet owners make. What happens when your pet is diagnosed with cancer and you can't afford the treatments? If you live in the New York City area, this devastating news may be easier to handle thanks to the generosity of Dr. Agnes Varis and the Zeus Varis Fund. This fund provides funding for cancer treatments to pets from families that cannot afford the cost of care at NYC Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Varis recently gave $100,000 to Frankie's Friends for the Zeus Varis Fund. When making this gift, Dr. Varis said, "We're a team. I write the check. (Frankie's Friends finds) the families in need. (The doctors, nurses and staff) work with the animals. We all have a part in this." But there would be no "part" to have if it weren't for her. She is a true friend of animals! Zeus, a domestic long-hair cat, and his sister, Kallee, a calico, were adopted in 1995 as kittens by Dr. Agnes Varis and her late husband, Karl Leichtman. After being diagnosed with lymphoma in early 2009, Zeus enjoyed a high-quality of life under the care of Dr. Timothy Rocha and the NYC Veterinary Specialists team until he died in June 2009. Dr. Varis named the fund is named in memory of Zeus and in honor of Dr. Rocha, Dr. Karen Oberthaler, and the oncology team at NYC Veterinary Specialists. Heat Stroke Is No Joke - Protect Your Pets Sunscreen? Check. Sunglasses? Check. Protecting your pet from the summer heat? Huh? With the dog days of August upon us, heat and humidity should be a cause of concern for pet owners. Veterinarians at across the country are warning pet owners of the dangers of heat stroke, which can be a leading cause of pet fatalities during the summer months. "Pet owners these days are very informed and most know it’s a bad idea to lock their pet in a car," said Dr. David Wohlstadter, an emergency veterinarian at NYC Veterinary Specialists, located in New York. "What most people don't realize is that heat stroke can occur in more common ways; such as a walk around a couple of blocks, a game of fetch or even roughhousing with a doggie pal." Heat stroke occurs when the pet's natural defense system cannot dissipate the heat building up inside its body. Usually, a dog or cat regulates body temperature primarily through evaporative heat loss via panting. When the animal in question cannot pant away the heat its body will overheat. Keep in mind, that dogs and cats are also wearing a fur coat and don't sweat. Wohlstadter recommends pet owners avoid taking pets out for a walk or outdoors during the hottest part of the day which is usually between noon and 4 p.m. Of course, in some cases, this may not be avoidable. In those cases, you should limit the walk to as brief a time as possible, carry bottled water with you to give to your dog and try and walk in the shade if at all possible. Keeping the shades down in the home with the windows closed and leaving fans and/or the air conditioner on will help keep you companion cool. Your utility bill may be a bit higher that month, but it will be cheaper than an emergency visit to the vet, and definitely less emotionally wrenching than your pet going through the trauma or dying. Breeds with short noses, such as pugs, bulldogs and boxers are more susceptible to heat stroke, although it is important to remember that any dog or cat can suffer heat stroke. Heat stroke is a veterinary emergency and should be treated immediately. Signs and symptoms of heat stroke include: Glazed eyes or staring Anxiousness or restlessness Bright red or purple gums and tongue Trouble standing or walking If you suspect that your pet is suffering from heat stroke, Wohlstadter recommends that you contact your veterinarian and rush them to the animal hospital immediately. Using ice or ice cold water is not recommended because this may lead to vasoconstriction, which is the narrowing of the blood vessels. When blood vessels constrict, the flow of blood is decreased, and more body heat is retained, which is exactly the opposite of what you want in this situation. Wohlstadter recommends pet owners follow these tips to prevent heat stroke: Avoid excessive outdoor activity on hot days. Always have fresh water available. If you go for a walk or an outing, take plenty of water along. Keep pets well groomed. If their coat is matted and tangled the fur may actually trap heat. Maintain a healthy weight for your pet. Obese pets have more trouble regulating their body temperature. Keep walks at a gentle pace and if your pet seems tired, rest a bit or try to go someplace with air conditioning that allows your dog. Limit longer walks to early morning or evening when the sun is not directly overhead and temperatures are more comfortable. Come Join Us for a Great Night of Baseball! Mindy and Randy Levine (Mr. Levine is president of the NY Yankees) are hosting a fund-raiser for Frankie's Friends in a private suite at Yankee Stadium on June 1 for the Yankees-Orioles game. The Levines pull out all the stops to make this a memorable event: private behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium, dinner in the suite, visits from past Yankee players and VIPs. It is an amazing evening, a once-in-a lifetime experience. $500/ticket and the capacity is extremely limited. Email giving@FrankiesFriends.com to reserve tickets by May 24. Relief for Pet Parents Arrives Through Generous Gift Families don’t have to make the agonizing choice to put their pet to sleep, because of the high cost of cancer treatment, thanks to Dr. Agnes Varis’ generous contribution of $81,640 to Frankie’s Friends charitable pet foundation.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2140
__label__wiki	0.555963	0.555963	Sacred solitude The Hermit retreats from the company of others to replenish his soul in solitude as he communes with the natural world. He listens to the calls of birds as he writes and sketches in his journal at twilight time. He ponders his own mortality, and the gifts and challenges of aging. His guardian is the Barred Owl, who sees keenly in the darkness and embodies silent wisdom. From the sacred smoke of burning sage, visions rise of spirit animals. The Loon, with its primal eerie call, leads the Hermit into the waters of his dreams and ancestral memories. Wolf, the moon’s ally, reminds the Hermit that he is part of a pack or tribe, even when he spends time apart from it. The Merlin is a magical, shapeshifting raptor who shares its name with the Wise Old Man of Arthurian legend. All three are teachers of the Hermit’s soul. Close up of the Hermit card Constant, faithful changes La Luna Bella! A woman invokes the energies of the full moon, while all around her spiral the eight lunar phases. Each month the moon embodies the cycle of descent and return, as it waxes to full- ness, wanes to darkness, and begins to wax again. The Moon is constantly changing, and She is utterly faithful in Her changes. This cycle embodies one of the most profound teachings that Nature has to offer us. Every month the lunar cycle, which is mirrored in a woman’s menstrual cycle, reminds us that one stage of life always succeeds another, and that a time of darkness is always followed by renewal. Behind the woman we see the Paleolithic relief of the Great Goddess of Laussel, which may be humankind’s first calendar. With one hand she points to her belly (hidden behind the woman’s head) and with the other, she holds aloft a crescent-shaped horn incised with thirteen notches, the number of lunations in a solar year. The woman is accompanied by those allies of the night, Owl and Wolf. Owl teaches us to navigate by our feelings, instinct and intuition. Wolf teaches us to get in touch with our “wildish” nature and howl at that luminous moon. Salmon leaps up from the depths, bringing the wisdom of its own cycle of descent and return. Close up of the Moon card Archival Limited Edition Print signed & numbered by the artist Buy It! 8.5×11″ Print Buy It! 13×19″ Print They can be ordered (unsigned) from Fine Art America. A man has retreated to a redrock cave, a sacred spot where energies gather, in order to replenish his own life-force. He seats himself in meditation and soon the kundalini serpent begins to rise. He is radiant with inner fire, connected to heaven and earth. He experiences himself as a be- ing of light, as well as a being of flesh and blood and bone. Nine of Water A woman enters a sacred sea cave and lifts her arms to receive the embrace of the Ocean Mother. She sings a song of devotion as waves crash and salt spray kisses her brow. As she sings in harmony with the rushing wind and the tide, she enters into a mystical state of ecstasy. When she leaves, she gathers nine white stones that carry the energy of the cave and the song she sang to the Mother. Nine of Earth A woman stands in the midst of a lavender field in full bloom on a sacred island where she has put down roots and made her home. She’s reached a time in her life when she is fulfilled, content and at peace with her home and her creative work. Even when she spends time in sacred solitude, she is inextricably part of a community that includes the people, plants and animals who call this place home. Sister Heron flies overhead, a sign to her of the presence of the Divine in her life.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2144
__label__wiki	0.594938	0.594938	Magazine Published by Galvanizers Association Architecture Award Engineering Award Sustainable Award Aggressive Xpansion Galvanizing Delight “Aggressive Xpansion” is the third piece of work by Spanish neo-futurist artist Viktor Ferrando, within a series of related works called “Planet Ferrovia”. Railway scrap materials have been used to build up each of the individual sculptures and in the case of “Aggressive Xpansion” all the steel has been galvanized. This has enabled the sculpture to be exhibited at coastal locations throughout Spain and several major cities across Europe. Image: Angel Rosique Posted on August 1, 2013 by untitled Bus Station in Calpe, Spain A new bus station on the outskirts of the small town of Calpe, Eastern Spain, has added a much needed local facility. Built alongside the intersection of two main throughfares into the town centre, the new station brings order and… Hengrove Park Leisure Centre, Bristol The opening of Hengrove Park Leisure Centre was a date to celebrate for thousands of local people in Bristol. The state-of-the-art pool and leisure centre opened its doors, ready to showcase the region’s newest and most spectacular, multi-million pound leisure… Misleading Accelerated Corrosion Tests If you are a user of protective coatings in the construction, manufacturing or engineering industry, there is one aspect of corrosion science that requires your careful understanding – that is the role and limitations of accelerated corrosion testing. For decades,… Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge in Czech Republic The Bohemian city of Hradec Králové, which lies between the Elbe and Adler rivers, provides a collage-like mixture of historical buildings from various periods of history. Medieval houses and counter-reformation Baroque styles can be found, together with Postmodernist and contemporary… Architecture Award Engineering Award Sustainable Award Architecture Award Engineering Award Sustainable Award Galvanizers Association © 2019 All rights reserved. Site by Un.titled We updated our privacy and cookie policy to improve the functionality of this website. Privacy policy	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2145
__label__cc	0.740032	0.259968	Bethesda Releases Live Action Dishonored 2 Movie October 24, 2016 GiN Staff Leave a comment Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2, the next chapter in the award-winning Dishonored saga by Arkane Studios, set to launch worldwide on November 11, 2016 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. As either Emily Kaldwin or Corvo Attano, travel beyond the legendary streets of Dunwall to Karnaca – a once-dazzling coastal city that holds the key to restoring Emily to power. Armed with the mark of the Outsider and powerful new supernatural abilities, hunt down your enemies and forever alter the fate of the Empire. Anyone who pre-orders Dishonored 2 will be able to play the game a day early before the official worldwide release in addition to receiving a free digital copy of Dishonored: Definitive Edition – the original critically-acclaimed game in the series, which won more than 100 ‘Game of the Year’ Awards, plus all of its add-on content. Take Back What’s Yours Dishonored 2 Movie Released Dishonored 2 Battles into Stores Dishonored Fan-based Best Kills Movie Bethesda Releases First Fallout 4: Far Harbor Trailer Developers: Bethesda Softworks Previous PostCall of Duty World League (CWL) Kicks-Off New Season with North American OpenNext PostVirtual Reality Poker: Traditional Gaming About to Welcome a New Player Notice: It seems you have Javascript disabled in your Browser. In order to submit a comment to this post, please write this code along with your comment: 21b9b0feca3551d2893f0e4e9c96201b	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2146
__label__wiki	0.77999	0.77999	Galaxy - Apple II Publisher: Avalon Hill ? No-Intro: N/A Developer: Microcomputer Games, Inc. ? GoodName: N/A Year: 1981 TOSEC: Galaxy! Category: Strategy MAME: N/A Game Manual: Download (Atari 8-bit) Game Music: N/A Also on: Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, Commodore PET, Microsoft DOS, Nintendo Game Boy Color, Tandy TRS-80 (Atari 8-bit Version) A one to four player strategy game published by Avalon Hill in 1981, developed by Microcomputer Games, Inc.. Most viewed Apple II games: Mario Bros. (1983) Sokoban (1984) Maniac Mansion (1987) Karateka (1984) Lode Runner (1983) Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego (1985) Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988) Zork III: The Dungeon Master (1982) Castle Wolfenstein (1981) Prince of Persia (1989) Frogger (1983) Sid Meier's Pirates (1987) Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (1985) Boulder Dash (1984) World Games (1987) Chuck Yeager's Advanced Flight Trainer (1987)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2148
__label__wiki	0.774413	0.774413	Madden features that we hope will stay on the bench By Richard Grisham, Sterling McGarvey 2012-08-29T22:00:00.241Z Feature Madden has experienced plenty of innovation over the years. Except these features Blowing the whistle Madden NFL 13 is garnering critical acclaim for its numerous new features, including a totally overhauled physics engine and its Connected Careers mode. GamesRadar's review especially cites these changes and how they improve the game. But you don't have to look far into Madden's past to see just how much Madden 13 has improved beyond its predecessors. Each year brings along new features and new content--much of it great, and worthy of becoming long-term gameplay attributes--but some misfired badly. Here's a list of Madden features that--hopefully--won't be coming back... Fight for the Fumble (Madden 10) What it was: Maddens attempt to replicate the mayhem that always ensues when a live ball has hit the ground meaning whichever team recovers it gets to be on offense. It grows tiring--literally--right from the start. Prompted by a meter at the bottom of the screen, players had to furiously mash different buttons as players crush each other in a pile of humanity. Supposedly, the faster you mash, the better your chance at recovering the fumble. Why it should stay benched: Not only is it annoying to furiously pound a variety of buttons like a madman for 30 seconds, it also felt pointless. We could be wrong, but wed be willing to bet weve never successfully pulled off a change of possession that wasnt pre-destined. Rewinds (Madden 09) What it was: A do-over button, meant to make newcomers (or long-since-left-behinders) feel a little less intimidated by the overwhelming hugeness of the game. Throw a crushing interception on offense? Give up a long bomb touchdown pass on defense? No sweat--just press oops and it never happened. You just line back up and try the play again. Why it should stay benched: The problem, of course, is that this fundamentally destroys any semblance of reality--which is the most important aspect of Madden. This isnt Prince of Persia, its a realistic-as-possible football simulation. Whats more, the annoying Rewind counter at the bottom of the screen showed up after every play. Would anyone want to re-do a 5 yard run in the first quarter? A second down incompletion early in the second half? A little situational awareness would have gone a long way. Lead Blocker Controls (Madden 07) What it was: You temporarily took charge of an offensive lineman or fullback for a few moments, choosing different types of blocks (straight ahead, cut block, etc.) to plow into defenders and clear a path for your ballcarrier. Why it should stay benched: The reason Madden has been so successful for so long is obvious--people love to re-create their real-life heroes on screen, throwing long bombs and ripping off huge touchdown runs. Making that perfect spin or tossing a tight spiral to a receiver in tight coverage is always satisfying. But blocking? Lets just say controlling a blocker isnt nearly as entertaining as, well, anything else in the game, even on the rare occasion that you do lay out an unsuspecting linebacker. Toss in the fact that switching from the quarterback to the blocker to the running back is a rapid-button-pressing nightmare, and this decent idea turns into a mind-numbing feature worth ignoring after a few feeble attempts. The Extra Point Show (Madden 10) What it was: An attempt at a halftime show, featuring a barely-awake Alex Flanagan tossing out a few generic one-liners over and over (Both teams ran almost the same number of plays), followed by a full minute of silence while a few random highlights are shown from the worst camera angles. Why it should stay benched: Nothing could ever made you want to get through halftime faster than the first incarnation of Maddens Extra Point halftime show. You could almost developed carpal tunnel syndrome from hammering Start so much to get through this torture as quickly as possible. Amazingly, the weekly franchise incarnation of The Extra Point was even worse, with a hack-job of voiceovers (The..GREEN BAY PACKERSclashed withthePHILADELPHIA EAGLESSunday ) taking you through a few stats from randomly selected games, this time with no highlights. It makes sense that the Madden gang was trying to recreate the TV experience, but when the finished product was so poor, they shouldve just shelved the thing until it was ready for prime time. Madden IQ (Madden 09) What It Was: In addressing complaints that Madden was too inaccessible for non-hardcore fans, the Tiburon team introduced Madden IQ in Madden 09. Based on a series of minigames centered around offense and defense, Madden would determine your skill level and tweak accordingly. Why it should stay benched: Hardcore players couldn't figure out why they'd be docked IQ points after games. For casual audiences, the mode never effectively addressed the fundamentals of football, or the timing of a good play. Instead, it evolved into a mess of over-presentation and ridiculous holograms that seldom exercised the sort of moves you encounter playing against human opponents. It was redubbed My Skill in Madden 11, but its quiet removal was one of the smartest moves EA had done in some time. EA Sports Radio with Tony Bruno (Madden 05) What it was: A weekly sports talk show embedded in the Franchise mode that tried to tie its content with what was happening in your season. Why it should stay benched: In theory, a simulated radio show is great. Tony would somehow be up to speed with your teams record, and would do interviews with coaches and players, and take phone calls from fans to answer trivia questions. The problem, naturally, was that theres pretty much no way to keep that going for long without getting repetitive or out of date. Despite recording more than 30 hours of lines, Bruno--whose nightly radio show in the real world is one of the funniest around--got to be pretty boring after the first season (and dont even try to listen in your third or fourth year of a dynasty). This was one of those ideas that was ahead of its time--and still is, considering how voice work is still a work-in-progress in Madden games. Ring Building (Madden 08) What it was: EA teamed up with jeweler Jostens, of high school class ring fame, to enable hardcore Madden players to build up a virtual championship ring inside the game, then actually design and purchase a real-life replica of it. Why it should stay benched: Real NFL players and coaches pour their heart and soul into their craft, with the ultimate symbol of success being a Super Bowl ring on their finger. Having Madden players congratulate themselves on their in-game accomplishments with similar-looking jewelry? Yikes. This was ridiculous on a few levels. First off, the criteria to complete a ring took at least 50 hours. Secondly, the cheapest real rings you could get once you unlocked the in-game code were $150, and the nicer ones could run over $500. But thirdly--and most important--just who in their right minds would want to walk around with one of these things? Youd be telling the world you wasted big money and lots of time to walk around with a giant chunk of cubic zirconium for a fake football career. Old Spice Swagger Rating (Madden 11) What it was: In Madden NFL 11, EA implemented an AI-driven player tendency to showboat on big plays, and especially when running into the inzone for a touchdown. Sure, you could just manually control your player, but with a high Swagger rating, the game would do all the heavy lifting for you. Why it should stay benched: EA has never shied away from in-game advertising, but the Old Spice Swagger rating was a bridge too far. Nevermind that it was only available for 15 teams on the roster. To this day, it's hard to understand why you couldn't simply do a manual celebration on the way in. Should we collectively rejoice that this egregious bit of advertising is gone from Madden 13? Does Old Spice spokesman Isaiah Mustafa wear a towel and ride a horse? Vision Cone (Madden 06) What it was: A movable visual cue that displayed how much of the field the quarterback could see. The cone needed to be positioned in the direction of the intended receiver (using the right analog stick) in order to throw a decent pass. Why it should stay benched: In theory, the cone was a well-meaning but awful idea; in practice, it was a nightmare. Making the cone controllable via the thumbstick added another layer of complexity to an already intricate game, and it also showed the defense exactly where you were throwing the ball. Better quarterbacks had wider cones (corresponding to broader fields of vision), but even they could not throw to someone outside the cone. If you tried, disaster awaited. It virtually ruined the game for players whose favorite teams had less-than-stellar QBs at the helm. Unless your man was a top-8 level quarterback, chances are you were going to throw a lot of bad passes and interceptions. Are there any Madden features of yesteryear that make your Hall of Infamy? If you've got some good ones, or you want to take up the arduous task of defending the Vision Cone, let us know in the comments! Amazon Prime Day game deals: PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PC	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2149
__label__wiki	0.944303	0.944303	Middletown fields boys and girls lacrosse club teams Jim Bransfield \| April 6, 2014 MIDDLETOWN >> Lacrosse has emerged as a popular spring sport for high school athletes and this season Middletown High will compete with first-year boys and girls club lacrosse teams. Both the Blue Dragons boys and girls teams, which attracted 53 players, received a “First Stick Grant” from US Lacrosse. The grant outfitted 25 boys and girls for the first full season, plus 13 more next season, according to boys coach Justin Deegan. The teams are not funded by the Board of Education, and that grant, plus individual and corporate donations means that both teams can play the full season without having to pay to play. “Our goal this season is to develop a team that will compete and succeed at the high school level,” said Deegan. “We have 24 boys, a mix of kids who have played other sports and some who have played no sport until now. We practice just like any other sport and the kids are held to the same standards that are expected of any other varsity athlete at MHS.” The boys first game is Monday, April 28 against Stafford Springs at Vinal Technical High School at 4:30 p.m. The Middletown girls team has 29 players. “My goals are pretty clear and simple,” said Blue Dragons girls coach Ann Buchanan. “I want to end the season with a team of girls who are comfortable with the rules of the game, who are unified as a team, have solid foundational skills, and who want to come back next year. “Out of my 29 girls, only two have any stick time at all, so we are solidly a beginning team. I’m focusing on instruction and encouragement. The girls team’s first game is April 28 against Jonathan Law at Vinal Tech. The Xavier lacrosse team was 13-6 last spring, advancing to the quarterfinal round of both the SCC playoffs and the state tournament. “We should be strong at the faceoff and on attack,” said Falcons ninth-year coach Scott Basile. “We have questions in the net and at the midfield. We should contend for a playoff spot.” The Falcons key players are senior captain John Burkinshaw, senior Greg Onofrio, senior Nick Howard, sophomore Collin O’Donnell, junior Wes Reid and junior Jameson Keif. Xavier, which has 18 varsity team members, opens April 9 at Simsbury. Mercy hopes to follow up last year’s 11-5-1 season with another solid year. “We will field a strong starting lineup,” said Tigers coach John Benchimol, who is in his fourth year. “We have a lot of young player potential.” The Tigers key returning personnel include senior goalie Jessica Corcoran, senior defensive leader Michaela Tyrell, junior attacker Emma Bonassar and junior middie Danielle Richardson. The key newcomers are junior attacker Casey Nelson and junior middie Olivia Oczyk. Benchimol reported that his 19-member varsity will open the season April 9 at home with Sacred Heart Academy. About Jim Bransfield	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2150
__label__wiki	0.60918	0.60918	Home/Reviews/Video Game Reviews/REVIEW: Marvel’s Spider-Man (2018) REVIEW: Marvel’s Spider-Man (2018) Swinging to New Heights Mike Calkins September 12, 2018 0 8 minutes read Played on PlayStation 4 Pro for review Marvel’s Spider-Man was developed by Insomniac Games (Ratchet and Clank, Sunset Overdrive) exclusively for the Sony PlayStation. The story follows our favorite wall-crawler, 8 years into his tenure, as a new villain threatens the city and pushes Peter to his physical and mental limits. To say that I’ve been eagerly awaiting this game is an understatement. I’ve been a Spider-Man fan since I was a child. Peter is the hero I wanted to grow up to be, he shaped a good deal of my life. Spidey has had a turbulent time with adaptations, from failed animated shows to great cinematic outings, and video games of varying quality. I’m happy to say that Marvel’s Spider-Man isn’t just the best Spider-Man game I’ve played, but also possibly the best adaptation of the character ever. Part of what sets this game apart is the focus on how experienced this Spider-Man is, and the history behind him within this new universe. A good chunk of his “rogues gallery” already know him and have faced him before the events of the game; Peter knows what he’s doing, we aren’t watching him go through hero-growing-pains. He’s a proficient fighter, and he has a handle on developing gadgets to aid him in his crime fighting, his relationships are also well defined and possess a history. All of this rolls into what is perhaps the strongest aspect of this game, the story. Peter’s journey through this game is a transformative one, and it tests him immensely, not just as Spider-Man, but as Peter Parker as well. The writers did an excellent job of showing all facets of Peter, from his issues with relationships and his career due to his double life, to his money troubles and chronic tardiness. It’s an excellent window into the life of a modern young adult, that just happens also to be a superhero. Martin Li/Negative Man is an incredibly strong villain, one with genuinely understandable motives, but there’s more at work behind the scenes. He does horrible things, but they give you just enough of a window into him as a person for you to understand his plight. The relationship between Peter and Mary Jane also winds up being an essential part of the story, no spoilers, but she has a sizable role to play, and she teaches Peter some of the most critical lessons he’ll learn during your playtime; she genuinely moved me emotionally once or twice. Peter’s mentor is also an active part of the plot. He’s a driving force for both sides of our hero, and I won’t spoil who he is here for those who don’t know, just know that where they take this relationship is equal parts heartbreaking and enraging in a good way. Peter’s relationship with Aunt May is also excellent, and the way she factors into this story in the third act is genuinely compelling. This is due in part to an incredibly strong script and performances from every single actor. Yuri Lowenthal especially puts in a powerhouse performance as Peter Parker/Spider-Man. He delivers each line with conviction and authenticity, he feels so emotionally connected to this character that I can’t help but buy his performance in every scene. Laura Bailey is equally excellent as Mary Jane, the way she bounces off of Lowenthal’s Peter is perfection, and she sells every word. Nancy Linari delivers a powerful and meaningful performance as Aunt May. You can hear the love and affection in her voice as she talks to Peter. Stephen Oyoung is also great as Martin Li/Negative Man. He’s very charming, well mannered and pleasant as Martin Li, but once he goes full tilt bad guy, he becomes incredibly intimidating. From a game-play perspective, Spider-Man plays like a dream. The web-slinging is addictive, those who described it as “therapeutic” weren’t kidding. There are few things in games as calming as swinging through Insomniac’s New York City. Insomniac made NYC so easy to traverse with its astounding locomotive mechanics. The swinging itself is physics-based, so if you release mid-swing, you speed forward, and if you release at the top of the swing, you soar higher. Couple that with the easy parkour system and web zip mechanics, and you’ll have an expert flow in no time. It’s so damn satisfying that I’ve spent hours just swinging around the city. The combat is also a strong point. It utilizes a lot of similar aspects that Rocksteady’s Batman Arkham franchise used, focusing on attacking and dodging incoming attacks. Insomniac managed to take this template and turn it up a notch with Spider-Man, adding to how much of an authentic adaptation this is. Spidey’s movements are acrobatic, fast, and hard hitting. The animations are top notch too, with Spider-Man sliding between thugs’ legs, flurries of kicks, and air attacks. Rather than having a counter button, you press the circle button to do a simple dodge. Using this at the right time could change your position just enough to get a couple of excellent hits in. You can also combine fisticuffs with gadgets, like web bombs to instantly web up a group of enemies, trip mines to suck enemies against a wall and web them, and electric webbing, among others. All of these options sound like it would make combat easy, but the way that Insomniac throws different, albeit not original, enemy types at you change the combat up. Shield enemies, riflemen, snipers, brutes, fliers, etc. change the flow of combat, and at the speed you are usually traveling during these fights, you have to pay attention to each enemy you take on, as they usually don’t wait their turn to attack you. Thankfully, you have means of crowd control, including the suit abilities. These special powers are tied to a meter that grants you a useful ability in sticky situations; these can range from area-of-effect attacks to restocking your gadget instantly. Pairing these abilities with your gadgets and skills is how you’re going to really unlock the fun of combat. The best part about this portion of the game is that it really makes you feel like a superhero; you’re attacks FEEL powerful, knocking enemies into each other and sending them flying. It’s the definition of a power fantasy. Stealth combat is also a factor in Spider-Man, and this aspect plays very similarly to the predator missions and skills in the Arkham franchise. Perching above and webbing up baddies is simple, and the situations are rarely too difficult if you pay attention to enemy eye-lines. Admittedly, the system can be a little too easy at times, with a generous heads-up display that tells you whether or not it’s safe make a move. You have some skills to use other than just standard grab tactics. You can distract enemies with a well-placed web shot to break up groups, use trip mines to silently web enemies to walls (or each other if you’re feeling particularly mean), and in the Mary Jane sequences (yes, she’s playable), you must stay completely invisible. This is a little more challenging, but if you have even a rudimentary understanding of stealth tactics, you’ll be fine. As said before, Spider-Man’s NYC is stellar, but the amount that Insomniac has packed into the world is what will keep you playing for hours past the credit roll. From the collectibles, like Peter’s old backpacks scattered around the city, to NYC and Marvel landmarks to photograph, these are fun little diversions, as they add more dimension to the universe and history of Spidey in this iteration. There are also a substantial number of side missions, ranging from pretty standard to a mini side-story featuring a couple Spider-Man villains. Then there are the random crimes, which are a continuously rotating collection of combat encounters. They’re simple, they’re fun, and really help you get used to the combat mechanics. I can see how people would find them repetitive, but I haven’t gotten bored with them in my pretty long play-through. There are also challenge missions put out by a certain Marvel villain (whom I won’t spoil for those who are unaware), centered around stealth, time trials, and combat. These award 1-3 stars based upon your score, kind of like any other challenge mission; depending on which challenge, getting to three stars can be pretty hard. It took me around nine attempts to get three stars on one of the challenges. There are also research puzzles to partake in to earn research tokens, which you can use to craft new gadgets, suit upgrades, or entirely new suits. These puzzles are pretty simple in concept, although some of them get a little more complex later on; they’re mostly just visual puzzles, but I never felt annoyed doing them, and the suits were worth the time. Let’s talk about the suits. There are twenty-eight main suits in the game, and they’re primarily unlocked through earning tokens and leveling up. I like most of the suits, but there are a few I’m not a huge fan of, like the “Fear Itself” suit, which is just ugly as hell. I’m also not big on the fact that there are THREE MCU suits in the game (Iron Spider, Stark Suit, and Homemade Suit), that just feels like overkill. Obviously, I understand it’s marketing and the most recent rendition of the character; I just think you could easily have removed one or two of those for one of the more iconic suits. On the technical side, Spider-Man is absolutely gorgeous, the lighting is especially stunning. It’s sad that there isn’t a day-night cycle because watching that illumination gradually change would be pretty sweet, but they do allow you to pick the time of day after you complete the story. The texture work is also phenomenal. I played the game on the PS4 Pro, so I had it on its highest settings, and the fabrics are impressiv; the weave and texture of Spidey’s suit is jaw-dropping, the leather of MJ’s jacket is stellar. The main character models look excellent as well, in cut-scenes, you can see a surprising level of detail in the characters’ skin. It’s not without issues, as there is some pop-in when you’re swinging through the city at high speeds, I also encountered a couple minor clipping issues, but overall its a fantastic looking game, easily one of the best graphical games on Sony’s platform. John Paesano’s musical score is FANTASTIC. This might be the second best Spider-Man score behind Danny Elfman’s iconic soundtrack. The sheer epic qualities it invokes within action scenes, and the way Paesano improves every emotional situation with the music is astounding. Easily one of the strongest scores of the year. The sound effects are also strong, with punches sounding suitably meaty, gunfire feeling punchy, and explosions booming. The ambient noises of the city around you are also realistic. In the distance you can hear helicopters, horns honking, pigeons cooing, and the breeze blowing. It’s all so well mixed together, I never had any issues hearing the dialogue over the sound effects or music, and never needed subtitles. Spider-Man will run about 20-25 hours most likely, and with side missions, you could extend that length. That alone makes it worth the sixty dollar price tag. It’s difficulty is fair, although there are some obnoxious moments during combat that make it feel a little annoying, like when you dodge away from someone, and they just turn around and connect with you despite the dodge, or when you get caught in an explosion radius that you should have certainly been out of. Little things that, while not game breaking, can annoy and make the game feel more difficult at times than it really is. Marvel’s Spider-Man is an excellent first entry into this new wall-crawler saga. It’s gorgeous, its emotionally impactful, and fun as hell to play. There are some annoyances, as well as a stealth system that may be a little too easy at times, but even with those minor issues, this is a game that should be in every gamer’s collection, and one of the greatest comic book games to be released this decade. What did you think of Marvel’s Spider-Man? Let me know in the comment section below. Stay nerdy everyone! Gameplay - 9 Difficulty/Length - 9.1 Story - 9.8 Graphics - 9.2 Sound Design - 9.3 Marvel's Spider-Man swings our hero to new heights with strong character work, direction, and stellar game-play. action Adventure gaming Marvel playstation Pro PS4 sony spider-man Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn StumbleUpon Tumblr Pinterest Reddit Pocket WhatsApp Share via Email Print Mike Calkins REVIEW: Shining Resonance: Refrain (2018) REVIEW: Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country (2018) REVIEW: Little Nightmares (2017) REVIEW: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2018) REVIEW: Forza Horizon 4 (2018)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2153
__label__wiki	0.996706	0.996706	Sunday Dec 03 2017 AAGENCIES Govt announces no load-shedding at 5297 feeders across Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Division Awais Leghari Sunday said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government had fulfilled the promise, which it had made to the public four-and-a-half years ago, of producing surplus electricity in the country. "The overall electricity generation at present has gone up to 16,477 megawatt, which was about 2700 megawatt more than the demand," he said while addressing a press conference here. Leghari said when the PML-N came into power in 2013, the country was producing only 9,279 megawatt electricity against the demand of 11,800 megawatt, facing average shortfall of 2500 megawatt and almost eight to ten hours load-shedding. He said maximum number of feeders across the country would be turned to zero load-shedding from December 4. "There would be no load-shedding at 5,297 feeders out of total 8,600. Earlier, the number of feeders, where zero load-shedding was being observed, was only 326." The minister said a total of 15 million meter owners would benefit from zero load-shedding and there would be no discrimination among the provinces or urban areas and rural areas on that count. "The feeders with below 10 per cent power theft would benefit from the zero load-shedding, while other feeders would be subjected to load-shedding in accordance with the rules made to check power theft," he added. The minister said two-hour load-shedding would be observed at feeders with 10-20 per cent power theft and so on. "The feeders with over 80% theft would be subjected to 16 to 20 hours load-shedding," he added. Leghari said the government wanted to facilitate the people who were showing responsibility and could not treat equally the feeders with less or low power theft with those having huge power theft. Giving break-up, he said earlier there were just 58 feeders on zero load-shedding with LESCO, which would now be enhanced up to 102. Photo: Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmad Leghari TWITTER "Similarly the zero load-shedding feeders in FESCO would increase to 896 from 20, in IESCO to 710 from 72, in MEPCO to 763 from 54, in Peshawar to 309 from 60, in Hyderabad to 204 from 10, in Sukkar to 24 from 18, in KESCO to 61 from 12 and in tribal areas to 29 from zero." The minister said with the passage of time other feeders would also be shifted to zero load-shedding in accordance with the policy. He said that Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Punjab CM Shehbaz Sharif had made untiring efforts to achieve the objective. To a question, he said load-shedding would continue in the areas where there was over 80 per cent power thefts. To another question, the minister said after completion of power projects that had been under-construction at present, there would be up to 25,000 megawatt on-line capacity to meet peak demand in summers. Leghari said the ministry was focusing to enhance the performance of all the DISCOS and expressed the hope that there would be a revolutionary change in power distribution during next couple of months. He said a legislation was being made to overcome the issues of over-billing. "After the passage of that particular law by the Senate, the persons involved in over-billing would be punished in accordance with the law.” The minister said there had also been a law to check power theft, however, there were problems in its implementation. "The ministry, together with provincial governments, was taking measures to overcome the issue." He said currently only 2400 megawatt electricity was being produced through furnace oil-run plants and within next two years, the production through the use of the particular fuel would be reduced. Updated an hour ago	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2154
__label__wiki	0.70037	0.70037	Segundo Bercetche ABR - JUN 2019 © Palmera Museo & A. Serantes Segundo Bercetche, musician and film maker, has released five albums as a song-writer under the name of Siro Bercetche. Furthermore he is a member of Lujo Asiatico, a trio that makes "electronic music" but without machines or computers: only using a drum set, synthesizers, and samplers. Lujo Asiático toured through Japan in October and November of 2017, returning with the vinyl edition of their first album. Segundo Bercetche started to make video clips for himself and ended up doing more than 20 music videos for local and international artists. Working on the documentary "Buenos Aires Rap" (2014) has awoken his love for documentary filmmaking. Segundo Bercetche also filmed "No va llegar" (2017), a horse-movie, starring the bandoneonist Tomi Lebrero showing his epic journey by horse across Argentina. Nowadays Bercetche is filming with Diane Ghogomu "Buenos Aires Black", a documentary that tries to answer what it means to be black in a city that has been trained to bury its own blackness. Bercetche is also working with Carla Sanguineti on an auto-observational documentary of a Buenos Aires's musician fighting against political, economical, industrial and emotional crisis, as he tries to understand the relationship between art, work and of course, the internet.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2164
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"99.5 QYK Guitar Pull" 2019 - 2020 Schedule Tue 12:22 am Crown The Empire (25, ) Living Compassion II: The Dalai Lama's Life Story in Music (25, ) Living Compassion II: The Dalai Lama's Life Story in Music Kreeps With Kids: Robert Kelly (25, ) Destiny (25, ) Chris Brown (25, ) Ohana Music Festival: Red Hot Chili Peppers (25, ) 7th Annual LaBute New Theater Festival (St. Louis, MO) The Gaslight Theatre - MO Criss Angel: Mindfreak (Las Vegas, NV) Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Sat TBD PARKING: Florida Gators vs. Miami Hurricanes (Orlando, FL) Camping World Stadium Parking Lots Sun TBD PARKING: Cleveland Browns vs. Tennessee Titans (Cleveland, OH) FirstEnergy Stadium Parking Lots PARKING: Arizona Cardinals vs. Detroit Lions (Glendale, AZ) State Farm Stadium Parking Lots PARKING: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. San Francisco 49ers (Tampa, FL) Raymond James Stadium Parking Lots PARKING: Seattle Seahawks vs. Cincinnati Bengals (Seattle, WA) CenturyLink Field Parking Lots Fri TBD 2019 Riot Fest Chicago - 3 Day Pass (Chicago, IL) Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. New Mexico Lobos (Notre Dame, IN) Notre Dame Stadium PARKING: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks (Pittsburgh, PA) Heinz Field Parking Lots PARKING: Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts (Nashville, TN) Nissan Stadium Parking Lots Arkansas Razorbacks vs. San Jose State Spartans (Fayetteville, AR) Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Florida Gators vs. Tennessee Volunteers (Gainesville, FL) Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Georgia Bulldogs vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Athens, GA) Sanford Stadium Mississippi Rebels vs. California Golden Bears (Oxford, MS) Vaught Hemingway Stadium Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Kentucky Wildcats (Mississippi State, MS) Davis Wade Stadium At Scott Field Missouri Tigers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks (Columbia, MO) Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium Texas A&M Aggies vs. Auburn Tigers (College Station, TX) The Play That Goes Wrong (London, UK) Duchess Theatre PARKING: New England Patriots vs. New York Jets (Foxborough, MA) Gillette Stadium Parking Lots PARKING: Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals (Orchard Park, NY) New Era Field Parking Lots PARKING: Cleveland Browns vs. Los Angeles Rams (Cleveland, OH) Parking: Arizona Cardinals Vs. Carolina Panthers (Glendale, AZ) PARKING: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New York Giants (Tampa, FL) Parking: Seattle Seahawks Vs. 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Atlanta Falcons (Glendale, AZ) The Suicide Girls (Raleigh, NC) Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts - Fletcher Opera Theatre Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Purdue Boilermakers (Iowa City, IA) Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers (Champaign, IL) Memorial Stadium - IL Maryland Terrapins vs. Indiana Hoosiers (College Park, MD) Maryland Stadium Northwestern Wildcats vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (Evanston, IL) Ryan Field Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan Wolverines (University Park, PA) Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (Piscataway, NJ) High Point Solutions Stadium Georgia Bulldogs vs. Kentucky Wildcats (Athens, GA) Mississippi Rebels vs. Texas A&M Aggies (Oxford, MS) Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. LSU Tigers (Mississippi State, MS) South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Florida Gators (Columbia, SC) Oklahoma Sooners vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (Norman, OK) Memorial Stadium Oklahoma Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Baylor Bears (Stillwater, OK) Boone Pickens Stadium Texas Longhorns vs. Kansas Jayhawks (Austin, TX) Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Iowa State Cyclones (Lubbock, TX) Jones AT&T Stadium PARKING: Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins (Orchard Park, NY) PARKING: Tennessee Titans vs. Los Angeles Chargers (Nashville, TN) PARKING: Seattle Seahawks vs. Baltimore Ravens (Seattle, WA) Michigan Wolverines vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Ann Arbor, MI) Iowa State Cyclones vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys (Ames, IA) Jack Trice Stadium Michigan State Spartans vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (East Lansing, MI) Spartan Stadium - MI Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Maryland Terrapins (Minneapolis, MN) TCF Bank Stadium Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Indiana Hoosiers (Lincoln, NE) Memorial Stadium - NE Northwestern Wildcats vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (Evanston, IL) Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers (Columbus, OH) Ohio Stadium Purdue Boilermakers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (West Lafayette, IN) Ross-ade Stadium Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Liberty Flames (Piscataway, NJ) Kansas Jayhawks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders (Lawrence, KS) Memorial Stadium - KS Kansas State Wildcats vs. Oklahoma Sooners (Manhattan, KS) Wagner Field At Bill Snyder Family Stadium Kentucky Wildcats vs. Missouri Tigers (Lexington, KY) LSU Tigers vs. Auburn Tigers (Baton Rouge, LA) Tennessee Volunteers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks (Knoxville, TN) Texas A&M Aggies vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs (College Station, TX) TCU Horned Frogs vs. Texas Longhorns (Fort Worth, TX) Amon Carter Stadium PARKING: New England Patriots vs. Cleveland Browns (Foxborough, MA) PARKING: Buffalo Bills vs. Philadelphia Eagles (Orchard Park, NY) PARKING: Tennessee Titans vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Nashville, TN) From the Farm (Munster, IN) Theatre At The Center PARKING: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Miami Dolphins (Pittsburgh, PA) Baylor Bears vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (Waco, TX) PARKING: Arizona Cardinals vs. San Francisco 49ers (Glendale, AZ) Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. TCU Horned Frogs (Stillwater, OK) Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (Champaign, IL) Indiana Hoosiers vs. Northwestern Wildcats (Bloomington, IN) Memorial Stadium - IN Maryland Terrapins vs. Michigan Wolverines (College Park, MD) Purdue Boilermakers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers (West Lafayette, IN) Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (Notre Dame, IN) Kansas Jayhawks vs. Kansas State Wildcats (Lawrence, KS) Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs (Fayetteville, AR) Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs (Jacksonville, FL) TIAA Bank Field South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Vanderbilt Commodores (Columbia, SC) Tennessee Volunteers Vs. 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Kansas City Chiefs (Nashville, TN) Pedrito Martinez Group (Evanston, IL) Evanston Space Mon 4:30 pm Towson Tigers vs. Wesley College Wolverines (Towson, MD) SECU Arena at Towson University Another Brick in the Wall (Toronto, ON) PARKING: Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (Cleveland, OH) Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (Iowa City, IA) Baylor Bears vs. Oklahoma Sooners (Waco, TX) Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans (Ann Arbor, MI) Iowa State Cyclones vs. Texas Longhorns (Ames, IA) Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Wisconsin Badgers (Lincoln, NE) Northwestern Wildcats vs. UMass Minutemen (Evanston, IL) Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Indiana Hoosiers (University Park, PA) Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (Piscataway, NJ) Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Navy Midshipmen (Notre Dame, IN) Kansas State Wildcats vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (Manhattan, KS) Mississippi Rebels vs. LSU Tigers (Oxford, MS) Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (Mississippi State, MS) Missouri Tigers vs. Florida Gators (Columbia, MO) Texas A&M Aggies vs. South Carolina Gamecocks (College Station, TX) BYU Cougars vs. Idaho State Bengals (Provo, UT) Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Kansas Jayhawks (Stillwater, OK) Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. TCU Horned Frogs (Lubbock, TX) PARKING: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints (Tampa, FL) Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (Iowa City, IA) Baylor Bears vs. Texas Longhorns (Waco, TX) Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan Wolverines (Bloomington, IN) Maryland Terrapins vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers (College Park, MD) Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kansas Jayhawks (Ames, IA) Northwestern Wildcats vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (Evanston, IL) Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (Columbus, OH) Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Michigan State Spartans (Piscataway, NJ) Wisconsin Badgers vs. Purdue Boilermakers (Madison, WI) Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Boston College Eagles (Notre Dame, IN) Georgia Bulldogs vs. Texas A&M Aggies (Athens, GA) Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks (Lexington, KY) LSU Tigers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (Baton Rouge, LA) Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats (Mississippi State, MS) Missouri Tigers vs. Tennessee Volunteers (Columbia, MO) Oklahoma Sooners vs. TCU Horned Frogs (Norman, OK) Montana State Bobcats vs. Montana Grizzlies (Bozeman, MO) Bobcat Stadium - MSU Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Kansas State Wildcats (Lubbock, TX) West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys (Morgantown, WV) Moulin Rouge - The Musical (New York, NY) Hirschfeld Theatre PARKING: New England Patriots vs. Dallas Cowboys (Foxborough, MA) PARKING: Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos (Orchard Park, NY) PARKING: Cleveland Browns Vs. 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Minnesota Vikings (Seattle, WA) PARKING: New England Patriots vs. Kansas City Chiefs (Foxborough, MA) PARKING: Houston Texans vs. Denver Broncos (Houston, TX) NRG Stadium Parking Lots PARKING: Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals (Cleveland, OH) PARKING: Arizona Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (Glendale, AZ) PARKING: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Indianapolis Colts (Tampa, FL) Army West Point Black Knights vs. Navy Midshipmen (Philadelphia, PA) Lincoln Financial Field PARKING: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills (Pittsburgh, PA) PARKING: Arizona Cardinals vs. Cleveland Browns (Glendale, AZ) PARKING: Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans (Nashville, TN) Walker McGuire (Champaign, IL) The City Center - IL Eiffel Tower Experience (Las Vegas, NV) Eiffel Tower Experience - Paris Hotel & Casino Paranormal - The Mindreading Magic Show (Las Vegas, NV) Windows at Bally's Las Vegas PARKING: New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills (Date: TBD) (Foxborough, MA) PARKING: Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens (Cleveland, OH) PARKING: Tennessee Titans vs. New Orleans Saints (Nashville, TN) PARKING: Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals (Seattle, WA) Laugh Factory (Las Vegas, NV) Laugh Factory Comedy Club At Tropicana Hotel & Casino Blue Man Group (Las Vegas, NV) Blue Man Theater - Luxor Hotel and Casino The Mentalist (Las Vegas, NV) V Theater Upstairs - Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Soulful Celebration Ave: Sylvie Desgroseilliers (Gatineau, QC) Casino du Lac-Leamy PARKING: New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins (Foxborough, MA) PARKING: Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets (Orchard Park, NY) PARKING: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons (Tampa, FL) PARKING: Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers (Seattle, WA) Tue TBD Private Label Renewal Fee (Vernon Rockville, CT) Ticketnetwork Seats And Suites Matilda - The Musical (London, UK) Cambridge Theatre Portland Symphony Orchestra: Eckart Preu - A Salute to Elvis (Portland, ME) Merrill Auditorium Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra: Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban - Film With Orchestra (Calgary, AB) Cleveland Orchestra: Franz Welser-Most - Schubert's Great Symphony (Cleveland, OH) Severance Hall Pacific Northwest Ballet - One Thousand Pieces (Seattle, WA) McCaw Hall Celtic Journey & Nashville Symphony (Nashville, TN) Schermerhorn Symphony Center Portland Symphony Orchestra: Eckart Preu - Eckart Conducts American Classics (Portland, ME) Rotterdam Philharmonica Orchestra: Lahav Shani - Brahms & Bartok (West Palm Beach, FL) Kravis Center - Dreyfoos Concert Hall 2020 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships - All Sessions (Minneapolis, MN) US Bank Stadium Thu 12:00 pm 2020 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships - Session 1 (Minneapolis, MN) Fri 11:00 am Los Angeles Philharmonic: Karen Kamensek - Haydn Concerto (Los Angeles, CA) Portland Symphony Orchestra: Benjamin Rous - The Queens of Soul (Portland, ME) Los Angeles Philharmonic: Karen Kamensek - Schumann Concerto (Los Angeles, CA) Nashville Symphony: Giancarlo Guerrero - Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony (Nashville, TN) Los Angeles Philharmonic: Karen Kamensek - Adolphe Concerto (Los Angeles, CA)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2173
__label__cc	0.72994	0.27006	You are here: Home › FSF News › The French bill on 'droits d'auteur' is generating reactions even in the United States The French bill on 'droits d'auteur' is generating reactions even in the United States by Matt Lee Contributions — Published on Jun 09, 2006 03:49 PM StopDRM.info press release - Paris, June 9th 2006 -- Several events have been slated to take place this weekend throughout the world in protest against the digital padlocking of culture through technical means of protection (DRM or MTP). Richard Stallman will kickoff the events in Paris where he will attend the flash mob organized by the Stop DRM collective on this Friday, June 9th. This action will be relayed in several cities in France (Dijon, Toulouse, Strasbourg). The next day, the Americans of Defective By Design will invite American citizens to react in like fashion: actions are planned in New York, Boston, Chicago, Seattle and San Francisco. The participants of these flash mobs wish to inform people at large of the evils of digital padlocking and of the importance of interoperability (the possibility given to consumers of listening to or watching) their legally acquired cultural products on the hardware of their choosing). The French bill on 'droits d'auteur' will be in full view of world participants: the vote at the national assembly on the amendments to article 7 guaranteeing the interoperability (a disposition christened the “iPod Law” in the US) has generated a lot of hope. But the Senate has completely rewritten the text, doing away with any guarantee of protection for consumers and for independent software developers (notably for free software authors/programmers). By targeting Apple's North American stores, the members of Defective By Design wish to call attention to the political pressures that this American manufacturer is applying in order to impose its dangerous and anti-competitive technologies. These actions are in response to those that have been led for several months now by the French of StopDRM.info. Press Contact : Tangui Morlier, media coordinator, France (StopDRM.info) <presse@stopdrm.info> +33 6 81 88 02 98	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2174
__label__cc	0.543216	0.456784	HC at Emerson Boston Ballet School by Rosalie O'Connor Finally, a Ballet Recital Parents Want to Go To By Ava Burcham • Emerson Contributor • Entertainment May 29, 2019 at 2:00pm On May 22nd, the Boston Ballet School hosted their tenth anniversary Next Generation performance at the Citizens Bank Opera House. In a word, it was outstanding. The students exceeded expectations across the board—from the oldest to the youngest performer. The Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra was seemingly flawless, and brought delightful surprise to the audience anytime it was reminded that they were, indeed, a youth orchestra. The performance included four distinct sections: a multi-part showcase of the Boston Ballet School pre-professional program students, titled, Les Passages, choreographed by Igor Burlak, Kathleen Mitchell, and Miranda Weese; Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, a jazzy piece, choreoraphed by Bruce Wood; William Tell Pas De Deux, a breathtaking partner piece, and Konservatoriet, a celebration of the in-class work of a student, both choreographed by August Bournonville; and an original piece, titled, the peppermint wind, by Boston Ballet principal dancer and Boston Ballet II alum, Lia Cirio. While each section was impressive in its own right, the standout of the night was the original piece. The peppermint wind was a contemporary ballet piece that captured audience attention from the second the eight Boston Ballet II dancers stepped on stage and the music started. No other performance, from any company, has stuck in my mind for so long. Each dancer played as important of a role than the next, their movements were precise, they complimented each other beautifully, and they were evocative with slightest flick of a wrist or flex of a toe. If there’s one thing Boston Ballet does better than any other company, it's their treatment of dance as expression rather than just movement—something that has obviously been passed down to their students. The piece was set to music by Boston-based violist, Anna Stromer; the choreography was inspired by poems from Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein. It encouraged the audience into a sort-of nostalgic desire to discover, and had us tracking each movement to try to guess what would happen next. Tailoring to that anticipation, it gave us the perfect opposite of what we’d hoped for, satisfying the desire to be right with the glee of something entirely new. It was both an incredible showcase of the Boston Ballet II students that were onstage and of the outcomes this training creates. Overall, the one-night-only performance was a shocking delight. It was impressive enough to make me apologize to my parents for the many not-like-this recitals they attended, and inspiring enough to make me sign up for an open adult class, in hopes some of the Boston Ballet magic could rub off on me. The Boston Ballet School truly provides a world class education, and has finally managed to create a students’ recital that people actually want to go to. boston ballet Boston Ballet School Ava Burcham (Emerson ‘20) I'm a senior at Emerson College, in an individually designed interdisciplinary program called Writing and Publishing on Inequality. You can catch me at school, culture writing here on HerCampus, doing economics research, writing for a ghostwriting agency, waitressing, or catching up on Netflix. My Thoughts on Stranger Things 3 The Society: When “Riverdale” Meets “Lost”	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2188
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This Veterans benefit includes an Honor Guard detail of not less than two Armed Services members at the burial or memorial, burial in a Government cemetery, and a grave marker. Family members of the deceased may be entitled to receive Social Security benefits if the deceased worked long enough and had Social Security taken out of their paycheck... How to Give a Eulogy The eulogy or speech given at a memorial service or funeral does not have to follow any specific guide on how to write a eulogy, but it is helpful if you know where to start. Upon Trust SINCE 1993 I found Heritage Cremation when I was calling funeral homes in the area to make cremation arrangements for my brother. The cremation cost was a big concern for me and compared to the other funeral homes I found Heritage Cremations had the best price and the most compassionate staff. I was a bit worried because the cremation services price at Heritage Cremation was so much less than the other cremation services I was quoted, but I have to say the cremation service was beautiful. Visitors actually complimented me on the cremation service, and the kindness of the staff at Heritage Cremation. — Leonard Sharon Center(OH) Cremation Services Help Families through All Aspects of a Cremation When a loved one dies, having to concentrate on planning a memorial service and handling the details of the body can become overwhelming. Some people feel like they miss out on the grieving process because they have to invest so much time and energy into handling all of the details. This leaves them feeling like they didn't get to properly say goodbye. Whether you have a traditional funeral service or direct cremation services in Sharon Center(OH), being able to grieve is an important part of the healing process. It's not uncommon for people to think that cremation services in Sharon Center(OH) are ideal because it's easier and cheaper than a casket burial, but that's not necessarily true. Sharon Center(OH) cremation services can take just as much time to plan and just as much money to invest depending on how you want to remember your loved one. If you just want a simple direct cremation, it won't cost much or take too much time. However, most families want to celebrate the life of the deceased and remember them after death. Sharon Center(OH) cremation services work hard to insure that your loved one's cremation is handled respectfully, professionally, and legally. Sharon Center(OH) Laws Regarding Cremations Every state has statutes that dictate how funeral and cremation professionals handle death and burial or cremation. In the state of Sharon Center(OH), cremation services cannot be performed on a body before 24 hours following death. All of the paperwork from the leading physician and medical examiner must also be completed and turned in before a cremation can take place. In most cases, you won't have to worry about procuring the proper paperwork. The cremation services in Sharon Center(OH) should deal directly with the necessary officials to gather the paperwork and insure that the cremation is handled legally. In almost every state, the local laws prohibit the cremation of more than one body at a time. Sharon Center(OH) is an exception. In certain special cases, cremation services in Sharon Center(OH) are allowed to cremate two people simultaneously as long as it does not cause any safety hazards. The governing authority of funeral and cremation services in Sharon Center(OH) will determine if a death case is eligible for this service. In most cases, cremations are done individually. There are special urns designed to hold the ashes of loved ones right next to each other, and this is often a good solution for families who want to keep the ashes of loved ones together. The Cremation Process and Retrieving the Remains The Sharon Center(OH) cremation services that you use will schedule your loved one's cremation based on the amount of cremations they need to do. Immediate family is able to view the cremation box enter the chamber. This is also an ideal time for final goodbyes and prayers, and many people feel that viewing the cremation casket enter the chamber provides a sense of closure. The cremation process itself will take several hours, depending on the weight of the deceased. You have 30 days after the cremation to retrieve the remains. If you fail to pick up the ashes within 30 days, the Sharon Center(OH) cremation services will attempt to deliver the ashes to the next of kin through a personal or mail delivery. If ashes are returned undeliverable, the cremation services in Sharon Center(OH) have the legal right to dispose of the ashes per the legal guidelines of the state of Sharon Center(OH). Unless the cremation was a special case, the crematory will not dispose of the ashes next to any other ashes, per Sharon Center(OH) law. If you do retrieve the ashes, it's up to you what you'd like to do with them. If you purchased a decorative urn, you could choose to keep them displayed indefinitely as a memorial of your loved one. You may wish to scatter the ashes or separate them amongst close family members. If the ashes are of parents, you and your siblings may each want an urn. Sharon Center(OH) cremation services can provide you with a list of places where you can legally scatter the ashes, too. Cremains of Veterans A veteran is anyone who served in a branch of the military. There are special cemeteries dedicated to veterans and their families. Sharon Center(OH) cremation services that end up having unclaimed ashes, will do their best to determine if the deceased was ever a member of the U.S. military. The military will check their databases, and if the deceased is determined to have been a veteran, the military can choose to have the cremation services in Sharon Center(OH) ship them the cremains for a veteran's burial. Not every veteran's ashes will be shipped out. It's ultimately up to the authorizing agent with the military who makes that determination. Death in the family is always hard. However, cremation services in Sharon Center(OH) work hard to cater to the families and insure that each person receives a proper burial or remembrance. Grief and Healing Cremation Prices	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2189
__label__cc	0.680414	0.319586	About Our Resort Equestrian Arena Resort Rental Rates Vacation Home Rental Snowbird Specials Cascade Sales & Resales The Ridges North The Ridges Floor Plans Guest Forms Approved Vendors Register Visitors This Privacy Policy is applicable to Hidden Shores Resort (“Company”) and sets out our policy on the gathering and use of information on this site and our other sites (collectively “Sites”). The Company is committed to providing safe web sites for visitors of all ages and has implemented this Privacy Policy to demonstrate our firm commitment to your privacy. The Company complies with Canadian Federal and Provincial privacy laws and regulations including the Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act. There may be links from our Sites to other web sites; note that this Privacy Policy applies only to our Sites and not to web sites of other companies or organizations to which our Sites may be linked. 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__label__wiki	0.575763	0.575763	Those Crazy Drag Week Danes! Written by PJ Nadeau on March 7, 2017 Mikkel Fly - Photographer; Christian Damgaard is one of those guys you hear about who ships their cars across the world months in advance with the goal of competing in HOT ROD Magazine’s Drag Week, presented by Gear Vendors. The 45-year-old automotive electrician from Denmark fell in love with a 1969 Chevelle many years ago, and in 1993 he purchased a 1971 Chevy Impala — which he calls “Skandala” — with the goal of fixing it up to flip so he could get his Chevelle. But 23 years later, he still has the Impala. Christian shipped the Impala to the States in 2016 to compete for the first time, though had been a spectator in the past. Originally wanting to drive Route 66 and Power Tour, he heard about Drag Week and knew he had to do it. Christian and his wife were planning the trip when his wife tragically passed away in December of last year. Christian’s friends and family encouraged him to do Drag Week — even without his wife. Lucas Oil Raceway provides a great background for the big Impala. Christian’s Impala is coated with a wild black and green paint scheme that grabs your attention. He is responsible for all the work on the car, and plans for the car changed after being told the car would never be fast. Under all the beautiful paint work lies a 638ci big-block with a 4l80E behind it. The rather large Impala runs an impressive 10.64@131! Christian seemed to be having a great time in 2016 after he successfully completed Drag Week in the BB N/A class. The heavy Impala can still pull the tires with that big 638ci monster under hood Surviving the week and cruising on the back roads of America in his own car were really big for Christian. When he was able to hand in his final time slip and return to the pits as a champion of his own goals the feeling must have been incredible. Meeting all the awesome people and just being involved was an incredible time for him. Christian did finally get his 1969 Chevelle and he hopes to bring that car over to compete one year. It also has a big-block — a “tiny” 582cube 1,150 hp monster — that he claims is an “animal on the street.” We hope he is able to bring that car here, as those Danes really brought a lot of Drag Week spirit in 2016. Christian won an award at the Super Chevy show while the car was still in the USA. Christian wants to thank all of his friends, sponsors, his co-pilot Mikkel Fly and Nicolai Christensen, the “horny guy” we all saw at Drag Week 2016 wearing the green-horned Viking hat and cape. I personally want to thank Christian and all of his group for coming all the way here to share their passion and contribute to what the event is about. Arguably the coolest checkpoint of Drag Week 2016. The locals were out in force to see all the Drag Weekers come through late into the night. Related Tags Street Legal Drag Cars Ford GT MKII Unhinged and Unleashed on Goodwood FOS Zach Martin - July 5, 2019 A Wrecked Fastback Mustang Drove All of Power Tour 2019 Steve Turner - July 4, 2019	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2194
__label__cc	0.651393	0.348607	Condo mortgages prove to be ‘different breed’ altogether Valerie Sweeten, CORRESPONDENT April 19, 2019 Some of the new basic requirements for an FHA condo loan include that the borrower must meet “standard” FHA mortgage guidelines, at least half of a project’s unit must be owner-occupied in a newly built project, and at least 70 percent of the units must be sold. Mortgages are not all created equal, especially when it comes to condominiums. MortgageReports.com stated in its March 2019 feature, Warrantable and Non-Warrantable Condo Mortgage Rules Updated that mortgages are tougher to come by as lenders impose a different set of rules on you when you buy a condo. Their recommendation is having an experienced, professional mortgage lender assist with financing. Chris Viviano, regional manager at Homeowners Financial Group USA LLC, said a condo is a different form of "community-style" legal ownership. "The buyer owns air space and a portion of the project's common areas and amenities. Mortgage lenders analyze the whole condo project in order to provide single unit financing. There is no dwelling or land ownership in a condominium purchase," Viviano said. Rules for condo loans vary between conventional and FHA loans, according to Investopedia.com's article, Condo Buying Guide: Obtaining a Mortgage. Evaluations of the physical condition and fiscal health of the entire property will be conducted, as well as your creditworthiness for the loan. Lenders such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Association (FHA) have guidelines that must be followed for the property to be considered for purchase. Some of the new basic requirements for an FHA condo loan include that the borrower must meet "standard" FHA mortgage guidelines, at least half of a project's unit must be owner-occupied in a newly built project, and at least 70 percent of the units must be sold, MortgageReports.com stated. Homeowners associations also affect a mortgage, Viviano said. With a monthly HOA fee, owners need to understand what's covered. "Unit owners pay a monthly HOA fee to maintain the project. The health of the HOA affects ability to obtain financing, which can be impacted by budget constraints, litigation and insurances. Guidelines vary on the loan program, but conceptually they are similar," he said. A buyer's down payments are configured the same, but the breakdown of the property analysis is the major difference. Unique factors can influence a potential purchase, including building regulations, maintenance and additional fees that buyers might not be aware of when becoming a high-rise owner. "Condo projects may have either on-site or off-site management," Viviano said. "Rules for ownership are spelled out in the project's legal documents, governing issues regarding maintenance, insurance, parking, leasing and other pertinent topics." Viviano explained how in addition to the monthly HOA fees, a unit owner is subject to potential future special assessments for capital improvements. "Condo owners should familiarize themselves with project rules prior to purchase ensuring their needs can be met. For example, many condo projects prohibit short-term rentals, which might prevent a buyer from listing their condo on sites such as Airbnb or VRBO," he said. Driver dies after crashing into tree in median in SW Houston Feeling the heat: Climate change could mean more extreme heat days for... Buzbee pours $5.5M into mayoral bid, Turner reports raising $1.7M	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2195
__label__wiki	0.811203	0.811203	Wonderfilm Media and 101 Films Announce "Wonderfilm Global" a New International Film & Media Distribution Joint Venture VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / May 14, 2019 / The Wonderfilm Media Corporation (TSXV: WNDR) ('Wonderfilm' or the 'Company') is excited to announce it has entered a joint venture agreement with the UK's 101 Films Limited ('101') to launch 'Wonderfilm Global' a new film, television and media foreign sales/distribution company. Wonderfilm will acquire 51% ownership in the joint venture structure and immediately starts attaching its own productions to Wonderfilm Global. Wonderfilm Global officially launches at the Cannes Film festival this week. In simple business terms, the joint venture represents a significant opportunity for Wonderfilm changing how the Company does business by providing direct control over the exploitation of its slate of films, by growing the movie library and - gaining a new revenue stream from fees charged to other producers to distribute their films. The intention is to have distribution margins remain in-house that previously went to other companies without any level of risk, since most Wonderfilm movies have been relatively low risk and easy to sell, featuring desirable cast and genre. Third party distribution companies earn approximately 10%, plus expenses all at a missed opportunity for Wonderfilm. Wonderfilm Global is expected to allow the Company to quickly realize a significant portion of these distribution margins and equally important, Wonderfilm retains control of the foreign rights to its own productions for further exploitation. The joint venture with 101 is expected to immediately have impact on revenue. It is a big step forward for our growing production business model with Wonderfilm Global working for us, keeping as much fees and profits within Wonderfilm. It is also a powerful statement to the market that the joint venture is not just about Wonderfilm projects keeping fees, but the further development of revenue streams from acquiring, monetizing and selling content from client producers paying Wonderfilm Global to distribute their films. The joint venture is both a cost saver and revenue generator while also making the development, financing and production process all within Wonderfilm much smoother. Kirk Shaw, CEO Wonderfilm, 'Ever since we founded Wonderfilm in early investor presentations, securing the Company's own foreign sales subsidiary was forefront of our growth strategy. Over the past year, Wonderfilm evaluated many options and looked at acquiring several companies, but kept coming back to the perfect fit 101 had both in terms of business and team culture. I have known 101 for some time with joint venture discussion ongoing since last fall. I can't express to shareholders how revenue and business critical this move is for Wonderfilm and its base film production business. It's exciting for us to launch the Wonderfilm Global at Cannes where we are targeting $4 million in movie pre-sales over the week.' 101 Films brings a movie distribution catalogue of over 2,000 lines in UK and more recently US rights, specialising in Cast driven independent movies. Among 101's most notable successes are the movies Left Behind (Nic Cage) a number 1 movie in UK, Braven (Jason Mamoa), Jeepers Creepers 3, I am Wrath (John Travolta), and Iron Sky - The Coming Race. For 2019 and 2020, 101 is releasing the Reimagining of David Cronenburg's Rabid, Kurt Russell's cyber heist Crime Thriller Crypto, Tye Sheridan Thriller Night Clerk and the Wonderfilm Produced, Segal and DMX Action flick, Beyond the Law. Andy Lyon, CEO 101 Films, 'We are extremely excited to be working with Wonderfilm on this JV opportunity, with Wonderfilm's ambitious and significant production slate and the support of 101 Films and Amcomri, I believe Wonderfilm Global will have a unique and exciting opportunity to become a worldwide powerhouse for international sales and distribution. Wonderfilm Global and 101 International will be in attendance at Cannes Film Festival and will be launching multiple cast led movies including the Nic Cage led $10 million production Ten Double Zero' 101 brings a wealth of contracts, infrastructure and IP that will seamlessly blend into Wonderfilm's growing slate of feature films. Wonderfilm Global will have distribution offices in London, LA and Toronto, plus adjunct offices in Dublin and Monaco. Based out of London, Andy Lyon, supported by Left Behind and Rabid producer, Michael Walker jointly head up 101 International while Wonderfilm's Jeff Bowler takes the reins for US operations and acquisitions from the LA offices. About 101 International Ltd 101 International Ltd, is the newly founded Sister company to 101 Films Limited, one of the UK's largest independent all rights UK publishers. Founded in 2011 by industry veterans Andy Lyon and Adam Lacey, 101 is now co-owned by its founders and Paul McGowan' and Larry Howard' investment group, Amcomri Entertainment Group Limited. About Wonderfilm Media Wonderfilm is a leading publicly traded (TSX Venture Exchange) entertainment company with production offices in Los Angeles, corporate offices in Vancouver BC and its Asian distribution office in Seoul, South Korea. The Company's core business is producing market-driven independent feature films and quality television series for multi-platform global exploitation. Wonderfilm is a producer and distributor only for the projects disclosed. The legal ownership of movie productions are held in a special purpose legal entity held at arm's length to the Company to facilitate for the qualification of various levels of domestic and foreign government tax credit incentives that are customary in the film and production business. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. ('Exchange') nor its regulation services provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release. Cautionary Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by applicable securities laws.. Forward-looking statements are statements that relate to future, not past, events. In this context, forward-looking statements often address expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as 'anticipate', 'believe', 'plan', 'estimate', 'expect', and 'intend', statements that an action or event 'may', 'might', 'could', 'should', or 'will' be taken or occur, or other similar expressions. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, including disclosure regarding possible events, conditions, timing or financial performance that are based on assumptions about future economic conditions and courses of action; and the plans for completion of the Private Placement, expected use of proceeds and business objectives, are forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the following risks: the need for additional financing; reliance on key personnel; the volatility of the Company's share price and volume and the additional risks identified as 'risk factors' in the Company's most recently filed Management Discussion and Analysis or in other reports and filings with the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable Canadian securities regulators. In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including the assumptions that (1) all necessary approvals and consents in respect of the Private Placement will be obtained in a timely manner and on acceptable terms; and (2) general business and economic conditions will not change in a materially adverse manner. Forward-looking statements are made based on management's beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date that statements are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable securities laws. Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements. For further details, please see the Company's documents filed on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval at www.sedar.com. Kirk Shaw The Wonderfilm Media Corporation, Email: info@wonderfilm.com SOURCE: The Wonderfilm Media Corporation https://www.accesswire.com/545296/Wonderfilm-Media-and-101-Films-Announce-Wonderfilm-Global-a-New-International-Film-Media-Distribution-Joint-Venture Rain bands from Tropical Depression Barry expected to impact Houston area Man dies after being ejected from Jeep in rollover crash on Katy Freeway 'Lost empire' shows how Houston's historic LH7 ranch changed over the years Vandals desecrate Beaumont cemetery, damage casket and tombs Sonic customer reportedly upset over order taking too long accused of damages digital menu, door Video- North Texas man chilled to find rattlesnake in truck's A-C vent West Houston police pursuit ends in fiery crash, juvenile in custody Pickup truck driver dead after careening into building along North Freeway See historic and abandoned military bases, forts and air fields across Texas Fundraiser for Houston teen killed in accidental shooting draws attention to family in need	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2196
__label__wiki	0.759638	0.759638	Autonomy is key to applying lessons from private sector By Nick Edwards2007-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 'Do NHS managers really believe the 'myth' that public sector values are at odds with what Tony Blair called 'proper business management techniques'?' The prime minister is becoming increasingly impatient about the rate of public sector reform - and believes the NHS must have more courage and imagination to learn from the private sector. On Tuesday he hosted a meeting at Downing Street of representatives from foundation trusts and FTSE100 companies such as Tesco and Cable & Wireless. The mentoring initiative that will flow from it is intended, he said, to 'break the myth' that public sector values are at odds with what he called 'proper business management techniques'. Do NHS managers really believe that 'myth'? Most don't, although some will have memories long enough to recall that it was the report by Sir Roy Griffiths, then managing director of supermarket giant Sainsbury's, which launched the concept of NHS general management in the mid 80s. They will also know that the history of the NHS being fed lessons from the private sector is mixed at best. So although the enthusiasm of the trust chief executives and chairs at Number 10 was clear, the Foundation Trust Network initiative will also be challenging. For a stagemanaged public event, the company directors were surprisingly blunt about their concerns. They wanted to know what was in it for them (and learning about the NHS's staff loyalty and motivation is a good answer), how it could be made sustainable - but most importantly they wanted to be sure they would make a difference. On the last point, more than one voiced a concern that is a lesson in itself - namely that they had been dismayed by the lack of autonomy available to NHS managers below board level. Without freedom to innovate deep in the organisation, they said, all the board development in the world would not achieve real change. Failure by ministers to grasp that nettle will create fatal frustration on all sides. Stroke unit shutting down early after losing staff A Kent stroke unit is to close seven months earlier than planned, as the loss of staff is putting patient safety at risk. This week: Annie Laverty, chief experience officer, Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust The NHS' long-term plan deserves support Independent MP Sarah Wollaston is optimistic that proposals for helping to deliver the long-term plan will survive the often stormy waters of parliamentary passage Help accessing hsj.co.uk We are aware that some of our users are experiencing problems accessing hsj.co.uk. Important changes to your HSJ password To protect your security as hsj.co.uk upgrades to a new platform, your existing password will no longer work. Bonfire of financial penalties reaches cancer and RTT standards Financial penalties are being lifted from high-profile standards including cancer and elective waiting times, so far without attracting much attention. How is this happening? And will it work, asks Rob Findlay	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2197
__label__cc	0.708683	0.291317	< Back to We're building a new Bay Street entry What works are you doing out on Bay Street? We are refurbishing the façade and main entry to the centre on Bay Street to improve the standard and presentation of the centre, which will provide a positive environment for both our retailers and customers. Works will include: A new glazed awning along Bay Street (between Grose Street and Francis St); New under awning signage as well as a new “Broadway Sydney” blade sign on the façade above the main entry; New footpath paving along Bay Street (between Grose Street ad Francis Street); Refurbishment of existing façade cladding; New lighting; and New and refurbished shopfronts along Bay Street. When will the works finish? We anticipate all works will be completed by September 17. What will the construction work hours be? Construction hours will comply with noise-restriction regulations under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997. Standard hours of work are as specified in the development consent: Monday to Saturday, 7.30am to 10pm with no works allowed on Sundays or public holidays. Will we get any new retailers (or other specific stores)? Yes, we are introducing one new retailer and will be able to release details very soon. Will the works affect my day-to-day living as a nearby resident? Due to the nature of the work there may be some minor noise and minor disruption, however we expect disruption to local residents to be minimal, and will keep the community informed of any major works in advance. We will endeavour to minimise disruption to the community by developing relevant management plans (e.g. traffic management) and communicating these changes in advance. I heard you were replacing the escalators and introducing a new entry to the centre. Is that true? The existing escalators and lift will remain, there are no immediate plans to change these entry points to the centre. Will access to the shops and services along Bay Street and Francis Street be impacted during the works? All shops and services will be fully accessible during the works, signage will be installed to redirect pedestrians if required. The escalators which connect to the Ground Floor of the centre will remain operational during the works. Will the Community Bus or the Post Boxes be impacted during the works? The free Community Bus will operate as usual and there will be no impact to the Australia Post Boxes on Bay Street. What other works are you doing out the front of the Centre? Two raised pedestrian crossings are being constructed; 1. across Grose Street at Bay Street and 2. across Bay Street to replace the current island crossing opposite the centre. These crossings will calm traffic and provide improved access for pedestrians and customers accessing Broadway Sydney. Construction works will be undertaken in two stages, commencing with the Grose Street crossing on Monday 6 February. Traffic Management will be in place and signage will assist to direct pedestrians during the works. Who do I contact if I have a question or issue? For further information about the redevelopment of Broadway, please contact our Centre Manager, Justine Saltmarsh, on (02) 9213 3333.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2202
__label__cc	0.525253	0.474747	Julia Louis-Dreyfus's Friends and Admirers Shower Her With Support After Her Breast Cancer Diagnosis "We love this woman." Sep 28 2017, 4:00 pm EDT Television icon Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who has won a record number of Emmys for her current role on HBO's Veep, revealed Thursday that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. "1 in 8 women get breast cancer," she wrote on Twitter. "Today, I'm the one." Just when you thought... pic.twitter.com/SbtYChwiEj — Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) September 28, 2017 The announcement led to an outpouring of love and support from Louis-Dreyfus's Hollywood peers, whether they have worked with her directly or simply admired her on television like the rest of us. Check out some of the loving responses she's received so far. We Veeps stick together. Jill and I, and all of the Bidens, are with you, Julia. pic.twitter.com/JP0c2wtrJ6 — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) September 28, 2017 Julia, you're in our thoughts and our hearts. Inspired but not surprised to see you using your platform for good in this difficult moment. — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) September 28, 2017 Thoughts and prayers are with you, Julia. God bless you. Stay strong. https://t.co/OmDpPvnHiR — Rita Wilson (@RitaWilson) September 28, 2017 J sending all my healing energy your way. You are incredible to use this moment as an opportunity to support others. Thank you. Much love xd https://t.co/okgfVDUeAW — Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) September 28, 2017 Mama, find me. Let's talk if you want — christina applegate (@1capplegate) September 28, 2017 Sending love and best wishes to @OfficialJLD and her family. ❤️ https://t.co/GVF56Y3S2K — Ken Jeong (@kenjeong) September 28, 2017 ❤️❤️so sorry and so in awe https://t.co/eHIrXiKm3h — Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) September 28, 2017 3/ I want to give Julia credit for something she is too classy to mention. Julia was born extremely wealthy and did not have... https://t.co/QJbC3hw8VW — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) September 28, 2017 8/ Julia never had anything to gain from her activism except trying to make the world a better place for herself and others. One more thing https://t.co/QJbC3hw8VW Fuck. Fuck. I don't think I realized how much I love this woman, who I don't know. Love her more for speaking up for others in this moment. https://t.co/YEUNEV5AEo — Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) September 28, 2017 Sending you love and strength but it appears you beat us to it and are sending the world love and strength. https://t.co/tctqlziwhS — Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) September 28, 2017 sending love to Julia Louis-Dreyfus reveals breast cancer diagnosis https://t.co/7xamUu0MDI #BEwell — ROSIE (@Rosie) September 28, 2017 We love this woman. pic.twitter.com/EqvF6HXpj0 — Tony Hale (@MrTonyHale) September 28, 2017 It is possible to be dignified and fierce at the same time. I, and millions others, send Julia our love and support. https://t.co/XpVsiQrmj6 — Armando Iannucci (@Aiannucci) September 28, 2017 Your strength has always been an inspiration and your Veeple people are here for you. Love and support to you and your family. https://t.co/htcyq4v0sO — Veep (@VeepHBO) September 28, 2017 Your undaunted spirit has always been an inspiration to your family at HBO. Sending our love and support. https://t.co/fox4buJqiN — HBO (@HBO) September 28, 2017 Love you Julia. You got this. — Wanda Sykes (@iamwandasykes) September 28, 2017 — Tatiana Maslany (@tatianamaslany) September 28, 2017 Sending big hugs & love. xx — rob delaney (@robdelaney) September 28, 2017 Sending you so much love and light  — Olivia Munn (@oliviamunn) September 28, 2017 Julia Louis-Dreyfus Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Rita Wilson on Life After Breast Cancer My Battle With Breast Cancer Rita Wilson Had a Double Mastectomy After Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Risk Prevent Breast Cancer Through Nutrition	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2205
__label__wiki	0.819633	0.819633	Shows & Trends Lifestyle & Homes Bazaar Art Bazaar at Work Follow BAZAAR Harper's Bazaar Beauty Box Karlie Kloss' fitness secrets As she is announced as the new face of Adidas by Stella McCartney, we speak to the model about her fitness routine By Rebecca Cope Karlie Kloss for Adidas by Stella McCartney Karlie Kloss is at the forefront of the new generation of supermodels known for their strong, athletic bodies and dedication to fitness and wellbeing. We caught up with the former Victoria's Secret model to talk about her new job as the face of Adidas by Stella McCartney, her work-out regime and the mantra that gets her to the gym when all she wants to do is watch Netflix in bed. How do you decide which brands to work with? I try and work with people who are like-minded – brands that share the same kind of values as me. Working with Adidas has truly been a pleasure, as I have always considered myself an athlete even in my small way. I like to be focused and push myself. It's part of my lifestyle. Why do you think you, Adidas and Stella McCartney are such a good fit? I think that Adidas is really unique as a brand in that it cares about functionality but also the fit and the style; that's why it's such a natural partnership with Stella McCartney – she's this incredible designer who understands what women want to wear. It's this perfect marriage of style and practicality. Adidas really cares about its consumer and it knows who their woman is and how she thinks about pushing herself to be stronger and better, and that's the way that I live my life too. Why is it so important to you to keep fit? It's important to me because it changes the way I feel – I feel like the best version of myself when I feel strong and well rested. Something that I've learned during my time as a model is to take time to take care for yourself – to rest and to exercise and to indulge in good nutrition and wholesome food. It's not a matter of vanity; when you take care of yourself you're able to perform better, to have more energy, to think clearer, to work harder. What are your favourite ways to keep fit? I really love to switch it up. I love to focus on cardio one day, then strength training another day, then stretching and yoga. I like to do a bit of everything. How would you encourage girls to get more involved with sport and fitness? I grew up in a house of four daughters, and I think my dad was actually the least active of all of us. I've never thought about sport as more of a boy's thing. All of my girlfriends were always really athletic. I danced for my whole adolescence and I was always really drawn to sports and I had a natural knack for it. I love the strategy that goes into playing games and knowing about the defensive and offensive tactics. I'm also really competitive. Today the aesthetic for models is strong, not skinny. Why do you think that's a good thing? Everybody is different – everyone has to figure out what's good for them. For me I really try to find the right habits, the right way to fuel my body and to push myself to be the best, strongest version of myself. Everybody has to determine that for themselves. You start to feel better when you're stronger and you can run for five minutes longer, or do an extra five push-ups. When you hit those minor wins it's a great feeling, it's an upward cycle. How much responsibility do you feel to be a role model to girls today? To even be in the position that somebody would consider me a role model or somebody that has influence is amazing. I very much had a lot of role models of women that I looked up to in my community and my school and public figures that really inspired me. Now that I'm that for someone else is a huge honour. I don't take it lightly. It's really important to me to use that influence in a positive way. If I can make any impact on anybody else to push themselves a little bit more, whether that's in a physical sense or trying something new – I'm very passionate abut education as a whole and trying new things and pushing myself to be better – that's definitely something that is important to me. Do you have a mantra that gets you to the gym when you don't want to go? Totally. Yesterday I was doing interviews from 7am to 3pm, then in the afternoon, from 3pm to 7pm, I was doing another photo-shoot. When I got home at 7.30pm I just wanted to crawl into bed and watch Netflix. But I knew that the best gift you can give yourself is that gratifying feeling after a good sweat, so I put my tennis shoes on and my ear buds in and went out to the Westside Highway and ran as the sun set. I love to listen to podcasts and audio books while I'm running, so I'm sort of multitasking. Putting the gym clothes on and getting out the door is always the hardest part. Exercising is easy, it's getting there that's the hard part. Karlie Kloss is the face of Adidas by Stella McCartney A/W 16 collection, now available at adidas.co.uk MORE KARLIE KLOSS More From Karlie Kloss See 50 top models' first runway shows Karlie Kloss' most stylish moments Karlie Kloss was called "too fat and too thin" by a casting agent on the same day Karlie Kloss tried out this year's viral recipes on Instagram so you don't have to Have a peek inside Karlie Kloss' wardrobe The homemade superfood smoothie Karlie Kloss swears by Karlie Kloss demonstrates a realistic 'sexy' strip tease Karlie Kloss' trainer on why you should prioritise sleep over a workout Karlie Kloss: "I treat myself as an athlete in daily life" Karlie Kloss replaces Miranda Kerr as the face of Swarovski A leading supermodel just announced her Victoria's Secret show comeback Learn to code with Karlie Kloss My Beauty Edit: Karlie Kloss Karlie Kloss and Josh Kushner's dating history HARPER'S BAZAAR, PART OF THE HEARST UK FASHION & BEAUTY NETWORK Harper's BAZAAR participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2206
__label__cc	0.500461	0.499539	Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine To receive news and publication updates for Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine, enter your email address in the box below. Computational Techniques for Eye Movements Analysis towards Supporting Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Review Jessica Beltrán,1,2 Mireya S. García-Vázquez,1 Jenny Benois-Pineau,3 Luis Miguel Gutierrez-Robledo,4 and Jean-François Dartigues5 1Instituto Politécnico Nacional-CITEDI, Tijuana, BC, Mexico 2CONACYT, Ciudad de México, Mexico 3LaBRI, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France 4Instituto Nacional de Geriatría, Ciudad de México, Mexico 5INSERM, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France Correspondence should be addressed to Jessica Beltrán; moc.liamg@nartlebacissej Received 3 November 2017; Accepted 3 April 2018; Published 20 May 2018 Academic Editor: Hyuntae Park Copyright © 2018 Jessica Beltrán et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. An opportune early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) would help to overcome symptoms and improve the quality of life for AD patients. Research studies have identified early manifestations of AD that occur years before the diagnosis. For instance, eye movements of people with AD in different tasks differ from eye movements of control subjects. In this review, we present a summary and evolution of research approaches that use eye tracking technology and computational analysis to measure and compare eye movements under different tasks and experiments. Furthermore, this review is targeted to the feasibility of pioneer work on developing computational tools and techniques to analyze eye movements under naturalistic scenarios. We describe the progress in technology that can enhance the analysis of eye movements everywhere while subjects perform their daily activities and give future research directions to develop tools to support early AD diagnosis through analysis of eye movements.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2211
__label__cc	0.599181	0.400819	Case Reports in Medicine Indexed in Web of Science To receive news and publication updates for Case Reports in Medicine, enter your email address in the box below. Volume 2014, Article ID 238453, 3 pages Development of Phantom Limb Pain after Femoral Nerve Block Sadiah Siddiqui, Anthony N. Sifonios, Vanny Le, Marc E. Martinez, Jean D. Eloy, and Andrew G. Kaufman Department of Anesthesiology, Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, P.O. Box 1790, MSB-E547, Newark, NJ 07101, USA Received 14 January 2014; Revised 3 April 2014; Accepted 3 April 2014; Published 28 April 2014 Academic Editor: Robert A. Kozol Copyright © 2014 Sadiah Siddiqui et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Historically, phantom limb pain (PLP) develops in 50–80% of amputees and may arise within days following an amputation for reasons presently not well understood. Our case involves a 29-year-old male with previous surgical amputation who develops PLP after the performance of a femoral nerve block. Although there have been documented cases of reactivation of PLP in amputees after neuraxial technique, there have been no reported events associated with femoral nerve blockade. We base our discussion on the theory that symptoms of phantom limb pain are of neuropathic origin and attempt to elaborate the link between regional anesthesia and PLP. Further investigation and understanding of PLP itself will hopefully uncover a relationship between peripheral nerve blocks targeting an affected limb and the subsequent development of this phenomenon, allowing physicians to take appropriate steps in prevention and treatment.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2212
__label__wiki	0.732037	0.732037	International Journal of Endocrinology To receive news and publication updates for International Journal of Endocrinology, enter your email address in the box below. Clinicopathological and Survival Outcomes of Well-Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma Undergoing Dedifferentiation: A Retrospective Study from FUSCC Ben Ma,1,2 Weibo Xu,1,2 Wenjun Wei,1,2 Duo Wen,1,2 Zhongwu Lu,1,2 Shuwen Yang,1,2 Tongzhen Chen,1,3 Yulong Wang,1,2 Yu Wang,1,2 and Qinghai Ji1,2 1Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China 2Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China 3Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China Correspondence should be addressed to Yulong Wang; moc.621@kcendaeh, Yu Wang; moc.anis@031kcen, and Qinghai Ji; nc.gro.achs@iahgniqij Received 18 December 2017; Revised 26 February 2018; Accepted 1 March 2018; Published 21 May 2018 Academic Editor: Diego Russo Copyright © 2018 Ben Ma et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Background. Recently, several studies have reported that dedifferentiation occurs in fatal well-differentiated thyroid cancer (WDTC) cases. This study aimed at investigating the clinicopathological characteristics of WDTC undergoing dedifferentiation. Methods. A total of 63 WDTC patients harboring dedifferentiated phenotype were enrolled in the study. The Kaplan-Meier method and Cox regression analysis were used to perform survival analyses. Harrell index of concordance (C-index) and Akaike information criterion (AIC) were calculated to compare the predictive value for prognosis among several prognostic classification systems. Results. The median cause-specific survival (CSS) of patients was 138 months, with the CSS rate of 64.0% and 53.3% at 5 and 10 years, respectively. Presence of the anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) phenotype significantly increased the risk of poor CSS (), and age was the only independent risk factor for disease progression (). The C-index and AIC of the age, grade, extent, size (AGES) prognostic classification system for the CSS were 0.723 and 59.937, respectively. Conclusions. The presence of dedifferentiated phenotypes can be responsible for the poor outcomes in WDTC patients. The AGES system demonstrates to be an optimal prognostic system for WDTC undergoing dedifferentiation. In the United States, thyroid cancer has become the fifth most common cancer expected to occur in women in 2017 [1]. Among women before the age of 30 years, thyroid cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in China [2]. Almost the entire change has been attributed to the rapid increase in incidence of well-differentiated thyroid cancer (WDTC), which comprises the vast majority (>90%) of all thyroid cancers [1, 3, 4], including papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) and follicular thyroid cancer (FTC). Though WDTCs usually have good prognoses, some can still develop into aggressive diseases. Recently, several studies have reported presence of poorly differentiated phenotypes in fatal WDTC cases [5–7]. Anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) is one of the most aggressive malignancies with a median survival of 5 months and near 100% mortality rate [8] while poorly differentiated thyroid cancer (PDTC) is associated with a 5-year survival rate of 40–70% [5, 9, 10]. ATC and PDTC represent a major clinical challenge because they are refractory to radioiodine therapy and insensitive to traditional chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It has been generally accepted that ATC and PDTC usually develop from the dedifferentiation of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC), which is supported by that histological concurrence of PDTC/ATC and DTC, and molecular inheritance from DTC to PDTC/ATC has been confirmed in various studies [11–16]. The clinicopathological features of WDTC patients undergoing dedifferentiation are poorly characterized. In the past decade, we have found a cohort of WDTC patients harboring PDTC/ATC at Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center (FUSCC). Therefore, the present study aimed at investigating the clinicopathological and survival outcomes of WDTC undergoing dedifferentiation. Each patient provided a written informed consent for his/her information to be used for research and stored in the hospital database. All the procedures performed in our study were in accordance with the ethical standards of the FUSCC research committee and the 1964 Helsinki declaration and its later amendments or comparable ethical standards. We retrospectively searched for the patients with histopathological diagnosis of WDTC harboring dedifferentiated components, who received surgeries or pathology consultation at FUSCC from January 2004 to December 2016. In the present study, dedifferentiated components were defined as presence of poorly differentiated follicular cell-derived carcinoma or anaplastic carcinoma. The patients included in our study met the following criteria: (1) histopathological confirmation of presence of WDTC, (2) harboring dedifferentiated components at primary site or metastatic sites, and (3) availability of adequate medical records and follow-up outcomes. 2.2. Histopathological Review All hematoxylin and eosin slides of the selected patients were subjected to evaluation by expert pathologists. Tumor size was measured as the maximum dimension of the resected tumor specimen. Extrathyroidal extension (ETE) was divided into two categories: absence of ETE and presence of microscopic or gross ETE. The histological types of tumor were classified according to World Health Organization criteria (2004). PDTC was defined on the basis of the Turin proposal [17]: (1) presence of a solid/trabecular/insular pattern of growth, (2) absence of the conventional nuclear features of papillary carcinoma, and (3) presence of at least one of the following features: convoluted nuclei, mitotic activity ≥ 3 × 10 HPF, and tumor necrosis. In the present study, WDTC undergoing dedifferentiation was defined as primary WDTC with dedifferentiated components at primary or metastatic sites. 2.3. Clinicopathological Data Electronic records were reviewed to collect clinical and histopathological data. The data on clinicopathological features including age, gender, maximum size of tumor, ETE, lymph node metastasis (LNM), distant metastasis (DM), histological subtypes of WDTC and dedifferentiated components, dedifferentiated site, and adjuvant therapy were retrospectively abstracted from patients’ records. The selected samples were subjected to repeated evaluation to confirm diagnoses of the above histological features. The patients were evaluated by several prognostic classification systems of thyroid cancer, including European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC); age, grade, extent, size (AGES); age, metastases, extent, size (AMES); the metastases, age, completeness of resection, invasion, size (MACIS); and tumor, lymph node, metastasis (TNM) stage (the 7th edition) as previously described [18, 19]. The 8th edition of TNM thyroid cancer staging system published by the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) [20] was also added in our study to be compared with the above staging systems in a prognostic value. The CSS was defined as the time between the date of carcinoma diagnosis by operation and the date of death from cancer. The disease-free survival (DFS) was considered as the duration from the date of carcinoma diagnosis by operation to the date of disease recurrence or progression or death. Patients with no event were censored on the date of the last follow-up. The continuous data were expressed as the mean ± standard deviation (SD). Categorical results were summarized with frequencies and percentages. χ2 and Fisher’s exact test were used for categorical variables to evaluate their correlations. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to construct CSS and DFS curves, and the univariate survival difference was determined by the log-rank test. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to determine risk factors for mortality and disease progression using Cox proportional hazards models calculated by hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). Harrell index of concordance (C-index) and Akaike information criterion (AIC) were calculated to compare the predictive value for prognosis among the several prognostic classification systems. A value < 0.05 was considered significant. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS for Windows (version 22.0; IBM Corp., Armonk, NY) and the R software (version 3.2.5; R Foundation for Statistical Computing, Vienna, Austria). GraphPad Prism (version 6.01; GraphPad Software Inc., La Jolla, Calif) was used to graph survival curves. 3.1. Basic Characteristics of Dedifferentiated Patients We retrospectively collected and analyzed the records of consecutive WDTC patients with dedifferentiated phenotype confirmed by histopathology who received surgeries or histopathology consultation at FUSCC. The flow graph of inclusion and analysis of study subjects in our study was shown in Figure 1. As shown in Table 1, a total of 63 patients (34 females and 29 males) with an average age of 53.0 ± 15.3 years (range: 15–85 years) were enrolled in our study. The median follow-up time was 52 months (range 8–156 months). Of the 63 WDTC patients, PTC and FTC accounted for 85.7% (54/63) and 14.3% (9/63), respectively. The dedifferentiated phenotype of PDTC was present in 50 patients (79.4%), and the ATC phenotype was observed in 13 patients (20.6%). Dedifferentiation occurred in primary tumor and lymph nodes as well as in distant metastatic sites. Table 1 summarizes the age, gender, tumor size, ETE, WDTC subtypes, dedifferentiated sites and components, TNM stage (the 8th edition), and adjuvant therapy of the patients in detail. Figure 1: The flow graph of inclusion of WDTC patients harboring dedifferentiated phenotype in our study. Table 1: Summary of WDTC patients harboring dedifferentiated phenotype in the FUSCC cohort. 3.2. Survival Analyses of WDTC Cases Undergoing Dedifferentiation The median CSS of patients was 138 months (range 2–156 months), with the CSS rate of 64.0% and 53.3% at 5 and 10 years, respectively (Figure 2(a)). As shown in Table 2, age (HR = 1.041, 95% CI: 1.009–1.076, ), presence of the ATC phenotype (HR = 3.227, 95% CI: 1.308–7.961, , Figure 2(c)), and adjuvant therapy (HR = 3.035, 95% CI: 1.277–7.508, ) were significantly correlated with decreased CSS in univariate Cox analysis. The further multivariate analysis adjusted by age, dedifferentiated site, dedifferentiated components, DM, and adjuvant therapy indicated that the presence of the ATC phenotype (HR = 3.732, 95% CI: 1.116–12.478, ) and adjuvant therapy (HR = 2.715, 95% CI: 1.017–7.249, ) were independent risk factors for the poor CSS. Figure 2: Kaplan-Meier plots of cause-specific survival. (a) The survival plot of all dedifferentiated patients. (b) The survival plot grouped by dedifferentiated sites indicated a significant difference between primary dedifferentiation in thyroid and metastatic region dedifferentiation (). (c, d) The survival plots are shown according to dedifferentiated components and distant metastasis (DM), respectively. Table 2: Risk factors for decreased cause-specific survival in WDTC patients harboring dedifferentiated phenotype. The DFS curve of patients showed the DFS rate of 53.2% at 5 years in Figure 3(a). The univariate analysis showed that age (HR = 1.045, 95% CI: 1.016–1.076, , Figure 3(b)), dedifferentiation of metastatic site (HR = 2.746, 95% CI: 1.210–6.235, , Figure 3(c)), and DM (HR = 3.358, 95% CI: 1.517–7.432, , Figure 3(d)) significantly increased the risk of decreased DFS in Table 3. After adjustment of age, dedifferentiated site, and DM, age (Table 3, HR = 1.038, 95% CI: 1.007–1.070, ) was identified as the only independent risk factor for disease progression. Figure 3: Kaplan-Meier plots of disease-free survival. (a) The survival plot of all dedifferentiated patients. (b–d) The survival plots are shown according to age, dedifferentiated sites, and distant metastasis (DM), respectively. The survival plot grouped by dedifferentiated sites indicated a significant difference between primary dedifferentiation in thyroid and metastatic region dedifferentiation (, c). Table 3: Risk factors for decreased disease-free survival in WDTC patients harboring dedifferentiated phenotype. 3.3. Comparison of Different Prognostic Classification Systems in Dedifferentiated Cases The analyses of evaluation for several prognostic systems including EORTC, AGES, AMES, MACIS, the 7th edition TNM, and the 8th edition TNM were performed to determine whether any of them had a better predictive effect of CSS in dedifferentiated patients. Table 4 showed the CSS rate of each group of the prognostic systems at 5 years and 10 years and C-index and AIC values for each system. The AGES demonstrated to be a better survival prediction system with 0.723 of C-index and 59.937 of AIC, followed by EORTC (C-index: 0.722, AIC: 69.338), the 8th edition TNM stage (C-index: 0.719, AIC: 60.816), the 7th edition TNM stage (C-index: 0.669, AIC: 68.113), and MACIS (C-index: 0.688, AIC: 68.954), and the AMES had the lowest prediction effect (C-index: 0.650, AIC: 71.915). Figure 4 showed the Kaplan-Meier curves of CSS according to the above prognostic systems. Table 4: Comparison of prognostic classification systems in WDTC patients harboring dedifferentiated phenotype. Figure 4: Kaplan-Meier curves of CSS for the prognostic classification systems. (a–f) The Kaplan-Meier curves of CSS according to the prognostic classification systems including EORTC, AGES, AMES, MACIS, the 7th edition TNM, and the 8th edition TNM. 3.4. Association of Dedifferentiated Features with Clinicopathological Factors The further analysis of possible factors affecting dedifferentiation components indicated that age ≥ 55 significantly correlated with the presence of the ATC phenotype (Table 5). Additionally, we found that five cases of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) (7.9%) presented dedifferentiation in the thyroid (2/5, 40.0%) and lymph node (3/5, 60.0%), of which 2 cases (40.0%) were observed to be fatal (Table 6). Table 5: Clinicopathological factors associated with dedifferentiated components. Table 6: Clinicopathological characteristics of PTMC patients with dedifferentiated phenotypes. The present study revealed the dedifferentiation characteristics, the risk factors associated with CSS and DFS, and the optimal prognostic classification system for the 63 WDTC patients harboring dedifferentiated phenotype from FUSCC. The 63 patients were retrospectively selected from a large cohort of thyroid cancer patients at the department of head and neck surgery from FUSCC. To our knowledge, this is the first study that has reported the clinicopathological features and survival outcomes of WDTC harboring dedifferentiated phenotype, which allows us to explain aggressive behaviors and fatal outcomes of some WDTCs in part from the perspective of histological phenotypes. Consistent with the findings in the previous studies [5, 6, 13], our study confirms that dedifferentiation occurs in both primary tumor and metastatic regions in the histological forms of PDTC and ATC. Considering the significant correlations of age with ATC phenotype and metastatic tumor dedifferentiation, age demonstrates to be a risk factor for aggressive dedifferentiation in this study. And as a result, age is confirmed to be a risk factor for poor DFS in multivariate analysis and decreased CSS in univariate analysis in WDTC patients harboring dedifferentiated phenotype, which is supported by the fact that age is an independent prognostic factor for DTC [20]. The presence of ATC phenotype is an independent risk factor for poor CSS, suggesting that ATC phenotype plays a critical role in determining the patients’ prognoses although there is no statistical significance () in the analysis of association between the ATC phenotype and DFS, with the significant effect size (HR = 1.941). In addition, both dedifferentiation of metastatic sites and DM were risk factors for poor CSS and DFS in univariate analysis but could not be statistically significant in multivariate analysis. It is interesting to find that adjuvant therapy after surgery significantly correlates with decreased CSS, which may be explained by insensitivity and increased complications of therapy. Other clinicopathological factors including gender, tumor size, ETE, and histological subtypes of WDTC and LNM are not significantly associated with CSS and DFS in our study. Due to the widespread use of high-resolution ultrasound and ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration, increasing numbers of PTMC patients are diagnosed [21]. Although PTMC usually presents an indolent course, some PTMC patients can still develop to fatal outcomes [7, 22]. In the present study, we found five PTMC cases with dedifferentiation, and 2 patients of them died of cancer disease, indicating that dedifferentiation could be a critical factor for malignant transformation of PTMC into aggressive clinical disease. The prognostic value of different classification systems can be variable in different types of thyroid cancer [18, 20, 23]. Considering the difference between WDTC harboring dedifferentiated phenotype and DTC, we further analyzed the predictive value of several common classification systems to provide an optimal prognostic system for WDTC patients with dedifferentiated phenotype. As expected, the 8th edition TNM stage shows better predictive value than the 7th edition TNM stage. The AGES system demonstrates to be an optimal system in comparison with the 8th edition TNM stage, EORTC, AMES, and MACIS, which can attribute to the inclusion of histological grade score in the AGES system. 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__label__cc	0.605467	0.394533	Shock and Vibration To receive news and publication updates for Shock and Vibration, enter your email address in the box below. Global Sensitivity Analysis of the Vibration Reduction System with Seated Human Body Igor Maciejewski and Tomasz Krzyzynski Department of Mechatronics and Applied Mechanics, Faculty of Technology and Education, Koszalin University of Technology, Sniadeckich St. 2, Koszalin 75453, Poland Correspondence should be addressed to Igor Maciejewski; lp.nilazsok.ut@ikswejeicam.rogi Received 2 March 2018; Accepted 5 July 2018; Published 26 July 2018 Academic Editor: Stefano Marchesiello Copyright © 2018 Igor Maciejewski and Tomasz Krzyzynski. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. The paper deals with the global sensitivity analysis for the purpose of shaping the vibroisolation properties of suspension systems under strictly defined operating conditions. The variance-based method is used to evaluate an influence of nonlinear force characteristics on the system dynamics. The proposed sensitivity indices provide the basis for determining the effect of key design parameters on the vibration isolation performance. The vibration transmissibility behaviour of an exemplary seat suspension system is discussed in order to illustrate the developed methodology. A selection process of the system dynamic properties is difficult due to a presence of the conflicted vibroisolation criteria [1]. In the case of an ideal system isolation, vibration amplitude of the isolated body is equal to zero (Figure 1(a)) and the human vibrations are perfectly dissipated by a suspension system. Unfortunately, in such a situation, the relative displacements of the suspension system are considerably large, and they are the same as the input vibration . In an extreme case, the recommended deflection limitation requires the suspension travel equal to zero (Figure 1(b)). Then, the isolated body oscillates with the vibration amplitude equal to the input vibration and endangers driver’s health [2]. Figure 1: Conflicted requirements for the vibroisolating properties: ideal reduction of the body vibration (a); ideal limitation of the suspension travel (b). There are a lot of design parameters having an influence on the system dynamics [3, 4]. Usually, not very effective design process is related to a significant number of the decision variables that affect the vibroisolation properties of the suspension system [5, 6]. Global sensitivity analysis is a tool frequently used to explore how the variations in the model outputs can be attributed to variations of the model inputs [7]. Such an analysis can be applied in order to investigate the relative influence of model parameters on the system performance and also for the purpose of evaluating the dominant controls of a system (model). The process of determining the impact of input factors on system evaluation criteria is proposed further in this paper. The fundamental method of evaluating the effectiveness of vibration reduction system is to perform an experiment in the laboratory [8, 9]. Unfortunately, the duration of the test and its high cost are the important aspects when the test must be performed repeatedly for different design parameters of the system. Therefore, the authors of the following paper recommend to carry out a simulation experiment based on a mathematical model of the vibration isolation system. In traditional experimental designs, the effect of input factors is customarily estimated over two levels, that is, at the lower and upper bounds [10]. Unlike the traditional design’s analysis, the variance-based method takes into account the whole input space using the Monte Carlo method [11]. Thus, the variance-based method can measure the nonlinear effects of individual input factors and allows to estimate the effect of interactions in nonadditive systems [12]. In this paper, an original methodology of shaping the vibroisolation properties is presented for the purpose of improving the suspension dynamics. The proposed iterative procedure supports analysing the nonlinear system characteristics that yield a desirable vibration response in view of the conflicted requirements for modern vibration reduction systems. 2. Global Sensitivity Analysis 2.1. Sample Matrix The sample matrix has to be generated with respect to the probability distributions of the input factors. Using a uniform random number generator (), the initial starting points for sensitivity analysis may be expressed as follows:where is the number of rows in the matrix that indicates the number of simulation runs required. The number of columns is the doubled number of input factors to be analysed. The resulting sample matrix takes the following form:where and are the sample matrices which consist of two independent starting points in the -dimensional unit hypercube. The higher number of N samples contributes to a better estimation of sensitivity indices [13]. Two-dimensional representation of uniformly distributed random starting points at different number of samples is presented in Figure 2. Figure 2: Two-dimensional representation of uniformly distributed random starting points at different numbers of simulation runs: (a) and (b). 2.2. Variance-Based Method The variance-based method uses randomly generated starting points in order to calculate the output variances decomposed into fractions that can be attributed to the system inputs [14]. The method is based on the combination of two independent sampling matrices and (2) in such a way that the recombined matrices contain the elements of matrix except the jth column which is taken from matrix . The resulting matrices are determined as follows: The model outputs should be calculated for each design point in the , , and matrices; therefore, a total of model evaluations are required. The corresponding model outputs should be saved by using the following vectors: The output vectors: ; ; and consists of numerically calculated system evaluation criteria that are obtained for the ith set of initial starting points. 2.3. Sensitivity Indices Sensitivity analysis is performed in the basis of the first-order sensitivity index and the total effect index . The first-order sensitivity index () indicates the main effect of model output variance relating to the jth input factor; however, the total effect sensitivity index () includes the higher order effects as the sum of the first, second, third order effects, and so on [13]. According to Saltelli [11], the first-order sensitivity index and the total effect sensitivity index can be estimated by using the following expressions:where and are the model outputs calculated using independent sets of initial starting points and is also the model output but calculated in the basis of recombined sets of initial starting points (Section 2.2). Expected value of model outputs can be estimated by using the arithmetic mean in the following form [11]:where is the number of simulation runs. 2.4. Block Diagram for the Sensitivity Analysis of Vibration Reduction Systems In order to analyse the vibroisolation properties of vibration reduction systems, the global sensitivity analysis is employed. By using such analysis, the relative importance of input factors with respect to the model output should be quantified to identify the key model parameters that affect the system performance significantly. The variance-based method [13] is used in the presented study because such a method is suitable for nonlinear models that are generally used to describe a specific vibroisolation process realized by the system [15]. Block diagram for the sensitivity analysis of vibration reduction systems is presented in Figure 3. Figure 3: Block diagram for the sensitivity analysis of vibration reduction systems. Based on both the selected number of simulation runs and the double number of input factors to be analysed, the matrix of initial starting points should be generated by using a uniform random number generator (Section 2.1). Then, the resulting sample matrix has to be divided into two separated matrices and of the same size () that include two independent sets of initial starting points. Additionally, the recombined matrices must be created in such a way that these matrices contain the elements of matrix except the jth column which is taken from matrix . Further analysis requires model calculations by using a computer simulation. The corresponding model outputs have to be stored as the following vectors: , , and . When all of the model outputs are iteratively evaluated, then the sensitivity indices shall be estimated. The first-order sensitivity index and the total effect sensitivity index are calculated using (5)–(7), and the obtained results can be used to provide a reliable ranking of the input factors. 3. Example: Sensitivity Analysis of the Horizontal Seat Suspension 3.1. Model of the System In Figure 4, the physical model of the horizontal seat suspension with seated human body is shown. The object of vibration isolation is assumed as a lumped mass body which consists of three interconnected masses by means of linear springs and dampers [16]. The first equivalent mass is employed for modeling the upper part of the frame equipped with a cushion on which the person sits. The second and third masses are used to model the human body parts that are in contact () and without contact () with the back support. The equivalent stiffness and damping coefficients are utilized to determine viscoelastic characteristics of the human body part to be in contact with the back support, while the stiffness and damping coefficients define biodynamic response of the human body part that is not in contact with the back support. Finally, the equivalent stiffness and damping coefficients are used to express the reactions transmitted through hands on the steering wheel. Figure 4: Physical model of the passive horizontal seat suspension with seated human body. Such a simple 3-DOF model is extensively discussed in the literature [16] and captures many essential characteristics of the system—seated human body and cushioned seat. The displacements , , and represent the movement of elements contained in the biomechanical model of a human body. The mechanical vibrations are generated by using kinematic excitation of the system. A set of three independent equations of motion is formulated in the matrix form:where is the displacement vector of the isolated body; , , and are the inertia, damping, and stiffness matrices, respectively; and is the vector of applied forces describing the nonlinear vibration isolator. The diagonal inertia matrix represents the masses of each element contained in the human body model as follows: The damping and stiffness matrices are symmetric, and they are defined for a specific direction of the vibration exposure: The human body model parameters, that is, body masses: , , and , damping coefficients: , , and , and stiffness coefficients: , , and , have been identified for the seated human body with cushioned seat system and backrest contact in the lumbar region [16]. The vectors describing the human body displacements and applied forces are presented in the following form: The mathematical models of the basic forces in the system, that is, the spring force , the force from end-stop buffers , the force of hydraulic shock absorber , and the overall friction force of suspension system , have been shown in the author’s previous paper [17]. In this paper, similar model has been formulated and experimentally verified for the purpose of optimizing the vibroisolation properties of horizontal seat suspension. The present paper concerns a global sensitivity analysis; therefore, another scientific problem is discussed. However, a novel research methodology is applied for a specific seat suspension system in order to investigate the relative influence of nonlinear force characteristics on the system dynamics. 3.2. Input Factors An influence of nonlinear force characteristics of the conservative (, ) and dissipative (, ) elements is investigated for chosen excitation signals. The following forces as functions of the system relative displacement or velocity are taken into account:(i)Spring force (ii)Force from the end-stop buffers (iii)Force of the hydraulic shock absorber (iv)Overall friction force . In order to enable adjusting the force characteristics of the horizontal seat suspension, the input factors and their ranges are defined as the set of important design parameters:(i)Wire diameter of the helical springs (ii)Linear stiffness coefficient of the end-stop buffers (iii)Cubic stiffness coefficient of the end-stop buffers (iv)Orifice diameter of the shock absorber (v)Orifice length of the shock absorber (vi)Reduction ratio of the friction force . Individual characteristics of the viscoelastic elements included in horizontal seat suspension are presented in Figure 5. The helical springs can be modified by means of the wire diameter , so its stiffness characteristic can be changed (Figure 5(a)). The stiffness characteristics of end-stop buffers can be also adjusted using the linear (Figure 5(5)) and cubic (Figure 5(c)) stiffness coefficients. A change of the damping characteristics in the velocity domain is also possible by modifying the circular orifice inside the shock absorber. Changing the orifice diameter allows to adjust the value of damping force (Figure 5(d)), and the orifice length influences the nonlinear shape of damping characteristics (Figure 5(e)). Furthermore, the friction force of the suspension system can be modified by using the reduction ratio (Figure 5(f)). Figure 5: Force characteristics of the helical spring for different wire diameter (a), force characteristics of the end-stop buffer for different linear stiffness coefficient (b), force characteristics of the end-stop buffers for different cubic stiffness coefficient (c), force characteristics of the shock absorber for different orifice diameter (d), force characteristics of the shock absorber for different orifice length (e), and friction force for different reduction ratio (f). 3.3. Model Outputs The conflicted vibroisolation criteria [18], which correspond to the model outputs in this paper, provide a simple numerical assessment of the suspension system efficiency. For the purpose of evaluating the vibroisolation properties of vibration reduction systems, the following indicators are chosen:(i)Frequency-weighted transmissibility factor (ii)Suspension travel . At first, the frequency-weighted transmissibility factor is defined in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the vibration reduction system:where is the frequency-weighted root mean square value of the isolated body acceleration for the longitudinal x direction and is the frequency-weighted root mean square value of the input acceleration. The frequency weightings defined in ISO-2631 [19] have to be used for the purpose of calculating the frequency-weighted accelerations. For further approach, the suspension travel is a simple numerical assessment of the system performance as well [1]. The suspension travel is defined as the measure of distance from the bottom to the top of suspension stroke using the following relation:where is the displacement of the isolated body for the longitudinal x direction, is the displacement of the input vibration, is the current time instant, and is the observation time. 3.4. Simulation Results The sensitivity analysis is performed by using the simulation model of the horizontal suspension system. The simulations are performed for the excitation signals that are similar to the white noise, band-limited noise. These excitation signals are obtained using a signal generator with the random wave form. Spectral characteristics of normally distributed random signals are subsequently formed by the Butterworth filters: high-pass (HP) and low-pass (LP) filters in a specific frequency range. Simulated power spectral densities of the input vibration at different excitation intensities are presented in Figure 6. Numerical values of the cutoff frequencies and filter orders are presented in Table 1. Figure 6: Power spectral densities of the simulated input vibration (solid line) at different intensities: WN1x (a), WN2x (b), and WN3x (c) and their tolerances (dashed line). Table 1: Numerical values of the cutoff frequencies and filter orders for the input vibration at different excitation intensities: WN1x, WN2x, and WN3x. The first-order and total effect sensitivity indices ((5) and (6)) of transmissibility factor and suspension travel are calculated for chosen input vibrations, that is, WN1x, WN2x, and WN3x. According to the results obtained by using the variance-based method (Figure 7), the friction force (input factor ) demonstrates the greatest influence on the system dynamics for most of the excitation signals. Less influence of the suspension friction is observed for signal WN3x with relatively high amplitudes of the input vibration. In the case of such a signal, the damping force (input factor ) is dominant; therefore, the sensitivity indices achieve substantial values. Stiffness characteristics of the end-stop buffers (input factors and ) point out the lowest influence on the system vibroisolation properties for each excitation intensities. An undesirable end-stop impact in a suspension seat occurs only occasionally; therefore, the suspension stroke is sufficient for the considered excitation signals. Figure 7: First-order ( ) and total effect ( ) sensitivity indices of transmissibility factor for different input vibrations: WN1x (a), WN2x (c), and WN3x (e); first-order ( ) sensitivity indices of suspension travel for different input vibrations: WN1x (b), WN2x (d), and WN3x (f). Transmissibility functions of the horizontal seat suspension at various system configurations are presented in Figure 8. The presented dynamic behaviour of the system under examination corresponded well to the sensitivity indices that are calculated by using the variance-based method. This evidently proves that the proposed sensitivity analysis is correctly formulated and yields the desired overview of nonlinear system dynamics for strictly defined operating conditions. Figure 8: Transmissibility functions of the horizontal seat suspension at different input factors: wire diameter of the helical springs (a), linear stiffness coefficient of the end-stop buffers (b), cubic stiffness coefficient of the end-stop buffers (c), orifice diameter of the shock absorber (d), orifice length of the shock absorber (e), and reduction ratio of the friction force (f). In this paper, an effective procedure of analysing the vibroisolation properties of vibration reduction systems is proposed. The global sensitivity analysis is applied to determine the sensitivity of evaluation criteria to the design parameters by means of which the correct system configuration can be found. The developed variance-based method is suitable to analyse an influence of the nonlinear force characteristics and allows to estimate the sensitivity indices based on the conflicted vibroisolating criteria, that is, the frequency-weighted transmissibility factor and suspension travel. 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__label__wiki	0.651461	0.651461	Study Uncovers Huge Lack Of Consumer Awareness Of Clean Air Zones Thursday 28th Feb 2019 Public understanding of the UK Government’s high profile Clean Air Zones initiative is worryingly low just weeks ahead of the introduction of London’s low emission zone, research commissioned by Hitachi Capital UK has found. A study of 2,000 UK adults found that more than half of consumers (57 per cent) don’t know what a Clean Air or Ultra-Low Emission Zone actually is. The research discovered that almost eight in 10 (79 per cent) are also unaware whether their vehicle will be exempt from charges designed to encourage drivers to opt for more environmentally-friendly transport methods. Currently, planned requirements will apply to most diesel cars registered before September 2015, and petrol vehicles registered before January 2006. With an estimated 37.7 million licensed vehicles on the road, at an average age of eight years old[1], the cost implications of CAZs to consumers and businesses could be huge. However, amongst those aware of what Clean Air Zones are, support is high for the introduction of the scheme. Half of motorists (50 per cent) approve of the zones being introduced, even if they will be charged to enter, and a third of people (33 per cent) think it would be ‘fair’ if companies pass the additional costs on to customers. Jon Lawes, Managing Director for Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, said: “Despite the potential dent to our wallets, our research shows significant support for charging schemes that tackle pollution in our major towns and cities. “It’s clear those polled believe something needs to be done – and fast. However, confusion exists amongst drivers as to whether their vehicle meets the required emissions standards to avoid these charges. “Considering the average age of cars and vans on our roads is over eight years, vast numbers of diesel drivers in particular may be unaware they could be driving vehicles that would incur charges under the emission standards requirements.” The Clean Air Zones scheme is part of the Government’s Air Quality Plan, which aims to reduce pollution and make the air cleaner throughout the UK. Major urban areas including Birmingham and Leeds are due to introduce the zones in 2020. In London, mayor Sadiq Khan has also been vocal in his support for an Ultra-Low Emission Zone, which, from April 8 this year, will start to see higher polluting vehicles charged £12.50 a day for use in the capital. Buses, coaches and HGVs that meet Euro VI and cars, vans and taxis that meet Euro 6 (typically diesel vehicles registered after 1 September 2015) and Euro 4 emission standards (on average petrol vehicles registered after January 2006) will be exempt from any charges or restrictions. [1] Department for Transport Vehicle Licensing Statistics published in April 2018 To view and download ‘The Road to a Greener Future’ infographic summarising research we conducted among 2,000 motorists in February 2019 click here. To find out more about our vehicle solutions services, please click here. How much do you agree with the statement: ‘I am in favour of Clean Air Zones where motorists will be charged to enter the zone’ Strongly agree 19% Somewhat agree 31% Neither agree or disagree 28% Somewhat disagree 13% Strongly disagree 9% How significant a problem do you think vehicle emissions are in the UK? Very significant 28% Somewhat significant 50% Neither significant or insignificant 18% Somewhat insignificant 3% Very insignificant 1% Did you know diesel cars registered before 1 September 2015 and petrol cars registered before 1 January 2006 will incur daily Clean Air Zone charges? How much do you agree with the following statement? ‘I think the general move towards electric vehicles is a good thing’ Somewhat disagree 7% How much do you agree with the following statement? ‘As a motorist, I think I am too reliant on my car’ Strongly disagree 11% Labels: Vehicle Finance Switching To Green Fuels Could Save Firms £14bn Per Year Motor Dealers Face Revenue Gap Of £246m Retail Finance Know-How Helps Drive Motor Sales How Do UK Car Sales Stack Up Against The Rest Of Europe?	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2216
__label__wiki	0.947961	0.947961	In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of 'Toy Story 4,' 'Child's Play' and More by Alexandra Del Rosario Children's playthings come to life once again, an ex-inmate finds her voice, and a Nobel Prize winner speaks about her legacy, all at this weekend's box office. With both Child's Play and Toy Story 4 hitting theaters Friday, it's playtime at this weekend's box office. Chucky returns to terrorize all those who cross his path with new and improved artificial intelligence technology, while Buzz Lightyear and Woody set out to save the newest member of the gang, Forky. But animated dolls aside, this weekend offers a variety of titles, including Luc Besson's latest lady assassin flick, Anna, and Timothy Greenfield-Sanders' documentary Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am. Also hitting big screens this weekend are comedies Swinging Safari and Burn Your Maps and comedy-drama Wild Rose. From witty and magical to crass and plotless, here's what critics with The Hollywood Reporter thought of this weekend's titles. 'Anna' Luc Besson adds to his list of kick-ass female assassins with Anna. Starring Sasha Luss and Helen Mirren, Anna follows a model-turned-gunslinger (Luss) as she kills her way to becoming the world's most feared government assassin. According to THR film critic John DeFore, Besson's latest action thriller may not be worth buying a ticket for. "Improbably talented assassins; super-spies in tight skirts — yes, Luc Besson has been here before, and, after his showy failure to launch a sci-fi franchise around Valerian's thousand planets, you can hardly blame him for going back to the well in search of an easy hit. But the thrill is long gone in Anna, a lifeless and instantly forgettable spy flick whose lead, Sasha Luss (a model whose only previous acting credit was in the aforementioned bomb), shows zero promise as a movie star," DeFore wrote. "Unpicky genre fans may turn out on opening weekend, but older moviegoers in search of thrills they found in La Femme Nikita or The Professional should probably turn to another flavor of '90s nostalgia instead, and buy a ticket to Toy Story 4." 'Burn Your Maps' An 8-year-old's existential crisis leads a family to Mongolia. Room's Jacob Tremblay stars as Wes, a boy who truly believes he is a goat herder from Mongolia. He creates goats out of toilet paper, dons Mongolian herding gear and examines pictures of ancient herders. Desperate to help her son become one of the native Mongolians, Alise (Vera Farminga) books a trip to the East Asian country. Burn Your Maps "is the sort of determinedly offbeat effort that requires expert execution to pull off. Unfortunately, despite some fine performances and enjoyable moments, the film never manages to make its quirkiness engaging," THR's Frank Scheck wrote, adding that the performers "shine, even if the material doesn't." He singled out Tremblay, who "demonstrates yet again that he is one of the most emotive child actors in the business," and Farmiga, who "conveys so many conflicting emotions in such quicksilver and effortless fashion that she actually manages to elevate the gimmicky material into something seemingly profound." Still, Scheck noted that the movie has been "sitting on the shelf for three years" and that the "barely there storyline never develops any emotional traction." 'Child's Play' Chucky returns for playtime, this time with artificial intelligence. Hoping to bring some comfort and happiness to her son's life, Karen Barclay (Aubrey Plaza) purchases him an animatronic companion, Chucky (now voiced by Mark Hamill). But when bodies start dropping like flies, it's up to young Andy Barclay (Ariel Bateman) and his friends to put an end to the toy's reign of terror. Child's Play, THR film critic Keith Uhlich wrote, fails to live up to the earlier entries in the franchise. He also noted that creator Don Mancini was not involved in this remake/reboot, and his absence is felt. "Mancini has made his displeasure with this redo known," Uhlich wrote. "And the biggest knock against it is that the idiosyncratic qualities (up, down and in-between) of the other films in the series have been sanded and smoothed. Stem to stern, this 88-minute slasher runs like the clockwork bit of machinery it is, and that baseline competence effectively leeches it of personality." He added that while "there is some pleasure in watching a machine do its job," this film is not as enjoyable as the original or its earlier sequels. "Nothing on display here beats Bride of Chucky's doll-on-doll sex scene, of course, nor that marvelous moment in the first Child's Play when Chucky's goody-goody expression drops, he hurls some choice invective at poor Catherine Hicks, and then exits the scene Trilogy of Terror-style. The makeshift nature of Mancini's originals handily outshines this slick, corporate cash-grab. I'll still give Child's Play redux this: Best end credits song since Gran Torino." 'Swinging Safari' THR critic Harry Windsor writes that Swinging Safari is crass, colorful and hangs together by the barest of threads. The film, written and directed by Stephan Elliott, follows 14-year-old Jeff March (Atticus Robb) who, equipped with a Super-8 camera, tries to navigate the sex-drenched and chaotic environment of Nobby's Beach, Australia, during the '70s. Conflicts arise when a swinging party for neighborhood parents doesn't go as planned, leaving March and his newfound friend Melly (Darcey Wilson) to find ways to enjoy themselves besides their parents' antics. Windsor wrote that Elliott's feature possesses "lots of enthusiasm but no plot." A whale's washing-up on the beach seems to catch the protagonist's and others' attention, "just how the whale powers the plot never becomes clear," Windsor noted. Swinging Safari may follow the children of feuding families, but Windsor wrote that the adults are more entertaining. The bottom line for Windsor: "It never quite coheres into either a romance or a coming-of-age story." 'Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am' Toni Morrison, the 87-year-old writer behind Beloved, Sula and Song of Solomon, narrates her life and her claims to fame in Timothy Greenfield-Sanders' documentary Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am. THR critic Caryn James calls the near two-hour doc a "solid, visually beautiful documentary" about the literary figure that informs both those familiar and unfamiliar with her work. The film about the 1993 Nobel Prize winner has occasional bursts of flair, but ultimately likens itself to "an unadventurous installment of American Masters," James writes. Angela Davis, Oprah Winfrey and Sonia Sanchez join the documentary's cast to speak on Morrison's legacy as well as how her writing depicts the African American experience. "The clarity of her vision as she talks about race may be the most trenchant and potent aspect of the film," James writes. 'Toy Story 4' Nearly a decade after Toy Story 3, Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang are back for even more adventures outside of the toy box. Andy's beloved toys, now under the care of Bonnie, embark on a journey to find the kindergartner's newest friend Forky after he separates from the family. The plastic spork, with pipe cleaners for limbs and a pair of googly eyes and an etched-on smile for a face, escapes the family's car mid-road trip and leads the fluffed and stuffed crew on an adventure of new memories and second chances. In his film review, THR critic Todd McCarthy asks the question: "How many other film series can legitimately claim to have hit four home runs in a row?" McCarthy praises the Toy Story 4 crew for striking magic a fourth time to create "another fully worthy sibling." Though the first three films set a foundation for the iconic characters like Buzz and Woody, Toy Story 4 allows the secondary toys to shine through, McCarthy writes. Co-scripters Andrew Stanton and Stephany Folsom breathe ambition and gusto into an oft-forgotten toy: Bo Peep (voiced by Annie Potts). "In the context of the Toy Story world, 'secondhand' also implies the possibility of a second chance (as well as the name of the antique store), which is exactly where the new film really takes off," he writes. "Bo Peep has been fleshed out and made so ingratiating and self-confident that she now emerges as something close to the heart of the film." McCarthy says that the film does well with its original "first-rate voice cast," but is even more magical with new additions to the Toy Story voice lineup, like the Keanu Reeves-voiced Duke Caboom. "Like its predecessors, the film is rambunctious, noisy, genial, unpretentious, action-packed and old-fashioned in a very good way," he concludes. 'Wild Rose' Wild Rose follows the high and low notes of a single mother's journey to country music fame, from her time in the slammer to her performances onstage. THR film critic Leslie Felperin writes that Tom Harper's drama resembles great country songs: it builds on a classic and familiar structure into a memorable piece of work. "Out of these familiar, predictable elements director Tom Harper and screenwriter Nicole Taylor have fashioned something entirely delightful, fresh as a Scottish summer evening," Felperin writes. "Certain to win hearts in its home market and acquired by Neon at Toronto, this could represent a breakout, toe-tapping hit." Jessie Buckley stars as Rose-Lynn Harlan, a young mother who just wrapped up her time in the prison for heroin possession. She must put aside her antics to be the mother she wants to be and make it big in the country music world. Felperin notes that the film's non-sexual relationships between women are both refreshing and practical to the comedy-drama narrative, making it a film "that passes [the Bechdel test] with flying colors." What helps this movie stand out from others with a similar narrative is Buckley's performance, Felperin notes. "As a musician, she's terrific, but as an actress she's even better, with ceaselessly mobile features like a changeable Northern sky," she writes. What's Hot on The Hollywood Reporter Academy's Newly Invited Members Include Recent Oscar Winners, Overlooked Vets and Question Marks Box Office: 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' Heads for Record $40M-Plus Tuesday 'Walking Dead' Comics — Source of Multibillion-Dollar Franchise — Ends With Surprise Finale Hollywood's 100 Favorite TV Shows Hollywood's 100 Favorite Movie Quotes	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2218
__label__cc	0.730707	0.269293	Compare all pricing Saxo trading accounts MACRO 4 minutes to read Macro Brief: Neither good nor bad Head of Macro Analysis Summary: Mixed updates from China suggests that economic improvement is underway but not forcefully so. Elsewhere the market seems unconvinced by the ECB's ability to address its mandate and in the US, GDP is likely to disappoint. We had plenty of interesting Chinese data yesterday which seems to have raised concerns about Beijing's ability to stimulate the economy. In our view, the Beige Book for China was rather positive since it confirmed that the economic recovery is at work, mostly driven by rising indebtedness – which is not surprising. At the same time, we got data indicating that industrial profits dipped in January and February mostly because of low PPI and weak industrial production. The economic picture remains mixed and the consequences of China’s stimulus is slow to have an impact on hard data, even if some encouraging signs are popping up here and there. In addition, the ECB Watchers conference was a quite event. Mario Draghi tired to reassure investors by stating that the European Central Bank is “not short of instruments to achieve our mandate”. He mostly pointed out to easier TLTRO terms if needed and openly discussed the benefits and disadvantages of negative rates on the banking sector profitability. However, we doubt he really managed to convince traders and investors that the ECB is well-equipped to face the coming recession. Today’s market session includes a myriad of central bankers’ speeches and a lot of indicators, but the focus should be the third estimate of the US Q4 GDP. The consensus expects that GDP will reach 2.4% QoQ SAAR versus previous at 2.6% and personal consumption at 2.6%. However, investors should be ready to face a more disappointing print. At Saxo, we consider that there is a high risk of downward revisions of consumption and residential investment in Q4 that could push GDP lower, around 2.1-2.2%. Today’s Calendar (All Times GMT) 9:10 ECB, De Guindos’ speech 12:30 USA, Q4 GDP 13:00 Germany, CPI 15:00 USA, Manufacturing survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City 17:15 Fed, Williams’ speech 21:20 Fed, Bullard’s speech Australia Update: Equity Market Chart of the Week: World trade data The latest world trade data tend to confirm a stabilization in global trade growth, at least in the short term, mostly resulting from a positive base effect. The Saxo Bank Group entities each provide execution-only service and access to Analysis permitting a person to view and/or use content available on or via the website is not intended to and does not change or expand on this. 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__label__wiki	0.973338	0.973338	Palestinian Official: PA Will Never Recognize Israel as Jewish State PA negotiator: Partial construction freeze not enough; PLO official accuses Netanyahu of using freeze-for-recognition proposal to weaken Obama's influence in Mideast and distract from core issues in peace negotiations. Haaretz Service Send me email alerts for new articles by Haaretz Service Oct 12, 2010 9:42 AM Netanyahu offers settlement freeze in return for recognition as Jewish state, Palestinians say no U.S. after Netanyahu proposal: Our position on settlements hasn't changed The Palestinian Authority will never recognize Israel as a Jewish state, senior Palestinian officials said on Tuesday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed to freeze settlement construction in exchange for that condition. Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said that demand could never be accepted, while his colleague Nabil Sha'ath added that the government in Ramallah would not tolerate a partial construction freeze and that the moratorium must also be applied in East Jerusalem. Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat in a file photo.Dan Keinan Senior Palestine Liberation Organization official Yasser Abed Rabo accused Netanyahu of using the proposal to weaken the image of U.S. President Barack Obama in the Middle East. Rabo also said Netanyahu was begging to destroy the peace process and had made the offer to distract from deliberations on the core issues. The Palestinian leadership was prompt to reject Netanyahu's proposal when he offered it on Monday. Nabil Abu Rdainah, spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, said a return to U.S.-backed peace talks required a freeze on settlement building by Israel and emphasized that: "The issue of the Jewishness of the state has nothing to do with the matter." In his proposal, Netanyahu stressed that Israel was willing to make concessions and that a peace deal and a Palestinian state could be achieved if the Palestinians would be willing to recognize Israel as the Jewish homeland. "If the Palestinian leadership will say unequivocally to its people that it recognizes Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people, I will be ready to convene my government and request a further suspension," Netanyahu said while speaking at the opening of the third session of the 18th Knesset. "The Palestinians wasted 10 months and now they demand to continue the [settlement] freeze. I hope their demand isn't a ploy to avoid the concessions that must be made in order to achieve a peace deal," he said.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2223
__label__wiki	0.671862	0.671862	The Résumé Indie Posted by Michael Atkinson on August 11th Mostly, what Paul Andrew Williams’ “London to Brighton” (2006) has in its threadbare arsenal, shy of budget and time and scale, is a small propane tank of hot nerve. This is the kind of indie that opens in mid-adrenaline-spike (two women, bloody and beaten, burst into a public restroom, running for their lives) and proceeds to paint a sparse portrait of modern life that slowly constricts on the two protagonists like a fatal case of lockjaw. It’s an exercise in economy and efficiency, of course — Williams’ “London” is one of the most memorable résumé films of recent years, but it’s still a résumé movie. If you want to send up flags about your ability to glue your audience’s eyes to the screen, this is one way to do it. (Much to the disappointment of British critics, who loved “London to Brighton,” Williams has since been spinning his wheels in psycho-killer genre ditties.) Titled ironically from a line of the mod-era T. Rex hit “London Boys,” the movie is a bottle rocket — hand-sized, but lit and out of control. At the outset, something very bad has happened, obviously, but Williams doesn’t “reveal” plot integers, he lets us realize them amidst the panic. We’re in that bathroom for a little while before we see that while one of the “women” is in fact a seasoned East End hooker with a massive shiner (Lorraine Stanley), the other is a skinny 11-year-old girl (Georgia Groome), both hyperventilating and spattered with blood, and both, we are soon to understand via a malevolent pimp, running from a crime boss for the previously mentioned very bad thing. The cast, suspended in a permanent state of feverish anxiety, are all excellent and convincing (though I could’ve done with more of a variation on the cool, culturally refined lizard-king mega-gangster, as partial to bloodletting as he is to opera). Hopping a train to Brighton, the two fugitives establish a sisterly holding pattern, with the forces of evil fury hot on their heels, but to say more would expose all that “London to Brighton” is to daylight. There’s nothing else to it, except its sweaty tension and forward movement — no subtext, no larger cultural ideas, nothing but realistic doom. Williams matter-of-factly cuts between three or four threads of narrative, but they’re all completely focused on the dilemma at hand, in a way that recalls several simple, tight-fisted noirs like Richard Fleischer’s “The Narrow Margin” (1952), which were far more neglected or taken for granted at the time, generally, than many lean Sundance-style humdingers are today. It seems that yesterday’s no-bullshit crime-drama programmer is today’s white-knuckle résumé indie, for good or ill — filmmakers then and now serve time in the small-boned genre pits in order to trade up into bigger and more prestigious projects. (Few viewers of, say, Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Hard Eight,” or Neill Dela Llana and Ian Gamazon’s “Cavite,” or Courtney Hunt’s “Frozen River” don’t half-imagine there in the dark the career opportunities that await those filmmakers.) Americans, at least, like their pulp films large, but at the same time the adventurous five percent of the public (those who don’t crave the tinnitus and pink eye they’d get from “Transformers 2”) take the résumé indie as a concise and earthly gift from movie heaven. Films like Williams’ nasty micro-potboiler are certainly closer to the real, bottom-billed noirs than the big-budget noir remakes the studios routinely return to (like the horrible 1990 version of “Narrow Margin,” or the upcoming remake of Fritz Lang’s “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt”), and for those that prefer to swap the deafening bastard nonsense of blockbusters for the low-budget equivalent of a finely honed knife edge, Williams’ thriller is their summer movie.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2228
__label__wiki	0.958164	0.958164	Prabhu Deva's Thael to release on June 14, almost immediately after Devi 2! According to sources, the makers have planned to release the film, Thael, on June 14, making it a summer release. In Com Staff May 08 2019, 4.48 pm Prabhu Deva is currently awaiting the release of his much-anticipated sequel to Devi which has been titled Devi 2. The film was set to release on May 31 but it was postponed for reason unknown. Meanwhile, it was already announced last year that Prabhu Deva will be seen in Thael. The film will see actor Harikumar making his debut as a director. The film was launched with a pooja, towards the end of last year and now our sources have informed us that the makers have planned to release this film on June 14. According to our source, “Studio Green and the makers have decided to give Thael a summer release. Thus, it has been decided that the film will see the light of day on June 14. The film is in the final stages of post-production. The film’s progress is going as planned.” Well, that is definitely good news for all Prabhu Deva fans! Samyuktha Hedge is the female lead in this film. The film is said to be an action thriller. The music for this film has been given by C Sathya, cinematography has been done by Vignesh and Praveen KL is the editor. So, if the makers of Devi 2 decide to release the film anytime soon, we might get to see two back-to-back films of Prabhu Deva! Meanwhile, the actor has a few other films in his line-up, like the action cop entertainer Pon Manickavel and his comedy-drama, Yung Mung Sung. Let’s wait and watch how his films fare at the Box Office! ICC World Cup 2019 Batla House Super 30 Shah Rukh Khan Kareena Kapoor Khan Priyanka Chopra Prabhas Bottle Cap Challenge Salman Khan Rangoli Chandel Devi-2Pon ManickavelPrabhu DevaPraveen KLSamyuktha HedgeThaelTrending In SouthVigneshYung Mung Sung nextRai Laxmi’s next, Mirugaa, will have her in two looks with Srikanth in a psycho role Elvis Presley Biopic: Austin Butler beats Miles Teller, Harry Styles to play the musician in the Baz Luhrmann film Sacred Games 2: Even Trivedi will not be spared, hints the show's latest promo Pooja Batra gives a sneak peek into her wedding with Nawab Shah, pictures inside Lal Singh Chaddha: Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor to have different appearances Laxmmi Bomb: Jab We Met fame Tarun Arora to play the antagonist in Akshay Kumar's film Anushka Sharma feels she got married at a young age, reveals why!	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0058.json.gz/line2231

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