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Nutrition and Athletic Performance
Nancy R. Rodriguez, PhD, RD, CSSD, FACSM; Nancy M. DiMarco, PhD, RD, CSSD, FACSM; Susie Langley, MS, RD, CSSD
Abstract and Position Statement
Evidence-based Analysis
Energy Requirements
Macronutrient Requirements for Exercise
The Training Diet
Dietary Supplements and Ergogenic Aids
It is the position of the American Dietetic Association, Dietitians of Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine that physical activity, athletic performance, and recovery from exercise are enhanced by optimal nutrition. These organizations recommend appropriate selection of foods and fluids, timing of intake, and supplement choices for optimal health and exercise performance. This updated position paper couples a rigorous, systematic, evidence-based analysis of nutrition and performance-specific literature with current scientific data related to energy needs, assessment of body composition, strategies for weight change, nutrient and fluid needs, special nutrient needs during training and competition, the use of supplements and ergogenic aids, nutrition recommendations for vegetarian athletes, and the roles and responsibilities of the sports dietitian. Energy and macronutrient needs, especially carbohydrate and protein, must be met during times of high physical activity to maintain body weight, replenish glycogen stores, and provide adequate protein to build and repair tissue. Fat intake should be sufficient to provide the essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins and to contribute energy for weight maintenance. Although exercise performance can be affected by body weight and composition, these physical measures should not be a criterion for sports performance and daily weigh-ins are discouraged. Adequate food and fluid should be consumed before, during, and after exercise to help maintain blood glucose concentration during exercise, maximize exercise performance, and improve recovery time. Athletes should be well hydrated before exercise and drink enough fluid during and after exercise to balance fluid losses. Sports beverages containing carbohydrates and electrolytes may be consumed before, during, and after exercise to help maintain blood glucose concentration, provide fuel for muscles, and decrease risk of dehydration and hyponatremia. Vitamin and mineral supplements are not needed if adequate energy to maintain body weight is consumed from a variety of foods. However, athletes who restrict energy intake, use severe weight-loss practices, eliminate one or more food groups from their diet, or consume unbalanced diets with low micronutrient density may require supplements. Because regulations specific to nutritional ergogenic aids are poorly enforced, they should be used with caution and only after careful product evaluation for safety, efficacy, potency, and legality. A qualified sports dietitian and, in particular, the Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics in the United States, should provide individualized nutrition direction and advice after a comprehensive nutrition assessment.
Position Statement
It is the position of the American Dietetic Association, Dietitians of Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine that physical activity, athletic performance, and recovery from exercise are enhanced by optimal nutrition. These organizations recommend appropriate selection of food and fluids, timing of intake, and supplement choices for optimal health and exercise performance.
This ADA position paper uses ADA's Evidence Analysis Process and information from the ADA Evidence Analysis Library (EAL). Similar information is also available from DC's Practice-based Evidence in Nutrition (PEN). The use of an evidence-based approach provides important added benefits to earlier review methods. The major advantage of the approach is the more rigorous standardization of review criteria, which minimizes the likelihood of reviewer bias and increases the ease with which disparate articles may be compared. For a detailed description of the methods used in the evidence analysis process, access the ADA's Evidence Analysis Process at http://adaeal.com/eaprocess/.
Conclusion Statements are assigned a grade by an expert work group based on the systematic analysis and evaluation of the supporting research evidence: grade I = good, grade II = fair, grade III = limited, grade IV = expert opinion only, and grade V = a grade is not assignable because there is no evidence to support or refute the conclusion.
Evidence-based information for this and other topics can be found at www.adaevidencelibrary.com and www.dieteticsatwork.com/pen and subscriptions for non-ADA members are purchasable at http://www.adaevidencelibrary.com/store.cfm. Subscriptions for DC and non-DC members are available for PEN at http://www.dieteticsatwork.com/pen_order.asp
Cite this: Nutrition and Athletic Performance - Medscape - Mar 01, 2009.
Nancy R. Rodriguez, PhD, RD, CSSD, FACSM
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Nancy M. DiMarco, PhD, RD, CSSD, FACSM
Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
Susie Langley, MS, RD, CSSD
69 McGill Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
- American Dietetic Association:
Sharon Denny, MS, RD (ADA Knowledge Center, Chicago, IL);
Mary H. Hager, PhD, RD, FADA (ADA Government Relations, Washington, DC)
Melinda M. Manore, PhD, RD, CSSD (Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR)
Esther Myers, PhD, RD, FADA (ADA Scientific Affairs, Chicago, IL);
Nanna Meyer, PhD, RD, CSSD (University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO)
ames Stevens, MS, RD (Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, CO)
Jennifer A. Weber, MPH, RD (ADA Government Relations, Washington, DC)
- Dietitians of Canada:
Rennie Benedict, MSc, RD (Department of Kinesiology & Applied Health, University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB)
Marilyn Booth, MSc, RD (Registered Dietitian and Exercise Consultant, Ottawa, ON)
Patricia Chuey, MSc, RD (Manager Nutrition Affairs, Overwaitea Food Group, Vancouver, BC)
Kelly Anne Erdman, MSc, RD (University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre, Calgary AB)
Marielle Ledoux, PhD, PDt (Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, QC)
Heather Petrie, MSc, PDt (Nutrition Cosultant, Halifax, NS)
Pamela Lynch, MHE, PDt (Nutrition Counseling Services & Associates; Mount Saint Vincent University, Department of Applied Human Nutrition, Halifax, NS)
Elizabeth (Beth) Mansfield, MSc, RD, PhD Candidate (McGill University, Montreal, QC)
American College of Sports Medicine:
Susan Barr, PhD, RDN (University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC)
Dan Benardot, PhD, DHC, RD (Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA)
Jacqueline Berning, PhD, RD (University of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO)
Andrew Coggan, PhD (Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO)
Melinda Manore, PhD, RD (Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR)
Brian Roy, PhD (Brock University, St. Catharines, ON)
Assistance from Lisa M. Vislocky, PhD, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, in preparing the references is acknowledged.
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Christine M. Palumbo, MBA, RD (chair); Pat M. Schaaf, MS, RD; Doug Kalman, PhD, RD, FACN (content advisor); Roberta Anding, MS, RD, LD, CDE, CSSD (content advisor).
This joint position statement is authored by the American Dietetic Association (ADA), Dietitians of Canada (DC), and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). The content appears in ADA style. This paper is being published concurrently in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise® and in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, and the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. Individual name recognition is reflected in the acknowledgments at the end of the statement.
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Out With The Old: More Coalfired Generation Scheduled for Closure
As the reality of new Environmental Protection Agency emission standards begin to settle in the United States, utilities continue to close older coal and oil-fired power plants.
The latest utilities to announce closures in the face of the new Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) are Texas-based GenOn Energy, Inc and Midwest Generation which separately announced plans to retire plants on Wednesday.
GenOn Energy, which was formed through a merger between Mirant Corporation and RRI Energy, Inc., said it is planning on closing eight coal-fired and one oil-fired power plant between June 2012 and May of 2015. The largest plant is the 732 MW coal burning Avon Lake facility in Ohio. In all, the utility will close 3,140 of generating capacity, which is just over 13% of GenOn's total generation portfolio.
All of the planned closures are because the company's "forecasted returns on investments necessary to comply with environmental regulations are insufficient." When looking at its 2011 revenues it becomes apparent why GenOn is trying to cut losses. The company posted revenues of $632 million, down $16 million from 2010 numbers.
Midwest Generation, facing mounting pressure from local Chicago residents and the EPA standards, agreed to shut down its Fisk and Crawford plants. Located in Chicago’s Pilsen neighbourhood, the 326 MW Fisk power plant, commissioned in 1968, will shut down in December. The 532 MW Crawford plant in Little Village neighbourhood, commissioned in 1958, will be retired in 2014.
Shutting down old and seemingly dirty, out of date coal generation is a growing trend among big utilities in the United States. Most claim that President Obama and his Administration are hurting Americans by imposing new emission standards and closing these generation facilities, as these closures will leave serious gaps in needed electricity.
Since late January (shortly after MATS went into effect) Ohio-based First Energy Corp. has announced plans to retire 3,349 MW in coal-fired capacity which represents 13% of its generation portfolio.
FirstEnergy Generation president James H. Lash has said making "additional investments to implement MATS" in order to use the company's old coal-fired generation is unlikely.
On the other hand, environmental groups are hailing the closures as a win. Faith Bugel, lawyer with the Environmental Law and Policy Center, told Medill Reports: "The closures set a really important precedent. Communities have really suffered because of the pollution. They can have a say and they can organize and be heard and make a difference at a local government level as well as with the companies that own the plants."
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Autumn Budget 2017: Patiently waiting
Yesterday’s Autumn Budget was always one which the Mercia Team was going to watch with interest. With patient capital – something which sits at the heart of our business – the hot topic of the summer, our Teams had been counting the days until the Chancellor finally sets out his position on the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) as he did yesterday.
In this article Dr Paul Mattick, Head of Sales and Investor Relations at Mercia Fund Managers explores what the changes in the budget mean and why he is pleased that the government is seeking to direct EIS capital into what it would term ‘knowledge-intensive companies’.
What makes Mercia well placed to comment on such a matter?
Well the answer to that is track record. As an Investment Group which is focused on sourcing and scaling innovative opportunities into businesses with global potential, the themes from the Patient Capital Review weave into nearly every area of our business. From raising and investing our own EIS Funds, to raising and investing institutional and public funds and investing the Group’s own balance sheet capital, our Investment Teams have track records that sit proudly within our peer groups. The Group has more than £330.0million under management as well as its own cash resources to provide scale up capital.
Take for example Mercia’s Funds
Mercia’s EIS Funds aims to triple invested capital within five to seven years, including tax reliefs, by investing in a well-diversified, multi-sector technology fund. The past performance is highly encouraging, with one fund having reached this target in three and a half years.
Our clients substantially benefit from the scale of Mercia as an institutional technology investor, who manages an EIS fund. Mercia offers hands on support and industry wisdom to entrepreneurial technology companies, and the potential of scale up investment from the PLC balance sheet. This support is part of the reason that, despite being less than four years old, the EIS funds already have three companies in the portfolio which are held at more than five times original cost. There are another five companies that may join this group shortly, and a few others that we expect to be valued at more than ten times original costs – this is real venture capital, with additional EIS tax benefits.
Allinea Software illustrates this point well. Based in the Midlands and a University of Warwick spinout (a partner university to Mercia), Allinea was an idea from two academics to provide a tool kit to optimise the performance of High Performance Computing. It was originally supported via proof of concept and grant funding. It received its first equity seed investment in early 2009 (including EIS) from one of Mercia’s managed funds and latterly scale-up capital from Mercia Technologies PLC. It was sold for a full cash return in December 2016 to ARM providing the equivalent of a 26x return on original investment cost to the managed fund (Mercia Fund 1 a University Challenge Seed Fund) and circa 21x return on original investment cost for the scale-up capital. Mercia Fund 1 is specifically targeted to university spinouts from the Midlands region and after fifteen years it has now started to evergreen itself.
You can also see our exemplars from within our regionally managed funds too
Mercia is a national investment Group, with more than 70 investment professionals and support staff based across our eight regional offices. But you will rarely find our teams in London, instead we prefer to source our deals in the UK regions; from places which don’t often make the financial news headlines, from Doncaster to Newton Le Willows and from Rossendale to Farnborough.
The RisingStars Growth Funds is one such fund. Its remit was to invest in the North West of England with backing from the North West Development Agency. The Funds invested in 53 companies in total, of which six have gone onto listings in the Public Markets. Perhaps the most successful of these has been Blue Prism which today has a market cap of over £900m and from which the RisingStars funds has made more than 55 x return and the fund still retains a 4.9% holding which is valued at more than £30.0million. Had the RisingStars Growth Funds been unwound once it had reached 10 years, which is typical with vehicles of this type, then the Fund’s investors would not have recouped their original investment cost.
For Mercia it is not just about picking the best opportunities and sitting back. In every case our Investment Team is side by side with the company’s own management teams; helping to shape strategy, introduce networks beyond the company’s own reach and perhaps most importantly helping to make the difficult decisions needed to ensure that the company’s performance stays on track and provides returns for shareholders.
Risk versus reward
It’s not just about the upside but of balancing the equation of risk and reward, in which failure rates vary between 30-50%. With this in mind our Investment Teams are continually seeking opportunities which have high cash multiples, in excess of five times cost, to offset the failure rates which we expect within our EIS Funds. We model the net effect of the early-stage failures, and high multiple cash exits, to be a tripling of invested capital (including tax reliefs) in five to seven years. For more information, please visit this page.
What does “patient” capital really mean?
The term patient capital is more widely recognised today than ever before and the government has played an important role in helping to raise awareness of this through its Patient Capital Review. As most venture funds are ten year limited partnerships, the traditional venture timescales do not work and this is one of the single largest challenges confronted by UK tech companies which often take longer to prove their technology and really gain commercial traction. However Mercia (and its investors) accept that from start up or seed investment through to liquid investment return you have to be patient, it can take between seven and fifteen years to realise value to shareholders. This approach is something which differentiates Mercia as both an investment partner and manager of capital and is illustrated by both Allinea (ten years) and Blue Prism (thirteen years) which fit neatly within our seven to fifteen year range.
What is the potential impact of the EIS changes proposed today?
The changes today will change the EIS market, and for businesses with high growth aspirations, for the better.
As of 1st December 2017 “capital preservation” EIS schemes, which take low risk and target low returns, cannot obtain Advanced Assurance that they qualify for EIS, and they will be totally excluded from EIS qualification on 6th April 2018. The intention of the tax reliefs introduced by the government was not to enable affluent investors to avoid tax, but to facilitate tax-efficient investment in innovative companies typically less than seven years old. Mercia has always invested EIS capital “in the spirit of the legislation,” and is recognised as one of the leading managers in this space, having been recently awarded Best EIS Manager at the Growth Investor Awards.
In 2015/2016, the EIS market raised over £1.6billion, and over half of this went into capital preservation EIS schemes (MICAP funds data, provided by EISA). In this circumstance, we would expect substantially more EIS capital to be directed towards leading technology focused EIS managers, such as Mercia. It should be noted that there is limited investment capacity in this market, and the demand to invest with leading fund managers will substantially increase.
From a Mercia Group perspective, the changes to EIS and the support for regional funds is pleasing, and it is clear that the government plans to continue to support the expansion of innovation and encourages the growth of SMEs in the UK.
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Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theories Go From Idiocy to Active Harassment
First 9/11, now Sandy Hook — internet conspiracy theorists are tripping over themselves to allege that the mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut that killed 20 children and six kids is actually a false flag operation designed to take their guns, or worse.
Over eight and a half million people have watched a video on YouTube which compiles a list of "evidence" suggesting that the Sandy Hook shootings were secretly carried out by shadowy government organization to slander the gun-owning population, that Batman or or Hunger Games predicted the massacre, that recent mass shooters’ parents were scheduled to testify in a banking scandal, or now, that the shootings never occurred at all and that the whole thing is a hoax.
But the same crowd that questioned whether the government or Zionists or whatever flavor-of-the-week group hit the top of their rolling paranoia index carried out 9/11 has gone one step further, harassing citizens who were victims or bystanders and spreading vicious lies about them online.
Gene Rosen of Newtown, says that he has been hounded at all hours of day and night by conspiracy theorists who have spread his personal information online, created fake social media profiles to slander him, and persecuted and intimidated him via phone and email.
His crime? Helping four children who had ran from the school during the shooting and hid in his driveway. Images of Rosen’s pained face were carried on media outlets the world wide.
“I don’t know what to do,” Rosen, a retired psychologist, told Salon. “There must be some way to morally shame these people, because there were 20 dead children lying an eighth of a mile from my window all night long. And I sat there with my wife, because they couldn’t take the bodies out that night so the medical examiner could come. And I thought of an expression, that this ‘adds insult to injury,’ but that’s a stupid expression, because this is not an injury, this is an abomination.”
Conspiracists have assembled a laundry list of easily-explained questions that nonetheless demand an irrational and complicated answer, such as what about shooter Adam Lanza’s car? What about his rifle? Why did some of the parents and victims look kind of alike, were they all actors? Were Holmes and Lanza’s fathers both scheduled to testify during the LIBOR scandal hearings?
In each case, their supposedly urgent "questions" can be reduced to a combination of gutter-variety speculation on zero evidence, or simply misconstruing the earliest and most panicked reports of what happened at the school with later, more accurate reports confirmed by hundreds of reporters and law enforcement officials.
One man, Jay Johnson, has compiled all of the theories at SandyHookHoax.com, reasoning seemingly that if each conspiracy is statistically very unlikely to be true, surely one of them is.
Take a look, but first check out his credentials: he told Salon, “I am the only person in the world to solve LOST” (the, uh, TV show) and on a similar website he constructed for the 12/12/12 date (which notably passed without incident) Johnson described himself as “the New Age Messiah, with My Look Your Heart in the Mirror™ as the new revelation from the Goddess Tefnut, aka Ma’at, of Egypt, I thought the date was significant.”
With qualifications like those, who can doubt his conclusions?
Conspiracy theorists are free to believe whatever they want, but when it crosses the line from ridiculous and vaguely offensive speculation to active harassment (as in Rosen’s case), a clear line has been crossed.
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July 12, 2019 at 7:47 pm | Published in: Africa, Algeria, News
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A man sought unsuccessfully to set himself on fire on Friday as tens of thousands of Algerians rallied to push for reforms and the departure of the ruling elite, reports Reuters.
For the 21st consecutive Friday, crowds gathered, now demanding more rapid change after they brought about the end of Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s two-decade rule in April.
Protesters marched with banners reading: “Our protest movement will continue”, “We want democracy and freedom” and “Thieves, you have looted the country”.
One man in Algiers took a match to his clothes, but other demonstrators intervened, dousing him with water, a Reuters photographer saw.
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The protests in Algiers and other cities went ahead even though an opposition figure was elected chairman of parliament this week for the first time in Algeria’s history.
The election on Wednesday of Slimane Chenine – who usually takes part in the Friday protests – as head of the National Assembly was widely seen as an attempt by authorities to appease the street demonstrations.
But there were protests in cities including Oran, Constantine and Tizi Ouzou.
The army, the main player in Algeria’s politics after the departure of Bouteflika, has vowed to help the judiciary prosecute people suspected of involvement in corruption cases.
As a result, several prominent businessmen and former senior officials, including ex-prime ministers Ahmed Ouyahia and Abdelmalek Sellal, have been placed in custody after being questioned by judges for suspected misuse of public funds.
Algeria’s army chief of staff Lieutenant General Ahmed Gaid Salah has said a presidential election is the only way out of the crisis. Authorities postponed a vote previously planned for July 4, citing a lack of candidates.
READ: Algeria army chief says ‘certain parties’ seeking constitutional vacuum
No new date has been set.
Protesters now seek the resignation of interim president Abdelkader Bensalah and Prime Minister Noureddine Bedoui, who are seen by demonstrators as close to the old guard.
“We want to uproot Bouteflika’s system,” said 33-year-old state employee Mohamed Mendis, marching in Algiers with his wife. “His symbols must go.”
Algeria is an important gas supplier for Europe and a US partner in the fight against militants in the region.
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Removal of fee charged to vessel operators for observers to supervise returning fish to the sea
Closing Date: 18 May 2015
Email: FMSubmissions@mpi.govt.nz
Consultation update – 7 December 2015
Government's decision
Consultation has closed and the Government has made a decision on the removal of fees charged to vessel operators for observers to supervise returning fish to sea managed under the Quota Management System. The changes will come into effect on 20 December 2015.
The Government's decision letter provides the details of the decision and the reasons for it. Further information can be found in the decision document.
Decision letter [PDF, 696 KB]
Decision document [PDF, 317 KB]
In summary, the fee's removal will result in:
cost savings for MPI as administrative costs associated with invoicing vessel operators are approximately double the revenue generated
cost savings for vessel operators – operators already pay for most observer coverage and an additional charge for a standard component of observer duties represents double charging
more accurate information on the fate of fish taken in New Zealand waters – the presence of the fee influences behaviour on some vessels, with crew taking steps to avoid having to pay it.
Also in the decision letter
Implementation of WCPFC measures on shark conservation
Recreational blue cod fishery in Doubtful, Thompson and Bradshaw Sounds
Akaroa Harbour Taiāpure
MPI sought feedback from tangata whenua and stakeholders on the proposal to remove the fee charged to fishing vessels operators for observers to supervise the return to the sea of fish managed under the Quota Management System. Consultation ran from 20 April 2015 to the 18 May 2015.
MPI is consulting on the removal of the fee charged to fishing vessel operators for observers to supervise returning fish to the sea.
With a limited number of exceptions, commercial fishers are prohibited from returning any fish managed under the Quota Management System to the sea. One such exception is when the return is authorised by a fishery officer or observer. Fisheries regulations currently require MPI to charge a fee to vessel operators for each occasion on which observers or fishery officers supervise fish being returned to the sea. MPI is proposing that the regulations be amended to remove the requirement to charge a fee (the provision allowing observers or fishery officers to authorise fish being returned to the sea would remain unchanged).
The primary benefits of removing the requirement to charge a fee are that:
It would result in cost savings for MPI as administration costs associated with the process of invoicing vessel operators are approximately double the revenue generated.
It would result in cost savings for vessel operators. Vessel operators already pay for most observer coverage and an additional charge for a standard component of observer duties represents double charging.
More accurate information on the fate of fish taken in New Zealand waters would result. The presence of the fee is known to influence behaviour on some vessels, with crew taking steps to avoid having to pay it. Removing the fee will avoid incentives to alter behaviour with regard to returning fish to the sea when an observer or fisheries officer is on board the vessel.
Consultation document
Removal of fee charged to vessel operators for observers to supervise returning fish to the sea [PDF, 354 KB]
How to make a submission
Consultation on the proposal to remove the fee charged to fishing vessel operators for observers to supervise returning fish to the sea is open until 18 May 2015.
You can send your submission to MPI by email or post.
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Note that your submission is public information. Submissions may be the subject of requests for information under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA). The OIA specifies that information is to be made available to requesters unless there are sufficient grounds for withholding it, as set out in the OIA. Submitters may wish to indicate grounds for withholding specific information contained in their submission, such as the information is commercially sensitive or they wish personal information to be withheld. Any decision to withhold information requested under the OIA is reviewable by the Ombudsman.
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The debut concerts for winners of last year’s Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting were held on May 18 (Sat) at Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Concert Hall, and on May 22 (Wed) at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall. read more…
Patricia Vlieg’s Powerful Performance Celebrating the 500th Anniversary of Panama City
The Republic of Panama is a gateway connecting different worlds—the Panama Canal is a literal connection between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and Panama has shined throughout history as a cultural crossroads linking Spanish culture with the New World. read more…
Uno, Dos, Tres! Pancho Amat Brings Vibrant Cuban Musicianship to Japan
In Cuba, music is fused into the daily rhythm of life, and spontaneous outbreaks of song and dance are common in the streets. The small Caribbean island’s contribution to the world’s rich diversity of musical styles includes Son, Trova, Salsa, Rhumba, Bolero and Afro-Cuban jazz. read more…
Oriental Republic of Uruguay Independence Day Commemoration Concert (Lecture Concert) Held at Min-On Music Museum
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Jeff Miyahara’s Cultural Lecture on the Power of Music Hosted June 5th
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School Concerts by Duo Viento Held in Fukuoka and Oita Prefectures from May 27 – 30
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My Dream to Hang a New Rainbow over Japan and Korea—Interview with Min Young-Chi, Traditional Musician and Percussionist
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Min-On Music Museum Lecture Concert: Musical Rakugo by Cyril Coppini and Seiji Honda
On November 17, 2018, Cyril Coppini, Rakugo performer and member of Institut Français Japon of the French Embassy in Japan performed “Musical Rakugo” at the Min-On Music Museum Symposium Hall accompanied by pianist Seiji Honda. Approximately 200 people attended the event.
Culture is the Key to Benevolent Relations between Countries—Interview with H.E. Raúl Florentín-Antola, Ambassador of the Republic of Paraguay to Japan
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“I want to pass cultural value on to future generations”— Interview with H.E. Mr. Ritter Nobel Diaz Gomez, Ambassador of the Republic of Panama to Japan
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Tiny Towns
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Manufacturer: Alderac Entertainment Group
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You are the mayor of a tiny town in the forest, where the smaller creatures of the woods have created a civilization hidden away from predators. This new land is small and the resources are scarce-you take what you can get and never say no to building materials. Cleverly plan and construct a thriving town and don't let valuable resources go to waste.
1 Rulebook
6 Player Boards
25 Building Cards
15 Monument Cards
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126 Wooden Buildings
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Really nice game - will be recommending it to others in our gaming circles.
This is an outstanding new game. While the basic rules are simple, there is a significant level of strategy involved. With the 4 different variants of each 7 building types, the number of gameplay options is huge. Layer onto that the impact of the individual monuments and no two games are likely ever the same. The only chance involved in the game is determining which monument your town could try to build. My family learned the basics of the game in minutes but soon understood that this game has many layers. One observation is how to incorporate the monuments into each town and gameplay could stand with some more explanation and details in a couple of cases.
Review by Peter on 5/12/2019
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Optimizing and personalizing the onboarding experience to rocket your retention metrics
In a market where the cost of acquiring a user is rising into the stratosphere, it pays to identify and engage your most valuable users from the get-go. It’s quality over quantity—always—but you achieve the best results (and drive the biggest volumes) when you optimize and personalize the onboarding experience to match your audience and their expectations. Our host Peggy Anne Salz catches up with Lomit Patel, VP of Growth at IMVU, the social networking and chat app that allows users to create custom avatars, to discuss how harnessed creatives and creative messaging to increase retention by “at least 20% to 30%.” And he’s still going strong. Lomit also lifts the lid on his growth stack, detailing the tools and vendors he relies on to reduce the cost to acquire a paid user and boost the return on the ad spend.
Peggy: Hey! Welcome to Mobile Growth, the podcast series where frontline growth marketing experts share their insights, experiences, expertise, everything they know, so you can know and become a better mobile marketer in the process. And I'm your host, Peggy Anne Salz, from MobileGroove, where I help clients grow their revenues and audience through content marketing. And on my watch, as host of this series, I will be introducing you to the people who know how to drive growth. And with that, I'm just gonna jump right in to my guest today, Lomit Patel. You are VP of Growth at IMVU. IMVU is a social app, but with a difference, and I'm not gonna take it away from you. Tell me first, what does your app do?
Lomit: Sure, Peggy. I'm really excited to be here. And just to tell you a little bit more about IMVU, we are actually the largest 3D avatar social networking app where people go and create an avatar, and then create a virtual world around interacting, meeting new friends. And we've been in business for over 13 years. We started off as a desktop app. But recently, we pivoted into mobile. So, now we have a mobile version, mobile apps on iOS and Android. And we've been able to take all the great learnings that we had on the desktop and create that immersive engaging experience on mobile.
Peggy: Probably a good time for that pivot by the way, because you got AR and VR. You can use it now. It makes it interesting.
Lomit: Definitely. And then that's kind of the direction where we're going now because for the most part, a lot of our audience are millennials, and all of them on mobile. So, it's really helped us really drive a lot of growth. Recently, just going on to mobile, we're able to engage and find a lot more new users and bring on users that are completely different from the ones we're generally attracting previously on desktop.
Peggy: So, tell me a little bit about that user audience, not numbers necessarily, although you can tell me how many users you have for your app. That's always interesting, but are there regions, are there special characteristics of your target audience or the audience that really embraces your app?
Lomit: Yes. So, on the desktop side, our desktop app has been localized pretty much into all the languages that are available, so we have users coming from all over the world. And on mobile right now, our app is only available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. So, most of our growth on mobile primarily happens in the tier 1 countries, like the U.S., UK, Australia, and Canada. And outside of that, we got a lot of users coming in from Brazil and past Latin America as well.
Peggy: Well, you know, I did some recent research into localization on apps, and it really does pay to localize to Spanish because you're getting, I think it's across 20 countries where Spanish is spoken, or something like that. I have the numbers in my head right now. But it's a great way to get a big audience. Where do you see your growth opportunities amongst those regions and those audiences? I mean what's your focus? Is it to build up the Spanish, the English, to go for some different regions, different languages?
Lomit: Yes. For us, generally, what we've found on the mobile side because our focus has really been to sort of start off in regions where we can monetize really well. And so, the tier 1 English speaking NGOs were the ones where we still get most of our revenue coming in from. And our revenue comes in two forms. We have in-app purchases where people are buying IMVU credits, and we have the largest selection of catalog where people come in and create an avatar, and they buy different accessories or different ways to sort of customize their avatar. That drives probably about 60% of our revenue on mobile. And the other 40% comes from a whole slew of really strong advertising partners that we have. And generally, a lot of the advertising is around rewarded videos and surveys. And we're starting to do more on placing native ads and display ads into our app as well.
Peggy: So you're VP of Growth, which means it is about growth, but actually when you reach a certain size, as you have, you'd only just think about UA, you think about retention as well. So, maybe you could give me an insight into how you are approaching, for example, perhaps UA to make certain that they're not gonna churn in the first place. You know, it'd just be valuable from the start.
Lomit: Right. And so, for the first part of the year when I came on to IMVU, primarily, our focus was around driving user growth and in focusing a lot around paid-user acquisition. And what we were able to figure out through that for doing a lot of tests. And ultimately, the best audiences that we're able to find, or really sort of taking a look at a lot of the data that we get on users and try to mine the ones that sort of reflect the best lifetime value, and build to look-a-like audiences, and use that to go back into Facebook, go back into Google, and go back into a whole slew of these different ad networks that we work with to drive the right quality of users coming in.
But now that we're starting to get good quality users, we also are making more of a focus around improving our onboarding user experience to try and set the right expectations when people are coming through these different campaigns, try to map out the kind of creatives that people are coming in with and try to create more of a personalized user onboarding experience to match the creatives that are driving people in.
And then also, do a lot of reverse engineering to try and sort of figure out what are the triggers and behaviors that people have been doing that eventually leads them to becoming really strong lifetime-value users for us, and then try to sort of put that into the onboarding flow, and use a lot of automation around push notification, email marketing. And we recently started working with Leanplum, and that's been a really strong partner for us to do a lot of our engagement and retention efforts. And so, we can feed in all of these personalization triggers that we're trying to sort of build. And Leanplum is able to figure out and do a lot of A/B testing to identify when is the right time to hit people or release different messages, so that we're able to kind of retain them better. And so, generally, our challenge is probably no different from everybody else that's in mobile where we do lose a lot of people within the first seven days.
But what we have found over the last couple of months, we've been able to do a much better job where our retention has improved at least 20% to 30%.
Peggy: You mentioned Leanplum for engagement, which makes sense because you have to do notifications, and you have to do them right, you have to know when, the contexts, etc. What are some other tools or context you can tell me about where you're needing tools?
Lomit: Sure. So for us, obviously, Leanplum is a really important tool because it enable us to the automation around CRM to do a lot of A/B testing or on the onboarding flow as well as when and how to send push notifications because push is an important way to communicate with people in mobile. But outside of that, another tool that's really important for us is AppsFlyer, which is our automation and deep-linking tool. And that's important. As I've mentioned, a lot of our growth comes from spending performance marketing dollars. And so, using a tool like AppsFlyer enables us to have a holistic view across all the different channels where we're spending, and be able to identify and optimize towards a post-install events that we're looking at.
And for us, we don't really focus as much on installs because that isn't as important to us as is to kind of drive a user that actually spends money with us. And so, the two key metrics that we really look at is the cost to acquire a paid user, and the return on the ad spend. Those are kind of the two primary KPIs that we look at. And then outside of that, we also look at kind of what's the day-7 retention that we're getting across these different channels that we spend money on.
Peggy: I mean attribution is absolutely key, and there are still a lot of people in the industry that don't get that yet. It's like, attribution is a must. It really, really is, and not just to know the channels and to spend more wisely or to get more mileage out of your budget, but also to keep watch. Watch your back on fraud and others, and you're going into countries, you know, Brazil. We're in the BRIC countries where not everything is the way it seems, to put it mildly. So, what is your approach to just making certain the... You can never stop fraud. It will never happen. But there is a way to protect yourself against fraud. I would imagine that's what you're doing with AppFlyer as well?
Lomit: Yes. So, as you said, you can never be completely 100% bulletproof against fraud, but you want to at least be able to set yourself up and put the barriers in place to try and protect yourself as much as possible. And with AppsFlyer, they actually have a feature called "Protect360," which is something that we use a lot, and has been really helpful. It helps us in terms of identifying a lot of the common types of frauds that tends to happen. And for us, it's generally around click flooding. It's around click hijacking. It's around where we sort of monitor how much time it takes for somebody to install the app and get through the registration process. So basically, the click time to install is another thing that we look at. And one other thing that we look at too is when we work with these different partners, ad networks, we don't like them to actually go and start re-brokering our offer that gets sort of funnel 2, 3 out of times down the road. So, we also panel, look for...trying to mitigate the re-brokering as well.
Peggy: Also, in your growth stack, I'm just curious because, you know, it's really important to have a stack. It's really important to think that way. You covered some tools that cover aspects of that. I'm just wondering if there's another aspect of that, maybe not in a tool, but in a phase in your growth stack. You have to have something at every step of the way. You talked about two. Any more you can share?
Lomit: Yes. So, one other piece that's really...well, it's two other piece, but one piece that's really key is the whole data analytics piece. And for us, I've been fortunate that we have a pretty robust data team in-house, so we do a lot of our own data analysis. We have a pretty robust data warehouse, and we use Tableau to trying to extract a lot of that data. But what we're able to do is we're able to, through data, get a holistic view on our users because our users come from multiple platforms. They come from desktop and through mobile. So, we're able to get a better preview into who those users are, how they behave, you know, on those different platforms, and what are those behaviors that ultimately lead to becoming a better lifetime-value user for us. And then, we're able to sort of take that and build better segmentations out of there, and feed that back, either into AppsFlyer or into Leanplum to help us on the retention or on the acquisition side. And then the other part to that, on the gross stack for us, is trying to improve our discoverabilities.
Peggy: I'm just gonna ask you, what is the ASO? Because paid and ASO, I mean that works really well. ASO alone, unpaid, with paid, perfect. Anything you can give me on that? I mean it's a huge topic. You'd have to come back for a whole show, right, just about that.
Lomit: Sure.
Peggy: But tell me a little bit about that.
Lomit: Sure, I can tell you. So for us, in terms of ASO, there's a couple of things that we use. One is called Sensor Tower, and that really helps us sort of to identify what are the right keywords we want to be optimizing against, and sort of seeing, you know, the improvement in rank once we start optimizing for that. The other one tool, I hear a lot of people talk about is called Appbot.
Peggy: Appbot.
Lomit: Yeah. And what that is, it's actually a user rating and reviews aggregation tool. And for us, as for most people, it's part of ASO. You're obviously driving these people to your app store page. But the conversion rate on the app store page is really important. And for us, we're not a well-known brand, so people put a lot of value in terms of what our user rating is like. And so, with this tool, we're able to aggregate and get feedback on what people are saying about us in the app store. And it helps us because we're able to provide that feedback pretty quickly back to our product and engineering teams, so then they can continue to iterate the product and fix any bugs or performance issues that lead to poor user reviews for us. And so, that helps us to improve our user ratings pretty quickly. And secondly, it provides kind of a word cloud in terms of what keywords users are actually using to find us, which sometimes, for the most part, is different from the way we might have approached and sense.
Peggy: Oh, yes, human research.
Lomit: So, we've been able to discover much better keywords from that as well as the way we sort of optimize our copy on the app store page. Generally, we used to kind of get our marketing team to write a lot of that. And what we found was, it's better to kind of take the words that customers are actually saying about the product and using that. And that's actually helped us as well.
Peggy: I have to say, I haven't heard of the company, we probably have to have them as guests now. Now, you got me going. Just really quickly because I want to understand this, and we've also now talked about the users saying, "Hey, what?" So, listener rather. So, just a nutshell, really quick moment. What's the user experience with Appbot? Am I gonna get into some sort of like chat bot thing, like, "Hi. Welcome. What did you like about our app, what didn't you, or something?" I mean it sounds like a botty thing, right? A chat thing. Is it or is that just a misnomer?
Lomit: Yeah. I mean basically what they do is they have feeds into the different app stores, and they're just able to sort of extract a lot of that data and put it into a nice simple user interface. So, for us, the way we use it is that we just setup email alerts, so we get like a daily digest where they basically have like a sentimental score around from A to D in terms of like how people are talking about the product. And then, they also sort of show you the trend in terms of how your app rating has changed over time.
Peggy: Okay. Well, you got me. I'm gonna have to check into that now. I mean it was so good to have you on the show, so practical, so helpful, and you've been so gracious in sharing the names. You could easily say, "No, this is my stuff, I'm keeping it to myself." Now, you're telling me the names of the tools, how you work with them, sharing really everything. That's fantastic. How about sharing how people might be able to get in touch with you if they want to find out more or learn from your learnings?
Lomit: Sure. The best way to get a hold of me is you can either reach out to me on LinkedIn. Again, my name is Lomit, L-O-M-I-T, and the last name is Patel, P-A-T-E-L, and there isn't too many of us out there in the world. And then the other way is, if you like, you could also try to hit me up on Twitter as well, and my handle on Twitter is @patellom, P-A-T-E-L-L-O-M.
Peggy: Okay. And we'll have those also in the show notes. We'll have the complete transcript actually, which is great. So, if you've been like, you know, writing down notes, writing down companies of all company names, it will all be there on the website. So great to have you. And of course, listeners, check out the website and check out earlier episodes of our podcast. And you can do that by going to the website and finding out more about how you can move the needle on mobile growth No matter what kind of app or business you have, it's all there. So, until next time make it real, make it matter and we will talk to you again.
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#RoadToBOA2018 – Voyager
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As ever, we’re going to try and cover every single Jäger, New Blood and SOPHIE stage band before Bloodstock kicks off on August 9th. Your chance to check them out and start planning which bands to get there early for!
Trust us when we tell you that this is bound to result in some frustrating clashes because, as ever, there are some great bands on these three stages.
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Voyager – Sophie Lancaster Stage, Saturday
Simple things first – where are you guys from?
Hi, we’re Voyager from Perth, Western Australia. It’s a long way from any and everything.
How long have you been playing together as a band?
Voyager has been playing in some form since 1999. The current lineup we have has been going strong since about 2012.
Where does the name of the band come from?
That’s a good question to which I don’t know the answer! Danny is the keeper of the secrets there, but to me the name represents the confluence of our very disparate musical influences and our tendency to do things our way.
Describe your music. What makes you unique?
Lately we’ve been calling ourselves epic progressive synth-pop metal, for want of a simpler term. I think we’re unique in the way that we write pretty heavy and dark music but in a weird way it’s quite poppy and uplifting at the same time. I’m not quite sure how that works…
What’s your live show like? Why are people going to watch you instead of another band?
We can’t help but play like a bunch of energetic idiots! People should come to watch us because we’ll get you tapping your foot, nodding your head, and having a good time with us. Also, can you really afford to miss a keytar solo?
Have you played Bloodstock before? If so, when?
Never! This will be our first time (although, I did play a gig called Bloodstock at a dingy Aussie pub that no longer exists with a bunch of noisy punk bands… somehow I think this is a bit different!)
How/when did you find out that you’d be playing the SOPHIE stage?
I really should have known this as soon as it was announced, but it didn’t sink in for some reason. I’ve come to this gradual realisation that we’re playing the Sophie stage from talking to other bands and punters as we’ve been doing a few shows around the UK… and I’m really excited!
What sort of setlist can we expect?
Given the nature of the fest we’re looking at playing our heavier, thrashier tunes for the most part – so it’s going to be 40 minutes of non-stop action!
Which other band do you most hope you’re not clashing with so you can see them play?
Quite a few! I’m very keen on seeing VOLA again after really enjoying their set at Tech-Fest, it’ll also be great to see bands that we’ve toured with before, just to hear the songs live again (looking at you, Evergrey and Orphaned Land). I’m also a bit of a Gojira virgin – I’ve only ever heard one song in full (which I really, really liked). That wasn’t too long before Bloodstock was announced, so since then I’ve purposefully been trying to avoid hearing any more so I can be properly blown away by them live!
Voyager recently signed to Season of Mist records, and we’re well in the midst now of writing our seventh album. It’s shaping up to be a very interesting sounding beast… quite different to what we’ve done before, but also a natural progression from our sixth album, Ghost Mile.
What’s the wildest thing you’ve seen or done at a live show?
I don’t do wild things, I’m a good boy. In terms of what I’ve seen, well, it would be remiss of me not to mention the lovely punter who got up on stage in his undies and a bald cap and started dancing around/worshipping a pot plant… and… well… the less explained the better.
Jäger, Hobgoblin Ale, Red Bull, Kingstone Press Cider, Kaltenberg Beer or Bulleit Bourbon? And, yes, we’ll be counting all the votes!
Speaking for myself only, it’s gotta be a beery boy – gimme some of that Hobgoblin!
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For Waynesville, the plan to avoid an upset to Class 3 Strafford was pretty simple.
Waynesville survives upset scare from Strafford For Waynesville, the plan to avoid an upset to Class 3 Strafford was pretty simple. Check out this story on news-leader.com: http://sgfnow.co/1iJurpg
By Chris Basnett; Published 11:00 p.m. CT Jan. 28, 2014 | Updated 11:12 p.m. CT Jan. 28, 2014
Waynesville’s Juwan Morgan goes up for a basket during a game against Strafford at the Rogersville Tournament on Tuesday night.(Photo: Nathan Papes/News-Leader)Buy Photo
Throw it to the big guy in the middle.
Six-foot-8 Juwan Morgan scored 13 of his 16 points in the second half, and Waynesville overcame an early deficit to down Strafford 62-56 Tuesday in the first round of the Rogersville Tournament.
A junior with an offer already in hand from Missouri State, Morgan was quiet in the first half as Strafford led by as many as eight before settling for a three-point halftime lead.
But he scored the first eight Waynesville points of the third quarter as the Tigers (13-1) pushed in front, adding two blocked shots and a pair of rebounds.
“We said at halftime, let’s let Juwan get involved a little bit,” Waynesville coach Chris Pilz said. “We wanted him to be a little more assertive. Sometimes he’s a little too nice, so we needed to get him going.”
Despite fouling out with more than three minutes left in the quarter, Morgan finished with six rebounds and six blocked shots to go with his points.
“We had to get more of an attack mentality,” Morgan said. “Myself, I had to let everyone else know that we needed to get the ball inside and take advantage of our size.”
Joe Johnson also had 16 points for Waynesville, which overcame a big shooting night from Strafford’s Grant Boswell.
Boswell hit his first four 3-point attempts, all in the first quarter, and finished 7 of 10 from beyond the arc on his way to a game-high 25 points.
Waynesville held Boswell to eight points in the second half.
“We just had to play defense and really lock down,” Johnson said. “We had to know where No. 5 (Boswell) was, because he was hitting them.”
Waynesville didn’t lead until Morgan’s layup made it 30-29 early in the third quarter. The lead changed hands four times over the next three minutes before the Tigers took control with a 15-3 run spanning the end of the third quarter and the start of the fourth.
The Tigers led by 11 before Strafford got within 57-54 with 1:22 to play, but forced the Indians into a pair of turnovers in the final 30 seconds to hold on.
“Our guys need to be in close games,” Pilz said. “We’ve had a lot of games that haven’t been close, so to get in those situations and understand time and score will really help us down the road.”
Kellieon Williams scored 13 points and Michael Thompson had 10 to give Waynesville four players in double figures.
Jacob Wade had 12 points and 11 rebounds for Strafford. Kyle Foley finished with nine points and eight boards.
Strafford fell to 12-4, with single-digit losses to Class 5 teams Waynesville and Nixa and Class 4 Hillcrest, and a defeat on the road at Class 5 McCluer North.
“I’m getting tired of moral victories,” Strafford coach Mike Wilson said. “But it shows that we’re getting better. Tonight we got a little closer to playing a full game. There were no really big lapses.”
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Brad builds a zoo for his kids
Brad Pitt has had a petting zoo built for his six children.
Brad Pitt has created a petting zoo complete with ducks and emus for his six children at his and fiancée Angelina Jolie's French estate, Chateau Miraval.
The Moneyball star and the Salt actress’ kids – Maddox (11), Pax (9), Zahara (8), Shiloh (6) and four-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne - are all animal lovers so Brad has created a private menagerie at the family's estate in Provence, France.
Creatures in the zoo include goats, llamas, geese, ducks, emus and lop-eared rabbits, although Brad's brood wanted him to get more exotic animals such as lions but he sensibly chose only fauna that can be petted.
Brad and Angelina have started planning their wedding, which is believed to be taking place at the end of May at Chateau Miraval, and they want animals to play a part in their big day.
The couple plan to have "leaping" Shetland ponies greet their guests as they arrive and will have topiary elephants cut into the grounds, with each one representing a member of the family.
Brad got a wedding licence at the end of February which means he must marry within 90 days.
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OpinionCommentary
By Scott Martelle
The U.S. doesn't have a border crisis. It has a Trump-sized crisis of democracy
We do not, as the president would have us believe, face a national security crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. But we do face a crisis in competence.
President Donald Trump is joined by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., from left, John Thune, R-S.D., Vice President Mike Pence, Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell as Trump speaks after a Senate Republican Policy luncheon on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Photo Credit: AP/Alex Brandon
Updated January 10, 2019 12:00 PM
President Donald Trump’s speech Tuesday night, and the congressional Democratic leaders’ response, offered nothing to the nation that it didn’t already know – that our government is broken, and there’s not much reason to have faith that it’s going to get any better.
The current manifestation is that the nation elected as president someone who has no idea how to do the job, and who is not predisposed to grow into it. Any stray thought that comes to mind gets trotted out as fact or edict, forcing the few people on Trump’s skeleton staff who have an inkling of how governing works to scramble to corral him, persuade him that he can’t do what he wants to do, or find some loophole through which they can drive whatever bugbear Trump is obsessed with at the moment.
We do not, as the president would have us believe, face a national security crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. But we do face a crisis in competence. This administration – as did the Obama administration before it – has been unable to come up with a solution for the number of people arriving at the border to seek asylum.
In Trump’s case, his xenophobia and his politicization of the desperate people seeking to exercise their legal right to ask the U.S. for protection has made the problem worse. Separating children from their parents as a deterrence measure. Imprisoning children for weeks in apparent violation of the 1997 Flores court agreement limiting detention of minors facing deportation. Insisting on a wasteful expanded wall to stem illegal immigration that comes less and less across ill-guarded stretches of the border and more and more through legal channels, then fail to leave as scheduled.
In fact, illegal immigration is broadly down over the last quarter-century as the number of border agents has quadrupled. And Customs and Border Protection statistics show drug seizures by Border Patrol agents, a proxy for drug smuggling, dropped from 2.3 million pounds in 2012 to 882,039 pounds in 2017. Most of that decline came in marijuana seizures.
And most drugs are smuggled through in vehicles crossing staffed ports of entry. Adding to the existing 700 miles of wall and fencing would do nothing to affect that flow.
But the president doesn’t build policy out of facts. He builds them out of fears, aiming not to solve a problem but to shore up his shaky political standing and feed the misperceptions of his loyalists.
How do we get out of this mess? There’s no easy path. Trump’s election didn’t cause the polarization in American politics but arose from it. Public trust in government remains near historic lows since the National Election Study began in 1958, and government shutdowns – even partial ones like this one – don’t engender much faith that the people elected to run the government can actually do so.
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But it does feed the cynicism and disillusionment that means presidents get elected by a minority of eligible voters, while more than two of five people who can vote don’t.
That’s the real crisis here. Trump on Tuesday framed illegal immigration and its (exaggerated) effects as “a crisis of the heart, and a crisis of the soul,” but in truth we face a crisis of the democracy. And that’s something else that a border wall won’t fix.
Scott Martelle wrote this piece for the Los Angeles Times
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Emiliano Sala: Nantes demand transfer fee from Cardiff City
Ben Francis
Emiliano Sala. Credits: Photo - AAP; Video - SNTV
French football club Nantes has reportedly demanded the first transfer payment from Cardiff City for Emiliano Sala, who died after his plane crashed over the English Channel last month.
BBC Wales reports that the Ligue 1 club is demanding an initial payment of £5m (NZ$9.4m) be transferred within the next 10 days or they'll take legal action.
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Cardiff has not yet paid any of the £15m (NZ$28m) fee for the Argentine striker, as they wait for the investigation into the missing plane to finish.
A source at Cardiff says it will honour the contract, but not until they have clarified all the facts.
Sala and pilot David Ibbotson were on board the Piper Malibu aircraft that went missing over the English Channel on January 22 (NZ time), carrying the player from Nantes to Cardiff for his first training session with the team.
The wreckage of the Piper Malibu aircraft was found at the bottom of the sea this week, although no victims have yet been identified.
"We are attempting to [recover] the body," says Britain's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). "If we are successful, we will consider the feasibility of recovering the aircraft wreckage."
Strong tides have hampered the recovery mission.
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Bill BL2018-1168
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from IWD to MUG zoning on property located at 261 French Landing Drive, approximately 535 feet southeast of Athens Way (3.06 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018Z-018PR-001).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Title 17 of the Code of Laws of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, is hereby amended by changing the Official Zoning Map for Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, which is made a part of Title 17 by reference, as follows:
By changing from IWD to MUG zoning on property located at 261 French Landing Drive, approximately 535 feet southeast of Athens Way (3.06 acres), being Property Parcel No. 033 as designated on Map 070-16 of the Official Property Identification Maps of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, all of which is described by lines, words and figures on the attached sketch, which is attached to and made a part of this ordinance as though copied herein.
Section 2. Be it further enacted, that the Metropolitan Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, upon the enactment and approval of this ordinance, to cause the change to be made on Map 070 of said Official Zoning Map for Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, as set out in Section 1 of this ordinance, and to make notation thereon of reference to the date of passage and approval of this amendatory ordinance.
Section 3. Requesting this rezoning may affect the provision of affordable or workforce housing units in rental projects involving five or more rental units on site, as set forth in Ordinance Nos. BL2016-133, and BL2016-342, which authorizes Metro grants to offset the provision of affordable or workforce housing units.
Section 4. Be it further enacted, that this ordinance take effect immediately after its passage and such change be published in a newspaper of general circulation, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
DeCosta Hastings, Brenda Haywood
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IntroducedApril 17, 2018
Passed First ReadingApril 17, 2018
Referred toPlanning Commission - Approved with conditions (7-0) on 02/08/2018
Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee
Public Hearing Scheduled forJuly 3, 2018
Deferred IndefinitelyJuly 3, 2018
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Biomed Res Int. 2015;2015:395895. doi: 10.1155/2015/395895. Epub 2015 May 7.
Neuroprotective Effect of Sodium Butyrate against Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Mice.
Sun J1, Wang F2, Li H3, Zhang H3, Jin J3, Chen W3, Pang M3, Yu J3, He Y3, Liu J3, Liu C4.
Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215004, China ; Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325027, China.
School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China.
School of Environmental Science and Public Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China.
Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215004, China.
Sodium butyrate (NaB) is a dietary microbial fermentation product of fiber and serves as an important neuromodulator in the central nervous system. In this study, we further investigated that NaB attenuated cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury in vivo and its possible mechanisms. NaB (5, 10 mg/kg) was administered intragastrically 3 h after the onset of reperfusion in bilateral common carotid artery occlusion (BCCAO) mice. After 24 h of reperfusion, neurological deficits scores were estimated. Morphological examination was performed by electron microscopy and hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining. The levels of oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokines were assessed. Apoptotic neurons were measured by TUNEL; apoptosis-related protein caspase-3, Bcl-2, Bax, the phosphorylation Akt (p-Akt), and BDNF were assayed by western blot and immunohistochemistry. The results showed that 10 mg/kg NaB treatment significantly ameliorated neurological deficit and histopathology changes in cerebral I/R injury. Moreover, 10 mg/kg NaB treatment markedly restored the levels of MDA, SOD, IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-8. 10 mg/kg NaB treatment also remarkably inhibited the apoptosis, decreasing the levels of caspase-3 and Bax and increasing the levels of Bcl-2, p-Akt, and BDNF. This study suggested that NaB exerts neuroprotective effects on cerebral I/R injury by antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic properties and BDNF-PI3K/Akt pathway is involved in antiapoptotic effect.
10.1155/2015/395895
Effect of NaB on neurological deficit scores. ∗∗ p < 0.01 versus sham group and # p < 0.05 versus model group. n = 10, each group.
Neuroprotective Effect of Sodium Butyrate against Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Mice
Biomed Res Int. 2015;2015:395895.
Effect of NaB on ultrastructure. Representative photomicrographs of ultrastructure; magnification: 12,000x. Scale bar = 1 μm.
Effect of NaB on histopathology. Representative photomicrographs of H&E staining. Cells with brown stained cytoplasm are positive cells. Magnification: 400x. Scale bar = 20 μm.
Effect of NaB on the levels of SOD and MDA. SOD assay (a) and MDA assay (b). ∗∗ p < 0.01 versus sham group and # p < 0.05 versus model group. n = 6, each group.
Effect of NaB on the levels of IL-1β, IL-8, and TNF-α. ∗ p < 0.05 versus sham group, ∗∗ p < 0.01 versus sham group, # p < 0.05 versus model group, and ## p < 0.05 versus model group. n = 6, each group.
NaB attenuates the apoptosis on the hippocampus. Representative photomicrographs of TUNEL staining (a), active Bcl-2 immunohistochemistry (b), and active Bax immunohistochemistry (c). The cells with the brown-stained cytoplasm were the positive cells. Magnification: 400x. Scale bar = 20 μm.
Effect of NaB on western blot of apoptosis-related protein (caspase-3, Bcl-2, Bax, Akt, p-Akt, and BDNF). Western blot studies of BDNF, p-Akt, Akt, Bcl-2, Bax, and caspase-3 (a) and the ratios of the protein levels of the BDNF/β-actin, p-Akt/Akt, Bcl-2/Bax, and caspase-3/β-actin (b), (c), (d), and (e). ∗ p < 0.05 versus sham group, ∗∗ p < 0.01 versus sham group, # p < 0.05 versus model group, and ## p < 0.05 versus model group. n = 6, each group.
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Eur J Biochem. 1995 Mar 15;228(3):596-604.
Structural aspects of bile acids involved in the regulation of cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase and sterol 27-hydroxylase.
Twisk J1, Hoekman MF, Muller LM, Iida T, Tamaru T, Ijzerman A, Mager WH, Princen HM.
Gaubius Laboratory TNO-PG, Leiden, The Netherlands.
We have recently reported that coordinate down-regulation of cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase and sterol 27-hydroxylase by bile acids results in suppression of bile acid synthesis in cultured rat hepatocytes [Twisk, J., De Wit, E. & Princen, H. M. G. (1995) Biochem. J. 305, 505-511]. In the current study, we have assessed the effects of a large group of different bile acids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, on these two key enzymes, to elucidate structural features which render bile acids potent as regulators of bile acid synthesis. Addition of 50 microM deoxycholate or cholate, two relatively hydrophobic bile acids, to the culture medium of hepatocytes resulted in strong suppression of cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase (suppression of 75%) and 88%, respectively) and sterol 27-hydroxylase activity (suppression of 76% and 72%, respectively). These effects were also reflected in the mRNA levels and the transcriptional activities of the two enzymes, showing a parallel suppression of both parameters in response to cholate (suppression of 78% and 43% for cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase mRNA and transcription, respectively, and suppression of 76% and 42% for sterol 27-hydroxylase mRNA and transcription, respectively). In contrast, no effects were observed with the two hydrophilic bile acids, beta-muricholate and ursocholate. Transient expression analysis in cultured rat hepatocytes, using a promoter-reporter construct containing the proximal part of the cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase promoter, demonstrated a reduction of transcriptional activity by cholate (reduction of 72%), but not by ursocholate. Assessment of the effects of 27 different bile acids, varying in the number, position and orientation (alpha/beta) of hydroxyl groups on the steroid nucleus of the molecule, on cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase mRNA showed only a moderate correlation with the hydrophobicity index of the bile acid involved (r = 0.61; P < 0.0001). Analysis of the three-dimensional structure of a number of these bile acids suggests that hydroxyl groups situated in close proximity to each other within the molecule, creating a hydrophilic environment, as in the case of cholate, may be a prerequisite for a strong inhibitory potency. Deviation from this situation leads to a markedly lesser effect on suppression of cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase and sterol 27-hydroxylase.
10.1111/j.1432-1033.1995.0596m.x
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Bile Acids and Salts/metabolism*
Cholestanetriol 26-Monooxygenase
Cholesterol 7-alpha-Hydroxylase/genetics
Cholesterol 7-alpha-Hydroxylase/metabolism*
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/genetics
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/metabolism*
Liver/cytology
Liver/enzymology
RNA, Messenger/genetics
RNA, Messenger/metabolism
Rats, Wistar
Steroid Hydroxylases/genetics
Steroid Hydroxylases/metabolism*
Bile Acids and Salts
RNA, Messenger
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System
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Cholesterol 7-alpha-Hydroxylase
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The retail sale of an aircraft, including all accessories attached when delivered to the purchaser, is subject to the 4.75% general State rate of sales and use tax with a maximum tax of $2,500 per article. The retail sale of a qualified jet engine as defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-164.3, including all accessories attached when delivered to the purchaser, is subject to the 4.75% general State rate of sales and use tax. Aircraft and qualified jet engines are not subject to the local and transit rates of sales and use tax. Gross receipts derived from the retail sale of aircraft or qualified jet engines and the sales and use tax thereon are to be reported to the Department on Form E-500, Sales and Use Tax Return, or through the Department’s online filing and payment system.
In the instance where sales tax has not been paid on the taxable purchase of a qualified jet engine, a use tax at the 4.75% general State rate of tax applies when purchased or received from within or without this State for storage, use, or consumption in this State. A person purchasing a qualified jet engine may apply to the Secretary for a direct pay permit in order to purchase without payment of tax and such person shall pay a maximum tax of $2,500 directly to the Secretary. Form E-595JE, Application for Direct Pay Permit for Qualified Jet Engine, should be used to apply for the direct pay permit.
In the instance where sales tax has not been paid on the taxable purchase of an aircraft, a use tax at the 4.75% general State rate of sales and use tax with a maximum tax of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) per article applies to an aircraft purchased or received from within or without this State for storage, use, or consumption in this State.
For a business or person who is not registered with the Department and is required to remit use tax on an aircraft purchased or received from within or without this State for storage, use, or consumption in this State on which sales tax has not been paid, the business or person must file Form E-555, Boat and Aircraft Use Tax Return. Retailers of aircraft must use Form E-500 or the online filing and payment system to remit use tax on an aircraft purchased or received from within or without this state for storage, use or consumption in this state on which sales tax has not been paid.
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Cherry Hill Might Just Get A NJ Sports Betting Parlor After All
By John Brennan on Mar 4, 2019 Sports
Only one racetrack, Freehold Raceway, and one Atlantic City casino, Caesars, which has a sister property in Bally’s next door, have yet to offer sports betting in New Jersey.
Is that the extent of possible new sites for sports betting? Not quite. Not only is the former site of Garden State Park in Cherry Hill – a suburb of Philadelphia – eligible for sports betting, a real estate developer there says a parlor could be open within 90 days.
Setting aside legal challenges for a moment – and those challenges are significant – how did this loophole come in?
Former state Senator Ray Lesniak provides NJ Online Gambling with the answer.
Lesniak said Monday that before he sponsored a five-year-old bill to loop in the Cherry Hill site, he received an analysis from a Nevada firm indicating that a sports betting parlor in Cherry Hill would provide a substantial economic benefit to the state.
“It was an untapped market,” said Lesniak, who added that there were several scenarios in play.
The opening of Philadelphia sportsbooks, which has now happened, could mean the loss of New Jersey discretionary income to Pennsylvania for those living closer to Philly than Atlantic City (assuming those South Jersey residents aren’t willing to legally bet online). And if Pennsylvania had not opened sportsbooks, a Cherry Hill site could have lured Keystone State dollars into New Jersey.
“I still believe in the revenue potential for that site,” Lesniak said, noting the affluent demographics of the area.
Sports betting parlors all over New Jersey?
The original legislation contemplated sportsbooks at any New Jersey site of a former racetrack, which could have put Ho-Ho-Kus, a bedroom community in northern Bergen County that hosted horse racing in the mid-1800s, in play.
A revised and final version of the law allows for such gambling on the site of racetracks that still operated within 15 years of the 2014 passage. Garden State Park, which closed in mid-2001, qualified.
So does Atlantic City Race Course also qualifies, but Lesniak said neither that site nor Ho-Ho-Kus was in the plans.
“Sometimes bills or laws have unintended consequences,” Lesniak said.
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The carveout for the strip mall’s developers – influential real estate moguls Jack Morris and Joe Marino – led some observers to conclude that the deal had the fingerprints of powerful South Jersey political boss George Norcross.
“I never talked to Norcross about this, and anyone who thinks I did is totally wrong,” Lesniak said.
As for the likelihood of the Garden State Park betting parlor? As with most Jersey matters, it’s complicated.
Greenwood Racing, which also happens to own Parx Casino near Philadelphia and off-track wagering sites in Philadelphia and Valley Forge, gained a restrictive covenant on the overall site when it bought the ailing track in 1999 that permits only Greenwood to offer gambling there.
But the state law only allows for gambling within the oval of the former racetrack, and Cherry Hill Towne Center Partners LLC owns that slice of land. Greenwood currently controls only 10 acres of the site.
The legal battle escalates
Mall site attorneys have argued that the attempt to deny the opening of a sports betting parlor in Cherry Hill is “a blatant attempt to restrain competition so they can secure a monopoly for their own sports wagering operations in the greater Philadelphia area.”
The December filing adds that “this State has expressed a strong desire to legalize sports wagering at a limited number of locations within its borders. Responding Defendants seek to frustrate the State’s goals by relying on an outdated covenant that was never intended to prohibit such activities.”
The restriction, the attorneys say, was really intended to prevent opening of a horse racing simulcasting site or a slot machine parlor – not sports betting, which was not mentioned in large part because it was illegal in the state at the time.
“If the Court concludes that the Declaration is reasonable and that it prohibits sports wagering at the GSP Property, the total number of available locales will dramatically decrease,” attorney William Tambussi wrote. “Residents of South Jersey will be deprived of a convenient location to wager on professional or collegiate sporting events, and the State will be deprived of a location at which to collect tax revenue.”
The comments by Morris to ROI-NJ on Friday – including one in which he says, “We are going to have great drinks and opportunity for people to come and socialize – this is not going to be a place where you just come and place your bets,” drew the attention of attorney Roberto Rivera-Soto, a former New Jersey state Supreme Court Justice who represents Greenwood Racing.
Rivera-Soto informed a U.S. District Court judge that “if the information in that online article is correct, plaintiff [Morris and Marino] is engaging in self-help in the face of a pending motion for a preliminary injunction.”
The attorney added that Greenwood Racing is “ready to assist in aiding the Court in entering the requested preliminary injunction and in enforcing its terms.”
It sounds like another endless legal saga. But Lesniak, a renowned attorney in the state who has been enlisted by state Senate President Stephen Sweeney in battling the Department of Justice over a recent reinterpretation of The Wire Act, said that realistically, the circumstances should create incentive for both sides to reach a settlement.
John Brennan has covered NJ and NY sports business and gaming since 2002 and was a Pulitzer Prize Finalist in 2008, while reporting for The Bergen County Record.
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Calvin Harris reveals details of Frank Ocean and Migos collaboration ‘Slide’
Luke Morgan Britton Feb 21, 2017 8:11 pm GMT
DJ-producer has been teasing the track in recent weeks
Calvin Harris has confirmed details of a forthcoming collaboration with Frank Ocean and Migos.
The Scottish DJ-producer has been teasing the collaboration over the past few weeks on Snapchat.
He has now taken to Twitter to reveal that the song will be called ‘Slide’. It’s not yet known when it will be released.
‘Slide’ will be a rare collaboration from Ocean, as well as his first piece of new music since last year’s albums ‘Blonde’ and ‘Endless’.
CALVIN HARRIS // FRANK OCEAN // MIGOS pic.twitter.com/UvsJzm9F6k
— Calvin Harris (@CalvinHarris) February 21, 2017
Hear preview snippets of ‘Slide’ beneath:
Harris had previously been pictured heading to the studio with Ocean last summer.
Last week, Calvin Harris took to Twitter to announced that he has “more joyful music” coming in 2017, adding that he feels like “it’s missing from the world. And it was missing from my life. So I created it!”
Harris added: “I worked with the greatest artists of our generation !!! I’m in the mixing stage now. I listen back and can’t believe what we created… In 2017 I’m making music to make your soul happy !!!! Not feel good music. Feel INCREDIBLE music”.
See those tweets below:
More joyful music in 2017. I feel like it's missing from the world. And it was missing from my life. So I created it !!!!
I worked with the greatest artists of our generation !!! I'm in the mixing stage now. I listen back and can't believe what we created !!!!!
So excited to share this with you !!! !! Can u tell
In 2017 I'm making music to make your soul happy !!!!
Not feel good music. Feel INCREDIBLE music
Meanwhile, Frank Ocean won Best International Male Artist at last week’s VO5 NME Awards 2017. Also shortlisted in the category were Kanye West, Drake, Chance The Rapper, The Weeknd and Kendrick Lamar.
Ocean did not turn up to the ceremony at London’s O2 Academy Brixton or send a video acceptance speech. Instead, guest presenter Matt Berry accepted the award on his behalf. “Sorry to piss on your chips, but Frank Ocean couldn’t make it. So it’s mine,” he said.
The Big Read – EXCLUSIVE – The Cure: "Glastonbury won't be the only time I'll burst into tears on stage this summer"
'Stranger Things' creators reveal what fans can expect from season four
Denise Nickerson Poses at The Hollywood Show - Day 2 at Westin Los Angeles Airport on July 20, 2014 in Los Angeles, California Credit: Steve Granitz/WireImage
'Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory' star Denise Nickerson has died
Stewart played Cheddar in 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Credit: NBC
The dog who played 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Cheddar has died
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Watch Atomic Blonde online
Watch Atomic Blonde
2017110 MinsAction
Charlize Theron lays down some serious smack in this stylish spy thriller, starring as an ass-kicking MI6 agent, Lorraine Broughton, despatched to a chaotic, paranoia-ridden Berlin just before the fall of the Wall. Her assignment is to clear up an embarrassing mess involving the death of a fellow operative and the theft of some super-sensitive intel, a not-so-simple task which requires her to rendezvous with man in the field David Percival (James McAvoy) - a vodka-soaked catastrophe whose allegiances are less than crystal clear. Masterminding the impressively lean and muscular action sequences is director and former stunt co-ordinator David Leitch.
Starring: Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman, Toby Jones, Eddie Marsan, Sofia Boutella
The Sum Of All Fears
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Students Lead Movement to Bring Peace to Darfur
April 30, 2006 Mark Hanis is a young activist for the Darfur cause. He leads a group called the Genocide Intervention Network that has raised $250,000 for the African Union peacekeeping forces in Darfur.
Jack Gilbert: Notes from a Poet's Well-Observed Life
April 30, 2006 When poet Jack Gilbert was young, he used to make lists of everything he wanted from his life.
The Immigration Debate
Rumors of Immigrant Round-Up Abound
April 29, 2006 Rumors of random round-ups of illegal immigrants have kept many undocumented workers and their families at home in the past week. The Department of Homeland Security says is stepping up investigations of employers who hire illegal workers, but denies it is conducting random sweeps.
Gogol Bordello: Music from 'Gypsy Punks'
April 29, 2006 Gogol Bordello mixes punk, ska and jazz with the traditional music of the Roma people. Band members bring their Eastern European roots and instruments to NPR's Studio 4A for a performance chat.
IMF Seeks Role in Shifting Global Economy
April 23, 2006 As the World Bank and International Monetary Fund hold meetings this weekend in Washington, D.C., the IMF has a specific challenge: What is its most effective role in an ever-changing global economy?
Modern Roller Girls Find Sisterhood at the Rink
April 23, 2006 Roller Derby is being revived at the grassroots level, an effort led by women like those who are part of Baltimore's Charm City Roller Girls... one of dozens of all-female roller derby leagues popping up around the country.
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At the Old Cookbook Shop, a Taste for Nostalgia
April 16, 2006 Working from a Greenwich Village storefront, Bonnie Slotnick helps reconnect people with rare and out-of-print cookbooks... and their own childhood memories.
Afghanistan's Female Lawmakers
April 9, 2006 The Afghan parliament has been in session for nearly four months. Female lawmakers, who make up one-fourth of the seats in the lower house, are trying to form a women's caucus and increase their representation in the Cabinet and in the courts. Host Debbie Elliott talks with Representative Shinkai Karokhail, of Kabul Province, about her experience in office.
The Masters: A Natural Attraction
April 8, 2006 Azaleas, pimento cheese and that green jacket: this rite of spring at Augusta National has always been about much more than golf. The 70th Annual Masters Tournament is under way... and so it must be spring.
Jason Vieaux Picks Out a New Guitar
April 8, 2006 At the Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus — a gothic cathedral in Cleveland — classical guitarist Jason Vieaux recently chose a new guitar. It's a crash course in how a musician selects an instrument.
Growing Sectarian Strife Roils Baghdad
March 26, 2006 A series of violent events on Sunday point to growing sectarian strife between Shiite and Sunni Muslims. North of Baghdad, 30 bodies were discovered -- most of them beheaded -- and U.S. forces clashed with a Shiite militia surrounding a Baghdad mosque.
Katrina & Beyond
FEMA Seeks Return of Temporary Trailers
March 25, 2006 The Federal Emergency Management Agency, wants Hurricane Katrina victims to return trailers they no longer need, so they can be cleaned and refurbished for displaced people still waiting for trailers.
L.A. March Protests Looming Immigration Law
March 25, 2006 Tens of thousands of demonstrators take to the streets of Los Angeles to protest legislation that would crack down on illegal immigration. The measure has already passed the House of Representatives. The Senate begins debate this week.
'The Unit' Delves Inside Life of Commandos
March 19, 2006 CBS's new drama, The Unit, has been described as part Mission Impossible, part Desperate Housewives.
Secret Stash Found in Crumbling Louisiana Walls
March 19, 2006 Money is surfacing in the ruins along the Gulf Coast. College student Trista Wright spent her spring break as a volunteer in Arabi, La., gutting hurricane-damaged houses. Last week, deep in moldy, crumbling sheetrock, she stumbled upon a hidden treasure.
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‘Jesus: His Life’ told by 8 biblical figures
Greg Barnett plays the title figure in 'Jesus: His Life.' (History)
“Jesus: His Life,” an eight-part series from History, takes a new approach to a familiar story.
Each part will be told from the perspective of a different figure in Jesus’ life: Joseph, John the Baptist, Mary Mother of Jesus, Caiaphas, Judas Iscariot, Pontius Pilate, Mary Magdalene and Peter.
“Jesus: His Life” will air weekly with two episodes back to back. The series starts at 8 p.m. Monday, March 25, and concludes April 15.
The series mixes actors in re-enactments, experts’ observations, the Gospels and historical sources “to create a complete portrait of Jesus — the man and the Messiah,” History said.
The series is produced by Nutopia with Jane Root and Ben Goold as executive producers. Televangelist Joel Osteen, who is featured in the series, is also an executive producer.
“‘Jesus: His Life’ brings together some of the world’s top scholars, historians and faith leaders from diverse ideological and theological perspectives to tell the story of Jesus in a new way,” said Mary Donahue, senior vice president, programming and development for History. “Viewers will see and experience the life of Jesus as never before, through this powerful and thought-provoking portrait of a man who is one of the most influential people in human history.”
Greg Barnett as Jesus in the History series 'Jesus: His Life.' (History)
Those speakers include:
Robert Cargill – assistant professor of Judaism, Christianity and Classics, University of Iowa
Christena Cleveland – associate professor, Duke University Divinity School
Bishop Michael Curry – Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church
Nicola Denzey Lewis – professor in the Department of Religion, Claremont Graduate University
Joshua DuBois – author and CEO, Values Partnerships, and head of White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships under President Obama
Rabbi Joshua Garroway – associate professor of Early Christianity and the Second Commonwealth, Hebrew Union College
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Mark Goodacre – professor in the Department of Religious Studies, Duke University
Nyasha Junior – associate professor of Hebrew Bible, Temple University
Mark Leuchter – professor and director of Jewish Studies, Temple University
Kimberly Majeski – associate professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries, Anderson University
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Father James Martin, S.J – Jesuit priest and author
Ryan McAnnally-Linz – associate research scholar, Yale Center for Faith and Culture
Scot McKnight – professor of New Testament, Northern Seminary
Father Jonathan Morris – Catholic priest
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Candida Moss – professor of theology, University of Birmingham (UK)
The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III – senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ
Michael Peppard – associate professor in New Testament, Early Christian Studies, Religion and Public Life, Fordham University
The Rev. Gabriel Salguero – pastor and president of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition
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Stephen Schneck – associate professor of Politics, Catholic University of America
Simon Sebag Montefiore – historian and author
The Rev. Shively Smith – assistant professor of New Testament, Boston University School of Theology
Pastor Susan Sparks – preacher, comedian and author
Miroslav Volf – founder/director, Yale Center for Faith and Culture and Professor of Theology, Yale University Divinity School
Ben Witherington III – professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary
Annette Yoshiko Reed – associate professor of Religious Studies, New York University
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Tomo-Dachi 2007 details
The Tomo-Dachi committee have sent us a press release about their next convention in Northern Ireland. It's set to run from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th of August at the University of Ulster’s Magee Campus in Londonderry. This years guest of honour is ADR director, scriptwriter and voice actor Mike McFarland, who's done ADR work on Fullmetal Alchemist, Trinity Blood and Dragon Ball, as well as a selection of voice acting roles. Too-Dachi is now open for pre-registrations, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Read More... | Souce: Tomo-Dachi
J-Pop Go February 2007, the lurve fest
We've been sent details of this months lurve fest, which is also known as J-Pop Go, the regular J-pop night held in central London. The event is sheduled for Saturday 10th February, at the regular venue of Cafe Manga on London's South Bank next to Westminster Bridge. J-Pop Go starts at 7pm with a screening from ADV Films UK of Jinki: Extend. Please note that this event is for over 18's only.
Read More... | Souce: J-Pop Go
Kelly Osbourne: Turning Japanese
UK readers who can view ITV2 may want to tune in tonight (Thursday 1st February) to catch Kelly Osbourne:Turning Japanese, it starts at 9pm and is repeated on Sunday 4th February at 10pm. Kelly Osbourne embarks on a working holiday exploring aspects of Japanese culture.
The first episode alone has her managing a Love Hotel in Tokyo, training with Samurai and working in what appears to be an otaku Maid Cafe. The second episode has her going to a manga convention in cosplay!
Read More... | Souce: ITV2
Tanoshimi let fans vote for manga
Random House UK imprint Tanoshimi have sent us some details about a nice fan oriented campaign. From February 7th Fans and vote on their website and select which title they want Tanoshimi to publish next, the people behind Tanoshimi have confirmed that it is likely they will only publish the winning title.
Fans can vote for the following:
Genshiken
Kagetora
All voters will go into a draw for a chance to win a Nintendo DS Lite.
Read More... | Souce: Tanoshimi
Final Fantasy XII cosplay contest
Category > Gaming > Consoles
We've just been sent a very interesting press release from Square Enix, who are running a cosplay competition to celebrate the release of Final Fantasy XII in Europe and other PAL regions. Three lucky winners will each get a two night trip to London to show off their costumes on stage at the official launch event and they'll also get a Final Fantasy goodie bag.
This is a great chance for cosplayers to demonstrate their creative skills making Final Fantasy XII costumes and also meet some interesting people in the games industry.
Read More... | Souce: Square Enix
SFX Releases Anime Special
Date: 2007 January 12 12:52 | Posted By: Spike
Category > Fandom
The good people at SFX magazine have released another one of their quarterly specials, this time focusing on anime. This issue has interviews with Goro Miyazaki and Satoshi Kon on Tales of Earthsea and Paprika, as well as the new World of Warcraft manga and a retrospective of Square Enix games. Also packaged with this issue is a double Naruto/Final Fantasy poster and a DVD from ADV with an episode of Samurai Gun and trailers including the new Nintendo game Red Steel. The cover price is £5.99 and is available now from local newsagents nationwide.
Souce: SFX
London based anime convention for summer 2008?
We've received an e-mail from an "anonymous tip". As such we can't say how true this is, it could be a hoax, it could be a genuine anonymous tip, or on the other hand someone could be trying to do a spot of astroturfing for their anime convention, we don't really know.
It's about an anime convention called Kanacon. The e-mail mentions the MCM Expo and JapanEX, so which may imply that they are running it, on the other hand they may not be. It then states that London "has yet to have a full blown Anime & Manga convention", which is wrong, as London has had Shin nen kai before.
The release concludes suggesting that it might be intended to get some hype going. Is this hoax, or real? Who knows, I guess we'll have to find out in 2008, one thing for sure, running an UK anime convention anywhere is tricky and a logistical nightmare, with venue bookings to worry about, insurance, events, support from fandom and millions of other factors, choosing London to run a convention is a bold move because of cost implications. So lets wait and see. We've already spoken to representatives from two major anime companies who have not heard about this convention, we're wondering who in the industry has been contacted.
We hope the people who tried to launch the disastrous KyuuCON are not involved.
Read More... | Souce: Strange \"Anonymous Tip\"
IMAF is now running
For our London readers you might want to visit IMAF, the International Manga and Anime Festival, which opened today at County Hall near the London Eye in Westminster. It's set to run from Friday 10th - Tuesday 14th November 2006.
Opening times vary each day, so be sure to check to avoid dissapointment before going. The event schedule can be found in a 132KB MS Word document (web usability experts scream as it should be in HTML for everyone to read). It includes panels and workshops by author Paul Gravett, artists Sweatdrop Studios, international comic book
creator Ilya and expert on traditonal culture Akemi.
The winners have been announced and the overall award winner is the talented Paul Duffield who also won the Tokyopop UK Rising Stars of Manga Competiton in 2005. Anime expert, author, writer, and Ghibli fan Helen McCarthy also won a much deserved "Outstanding Contribution to Anime and Manga" award. Congratulations to all the winners!
We suggest you get to County Hall to enjoy all the lovely artwork while it's on display.
Souce: IMAF
Cosplay at IMAF
Our chum Emily has sent us details of the Cosplay Event at this years IMAF at County Hall, Westminster, London 10-14th November 2006. Cos-mania, will have a stage competition on the Saturday afternoon and a cosplay panel on Sunday, they'll also have a photographer and full cloakroom and changing facilities for those cosplayers who don't want to wear their creations on the tube (or who will be wearing more than one costume on the day).
Read More... | Souce: IMAF
MangaQuake 3
Date: 2006 October 26 09:39 | Posted By: Azure
UK Small press anthology MangaQuake is back for its third issue which contains 56 pages of manga goodness!
"MangaQuake is back for its third issue- and it's better than ever! Featuring a collection of strips for a few familiar names from previous issues, and some truly astonishing brand new talent. With stories of betrayal, inter species romance (...well sort of!) and Norse gods with traffic congestion problems- I think we can genuinely say that this issue, its 56 pages crammed to overflowing with fun and action- has something for everyone! "
Souce: FutureQuake
J-Pop Go Halloween Special Fright Night
The vampires from J-Pop Go have sent us the details for their next event, set for Saturday 28th October with a Halloween theme - Kowaiathon night. J-Pop Go will be held at thier regular venue of Cafe Manga, near the Westminster Bridge end of County Hall in London. Tickets will be £5 with discount for cosplayers at their discretion. We suggest Ring and Grudge based costumes for a frightning night!
Tomo-dachi 2007
We've been sent some details from the Tomo-dachi Crew about their next convention, set for Friday, August 31st - Sunday to September 2nd, 2007 at the UU Magee Campus in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Bookings before March 31st are £25 and £30 after. As of yet, they've not released a guest list, however if the last Tomo-dachi is anything to go for they'll have some good industry guests.
Sweatdrop Release Two How To Draw Manga Books
We've been sent a press release from the nice people over at UK manga inspired art group Sweatdrop. They're both aimed at beginners, Draw Manga By Sweatdrop Studios and Drawing Manga by Selina Dean. Draw Manga focuses on basics, with a series of tutorials on how to draw character elements such as eyes, hair, hand and clothing, along with step by step projects showing how to put individual elements together to create a manga style character.
Drawing Manga by the talented Selina Dean focuses more on character design with posing characters. It includes tips on drawing people monsters and mascots. In addition it includes comic creation techniques such as developing storyboards, creating layouts, scripting, including backgrounds and colouring and inking techniques.
Draw Manga by Sweatdrop Studios is due out on 15th October 2006, while Drawing Manga by Selina Dean was out on 4th September 2006.
We think it's great that some UK based artist are producing books on how to draw manga, however we're curious as to why they've released two books within the space of two months with the same purpose at the same price (an affordable £9.99), we wonder if the books are significantly different, would it have been better to combine the contents into one bigger book? Perhaps the writing styles are different allowing a potential artist to chose the style they prefer.
Read More... | Souce: Sweatdrop Studios
Japanorama Episode 2 - Otaku
UK viewers able to access BBC Three, will want to tune into Japanorama on Thursday 14th September 2006 at 11pm. The show will be reporting on otaku the Japanese nerds (if you're reading Otaku News, you should already know what an otaku is ^_^).
It looks like the show will be focusing on the rise of otaku and why so many of them can only feel love for manga, anime and model collecting. Host Jonathan Ross will also be reporting on Cosplay, as well as Maid Cafes. We're guessing Japanorma will also cover Akihabara, Train Man (Densha Otoko) and if we're lucky a convention like Winter WonderFest.
Souce: BBC Three
Pirates vs Ninjas at J-Pop Go
Those nice partying folk at J-Pop Go will be having the final ultimate showdown (of ultimate destiny) to decide who really does rule, ninjas or pirates. The popular London J-Pop event is set to run on Saturday September 23rd at their regular venue of Cafe Manga.
Who will win on pirates versus ninja night? Otaku News will be betting on the ninjas to win, being favourites by far as they have real ultimate power! Although we wouldn't put it past the underdog pirates of having some chance of beating the sneaky ninjas, however ninjas would only lose to trick the pirates into a false sense of security before flipping out and killing all the scurvy sea dogs! ^_-
Souce: J-Pop Go
FuyuCon UK Convention Set For October 2007
The good people from the East Midlands Anime Group have arranged a convention for Friday 19th October to Sunday 21st October 2007. FuyuCon has capacity for 500 members and will be based at the Britannia Hotel Nottingham. Full weekend membership costs £40.
Anime expert Helen McCarthy will be the guest for FuyuCon, it will be her first UK anime convention appearance in a while. Helen regularly attends US conventions such as A-Kon.
FuyuCon is a welcome addition to the UK anime convention calendar. Since the capacity is 500, we suggest you book as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment.
Read More... | Souce: FuyuCon
London Barbican Anime Screenings
Category > Anime > Film
Following on from our news about Children's anime screenings, it seems that the London Barbican have gone Japanese cinema crazy! Not only will they be showing some great bits of anime, they'll also holding a Toru Takemitsu season featuring films the composer has scored.
Selected shows will be introduced by anime expert Helen McCarthy, I've been to past events at other venues, and often they get so called anime experts to introduce shows, or give talks, and it's clear they don't know what they're talking about, Helen however is a real anime expert, having written numerous high quality books on the subject and many magazine articles.
Anime wise they'll be showing:
Saturday, 8 July at 1.45pm: Akira
If you haven't seen this film on a big screen yet, then get over to London and see the anime classic.
Saturday, 8 July 4.15pm: Tokyo Godfathers
Satoshi Kon's superb film about three homeless people's adventures at Christmas. This charming feature is an all time favourite of the Otaku News crew.
Sunday 9 July, 1.45pm: Paranoia Agent: Episodes 1 To 4
Satoshi Kon's TV series, which proves to be very thought provoking, as a special bonus the series will be introduced by Helen McCarthy. We've got a review of Paranoia Agent here.
Sunday 9th July, 3.45pm: Makoto Shinkai Triple Bill
Shinkai became famous for producing anime from home using his computer! They'll be showing the cute She and Her Cat, along with Voices of a Distant Star (influenced by shows like Gunbuster), with a special UK Premiere of The Place Promised In Our Early Days. The triple bill will also be introduced by Helen McCarthy and is worth attending to hear what insight she has throw on director and his work.
In all cases we suggest you book now to avoid disappointment.
Read More... | Souce: Barbican
Tomo Dachi Northern Irish Anime Covention Coming Soon
Those good people at Tomo-Dachi have just sent us there latest press release, it contains more details about the Northern Irish convention set for 7th July to 9th July. Highlight's include US guests Tiffany Grant and Matt Greenfield, they'll both provide an interesting insight into the anime industry. Unfortunately, due to personal reasons anime and manga expert Jonathan Clements had to pull out, but has promised to attend the 2007 Tomo-Dachi.
The convention also promises a great selection of panels, workshops and other cool anime events. They'll also be playing a selection of traditional Japanese games such as Go and Shogi . Booking closes on May 30th, so get moving if you're interested! ^_^
Read More... | Souce: Tomo Dachi
J-Pop Events in the UK
Date: 2006 April 30 16:31 | Posted By: Azure
It's a busy time for J-music fans in the UK! Not only is J-Pop Go a regular event but there are also numerous other things happening. This includes a benefit performance for Mika Bomb's drummer Ergi on the 15th of May and the It came from Japan, Japanese music showcase which is running across England from the 16th-20th May.
Read More... | Souce: J-Pop Go Forums
London Cosplay Cafe at Cafe Manga
Emily has sent us a friendly reminder about Cosplay Cafe at Cafe Manga in London this Sunday from 2pm-5.30pm, and the first 10 cosplayers who arrive will receive some goodies from a lucky dip. It sounds like great fun, so get your costumes ready and head to Westminster!
Read More... | Souce: Cafe Manga
MAME 3 now out
Voxie has let us know that MAME issue 3 is now out and available to order for only £1.50. MAME is a fanzine dedicated to chronicling the UK fan scene. The 'zine features two comics one of which was drawn by Rising Stars of manga winner Sonia Leong, as well as a mix of articles including event reports, reviews of both pro and fan comics as well as news.
Souce: MAME
J-Pop Go Update
The nice folks from J-Pop Go, have sent us their latest news, the last event raised over £200 for Ergi. They've also go a nice selection of events lined up in the future, J-Pop July is set to have a Magical Girls and Boy's theme (here's hoping for naked transformation sequences). We're really looking forward to Ninja's vs Pirates Night, since the battle has been going on for ever, although we all know that Ninja's have real ultimate power. October is set to be Halloween themed, and as you can imagine December is set to be J-Pop Ho-Ho-Ho with a Christmas theme.
Sweatdrop Studios to Attend Bristol Comics Expo
Our chum Sonia has just sent us details of Sweatdrop's appearance at the Bristol Comics Expo on May 13th - 14th.
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children DVD Details
Category > Anime > DVD
Otaku rejoice! The popular RPG game series Final Fantasy has stolen many hours of our lives, especially Final Fantasy VII, which is why a CGI movie was made. It's set two years after the events of the game, and features everyone favourite Cloud and Sephiroth. It's due for UK release on DVD and UMD on April 24th and April 25th in the USA, it looks like it's going to be good.
Update: We now have a review of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.
Read More... | Souce: Sony Pictures
Cosplay Cafe at Cafe Manga
Emily has just sent us some details about an event she's organising in London next month, Cosplay Cafe at Cafe Manga. Aimed at Cosplayers kameko (photographers) and their chums. It's set for Sunday 23rd April, 2pm-5.30pm, and includes fun activities like a photoshoot, a talk/workshop, a quiz, anime and live action screenings, along with a swap table. They'll even have goodies to give away too! ^_^
J-Pop Go April
London J-Pop fans should get out their Sailor Suits and Gakuran and head over to J-Pop Go this Saturday, where they'll be having a Japanese School Disco theme at the Cafe Manga Venue. The nice folk at ADV Films UK are sponsoring the events and as an appropriate tie in will be promoting Cromartie High School. The venue opens at 7pm and the party goes on to 1am. It sounds like fun and will certainly make a great anime weekend, with the London Anime Club the next day.
Howl's Moving Castle Out This Week
While our US readers where treated to the DVD release of Howl's Moving Castle last week, our UK and Australian readers might want to take a look at our review of Howl's Moving Castle. Optimum and Madman really have put a nice lot of extras on this release, and it's good to see that along with a sub and a dub version they've also supplied subtitles for the English Language track.
The gap between the Japanese and US/UK release of this title was less than 5 months instead of 2 years compared to the UK DVD release of Spirited Away, it really shows you how much more mainstream anime has now become! It's also impressive to note that the US/UK/AU DVD releases are in the same two weeks, a first for a Ghibli English language DVD release! UK fans might want to hunt around for cut price bargains online and also consider that Amazon UK have an exclusive cover.
Souce: Otaku News Howl\'s Moving Castle Review
The Nature of Monkey Was Irrepressible
British, Australian and New Zealand readers of Otaku News especially may remember a TV show called Monkey based on Journey to the West a classic tale by Xi You Ji, known as Saiyuki in Japan. Yes, we're talking about the same Monkey famed for his Monkey Magic (Born from an egg on a mountain top, The punkiest Monkey that ever popped), according to the Daily Yomiuri On-line Fuji TV have started to air a new version of Monkey. Ratings are already high and Fuji TV have stated that they've received enquires for this new version of the cult TV show from the UK and Australia. We're pondering how long it will take for a TV studio to rollout a great cheesy dub.
Our UK readers who can view ITV 4 can catch the original Monkey TV show on Thursdays and Fridays at 6pm.
In the mean time we suggest our Brisbane based readers head over to Roma Street Parklands to see Monkey at the theatre! ^_-
Sweatdrop Shop
Those artistic people from Sweatdrop Studios have dropped us a line to tell us about their new on-line shopping system. They take Paypal too, which is useful for those who don't have or want credit cards. We recommend you grab a copy of Sugardrops if you haven't already, since it contains artwork from a selection of the Sweatdrop Crew. The press release they sent us also has a discount coupon. ^_-
J-Pop Go February - The Lurve Is Go
The nice folks from J-Pop go have just sent us the details for their February event, this time it's at a new venue, the Cafe Manga (near to the London Eye, which is a great location). Set for Saturday February 11th tickets are available via the J-Pop Go Website. It seems they've also teamed up with evil games company Ubisoft, "Why are they evil we hear you cry?", well the answers simple Ubisoft distribute the most addictive game ever on the PSP - Lumines, a game so truly hypnotic it will suck days of your life in the blink of an eye. ^_- They've also teamed up with ADV Films UK for some goodies
Matt Greenfield to Appear At Tomo-Dachi
The folks from Tomo-Dachi have just sent us their latest press release, which reveals that Matt Greenfield will be one of the guests. Matt Greenfield is best known to anime fans as the co-founder of ADV Films, and has directed the dubbing of Neon Genesis Evangelion (making sure that "Father I hate you!" sounds just right! ^_-).
Tomo-Dachi a New Northern Ireland Convention
We've got news of a new anime convention in Northern Ireland, at the University of Ulster's Magee Campus in Londonderry. Tomo-Dachi is set for 7th 8th and 9th of July 2006 and looks like it's going to be great! With guests including veteran voice actress Tiffany Grant and writer, translator and man of many talents Jonathan Clements. The convention is the first of it's kind in Northern Ireland and has some really nice touches like anime related presents in everyone's room! We reckon it's worth going to for the "What Stupid People Say About Anime" segment alone, since we've heard many people say stupid things about anime! So clear your calendars for that week and get over to Londonderry! ^_^
J-Pop Ho-Ho-Ho!
Those nice folks at J-Pop Go have sent us the details for their next event, which will take place on December 7th. They've got a real Christmas treat with Rie Fu, who will be performing live, resident DJs, DJ Take Off and DJ Kyukyusha will play a selection of top J-Pop and J-Rock tunes throughout the night as well. Cosplayers get a discount too! So be sure to turn up to their regular venue Fluid in London, for some Japanese music themed fun.
Sweatdrop Studios At Comic Expo Brighton
Those nice people over at Sweatdrop have sent us a press release for their appearace at the Comic Expo in Brighton. Tokyopop and Letraset will be there too. It's certainly worth a vist if you like your comics or want to be more active in the independent UK comic scene.
Japanese Manga and Cultural Politics Lecture
Author and anime expert Jonathan Clements has sent us details of the SOAS Japanese Manga and Cultural Politics Lecture and Discussion in London. This is due to take place at 7pm Tuesday 11th October, with free admission at the The Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre, SOAS. Since it's hosted by The School of Oriental and African Studies, you know it should be good.
Read More... | Souce: SOAS
IMAF 2005 Lines Up Top Speakers and New Anime
With the competition deadline edging ever close, the nice folks at IMAF have sent us some more details for their London event.
Highlights include Sweatdrop Studios, a special screening of Millennium Actress, along with the Europe Premiere of Streetfighter - Alpha Generation. Even Garnier will be their with its Manga haircare range. The IMAF is certainly worth attending to see the wonderful range of entrants.
Neo Awards - Time To Vote
UK Anime Magazine Neo, are currently taking votes for their first Neo Awards "the only UK awards ceremony to celebrate the best in Asian Pop Culture" which will be held on Saturday 29th October.
Neo rightly point out that what makes the awards important is that the winner of each category is voted by the fans.
To vote all you have to do is download this PDF file, print it out, fill it out and post it to the address on the form. All voting forms have to be sent in by Friday 7th October to be counted.
Please note that the form is in PDF format, so if you have problems printing the file try downloading Adobe Acrobat.
Souce: Neo
Exclusive Howl's Moving Castle Preview Screening Offer
With Howl's Moving Castle being launched in the UK from September 23rd every British anime fan is counting the days until they can see it on the big screen. It's already had a few special art house and festival showings in the UK, but these sold out ridiculously quickly. For our UK readers in the Hertfordshire area, we've managed to get exclusive preview screening tickets.
The good people at Cineworld in Stevenage have decided that Otaku News readers can come to this advanced screening for free! All you have to do is download this flyer, and be able to get to Stevenage Cineworld on Wednesday 21st September 2005 for 8:15pm. Present the flyer to the Cineworld staff to attend the screening. Please note that seats are subject to availability so turn up early if you really want to see Howl's Moving Castle!
Please note that the flyer is in PDF format, so if you have problems printing the file try downloading Adobe Acrobat.
Souce: Cineworld Stevenage
J-Pop Go Date Change
Paul from J-Pop Go has sent us the latest details for the event. Apparently it looks like the date for the next London J-Pop Go is going to change. -
"Unfortunately the premiere of the new Ghost In The Shell film is on the same day (I only discovered this today) so the 28th is unlikely to happen."
They plan to push back until October, making sure the event doesn't clash with anything else.
Additionally J-Pop Go will also be providing music at the party for the forthcoming London Expo. - "Following on from the success of last year's event, this year's Expo continues to be a celebration of a variety of pop culture interests including film and TV. The Expo will see special guest stars, displays and a dealer's section. The event will also house a special Anime Village featuring a Cosplay Masquerade and exclusive big screen presentations. The Expo runs on the weekend of 29th/30th October".
It's good to see that the J-Pop Go Organisers are aware of other anime events and are proactively avoiding any calendar conflicts.
Anime/Manga Exposure Wanted for Geisha Event in 2006
Date: 2005 September 11 15:15 | Posted By: Voxie
Following a post made at the Anime Cafe organisers have mentioned plans saying that they will be "the first people to bring real geisha to England"! Geisha being a standard unique to Japanese culture, curious otaku will now have access to this experience without paying the plane fare!
The event is not until May next year. Apart from the chance to view the beautiful kimono, there are also other Japanese-related events to be be held, including calligraphy and martial arts. More information, including prices and availability, are now on the organisers' website.
And finally, at present the organisers are welcoming venture from others, including maybe a mini manga/anime expo! If you're interested in having a workshop, table to sell your works, or even cosplaying, contact the organisers via the website link above, or email them directly: katie_c@tiscali.co.uk
Souce: Anime.org.uk
Convention Report: Ayacon 2005
Date: 2005 August 27 19:33 | Posted By: Spike
Ayacon, one of the longest running UK Anime conventions, has repeated itself after a one year absence due to Amecon last year, and has certainly come back with one hell of a bang. Spanning three days from the 19th to the 22nd of August at Warwick Arts Centre just south of Coventry, this convention provided not only a bountiful selection of Anime, a masquerade and of course karaoke but also panels from a large variety of different sources, a pub quiz, two parties and even a concert from gothic j-rock group Blood. Boredom was never going to be an option...
Read More... | Souce: Ayacon
J-Pop Go September Details
The people behind J-Pop Go have sent us the lastest details for the next event in September. The venue will be the same as the previous J-Pop Go, Fluid in London.
So keep Wednesday 28th September free!
Is KyuuCON a Scam?
After posting the press release from KyuuCon yesterday, it's been brought to our attention by various members of UK anime fandom that there is something fishy about KyuuCON. Firstly it appears that the venue mentioned the Plymouth Pavillions has not heard of KyuuCON or the organisers in question. The second major alarm bell is where the payments are going, into a personal bank account and not a building society account/non-profit account in the conventions name.
What's also interesting is their sudden change of heart, and the way they've just moved everything back a year. Plus this thread brought to our attention at the AyaCon Forum. At this current moment in time, based on what we have heard, we believe that KyuuCON is either very poorly organised or a cash grabbing scam, either way, we suggest you avoid KyuuCON for now.
Read More... | Souce: Anime Fandom
KyuuCON 2006
Date: 2005 August 25 04:41 | Posted By: Azure
2006 looks to be a busy year for fans with the announcement of a third convention in the UK. KyuuCON 2006 will run from the 2nd - 4th of June at the Plymouth Pavillions. The convention will have a capacity of 1500 with the weekend price being £50.
Read More... | Souce: Kyuucon 2006
Amecon and Auchinawa Convention Details
Those of you attending Ayacon and planning on attending next year's conventions Amecon 2006 (August 11th - 13th, 2006) and Auchinawa(November 23rd -
26th, 2006) will be interested in a joint registration scheme which will be running during Ayacon this weekend. The scheme will allow con goers to pay for one con in full and a deposit for the other at the same time.
Read More... | Souce: Auchinawa Committee
London Anime Club is Next Weekend
A quick reminder to our London based readers, the London Anime Club which is normally held on the first Sunday of every month, will be on 14th August so not to clash with the 63rd World Science Fiction Convention in Glasgow which has an anime events run this weekend.
Souce: London Anime Club
Japan Manga Tour
UK Travel company Japan Journeys have sent us details of their package holiday Japan Manga Tour a package departing from London to Tokyo. The highlights include a visit to the fantastic Ghibli Museum, the historical Meiji Shrine, the fashionable Harajuku and the Aladdin's cave of an anime store that is Mandarake.
All of the above places are worth visiting for one reason or another from the cultural value, to the outright wacky. The Otaku News Crew suggest you add the locations to your list of places to visit, for when you're in Tokyo next! ^_-
Read More... | Souce: Japan Journeys
AmeCon 2006 Details
With AyaCon about to kick off in a few weeks, the AmeCon Crew have sent us the details of their Leicester based convention. Set to run from Friday 11th August to late on Sunday 13th in 2006 the convention looks like it's going to be good. The press release they've sent us has the full details and covers pretty much all the questions you could ask at this stage. It's great to see they've got the details sorted out even a year before the events set to run.
The guests include Monica Rial who was a real hoot at last years Amecon and interviewed really well, along with fellow voice actor Greg Ayres.
The AmeCon Crew have also decided to host a Cosplay Ball, which sounds exciting and attendees are advised to wear cosplay or formal wear (which basically means cosplay as Tuxedo Mask ^_-). The Otaku News Crew were at the first AmeCon and we've already paid the deposit for next years.
Read More... | Souce: Amecon
Spirited Away Makes BFI Must See List
Date: 2005 July 20 07:01 | Posted By: Joe
According to BBC News, the British Film Institute have complied a list of films that every child should have watched by the age of 14.
The list was put together with help from the public and is intended to spark debate about what children should watch.
Unsurprisingly, The Wizard of Oz, ET and Toy Story are listed, but it also seems that BFI (or perhaps the public in general) know what they're talking about by suggesting Spirited Away, Hayao Miyazaki's tale of a girl drawn into a world of magic after her parents pig out on forbidden food.
The BFI selected 50 films and eventually whittled them down to 10.
MinamiCon 12 Registrations Now Open
London Anime Club President Dragon, has just informed us that registrations for the MinamiCon 12, the Southampton, UK based anime convention are now open. It's set for the 17th-19th March 2006. Registration costs £42 per person for the full weekend, and for an extra £10 you can also get a convention t-shirt.
Souce: MinamiCon 12
J-Pop Go July Still Go!
Our club bunny readers will be pleased to hear that despite recent tragic events in London, J-Pop Go July is indeed still Go and set for Wednesday 13th July. Tickets are still available at venue on the night.
The Otaku News Crew advise that you allow extra travel time to get the venue Fluid.
Regular contributor Voxie went to the last J-Pop go and has written a report of the event.
Jormungand Season 1
The Eccentric Family (1-13) - Complete
Space Brothers (1-26) Streaming
AKB0048 (1-13) Streaming
Bodacious Space Pirates (1-13) Streaming
Poyopoyo / Recorder and Ransel (1-13) Streaming
Polar Bear Café (1-4) Streaming
OZMA (1-6) Streaming
You're Under Arrest: Fast and Furious (Season Two)
Squid Girl: Season 1 Blu Ray
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Biing! Download (1995 Simulation Game)
Simulation Games:
Download full Biing!:
Download - Easy Setup (303 MB)
Biing! screenshots:
Biing!: Sex, Intrigue and Scalpels is an erotic hospital-management simulation. You must build a hospital, starting from buying a building for it, then hiring doctors, nurses and receptionists. The game contains typical management simulation elements, albeit with a humorous twist: the doctors are idiots who don't really care for their patients, and the nurses have huge breasts and even do a little striptease from time to time.
Similar to Bullfrog's better-known Theme Hospital, Biing! is a humorous German-only business simulation about running a hospital and making money by treating patients from more or less weird illnesses and injuries. But that's where the similarities end.
The first, and most important, difference is that Biing! is definitely a game for adults only, even by liberal European standards. When you play it first, you (especially as a male player) can while away the time by clicking all nurses to undress them. Not exactly a strategic or business decision ;)
Second, in Biing! it is hard to survive even a single day (not to mention to win the game). You have to have an at least a balanced bank account at the end of each day. With running cost for personnel and rent, the need to buy equipment and patients who come into to your clinic rather randomly, it took me one (real life) week to survive two (in game) day for my first game. And even when you eventually have your clinic doing fine, one wrong decision can push you into bankruptcy (as happened to me when I bought an ambulance car too early after about 40 hours of playing).
Third, the game has almost no animations, and the pictures do not change with different equipment, so the only way to find out if a certain device is in a room is to check the equipment menu. Same with personnel: You will see doctors or nurses, no matter if they are in the room or not, so you have to click them with your mouse to find out if they are still doing their job or having a break or sleeping at home. The graphics are drawn in the typical German comic style, and except of the aforementioned possibility to strip the nurses, nothing really worth mentioning.
Last, but not least, the game demands a good command of the German language since it never was published in English and the gameplay itself is rather text intensive.
To sum it up: Biing! is neither a Top Dog nor a Real Dog. If you are a German speaker, have an interest in a (somewhat raunchy) hospital simulation, and found Theme Hospital too easy, then it's probably your cup of tea. All the rest of us would do well to stick to the more playable and forgiving Bullfrog classic. For what it's worth, reLINE later released the sequel Biing! 2 which adds even more -err-revealing graphics of nurses while keeping basic gameplay more or less the same.
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Comparison of MLL Fusion Genes Expression among the Cytogenetics Abnormalities of Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Their Clinical Effects | OMICS International
Journal of Biometrics & Biostatistics
Comparison of MLL Fusion Genes Expression among the Cytogenetics Abnormalities of Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Their Clinical Effects
Senol Dogan1*, Amina Kurtovic-Kozaric2, Albenita Hajrovic1, Muhamed Lisic1 and Ercan Gokgoz3
1Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies, nternational Burch University, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2Department of Clinical Pathology, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
3Department of Information Technologies, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies, International Burch University, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Senol Dogan
Department of Genetics and Bioengineering
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies
International Burch University, Sarajevo
Received Date: March 21, 2016; Accepted Date: April 14, 2016; Published Date: April 21, 2016
Citation: Dogan S, Kurtovic-Kozaric A, Hajrovic A, Lisic M, Gokgoz E (2016) Comparison of MLL Fusion Genes Expression among the Cytogenetics Abnormalities of Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Their Clinical Effects. J Biom Biostat 7:312. doi: 10.4172/2155-6180.1000312
Copyright: ©2016 Dogan S, et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
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Mixed-lineage leukemia (MLL) is a subtype of acute myeloid leukemia with more aggressive prognosis than other subtypes. Translocations of MLL gene with other partner genes, forming the MLL-fusion proteins (MLL-FPs), are the main characteristics of MLL leukemia. Many studies have demonstrated that MLL-FPs such as: MLL-AF4, MLL-AF6, MLL-AF9, MLL-AF10, MLL-ENL, MLL-ELL, MLL-EPS15, as well as partial tandem duplication are the most common abnormalities that play significant role in MLL-rearranged leukemia. Gene expression profiles from 197 patients and 180 clinical data were downloaded from TCGA database. R statistical program has classified clinical and genomic data simultaneously according to cytogenetic abnormalities. As a result of this analysis, the most frequent 47 MLLFPs genes expression have been detected and compared with other cytogenetic abnormalities such as t(4;11), t(9;11), t(8;21), t(15;17), complex, inversion 16, trisomy 8 and cytogenetically normal AML. 35 out of 46 MLL-FPs genes presented with abnormal gene expression profile. This study showed that MLL-FPs are not just active and related with MLL, but also with other subtypes of AML.
AML; MLL; Data mining; Cytogenetic abnormalities; Fusion protein; Gene expression
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a clonal hematopoietic disorder that may be derived from either a hematopoietic stem cell or a lineagespecific progenitor cell [1]. Hematopoietic tissues have a potential to produce various types of malignancies, such as acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) [2]. Acute leukemia is one of the most common types of leukemia among adults and constitutes 97% of all childhood malignancies, which show clonal expansion and changing specific stages of normal myeloid and lymphoid hematopoiesis [3]. Although cytogenetic analysis has been used to identify the pathogenesis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) for more than decades, clinically defined subtypes are very heterogeneous diseases and difficult to characterize in a same group [4,5]. The cytogenetic of the subtypes and chromosome translocation are the main key properties to distinguish the disease and prognostic factors of AML [1,6,7]. The AML and ALL cytogenetic reports have revealed that many non-random chromosome abnormalities included specific genes that implicated in the process of leukemogenesis [8].
Lastly, the new term mixed-lineage leukemia was added to the literature [9]. MLL gene plays a positive regulator of global gene expression in early embryonic development and hematopoiesis [10]. The gene encodes a very important epigenetic transcription factors, such as HOX genes [11]. In addition to that, MLL fusion proteins, main properties of MLL, are produced by chromosomal translocations, which affect the MLL gene at 11q23 [12]. If AML includes MLL chromosomal rearrangements and produces fusion proteins, it is assumed to be followed by poor prognosis and aggressive for infants [13-15]. The fusion proteins are observed in both hematological and solid tumors as breaking within genes on each chromosome [7]. The translocation genes involved in AML might be transcription regulators, which determine the cellular development and cell fate [16]. There are more than 80 different partner genes, but the most commonly observed MLL-FPs are MLL-AF4 in ALL, MLL-AF9 and MLL-AF10 in AML and MLL-ELL in MLL [17].
Although it is well known that the fusion proteins activity are specific reasons for The previous studies show that statistical analysis of genomic data and clinical research should have been done together to understand better of new type of leukemia [18-21]. Development of MLL, the research has been done to show the potential correlation between the proteins and other subtypes. Finding the expression activity of the fusion genes is the main target of the research. The main idea of the research is to see the genes expression profile of MLL-FPs in other subtypes of AML and potential relation between them.
The cancer genome atlas, R, HCE 3.5, Genevestigator
Gene expression and clinical data of acute myeloid leukemia are the main material for the research, which are downloaded from TCGA database, https://tcga-data.nci.nih.gov/tcga/. The data have been mined by different computational programs and web tools (Figure 1).
Figure 1: Flowchart of the data management
The statistical analyses and data comparison have been done by R statistical program (https://www.r-project.org), which is created for this particular research to analyze the data. The program categorizes genes which represent different expression profiles in the subtype of AML. HCE 3.5 (http://www.cs.umd.edu/hcil/hce/) has been used to cluster gene expressions. According to the clinical data, the different subtypes have been found and abnormally expressed MLL fusion genes were detected. Synchronization of the clinical and expression data is the key part of the method.
AML clinical data have been used to find subtypes which are made of distinct cytogenetic abnormalities. Patients have different chromosomal abnormalities which are detected, identified and separated into different types: t(4;11), t(9;11), t(8;21), t(15;17), complex, inversion 16, trisomy 8 and AML. TCGA ID numbers of each patient is very useful for matching with their gene expression value. Therefore, same IDs have been used to find the correct gene expression value in the subtype of AML. The clinical data were prepared to find their gene expression values.
Gene expression data according to AML subtypes
197 AML patients’ expression values and 19798 genes were compared within each subtype. According to cytogenetic abnormalities which were derived from the clinical data, patients have been separated and categorized into subgroups of AML (Figure 1).
The IDs of each subgroup member is used to find their gene expression value. Then the abnormally high and low expressed genes of the subtypes have been compared among each other and average value (Table 1).
HEG
t(4;11) MLLT7 229.2 MLLT2 20.248 3.536
t(9;11) ARHGEF12 208.2 MLLT2 30.241 4.271
t(8;21) ArgBP2 242.7 MLLT2 16.497 3.975
t(15;17) LASP1 64.0 ARHGEF12 74.948 3.276
Complex ArgBP2 307.6 MLLT2 25.618 4.393
Inv16 ARHGEF12 222.3 MLLT2 23.813 4.406
Trisomy ARHGEF12 115.5 MLLT2 36.988 4.424
AML ArgBP2 269.1 MLLT2 23.846 4.372
Table 1: Selected high and low expressed genes in the subgroups. LEG:
Low Expressed Genes, HEG: High Expressed Genes. Average shows
the gene expression values of all patients.
Although there are more than 80 MLL fusion encoded genes [15], the 46 most frequently found have been analyzed. The R program categorized and selected the genes depending on their expression abnormalities of AML cytogenetic disorders.
Clinical data analysis
69 cytogenetic abnormalities patients have been extracted from 197 AML as subtypes which include t(8;21) (10%), t(15;17) (22%), complex (38%), MLL, inversion 16 (13%), trisomy 8 (14%) and MLL (3%). The following step was to find the MLL-FP genes expression profile of the subtypes and compare them among each other (Figure 2).
Figure 2: Percentage of patients with chromosomal abnormalities according to clinical TCGA data.
Clinical outcome of the subtypes
The patients of the subtypes show different survival rate (Figure 3). While t(15,17) and inv16 have the highest survival rate, t(9:11) and t(4:11) have the lowest survival rate. It is obvious that patients with the subtypes involving MLL translocation on 11q23, have the worst prognosis.
Figure 3: The survival rate of chromosomal aberrations found in 69 patients.
Gene expression result among subtypes
The comparison of 46 mostly common MLL-FPs gene expression shows different profile and abnormal deviations (Table 2).
t(4;11)
t(15;17)
Inversion 16
Trisomy 8
MLLT2 21945.8 23846 20248.8 30241.4 16497.8 212.2 25618.8 23813.7 36988
LASP1 13034.2 17052.2 14414.8 13910.3 16251.6 64 16301.3 17757.3 12539.8
FOXO3A 8659.5 11759 12371.2 5682.6 11351.2 127 12697.9 9441.6 8945.2
PICALM 10142.1 14368.3 9036.1 11011.2 11205.8 1238.5 13839.2 13086.2 11577.9
CREBBP 8020.4 9493.4 7986.9 9701.6 9430.9 1139.3 9945.3 9956.9 7982.1
MIFL 7627.6 8627.3 6424.6 7559.8 8206.8 1423.6 9061.8 8358.5 12358.3
GMPS 4416.2 5379.6 5605.7 6211.5 4718.9 247.1 4647.9 6337.5 3144.6
CASC5 2301.1 2548.7 3861.9 2660 2015.7 87.4 2456.3 2839.2 2187
EP300 3166.5 3312.2 3189.5 4507.7 3076.4 536.6 3723.9 2877 4254.9
MAML2 1424.2 1680.4 2960.4 496.3 1549.7 205.2 2286 2249 222.4
LPP 3290.6 4443.1 2728.7 5231.2 3063.8 291.3 3969.8 4503 3246
SMAP1 3634.3 5139.7 2673.7 4660 4466 243.4 4703.9 5112.1 3581.3
MLLT6 3385.8 3898.9 2271.4 3983.2 3189.3 156.2 4269.8 3708.4 6122.3
GAS7 4971 7917.8 2235.9 7763.8 7880.8 774.1 5250.9 6934.7 3956.6
AFF3 3981 3905.3 2087.3 6345.4 3564.9 504.1 3271.5 5386.7 6706.8
ARHGAP26 2363 2117.7 1651.8 2908.6 1126 4982.7 1451.3 2580.4 1839.8
MLLT11 4439.1 4338.1 1472.1 1766.3 7518.2 497.2 5269.1 5832.7 8718.2
PBX1 698 902.7 1471.5 587.3 332.5 344.6 1338.4 326.3 485.5
EEN 1592.3 1989.1 1401.1 2037.2 1699.3 178 2245.8 2108.2 1476.7
RARA 1428 1770.4 1252.5 1324.1 2258.1 94.5 1854.4 1911.1 1301.5
MLLT3 1031.3 1473.1 1247.1 1317.9 861 173.4 2453.2 991.3 175.5
SEPT9 1443.1 1702.4 1142.1 1347.2 1551.4 291.5 1600.5 1782.9 2386
MPFYVE 1248.8 1245.7 1135.6 1889.8 1136 312.5 1210.1 1228.8 1829.2
NCKIPSD 1649.6 1504.1 1089.2 1874.2 2418.1 398.6 1751.5 1891.8 2123.8
ELL 773 745.1 992.2 580.1 912.8 461.3 752.8 904.4 807.2
TIRAP 1526.9 941.6 954.7 1052.6 956.8 5210.1 912.1 925.3 676.8
DAB2IP 416.9 437.5 549.1 382.9 503.6 81.4 556.7 421.3 423.5
TET1 1308 690.1 469.6 1034.8 1811.7 3251.6 981 946.7 660.4
ArgBP2 656.6 269.1 398.4 233.8 242.7 2972.6 307.6 199.2 241.7
ARHGEF12 10942.5 277.9 384.6 208.2 303.7 74948.2 414.8 222.3 115.5
MLLT4 307.21 239.84 229.60 146.4 345.25 481.82 477.25 239.25 230.85
MLLT7 670.1 439.6 229.2 339.2 523.4 2403.7 418.5 303.9 472.6
MLLT10 7718.3 7720.9 6137.4 9266.8 8128.1 6755.4 8030.5 7558.9 8151.2
MYOF1 2595.5 3397.7 5361.5 4787.5 935.9 1699 1894 3363.2 127.1
ACACA 3846.4 2989.4 2590.1 2932.4 4305.8 4407 3097.3 3382.2 6209.8
FNBP1 1195.6 1814 1405.3 774.5 922 1009.6 1918.8 2123.4 215.6
EPS15 1658.8 1418.5 1192.8 1293.9 1843.2 3034 1592.6 1447.8 1207.4
Table 2: MLL fusion genes expression in different subtypes of AML.
The black and gray cells represent the high expressed and low expressed values of the genes, respectively. The comparison is done between average of the gene expression and the subtypes.
MLLT2 is up-regulated in all translocations except in t(15;17). MLLT4 and MLLT7 are down-regulated in t(4;11) having a significant deviation when compared to average. For instance, ARHGEF12 is down-regulated in t(9;11), inv16, trisomy 8 and AML, but it is upregulated in t(15;17). ArgBP2 is a quite good example of downregulated gene expression in t(8;21), complex and AML. LASP1 expression fluctuates, it is down-regulated in t(15;17), but up-regulated in t(8;21). AF1Q and MLLT10 expression is high, but MYOF1 and GPHN expressions are low in int(8;21) and t(9;11) subtypes, respectively. t(15;17) has the highest gene expression diversity in both high and low directions if compared with other subtypes. t(15:17) and trisomy 8 have more diverse genes which represent up and downregulated in the subgroups. For instance, EPS15, ArgBP2, AFX, ARHGAP26, CXXC6, ARHGEF12, TIRAP are highly expressed genes and MAPRE1, EP300, LASP1, MLLT6, RARA, SEPT9, ELL, EEN, CCDC94, MPFYVE, AF15q14, CREBBP, GAS7, CIP29, CBL, PICALM, MAML2, ABI1, AF9-MLLT3, AF9q34, FOXO3A, SMAP1, AFF3, NCKIPSD, EEFSEC, GMPS, LPP, AF4P12, MIFL, AF4, AF1Q are low expressed in t(15:17). Trisomy 8 as a subtype includes AF1Q, AF4p12, MIFL, AF4, GPHN, ACACA, MLLT6 as highly expressed genes and MYOF1, ARHGEF 12, TIRAP, MAML2, FNBP1 as low expressed ones. Interestingly, inv16 has no significant MLL-FPs genes expression variations. The results support our theory that MLL-FPs genes are not just active in MLL, but also in other subtypes.
MLL-FP genes and clinical outcome
According to the AML subtypes, clinical outcome shows high heterogeneity. While t(15,17) and inv16 have the highest survival rate and relatively good prognosis, t(9:11) is lethal and leads to very bad prognosis (Figure 3).
Hierarchical clustering of MLL protein genes
MLL-FP genes are correlated with each other depending on their expression and clustered to determine their relation. Some of the genes show strong correlation with each other in different subtypes (Figure 4). The first group genes are ACACA, FNBP1 and EPS15 and strongly correlated to all the subtypes. MLLT7, MLLT10, MYOF1 are the second group, ArgBP2, ARGHEF12 and MLLT4 are the third highly correlated genes. TET1 is distinct and has a unique expression profile in all the groups. MPFYVE, NCKIPSD, ELL, TIRAP, DAB2IP, PBX1, EEN, ARHGAP26, AFF3 and GAS7 are the fourth and the maximum correlated genes in all the subtypes. The fifth group of genes demonstrate diverse expression value and are slightly correlated with each other (Figure 4).
Figure 4: Hierarchical clustering of MLL protein genes.
However, it is well known that the genes responsible for MLL-FPs are important key factor for MLL leukemogenesis, the research has been done to investigate the expression profile in other subtypes of AML. 46 most commonly found MLL-FPs genes have been compared among the subtypes that the gene expression profile is presented as high and low (Table 2). Analysis of variations in gene expression in different cytogenetic abnormalities showed that significant number of genes is down-regulated in t(15;17). Furthermore, there are some genes which have opposite direction expressions. Therefore, MLL-FPs show diverse expression profiles in different subtypes of AML.
Despite of the fact that MLL is a new subtype of AML leukemia, there is no significant and efficient individual therapy so far. MLL is a result of crucial change in genetic conformation by the translocation and MLL protein complex that can lead to leukemogenesis. The analysis of MLL-FPs might be prospective target to find common properties and patterns between MLL type and other subtypes of AML. Moreover, we can find the correlation between abnormal expression of the genes and clinical outcome among all the subtypes.
MLL is very aggressive type and there is no strong therapy. The bad prognosis and clinical outcome may be correlated with the fusion proteins activity. That`s why the gene expression profile might be used to find therapeutic target genes and help us to see the relation between the subtypes of AML and MLL-FPs. The major contribution of the research is to find the reason of different clinical outcome and survival rate among the subtypes of AML and MLL-FP activity.
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6 Summer Illnesses You Need to Know: How to Spot & Treat Them
Posted by Gail Belsky on June 6, 2012 · 3 Comments
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You may not think of summer as a major season for sickness, but there are a number of illnesses that occur only in the warm months — and most often in kids. These viruses and bacteria live and breed where kids like to hang out: in lakes, pools and wooded areas.
The main culprits are enteroviruses (which are transmitted through the digestive tract) and viruses carried by deer ticks, says Dr. Jeremias Murillo, an expert in pediatric infectious disease at the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel.
There are no vaccines for these viruses, so parents need to be vigilant and prudent, advises Murillo. Steer clear of dirty-looking lakes and overcrowded pools, which can be contaminated with infected feces and sewage. Avoid wooded areas where tick-carrying animals live. And if you’re going hiking, wear white clothing with long sleeves and pants, and check frequently for ticks.
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Summer Sickness No. 1: Enteroviruses
Enteroviruses include Coxsackie viruses; ECHO virus; and hand, foot and mouth disease.
Source: Water contaminated by human feces, such as lakes and under-chlorinated pools.
Signs: Upper-respiratory infection; diarrhea and vomiting; pinkeye; skin rashes; and blisters in the mouth and on the hands and feet. Can lead to viral meningitis. Symptoms develop three to seven days after infection.
Treatment: None. Clears up after a few days.
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This year’s symposium of the American Society of Perfumers provided an opportunity for a number of fragrance executives and consultants to speak out on a wide range of hot topics in the fragrance industry.
1. This is a Megatrend: Green Perfumery
“This is a megatrend,” said Yves Calderone (Limited Brands), when asked about the move towards naturals and organics in fragrance creation. “It offers [the industry] an incredible opportunity to think of ways to innovate in this area. Consumers clearly want it. It’s not just about fragrances. It’s about ethical sourcing, fair trade and a larger kind of green movement.
Calderone was careful, however, to say that companies cannot get too far out ahead of the consumer when it comes to “green.” “The consumer … is not willing to trade off in any way. They want [a product that] is doing good things for the environment, but will not trade off on aesthetics, performance or things like that … We’re going after the 95% of consumers that want to be 5% green, rather than the 5% that want to be 95% green.” In short, successful green scents must be mainstream products.
Panelists went on to note that natural and organic scents would largely be the domain of hand care products and the like, as opposed to fine fragrance, due to the limited palette of naturals. In addition, it was noted that green isn’t always "natural." In some cases, the use of synthetics avoids depletion of plant species, such as sandalwood. In addition, the changing environment can affect the supply stream of necessary natural raw materials.
2. Perfumers and Clients
Panelists also described how the relationship between clients and perfumers has evolved into a closer, more creation-focused partnership.
Ruth Sutcliffe (Coty) recounted how senior perfumers were once the ambassadors between the client and the fragrance house. “I get to see the perfumers much more often [now],” she said. “They get to go out. When it comes to fine-tuning a fragrance it’s a very important part of this process, being able to finish the fragrance at some point. They are the creative face of the company … they’re becoming stars.”
Trudi Loren (Estée Lauder) agreed: “All the perfumers are definitely stars. I think that perfumers have become true partners [in the creative process]. There was an ebb when perfumers became the salesmen in certain areas, but I think that has backed off a little bit so that they can really work on their fragrances.”
3. Finding Success and Art amid Consolidation and Excess Launches
P&G’s Scott Frame urged fragrance companies to focus on these questions:
What are you really good at?
What can you uniquely offer?
“Unique perfumers, unique creations, unique technology, unique market understanding—whatever it is, find out what you’re good at and maximize it,” he said. “Especially for small businesses. If they continue to try to be all things to all people they will [fail].”
Sutcliffe agreed. “Technology will continue and evolve ... We’ll see more and more new chemicals, new molecules—for instance the wood notes at the bottom of Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue, which I believe is one of the most innovative fragrances I’ve seen in a long time. It uses these really beautiful wood notes at the bottom that are the signature of that fragrance.”
Excess launches: Yet, despite innovations, the overwhelming number of fine fragrance launches continues to daunt and erode the industry. Doreen Bollhofer (Doreen A. Bollhofer Ltd.) worried, “I think it’s taking the preciousness out of the product. It has forced us to work harder and not smarter in trying to get product to market as fast as possible. It’s pulled away from the art to some degree.”
Loren, meanwhile, outlined the economics of the phenomenon. “It’s now coming down to how much money you’re putting behind your fragrance … The lifecycles are shorter. We’re having to do more for less.” Loren went on to say that it was going to have to be the consumer good side that would have to start to make a change for anything to happen. However, she noted, “the pressure for newness is outweighing the pressure for the classic that is going to stay on the market.”
At the same time, the accelerated launch schedule has collapsed development times. Calderone wondered how this was degrading creativity. “Personally, I don’t see how it’s possible to create incredibly lasting fragrances in six weeks … I see it as a major challenge.”
But Sutcliffe took a different view: “It is a challenge, but it’s doable.”
Research vs creative intuition: In such a high-pressure environment, what’s the relationship between artistic vision and market research? “On the back end,” said Calderone, “when it comes to quantitative data, I view that sort of as SAT scores—after a certain number it’s “good,” you’re going to be OK. I advocate more research up front and less attention paid on the back end.”
Loren said, “I don’t think we would look at [market test] results as being the be all, end all in supporting the [fragrance] candidate at the end, because for us the market is important as a litmus test, but if your gut or your intuition knows what the portfolio of that brand is, what needs to happen vis a vis the future of that specific brand or product, we’re going to weigh a certain amount of gut intuition, a little testing of the air, as well as looking at market research results. I think [market studies] are a good developmental tool for the fragrance houses; I don’t know if it will seal the deal in the end.”
Sutcliffe added, “If a fragrance house has a fragrance they believe in, and they have done in-house testing, that is very useful for us to support [that] fragrance. We always look at [testing], but it’s not a be all, end all.”
4. Effects of Regulations: Defending the Palette and Impact of Reformulations
When panelists focused on the question of regulations, most lamented the amount of time, manpower and resources that have been diverted to keep their heads above water. The passion was evident.
Frame took a strong stand on the fragrance industry’s response to recent regulatory inroads. “It limits the raw material palette, which is never a good thing,” he said. “I wish this industry would get more proactive and do something about it. Right now we’re letting other organizations and bodies get a lot of negative press, and there is almost [no one] talking about the benefits of fragrances and the delight it brings consumers. The best example I have is the plastics industry. Ten years ago—even five years ago—everyone was slamming that industry. [The plastics industry] put out proactive PR campaigns talking about the benefits of plastics in our society.” To Frame’s thinking, the plastics industry successfully communicated the benefits of plastic. “I think we need to get into a better balance,” he concluded. The audience clapped loudly.
“I personally know I have job security because of the reformulations we have to do on a regular basis,” said Loren. “But it’s taking our sights off the market, what we need to put out on the market as new and creative. We, as an industry, need to be on the offensive and not always on the defensive with what we’re doing in regulatory and with allergens.”
“I don’t think that regulatory issues will ever go away,” said Sutcliffe. “Technology continues to challenge us. That will never stop. We just have to be ready to adjust to the changes in our business.”
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Take Two Hours of Pine Forest and Call Me in the Morning
These days, screen-addicted Americans are more stressed out and distracted than ever. And there’s no app for that. But there is a radically simple remedy: get outside. Florence Williams travels to the deep woods of Japan, where researchers are backing up the theory that nature can lower your blood pressure, fight off depression—and even prevent cancer.
The largest Japanese umbrella pine tree known in the world at 6.5 ft in diamater growing in Shizuoka Prefecture. (Goonmirk/Flickr)
Photo: Goonmirk/Flickr
Florence Williams
I was supposed to be listening to the cicadas and the sound of a flowing creek when a Mitsubishi van rumbled across a small steel bridge just downstream. It was probably depositing campers at a nearby tent village, where kids were running around with their fishing poles and pink bed pillows. This was nature, Japan style. I was in Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park, a 75-minute train ride northwest of Tokyo, with half a dozen other hikers out for a dose of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. The Japanese go crazy for this practice, which is standard preventive medicine here. It essentially involves hanging out in the woods. It’s not about wilderness; it’s about the nature-civilization hybrid the Japanese have cultivated for thousands of years. You stroll a little, maybe write a haiku, crack open a spicebush twig and inhale its woodsy, sassy scent.
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“People come out from the city and literally shower in the greenery,” our guide Kunio explained. “This way they are able to become relaxed.” To help us along, Kunio—a volunteer ranger—had us standing still on a hillside, facing the creek, with our arms at our sides. I glanced around. We looked like earthlings transfixed by the light of the beamship. Or extras in a magical-kingdom movie. Kunio could have been one of the seven dwarves. Elfin, with noticeably large ears, he told us to breathe in for a count of seven, hold for five, release. “Concentrate on your belly,” he said.
We needed this. Most of us were urban desk jockeys, including Tokyo businessman Ito Tatsuya, 41, standing next to me. Like many Japanese day hikers, he was carrying an inordinate amount of gear, much of it dangling from his belt: a cell phone, a camera, a water bottle, and a set of keys. The Japanese would make great Boy Scouts, which is probably why they make such fervent office workers, logging longer hours than almost anyone else in the developed world. They’ve even coined a term, karoshi, meaning death by overwork. Since he began lollygagging in the woods and picnicking on octopus, Ito’s shoulders seemed to be unclenching by the minute.
“When I’m out here, I don’t think about things,” he said.
“What’s the Japanese word for stress?” I asked.
“Stress,” he said.
WITH THE LARGEST CONCENTRATION of broad-leafed evergreens in Japan, mountainous Chichibu-Tama-Kai is an ideal place to put into practice the newest principles of wellness science. In a grove of rod-straight Japanese red pine, Kunio pulled a thermos from his massive daypack and served us some mountain-grown, bark-flavored wasabi-root tea. The idea with shinrin-yoku, a term coined by the government in 1982 but inspired by ancient Shinto and Buddhist practices, is to let nature enter your body through all five senses, and this was the taste part. I stretched out across the top of a cool, mossy boulder. A duck quacked. I was feeling pretty mellow, and tests would soon validate this: between the beginning and the end of the two-hour hike, my blood pressure had dropped a couple of points. Ito’s had dropped even more.
We knew this because we were on one of Japan’s 48 official Forest Therapy trails, designated for shinrin-yoku by Japan’s Forestry Agency. In an effort to benefit the Japanese and find nonextractive ways to use forests, which cover 67 percent of the country’s landmass, the government has funded about $4 million in forest-bathing research since 2004. It intends to designate a total of 100 Forest Therapy sites within 10 years. Visitors here are routinely hauled off to a cabin where rangers measure their blood pressure, part of an effort to provide ever more data to support the project.
The Japanese have good reason to require unwinding: In addition to those long workdays, pressure and competition for schools and jobs have helped Japan achieve the third-highest suicide rate in the developed world (after South Korea and Hungary). Ten percent of the country’s 128 million residents live in greater Tokyo, where rush hour is so crowded that white-gloved workers shove people onto Metro trains, leading to another coinage, tsukin-jigoku—commuter hell. On top of all that, the small island nation trembles and yaws with more than 1,500 earthquakes a year. The tsunami that hit in 2011 killed 20,000 people, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant suffered a triple meltdown, and now some of the country’s prized rice has radioactive cesium in it.
So it makes sense that Japan’s scientists are in the vanguard of knowing how green spaces soothe the body and brain. While a small but impressive shelf of psychological research in recent decades suggests that spending time in nature improves cognition, relieves anxiety and depression, and even boosts empathy, scientists in Japan are measuring what’s actually happening to our cells and neurons. Led by Yoshifumi Miyazaki from the University of Chiba and Qing Li from the Nippon Medical School in Tokyo, they’re using field tests, hormone analysis, and new brain-imaging technology to uncover how the magic works on a molecular level. Once we know that, it’s news we can use.
“The Japanese work is essential, a Rosetta stone,” says Alan C. Logan, co-author of the recent book Your Brain on Nature. “We have to validate the ideas scientifically, through stress physiology, or we’re still stuck at Walden Pond.” Americans have often relegated nature to the romantic realm of Thoreau and Abbey. Viewing it as medicine is still largely foreign. “Studying the impact of the natural world on the brain is actually a scandalously new idea,” says Richard Louv, author of the 2008 bestseller Last Child in the Woods—the book that minted the term nature deficit disorder—and The Nature Principle, his 2010 follow-up about adults. “It should’ve been studied 30 to 50 years ago.”
But the Japanese evidence is appearing at a good time. Books like Louv’s, combined with an explosion in new digital distractions and malaises, are helping to define a cultural moment, what might be called a new slow-nature movement. We are rediscovering our inherent biophilia—what Harvard entomologist E. O. Wilson and Yale social ecologist Stephen Kellert defined as humanity’s affinity for nature. And we see now that we have become what John Muir described as “tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people.”
Indeed, in 2008, the world reached a curious milestone: more people lived in urban areas than outside of them. In the U.S., urban areas grew faster in 2010 and 2011 than suburban regions for the first time since the 1920s. According to Nicholas Carr’s 2010 book The Shallows, the average American spends at least eight hours a day looking at some sort of electronic screen. Then we try to relax by watching TV. Bad idea. Research shows that this only makes us crabbier. Logan asserts that, since the age of the Internet, North Americans have become more aggressive, more narcissistic, more distracted, more depressed, and less cognitively nimble. Oh yeah, and fatter.
And don’t think you’re off the hook if you exercise outdoors. You are quite likely still tethered to civilization. Perhaps you’re strapped to a heart monitor or headset. Admit it: Have you brought your phone? Are you clocking wind sprints? Sure, you are deriving some mental and physical benefits, but evidence is mounting that to get the most out of nature, you really need to be present in it, not distracted by your own great story of self.
I reflect most of these trends. I spend too much time sitting inside. I maintain multiple social-media platforms, and I’ve recently moved from idyllic Boulder, Colorado, to Washington, D.C. Now my morning walk takes place directly under the flight path of Reagan National Airport. I dodge surly bike commuters and professional dog walkers, then cross a car-clogged parkway that sets me grumbling and obsessing over my fate, my relationships, and my kids’ new schedules, which require military precision and Euclidean traffic calculations. When I walk under a bridge to get to something resembling a trail, I pass graffiti that reads PUSSY FUDGE. I’m feeling a bit. On. Edge.
IF THE JAPANESE EMBRACE of forest therapy can be attributed to one man, it’s Miyazaki, a physiological anthropologist and vice director of Chiba University’s Center for Environment, Health, and Field Sciences, located just outside Tokyo. Miyazaki believes that because humans evolved in nature, it’s where we feel most comfortable, even if we don’t always know it. “Throughout our evolution, we’ve spent 99.9 percent of our time in natural environments,” he says. “Our physiological functions are still adapted to it. During everyday life, a feeling of comfort can be achieved if our rhythms are synchronized with those of the environment.”
To prove it, Miyazaki has taken more than 600 research subjects into the woods since 2004. He and his colleague Juyoung Lee, also of Chiba University, have found that leisurely forest walks, compared with urban walks, yield a 12.4 percent decrease in the stress hormone cortisol, a seven percent decrease in sympathetic nerve activity, a 1.4 percent decrease in blood pressure, and a 5.8 percent decrease in heart rate. On subjective tests, study participants also report better moods and lower anxiety.
As Miyazaki concludes in a 2011 paper, “This shows that stressful states can be relieved by forest therapy.” And the Japanese eat it up, with nearly a quarter of the population partaking in some way. Between 2.5 million and five million visitors walk the Forest Therapy trails each year.
The science is so convincing that other countries are following Japan’s lead in studying and promoting nature as a cure. Lee just got hired away by the South Korean government, which is pouring more than $140 million into a new National Forest Therapy Center, expected to be completed in 2014. Finland, an empire of boreal spruce and pine, is also funding numerous studies. “Japan showed us that there could be cooperation between forestry and medical fields,” says Liisa Tyrvainen of the Finnish Forest Research Institute. “Now we are conducting similar research.”
I met up with Miyazaki at the country’s newest proposed therapy site, Juniko, a leafy network of trails and lakes near northern Japan’s Shirakami Mountains. The scientist was swatting mosquitoes from his face and neatly trimmed gray hair. In fact, he wasn’t looking relaxed at all. He was worried that the trail might be too muddy for his latest experiment, which would inaugurate the new field version of a brain-oxygen measuring, near-infrared spectrometer. He was kicking rocks out of the way and overseeing the setup of a netted, canopied mini-lab. The next morning, he and Lee would bring 12 male college students here, to measure their brain activity and vital signs after walking and sitting and generally forest bathing. They’d repeat the experiment in downtown Hirosaki, a city of 175,000 about two hours away. I would serve as one of Miyazaki’s stressed guinea pigs.
With the details worked out, several of us retired to a quiet restaurant across from Hirosaki’s Dormy Inn. We removed our shoes and sat cross-legged on the floor while Miyazaki distributed a baffling array of dishes involving runny eggs, seaweed, and gelatinous balls.
“Why do the Japanese think about nature so much?” I asked Miyazaki, who was preparing to eat his modest slab of manta ray.
“Don’t Americans think about nature?” he asked me.
I considered. “Some do and some don’t.”
“Well,” he mused, “in our culture, nature is part of our minds and bodies and philosophy. In our tradition, all things are relative to something else. In Western thought, all things are absolute.”
Maybe it was the sake, but he was starting to lose me.
“The difference is in language,” he continued. “If I ask you, ‘A human is not a dog, is it?’ you say, ‘No, a human is not a dog.’ In Japan, we say, ‘Yes, a human is not a dog.’” The great sensei of nature studies peered at me over his chopsticks. I was reminded of the story of the Zen student who asks his teacher, “How do you see so much?” and the teacher responds, “I close my eyes.”
Miyazaki, I understood, was like a koan, impenetrable. But you had to trust that the guy was onto something.
ON THE MORNING OF the forest experiment, the college kids and I took turns sitting in the mobile lab at the trailhead. The boys were skinny, sleepy-eyed, and unfailingly polite. As if we were receiving sacrament, we placed hard cotton cylinders under our tongues for two minutes, then spit them out into test tubes. Once analyzed in a lab, these samples would reveal our levels of salivary cortisol, a stress hormone made in the adrenal cortex and sent to the brain. Lee, exuding calm and efficiency, hooked us up to other electrodes and devices that would track changes in blood pressure, pulse rate, and heart rate, gauging our physiological responses to the forest and the city.
These are standard measurements the team has used for years. But today they also pulled out the new battery powered spectrometer, which, when deployed, gave me a sensation of leeches sticking to my forehead. It’s designed to measure hemoglobin levels (a proxy for blood and oxygen) in the prefrontal cortex. This is the brain geography that deals with cognitive and executive functions, such as planning, problem solving, and decision making. When aggregated, these metrics paint a picture of our bifurcated nervous system.
The researchers want to know if being in nature gives these frontal lobes a much needed rest. When we are relaxed and at ease in our environment, our parasympathetic system—sometimes called the rest-and-digest branch—kicks in, stimulating appetite. This is why food tastes better in the outdoors, explained Miyazaki. But the constant stimulus of modern life triggers our sympathetic nervous system, which governs fight-or-flight behaviors. And triggers it, and triggers it. A long trail of research dating back to the 1930s shows that people with chronically high cortisol levels and blood pressure are more prone to heart disease and depression.
When it was my turn to wander through the forest for 15 minutes, I was happy to break free from the wires. The loud pulse of cicadas echoed through the woods. Light filtered gently through the beeches and Japanese horse chestnuts, and the earth smelled like, well, earth. An elderly couple ambled by, assisted by walking sticks and a bear bell. I was briefly mesmerized by a yellow butterfly. I could see why Juniko is a candidate for the country’s next forest-therapy station. Local and park officials are seeking the designation because, where there’s forest therapy, there are tourists and their yen. Miyazaki may have a mystical side, but what drives him is the data he gets from these parks. It’s a convenient arrangement.
This isn’t an entirely new idea. Beginning in the 1970s, researchers at the University of Michigan, led by Rachel and Stephen Kaplan, noticed that psychological distress was often related to mental fatigue. Modern life demands what the Kaplans call sustained directed attention on tasks both important and mundane—checking email, working a desk job, finding a parking spot. What leads to resting our brains’ directed-attention function? “Soft fascination,” explains Rachel Kaplan from her plant-filled university office. This is what happens when you watch a butterfly or the sunset or rain. You can’t help but stop multitasking or kvetching. That’s why Kaplan recommends a decidedly nonathletic approach to the outdoors, at least at times.
“When you’re pursuing a sport, you get cardiac points, but you’re not necessarily getting nature points,” she says. Research by her colleague Jason Duvall suggests that when you are distracted outside—running with an iPod, say—you may be more irritable and impatient later, less able to stay on task, focus, and plan than your nature-engaged peers.
Studies by the Kaplans and others show that after short walks in greenery, or even spells of looking at nature images in a lab, subjects’ directed-attention capabilities at least partly recover—people perform significantly better on cognitive tests and report feeling happier. They behave less selfishly when playing computer games. Turning down the front-brain disco ball also seems to improve creativity. And the more time in nature, the better. A recent pilot study by psychologists Paul and Ruth Ann Atchley of the University of Kansas and David Strayer of the University of Utah found that after three days of hiking and camping in the wilderness, participants in an Outward Bound course improved their scores on tests of creativity by 50 percent. “I’ll admit I’m a believer that there’s something profound going on,” says Strayer.
Yet, it’s been hard to see inside the brain to observe these processes at work. Neuroscientists want quantitative visuals. That’s starting to happen, mostly in labs in South Korea and the U.S. Studies have shown that when subjects look at pictures of nature, hemoglobin levels drop in the prefrontal cortex, meaning that the home base of executive function has switched a few lights off. (Similar effects have been seen in the brains of Tibetan monks, who appear to dim their brain wattage through meditation.)
Where’s the action going instead? To other parts of the brain, like the insula and the basal ganglia, says Kaplan protégé Marc Berman, now at the University of Toronto’s Rotman Research Institute. These are areas sometimes associated with emotion, pleasure, and empathy.
Berman has recently begun using functional MRI to watch people’s brains as they look at images of nature through virtual-reality glasses. “What we’re trying to find out is, what does a restored brain look like, and what does it look like as it’s getting restored?” says Berman. In the real world, filled with real nature, he would expect the effects to be even more pronounced. Miyazaki and Lee, with their hemoglobin-measuring spectrometer, intend to find out.
TWO WEEKS AFTER OUR experiments at Juniko and Hirosaki, Lee sent me preliminary results from my brain spectroscopy. Brightly colored squiggly lines on a graph show that my oxyhemoglobin concentrations indeed appeared lower in the forest than in the city. Lee said that results from me and the college boys would require more analysis, but for first-time field work he was optimistic. “I am very excited,” he said.
The results didn’t surprise me. My urban peregrination hadn’t been nearly as pleasant as the soft green trails of Juniko. Downtown Hirosaki is, like a lot of midsize cities, more functional than attractive. Walking on the hot asphalt, I passed four parking lots, two taxi stands, a bus station, and two loudly idling buses belching fumes. The results showed that my nervous system had responded. My systolic blood pressure had dropped six points after walking in the forest; obligingly, it went up six points after walking in the city.
But how long do the feel-good effects of nature last? Are they simply wiped out by the first traffic jam or cell-phone ditty?
One of Miyazaki’s collaborators, Qing Li, an immunologist in the department of hygiene and public health at Nippon Medical School in Tokyo, had the same question. The chairman of the Society of Forest Medicine, a small but growing international group of academics, Li is interested in nature’s effect on the human immune system. A person’s natural killer immune cells (NK cells for short) can, like cortisol and hemoglobin, be reliably measured in a lab. A type of white blood cell, NK cells are handy to have around, since they send self-destruct messages to tumors and virus-infected cells. It’s been known for a long time that factors like stress, aging, and pesticides can reduce your NK count, at least temporarily. So, Li wondered, if nature reduces stress, could it also increase your NK cells and thereby help you fight infections and cancer?
In 2005 and 2006, Li brought a group of middle-aged Tokyo businessmen into the woods. For three days, they hiked in the morning and again in the afternoon. By the end, blood tests showed that their NK cells had increased 40 percent. A month later, their NK count was still 15 percent higher than when they started. By contrast, during urban walking trips, NK levels didn’t change.
Since most of us can’t spend three days a week walking in the woods, Li was curious to know if a one-day trip to a suburban park would have a similar effect. It did, boosting the levels of both NK cells and anticancer proteins for at least seven days afterward.
What was going on? Li suspected that trees were important. Specifically, he wondered if NK cells are affected by “aromatic volatile substances,” otherwise known as scents, sometimes called phytoncides. These are the pinenes, limonenes, and other aerosols emitted by evergreens and many other trees. Scientists have identified 50 to 100 of these phytoncides in the Japanese countryside and virtually none in city air that’s not directly above a park.
This wasn’t a totally left-field idea. Studies have attributed healthful properties to soil compounds like actinomycetes, which the human nose can detect at concentrations of 10 parts per trillion. And since the mid-1990s, researchers have been studying pinene for its antimicrobial properties and limonene, which is given off by citrus and other trees, as a possible tumor suppressor in cancer patients.
To test the phytoncide theory, Li sequestered 12 subjects in hotel rooms. In some rooms, he rigged a humidifier to vaporize stem oil from common Hinoki cypress trees; other rooms got nothing. The results? The cypress dwellers had a 20 percent increase in NK cells during their three-night stay and reported feeling less fatigued. The control group saw almost no changes.
“It’s like a miracle drug,” said Li.
It sounds hokey that evergreen scents—the kind of thing given off by those cardboard trees dangling from the rearview mirrors of taxicabs—could help us live longer. But Li found similar results with NK cells in a petri dish: they increased in the presence of aromatic cypress molecules. So did anti-cancer proteins and proteases called granulysin, granzymes A and B, and perforin, which act by causing tumor cells to self-destruct. Li’s olfaction theory is unconventional, but it contains some of that Zen five-sense wisdom. While American researchers are mostly showing people pictures of nature, the Japanese are pouring it into every orifice.
Li invited me to his lab to have a sniff. The building was practically empty—the medical students were on break—and eerily dark, the result of power shortages in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
He held up a small cinnamon-colored glass bottle filled with oil. “This is very toxic!” he said, giggling. “It’s very good but very toxic.” Phytoncides, from the Greek and Latin for “plant” and “killer,” are antimicrobial compounds that ward off pests. At low levels, though, we find them pleasant, and sometimes we don’t consciously detect them at all. Li believes that, while being around big trees in forests offers us the greatest benefit, flora from other landscapes, and possibly even houseplants, release these substances, too.
Before taking a drag, I stuffed my right arm into yet another blood-pressure machine. Then we unscrewed the cap of the forest elixir and I inhaled. The oil gave off a nice pitchy, vaguely turpentine scent. We put the cap back on and read my blood pressure again. It had dropped 12 points.
I looked at Li, who nodded delightedly. “This is a very big effect, bigger than people get with pharmaceuticals,” he said. “In fact, I use a humidifier with cypress oil almost every night in the winter.” You don’t need to harvest your own, Li said. Standard health-store aromatherapy oils work fine.
“What else do you do?” I asked the middle-aged man with the bowl haircut.
Clearly, Li gets asked this a lot. He had a small list. “If you have time for a vacation, don’t go to a city. Go to a natural area. Try to go one weekend a month. Visit a park at least once a week. Gardening is good. On urban walks, try to walk under trees, not across fields. Go to a quiet place. Near water is also good.”
My morning walk back in D.C. was transforming before my eyes.
WE DON’T NEED A scientist to tell us that flowers and chirping birds make us feel good. But if the benefits of getting outside are so intuitive, why don’t more of us do it? Nature-based recreation has declined 35 percent in the U.S. in the past four decades, according to the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. We underestimate the curative effects, or perhaps we’re just too readily beguiled by the easy entertainments of technology. But will having more data about how nature works on our bodies lure us into the woods? We know we’re supposed to eat more leafy greens, but most of us don’t.
The kale analogy is pretty apt, because it turns out that even when we don’t enjoy spending time in nature, like during lousy winter conditions, we benefit from it just the same. At least that’s what Toronto’s Berman found when research subjects took walks in an arboretum on a blustery winter day. The walkers didn’t really enjoy themselves, but they still performed much better on tests measuring short-term memory and attention.
Japanese researchers understand our draw to nature, but American researchers understand our pull away from it—our distractions, inertia, and addictions. They want to help motivate us, to make our doses of nature so palatable and efficient that we hardly notice them. This is the next frontier in forest-therapy science, all aided by brain imaging.
Berman, for example, wants to figure out exactly which features (ponds, trees, biodiversity) yield the biggest bang in the brain. The idea is that once researchers know more about what makes our brains happy, that information can be fed into public-policy decisions, urban planning, and architectural design. The research has profound implications for schools, hospitals, prisons, and public housing. Imagine bigger windows, more trees in cities, and mandatory lie-on-the-grass breaks.
This approach, of course, is classically Western. Manipulate the environment; feel nature without even trying. As for me, I’m going to be looking for a more East-meets-West approach. I’ll try harder to quit checking my text messages and instead watch for rock bass jumping in the C&O Canal. Scratch and sniff some pine cones. Run my hands through the moss. Maybe even drink a little bark tea.
After all—yes, I am not a dog.
Contributing editor Florence Williams (@flowill) is the author of Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History.
From Outside Magazine, Dec 2012
Filed To: Science / Nature / Mental Conditioning / Outside Features
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How to Return Your Marriage for a Refund
Numbers and factoids — fodder for your next cocktail party.
This is how the Roman Catholic Church can stay relevant.
By Nathan Siegel
The Daily Dose MAR 28 2016
It’s happened to all of us: You buy something online — maybe a pair of jeans or a juicer — but when it arrives it isn’t quite what you wanted. (Since when does “slim fit” mean “so tight you’ll live with a perpetual wedgie?”) Luckily, modern day brands know the value of happy customers, so they process full refunds with a smile on their face. But it wasn’t a big retail chain that pioneered returns: It was the Roman Catholic Church with marriage annulments. And where and how many people around the world are having buyer’s remorse might surprise you, too.
The United States still leads (or trails?) the way, with almost half of all marriage take-backs in the world, according to Charles Reid, a professor of law at St. Thomas University in Minnesota, who cites the Catholic Church’s statistical yearbook. But since the ’90s, American annulments have fallen off a cliff, from 72,308 in 1990 to 24,010 in 2012:
Percent that American annulments have fallen from 1990 to 2012
Hallelujah, Americans must be getting divorced far less, right? Eh, not so much. Credit not just the younger generation’s hesitation to get married in the first place, but also a big trust issue with clergy, courtesy of rampant and well-publicized pedophilia scandals, Reid says. The States were also issued exceptional rules, and have more lawyers and clergy to accommodate divorcées back into the church. The result: More than 90 percent of annulment petitions are granted.
In which case, you wouldn’t necessarily expect Poland to have the second highest incidence of annulments. The almost exclusively Catholic nation has a pretty harsh view on divorce, even going as far as likening it to pedophilia in its harmfulness to children. Nonetheless, over 2,000 annulment petitions were filed in 2012, which put it at half of the American rate. One possibility: In a country of 90-plus percent Catholics, there are not many other places for divorced (and thus frowned upon) believers to turn to God.
And then there’s Ireland. Out of a nation of 3.6 million Catholics, 327 annulments were filed in 2012. Why so few? It’s “shocking” considering 87,000 are divorced, says Reid. Again, credit mistrust of clergy caused by pedophilia scandals and general skepticism of marriage and religion itself, he says.
Fearing a mass exodus of divorcées from the church, Pope Francis has his eye on reforming the annulment process by making it quicker, cheaper and more accessible. He might even consider abolishing it altogether, like the Greek Orthodox Church has, suggests Reid. But the former is far more likely.
Until then, there are always other options for ex-lovers, like independent Catholic denominations, which have about 20,000 faithful in the States alone. One of the main reasons believers join the Ecumenical Catholic Communion, the largest independent denomination, is because they’ll marry divorced people, Francis Kebs, the church’s presiding bishop told OZY. “It’s people who feel excluded in sexual preference, gender or marriage history who are most attracted to us,” he says. Doesn’t really need a return policy at all, huh?
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EXTRACT The Tiger and the Wolf by Adrian Tchaikovsky
EXTRACT: The Tiger and the Wolf by Adrian Tchaikovsky
If you've yet to enter the stunning, thrilling world of Adrian Tchaikovsky's The Tiger and the Wolf, today's the day as it's out in paperback right now. We've got a little extract to whet your appetite but before we begin, here's what dangers await:
In the bleak northern crown of the world, war is coming . . .
Maniye's father is the Wolf clan's chieftain, but she's an outcast. Her mother was queen of the Tiger and these tribes have been enemies for generations. Maniye also hides a deadly secret. All can shift into their clan's animal form, but Maniye can take on tigerand wolf shapes. She refuses to disown half her soul so escapes, rescuing a prisoner of the Wolf clan in the process. The killer Broken Axe is set on their trail, to drag them back for retribution.
The Wolf chieftan plots to rule the north and controlling his daughter is crucial to his schemes. However, other tribes also prepare for strife. Strangers from the far south appear too, seeking allies in their own conflict. It's a season for omens as priests foresee danger and a darkness falling across the land. Some say a great war is coming, overshadowing even Wolf ambitions. A time of testing and broken laws is near, but what spark will set the world ablaze?
The sound of the chase confirmed he’d been right: they were heading his way. No doubt the quarry was flagging by now, but still keeping ahead of the pack. Akrit was not as young or swift as he once had been, but strength came in many forms, and raw speed did not decide success in a hunt like this.
A big, broad-shouldered man was Akrit Stone River: weather-beaten skin like old tanned leather and his hair starting to grey. He had led the Winter Runner tribe of the Wolf for twenty years, and each one of those years had made his people stronger, extended their reach, brought more hearths into the Wolf’s Shadow. If he showed weakness though, some challenger would step from the pack to face him. On days like this, he knew they were all waiting for it.
Akrit was sure that he could beat any of them if ever that day came. But he was not as sure as he had been five years ago.
If I had a son . . . and that was a weakness of his body, even if it was not one that slowed him in either the chase or the fight. If he had a son, then he would be unassailable. But just a daughter . . . Am I less of a man? A daughter’s better than nothing, isn’t it?
He scowled, thinking of that. A daughter, maybe. His daughter? He recognized little enough of himself in her. The fear that had grown in him, as the girl had grown, was that she was too much her dead mother’s child.
There is still time. Aside from the girl’s mother he had taken three wives, but none of them had borne him anything but excuses. This year, perhaps, he would find a fourth.There must be a woman born within the Jaws of the Wolf who is strong enough to take my seed.
As he crouched there, listening to the music of the chase, he thought of his daughter’s dead mother, the one woman who had been that strong.
I should have kept her. I shouldn’t have had her killed like that. But, once she had given him what he wanted, she had become too dangerous. A daughter had seemed ideal: from her a girl would serve his purposes better than a boy, and he had been young then, with plenty of time to sire a few sons to be true heirs. Who could have known that he would get no other issue in all those years since? Just that sullen, close-featured girl.
He could hear a shift in the baying as the chase neared – telling him exactly who had taken the lead, and who had exhausted their strength and fallen back. The quarry was giving them fair sport, that was plain: a good omen. The Wolf appreciated a good run.
Ten years before, Akrit Stone River would himself have been in the pack, keeping a moderate, confident pace, taking his turn to snap at the heels of the stag and then fall back. Nobody would have berated him that he was not at the fore when the quarry was brought to bear.
Now, though . . . now he was ten years older.
He heard the eager throats of his warriors as the quarry started to weary, imagined them coursing, a river of grey bodies between the trees with the stag’s heels flashing before them. There was Smiles Without Teeth, Akrit’s war leader and a man who would be his most dangerous challenger if he were not so loyal and devoid of ambition. There, too, was Bleeding Arrow’s high call, jaws closing on air – no, a hoof delivered to the snout as he got too close. Then Amiyen Shatters Oak was next at the fore, the fiercest of his huntswomen. She was near as old as Akrit but still as strong as ever, and if she had been a man she would have challenged him long ago. Impossible to take to wife, though, and that was a shame. Surely she would have made a good mother of many sons.
Too fierce to share a tent with, Akrit decided. No pairing could survive the conflicting ambitions of two strong hunters. So it was that Amiyen bore sons for another man, who tended her hearth while she went hunting.
He braced himself, hearing the chase draw near. All this struggle for a few more moments of life, and still I knew which way you would come. The land spoke to him, its rises and falls, its skeins of little lakes and streams, its hard ground and its soft, the very pattern of the trees showing him where the quarry would turn, where he would leap, where the pack would turn him aside.
And the Wolf is with me for another year. He ran forward and Stepped onto all fours, his burly human frame flowing into the wolf that was his soul, his second skin. Bones, flesh, clothes and all, turning into the grey hide of the beast. Now he was building up speed, claws catching at the turf, bolting from the undergrowth almost under the hooves of the fleeing stag.
The quarry reared, panicked and turned aside, just as Akrit knew it would. Smiles Without Teeth took the chance to lunge for its haunches, tearing a gash with his claws but failing to catch hold, and the deer was off again, staggering slightly, and Akrit had shouldered his way to the front of the pack, fresh and strong and laughing at them.
They had no words between them, but he heard their thoughts in the snarls and panting as the pack fell in behind him. Smiles Without Teeth was chuckling, Bleeding Arrow was angry at being out-thought – but then out-thinking Bleeding Arrow was no great feat. Amiyen Shatters Oak was pushing herself harder. She wanted to show that if any woman had been allowed to challenge for leadership, then it would have been her.
The joy of the chase, and feeling the pattern of the pack shift to accommodate him, whether they liked it or not, was taking hold of him. Even Bleeding Arrow was moving to his will, falling out towards the flank to head off the quarry’s inevitable questing there, bringing the stag back in line – and now they were forcing the beast into the denser forest, where their own lithe forms would slip more easily between the trees.
A good spread of antlers on that head, Akrit noted approvingly. If the quarry fulfilled his part then this would be a good year, with that fine tribute to place between the jaws of the Wolf. No need for a priest to read omens as fine as that.
One of the many lessons a warrior must learn was held in the great span of those antlers: Do not let your strength become your weakness. How proud was the stag of that broad spread of points, how he must have strutted before his women, and yet in the chase they were a weight that slowed him down, an encumbrance constantly in danger of being caught by briars or branches.
Akrit gauged his moment, then spurred himself forwards, snapping at the flanks of the stag, driving him sideways to where Smiles Without Teeth was waiting to rip his fangs across the beast’s path. The quarry turned more quickly than Akrit would have expected, but the pack was closing in on him from all sides, offering a set of jaws wherever the stag turned: the only path left was deeper into the forest, to where the trees grew close.
There was a glade there that Akrit knew well, its bracken and moss long fed on old blood. The pack was already spreading, those hunters who had been hanging at the back regaining their strength were now drifting out to the side, and with a swift burst of speed began to move ahead.
The stag burst into the glade, ready to gain some ground over the open space, but the pack was already there before him, and he wheeled, rearing high, those mighty antlers clashing with the trees overhead: brought to bay at last.
The encircling wolves snapped and bared their teeth at one another, excitement running high between them, but they were waiting for Akrit’s move. He had them for another year at least.
The stag lowered his antlers, threatening them with those jagged tines, wheeling round and round, trying to hold all quarters against the grey tide. Akrit waited for his opening, bunching himself to spring. There was still a very real chance of getting this wrong if he was too impatient—
And there went Dirhathli, a boy out on his first hunt, unable to restrain himself, trying to earn a name. The antlers flashed, and the boy yelped and fell back, twisting to lick at his side, and then Stepping entirely from thin wolf to thin boy, holding his wound and crying out in pain. No hunter’s name for you, Akrit thought sourly. Or, if you’re unlucky, you’ll earn such a name as to make you regret this hunt all your life.
Another two of the pack made abortive lunges at the quarry, more to drive it back to the centre of the glade than to harm it. They were still waiting for Akrit.
Then the quarry Stepped, and a moment later there was just a long-limbed man crouching in the centre of the clearing, one leg bloodied where Smiles Without Teeth had gashed him, his face twisted in fear.
A shudder went through the circling wolves, one of disgust and horror.
‘Please,’ said the quarry, hands held out in supplication, and Akrit felt a stab of anger, and fear too, for this was surely a bad omen unless he could turn matters around somehow.
He growled deep in his throat and Stepped too, a man amongst wolves, aware of the pack’s eyes on him.
‘Running Deer, this is no proper tribute. You know how this is done.’
‘Please . . .’ The man’s chest was heaving with the exertion of the chase. ‘I can’t . . .’
‘You know what this price buys your people,’ Akrit told him sharply. ‘You know what your cowardice will cost them. I give you one chance to face death as you should, Running Deer.’
‘No!’ the trembling man cried out. ‘My name—’
‘You are Running Deer from the moment you were chosen as tribute,’ Akrit shouted at him, incensed that this wretched creature should flout the traditions of the hunt. ‘Your family I will see torn apart. I shall feast on them myself. Your village shall give its children and women as thralls. I offer you this one last chance to avoid that. You know the rules of tribute.’
But the man – such a proud stag, and yet such a wretched human being – only begged and pleaded, and at last Akrit tired of him.
He gave the signal, and the pack descended. For himself, he would not sully his fangs, and none would blame him for not lowering himself. There would be no trophy of antlers for the Wolf, and no doubt Kalameshli Takes Iron would have dire warnings for the year to come. All of the hunters would have to be cleansed of the dead man’s ghost. The entire tribute hunt had become a travesty.
Akrit had an ambivalent relationship with omens. He was quick to make use of them, but well aware that they were a knife with two edges. So far, in his rule of the Winter Runners tribe, he had been able to ride out whatever the fates had in store for him, turning each year’s predictions to his advantage. The priest, Kalameshli Takes Iron, was his friend of old and their partnership a long-standing and close one, but a year’s forecast of bad omens might change that.
Akrit walked away from the kill, because there was no glory to be found there. He was already trying to think how this day might be seen as anything other than a disaster.
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Police arrest three suspects over abduction of former minister’s son
June 19, 2019 Atanda Adebayo
The Nigerian police on Wednesday said three suspects have been arrested as part of investigations into the abduction of a son of the former health minister, Isaac Adewole.
Dayo Adewole was on Tuesday kidnapped by unknown gunmen at Iroko, a suburb of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. The victim was abducted on his farm at about 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday.
The police earlier on Wednesday said they had recovered the car used to abduct the younger Adewole.
The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 11 comprising Oyo, Osun and Ondo states, Leye Oyebade, while briefing journalists on Wednesday said three persons had been arrested.
The suspects arrested include the victim’s driver employed a few days ago, Gbenga Ogunleye; the farm manager, Sodiq Adebayo; and another worker on the farm.
Mr Oyebade and the Commissioner of Police in the state, Shina Olukolu, visited the farm and the point where the victim’s car was abandoned near Aba Ode Junction around Amosun village.
Mr Oyebade said the police had launched a manhunt for the kidnappers. He assured members of the public that the victim would be rescued.
“Actually, this incident is very unfortunate because it is coming after we have been able to map out a lot of strategies to address the challenge we are facing by these undesirable elements.
“From our inspection of the scene, interaction and interrogation of the workers, and those that were present at the scene, we can say that the modus is changing, the tactic is changing, and their way of operating is changing.
“Since they now know that we have been able to cover the roads, they are now coming to isolated areas, looking for targets that can be approached, having monitored them.
“With what we gathered here, the suspects covered their faces and the story that is being given, we are not ruling out the involvement of those that are very close, in this particular situation. But whatever it is, we are going to unmask those that are behind this, and that is the assurance I am giving to members of the public,” he said.
Rising trend
Kidnapping for ransom has become rampant in many parts of Nigeria in the past few months.
Victims include ordinary Nigerians and other high profile persons.
The younger Adewole’s kidnap adds to a growing list of high-profile persons or their families who have been victims of such kidnap.
PREMIUM TIMES reported the kidnap of the chairman of the Universal Basic Education Commission, Muhammed Mahmood, and his daughter.
Both were released after an undisclosed amount was reportedly paid as ransom.
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Security still tops my list of priorities – Buhari
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Headspring Launches New Brand with Event in London’s Tower Bridge
by boblittle • June 17, 2019
Headspring Launches New Brand with Event in London's Tower Bridge
As a result of rapid expansion and success of a collaboration that set a new standard in the executive development sector, Headspring, the new identity of the joint venture between the Financial Times and IE Business School, was officially launched at an exclusive event held in the walkways of London’s iconic Tower Bridge on 12th June.
Since the organisation’s formation some five years ago, Headspring has been redefining the ethos of executive education. Now officially assuming a new brand and identity, Headspring aims to be a future-focused, client-centric source of inspiration in executive education, constantly challenging the status quo.
While the brand has changed, the organisation maintains that the Financial Times and IE Business School are at the core of its offering. Speaking at the Tower Bridge launch event, Headspring’s CEO, Gustaf Nordbäck, said, “Our goal is to create a new model of executive education that will be useful for the 21st century. That involves change and, to change something, you need to build a new model that fundamentally makes the old model obsolete.
“We chose to announce the new brand at Tower Bridge because, traditionally, a bridge connects things. It’s a symbol that Headspring is connecting an old paradigm about executive education with a new paradigm.
“For organisations that want to grow and be successful in the modern workplace, learning is critical to the future. Learning fuels growth to drive change – so organisations must align their learning strategy with their corporate strategy.
“It’s important that organisations develop a learning mindset – and ingrain learning into the organisation from the bottom up. Doing that will motivate people and drive growth.”
Nordbäck explained, “Headspring isn’t a business school. It’s not a traditional executive education provider. Nor is it a bureau of distinguished journalists.
“Rather, we’re a learning partner which empowers organisations’ people and harnesses change to transform businesses. We provide the diversity of thought that’s needed to overcome today’s business challenges.
“Headspring combines an academic foundation, an inquisitive mindset – driven by FT journalists – and all this is grounded in a real business context.”
Offering his congratulations to Headspring on the brand launch, James Lamont, Managing Editor of the Financial Times, commented, “The word, ‘Headspring’, ably captures the challenge behind executive education.
“Today, we have 60 FT journalists actively participating in Headspring programmes, bringing a unique combination of executive development and journalistic substance to Headspring’s activities.”
The launch event featured a keynote presentation by Ed Fidoe, the Founder of the London Interdisciplinary School and, later, a panel discussion on the implications for the business world of the rise in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Chaired by Headspring’s Global Head of Learning and Innovation, Liz-Ann Gayle, the panellists were Jessica Brook, Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp; Jonquil Hackenberg, Managing Partner at Infosys’ C-Suite Advisory Practice, and Joanne Peplow, Head of Capgemini’s UK AI Centre of Excellence.
The launch event enabled the 150 or so guests at the launch to experience the serious game, Earth-to-Mars – jointly developed by Headspring and eLearning Studios – which uses Virtual Reality to explore leadership and communications issues.
In addition, Headspring revealed the results of a survey, carried out in partnership with YouGov, into how professionals in Europe and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) understand that AI will affect the workplace. The survey’s key findings are:
For further details of the AI survey please visit https://go.headspringexecutive.com/AIReport
About Headspring
Headspring, the executive development joint venture of the Financial Times and IE Business School, empowers organisations to embrace change and inspire a culture of continuous learning. It achieves transformational results by working in partnership with organisations globally to co-create bespoke, future-focused learning designs that empower people, develop leaders and enhance the strengths of businesses. It designs and delivers customised education and leadership programmes, taking the business acumen, academic rigour and innovative approach of IE Business School and a global network of expert educators, adding the perspectives and skills of the most influential Financial Times journalists.
Headspring Executive Development was originally formed in 2015 by the Financial Times and IE Business School as the Corporate Learning Alliance. Visit headspringexecutive.com
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Pursued by God: How Rodney Found Faith and Discipleship Behind Bars
February 13, 2019 by Emily Greene
Rodney is serving a life sentence. Is there any hope for his future?
Rodney Mason always knew prison was in his future. Too many of his friends and family members had made their way behind bars. What other path was there for Rodney?
Like them, he had dabbled with gangs and drugs at an early age. His mother had taken Rodney to church, but even though he attended, joined the choir, and went to Bible studies, Rodney never felt strongly connected to it. "I didn't have no understanding," he says.
Church seemed confusing and boring, but life on the streets was exciting. Gang life had an aura of "fame and glamour." By the time he went to prison on a life sentence for murder, Rodney had already spent time in juvenile detention centers and county jails. Prison was just the next logical step.
'God told me to tell you … you gotta come wholeheartedly.'
PURSUED BY GOD
Rodney may not have felt a deep connection with God, but God wasn't about to let him go.
"God was speaking through other people about me," he says. "There was one particular guy in the hole (solitary confinement). He was in the hole for a little while and got out."
When most prisoners are released from solitary, they're more interested in staking their claim back in the culture of the general population. But not this man. He immediately sought Rodney out on the prison yard.
"Man, I've been looking all over for you!" Rodney remembers him saying. "Somebody told me to tell you something."
Rodney assumed he was referring to someone else back in the hole. He braced himself for the news and asked, "What does one of the homies want?"
The man shook his head. "No," he said, "God told me to tell you … you gotta come wholeheartedly'" to Him.
It was a message that Rodney wasn't expecting, and he brushed it off and tried to forget about it. But there were other moments where Rodney felt God reaching out to him, and he pondered over them as he continued to serve his time.
THAT 'AHA' MOMENT
Rodney laughs retelling the moment he finally stopped running from God and answered Him. He admits it wasn't very conventional.
"I was in a room [in prison] with my friends, and we got to smoking some [contraband] marijuana," he says with a grin. "I'm sitting there smoking, and I'm as high as a witch's hat."
A Bible lay on a table in the room, and when Rodney saw it, something changed in his heart and spirit.
"I looked at the Bible, and I said, 'Man, I got to stop smoking.' It was the Spirit stirring me up. So, then I grabbed the Bible, and … it was like everything on the page was blank," he remembers. "There was nothing on the page but one scripture. And I looked at the scripture, and it was Romans 8:28":
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)
The verse convicted Rodney. He looked at his friends next to him and said, "I'm done."
His friends laughed it off: "Man, you trippin'. It's the weed."
But God had prepared Rodney's heart for this moment. "I stepped out in faith, and I started getting into the Word," he says. He left his friends and his old lifestyle behind. "I was a baby in Christ—[I wanted] to tell everybody what God [was] doing … God was pruning me and shaping me."
The gangbanger who had never quite grasped who Jesus was in church was now developing an intimate relationship with Him behind bars.
"It was like that, 'Aha' moment," Rodney says. "Oh, now I get it."
'I stepped out in faith, and I started getting into the Word.'
DISCIPLESHIP BEHIND BARS
After transferring to the Nebraska State Penitentiary, Rodney enrolled in the Prison Fellowship Academy®. Located in more than 80 prisons nationwide, the Academy guides men and women through a holistic life transformation spanning weeks or months, where they are led by Prison Fellowship staff and volunteers to pursue lives of purpose and productivity inside and outside of prison. For the 95 percent of state prisoners who are eventually released, the Academy provides tools that can help reduce recidivism and better integrate returning citizens back into society.
But for prisoners like Rodney serving a life sentence, the Academy is transforming prison culture.
"We [don't] just sit there as Bible thumpers," Rodney explains. "We have real conversations about life. That's the true blessing of [the Academy]."
The prisoners enrolled in the Academy are different, Rodney says. They are genuine with one another, sharing their burdens and building a community of discipleship. Rodney has participated in other Christian programs, but the Academy discipled him and gave him a community that has enabled him to serve his time with gladness.
"With me having this life sentence, I could be in a state of mind where I have nothing to lose," Rodney says. "But being in Prison Fellowship, you have a sense of a sound mind, a sense of love, a sense of home … . You have brothers that depend on you.
"Coming from my lifestyle and how I used to live … Prison Fellowship [Academy] has helped me be able to open the doors to start relationships, [to talk] with guys about the love of God and addressing it boldly without the [fear] of repercussions about speaking my faith and my truth about who God is in my life."
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Priti Patel chairs public meeting on Witham station upgrade
Published: 24th July 2018 - 9:08 am Category: Local News
Witham MP, Priti Patel, chaired a public meeting about the Witham station planning proposals for local residents yesterday evening [Thursday 19 July 2018].
Representatives from Greater Anglia, the planning applicant, were in attendance to listen to the concerns of residents about the planning proposals.
At the meeting, concerns about the design of the proposed new multi-story car park, lighting in the car park at night and the publication of Council notices about the application were raised. Wider issues about highways, road and pedestrian safety issues, pollution and bus services to and from the station were also raised by residents.
Following the meeting, Priti said:
“This was a constructive meeting and I hope all of my constituents in attendance found it useful to raise their concerns about the planning application with representatives from Greater Anglia. It is important that, as the applicant, Greater Anglia representatives were present to listen to the concerns of local residents and reflect on these to see what areas may need to be revised in the application going forward to alleviate concerns.
“Concerns were raised specifically about the planning application, including: the development of the new multi-story car park, but also wider issues regarding highways, road safety, congestion and pollution. It is important that when planning applications are submitted, developers and local authorities consider and address the wider implications of development proposals.
“I have already followed up on all the issues raised at the meeting with Braintree District Council and Essex County Council to ensure that my constituents’ concerns are taken into account when this application is determined by the Planning Committee.
“I will be arranging another public meeting for local residents to discuss this planning application further and I will publicise details about this in due course.”
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Server Migration and Cloud Backup at Elite Plastics
Elite Plastics is a packaging manufacturer supplying to trade professionals, merchants and builders. Its customers include builders’ merchant Jewson and plumbers’ merchant Graham. A family run business of 50 staff, Elite’s IT infrastructure is managed by one permanent member of staff.
The Challenge - Two aging servers
Elite Plastics uses email to handle the vast majority of orders coming into the business. The company was, however, concerned about the two aging servers which managed these emails and the ordering system. Both had been creating problems and were long overdue an upgrade.
IT manager, Simon Lewis, was having to spend a large amount of time charging hard drives and cleaning up temporary files to increase available memory. He also noticed that both servers were crashing with increasing regularity and feared a major crash which would cripple the business’ ability to take orders.
“We had previously suffered a major crash which had taken more than a week to recover from, using tape backup,” said Simon. “The longer we waited to change the servers the greater the danger was that we would suffer another crash where all information was wiped – it was real cause for concern.
“If this happened then no one in the office could do anything. We handle 95% of orders by email and if people were making purchase requests we wouldn’t know. If we couldn’t respond for a week then there is a real risk customers would go elsewhere. It would have been a nightmare.”
There was also added urgency as both servers were running the Windows 2003 server operating system (OS). As support for this OS was coming to an end, there was a concern that the servers would also become vulnerable to hackers.
The Solution - Migrate onto two new servers
Probrand, which has a long standing relationship supporting Elite Plastics with its IT infrastructure, advised on the best way to migrate the email and ordering systems onto two new servers, before carrying out the necessary work.
While conducting this migration, Probrand's engineers also upgraded the email system to the latest version of Microsoft Exchange.
To allay any additional concerns in regards to security or downtime, Probrand deployed a next generation firewall and improved the disaster recovery system by replacing the tape backup with an offsite cloud service.
The Results - Infrastructure protected against the loss of functionality and vital information
The deployment of two new servers, along with the security and backup measures that have been put in place, have given Elite Plastics much needed peace of mind. The company knows that its vital infrastructure is protected against the loss of functionality and vital information – which would debilitate the company and its ability to conduct any business.
This whole process also took place without having any significant impact on the organisation’s daily operations.
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Arthur Yap / Noon at Five O’ Clock: The Collected Short Stories of Arthur Yap
an excerpt from Noon at Five O’ Clock: The Collected Short Stories of Arthur Yap
EVERY person in the neighbourhood knew that the Lims have three children. I am not sure why this was often mentioned in a manner that appeared to be like a verdict of some sort. Perhaps this was the problem: only two of the children were seen. Soo Eng and Soo Kong are often seen trotting alongside their mother on the way to the market and, like all other children who are too young to attend school, they are seen running about, in the field of the nearby church, running after the ice-cream man and mimicking his call, and generally running in and out of everyone’s endurance. And where, or who, was the third child?
He’s such a baby, so small, not strong, and the doctor has advised against exerting the child: Mrs Lim’s stock reply to any well-meaning person who would ask. But three months, half a year, one year … was the child still such a tiny baby? not strong? Neighbours wondered and talked about it in between the intermittent conversations about their own children, recounting television programmers and topical subjects such as which diplomat has taken a holiday with which showgirl. Why was the child concealed?
Could be a spastic case … and I said to her, just between the two of us, why don’t you take your baby out … fresh air has never been known to kill anybody …
You shouldn’t, that’s crude. But I really wonder … I remember saying to her once, no offence meant, my little boy’s just beginning to crawl, so why don’t you let him keep your baby company? For reasons of health, she says, but Ho! her other two kids tumble in and out of the house without so much as a sign of exhaustion.
Last month, in the afternoon, a lorry ran over this child. At the time of this sad accident, Soo Meng, as was his name, was no longer a subject of speculation.
© NUS Press
by Arthur Yap
from Noon at Five O’ Clock: The Collected Short Stories of Arthur Yap (2014)
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Roboctopi unveil this year’s robot
Kirk Boxleitner kboxleitner@ptleader.com
Editor's Note: Team Captain Max Morningstar is a student at West Sound Academy. The print version incorrectly stated where he went to school.
The Port Townsend Roboctopi FIRST (For Inspiration and …
Edensaw Woods’ Buster Ferris, far left, and Kiwi Ferris, center, examine the Port Townsend Roboctopi’s competition robot, as team captain and president Max Morningstar explains its inner workings. Photo by Kirk Boxleitner
Posted Tuesday, March 6, 2018 7:00 pm
The Port Townsend Roboctopi FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics team said thank you to its sponsors by giving them a sneak peek at this year’s competition robot March 3 behind the gym at Port Townsend High School.
The Roboctopi are slated to compete in Snohomish March 23-25, and in Auburn March 29-31. The team not only made it to the world championships in Houston, Texas, last year, but also managed to finish in the middle of its level.
Team captain and president Max Morningstar, a junior at West Sound Academy, explained to visitors, including Buster and Kiwi Ferris of Edensaw Woods, how the Roboctopi’s robot works.
“It's got a 6-foot elevator,” Morningstar said of the forklift-like assembly, which, like many FIRST Robotics competition robots, is given the task of picking up and depositing objects in point-scoring areas.
“It’s got six wheels and two speeds.” “This is pretty cool stuff,” said Kiwi Ferris, when asked how he felt about the fruits of his investment.
Kiwi’s son, Buster Ferris, added, “I wish they’d had something like this when I was in high school.”
Morningstar estimated that each of the team’s 15 members spent approximately 150 hours working on the robot, during the permitted six-week work window earlier this year.
“The game this year was relatively simple, compared to previous years, but in many ways, that required our strategy to be more complex,” Morningstar said. “In years past, our strategy had to be simpler, because the physical tasks our robots were assigned were more challenging. This time, we tried to figure out how we could score the most points consistently.”
THE BUDGET GOES TO ...
While the robot itself cost only $4,000 of the Roboctopi’s $25,000 budget, Morningstar noted that the remainder of that budget is quickly eaten up by expenses ranging from materials, tools and highly specialized components and electronics to big-ticket costs such as travel and lodging.
“The team raises funds through a combination of grants and individual and small donors,” said Morningstar, who thanked Edensaw for its “very helpful” contributions, along with Dog House Powder Coating of Sequim.
“Some of the companies have made in-kind donations of equipment.”
Morningstar, who has been a member of the team for the three years that he’s been attending high school, is one of only four returning team members this year.
All of the other team members are new; in fact, Max’s younger sister, eighth-grader Olivia Morningstar, counts as a relatively seasoned newbie because she’s attended FIRST Robotics competitions with her family in previous years.
“I could explain to the other rookies what it’ll be like, so they’re not in the dark,” Olivia said. “There are three ‘senior rookies,’ because our older brothers were on the team before, so we can mentor the others.”
Olivia previously worked with the FIRST Lego League, and while she enjoyed the building aspect of the league, she soon hungered for more complex challenges.
“We’re building robots the size of washing machines,” Olivia said. “I’ve been able to build the custom gear boxes and the pneumatics that actuate its motion. I’ve also drilled, riveted and cut pieces on the jigsaw.”
Nearly half the lineup of this year’s team is made up of young women like Olivia.
Freshman Evan Eades is another new team member, with no older siblings who have competed.
“I just enjoy making things and learning new skills,” said Eades, who does “a little bit of everything” for the team, as do many of his teammates.
The team is too small for its members to specialize too much in any one area.
“It’s taught me how to use my tools properly, and how these components interact. I have high expectations for the competition. It’s going to be big.”
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DWTS Season 27, Week ONE – Dancing by the Numbers Retrospective
Okay, so I’ve been in Italy. And before that I was tied up with World of Dance and a heavy work load. But now I’m ready for DWTS. 🙂
Of course, before I can talk about the numbers, I have to actually watch the show. Here are a few of my thoughts as I watched Night ONE:
Who are all these people in the opening number? Don’t get me wrong – it was a good opening number, but I didn’t recognize ANYONE mainly because there were TOO MANY people.
Brandon and Tinashe make a very gorgeous couple.
Why do they have both lapel mics and desk mics on the judges?? Is it really necessary that we hear them that well when so much of what they say is utter BS?
Milo is cuuuuute. But dang, Disney?? We have to have Disney every season? Good dancer though!!
Hold the fucking phone: Mary Lou gets a *7* from Len and Milo gets a 6?? Are we going to start the bullshit so soon?? And don’t get me started on Evanna. Len has always been the designated field leveler, but I don’t recall it being this obvious this soon. Gotta keep the Disney kid and the Potter kid down and make this thing a competition. There was NOTHING in Evanna’s dance that said 5. That is just unbelievable.
Robert Roldan….::::SWOOOOONNNN:::: I luf him.
Some of these contestants opening sound more scripted than usual.
Sharna is the first pro to pull in the troupe this season…and possibly the first pro to NEED the troupe. Love the Nashville background though.
Cheryl Burke looks amazing and it’s good to have her back in the ballroom.
Nikki is pretty funny….but so completely unknown.
Alexis dances better than most models….but we won’t find out until week 2 or 3 if she’s more Brooke Burke or Joanna Krupa.
Very good first outing for Brandon.
Demarcus Ware is HOT. And he may well win this season.
As I’ve said many times, the first week of dancing is generally indicative of nothing in terms of who the good dancers are, because they’ve had weeks to work on one dance as opposed to having four days to work on a dance. But I think our contenders are Milo, Demarcus, Tinashe and possibly Evanna. I almost forgot Juan Pablo – also great. Now for Night TWO:
It strikes me that Val is actually SMILING instead of smirking or trying to look sultry – it’s a good look on him. Thanks, Jenna.
Tinashe seems very down to earth and cool. Digging Brandon too.
I feel like I recognize most of the mini-pros from SYTYCD….but little tiny JJ is my favorite.
Totally bummed Nikki got eliminated….I think she’s hilarious.
I suspect that next week they will do the full jeopardy thing at one time – the way they’re doing it now is fun, but it’s taking a really long time. I have missed the BTS clips though.
Okay, the kids just killed me with cuteness.
Is it just me or were the pros just kinda pissed when it was announced that another couple would be called safe? Can’t say as I blame them.
The fourth time the mini-pros are pulled on stage…well, we’re just desperate at this point aren’t we?
No one wants to see Len’s bum, do we?
Note to Val – yellow is a good color on almost no one. Just sayin’.
Closer to Wonderful is a horrible song. Sorry.
I’ve been seeing some commentary about people not liking the set up for the voting/elimination – not sure why, unless you’re a total newbie to this show. This is the way it was for a great majority of the seasons – scores and viewer votes are combined and the lowest combined total person is eliminated the next night. Pissed about the extra dancing and the live voting? Well, so what? You ought to know by now that adding more points only helps the low scorers by decreasing the margins. And honestly, if you make an appearance in the bottom 6 (just like the bottom two before it), your fan base may well rally to make sure you’re safe the following week. The danger is more for those not dancing on night 2 – less camera time is never a good thing when an audience vote is involved.
Interesting note: At least three of the bottom six got no Erin time on Monday night, John included. Anyway, the only person in the bottom six that surprises me is John, but even then it’s not a huge surprise. All the bottom six have scores in the teens, except Alexis…and she is so completely unknown that it’s not surprising. We’ve been saying for years that internet popularity means nothing on DWTS and this just reinforces that. Only Derek can make an internet personality (Bethany) last for a while. Now, lots of people were shocked that Joe, with 14 points, was safe. Not me. Bachelor Nation has shown it’s power before and Joe is LOVED by Bachelor Nation – he’s just so different from the usual morons that go on that show. As for his “I’m gonna quit” talk – give me a break. He was smiling when he said it and those feelings are not unusual in his situation. He’s not used to this sort of thing.
Anyway, as always, it’s not just that Joe got tons of votes, but that the people below him DIDN’T get votes. Combine that with a lot of people all grouped together, scores in the teens, AND the lower number of viewers voting and you’re going to get interesting results. That likely explains John, in any case. Mary Lou? I’ve seen a whole lot of commentary on how she handled the sexual assault in the gymnastics world and it’s not a good look on her and it could well have damaged her in terms of the fans who would normally vote for her. Nancy is another tv icon – but her initial scores were in the teens. Basically, you had people in 20’s and people in the teens – the people in the teens were the ones in the bottom. Your exceptions were Joe, as discussed, Evanna (hello, Harry Potter) and Alexis who is completely unknown. I just don’t see many surprises here.
But let’s take a look at how Joe managed to be in 7th place or higher with a score of 14.
Joe needed less than 12k more votes per million votes cast to get past Nikki. Since he’s fresh out of the Bachelor franchise and she’s a complete unknown, this is a piece of cake. Nancy, John and Danelle were four points above him on the leader board which equates to just under 16k votes per million votes cast. These are relatively small numbers, especially considering that Joe was literally on TV two weeks ago declaring his love for whatshername. As iconic as Nancy and John may be from their respective TV shows, Joe is more recent. You’ll also note that Evanna is not down with the rest of them despite Len’s bashing of her perfectly lovely dance. It will be really interesting to see what Evanna does going forward. If she will hang with the really good dancers, or if she’ll fall by the wayside sooner rather than later. Potterheads are still being fed a regular diet of that universe so they’ve not lost their zeal, is my guess.
Do I need to go on? Nikki was eliminated, sad to say. There wasn’t enough time for her to gain traction with the audience and I also think that Gleb is rather a non-starter with the American TV audience. Not sure why that is, but for as good looking as he is, he doesn’t do a thing for me. He doesn’t have the choreographic chops of some of the other men either. When you add in the second round of scores, Nikki has the lowest combined score. Combine that with her unknown status and she didn’t really stand a chance. Alexis, the other unknown in the bottom, was way ahead of her in points and the other ladies have more solid fanbases or a truly compelling story (Danelle). She would have needed more than 5k more votes per million votes cast to get past Danelle, assuming I’m using all the same numbers as they are for the calculation. She would have needed ten times that to beat Alexis, because Alexis was so far ahead in points.
There is a good bit of canon fodder this season, although no one truly sucks…yet. Week one doesn’t really count when it comes to measuring how well someone dances. I think your dancers are going to be Tinashe, DeMarcus, Juan Pablo and maybe Milo, with some of the underdogs rising….perhaps Evanna and Alexis. And then there’s everyone else. John and Bobby may stick for a while, for different reasons. I think that John has potential, is handsome and is right square in the voting demo for this show. Bobby is just an interesting character – he’ll either catch fire with the audience or they will tire of him very quickly. Hard to say.
So, who are your favorites? I’m loving DeMarcus right now, along with Evanna, Alexis, Tinashe (for the whole “whoo hoo” I’m going to kick myself right off the stairs thing) and Cheryl….I mean Juan Pablo. 😉
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September 30, 2018 I Written By Princess Heidi
I'm a nerd and proud of it. Two degrees in geology also means I love BEER. :-) I'm also a Derek lover - proud of that too. So don't scream at those of us on this site and call us a bunch of "biased Derek-lovers" - it's just ME. :-) It may sound like I hate DWTS at times, but really, I'm just a snarky nitpicker from way back. And I'm cynical and jaded too. But I do love DWTS. :-)
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4 responses to "DWTS Season 27, Week ONE – Dancing by the Numbers Retrospective"
# tjames commented on October 1, 2018:
Thanks for posting! These Numbers posts are always such a great read, I look forward to them as much as I do the show.
# arethas commented on October 1, 2018:
Thanks for the post! Been waiting for it. I think Joe is going to last all the way till at least middle of the season. As annoying as it is, he’s definitely gonna outlast John, Nancy, Danelle, Mary Lou, he might just outlast Evanna and Alexis. I truly believe bachelor nation will rally behind this guy. Never underestimate bachelor nation ya’ll. I’m gonna be mad if he outlasts Evanna, really mad.
Current faves: Demarcus and Evanna! Truly hope Evanna goes far, demarcus i’m not worried about.
# Julia commented on October 1, 2018:
I pretty much agree with you, Heidi. John was the only person I was surprised to see in the bottom 6. Was pleased the voters made up for Milo and Evanna’s undeservedly low scores in votes and kept the safe, those two and DeMarcus are my favorites right now and I also think I’m going to enjoy Tinashe.
I’m with you on thinking some of the bottom 6 might get a boost in votes this week, particularly Alexis and Danelle. I think if both those two as well as Evanna make it to Most Memorable Year (which I’m hearing is next week according to some TV guide type site but not sure) they could really connect with the audience because they all have heartstring-tugging stories they could share.
# KreativeKat commented on October 1, 2018:
Thank you, PHeidi, for your DBNs and I pretty much agree with you on most everything about the celebs. Good to see you back on here ready to do your thing.
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Curling in America with Pete Fenson
Pete Fenson, an Olympic bronze medalist and curling broadcaster for NBC, is a household name in the curling world. Join Pete as he discusses Curling in America.
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Pete Fenson joins Kev Jackson and Joel Hoover to relive the magic that transpired in Korea for John Shuster and his team that brought home the first gold medal in curling for the US. The crew also discuss the U18 national curling championship, the upcoming World Juniors, and US Men's Nationals.
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https://www.podcastone.com/curling-in-america-with-pete-fenson
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Portsmouth hit with disciplinary action ahead of New Milton trip
Ben Duggan is banned for Portsmouth's game at New Milton. Picture: Vernon Nash (290619-001)
Kevin Ricketts
Published: 16:51 Updated: 17:28 Wednesday 03 July 2019
Portsmouth have been hit with disciplinary action by the Southern League after being found guilty of unacceptable behaviour in their defeat at Sparsholt last month.
Opener Ben Duggan has been given a one-match ban, all-rounder Fraser Hay a one-match ban, which is suspended, and captain Jack Marston has received a formal warning.
Portsmouth lost the game against their division-one promotion rivals by four wickets.
Marston admitted the St Helen’s side had been frustrated by their own performance but stressed it was totally out of character.
‘What happened was very disappointing and it was a game in which we didn't play well,’ the skipper said.
‘It was a big game and we were fired up for it.
‘Ben was guilty of showing dissent towards one of the umpire's decisions.
‘When Fraser missed a ball he ended up kicking a stump out of the ground.
‘There was no malice and it was totally out of character. Fraser knew it wasn't right and apologised immediately afterwards.
‘We think it is fair that his one-game ban has been suspended.
‘Neither player has been in any disciplinary trouble before. I received a formal warning because I was captain.
‘We are a very family-orientated club and know we have a great responsibility both as individuals and a team.
‘We are determined to put it behind us and focus on what we need to do to try to win promotion.’
Marston is keen to see Portsmouth stay behaved and maintain their winning momentum in Saturday’s visit to New Milton.
Duggan is ruled out because of his ban.
The visitors are gunning for a league double having beaten the New Forest side by 46 runs in the opening game of the season at St Helen’s.
After their problems at Sparsholt, Portsmouth bounced back in the best possible fashion last weekend by defeating Sarisbury Athletic twice in as many days.
First they triumphed by 51 runs in their division one encounter on Saturday, before storming to a nine-wicket win in the T20 Cup 24 hours later.
Marston added: ‘We responded in the best possible way.
‘Not only did we get our discipline back but we played really well in a game played in the right spirit.’
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Canceling the festival was the right decision
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Good call by the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association to cancel its 36th annual Harvest Wine Celebration Sunday and Monday because of the extreme heat.
The association had moved away from an event going from winery to winery to centralize its Sunday festival on the sports field at Las Positas College. In normal weather, that would have worked great. Given the potential of 100-plus degree heat—the weather forecasters kept drifting the hottest day of the heat spell later—it started on Friday and then went to Saturday. The prospect of limited shade and triple-digit head led to the cancellation.
The temperatures could be brutal and there were no trees to be found, thus any shade had to be brought in.
For the association, which will refund all purchased tickets, it’s a major hit to the budget. Its charity arm, the winegrowers’ foundation, will hold its annual wine auction later this month with all those proceeds going to charities serving children. Chris Chandler, the executive director, wrote in an email that the event provides about 30 percent of the association’s budget.
She absolutely stood fast on the decision considering the impact of the volunteers, wineries and patrons.
Some school districts took the same course with the San Ramon Valley district cancelling all athletic practices and events through Labor Day. Other districts went ahead with the scheduled Friday night football games.
The winegrowers’ decision is like that made in June by Alameda County Fair officials. Faced with triple-digit heat, fair management cancelled a full day of racing to protect horses, jockeys and spectators. Like the winegrowers, it involved revenue, but health and safety came first.
By contrast, the Scottish Games went ahead as planned, albeit with shade structures and misting stations that participants and spectators alike took full advantage of.
The Amazon effect: Friday’s East Bay Times contained a Safeway ad wrapped around the front page that touted lower prices every day. Safeway has been lowering prices in recent months, a trend that Raley’s also has touted. Watch for more in the wake of Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods and its lowering lots of prices at “Whole Paycheck.”
I saw Pleasanton Police Chief Dave Spiller earlier this month and offered a suggestion—using the police station parking lot for transactions such as Craig’s list.
Turns out Dave and his crew were way ahead of me. The department has been offering its front parking lot—with its security cameras—for that type of transfer for more than a year. I was responding to an announcement from the Danville Police Dept. that announced that it was inviting those type of transfers in its parking lot.
Dave noted that not only were people exchanging goods bought online, it was also a safe and convenient place for divorced parents to hand-off custody of their children. That’s an even more important service…Kudos to the police department.
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According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the weekly wage for a Depression-era accountant was $45. In 1933, there were 15,000 accountants. Additionally, auditors were hired temporarily and relieved soon thereafter, as most businesses ended their fiscal year on December 31. As of 2010, the weekly average was $700.
According to Forbes, Depression-era wages for most industries were above their fair value, and then-President Herbert Hoover maintained a pro-business policy. These factors helped intensify the deflation experienced during the 1930s. Similarly, many modern economists believe that wages should only rise in tandem with worker productivity but that Hoover misinterpreted this by raising wages above that level.
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Madewell's Sale Is SO Good
All The Good Stuff That's On Sale At Madewell Right Now
Alyssa Coscarelli
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There's a certain kind of satisfaction that comes with scoring something amazing on sale. The memory sticks with you, and whether you like to openly admit it or not (hey, some people just enjoy bragging about a bargain more than others), we all know how good it feels to know you saved some money on something really great. And right now, Madewell is dangling some of those discounted, brag-worthy items right in front of our eyes — and we're about to do a whole lot of shopping.
Even though Madewell is one of those stores where we don't mind paying full-price — the quality and design usually justify the cost — we can't help but get excited when the pair of jeans or robe coat you've been eyeing is suddenly half-off. Because really, who doesn't love a little guilt-free splurge? With so much on sale at the moment, we've combed through the store's pages to uncover the can't-miss pieces we're currently eyeing. Click on, and get ready to treat yourself without having to spend too much.
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News story | Date: 26/01/2017 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'I would like to congratulate the Philippine Government and the communist movement NDFP on having completed a constructive third round of peace talks. Both sides are still showing great willingness to find a solution to the conflict. I am pleased that the parties have agreed to meet again in Oslo in April for a new round of talks,' Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende said.
The parties in the Philippine talks at the closing ceremony in Rome, 25 January. Credit: Roar Underdal, Norwegian Embassy in Rome
The third round of talks between the Philippine Government and the communist movement NDFP took place from 19-25 January. The parties to the talks have made progress on a vital item on the agenda: social and economic reforms. In order to accelerate the negotiations, the parties have agreed to establish teams that will work in the Philippines between the rounds of talks to tackle contentious provisions. They have also signed guidelines for the work of the Joint Monitoring Committee, which monitors compliance with the 1998 agreement on human rights and international humanitarian law.
The unilateral ceasefires announced by the parties in August 2016 are still in force. The parties agree to work for a bilateral ceasefire to replace these. They also agree that they will continue to discuss an amnesty and the release of political prisoners.
The fourth round of talks will take place in Oslo in early April. Norway has been facilitator of the peace process since 2001.
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Home / Industry News / Restaurants Canada and Centennial College develop new guide to creating a positive and inclusive workplace
Restaurants Canada and Centennial College develop new guide to creating a positive and inclusive workplace
Now more than ever, restaurateurs should utilize every opportunity to leverage a positive workplace culture to strengthen the Canadian foodservice industry. Restaurants Canada and Centennial College have spent more than a year in partnership to develop a guide to help foodservice employers foster a better and more respectful work environment.
The guide, entitled “How to Create a Positive and Inclusive Workplace”, will help operators recognize opportunities within their organizations to make positive change, with practical tips and best-in-class examples from some of the industry’s leaders. Available to the 30,000 members of Restaurants Canada, the guide is a tool in the creation of workplace practices and culture to support diverse employee groups.
“Creating a positive and inclusive workplace isn’t just the right thing,” said Shanna Munro, president and CEO of Restaurants Canada. “It creates a culture of trust, transparency and establishes a positive and engaging workplace, which is a great way to attract and retain talent. In today’s market, positive word of mouth is crucial to business growth and success.”
Studies show inclusivity is linked to lower staff turnover and higher sales. These are the ingredients restaurateurs need to ensure their businesses survive and thrive.
By learning about regulations, laws and best practices for their employees, foodservice owners and operators can create work environments that can lead to:
Enhanced employee engagement and retention
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The guide will be complemented by a webinar delivered on Wednesday, July 11 at 2 pm EST in collaboration with Restaurants Canada and featuring Cyrus Cooper, Professor of Restaurant Management at Centennial College (click here to register). This webinar will provide an overview of the principles and practices contained within the guide. Restaurants Canada will also be hosting in-class sessions in the fall.
The guide was collaboratively developed between Centennial College’s Centre for Global Citizenship, Education and Inclusion and the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, in partnership with Restaurants Canada. Restaurants Canada members can click here to access the full guide.
About Centennial College’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts
The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts provides a world-class learning experience to students aspiring to join our dynamic industry – both locally and internationally. Centennial’s Progress Campus in Toronto features a striking new 350,000-sq.-ft. facility, which houses the academic programs as well as The Local Cafe and Restaurant and the Centennial College Event Centre, both experiential learning environments where students hone their industry skills while serving the local community.
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LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Hitachi (6501.T) has yet to decide whether to proceed with its trillion yen ($28 billion) nuclear project in Britain and talks with the government are continuing, the company and government said on Friday.
FILE PHOTO: A logo of Hitachi Ltd. is pictured at the CEATEC JAPAN 2017 (Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies) at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, October 2, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo
Hitachi’s Horizon Nuclear Power unit has struggled to find investors for its plans to build a plant in Anglesey, Wales, which could provide about 6 percent of Britain’s electricity.
Japan’s Nikkei business daily reported that Hitachi had decided to freeze the project, although it also reported that the board had yet to vote to make it a formal decision.
A spokeswoman for British Prime Minister Theresa May said talks with Hitachi were continuing. “The negotiations on that are ongoing and those are obviously commercially sensitive so I can’t comment,” she told reporters.
May met Japanese Prime minister Shinzo Abe this week in London. He told her Japan did not want to see a disorderly Brexit when Britain leaves the European Union in March.
Hitachi said in Friday’s statement that it had been assessing the project “including its potential suspension and related financial impact.”
“Should any matter arise which needs to be disclosed Hitachi will announce information in a timely manner,” Hitachi said.
Nikkei reported that Hitachi had decided to freeze the project, leading to a special loss of 200 billion to 300 billion yen ($1.9 billion to $2.8 billion) for the year ending in March. Hitachi’s board would vote on the suspension at a meeting next week, it reported, without citing its sources.
Hitachi said in its statement on Friday: “These articles aren’t based on Hitachi’s decision or disclosed information.”
Hitachi was hoping a group of Japanese investors and the British government would each take a one-third stake in the equity portion of the project. A company source has said the project would be financed one-third by equity and rest by debt.
Britain wants new nuclear plants to help replace its aging fleet of nuclear and coal plants coming offline in the 2020s, but high up-front costs have deterred construction.
Another Japanese firm, Toshiba Corp (6502.T), scrapped its British NuGen project last year after its U.S. reactor unit Westinghouse went bankrupt and it failed to find a buyer.
Britain’s Nuclear Industry Association said it is vital new nuclear projects went ahead to maintain electricity supplies.
“New nuclear is an integral part of a future decarbonized power supply,” said the association’s chief executive, Tom Greatrex, said.
Environmental group Greenpeace said Britain should rethink its energy strategy and place more focus on renewable energy.
Shares of Hitachi rose by as much as 6 percent on the Tokyo stock exchange after the report.
Reporting by Susanna Twidale in London, Makiko Yamazaki in Tokyo; Additional reporting by Elizabeth Piper in London; Editing by Christian Schmollinger and Edmund Blair
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One good way to get a sense of the city is to take part in one of the free two hour walking tours, and these are advertised in leaflets which can be found in most of the bars, hotels and restaurants. There are many companies which do guided tours of the city.
Driving west from London it takes about an hour and a half to get to Bath, but it is only a short drive from Bristol. From London you will come to Bath on the M4 and then you take junction 18 and follow signs for five miles. However you are advised to keep driving in the city centre to a minimum. One way streets make it easy to lose your way while parking is always tricky. There are park and ride facilities which make the whole thing less stressful. The parking is free and a return bus ticket only costs a couple of pounds which is good value for money.
So hire a car in Bath and travel through Somerset and Bristol as well and just park in one of the many park and ride car parks in Bath. There is no airport in Bath, although Bristol International (BRS) is just 20 miles west and convenient for visitors with recent development and plans for a further runway to cope with increased demand making Bath very accessible. Heathrow and Gatwick airport are 1.5 hours and 2 hours away respectively with excellent public transport routes to Bath. Cardiff and Southampton are also options for travellers visiting Bath.
During your visit make sure to see the actual baths which were built 2,000 years ago by the Romans before being renovated and used again in the 18th century by the Victorians who were mad about healing waters as well. It costs about £10 for an adult to visit and your entrance fee helps preserve the baths for future generations.
Bath is also home to one of England’s most famous rugby teams and their ground is very atmospheric while the tickets are relatively inexpensive for a good day’s entertainment. In Roman times Bath was seen as a holiday resort and today thousands of visitors go to this beautiful city every year to emulate them.
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19/04/12 - If you're considering visiting Bath this summer, take the train with Great Western Railways and you'll get 2 for 1 entry to many Bath attractions. For when you get to Bath, don't forget to book a hire car to get you around the sights.
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The house prices around the area may be astronomical but car hire in Bath remains reasonable. We have great deals because so many tourists visit Bath to see the old Roman baths which gave this city a reputation as a healing centre.
That led many royals and rich people to visit Bath and one of the most popular tourist attractions is the Royal Crescent of incredible houses. The beauty of Bath draws an estimated four million visitors per year. This is also a thriving area for technology business such as Future PLC which is based in Bath.
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State Dept tries to steal show over US citizens’ evacuation from Yemen
Marie Harf (Screenshot from video.state.gov)
The US State Department says it has been issuing guidelines for US citizens stuck in Yemen on how to leave the war-torn country, but the 20 Americans evacuated by Russian planes say they haven't heard a word.
“Well, we have been collaborating for many, many weeks now,”saidUS State Department spokesperson, Marie Harf.
According to Harf, the US has been “talking to other countries, other organizations…who may have ways of getting American citizens out.”
She commented on the recent evacuation of American citizens who were among the 200 taken from war-stricken Yemen by two Russian planes on Wednesday night. The planes’ first stop was Djibouti, a tiny African country just across the Gulf of Aden from Yemen, that also happens to host the biggest US military base in Africa.
Plane 1 fully loaded. Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, American citizens abroad - even the Cuban ambassador to #Yemen! pic.twitter.com/YU9PPQilNr
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Harf claimed that Washington actually has been letting US citizens in Yemen know “when there are other opportunities, talking to other countries, including the Indians and others, about how our citizens can get out."
“We also have been warning for many, many years now that people should not travel to Yemen, so we are working with other countries, but at this point, no plans to use US Government assets to do so.”
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But reality turned out to be slightly different than as portrayed in Harf’s fiery speech. On Wednesday these 20 Americans on Russia-bound flights from Yemen told RT that they had been left to their own devices and had had to resort to help from private organizations and foreign governments in order to flee the country.
“My cousin contacted us from the US. He got hold of the Russians and then contacted us. We only heard about it yesterday. We went from the village. It’s a five-hour ride. We crossed that bridge. Twenty minutes later a missile hit the bridge we crossed,” Mouhammed Nasser told RT’s Murad Gazdiev.
Others spent a lot of time desperately trying to find a way out of Yemen.
“I couldn’t make it out. I had to wait. It took me weeks to find a flight out of [the capital] Sanaa. I started calling airlines, agencies, the UN, the Russian embassy,” said Ismail Alafash, “Americans, they just kept sending us emails. They said basically: find your way out.”
One more American Yemeni Kaled Alamarie said that he has been trying to evacuate his family for the last month and a half. He tried contacting the US State Department and the White House. “Nobody really helped until recently I was contacted by one of our community members that Russian plane is evacuating American citizens. I got lucky,” he added.
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In early April, the US State Department said that “there are no plans for a US government-coordinated evacuation of US citizens at this time” in an official travel warning.
“We encourage all US citizens to shelter in a secure location until they are able to depart safely. US citizens wishing to depart should do so via commercial transportation options when they become available.”
Department spokesman Jeff Rathke explained that the people trapped by Yemeni violence were there because they had ignored the US government’s warnings.
“For more than 15 years the State Department has been advising US citizens to defer travel to Yemen. We have been advising those US citizens who are in Yemen to depart,” he said.
In total, Russia has evacuated more than 1,700 people from the war-torn country, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday. About 400 of them have been Russian while others came from former Soviet republics like Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Kazakhstan, as well as other countries including France, Cuba, Serbia, Colombia and Lebanon.
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Deputies arrest man in Shasta Lake market robbery
Sheriff's deputies on Saturday arrested a man suspected of robbing the Sentry Market in Shasta Lake last month.
Deputies arrest man in Shasta Lake market robbery Sheriff's deputies on Saturday arrested a man suspected of robbing the Sentry Market in Shasta Lake last month. Check out this story on redding.com: http://reddingne.ws/2k8nQs4
Redding Published 3:00 p.m. PT Feb. 4, 2017
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Shasta County Sheriff's deputies on Saturday arrested a 21-year-old man suspected of robbing the Sentry Market in Shasta Lake last month, they said.
Dennis William Marrow was arrested after deputies positively identified him as the man who stole from the Sentry Market and hit an employee with a rock during the robbery, Sheriff's Sgt. Logan Stonehouse said.
The robbery happened Jan. 26 just before 7:45 p.m. During his escape, the robber fled toward Clair Engle Park just north of Shasta Dam Boulevard and threw the rock, hitting the store employee, before meeting two other men in the park. One of those men threw a rock at a witness, causing damage to the witness' car, Stonehouse said.
Marrow evaded capture during the robbery until Saturday, when deputies found him near the intersection of Washington Avenue and Main Street. During the investigation deputies identified Marrow as a person of interest and later as the robber, Stonehouse said.
When deputies found him, Marrow initially gave a false name, Stonehouse said.
They arrested Marrow, who was on post-release community supervision, and booked him into the Shasta County Jail on suspicion of robbery, giving false information to a peace officer and for violating his supervision, deputies said.
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City approves downtown infill project that will include restaurant
The project at Pine and Placer streets will include apartments and a restaurant operated by owner of Kobe Seafood & Steakhouse.
City approves downtown infill project that will include restaurant The project at Pine and Placer streets will include apartments and a restaurant operated by owner of Kobe Seafood & Steakhouse. Check out this story on redding.com: http://reddingne.ws/2ImStXD
David Benda, Record Searchlight Published 5:51 p.m. PT March 13, 2018
Brent Weaver, who is partnering with the owner of Kobe Seafood & Steakhouse, talks about when construction could start.
The three-story building at Pine and Placer will feature a ground-floor restaurant and apartments.(Photo: Courtesy of architect George Rudd)
With city approval, Brent Weaver looks to break ground on a three-story, mixed-use downtown infill project that will feature a restaurant this spring.
The property, on the southeast corner of Pine and Placer streets, for years was pegged for Riverfront Playhouse's new downtown home before the theater group walked away from the project in 2015 to instead retrofit a former medical building on California Street for its new theater.
“The hope would be to submit the construction documents next week and while that is going on, pull the grading permit and try to start sometime in May with grading,” Weaver, a Redding city councilman, said minutes after the Planning Commission unanimously approved his use permit Tuesday afternoon.
Weaver is partnering with Vicky Keller, who owns Kobe Seafood & Steakhouse, on the development, which will feature a ground-floor restaurant and market-rate apartments on the second and third floors.
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Weather permitting, Weaver believes it will take about a year to complete the project, which means it could be open for business next April.
As for the restaurant, Weaver and Keller are still considering options.
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Keller “is very serious about putting a second Redding restaurant in that building,” Weaver said. “There are some ideas that she is kicking around. At end of the day, she will have the full decision making on what goes in there, as she’s the one with the restaurant experience.”
Before approving the project, Redding Chamber of Commerce President Jake Mangas spoke in favor, saying that downtown for years has been a place where people come to work and then turn out the lights when they leave to go home in the evening.
But more projects like this will revive downtown and make it a place to work and live.
“I think it’s a great boost to downtown,” Mangas told the Planning Commission.
Plans for a mixed-use development to replace the north end of the California Street parking garage in downtown Redding will be vetted by the Redding Planning Commission. (Photo: Kuchman Architects PC)
Other mixed-use projects planned for downtown include the redevelopment of the former Dicker's department store and the potential demolition of the California Street parking garage to make room for office and apartments.
In 2015, Dean and Jane Rehberg White opened The White building, a Tuscan-style office-retail and apartment building on the former Greyhound bus depot property along Pine Street.
The building Weaver and Keller want to build will be about 18,394 square feet. There will be 16 parking spaces on the southeast side of the property.
The apartment units will be one and two bedrooms with floor plans ranging from 557 to 863 square feet.
Plans submitted to the city show that residents will access the apartments from an interior staircase on the Placer Street side and by an elevator in the rear of the building.
Frontage improvements will include removing the existing driveway and damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk along Pine Street and constructing new curb, gutter and sidewalk.
Weaver and Keller also must get an encroachment permit from the California Department of Transportation for work in the Pine Street right-of-way.
Weaver knows Keller well because he built and owns the Gateway building at Market and Shasta streets. That, too, was a vacant lot before Weaver redeveloped it nearly a decade ago. Keller’s Kobe restaurant sits on the ground floor of the Weaver’s Gateway building.
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LIGO is on the lookout for these 8 sources of gravitational waves
Seekers of gravitational waves are on a cosmic scavenger hunt.
Since the Advanced Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory turned on in 2015, physicists have caught these ripples in spacetime from several exotic gravitational beasts — and scientists want more.
This week, LIGO and its partner observatory Virgo announced five new possible gravitational wave detections in a...
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LIGO and Virgo made 5 likely gravitational wave detections in a month
Gravitational wave sightings are now a weekly occurrence.
It took decades of work to find the first set of ripples in spacetime, detected in 2015 (SN: 3/5/16, p. 6). But now, just a month after reviving the search with newly revamped detectors, scientists with the LIGO and Virgo gravitational wave observatories have already made five potential sightings of the tiny, elusive tremors.
Colliding neutron stars shot a light-speed jet through space
When a pair of ultradense cores of dead stars smashed into one another, the collision shot a bright jet of charged subatomic particles through space.
Astronomers thought no such jet had made it out of the wreckage of the neutron star crash, first detected in August 2017. But new observations of the crash site using a network of radio telescopes from around the world show that a high-...
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LIGO will be getting a quantum upgrade
WASHINGTON — Gravitational wave detectors are going quantum.
A planned revamp of the Advanced Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, LIGO, relies on finessing quantum techniques, LIGO scientists announced February 14. That $35 million upgrade could let scientists catch a gravitational wave every day, on average. LIGO’s current tally of 11 gravitational wave events could be...
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A new gravitational wave detector is almost ready to join the search
In the quest for better gravitational wave detectors, scientists are going cold.
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Scientists’ collection of gravitational waves just got a lot bigger
Astronomers have now tallied up more gravitational wave sightings than they can count on their fingers.
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A neutron star crash may have spawned a black hole
The first observed smashup of two stellar remnants known as neutron stars probably forged the least massive black hole yet discovered, researchers report in the June 1 Astrophysical Journal Letters.
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Thousands of astronomers and physicists. Hundreds of hours of telescope observations. Dozens of scientific papers. Two dead stars uniting into one.
In 2017, scientists went all in on a never-before-seen astronomical event of astounding proportions: a head-on collision between two neutron stars, the ultradense remnants of exploded stars.
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Colliding black holes are reported for a fifth time
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PADRES: Bell makes his first close
By DAN HAYES - Staff Writer
SAN DIEGO -- Heath Bell knows that a big task awaits him whenspring training begins next month. But the Padres’ new closer tooka moment on Tuesday to take stock of his career after agreeing withthe club on a $1.225 million contract.
The one-year deal -- which triples Bell’s 2008 salary -- allowsthe Padres to avoid a messy trip to arbitration in February andallows Bell to focus on the mighty task of replacing Trevor Hoffmanas the team’s closer.
Bell, 31, was 6-6 with a 3.58 ERA in a team-high 74 appearancesas the Padres’ setup man last season, his second in San Diego.After spending nearly a decade in the minor leagues with the NewYork Mets, Bell was traded to the Padres before a breakout seasonin 2007.
“Finally, after nine different years in the minors I’veestablished myself in the majors,” Bell said in a phone interview."I’m pretty thrilled. I can’t put into words how happy I am. … Nota lot of guys get to this point in their career, and I’m reallyexcited. It feels really good, and I can sit back and smile alittle bit and say I’m in the majors and I’m doing really well.
“But then again, I’m going into a new role.”
Not that Bell lacks confidence in his ability to close games.Bell, who recorded 108 saves in the minors, said the key to beingeffective in the ninth inning will be the same as it is in theseventh and eighth innings -- location, location, location.
General manager Kevin Towers is confident that Bell will be ableto handle the added pressure. Towers listed Bell’s “plus-plusfastball” and above-average breaking ball as two of the many assetshe’ll bring to the role.
“He certainly has the confidence,” Towers said. “And he has zerofear … I don’t expect him to be any different or lesssuccessful.”
Towers said the two sides had been working hard to complete adeal before going to arbitration, with cases being heard from Feb.1-21. Bell filed for arbitration on Friday.
After the Padres and Bell agreed on a one-year contract to beatthe Tuesday deadline to avoid arbitration, Towers said he’s open todiscussing a two-year deal -- a focus of exploratory talks betweenthe parties last September.
At the time, Bell said he was only seeking “peace of mindknowing he’d be in San Diego,” and that he grew impatient aftertalks led nowhere.
“I don’t see this thing dragging out,” Towers said. “I don’twant a contract to be any sort of distraction like it might havebeen last September.”
The Padres would prefer that Bell focus on becoming thebullpen’s leader. The role will be especially important thisseason, with the Padres likely to carry a young relief corps.
“I think last year a lot of guys looked upon me: ‘What are wegoing to do in this situation?’ ” Bell said. “I don’t think it’llbe that much of a difference (this year) except for the (leader)label. … Now I kind of feel like this is my bullpen. I want to comeinto spring training and set the tone. Last year we weren’t a verygood bullpen. One of my goals is to get our ‘pen back to wherewe’re a force to be reckoned (with).”
Contact staff writer Dan Hayes atdhayes@nctimes.com.
‘Didn’t deserve to die alone': Woman killed by SDPD vehicles comforted by strangers in last moments
Bernadette Grantling, a mother and former Morse High School track athlete, was struck by two San Diego police SUVs and killed in June. Melissa Bruce, a vacationing nurse from Oregon, held her in her final moments.
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Sandy Hook Promise Condemns the Department of Education Grant to Fund Arming Teachers
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Newtown, CT – August 23, 2018 – Today, Sandy Hook Promise rejected the Department of Education’s proposed plan to provide funding to arm teachers that was reported as students across the country are going back to school.
All students deserve safe, welcoming, supportive school environments where they can learn and thrive without fear. No parent should send his or her child to school and worry that the child may never come home. However, arming teachers is not the solution. Teachers agree, including those who own guns themselves: 74% of teachers surveyed by the National Education Association opposed arming teachers to combat gun violence in schools.
“We wholly reject this proposal to fund the arming of teachers in our children’s classrooms. While we welcome ideas to keep students safe, the Department of Education’s proposal is dangerous and misguided. No teacher should have to carry the responsibility of taking a student’s life in a shootout. Teachers and school administrators should be focused on education, not weapons training. We must invest in solutions to stop violence in our schools before it happens. Our Know the Signs programs, have been proven to help students and teachers identify, intervene, and get help for someone at-risk of doing harm and eliminate the need for any weapon to be introduced into the equation,” said Mark Barden, co-founder and managing director of Sandy Hook Promise and father of Daniel who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy.
Sandy Hook Promise attended the White House listening session with President Trump and Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in February, following the Parkland shooting, and voiced strong concern and opposition to the President’s suggestion to arm teachers and staff.
We urge people to call Betsy DeVos’ office to tell her that arming teachers is not a part of a school safety plan. We believe we must ensure that all our students and school systems are trained to know the signs of gun violence and how to properly intervene when they learn someone is a threat to self or others to prevent gun violence before it happens. Know the Signs training should be implemented across every state.
In addition to calling DeVos’ office, below is a list of things everyone can do today to help ensure that all students and communities are safe:
Urge your school to adopt the Know the Signs programs
- Bring our Know the Signs programs to your community or school to teach students and adults how to be "upstanders" by knowing the signs and how to intervene.
Ask your legislators to support Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs):
- An ERPO is state-level legislation that temporarily removes guns from a person deemed to be an imminent risk to themselves or others.
- This legislation doesn't infringe on the Second Amendment, and gun rights can be reinstated once the person exhibiting at-risk behaviors is no longer a threat.
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- Join us and Make the Promise to protect children from gun violence.
About Sandy Hook Promise: Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) is a national, nonprofit organization based in Newtown, Connecticut. SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. SHP’s mission is to prevent gun violence (and other forms of violence and victimization) BEFORE it happens by educating and mobilizing youth and adults to identify, intervene and get help for at-risk individuals. SHP is a moderate, above-the-politics organization that supports sensible program and policy solutions that address the “human-side” of gun violence by preventing individuals from ever getting to the point of picking up a firearm to hurt themselves or others. Our words, actions and impact nationwide are intended to honor all victims of gun violence by turning our tragedy into a moment of transformation.
For more information, visit www.sandyhookpromise.org or call 203-304-9780.
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Bathurst building takes to market
A landmark retail/commercial building in the heart of Bathurst has hit market offering an exceptional opportunity to secure a prime investment property.
Savills Australia Robert Lowe in conjunction with Raine and Horne Bathurst, Matt Clifton are appointed with the sale of the property located at 126 William Street, Bathurst and said they are expecting interest from a variety of buying groups.
“This sale represents an outstanding opportunity for either investors or potential owner occupiers to secure a landmark heritage building,” Mr Lowe said.
The property is located in a growing regional New South Wales city centre, close to Sydney and Mr Lowe says the property is ideally situated.
“The property has prime main road exposure and is in close proximity to two shopping centres and within the commercial core of Bathurst,” he said.
The property comprises a two-storey retail/commercial space which was fully renovated in circa 2007-2008 with the ground floor currently leased to a restaurant for three years with option to renew leaving first floor commercial offices currently vacant.
“Currently, the ground floor restaurant pays a total of $45,502 per annum in rent whilst the first floor is expected to pay $30,000 per annum in rent,” Mr Clifton said.
The 373sq m free-standing site provides for an exceptional investment opportunity and Savills Australia together with Raine and Horne Bathurst offer this sale as a rare opportunity to acquire a smaller landmark property in an extremely vibrant regional city of NSW. It is suitable to both investors or potential owner occupiers, Mr Lowe said.
The ground floor comprises an area of 302sq m with open plan dining areas and a covered court yard to the rear with amenities, whilst the first floor provides superb commercial space of 202sq m with ground floor entry and open plan office area and five separate office rooms.
“Bathurst is a robust regional centre with strong economic growth and an estimated Gross Reginal Product of $2.2 billion which represents 0.4 percent of the state’s Gross State Product,” Mr Lowe said.
The Regional Council is aiming to protect heritage retail clustering in the Bathurst region highlighting the substantial economic involvement that the council aims to partake within such properties.
In addition to further funding, the NSW Government has announced a $28 million upgrade to the Great Western Highway with intention to link the central west together with greater Sydney.
“The transport masterplan is an exceptional way to integrate between inner Sydney and regional cities such as Bathurst, boosting the real estate and leasing market within Bathurst” Mr Clifton said.
This property is offered for sale via public auction, held on Tuesday 14 August 2018 at Sydney Auction Centre.
Click here for more information on Savills Metropolitan & Regional Sales.
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Space Technology Development selected
ESA’s technology activities are implemented through several ESA preparatory programmes, either of thematic (Telecommunications, Launchers, Earth Observation, Human Spaceflight, Science, Exploration, etc.) or horizontal nature. The Technology Research Programme (TRP), the General Support Technology Programme (GSTP), the Future Launchers Preparatory Programme (FLPP) and the Telecom/ARTES programmes account for about three quarters of all Technology R&D conducted in ESA.
The main goal of the ESA technology programmes is to support technology development up to a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5/6 (referring to the ESA TRL scale reported here). In order to achieve the required TRL on technologies there is a need for continuity along technology programmes and between technology and user programmes.
Overview of ESA’s Technology R&D programmes and initiatives
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The development of technology – making new things to do new things – is central to The European Space Agency ESA's existence. ESA runs a suite of preparatory programmes covering various different technical maturity levels and domains.
The Basic Technology Research Programme (TRP) is responsible for early development stages across all service and technology domains, taking cutting-edge ideas and testing their suitability for space applications.
The General Support Technology Programme (GSTP) takes previously proven innovations through to succeeding stages of engineering, finally evolving fully-tested hardware ready for adoption by future missions or transferring technologies into non-space and/or commercial space domains.
Other technology programmes serve specific fields:
the Advanced Research in Telecom Systems (ARTES) programme supports the evolution of satellite telecommunication systems and services.
The Future Launchers Preparatory Programme (FLPP) develops new technologies and capabilities for European launchers
These four programmes between them make up about three quarters of ESA technology R&D. Participation in these programmes is possible for Swiss entities, however, special provisions apply to ARTES (Telecom), GSTP (General Support Technology) and NAVISP (Navigation Innovation). More details can be found below.
Additional ESA programmes with a strong R&D component include:
The Earth Observation Envelope Programme (EOEP)
The European GNSS Evolution Programme (EGEP)
The Navigation Innovation and Support Programme (NAVISP)
The Human Exploration and Transportation (ETHEP)
The Science Core Technology Programme (CTP)
The Mars Robotic Exploration Preparation (MREP)
ESA Technology Readiness Level (TRL) scale levels and Technology programmes
The General Support Technology Programme (GSTP) prepares potentially interesting technologies for all ESA programmes: interfaces with user programmes, development of generic and cross-cutting technologies, aspects of scientific experiments and pilot projects.
The GSTP is an optional ESA programme, open for ESA Member to choose whether or not to participate and at what level. GSTP activities cover all ESA domains plus Generic Technologies, excepting Telecommunications which has its own ARTES programme (See ARTES (Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems)).
Participation to activities under GSTP
Participation to activities under GSTP is subject to specific rules and requires explicit support of the Swiss delegation to ESA through a “Letter of support”. The general process to obtain this letter is explained in detail under the following page: Submitting a proposal to the Swiss Space Office.
Note: Specific information about the ARTES Applications Programme can be found on a dedicated page.
The Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) programme enables European and Canadian industry to explore, through research and development (R&D) activities, innovative concepts to produce leading-edge satcom products and services. ARTES offers varying degrees of support to projects with different levels of operational and commercial maturity.
ARTES Core Competitiveness is dedicated to the development, qualification, and demonstration of technologies, products and services. The word product in this case has a wide meaning; it can be a piece of equipment, either of the platform or payload of a satellite, it can also be a user terminal or a full telecom system integrating a network with its respective space segment. Telecommunication applications can also be undertaken under the terms of this element (Treated separately under Space Applications development (ARTES Applications)).
ESA has initiated a new navigation research and technology programme called the Navigation Innovation and Support Programme (NAVISP).
NAVISP will boost Member State's industrial competitiveness and innovation priorities in the upstream and downstream navigation sector and it will include investigating the integration of satellite navigation with non-space technologies and complementary positioning and communication techniques. NAVISP will apply ESA’s hard-won expertise from Galileo and EGNOS to new satellite navigation and, more widely, positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) challenges.
NAVISP is structured into three elements, with the first developing new space based PNT technologies and concepts, the second focused on industrial competitiveness and the third offering support to Member State national programmes and activities.
Switzerland has subscribed with a small envelope to the first two elements. Support for activities under either element are subject to the same approval process as for ARTES and GSTP.
https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/content/sbfi/en/home/research-and-innovation/space/informations-for-experts/space-developments/space-tech-dev.html
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Eminem announces Ed Sheeran collaboration!
The King of rap has announced he’s teaming up with the modern day King of pop… and we’re all pretty excited!
Eminem revealed the track-listing for his upcoming album ‘Revival’ and eagle eyed fans have noticed that there’s a tune with a feature from a certain Mr Ed Sheeran!
The album, which is released on December 15th, will be Eminem’s ninth studio album and is his first in 4 years, which makes it one of his most anticipated records yet!
Eminem has already released ‘Walk on Water’ which features Beyonce and along with the Ed announcement has revealed a collaboration with Alicia Keys.
After a standard successful year with Ed Sheeran on the solo front, maybe 2018 will be the year we see him team up with other artists!
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Millions of ducks, geese flocking to Sacramento Valley
Outdoors // Tom Stienstra
Tom Stienstra Nov. 8, 2018 Updated: Nov. 8, 2018 4 a.m.
At the viewing deck at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge, photographer Andy Lacasse zooms in on ducks and geese
Photo: Tom Stienstra, Tom Stienstra / The Chronicle
Above us to the right, two pintail ducks plummeted out of the morning sky at 50 mph. In tandem, they turned 45 degrees, locked their wings, and — in a falling-rising-falling dance in midair — plunged in front of us.
I raised and shot. Got them both.
It was one of my most difficult photographs ever. The ducks then flared and landed in the marsh pond.
Beyond, a trio of cinnamon teal, perched on a log, slept with their heads tucked under their wings. Far above, skeins of geese filled the high sky. You could hear the squawks and honks carry for miles on this quiet morning at the refuge.
One of the great wildlife spectacles in California — the arrival of 10 million ducks and geese, along with unbelievable millions of shorebirds, raptors and songbirds — is under way at the marsh wetlands in the Sacramento Valley and the Bay Area.
The peak migrations on the Pacific Flyway started last week. At the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex alone, roughly 850,000 ducks and geese had arrived by the start of the month. Those numbers are projected to hit 1.5 million by Thanksgiving.
The timing means driving tours — already good and getting better — are projected to be spectacular from Thanksgiving through Christmas. For those heading out of the Bay Area for the holidays or vacations, these driving tours can provide spectacular side trips that can end up being the best part of your holiday.
A 6-mile loop driving tour of the Sacramento refuge is available just east of Interstate 5, between Maxwell and Willows. A 3-mile driving tour is available at the Colusa National Wildlife Refuge, located just south of Highway 20 just west of Colusa (and east of Williams).
Several other refuges provide drives to lookouts with short walks to great viewing areas. These include Woodbridge Ecological Reserve (short walk for best prospects) located west of Lodi in the remote Delta, and Cosumnes River Preserve (great for youngsters, best by kayak) located near Galt, in the Walnut Grove/Thornton area.
The Bay Area has 20 wetlands marshes that attract roughly 1.2 million migratory shorebirds and waterfowl for winter. These sites are listed in a story, “Marsh project means more fish, birds and wildlife,” that appeared in The Chronicle on Oct. 14.
The best include the Napa-Sonoma Marsh in the North Bay, Bothin Marsh in Marin, Palo Alto Baylands on the Peninsula, Hayward Regional Shoreline on the shore of the South Bay in Alameda County, Big Break Regional Shoreline on the gateway to the Delta in Oakley in Contra Costa County, and the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge’s Environmental Education Center in Alviso.
Three weeks ago, big storms and freezing temperatures in Alaska and British Columbia started pushing the birds south en masse. That was followed 10 days ago by a succession of storms that hammered the Pacific Northwest. Right on schedule.
In mid-October, 846,700 total waterfowl had arrived at the Sacramento NWR Complex. That included 198,000 white-fronted geese (many call them “specks”) and 360,000 pintail. By next week, the number of waterfowl is expected to hit 1.4 million to 1.5 million.
A huge influx of snow geese is under way. In mid-October, only 2,700 “white geese,” which combine both snow geese and Ross’ geese (because they are too difficult to discern the difference in aerial surveys), were counted at the Sacramento Complex. Yet in most years by mid-November, roughly 275,000 “white geese” arrive to the wetlands marshes here, and they keep coming through Thanksgiving and into December.
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This massive influx of snow geese is under way, with more white geese piling into the refuge each day. The next counts will take place next week.
Pintail numbers are going up as well, with more than 500,000 expected by mid-November, plus 340,000 teal (both green-winged and cinnamon), 180,000 wigeon and more than 100,000 shovelers.
One key is rain, flooding and the amount of marsh habitat available to provide landing spots for rest and food. Even with sparse rain this month, wildlife managers have been able to jump-start the marsh habitat with shallow-water flooding: 69 percent of the Sacramento Complex is flooded, compared to 66 percent of Delevan, 74 percent of Colusa and 100 percent of the Butte Sink. Sutter and Llano Seco, which typically flood later in the fall, are at 45 and 33 percent, respectively.
These numbers will go up as winter arrives, of course. The next chance of rain, always a wild card for the Sacramento Valley, is forecast for the end of next week.
Waterfowl viewing
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge: The 6-mile tour is on a dirt levee road that wraps around the marsh. Drive at the pace of a walk and stop at all the keyhole breaks in the tules, then use binoculars or a spotting scope to home in on all of the birds. A viewing deck provides an elevated long-distance panorama of the marsh and to the Sutter Buttes. Except at viewing stations, do not get out of your car; the birds are habituated to vehicles, not people. Note: As darkness takes over, the geese fly out of the refuge to feed on the neighboring rice fields; the best spot to see the event is the last left turn on the way out of the refuge. Getting there: $6 (good same day for Colusa), free with federal Duck Stamp; GPS location: 752 County Road 99W, Willows; contact: U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, 530-934-2801, www.fws.gov/refuge/sacramento.
Colusa National Wildlife Refuge: This is a 3-mile driving tour, but many pass the best spot, the viewing deck on the right located near the start of the drive. For photographs, the ducks and geese are often closest here. A 1-mile trail also starts near the viewing platform. The driving tour passes a pond on your right, crosses a riparian creek, and then extends to a small lake and beyond to good upland habitat. Note: When driving through the uplands, stay alert — we’ve seen deer, coyote, fox and bobcat. Getting there: $6 (good same day for Sacramento NWR), free with federal Duck Stamp; GPS location: 2180 State Highway 20, Colusa; contact: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 530-934-2801; www.fws.gov/refuge/sacramento.
Woodbridge Ecological Reserve: Woodbridge is renowned for its sandhill crane flyovers, which are best at dusk. Tours are available to put visitors in the best position to see the spectacle. As a freshwater marsh, Woodbridge attracts a diversity of waterfowl, shorebirds and songbirds on their migratory flights. Note: After turning on Woodbridge Road, drive 2 miles to a turnout on the left for one of the best lookouts to take in the flights. Getting there: $4.32 or California DFW Lands Pass; GPS location: 7730 W. Woodbridge Road, Lodi; Woodbridge Ecological Reserve,209-234-3435, info and register for crane tours at www.dfg.ca.gov/delta/cranetour.
Cosumnes River Preserve: This is a vast habitat that extends into the Delta. Easy walks span miles, where there are more birds than people. On Saturday at headquarters, a row of spotting scopes will be set up to provide views of ducks, geese, stilts, snipe and more. For the more ambitious, this is one of the best places anywhere to launch a kayak or canoe and see birds from the water. Getting there: Free parking, access; GPS location: 13501 Franklin Blvd., Galt; contact: Cosumnes River Preserve, 916-684-2816, www.cosumnes.org.
— Tom Stienstra
Afternoon temperatures this week have been in the mid-70s, with plenty of sun and tons of birds, both in the air and on the marsh.
Tom Stienstra is The Chronicle’s outdoors writer. His Outdoor Report can be heard Saturdays on KCBS (740 and 106.9) at 7:35 a.m., 9:35 a.m. and 12:35 p.m. Email: tstienstra@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @StienstraTom
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Tom Stienstra is the outdoors writer for the San Francisco Chronicle. He is America’s first Back Country Sportsman of the Year and the only two-time National Outdoor Writer of the year. In 2008, he won first place for best outdoors column in America. As a photographer with The Chronicle, he won first place in America for best outdoors feature image in 2011. That year he was also awarded as Far West Ski Writer of the Year. His books have sold more than 1 million copies. His first novel, "The Sweet Redemption, An Inspector Korg Mystery," was released for 2013. His television show on CBS/CW won first place as America’s best outdoor recreation show, and his radio show on CBS won first place in 2010 for best environmental feature show in America. Tom has hiked 25,000 miles, caught world-record fish, led dozens of expeditions and taken part in all phases of the outdoor experience. He was the fourth living member inducted into the California Outdoors Hall of Fame.
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Campaign steps up to save Pier Field
Pier Field, Skegness
Published: 08:00 Wednesday 31 December 2014
Campaigners are stepping up their fight to save a seafront site in Skegness from development.
East Lindsey District Council has announced it is looking to potentially sell Pier Field, which could be the location for a Premier Inn hotel.
A 700-strong signature petition opposing the sale was handed in to the council on Wednesday.
It follows the launch of a public consultation by the council earlier this month over the sale of the site.
The petition calling for Pier Field to be kept as open space is backed by local business owners, residents and holidaymakers.
The campaign is being organised by the Save the Foreshore Group and Skegness East Coast and Wolds Hospitality Association (SECWHA).
A letter of objection issued on behalf of the two groups states: “The land has been a public park and amenity for nearly 100 years.”
It adds that the foreshore provides a ‘major attraction’ for visitors with development likely to cause ‘dramatic damage’ to neighbouring hotel and guest house businesses.
The Save the Foreshore Group was set up after the hotel chain revealed its interest in Pier Field in June.
Supporters believe they could seek a judicial review challenging any decision to develop the site and are donating cash to cover legal costs.
Co-chairman Nigel Underwood, who owns the Savoy Hotel and Suncastle pub on Skegness seafront, said after a meeting to discuss the site: “There are grounds for a challenge. The foreshore is earmarked as parkland and covenants on the land made it clear that this should be recreational space for benefit of the community.
“The council has been using the field as a car park and it is very hard to organise any events there.”
The consultation ended on Monday.
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Skegness town councillor Maggie Gray said: “Pier Field was intended for the recreational use of the residents of Skegness and that should not be taken away.”
The district council’s Executive Board is due to decide whether to approve the sale on January 13.
The petition comes after East Lindsey District Council placed a notice in the press concerning the potential sale of the site.
A statement from East Lindsey District Council said: “No planning application has been submitted by any developer for the site.
“The sale of a piece of land is separate from the planning process and would be subject to contract and planning consent being secured.
“The public notice is a statutory notice placed prior to the council considering the sale of any land and is a requirement under the Local Government Act.”
At time of going to press no one was available from Premier Inn for comment.
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Tan Son Nhat International Airport
With just two terminals, terminal 1 for domestic flights and terminal 2 for international flights, the Tan Son Nhat International Airport close to half of Vietnam’s air passenger traffic and plays a crucial role in the tourism industry.
Travellers facing a long transit period may consider booking a room at one of the hotels near the airport to take a quick rest or use the hotel’s facilities to freshen up. The Park Royal Saigon Hotel is about five minutes away, while the Tan Son Nhat Hotel is located directly at the entrance of the airport.
Alternatively, visitors may kill time by shopping at the duty-free shop, which features usual items such as alcohol, tobacco and perfume. Other retail shops in the airport sell clothing, accessories and souvenirs. Travellers may also grab a bite to eat at several cafes, which serve both coffee and alcoholic beverages.
Metered taxis can be found at the taxi stand outside the airport. Be sure to board cabs from trustworthy and dependable taxi companies such as Airport Taxi and Saigon Taxi. Try to avoid flagging for a taxi by the road as drivers may try to overcharge. There is the option of taking a public bus, which travels to and from the airport to Ben Thanh market, 15 minutes away from downtown. Fares are cheap, at a mere fraction of taxi fares, but only travellers with light luggage are advised to use the bus. The waiting time in between each bus is around half an hour.
Travellers may also use private transfer services such as limousines and chauffeured cars, which cost a tad more. The best option is to check with your hotel if they provide airport shuttle service, as and they may send a staff member to pick you up from or drop you off at the airport.
IMPORTANT! Information is correct as of 04 July 2014 and is subject to change. Please always check Tan Son Nhat International Airport website for the latest update of the following information.
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Gut bacteria influences emotions, says neuroscience
Anna Hunt
Waking Times
Fri, 04 Aug 2017 14:56 UTC
It is becoming widely known that gut bacteria influence much more than our digestive process. The bacteria living in the digestive system impact our general health. Furthermore, scientists are now discovering that this influence goes beyond physical health. A study out of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) discovered evidence that gut microbes affect our emotions. Specifically, they impact how we respond to fear.
Study Proves Brain and Gut Microbe Interactions
In their study, UCLA researchers examined fecal samples of 40 women to identify their gut microbiome. In addition, these women were hooked up to an MRI scanner and then shown images designed to provoke an emotional response. The study identified two types of gut bacteria that potentially impact the brain areas associated with mood and general behavior.
First, the scientists found Prevotella to be common in seven of the women. "The Prevotella group showed less hippocampal activity viewing negative valences images." The hippocampus regulates emotions, consciousness and memories. Women in this first group had profoundly negative emotions associated with distress and anxiety when viewing negative images.
On the other hand, Bacterioids were prevalent in the other 33 women. In the imaging analysis, "the Bacteroides cluster showed greater prominence in the cerebellum, frontal regions, and the hippocampus." We associate the frontal regions of the brain with problem-solving and more complex processing. The results showed that women in this group were less emotional when viewing undesirable images.
Consequently, MRI imaging in this study shows that certain gut bacteria influence the physical structure of the brain. The researchers believe their study supports the concept of brain-gut-microbe interactions in healthy humans.
Gut Bacteria Finds Ways to Bypass Blood-Brain Barrier
This is not the first time that scientists have identified a link between the gut and the brain. Throughout the last decade, researchers have been exploring the effects that gut microbes have on our emotions and neural chemistry.
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Neuroscientist John Cryan was involved in such research at the University College Cork, in Ireland. He discovered that even though the brain is anatomically isolated from the digestive system, interactions still exist. Moreover, this "communication" happens regardless of the blood-brain barrier, which protects the brain from pathogens.
Cryan's study added to the growing evidence that signals from beneficial bacteria nonetheless find a way through the barrier. Somehow - though his 2011 paper could not pinpoint exactly how - micro-organisms in the gut tickle a sensory nerve ending in the fingerlike protrusion lining the intestine and carry that electrical impulse up the vagus nerve and into the deep-brain structures thought to be responsible for elemental emotions like anxiety. (source)
In brief, neuroscience continues to confirm that a connection between the brain and gut bacteria exists. Although we don't yet know the specifics, it's safe to say that a healthy gut may help balance mood and affects how we respond to emotional situations.
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Beauty of Star Formation | Space Wallpaper
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“Winner” of the Robotic Scope category in the Royal Observatory Greenwich’s Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2013 exhibition, this space wallpaper beautifully reveals the great Orion Nebula.
(Image: © © László Francsics | The National Maritime Museum | Royal Observatory Greenwich’s Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2013 )
“Winner” of the Robotic Scope category in the Royal Observatory Greenwich’s Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2013 exhibition, this space wallpaper beautifully reveals the great Orion Nebula, which is often described as a ‘stellar nursery’ because of the huge number of stars which are being created within its clouds of dust and glowing gas. As dense clumps of gas collapse under their own gravity any remaining debris settles into a dark disc surrounding each newly-formed star. One of these ‘protoplanetary discs’ can be seen silhouetted against the bright background of glowing gas in the central star cluster of this image. Within the disc, material will condense still further, as planets, moons, asteroids and comets begin to form around the star. This image was released Sept. 19, 2013.
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An explanation on who and what the Volva are.
A couple of notes:
**When it comes to Norse/Germanic magick, it is important to understand a bit of terminology to help you grasp what is what. Traditionally, volva was the term used for a prophetess, a sybil, or otherwise a wise-woman. Likewise the term Thul meant wise-man, sage and bard. Under these names, there were subsets to describe the type of magick they were most adept in. Seidkona/Spakona is the term used to refer to a woman who practices seidhr. Seidhmadhr/Spamadhrmadhr is the male version of this. I tend to just stick to the word volva, though I will use seidkona on occasion to make a clear point**
** Id also like to point out that while there were men who practiced Seidhr, the volva role traditionally was saved just for the women. This is due to a variety of things- one being that culturally it was not acceptable for men to practice this, as it was a magick supposedly learned from Freya (a strong goddess of love and sexuality) and that men who practiced this were thought of as unmanly. ( When we find hints that seidhr was also practiced by men, we are reminded of the ceremonies (said to be shameful) associated with Freyr. One of Harold Fairhairs sons was said to have worked with seidr with a company of eight followers.. His descendant Eyvind also practiced seidhr. However, it is clear that there was great hostility against these two men and both were killed by members of their own family .(Davidson))
Traditionally, the word volva was derived from Old Norse and meant staff carrier/ wand carrier. A volva was a woman shaman, a prophetess, a seeress, a priestess, and a magician in her own right. She divined with spirits and deities in order to learn the answers to questions through divination, provide those answers to the community, and otherwise work with spirits. She was supposed to look into the orlog (luck, karma) and wyrd (fate) of certain people, as well as work with the Norns to perceive and manipulate a persons wyrd/orlog and untangle any knots that were in them. Volvas practiced a variety of magick: Oracular Seidhr, Galdr, and Spae-craft. (I am in the process of writing articles over these types of magick, but figured I should start off explaining who actually practiced these things).
The volva did not live in a community, often she removed herself entirely from society and lived in the woods on her own. This was to keep her from influencing or being bonded through family ties, community bonds, and such- for her work, she needed to be free of all of that. She was a wanderer, and traveled the lands, stopping by villages and such occasionally to do her workings. Sometimes there were women who followed certain volva, or hopeful students. Traditionally, the volva was covered in catskins and animal furs as clothing.
She wore jewelry, with as much amber as she could get. (Amber and catskin are both symbolic of Freya.) The volva carried a staff, or Stav, with her- which was very similar in working to a normal Stang. It was a vertical line, a key pole, and symbolic of the trunk of Yggdrasil- the world tree. A tein, or wand-stick, was also carried with this. The tein was carried in the dominant hand, and the stav in the other. The volva also knew how to weave, as the Norns weave wyrd and it was thought to be symbolic to this.
The volvas were well respected. Throughout historical literature and mythological references, the volva is portrayed to be a very powerful influential woman. They were professionals, wise in their craft, in history, in the runes, in magick. The story of Volsupa, which means Volvas Prophecy, centers solely around Odin specifically consulting a (dead) volva in order to learn about his orlog, the future, wyrd, and such. Odin, the Allfather, actually gave this volva gold for her work- showing that even he respected her workings. A very detailed description of the volvas come from the Saga of Eric the Red. It describes a volvas visit in great length, how she dressed, what she spoke, what she ate, where she went, how she was treated, and how she did the work she performed.
Once the church came through, the volva role took a different approach. The volvas were persecuted and killed off in the process of Christianization, and the roles of said females completely flipped. Some of the literature from surviving volvas who practiced has been found in historical black books, known as Svartebok, as well as in folk and oral stories passed down through tradition. ( One such striking song is Kjerringa med Staven, commonly sung even today at language camps and the bygtedans. The dear woman with a staff describes the vlva living outside of the community using magical chants to churn butter, talk with rabbits and fight mountain trolls .- Kari Tauring )During this time period, a volva who was known to practice was called a troll woman/witch and not as accepted- thus, they often would take jobs as midwives and nurses of a sort. All of this is used today to reconstruct the practice.
When they traveled into town, the people immediately flocked to her and allowed her to get to know the town/people and such. As an offering, people could kill a variety of nearby wildlife and beasts, then serve the volva the hearts of all of these animals. It was a form of sacrifice, in which the volva ate the hearts in order to understand the land better. The people of the town would set up a high seat which had a cushion (often filled with feathers) placed atop it. The volva would sit on the cushion to do her work. She covered herself with a blue-tinted cloak, glass beads, and usually a cap made of lambskin or animal fur. Galdr was used to help the volva get into trance. Either the volva herself, a woman she was close to, or women from the village would sing a song that was called the vardhlokur. The purpose of this was to call upon the spirits, as well as help guide the volva into the state of mind she needed to be in to receive messages, divine, pathwalk and journey.
This practice is being brought back to life, so to speak. It can be seen in Northern European/American Heathen reconstructionalist communities. The three leading women on it, thus far, seem to be Diana Paxson, Yngona Desmond, and Kari Tauring. I am exploring this practice, slowly, and thus it is one focus of my current studies. Hopefully, Ill have time to write articles on the entire procedure of a volva ritual, how the staff and wand are used in magick, how seidhr-galdr-spaecraft all work, and such.
The Hrafnar Seidh Ritual can be read here, to get an idea on how it works in modern times: http://www.hrafnar.org/seidh.html
The Return of the Volva: Recovering the Practice of Seidhby Diana L. Paxson
Volva Stav Manuel by Kari Tauring
Voluspa: Seidhr as Wyrd Consciousness by Yngona Desmond
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Joinery Signs Trio of Directors: Carole Denis, Diana Kunst and Gracie Otto
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2017 · Leave a Comment
From the release:
The team at Joinery takes the notion that “three is the magic number” to heart with the signing of a trio of dynamic directors: Carole Denis, Diana Kunst and Gracie Otto.
The Los Angeles-based production company’s amplified roster gears them up for a new year, which is sure to further magnify Joinery’s reputation as the go-to production destination for unique visual storytelling.
French filmmaker Carole Denis has long been sought-after in both the European and US markets for her ability to bring compelling story elements to all of her work, with an underlying sense of whimsy and magical realism.
Equally at home elevating the standard for premiere fashion and beauty brands as she is for electronics and retail, Carole has worked with a wide range of clients including Maybelline, Garnier, Pantene, Olay, Nina Ricci, Bang & Olufsen, Martin Gant, Royal Enfield, and many more.
Joinery’s Managing Director Gerard Cantor notes: “I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Carole and what always struck me is the overwhelmingly positive reaction that agency creatives have to working with her. She has a graphic designer’s eye and an art director’s keen sense of aesthetics, but above all she understands that it’s the characters that are the key to telling a great story.”
To watch the work of Spanish director Diana Kunst is to experience a feast for one’s eyes and one’s intellect. She was just 19-years old when her fashion films caught the attention of prominent production companies. A few years later, and Diana has become an acclaimed director in the world of advertising, as evidenced by multiple awards including a Cannes Silver Lion.
Her background as a still photographer shines through in Diana’s mastery of light, framing and composition, which she expertly uses in tandem with deftly portrayed characters and storylines. Diana’s campaigns for Gucci, U.S. Polo and Le Chatueau relay her immense talent for evoking the unique spirit of each brand, and act as a harbinger of more stellar work to come with the support of Joinery.
Gracie Otto is one of Australia’s most respected young filmmakers as well as a writer, editor and actress. She made waves across international waters with her feature-length directing debut, the 2013 documentary The Last Impresario, which celebrates the life of famed producer Michael White.
Gracie’s refined and clear-eyed aesthetic translates perfectly into the fashion and beauty film genre, leading her to direct celebrity talent such as Miranda Kerr, Elle Fanning, Selena Gomez, Abbey Lee Kershaw, and more. Her growing slate of TV commercials (notably for Westfield and Sony) boast an understated sensuality lined with the visually striking glamour dreamt of in the world’s most exalted fashion publications.
Commenting on Joinery’s freshly bolstered roster, Executive Producer Elliot Lucas says: “The triple signing of Carole, Diana and Gracie is the perfect reflection of Joinery’s commitment to working with passionate and compelling storytellers. This is only the beginning, as we’ll continue to deliver on that mission and further broaden the scope of Joinery’s talent offerings in the upcoming year. We’re just getting warmed up.”
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Hibernation Doesn’t Have to Be Cold
Hibernation tends to go hand-in-hand with cold temperatures, but the greater mouse-tailed bat hibernates at a comfortable 68-degrees Fahrenheit
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By Rachel Nuwer
Hibernation tends to go hand-in-hand with cold temperatures—think of a bear curling up for the winter, or a turtle hibernating on the bottom of a frozen pond. Cold temperatures slow down bodily processes like metabolism and blood flow and allow animals to survive in a suspension-like state. But one species, the greater mouse-tailed bat, hibernates all winter at a comfortable 68 degrees Fahrenheit. How do the bats manage this?
Ants, it turns out, are likely the answer, according to postdoctoral researcher Eran Levin, writing for Scientific American. When would-be queen carpenter ants in Israel set out on their nuptial flights over the summer, the bats take advantage of this buffet-on-wings and gorge themselves on those insects.
Those queen ants aren’t just a tasty snack—they’re full of saturated fats. Normally, hibernating animals build of stores of unsaturated fats, Levin writes, which remain liquid rather than turn solid in cold temperatures (think butter versus vegetable oil, Levin explains). But since the bats hibernate in relatively warm places, those saturated fats serve them well for making it through the winter months.
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5 bold predictions for the Giants 2019 season
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By Sam Spiegelman | Feb 25, 2013 | 2:25PM
Giants linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka restructured his contract, allowing the team to gain $1 million in cap space for the upcoming year.
According to the Newark-Star-Ledger, $1.5 million of Kiwanuka's guaranteed salary for next season was converted into a signing bonus. His cap figure drops from $5.125 million to $4.125 million by spreading it out over the final two years of his current deal.
The move will serve as a precursor as the team attempts to negotiate contracts with free agents Victor Cruz, Martellus Bennett and Will Beatty. Along with the release of veterans Ahmad Bradshaw, Chris Canty and Michael Boley, the Giants are in a better position to do so.
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Tags: martellus bennett, Mathias Kiwanuka, New York Giants, Victor Cruz, Will Beatty
5 bold predictions for the Giants 2019 season, including Sterling Shepard's big stats jump
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Sep 9, 2018; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates his touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars with offensive tackle Nate Solder (76) and wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. The touchdown was the first of his NFL career. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports (Brad Penner)
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There are some who decided the Giants' 2019 season would be a disaster the moment they decided to bring Eli Manning back for one more year. Others became convinced they were tanking the moment they made quarterback Daniel Jones the sixth overall pick in the draft.
The truth, though, is nobody knows what the Giants really are and what will happen in 2019 until the games start for real -- and that's still about three months away.
But it's never too early to make some crazy guesses. So here are five bold predictions for what to expect from the Giants this year.
Tags: Eli Manning, Evan Engram, Saquon Barkley, Sterling Shepard, Ralph Vacchiano
Matt Barkley, Nate Peterman had better ratings coming out of college
By Scott Thompson | Jul 15 | 5:51PM
The Madden NFL franchise released all of their indiviual and team ratings on Monday, and though it was already known, Giants rookie QB Daniel Jones finished very low on the list.
Jones had an abysmal grade of 63, which is the lowest grade among rookie quarterbacks. Even undrafted free agent QB Tyree Jackson has a 64 rating for the Bills to start the year.
So does that make Jones the worst rookie quarterback in Madden history?
Tags: Daniel Jones, Eli Manning
Giants S Kamrin Moore suspended after alleged domestic violence incident
Moore was arrested over the weekend after knocking woman unconscious, according to police
Jun 12, 2018; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Kamrin Moore (39) and defensive back Marcus Williams (43) participate in drills during minicamp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports (Derick E. Hingle)
The Giants announced the suspension of S Kam Moore on Monday following his role in an alleged domestic violence-related incident last Thursday.
According to NJ.com, Moore was arrested and charged with third-degree aggravated assault after allegedly punching a woman and knocking her out unconscious by stepping on her neck and applying pressure.
The woman, who is Moore's girlfriend, said that she was arguing with Moore and pushed him which caused his reaction, the report said. She walked into the police department on Saturday to file her complaint, as police weren't called to the scene on Thursday night.
Manning was rated the worst starting quarterback by the EA Sports game
Dec 30, 2018; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) reacts during the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports (Brad Penner)
Football fans look forward to the release of each year's installment of the Madden NFL franchise, but Giants fans may want to play with a different team in this year's game.
The Madden NFL 20 player and team ratings were released on Monday, and the Giants have the lowest team rating in the NFC at 77. That's the second-lowest rating only in front of the Dolphins (74). Their NFC East rivals in the Eagles and Cowboys are rated much higher at 89 and 88 respectively.
The Giants' gem on their roster is RB Saquon Barkley, who led the Giants with a 91 overall (and was ranked the fifth-best running back in the game). Other than that, the ratings weren't too kind to the Giants.
Tags: Aldrick Rosas, Eli Manning, Evan Engram, Kyle Lauletta, Odell Beckham Jr., Saquon Barkley, Zak DeOssie
Browns' David Njoku says Giants got 'special player' back in Odell Beckham Jr. trade
Jabrill Peppers could have big impact on Big Blue defense
Jun 4, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers answers questions from media during mini camp at Quest Diagnostic Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports (Noah K. Murray)
It is no secret Giants GM Dave Gettleman thinks highly of safety Jabrill Peppers. It is part of the reason he followed through on the trade that sent Odell Beckham Jr. to the Browns.
At least one of Peppers' former teammates in Cleveland seems to share the same sentiment as Gettleman.
Browns tight end David Njoku, who was conducting a football camp in Cedar Grove, NJ on Saturday, is excited for what Peppers can bring to the Giants.
Tags: Odell Beckham Jr.
Browns' David Njoku has Super Bowl expectations with former Giant Odell Beckham Jr. aboard
Could Beckham have bigger impact on Browns than Giants?
Sep 30, 2018; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) dances before a game against New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports (Brad Penner)
The Giants may have only gotten to the playoffs just once with Odell Beckham Jr. on the team, but Browns tight end David Njoku believes the former Big Blue receiver may be the missing piece to take the Browns to the next level.
"Once we realized we had him locked in, we're excited," Njoku said at a football camp he runs in Cedar Grove, NJ, per NJ.com. "We have a great team. It's up to us to take advantage of this opportunity."
Njoku, who was a rookie during the winless 0-16 season in 2017, began seeing a shift in the Browns culture last season with Baker Mayfield at quarterback and other new offensive weapons, such as Jarvis Landry and Nick Chubb to help lead the team to a 7-8-1 season.
Tags: Odell Beckham Jr., Saquon Barkley
Suspect charged in shooting of Giants CB Corey Ballentine
Ballentine was shot the morning after he was drafted by Big Blue
Jan 26, 2019; Mobile, AL, United States; North defensive back Corey Ballentine of Washburn (1) before the Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports (Chuck Cook)
Police have charged an 18-year-old man in the April 28 shooting in Topeka, Kansas that wounded Giants cornerback Corey Ballentine and killed his friend, Dwane Simmons.
Francisco Alejandro Mendez was charged on Friday with seven felony counts, including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and five accounts of aggravated robbery, according to Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay and first reported by ESPN.
Police connected the crimes to two related aggravated robberies that occurred on April 27 and April 30. Mendez is being held on $1 million bond and is scheduled to be in court Monday.
Owners reportedly toying with idea of limiting games for players
Dec 24, 2017; East Rutherford, NJ; General overall view of MetLife Stadium during an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New YorK Jets. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports (Kirby Lee)
The NFL is starting to get creative in its continued pursuit for an 18-game schedule.
According to Andrew Beaton of the Wall Street Journal, one idea being proposed among owners is to limit players to a maximum of 16 regular season games. That would mean, by rule, the Giants and Jets would have to pick at least two games for players like Saquon Barkley and Sam Darnold to sit out.
The NFLPA has pushed back against an 18-game schedule, largely because the toll an extra two games would place on the players' bodies would be too much to handle on top of an already grueling 16-game schedule. Giants long snapper and NFLPA vice president Zak DeOssie voiced these concerns back in June.
Tags: Sam Darnold, Saquon Barkley, Zak DeOssie
WATCH: Giants' Golden Tate talks Daniel Jones and filling the void left by Odell Beckham Jr.
The veteran receiver joined the Giants on a four-year deal this offseason
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Golden Tate has early praise for Daniel Jones. Also, the wide out didn't think about being compared to Odell Beckham, but isn't worried.
Wide receiver Golden Tate has been a dynamic playmaker throughout his NFL career, and he's hoping to bring that part of his game with him to the Giants' offense.
With Training Camp just a few weeks away, Tate spoke recently about what he saw from rookie QB Daniel Jones during minicamp, and why he's not worried about his play being compared to that of Odell Beckham Jr.
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By Scott Thompson | Jul 11 | 12:03PM
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to pass against Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dorance Armstrong during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium. (Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports)
The Giants made some big changes heading into the 2019 season -- the obvious being the departure of stars like Odell Beckham Jr., Landon Collins, and Olivier Vernon. But despite those losses, the Giants are confident that their change will be for the better starting this year.
Will it be enough to fight for an NFC East division title?
Many know how tough the NFC East can be, with no team winning the division in back-to-back seasons since the Eagles won four straight from 2001-2004. The Cowboys were the winners last season at 10-6, but can they repeat?
Let's see where the Giants sit on the list heading into training camp in a couple weeks...
Tags: Eli Manning, Evan Engram, Lorenzo Carter, Nate Solder, Odell Beckham Jr., Saquon Barkley, Will Hernandez, Scott Thompson
Here are Saquon Barkley's 2019 MVP odds
Barkley was 2018's Offensive Rookie of the Year
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedEx Field. (Geoff Burke/USA TODAY Sports)
Both of New York's football teams have potential MVP candidates in their backfield, according to Bovada. Only one of the two have a player under center that was given odds, though.
Odds Shark released Bovada's latest odds for the NFL's 2019 MVP Award and both Jets' running back Le'Veon Bell and Giants' running back Saquon Barkley were listed by the odds makers. Both landed with +5000 odds to take home the top-individual silverware next season.
The only rusher with higher odds to land the honor was Alvin Kamara from the New Orleans Saints.
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Bakley burst onto the NFL scene in 2018
Dec 30, 2018; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) points to his family on the sideline during warmups before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com via USA TODAY NETWORK (Danielle Parhizkaran)
Saquon Barkley can add another accolade to his already-illustrious young NFL career.
At Wednesday's ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, the Giants running back took home the award for Best Breakthrough Athlete, edging out Christian Yelich of the Milwaukee Brewers, Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks, and female tennis player Naomi Osaka.
Tags: Saquon Barkley
A way-too-early prediction for Giants' 2019 season: Is this the change Big Blue needed?
With stars gone, Giants will have a new look heading into the new season
By Ralph Vacchiano | Jul 10 | 12:10PM
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Eli Manning during the first half at MetLife Stadium. (Vincent Carchietta/USA TODAY Sports)
Giants GM Dave Gettleman believes his culture overhaul of the Giants' locker room will result in more wins. Coach Pat Shurmur believes Eli Manning has just enough left in his right arm to make his team a contender. Defensive coordinator James Bettcher believes he can piece together enough of a pass rush to help the Giants make a run, too.
They are, if nothing else, dreamers. They believe in the potential of their team. But are they realistic or are they delusional about the roster they've created?
Here's a way-too-early look at how the Giants' 2019 season just might go…
Tags: Eli Manning, Evan Engram, Landon Collins, Olivier Vernon, Saquon Barkley, Sterling Shepard, Ralph Vacchiano
The New Jersey Giants? Presidential candidate Cory Booker has some thoughts
The Giants haven't called New York home since 1975
Dec 15, 2018; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; A general view of MetLife Stadium prior to the game between the Houston Texans and the New York Jets. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports (Kirby Lee)
The Giants haven't played their home games in New York since the 1975 season, when they called Shea Stadium home. That came two years after their final game at Yankee Stadium, with one season playing home games in New Haven in-between.
They've called New Jersey home since then, playing home games first at Giants Stadium and now at MetLife Stadium. Wouldn't that make them the New Jersey Giants?
Presidential candidate Cory Booker, who is a Senator representing New Jersey after serving as the Mayor of Newark, has some ideas...
After years of not playing, Droogsma couldn't believe the Giants came calling
By Scott Thompson | Jul 9 | 2:31PM
Apr 27, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Austin Droogsma of Florida State poses after winning the shot put during the 124th Penn Relays at Franklin Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports (Kirby Lee)
Each year at training camp, there always seems to be that one player you want to make the 53-man roster out of the 90 men that show up on Day 1. Well, for many, that players just might have to be offensive lineman Austin Droogsma.
Droogsma certainly has the height and weight of an offensive lineman (6-foot-4, 345 pounds), but that isn't what he played at Florida State. Instead, Droogsma was focused on his track and field career as a shot-putter. He was one of the best in the NCAA, finishing fourth at the indoor championships in 2018.
But he figured his sports days were over, as he looked for a real world job following graduation. That is until the Giants came calling.
These 5 Giants are on the hot seat heading into training camp
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By Tom Krosnowski | Jul 8 | 4:37PM
Nov 25, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Giants middle linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) walks out of the tunnel before game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports (Eric Hartline)
A few weeks ago during Giants minicamp, we profiled five dark horse players who turned heads. At the end of the day though, every football player knows that, while minicamp standouts are nice stories, the real competition starts in training camp.
Big Blue training camp starts in a little over two weeks. It's a 90-man competition for 53 spots, and more than a few veterans will be left behind if they don't put up a good showing.
Here are five guys who are on the hot seat for the Giants:
Tags: B.J. Goodson, Cody Latimer, Corey Coleman, Odell Beckham Jr., Saquon Barkley, Sterling Shepard, Wayne Gallman
10 most important players to Giants' success in 2019
Big Blue will rely heavily on these players this season
By Ralph Vacchiano | Jul 5 | 10:46AM
(Vincent Carchietta)
The Giants let a lot of big-name, big-talent players go this offseason. In fact, Odell Beckham Jr., Landon Collins and Olivier Vernon were easily three of the most important players the Giants had.
How will they survive without them? The answer to that will be provided by the performances of several key players this season.
So here's a look at the Giants' 10 most important players for 2019:
Tags: Alec Ogletree, Eli Manning, Evan Engram, Landon Collins, Nate Solder, Odell Beckham Jr., Olivier Vernon, Saquon Barkley, Sterling Shepard, Ralph Vacchiano
How Jared Lorenzen helped Eli Manning in Giants' biggest play of Super Bowl XLII
Lorenzen played a much bigger role than realized
A general view of a New York Giants helmet on the turf before the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. (Isaiah J. Downing/USA TODAY Sports)
The late Jared Lorenzen had a much bigger impact on the Giants than one might have thought.
Despite attempting just eight passes in his career, Lorenzen played a significant role in arguably the greatest play in Giants' history.
In Super Bowl XLII against the undefeated Patriots, Eli Manning escaped the grasp of the Patriots' pass rush to find David Tyree down field for the famous Helmet Catch, but Manning may not have been able to make that escape if not for Lorenzen.
Tags: Eli Manning
Former Giants QB Jared Lorenzen dies at 38 after long battle with health issues
Lorenzen won a Super Bowl with the Giants in '07
Former Giants QB Jared Lorenzen has unfortunately lost his battle with health issues, as the family announced his passing on Wednesday at age 38.
Lorenzen was admitted to the hospital last Friday with an infection as well as dealing with kidney and heart issues. He was battling them while in an intensive care unit, but he couldn't prevail.
Kentucky Sports Radio's Matt Jones released a statement from Lorenzen's family...
Tags: Eli Manning, Scott Thompson
Giants' Eli Manning on entering Year 16: 'I'm not rushing into retirement'
Manning's family is "pushing hard" for the QB to turn things around in New York
By Scott Thompson | Jul 3 | 11:30AM
May 20, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning answers questions from media during organized team activities at Quest Diagnostic Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports (Noah K. Murray)
You don't have to remind Eli Manning how old he is. Entering his 16th year in the NFL this season, the veteran signal caller is well aware of how young his teammates are compared to his 38-year-old self.
He's reminded of it when he enters the quarterbacks room at the team facility in East Rutherford, when sixth overall pick Daniel Jones is sitting right there awaiting his turn to take over the Giants (or so the team hopes).
That transition isn't expected to happen this season. The Giants are entrusting Manning to lead the way on offense yet again, and he's fully prepared to do so. Because on and off the field around his teammates, Manning does feel young again...
Tags: Eli Manning, Sterling Shepard, Scott Thompson
How Eli Manning reportedly factored into Peyton declining 'Monday Night Football' gig
The Giants are scheduled for two 'MNF' games this year
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts after throwing a interception to Indianapolis Colts free safety Malik Hooker during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar via USA TODAY NETWORK)
No matter how much money ESPN offered Peyton Manning to do "Monday Night Football," nothing was going to outweigh the price of brotherly love.
According to Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports, two sources close to Manning revealed that the future Hall of Fame quarterback declined a lucrative deal in April to join the "Monday Night Football" booth this season largely because he did not want to analyze Eli Manning.
Peyton was offered the opportunity to join the booth in April, but the Giants are scheduled to appear on "Monday Night Football" twice this season and Eli's decline over the last few years has been a focal point of the team. That should be amplified even greater this season with sixth overall pick Daniel Jones waiting in the wings.
Former Giants QB Jared Lorenzen in ICU with kidney, heart issues
'He is fighting with everything he has'
Aug 14, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Detailed view of a New York Giants helmet on the sidelines in a preseason NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports (Andrew Weber)
Former New York Giants quarterback Jared Lorenzen has been hospitalized with an infection, as well as kidney and heart issues. Lorenzen, 38, has been in the hospital since Friday with his family by his side, they announced in a statement.
According to the family's statement, Lorenzen had not been feeling well before being admitted to the intensive care unit.
I just spoke to Jared Lorenzen's mother. He has been admitted to the hospital with an infection and is dealing with some medical issues at this time
She asks for prayers from the Big Blue Nation and privacy at this time
Prayers for one of the best people I know
Eli Manning believes Giants' offense can be better, even without Odell Beckham Jr.
Manning explains why he is so optimistic
Nov 12, 2018; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) prepares to take the snap against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports (Kirby Lee)
Eli Manning is undoubtedly a glass half-full kind of guy.
The Giants quarterback expressed optimism that the offense can be better in 2019 than it was last season, despite the team's decision to trade away Odell Beckham Jr. to the Browns.
"I think we can be productive and score more points and be a better offense," Manning told NFL Network this weekend.
Tags: Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr.
Giants' Eli Manning says there is no QB competition with Daniel Jones
Pat Shurmur left door open to competition at OTAs
New York Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones watches Eli Manning during organized team activities at Quest Diagnostic Training Center. (Noah K. Murray/USA TODAY Sports)
If Pat Shurmur is leaving the door open for a quarterback competition, Eli Manning isn't buying it.
The Giants quarterback told NFL Network's Rhett Lewis in an interview that will air Friday night that he does not think there is a quarterback competition between himself and first-round pick Daniel Jones.
"I mean no, I don't feel like it's a competition," he said at the Manning Passing Academy. "I feel like I've got to do my job and I've got to compete every day and try to get better every day. That's the way it's been my whole life and that's just the way I've always approached practice every day to improve, to earn my place on the team, to earn the respect of the teammates and do it each year."
PFF breaks down each team's strengths, weaknesses and X-factors
By Tom Krosnowski | Jun 28 | 2:35PM
After the Jets spent big money this summer, making splashes with the additions of Le'Veon Bell, C.J. Mosley, Jamison Crowder and Quinnen Williams, there has been a renewed buzz around Florham Park.
Meanwhile, their stadium-mates, the Giants, continued their roster revamp in controversial fashion - they said goodbye to stars Odell Beckham Jr. and Landon Collins, drafted a quarterback sixth overall and turned the keys over to an extremely young defense.
While the Giants are still rebuilding, the Jets are going all-in with a young quarterback, a budding defense and a new coach.
Tags: Eli Manning, Landon Collins, Le'Veon Bell, Marcus Maye, Odell Beckham Jr., Saquon Barkley, Sterling Shepard
'Sky's the limit': Sam Beal's college coach expects big things for Giants cornerback in first season
Beal will battle for starting role after missing entire rookie season in 2018
By Scott Thompson | Jun 25 | 4:27PM
May 20, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants corner back Sam Beal answers questions from media during organized team activities at Quest Diagnostic Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports (Noah K. Murray)
Of the many position battles at Giants training camp, the cornerbacks competition may be the most intriguing to watch this season.
Giants GM Dave Gettleman brought in three rookies in the 2019 NFL Draft, all of which will be vying for a starting role opposite veteran incumbent Janoris Jenkins.
The biggest spotlight will shine on Georgia product Deandre Baker, who the Giants traded back into the first round to snag. There is also Notre Dame's Julian Love -- arguably one of the top steals in the Draft -- and Washburn's Corey Ballentine, who will certainly be a fan favorite to make the team after the unfortunate events that saw his best friend shot and killed, while he was left in the hospital as well.
Tags: Janoris Jenkins, Michael Thomas, Scott Thompson
How will Giants make up for Odell Beckham Jr.'s production? 'It's a group effort'
Sterling Shepard has already stepped it up this offseason
Jun 4, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) makes a catch during mini camp at Quest Diagnostic Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports (Noah K. Murray)
Say what you want about your opinion on the Giants trading away star WR Odell Beckham Jr. His former teammates miss him.
"Just his presence," Sterling Shepard told The Post's Paul Schwartz, adding that there has been an adjustment period to get used to him not in the locker room. "He's a great guy, he's loved around this facility. Just his presence, I guess."
Beckham has always been one of a kind since entering the league, and it showed in his awe-inspiring play that was matched with an exuberant personality as well. Whether it was making his signature one-handed grabs like it was just another day on the gridiron, or dancing in around practice with players like Shepard and Saquon Barkley, Beckham was always keeping things light and fun.
Tags: Cody Latimer, Evan Engram, Odell Beckham Jr., Russell Shepard, Saquon Barkley, Sterling Shepard, Scott Thompson
Odell Beckham Jr. goes on Twitter rant to address comments about Giants
Browns receiver insists he has moved on
By John Healy | Jun 22 | 4:17PM
Sep 18, 2017; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) screams before a game against the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports (Brad Penner)
Odell Beckham Jr. is attempting to smooth over his comments about the Giants in a Complex Magazine interview earlier this week.
After revealing that he was never going to live up to his potential "mentally, physically, spiritually," in New York, the Browns receiver tweeted multiple times on Saturday afternoon about his love for New York and the Giants organization, but also thanked the "haters" he dealt with, too.
"I'm thankful GOD gave me and opportunity to play my first years where he did," Beckham tweeted. "I'm thankful for every memory and experience I had there. The good and the bad. I'm thankful for every hater and supporter, for every fan. I will always have luv 4 that place. But we ALL have moved on."
Baker Mayfield pays up Giants' Saquon Barkley on Rookie of the Year bet
The Giants' running back has a new piece of jewelry
Offensive Rookie of the Year winner Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants during media availabilities for the NFL Honors show at the Fox Theatre. (Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports)
Baker Mayfield is true to his word.
The Browns quarterback followed through on a friendly wager he had with Giants running back Saquon Barkley on who will win the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
The two agreed that the loser would have to buy the winner a chain, but the loser gets to pick what the chain says.
Odell Beckham Jr. says he was never going to reach full potential with Giants
The Browns wide receiver is still taking shots at his former team
Oct 22, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) runs to the locker room during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports (Jason Getz)
The Giants traded Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns three months ago, but the star receiver is still not done talking about his former team.
Beckham, who has expressed some bitterness with the Giants since being traded, vented some more about Big Blue in a Q&A with Complex Magazine this week where he sounded as if he was the one who wanted out of New York.
"I just felt with the Giants I was just stuck at a place that wasn't working for me anymore," he said in a Q&A with Complex Magazine. "I felt like I wasn't going to be able to reach my full potential there; mentally, physically, spiritually, everything I felt capable of doing, I just couldn't see it happening there.
Giants' Daniel Jones reacts to hearing boos at Yankee Stadium
'I certainly don't pay a whole lot of attention to it'
By Danny Abriano | Jun 19 | 8:36AM
May 4, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) speaks to media during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Stier-USA TODAY Sports (Sarah Stier)
Giants rookie QB Daniel Jones has seemed unflappable since being selected No. 6 overall in the NFL Draft. And his demeanor hasn't changed now that he's heard boos at Yankee Stadium before taking a single snap for Big Blue.
"I certainly don't pay a whole lot of attention to it," Jones said Tuesday during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show . "You're aware of it. I'm focused on what we're doing here and focused on trying to practice as well as I could these past six weeks and show some progress over these six weeks. So, at the end of the day, I'm grateful to be part of this franchise, get this opportunity and looking forward to keeping it going."
After getting booed on Monday night by what amounted a smattering of a subset of fans in the Bronx, two of Jones' teammates came to his defense.
SEE IT: Giants' Evan Engram, Saquon Barkley react to Yankee fans booing Daniel Jones
Engram: "For what reason? Please keep that same energy. PLEASE!"
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Monday night at Yankee Stadium, Giants rookie QB Daniel Jones was enjoying the Yankees and Rays game when he was showed on the jumbrotron in between innings. But instead of cheers for the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft from the Giants fans in attendance, he heard a chorus of boos instead.
Well, his teammates aren't too happy about that.
Tight end Evan Engram quote tweeted our news story about the incident, and he wants an explanation from the fans...
Tags: Evan Engram, Saquon Barkley
Fans not giving first-round pick much of a chance
May 4, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback draft pick Daniel Jones (8) looks on during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Stier-USA TODAY Sports (Sarah Stier)
It did not take long for Giants QB Daniel Jones to experience his first Bronx Cheer.
Big Blue's rookie quarterback was at Monday's Yankees game against the Rays when he was showed on the Yankee Stadium jumbotron and was welcomed with a chorus of boos, according to those in attendance at the game.
Jones, 22, has not even been a member of the Giants for two months despite the harsh greeting by New York.
Is there really a quarterback competition? Where's the pass rush coming from?
By Ralph Vacchiano | Jun 17 | 5:49PM
Jun 4, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones (8) and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) warm up during mini camp at Quest Diagnostic Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports (Noah K. Murray)
The Giants ended the offseason feeling pretty good about themselves, even though they arguably spent the last five months losing more talent than they gained. They are big believers in addition by subtraction, and they feel they've added some pretty good pieces, too.
It'll be a few more months until we know whether GM Dave Gettleman's plan was genius or ill-conceived, and whether his big makeover of the team's culture will result in any more wins. But during the spring organized team activities and mini-camp, there were a few hints about which direction the Giants were headed.
So here are 5 things we've learned about the Giants this spring:
Tags: Eli Manning, Landon Collins, Nate Solder, Odell Beckham Jr., Will Hernandez, Ralph Vacchiano
Jon Halapio prepares to be key piece on revamped Giants' offensive line
Center missed nearly all of last season after fracturing ankle in Week 2
New York Giants offensive lineman Jon Halapio (Isaiah J. Downing/USA TODAY Sports)
When Jon Halapio beat out Brett Jones for the starting center job on the Giants' offensive line last training camp, expectations were high for the 27-year-old.
He didn't have much of a chance to live up to them, going down with a fractured ankle during in Week 2 against the Cowboys and missing the remainder of the season. Halapio watched from the sidelines as the team stumbled to a 5-11 record and the play of the offensive line initially drew criticism, before continuity led to more rushing success for Saquon Barkley later in the season.
"He was really playing well for us before he got hurt a year ago," coach Pat Shurmur said earlier this offseason. "So we had high hopes for him last season. It appears he has come back 100 percent and is back in there just like he was when he left us."
Former Giants WR Hakeem Nicks gives XFL a try thanks to Eli Manning
Nicks attended tryout after encouragement from Giants QB
Jan 3, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) reacts after a first down catch against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium. The Eagles won 35-30. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports (Brad Penner)
It has been four years since Hakeem Nicks played football professionally, but the former Giants wide receiver hopes he still has something left in the tank.
All it took was a little push from Eli Manning to find out.
Nicks worked out at the XFL's "Summer Showcase" on Friday at Montclair State University in front of XFL New York/New Jersey coach Kevin Gilbride, Nicks' former offensive coordinator, hoping to make a return to professional football.
5 dark horse candidates who could emerge for Giants in 2019
Lots of young players and rebounding veterans could make waves for Big Blue
By Tom Krosnowski | Jun 14 | 12:45PM
Sep 2, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Western Michigan Broncos defensive back Sam Beal (1) intercepts a pass intended for Southern California Trojans wide receiver Jalen Greene (10) during a NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated Western Michigan 49-31. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports (Kirby Lee)
The 2019 New York Giants season is rapidly approaching, and there is still a lot to be sorted out along the depth chart. One of the best parts of minicamp and summer workouts is finding out which potential dark horses have a chance to make the 53-man roster and make an impact.
Here are five guys who have stood out so far:
Corey Coleman (WR/KR):
Tags: Alec Ogletree, B.J. Goodson, Saquon Barkley
A Super Bowl champion in 2011, Nicks played six seasons with Big Blue
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (Julio Cortez/AP)
Former Giants WR Hakeem Nicks isn't done with his football career just yet.
The XFL is hosting Summer showcases all over the country to find the best players for their inaugural season in 2020. And the Super Bowl champion will be among the participants in the New York tryout on Friday, according to the official Twitter account.
Nicks last played in the NFL on a contract with the Saints. However, he was waived on Aug. 8, 2016 and hasn't been in the league since. But the 31-year-old isn't about to hang up his cleats for good just yet.
The 5-step plan for how Daniel Jones could beat out Eli Manning in Giants QB battle
It won't be easy, but anything is possible in training camp
Pat Shurmur might as well have fired a starter's pistol into the air on Tuesday to signal the beginning of a quarterback controversy that will last through Giants training camp and beyond.
His words had the same jolting effect. After he was asked if rookie quarterback Daniel Jones could beat out Eli Manning and be the opening day starter, he could have just said "No."
Instead, he said this: "I think we are going to play the very best player and I know we are dancing around the words there. Right now, Eli is getting ready to have a great year and Daniel is getting ready to play. You see what happens with it."
Tags: Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr., Ralph Vacchiano
Despite another injury, Giants' Evan Engram working hard to bounce back in 2019
With OBJ gone, Engram could be looked at as top deep ball threat
Evan Engram (88) carries the ball during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports (Vincent Carchietta)
Giants TE Evan Engram just can't catch a break.
The Ole Miss product didn't have the sophomore season he was hoping for after a solid debut back in 2017. Injuries that included a concussion as well as hamstring and knee ailments kept him out five games. And when he was in the game, Engram didn't seem like his normal self as he battled back to full strength.
Unfortunately, his third year isn't getting off to the best start either. Engram has been dealing with another hamstring injury that has kept him out most of the OTAs as well as the three-day minicamp last week...
Tags: Evan Engram, Odell Beckham Jr., Sterling Shepard, Scott Thompson
WATCH: Pat Shurmur doesn't shut door on Giants' QB competition between Eli Manning, Daniel Jones
"I think we're going to play the very best player."
By Scott Thompson | Jun 11 | 12:40PM
Shurmur on Giants QB competition 00:00:54
New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said rookie QB Daniel Jones could be ready to start Week 1 but Eli Manning is the current starter.
It's been great to see and hear that the Giants' sixth overall pick in Daniel Jones has been impressing during the team's voluntary practices as well as their three-day minicamp.
Jones' new teammates and coaches have noticed by the day that he became more comfortable with the offense, and in turn, his confidence rose.
"You can see him getting confident," Evan Engram said of Jones after minicamp. "Anytime you're coming in as a rookie, you're going to be a little shaky or a little nervous. You kind of see him starting to brush that off, get into his groove and take advantage of everything he's given."
Tags: Eli Manning, Saquon Barkley, Sterling Shepard, Scott Thompson
Once teammates, Collins and Barkley must avoid each other on the field
Aug 1, 2018; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) and running back Saquon Barkley (26) react after an intercepted pass by Collins during training camp in East Rutherford. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com via USA TODAY NETWORK (Danielle Parhizkaran)
There was a time when Landon Collins wouldn't want to hit Saquon Barkley during practice. Well, now he doesn't have a choice with the Redskins.
Collins, who once praised Barkley's physical attributes that made him such a tough running back to bring down, will now be tasked to keep him in the backfield twice a year. And he says he's ready for that commitment.
"I've been ready to tackle Saquon," Collins told NorthJersey.com's Art Stapleton at the Landon Collins Celebrity Softball Game over the weekend. "That's my guy, though. All love to him and he's been doing his thing as we all know. But when I get to meet him in the hole this time, it's going to be full-go."
Tags: Landon Collins, Saquon Barkley, Scott Thompson
Coaches and teammates were impressed by Jones' confidence
By Scott Thompson | Jun 9 | 2:12PM
May 4, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs between drills during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Stier-USA TODAY Sports (Sarah Stier)
It may not be much, but minicamps give a quick glimpse into what the new pieces to a team can bring in the upcoming season.
Daniel Jones, the Giants' No. 6 overall selection back in April, may be the exception as he is currently behind Eli Manning on the depth chart. But his development this season will be a major storyline, even if he isn't on the field getting NFL reps.
During the three-day minicamp in East Rutherford, Jones surprised in many facets like his foot speed, arm strength that didn't appear average like the scouting reports said, and his overall performance during team drills. Working with the second team, Jones was very efficient while going through his progressions quickly and fire strikes across the gridiron.
After four seasons with the Giants, Collins joined the Redskins this offseason
By Ralph Vacchiano | Jun 8 | 10:41PM
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins calls a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. (Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports)
POMONA, N.Y. - Landon Collins spent the first four years of his NFL career in Giants blue, dreaming of staying in that uniform forever.
Less than three months after joining the Redskins, though, all those warm, fuzzy feelings for the Giants are gone.
"Honestly, I feel more of a Redskin now after going through OTAs, being there for a while, hanging out with them and having a great time," Collins said. "I feel like I'm at home.
Tags: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Ereck Flowers, Landon Collins, Ralph Vacchiano
Shaun O'Hara: 'There's nothing wrong' with Eli Manning's arm
Manning's former teammates have defended the QB's ability
By Ralph Vacchiano | Jun 8 | 8:33PM
Jan 30, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Shaun O'Hara at NFL Network press conference at Georgia World Congress Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports (Kirby Lee)
POMONA, N.Y. - The former Giants who won championships with Eli Manning have long been his biggest defenders. But even they understand that the end is coming for their quarterback.
They just don't think the end is here yet.
"I chuckle at the reports you hear weekly about how Eli can't play quarterback and he's washed up," said former Giants center Shaun O'Hara. "Nothing could be further from the truth. The Giants have lost a lot of games the last few years, but they're not all Eli's fault -- and none of them are because Eli can't throw the ball."
Will any of these guys pose a threat to quarterbacks?
By Tom Krosnowski | Jun 7 | 4:21PM
Lorenzo Carter (59) Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports (Noah K. Murray)
The Giants' pass rush has long been one of the franchise's trademarks. From Lawrence Taylor to Michael Strahan to Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora, the Giants' defense does its best work when it's rushing the passer.
It's no coincidence that the Giants' defense has declined recently as the pass rush disappeared.
The Giants have been a bottom-five team in sacks in three of the last four years. The one time they were better, they made the playoffs.
Giants' Zak DeOssie, NFLPA VP, makes case against 18-game NFL schedule
The 13-year vet explains why two more games are unnecessary
By John Healy | Jun 7 | 10:07AM
Oct 15, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) before the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports (Isaiah J. Downing)
As preliminary negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement are underway in the NFL, the push for an 18-game schedule has once again entered the conversation.
And once again, it is being met with resistance by the players' union.
Zak DeOssie, the Giants long snapper and member of the NFLPA executive committee as vice president, vocalized his opposition to that idea on Thursday at Giants minicamp.
Tags: Zak DeOssie
Giants rookie wide receiver Darius Slayton impresses at minicamp
Fifth-rounder out of Auburn could be in mix for No. 3 receiver spot
Dec 28, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Auburn Tigers wide receiver Darius Slayton (81) catches a pass and rushes for a touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half of the 2018 Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports (Jim Brown)
Behind Sterling Shepard and Golden Tate, there is an opportunity for somebody to step up and grab the Giants' No. 3 wide receiver spot. If rookie Darius Slayton performs in training camp this summer like he did this week, he'll have a shot.
By all accounts, the fifth-round pick out of Auburn had a strong minicamp this week, rebounding from what was a rough showing during rookie camp.
"The guy that's made huge improvements in my eyes has been Slayton, he's done a really good job," Giants coach Pat Shurmur said Thursday. "I think we were all here during rookie minicamp when he kind of had the yips, drops and what not. He's really smoothed it out and he's been making plays. He's the first guy that comes to mind. This time of year, it's more about throwing and catching and less about blocking and tackling. I think the young guys in the secondary have been competing, all of the new players. That's a good thing."
Tags: Corey Coleman, Sterling Shepard
WATCH: Giants' Saquon Barkley on 'iconic' Odell Beckham's supposed dig at Eli Manning
Barkley also discussed Daniel Jones and more
By Danny Abriano | Jun 6 | 1:48PM
Saquon Barkley 1-on-1 00:03:45
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley believes QB Daniel Jones 'will be a threat' and comments on Odell Beckham's Eli Manning comment.
When Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. talked on Wednesday about having to get used to new QB Baker Mayfield's arm strength, many took it as a dig at Eli Manning.
Saquon Barkley did not.
"I saw his comments. I don't think Odell was making a shot at Eli or anybody," Barkley told SNY's Jonas Schwartz on Thursday after shaking his head at the situation. "You have to get used to a new quarterback," Barkley explained, likening the situation to how he got used to the Giants' reshuffled offensive line during the second half of last season.
Tags: Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr., Saquon Barkley
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Urban Solar Now Deploying Solar LED Lighting At Bus Stops In San Francisco
The solar energy systems and LED lighting solutions firm Urban Solar has begun supplying solar-powered LED lighting for use at bus stops in San Francisco, California, as part of an agreement with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and Clear Channel Outdoor, according to a recent press release.
The first 500 deployments of Urban Solar’s PV-Lantern — of an estimated 3,300 planned bus stop upgrades — have begun taking place, according to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) press release. Given that the Urban Solar PV-Lantern is essentially a stand-alone solar-powered LED bus stop light, it cuts down on materials used and expenses — mostly owing to the forgoing of the need “for disruptive and expensive trenching of utility poles to each bus stop.”
“We are very pleased that SFMTA and Clear Channel Outdoor chose us for this green initiative,” stated Urban Solar President Jeff Peters, as quoted in the press release. “SFMTA and the City of San Francisco are great partners and an excellent location to showcase our technology. San Francisco’s west coast weather can be challenging for solar systems in an urban setting. Our powerful controller and experienced design ensure it will have lit bus stops year round.”
It’s worth noting here that Urban Solar has actually been working closely with SFMTA since back in 2009 on solar-powered LED bus stop lighting.
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Japan Awards Solomons Student with Scholarship
A Solomon Islander on Government of Japan scholarship will leave to study in Japan.
Stronger Economic Growth Forecast for Pacific
The economic performance of several Pacific countries is improving, but greater reforms are needed if they are to reach their full potential, according to Pacific Economic Survey 2008.
Honiara Futsal Prepares for Solomon Games in Auki
The coach of the Honiara Futsal Team, Simon Dyer said that his boys are preparing hard for the upcoming Solomon Games to take place in Malaita's provincial capital, Auki.
Soul Kizs Sensation Tours Papua New Guinea
New music sensation of Solomon Islands, the Soul Kizs had just arrived this afternoon from their tour to Papua New Guinea.
Fiji Overwhelmed by Support for Earth Hour
On Saturday, Fiji joined other countries around the world for Earth Hour and was overwhelmed by the support from around the country.
Premier Lokopio to Stop Export of Live Dolphins from Western Province
The International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute is thanking Mr. Alex Lokopio, Premier of the Western Province of the Solomon Islands, for rejecting the capture and export of live dolphins.
COM Helps Fight Against AIDS
The Church of Melanesia (COM) recently launched its HIV and AIDS policy and work programme. The COM also commissioned members, within its congregation, tasked with implementing the work programmes.
Rove Betel Nut Stalls up Again
The Rove betel nut stalls has been at the centre of continuous row between the vendors and the Honiara City Council. The betel nut stalls were recently shut down by the Honiara City Council stating that the stalls were erected illegally.
Solomons Tuna Stock Healthy: Fisheries Minister Leni
The Ministry of Fisheries hopes to collect 100-million dollars in government revenue for the first time this year.
Students Call on Government to Deal With Allowances
Government sponsored students at the University of the South Pacific Laucala Campus in Suva, Fiji are calling on the government to immediately deal with their allowances.
Effects of Global Warming in the Solomons
Minister for Environment, Conservation and Meteorology Gordon Darcy Lilo confirms that effects of global warming are now evident in Solomon Islands.
Freak Accident Kills Mocker
A freak accident in Honiara awes members of the public to have fear for God.
New Members for East Malaita and Aoke-Langalanga
Results in the two bye-elections on Malaita Province have been released.
Fiji's Support of China in Tibet Incites Criticism
Fiji's Interim Prime Minister has had to defend his stand in the China-Tibet issue after mounting criticism and allegations of supporting abuse of human rights.
Community Broadcasting Going Strong in Isabel Province
While the capital city of the country, Honiara, boasts that it has three FM stations, eight communities on Isabel Province are quietly enjoying eight Community FM stations established around the Province since last year.
Parliament Debates 2008 Budget
Debate on the 2008 budget started yesterday and is expected to end Monday next week.
2008 Budget Prioritise the People: Rini
The 2008 Budget is framed on the clear policy directions stipulated in the Government's Policy Statement and the Translation and Implementation Framework.
Bus Fare Increase Unreasonable
The traveling public in Honiara is urging bus business owners to consider the recent rise in bus fare.
Tourist Damages Rapa Nui Moai
Chilean police are holding a tourist from Finland who was caught damaging one of the famous giant statues of Rapa Nui.
Region to Monitor Fiji's Move towards Elections
A ministerial contact group has been formed to monitor Fiji's moves towards elections following the lack of progress seen so far.
Three-door House for Safety Purpose
Local architecture in the Solomons is unique for its originality with each province presenting its own unique style of housing.
Enterprise Challenge Fund Launch in Solomons
The Enterprise Challenge Fund was officially launched at the Jina's Restaurant, Kukum Highway in the eastern part of Honiara.
Chiefly System in Small Malaita
The chiefly system plays a big part in the local culture of the Solomons, and it varies greatly in a country known for its cultural diversity.
Valued Asset, the Guadalcanal Traditional Bowl
Food bowls are favored display decorations in many homes but for locals in the Solomons, the carved creations have significant traditional values.
Commerce Ministry to Conduct Survey on Goods Prices
The Ministry of Commerce, Industries and Employment will conduct a survey on businesses.
Police Arrest Masked Robber
Police have arrested a 21-year-old male believed to be responsible for the robbery of tourists travelling on a bus at the Jackson Ridge area on Sunday 9 March 2008.
Police Chief's Meet
This morning, Police Commissioner Mohammed Jahir Khan met with his counterpart from the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, Commissioner Gari Baki, at Police Headquarters to discuss future training arrangements between the two countries.
PPF Black Belt Coaches Local Youth
Mr. Mal Tweedie arrived in the Solomon Islands on the 27th of February to start an eighty week deployment as a RAMSI PPF advisor.
Solomon Host Completes Successful Training
A new local initiative, Solomon Host, has successfully completed a week-long training in Honiara.
Rini Warns of Forest Revenue Decrease
Solomon Islands will start to see a decline of log export revenue as of next year.
Solomons Celebrate World Water Day
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services parade the city to mark "World Water Day" based on the theme: 'Sanitation for a cleaner and healthier Solomon Islands'.
Union Fiji Representative Visits Solomons
A regional representative of the Union based in Fiji has returned to the country after his four days visit to Solomon Islands.
PNG Talent to Perform in Honiara
The popular singing sensation of Papua New Guinea, Anslom Nakikus arrived into the country on Sunday and will have his first performance on Friday at the Water Front Night Club.
Gov't Clamps Down on Tax and Duty Exemptions
The government hopes to reduce tax and duty exemptions by one third to raise $40 million dollars towards the 2008 Budget.
Heathens Among the Christians
Although Solomon Islands is said to be a Christian country, there are people who still live as "heathens".
Palau Tops Tourism in Asia-Pacific
The United Nations' Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific 2007 has placed Palau as the highest tourism earning country in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
New Zealand Waives Transit Visas Fee to Pacific Island Nations
Solomon Islanders wishing to transit through New Zealand for less than 24 hours will no longer be required to obtain a transit visa.
Rini Delivers 2008 Budget
The Minister of Finance, Mr. Snyder Rini this morning delivered the 2008 budget in its second reading.
Gov't to Raise Excise on Beer and Tobacco Products
The government is expected to grow the revenue base by raising excise on beer and tobacco products by 20 percent.
No Formal Complaint Received by Police
Police are yet to receive a formal complaint in relation to allegations that a member of the public was mistreated by officers last week at Aruligo Village.
Successful Inter-Secondary Rugby Tournament
A two-day rugby inter-secondary tournament for schools in Honiara has been described as successful.
Man Found Guilty of Selling Counterfeit Cigarettes
The three Chinese men charged with selling counterfeit cigarettes faced their verdict in Honiara.
Mets Service Mandate Ultimate Vision for Safety
The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Meteorology celebrated the World Meteorological Day in Honiara based on the theme "Observing our planet for a better future".
Making Good Use of Soft Woods in Makira
The parego, or breadfruit tree as known in pijin, was chopped down to make way for a new house at Ganawe village near Kira Kira, the capital of Makira-Ulawa Province.
Beach Party for Easter Celebs
Honiara residents took time out for a beach party to mark the Easter occasion at Guadalcanal's Lela Beach.
Gold and Possibility of Oil in Tonga and Fiji
While mining is set to begin on the Tongan seabed after valuable minerals were discovered there, a discovery on a Fijian village seashore has villagers testing for oil.
North Malaita Welcomes Baptism of Former Militants
The baptism of a former Malaita Eagle Force (MEF) Commander has been described as "the greatest [Easter] gift for the people of North Malaita".
Parliament to Resume Meet
Solomon Islands National Parliament is expected to resume meet today.
Australia's Approach to the Region
Australia's new parliamentary secretary for Pacific Islands Affairs, Duncan Kerr, outlines his country's approach to maintaining its relationships within the region.
USP Facing Student Unrest
There have been reports of unrest in the University of the South Pacific (USP) campus in Suva, Fiji, as a result of issues between student and the Registrar.
Tsunami Detectors Positioned in the Region
Two tsunami detection buoys were positioned in the region earlier this month, completing the U.S tsunami warning network.
Pacific Island States, Facing Unique Development Challenges, Win UN Boost
14 March 2008 - The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) will strengthen its Pacific Operations Centre as part of its campaign to provide greater support for the region's island nations, which are facing critical development challenges given their size, relative isolation and vulnerability to climate change.
Australia Funds Promotion of Human Rights in Developing Countries
The Australian government has set up a fund to help promote and protect human rights in developing countries, which includes Pacific countries.
KOSSA Wins Final DJ League Match
KOSSA clinched a 4-1 victory against Naha FC in their final game of the Honiara DJ League on Tuesday at Lawson Tama.
Video Targeting Domestic Violence Launched
A new video against domestic violence, co-produced by the Solomon Islands Police Force and RAMSI's Participating Police Force, was screened for the first time during a breakfast hosted by RAMSI and other local sponsors.
Our Telekom and Daltron Signs Agreement to Provide Internet Services
Solomon Telekom Company Ltd Our Telekom has now gone into a strategic partnership with Daltron (Solomon Islands) Limited in providing support for Internet customers initially in Honiara and then throughout the country in the future.
RAMSI Celebrates Solomon Islands Women
The women of Solomon Islands have a crucial role in shaping the country's future RAMSI Special Coordinator, Tim George said today.
Region's Image Marred by Human Rights Abuses
Reports of human rights abuse from around the region has tarnished the region's paradise-like image.
Man Found Dead in a Taxi
Police are making enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man believed to be in his 50's.
Plans in Place for Honiara Easter Rugby Sevens
An upcoming Secondary Easter 7's challenge will take place this month in Honiara.
ANZ Bank Donates Computer to Honiara Beautification Committee
The ANZ Bank in Honiara hands over a computer set to the Honiara Beautification Committee today.
The Traditional Comb of the Kwaio People
The Kwaio people represent one of the many cultural groups within Malaita Province. Like many other cultures, specific ornaments are still in existence representing a way of life in the past.
Australia Promotes Human Rights in Solomon Islands
The Australian High Commission is pleased to announce its support to the Social Welfare Division, Ministry of Health and Medical Services, to raise awareness of Human Rights in Solomon Islands logging communities.
Police Response Team Deployed to Burns Creek
The Police Response Team (PRT) was deployed to Burns Creek in the early hours of this morning after a group of men armed with bush knives and other weapons broke into the Bulacane factory and commenced a barrage of rock throwing.
Te Vaka Takes the South Pacific to Macau
Well-known New Zealand group, Te Vaka, took the sounds of the region to Chinese-administered Macau.
Youth and Mental Health Issues on the Rise
A report highlighting major mental health related issues, affecting the youth of Solomon Islands, was launched recently by the Under Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Medical services, Mr. George Malefoasi.
Poor Drainage System Contributes to Flooding
Residents living close to drains and rivers are advised to take extra care during heavy down pour.
Traditional State Opening at Parliament House
The State opening at the Parliament house was today led by the people of Guadalcanal Province, who welcomed the Governor General Sir Nathaniel Waena.
Turkey Appoints Sato as New Honorary Consular
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon William Haomae, on Friday accepted the credentials of Mr Yoshiuki Sato, Turkey's new Honorary Consular to the Solomon Islands.
MEHRD Pays Student Allowances
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) paid one hundred and eighty-two University of the South Pacific (USP) students, at the Laucala campus, their allowance on Friday.
Refs Fail to Turn Up
It is the second time in as many weeks that referees have failed to turn up to officiate at the soccer league games.
'Miracle Mineral Supplement' Launched by Church Group
Dubbed the 'Miracle Mineral Supplement' or MMS for short, this new supplement promises to kill malaria parasites within two hours, cure cancer, TB and many more of mankind's worse diseases.
Progress in Fisheries Protection for Pacific
New Zealand's Fisheries Minister has said that progress has been made in negotiations to protect the Pacific's fisheries.
ADB Calls for Measures to Enhance Financing on Climate Change
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Ursula Schaefer-Preuss today called for more funding for projects that will reduce the adverse impact of climate change in the Asia-Pacific region.
Police Investigate Fatal Accident
The Police Traffic Centre is investigating the circumstances surrounding a motor vehicle accident which killed two people and left others seriously injured. The accident occurred at 2.00am on Saturday morning.
Police Charge Man With Seven Offences
Tetere Police have arrested and charged a 25-year-old man from Green Valley with seven offences after he entered two houses in the early hours of 15 March 2008.
Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel To Launch New Look
The Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel has undergone renovations since April 2007, the new look is expected to be completed by the end of March 2008.
Parliament To Build Office Complex For MPs
The Deputy Clerk of the National Parliament, Mrs. Florence Naezon, revealed during a hearing of the Public Accounts Committee that there are plans to build an office complex for Members of Parliament.
Kiribati Boxing Club Outbox Our Boys Again
The touring Kiribati Frigates boxing club completed their tour of the country with another impressive show on Wednesday winning 5 of their 7 bouts.
Triathlon Makes A Splash In 2008
Kakabona Beach, in the Western end of Honiara, will again see a good number of people swimming, cycling and running.
We Need To Do More For Our Women: Rimon
The representative for the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), Mrs. Mia Rimon, stated that more can be done for the women of Solomon Islands and the region.
West Honiara Residents Gets Support Through RCDF
Few lucky residents of the West Honiara Constituency received financial assistance through the West Honiara Development Program. A program funded through the Rural Constituency Development Fund (RCDF).
Hypocrisy, Says Opposition Group
The Opposition Group in Parliament has described the Coalition for National Unity and Rural Advancement Government as hypocrites for failing to live up to its promises.
Sogavare Questions PM's Statement on Whaling
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has questioned whether Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua's rejection to attend the latest International Whaling Commission meeting reflected the decision of his cabinet on commercial whaling.
Two Arrested For Burglary
Detectives from Honiara City, with the support of Forensic Officers, are investigating the circumstances surrounding a burglary incident at a residence at Lengakiki around 3.00am today.
Minister Haomae Hails Japanese Assistance Towards Auki Projects
Minister for Foreign Affairs William Haomae and Japanese Charge'd Affairs Mr Akira Iwanade yesterday signed exchange notes in Honiara as a start towards the construction of a new Market center and a Jetty in the Malaita Provincial Capital, Auki.
Japan's New Charge d' Affairs Welcomed
The Embassy of Japan has appointed a new Charge d' Affairs, replacing Mr. Koichi Kodama. A welcome ceremony was held late last week to welcome Mr. Akira Iwanade, the new Charge d' Affairs of the Japanese Embassy.
The Traditional Drills of Marovo Lagoon
Before electrical drills that are now common in the Solomon Islands today, the stone drill has been widely used in the Western Province, an essential tool to create shell money.
Female Police - An Integral Part Of The Force
The Solomon Islands Police Force will be represented by female officers at tomorrow's International Women's Day parade.
Tourism Bureau GM Wants Domestic Air Service Improved
The General Manager of Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau, Michael Tokuru, wants reliable air services provided on the country's domestic routes.
TriSI Teach First Aid Skills
What would you do if you had to rescue a drowning child at the beach?
Australian PM Congratulates all RAMSI Members
The Australian Prime Minister, Hon Kevin Rudd has congratulated all members of Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) police, soldiers and civilians for their efforts in rebuilding Solomon Islands.
"Boomerang Aid" Comments Made By Sogavare Dismissed By Hooton
The increase in aid assistance to the Solomon Islands, announced by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, has been met with skepticism by Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare.
Solomon Islands Supports Proposal For Pacific Partnership
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Dr. Derek Sikua, has said that his government welcomes a proposal from the Australian government to pursue pacific partnership development agreement with Pacific Island nations.
PM Sikua Secures Fisheries Deal With Taiwan
Solomon Islands and Taiwan will soon engage in a fisheries trade deal secured during Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua's recent visit to Taiwan.
Solomon Islands Commemorate Commonwealth Day
The commemoration of the 'Commonwealth Day' was held yesterday morning at the Commonwealth Youth Program Center.
Traditional Currency Revived
The long coil of Red Feather Money is a valuable and unique traditional artifact from the Santa Cruz Islands in Temotu Province.
PAC to Deliberate on 2008 Budget
The National Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) commenced scrutiny of the Government's 2008 Budget Estimates starting today, the 10th of March 2008.
Sofu to Sign Japanese Infrastructure Assistance to Gizo
Minister for Infrastructure Development Stanley Sofu and Japanese Charge'd Affairs Akira Iwanade will jointly sign documents to start a Japanese government funded project to rehabilitate wharves at Gizo, Western Province.
Rudd Talks with Sikua on Ways to Work Together
The Australian Prime Minister on Saturday met with our Prime Minister Derrick Sikua to discuss how our governments can work together to address the significant development challenges facing Solomon Islands.
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Top MLB Free Plays Friday 5/3/19
13 MLB games are scheduled for Friday night as we head into the first weekend of May.
There is plenty of betting value to be found tonight and on a daily basis throughout the long baseball season.
The more games to choose from, the better value and edges can be found.
Below is a few top free MLB baseball plays and analysis for Friday, May 3rd, 2019 from our expert handicappers.
Click on a handicapper’s name for more top rated plays, subscriptions, season packages and handicapping records.
Mike Lundin
Seattle Mariners @ Cleveland Indians
Friday, May 3 ’19, 7:10 PM ET
The over is 7-2 in the last nine meetings between the Seattle Mariners and the Cleveland Indians, and I think Friday night’s matchup at Progressive Field will be another high-scoring affair.
Cleveland right-hander Shane Bieber (2-1, 3.68 ERA) has been tagged with 10 runs (eight earned) over 8 2/3 innings through his last two starts. He has also served up three homers and walked five during that stretch.
Mariners left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (1-1, 4.54 ERA) is coming off a scoreless inning against Texas, but he had allowed four runs on 10 hits in five innings at LA Angels in his last start prior to that. Kikuchi has surrendered three runs or more in five of seven appearances on the season.
Over is 9-2-1 in Mariners last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 16-6-4 in Indians last 26 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Pick: OVER 8.5 (+100)
Jimmy Boyd
New York Mets @ Milwaukee Brewers
Really like the value here with the UNDER in this one. I think we are seeing an inflated number here for a couple of reasons. One the Brewers last two games have been really high scoring. Milwaukee combined for 16 runs in 11-4 loss to Colorado on Wednesday and 17 in a 11-6 loss yesterday.
The other is that the Brewers will be sending Brandon Woodruff for the start. Woodruff has a mere 5.17 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 6 starts. The key here is Woodruff is facing a New York offense that is in a big time slump. Mets have scored just 1 run on 9 hits over their last two games.
As for the Brewers offense, I think we are still another day or two from Christian Yelich returning to action and that’s just nowhere close to the same offense without him in the lineup. Mets are also sending out the red-hot Steven Matz, who has allowed just 3 runs on 8 hits in his last 2 starts combined (13 innings).
UNDER is also 5-1 in Milwaukee’s last 6 games vs a left-handed starter and 4-1 in their last 5 at home vs a team with a winning record.
UNDER is also 16-7-1 in Matz last 24 starts following a Quality Start in his last outing 4-1 in New York’s last 5 overall.
Pick: UNDER 9 (-115)
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Colorado Rockies
The Arizona Diamondbacks have really turned it around by going 7-2 in their last nine games overall.
I like starter Robbie Ray, who is 1-1 with a 4.18 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in six starts this season with 37 strikeouts in 32 1/3 innings.
Tyler Anderson has been blown up for the Rockies, going 0-2 with an 11.34 ERA and 2.16 WHIP in four starts this season. He has been even worse in his two home starts with a 14.14 ERA and 2.71 WHIP.
Anderson has a 6.75 ERA and 1.84 WHIP in six previous starts against the Rockies.
Give me the Diamondbacks.
Pick: Diamondbacks (-108) at 5Dimes
Rob Vinciletti
Los Angeles Dodgers @ San Diego Padres
Friday, May 3 ’19, 10:10 PM ET
This game applies to a solid 85% totals system that play under for home dogs like the padres in a game where the total is 8 or less if they are off a road dog win and scored 10 or more runs, vs an opponent like LA that arrives off a road favored loss.
We have a pair of tough lefty’s in Kershaw and Lauer who has pitched under in both home starts vs LA.
The last 3 here in SD have gone under and the padres are on a 5-1 Under run at home and have gone under in 5 straight vs left handed pitching.
For all top plays and predictions with analysis for Friday night, visit the free MLB picks section and expert MLB picks page.
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The Wild Kid
by Harry Mazer and Deborah Lanino
A welcome, realistic portrayal of a child with Down syndrome is at the center of... read more
A welcome, realistic portrayal of a child with Down syndrome is at the center of a swift-paced novel in which 12-year-old Sammy develops a unlikely friendship with a tough runaway. Sammy is trying to track down his stolen bicycle when he wanders into the dense forest preserve near his home and gets lost. He literally stumbles upon Kevin, a runaway from reform school who has been hiding in the woods. At first their relationship is one of fear and confusion on Sammy's part and disgust on Kevin's. Sammy only wants to go home again and can't understand why Kevin has tied him up. For his part, Kevin can't believe how helpless Sammy seems but he's not willing to let Sammy go and risk having his own presence in the woods revealed. Eventually Kevin unties Sammy, but Sammy stays. He wants to go home and he trusts that Kevin will take him soon--he can't find his way on his own. And he likes that fact that Kevin never assumes he can't learn how to do things and patiently shows him new skills. At home, Sammy had felt babied but with Kevin his confidence begins to blossom. Sammy is a powerful influence on Kevin as well as his trusting nature and willingness to accept Kevin at face value give Kevin, who has built walls to protect himself, a new perspective on himself and on friendship. Mazer's third-person telling is centered on Sammy's point of view and his portrait of this child with Down syndrome as a singular individual with a fully developed personality not only feels authentic, it gives the story a compelling and unique perspective that will engage its readers as much as the drama of Sammy and Kevin's relationship. (Ages 10-13)
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New Microsoft Surface Phone evidence brings us closer to a 2-in-1 smartphone reality
By Bill Thomas 2018-06-28T20:35:59.178Z Mobile phones
The return of the Windows Phone?
Microsoft Surface Phone rumors have been dormant, except for a slow drop of leaks every once in a blue moon, but today we’re getting a better idea of how the Andromeda OS-powered device may function if it does in fact launch.
The Surface Phone may feature a foldable design with five different preset positions, according to code found by PhoneArena. This isn’t all that different from speculation we’ve seen in the past, we had a hint that the Surface Phone may be able to become a tiny laptop but this is different – we could see varying functionality depending on the physical orientation of the device. This would be far more complex than the foldable Android devices we’ve seen, like the ZTE Axon M, which just extended the display.
But how would the functionality change with different configurations? Could you use Excel comfortably with a mobile device? How would a keyboard feel in the supposed laptop form factor? If it’s all screen, will Microsoft implement an under-display fingerprint reader, as we’re expecting from the Samsung Galaxy S10? Needless to say, we don’t know much about how this supposed foldable form factor is going to work.
It doesn’t end there, though. The device may be powered by the recently leaked Snapdragon 1000 chipset, according to today’s report. And, because this Qualcomm chip is meant to challenge some of the best processors by Intel, the Surface Phone could potentially outpower most other flagship smartphones, even though running the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset.
Predicting the future
Windows Phone 8 was a failure, not because it wasn’t powerful but because it didn’t have the kind of app support that iOS or Android did. It’s going to be interesting to see how Microsoft handles the launch of another mobile OS, even if Andromeda is going to be another version of Windows 10.
However, if it is rocking the Snapdragon 1000 like the rumors suggest, it could be powerful enough to run UWP apps, which could mean that app support will already be there when the OS ships.
If it does support UWP and if it does have the rumored specs , the Surface Phone could be a new and compelling device, different from what Apple and Samsung are putting out there today.
The make or break factor may be launching it at a reasonable enough price so that it’s not completely dead on arrival. Microsoft will have a lot to prove to the mobile phone market – especially since Samsung is reportedly planning on releasing a foldable device of its own. Could this be the big mobile trend of 2019?
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Caution urged in wake of RSA security breach
No need for panic, but keep eye on RSA products, analysts say
Jaikumar Vijayan (Computerworld (US))
The relatively scant information released by EMC's RSA security group on Thursday in connection with the theft of SecurID authentication technology code is fueling considerable speculation about the nature of the breach and its impact on enterprises.
Several security analysts today urged companies that are using SecurID to review their authentication measures and to shore them up if necessary. Until RSA releases further details on the breach it is best to assume that SecurID is vulnerable, they added.
"Don't panic," said Rich Mogull, an analyst with Securosis. "Until we know the attacker, what was lost, the vector of a potential attack," and the extent to which SecurID may have been compromised, it's hard to make a risk assessment, Mogull said.
But for the moment at least, enterprises should assume that SecurID is no longer an effective second factor of authentication, he said. "Review passwords tied to SecurID accounts and make sure they are strong," Mogull said. "Consider disabling accounts that don't use a password or PIN and set password attempt lockouts."
In an embarrassing admission for a security company, RSA said on Thursday that unknown intruders had stolen information relating to its SecurID technology in what it described as "extremely sophisticated cyber attack against RSA".
The company expressed confidence that the stolen information would not enable a direct attack against SecurID. But it added that the information could potentially be used to reduce the effectiveness of the technology.
SecurID is used for two-factor authentication purposes. The technology is available from RSA in the form of hardware and software tokens that are capable of generating random one-time passwords every 60 seconds.
The technology is designed to be used in conjunction with passwords to deliver a second layer of authentication for accessing systems and networks. Over 25,000 enterprises, many of them in the financial sector and government, currently use SecurID tokens to protect access to high-value applications and data.
Though RSA has not disclosed which or how much SecurID information was stolen, the mere fact that the company is warning of reduced effectiveness is troubling, said John Pescatore, an analyst with Gartner.
That statement guarantees that the breach is a "big deal for SecurID users," Pescatore said.
"SecurID tokens are very expensive and users dislike them, but they have always been a strong replacement for reusable passwords," he said. "[But] if the security provided is at risk, the pain may be more than the gain."
Pescatore dismissed RSA's claim that it was the victim of a sophisticated Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attack, a kind of low, slow highly targeted attack most commonly associated with Chinese hackers.
RSA's claim is "disingenuous," Pescatore said. "It is trying to deflect attention from RSA's failure to protect their systems. Any security company with any threat experience has been dealing with targeted threats for several years."
SecurID is a proprietary algorithm that is designed to produce random numbers in a pre-determined sequence, according to a description of the technology by the Intrepidus Group. The sequence is used by an RSA authentication server to essentially validate that a person logging in, actually has the token in their possession, Intrepidus said in a blog post today.
Each token features a "seed" that determines the sequence of 6-digit numbers generated by that token. The seed ensures that the numbers are produced in a sequence that is unique to each token. The SecurID algorithm ensures that there are literally an infinite number of potential sequences that can be generated by each token, making them almost impossible to crack, says Intrepidus.
Even so, there are circumstances under which this assurance can be weakened, Intrepidus noted. One example is where an attacker somehow manages to get a list of all seeds and their associated token serial numbers. Another scenario is if attackers manage to get a list of seeds and the corporations to which they have been assigned.
The worst case scenario is if hackers found any documentation showing an inherent weakness in the algorithm that would allow them to generate valid pass codes for hardware and software tokens, said Jeremy Allen, principal consultant with Intrepidus.
"Unless something is fundamentally broken there is no need to panic", Allen said.
Aleksandr Yampolskiy, director of security and compliance at Gilt Groupe, said that even if the hackers had managed to steal the SecurID algorithm, pulling of attacks will still remain very hard.
"Even if details of the pseudo-random number generator are advertised to the world, unless the seeds plus [the token holder's passwords] are revealed," attacks are not possible, he said.
"The individual customer passcodes are stored on servers in individual companies -- not in RSA," Yampolskiy said. "So hackers should not be able to get access to these."
"I would recommend people follow general security recommendations," Yampolskiy said. In addition to ensuring strong password and PIN policies companies should also ensure their critical systems are properly patched.
"Closely monitor access to critical systems, and implement log aggregation to monitor their access," he said. "Consider installing host-intrusion detection systems on critical servers which use machine learning algorithms to differentiate good software from the bad unknown viruses."
Jaikumar Vijayan covers data security and privacy issues, financial services security and e-voting for Computerworld. Follow Jaikumar on Twitter at @jaivijayan or subscribe to Jaikumar's RSS feed. His e-mail address is jvijayan@computerworld.com.
Read more about data security in Computerworld's Data Security Topic Center.
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Tehran taking steps toward green transportation
TEHRAN — Tehran is gradually taking steps toward establishing green transportation in crowded neighborhoods by unveiling hybrid and electric vehicles and bikes.
On Tuesday, 200 hybrid taxis, 200 bikes, 30 electric SUVs, 32 electric motorcycles, and low-emission minibuses and buses were unveiled on the occasion of the national clean air day, January 18, in district 12 of Tehran, IRIB reported.
Since district 12 is one of the most crowded and polluted areas in the capital Tehran Municipality has done its best to bring back peace to this area once again by developing green transportation and pedestrianizing 40 percent of the streets, deputy mayor for traffic and transport affairs Maziar Hosseini said.
“In addition to the 200 bikes, three kilometers of bike lanes are also built which will be doubled in the near future,” Hosseini added, regarding the cycling infrastructure in Tehran.
Some 150 old minibuses in Tehran will be scrapped soon, he said, adding, the filters absorbing the pollutant emissions which are installed on buses are worth of 400 million rials (about $10,000) each but citizens health is a top priority.
The official further underscored the role of carburetor cars in worsening air pollution by 40 percent in Tehran saying that almost 10,000 of the 16,000 clunker taxis are replaced by new ones so far.
Elsewhere in his remarks, Hosseini expressed hope that with grants allocated to the buyers they would be more encouraged to buy electric motorcycles.
In February 2016 it was announced that 10,000 hybrid taxis, meeting euro-5 standards, will join Tehran’s transportation fleet within the next three years and that 2,500 hybrid taxis will be added to the fleet by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 2017), however it seems that the municipality has failed to keep their promises so far.
Considering the air pollution and constant gridlocks in the city, hybrid taxis can be of great help to resolve these two persistent problems.
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Trump says in interview he brought migrant families ‘together’
Michelle Mark
President Donald Trump incorrectly pinned blame for his administration’s family separations on former President Barack Obama and insisted he was actually the one who “brought the families together” in a Telemundo interview that aired Thursday.
The interview, billed as Trump’s first with a Spanish-language network, covered a number of immigration issues, including his handling of the young unauthorized immigrants known as Dreamers, Central American asylum-seekers, and last year’s family separations.
Trump reacted defensively when the anchor, José Díaz-Balart, pressed him on the “zero tolerance” policy implemented last spring, which forcibly separated thousands of migrant children from their parents.
“Let me just explain something,” Trump began. “When I became president, President Obama had a separation policy. I didn’t have it. He had it. I brought the families together. I’m the one that put them together. Now I said something when I did that: ‘Watch, many more people will come up,’ and that’s what happened.”
Obama did not have a policy to separate migrant children from families — current and former Homeland Security officials have conceded that separations were rare under the Obama administration, and mostly only occurred if a child’s safety was perceived to be at risk.
Read more: Teens taking care of toddlers, children eating uncooked food, and an outbreak of the flu: Lawyers report of dire conditions at a Texas Border Patrol station where migrant children are being held
The Trump administration, however, implemented its “zero tolerance” policy in April 2018, which ordered that adults crossing the border illegally be criminally prosecuted for the misdemeanor. Since most of the migrants crossing the border arrived as part of families, the mass prosecutions resulted in thousands of adults being separated from the children traveling with them.
Under immense public backlash, Trump issued an executive order in June 2018 halting the family separations, and a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reunite all those it had separated.
It is still unknown how many families the Trump administration ultimately separated, and how many must still be reunited.
Though the federal government estimated that some 2,700 children were separated, the inspector general for the Department of Health and Human Services told reporters in January that there were likely thousands more separations than previously known.
But Trump told Telemundo he “hated the separation policy,” and that “zero tolerance” merely meant he was “going to be tough on the border.”
“I’m the one that changed the plan. I inherited separation, and I changed the plan, and I brought people together,” Trump inaccurately said. “I put them together. Just remember that. I put them together.”
Ocasio-Cortez condemns Biden for ‘waxing nostalgic’ about segregationists
Foxconn founder urges Apple to move iPhone production out of China
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Mary Louise Watson, Nashville public schools desegregation icon, dies at 99
Mary Louise Watson, along with 11 other families, helped desegregate six all-white schools in the city.
Mary Louise Watson, Nashville public schools desegregation icon, dies at 99 Mary Louise Watson, along with 11 other families, helped desegregate six all-white schools in the city. Check out this story on Tennessean.com: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2018/12/12/mary-louise-watson-nashville-schools-desegregation/2290441002/
Natalie Neysa Alund and Jason Gonzales, Nashville Tennessean Published 12:40 p.m. CT Dec. 12, 2018 | Updated 5:35 p.m. CT Dec. 12, 2018
Look back on the first day of school on Sept. 9, 1957 when Nashville schools desegregated Wochit
Mary Louise Watson, a Nashville public schools desegregation icon, has died, her family announced Wednesday.(Photo: Ricky Rogers)
Mary Louise Watson, a Nashville public schools desegregation icon, has died, her family announced Wednesday.
She was 99.
Watson died early Monday morning, her daughter-in-law Gwendolyn Watson said.
Watson walked her daughter, Barbara Jean, to Jones School on Ninth Avenue in North Nashville the day desegregation began in 1957.
Watson, along with 11 other families, helped desegregate six all-white schools in the city.
Here's what happened when Nashville schools desegregated in Sept. 1957
Dr. Donald Davidson, standing left, chairman of the Tennessee Federation for Constitutional government and Vanderbilt professor, tells the city school board members sitting in the middle of the crowded board room March 9, 1956 that any desegregation plan is illegal under Tennessee's laws. Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
Whitworth Stokes, left, president of the Mental Health Association of Tennessee, advises the city school board to ignore both Dr. Donald Davidson's group and the NAACP during its meeting March 9, 1956. The board decided to postpone adoption of the policy ending segregation. Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
Members of the Nashville board of education sit tensely in federal court during a recess March 27, 1956, waiting to see if they will be granted additional time to formulate a plan to desegregate the city schools. Waiting are Mrs. W.O. Benson, front left, board chairman, Mrs. Tom A. Bland, secretary, board member A.B. Gibson, right, and W.A. Bass, city school superintendent, directly behind Gibson. Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
Z. Alexander Looby, Nashville city councilman and attorney for the NAACP, ponders during recess his argument for 21 black children seeking desegregation in Nashville city schools during a federal court hearing March 27, 1956. The school board was asking the court for additional time to formulate a plan to desegregate the schools. Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
Segregationist John Kasper checking out a Nashville map June 29, 1957 as he plans the battle against Nashville school board in desegregating its all-white schools. Jack Corn / The Tennessean
John Kasper, left holding hat, reads a list of White Citizens Council demands to the Nashville board of education at its segregation meeting in Hume-Fogg High School Aug. 8, 1957. Representatives of various other groups, stand around the small meeting room. Jack Corn / The Tennessean
Segregationist Rev. Fred Stroud, second from left, of Bible Presbyterian Church on Monroe Street, gather the crowd of white people to protest integrates at Glenn School on first day of school Sept. 9, 1957. Jack Corn / The Tennessean
New Jersey born segregationist John Kasper, right, executive director of the Citizens Council, speaks to the crowd of white people protesting integration at Glenn School on first day of schools Sept. 9, 1957. Jack Corn / The Tennessean
Segregationist Rev. Fred Stroud, center, of Bible Presbyterian Church on Monroe Street, gather the crowd of white people to protest integrates at Glenn School on first day of schools Sept. 9, 1957. Jack Corn / The Tennessean
The Rev. Robert W. Kelly, pastor of Clark Memorial Methodist Church, is "measured for a coffin" by an unidentified white youth outside of Glenn Elementary School Sept. 9, 1957. A group of white folks that are opposed to integration of the school, gathered around on the school grounds including one carrying a crude Ku Klux Klan placard. Jack Corn / The Tennessean
Jacquelyn Faye Griffith looks out of the family car at the crowd of white people protesting her and two other first graders integrating Glenn School on the first day of schools Sept. 9, 1957. Jack Corn / The Tennessean
A crowd of white people protesting three black first graders integrating Glenn School on the first day of schools, Sept. 9, 1957. Two black students were enrolled, while a third was not permitted because of transfer issue. Jack Corn / The Tennessean
First graders sit quietly in a classroom of Glenn Elementary School as the school begins its term Sept. 9, 1957. In the midst of them, holding a school satchel, is 6-year-old Jacquelyn Faye Griffith, one of two black children integrated into the school. Jack Corn / The Tennessean
Segregationist Rev. Fred Stroud, center, of Bible Presbyterian Church on Monroe Street, leads a crowd of white people to protest integration at Buena Vista School Sept. 9, 1957. Eldred Reaney / The Tennessean
A couple of white students, with a sign directed at Gov. Frank Clement, are protesting integration at Buena Vista School Sept. 9, 1957. Eldred Reaney / The Tennessean
Two segregationists, James R. Harris, left, according to the police, and Venson Albert Crimmons, join a crowd of white people to protest integration at Buena Vista School Sept. 9, 1957. Eldred Reaney / The Tennessean
New Jersey born segregationist John Kasper, center, executive director of the Citizens Council, speaks to the crowd of white people protesting integration at Buena Vista School Sept. 9, 1957. Eldred Reaney / The Tennessean
Segregationist Rev. Fred Stroud, right with sign, of Bible Presbyterian Church on Monroe Street, leads a crowd of white people to protest integration at Buena Vista School Sept. 9, 1957. Eldred Reaney / The Tennessean
First graders Patricia Guthrie, left, with her mother, Mrs. Horace Guthrie, and Ethel Mai Carr, with her father, Virgil, walks past a crowd of white people protesting integration at Buena Vista School, along with a third student Sept. 9, 1957. Eldred Reaney / The Tennessean
First graders Ethel Mai Carr, left, with her father, Virgil, and Patricia Guthrie, with her mother, Mrs. Horace Guthrie, walks past a crowd of white people protesting integration at Buena Vista School, along with a third student Sept. 9, 1957. Eldred Reaney / The Tennessean
Erroll Groves, second from right, with his mother, Mrs. Iridella Groves, right, and other family members walk to Buena Vista School on the first day of school Sept. 9, 1957. A total of 15 black first graders entered the schools and desegregation was established in Nashville. Eldred Reaney / The Tennessean
Erroll Groves, second from left, with his mother, Mrs. Iridella Groves, left, and other family members walk up to the doors of Buena Vista School on the first day of school Sept. 9, 1957. A total of 15 black first graders entered the schools and desegregation was established in Nashville. Jimmy Holt / The Tennessean
Mrs. Helen Green, right, of Fourth Avenue North, talks with a friend at Fehr Elementary School shortly before she was charged with disorderly conduct for alleged throwing a bottle on the first day of desegregation at Nashville schools Sept. 9, 1957. Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
Mrs. Grace McKinley, left, of Sixth Avenue North, sobs as Nashville Patrolman E.D. Searcy takes her in custody on a charge of disorderly conduct and carrying a knife during disturbances on the first day of desegregation at the school in North Nashville Sept. 9, 1957. Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
One young white students holds a protest sign while talking to another as a crowd of white people protesting integration at Caldwell School Sept. 9, 1957. Three black first graders attempted to enroll at Caldwell, but their applications were denied, two had transfer issues and one didn't have a birth certificate. Eldred Reaney / The Tennessean
Two young white students look out the window at the crowd of white people protesting integration at Caldwell School Sept. 9, 1957. Three black first graders attempted to enroll at Caldwell, but their applications were denied, two had transfer issues and one didn't have a birth certificate. Eldred Reaney / The Tennessean
Parent J.B. Lokey, left, of Joseph Avenue, leads his 7-year-old daughter out of Caldwell School, Sept. 9, 1957, after deciding to withdraw her until things gets settled. Three black first graders attempted to enroll at Caldwell, but their applications were denied, two had transfer issues and one didn't have a birth certificate. Eldred Reaney / The Tennessean
J.B. Lokey of Joseph Avenue, left, is taking his 7-year-old daughter out of Caldwell Elementary School after deciding to withdraw her until things gets settled. Three black children attempted to enroll at Caldwell for the first time, but their applications for admission were denied at that time. Eldred Reaney / The Tennessean
First grader Marvin Moore holds the hand of his mother Maude Baxter, as his father talks with a reporter Sept. 9, 1957. They are heading to the all-white Jones School to be one of four students to integrate it on the first day of school. Howard Cooper / The Tennessean
First grader Charles Edward Battles, left, and family members, including his mother Myrtie, center, stand outside among other students and a crowd of white people protest integration Sept. 9, 1957. Battles was one of four black students that integrated the all-white Jones School. Howard Cooper / The Tennessean
First grader Marvin Moore, right, is all smiles as his mother, Maude Baxter, and Mary Louise Watson, with her daughter Barbara Jean, left, look on Sept. 9, 1957. They are waiting in the auditorium of the all-white Jones School to be two of four students to integrate it on first day of school. Howard Cooper / The Tennessean
First grader Charles Edward Battles, right, joins his teacher and fellow students after waiting in the auditorium Sept. 9, 1957. Battles was one of four black students that integrated the all-white Jones School. Howard Cooper / The Tennessean
First grader Charles Edward Battles gets his nametag pinned on to his shirt by his teacher Sept. 9, 1957. Battles was one of four black students that integrated the all-white Jones School. Howard Cooper / The Tennessean
First grader Charles Edward Battles, right, has a classmate and his teacher pass their hand over his head as he lines up with his fellow students on his first day at the formerly all-white Jones Elementary School Sept. 9, 1957. Howard Cooper / The Tennessean
First grader Charles Edward Battles, center, sit in class with his fellow students Sept. 9, 1957 as he was one of four black students that integrated the all white Jones School. Howard Cooper / The Tennessean
Harry Robb of Chapel Avenue, shows a letter Sept. 9, 1957 that his family received from a Ku Klux Klan member about his granddaughter Era May Bailey's enrollment in the all-white Bailey School. The letter threatened a cross-burning if the family did not move. Bill Preston / The Tennessean
Era May Bailey, 6, of Chapel Avenue, withdrew from all-white Bailey School after receiving a threatening letter from a member of the Klan. She is studying her lessons with her grandmother, Era Ellis, Sept. 9, 1957. The grandmother hasn't decided where Era May will go to school, but it will be an all-black school. Bill Preston / The Tennessean
Nashville police Sgt. John Irwin, center, and two other officers stand in the gaping hole torn in the east wall of Hattie Cotton Elementary School from a dynamite blast and surveying the shambles for clues of the 12:30 a.m. explosion Sept. 10, 1957. Bill Preston / The Tennessean
Johnny Morgan, right, is hustled into a patrol wagon by Nashville Police during a disturbance at Caldwell School where three black children attempted to enroll Sept. 10, 1957. W.A. Bass, school superintendent said the first day of desegregated classes in Nashville "did not come off as well as I thought it would." Eldred Reaney / The Tennessean
Mrs. Johnny Morgan, an expectant mother, faints as the excitement of her husband been hustled into a patrol wagon by Nashville Police overcomes her Sept. 10, 1957. The action happen during ugly demonstrations of small, shouting-angry crowds of white people protesting during the second day of the desegregation of Nashville schools. Eldred Reaney / The Tennessean
G.H. Akin, center, of Howerton St., peers from the back of the paddy wagon before he was taken into city court after his arrest for disorderly conduct Sept. 10, 1957. Nashville police clamped down on segregationist demonstrations by hauling 19 other demonstrators to jail on the second day of school. Eldred Reaney / The Tennessean
Two Nashville policemen searched Rev. Edward Jackson after he was accused of drawing a pistol on rock-throwers near Fehr School Sept. 10, 1957. Jackson was accompanied by a student to her grandmother, when a crowd of white people followed them and start throwing rocks. Jimmy Holt / The Tennessean
Nashville policemen searched Rev. Edward Jackson after he was accused of drawing a pistol on rock-throwers near Fehr School Sept. 10, 1957. The police arrested him for disorderly conduct and carrying a pistol for the purpose of being armed. Jimmy Holt / The Tennessean
John Kasper, in the wide-brimmed hat, touches off a series of events that wind up in his arrest as he attempts to arrange bond for segregationists jailed in the day before school protest disorders Sept. 10, 1957. An officer, left, with a riot gun prepares to answer a rush call. G.H. Atkins, at left, a companion of Kasper, was arrested twice. At right are bondsmen Robert Hill and W.D. Hudson. Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
A perplexed little boy, unidentified, stands before the wreckage of Hattie Cotton School and surveys the damage done by dynamite to the $500,000 modern building where 390 first through sixth grade pupils normally attend Sept. 10, 1957. Bill Preston / The Tennessean
G.H. Akins, left, rests his hands on the heads of his two daughters as he tells a crowded city courtroom Sept. 11, 1957 that he doesn't want anything to do with Segregationist John Kasper. Police said they saw the two together and they appeared together in photos in the newspaper. Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
G.H. Akins, left, breaks into tears as Nashville police testify Sept. 11, 1957 that they saw him with Segregationist John Kasper three times. His daughter Lily, 8, begins to sob into her mother's arms as she sees her father cry while daughter Barbara, 6, appears confused by the drama around her. Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
Nashville City Police Sgt. M.L. Halmontaller displays weapons taken from a car apparently driven by blacks, loaded with two shotguns and a rifle, Sept. 11, 1957. The men were all fined $50 and bound to the grand jury. Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
Planning a federal court petition for an injunction against integration troublemakers Sept. 11, 1957 are Nashville Mayor Ben West, left, U.S. District Attorney Fred Elledge Jr., and W.H. Oliver, assistant superintendent of Nashville city schools. Segregationists had created problems as the city school desegregated six of their schools for the first time on Sept. 9, 1957. Eldred Reaney / The Tennessean
Miss Stella Groomes, left, principal of Fehr School, checks enrollment figures with Mrs. Dora Chambliss, center, mother of two students in that school, and Mrs. S.W. Matthews, Fehr secretary, Sept. 12, 1957. Mrs. Chambliss has worked with other parents in the community, urging them to return their children to school. Parents took their kids out of school over the racial desegregation plan. Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
Carroll E. Crimmons, center, listens as Nashville City Court Judge Andrew J. Doyle, at left foreground, sentences him and two others a $50 fine for vagrancy Sept. 13, 1957. The other two are W.D. Hodge, right, and William A. Wilkins, barely showing behind Crimmons. They were all taken into custody for questioning in the Hattie Cotton School dynamiting. Jack Corn / The Tennessean
John Mercurio, left, traveling preacher and follower of Segregationist John Kasper, is questioned closely by Robert Jennings, assistant city attorney, Sept. 13, 1957 about printing plates Nashville police said they found in his car. Police said the plates would have disseminated "inflammatory" material. Mercurio said he had not been able to distribute anything printed on them. Jack Corn / The Tennessean
"Suppose," says Nashville Police Chief Douglas Hosse Sept. 14, 1957, "little children had been carrying these books when the dynamite went off at Hattie Cotton. Suppose it had been 12:35 p.m. instead of 12:35 a.m." The school's battered clock lies beneath the blast-damaged books, stopped by the blast in the night. Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
Segregationist leaders talk over their stand against desegregation of Nashville public schools in federal court before the hearing Sept. 16, 1957. From left, are Jack Kershaw, vice chairman of Tennessee Federation for Constitutional Government; Thomas P. Gore, Nashville attorney, the Rev. Fred Stroud, defendant, and Sims Crownover, another Nashville attorney defending Stroud. Jimmy Lunsford / The Tennessean
Three segregationist defendants, Vincent Albert Crimmons, left, James K. Harris and John F. McCurrio, sit in federal court where they were brought from the Nashville city workhouse Sept. 16, 1957. Federal District Judge William E. Miller issued a temporary injunction forbidding segregationists from interfering with Nashville plans of desegregation of their public schools. Jimmy Lunsford / The Tennessean
Two Nashville police officers escort segregationist John Kasper from a paddy wagon to the booking room after his arrest for interfering with school desegregation Sept. 25, 1957. Joe Rudis / The Tennessean
"I wanted my children to have a good chance to succeed, the same as everyone else," Watson told The Tennessean in 2007. "Segregation never helped nobody. I hope what we did back then has made a little bit of difference. I'm glad I made the effort, anyway."
She said that her family endured numerous threats in helping desegregate the city's schools and that it was a scary time for her family.
"People were out on the sidewalk hollering at us when we went down there, and in the evenings we got threatening phone calls: 'We're gonna kidnap your daughter. Gonna throw a bomb in your yard.'"
'Our city today is better because of her'
Nashville Mayor David Briley said on Wednesday that Watson was a pioneer who played a pivotal role in the city’s history, fighting for the justice and equality that everyone deserves.
"Every Nashvillian owes her gratitude for the work she so honorably did to make our community a fairer place," Briley said. "She held the steadfast belief that by doing good, we can force real change in this world. And she did.
"Our city today is better because of her. She will be missed."
First grader Marvin Moore, right, is all smiles as his mother, Maude Baxter, and Mary Louise Watson, with her daughter Barbara Jean, left, look on Sept. 9, 1957. They are waiting in the auditorium of the all-white Jones School to be two of four students to integrate it on first day of school. (Photo: Howard Cooper / The Tennessean)
And on Tuesday night, the Metro Nashville Public Schools board recognized Watson.
"We send our prayers and condolences to her family, but we send her with our never-ending gratitude for the bravery she instilled in her daughter to begin this fight that we seek to continue as a board," said Board Chair Sharon Gentry.
In 2009, Watson’s contributions to Nashville’s Civil Rights Movement were chronicled in the late John Egerton’s article, “Walking Into History: The Beginning of School Desegregation in Nashville.”
Watson is also featured in the film, “A Child Shall Lead Them,” moderated by the late John Seigenthaler. The video is stored in the Nashville Public Library’s Civil Rights Room.
Watson's honors include the Prestigious Freedom Sister Award given by the Ford Motor Company in 2010.
Visitation for family and friends is set for 4 p.m. Dec. 20 at Fourteenth Avenue Missionary Baptist Church at 2501 Buchanan Street in Nashville. The funeral will follow at 6 p.m.
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5 Friday night lessons: McCallie snaps Brentwood Academy 24-game high school football win streak and more
McCallie scored 15 straight points in the fourth quarter to snap Brentwood Academy's 24-game winning streak, but that was just one big storyline.
5 Friday night lessons: McCallie snaps Brentwood Academy 24-game high school football win streak and more McCallie scored 15 straight points in the fourth quarter to snap Brentwood Academy's 24-game winning streak, but that was just one big storyline. Check out this story on Tennessean.com: https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/high-school/2018/10/05/high-school-football-brentwood-academy-loses-mccallie-tssaa/1508140002/
Tom Kreager, Nashville Tennessean Published 10:32 p.m. CT Oct. 5, 2018 | Updated 4:13 p.m. CT Oct. 6, 2018
McCallie at Brentwood Academy: Week 8
McCallie's DeAngelo Hardy (10) runs for yardage during their game against Brentwood Academy Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
McCallie's DeAngelo Hardy (10) runs for yardage as he's tackled by Brentwood Academy Tahir Annoor during their game Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
McCallie's DeAngelo Hardy (10) runs for yardage as he's chased by Brentwood Academy defenders during their game Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
McCallie's Thompson Byrd runs for yardage as he's tackled by Brentwood Academy Tahir Annoor during their game Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Brentwood Academy's Tomario Pleasant is congratulated after scoring a touchdown during their game against McCallie Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Brentwood Academy's Tomario Pleasant drops the ball as he scores a touchdown during their game against McCallie Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Brentwood Academy's Wade Williams runs for a touchdown during their game against McCallie Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Brentwood Academy's Jordan James runs for yardage as he's tackled by a McCallie defender during their game Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Brentwood Academy's Tomario Pleasant (5) runs for yardage as he's chased by McCallie's Dane Beard (21) during their game Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Brentwood Academy's Jack Victory is upended by McCallie's Brandon Benn during their game Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Brentwood Academy head coach Cody White is seen during their game against McCallie Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Randy Sartin, Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Brentwood Academy's Devyn Curtis is seen during their game against McCallie Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Randy Sartin, Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Brentwood Academy's DTahir Annoor is seen during their game against McCallie Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Randy Sartin, Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Brentwood Academy's Thomas Gore is seen during their game against McCallie Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Randy Sartin, Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Brentwood Academy's Wade Williams dives on the loose ball as he's defended by McCallie's Dane Beard (21) during their game Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Randy Sartin, Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Brentwood Academy's DThomas Gore (55) leads his team onto the field before their game against McCallie Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Randy Sartin, Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Brentwood Academy's Wade Williams throws to a receiver during their game against McCallie Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Randy Sartin, Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Brentwood Academy's Thomas Gore is seen before their game against McCallie Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Randy Sartin, Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Brentwood Academy's Devyn Curtis is seen before their game against McCallie Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Randy Sartin, Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Brentwood Academy's Tahir Annoor is seen before their game against McCallie Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Randy Sartin, Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Brentwood Academy's Romario Pleasant is seen before their game against McCallie Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Randy Sartin, Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Brentwood Academy players take the field before their game against McCallie Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Randy Sartin, Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Brentwood Academy Preston Sagan (20) is tackled by the McCallie defense during their game Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Randy Sartin, Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
McCallie's Thompson Byrd runs for yardage as he's tackled by Brentwood Academy Tahir Annoor during their game Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo: Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean)Buy Photo
The win streak is history for Brentwood Academy.
McCallie upset the host Eagles 31-27 to snap their 24-game win streak on Friday night. Brentwood Academy entered the week ranked No. 1 in the Tennessee Super 25 high school football poll.
Brentwood Academy has won the past three state championships in Division II's largest classification.
McCallie (7-1, 3-1 in DII-AAA East/Middle) outscored Brentwood Academy (7-1, 3-1) 15-0 over the final 4:43.
Dane Beard's 32-yard interception return of Wade Williams with 2:58 was the game winner.
The game was a showdown of two talented running backs.
DeAngelo Hardy had 188 yards and one touchdown on 26 carries for McCallie. Tomario Pleasant had 20 carries for 139 yards and three scores for the Eagles, including his final one that gave BA a 27-16 lead with 7:45 left.
Christ Presbyterian Academy celebrated its homecoming with a 55-37 win over Independence. Michael Curtis, USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee
CPA stays perfect
CPA remained undefeated. But it took a fourth-quarter shutout. The Lions (8-0) held off Independence 55-37 after keeping the Eagles scoreless in the fourth quarter.
Ryan Eledge was 21 of 32 passing for 231 yards with three touchdowns and an interception for CPA, which also has wins over Ensworth, Pearl-Cohn and Smyrna this season.
Andrew Madden and Sam West each rushed for more than 100 yards. Madden had 160 yards on 17 carries. West added 101 yards on 12 touches.
Ethan Cash was 18 of 32 passing for 286 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions — his first picks of the season. TJ Sheffield, a Purdue commitment, had six catches for 106 yards with two TDs.
Teammate Isaiah Collier added seven catches for 134 yards and two scores. He also returned the opening kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown.
Dayron Johnson made an unbelievable catch against Montgomery Central for a touchdown. George Robinson, USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee
Springfield in control of 5-4A title
Springfield handed Montgomery Central its first loss of the season and in the process put itself in position to win the Region 5-4A championship.
The Yellow Jackets won 36-34 behind the quarterback-receiver combination of Bryan Hayes and Dayron Johnson.
Hayes was 14 of 24 passing for 201 yards and four touchdown. Johnson hauled in six catches for 124 yards with three touchdowns.
Springfield improved to 5-2, 3-0 in 5-4A with the win. Montgomery Central dropped to 7-1, 3-1. Springfield closes out the season with three straight region games, playing Portland (6-2, 3-1), Greenbrier (2-6, 1-3) and Creek Wood (5-2. 2-1).
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Photos: Nashville area high school football from Week 8
Ensworth's Keshawn Lawrence (4) huddles with teammates before facing MBA at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
Davidson Academy's Tray White stiff arms Fayette Academy's Cody Bullock during their game in Somerville on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal
MBA's head coach Marty Euverard yells to his team as they face Ensworth during the first half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
White House’s Andrew Nixon (6) stretches before White House's game against White House Heritage at Dewey H. Whitson Municipal Stadium in White House on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Mike Clark
Montgomery Central fan Penelope Sanders, 6, waits for the second half to begin at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield , Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Montgomery Central cheerleaders Leah Koobe, top, Olivia Berta, left, Colby Windham, back, and Natalie Briggs, right, do a formation during the game at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield , Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Ensworth's Elijah Jenkins (20) tackles MBA's Cole Crider (5) during the first half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
White House Heritage’s Parker Deaton (8) drags White House’s Kevin Tate (16) to the ground during White House's game against White House Heritage at Dewey H. Whitson Municipal Stadium in White House on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Mike Clark
White House’s Kevin Tate (16) extends over White House Heritage’s Parker Deaton (8) to catch a long ball during White House's game against White House Heritage at Dewey H. Whitson Municipal Stadium in White House on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Mike Clark
White House Heritage’s Parker Deaton (8) runs the ball during White House's game against White House Heritage at Dewey H. Whitson Municipal Stadium in White House on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Mike Clark
White House’s Kevin Tate (16) looks towards White House Heritage’s Parker Deaton (8) after catching a long pass for a touchdown during White House's game against White House Heritage at Dewey H. Whitson Municipal Stadium in White House on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Mike Clark
White House’s Logan Neufeld (13) carries the ball along the sideline during White House's game against White House Heritage at Dewey H. Whitson Municipal Stadium in White House on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Mike Clark
White House Heritage’s Timmy Freel (13) dodges a tackle by White House’s Cameron Casanova (18) during White House's game against White House Heritage at Dewey H. Whitson Municipal Stadium in White House on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Mike Clark
White House’s Andrew Nixon (6) goes back to pass during White House's game against White House Heritage at Dewey H. Whitson Municipal Stadium in White House on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Mike Clark
White House Heritage’s Parker Deaton (8) tries to dodge White House’s Keyvan Dickerson (28) during White House's game against White House Heritage at Dewey H. Whitson Municipal Stadium in White House on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Mike Clark
White House’s Andrew Nixon (6) passes during White House's game against White House Heritage at Dewey H. Whitson Municipal Stadium in White House on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Mike Clark
White House Heritage’s Braxton Loewen (14) hands off to White House Heritage’s Parker Deaton (8) during White House's game against White House Heritage at Dewey H. Whitson Municipal Stadium in White House on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Mike Clark
White House Heritage’s Jalen Witham (2) and White House’s Skylar Holcomb (88) go after a pass intended for Witham, but the ball falls to the ground, during White House's game against White House Heritage at Dewey H. Whitson Municipal Stadium in White House on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Mike Clark
White House Heritage’s Timmy Freel (13) carries the ball during White House's game against White House Heritage at Dewey H. Whitson Municipal Stadium in White House on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Mike Clark
MBA's Tye Herbstreit (4) advances against Ensworth during the first half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
Springfield quarterback Bryan Hayes r32) runs the ball during the first half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield , Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Montgomery Central players take the field for the second half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield , Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Springfield quarterback Bryan Hayes (32) is brought down by Montgomery Central Jeremiah Wimberly (64) and Jaden Flake (12) during the first half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield , Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Springfield running back Keith Jones (8) is tackled by Montgomery Central linebacker Jacob Key (6) during the first half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield , Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Springfield's Christian Trujillo recovers a fumble during the first half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield , Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Springfield quarterback Bryan Hayes (32) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the first half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield , Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Springfield's student section cheers at the game against Montgomery Central at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield , Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Springfield running back Keith Jones (8) runs the ball during the first half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield , Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Montgomery Central running back Jacob Key (6) comes up after being tackled during the firsthalf at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield , Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
16. Can running back LaKendriez Sanders carry the load for Montgomery Central in place of Devontay Skleton, who rushed for 1,261 yards and scored 23 touchdowns in 2018? Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Ensworth's Cole Kennon (12) dodges a tackle from MBA's Kanayo Offodile (35) during the first half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
Springfield quarterback Bryan Hayes (32) throws an incomplete pass toward the end zone during the first half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield , Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Montgomery Central running back Jacob Key runs the ball during the first half at Springfield High School on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
MBA's Hedges Hayworth (32) tackles Ensworth's Cole Kennon (12) during the first half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
MBA's Patrick Wilk (41) scores a touchdown against Ensworth during the first half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
MBA's Patrick Wilk (41) reacts to scoring a touchdown against Ensworth during the first half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
Ensworth fans blow horns during the first half against MBA at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
Ensworth's Keshawn Lawrence (4) is tackled by MBA's Jake Herbstreit (2) during the first half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
MBA's Ian Hall (50) gets into position against Ensworth during the first half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
MBA's William Tyrone (15) throws against Ensworth during the first half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
Ensworth's Dante Wynn (6) breaks up a pass to MBA's Noah Mendoza (11) during the first half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
Ensworth's Gabriel Mcdaniel (22) is tackled by MBA's Dominic Fisher (9) during the first half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
Ensworth's Gabriel Mcdaniel (22) lands in the end-zone to score a touchdown against MBA during the first half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
MBA's Cooper Maddox (3) evades Ensworth's Dominic Wynn (11) during the first half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
White House’s players prepare to take the field for warmups before White House's game against White House Heritage at Dewey H. Whitson Municipal Stadium in White House on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Mike Clark
White House Heritage’s head coach Stetson Dickerson talks to White House’s head coach Jeff Porter before White House's game against White House Heritage at Dewey H. Whitson Municipal Stadium in White House on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Mike Clark
Members of White House’s and White House Heritage’s marching bands warm up before White House's game against White House Heritage at Dewey H. Whitson Municipal Stadium in White House on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. The bands will play the Star Spangled Banner together. Mike Clark
White House Heritage’s Braxton Loewen (14) warms up before White House's game against White House Heritage at Dewey H. Whitson Municipal Stadium in White House on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Mike Clark
White House’s Cameron Casanova (18) helps White House’s Andrew Nixon (6) stretch before White House's game against White House Heritage at Dewey H. Whitson Municipal Stadium in White House on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Mike Clark
White House’s Wil Blackburn (27) helps White House’s Kevin Tate (16) stretch before White House's game against White House Heritage at Dewey H. Whitson Municipal Stadium in White House on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Mike Clark
MBA's Jackson Hannah (34) warms up before facing Ensworth at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
MBA warms up before facing Ensworth at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
Ensworth's Dominic Wynn (11) warms up before facing MBA at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
MBA's Jackson Lampley (75) warms up before facing Ensworth at Ensworth High School in Nashville on Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
MBA's Joseph Stevens (54) heads onto the field for warmups before facing Ensworth at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
Pope John Paul II cheerleaders take the field with their team on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Cardaciotto / For The Tennessean
Pope John Paul II's Ben Nixon (left) and Antwan Roberts celebrate a TD against Hillwood on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Cardaciotto / For The Tennessean
Northeast's Tyrique Freeman breaks through the Northwest defense for 18 yards during the first half of their Region 7-5A game Thursday. George Robinson / The Leaf-Chronicle
Hillwood QB Hale Page takes off as Pope John Paul II's Jay Wright chases from behind on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Cardaciotto / For The Tennessean
Fayette Academy's Zach Anderson breaks towards Davidson Academy's quarterback during their game in Somerville on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal
Northeast High burst through their sign to take the field prior to the start of its Region 7-5A football game against Northwest Thursday. George Robinson / The Leaf-Chronicle
Pope John Paul II's Antwan Roberts scores the Knights first touchdown on the night against Hillwood on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Cardaciotto / For The Tennessean
Davidson Academy's Tray White breaks away from Fayette Academy's Ryan Parks during their game in Somerville on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal
Pope John Paul II's Ben Nixon celebrates Antwan Roberts score against Hillwood on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Cardaciotto / For The Tennessean
Hillwood's Miller Baker touches the pylon for a TD against Pope John Paul II on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Cardaciotto
Hillwood's Miller Baker stays on his feet to score his second TD against Pope John Paul II on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Cardaciotto / For The Tennessean
Fayette Academy lines up against Davidson Academy during their game in Somerville on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal
Pope John Paul II's Sawyer Watts rears back to throw a touchdown to a wide open Nick Pracht against Hillwood on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Cardaciotto / For The Tennessean
Pope John Paul II's Nick Pracht looks up to catch a touchdown pass against Hillwood on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Cardaciotto / For The Tennessean
Pope John Paul II's Antwan Roberts breaks through the Hillwood line to run for a TD on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Cardaciotto
Davidson Academy Head Coach Jonathan Quinn watches as his team takes on Fayette Academy during their game in Somerville on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal
Hillwood's Nick Spivey leaps as Pope John Paul's Jacob Lann makes the tackle on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Cardaciotto / For The Tennessean
Pope John Paul II's Devvan Darden reaches to intercept a pass meant for Hillwood's Miller Baker on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Cardaciotto / For The Tennessean
Pope John Paul II's Jay Wright makes a reception and is off to the end zone for a touchdown against Hillwood on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Cardaciotto / For The Tennessean
Pope John Paul II's Charles Albert intercepts a pass and returns it for a TD against Hillwood on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Cardaciotto / For The Tennessean
Pope John Paul II's Jacob Lann intercepts a Hillwood pass on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Cardaciotto / For The Tennessean
Pope John Paul II's Brooks Heagarty hits Hillwood quarterback Hale Page knocking the ball loose on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Cardaciotto / For The Tennessean
Pope John Paul II QB Ben Nixon hands off to Antwan Roberts against Hillwood on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Cardaciotto / For The Tennessean
Pope John Paul II coach Justin Geisinger is a former NFL football player with the Redskins, Titans and Bills. David Cardaciotto / For The Tennessean
Hillwood coach Kurt Page applauds after his team scores agains Pope John Paul II on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Cardaciotto / For The Tennessean
Pope John Paul II fans make some noise against Hillwood on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Cardaciotto / For The Tennessean
Fayette Academy's Rube scott Rhea is sacked by Davidson Academy's Mikyan Duncan, left, and Bryce Rawls during their game in Somerville on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal
Davidson Academy's Noah Sweeney drags down Fayette Academy's Da'joun Hewitt during their game in Somerville on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal
Davidson Academy's Jared Vetetoe streaks past Fayette Academy's Isaac Armour during their game in Somerville on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal
Davidson Academy's Jaiden Rice sprints past Fayette Academy defenders during their game in Somerville on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal
Davidson Academy's Tray White races past Fayette Academy's Isaac Armour during their game in Somerville on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal
Fayette Academy's Rube scott Rhea jukes his way past Davidson Academy during their game in Somerville on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal
Fayette Academy's Rube Scott Rhea is dragged down by Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea during their game in Somerville on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal
Davidson Academy players huddle up before their game against Fayette Academy in Somerville on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal
Northeast Devon Dillehay (6) gains 11 yards around Northwest's defense during the first half of their Region 7-5A game Thursday night. George Robinson / The Leaf-Chronicle
Northwest's Albert Bennett looks for running room around Northeast's defense during the second quarter of their Region 7-5A game Thursday night. George Robinson / The Leaf-Chronicle
Northeast's Tyrique Freeman (20) takes the handoff from Eagles quarterback Heath Williams (9) during the first half against Northwest Thursday night. George Robinson / The Leaf-Chronicle
Northwest's Gabe Sibert slips the grasp of Northeast's defense during their high school football game Thursday. George Robinson / The Leaf-Chronicle
Northeast quarterback Heath Williams (9) hands the ball off to Devon Dillehay (6) against Northwest during a high school football game Thursday. George Robinson / The Leaf-Chronicle
Northwest quarterback Gabe Sibert (7) tries to keep Northeast's defense at bay in the second quarter of their high school football game Thursday night. George Robinson / The Leaf-Chronicle
Northwest quarterback Gabe Sibert tries to get away from Northeast's Chase Harrison (55) during their Region 7-5A game Thursday at Northwest High. George Robinson / The Leaf-Chronicle
Northwest's Isaiah Hall (14) tries to escape the Northeast defense during the first half of their high school football game Thursday. George Robinson / The Leaf-Chronicle
Northeast's defense chases Northwest quarterback Gabe Sibert (7) during the first half of their Region 7-5A game. George Robinson / The Leaf-Chronicle
Northeast's Tyrique Freeman breaks through the Northwest defense for 18 yards in the first quarter of their Region 7-5A game Thursday night at Northwest High School. George Robinson / The Leaf-Chronicle
Northwest players run on to the field prior to the start of their Region 7-5A game against Northeast Thursday night. George Robinson / The Leaf-Chronicle
8. McCallie (10-1) beat Ensworth, 27-14. Wade Payne/ for The Tennessean
Dayron Johnson (23) of Springfield makes a catch and runs for a touchdown during the second half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield, Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Gabe Kelly (20) of Springfield runs the ball during the second half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield, Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Keith Jones (8) of Springfield runs the ball during the second half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield, Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Dayron Johnson (23) of Springfield runs the ball during the second half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield, Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Cetera Warren watches the game as Montgomery Central is down during the second half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield, Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Devontay Skelton (3) of Montgomery Central runs the ball during the second half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield, Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Bryan Hayes (32) of Springfield looks to throw the ball during the second half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield, Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Devontay Skelton (3) of Montgomery Central pulls on his facemark as the clock runs out at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield, Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Nick Rye (72) of Montgomery Central walks off the field after the game at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield, Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Bryan Hayes (32) of Springfield runs the ball during the second half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield, Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Montgomery Central celebrates after a touchdown during the second half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield, Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Montgomery Central and Springfield players say good game at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield, Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Montgomery Central and Springfield players pray together after the game at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield, Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Montgomery Central raises their helmets and sings their anthem after the game at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield, Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Montgomery Central raises their helmets to sing their anthem after the game at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield, Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Dayron Johnson (23) of Springfield celebrates with his coach after getting a touchdown during the second half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield, Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Jaden Flake (12) of Montgomery Central misses a pass as Dayron Johnson (23) of Springfield blocks during the second half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield, Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Kevontay White (9) of Springfield runs the ball during the second half at Springfield High School Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springfield, Tenn. Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle
Ensworth's Cole Kennon (12) is tackled by MBA's Ian Hall (50) during the second half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
Ensworth's Gabriel Mcdaniel (22) advances against MBA during the second half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
MBA's William Tyrone (15) takes a hit from Ensworth's Jude Maloy (15) during the second half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
Ensworth's Cole Kennon (12) maneuvers against MBA during the second half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
Ensworth's head coach Jeremy Garrett watches the scoreboard during the second half against MBA at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
11. Montgomery Bell Academy (8-1) beat Brentwood Academy 25-24. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
11. Montgomery Bell Academy (10-1) beat Briarcrest Christian, 10-3. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
MBA's William Tyrone (15) evades Ensworth's Bryce Edmondson (27) during the second half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
MBA's Jake Herbstreit (2) intercepts a pass intended for Ensworth's Dante Wynn (6) during the second half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
MBA's Jake Herbstreit (2) advances after intercepting a pass intended for Ensworth's Dante Wynn (6) during the second half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
MBA's head coach Marty Euverard reacts during the second half against Ensworth at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
MBA's Sam Dugan (21) and Tye Herbstreit (4) celebrate defeating Ensworth at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
MBA's Tye Herbstreit (4) celebrates scoring a touchdown against Ensworth during the second half at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
Cornersville shutout streak continues
It's been seven weeks since a team scored a point on Cornersville. And even then it came against the Bulldogs' backups.
Cornersville whipped Richland 57-0 to stay undefeated at 8-0. Community is the lone team to score on the Bulldogs, falling 41-20 in Week 1.
"Our starting defense has not given up a point," Cornersville coach Gerard Randolph said. "Community scored with our young guys in."
Randolph said the team's defense is filled with four-year starters.
"They know the scheme," he said. "We're all about zero bars on the scoreboard."
Shelbyville stays in 5-5A race
Shelbyville remained on pace with Page to set up a potential Week 10 showdown that could determine the region champion.
The Eagles beat Summit 35-6 to stay unbeaten in league play with two region games remaining.
Shelbyville (6-1, 3-0) plays at Columbia (3-4, 0-3) in Week 9 before traveling to Page (7-1, 4-0). The Patriots have won four straight including a 55-7 rout of White County on Friday.
Grayson Tramel was 17 of 29 for 231 yards with three touchdowns and an interception for Shelbyville. Teammate Airius Trice had 12 catches for 180 yards and three touchdowns.
Reach Tom Kreager at 615-259-8089 or tkreager@tennessean.com and on Twitter @Kreager.
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TVS extends presence in Europe
TVS extends presence in Europe by opening up new Sales offices in Berkshire, UK and Stockholm, Sweden
Bristol, UK – March 10, 2013 – Test and Verification Solutions Ltd. (“TVS”), a leading provider of specialist test and verification services, announced today that the company has increased its International support further by opening up two new Sales offices in Europe. The company will be represented in Stockholm, Sweden and Sunningdale, Berkshire, England. The new offices will focus principally on driving the company’s sales penetration, as TVS continues to deepen its customer base and presence in Europe.
TVS’s new UK office, located just outside London in Sunningdale, Berkshire, England, is headed by Micke Wersall, Sales Executive. Micke brings a distinguished track record of successful Sales and Marketing in the European Union. The UK office will provide sales and support to TVS’s growing customer base in Europe.
The sales office in Stockholm, Sweden will be staffed by Johan Gardelius, a well-known veteran in the IP and EDA industry in Europe. Johan has worked closely with Californian High-tech companies since 1978 with specialization for Semiconductor Technologies, and ASIC/EDA Development software.
“We are very excited to strengthen the TVS brand even further in Europe. TVS has a strong reputation for our hardware verification and software testing solutions in both services and products”, said Mike Bartley, CEO of TVS. “This will further strengthen our ability to provide our customers with compelling test and verification solutions to mitigate both business and product risk.”
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Adventurers Explore Both Sides of Border in 1,200-mile Journey Along the Rio Grande
Over three installments, we follow a film team as they—by bike, horse, and canoe—document how a physical wall would affect the area, water, and its people.
Kathy Blackwell
https://www.texasmonthly.com/article/adventurers-explore-sides-border-1200-mile-journey-along-rio-grande/
Ben Masters
In December, a team of five, including Texans and immigrants, embarked on a monthslong journey from El Paso to the Gulf of Mexico along the U.S.-Mexico border and the Rio Grande using different modes of transportation: mountain bikes, horses, and canoes. Their purpose? To document the borderlands before further construction of a border wall and to explore how a physical wall would impact landowners, border culture, wildlife, public lands, and water access. The results will be part of a documentary called The River and the Wall, which they plan to release next year. Texas Monthly is following the, 1,200-mile trip, which is divided into six legs and is expected to end in February, in a three-part photo series.
This first installment includes photographs from their first two legs—there are also a few images from an exploratory trip taken earlier in the year to help them plan their journey. During the first leg, which started December 1, the five adventurers— filmmaker and horse trainer Ben Masters, conservationist Jay Kleberg, wildlife biologist Heather Mackey, Nat Geo Wild star Filipe DeAndrade, and Guatemalan American river guide Austin Alvarado—took mountain bikes from El Paso to Presidio. And for the second segment, which began December 11, they rode horses for 200 miles through Big Bend Ranch State Park to Boquillas.
With the dramatic snow-covered mountains across the border in Mexico behind them, the "River and the Wall" expedition team makes a stop while cycling along the remote Chispa-Candelaria dirt road. From left: Austin Alvarado, Heather Mackey, Jay Kleberg, Ben Masters, and Filipe DeAndrade.
https://www.texasmonthly.com/article/adventurers-explore-sides-border-1200-mile-journey-along-rio-grande/#gallery-0
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The Rio Grande River, one of the largest rivers in North America, was barely a trickle when the team started the 1,200-mile journey from El Paso to the Gulf of Mexico. What little water was let out of New Mexico was diverted into a canal on the U.S. side, leaving Mexico high and dry. The once mighty river now flows through El Paso as an irrigation ditch between a nearly dry river bed and a border wall.
The documentary's team members pedal close to the wall just outside El Paso near Tornillo.
The team cycles toward Indian Hot Springs, a historic ranch.
Moisture was inescapable in the Forgotten Reach of the Rio Grande as the winter storm hit just when the team entered the area, where no support vehicles could go.
Elk populations are growing across West Texas. This group of bull elk was photographed and filmed just north of Big Bend National Park during the research stage of "The River and The Wall."
Bison were wiped out during the European expansion of North America, but private landowners have begun reintroducing this iconic species on a few ranches along the border. These were photographed during the research phase of the journey.
The Rio Grande, uniting landscapes as it divides two countries, is shown at flood stage near Lajitas.
River guide Austin Alvarado, who is based out of Terlingua, leads his mustang, Tuf, down a rocky slope in Big Bend Ranch State Park, Texas’s largest state park.
Donquita, the team's accompanying burro adopted from the Bureau of Land Management, seems to ponder the efficacy of a physical border wall.
Jay Kleberg rides mustang Luke through Big Bend National Park. Luke, born a wild horse on public land in Central Wyoming and later adopted by legendary mustang trainer Val Geissler in Cody, Wyoming. Val gave Luke to Ben Masters to use in the film "Unbranded," a documentary about a 3,000-mile ride across the American West, and he was later donated to the Mustang Heritage Foundation to be auctioned off. Luke raised $25,000—the buyer generously gave the money as a donation to the foundation and gave Luke back to Ben.
https://www.texasmonthly.com/article/adventurers-explore-sides-border-1200-mile-journey-along-rio-grande/#gallery-10
Jay Kleberg takes mustang Dinosaur to get water. Like all the wildlife, livestock, and people who’ve historically traveled up and down the Rio Grande, the team relied on the river for water. If a physical border wall is constructed on the north side of the Rio Grande, it would block access to the most reliable water source along hundreds of miles of the Texas-Mexico border.
https://www.texasmonthly.com/article/adventurers-explore-sides-border-1200-mile-journey-along-rio-grande/#photo-0
https://www.texasmonthly.com/article/adventurers-explore-sides-border-1200-mile-journey-along-rio-grande/#photo-10
Tags: Travel, ben masters, big bend, boquillas, border wall, Mexico border, Rio Grande, the river and the wall, west texas
Maid in America
I am sick of hearing about the wall.
What about those convicted felons that were shipped from England for hundreds of years?
https://paleofuture.gizmodo.com/britain-sent-thousands-of-its-convicts-to-america-not-1707458418/amp
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Sandy Woods
How extremely ugly. You must be very unhappy.
The truth sucks, don’t it? and YES! I AM INCREDIBLY UNHAPPY.
SEE CORY BOOKER, yesterday, at the “confirmation” hearing for ms. homeland security rep. You’ll get a visual.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2018/01/16/politics/cory-booker-kirstjen-nielsen/index.html#ampshare=http://www.cnn.com/2018/01/16/politics/cory-booker-kirstjen-nielsen/index.html
It so dang UGLY, that you don’t even know. How could you —it’s YOU!
mickeymat
Cory Booker embarrassed himself and his party at the hearing. He’s also not a very good actor.
keep telling yourself that. your delusions may soon be all you have.
One can only hope! Sorry Texas Monthly’s mention of the border documentary should devolve into political rock throwing.
As a native Texan, I’m delighted to know this documentary is being undertaken and will show those who watch it the far-reaching impact a wall/fence/whatever could have along our stretch of the Rio Grande.
Over the period from 1950 to the present I’ve seen the changes made by the increasing human presence along the border and the degradation of the river itself because of drought, pollution, non-native invasive plant life, and climate change.For two years as a college student I lived in Alpine, 80 miles or so north of the river. We explored the Big Bend National Park long before it became the tourist attraction it is today. I’ve lived in El Paso where the river is no longer “grande”, but sometimes only a trickle marking our boundry with Mexico. In recent years I’ve taken a number of groups to visit that vast, rough, wild, magnificent area where the once “Grande” river carved 1500 foot canyons south into Mexico.
Trumpophile or Trumpophobe, wall or no wall, the American public should understand the incredible changes and unintended consequences that would befall businesses, animal migration, and family life on both sides of the border should free access to the river be denied. In the 21st century, if our politicians would stop acting like fussy children and do their jobs, they could find much more effective means of ensuring border security than some ill-begotten edifice..
Did we ever say it wouldn’t be interesting and informative? Look up the word “discussion”. And while you’re at it, look up the word respect, tolerance, and by that I mean people are free to opine, or are you telling me how to think now?
Tejasguitarman
Voices From Both Sides takes place in Lajitas every May. It’s a beautiful celebration where Americans & Mexicans freely cross the river & enjoy a day of goodwill & music. This will be the 6th year!
It’s called knowlege and experience, but you must have gone to public school in which case you won’t know what I am talking about.
You must not be black.
Jeffreyrh
booker is an idiot. And you are not Texan, so your opinion means nothing.F off. DEPORT THEM ALL, BUILD THE WALL.
Talk to my dead ancestors on whose soil you’re spittin your fury, you son of convicted felons from England.
http://people.com/crime/man-who-killed-and-dismembered-woman-says-ive-never-felt-better-as-hes-sentenced-to-prison/amp/
From the tone of this article it sounds like the producers of the documentary have a preconceived point of view. Since the realities of any physical border security system have not been completely planned , or approved, the effects of such a system are only speculative at best and probably based on what could possibly happen vs what is most likely to happen. I’ve also traveled the length of this border and it is fantastic. I hope it’s a good unbiased documentary. We’ll see.
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“From the tone of this article it sounds like the producers of the documentary have a preconceived point of view. ”
primer on the scientific method: observations lead to theories, which are then used to generate testable hypotheses. those are tested, and the results used to refine or disprove the initial theory. rinse, repeat.
so yeah, they have a preconceived point of view, that they are now testing. that’s how science works (including social science). without a preconception, there is nothing to test.
you would prefer knowledge came from people who don’t know anything? maybe you and your crack squad of upvoters should start knowledgin’ for us. i’m sure you have no notions, preconceived or otherwise.
Wow. Enlightenment 101. I did not realize this was a scientific expedition. I thought it was some like minded adventurers doing a documentary to support their point of view. Thanks for setting it straight.
St. Anger
What’s the difference between the two? What are documentaries if not social science?
So yeah you’re welcome, glad to help.
A documentary is a report that purports to present information that contains no fiction. That does not mean it’s unbiased or supports a certain point of view. It comes from the field of communications not social science, You may have a documentary based on some aspect of social science.Social science encompasses many disciplines and bodies of knowledge but should not be confused with hard science which relies on the scientific method to find a truth. Of course I guess you knew all that.
At this point I think you have lost track of what you are arguing. You started by criticizing this documentary for appearing to have a perspective. Which is facially absurd.
As for teaching me the different between science and social science, good luck. Both employ the scientific method.
There is no such thing as “social science”. It’s a collection of disciplines some of which use methods resembling scientific method. Sorry but so far I can’t give you credibility when you don’t understand basics. Good chatting. Thanks.
Bethany Brandon
Yeah, Richard, I got the same feeling: that there is an agenda here, and the filmmakers are out to shoot a preconceived ‘script’ in support of that agenda. After all, ‘speculation’ is not ‘exploration’. Still, it’s no doubt going to be a feast for the eyes and I’m looking forward to that!
I’ve been the length of that border and it’s spectacular. I look forward to this movie also. One commenter here says “great way to show the country what adverse impacts a continuous border wall will have”. That’s what a preconceived notion looks like.
Amazing – you see a picture of a burro looking at a sign and not only do you think it can read, you think it agrees with the Leftist sentiment as well.
your and your five upvotes are a crack squad of critical thinkers.
next, debunking sesame street: those muppets can’t really talk!
The burro would agree because if it were to stand on the bank of the river & wanted to get to the other side then it would “naturally” enter the river & cross over. Keep the border “natural” NO WALL!
This is awesome and great way to show the country what adverse impacts a continuous border wall will have on the ecosystem, the people, the wildlife, and the water. Can’t wait for the film! #RESIST
Louie Bond
Sure hate to see great photos with no photo credits.
Sorry but i hate documentary poor country! No point for good reason to view
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Bathroom Bills Aimed at Transgender People Could Cost Texas Billions
A news study says laws that would keep people from using bathrooms according to their gender identity would be bad for business.
By Rhonda FanningDecember 6, 2016 12:23 pmGovernment & Politics
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The debate over “bathroom bills” – laws that prohibit people who identify as transgender from using the bathroom of their choice – is on the books for the upcoming legislative session.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has said he’s making it a top priority; House Speaker Rep. Joe Straus (R-San Antonio), on the other hand, said it “isn’t the most urgent concern.” Joining the debate are business leaders across the Lone Star State. Tuesday some of those involved released a study that examined the potential economic impact of such legislation.
Chris Wallace, President of the Texas Association of Business, was part of that report. He says Texas is at risk of losing upwards of $8.5 billion in gross domestic product annually if bills like the “Women’s Privacy Act” were to pass.
“We stand the most to lose because of our economic footprint,” Wallace says. “This is very dangerous territory for us.”
Faculty and two MBA classes at St. Edward’s University in Austin conducted the study. They looked at economic data from other states. Then, Wallace’s group added more information from states with bathroom laws, like North Carolina.
“If you look just no further than North Carolina in terms of what the economic fallout has been there from HB2 – $630 million already, with more losses expected unless that law is repealed,” Wallace says. “You take our economy in Texas, which is three times the size of North Carolina’s economy. So, the proposed Senate Bill 92 could have negative impacts on our economy.”
Wallace says the loss would come from a number of factors, including declines in the travel and tourism industry, reduced competitiveness for relocations or expansions of businesses, and – most important to the state chamber – reduced ability to attract new talent.
“That is the basis why we as the state chamber are involved in this issue,” Wallace says. “We do not want to tie the hands of our businesses in this great state from recruiting and retaining talent.”
He says small businesses would be hit hardest.
“Why would we want to take a state that is thriving in terms of corporate relocations, corporate expansions, small businesses – which feed off of these types of projects – why would we want to pass legislation or even propose legislation that could potentially harm our state in terms of any economic downturn,” Wallace says.
He says the legislature’s proposed bathroom bill is unnecessary.
“There are laws on the books today that protect any sort of unfortunate issues,” Wallace says. “It seems to me that we’re trying to legislate what’s already there.”
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Germany's Merkel wants binding EU refugee quotas with no ceiling
German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaking at the German 'Bundestag' Parliament in Berlin, on Sept 9, 2015. PHOTO: EPA
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BERLIN (AFP) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged the EU to agree to a proportional distribution of refugees with no limits on actual numbers, going much further than plans unveiled by the European Commission on Wednesday (Sept 9).
"We need a binding agreement on the binding distribution of refugees according to fair criteria between member states," she told parliament.
"We cannot say we will share out a fixed number of refugees. Rather, we need to think about how we can deal with the refugees who arrive here.
"We cannot just fix a ceiling and say, 'I don't care about anything above that,'" she added.
Under European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker's plan, EU states would share out 160,000 refugees.
Germany expects to welcome 800,000 asylum-seekers this year, four times more than a year ago and far more than any other EU country.
If the new arrivals are integrated quickly and well into schools and the workforce they could "present more opportunities than risks", said Merkel.
She warned migrants, however, to abide by German rules and called on the wider community to ensure that the newcomers are integrated into society.
"We must make clear which rules apply here, and we should not watch on if certain communities turn inward and reject integration or build parallel societies," she said.
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Orthodox Jew overcomes obstacles in ‘Million Dollar Mile’ competition
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Michael Neuman competes on a "Million Dollar Mile" July 13 episode on CBS wearing a yarmulke.
Michael Neuman competes on a "Million Dollar Mile" July 13 episode on CBS wearing a yarmulke. (Michael Neuman/Courtesy)
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Michael Neuman of Miami Beach said he’s always been an athletic person who loves sports, but as an observant Orthodox Jew, he faced an obstacle to improve his skills as a child with leagues typically played on Saturdays during the Sabbath. However, a dream was fulfilled for Neuman, 26, when he competed on the CBS Show “Million Dollar Mile” wearing a yarmulke.
The show, produced by LeBron James and hosted by Tim Tebow, features amateur athletes who compete against professional athletes in a mile-long obstacle course for a chance to win $1 million dollars. Neuman’s segment, which has already been filmed, airs during the July 13 episode at 9 p.m. on CBS.
“I’m incredibly grateful for a once in a lifetime opportunity where I get get to make Kiddush Hashem [sanctification of God’s name] like this on a huge stage,” Neuman said.
Neuman is grateful to have been given the opportunity to compete against pro athletes.
"Sports is their life. It's their career. To be able to compete with them is a dream come true."
Neuman, a psychotherapist with his own private practice, has also competed in Spartan Race, a series of obstacle races of varying distance and difficulty. By competing wearing a yarmulke for a national audience on “Million Dollar Mile,” he feels he is inspiring the Orthodox Jewish community.
"There's a lot of barriers for Orthodox Jews to be athletes because of the Sabbath on Saturday, so I think it's very empowering for Jewish kids to see somebody strong and athletic competing against a pro athlete. It's very inspiring for Orthodox Jewish kids. I wish I had somebody like that to look up to."
Neuman hopes to encourage children to realize their dreams and go after them, even if there are obstacles.
Neuman also said regarding his competing wearing a yarmulke in front of a national audience, “I hope that this breaks down the stereotype of un-athletic Jews, especially with the rise of anti-Semitism.”
His father Gary Neuman said he and his wife are very proud of their son for taking on this opportunity with "Million Dollar Mile."
“For him to wear a yarmulke while working towards his athletic goals means that he puts himself in a group that doesn’t typically have a chance to talk and become friends with an Orthodox Jew. For him to be such a great representative of spirituality and what Judaism is about is very meaningful.”
Visit cbs.com/shows/million-dollar-mile/ for more information on the Show. Visit michaelneumantherapist.com for more information on Neuman.
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Red Sox eliminate Lynx
The Timmins Montana’s BBQ & Bar Lynx hopes of winning the 2018 Little League Ontario Major Provincial Championship were dashed Sunday night at D&R Little League Park.
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THOMAS PERRY/THE DAILY PRESS Orleans Red Sox lead-off hitter Jacob Estephan rounds the bases after knocking an 0-2 pitch over the outfield fence for a home run during the first inning of Sunday nights 2018 Little League Ontario Major Provincial Championship contest against the Timmins Montanas BBQ & Bar Lynx. The Red Sox went on to defeat the Lynx 11-1, eliminating the Lynx from advancing to Tuesdays semi-final action.
After dropping their opening game 11-1 to the High Park All-Stars Saturday night, the Lynx were eliminated after being beaten by the same 11-1 score by the Orleans Red Sox.
With only the Top 2 teams from each four-team pool advancing to Tuesday’s semi-final action, the Lynx with a record of 0-2 have no chance of catching either the All-Stars or the Red Sox, who both have records of 2-0 heading into Monday’s action at D&R Little League Park.
“Unfortunately, our bats were a little quiet again,” said Lynx manager Shawn McArthur.
“We picked a bad time for our bats to go stale. We actually got some momentum going in the fifth inning and we got a run across the plate.
“We were trying to keep the game alive, but unfortunately we went on to lose.”
Ashton Noel, who had singled earlier in the inning, was able to race around the bases and score on Kaeden McArthur’s RBI-triple, but it was too little, too late.
The Red Sox jumped out to a 3-0 first-inning lead. Lead-off hitter Jacob Estephan got the ball rolling when he smacked an 0-2 pitch over the fence for a solo home run of Lynx starting pitcher Aaron Verbeek.
Sam Byers doubled with one out and then Hunter Fry drew a two-out walk to set the stage for Cameron Semple’s two-run double.
After a scoreless second inning, the Red Sox doubled their lead to 6-0 by plating three more runs in the third.
The big blow came on Semple’s second two-run double of the contest.
Three more runs in the fourth inning extended the Red Sox advantage to 9-0.
A pair of Lynx errors in the frame proved costly, while Maddox Dufresne and Estephan each had a single and scored a run.
While the Lynx counted one run in the fifth inning, the Red Sox added two runs of their own to make the final 11-1.
Estephan, who finished three-for-four in the contest drove in his second run on an RBI-triple.
Fry, who started on the mound for the Red Sox, picked up the victory, with a little relief help from Eric Vuong.
Verbeek was tagged with the loss for the Lynx, who also used Bowen Harvey and Alex Boudouin on the mound.
With no hope of advancing to semi-final action, the pressure should have been off the Lynx as they closed out round-robin action against the Pembroke Pirates, also 0-2, Monday night.
Unfortunately, details from that contest were not available at press time.
“We have had some great moments so far this weekend,” Shawn McArthur said, following Sunday night’s loss.
“We made some really great defensive plays and then we turned around and made some holy-smokes-we-have-worked-on-that-so-many-times-why-are-we-doing-that kind of plays.
“It just comes down to experience. We hoped playing eight games this year would give us more experience and it has. It really has, but you have to play more games.
“It’s tough because your starting centre fielder isn’t a centre fielder in house league. He plays short stop.
“The teams we are playing against get to play 30 to 35 games and play in a tournament every weekend.
“They are good teams. This Orleans team hits the ball well. It fields the ball well. Their pitcher came out and he was great, but at the same time we have got to swing the bats.
“We didn’t start swinging the bats until later in the game. When we started swinging the bats, we made contact and started to get some hits. We created some momentum.
“We are hoping to carry that over against the Pirates and end the provincials with a big W. We will still be playing for pride.”
Sunday’s other round-robin action saw the All-Stars defeat the Pirates 10-1, the Brockville Braves defeat the Windsor South Canadians 14-8 and the East Nepean Eagles blank the Port Arthur Canadians 8-0.
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CELTIC THUNDER FAN CLUB CORNER
We’re delighted to say that the Fanclub Corner has truly been a wonderful success and we’re delighted with the many, many photos that we receive from our fans every day! Keep them coming to elaine@celticthunder.com and don’t forget if you have friends in the photos, make sure to send on their names so they can also get a mention!
EMMA CLARK FROM NEW YORK
Emma Clark is a lovely 14 year old girl from NY who contacted us in January to see if we would be able to make a purple or slightly girly baseball cap with the CT logo on it ...she said "I really like the signature baseball caps but, I would like something a little more “girly" so you now have Emma to thank for the more colorful hats we now have in the Celtic Thunder Shop. Emma is a big Celtic Thunder fan and she hopes to meet them all someday ..."not knowing them personally, I would say, Emmet and Neil, are probably my favorites." Emma states. "In the summer, I wrote letters to Neil and Emmet and I also wrote a group letter to all of the guys. A few months ago, Neil sent me a signed eight by ten and a signed DVD. I was so excited, I was literally shaking lol". She misses George and contacted me recently to ask if George suffered from Alopecia, this is a condition that causes baldness and Emma has it. I asked Emma, was it okay to mention it? And she said "I always like to spread awareness as not many people know what Alopecia is". What a not only very pretty but a very courageous young lady.
TAMMY BUTT FROM THE CELTIC THUNDER CRUISE
Tammy Butt is a huge Celtic Thunder fan and it was a great pleasure to meet with her on the cruise. When I asked her to share some photos, she was as funny as ever and sent these three pictures with the caption: "Meeting the top brass of Celtic Thunder great memories from the Third Celtic Thunder cruise. Can’t wait to do it all again!" We look forward to seeing you again too Tammy!
ROXIE BELL FROM OHIO
When Roxie Bell listened to her new X CD she sent Elaine the note below and photos ...we are sure you will agree it is worth sharing ...thank you Roxie.
"I hope you won't mind me contacting you. I was hoping to get a message to the Lads and or Sharon about how much Celtic Thunder X has touched my life." Roxie writes.
"The song 'Seasons in the Sun' was very popular in 1975. In January of that year my oldest brother died of lymphoma cancer and that song struck such a chord with my siblings and I having just lost our brother. We each had the 45's of that song and literally wore them out playing them over and over.
Today, I finally got the chance to listen to my new CD and when the first 4 notes of that song began to play I just froze in place and the tears came flooding out. I was speechless and couldn’t even sing along. All of my beautiful memories of my brother came flooding back and even though it was heartbreaking, it was also beautiful. My brother had such a short life and was buried on his 21st birthday. I cannot wait to share this version with my siblings and have them order their own copies of the CD.
I just wanted to say thank you to them for singing this song and doing such a fantastic job on it. I feel compelled to reach out to let everyone involved with Celtic Thunder know how much their music touches others. Thanks for the memories and the music."
The photos are Ronnie with Neil, Ryan and Keith and her grandson Braxton at the Ohio Celtic Festival August 2016. The other photo is Roxie's Brother Bill Butler in his graduation photo.
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KAREN LENDLEY - PLATINUM FAN CLUB MEMBER
Karen Lendley, told me she "Loves" Celtic Thunder! She is a platinum fan club member and these great photos were taken at the Atlanta VIP Event where Karen and Tammie Patterson met Emmet and Ryan and in Karen’s own words: "Had a great night. One to remember for sure. Loved talking to David Munro about the event". I'm sure David really enjoyed his chat with Karen too.
CELTIC THUNDER CRUISE 2017 - GREAT MEMORIES AND FRIENDS
As some of you know, I was lucky enough to be on the Celtic Thunder cruise last year. (Like you all I want to know when the next one is and will they take me??!!!!). I had a wonderful time and met so many really nice people that I've been communicating through email with for the past few years. Lou Foxworthy was one of these people and he has kindly shared some photos from the cruise which I want to include in the fanclub corner...The first photo is Lou says "our group of friends we have met on the previous cruises and folks from home". I recognize so many faces but have to be honest and say I'm stuck on names, I think I met too many people ...If you recognize yourself say hi, and send me some of your pictures and thanks again for your kindness to me on the cruise.
The second picture is Judy Laughlin, Richie Hayes and Lou and the third which I had to include as it shows some of the fun we had on shore is Kris Frey, Barbara Seley and Gail Clemo in Routan, Mexico.
JONNA SMITH'S 30TH BIRTHDAY
Jonna Smith is a huge Celtic Thunder fan and she now has her entire family involved including her Granddaughters, Ava and Emma. She designed this beautiful Street Team poster in the attached photo for Emmet’s gig in February which, she attended with her daughter Danielle Stipes ...It was Danielle's 30th birthday earlier in the month and Emmet even gave her a Happy Birthday Wish. Do you recognize yourself in this photo? I certainly recognize some faces from the cruise!
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Short Films - Wheels and Fins International Film Festival
Susan Omand hangs ten and does a 540 as she watched ALL the short films on offer at today's Wheels and Fins International Film Festival in Broadstairs...
A whole new aspect of film making has been opened up to me with the advent of a new film festival in Broadstairs, Kent, this weekend that is attached to the popular sports/beach/music event Wheels and Fins that happens in September. Combining the sports of skateboarding, BMX and surfing with beach fun, a huge variety of music and even a soapbox derby, film was just about the only thing missing from the Festival. Enter Bou Mou Productions, run by Mark and Charlotte Bousfield who, along with Wheels and Fins organiser Dave Melmouth and the good folk at the Palace Cinema in Broadstairs, where the film festival will be hosted today, have put together a full day of short films with submissions from all over the world. The films all have a common theme - some kind of connection to the ethos of the Wheels and Fins Festival, with a link to either extreme sports or the sea in some way. With an esteemed judging panel on hand, headed up by Raindance winner Marc Price, they will pick the top film in each of five categories (Action/Sport, Documentary, Mobile/Drone, Local and Fiction) and then announce an overall winner for the day.
I know Mark Bousfield's own work a bit as I reviewed his short film Ghost Nets last year (read my review here and, if you go to the festival, you can see the film as a special screening in the Second Showing at 3pm) and he mentioned then that this film festival was in the works. So when he recently got back in touch asking if I wanted to review the short films from the festival, I jumped at the chance. Then I discovered there were 21 of them! Undaunted, OK slightly daunted, I decided on a plan. I’d watch all the films from all 3 showings at the festival and give brief thoughts on each of them, then pretend I was a proper judge and pick my top films from each category before deciding on my own winner. If you’re going to the film festival, I’ve tried to avoid spoilers as much as possible but you should get an idea of what each film is about.
First Showing – 1:30pm
1 Cinecitta on Wheels, an action/sport film from Inti Carboni (Italy)
Highly skilled skateboarding in the surreal backdrop of an Italian film-lot. The cinematography and lighting is amazing and the director makes full use of the unique location to capture amazing footage of some of the best skateboarding I’ve seen outside the competitive arena. Usually the use of slow-motion in this kind of films is over-done and unnecessary but here it just adds to the rush of adrenaline. I must also mention the fantastic title card done in stencil graffiti style. I need this on a T-Shirt!
2 Great Whites to Skyscrapers, a mobile/drone film from Douglas Thron (USA)
Wow. An assault to the senses in a really good way in this action filled montage as we flip from ocean to farmland to cityscape. The artistry in some of the shots is outstanding and the flow between them, with the abrupt cutting, works incredibly well. The music choice adds to the drama and I love the eagle screech.
3 Xenogenesis IV, an action/sport film from Thomas Kolmans (USA)
The thing that stands out for me with this, as well as the bravery/lunacy of kayaking over waterfalls and the absolutely dazzling scenery, is the very clever use of both monochrome and vivid colour in this film. The music was a bit of an odd choice though, it would have been better to stick to the same style throughout, and, if I’m honest, the “story” at the start spoils it a bit for me as I’m not really sure what it was trying to achieve. I would have quite happily just watched more of the kayaking which was utterly superb.
4 Unordinary, a local film from Sidonie Carey-Green (USA)
A complete change of pace and a breathing space in this tiny abstract study of textures, sounds and colour that proves there is absolute beauty in the most mundane if you look for it. As a fan of experimental visual art this would work as a gallery art installation very well indeed.
5 From BMX to Brain Injury, a documentary from Tim Wardle (UK)
What a stunning documentary! Fascinating and professional, emotive without tipping over into the sensationalist, the mix of old home movies and interviews with family and friends serves to build up a vibrant picture of the fun-loving BMX mad Jamie and the reconstruction of the event itself is very well done. But I don’t mind admitting I was in tears by the end. Bravo.
6 Dis.Traction, a documentary from Polaf Crato (USA)
The Aloha Classic wind-sailing championships in Maui comes under the spotlight for this documentary about Marcilio Browne. Even if you don’t “get” the technicalities of it, the cinematography and personal story of athletes training, competing and talking about a sport that they love is enough to hold the interest although it sometimes felt a little drawn out and fragmented as a whole and the narration wasn’t as engaging as it perhaps should have been.
7 Coco Love, a mobile/drone film from Hannes Guggenberger (USA)
This high quality mobile film is a lot of fun as we sit in on a roadtrip in a classic VW campervan. The music choice suits the subject matter perfectly as does the portrait presentation that the phone gives.
8 The Mountain Within, a sports/action film from Philippe Woodtli (Switzerland)
I really want to try this although my vertigo would have vertigo! More stunning camerawork here as we get a feel for the mountain as it is climbed and then jumped from. There’s a lot more depth to this film than just the pretty pictures and the adrenaline rush though as I very much enjoyed the empowering narration.
Special Screening: Wasteland by Surfers Against Sewage
Although not part of the competition I also wanted to say something about the special screening at the first showing: I loved this. Shocking. Horrifying. Disturbing. Insightful and inciteful it’s 80 seconds of absolute power that smacks you in the face with its message and does its job at making you angry at the devastation humanity is wreaking on the natural world. Watch this.
Second Showing – 3:30pm
9 We Live Underwater, a documentary from Hendrik S Schmitt (Germany)
A fascinating and fact filled documentary about how the health of the ocean impacts our own lives and what can be done to protect the waters that surround us. Beautiful underwater cinematography is interspersed with footage of a team building an artificial “biorock” reef in the ocean to try and rejuvenate sealife and re-establish the ecology of the area. Calming music accompanies a strong message.
10 The Great Wide Open, short film fiction from Ciaran Dooley (Ireland)
A lovely little story about the relationship between a little girl and her grandfather as they work together to finish “The Great Wide Open,” the boat at the bottom of the garden. Narrated by the girl, with minimal extra dialogue, you hear about the family dynamic and her grandfather’s love of the water as they plan a pending trip that he’s going to take, soon and alone. But there’s so much more depth to her story with analogies for living life to the fullest while you can, so I have to praise the writing, and the acting of young Elena o’Connor and her onscreen bond with Grandad (John Kavanagh) is absolutely believable.
11 The Philippines by Drone, a mobile/drone film from Greg Leighton (UK)
This is the stuff of paradise holidays. Clear blue water, lush jungles and a mix of the traditional and the modern working in harmony. The thing I noticed most though is that editing is excellent, precisely cut to fit the well chosen music while still giving time to appreciate the stunning views of the Philippines.
12 Not2Bad, an action/sport film from Darcy Wittenburg, Colin Jones, Darren McCullough (Canada)
Not2Bad was... not too bad. The opening sequence is well executed but confusing. It was a novel way to get all the sponsors and cast names on the screen but, for me, had nothing to do with the film itself so the “cleverness” is lost and it did the rest of the film a bit of a disservice. The actual BMX/mountain biking sequences are amazing though, both in style and execution and the use of the abandoned house as a location in one section is inspired. The adrenaline of the runs is palpable thanks to the filming technique which, itself, felt precarious at times. What the hell was the recurring sheep about though?
13 South Coast, a mobile/drone film from Scott Palmer (Australia)
The coast lends itself beautifully to the cinematography achieved by a drone and this is a serene advert for the South Coast of Australia, showing off the amazing colours and textures of the coastal landscape in a way that is almost painterly, forming a moving abstract of blues and red-golds on the screen.
14 Eastern Caribbean, a mobile/drone film from Kai Jonny Thue Venøy (Norway)
There’s a great use of tilt-shift at the start of this fly-through of the Eastern Caribbean, giving an almost unreal stop-motion feel to the footage that was interesting to watch. I also really liked the fact that it made use of the “people” aspect of the islands rather than trying to make it feel like an “unspoilt” natural landscape and, as a ship geek, I appreciated the look at the cruise liners.
Special Screening: Ghost Nets by Mark Bousfield
Watch a trailer for Ghost Nets then read my original review.
Third Showing – 5:15 pm
15 An Eye in the Sky of Lebanon, a mobile/drone film from Carlos Haidamous (Lebanon)
A beautiful quote from the film-maker opens the film and sets the tone for a film of amazing contrasts, stunning scenery and, as he says, a view of completely unexpected aspects of Lebanon, a country so often negatively portrayed in the media.
16 988 in Brazil, an action/sport film from Riccardo Marca (Italy)
Windsurfer Riccardo Marca is the focus for this film and his skill on the water is undeniable. I really liked the filming technique used with the camera pretty much on the waterline on occasions so that it sometimes dips below the surface and the lens splashes added a good feeling of realism. But mostly, and rightly, you spend the time watching a master at work.
17 The Door of Opportunity, an action/sport film from Sam Parry (UK)
When a film starts with a husky and a skateboard – what’s not to love? This time the initial story aspect of the film really worked as a fun way to link to a montage of different sports. Nice to see some motorbiking included too.
18 Riptide, short film fiction from Chantelle Bertino-Clarke (Australia)
The surfing lifestyle forms the background as four friends head for the beach but a tragic accident turns the fun of surfing into a constant reminder for one of them. A nice film, if a bit predictable, and the lack of drama in the story failed to be lifted by the acting which, to me, felt very forced with no chemistry. Not bad but not brilliant.
19 Confection, a local film from Ed Rigg (UK)
Eli (Perry Millward) is cool! The story is told from his point of view and his narration has a real Adrian Mole feel about it. The writing is top quality, the acting superb, especially Millward’s, and the comedy sharp, poignant and slightly surreal as we follow schoolboy Eli through a half-term holiday of work experience. Highly entertaining and very appealing, if this was a pilot episode, I would definitely watch a TV series based on this outing. I loved it.
20 Outlangish: Skateboarding Against Poverty, a documentary from Tim Drabandt (South Africa)
An absorbing look at how a skateboarding initiative in Langa Township, Cape Town has brought the young together, given them a focus away from poverty and crime and promotes hope and inspiration for a better future. What struck me most is the eloquence of the children interviewed; they really “get” what the initiative is trying to do and that buy-in is attracting others. I found it a positive and uplifting film.
21 Northbound, a documentary from Jørn Nyseth Ranum
The final film of the day starts with an almost unbelievable statement: “The skateboarding in this film is done on frozen sand and water only.” But it’s true. And it’s seriously impressive as is the stunning landscape. Who wouldn’t want to skate on a beach! The cinematography, making use of the beautiful light in that part of the world, just adds to the atmosphere and watching the return of the sea at the end is really powerful. My only gripe is that I would have liked subtitles so that I could get the snatches of conversation that make up the only words in this film. The lack of narration or dialogue means that I think this film is badly classified as a documentary but that doesn’t take away from the beauty of the film.
Phew! Still with me? Good. Here’s my UNOFFICIAL category winners.
Documentary: A very easy choice as From BMX to Brain Injury wins this by a mile for me.
Action/Sport: A lot of choice but again a clear winner in Cinecitta on Wheels as I loved the concept and location choice.
Mobile/Drone: A tougher choice with so many beautiful places being featured but, in the end, I went for Great Whites to Skyscrapers because of the fantastic contrasts.
Local: I really wish I could give both films in this category an award as they are so different from each other and both excellent in their own right. However, I have to pick one so, even though its link to the theme is tenuous at best, I went for Confection. Because it’s going to be a TV series (sez me).
Fiction: Again only two films in this category but The Great Wide Open was by far the better film for me.
And now the moment I’ve kind of been dreading. I’ve got to pick an overall winner from the category kings. There's so much to commend in them all and they're all so different it is very difficult to compare them. OK here we go. Drumroll please. My winner by a very narrow margin (although not necessarily the real winner because I’m not a real judge) is...
[insert dramatic pause here]
From BMX to Brain Injury because there is such an important message behind it and Jamie’s zest for life and utter determination needs to be a lesson to us all. As he says in the film “shit happens” but we can’t let the either possibility or the reality of “shit happening” stop us living our lives. Watch the whole film (only 11 minutes) here.
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Be prepared to tackle challenges of Fourth Industrial Revolution: Salman
Published: April 20, 2019 22:06:05 | Updated: April 22, 2019 13:40:55
Salman F Rahman on Saturday urged the youth to be prepared to face the challenges of Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The private industry and investment adviser to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said this while speaking as the chief guest at a conference titled ‘Leadership Conclave 2019’,
“The challenges poised to be created by the Fourth Industrial Revolution will be extremely tough,” he said, adding that the young people should prepare themselves to face those challenges.
Junior Chamber International (JCI) organised the programme at a city hotel to discuss new developments in trade and business, including the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
“The spirit of Liberation War is the secret to the phenomenal progress that this country has witnessed over the last ten years”, Salman said.
“You have a responsibility to think and study about your country because with privilege comes responsibility,” he told the young professionals, entrepreneurs, business leaders and students present at the programme.
Zunaid Ahmed Palak, minister of state for information and communication technology, Sheikh Fazle Fahim, senior vice president of FBCCI, Irfan Islam, national president of JCI and Amzad Hussain, executive vice president of JCI, among others, spoke at the event.
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