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__label__cc	0.632011	0.367989	But reality itself does seem to use the full quantum mechanics of the quarks. I once met a fellow who thought that if you used General Relativity to compute a low-velocity problem, like an artillery shell, GR would give you the wrong answer—not just a slow answer, but an experimentally wrong answer—because at low velocities, artillery shells are governed by Newtonian mechanics, not GR. This is exactly how physics does not work. Reality just seems to go on crunching through General Relativity, even when it only makes a difference at the fourteenth decimal place, which a human would regard as a huge waste of computing power. Physics does it with brute force. No one has ever caught physics simplifying its calculations—or if someone did catch it, the Matrix Lords erased the memory afterward. Our map, then, is very much unlike the territory; our maps are multi-level, the territory is single-level. Since the representation is so incredibly unlike the referent, in what sense can a belief like "I am wearing socks" be called true, when in reality itself, there are only quarks? In case you've forgotten what the word "true" means, the classic definition was given by Alfred Tarski: The statement "snow is white" is true if and only if snow is white. In case you've forgotten what the difference is between the statement "I believe 'snow is white'" and "'Snow is white' is true", see here. Truth can't be evaluated just by looking inside your own head—if you want to know, for example, whether "the morning star = the evening star", you need a telescope; it's not enough just to look at the beliefs themselves. This is the point missed by the postmodernist folks screaming, "But how do you know your beliefs are true?" When you do an experiment, you actually are going outside your own head. You're engaging in a complex interaction whose outcome is causally determined by the thing you're reasoning about, not just your beliefs about it. I once defined "reality" as follows: Even when I have a simple hypothesis, strongly supported by all the evidence I know, sometimes I'm still surprised. So I need different names for the thingies that determine my predictions and the thingy that determines my experimental results. I call the former thingies 'belief', and the latter thingy 'reality'." The interpretation of your experiment still depends on your prior beliefs. I'm not going to talk, for the moment, about Where Priors Come From, because that is not the subject of this blog post. My point is that truth refers to an ideal comparison between a belief and reality. Because we understand that planets are distinct from beliefs about planets, we can design an experiment to test whether the belief "the morning star and the evening star are the same planet" is true. This experiment will involve telescopes, not just introspection, because we understand that "truth" involves comparing an internal belief to an external fact; so we use an instrument, the telescope, whose perceived behavior we believe to depend on the external fact of the planet. Believing that the telescope helps us evaluate the "truth" of "morning star = evening star", relies on our prior beliefs about the telescope interacting with the planet. Again, I'm not going to address that in this particular blog post, except to quote one of my favorite Raymond Smullyan lines: "If the more sophisticated reader objects to this statement on the grounds of its being a mere tautology, then please at least give the statement credit for not being inconsistent." Similarly, I don't see the use of a telescope as circular logic, but as reflective coherence; for every systematic way of arriving at truth, there ought to be a rational explanation for how it works. The question on the table is what it means for "snow is white" to be true, when, in reality, there are just quarks. There's a certain pattern of neural connections making up your beliefs about "snow" and "whiteness"—we believe this, but we do not know, and cannot concretely visualize, the actual neural connections. Which are, themselves, embodied in a pattern of quarks even less known. Out there in the world, there are water molecules whose temperature is low enough that they have arranged themselves in tiled repeating patterns; they look nothing like the tangles of neurons. In what sense, comparing one (ever-fluctuating) pattern of quarks to the other, is the belief "snow is white" true? Obviously, neither I nor anyone else can offer an Ideal Quark Comparer Function that accepts a quark-level description of a neurally embodied belief (including the surrounding brain) and a quark-level description of a snowflake (and the surrounding laws of optics), and outputs "true" or "false" over "snow is white". And who says the fundamental level is really about particle fields? On the other hand, throwing out all beliefs because they aren't written as gigantic unmanageable specifications about quarks we can't even see... doesn't seem like a very prudent idea. Not the best way to optimize our goals. It seems to me that a word like "snow" or "white" can be taken as a kind of promissory note—not a known specification of exactly which physical quark configurations count as "snow", but, nonetheless, there are things you call snow and things you don't call snow, and even if you got a few items wrong (like plastic snow), an Ideal Omniscient Science Interpreter would see a tight cluster in the center and redraw the boundary to have a simpler definition. In a single-layer universe whose bottom layer is unknown, or uncertain, or just too large to talk about, the concepts in a multi-layer mind can be said to represent a kind of promissory note—we don't know what they correspond to, out there. But it seems to us that we can distinguish positive from negative cases, in a predictively productive way, so we think—perhaps in a fully general sense—that there is some difference of quarks, some difference of configurations at the fundamental level, which explains the differences that feed into our senses, and ultimately result in our saying "snow" or "not snow". I see this white stuff, and it is the same on several occasions, so I hypothesize a stable latent cause in the environment—I give it the name "snow"; "snow" is then a promissory note referring to a believed-in simple boundary that could be drawn around the unseen causes of my experience. Hilary Putnam's "Twin Earth" thought experiment, where water is not H20 but some strange other substance denoted XYZ, otherwise behaving much like water, and the subsequent philosophical debate, helps to highlight this issue. "Snow" doesn't have a logical definition known to us—it's more like an empirically determined pointer to a logical definition. This is true even if you believe that snow is ice crystals is low-temperature tiled water molecules. The water molecules are made of quarks. What if quarks turn out to be made of something else? What is a snowflake, then? You don't know—but it's still a snowflake, not a fire hydrant. And of course, these very paragraphs I have just written, are likewise far above the level of quarks. "Sensing white stuff, visually categorizing it, and thinking 'snow' or 'not snow'"—this is also talking very far above the quarks. So my meta-beliefs are also promissory notes, for things that an Ideal Omniscient Science Interpreter might know about which configurations of the quarks (or whatever) making up my brain, correspond to "believing 'snow is white'". But then, the entire grasp that we have upon reality, is made up of promissory notes of this kind. So, rather than calling it circular, I prefer to call it self-consistent. This can be a bit unnerving—maintaining a precarious epistemic perch, in both object-level beliefs and reflection, far above a huge unknown underlying fundamental reality, and hoping one doesn't fall off. On reflection, though, it's hard to see how things could be any other way. So at the end of the day, the statement "reality does not contain hands as fundamental, additional, separate causal entities, over and above quarks" is not the same statement as "hands do not exist" or "I don't have any hands". There are no fundamental hands; hands are made of fingers, palm, and thumb, which in turn are made of muscle and bone, all the way down to elementary particle fields, which are the fundamental causal entities, so far as we currently know. This is not the same as saying, "there are no 'hands'." It is not the same as saying, "the word 'hands' is a promissory note that will never be paid, because there is no empirical cluster that corresponds to it"; or "the 'hands' note will never be paid, because it is logically impossible to reconcile its supposed characteristics"; or "the statement 'humans have hands' refers to a sensible state of affairs, but reality is not in that state". Just: There are patterns that exist in reality where we see "hands", and these patterns have something in common, but they are not fundamental. If I really had no hands—if reality suddenly transitioned to be in a state that we would describe as "Eliezer has no hands"—reality would shortly thereafter correspond to a state we would describe as "Eliezer screams as blood jets out of his wrist stumps". And this is true, even though the above paragraph hasn't specified any quark positions. The previous sentence is likewise meta-true. The map is multilevel, the territory is single-level. This doesn't mean that the higher levels "don't exist", like looking in your garage for a dragon and finding nothing there, or like seeing a mirage in the desert and forming an expectation of drinkable water when there is nothing to drink. The higher levels of your map are not false, without referent; they have referents in the single level of physics. It's not that the wings of an airplane unexist—then the airplane would drop out of the sky. The "wings of an airplane" exist explicitly in an engineer's multilevel model of an airplane, and the wings of an airplane exist implicitly in the quantum physics of the real airplane. Implicit existence is not the same as nonexistence. The exact description of this implicitness is not known to us—is not explicitly represented in our map. But this does not prevent our map from working, or even prevent it from being true. Though it is a bit unnerving to contemplate that every single concept and belief in your brain, including these meta-concepts about how your brain works and why you can form accurate beliefs, are perched orders and orders of magnitude above reality... 101 comments42 points Zombies! Zombies?	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10369
__label__wiki	0.706416	0.706416	In Conversation with Tim Bevan Tim Bevan in conversation (bios below) Join Michael Gubbins in conversation with Tim Bevan, Co-Founder of Working Title Films and arguably the most prolific UK Producer of his time. With an astonishing diversity of titles ranging from teen comedies (ST TRINIAN’S) to epic dramas (ELIZABETH), to US classics (FARGO), there isn’t much that Tim Bevan hasn’t done. As a producer, he has received more Oscar and BAFTA award nominations than most film makers can even dare to dream of. In this session he will discuss what makes a successful project as well as the decision making process behind his projects. He will offer insight into Working Title Films, and how writers can make their work more attractive propositions to his team of developers and producers. TIM BEVAN Tim Bevan is Co-Chairman and Co-Founder of Working Title Films which he formed in 1984, joining forces with Eric Fellner in 1982. Tim and Eric have both been honoured with CBEs (Commanders of the British Empire). Working Title’s commercial and critical hits include THE INTERPRETER, ABOUT A BOY, NOTTING HILL, ELIZABETH, FARGO, DEAD MAN WALKING, BEAN, HIGH FIDELITY, JOHNNY ENGLISH, BILLY ELLIOT, FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL, BRIDGET JONE’S DIARY, BRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF REASON, O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU?, LOVE ACTUALLY, SHAUN OF THE DEAD, PRIDE & PREJUDICE, NANNY MCPHEE, UNITED 93, MR BEAN’S HOLIDAY, HOT FUZZ, ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE, BURN AFTER READING, FROST/NIXON and ATONEMENT. As well as the Coen Brothers – with whom they have made seven films - Working Title enjoys ongoing and successful creative collaborations with filmmakers Richard Curtis, Paul Greengrass, Stephen Daldry, Edgar Wright, and Joe Wright; and actors Rowan Atkinson, Cate Blanchett, Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, and Emma Thompson, among others. Tim Bevan was appointed as the Chairman of the UK Film Council on 30 July 2009, taking over from Stewart Till CBE.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10372
__label__wiki	0.762842	0.762842	Sunshine to start, then a few afternoon clouds. High 97F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Mainly clear skies. Low 63F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Assemblyman says Lodi suffered from cyberattack Cooper works to get city $500,000 for security upgrades By Oula Miqbel/News-Sentinel Staff Writer Assemblyman Jim Cooper, D-Elk Grove, is working to secure $500,000 for the City of Lodi to fund upgrades that will secure the city’s computer system. This comes on the heels of what the city has referred to as a computer incident, a cyberattack that knocked several key phone lines out of service, including the non-emergency number for the Lodi Police Department, the emergency outage line for Public Works, and the main numbers for City Hall and the finance division. The problem was first discovered by city staff on April 1, and it was believed to have been corrected a month later. However, the problem returned and affected the Lodi Police Department’s software network in May, which interrupted their phone line. Cooper, who chairs the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on State Administration, is recommending Lodi receive the funds needed to prevent future cyberattacks. “The intent of the money is to bolster firewalls, and install more secure monitoring software that will be used to unearth system issues,” Lodi Mayor Mark Chandler said. Cybersecurity is of the utmost importance, Cooper said in a statement. As the commander of the Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force, he has advocated for more stringent cybersecurity regulations and better protection of constituents’ personal data. “Cyber warfare is plaguing cities across the United States including the City of Lodi who fell victim to an attack,” Cooper said in the statement, released Thursday. Chandler voiced his concerns of the increasing threat of cyberattacks by foreign aggressors, stating, “A lot of these attacks are from people in the Middle East and Asia. It makes it impossible for our government to monitor these issues because they do not have jurisdiction in other countries to stop the people behind these attacks.” In the statement released by Cooper's office, Chandler is quoted as saying, “Criminals are increasingly targeting municipalities in ransomware attacks. The attacks can shut down phone lines, police computer systems, water electric and wastewater systems if successful. Attacks have cost millions of dollars in communities as large as Atlanta and Baltimore.” Ransomware is a malicious software attack designed to block access to a computer system through encryption of all the files. The attackers demand a sum of money be paid to release the data. Ransomware attacks have become more prevalent, and have gained widespread attention following costly attacks in large cities such as Baltimore. Baltimore was hit with a ransomware attack on May 7. The hackers demanded $76,000 to release the encryption keys. However, the mayor refused to pay the ransom. As a result, the city has spent $18.2 million to restore computer systems — an effort that is still in progress. Baltimore Deputy Chief of Staff Sheryl Goldstein told a CBS affiliate that hackers had a tight grip on Baltimore's systems. Only 70 percent of city employee email accounts are active again, she told the news station. Goldstein hopes that by the end of the week, 95 percent of employees will have full access to their email. Lodi officials have not stated whether the city was struck by ransomware. However, an email obtained by News-Sentinel staff indicates the city did not pay a ransom to decrypt its system because it already had most of its data backed up. Due to cyberattacks in previous years, the city obtained cyber insurance, and its deductible is capped at $50,000, according to the email. It has not been verified when the city first obtained the insurance. City representatives declined to comment on this information. In September 2015 the city was hit with a distributed denial of service attack, also known as a DDoS, according to Skyler Wonnacott, Cooper's communications director. In a DDoS attack, multiple compromised computer systems attack a target such as a server, website or network resources, eventually slowing it or taking it offline and preventing users from accessing it. According to Wonnacott, Cooper meets with city leaders annually to find out what the officials need for their community, and at the most recent meeting, Lodi requested funding for cybersecurity. It could not be confirmed whether the request from city officials came before or after the recent cyberattack. “(Cooper) takes these cyberattacks seriously. This serves as a wake-up call, Lodi is an example of what is happening in cities across the nation. Baltimore is still dealing with the aftermath of ransomware attacks,” Wonnacott said. In a News-Sentinel article published on May 1, City spokesman Jeff Hood stated issues caused by the computer incident have been resolved in regards to customer service, and that the city has hired an outside computer firm to help resolve the remaining issues. Although the extent of the issues has not been made clear, city officials say residents' personal information was not exposed in the attack. When pressed for additional information, City Manager Steve Schwabauer declined to comment under the advice of counsel. “We will be releasing information in the next two weeks about what transpired, and I will be able to answer questions then,” Schwabauer said. The cost associated with correcting this cyberattack is not known. Governor Gavin Newsom has until June 30 to sign California’s 2019-20 state budget, which includes $500,000 dollars for the City of Lodi to upgrade its servers to a more modern and secure system. Jim Cooper Mark Chandler Sheryl Goldstein Ddos Attack Reynolds Ranch project will have Lodi seniors ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca’ Briefs: Two nabbed on drugs, guns charges by Lodi Police High school football: Tokay coach breaking barriers State legislation would help homeless people living in vehicles Member of LUSD board sues D.A. for harassment Briefs: Father and daughter found dead on boat in Stockton Lodi students hooked on fishing Time to sign up kids for shopping spree Lodi’s centennial mural painted over to make building repairs Lodi Lake gets $1M grant to preserve its embankment Which cuisine do you eat most often?	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10373
__label__wiki	0.800772	0.800772	‘Extremes’ Is Our Podcast About People Who’ve Lived Through Wild Situations This article originally appeared on VICE Australia. Extremes is a show about people who’ve lived through extraordinary situations. These are big stories with enormous stakes. There’s no pattern to the stories our guests tell: some are funny, others are sad. Some situations were accidents, others were created deliberately—but all provide a window into human behavior when all bets are off. Here are some of the episodes we’ve covered so far: David was a 17-year-old volunteer firefighter who was caught lighting fires along Australia’s southern coast. In this episode, we ask David what drove him to such reckless behavior. Photo via Flickr user Alatele fr via creative commons licence 2.0 Ben McMahon learned Chinese in a Melbourne high school, but, like a lot of people who learn languages at high school, he accomplished only the basics. But years later, after being comatose from a car accident, Ben woke up inexplicably speaking Chinese. Peter Bland is an Australian businessman who was almost the first person to cross the Antarctic Peninsula unsupported. But on the home stretch, he was hit by an avalanche and washed down a crevasse. We talk to Peter about ego: The things it can propel us to achieve, and the pain it puts us through. In 2003, John Rusnak became briefly famous for pulling one of the biggest cases of bank fraud in U.S. history. We talk to John about how he got himself into so much trouble, why he turned himself in, and whether it was worth the prison time. In 1964 Reg Spiers was in London, trying to make the Olympic javelin team. When he didn’t make the cut, he found himself stranded with not enough funds to get home to Australia. But rather than trying to save money, Reg decided to send himself back via international mail, inside a box. Annette Herfkens was 31 when she and her fiancé boarded a Vietnam Airlines flight in November 1992. It was supposed to be a romantic trip; a surprise getaway organized by her fiancé who was working as a banker in Ho Chi Minh City. But instead of reaching the resort town of Nha Trang as planned, the plane hit severe turbulence, clipped a mountain, and disintegrated into the jungle. Thirty people lost their lives in the crash, including her fiancé, and when Annette came to, she found herself alone in the ruined fuselage, surrounded by luggage and bodies. And there she stayed, for a total of eight days, waiting to be rescued. Listen and subscribe to Extremes on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Sign up for our newsletter to get the best of VICE delivered to your inbox daily. Source: vice.com	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10374
__label__wiki	0.658134	0.658134	Title 26. Internal Revenue Chapter I. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Subchapter A. INCOME TAX Part 1. INCOME TAXES Subjgrp 5. credits allowable under sections 30 through 45D Section 1.1461-1. Payment and returns of tax withheld. 26 CFR § 1.1461-1 - Payment and returns of tax withheld. § 1.1461-1 Payment and returns of tax withheld. (a)Payment of withheld tax - (1)Deposits of tax. Every withholding agent who withholds tax pursuant to chapter 3 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) and the regulations under such chapter shall deposit such amount of tax as provided in § 1.6302-2(a). If for any reason the total amount of tax required to be returned for any calendar year pursuant to paragraph (b) of this section has not been deposited pursuant to § 1.6302-2, the withholding agent shall pay the balance of tax due for such year at such place as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) shall specify. The tax shall be paid when filing the return required under paragraph (b)(1) of this section for such year, unless the IRS specifies otherwise. With respect to withholding under section 1446, this section shall only apply to publicly traded partnerships. See § 1.1461-3 for penalties applicable to partnerships that fail to withhold under section 1446 on effectively connected taxable income allocable to foreign partners. The previous two sentences shall apply to partnership taxable years beginning after May 18, 2005, or such earlier time as the regulations under §§ 1.1446-1 through 1.1446-5 apply by reason of an election under § 1.1446-7. (2)Penalties for failure to pay tax. For penalties and additions to the tax for failure to timely pay the tax required to be withheld under chapter 3 of the Code, see sections 6656, 6672, and 7202 and the regulations under those sections. (b)Income tax return - (1)General rule. A withholding agent shall make an income tax return on Form 1042 (or such other form as the IRS may prescribe) for income paid during the preceding calendar year that the withholding agent is required to report on an information return on Form 1042-S (or such other form as the IRS may prescribe) under paragraph (c)(1) of this section. See section 6011 and § 1.6011-1(c). The withholding agent must file the return on or before March 15 of the calendar year following the year in which the income was paid. The return must show the aggregate amount of income paid and tax withheld required to be reported on all the Forms 1042-S for the preceding calendar year by the withholding agent, in addition to such information as is required by the form and accompanying instructions. See § 1.1474-1(c) for the requirement to show the aggregate chapter 4 reportable amounts and tax withheld on Form 1042. A single Form 1042 may be filed by a withholding agent to report amounts under chapters 3 and 4, including tax withheld. Withholding certificates or other statements or information provided to a withholding agent are not required to be attached to the return. A return must be filed under this paragraph (b)(1) even though no tax was required to be withheld during the preceding calendar year. The withholding agent must retain a copy of Form 1042 for the applicable statute of limitations on assessments and collection with respect to the amounts required to be reported on the Form 1042. See section 6501 and the regulations thereunder for the applicable statute of limitations. Adjustments to the total amount of tax withheld, as described in § 1.1461-2, shall be stated on the return as prescribed by the form and accompanying instructions. (2)Amended returns. An amended return may be filed on a Form 1042 or such other form as the IRS may prescribe. An amended return must include such information as the form or accompanying instructions shall require, including, with respect to any information that has changed from the time of the filing of the return, the information that was shown on the original return and the corrected information. (c)Information returns - (1)Filing requirement - (i)In general. A withholding agent (other than an individual who is not acting in the course of a trade or business with respect to a payment) must make an information return on Form 1042-S, “Foreign Person's U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding,” (or such other form as the IRS may prescribe) to report the amounts subject to reporting, as defined in paragraph (c)(2) of this section, that were paid during the preceding calendar year. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, any person that withholds or is required to withhold an amount under sections 1441, 1442, 1443, or § 1.1446-4(a) (applicable to publicly traded partnerships required to pay tax under section 1446 on distributions) must file a Form 1042-S for the payment withheld upon whether or not that person is engaged in a trade or business and whether or not the payment is an amount subject to reporting. The reference in the previous sentence to withholding under § 1.1446-4 shall apply to partnership taxable years beginning after May 18, 2005, or such earlier time as the regulations under §§ 1.1446-1 through 1.1446-5 apply by reason of an election under § 1.1446-7. A Form 1042-S shall be prepared for each recipient of an amount subject to reporting and for each single type of income payment. The Form 1042-S shall be prepared in such manner as the form and accompanying instructions prescribe. One copy of the Form 1042-S shall be filed with the IRS on or before March 15th of the calendar year following the year in which the amount subject to reporting was paid. It shall be filed with a transmittal form as provided in the instructions to the Form 1042-S and to the transmittal form. Withholding certificates, documentary evidence, or other statements or documentation provided to a withholding agent are not required to be attached to the form. Another copy of the Form 1042-S must be furnished to the recipient for whom the form is prepared (or any other person, as required under this paragraph (c) or the instructions to the form) on or before March 15 of the calendar year following the year in which the amount subject to reporting was paid. The withholding agent must retain a copy of each Form 1042-S for the statute of limitations on assessment and collection applicable to the Form 1042 to which the Form 1042-S relates. A withholding agent required by this section to furnish a recipient copy of Form 1042-S may furnish such copy electronically by complying with the requirements provided in § 1.6050W-2(a)(2) through (5) applicable to statements required under section 6050W (substituting the phrase “Form 1042-S” for the phrases “ statement required under section 6050W” or “statements required by section 6050W(f)” each place they appear). A withholding agent that meets the requirements of that section for providing electronic copies to recipients may apply these rules to payments made in calendar year 2016. (ii)Recipient - (A)Defined. For purposes of this section, the term recipient means - (1) A beneficial owner as defined in § 1.1441-1(c)(6), including a foreign estate or a foreign complex trust, as defined in § 1.1441-1(c)(25); (2) A qualified intermediary as defined in § 1.1441-1(e)(5)(ii); (3) A withholding foreign partnership as defined in § 1.1441-5(c)(2) or a withholding foreign trust under § 1.1441-5(e)(5)(v); (4) A territory financial institution treated as a U.S. person under § 1.1441-1(b)(2)(iv)(A); (5) A U.S. branch that is treated as a U.S. person under § 1.1441-1(b)(2)(iv)(A); (6) A nonwithholding foreign partnership or a foreign simple trust as defined in § 1.1441-1(c)(24), but only to the extent the income is (or is treated as) effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States by such entity, or if the nonwithholding foreign partnership or foreign simple trust is also described in paragraph (c)(1)(ii)(A)(9) or (c)(1)(ii)(A)(10) of this section; (7) A payee, as defined in § 1.1441-1(b)(2) that is presumed to be a foreign person under the presumption rules of § 1.1441-1(b)(3); 1.1441-5(d) or (e)(6), or 1.6049-5(d); (8) A partner receiving a distribution from a publicly traded partnership subject to withholding under section 1446 and § 1.1446-4 on distributions of effectively connected income. This paragraph (c)(1)(ii)(A)(8) shall apply to partnership taxable years beginning after May 18, 2005, or such earlier time as the regulations under §§ 1.1446-1 through 1.1446-5 apply by reason of an election under § 1.1446-7. (9) A foreign intermediary, nonwithholding foreign partnership, or nonwithholding foreign trust that is a participating FFI or registered deemed-compliant FFI with respect to a chapter 4 reporting pool of U.S. payees; (10) A participating FFI or a registered deemed-compliant FFI that is a recipient of a withholdable payment described in § 1.1474-1(d)(1)(ii)(A)(1)(iii); and (11) Any other person as required on Form 1042-S or the instructions to the form. (B)Persons that are not recipients. A recipient does not include - (1) A nonqualified intermediary, except with respect to a payment (or portion of a payment) for which a nonqualified intermediary that is an FFI is a recipient reporting as described in § 1.1474-1(d)(1)(ii)(A)(1)(iii), or if the nonqualified intermediary is also described in paragraph (c)(1)(ii)(A)(9) or (c)(1)(ii)(A)(10) of this section; (2) A payee included in a chapter 3 or chapter 4 withholding rate pool; (3) A flow-through entity, as defined in § 1.1441-1(c)(23) (to the extent it is receiving amounts subject to reporting other than income effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States), that is not a recipient described in paragraphs (c)(1)(ii)(A)(9) or (c)(1)(ii)(A)(10) of this section; and (4) A U.S. branch (including a territory financial institution) described in § 1.1441-1(b)(2)(iv)(A) that is not treated as a U.S. person under that section and is not a recipient described in paragraphs (c)(1)(ii)(A)(9) or (10) of this section. (C)Coordination with chapter 4 reporting. See § 1.1474-1(d)(1)(ii)(A) for persons that are defined as recipients of a withholdable payment of U.S. source FDAP income for purposes of chapter 4 in addition to the persons that are recipients under this paragraph (c)(1)(ii). (2)Amounts subject to reporting - (i)In general. Subject to the exceptions described in paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of this section, amounts subject to reporting on Form 1042-S are amounts paid to a foreign payee or partner (including persons presumed to be foreign) that are amounts subject to withholding as defined in § 1.1441-2(a) or § 1.1446-4(a) (addressing publicly traded partnerships required to pay withholding tax under section 1446 on distributions of effectively connected income). The reference in the previous sentence to withholding under § 1.1446-4 shall apply to partnership taxable years beginning after May 18, 2005, or such earlier time as the regulations under §§ 1.1446-1 through 1.1446-5 apply by reason of an election under § 1.1446-7. Amounts subject to reporting include amounts subject to withholding even if no amount is deducted and withheld from the payment because of a treaty or Internal Revenue Code exception to taxation or because an amount withheld was reimbursed to the payee under the adjustment procedures of § 1.1461-2. In addition, amounts subject to reporting include any amounts paid to a foreign payee on which a withholding agent withheld (including under § 1.1441-2(e)(7)) an amount (either under chapter 3 of the Internal Revenue Code or section 3406) whether or not the amount is subject to withholding. Amounts subject to reporting include, but are not limited to, the following items - (A) The entire amount of a corporate distribution (whether actual or deemed) irrespective of any estimate of the portion of the distribution that represents a taxable dividend; (B)Interest, including the portion of a notional principal contract payment that is characterized as interest. Interest shall also be reported on Form 1042-S if it is bank deposit interest paid to nonresident alien individuals as required under § 1.6049-8; (C)Rents; (D)Royalties; (E)Compensation for dependent and independent personal services performed in the United States; (F)Annuities; (G) Pension distributions and other deferred income; (H) Gambling winnings that are not exempt from tax under section 871(j); (I)Income from the cancellation of indebtedness unless the withholding agent is unrelated to the debtor and does not have knowledge of the facts that give rise to the payment (see § 1.1441-2(d)); (J)Amounts that are (or are presumed to be) effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States (including deposit interest as defined in sections 871(i)(2)(A) and 881(d)) even if no withholding certificate is required to be furnished by the payee or beneficial owner. In the case of amounts paid on a notional principal contract described in § 1.1441-4(a)(3) that are presumed to be effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, the amount required to be reported is limited to the amount of cash paid from the notional principal contract; (K)Scholarship, fellowship, or grant income and compensation for personal services that is not excludible from gross income under section 117 (whether or not the taxable scholarship, fellowship, grant income, or compensation for personal services is exempt from tax under an income tax treaty) paid to foreign students, trainees, teachers, or researchers; (L)Dividend equivalents as described in section 871(m) and the regulations thereunder; (M) Any dividend or any payment that references a dividend from an underlying security pursuant to a securities lending or sale-repurchase transaction paid to a qualified derivatives dealer even when the withholding agent is not required to withhold on the payment pursuant to § 1.1441-1(b)(4)(xxi), (xxii), or (xxiii); (N)Amounts paid to foreign governments, international organizations, or the Bank for International Settlements, whether or not documentation must be provided; and (O)Original issue discount paid on the redemption of an OID obligation. The amount to be reported is the amount of OID includible in the gross income of the holder of the obligation, if known, or, if not known, the total amount of original issue discount determined as if the holder held the obligation from its original issuance. A withholding agent may determine the total amount of OID by using the most recently published “List of Original Issue Discount Instruments,” (Publication 1212, available from the IRS Forms Distribution Centers). (ii)Exceptions to reporting. The amounts listed in this paragraph (c)(2)(ii) are not required to be reported on Form 1042-S - (A)Interest (including original issue discount) that is deposit interest under sections 871(i)(2)(A) and 881(d) and that is not effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, unless reporting is required under § 1.6049-8 (regarding payments to certain foreign residents) or is interest that is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States; (B)Interest or original issue discount on certain short-term obligations, described in section 871(g)(1)(B) or 881(a)(3); (C)Interest paid on obligations sold between interest payment dates and the portion of the purchase price of an OID obligation that is sold or exchanged in a transaction other than a redemption, unless the sale or exchange is part of a plan, the principal purpose of which is to avoid tax and the withholding agent has actual knowledge or reason to know of such plan (see § 1.1441-2(a)(5) and (6)); (D) Any item required to be reported on a Form W-2, including an item required to be shown on Form W-2 solely by reason of§ 1.6041-2 (relating to return of information for payments to employees) or § 1.6052-1 (relating to information regarding payment of wages in the form of group-term life insurance); (E) Any item required to be reported on Form 1099, and such other forms as are prescribed pursuant to the information reporting provisions of sections 6041 through 6050W and the regulations under those sections; (F)Amounts paid on a notional principal contract described in § 1.1441-4(a)(3)(i) that are not effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States (or not treated as effectively connected pursuant to § 1.1441-4(a)(3)(ii)); (G)Amounts required to be reported on Form 8288 (U.S. Withholding Tax Return for Dispositions by Foreign Persons of U.S. Real Property Interests) or Form 8804 (Annual Return for Partnership Withholding Tax (section 1446)). A withholding agent that must report a distribution partly on a Form 8288 or 8804 and partly on a Form 1042-S may elect to report the entire amount on a Form 8288 or 8804; (H)Interest (including original issue discount) paid with respect to foreign-targeted registered obligations issued before January 1, 2016, that are described in § 1.871-14(e)(2) to the extent the documentation requirements described in § 1.871-14(e)(3) and (e)(4) are required to be satisfied (taking into account the provisions of § 1.871-14(e)(4)(ii), if applicable; (I)Interest on a foreign-targeted bearer obligation (see §§ 1.1441-1(b)(4)(i) and 1.1441-2(a)) issued before March 19, 2012; (J) Except as provided in § 1.1461-1(c)(2)(i)(M), any payment to a qualified derivatives dealer when the withholding agent is not required to withhold on the payment pursuant to § 1.1441-1(b)(4)(xxi), (xxii), or (xxiii). This exception does not apply to withholding agents that are qualified derivatives dealers; (K)Gain described in section 301(c)(3); and (L)Amounts described in § 1.1441-1(b)(4)(xviii) (dealing with certain amounts paid by the U.S. government). (iii)Applicability date.Paragraph (c)(2) of this section applies beginning January 19, 2017. (3)Required information. The information required to be furnished under this paragraph (c)(3) shall be based upon the information provided by or on behalf of the recipient of an amount subject to reporting (as corrected and supplemented based on the withholding agent's actual knowledge) or the presumption rules of §§ 1.1441-1(b)(3), 1.1441-4(a), 1.1441-5(d) and (e), 1.1441-9(b)(3), 1.1446-1(c)(3) (as applied to publicly traded partnerships required to pay tax under section 1446 on distributions of effectively connected income) or 1.6049-5(d). The reference in the previous sentence to presumption rules applicable to withholding under section 1446 shall apply to partnership taxable years beginning after May 18, 2005, or such earlier time as the regulations under §§ 1.1446-1 through 1.1446-5 apply by reason of an election under § 1.1446-7. The Form 1042-S must include the following information, if applicable - (i) The name, address, taxpayer identifying number of the withholding agent, and the withholding agent's status for chapter 3 purposes (based on the status codes applicable for chapter 3 purposes provided on the form); (ii) A description of each category of income paid based on the income codes provided on the form (e.g., interest, dividends, royalties, etc.) and the aggregate amount in each category expressed in U.S. dollars; (iii) For a payment not subject to withholding under chapter 4, the rate of withholding applied or the basis for exempting the payment from withholding under chapter 3, and the exemption applicable to the payment for chapter 4 purposes (based on the exemption codes provided on the form); (iv) The name and address of the recipient; (v) The name and address of any nonqualified intermediary, flow-through entity, or U.S. branch as described in § 1.1441-1(b)(2)(iv) (other than a branch that is treated as a U.S. person) to which the payment was made; (vi) The taxpayer identifying number of the recipient if required under § 1.1441-1(e)(4)(vii) or if actually known to the withholding agent making the return; (vii) The taxpayer identifying number of a nonqualified intermediary or flow-through entity (to the extent it is not a recipient) or other flow-through entity to the extent it is known to the withholding agent; (viii) The country (based on the country codes provided on the form) of the recipient and of any nonqualified intermediary or flow-through entity the name of which appears on the form; and (ix) Such information as the form or the instructions may require in addition to, or in lieu of, information required under this paragraph (c)(3). (4)Method of reporting - (i)Payments by U.S. withholding agents to recipients. A withholding agent that is a U.S. person (other than a foreign branch of a U.S. person that is a qualified intermediary as defined in § 1.1441-1(e)(5)(ii) that makes payments of amounts subject to reporting on Form 1042-S must file a separate Form 1042-S for each recipient who receives such amount. For purposes of this paragraph (c)(4), a U.S. person includes a U.S. branch (including a territory financial institution) described in § 1.1441-1(b)(2)(iv)(A) that is treated as a U.S. person. Except as may otherwise be required on Form 1042-S or the instructions to the form, only payments for which the income code, exemption code, withholding rate, and recipient code are the same may be reported on a single Form 1042-S. See paragraph (c)(4)(ii) of this section for reporting of payments made to a person that is not a recipient. See § 1.1474-1(d)(4) for additional requirements that may apply for reporting on Form 1042-S with respect to a withholdable payment that is a chapter 4 reportable amount. (A)Payments to beneficial owners. If a U.S. withholding agent makes a payment directly to a beneficial owner it must complete Form 1042-S treating the beneficial owner as the recipient. Under the grace period rule of § 1.1441-1(b)(3)(iv), a U.S. withholding agent may, under certain circumstances, treat a payee as a foreign person while the withholding agent awaits a valid withholding certificate. A U.S. withholding agent who relies on the grace period rule to treat a payee as a foreign person must file a Form 1042-S to report all payments on Form 1042-S during the period that person was presumed to be foreign even if that person is later determined to be a U.S. person based on appropriate documentation or is presumed to be a U.S. person after the grace period ends. In the case of joint owners, a withholding agent may provide a single Form 1042-S made out to the owner whose status the U.S. withholding agent relied upon to determine the applicable rate of withholding. If, however, any one of the owners requests its own Form 1042-S, the withholding agent must furnish a Form 1042-S to the person who requests it. If more than one Form 1042-S is issued for a single payment, the aggregate amount paid and tax withheld that is reported on all Forms 1042-S cannot exceed the total amounts paid to joint owners and the tax withheld thereon. (B)Payments to a qualified intermediary, a withholding foreign partnership, or a withholding foreign trust. A U.S. withholding agent that makes payments to a qualified intermediary (whether or not the qualified intermediary assumes primary withholding responsibility for purposes of chapter 3 and chapter 4 of the Code), a withholding foreign partnership, or a withholding foreign trust shall complete Forms 1042-S treating the qualified intermediary, withholding foreign partnership, or withholding foreign trust as the recipient. The U.S. withholding agent must complete a separate Form 1042-S for each chapter 3 and chapter 4 withholding rate pool with respect to each qualified intermediary. A qualified intermediary that does not assume primary withholding responsibility on all payments it receives provides information regarding the proportions of income subject to a particular withholding rate (i.e., a chapter 3 withholding rate pool) to the withholding agent on a withholding statement associated with a qualified intermediary withholding certificate. In such a case, the U.S. withholding agent must complete a separate Form 1042-S for each chapter 3 and chapter 4 withholding rate pool with respect to the qualified intermediary. To the extent a qualified intermediary is required to report a payment under chapter 61, it may provide a U.S. withholding agent with information regarding withholding rate pools for U.S. non-exempt recipients (as defined under § 1.1441-1(c)(21)). Amounts paid with respect to such withholding rate pools must be reported on a Form 1099 completed for each U.S. non-exempt recipient to the extent such U.S. non-exempt recipient is subject to Form 1099 reporting and is not reported on Form 1042-S. See, however, § 1.1441-1(e)(5)(v)(C) for when a qualified intermediary may provide a chapter 4 withholding rate pool of U.S payees (in lieu of reporting such payees on a withholding statement) and for the withholding rate pools (including chapter 4 withholding rate pools) otherwise reportable on a withholding statement provided by a qualified intermediary. (C)Amounts paid to U.S. branches treated as U.S. persons. A U.S. withholding agent making a payment to a U.S. branch of a foreign person (including a territory financial institution) described in § 1.1441-1(b)(2)(iv)(A) shall complete Form 1042-S as follows - (1) If the branch has provided the U.S. withholding agent with a withholding certificate that evidences its agreement with the withholding agent to be treated as a U.S. person, the U.S. withholding agent files Forms 1042-S treating the U.S. branch or territory financial institution as the recipient; (2) If the branch has provided the U.S. withholding agent with a withholding certificate that transmits information regarding beneficial owners, qualified intermediaries, withholding foreign partnerships, or other recipients, the U.S. withholding agent must complete a separate Form 1042-S for each recipient whose documentation is associated with the U.S. branch's or territory financial institution's withholding certificate; or (3) If the U.S. withholding agent cannot reliably associate a payment with a valid withholding certificate from the U.S. branch, it shall treat the U.S. branch as the recipient and report the income as effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States except as otherwise provided in § 1.1441-1(b)(2)(iv)(B)(4). (D)Dual Claims. A U.S. withholding agent may make a payment to a foreign entity that is simultaneously claiming a reduced rate of tax on its own behalf for a portion of the payment and a reduced rate on behalf of persons in their capacity as interest holders in that entity on the remaining portion. See § 1.1441-6(b)(2)(iii). If the claims are consistent and the withholding agent accepts the multiple claims, the withholding agent must file a separate Form 1042-S for those payments for which the entity is treated as the beneficial owner and Forms 1042-S for each of the interest holders in the entity for which the interest holder is treated as the recipient. For those payments for which the interest holder in an entity is treated as the recipient, the U.S. withholding agent shall prepare the Form 1042-S in the same manner as a payment made to a nonqualified intermediary or flow-through entity as set forth in paragraph (c)(4)(ii) of this section. If the claims are consistent but the withholding agent has not chosen to accept the multiple claims, or if the claims are inconsistent, the withholding agent must file a separate Form 1042-S for the person or persons it has chosen to treat as the recipients. (ii)Payments made by U.S. withholding agents to persons that are not recipients - (A)Amounts paid to a nonqualified intermediary, a flow-through entity, and certain U.S. branches. If a U.S. withholding agent makes a payment to a nonqualified intermediary, a flow-through entity, or a U.S. branch (including a territory financial institution) described in § 1.1441-1(b)(2)(iv) (other than a U.S. branch or territory financial institution that is treated as a U.S. person), it must complete a separate Form 1042-S for each recipient to the extent the withholding agent can reliably associate a payment with valid documentation (within the meaning of § 1.1441-1(b)(2)(vii)) from the recipient which is associated with the withholding certificate provided by the nonqualified intermediary, flow-through entity, or U.S. branch or territory financial institution. See § 1.1474-1(d)(4)(i) for when a withholding agent may report a chapter 4 reportable amount made to such an entity in a chapter 4 withholding rate pool. See also § 1.1441-1(e)(3)(iv)(A) for when a withholding statement provided by a nonqualified intermediary may include a chapter 4 withholding rate pool of U.S. payees. If a payment is reported by the withholding agent in a chapter 4 withholding rate pool, the withholding agent must report on Form 1042-S the nonqualified intermediary or flow-through entity as a recipient associated with the applicable chapter 4 withholding rate pool. If a payment is made through tiers of nonqualified intermediaries or flow-through entities, the withholding agent must nevertheless complete Form 1042-S for the recipient to the extent it can reliably associate the payment with documentation from the recipient. A withholding agent that is completing a Form 1042-S for a recipient that receives a payment through a nonqualified intermediary, a flow-through entity, or a U.S. branch or territory financial institution must include on the Form 1042-S the name of the nonqualified intermediary, flow-through entity, U.S. branch or territory financial institution from which the recipient directly receives the payment. If a U.S. withholding agent cannot reliably associate the payment, or any portion of the payment, with valid documentation from a recipient either because no such documentation has been provided or because the nonqualified intermediary, flow-through entity, or U.S. branch or territory financial institution has failed to provide sufficient allocation information so that the withholding agent can associate the payment, or any portion thereof, with valid documentation, then the withholding agent must report the payments as made to an unknown recipient in accordance with the appropriate presumption rules for that payment. Thus, if the payment is not a withholdable payment and under the presumption rules the payment is presumed to be made to a foreign person, the withholding agent must generally withhold 30 percent of the payment and report the payment on Form 1042-S made out to an unknown recipient and shall also include the name of the nonqualified intermediary, flow-through entity, U.S. branch or territory financial institution that received the payment on behalf of the unknown recipient. If, however, the recipient is presumed to be a U.S. non-exempt recipient (as defined in § 1.1441-1(c)(21)), the withholding agent must withhold on the payment as required under section 3406 and report the payment as required under chapter 61 of the Code. See § 1.1474-1(d)(4) for reporting requirements that apply to payments of chapter 4 reportable amounts paid to nonqualified intermediaries and flow-through entities. If, however, the payment is a withholdable payment, the withholding agent must report the payment as made to a chapter 4 withholding rate pool of nonparticipating FFIs in accordance with the presumption rule under § 1.1471-3(f)(5). (B)Disregarded entities. If a U.S. withholding agent makes a payment to a disregarded entity but receives a valid withholding certificate or other documentary evidence from a foreign person that is the single owner of a disregarded entity, the withholding agent must file a Form 1042-S treating the foreign single owner as the recipient. The taxpayer identifying number on the Form 1042-S, if required, must be the foreign single owner's TIN. (iii)Reporting by qualified intermediaries, withholding foreign partnerships, and withholding foreign trusts. A qualified intermediary, a withholding foreign partnership, and a withholding foreign trust shall report payments on Form 1042-S as provided in their agreements with the IRS and the instructions to the form. (iv)Reporting by a nonqualified intermediary, flow-through entity, and certain U.S. branches. A nonqualified intermediary, flow-through entity, or U.S. branch (including a territory financial institution) described in § 1.1441-1(e)(2)(iv) (other than a U.S. branch or territory financial institution that is treated as a U.S. person) is a withholding agent and must file Forms 1042-S for amounts paid to recipients in the same manner as a U.S. withholding agent. A Form 1042-S will not be required, however, if another withholding agent has reported the same amount for which the nonqualified intermediary, flow-through entity, or U.S. branch would be required to file a return and the entire amount that should be withheld from such payment has been withheld (including withholding and reporting in accordance with the applicable presumption rule for the payment). A nonqualified intermediary, flow-through entity, or U.S. branch must report payments made to recipients to the extent it has failed to provide the appropriate documentation to another withholding agent together with the information required for that withholding agent to reliably associate the payment with the recipient documentation or to the extent it knows, or has reason to know, that less than the required amount has been withheld. A nonqualified intermediary or flow-through entity that is required to report a payment on Form 1042-S must follow the same rules as apply to a U.S. withholding agent under paragraphs (c)(4)(i) and (ii) of this section. (v)Pro rata reporting for allocation failures. If a nonqualified intermediary, flow-through entity, or U.S. branch (including a territory financial institution) described in § 1.1441-1(b)(2)(iv) (other than a U.S. branch or territory financial institution treated as a U.S. person) uses the alternative procedures of § 1.1441-1(e)(3)(iv)(D) and fails to provide information sufficient to allocate the amount subject to reporting paid to a withholding rate pool to the payees identified for that pool, then the withholding agent shall report the payment in accordance with the rule provided in § 1.1441-1(e)(3)(iv)(D)(6). (vi)Other withholding agents. Any person that is a withholding agent not described in paragraph (c)(4)(i), (iii), or (iv) of this section (e.g., a foreign person that is not a qualified intermediary, flow-through entity, or U.S. branch) shall file Form 1042-S in the same manner as a U.S. withholding agent and in accordance with the instructions to the form. (5)Magnetic media reporting. A withholding agent that makes 250 or more Form 1042-S information returns for a taxable year must file Form 1042-S returns on magnetic media. See, however, § 301.1474-1(a) of this chapter for the requirements for a withholding agent that is a financial institution to file Forms 1042-S on magnetic media. See, also, § 301.6011-2 of this chapter for requirements applicable to a withholding agent that files Forms 1042-S with the IRS on magnetic media and publications of the IRS relating to magnetic media filing. (d)Report of taxpayer identifying numbers. When so required under procedures that the IRS may prescribe in published guidance (see § 601.601(d)(2) of this chapter), a withholding agent must attach to the Form 1042 a list of all the taxpayer identifying numbers (and corresponding names) that have been furnished to the withholding agent and upon which the withholding agent has relied to grant a reduced rate of withholding and that are not otherwise required to be reported on a Form 1042-S under the provisions of this section. (e)Indemnification of withholding agent. A withholding agent is indemnified against the claims and demands of any person for the amount of any tax it deducts and withholds in accordance with the provisions of chapter 3 of the Code and the regulations under that chapter. A withholding agent that withholds based on a reasonable belief that such withholding is required under chapter 3 of the Code and the regulations under that chapter is treated for purposes of section 1461 and this paragraph (e) as having withheld tax in accordance with the provisions of chapter 3 of the Code and the regulations under that chapter. In addition, a withholding agent is indemnified against the claims and demands of any person for the amount of any payments made in accordance with the grace period provisions set forth in § 1.1441-1(b)(3)(iv). This paragraph (e) does not apply to relieve a withholding agent from tax liability under chapter 3 of the Code or the regulations under that chapter. (f)Amounts paid not constituting gross income. Any amount withheld in accordance with § 1.1441-3 shall be reported and paid in accordance with this section, even though the amount paid to the beneficial owner may not constitute gross income in whole or in part. For this purpose, a reference in this section and § 1.1461-2 to an amount shall, where appropriate, be deemed to refer to the amount subject to withholding under § 1.1441-3. (g)Extensions of time to file Forms 1042 and 1042-S. The IRS may grant an extension of time in which to file a Form 1042 or a Form 1042-S. Form 2758, Application for Extension of Time to File Certain Excise, Income, Information, and Other Returns (or such other form as the IRS may prescribe), must be used to request an extension of time for a Form 1042. Form 8809, Request for Extension of Time to File Information Returns (or such other form as the IRS may prescribe) must be used to request an extension of time for a Form 1042-S. The request must contain a statement of the reasons for requesting the extension and such other information as the forms or instructions may require. It must be mailed or delivered not later than March 15 of the year following the end of the calendar year for which the return will be filed. (h)Penalties. For penalties and additions to the tax for failure to file returns or furnish statements in accordance with this section, see sections 6651, 6662, 6663, 6721, 6722, 6723, 6724(c), 7201, 7203, and the regulations under those sections. (i)Effective/applicability date. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c)(2)(iii) of this section, this section shall apply to returns required for payments made on or after January 6, 2017. (For payments made after June 30, 2014, and before January 6, 2017, see this section as in effect and contained in 26 CFR part 1, as revised April 1, 2016. For payments made after December 31, 2000, and before July 1, 2014, see this section as in effect and contained in 26 CFR part 1, as revised April 1, 2013.) [T.D. 8734, 62 FR 53467, Oct. 14, 1997] For Federal Register citations affecting § 1.1461-1, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov. Internal Revenue Code	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10375
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__label__wiki	0.720711	0.720711	Judgment Search Results Home > Cases Phrase: contract of indemnity contract Year: 1934 Page 7 of about 158 results (0.093 seconds) Shankarlal Bansilal Mundade Vs. Raghunathdas Anandram ..... act is to provide a special procedure in the investigation of claims made against agriculturists. whatever they may have bound themselves to, the court is bound to set the original contract aside, to inquire into it from its very beginning, and to pass a decree on certain denned lines, after taking an account. the decree so passed is subject to special ..... act comes into force.' in gadigeppa v. balangowda : (1931)33bomlr1313 , in which case an infant, by representing that he was of age, had induced another person to enter into a contract with him, the learned chief justice observed that no person can, by application of the law of estoppel, or by any rule of procedure, acquire or have assigned to him ..... entitled to have a dissolution at an earlier date and their lordships held that a partner's right to a decree for dissolution rested, in its origin, not on a contract but on his inherent right to invoke the court's protection on equitable grounds. in the case before us the defendant has a statutory right to invoke the court's ..... South India Railway Co. Ltd. Vs. S.M. Bhashyam Naidu and ors. Reported in : AIR1935Mad356 ..... subject and it is difficult to read it as importing; a further decision that these instructions are right, in view of the terms of 'the particular contract. it is from this point of view that we attach particular significance to the fact that the contractor had not been heard at all before ex. ' ..... followed by him is at least important as indicating whether in the particular instance he intended to act only as a servant of one of the contracting parties or in the conscious exercise of the powers conferred on him by the special terms of the agreement. this aspect of the question is adverted ..... agreement.8. our attention has been drawn to several cases dealing with the position of architects or engineers whose decision is made final, in respect of contracts 'whose execution is put under their supervision. it is not necessary to refer to them in detail. there has no doubt been a consensus of opinion ..... 1-a, that' this is a kind of executive instruction issued to his own subordinates before any particular claim had been made so far as the plaint contract was concerned : and even before us, it was not insisted on as amounting to any decision within the meaning of clause 41.5. on behalf of ..... object to some of the items which have been allowed by the lower court, out of the claim made by the plaintiff on the basis of a contract between his grandfather and the company, in connection with the construction of the shoranur nilambur railway. a number of items were claimed, a specified in several ..... Mar 29 1934 (PC) ishwara Shetty Vs. Ramappa Shetty and ors. Reported in : 152Ind.Cas.201 ..... the leasehold interest free from the plaintiff's sub-mulgeni right. it may also be pointed out that in any case section 69 of the contract act applies because the plaintiff as sub-mulgenidar had an interest in making the payment to protect his possession which was threatened and that the appellant ..... , the appellant to pay rs. 276-4-0 to appanna rai, the other mortgagee. but this does not amount on a proper construction to any contract limiting the appellant's liability to bear the burden of a covenant for quiet enjoyment. it only mentions the, amount which the parties then thought sufficient ..... the rent, or otherwise recover it from the lessor. by section 109, if the lessor transfers the property leased, the transferee, in the absence of a contract to the contrary, shall possess all the rights and if the lessee so elects, be subject to all the liabilities of the lessor as to the property ..... defendant had in fact the benefit of the payment by the appellant and he thought that the conditions required by sections 69 and 70 of the contract act were satisfied. having so held against the theory of voluntary payment, the learned subordinate judge also rejected the theory of the plaintiff's right being ..... plaintiff was a mere volunteer and that he was not entitled to recover anything as he did not satisfy the conditions of section 69 of the contract act and although he worked out the figures which the plaintiff and the 1st defendant would have to contribute in case the plaintiff was entitled to ..... imperial Chemical Industries (India) Ltd., in Re. Court : Kolkata Reported in : [1935]3ITR21(Cal) ..... and he claimed that the pound 3,00,000 ought to be treated as an expenditure on capital account as being an expenditure which brought to an end an onerous contract and secured to the company a freedom from charges which would otherwise have continued for some years. the commissioners of income tax accepted the latter argument and held that the ..... question of fact. i do not question what they say about the facts, or claim a jurisdiction to question that it was enduring benefit by getting rid of an onerous contract. all that i say is that does not go far enough. when i look at the facts, so far, all i see is one thing, that is getting rid of ..... Apr 30 1934 (FN) Dayton Power and Light Co. Vs. Public Util. Comm'n Court : US Supreme Court ..... was reduced accordingly. in view of the close relation between the affiliated companies, the burden was upon the appellant to sustain the fairness of the contract. we cannot hold that it did so in opposition to the judgment of a commission acquainted with prices and other conditions in the localities affected. ..... the appellant in the conduct of its business. these, as claimed by the appellant, were $38,395; the commission reduced them to $32,432. a contract had been made with the columbia engineering & management corporation, an affiliated company, for services as manager in return for a percentage of the gross earnings. ..... is the appraisal of the leases at over $7,000,000 an arbitrary act, which in turn has brought about an arbitrary rejection of the contract for gas delivered at the gates, and hence an infringement of constitutional immunities? as to that issue, the burden of proof rests heavily on the ..... expenses. the chief item of controversy under this head is the price payable to the affiliated seller for gas delivered at the gates. the contract between the appellant and the ohio fuel gas company called for payment at the rate of 45 cents per thousand cubic feet; the commission found ..... in this case was under the burden of showing that, in its transactions with the affiliated seller, which was itself subject to rate regulation, the contract price was no higher than would fairly be payable in a regulated business by a buyer unrelated to the seller and dealing at arms length. pp ..... Kumar Raj Krishna Prosad Lal Singh Deo Vs. Barabani Coal Concern Ltd. ... Reported in : AIR1935Cal368 ..... binding no question of the estoppel of the tenancy ceasing by reason of eviction by title paramount really arises. it is said that by the kabuliyat of 1918 the company contracted themselves out of their rights to cease to pay rent on eviction by title paramount. title or no title the company made themselves liable to pay at the reduced rate ..... to say that the man whose title he admits, and under whose title he took possession, has not a title. that is a well established doctrine. that is estoppel by contract. in the recent case of bilas v. desraj 1915 pc 98 at 207 (of 42 i.a.) their lordships of the judicial committee observed that:section 116, evidence act, is ..... which is based on a very different principle. section 116 deals with instances of estoppel by agreement based on permissive enjoyment. the estoppel of a tenant is founded upon a contract between him and his landlord. as has been pointed out in re stringer's estate v. jones ford, 6 ch d 9 the tenant took possession under the ..... contract to pay the rent as long as he held possession under the landlord, and to give it up at the e d of the term to the landlord, and having ..... Dec 03 1934 (FN) United States Mortgage Co. Vs. Matthews ..... purpose which the legislature had in mind, and which we cannot say was arbitrary or fanciful." it is well established doctrine that, where the contract clause is invoked, this court must determine for itself the nature and effect of the alleged agreement and whether this has been impaired. funkhouser v ..... only such amendments or additions as had been made prior to the execution of the mortgage." also that chapter 56 impairs the obligation of the contract between the parties and therefore conflicts with article 1, 10, of the federal constitution, but is not subject to objection, "on the ground ..... , and the fourteenth amendment; also because it violated the state constitution. the trial judge held the chapter unconstitutional "both as impairing the obligation of contract, and as class legislation of an arbitrary and illegal character." final decree ordered the sale of the mortgaged property and designated a trustee to make it ..... additions, including that which suspended the summary remedy. p. 293 u. s. 237 . 4. therefore, the amendatory act did not impair the obligation of the contract. p. 293 u. s. 237 . 167 md. 383, 173 atl. 903, reversed. page 293 u. s. 233 certiorari to review the affirmance of ..... effect of the alleged agreement and whether this has been impaired. p. 293 u. s. 236 . 3. the assent in the mortgage contract embraced not only the statutory provisions therein designated and such amendments or additions as might have been made prior to the execution of the mortgage ( ..... Jan 08 1934 (FN) Missouri Pacific R. Co. Vs. Hartley Brothers Decided on : Jan-08-1934 ..... cover such cases, the section would conflict with the proviso of the first cummins amendment. affirmed. [ footnote 1 ] prescribed by domestic bill of lading and live stock contract, 64 i.c.c. 357, october 21, 1921, before our decision, april 13, 1925, in barrett v. van pelt, 268 u. s. 85 . see ..... interstate freight and their liability for loss or damage, declares, "that it shall be unlawful for any such common carrier to provide by rule, contract, regulation, or otherwise a shorter period for giving notice of claims than ninety days, for the filing of claims than four months, and for ..... in handling the cars in which the shipments moved over its line. the answer denied negligence and alleged that plaintiffs had not complied with the quoted contract provisions. the jury returned a verdict for plaintiffs, and the trial court gave them page 290 u. s. 578 judgment thereon. the supreme court ..... delivering carrier of any visible or manifest injury to the livestock." plaintiffs did not sue until after the expiration of the time specified in the contract for notice or filing of claim, and they did not, before suit, give notice of or make any claim against defendant or any of ..... defendant and the other loads to connecting carriers that delivered them to defendant. it hauled all from little rock to destination. the shipments moved under uniform livestock contracts [ footnote 1 ] issued by the initial carriers. they contain the following clauses: "section 2. (c) claims for loss, damage, or injury to ..... Jan 04 1934 (PC) Duli Chand Vs. Jwala Prasad and Sons Court : Allahabad Reported in : AIR1934All568 ..... the possession of the railway company as common carriers and it would be the railway company who would be the bailee and not the bank. a reference to section 172, contract act, will not help the applicant in revision. that section deals with a pledge and a pawnor and a pawnee; but these words also imply the bailment of goods as ..... did not clear the goods or take possession of them. the bank has now sued on the loan and the defendant claims that there was a bailment under section 151, contract act, and that the bank had failed to take the necessary care of the goods and that defendant was entitled to a set off for loss that occurred to defendant ..... the learned counsel for the defendant is that a bailment arose when the bank received the railway receipt. under section 148, contract act, a bailment is the delivery of goods by one person to another for some purpose upon a contract that they shall when the purpose is accomplished be returned or otherwise disposed of according to the directions of the person ..... Oct 25 1934 (PC) Athimannil Muhammad Vs. the Malabar District Board Decided on : Oct-25-1934 Reported in : AIR1935Mad213; 155Ind.Cas.291; (1935)68MLJ125 ..... v. veeraperumal padayachi (1914) 28 m.l.j. 147 and bradford corporation v. myers (1916) a.c. 242. this distinction between actions on contracts and actions independent of contracts may be convenient enough as a working rule, but we do not think it can be said to represent accurately the basis of the applicability of the ..... behalf of the appellant, mr. narayanaswami aiyar has contended that several cases have held that this provision does not apply to cases arising out of breach of contract but is limited to liabilities arising out of the execution of or the omission to execute statutory duties of such bodies. reference may, in this connection, be ..... this suit, claiming damages from the district board of south malabar, on the ground that by order, dated 31st of march, 1925, the president improperly cancelled a contract with the plaintiff whereby the plaintiff had been given the lease, for one year, of the tolls in certain places in the malabar district. the material facts are, ..... padayachi (1914) 28 m.l.j. 147. mr. justice napier takes care to point out that, in the case then before the court, the contract was not of such a character as must necessarily arise out of statutory powers given to the local body. the same cannot be said of the ..... contract here. in bhagchand dagdusa v. secretary of state for india (1927) l.r. 54 indap 338; i.l.r. 51 bom. 725 : 53 m. .....	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10378
__label__wiki	0.651217	0.651217	Environmental Management and Pollution Control (Environmental Licences) Regulations 2019 I, the Governor in and over the State of Tasmania and its Dependencies in the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, make the following regulations under the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 . Minister for Environment These regulations may be cited as the Environmental Management and Pollution Control (Environmental Licences) Regulations 2019 . (1) In these regulations Act means the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 ; emergency application means an application to which regulation 4 applies; emergency order has the same meaning as in the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995 ; emergency plan has the same meaning as in the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995 ; marine farming development plan has the same meaning as in the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995 ; marine farming development plan amendment means an amendment, under Division 2 of Part 3 of the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995 , of a marine farming development plan; marine farming lease means a lease under Part 4 of the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995 and includes a sub-lease of such a lease; Panel has the same meaning as in the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995 . (2) For the purposes of these regulations, a marine farming development plan is taken to have been in force for all of the 10-year period immediately before an application is made in relation to an area of State waters if (a) there has been one such plan in relation to the area of State waters for such a period; or (b) at all times during that period there has been one or more such plans in relation to the area of State waters, whether or not one or more of the plans replaces another plan during that period. 4. Emergency application For the purposes of these regulations, an application is an emergency application (a) if (i) a permit has been issued under section 12 or 14 of the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995 in respect of all or part of the activity to which the application relates; and (ii) the permit authorises, for a period specified in the permit, the keeping of finfish in the area of State waters to which the application relates; and (iii) the Director is satisfied that an environmental licence in relation to the application should be issued on urgency; or (b) if there is an emergency order in relation to the lease area to which the application relates; or (c) if there is an emergency plan in relation to the lease area to which the application relates. 5. Special penalty (1) For the purposes of section 42C(5)(a) of the Act, the amount of the special penalty to be imposed on a person who commits an offence, against section 42C(4) of the Act, constituted by contravening a condition of an environmental licence that limits the rate of dissolved nitrogen being produced, or emitted, in the course of the conduct of an activity under the licence, is a fine of 1 000 penalty units for each tonne of dissolved nitrogen that exceeds that rate. (2) For the purposes of subregulation (1) , if the amount of dissolved nitrogen is not a whole number of tonnes, the special penalty is to be calculated on a pro rata basis. 6. Period in which application for renewal of licence to be made For the purposes of section 42S(2) of the Act, the number of days, before the day on which the licence expires, is prescribed to be 60. 7. Environmental infringement notices and penalties (1) For the purposes of section 72 of the Act, an offence under a provision of the Act specified in column 1 of Schedule 1 is a prescribed offence. (2) The penalty for a prescribed offence is (a) for an environmental infringement notice issued to an individual, the penalty for that offence that is specified in column 2 of Schedule 1 opposite that offence; and (b) for an environmental infringement notice issued to a body corporate, the penalty for that offence that is specified in column 3 of Schedule 1 opposite that offence. 8. Criteria for referral to Board, under section 42I(3) of Act, of certain applications (1) For the purposes of section 42I(3) of the Act, the Director must refer to the Board, for assessment under section 27AA of the Act, an application, to which section 42I(3) applies, for an environmental licence in relation to the activity of finfish farming if any one or more of the following criteria are satisfied: (a) there is likely to be a very high level of public interest in the application; (b) it is reasonably likely that an approval, in relation to the activity to which the application relates, will be required under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 of the Commonwealth; (c) there is neither a marine farming development plan, nor an emergency plan, in relation to the area of State waters in which the activity to which the application relates is to be conducted by the applicant, unless (i) the activity is not an activity referred to in section 5C(2)(a) of the Act; and (ii) there is a permit, issued under the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995 , under which the activity is to be conducted by the applicant. (2) For the purposes of section 42I(3) of the Act, the Director must refer to the Board, for assessment under section 27AA of the Act, an application, to which section 42I(3) applies, for an environmental licence in relation to the activity of finfish farming if the application (a) relates to an area of State waters in relation to which a marine farming development plan has been in force for all of the 10-year period immediately before the application is made; and (b) is not an emergency application; and (c) relates to an area of State waters in which no finfish have been kept, in the course of marine farming, by any person or, if finfish have been kept in that area of State waters in that 10-year period, they have been kept under (i) a permit that has been issued under section 12 or 14 of the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995 in respect of all or part of the activity to which the application relates; or (ii) an emergency order in relation to the lease area to which the application relates; or (iii) an emergency plan in relation to the lease area to which the application relates. (3) For the purposes of section 42I(3) of the Act, the Director must refer to the Board, for assessment under section 27AA of the Act, an application, to which section section 42I(3) applies, for an environmental licence in relation to the activity of finfish farming, if (a) more than 2 years before the application was made to the Director, there was approved by the Minister under the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995 (i) a marine farming development plan that applies to all or part of the area of State waters in which the activity is to be conducted under the licence; or (ii) a marine farming development plan amendment to a marine farming development plan referred to in subparagraph (i) ; and (b) the Director considers that the information, in relation to the environmental impact of fish farming, that was provided to the Panel under that Act before the Panel determined whether to recommend to the Minister under section 31 or 41 of that Act that a draft of the plan, or a draft amendment of the plan, referred to in paragraph (a) , be accepted by the Minister, did not adequately take into account the likely effects of an activity of the kind to which the application relates, so as to make an environmental assessment by the Board of the application unnecessary. (4) For the purposes of section 42I(3) of the Act, the Director must refer to the Board, for assessment under section 27AA of the Act, an application, to which section 42I(3) applies, for an environmental licence in relation to the activity of finfish farming, if (a) there is a marine farming development plan in relation to an area of State waters in all or part of which the activity to which the application relates is to be conducted by the applicant under the licence; and (b) there has been specified by a person under the marine farming development plan a maximum rate of dissolved nitrogen that is permitted under the plan to be produced, or emitted, in the course of the conduct of finfish farming in the area of State waters to which the plan relates; and (c) the conduct by the applicant of the activity to which the application relates is likely to cause the rate of dissolved nitrogen that is produced or emitted, in the course of the conduct, whether by the applicant or other persons, of finfish farming in the area of State waters to which the plan relates, to exceed by more than 10% the maximum rate referred to in paragraph (b) . (a) the activity to which the application relates is to be conducted by the applicant in an area of State waters to all or part of which (i) a marine farming development plan applies; and (ii) one or more marine farming leases, in relation to finfish farming, that are held by the applicant, relate; and (b) a maximum rate of dissolved nitrogen that is permitted to be produced, or emitted, in the course of the conduct of finfish farming in the area of State waters, has been, by a person, under the plan, set in relation to (i) those marine farming leases under which the activity to which the application relates is to be conducted; or (ii) all marine farming leases, in relation to finfish farming, held by the applicant in relation to all or part of the area of State waters to which the plan relates; and (c) the conduct by the applicant of the activity to which the application relates, in an area of State waters to which one or more of those marine farming leases under which the activity is to be conducted relate, is likely to cause the rate of dissolved nitrogen that is produced or emitted to exceed by more than 10% the maximum rate, referred to in paragraph (b) , that has been, by a person, under the plan, set in relation to (i) those marine farming leases under which the activity to which the application relates is to be conducted by the applicant; or (ii) all marine farming leases, in relation to finfish farming, held by the applicant in relation to all or part of the area of State waters to which the plan relates. (6) For the purposes of section section 42I(3) of the Act, the Director must refer to the Board, for assessment under section 27AA of the Act, an application, to which section section 42I(3) applies, for an environmental licence in relation to the activity of finfish farming, if (a) there is a marine farming development plan in relation to an area of State waters in all or part of which the activity to which the application relates is to be conducted by the applicant; and (b) there has been specified by a person, under the marine farming development plan, a maximum biomass of finfish that is permitted to be contained, in the area of State waters to which the plan relates, in the course of the conduct of finfish farming; and (c) the conduct by the applicant of the activity to which the application relates is likely to cause the biomass of finfish, contained in the area of State waters to which the plan relates, to be more than 10% higher than the maximum biomass of finfish referred to in paragraph (b) . (b) the maximum biomass of finfish that may be contained, in the course of the conduct of finfish farming, in the areas of State waters to which the marine farming leases relate, has been, by a person, under the plan, set in relation to (c) the conduct by the applicant of the activity to which the application relates, in an area of State waters to which one or more of the marine farming leases under which the activity is to be conducted relate, is likely to cause the maximum biomass of finfish that are contained in those areas to exceed by more than 10% the maximum biomass of finfish referred to in paragraph (b) that has been, by a person, under the plan, set in relation to (8) For the purposes of section 42I(3) of the Act, the Director must not refer to the Board, for assessment under section 27AA of the Act, an application, to which section 42I(3) applies, for an environmental licence in relation to the activity of finfish farming, if (a) less than 2 years before the application was made to the Director, there was approved by the Minister under the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995 (b) no other subregulation of this regulation applies in relation to the application. 9. Criteria for referral to Board, under section 42O(2) of Act, of certain applications (1) In this regulation, a reference to the conduct by the applicant of an activity under a licence as varied in accordance with an application is a reference to the conduct of the activity under the licence in the area to which the licence will relate if the licence is varied in accordance with the application, whether or not the application is for a variation of the area to which the licence is to relate. (2) For the purposes of section 42O(2) of the Act, the Director must refer to the Board, for assessment under section 27AA of the Act, an application, to which section 42O(2) applies, for a variation of an environmental licence in relation to the activity of finfish farming, if (a) there is likely to be a very high level of public interest in the application; or (b) it is reasonably likely that an approval, in relation to the activity to be conducted by the applicant under the licence as varied in accordance with the application, will be required under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 of the Commonwealth. (3) For the purposes of section 42O(2) of the Act, the Director must refer to the Board, for assessment under section 27AA of the Act, an application, to which section 42O(2) applies, for a variation of an environmental licence in relation to the activity of finfish farming, if the application (a) is not an emergency application; and (b) relates to an area of State waters in which no finfish have been kept, in the course of marine farming, by any person or, if finfish have been kept in that area of State waters in the 10-year period before the application is made, they have been kept under (i) a permit, issued under section 12 or 14 of the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995 , in respect of all or part of the activity to which the application relates; or (i) a marine farming development plan that applies to all or part of the area of State waters in which the activity is to be conducted by the applicant under the licence as varied in accordance with the application; or (b) the Director considers that the information, in relation to the environmental impact of fish farming, that was provided to the Panel under that Act before the Panel determined whether to recommend to the Minister under section 31 or 41 of the Act that a draft of the plan, or a draft amendment of the plan, referred to in paragraph (a) , be accepted by the Minister, did not adequately take into account the likely effects of an activity of the kind to be conducted under the licence, so as to make an environmental assessment by the Board of the application unnecessary. (a) there is a marine farming development plan in relation to all or part of an area of State waters in which the activity is to be conducted by the applicant under the licence as varied in accordance with the application; and (b) there has been specified by a person, under the marine farming development plan, a maximum rate of dissolved nitrogen that is permitted under the plan to be produced, or emitted, in the course of the conduct of finfish farming in the area of State waters to which the plan relates; and (c) the conduct by the applicant of the activity under the licence as varied in accordance with the application is likely to cause the rate of dissolved nitrogen that is produced or emitted, in the course of the conduct, whether by the applicant or other persons, of finfish farming in the area of State waters to which the marine farming development plan relates, to exceed by more than 10% the maximum rate referred to in paragraph (b) . (a) the activity is to be conducted by the applicant, under the licence as varied in accordance with the application, in an area of State waters to all or part of which (ii) one or more marine farming leases in relation to finfish farming that are held by the applicant, relate; and (b) a maximum rate of dissolved nitrogen that is permitted to be produced, or emitted, in the course of the conduct of finfish farming in the area of State waters to which one or more marine farming leases in relation to finfish farming that are held by the applicant, relate, has been, by a person, under the plan, set in relation to (i) those marine farming leases; or (c) the conduct by the applicant of the activity, under the licence as varied in accordance with the application, in an area of State waters to which one or more of the marine farming leases under which the activity is to be conducted relate, is likely to cause the rate of dissolved nitrogen that is produced or emitted to exceed by more than 10% the maximum rate, referred to in paragraph (b) , that has been, by a person, under the marine farming development plan, set in relation to (a) there is a marine farming development plan in relation to an area of State waters in all or part of which the activity is to be conducted by the applicant under the licence as varied in accordance with the application; and (c) the conduct by the applicant of the activity under the licence as varied in accordance with the application is likely to cause the biomass of finfish, contained in the area of State waters to which the plan relates, to be more than 10% higher than the maximum biomass of finfish referred to in paragraph (b) . (a) the activity is being conducted by the applicant under the licence in an area of State waters to all or part of which (b) the maximum biomass of finfish that may be contained, in the course of the conduct of finfish farming in the area of State waters, has been, by a person, under the marine farming development plan, set in relation to (c) the conduct by the applicant of the activity, under the licence as varied in accordance with the application, in an area of State waters to which one or more of the marine farming leases under which the activity is to be conducted relates, is likely to cause the maximum biomass of finfish that are contained in the areas of State waters to which the leases relate to exceed by more than 10% the maximum biomass of finfish referred to in paragraph (b) that has been, by a person, under the plan, set in relation to (9) For the purposes of section 42O(2) of the Act, the Director must not refer to the Board, for assessment under section 27AA of the Act, an application, to which section 42O(2) applies, for a variation of an environmental licence in relation to the activity of finfish farming, if (i) a marine farming development plan that applies to all or part of the area of State waters in which the activity is to be conducted by the applicant under the licence; or SCHEDULE 1 - Infringement Offences and Penalties Regulation 7 Section of Act Penalty individual (penalty units) Penalty body corporate (penalty units) Section 42C(1) Section 42ZA(4) These regulations are administered in the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10379
__label__wiki	0.97248	0.97248	Primary seat belt law in state likely would increase usage Sarah Zopfi Hubbard The National Safety Council reported in 2002 that 223 out of 354 West Virginians who died in an automobile accident were not wearing seat belts. Pull and buckle. Pull and buckle. Two quick, simple steps for fastening a seat belt. Steps that could ultimately save a life. The Tri-State has seen its share of unfortunate accidents throughout the past few years. Some lives were cut short at least partly because they were not wearing seat belts, including a Huntington teenager who died in an automobile accident. To encourage everyone to buckle up, continued education of motorists and making buckling up a primary enforcement law could make a difference, officials said. But it's doubtful the primary seat belt law will happen anytime soon. Primary seat belt laws allow police officers to stop motorists based solely on an observed seat belt violation. Secondary laws allow officers to enforce the safety belt law only if the motorist is first stopped for another violation. Seat belt use could increase up to 15 percent with the primary law in place, according to estimates from the council. West Virginia and Ohio do not have such a law, but Kentucky does. John Ulczycki, executive director for transportation safety for the National Safety Council, said seat belt education is a good way to encourage seat belt usage, but it is only effective at getting about 60 percent of the population to use seat belts. The primary seat belt law, meanwhile, has helped bring some states to 80 to 90 percent seat belt usage. "They (the public) do wear belts when the threat of a traffic ticket is there for them," he said. "Teens have a much higher fear of getting a traffic ticket than they do of dying." Legislation to create a primary seat belt law in West Virginia was proposed to the Transportation committee of both the houses of the Legislature several years ago, Sen. Evan Jenkins, D-Cabell, said, but the proposal never made it out of the committee. Jenkins, who would support a primary seat belt law, said the legislation has been proposed repeatedly for several years, but to no avail. "Grassroots support has just not built to a sufficient level to push for a vote," Jenkins said. Several parents in the community said they would support the primary seat belt law. Christy Carr, a mother of three children, said she would favor a primary seat belt law because it would protect more people on the road. "I think it definitely could save lives," she said. "I think it would be interesting to see how many lives could be saved." Larry Kendall, regional coordinator for the Governor's Highway Safety Program, said while there is still room for improvement, Cabell County and the region have seen a huge rise in seat belt usage over the past six years. He said the state is pushing toward implementing the primary seat belt law. Kendall contributes the success in part to "Click It or Ticket," a national campaign operated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The campaign requires traffic officers, once a vehicle is pulled over for a violation, to write a ticket if the driver is not wearing a seat belt. Kendall said Cabell County has gone from 49 percent of seat belt wearers in 2001 to nearly 90 percent this past year. One tactic that Kendall said can convince people to buckle up is to explain the force of hitting a windshield when someone is not in a seat belt. To find out with how much force you would hit a windshield or hit the pavement without a seat belt, multiply your body weight times the speed you would be traveling. For instance, if you weigh 160 pounds and are traveling at 65 mph, you could come through the windshield with a force of 10,400 pounds. "I don't think you are going to reach 100 percent (seat belt usage), but you can get very close," Kendall said. "What we can do is remind them that physics is working against them."	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10380
__label__cc	0.524462	0.475538	Manhattan establishment in Kansas Territory Manhattan emerged before statehood amid political turmoil and pre-Civil War bitterness Manhattan’s unofficial establishment, circa July 4, 1855, was 5½ years prior to Kansas’ entry to the Union. Months later in 1855, Riley County was organized with townships of Dyer, Manhattan, Ogden and Pierce. Manhattan was recognized as a 3rd Class City early the next year and shortly thereafter became the county seat … not without bitter, political dispute. Kansas’ path to statehood, too, was rocked by controversy between abolitionists and pro-slavery, as these vicious factions often clashed, determined to hold sway over the fate of the Sunflower state’s entry as the 34th state to the United States of America. Bleeding Kansas and Underground Railroad among Manhattan's Civil War-era ties Kansas was a rollicking place about 160 years ago, when the city of Manhattan was first getting its legs amid a raucous, five-year lead-up to Kansas’ territorial existence followed by statehood. At a time when “undocumented” natives existed in numbers greater than most city populations, the state’s rough-hewn survival was laid bare by barbaric Bleeding Kansas incidents and the prelude to a nationwide strife with Civil War. Freedom, education the basis for city's origination Manhattan’s very formation was the initiative of abolitionists with freedom and education at the core of their mindset. Regional political factions were unyielding as Manhattan’s city roots took hold. This required four constitutional conventions and nearly five years to ratify a governing document. Slavery was the crucial obstruction, as pro-slavery agencies from Missouri infiltrated election-day voting to cause upheaval in the results. The area known as Pawnee, located on ground that is now part of Fort Riley, was the first territorial capital of Kansas. The multiple conventions assembled first in Topeka, then Lecompton and Leavenworth, and ultimately Wyandotte in 1859 to submit a state constitution for U.S. statehood. Early war rumblings encouraged free-state movement The state constitution was passed by Congress and granted ultimate approval by outgoing President James Buchanan, who was not adored by many among the free-state movement. As Abraham Lincoln had triumphed in the 1860 election, South Carolina led 10 more states toward secession and eventually hostilities that initiated Civil War. Thus, the celebration was muted as prospect of war emanated from Manassas, Virginia, to Manhattan, Kansas.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10382
__label__wiki	0.925689	0.925689	John Legend Says He Wasn't "Emotionally Prepared" for Chrissy Teigen's Postpartum Depression The couple had baby Luna last year. By Naomi Gordon John Legend has spoken out about Chrissy Teigen's postpartum depression, admitting that he "didn't see it coming." The Grammy-winning singer and model/social media queen welcomed their first child Luna last year, and last month, Teigen bravely opened up about her battle with postpartum depression in an emotional essay. "You don't see it coming," he told the Sun. "You're not emotionally prepared for someone that's going through a dark time as you're welcoming this new life. When you don't understand what's happening, it's a bit challenging to figure it out and you don't know if it's something you've done or some other reason why she's not feeling well." "Once you understand what the reasons are then it makes perfect sense and you can adjust accordingly." He added that Teigen's piece was beneficial to her ongoing recovery, continuing, "I think it was good for her to talk about it. She was already doing better when she was writing the piece. She was coming out of it and was able to see it more clearly with some perspective and I think it was helpful for her to be on her way out of it as she was writing. We want three or four children. We're still excited to have more kids and we're going to do it." In Teigen's powerful open letter, the star admitted she was in constant physical pain, couldn't stop crying, and would go days without eating. She also thanked Legend for his unwavering support and patience. "He's exactly as compassionate, patient, loving, and understanding as he seems,"she wrote. "I know he must look over at times and think: My God, get it together. But he has never made me feel that way. "He wants me to be happy, silly, and energetic again, but he's not making me feel bad when I'm not in that place." The couple have been together for 10 years, and married in 2013. From: Cosmopolitan UK John Legends Supports Chrissy Teigen After PPD Chrissy Teigen's Beautiful Father's Day Tribute Chrissy Teigen Takes Flirting to a NSFW Level Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Welcome Their Baby Girl Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Are on Vacation John Legend on How He Fell in Love with Chrissy	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10383
__label__cc	0.675125	0.324875	Bisham Abbey Wedding Photography Photographing weddings at Bisham Abbey Bisham Abbey near Marlow dates back to the 1260s, and the building itself was built for soldier-monks called the Knights Templar. The actual abbey stood next door until it was demolished in the 1530s. The Knights Templar lived like monks at Bisham, but they also had to protect pilgrims when they travelled to the Holy Land in the Middle East. They were very secretive and became very powerful in Europe. The King of France was jealous and made up dreadful stories about them. So the Pope banned the organisation and told King Edward II of England to seize all their land in this country. Queen Elizabeth I spent a number of years imprisoned here during Bloody Mary’s reign. Later, it was given to the Earls of Salisbury, who lived there for many years. The 5th Earl and his son, the famous Earl of Warwick, were both killed in the War of the Roses. In Tudor Times, the Hoby family lived there, who built the Great Dining Hall and the big tower on the back of the property. The Vansittart-Neales lived there in Victorian and Modern Times. It now belongs to the National Sports Council, and the England Football Team trains there! It is said to be the most haunted house in Berkshire. One of the more active paranormal residents of Bisham Abbey is in fact believed to be that of Lady Elizabeth Hoby, who in a tragic accident is said to have killed her son William. Her phantom has been seen since the early 1600’s wandering the grounds. On a far more cheery note, Bisham Abbey now hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions, and the lovely riverside gardens provide fabulous wedding photography opportunities. The abbey has so many dramatic backdrops, and it is the most stunning venue consideration for your special day. The abbey’s colourful gardens and dramatic interiors were are always an absolute pleasure to photograph; oak panelling and high ceilings are a dream for my style of wedding photography. The abbey itself is superb for wedding pictures, I adore all the huge leaded windows, the dramatic oak panelled rooms, the arched doorways, and the quirkiness of so many areas within this charming old venue. Obviously the other big wow factor is the abbey’s riverside location, watching the world go by from the grounds doesn’t get more relaxing for your guests, or more spectacular for my photographs of your wedding day. If you’d like to discuss your wedding photography requirements, I’d love to hear from you, or click here to learn more about hosting your wedding at Bisham Abbey.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10385
__label__cc	0.660597	0.339403	VELASCO VITALI – Veduta M77 Gallery is glad to present Veduta, a new solo exhibition by the Italian artist Velasco Vitali (Bellano, 1960), which will open to the public on Monday 4th March at 7 pm. The exhibition curated by Danilo Eccher, is conceived as a single large-scale exhibition project and is a tribute to the city of Milan and to the history which unites places which are dear to the artist. On the ground floor, the area is entirely occupied by a large picture depicting an alpine landscape, the Lombardy Prealps, with the Grigna and the Resegone peaks in the centre. The work is inspired by the famous drawing by Leonardo da Vinci from the Milan Duomo. This panorama did not only interest him so much as to lead him to study it at length, it was also very familiar. Vitali continued the study of the great Renaissance artist, enlarging and adding colour to this mountain range. The Bellano-born painter considers these peaks to be a special place, a landscape which has been familiar to him since his childhood. It is the intimate bond with water that leads the large painting to be reflected, doubled as though in a vision, in an artificial lake which has been created especially for the event within the gallery; a metaphor for the change in perspective, the lake represents the place where the reflections of the artist are reflected and deepened. On the upper floor, the artist places the Milan Duomo at the centre of his work, depicting it in four different moments of the day: dawn, midday, afternoon and night, each presented in three different paintings. This section of works is inspired by another important figure from the history of art, Claude Monet (1840-1926), who decided to carry out his own research into lighting on a national monument, Rouen Cathedral. In his series of thirty works, the French artist demonstrated one of the fundamental points of the impressionist movement, or rather how the perception that we have of reality is very different from its objective aspect. Our perception of the world is influenced by light, movement and weather conditions, in such a way that every instant appears different from that which follows. The exhibition will be open to the public from 5 March to 25 May 2019 and will be accompanied by a catalogue in which the curator Danilo Eccher converses with the artist. Download full Press Release Previous Exhibition Next Exhibition	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10386
__label__wiki	0.868036	0.868036	Opening Weekend: Made In Dagenham, Love and Other Drugs, Faster, The Nutcracker in 3-D, Waste Land - Macleans.ca Opening Weekend: Made In Dagenham, Love and Other Drugs, Faster, The Nutcracker in 3-D, Waste Land Sally Hawkins and Rosamund Pike shine in a frustrating mix of heart and hokum by Brian D. Johnson (from left) Andrea Riseborough, Jaime Winstone and Sally Hawkins in 'Made in Dagenham' This being American Thanksgiving, I realize that Hollywood’s opening weekend kicked off Wednesday for a number of new releases. But we’re in Canada, so at Unscreened we’re sticking to the usual end-of-week ritual. The movie I’d most heartily recommend is Love and Other Drugs. Even though it’s a dog’s breakfast—a kooky contrivance that mixes Viagra, Parkinson’s disease and rampant nudity—the chemistry between Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal, two of the most watchable movie stars on the planet, makes it a guilty treat. And Hathaway’s performance is worth an Oscar nomination, though the movie may lack the gravitas to get her one. For more on Love and Other Drugs, and an interview with director Ed Zwick, go to: A romantic comedy—plus sex. Lots of it. There’s a glut of new movies out. I haven’t yet had a chance to see Tangled, the new Disney animated feature, which is getting rave reviews across the board, or Burlesque, which hasn’t generated much heat aside from landing Cher on the cover of Vanity Fair. But here are some thoughts on those I have seen: Hollywood gets a of flak for turning true stories into formula fables, but never underestimate the ability of the Brits to do the same thing. In the tradition of Calendar Girls and Pirate Radio, along comes Made in Dagenham, another spirited romp that converts history into a giddy jamboree of clichés. There’s a terrific tale at the heart of the film, the story of a 1968 strike by 187 female machinists who sewed car upholstery in a dilapidated Ford plant in the Essex town of Dagenham. After being reclassified as “unskilled” labour, the women—a tiny enclave in a company employing 55,000 British workers—defied both Ford and their union bosses as they walked off the job demanding equal pay. The result was a landmark settlement engineered by the Labour government’s Secretary of State Barbara Castle which led the way to Britain’s Pay Equity Act. In this fictionalized account, the adorable Sally Hawkins (Happy-Go-Lucky) stars as a composite character named Rita, a reluctant rebel who emerges from the shop floor to lead the strikers, a flamboyant array of sassy stereotypes, from the aspiring model (Jaime Winstone) to the renegade party girl (Andrea Riseborough). The male characters, who are even flatter, range from Rita’s gormless, sad-sack husband—who holds the fort at home while extravagantly burning dinner—to a token sympathetic union rep (an elfin Bob Hoskins). Directed by Nigel Cole, who also made Calendar Girls, the film is a frustrating mix of heart and hokum. The story seems to take place in a historical bubble. This is 1968, but you’d never guess that the capitalism is under siege by student movements, anti-war movements and epidemic strike actions. It’s as if the women are in their own little Broadway musical of a revolution. But behind the scrim of a didactic screenplay, there are some superb performances. Sally Hawkins is wonderful in the lead role, acting just on the brink of emotion, as if she’s shyly discovering her mission just as the words are being formed, could dissolve in a puddle tears at any moment, but is bravely keeping her cool. The deft, offbeat rhythm of her acting is no small triumph over the script. And while this comparison won’t mean much to younger readers, she could be channeling Rita Tushingham, the quirky It Girl of British cinema when these events were taking place, during the late 1960s. Also as Lisa, the wife of the factory boss who crosses class lines to befriend Rita, Rosamund Pike performs miracles with a slender role—in one fleeting, heartfelt speech of support, she steals the movie in less than a minute. And finally, Miranda Richardson makes a meal of her role as the Labour government’s feminist firebrand, Barbara Castle. It’s the kind of role that you imagine might have been first offered to Helen Mirren. Who knows if Richardson’s incendiary portrayal of the minister is at all accurate, but it’s a lot of fun. Too bad the movie does not live up to the skills of its stars. Dwayne Johnson in 'Faster' Dwayne (“The Rock”) Johnson stars as an ex-con on a homicidal revenge mission in this hard-boiled action movie that plays like something Quentin Tarantino might have made if he’d had a frontal lobotomy. Johnson is physically impressive, a flesh-and-blood Terminator without the irony, but when he opens his mouth, his acting makes Arnie sound like Olivier. Fortunately, it stays shut most of the time, while his character, The Driver, demonstrates his prowess behind the wheel of a vintage Chevy SS muscle car. It’s all so retro: this guy can’t go to the corner store without doing a wheelie and laying a mile of rubber. The plot of Faster is a slow-burn Mexican standoff, as two predators set their sights on The Driver: a dirty detective on the verge of retirement (Billy Bob Thornton) and a super-slick contract killer (Oliver Jackson-Cohen), who drives a Ferrari and acts like a GQ fashion ad come to life. Faster is not without a few guilty pleasures. As action porn, it receives a passing grade. And it’s not the worst movie I’ve seen this season. That honour goes to The Nutcracker in 3D. John Turturro in 'The Nutcracker in 3-D' The Nutcracker in 3D Beware! Do not see this movie. Do not take your children to this movie. Do not be tempted by the title, or dancing visions of sugar-plum fairies. Do not put on the 3-D glasses. You will regret it, believe me. Even the 3-D is lousy. This is one of those movies that makes you wonder how on Earth it got made. I realize it’s hard to make movies, and it’s amazing that so many of them turn out as well as they do. But in this case, it defies imagination how a movie could turn out so badly. Directed by Andrei Konchalovsky (Tango and Cash, Runaway Train), it transplants the Nutcracker fable to Vienna in 1920, where young Mary (Elle Fanning, Dakota’s sister) sees toys come to life in a household ruled by an imperious father (Richard E. Grant), and subverted by a zany Uncle Albert Einstein. In the fantasy sequences, John Turturro plays a scary, repulsive Rat King, a fascist monster styled as a mincing cabaret queen in an Andy Warhol wig. It all unfolds like some orphaned Lynchian nightmare that’s been re-purposed as a sick Christmas story. Lyricist Tim Rice cake-decorates Tchaikovsky’s music with a lot of sugary rhymes. But there’s no ballet, and no magic, just a disjointed narrative with flashes of creepy, unsettling imagery. What the children are supposed to think, I don’t know. But if you’re looking for a family movie about toys that come to life and are trapped in an Orwellian concentration camp, you’d be a lot better off renting Toy Story 3. A scene from the documentary ‘Waste Land’ After tearing up the festival circuit, this epic documentary is opening in Toronto only at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. British director Lucy Walker (Countdown to Zero) follows renowned Brazilian artist Vik Muniz as he returns to his homeland to “give back” to the people. Muniz, who was born into a poor family in São Paulo, finds his material in Rio di Janeiro’s Jardim Gramancho, one the world’s largest garbage dumps. He creates installation-scale photos of freelance catadores, or pickers, who salvage recyclable debris from the mountains of trash. Then he enlists the pickers in “colouring” the portraits with recycled debris. There’s a certain Oprah effect at work as this art star elevates and beatifies the simple folk, and the film raises the issue of exploitation while giving the artist the benefit of the doubt. It’s too bad the art he creates isn’t better. The portraits assembled from the junk have an earnest ring of social realism. And there are some unanswered questions left dangling as Muniz seems to adopt attractive women from the catadore casting dump, while back home his marriage unravels. Nevertheless, Walker’s documentary is an eye-opening trip to a part of the world where garbage serves as liquid currency for people who salvage dignity from degradation with intelligence and grace. The scale and ambition of the project is extraordinary, and some of the pickers emerge as truly heroic characters. Without theorizing, the film amounts to an implicit essay on art as the commodification of trash. And Walker succeeds by questioning the morality of the project, even while projecting its inspirational message. Sally Hawkins A romantic comedy—plus sex. Lots of it. The top 10 forgotten films of TIFF Opening Weekend: No Strings Attached, Incendies, The Company Men, The Way Back Newsmakers: Mergers Newsmakers: The White Album	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10387
__label__cc	0.52475	0.47525	London Stock Exchange’s AIM celebrates 20th anniversary AIM AT 20 online AIM20 Report 2015 London Stock Exchange’s world leading growth market, AIM, celebrates twentieth anniversary Over 3,600 companies have joined AIM since its inception, raising £92 billion Research highlights AIM’s economic impact on the UK, equivalent to £25 billion in GDP per annum and 731,000 in UK jobs London Stock Exchange this month celebrates 20 years since the launch of AIM, the world’s most successful and established market for growth companies. Since June 1995, over 3,600 UK and international companies have joined AIM, raising £92 billion through new and further issues. Grant Thornton’s recent research highlights AIM’s impact over the past 20 years, notably AIM’s ongoing annual contribution to the UK economy, equivalent to £25 billion in GDP. Additionally, the report shows that the public equity market for growth companies has a far-reaching impact on the economy as a whole, including generating almost three quarters of a million jobs in Britain alone. To celebrate the occasion Rt Hon Greg Hands MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Xavier Rolet, CEO, LSEG opened trading this morning at London Stock Exchange. The event was attended by CEOs of AIM companies, as well as members of the broader AIM community of nominated advisors, investors, brokers, market-makers and liquidity providers and other supporters. This morning the annual AIM conference will feature a keynote speech from Chris Leslie MP, Shadow Chancellor. Xavier Rolet, CEO, London Stock Exchange Group: “Over 3,600 companies have joined AIM in the last 20 years. Central to innovation, job creation and productivity, these companies have played a unique role in fuelling economic prosperity in the UK, a dynamic recognised by government, business and investors. “AIM is a great British success story and today, it is the most successful market for ambitious growth companies in the world. Two decades after it was established, the diverse community that supports these businesses, have helped to make the market a vibrant and thriving one. Recent research overwhelmingly supports the value of AIM to our society, and we are looking forward to continuing to work with the global AIM community on the market’s development in the years to come” Rt Hon Greg Hands MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury: “Britain’s innovative and dynamic SMEs are the backbone of our economy, which is why I’m delighted to celebrate twenty years of AIM, London Stock Exchange’s stock market for smaller companies. “AIM and London Stock Exchange have provided an active and thriving market for a vast number of high growth SMEs, significantly contributing to the wider UK economy. That’s why this Government has supported AIM by removing Stamp Duty on the purchase of shares on growth markets and allowing AIM shares to be held in ISAs.” AIM was launched with 10 companies, with an aggregate value of £82 million, on 19 June 1995 In 2015, AIM is home to 1,074 businesses, with a combined market cap of £75 billion In total 3,602 companies have been admitted to AIM since its launch, raising £92 billion - £40 billion at IPO and £52 billion through further fundraisings The average market capitalisation of an AIM company has grown from £8.2 million in 1995 to £70 million in 2015 Household names that have floated on AIM include ASOS, Dominos, FeverTree Drinks, Majestic Wine,and YouGov Since the financial crisis in 2008, over 530 companies have joined AIM, raising over £7.3 billion. The amount raised at admission in 2014 was 135 per cent higher than the amount raised at IPO in 2008 Companies from across all sectors are represented on AIM, including 65 consumer goods companies have an aggregate market cap of £5,305 million; 119 technology companies represent a combined market cap of £10,074 million and 188 industrial companies have an aggregate market of £10,235 million Key findings from the Grant Thornton report: The overall economic impact of UK AIM companies is equivalent to £25 billion in GDP and some 731,000 jobs The total turnover of UK incorporated AIM companies is over £50 billion In the first year post admission, companies with turnover of less than £5 million grow by 200 per cent in turnover and more than 100 per cent in employment There is a correlation between the location of AIM companies and areas with high levels of patents granted Read more about AIM over the past 20 years: visit www.lseg.com/aim20-report-2015 Alexandra Ritterman Tom Gilbert London Stock Exchange Group (LSE.L) is a diversified international market infrastructure and capital markets business sitting at the heart of the world's financial community. The Group can trace its history back to 1698. The Group operates a broad range of international equity, bond and derivatives markets, including London Stock Exchange; Borsa Italiana; MTS, Europe's leading fixed income market; and Turquoise, a pan-European equities MTF. It is also home to one of the world’s leading growth markets for SMEs, AIM. Through its platforms, the Group offers international business and investors unrivalled access to Europe's capital markets. Post trade and risk management services are a significant part of the Group’s business operations. In addition to majority ownership of multi-asset global CCP operator, LCH.Clearnet Group, LSEG operates CC&G, the Italian clearing house; Monte Titoli, the T2S-ready European settlement business; and globeSettle, the Group’s newly established CSD based in Luxembourg. The Group is a global leader in indexing and analytic solutions. FTSE and Russell Indexes offer thousands of indices that measure and benchmark markets around the world. The Group also provides customers with an extensive range of real time and reference data products, including SEDOL, UnaVista, Proquote and RNS. Following the acquisition of Russell Investments, LSEG conducted a comprehensive review of the investment management business to analyse its strategic fit with the Group. This was concluded in February 2015, and LSEG is now exploring a sale of the business in its entirety. London Stock Exchange Group is a leading developer of high performance trading platforms and capital markets software for customers around the world. In addition to the Group’s own markets, over 35 other organisations and exchanges use the Group’s MillenniumIT trading, surveillance and post trade technology. Headquartered in London, with significant operations in North America, Italy, France and Sri Lanka, the Group employs approximately 4,700 people. Further information on London Stock Exchange Group can be found at www.lseg.com	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10392
__label__cc	0.553466	0.446534	Buying a Retirement Villa – What you need to know With an ageing population, the volume and choice of retirement based accommodation is increasing around the country. There has also been a lot of media attention around the fairness of retirement village contracts. Some key aspects of a retirement village contract There are a variety of different forms of contract used by retirement village operators, however, there are some common concepts which almost always apply. Ingoing Contribution – this is generally a large payment to the retirement village operator paid on moving into the village or shortly thereafter. This is sometimes described as a loan and is reimbursed (minus certain fees and costs) following a triggering event, such as vacating the premises. Departure Fee – this is arguably the most contentious fee charged by retirement village operators. This fee is how much of the ingoing contribution will be deducted prior to the contribution being reimbursed. The method of calculating the fee varies, however it can be in excess of 35% of the ingoing contribution. Capital gain/loss – another ‘cost’ to consider when entering into a retirement village contract is how a capital gain or loss is dealt with. The common scenario is a 50/50 split between the resident and the operator, however, this is not always the case. Recurrent charges – depending on the nature of the retirement village and the services provided, the recurrent charges which are paid to the operator on a periodic basis can be hundreds of dollars per month and this may not include all the statutory charges you are liable to pay (e.g. rates and water charges). Capital works and maintenance – it is important to understand what works undertaken in relation to the premises are to be paid for by you as the resident, through the capital works fund of the operator (which residents contribute to) and the operator personally. What does a retirement village contract look like? There are 3 main forms of retirement village contracts. Under a purchase contract, the resident will be purchasing the property. The property is generally a unit in a units plan. The unit is often sold to you by the previous owner, who would have been an eligible resident in the village. As a condition of sale, the buyer will be required to enter into an agreement with the village operator outlining their rights and obligations relating to their occupation in the village. Despite being the legal owner of the unit, there are often restrictions on ownership and use, such as requiring a resident to vacate if they are no longer meet the village’s eligibility criteria. For example, if the resident’s health declines so that the village is unsuitable for them, they may be required to vacate their unit. In order to secure the rights of the operator, the resident’s unit is charged in favour of the operator. The charge can be registered on the resident’s title (like a mortgage). The resident is also obliged to include particular special conditions in the contract when the resident sells the property to require a future buyer to comply with the same obligations that the resident did when they acquired the property. Under a sublease, the resident leases the property from the village operator for an extended period of time (e.g. 50 years). The terms of the sublease set out most of the rights and obligations in relation to the property and the village generally, however, there can also be a side agreement with the operator which deals with additional rights and obligations. Despite not acquiring legal ownership, a sublease can be registered on the title which will give a resident greater security over their rights in relation to the property and the agreement with the village operator. Licence Deed A licence by the village operator to the resident giving them a right to occupy the property is a common arrangement. The licence will generally include all the terms regarding the operation of the village and the resident’s rights and obligations. As a licence cannot be registered on the title and a licence does not create a caveatable interest, in order to protect the resident’s entitlement to be reimbursed the ingoing contribution (minus any costs and fees) at the end of the licence, a statutory charge should be registered on the title to the land. Whether it is yourself or someone you know who is considering moving into a retirement village, it is important to consider what form of contract is being used as well as some of the key aspects of the agreement to make sure that you are comfortable with the arrangement. If you have any doubt about what you have been given or told, please contact us to discuss how we can help you to understand the legal and practical aspects of the arrangement. We can also introduce you to an appropriate financial advisor so that you are completely aware of your financial rights and obligations. For more information contact the Commercial, Property and Finance Team: Christine Murray Managing Partner Commercial, Property & Finance (02) 6279 4402 Christine.Murray@MVLawyers.com.au Jonathon Bellato Senior Lawyer Commercial, Property & Finance (02) 6279 4306 Jonathon.Bellato@MVLawyers.com.au	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10397
__label__wiki	0.760395	0.760395	Manhattanhenge 2013: The Twice-A-Year Occurrence Every New Yorker Has to See By Angela Duffy Twice a year, New Yorkers are dazzled by sunrises and sunsets lining up perfectly with New York City’s Manhattan grid, a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge. That it is a man-made but unintended phenomenon makes Manhattanhenge a semi-naturally occurring wonder. The name Manhattanhenge was popularized by Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, referencing the famous monument’s construction lining up with the Vernal Equinox and Autumnal Equinox. Other cities dub days in which the sun aligns with its grid system as their particular “henge,” but Manhattan is uniquely positioned to have one of — if not the — most spectacular example since one can get a clear view to the horizon on streets that run east to west. The best views can be found on 14th, 23rd, 34th, 42nd, and 57th. Views are best as far east as possible, while still being able to see New Jersey. Since Manhattan is not laid out in a perfect east-west configuration, Manhattanhenge occurs on seemingly random dates in the late May and again in mid-July. This is due to the city’s designers pitching the city’s grid 30 degrees east of due north. In contrast, Baltimore’s city grid is only 3.9 degrees off and its “henge” aligns much more closely with the equinoxes. Baltimore city surveyor Philip Jones Jr. used a magnetic compass to determine where north was without compensating for the difference between magnetic north and true north. Because magnetic north was off by 3.9 degrees in 1730 when Jones was conducting his work Baltimore, the oldest streets lie just shy of a true north-south line as found in Stonehenge. Without written record, modern-day anthropologists have assigned meaning to the particular alignment of Stonehenge from religious significance to prehistoric science and forecasting. While one cannot ever know its true purpose, there is general consensus on the significance of its seasonal agreements. It is possible to think that future generations will find the ruins of Manhattan and assign similar import in regards to Manhattanhenge. Some have even posited that since the dates typically align with Memorial Day and All-Star Break, it may seem as though War and Baseball are the pinnacles of American culture to future anthropologists. Manhattanhenge is also a unique time for Manhattanites to ruminate on the universe outside the big apple. The convergence of nature, astronomy and science all in the dirty urban bubble of New York City is truly a rare experience, not to be missed. This year you can catch a glimpse on July 12 and 13 at sunset. People line the streets to catch a glimpse of Manhattanhenge’s sunset.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10399
__label__wiki	0.984203	0.984203	Scarlett Johansson: I should be allowed to play any person Published: Jul 14, 2019, 09:49 IST \| ANI Scarlett Johansson has played many different types of roles but was recently slammed for accepting a role to play a transgender man in the upcoming film Rub and Tug, reported Fox News. Scarlett Johansson opened up about her long-acting career and how the industry has changed from when she began working as a teen. The 34-year-old actor has played many different types of roles but was recently slammed for accepting a role to play a transgender man in the upcoming film Rub and Tug, reported Fox News. After facing backlash for the casting decision and pressure from social media about not having a transgender actor play the character, Johansson decided to exit from the film. The Avengers: Endgame star addressed what she called "political correctness" in the casting process in an interview with As If magazine, as cited by Fox News. "You know, as an actor, I should be allowed to play any person, or any tree, or any animal because that is my job and the requirements of my job," she said. She also noted that acting is an art and it should be free of "restrictions." "I feel like it's a trend in my business and it needs to happen for various social reasons, yet there are times it does get uncomfortable when it affects the art because I feel art should be free of restrictions," Johansson added. "I think society would be more connected if we just allowed others to have their own feelings and not expect everyone to feel the way we do," she continued. Johansson revealed that during the making of a film, so many changes usually take place that the end result is different from the original version she signed up for. The final cut is "usually different from the movie I thought I was making. It's very rare that it's what I thought I was making. Sometimes it's devastating, and sometimes it's a pleasant surprise." In July 2018, Johansson first addressed her casting as a transgender man in a statement to Out magazine, as cited by Fox News. "I understand why many feel Dante Tex Gill should be portrayed by a transgender person," she said. "I've learned a lot from the community since making my first statement about my casting and realize it was insensitive. I am thankful that this casting debate, albeit controversial, has sparked a larger conversation about diversity and representation in film," she added. Johansson also received flak for her role in the 2017 movie Ghost in a Shell, which was an adaptation of a Japanese manga. She played the lead character, who was originally Asian in the source material and was accused of whitewashing. Also read: Scarlett Johansson on future of Black Widow stand-alone: Everything happens when it's supposed to scarlett johanssonhollywood news Scarlett Johansson on future of Black Widow stand-alone: Everything happens when it's supposed to Avengers: Endgame Box office: Marvel film crosses Rs 350 crore mark in India Avengers: Endgame mints over Rs 250 cr in first week Avengers: Endgame box-office: Film earns Rs 104 Cr in 2 days; Hollywood shows B-town how it is done Apr 29, 2019, 07:33 IST Avengers: Endgame earns $305 million worldwide, mints Rs 53.10 cr in India Emmy Awards 2019: Here's why Big Little Lies, Stranger Things, The Handmaid's Tale weren't nominated Emmy 2019 nominations: James Corden becomes highest scorer Emmy 2019: Game Of Thrones earns record-breaking 32 nominations Damien Chazelle in early talks with Emma Stone and Brad Pitt for his next Babylon Latin musician Maluma in talks to star opposite Jennifer Lopez in Marry Me Thor aka Chris Hemsworth's wife Elsa Pataky shares pre-birthday celebration pictures from Spain Vanessa Hudgens is proud of Austin Butler as he bags Elvis Presley role	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10400
__label__wiki	0.550888	0.550888	In recognition of his exemplary municipal leadership, national professional networks and ongoing commitment to public service, City Manager Anthony J. Snipes has been appointed to serve on the Board of the Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS). “I am incredibly honored to join other national public partners as a part of the IBTS Board, and I look forward to providing valuable insight and guidance from a municipal perspective that will help the Institute improve services and outreach to public partners such as the ‘Show Me City,’” Mr. Snipes said. IBTS partners with government at all levels to provide unparalleled expertise in regulatory compliance, program and service management, and quality engineering services. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization since 1999, IBTS is committed to helping jurisdictions meet the needs of their citizens with greater agility, efficiency and full transparency. The organization employs more than 300 employees that provide services to local, state and federal clients. IBTS’s work is guided by a Board of Directors that consists of representatives of five national associations representing city-, county- and state-level governments. As part of the Board, Mr. Snipes will join other elected and appointed officials in informing IBTS directly, providing IBTS with unique insight into the needs, challenges and priorities of the public sector. “Mr. Snipes has earned many achievements and accolades during his more than 20-year career, including strategic initiatives in public/private partnerships and organizational development,” said Ashok Goswami, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of IBTS. “We are pleased to welcome him onto our Board of Directors and look forward to his guidance as we continue to grow our organization.” City Manager Snipes also serves as: Secretary/Treasurer of the Texas City Management Association—Region 6 Board, First Vice President of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators’ Board of Directors, a Board Member of the Missouri City Parks Foundation and a Board Member of Mercer University’s College of Liberal Arts Alumni Association. IBTS offers municipal services for local governments, state municipal leagues and council of governments through a Non-Profit Public Partnership (NP3). Many local governments are faced with a variety of challenges, such as budget shortfalls, retiring staff, a lack of certified professionals and data security. IBTS’s municipal service offerings can help remove the burden of these day-to-day challenges from government officials, allowing officials to place a greater focus on the overarching mission of the municipality. When partnering with a municipality, IBTS conducts a budget analysis to find ways to save money, or use it more wisely, in addition to sharing found efficiencies with the community. Learn more Mr. Snipes’ is a veteran municipal administrator who has earned numerous accolades for inspiring his teams with clarity of purpose and leading them toward a shared view of collective goals. He joined the “Show Me City” on Dec. 1, 2015 after being unanimously appointed by City Council Members to become the municipality’s seventh Chief Administrative Officer. Mr. Snipes oversees about 354 full-time employees and a combined annual budget of more than $105 million. Before joining the ‘Show Me City’, Mr. Snipes was a municipal executive in different capacities for Dayton, Ohio; Fort Worth and Austin. In all three cities, he implemented proactive programs and led innovative initiatives that set a standard for excellence. Utilizing his extensive experience, Mr. Snipes is steering a steady course of success in Missouri City, forging myriad partnerships, firmly building on the legacy of leadership that established the “Show Me City” as a community that is fiscally sound, safe and scenic. Learn more about City Manager Snipes. ⇐Previous Frequently Asked Questions: MCPD, Texas Ranger Division Conducting Investigation Of Active ShooterNext⇒ Glenn Lakes Lane Bridge Over Oyster Creek Now Open	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10402
__label__cc	0.53764	0.46236	Why MUA Life at MUA Recognition. Reputation. Resources. U.S. Federal Financial Aid » Top residency placements » MD program comparable to U.S. medical schools » Key approvals allowing you to practice anywhere in the U.S. or Canada » The U.S. Department of Education via the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA) has determined that the accreditation standards used by MUA’s accrediting body are comparable to the standards used to approve U.S. medical schools. Learn More » Key State Approvals MUA is one of the few international medical schools with approvals from the key states of New York, California, and Florida. This means that MUA’s students have access to high-quality clinical rotations in their 3rd and 4th years of medical school that would otherwise be unavailable to them, as well as access to sought-after residencies and licensure in the case of New York and California, respectively. Collectively, these approvals also make MUA graduates who complete the requisite licensing exams eligible for practice in all 50 U.S. states and Canada. Learn More » MD Curriculum MUA’s MD curriculum is based on an integrated, systems-based approach, the same approach utilized by top U.S. medical schools. Learn More » U.S. Federal Financial Aid MUA is one of a select group of international medical schools approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in U.S. Federal Financial Aid programs. Learn More » Residency Placements MUA graduates obtain residencies in competitive programs across the full range of medical specialties in the U.S. and Canada. Many of MUA’s graduates excel in their residencies, becoming Chief Residents, and many pursue Fellowship opportunities following residencies. Since 2001, 88% of MUA graduates seeking residency in the United States and Canada secured positions. Learn More » Small Class Size At the core of MUA’s educational philosophy is the belief that small class sizes, with significant student-teacher interaction, are fundamental to the student experience. This means that MUA students get the one-to-one attention in the basic sciences and the ongoing support during their clinical rotations they need. This is a critical benefit that larger medical schools simply cannot offer. Learn More » Excellent USMLE Results Passing your USMLE licensing exams on the first attempt is critical to your success in attaining a residency. The preparation MUA provides for the USMLE examinations is an essential part of the student experience. This support reflects itself in an exceptional 99% first-time pass rate on USMLE Step I, and performance above the average for U.S. medical schools on USMLE Step IICK. Learn More » Canadian Applicants Canadians make up a large proportion of each incoming class of MUA. The school’s strong track record of placing graduates in residencies in Canada make it a leader among international medical schools. Learn More » MD vs DO Degree In 2020, the 3,109 residency positions offered in 2017 by AOA-approved programs will become available to graduates of MD programs as a result of the merger between the ACGME and the AOA. No longer will these spots be exclusively available to DOs without competition from MDs. The Perfect Place for Learning At MUA, we’ve combined a systems-based U.S. curriculum with the time-tested belief that students learn best in small classes, where they can interact one-on-one with their professors. Those small classes also help create the strong feeling of community and collaboration that runs through everything we do at MUA, from the classroom to the clinicals and beyond. The Clinical Difference The personalized attention that comes with small class sizes isn’t just something you’ll feel during your Basic Sciences education. You’ll feel it during your clinical rotations as well, where MUA is able to offer a level of oversight and guidance that simply isn’t possible at bigger schools—and it’s a key reason our graduates achieve top residencies. Canadian Students When it comes to placing Canadian students in Canadian residencies, MUA is a leader—and that’s just one of the many reasons Canadian students choose MUA. Learn More » Discover where MUA can take you. Stories of Real Accomplishment See Graduate Profiles » MUA Right Now What's the fastest way to find out about MUA? Watch our webinar! You'll get an excellent overview of MUA's program of medicine, including our campus, our curriculum—and the impressive success of our graduates. We'll also send you a copy of the MUA Viewbook. Begin your MD program in January, May or September. WATCH OUR WEBINAR » DOWNLOAD A VIEWBOOK » ATTEND AN OPEN HOUSE » Charlestown, Nevis, West Indies NEVIS CAMPUS Medical University of the Americas P.O. Box 701 \| Charlestown, Nevis, West Indies MUA Catalog myMUA Copyright ©2019 Medical University of the Americas. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10403
__label__wiki	0.575087	0.575087	June 5, 1865 - Testimony of William A. Evans. WILLIAM A. EVANS, a witness called for the prosecution, in rebuttal, being duly sworn, testified as follows: Q. State where you reside. A. I reside in Prince George’s County, Md. Q. What is your profession? A. I am a Presbyterian minister. Q. When did you leave your church in that county? A. I was compelled to leave my church in 1861 because of my loyalty and devotion to the Union. Q. It is a very disloyal neighborhood? Q. Do you know J. Z. Jenkins, who has given testimony here? A. Yes, sir: I know him well. Q. Do you know his reputation for loyalty or disloyalty? A. He pretended to be a loyal man in 1861, as a great many in Prince George’s and St. Mary’s and those lower counties, did; but I never considered him a loyal man, because, if he had been, he would have co-operated with me and others who were endeavoring to discharge our duty to our country. Q. What has been his reputation and conduct since? A. He has been disloyal. I call him a rebel. I do not call such men Southern sympathizers; I call them rebels. Q. So far as you have known, or have reason to believe, he has been open and outspoken in his sympathy with the rebels? A. Very much so. Q. Do you know the prisoner at the bar, Dr. Mudd? A. I am slightly acquainted with him. Q. Do you know him when you see him? Q. State whether or not, on any occasion during the past spring, you know of his having come to Washington City. A. I think, about the 1st or 2d of March, Dr. Mudd drove past me in the morning, coming to the city of Washington. I drove on after him. Q. On the road between his house and the city? A. Yes, sir; I think, about eight miles from the city now: and he having a fiery horse, and I wishing to take my time, he drove past me, and I drove after him. Q. How far did you follow him? A. On up to the city. Q. You think that was on the 2d or 3d of March? A. The 1st or 2d of March last, I think. I know it was before Inauguration Day. Q. Are you certain it was before Inauguration Day? A. I know it was. Q. And you feel assured that it was after the 1st of March? Q. Between the 1st and 4th of March? A. Yes, sir; between the 1st and 4th of March, to the best of my knowledge. Q. Where did you lose sight of him? A. There are several hills on the way. I could always keep him in view. Q. But in the city? A. I put my horse up at the Navy Yard, in Pope’s stable, and rode down in the cars to my office. Q. You lost sight of him there? Q. You did not see him when he returned from the city? A. No, sir. Q. You do not know where he stopped in the city? Cross-examined by MR. CLAMPITT: Q. How long have you been acquainted with Mr. Jenkins? A. About fifteen years. Q. Have you been a resident of the same county with him for the last four years? A. Because of my abolition proclivities, I was not permitted at times to remain in the county or in the State. Q. Were you there in 1861, in the early stage of the Rebellion? A. I was. There was a writ out for me in 1861, and occasionally I visited my house in secrecy; but I know Mr. Jenkins, and every one who knows him knows him to be a rebel. Q. What was the status of Mr. Jenkins in 1861? A. He pretended to be a Union man; but I knew him to be a hypocrite. Q. You state that you have known him to be a rebel, or a rebel sympathizer? A. Well, I make use of the term “rebel,” because any one that is opposed to our Government is a rebel at heart. Q. How did you know him to be opposed to the Government? A. I know it from his conduct. Actions speak louder than words. Q. What were his actions? A. His general deportment and conduct, saying that the country would go to ruin, and the South would be successful. Q. Did he say that to you? A. He said it to other gentlemen who repeated it to me. I hold a secret commission under the Government. Q. You did not hear him state it? A. I did not hear him state it. I did not associate with him. Q. Do you not know, that in 1861, Mr. Jenkins was a loyal man, that he labored himself, and that he urged others to labor, to keep the State of Maryland in the Union? Q. Are you not aware that he came to this city in 1862 and 1863 in order to get citizens who formerly resided in Maryland, but had moved to this city, and had not been here long enough to lose their residence in the State of Maryland, to return, and cast their votes for the Union ticket in the State of Maryland? A. I do not think Mr. Jenkins ever voted for the Union ticket in Maryland. Q. Do you not know that he raised a flag after the first battle of Bull Run; and that, when it was threatened to be torn down by rebel sympathizers, he gathered a band of twenty or thirty men, armed Union men, and staid by it all night? A. He may have done a great deal; but I have never seen it. Q. You know nothing of this? A. I did not know it. Q. You hold a secret commission, and all you know of Captain Jenkins is from what you have heard? A. I never heard him called captain before: that is a new name. Q. Well, Mr. J. Z. Jenkins? A. He goes by the name of Zed Jenkins down there. He is commonly known by that name. Q. You have not heard this? A. No, sir; never. Q. Then all that you know of J. Z. or Zed Jenkins, or whatever name you may have heard called by, is from having heard others speak of him? A. I had occasion to call at the different polls, having the supervision of those matters; and Zed Jenkins always endeavored to raise a fuss at the polls, and to dissuade loyal men voting for the country, and for the Union cause in Maryland. Even at the last election in 1864, he said he would not vote for the damned abolition Government to save anybody’s life. Q. Did you hear him state that? A. Our enrolling officer is here, and he will testify to that fact. A. No, sir: I was at my other polls. We had to lay the matter before General Wallace, and put him under arrest for the course of conduct he pursued. He never could have demonstrated his loyalty there. I positively state on oath that I know Mr. Jenkins is not a loyal man. Q. I understood the witness to speak from the reputation this man Jenkins bore, more than from his personal knowledge. A. He bears that reputation in common with others in his neighborhood. I do not know a loyal man in the neighborhood except Mr. Roby and his son and a few others. We were in danger all the time,—so much so, that I called upon General Augur for a guard; and the Secretary of War gave me an order for that guard. I had it in my possession. Q. You say you are a Presbyterian minister? Q. What branch of the Presbyterian Church? A. The New-School Church. Q. You are still in connection with the church? A. I am a member of the Presbytery of the District of Columbia.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10404
__label__cc	0.513921	0.486079	Search the Scriptures: Almost persuaded but not convinced Almost persuaded but not convinced Jonathan McAnulty - Minister The apostle Paul stood on trial, accused of heresy and polluting the temple of God. Initially his ongoing legal battle had been undertaken by the Roman authorities of Judea as an effort to appease the Jews of Jerusalem. But recognizing the true motives of his Jewish accusers, Paul had taken advantage of his legal rights and had appealed to Caesar, asking for a trial in Rome. His appeal had been granted. But that left the Roman procurator Porcius Festus something of a legal quandary. He didn’t have any actual Roman crime to hold against Paul. They could send him to Caesar, but he felt a little foolish sending a man to trial without any actual legal accusation having been made. So Festus asked King Herod Agrippa II to help him come up with charges. For his part Agrippa was interested in hearing the apostle speak. He knew somewhat of Christianity, being of Jewish persuasion himself, and so the King agreed. (cf. Acts 25) When the day arrived, Paul was given a chance to explain himself. For the apostle, such an invitation was all that he required. Rather than giving a detailed legal defense, discussing laws and like, Paul chose rather to explain why he was a Christian. He spoke of how he had persecuted Christian, he talked about how he had personally seen the resurrected man, Jesus Christ, and how in response to the command of the Lord, he, Paul, had preached the gospel to the lost. (cf. Acts 26:1-23) When Festus heard Paul preach about the resurrection of the dead, Festus proclaimed that Paul must have been driven mad by the profundity and magnitude of his education (cf. Acts 26:24). But Paul was not mad. Rather he was making an attempt to convert his audience. In particular he was trying to reach the heart of King Agrippa. Agrippa, confronted with this spiritual appeal, weaseled his way out of the situation, famously saying, “Almost you persuade me to be a Christian.” (Acts 26:28). Almost persuaded; but not convinced. History tells us quite a bit about King Agrippa. He was the last king of the line of Herod the great, and was a Jew. Having authority over the population of Jerusalem, he was not always liked by the Jews, and was rumored to have been involved in an incestuous relationship with his sister Bernice. He and his sister were eventually expelled by the Jews from Jerusalem, and when the Romans marched on the Jews, he sent troops to aid them, and even fought in battle on behalf of Rome, being injured in the process. Following the destruction of Jerusalem, he and Bernice moved to Rome, where he was given a new title and new lands. Agrippa died, so far as history knows, never having converted to Christianity. According to the words of the Lord, he died in his sins, and did not enter into that blessed realm where Christ awaits (cf. John 8:21-24) There are many, many people who are in much the same position as was King Agrippa. They have heard the gospel preached, but they resist obeying it. When the preacher comes calling, they make vague promises about getting right with God at some future date. Hearing the gospel makes them uncomfortable because they know it’s true, and they know it condemns them in their sins, but they don’t want to make the changes that Jesus is calling upon them to make. They are, in short, almost persuaded. Such individuals may go on to do many things in life, even as Agrippa did. They may fight important battles. They may earn important honors. They may have success as the world counts success. But when they die, they will stand before God unprepared. Rather than words of praise, they will hear that sad, final condemnation, “I never knew you, depart from me, you who practice lawlessness.” (Matthew 7:23) Almost persuaded is fully lost. The church of Christ invites you to study God’s word with us, and worship with us at 234 Chapel Drive, Gallipolis, Ohio. If you have any questions, including subjects you might like to see addressed, please share them with us through our website: chapelhillchurchofchrist.org https://www.mydailytribune.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2018/12/web1_McAnulty-Jonathon-3.jpgMcAnulty Jonathan McAnulty Jonathan McAnulty is minister of Chapel Hill Church of Christ. Hi! A visitor to our site felt the following article might be of interest to you: Search the Scriptures: Almost persuaded but not convinced. Here is a link to that story: https://www.mydailytribune.com/opinion/35037/search-the-scriptures-almost-persuaded-but-not-convinced	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10405
__label__cc	0.515167	0.484833	HOME RATES ABOUT SERVICES VIDEOS BLOG CONTACT ME TEAM MENU APPLY NOW AGENT LICENSE ID BROKERAGE LICENSE ID Mimi Khuu Mortgage Squad Inc. mimi.khuu@mortgagesquad.ca 204-3582, Major Mackenzie Dr, Woodbridge, Ontario Who are the working women in Canada's top 1%? Even though working women are now more educated than working men, they are still outnumbered in top income groups, accounting for one in five workers in the top 1% in 2015. Research shows that characteristics such as education, work experience and occupation continue to leave a substantial portion of the overall gender earnings gap unexplained. Some analysts point to the underrepresentation of women in top earnings groups as a further factor contributing to the overall gap. This study provides the first gender-based analysis of workers in the top 1% in Canada—those employed with a total income of $270,900 or more, based on the 2016 Census of Population, and provides new information on the socio-economic characteristics of women who have broken through the glass ceiling. The results of this study will be updated as new information becomes available. Working women in the top 1% are younger and more educated than their male counterparts Working women in the top 1% in 2015 were relatively younger than their male counterparts, and had higher levels of education. Specifically, 74.2% of women had obtained a bachelor's degree or more, compared with 70.0% of their male counterparts. Further, women were more likely than their male counterparts to have studied in fields such as health or related fields, social and behavioural sciences and law. Conversely, women in the top 1% were less likely than men to have studied architecture, engineering and related technologies and business, management and public administration. MY LENDERS CONTACT ME today to find out how I can HELP YOU SAVE. Privacy Policy \| Politique de confidentialité Each member is an independently owned and operated mortgage brokerage. Copyright © Verico Financial Group Inc. All rights reserved.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10406
__label__cc	0.657303	0.342697	Rahul Gandhi: We are defeating BJP in ideological fight Without any disrespect, this can’t be argued, that RSS-BJP divides the nation. Congress Party is the only institution, that defends the Idea of India, said Rahul Gandhi addressing a meeting of CPP NH Web Desk Addressing a meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Congress president, Rahul Gandhi applauded the performance of the Congress MPs in the parliament. He also hit out at BJP-RSS, saying that they are dividing the nation. “We are defeating the BJP in the ideological fight. We are defeating the BJP on the daily news cycle and the Congress Party is now, firmly entrenched in the mood and spirit of the people. Without any disrespect, this cannot be argued, that the RSS-BJP divides the nation and only speaks for a part of the Nation. ” He also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not the person he claimed. “The common man today has realised that Narendra Modi is not what he had claimed to be, that the RSS is not what they claim to be, that they are actually attacking the idea of India and that the only force that can defend the idea of India, is the only Party that belongs to and thinks about the whole country” Here is the full text of the speech: I would like to welcome all of you here this morning and I would like to start by congratulating every single member of the Congress Party in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. I remember when we got the verdict of 2014 and we had 40 plus members in the Lok Sabha and the BJP had 280 plus members. Everybody thought that the voice of 40 members could not possibly be heard in front of 280 plus members who are trained RSS ideologues who just repeat themselves again and again, and we had quite a difficult time in both Houses and I refer of course not to the Rajya Sabha but the Lok Sabha where senior members were forced to go to the well, senior members were forced to shout for days. They’re laughing right now, but they were not laughing then. They were being forced, it was physically difficult, it was psychologically difficult but the Congress Party stood there and defended its position. Defended the key attacks that the BJP was making on the constitution and on our ideology, so I’d like to start by congratulating all of you and I am very proud of the work that you have done. I think there have been many Congress Lok Sabhas and Rajya Sabhas, but I don’t think there would have been any in the past that would have had to fight the fight that you had to fight. With respect to past Lok Sabhas and Rajya Sabhas, I don’t think, because of the numbers, I don’t think there was any other Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha, where the type of animosity, where the type of unfairness, in fact done by the institution itself and the role of the members of the BJP there, so I very proudly as a Congressman say thank you and say that you have made us all very proud. The Modern Indian Nation arises out of the Constitution so whatever we have, whatever we have built, all the discussions we are allowed to have, they arise out of the Constitution and out of the Constitution arises all of India’s Institutions and we see what is going on today and you can look anywhere. You can look at the Supreme Court, where four judges come out, you can look now at the CAG Report that is going to be tabled, everybody knows what that CAG Report contains. Then, revelations on Rafale, one after the other, Defence Ministry saying that Prime Minister is carrying parallel negotiations, Mr Anil Ambani’s meetings are being fixed; he’s going to the Defence Minister of France. Today you see in the Hindu Newspaper, that the entire argument for the new deal, the idea that it was cheaper and the idea that planes were needed quickly, has been demolished. Finished. So there is not a single step for the Prime Minister to stand on, you can see it in his face, you can see the expression, you can see that, that bluster has gone and that is not Rahul Gandhi, that is the Congress Party, Congress Workers and all of you. I get my strength from you, so you project your strength into me and I use your energy to do my job. And this attack has been systematic, Rafale is a very small piece. Rafale is systematic robbery from the Indian Defence Forces. It is not only Rafale, every single deal and this will also come up, that other deals have been managed in the same way. One man is chosen, and then the whole procedure is bypassed. You look at the Lok Sabha and you look at the Rajya Sabha, you look at the way the BJP MPs do their work. Senior leaders of the BJP are not allowed to speak, there is only one voice in the Lok Sabha in the BJP and that’s Mr Narendra Modi, before they speak they think “what is he (Narendra Modi Ji) going to say, what is he going to think” and this is what is systematically being done. It’s being done to the Election Commission, it’s being done to the Supreme Court, it’s being done to the Defence Forces, it’s being done to the Houses of Parliament, this is what you are fighting and I am very happy to see that we are actually now winning. We are defeating the BJP in the ideological fight. We are defeating the BJP on the daily news cycle and the Congress Party is now, firmly entrenched in the mood and spirit of the people. So the common man today has realised that Narendra Modi is not what he had claimed to be, that the RSS is not what they claim to be, that they are actually attacking the idea of India and that the only force that can defend the idea of India, is the only Party that belongs to and thinks about the whole country. If you analyse that fully and with respect to all my opposition friends, there is only one Party that speaks for the entire country. Every other Party, speaks for a part of Indian Society, and we say this with a lot of pride, that we are the uniting Party in this Country and we say this also with respect to our opposition parties. Without any disrespect, this cannot be argued, that the RSS-BJP divides the nation and only speaks for a part of the Nation. The Congress Party is the only Institution and that’s the Institution you represent, that defends the Idea of India and that is why it is our duty, and you will see we are the first people to do it and we are the people standing right in front of the BJP. It is our duty to defend the institutions of this country and we cannot leave this to anybody else. We have to defend, at times at our cost, so we have to defend the institutions of this country, sometimes even when it hurts us, because we are the people who fought the battle that delivered the Constitution. So you have to be aware of your History, your history is different from the history of a lot of the other parties and that is something that each one of you carries with yourselves and you will see that in 2019, the number of people who are standing behind you, right now you’re thinking “oh we are 48 in Lok Sabha”, you will see that the number of people standing behind you will surprise you. You will get a shock as to what is going to happen in 2019 and this would not have been possible if you had not defended our position in Parliament. So I end by thanking all of you and special mention I have to make; Kharge Ji who fought great odds to give some terrific speeches. Manmohan Singh Ji who in his economic wisdom said 2% damage by Demonetisation, I don’t know what mathematics he did, what calculations he did but it turned out that it was the most precise, better than pretty much any other economist so we thank him for that. Ghulam Nabi Azad Ji, Anand Sharma Ji who gave some very good speeches and of course everybody else here. So thank you very much, Jai Hind. members who are trained RSS ideologues who just repeat themselves again and again, and we had quite a difficult time in both Houses and I refer of course not to the Rajya Sabha but the Lok Sabha where senior members were forced to go to the well, senior members were forced to shout for days. They’re laughing right now, but they were not laughing then. They were being forced, it was physically difficult, it was psychologically difficult but the Congress Party stood there and defended its position. Defended the key attacks that the BJP was making on the constitution and on our ideology, so I’d like to start by congratulating all of you and I am very proud of the work that you have done. So I end by thanking all of you and special mention I have to make; Kharge Ji who fought great odds to give some terrific speeches. Manmohan Singh Ji who in his economic wisdom said 2% damage by Demonetisation, I don’t know what mathematics he did, what calculations he did but it turned out that it was the most precise, better than pretty much any other economist so we thank him for that. Ghulam Nabi Azad Ji, Anand Sharma Ji who gave some very good speeches and of course everybody else here. So thank you very much, Jai Hind. Congress Parliamentary Party Congress President Rahul Gandhi	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10408
__label__wiki	0.576462	0.576462	War Is Over, If You Want It to Be — Really? By Nancy French About Nancy French Follow Nancy French on Twitter I’m in a hotel room in Des Moines, working on a writing project while The Sing Off’s Christmas special drones on in my room. Though I’ve watched the show pretty religiously with my kids, it’s background noise tonight. I’m collecting information, organizing it into a longer book format, researching, ordering room service, trying to pretend I don’t know where the workout room is. The show seemed happy enough, though I didn’t hear one Christmas song that wasn’t Santa-centric. (Perhaps I missed some? I heard the Beach Boys’ “Little St. Nick,” ”Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” Justin Bieber’s “Under the Mistletoe,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” and even “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” If I missed one, let me know. Again, it’s basically background noise tonight.) I enjoyed listening to host Nick Lachey and judges Sara Bareilles and Ben Folds performing on stage. (Okay, wasn’t so enthused about Nick. Have you noticed the weird shoulder shrug thing he does while announcing performers? My daughter pointed this out, and now I can’t pay attention to anything else he says. It’s like his body physically emphasizes punctuation marks.) Anyway, I was listening to a torturous rendition of “Happy Christmas (War Is Over)” — a 1971 song written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono – and realized that they were singing this in honor of the soldiers who were coming home for the holidays. Does this seem tone deaf to you? As the wife of a soldier, I appreciate that the show is honoring our soldiers in a time of war. I mean, I wish all of the shows would take a moment to think about the soldiers who won’t be spending the holidays at home. But seriously? Doesn’t the song choice seem strange to you? Does a liberal, hippie, Vietnam-era song provide comfort to anyone, except in some sort of nostalgic Forrest Gump soundtrack kind of way? Isn’t it only nice if it’s divorced from historic context? If I’m right that the show’s producers made a decision to eliminate all religiously themed songs, then perhaps it makes sense. After all, there are meaningful Christmas songs that deal with war. For example, two stanzas of ”I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” refer to the Civil War and the other five emphasize God’s sovereignty and the ultimate triumph over evil. However, if you reduce Christmas to some sort of feel-good season without any religious significance, then what comfort can you offer the military? He might be okay at delivering presents, but Santa’s just not that great at delivering hope or comfort to the homesick. Nancy French — Nancy French is a three-time New York Times best-selling author and a longtime contributor to National Review Online. @NancyAFrench	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10409
__label__wiki	0.685709	0.685709	Our Political Fights Are Bad Because We Don’t Agree on the Rules About Jim Geraghty Follow Jim Geraghty on Twitter Anti-Brett Kavanaugh demonstrators chant before being arrested on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., September 24, 2018. (Joshua Roberts/Reuters) This is the last Jim-written Morning Jolt for a week. Enjoy the week leading up to Easter Sunday, and if you’re going to be driving on I-95 South in Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina this afternoon, please stay out of the left lane. Our Political Fights Are Intense Because We No Longer Agree on the Rules Matthew Walther, writing about Julian Assange in The Week, lists how many Democrats and Republicans changed their minds about Assange depending upon whose secrets he was exposing and concludes: [if Assange exposes Trump’s secrets], we can expect to see both sides revert once more to their circa 2010 defaults. Once more Assange would be the bugbear of the national security right and a liberal icon. It’s almost as if his own utter lawlessness were a mirror of the nihilism at the heart of the modern Western democratic imagination, a danger far greater than any given leak. That’s a hard truth. One of the reasons our politics is so contentious and angry is that we can’t agree on what the rules are. Some of us want to argue that certain policies are good and certain policies are bad. But a vocal chunk of Americans don’t really care about what the policies are; they would much rather argue that their side is right. They don’t care if these are the same policies or comparable to those they denounced earlier. The system is clogged with bad-faith arguments, hypocrisy, and flip-flopping. What do most Americans and most American policymakers think of running trillion-a-year deficits? It depends upon whether their party’s president is the one running up the debts. When the other guys are in power, it’s reckless endangerment of our children’s future. When their own guys are in power, it’s a necessary step to ensure economic growth. When someone prominent is accused of a crime, is the bigger concern the rights of the accused and the burden of proof, or the rights of the victim to have her account heard and for the crime to be punished? For many people, it depends upon the partisan status of the person accused. Some people believed the accusations against Brett Kavanaugh instantly and adamantly insisted his confirmation to the Supreme Court was a great injustice; some of those same people take little interest in the women accusing Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax — and some people reversed their responses in the other direction. The antiwar movement around Iraq and Afghanistan proved to be an anti-Bush movement; once Obama was in office, the protests grew more sparse and less covered. When one side’s leaders take military action, it’s protecting Americans in a dangerous world; when the other side’s leaders take military action, it’s irresponsible warmongering. For many Americans, when the side they like uses heated rhetoric, it’s speaking truth to power. When the side they don’t like uses heated rhetoric, it’s hate speech and dangerous incitement. There’s a funny video going around, contrasting House Judiciary Committee chairman Jerry Nadler’s views on disclosure of reports investigating the president. He adamantly opposed the release of the Starr report to the public and cited the need to protect the privacy of the individuals mentioned in it; now “the entire Mueller report, with no redactions whatsoever” must be released immediately. Is the desire to make more money inherently greedy? Or only conditionally greedy? For years, the mantra of Bernie Sanders was that the wealthy were driven by an intensely selfish desire: “How many yachts do billionaires need? How many cars do they need? Give us a break. You can’t have it all.” Sanders has three homes and is now a millionaire. He achieved this through selling books. Apparently selling books is a legitimate path to wealth, but other paths are somehow inherently exploitative. If you’re partisan enough, you can convince yourself that Ralph Northam’s blackface is forgivable, that Michael Avenatti is a crusader for justice, that Jussie Smollett is exposing dark bigotry manifesting in the late-night streets of Chicago, that the Southern Poverty Law Center is reliable and careful, and that the reporting about allegations of Trump colluding with Russians to hack the 2016 election were well-sourced and even-handed. If you’re partisan enough, you can convince yourself that Donald Trump is here to restore Christian values, clean up Washington, and provide a better role model for our political leaders; that Steve King is simply a misunderstood patriot; that the presidential summits with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un represented wise and cautious diplomacy; and that Paul Manafort and Roger Stone are well-meaning operatives that any good campaign would hire or choose as partners. Lot of Interest in 1970s Busing Fights Lately, Huh? Boy, Joe Biden’s efforts in the fight about forced busing and desegregation sure are getting a lot of attention these days, aren’t they? I like going back over a politician’s career as much as the next guy, but doesn’t anyone in the media feel awkward that this issue received no attention during the eight years Biden was vice president? If this is worthy of public discussion and debate, why wasn’t this an issue in 2008? There’s a simple explanation for this: The mainstream media’s level of interest in stories that could make Biden look bad is inversely proportional to how closely he’s standing to Barack Obama. It’s a lot like Biden’s wandering hands — fodder for jokes in the past, a topic for a serious national conversation now. Can We Now Stop Using Kids as Political Spokesmen? Ryan Petty, who lost his daughter Alaina in the Parkland shooting, wrote an op-ed for USA Today that echoes what a lot of us were saying last spring — that whatever you think of gun control, it’s probably not a good idea to take teenagers who have just been through a national event and put them in the spotlight as spokesman for a highly charged legislative proposal. While the sense of political urgency from students was understandable and in some ways admirable, it came at the cost of a focus on the health and healing — for the families of the victims, students, teachers, and the community at large . . The politicization and media-frenzied response to the murders overwhelmed and eclipsed the real, personal needs of the survivors and their loved ones. To be blunt, the cacophony of voices on gun control drowned out and suppressed a needed conversation on the mental-health needs at the school and in the community. For that failure, our community is paying a heavy price. At the time, the motivation for spotlighting the teens was clear: to disagree with their often-heated and sometimes factually wrong assertions about gun violence amounted to “attacking children” in the eyes of their pro-gun control allies. It wasn’t about bringing new voices to the debate, it was about shutting down the debate. ADDENDA: Hillary Clinton, with a sort-of funny line about Assange last night: “I do think it’s a little ironic that he may be the only foreigner that this administration would welcome to the United States.” Ha-ha-ha. Say, who’s the president married to again? How many xenophobes marry immigrants? In case you missed it yesterday, Tulsi Gabbard seems to think the Assange arrest was meant to intimidate journalists and Americans; it’s possible that no Democratic candidate wins enough delegates to clinch the nomination before the convention in 2020; and I, for one, am getting tired of hearing Terry McAuliffe tell the alligator-wrestling story. Jim Geraghty is the senior political correspondent of National Review. @jimgeraghty	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10410
__label__wiki	0.815614	0.815614	"Idol’s" Top 3 Double Down with Two Songs Each By Craig Berman Published May 18, 2010 at 9:11 PM \| Updated at 9:15 PM PDT on May 18, 2010 Crystal Bowersox will likely be singing again next week. Let’s get this out of the way early: It’ll be Lee Dewyze and Crystal Bowersox singing next week in the “American Idol” finale. Of course, nothing is official until the results are revealed by Ryan Seacrest during the results show Wednesday, but every sign points to Casey James being the unlucky third-place finisher. It’s not all his fault, but he didn’t do enough to give him anything more than a texter’s chance against the other two, either. Each of the three finalists performed twice on Tuesday, one song of their choosing and one judges’ pick. James opened the show with “OK, It’s Alright With Me” by Eric Hutchinson, and it was a vintage performance from the Texan on every level. He looked natural as a performer, but uncomfortable on the “Idol” stage. He did a very nice job ... on a song that most of the audience was likely unfamiliar with. It was the latter point that got him negative feedback from the judges, whose comments can be boiled down to “next time pick something that people have heard of.” Interesting, considering Hutchinson was one of Kelly Clarkson’s opening acts on her All I Ever Wanted tour. Guess the judges must not have shown up early enough for any of those concert dates to hear it. That aside, it was a performance that seemed geared more toward James himself than the voters, which won’t help his chances. And Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi did him no favors by also making him sing John Mayer’s “Daughters” because, as Kara said, his audience is “women and girls.” At this point, I have to stop the show and rant for a second. “Women and girls”? Is that saying he’s getting votes because he’s pretty to look at? Because there are plenty of men I know who enjoy the blues and country vibe that James is going for. The cougar banter has helped James get this far, so it seems ungrateful to complain about it now, but it seems crazy to me that he’s supposed to sing to the opposite sex because of how he looks. Hey, Kara, 1950 called and it wants its pop-star story lines back. Jackson and DioGuardi patted themselves on the back for their wisdom afterward, which is exactly why the judges who pick the songs shouldn’t get to squawk about it. But regardless, it wouldn’t have mattered because Bowersox and Dewyze were just too good. The judges weren’t thrilled with Bowersox’s choice of “Come to My Window” by Melissa Etheridge, which is unfortunate considering that’s the type of song that will likely be on Bowersox’s debut album. But Simon Cowell mitigated some of that by noting, “What I like about you and what you did tonight is that from the very first day we met you to now in the semifinal, you haven’t compromised yourself as an artist. I have a lot of respect for you for that. You came out here and decided to do what is you.” For Bowersox’s second song, Ellen DeGeneres had her sing Paul McCartney’s “Maybe I’m Amazed,” which was more well received and probably locked up her final spot. And in contrast to the Jackson-DioGuardi “We rule!” feedback on their song choice for James, DeGeneres put the focus on the contestant. “I couldn't have asked for more. That's what I was hoping you'd do, and you did it,” she said. But the night belonged to Dewyze, who seemed to take a huge dose of confidence pills before going onstage. Picking Lynyrd Skynard’s “Simple Man” was a great choice. It was a song and a group that accentuates Dewyze’s strengths. Everyone loved that one, with DioGuardi stealing Cowell’s “Round One goes to ...” gimmick and giving it to Dewyze. Way to break that out a week early, Kara. Better have something new picked out for next week. For the judges’ choice, Cowell had Dewyze sing “Hallelujah.” When I heard that, my first reactions were “Why?” and “Not again”! The song’s had more than its fair share of “Idol” airplay, which makes me think that we’ll be hearing a lot of it at the season 10 auditions, which means I may have to buy a new TV next year when I hurl my set to the floor in frustration when that song gets mangled. To his credit, Dewyze made Cowell look like a genius, which is great considering the British judge is a meek and mild man looking for an ego boost. Oh, wait ... that’s usually Dewyze, but not Tuesday night. He performed with the most swagger he’s shown all season. It was enough to win him the night and likely ensure that he and Bowersox will be back next week for what’s sure to be an entertaining and memorable finale. Craig Berman is a writer in Washington. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/craigberman. Copyright MSNBC	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10416
__label__wiki	0.976712	0.976712	NBC to Feature Football, Laughs, Drama ... and Trump Trump won't run for president, will be back for "Celebrity Apprentice" By Greg Wilson and Scott Ross Published May 16, 2011 at 9:33 AM \| Updated at 4:15 PM EDT on May 16, 2011 NBC Rolls Out New Lineup //www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/television/NBC_Rolls_Out_New_Lineup_All__National_-121944618.html NBC will debut 12 new series this fall. (Published Monday, May 16, 2011) NBC's new fall lineup promises heavy doses of comedy, drama and football, a formula the network unveiled Monday to a packed house of advertisers. Oh, and Donald Trump isn't going anywhere. The "Celebrity Apprentice" host and real estate mogul let the network suits know he won't run for president in 2012. "After considerable deliberation and reflection, I have decided not to pursue the office of the Presidency," Trump said. "This decision does not come easily or without regret; especially when my potential candidacy continues to be validated by ranking at the top of the Republican contenders in polls across the country." The announced made big news even as the network laid out its programming plans. NBC is holding back its newest hit, "The Voice," until midseason, but the fall will feature "Sunday Night Football," the 1960s-era drama "The Playboy Club" and three new sitcoms. Sneak Peek: NBC Fall Dramas Take a look at what NBC has in store for fall dramas. (Published Monday, May 16, 2011) "I have to say, things are better already," said "Saturday Night Live" Weekend Update anchor Seth Meyers, who warmed up the audience. "Seriously, I have to say that." And in addressing accusations that the network's new hit, "The Voice," was nothing more than a rip-off of "American Idol," said, "If you have a better idea, we'd love to hear it." "30 Rock" will also come back at midseason, and The Donald will be back to helm "Celebrity Apprentice," having announced he won't seek the White House. But the network, which owns this site, is banking on its mix of drama and comedy to make a splash under the new management team installed by Comcast after it acquired NBC Universal in a deal that closed at the beginning of the year. Meyers got off a few more quips before handing off to NBC Entertainment Chairman Bob Greenblatt, who ran down the new offerings. Sneak Peek: NBC Fall Comedies Take a peek at what NBC has in store for fall comedies. Here are the new shows set for fall, click on their titles to see clips and learn more: The Playboy Club- Mondays @ 10 pm: Drawing inevitable comparisons to "Mad Men," producer Brian Glazer's"sophisticated soap" depicts Chicago politics and mob activity through the early 1960s Chicago Playboy Club. Stars Eddie Cibrian and Amber Heard. Up All Night - Wednesday @ 8 pm: "SNL" producer Lorne Michaels is behind this comedy starring Christina Applegate and Will Arnett as a couple whose partying ways are interrupted by the arrival of a new baby. Free Agents - Wednesday @ 8:30 pm: Hank Azaria and Kathryn Hahn star in a workplace sitcom, inspired a British hit show, about a pair of co-workers who keep sleeping together despite their best efforts to the contrary. Whitney Thursday @ 9:30 pm: Whitney Cummings stars in an edgy sitcom about relationships and commitment. Prime Suspect - Thursdays @ 10 pm: Maria Bello takes on the Helen Mirren role in a New York-based remake of the beloved PBS movie series. Grimm - Friday @ 9 pm: The title describes the task of trying to summarize a show about a detective who learns that he's descended from special hunters who have been fighting forever to save the world from supernatural creatures that the rest of us believe exist only in fariy tales. Of the new shows, six are dramas and six are comedies, with half debuting in the fall and half coming at midseason. Greenblatt was candid that Job No. 1 is continuing to build NBC's newest hit, "The Voice," into a juggernaut. To that end, it will be brought back with maximum hype in early 2012, providing a lead-in to promising "Smash," a "Glee"-style musical drama starring Debra Messing and Katharine McPhee. "We're taking the full-season view of the schedule next year," Greenblatt said. "'The Voice' is an enormous lead-in for any show." NBC is dropping last year's experiment of all-comedy Thursdays, putting "Prime Suspect" into a lineup that includes the comedy troika of "Community," Parks and Recreation" and "The Office." The network will bring award-winning "30 Rock" back in midseason, using the fall to launch "Whitney."	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10417
__label__wiki	0.947511	0.947511	Suspects Arrested as Police Investigate Heroin in Philip Seymour Hoffman's Apartment By Jonathan Dienst Published Feb 5, 2014 at 12:13 AM \| Updated at 10:30 AM EDT on Aug 15, 2014 Suspects Arrested as Hoffman Heroin Probe Continues //www.nbcnewyork.com/on-air/as-seen-on/Suspects-Arrested-as-Police-Investigate-Heroin-in-Philip-Seymour-Hoffman_s-Apartment_New-York-243885441.html Several suspects were arrested at a Manhattan building as investigators tried to determine whether they sold drugs to actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who was found dead of an apparent overdose. Brynn Gingras reports. (Published Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014) Several suspects were arrested on drug charges at a Manhattan building as investigators tried to determine whether they sold heroin to actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who was found dead of an apparent overdose. Two law enforcement sources said Hoffman's phone number was found on the cell phone of one of the suspects. Three suspects -- Robert Vineberg, 57, Max Rosenblum and Juliana Luchkiw, both 22 -- were arrested on drug charges Tuesday after police searched three apartments in the Mott Street building and allegedly found about 300 bags of heroin stamped "Red Bull" and "Black List," along with three small bags of cocaine and some unidentified pills, according to NBC News. A fourth suspect initially named by sources is not being charged because he does not live in the building and investigators cannot link him to the case, sources said. Philip Seymour Hoffman: Life & Times All three suspects appeared before a judge Wednesday and entered not guilty pleas through their lawyers. They're being held until their next court appearance. Luchkiw's lawyer, Stephen Turano, said his client had no relationship with Hoffman and that she was "in the wrong place at the wrong time." He said he believes the large amounts of recovered heroin were found in the other apartments. Rosenblum and Luchkiw are a couple and live in the same apartment. Turano said only small amounts of cocaine and marijuana were recovered from their apartment, not heroin. New Wave of Heroin Driving Up Overdose Deaths Police are looking into whether the suspects supplied drugs to Hoffman, who was found dead in the bathroom of his West Village apartment Sunday with a syringe in his arm, sources say. The Oscar-winning actor had been dead several hours when he was found by a friend and is suspected to have died of an overdose. The medical examiner said Wednesday that the autopsy was inconclusive as to the cause and manner of death. Authorities are awaiting further test results, including toxicology. Dozens of bags of heroin were found in Hoffman's apartment, along with prescription drugs and a bag of white powder police were testing for cocaine. Some of the heroin found there was stamped "Ace of Spades." Actor's Death Sheds Light on New Heroin Wave The death of Phiilip Seymour Hoffman is shedding light on the new wave of heroin, the power of addiction, and the boom in the drug's popularity. Marc Santia reports. Hoffman's last known contacts on Saturday night were with his longtime girlfriend around 8 p.m., and a screenwriter friend about 9 p.m., officials said. Sources say bank records show Hoffman withdrew $1,200 from an ATM at a supermarket near his West Village home between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. the night he died. A witness told investigators he saw Hoffman speaking with two men wearing messenger bags as he withdrew the money. Hoffman's Family Planning to Hold Private Funeral Detectives are looking into whether he bought the drugs the night of his death. Hoffman, who was 46 and had three children, won the Oscar for Best Actor in 2006 for his starring role in "Capote." He was nominated for Oscars three other times, including for 2012's "The Master," and he earned two Tony nominations for his work on Broadway. Hoffman spoke over the years about past struggles with drug addiction. After 23 years sober, he admitted in interviews last year to falling off the wagon and developing a heroin problem that led to a stint in rehab. Philip Seymour Hoffman Found Dead: NYPD Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead Sunday in his Manhattan apartment of an apparent heroin overdose, law enforcement sources said. Ida Siegal reports. (Published Monday, Feb. 3, 2014) --Katy Tur contributed to this story	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10418
__label__wiki	0.853175	0.853175	Post date: Mar 11, 2011 11:17:35 PM March 8, 2011 posted by Veterans Today By Ann Wright Army Private Bradley Manning Faces a Death Sentence While Army Specialist Who Mutilated the Body of an Afghan Gets “Supervised Chores” The U.S. government is clearly signaling that murdering, raping, mutilating and assaulting are not nearly as serious as allegedly making available to the public, documents that reveal embarrassing and/or criminal actions of senior government officials. Moore gets “Supervised chores” for mutilation versus potential death penalty for Manning for alleged document leaks On March 2, 2001, U.S. Army Specialist Corey Moore was sentenced at Fort Lewis, Washington, by a military judge for a mere 60 days of “hard labor” and a bad-conduct discharge for mutilating the corpse of an Afghan civilian, assaulting Adam Winfield, a soldier in his unit who whistle blew on the murder and mutilation of Afghan civilians, and smoking hashish over a period of several months ( Lewis-McChord soldier given hard labor, bad conduct discharge). In contrast, the previous day, March 1, the U.S. Army filed 22 additional offenses, including “aiding the enemy” which is punishable by death, against alleged whistleblower Bradley Manning. The first charges against Manning included leaking classified information, disobeying an order and general misconduct. If found guilty, Manning could be sentenced to life imprisonment or death for exposing documents that show numerous criminal acts committed by officials of the U.S. government. For mutilating a body and assaulting a fellow soldier, according to Army spokeswoman Major Kathleen Turner, Moore’s “hard labor” sentence will be carried out in Moore’s unit, not in a prison. Turner said that a supervisor from his unit will give him a list of tasks and chores to do each day to be performed under guard. (US Soldier gets hard labour in murder case). Manning is in his eighth months of pre-trial solitary confinement in a military prison and has been subjected to emotional and psychological torture, most recently being forced to remain nude during the day in his cell. Twelve soldiers, all members of the Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Division’s Stryker brigade, based in southern Afghanistan’s Kandahar region, are accused of the executions and mutilations of Afghan civilians. Moore did not face charges of killing the person whose corpse he defiled by stabbing. None of the soldiers so far convicted were accused of murdering Afghan civilians. The trial of Specialist Jeremy Morlock, who is the first to face murder charges in the deaths of the Afghan civilians, is facing three counts of murder. His trial was delayed on March 2. Moore the Mutilator has “Potential” says his defense attorney Incredibly in her closing argument, Moore’s defense attorney, Captain Vanessa Mull, said Moore had “incredible potential,” and asked the military judge to recognize that potential by allowing him to remain in the service. The military judge rejected her request and sentenced Moore to “supervised chores” and a dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Army, but no prison time.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10419
__label__wiki	0.924345	0.924345	May 15, 1995 Issue Frankfurt On A Roll By Rachel Peller The New Yorker, May 15, 1995 P. 36 Talk story about an evening honoring Stephen Frankfurt. The haul monde of Madison Avenue, some in power suits, some with ponytails, convened at the Boathouse in Central Park the other evening to honor Stephen Frankfurt, one of the reigning kings of advertising. Surprisingly, the most creative speaker of the evening wasn't Steve but his younger brother Mike, a straight-arrow lawyer, who broke into a monologue, a la Alan King, about what it was like growing up in Steve's shadow. On sharing: "I remember my father asking me to donate a kidney to Steve. Not because he needed one- just in case." On religion: "It was 1962 when I found out that the youngest son asks the four questions at Passover." On favors: "I was Steve's first favor. When Steve was four years old, he said to my father, 'Dad, do me a favor...'" On death: "I went down to the New York Times and asked to see my obituary. The headline: 'Steve Frankfurt's brother died today--Steve felt terrible.' Underneath, there was a picture of Steve, smiling confidently. And it went on, 'He is survived by his brother Steve, the youngest president of Young & Rubicam, and now chairman of Frankfurt Balkind. We'll all miss Mike Frankfurt. But it could have been worse. It might have been Steve!'" This article appears in the print edition of the May 15, 1995, issue.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10423
__label__wiki	0.797211	0.797211	A-Rod or Tiger: Who Is Your Favorite Sporting Villain? By John Cassidy With the red-hot Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium this weekend, and the P.G.A. Championship, the last major golf tournament of the season, playing out in Rochester, New York, sports-loving types will be treated to the spectacle of two great athletic figures, Alex Rodriguez and Tiger Woods, who are both seeking redemption. Each has a sound claim on being the best player of his era in his respective sport, and each is chasing a historic record. With six hundred and forty-seven career home runs, A-Rod is just thirteen behind Willie Mays on the all-time list, and if he weren’t weighed down with injuries and a performance-enhancing-drug scandal, he would also be within striking distance of Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds, the all-time leaders. Tiger has fourteen major championships to his name, just four shy of Jack Nicklaus, and in recent months he’s looked something like his old self, winning five tournaments—one of them, just last week, by seven shots. Nobody can deny the greatness of Tiger or A-Rod. Still, for many fans, I suspect, the sight of them both going at it this weekend will present a tricky but enjoyable dilemma: Which one should they root against the most vehemently? The big, grinning Rodriguez, who is widely regarded as a cheating phony, and who is only being allowed on the field because he has appealed his suspension? Or the surly, unsmiling Woods, whose fall from grace a few years back involved transgressions of a more personal kind, but who has never really regained the support of the public? Part of the appeal of sports is aesthetic. A-Rod effortlessly hitting an opposite-field line drive, Tiger drawing a 5-iron thirty yards to get to a tucked pin—these are magnificent things to watch. But there’s also another side to following sports, which is more about exorcising demons and transferring resentments onto third parties than appreciating talent and beauty. Sports needs its pantomime villains as well as its heroes, and if the two are combined in one and the same person or team, well, that just makes it more fun to watch, and jeer. Look at the ratings. When A-Rod returned to the field in Chicago earlier this week, the YES Network had its biggest viewership of the season. And with Tiger competing again, the ratings for golf, which plummeted in his absence, are also recovering strongly. If he challenges for the lead this weekend, CBS will be thrilled. (And Time Warner customers in New York and Los Angeles will be furious. The cable giant has blacked out CBS in those cities over a row about network fees.) There are few things as cathartic as expectorating a bit of hate. And that’s one reason A-Rod can expect to hear plenty of boos from the Yankees fans, even as many of the folks doing the booing are hoping he fires a couple of rockets into the upper deck to help the Yanks in the wild-card race. It’s perfectly possible that he will. After his poor performances last season and his long injury layoff, most people in baseball thought he was done. But since returning to the dugout in Chicago earlier this week, on the same day he was handed a two-hundred-and-eleven-game suspension, he’s shown some of his old bat speed and menace. “Holy cow, I’m sure surprised,” Don Cooper, the pitching coach of the White Sox, averred. “He looks pretty good.” So does Tiger. Despite a double-bogey on his last hole Thursday to finish one over par for the round, six behind the leaders, he has the game to win this weekend. In a way, of course, it’s terribly unfair to compare him to A-Rod. Since astonishing the sports world by winning the 1997 Masters Tournament by twelve shots, at the age of twenty-one, Woods has never been accused of systematic cheating—only cruelly decimating his opponents and presenting a false front to the public as an upstanding family man, and a smiling pitchman for corporate America. Since that visage was stripped away, Tiger has surrounded himself with a small and tight coterie, and focussed relentlessly on his game, which is what he was really all about, anyway. Watching him play is fascinating, but it couldn’t be described as light entertainment. During rounds, the television cameras sometimes catch him cursing when he plays a bad shot. When he brings his kids, Charlie and Sam, to the golf course, he smiles occasionally, but with a few exceptions—Rory McIlroy is one—he rarely talks to, or even acknowledges, his competitors, let alone the fans. After he’s finished playing, he does the mandatory press interviews but makes no effort to disguise the fact he’d rather be somewhere else. Not surprisingly, most golf fans have gravitated to his great rival, Phil Mickelson, who smiles constantly, signs autograph after autograph, and, generally, is a lot more media-friendly and fan-friendly. So, whom will I be rooting against? Neither of them, actually. A-Rod, all appearances suggest, is a lying, cheating scoundrel. But the Yankees, with their blatant attempts to get out of his huge contract, have somehow managed to turn him into a more sympathetic figure. Since he’s likely to be suspended at the end of the season anyway, why shouldn’t we enjoy his frantic, but ultimately meaningless—that is, P.E.D.-tainted—efforts to catch Bonds, another juicer? As for Tiger, I kind of prefer the sullen but genuine competitor of today to the old model, which was brought to you by A. T. & T. If he wins this weekend, it will seal a remarkable comeback, after he had dropped out of the top fifty players in the world. And that, after all, is what we sports fans really want: compelling stories. Photograph by Sam Greenwood/Getty. John Cassidy has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 1995. He also writes a column about politics, economics, and more for newyorker.com. Subscribe to John Cassidy’s newsletter to get the latest on politics, economics, and the news.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10424
__label__wiki	0.500558	0.500558	Back to Medication Bacteria found in honey may help fight infection “Bacteria found in honeybee stomachs could be used as alternative to antibiotics,” reports The Independent. The world desperately needs new antibiotics to counter the growing threat of bacteria developing resistance to drug treatment. A new study has found that 13 bacteria strains living in honeybees’ stomachs can reduce the growth of drug-resistant bacteria, such as MRSA, in the laboratory. The researchers examined antibiotic-resistant bacteria and yeast that can infect human wounds such as MRSA and some types of E. coli. They found each to be susceptible to some of the 13 honeybee lactic acid bacteria (LAB). These LAB were more effective if used together. However, while the researchers found that the LAB could have more of an effect than existing antibiotics, they did not test whether this difference was likely to be due to chance, so few solid conclusions can be drawn from this research. The researchers also found that each LAB produced different levels of toxic substances that may have been responsible for killing the bacteria. Unfortunately, the researchers had previously found that the LAB are only present in fresh honey for a few weeks before they die, and are not present in shop-bought honey. However, the researchers did find low levels of LAB-produced proteins and free fatty acids in shop-bought honey. They went on to suggest that these substances might be key to the long-held belief that even shop-bought honey has antibacterial properties, but that this warrants further research. The study was carried out by researchers from Lund University and Sophiahemmet University in Sweden. It was funded by the Gyllenstierna Krapperup’s Foundation, Dr P Håkansson’s Foundation, Ekhaga Foundation and The Swedish Research Council Formas. The study was published in the peer-reviewed International Wound Journal on an open-access basis, so it is free to read online. The study was accurately reported by The Independent, which appears to have based some of its reporting on a press release from Lund University. This press release confusingly introduces details of separate research into the use of honey to successfully treat wounds in a small number of horses. This was a laboratory study looking at whether substances present in natural honey are effective against several types of bacteria that commonly infect wounds. Researchers want to develop new treatments because of the growing problem of bacteria developing antibiotic resistance. In this study, the researchers chose to focus on honey, as it has been used “for centuries … in folk medicine for upper respiratory tract infections and wounds”, but little is known about how it works. Previous research has identified 40 strains of LAB that live in honeybees’ stomachs (stomach bacteria are commonly known as “gut flora”). 13 of these LAB strains have been found to be present in all species of honeybees and in freshly harvested honey on all continents – but not shop-bought honey. Research has suggested that the 13 strains work together to protect the honeybee from harmful bacteria. This study set out to further investigate whether these LAB might be responsible for the antibacterial properties of honey. They did this by testing them in the laboratory setting on bacteria that can cause human wound infections. The 13 LAB strains were cultivated and tested against 13 multi-drug resistant bacteria, and one type of yeast that had been grown in the laboratory from chronic human wounds. The bacteria included MRSA and one type of E. coli. The researchers tested each LAB strain for its effect on each type of bacteria or yeast, and then all 13 LAB strains were tested together. They did this by placing a disc of material containing the LAB at a particular place in a gel-like substance called agar, and then placing bacteria or yeast onto the agar. If the LAB had antibiotic properties, it would be able to stop the bacteria or yeast from growing near it. The researchers would be able to find the LABs with stronger antibiotic properties, by seeing which had the largest distance at which they could stop the bacteria or yeast growing. The researchers compared the results with the effect of the antibiotic commonly used for each type of bacteria or yeast, such as vancomycin and chloramphenicol. They then analysed the type of substances that each LAB produced, in an attempt to understand how they killed the bacteria or yeast. The researchers then looked for these substances in samples of different types of shop-bought honey, including Manuka, heather, raspberry and rapeseed honey, and a sample of fresh rapeseed honey that had been collected from a bee colony. Each of the 13 LABs reduced the growth of some of the antibiotic-resistant wound bacteria. The LABs were more effective when used together. The LABs tended to stop bacteria and yeast growing over a larger area than the antibiotics, suggesting that they were having more of an effect. However, the researchers did not do statistical tests to see if these differences were greater than might be expected purely by chance. The 13 LABs produced different levels of lactic acid, formic acid and acetic acid. Five of them also produced hydrogen peroxide. All of the LABs also produced at least one other toxic chemical, including benzene, toluene and octane. They also produced some proteins and free fatty acids. Low concentrations of nine proteins and free fatty acids produced by LABs were found in shop-bought honeys. The researchers conclude that LAB living in honeybees “are responsible for many of the antibacterial and therapeutic properties of honey. This is one of the most important steps forward in the understanding of the clinical effects of honey in wound management”. They go on to say that “this has implications not least in developing countries, where fresh honey is easily available, but also in western countries where antibiotic resistance is seriously increasing”. This study suggests that 13 strains of LAB taken from honeybees’ stomachs are effective against a yeast and several bacteria that are often present in human wounds. Although the experiments suggested that the LABs could inhibit the bacteria more than some antibiotics, they did not show that this effect was large enough to be relatively certain it did not occur by chance. All of the tests were done in a laboratory environment, so it remains to be seen whether similar effects would be seen when treating real human wounds. There were some aspects of the study that were not clear, including the antibiotic dose that was used and whether the dose used was optimal, or had already been used in the clinical setting where the species were collected. The authors also report that an antibiotic was used as a control for each bacteria and the yeast, but this is not clearly presented in the tables of the study, making it difficult to assess whether this is correct. The study has shown that each LAB produces a different amount or type of potentially toxic substances. It is not clear how these substances interact to combat the infections, but it appears that they work more effectively in combination. Low concentrations of some of the substances that could be killing the bacteria and yeast were found in shop-bought honey, but this study does not prove that they would have antibacterial effects. In addition, as the researchers point out, shop-bought honey does not contain any LABs. Antibiotic resistance is a big problem that reduces our ability to combat infections. This means there is a lot of interest in finding new ways to combat bacteria. Whether this piece of research will contribute to that is currently unclear, but finding these new treatments will be crucial. Bacteria found in honeybee stomachs could be used as alternative to antibiotics, scientists claim The Independent, 10 September 2014 Olofsson TC, Butler E, Markowicz P, et al. Lactic acid bacterial symbionts in honeybees – an unknown key to honey's antimicrobial and therapeutic activities International Wound Journal. Published online September 8 2014	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10426
__label__cc	0.686041	0.313959	Ticket Office and Saints Store opening hours this week Ahead of the Madness and Nile Rodgers & CHIC concerts at Franklin’s Gardens this Friday and Sunday evenings, the following amended opening hours will be in operation. TICKET OFFICE & SAINTS STORE Thursday: 10am – 5pm Friday: 10am – 4pm Please note; there will be a limited number of parking spaces available in the main car park from Tuesday 25 June to 2pm on Friday 28 June. The VIP and Village areas will be closed, while the top end of the main car park (in front of the Franklin’s Gardens reception) will be open for stadium visitors, Saints Foundation drop-offs, and customers visiting the Ticket Office or Saints Store. The main car park will be closed completely from 2pm on Friday 28 June until 7am on Tuesday 2 July, when it will be reopened as usual. Supporters wishing to renew or book season tickets can also do so by calling 01604 581000 or CLICKING HERE to purchase online. Please note, on Monday 1 July and Tuesday 2 July the Saints Store will be CLOSED (and unavailable online) to allow staff to complete a stock take. The Ticket Office will be open from the matchday windows on Monday 1 July and Tuesday 2 July, before returning to the Saints Store when it reopens on Wednesday 3 July. Normal opening hours will resume from Wednesday 3 July.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10429
__label__wiki	0.847631	0.847631	The recording of the song “Devoted Heart: A Song for My Queen, Elizabeth” last April in Vancouver involved, from left to right, Brian Chan (recording engineer), Hélène B. (soprano), Heather Kulyk McDonald (soprano), Donna Hanson (songwriter, soloist and soprano), Cameron Wilson (violinist), Karen Lee-Morlang (music director and pianist), Marlene Wood (alto) and Joanne K. (alto). (submitted photo: Bob Tsai) MINTY: Queen Elizabeth ‘deeply moved’ by Surrey woman’s birthday song Donna Hanson’s ‘Devoted Heart’ video inspired by hearing a Michael Bublé hit while out for a walk By Melanie Minty, arts columnist In the world of the arts, many things are created — songs, dances, drama pieces and stories — because someone has an inspiration or a vision. Donna Hanson’s vision was to create a special song for the Queen of England for her birthday. Her inspiration came while listening to a song by Michael Bublé (“Close Your Eyes”) while walking in Bear Creek Park. “There were phrases which talk about the strength of a woman,” recalled Hanson, who lives in that area and works as an appeal co-ordinator with the provincial Ministry of Labour. This inspirational moment was just before Mother’s Day in 2017, and the song turned her thoughts to her mom who passed away in 1999. “I thought of other women, too, who were important in my life. Queen Elizabeth came to mind.” This was the moment of inspiration. She hurried home and sent a message to Michael Bublé and said, “Could you please call me regarding Mother’s Day, ‘Close Your Eyes, ‘and the Queen? It is very important.” (COLUMN CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO) Her idea was that if Sir Elton John could re-work one of his songs for Princess Diana, then Bublé could rework “Close Your Eyes” as a Canadian tribute to the Queen for her 90th birthday. Of course, there was more than just a song – Hanson wanted to include a slide show of pictures of the queen and her times in Canada. The moment of inspiration had taken wings. Bublé’s management responded with a clear “no,” even though they felt it was a “heartfelt and sweet gesture, but re-writing a song with many artists is a massive project and expensive undertaking.” Understandable. Never give up when you have a vision. Hanson was determined to honour the Queen, whom she felt is “an amazing woman and contributed to our history with such consistency, loyalty and eloquence.” She recalls a portrait of the Queen that hung in the hallways of her elementary and high schools in North Delta. Inspiration going back a lifetime. No way was this vision getting left behind. Encouraged by a friend to “think outside the box,” Hanson jotted down words for a song, then needed to find a tune for the words. “Let me be clear,” she says, “this is not what I do.” Writing lyrics and music was not something she had ever done before. But hey – inspiration. A tune came to her and she sang it all day, then recorded it on her iPad. Next step, getting her song transcribed on paper. A musical friend helped with that task, and the new song was copyrighted with Canada, certificate and all. Getting the certification was another new skill for the “new” songwriter. Now, get a recording. And musicians, and vocalists. No problem. Hansen contacted Karen Lee-Morlang, who is a member of The Lady Larks vocal quartet. This small group performs songs from the Second World War era, and had had a recent performance at Surrey Arts Centre. Perfect. With Hanson’s persistence, and guidance from Lee-Morlang, the song was finally recorded, a task accomplished in one evening at the home of one of the singers. Everyone volunteered their time and talents to help the vision become reality. Phase one done. Now Hanson would have to add to her skill base to create the slide show she wanted for her song. As she tried to assemble pictures of the Queen, she kept coming across the roadblock of copyright. Get permission. I think I would have given up at this point, but she found a part of the Canadian Copyright Act (Non-Commercial User-Generated Content) that allows use of photos as long as no commercial endeavor was attached. “Canada wants its citizens to be creative when they don’t want to make money,” Hanson quips. The “starving artist” syndrome is a familiar refrain for artists in all fields. But now the vision was a reality. Apparently the Queen will accept correspondence but not gifts, so Hanson mailed off a birthday card, with a letter, and the sheet music. She sent copies of the CD, with song and pictures, to Governor General Julie Payette and B.C. Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin. “But I did provide the Queen with the link to Youtube so she could watch the slideshow,” this newly minted songwriter relates. You can find it on Youtube by searching, “Devoted Heart, Donna Hanson, Queen Elizabeth.” “This gift of song has been married with a gift of pictures – a slideshow – of Her Majesty, with a particular emphasis on her visits to Canada,” Hanson explains in her post, from May. “Our goal is that she will be able to listen and view this gift for her 92nd birthday celebration in England June 9, 2018. It is a beautiful gift of song. My hope is that Queen Elizabeth may receive this token of appreciation and know how much her life and service are respected by me and this small group from British Columbia.” Recently, Hanson received a letter from Windsor Castle on Buckingham Palace letterhead, signed by Susan Hussey, Lady-in-Waiting. The letter stated that the Queen was “deeply moved” and “very touched by the warm sentiments expressed.” And, the Governor General’s office did forward the copy of the DVD and CD to Buckingham Palace. Proper protocol. And there it is. Inspiration, a vision, a plan, perseverance, and a song is born, created by someone who had no experience, but got it done. “How many people do you know who wrote their first and only song for the Queen?” Hanson said about her achievement. Bow and curtsy, and leave the stage. Melanie Minty writes twice monthly for the Now-Leader. She can be reached at melminty@telus.net. In Surrey, a new dance-party series brings Celtic-rockers to studio theatre Could #MeToo lead to equal pay for actresses? Snowbirds to perform at Boundary Bay Airshow The nine-aircraft team and a CF-18 Hornet will be practicing over Delta beginning Friday (July 19) OUR VIEW: Denying delegations is not what Surrey council was elected to do To be an elected official is to be a servant, not a censor	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10431
__label__wiki	0.514792	0.514792	2.2.12 Activity: living through change Living through changes 1908 – Royal Commission on the Care and Control of the Feeble-Minded 1910 – James Lappin born 1913 – Mental Deficiency Act (England and Scotland) 1915 – Colin Sproul born Except for third party materials and/or otherwise stated (see terms and conditions) the content in OpenLearn is released for use under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share 2.2.11 Scandals, treatments and cost saving In the 1960s critics of the quality of care for older people, such as Peter Townsend, The Last Refuge (1962), and Barbara Robb, Sans Everything (1967), added their voices to growing criticisms of institutional care, not only for older people but for users of mental health services and people with learning difficulties too. Government had already begun to take account of its responsibilities for the dire state and cost of many of these institutions and in a famous speech in 1961 2.2.2 Treatment regimes As well as asylums which housed people with mental illness and learning difficulties there was a turn towards a style of mass provision generally. Development of special schools for disabled children began in 1750 when the first private schools for blind and deaf children were opened in Britain. The earliest public institution, run on a charitable basis, the London Asylum for the ‘support and education of the deaf and dumb children of the poor’, was opened in Bermondsey, south Londo 6 Developing agreed ways of working Although it may be undesirable to cut across the informality of care relationships by making unnecessary rules or regulations, intimate care is clearly one site where things can go wrong. There is a narrow margin of error. The usual social rules and inhibitions have already been broken and it is not always easy to arrive at new ones which are appropriate to the particular context within which you are caring or being cared for. Moreover, receiving or giving care arouses strong feelings which p 3: The five giants At this point let us examine the idea of the ‘five giants’ (Want, Ignorance, Disease, Squalor and Idleness). Beveridge, remember, was not just writing about income protection; he had a vision of social reconstruction and social progress. The five giants represented the key areas of need for all of us – the areas where we should pool resources to tackle our needs collectively (see the box below). 1.2.2 Problems with implementation Writing a report is one thing – getting it implemented as policy is another. In the full version of An Introduction to the Beveridge Report, Jacobs (1992a) makes clear that there were a number of departures from the blueprint when the Labour government came to steering the legislation through parliament. One was a move to greater generosity. The report had recommended that the new pensions should be phased in over a period of 20 years to allow people to build up their contributions. 1: The Beveridge vision It was not until after the Second World War that the British welfare state took its mature form. In a climate of relief after the war, a climate diffused with an idealism for a new, more just society, welfare legislation had bipartisan support. There was a clear sense of rebuilding a better Britain. (Bryson, 1992, p. 82) These words, drawn from an Australian commentator, sum up some of the After studying this Unit you should be able to: demonstrate your understanding of how social welfare policy started to evolve at a national level after World War II; locate information relevant to social welfare through reference to a range of sources; evaluate the reliability of information from different sources. The content acknowledged below is Proprietary (see terms and conditions) and is made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence Every effort has been made to trace all copyright owners, but if any has been inadvertently overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the nece 1.4.13 Defining a ‘good death’ The Good Death? A good death? How would you classify these four deaths? The following comments are from the course testers and authors. Vic's death was lonely and probably difficult, in that his breathing was laboured as a result of his disease. Seeing his children after five years and being alert enough to recognise them are positive elements in what seemed to be a sad and difficult life. Li’s death was good in many ways. Her family were with her and prepared, she was not distressed as far as it is possible 1.4.5 Case study 2: Li’s death – a residential home death Li was a resident in a home where she had lived for the previous five years. She had led an exciting and unusual life, travelling from China at the age of 30 and living in England for the remainder of her life. After her husband’s death Li felt unable to live alone and moved into a residential home which employed some Chinese-speaking staff and had a small Chinese day unit attached to it. Li maintained her use of Chinese language, and continued to wear Chinese clothes. Despite these strong 1.2.7 Margaret Margaret was in her thirties when she learnt she had breast cancer. Some three years later, after the removal of the affected breast, she was leading a very busy life working full-time at the Open University, studying part-time for an OU degree and running a family. Fitness activities such as jogging and various sports had become very important in her life. She was also very involved in cancer research fundraising activities. She described the impact of her brush with death in this way: 1.2 Defining the scene Let us first consider what kind of ‘scene’ the home help was proposing that she and Reg should play out together. 0 hours 5 minutes When the home help asked, ‘What do you want me t demonstrate your understanding of the importance of negotiating the meaning of care relationships; identify ways in which people play the roles of ‘carer’ and ‘receiver of care’. To set up a care relationship that works well is a delicate matter, whether you are at the giving or the receiving end. In this unit we explore the very varied meanings of care relationships and how these meanings arise. Millions of care relationships are going on as you read this, and each carries its own particular meanings for those involved. But where have all those people picked up their ideas of how to relate to each other? How does any of us know where to begin? This material is Except for third party materials and otherwise stated (see terms and conditions), this content is made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence Grateful acknowledgement is made to the following sources for permission to reproduce material in this unit: Alzheimer's Disease Society (1996) Information Sheet 1, Alzheimer's Disease Society, Gordon House, 10 Greencoat Place, London SW1P 1PH. Arias, E.G. (ed.) (1993) The Meaning and Use of Housing, Avebury, Aldershot. Department of Health (2001) The Children Act Now: Messages from Research, The Stationery Office, London. 1.3.7 Models of adjustment Here we have talked about changes of place as having a particular impact on an individual's sense of well-being or self-esteem. Relocation and separation from familiar places just like separation from loved ones can be experienced as a form of loss which can have devastating effects for some people. Some authors have seen changes in self-esteem as the key to understanding how people cope with change. For example, Hopson and Adams (1976) suggest that any transition, whatever triggers it, sets 1.3.5 Coping with relocation We have seen that attachment to place can be important in terms of developing and maintaining feelings of security and a sense of self-identity However, care for some people involves relocation. 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__label__wiki	0.990125	0.990125	Donald Glover Challenges Stereotypes About Rappers In 'Atlanta' Glover created, co-writes and stars in the FX series Atlanta, a hybrid of comedy and drama set on the fringes of the city's hip-hop scene. He has also recorded music under the name Childish Gambino. Donald Glover Challenges Stereotypes About Rappers In 'Atlanta' Donald Glover Challenges Stereotypes About Rappers In 'Atlanta' 36:56 November 1, 20161:51 PM ET Heard on Fresh Air Glover created, co-writes and stars in the FX series Atlanta, a hybrid of comedy and drama set on the fringes of the city's hip-hop scene. He has also recorded music under the name Childish Gambino. Donald Glover Explores A Surreal Feel In 'Atlanta' TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. My guest, Donald Glover, created, co-writes and stars in the FX series "Atlanta," which is a hybrid of comedy and drama set on the fringes of Atlanta's hip-hop scene. The first season's finale is tonight. Glover plays Earn, short for Earnest, a Princeton dropout who's broke. When we first meet him, he has an alienating job working at an airport kiosk, trying to sign people up for a credit card. He comes up with an idea that he hopes will be a way out, managing the music career of his cousin, Alfred, an underground rapper who performs under the name Paper Boi but makes his living selling drugs. Earn is the perpetual outsider, whether it's in the hip-hop world or his own family. He's on the outs with his parents because he's asked them for money too many times. And his on-and-off-again girlfriend, who's the mother of his young daughter, is often fed up with him, although she usually lets him live at her place since he doesn't have one of his own. Although Donald Glover's character doesn't rap, Glover does. He records under the name Childish Gambino. He's received two Grammy nominations. He's also a standup comic, wrote for "30 Rock" and played Troy on the comedy series "Community." Let's start with a scene from the first episode of "Atlanta," when Earn first tries to convince his cousin to let him be his manager. Earn is at his cousin's house. His cousin's friend and roommate, Darius, is there too. The cousin, Paper Boi, is played by Brian Tyree Henry. Darius is played by LaKeith Stanfield. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "ATLANTA") DONALD GLOVER: (As Earn) So, Zoo Tycoon... BRIAN TYREE HENRY: (As Alfred) You want in on Paper Boi. D GLOVER: (As Earn, laughter) What? No. HENRY: (As Alfred) Please, man. People ain't just nice, Earn. When was the last time you were nice to a girl you weren't trying to smash? D GLOVER: (As Earn) This morning. HENRY: (As Alfred) You're talking about your daughter, man. That's gross. D GLOVER: (As Earn) No, it would be gross if I was trying to smash. I don't want a handout. I want to manage you. HENRY: (As Alfred, laughter) Manage? You know where the word manage come from? D GLOVER: (As Earn) Manus, Latin for hand. HENRY: (As Alfred) Probably, but I'm going to say no for the purpose of my argument. Manage come from the word man, and that ain't really your lane. D GLOVER: (As Earn) My lane? HENRY: (As Alfred) Yeah, man, I need Malcolm. You too Martin. You know what they did to him? They killed him. D GLOVER: (As Earn) Didn't they kill Malcolm too? LAKEITH STANFIELD: (As Darius) Well, no. They say that. But ain't nobody seen the body since the funeral. D GLOVER: (As Earn) That's how funerals work. Alfred, you already Malcolm, OK? You have that already. What you really need is a silent wild card, somebody who's about the money, the opportunity, who can play both sides if needed. STANFIELD: (As Darius) Oh, like Don Lemon. D GLOVER: (As Earn) Fair point. Let me rephrase what I'm trying to say. STANFIELD: (As Darius) Oh, wait, wait, wait. It's 4:30. HENRY: (As Alfred) Oh, damn, man, we late. GROSS: (Laughter) Donald Glover, welcome to FRESH AIR. I think it's interesting that you decided not to cast yourself as the rapper in this and to not - to make it not about the kind of rap that you do, which is a more personal, reflective kind of rap, expressing insecurities, with lots of pop culture references. So tell us why you decided not to make this about you as a rapper, but as about someone who's a rapper who's very different from you. D GLOVER: I probably chose that because I just thought that would - I wouldn't want to watch that. I thought that'd be a bad show. GROSS: The show about you as a rapper (laughter)? D GLOVER: Yeah, I wouldn't want to watch that. And also, I don't want to, like - I don't want to blur that line. Like, I enjoy blurring a lot of things. But I, like - I feel like that line is just not enjoyable to blur. GROSS: How would you describe Paper Boi as a rapper? D GLOVER: Paper Boi's, you know, he's, like, a real dope-boy rapper. He's like a real Atlanta, like, dope-boy rapper, like, kind of archetypical dope-boy rapper that we - I don't know, like me and my brother kind of grew up on, like that kind of feel where it's like, yeah, like, you know, almost like hood famous. Like, they're in your neighborhood, but you also hear them on the radio because they're famous for, you know, selling, but also just, like, you know, coming up with something catchy. GROSS: Although Paper Boi carries a gun and sells drugs to make money, he doesn't fit the stereotype that he seems to be portraying. (Laughter) You know, like, he doesn't want to see kids carrying guns. He really resents that he's famous for being implicated in a shooting. So instead of trying to exploit it, he just, like, resents the attention that he's getting for that. It's an interesting contradiction, you know, an interestingly complex character. D GLOVER: I think a lot of people - you look at, like, I think people that we kind of based him off of, whether it's like Jeezy or Gucci Mane or, like, you know, those kind of dudes, they're not in it really trying to glorify. You know, like, they're just talking about what's actually happening. Like, it's hard. Like, you can't sell drugs once you get famous as much. And you can't do it as easily as it was. Like, they kind of - and I think Paper Boi's kind of figuring that out too. It's like, you know, like, making music is fun. And, like, selling drugs makes money, you know? And then, like, I think people forgot that people actually make music for fun. Like, the funds you make from, like, drugs allow you to do something that no one pays you to do really anymore. Music isn't - he says it in, like, episode 3, where he's like, there's no money anywhere near rap. And, like, that's true. It's, like, there's - it's not a way of making money. So I think it's a - it's kind of a hard balance that, like, actual people go through. I think, like, the stereotype of rappers, like, loving that life and, like, glorifying it as far as, like, wanting everybody to live that way, I think that's kind of - I think that's just, like, a false stereotype. GROSS: The series starts with the main characters in a car outside a club. Two people walk by, smash the side-view mirror. And Paper Boi gets out of the car with his gun. Your character follows him. A shot goes off. It fades to black. We don't know who fired the shot or who got hurt. Why did you want to start it that way? D GLOVER: It didn't seem boring. D GLOVER: I didn't - I felt like it was, like, an honest altercation. And it was the beginning of that universe. I think that just, like, that set of, like, those three kind of, like, are tied together. GROSS: After the shooting, Earn, your character, and Paper Boi are in the police station waiting to be booked. And everyone there is acting kind of like it's a bad day at the DMV. And they have to deal with this awful bureaucracy. And they've been here before. And they know the way the game is played. And they don't want to be there, but it's something you have to endure. And the people who work there seem to have the same attitude. And it just - it's portrayed as just being like a routine part of life, not so much for your character, who seems newer to it. D GLOVER: Yeah, he's never done it. GROSS: Yeah. So, like, where does that scene come from, that kind of attitude of, like, yeah, that's what happens (laughter)? D GLOVER: I think it is kind of humdrum when you're poor. Jail is just timeout for adults. You know, that's really what it is. And it's - in - I think the people in it - like, it's not, like, harrowing. Like, when you see - like, we tried really hard to make the jail look as boring as it actually - like, even usually when you see a jail it's, like, people behind bars and, like, their, like, hands are sticking out. And they're, like, yelling. And people are like, quiet down in there. And, like, it's, like, active, but it's not. It is humdrum. It is like the DMV, like, which is, like, the same set up. But we tried to make it feel as boring as it is. Like, you have all these characters in there that are interesting, but the actual thing of, like, jail is just people being like, OK, like, let's put you in this system so it's easier to bring you back in this system. And, you know, it sucks that we have to be here. We all would like to be, you know, at the beach right now or somewhere else. And I think, like, probably the people working there are kind of like, yeah, I don't like this place either, like - but, you know, how else are we going to eat? GROSS: And do you know this from, like, going there for research or having been there waiting to be booked for something or having friends tell you about it? D GLOVER: Two of the writers spent the night in jail. And they - that was, like, the feeling, they said. It was like, you know, it's weird because they make you, you know, the way they're describing it is for - which is the reality for most people - is, like, you know, you get sent in there sometimes on something that's super bogus. And then they have you sit down. And then they tell you you can't sleep, even though - it's like every - like, even my character said that. He's like, but everybody always has slept. Like, how can you make us not sleep in here, (laughter) especially when it's taking hours upon hours for you to do what we need you to do to just move on, you know? It's a very, like, weird power dynamic. And people are just, like, looking for fun. It's like going to ISS when you're a kid. But yeah, it came from, like, a personal experience of two of the writers - Steven, my brother. GROSS: Oh, yeah, your brother - your brother actually does the - should I call it the title rap for this series? D GLOVER: Oh yeah, the... GROSS: The track called "Paper Boi" - that's your brother doing it, right? D GLOVER: Yeah, that's my brother rapping. Yeah, it's a pretty catchy song. He did a good job. GROSS: Did you write it or did he write it? D GLOVER: I just wrote, like, the hook. I think I, like, wrote the hook and, like, had some, like, lines. But, like, one thing that we were trying to do is, like, you know, we wanted it to be something that felt real, you know? So we tried to make this super simple, like, what would be something that would be just fun and not try and make it, like, the best song ever. So, like, oh - just, like, kind of a hood anthem. So we were like, you know, something that feels like it wrote itself, which is, you know, Paper Boi, Paper Boi, all about that paper, boy. Like, you know, play with the - the pun - the pun of it, or, you know, getting paper and Paper Boi just felt very like easy and you weren't overthinking it. And I - you know, he - when we were in studio, he was like, yeah the rest kind of wrote itself. It was easy. GROSS: Would you object if we played it? D GLOVER: No, no, I would not. I would not object. GROSS: OK, so let's hear the track "Paper Boi," which ends one of the episodes of "Atlanta." And this is performed by Steven Glover, who raps under the name Steven G. Lover. Did I get that right? D GLOVER: Steve G. Lover. GROSS: Steve G. Lover, right. OK, great. D GLOVER: I'm sorry. GROSS: What? What? D GLOVER: It's just really surreal to hear Terry Gross saying, Steve G. Lover. Like, my brother's rap name. Like, is that right? GROSS: Do I have that right? Is that correct, sir? (Laughter). So here it is. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "PAPER BOI") STEVEN GLOVER: (Rapping) Paper Boi, Paper Boi, always 'bout that paper, boy. If you ain't on your grind, then you flexin', you's a hater, boy. Paper Boi, Paper Boi, always gettin' paper, boy. If you ain't makin' money, then you ain't a money maker, boy. Paperclip, paperclip - yeah I need a paperclip. I'm stackin' up this paper, man, and I could make that paper flip. That paper flip, paper flip... GROSS: So that's "Paper Boi," which is the song that is the kind of theme song for the character Paper Boi on the series "Atlanta," which was created and stars my guest, Donald Glover. So we need to take a short break here, and then we'll be right back. This is FRESH AIR. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) GROSS: This is FRESH AIR, and if you're just joining us, my guest is Donald Glover. And he's the creator, co-writer, sometimes director and star of the FX series, "Atlanta." The season finale is this evening, and the series is about a rapper whose cousin - and the cousin is played by Donald Glover - is kind of drifting and has a really terrible job and decides what he should really do is try to represent his cousin as his cousin's manager in the music world. So among the things you satirize in the series is a couple who are in the upper class. It's an African-American wife and a white husband. And they live in this kind of, like, mansion. And they're having a Juneteenth party. Do you want to explain the setup of this episode? D GLOVER: Yeah, so Van is Earn - the mother of Earn's child, Van, is trying to get in good, I guess to, like, get a better job or, like, get a new job with a friend of hers or some - an associate who is, like, the head of - you know, like, basically, like, has a lot of - a lot of upper-class friends who can get her a job. And she has a husband who's white and, you know, is very into black culture. And yeah, like, the whole - the whole thing takes place at, like, a Juneteenth party in Atlanta in, like - I guess in, like, a rich neighborhood probably somewhere, like, you know, in Gwinnett or something. GROSS: And the white husband has been showing off to your character how much he knows about black culture and African history and African-American history. And your character is just getting really exasperated being preached to by this white guy. D GLOVER: Yeah, well, I mean, he's - it's funny. Like, I felt like that episode really struck with a lot - like, I had a lot of white guys saying, like, I don't know how to feel about this episode, I think - because I think it struck a chord probably. Like, it's just kind of weird because, like, I think they kind of felt like he was doing all the right things. Like, he wasn't a mean guy, you know? And I think, you know, that's - I think that's the funny part. That's the interesting part. It's like yeah, it wasn't about him being nice or mean. Like, he didn't - you know, depending on who you are or how you feel, like, he probably didn't do anything wrong. It's just, you know - you know, it's - there's a lot. I think that episode fully exemplifies why it's so hard to be, like, racism's over, you know? It's just, like, tied into so many feelings and emotions that we're not really - I don't know if we're ready to talk about them yet. GROSS: Well, why don't we hear, like, a clip from this episode. And your character and the mother of your character's daughter are there, trying to have this really, like, respectable vibe, which means that you can't say what it is you really do, which is managing your cousin's rap career. So you're - you're pretending that that's not what you do. But then you're kind of outed because the two valets recognize you 'cause they're big fans of Paper Boi, and they want you to, like, sign their girlfriends' underwear as I recall. (Laughter). D GLOVER: Oh, they - they wanted me to take their sister's underwear and give it to Paper Boi 'cause she likes him. GROSS: Right, OK. So - so when that happens, like, the white husband realizes, oh, that's how I know you. And that leads to a conversation where the African-American wife is kind of appalled that you're actually involved in the rap world. So why don't we hear a scene from that episode? And this is right when the white husband realizes, oh, you're the guy who manages Paper Boi. RICK HOLMES: (As Craig Allen) I knew it. I knew I knew you from somewhere. I had such a special feeling about you, Earn. Honey. Honey, Earn is Paper Boi's manager - sorry - a very, very talented young rapper. CASSANDRA FREEMAN: (As Monique Allen) Oh, you manage rap. D GLOVER: (As Earnest Marks) Yes, I manage rap. FREEMAN: (As Monique Allen) There is nothing wrong with earning money doing something with rap. It's fine. D GLOVER: (As Earnest Marks) Well, it's not just about money. You Know, he's my cousin. He's family. HOLMES: (As Craig Allen) Yeah, honey, you're missing the point. It's not about money. This is bigger than money. Paper Boi is underground. I've been following Paper Boi since the start. That's how I knew you. I mean, since the shooting, your pictures were everywhere. FREEMAN: (As Monique Allen) Shooting? Well, you aren't going to shoot up this party, are you, Earn? D GLOVER: (As Earnest Marks) No, I wasn't planning on it. FREEMAN: (As Monique Allen, laughter) I'm kidding. I get it. Can't choose your family, huh? Every decent person has at least one triflin' thug in the family. Oh, honey, let's go say hello to... D GLOVER: (As Earnest Marks) No, I'm sorry. This is whack. This is whack. ZAZIE BEETZ: (As Van) Babe, please. D GLOVER: (As Earnest Marks) No, no, no, OK, like, this isn't real life, OK? This party is dumb. She's dumb. This is all dumb. You know that, Van. BEETZ: (As Van) OK. D GLOVER: (As Earnest Marks) This is dumb. This is dumb. BEETZ: (As Van) I'm sorry. We're going to head out, all right? D GLOVER: (As Earnest Marks) You know what? Stop stunting on me about my culture. Like, I'm not going to go back to Africa and find my roots because you know what? I'm [expletive] broke, dude. I'm broke. HOLMES: (As Craig Allen) It's my bad. D GLOVER: (As Earnest Marks) No, don't do that. Don't my bad it and stop being so likable. Stop being so likable. Like, I get don't - and don't be like... BEETZ: (As Van) Earn, we're heading out now. D GLOVER: (As Earnest Marks) ...I understand because you don't understand. Like, I'm... BEETZ: (As Van) Now, we're going now. FREEMAN: (As Monique Allen) Goodnight. BEETZ: (As Van) Thank you for your hospitality. HOLMES: (As Craig Allen) OK, well, we'd love to see you soon. Thank you very much for coming. FREEMAN: (As Monique Allen) Goodnight. Happy Juneteenth. GROSS: (Laughter) So was it cathartic for you to (laughter) to play Earn just kind of like trying to tell the truth about his feelings? D GLOVER: I definitely knew where Earn was coming from. I definitely see Earn's point of view, which is kind of like, you know, it's not - it's almost not fair that, you know, this guy's an optometrist and he knows more about my, you know, what - stuff I should know or, like, should have learned, but because of years of unfairness and things going - I just don't know. You know, and I probably won't have that chance, and he's kind of taking - and even though he's super, I guess, respectful or, you know, super aware of his - in a weird way of his privilege, it's annoying to Earn. GROSS: It's also that this guy is showing off so hard about how much he knows about black history (laughter). D GLOVER: Yeah, and I think - but I think he actually genuinely - he's like - he's goofy, definitely, like... GROSS: Yeah, yeah, he's definitely goofy. D GLOVER: ...That guy's kind of corny. GROSS: Yeah. D GLOVER: But he - I think he genuinely likes it. You know, like, I think he genuinely - but he has - that's the thing - he has the option to dig in. Like, he could have done that with, like, Nordic history. Like, that's what I think Earn is probably upset about is, like, he just happened to choose that. I think he genuinely - I don't even think he's trying to show off to Earn. I think he's just - he's really into that stuff, and he's like, oh, Earn gets it because Earn is black, you know? GROSS: So where did you grow up in Atlanta? D GLOVER: I grew up in a suburb called Stone Mountain. Yeah, it's, like, east of Atlanta. GROSS: Tell us about the neighborhood. D GLOVER: It was a - I think when we first moved there, it was - it was, you know, just, like, pretty like standard suburb. There weren't a lot of black people there when we moved in. But I guess within the first I'd say like three or four years, like, white flight happened. And, yeah, it became predominantly black by the time I was in high school. GROSS: Were you conscious of that happening when you were young? D GLOVER: Oh, yeah, definitely. I mean, the whole reason we were moving there was for that reason. Like, my mom was trying to get us into a better school system. Like, even the fact that, like, a lot of, like, the kids in the neighborhood - like, I remember, like, a lot of - I had never really heard of soccer, and there were, like, a lot of kids who were playing soccer when I first got there. And I was like, oh, soccer, that's different. GROSS: My guest is Donald Glover. He created, co-writes and stars in the FX series "Atlanta." The season one finale is tonight. We'll talk more after a break. And Maureen Corrigan will review the third and final volume of a biography of Eleanor Roosevelt by feminist historian Blanche Wiesen Cook. I'm Terry Gross, and this is FRESH AIR. GROSS: This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross, back with Donald Glover. He created, co-writes and stars in the FX series "Atlanta." He also directed some of the episodes. The first season's finale is tonight. Glover has done improv and standup. He wrote for "30 Rock" and played Troy on the comedy series "Community." He's also appeared in the films "The Martian" and "Magic Mike XXL." He also records under the name Childish Gambino and has received two Grammy nominations. When we left off, we were talking about growing up just outside Atlanta. So your parents were Jehovah's Witnesses or are Jehovah's Witnesses? D GLOVER: Yeah. GROSS: So how did that affect - I think your parents, from what I know, didn't want you to watch TV - or at least not a lot of TV. But you seem so absorbed in all kinds of pop culture. It seems like it's really important to you. So was it frustrating for you as a kid to not be able to watch what you wanted to watch or maybe listen to what you wanted to listen to? D GLOVER: Sometimes. Sometimes it was a little frustrating just because you wanted to be part of the - you wanted to be part of the gang. Like, you wanted to be part of the group, you know, and... GROSS: Yeah, that's what holds people together, I mean, when you're kids. GROSS: But also, often when you're an adult, you share - like, you share, you know, certain shows or websites or, you know, music or whatever, movies. D GLOVER: Yeah. Like, it's hard. I definitely remember, you know, going to school and people talking about "In Living Color" and me being like, man, like, I really wish I could watch that - like, and saying, it sounds really good, like, references. And, like, I would piece - it actually was kind of helpful because you would kind of piece together jokes that you would hear. And then, like, I'd come up with my own through what I heard. It forced me to be a little bit more imaginative about culture, I guess, like, what things could be, as opposed to what things were. GROSS: That's funny because it means it helped you become a creator of the kind of material you weren't allowed to watch (laughter). D GLOVER: Right, I know, (laughter) yeah. I think the thing that, like, my parents were like - well, my - they were like, you know, Bart Simpson's a bad influence - like, "The Simpsons" were a no-go. And, like, I think that was, like, that album was, like, one of the first albums, like, I listened to. It really... GROSS: Oh, the album of songs from "The Simpsons?" D GLOVER: Yeah, like, it had, like, "The Bartman" on it. And, you know, all - like, it was great. And I think Lisa Simpson sings, like, "God Bless The Child That Has His Own." And I remember being like, oh, this is all cool. But it's all through, like, "The Simpsons." Like, it was funny. But, like, yeah, out of everyone... GROSS: I'm not sure if that's the one or not that also has the musical based on "Streetcar Named Desire." (Laughter). D GLOVER: Oh, yeah. GROSS: Is that on that one? D GLOVER: I had that album too. I think the first one was, like, a legit kind of album. It had "The Bartman" and, like, a couple other things. And then there was an album that came out later that had, like, all the songs - like, the Mr. Burns, like, buying, like, clothes made out of animals and the "Streetcar Named Desire," like - and yeah, that one had, like, tons of tracks on it. But the first one, which was just, like, kind of, like, I think people realizing what a huge phenomenon "The Simpsons" was, I was, like, obsessed with it. GROSS: Your parents were foster parents when you were growing up. So how often did you have foster children at home who were part of your family? D GLOVER: I can't remember a time we didn't. GROSS: Were they of different ages? D GLOVER: Yeah, they would come in and out. Some would stay for months. Some would stay for weeks. Some would stay for years. Sometimes, they'd be, like, teenagers. Sometimes they'd be, like, babies. It was a wide range. GROSS: How did that work out for you? D GLOVER: It was - it was great. Like, you know, you got to meet, I mean, every type of kid. And you also got to see what - you got to see what was happening in the city through children - like, people your - kids your age. You know, we were, you know, like, we had, like - like, when AIDS was, like, a thing - like, when it was becoming - like, before it was called HIV - like, when it was, like, had just stopped being called GRID, like, we had, like, AIDS patients and, like - who were kids - staying with us. And, like, I remember, like, it was, like, very - you know, to be reading about it and hearing about it in school and hearing, like, actual people talk about it, it's like completely different from living and experiencing it through - with (unintelligible) - with a child. GROSS: Because you're a comic, a writer, a rapper, an actor, you get to express what you want to say in different forms, in different mediums. So I want to play an excerpt of a comedy special that you did in 2010 on Comedy Central. And this is an excerpt in which you're talking about being a black nerd. And it starts off with you talking about President Obama. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS DONALD GLOVER") D GLOVER: The best part about Obama is that he's a black nerd. I love that junk because I'm a black nerd. And that [expletive] was illegal until, like, 2003. D GLOVER: It's awesome. It's so awesome. It's just like, there's black nerds everywhere. You know, like, it's awesome. It's just like they're everywhere now. Just - it's so great. And I love it, like - but it was just hard for us growing up. Like, you know, I remember I was, like, the only black kid at my school for awhile. Like, I was the only - I remember I went to a white school. And white kids were excited. They were super excited. They were like, oh, we got a black kid. This is awesome. We got a black kid. They were like, hey, Donald, what kind of rap music you into and what kind of - what kind of sneakers you like? And I was like, oh, I don't really like rap music. I really enjoy the soulful stylings of The Cranberries. D GLOVER: We can talk about that. And they were like, no, man. You like sneakers. And you like rap music. And you're going to tell us which one you like. I was like, oh, you're hurting me, Steven (ph), you know? GROSS: That's my guest, Donald Glover. So OK, so my impression - knowing you only through your work and not as a person, you know, outside of your work - my impression would be that you felt you had black friends and white friends telling you who you were supposed to be. And you weren't - you weren't fitting into anybody's projections. You were going your own way. D GLOVER: Yeah, I think it's - I mean - I mean, that's pretty accurate. I think it's just, you know, also, like, having time to, like - you know, you got to think about when you're, like - when you're 10, like, versus, like, now or even, like, when you're 50. Like, who are you, really, I think. I know that sounds very - that's very spacey or, like, very, like, just like, who am I? You know, but yeah, you're only really you when you're alone, you know, when you're not basing it off of other people or expectations and stuff. So I feel like I - you know, I never - it's a weird thing. And I think people always ask about what I do. And they - a lot of people ask, like, which one is your favorite or, like, which one do you relate to the most. And I am - I always - I don't know. Like, it's hard for me to - I get asked that all the time. I'm always like, I don't see them as separate things. I'm just kind of, like - play them out, you know, with people and be who I am at that time and not ask questions about it. GROSS: Well, we need to take a short break here. So let me reintroduce you first. If you're just joining us, my guest is Donald Glover. And he's the creator and star of the FX series, "Atlanta." It has its season finale this evening. He also raps under the name Childish Gambino. He co-starred on "Community" and wrote for "30 Rock." So we're going to take a short break and then be right back. This is FRESH AIR. GROSS: This is FRESH AIR. And if you're just joining us, my guest is Donald Glover. He created and stars in the FX series "Atlanta." Donald Glover is also a rapper. He raps under the name Childish Gambino. He's also a comic, and he co-starred in "Community" and wrote for "30 Rock." So what came first for you, was it comedy or writing? D GLOVER: I guess - I don't know, they're kind of the same thing. They - I would just say music as a language was, like, the first thing. I just remember - I just remember a lot of songs being as a child - you know, there's a lot of pictures of me as a child, like, with a Walkman, like, listening all the time, which I didn't realize. I didn't remember. But now when I look back, I'm like, oh, man, I listened to music, like, all the time. GROSS: What's some of the things that made the biggest impression on you? D GLOVER: My dad's collection. My dad really liked - he really liked Funkadelic and Prince and, like, anything he was listening to I would listen to. GROSS: It's funny, like, Prince was a Jehovah's Witness, although a lot of parents thought his songs were, like, too dirty. But so were you allowed to listen to Prince because he was a Witness? D GLOVER: No. I was allowed to listen to him because my dad was like, I'm not giving that up. D GLOVER: Like, I just - again, like, I think that just the contradiction just played a part in that where it's the way we live. You know, Prince can make, like, you sexy [expletive], but he can also make "7." You know, "7" is, like, probably my - probably my favorite spiritual song ever. Like, I had just never - that's - the beginning of that song is so powerful. It makes your - like, your heart kind of stop or something. And, like, you know, in order to write that and sing that, you kind of have to have that inside of you. And you also - and you have to also be at peace with the fact that, you know, I can write the opposite as well. GROSS: So after a performing arts school, you went to NYU. You studied dramatic writing there. So what were you thinking your future was going to be at that time? D GLOVER: I think I had aspirations of, like, oh, maybe I'll write for like "Mad TV" or, like, "SNL." And I think that was, like, kind of it. Like, I think, you know, I came - I went into, like - I went into dramatic writing because, like, I think I got the most money, like, for a scholarship that way, even though... GROSS: Oh... D GLOVER: ...I kind of knew, like... GROSS: ...Right. D GLOVER: I kind of knew, like, writing plays wasn't going to be the move just 'cause - I mean, like, unless I wanted to be like, you know, the special snowflake black writer who, like, writes these, like, very specific, like, plays and, like, lives in, like, Manhattan. I was just - I mean, like, not to say, like, it's about money, but I was just like - I just didn't see, like - I didn't see myself doing that. But it definitely, like, allowed me to, like, experience New York. GROSS: Well, you did do sketch comedy and improv in college and maybe after as well. And one of the groups you were in was the Upright Citizens Brigade, which is I think what landed you your first TV job writing for "30 Rock" because Amy Poehler was one of the co-founders of Upright... GROSS: ...Citizens Brigade. And, of course, she's very close with Tina Fey, and Tina Fey is the creator of "30 Rock." So that's - that's how you got... D GLOVER: Yeah, I was... GROSS: That's how you got that. D GLOVER: I was part of a scholarship program at UCB. Well, not scholarship but like (laughter) you, like, intern there. Like, you clean toilets and they pay you in classes. GROSS: So Tina Fey has said that when she brought you on to "30 Rock" that you were the only African-American writer at the show at the time but that the real diversity you brought was that you were their only, quote, "cool young person" who could tell them what the kids were listening to these days because you came from a large family in Georgia. You were also helpful in writing for the character Kenneth the page because the character's from from Georgia. Do you remember being used that way, as, like, the cool young person who could tell them what kids were listening to these days? D GLOVER: Yeah. You know, they used to ask me questions like - or, like, we'll be going about that. And I remember once I pitched a joke about, like, Tracy wearing a T-shirt with a Black Bart Simpson on it or, like, some joke about that. And I remember Robert, who was, like, the head writer, he was like that's funny. And it was like, dot, dot, dot, like - he's like, is that a real thing? And then, like, I got - like, started explaining. I'm like, well, yeah, like, you know, you go to like - in Atlanta, anyway - I was like, yeah, you go to the mall, like South DeKalb Mall, and they have, like, you know, black versions of characters, like, drawn on the T-shirts. And, like, they were cool. And like - it was weird because I was, like - I had - it was one of the first times I was like, oh, this is a completely different world from - like, I know something that, like, these people don't - didn't know existed, which was really - it was interesting to find GROSS: So after I don't know how long, you decided to leave "30 Rock" because you decided you wanted to perform. That must have been a really hard decision to make because, you know, writing for "30 Rock" it's a really great job. And you were you were in your 20s, probably in your early 20s. I think you were 21 when you were hired, and you were still living in an NYU dorm working as an RA. So did you think, like, this might be really stupid, but I'm going to quit anyways, you know what I mean? It's really risky to have such a great job and decide that you want to pursue something different. D GLOVER: It's only risky if you were happy there... GROSS: You weren't? D GLOVER: ...You know? No, I mean, like, I had a great time, like, and I learned a ton and I really loved all the people there. And, like, I don't know, I don't think I've - you know, they're some of the funniest people and the smartest people I've worked with. But I just knew I didn't want to stay there. I never saw it as risky just because I was like, oh, like, if I know the answer as far as, like, do I want to stay here? Like, no, then why stay? Like, I don't know - like, it was probably - it was just, like, an honest decision. Like, I didn't - I didn't second guess it because, like, I just knew it wasn't going - I wasn't going to do what was expected of me there, which was, like, I guess become - you know, move higher and higher in the ranks and become, like, a show-runner or something, I'm not sure what would have happened. But I knew it just wasn't for me. GROSS: So another question about "Atlanta." My impression is - and this might be totally off, so you can just tell me if it is - that your parents worked really hard to kind of move to a suburban neighborhood and to always make sure you were in good schools, even if that meant traveling a big distance, traveling a big distance to a magnet school. In "Atlanta," I kind of have a feeling it's set in the world that your parents didn't want you to be a part of, that your parents tried to get you out of by moving to a suburb, by sending you to special schools. D GLOVER: I mean, yeah, they just wanted - I mean, like, they definitely wanted me to have, like, a better education. Like, that was a big deal to them, like, the best education that they could afford. You know, we didn't have a lot of money. So, you know, it had to be a magnet school. Like, in most of them you would have to test in or something. But, I mean, like, the actual, like, things in "Atlanta" - like, it was interesting. I don't think they were trying to keep me away from what was actually happening in Atlanta because, like, we had - you know we had foster kids. And those kids were like - like, they were - they would tell us - or, like, we'd see - I'd see what was happening, you know? Like, I'd meet their parents. Like, I'd see what drugs do. Like, I'd see how - you know, I'd see all that stuff, you know? They're from New York, so they understood, like, you know, you need to be malleable. GROSS: So real quick, last question. So your rap name Childish Gambino famously came from the Wu-Tang Name Generator. And when the name Childish Gambino came up, did any part of you go, oh, no, really, that? I have to use that? (Laughter) Did it... D GLOVER: No. That was... GROSS: Yeah? D GLOVER: That was the coolest one that came out, actually. GROSS: Oh, you tried multiple times, huh? D GLOVER: No, like, my friends were doing it. And, like, all of theirs were kind of, like, sillier. And then mine - everybody was like that one was, like, the coolest one. Like, it just felt the most like - you know, it felt like it told a story the most, you know, like, it kind of sounds like, you know, a kid turning into a boss. Like, it sounds like - the name kind of sounds like a journey, which I like. GROSS: Well, Donald Glover, thank you so much. I look forward to season two of "Atlanta" whenever that comes back. D GLOVER: Thank you. It's nice to finally audio meet you. GROSS: Donald Glover created, writes and stars in the FX series "Atlanta." The first season's finale is tonight. The show has already been renewed for a second season. Glover's upcoming films include Spider-Man: Homecoming and the Han Solo "Star Wars" movie, where Glover will play a young Lando Calrissian. Coming up, Maureen Corrigan reviews the third and final volume of Blanche Wiesen Cook's biography of Eleanor Roosevelt. This is FRESH AIR.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10434
__label__wiki	0.947882	0.947882	1968 Convention Sparked Reforms For Democrats Many Democrats saw the unruly 1968 convention in Chicago as one of the reasons they lost the presidential election to Richard Nixon that year. That defeat and a landslide loss four years later led the Democrats to change the way they approached conventions. Echoes of 1968 1968 Convention Sparked Reforms For Democrats August 25, 20086:00 AM ET Linda Wertheimer Many Democrats saw the unruly 1968 convention in Chicago as one of the reasons they lost the presidential election to Richard Nixon that year. That defeat and a landslide loss four years later led the Democrats to change the way they approached conventions. RENEE MONTAGNE, host: We're looking back all this year 40 years to tumultuous moments of 1968. One of those was the Democratic convention in Chicago, which followed months of political turmoil throughout the country, including assassinations and anti-war demonstrations. At that convention, police battled protestors in the street. Many Democrats saw this unruly convention as one of the reasons they lost the election to Richard Nixon. That defeat in a landslide loss four years later led the Democrats to change the way they approach conventions. NPR's Linda Wertheimer has more. LINDA WERTHEIMER: Before 1968, powerful people and party bosses around the country picked delegates to the conventions. Their delegates then choose the nominee. There were factional battles at party conventions, but civilians were not involved until the general election. In 1968, Democrats decided future conventions should fairly represent Democratic voters. South Dakota Senator George McGovern chaired a reform commission, which ended what he called presidential selection by middle-aged, middle-class white men. Senator GEORGE MCGOVERN (Democrat, South Dakota): I'm not against people like that. I was one myself in 1968 and '72. But that's not the Democratic way to select a presidential nominee. WERTHEIMER: McGovern's reforms included women, minorities and young people chosen in an open manner. At the 1972 Miami convention, Senator McGovern was himself the nominee, but chaos reined. Disputes and speeches went on so long, he made his acceptance speech in the wee small hours. Sen. MCGOVERN: If we had that to do over again, I can guarantee you the 1972 people who were for me would have a much more disciplined convention, and we would not have allowed seconding speeches for a running mate that ran until about 2:30 in the morning. I had to give my acceptance speech after that. That was a disaster. WERTHEIMER: That obsession with fair representation became a joke at the Republican convention, also held in Miami that year. California Governor Ronald Reagan, better known then as a former movie actor, told the crowd the GOP would have a very different convention. President RONALD REAGAN: The McGovern party had named its candidate. He was on television later than some of my pictures. WERTHEIMER: The Republicans wanted their Miami meeting to be perfect, on script, a contrast between a president who could control its convention and a nominee who could not. David Gergen, who teaches at Harvard now, was working for President Richard Nixon. Mr. DAVID GERGEN (Harvard University): By 1972, the Republicans were determined to have a highly scripted, highly choreographed convention that would appeal to people through television. I was just a young kid then, working in the White House, had never been to a political convention, and was tapped to pull together the script for the 1972 convention. WERTHEIMER: Gergen was told to ask comedian Bob Hope for joke writers to produce fresh material to keep the convention moving along. It was the first of the highly produced, ready-for-primetime conventions. Mr. GERGEN: First time I met Ronald Reagan, he was just about to go up to the podium, and I came running over with a couple of jokes for his speech. And he had all these index cards, and he looked at me - who the hell are you, kid? Go away. You must be one of those jackasses from the Nixon White House. But it did work. Nixon actually got an eight-point bounce out of that convention. WERTHEIMER: By 1976, Democrats decided the fairest way to pick convention delegates was through primaries and caucuses open to the public. But reforms produced an unexpected result. President JIMMY CARTER: My name is Jimmy Carter, and I'm running for president. (Soundbite of cheering) WERTHEIMER: The governor of Georgia, Jimmy Carter, at the 1976 New York convention. He introduced himself in just that way to thousands of voters and won the nomination. Nothing remotely like that had ever happened. Jody Powell is a Washington lobbyist now. He was part of the Carter campaign. Mr. JODY POWELL (Washington Lobbyist): If this had been a nomination process that was essentially controlled by the leadership of the Democratic Party, then Jimmy Carter would have stood no chance. WERTHEIMER: Carter, Powell and the late Hamilton Jordan looked at the new primaries and caucuses the Democratic reforms put in place and saw their chance. They could begin in the small farm state of Iowa, where they could run a low-budget campaign and perhaps create political momentum. Mr. POWELL: So, if we could win in Iowa and win in New Hampshire, we just might have enough money to compete effectively in Florida. WERTHEIMER: The Carter blueprint, outlined there, has been followed by candidates ever since, including Republicans. When Democratic state legislatures created primaries and caucuses for the Democrats, Republicans were automatically included. Then primaries spread to other states, which wanted to participate. Senator BARACK OBAMA (Democrat, Illinois; Presidential Candidate): After 54 hard-fought contests… Sen. OBAMA: …our primary season has finally come to an end. WERTHEIMER: That was Barack Obama claiming the Democratic nomination this summer. Like Jimmy Carter in 1976, Obama saw an opportunity in the evolving reforms of '68. Still trying to make nominations fair, in the 90s, Democrats eliminated winner take all and went for proportional representation. Elaine Kamarck is a member of the Democratic National Committee and a lecturer at Harvard. Dr. ELAINE KAMARCK (Democratic National Committee; Lecturer, Harvard University): What Barack Obama understood was that this was not a state-by-state race. This was a congressional-district-by-congressional-district race. And you saw that in the exquisite attention they paid to small caucus states, like Alaska, like Kansas. WERTHEIMER: While Hillary Clinton pursued a big state strategy, Barack Obama hunted delegates in caucuses, in small states, in black congressional districts and Republicans states, building momentum and building a lead. The Obama campaign understood that rules on proportional representation would mean that Clinton's wins in big states could not overcome that lead. Dr. KAMARCK: When Hillary Clinton was winning big states, she was not winning big delegate totals. And the reason is that the Democrats' proportional system - because it does not allow for fractions - basically rewards the loser in a two-way race. WERTHEIMER: In Ohio, Texas and Pennsylvania, for instance, where Clinton won, but basically split the delegates. The 1968 reforms did one very big thing: put the voters, not the party leaders, in charge of choosing candidates. That made come-from-nowhere candidates possible. And since nominees are now picked in primaries and caucuses, the conventions became mainly a performance space - good thing or bad thing? Senator McGovern says he can't think of any bad results from the reforms. Jody Powell is a little bit nostalgic for the days when nominees were chosen at the conventions after the famous bruising floor fight. Mr. POWELL: There's no suspense. There's no mystery. There's news value to it. People just don't watch it. Yet it's good to be able to keep bad things from happening, but the downside is if there's going to be no wrecks in the race, no one wants to watch the race. WERTHEIMER: The 2008 Democratic convention starts today in Denver. Linda Wertheimer, NPR News. 1968 Chicago Riot Left Mark On Political Protests August 23, 200812:01 AM ET Heard on Weekend Edition Saturday Ina Jaffe Photo Gallery: Convention Chaos The group that Tom Hayden helped found in the 1960s, Students for a Democratic Society, is springing up again on college campuses. Michael Buckner/Getty Images hide caption Michael Buckner/Getty Images NPR Tours Chicago Before The 1996 Democratic Convention Democrats are gathering for their national convention in Denver with their party divided by a bruising presidential nomination contest and the country mired in an unpopular war. The situation was similar 40 years ago, when Democrats convened in Chicago. But what riveted the nation's attention were the battles in the streets between Vietnam War protesters and police. A federal commission later called it a police riot, and the mayhem outside the Chicago convention continues to influence political protests today. No one who knew Chicago thought August 1968 would be another Summer of Love. The Chicago Seed, an alternative weekly newspaper, wrote: "If you're coming to Chicago, be sure to wear some armor in your hair." Mayor Richard J. Daley had amassed a force of 12,000 police officers, 6,000 National Guard members and 6,000 Army troops. He assured convention delegates that all would be well. One of the chief organizers of the anti-war demonstrations, Tom Hayden, says protest leaders worked for months to get permits from the city to march, to rally and to camp in the parks. "We were used to the idea that authorities would stall on permits, but I think some of us thought that the permits would come through at the end, so we went forward," he says. But the permits didn't come. So there was almost nothing protesters could do without violating the law. The massive crowd that the organizers hoped for didn't materialize. "When the week started, there were only 600 or 700 people in the park," Hayden says. "It grew to about 10,000, nearly all of them from Chicago." Violence became a daily event, with marches and rallies broken up by police with nightsticks and tear gas. It was the same most nights in the parks. Protesters would gather, and after the 11 p.m. curfew, the police would move in with clubs and gas, chasing them into the streets. Violence In The Street On one of those nights, Vivian Stovall and a mixed-race group of friends sat down in Grant Park and formed a human chain. "Next thing we knew, we were being kicked, being pulled apart and some very racial statements being made. And then I looked up, and when I looked up that's when I got hit. I still have the scar right here," Stovall says, pointing to her eyebrow. "I remember feeling that warm wet stuff on my face, and I was bleeding." She was 19 years old in 1968. She'd been driving from Washington, D.C., to Louisiana to start the new semester at Grambling State University when she and some classmates decided to take a detour to Chicago. "We were talking while we were on our way there about the assassination of Robert Kennedy, the assassination of Martin Luther King [Jr.]. We talked about the Vietnam War," Stovall says. "We just felt nobody was listening to us at that time anyway, and we wanted to just have our say or at least be part of something." The most infamous battle took place on Aug. 28 outside the Conrad Hilton hotel. It wasn't the most violent confrontation that week by most accounts, but it's the one that got the most news coverage, because the Hilton was where the media were stationed. As it unfolded, CBS engineer Fred Turner described what he saw from his fifth-floor window: "Now they're moving in, the cops are moving and they are really belting these characters. They're grabbing them, sticks are flailing. People are laying on the ground. I can see them, colored people. Cops are just belting them; cops are just laying it in. There's piles of bodies on the street. There's no question about it. You can hear the screams, and there's a guy they're just dragging along the street and they don't care. I don't think ... I don't know if he's alive or dead. Holy Jesus, look at him. Five of them are belting him, really, oh, this man will never get up." It's not the sort of experience anyone would want to repeat. But there are people who see something in those days worth reviving. The Spirit Of The '60s Mark Cohen is the co-founder of the activist group Recreate '68. Although he wasn't in Chicago in 1968 — he was in Africa with the Peace Corps — Cohen says his organization's name was meant to get attention and recall the spirit of the '60s, not the violence. He's been planning to protest at this week's Democratic convention since he heard it was coming to his hometown of Denver. "The reason we're protesting is because Mr. Obama's reputation as a progressive is not really deserved," Cohen says. "For example, his so-called anti-war stance involves a program to remove combat troops from Iraq over a period of 16 months. The majority of American people want those troops removed immediately. As soon as possible." He was standing in what will be the official demonstration zone for the convention. He and the rest of Recreate '68 will be in parking lot A, nearly 300 yards from the convention hall. "We call it the freedom cage," says Cohen, 62. The zone will be ringed by two layers of fencing behind a huge white tent set up for the media. And for protest marches, the sanctioned route will leave marchers more than a quarter of a mile from the convention site. Recreate '68 and other groups sued the city of Denver and the Secret Service to get closer to the action, but a federal judge upheld the city's plans. Katherine Archuleta, Denver's lead planner for the convention, said the demonstration zone provides a fair and safe platform for activists. "People can go and come as they like. The other thing that we are doing in the demonstration zone is to provide a stage and speakers and microphone, so that they can be heard [at] a greater distance," Archuleta says. "And that's the city's role — finding a balance between safety and security and the rights of those who would come and want to raise their voices." Hayden doesn't see it that way. "I don't mean to exaggerate, but it is the end of freedom. This is the freedom to protest as designed for you by any authoritarian state under the direction of the police," he says. Expanding Agenda Caged or not, when demonstrators raise their voices in Denver, they will be talking — or singing or shouting — about more than the war in Iraq. The environment will be on the agenda, as well as poverty, health care, immigrant rights and more. Michael Heaney, a political scientist at the University of Florida, says that because of 1968, "we've now become a 'movement society.' " "What 1968 demonstrated was that protest could be an effective tactic for bringing about social change," he says. "So important new protest tactics were invented: the sit-in, the large demonstration. And people learned that this was a way they could effectively influence the government." Heaney's been studying the current anti-war movement and has noticed something interesting about who's in it. He says there are essentially two groups — one made up of people who were active in the anti-war movement 40 years ago, and the other made up of people in their 20s — and very little in between. The convention protests planned in Denver will have a kind of retro quality. In addition to Recreate '68, there's another activist group called Tent State University, a reference to Kent State in Ohio, where four students were killed while protesting the war in Vietnam. Outsiders Moving In Meanwhile, the organization that Hayden helped found in the 1960s, Students for a Democratic Society, is springing up again on college campuses. Over the past four decades, Hayden has gone from outside agitator to Democratic Party insider. He served in the California state Legislature for 18 years and has been a delegate to national Democratic conventions six times. Stovall has also become a party activist. She's been to four conventions, and she'll be in Denver as a delegate for Barack Obama. It's kind of silly, she says, to try to keep protesters away from the delegates, many of whom have put in time on picket lines and marches just like she has. "A large percentage of those delegates have people out there who are rallying or protesting issues that they care about," Stovall says. "And as a matter of fact, as a delegate, I might get out there myself."	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10435
__label__wiki	0.979277	0.979277	Right-wing group puts up Times Square billboard blaming Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Amazon's NYC pullout By Chris Sommerfeldt Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks to the media about Amazon scrapping its plans to build a new headquarters in Queens, New York, on Capitol Hill last week. (Mark Wilson / Getty Images) Conservatives are pointing fingers at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez again. The Bronx-born congresswoman — who has drawn right-wing ire for everything from dancing too well to proposing a tax hike on the ultra-wealthy — faced a Times Square billboard Wednesday blaming her for Amazon scrapping its plans to build new headquarters in Queens. “Thanks For Nothing, AOC!” reads the sign put up on the corner of 42nd St. and Eighth Ave. by Job Creators Network, a conservative advocacy group with close ties to the powerful Mercer family. The billboard claims the “Amazon pullout” resulted in $4 billion in lost wages, 25,000 lost jobs and $12 billion in “lost economic activity” for the five boroughs. Job Creators Network paid for this billboard attacking Alexandria Ocasio-Ortiz as pictured on 42nd St. between 7th and 8th Avenues, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams for New York Daily News) The job and wage figures have been raised by other proponents of Amazon’s cancelled Long Island City development, but the source for the alleged “economic activity” dent is unclear. A spokesman for the right-wing group did not return a request for comment. Ocasio-Cortez declined to comment via a spokesman, who referred to the democratic socialist’s Twitter feed. The 29-year-old left-wing firebrand celebrated Amazon’s pullout, arguing the state was offering the retail behemoth out-sized tax breaks without much benefit for working class New Yorkers. “This deal wasn’t a simple tax break. It was $3 BILLION dollars,” she tweeted after Amazon officially cancelled its plans last Thursday. “When the community wanted to negotiate, Amazon said ‘all or nothing.’ They bailed when they didn’t get 100% of what they wanted.” Latest Politics De Blasio says he’s powerless to bring justice in Eric Garner in a fatal chokehold	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10437
__label__wiki	0.990873	0.990873	Politics\|Trump Blocks Release of Memo Rebutting Republican Claims Trump Blocks Release of Memo Rebutting Republican Claims President Trump’s actions on the Democratic memo raise the specter of a showdown with Congress.CreditCreditTom Brenner/The New York Times By Michael D. Shear and Nicholas Fandos WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday blocked the release of a classified Democratic memo rebutting Republican claims that top federal law enforcement officials had abused their powers in spying on a former Trump campaign aide, a move that Democrats denounced as politically motivated hypocrisy. Last week, the president moved quickly, over the objections of the Justice Department and the F.B.I., to declassify the contents of a rival Republican memo drafted by House Intelligence Committee staff members. He claimed, incorrectly, that the Republican memo had vindicated him in the special counsel investigation into Russian election interference. But Donald F. McGahn II, the president’s lawyer, said in a letter to the committee on Friday night that the Democratic memo could not be released because it “contains numerous properly classified and especially sensitive passages.” He said the president would again consider making the memo public if the committee, which had approved its release on Monday, revised it to “mitigate the risks.” Under the obscure rule invoked by the Intelligence Committee to initiate the document’s release, the committee could choose to make those changes, or could decide to seek a vote of the full House to try to override Mr. Trump’s decision. Democrats expressed outrage at the president’s decision. “Republicans and Democrats on the Intelligence Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY to release this memo,” Representative Terri Sewell of Alabama, a Democratic member of the committee, wrote on Twitter. “@realDonaldTrump is not interested in transparency, he is interested in protecting himself and derailing the Russia investigation.” Representative Adam B. Schiff of California, the top Democrat on the committee, had said earlier in the week that he feared that Mr. Trump would play politics with the dueling memos. Mr. Schiff, who has traded bitter Twitter messages with the president after Mr. Trump called him one of “the biggest liars and leakers” in Washington, warned this week that Mr. Trump might call for “political edits” intended to erase embarrassing parts of the memo, not information related to national security. In a statement on Friday night, Mr. Schiff said that Democrats had provided their memo to the F.B.I. and the Justice Department for vetting before it was approved for release by the committee. The Democratic memo was drawn from the same underlying documents as the Republican one. “We will be reviewing the recommended redactions from D.O.J. and F.B.I., which these agencies shared with the White House,” Mr. Schiff said, “and look forward to conferring with the agencies to determine how we can properly inform the American people about the misleading attack on law enforcement by the G.O.P. and address any concerns over sources and methods.” Representative Devin Nunes of California, the chairman of the Intelligence Committee and the biggest champion of the Republican memo, said in a statement that he “had warned that the Democratic memo” revealed intelligence sources and methods, and that “it’s no surprise that these agencies recommended against publishing the memo without redactions.” “Intelligence Committee Republicans encourage the minority to accept the D.O.J.’s recommendations and make the appropriate technical changes and redactions so that no sources and methods are disclosed and their memo can be declassified as soon as possible,” he said. Mr. McGahn said Mr. Trump was “inclined to declassify” the Democratic memo, and encouraged the committee to make the changes that he said the Justice Department had identified as important for “national security and law enforcement interests.” “The executive branch stands ready to review any subsequent draft of the Feb. 5 memorandum for declassification at the earliest opportunity,” Mr. McGahn wrote to the committee. In his letter, Mr. McGahn said that Rod J. Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general, and the F.B.I. director, Christopher A. Wray, had identified portions of the memo for which they had “significant concerns.” Mr. McGahn referred the committee to a separate document — not released publicly — in which Mr. Wray and Mr. Rosenstein were said to provide details to the committee about those concerns. Spokesmen for the Justice Department did not respond Friday night to questions about the concerns that Mr. Rosenstein and Mr. Wray had reportedly expressed. It was not immediately clear what recourse Democrats might seek against the president’s decision to hold up the release of their memo. The Democrats, led by Mr. Schiff, would need the support of Republicans, who control the committee, to force a House vote on the matter. Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the top Senate Democrat, said bluntly, “Millions of Americans are asking one simple question: What is he hiding?” Although Republicans eventually voted in favor of releasing the Democratic document after initially opposing it, their support for overriding the president to make public a document that is meant to undercut their own is another matter. While many Republicans said their memo showed evidence of political bias in the early stages of the Russia investigation, Mr. Trump went further, claiming on Twitter last Saturday that the Republican memo “totally vindicates” him in the investigation. After Mr. Schiff challenged Mr. Trump’s claim, the president lashed out on Twitter, calling him “Little Adam Schiff” and accusing him, without presenting any evidence, of leaving “closed committee hearings to illegally leak confidential information. Must be stopped!” Democrats say their 10-page memo corrects key mischaracterizations and crucial omissions in the Republican case. The Republicans’ three-and-a-half-page memo focused on the F.B.I.’s use of material from a former British spy, Christopher Steele, to obtain a warrant to spy on Carter Page, the former Trump campaign official. Mr. Steele was gathering information on possible connections between Russia and Trump associates, but the Republican memo says that the F.B.I. did not disclose to a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court judge that he was being paid by the Democratic National Committee and lawyers for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. People familiar with the Democratic memo said that it argues that the F.B.I. was more forthcoming with the surveillance court than Republicans had claimed. It says that while the F.B.I. did not name the Democratic National Committee or Mrs. Clinton’s campaign, the bureau did disclose to the court that the information it had received from Mr. Steele was politically motivated. Mr. Nunes has since conceded that the political nature of the material was included in a footnote — a fact confirmed in a letter released this week by two senior Republican senators. But Mr. Nunes said the disclosure still fell short. Democrats also say Republicans misrepresented the words of Andrew G. McCabe, the former deputy director of the F.B.I., when they said he told the committee late last year that the agency would not have sought a wiretap of Mr. Page without Mr. Steele’s dossier of information. “One week ago, the Department of Justice and F.B.I. implored the White House not to release a deeply flawed and inaccurate memo prepared by Chairman Devin Nunes,” Mr. Schiff said in his statement. “The White House ignored their concerns and approved the publication of the Republican memo with no redactions even though the action was described by the agencies as extraordinarily reckless and omitting material facts.” The F.B.I. suspected that Mr. Page, a former investment banker based in Moscow who had previously been under investigation, was acting as a Russian agent. The surveillance warrant application itself remains under tight seal. The New York Times has filed a motion asking the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court to unseal all materials related to the wiretap. There is no precedent for releasing such documents publicly. Democrats had sought to release their memo at the same time the Republican one was made public, but lawmakers in the committee’s majority objected. They argued that the Democratic document first had to be shared with all members of the House and evaluated to ensure that it did not compromise national security. Get politics and Washington news updates via Facebook, Twitter and the Morning Briefing newsletter. A version of this article appears in print on , Section A, Page 1 of the New York edition with the headline: Trump Blocks Memo Backed By Democrats. Order Reprints \| Today’s Paper \| Subscribe The Times Asks Court to Unseal Documents on Surveillance of Carter Page Committee Votes to Release Democratic Rebuttal to G.O.P. Russia Memo	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10438
__label__cc	0.6597	0.3403	Update: Six Flags Magic Mountain and… Update: Six Flags Magic Mountain and Knott’s Berry Farm are closed today due to weather while Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood remain open The New Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain. (File photo by Nick Agro, Orange County Register/SCNG) By Sandra Barrera \| sbarrera@scng.com \| Los Angeles Daily News PUBLISHED: January 31, 2019 at 10:30 am \| UPDATED: January 31, 2019 at 2:23 pm If you had your heart set on a day of roller coasters and funnel cakes, you’re out of luck. Six Flags Magic Mountain posted a statement on its website and on Twitter this morning that the Valencia amusement park is closed today “due to inclement weather.” The weather has also forced Knott’s Berry Farm to close. Knott’s had been open earlier today, but then announced it would be closing at 3 p.m. Universal Studios Hollywood and Disneyland Resort remain open. Those of you who aren’t Six Flags Magic Mountain season pass or membership holders and purchased tickets for today should hang onto them. Tickets will be valid for any other day in 2019. With rain expected to continue through Monday,park goers are encouraged to check with the park on the morning of their next planned visit before venturing out. Due to inclement weather, the park will not be open today. Tickets purchased for today will be valid any other day in 2019. — Six Flags MM (@SFMagicMountain) January 31, 2019 Sandra Barrera Los Angeles Daily News reporter Sandra Barrera has been writing about entertainment and lifestyle topics since 1998. Before joining the Daily News in 2000, she was a reporter for the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin in Ontario where she helped launch the now-defunct entertainment magazine 72HOURS as its music writer. Her reporting career at the Daily News has included fashion coverage from the red carpet at Hollywood's biggest awards shows, home and garden trends with a particular focus on earth-friendly alternatives and a wide range of events, from theater to the latest happenings at Six Flags Magic Mountain. More in Amusement Parks Disneyland’s Splash Mountain marks 30 wet years on Wednesday, July 17	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10439
__label__wiki	0.747975	0.747975	Cassie Carino Commits to Menlo College Cassie Carino joined the Ohlone Volleyball program in 2016 as a setter and was an integral part of the programs upswing starting in 2017. In her career at Ohlone she appeared in 31 matches and amassed a stat line of 306 assists, 4.25 assists per set, 25 service aces, 107 digs, and 1.36 digs per set. "Cassie was a great teammate, and she did whatever was asked of her for the benefit of the team," said head coach Jeremy Penaflor. "You can never have too many of those athletes in your program!" Carino's career highlight was likely when she helped lead the team to back-to-back five set match wins at the Shasta Classic versus Shasta College and College of the Siskiyous. She tallied 21 and 22 assists respectively while also reaching career highs in "digs in a match" with 14 and 15 respectively. Carino most recently served as the student assistant for the 2018 team that qualified for the playoffs for the first time in over 20 years. Towards the end of her playing career at Ohlone Carino transitioned to a defensive specialist and serving specialist role, and she will continue in that capacity as she joins a senior heavy Menlo College program that looks to make another playoff run for the third consecutive year.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10440
__label__wiki	0.959729	0.959729	The Runaway Zanzibari Princess Who Challenged Imperialism Princess Salme Tales from the past to titillate and educate while giving you a lens on the present and future. Love this?Share Sayyida Salme was the first Arab woman to publish her memoirs in the West. By Anne Kidmose The Daily Dose APR 29 2019 Pictures of Saudi teenager Rahaf Mohammed, the daughter of a minor Saudi official, went around the world in January when she successfully slipped away from her family — she said they abused her — boarded a plane to Thailand and later found refuge in Canada. Last year, Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed al-Maktoum, whose father rules the United Arab Emirates, tried to escape her family but was intercepted. But these getaways, while dramatic, are nothing new: More than 150 years ago, the daughter of Zanzibar’s Sultan, Sayyida Salme, was planning a similar departure, which would dramatically alter the course of her life. It was during the windy season of 1866. Rumors of Salme’s love affair with the German merchant Rudolph Ruete had spread like wildfire through Zanzibar’s Stone Town and when her brother Sultan Majid caught news of it, he ordered her not to leave town. Her family would never accept a foreign spouse for the Sultan’s youngest daughter, and certainly not a German man. Salme realized that a life with Ruete in Zanzibar was impossible and was desperate to leave. Looking for allies, she reached out to the British consul, who, fearing she would be executed for her affair, arranged for her to depart on a British warship bound for British-controlled Aden. Salme packed a few belongings and sailed north. Princess Salme with her husband, Rudolph Heinrich Ruete, and two of their children. “She took a huge risk. She obviously thought that she was in a difficult situation and because of her strained relationship with her family she had little to lose. It was a leap into the unknown,” says Professor Jeremy Prestholdt from University of California at San Diego, who has done extensive research on Salme’s life and 19th-century Zanzibar. Born in 1844, the daughter of the Omani Sultan of Zanzibar, Said bin Sultan, and his concubine Djilfidan, Sayyida Salme was brought up in a world of privilege and hierarchy. Early in her life, however, she stood out as a daring and unconventional princess. Secretly, she taught herself to write by copying passages from the Quran onto a camel shoulder blade and at the age of 16, she acted as party secretary to her brother Barghash during his attempt to overthrow his older brother Majid. Barghash later lost the battle for the throne and was exiled to India. Salme was allowed to stay, but for her disloyalty, she was given the collective cold shoulder. “She was alienated from her family,” says Prestholdt. With her family turned against her, Salme found a friend among the foreigners in Stone Town. Rudolph Heinrich Ruete lived opposite her townhouse and from her balcony, she could catch glimpses of him and his European guests. Soon, they would arrange secret meetings in the countryside. “I think they had an intimate and loving relationship,” says Prestholdt, “but it wasn’t possible in Zanzibar.” Once in Aden, Salme waited for Ruete — and during the nine months it took him to wrap up his work, she gave birth to their first son. Although Sultan Majid tasked the local elite with convincing her to return home, Salme was steadfast in her decision to stay with Ruete. When he finally arrived in 1867, Salme converted to Christianity and the couple married. They took off for Europe that same day. She arrived in Hamburg as Emily Ruete, a 23-year-old Arabian princess who had to conform to her new identity as a lady of the German upper class. It wasn’t easy. In letters to her sister, she described how she stayed away from pork and how the church made her anxious. “She felt like she was culturally out of place, and she saw a lot of moral corruption in Germany,” says Prestholdt. When her husband died in a tram accident just three years later, Salme was forced to navigate German society on her own. Desperate to provide for her three children, she began to offer private lessons in Swahili and Arabic, and in her quiet hours, she would write about her life as a princess in Zanzibar. What started as long letters intended for her children later became the first published memoirs by an Arab woman. Issued in German in 1886, Memoirs of an Arabian Princess from Zanzibar drew wide attention among Europe’s literary circles, and Salme became a celebrity for offering a view into the Sultan’s harem. But she did more than deliver a fascinating account of palace life; she challenged Europe’s supreme power position. “Her voice was one of the rare ones that offered a strong criticism of imperialism,” says Prestholdt. Dubai’s Princess Sheikha Latifa Al Maktoum, the second daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum to try to flee a life of imprisonment. In her memoirs, Salme confronted the rationale that colonization was a humanitarian act of civilizing the peoples of Africa and the Middle East. She questioned the right of Europeans to view others as “unenlightened” and wrote that her intention was to remove “many misconceptions and distortions current about the East.” For an Arab woman to criticize the European powers was unheard of at the time. “Even in this century of railroads and rapid communication, so much ignorance still exists among European nations of the customs and institutions of their own immediate neighbors,” she wrote. “She was extremely courageous, taking the risk to project her story to the world and criticizing imperialism and representations of Africa and the Middle East. That was in a way revolutionary,” Prestholdt says. In her later years, Salme found a home in Beirut, which offered her room for both her European and Arabian identities. Despite several attempts at recovering her inheritance, her appeals were consistently rejected by the Zanzibar court. In 1924, she passed away in Jena, Germany, and her ashes were buried next to her husband in Hamburg. Buried alongside her urn was a small bag of sand from Zanzibar she had always kept with her. Anne Kidmose, OZY AuthorContact Anne Kidmose OZYFlashback How the Soviet Union Lost the Space Race Until the mid-1960s, the USSR was winning the race to the moon. So what happened? That Time the King of the Streets Tussled With a Polar Bear When 210-pound Marco Ruas fought 330-pound Paul Varelans at UFC 7, all of the smart money was on Varelans. But … strange things happen. How a Tiny Spanish Suburb Helped Put Neil Armstrong on the Moon In 1969, Fresnedillas was a small village in Spain, but it helped make a giant leap. Worse Than Fyre Festival? This Rock Debacle Claims the Crown The Powder Ridge Rock Festival in 1970 has become known as “the greatest rock concert that never happened.” Why Thousands of Sikh Men Disappeared at the Hands of Police A crackdown saw a generation of young men go missing at the hands of Indian security forces. 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__label__wiki	0.511384	0.511384	U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy on Diversity and Immigration Clip: 01/09/2019 \| 16m 20s Michel Martin sits down with U.S. Democrat Stephanie Murphy as she enters her second term in the House to discuss diversity within the new generation of the Democratic party and what debates about immigration are missing by focusing on the US-Mexico border. Chuck Hagel on What's at Stake for The Country Republican Senator Chuck Hagel discusses what’s really at stake for the country. Director Barry Jenkins on "If Beale Street Could Talk" Director Barry Jenkins discusses his latest Oscar contender, “If Beale Street Could Talk." Watch Amanpour and Company on PBS PBS and WNET, in collaboration with CNN, launched Amanpour and Company in September 2018. The series features wide-ranging, in-depth conversations with global thought leaders and cultural influencers on issues impacting the world each day, from politics, business, technology and arts, to science and sports. See more hereSee more here	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10449
__label__wiki	0.91373	0.91373	Everquest Next is "pretty crazy," says SOE president: "We're not trying to make WoW2" By Marsh Davies 2012-12-14T18:00:48.348Z The long anticipated follow-up to Everquest isn't looking to plough the same furrow as previous MMOs. In fact, SOE threw away two prototypes because they weren't radical enough (possibly making the character shot above woefully out of date). Now recently unveiled internally to SOE staff, the redesigned game hopes to “define the next generation of MMOs” - such is the claim by SOE president John Smedley during our lengthy interview - which is to be posted in full later. “Everybody has been making the same game since Everquest, really,” says Smedley. “If you look back, Ultima Online was out before us and really, all the current crop of MMOs are a lot like Everquest – they're in that style. They're great because the quality level has really improved, but nobody has really changed the game. the previous designs we had for the next Everquest were cookie-cutter, they were 'me too'. We had some great, innovative things in there and they'd have been great games in themselves, but they wouldn't have been enough to keep an audience. We've had people playing Everquest for 13 years and we kept that in our mind as the main goal when making Everquest Next.” Bold words! But, in any case, the game seems to have gone down well with SOE staff at its internal unveiling. “I was really nervous about [showing SOE staff the game],” says Smedley. “We showed it to them on Monday, and I couldn't sleep on Sunday night because I was scared. We've thrown out two previous designs of the game to go with something pretty crazy and… well, it's awesome. When the team saw it I could barely breathe when they were watching it. But when I'd finished they were clapping and cheering – and these guys are gamers, so they're not afraid to call bullshit when they see us make a mistake. It's happened before. We've made mistakes, and the guys internally will call us on it every time. But they loved this, and we really felt vindicated that the way we're going with Everquest Next is the right way. I feel good about it. We're not trying to make WOW2 or Everquest 2.5 – we're making something that we think will define the next generation of MMOs.” Sony Online Entertainment	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10450
__label__wiki	0.52245	0.52245	Pillars of Eternity soundtrack previewed in music release By Patrick Carlson 2014-04-19T01:45:08.108Z A brilliant —but troubled—philosopher once said, "Without music, life would be a mistake." In gaming, music is often the only familiar companion on a journey to strange places and new worlds. With that in mind, it's surely a good omen that developer Obsidian has given us a chance to preview the soundscape being written for its upcoming RPG, Pillars of Eternity . Pillars of Eternity audio director and composer Justin Bell has detailed in a new post some of his thoughts regarding the writing process for the game's soundtrack: Read more: Pathfinder: Kingmaker review "While we are following in the footsteps of the Infinity Engine soundtracks in terms of style and implementation, we have decided to tweak that formula a bit," Bell writes. "Most of the in-game tracks for the Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale games are between 1-2 minutes in length, and in some cases those tracks loop immediately." But there's a risk to this type of looping, which Bell goes on to discuss: "We call this 'listener fatigue,' and from a usability perspective, it can negatively affect the way a gamer will feel about a game," he writes. "It's a psychological effect; the fact that the music is short and repetitious can make long playthroughs tedious. On the flip side, a benefit to having short loops is that we can write more unique pieces of music, which will by nature increase variety throughout the game. Approaching it this way would allow us to make specific areas feel “special” because they will have unique music." Ultimately, Bell concludes in his post that PoE will balance the looping effect between areas of the game that ask players to spend different amounts of time in them, presumably to combat the fatigue he is referring to. And since we heard way back in 2012 that Bell's favorite game soundtrack of all time was The Elder Scolls III: Morrowind, I feel I can safely say we are in good hands in terms of the RPG's sound design. Obsidian's recent release of the sample posted above only confirms this for me. In any case, be sure to take a listen and check out Bell's complete post for his breakdown on audio design for PoE and his own life as a game composer. PoE has also recently partnered with publisher Paradox Interactive, which means the game—and its music—is set to "absolutely ship this year." Hat tip, Joystiq .	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10451
__label__cc	0.616531	0.383469	IPhone 3G in Short Supply in Many Apple Stores If you still haven't grabbed yourself an iPhone 3G, you may be in for a hard time, depending on where in the U.S. you're looking. Fortune's Apple 2.0 blog reports that former PR man Jim Neal took the time to check Apple's iPhone availability checker for every single retail store in the United States. According to Mr. Neal's results, 117 Apple Stores are completely out of stock on all models of the iPhone 3G. Only 27 stores had all three models, leaving 44 stores with some models left (take your chances). But that also means that fully 21 states are totally bereft of any and all iPhones, unless you are prepared to mug someone (disclaimer: iPhone Central does not advise engaging in criminal activities. Even to get an iPhone. Even if you really want one.). So if you live in Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee (sorry, Tennessee), Utah, Washington, or Wisconsin, you're going to have to wait until your ship comes in. That being the ship full of iPhones that is no doubt somewhere in the Pacific Ocean at this very moment. Which, come to think of it, sounds like the beginning of a bad Steven Seagal movie--wait, is "bad Steven Seagal movie" redundant? We also note with interest that of the top ten most populous states in the country, only one--Michigan--is on that list, leading us to believe that Apple is apportioning its iPhone stock. And in case you're thinking of trying to sneak over to an AT&T Store, don't bother: a company spokesperson told Forbes that their stores were pretty much entirely sold out on day one, which jibes with what I was hearing when I was in line. Of course, since Apple's page recommends checking the availability of iPhones after 9PM the night before, we may have to revise stock estimates this evening. Maybe Jim can do that for us. If he's not too busy checking all 700 channels of his cable to see if there's anything on worth watching. But here's what worries me the most about this story: my dad. No, he's probably not going to get an iPhone. But he's thinking about retiring sometime in the near future, and I'd really like him to find a hobby that doesn't involve scanning through 188 different web pages to find out whether there are any iPhones in stock. Suggestions? This story, "IPhone 3G in Short Supply in Many Apple Stores" was originally published by Macworld.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10453
__label__wiki	0.857009	0.857009	Hutchison to buy U.K. carrier O2 for up to US$15 b... Hutchison to buy U.K. carrier O2 for up to US$15 billion The deal would make Hutchison the biggest mobile player in Britain Stephen Lawson (IDG News Service) on 25 March, 2015 07:54 Hutchison Whampoa has agreed to acquire U.K. mobile operator O2 for a price that could top US$15 billion, giving a company that already owns one major carrier an even bigger share of the British market. The deal, which has been in the works at least since January, continues a trend of consolidation among European service providers. Hutchison already owns Three, one of the U.K.'s biggest carriers. Together, Three and O2 would form the country's number one mobile operator by subscribers, according to news reports. O2 is currently owned by Spanish multinational mobile giant Telefónica. Hutchison agreed to make an initial payment of 9,250 British pounds (about $13.7 billion) when the deal closes and pay another 1 billion pounds when cash flow from the combined company reaches a certain level, Telefónica said. The total price would exceed $15.2 billion, based on Tuesday's exchange rates. The transaction still needs regulatory approvals. It would cut the number of major mobile operators in the country from four to three. Hutchison, based in Hong Kong, owns mobile operators under the Three name in several countries across Asia and Europe. It also has interests in property, ports, retail, energy and infrastructure. The O2 buyout is the second big mobile deal in the U.K. this year. Last month, BT agreed to buy mobile carrier EE from Deutsche Telekom and Orange for about $19 billion. Stephen Lawson covers mobile, storage and networking technologies for The IDG News Service. Follow Stephen on Twitter at @sdlawsonmedia. Stephen's e-mail address is stephen_lawson@idg.com More from TP-Link Tags mobileMergers and acquisitionsbusiness issuestelecommunicationo2CarriersHutchison WhampoaTelefónica Keep up with the latest tech news, reviews and previews by subscribing to the Good Gear Guide newsletter. Stephen Lawson IDG News Service	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10454
__label__wiki	0.918949	0.918949	Oracle CEO Larry Ellison is 'disturbed' by kids who play video games all day The billionaire head of the enterprise software giant revealed his concerns at the HCM World conference on Thursday Chris Kanaracus (IDG News Service) Oracle CEO Larry Ellison has built a career on selling customers enterprise software, but he apparently draws a line when it comes to video games and their effect on today's youth. "I am so disturbed by kids who spend all day playing video games," Ellison said during a Q&A session at the HCM World conference in Las Vegas on Thursday. "When I was a kid the sun rose, I was on my bike, and if my parents were lucky I was home before dark." "People have chosen games where there's a virtual ball rather than a real ball, and they prefer virtual games to real games because they're easy," he added. Ellison's daughter Megan Ellison produced the recently released film "Her," which is about a man who falls in love with an artificially intelligent software system. While making it clear he enjoyed the movie immensely, Ellison struck a more serious tone as he continued on the subject of video games. "Your game playing is more fun because you're more successful, in virtual reality," he said. "The impact of technology on children, right now in different aspects of our lives, is sometimes fabulous, and sometimes terrible." One audience member asked Ellison, 69, what still drives him day to day. "Life for me is a journey of discovery," he said. "There are a lot of things we discover. I'm very interested in technology. But I think in the end, we're all interested in people more than we are in other things. One of the people we're interested in is ourselves. What can I accomplish? Where do I stack up?" Applying that philosophy to Oracle's business "helps me to stretch my limits," Ellison added. Ever the savvy businessman, Ellison managed to shift the conversation into a bit of a sales pitch. "To me, being successful is not the number of employees or even the revenue or profit," but the number of great products Oracle can produce, he said. "The famous cliche is, make a difference. Change lives. This technology changes lives in a good way, as opposed to video games." Ellison conducted the Q&A session after giving a speech on Oracle's array of HCM (human capital management) software, which companies use for everything from recruiting to training and employee retention. Oracle loses key employees sometimes, but not to IBM or SAP, Ellison said. "We lose people to dreams. They have dreams of joining a startup and making a big difference in a small company and striking gold when that company goes public. I have no objection. People have to follow their dreams. I did." The experience people such as that gain makes them more mature and valuable to Oracle, and they're always welcome back "with open arms," Ellison added. Chris Kanaracus covers enterprise software and general technology breaking news for The IDG News Service. Chris' email address is Chris_Kanaracus@idg.com	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10455
__label__wiki	0.86667	0.86667	Other Crosby Memories Snow at the Crosby Past U.S. Amateurs Past U.S. Opens Palmer on the Rocks The New 5th Hole Miller Finds Magic Live Golf Cams Pebble Beach Golf Links Putting Green The 1st Tee at Pebble Beach Golf Links The 17th Green at Pebble Beach Golf Links The Course Architects of Pebble Beach Golf Links In the early part of the 20th century, Samuel F.B. Morse was challenged to make the Pebble Beach area an appealing and profitable real estate investment, with the goal of finding a buyer. He decided to create a one-of-a-kind golf course, one with unsurpassed scenic beauty, as well as an element of difficulty that would always be challenging, but never conquered. Because his job was liquidation, not development, he had to minimize costs. He convinced his board that the course could be maintained by sheep, and designed at no cost by two amateur golfers: Jack Neville and Douglas Grant. One of those ideas was better than the other. Two Amateurs Design an Iconic Golf Course Although neither Neville nor Grant had any experience at course design, the pair designed a championship course that has seen remarkably few changes over the years. The course you now play is a testament to the extraordinary talent and vision of Jack Neville and Douglas Grant. “It was all there in plain sight. Very little clearing was necessary. The big thing, naturally, was to get as many holes as possible along the bay. It took a little imagination, but not much. Years before it was built, I could see this place as a golf links. Nature had intended it to be nothing else. All we did was cut away a few trees, install a few sprinklers, and sow a little seed.” – Jack Neville, San Francisco Chronicle, 1972 Morse’s plan did attract the right buyer. In February 1919, shortly after Pebble Beach Golf Links opened, Morse founded Del Monte Properties Company and bought the property himself. He headed the golfing empire for the next 50 years, until his death in 1969. Jack Neville When he was asked to build Pebble Beach, Jack Neville was a two-time past champion of the California State Amateur Championship. Neville won the inaugural event in 1912 at the age of 20, and would go on to win a record five times. Neville won his third state championship in 1919, the final year it was held at Del Monte. The championship then moved to his Pebble Beach, and he won two more titles in 1922 and 1929. Neville also enjoyed the thrill of playing with Bobby Jones during their two rounds of medal play at the 1929 U.S. Amateur. Neville stayed on at Pebble Beach as a real estate salesman for most of his life, and assisted Peter Hay in designing his 9-hole course in 1957. Reports also suggest Neville did a preliminary design for The Links at Spanish Bay, but no drawings exist. Sandy Tatum also consulted with Neville while preparing Pebble Beach for the 1972 U.S. Open. Neville died in 1978 at the age of 86. Douglas Grant Douglas Grant had won the 1908 Pacific Coast Championship (which pre-dated the California Amateur) before moving to England. He returned to California in 1916, due to World War I. Upon his return, Grant finished runner-up in the 1916 Western Amateur at Del Monte, and was medalist three straight years at the California Amateur (1917-1919), winning it all in 1918. In late 1919, Grant returned to England with his family where he won many other championships and served as Captain of the Royal St. George’s Golf Club in Sandwich, England. Grant died in 1966 at the age of 78. Receive special event news, articles and more via email The First Round of Improvements When the course was completed in 1919, the California Golf Association was not willing to accept Pebble Beach Golf Links for the State Amateur. So Morse turned to his course professional Harold Sampson to improve the turf and playability of the course. Sampson was assisted by a number of top amateurs, most notably Arthur Vincent. Harold Sampson Celebrated as one of the first native U.S. golf professionals, Sampson was born on March 25, 1895 in Bangor, California to Swedish immigrant parents. Harold Sampson served as the Del Monte Golf Course professional from 1915 until 1919, when he was put in charge of Pebble Beach Golf Links. He was the professional and chief agronomist until 1922. Arthur H. “Bunker” Vincent Arthur Vincent moved to California from Michigan for lumber business in 1910. An avid golfer, Vincent quickly fit into San Francisco society and played in many championships. He built a home on 17-Mile Drive and helped Sampson direct some of the first work on Pebble Beach Golf Links. A Transformed 18th Hole S.F.B. Morse retained British golf architect William Herbert Fowler to redesign the old Del Monte Golf Course in 1920. Fowler provided Morse with a complete suggestion to revamp the Pebble Beach course as well, but Morse had him focus on Del Monte. Following the 1921 State Amateur Championship, Morse turned to Fowler to resolve the complaints over the short 379-yard par-4 finishing hole. Assisted by Arthur Vincent and Mark Daniels, Fowler transformed the 18th hole to a 535-yard par 5 that is now known as the best finishing hole in golf. William Herbert Fowler Born the son of a barrister, Herbert Fowler was the product of the wealthy and enlightened society of the late Victorian period. He first played golf at the age of 23. He became a member of the Royal and Ancient in 1894, and in 1902, was elected to the greens committee. Although only an amateur both as a player and as an architect, Fowler was a visionary golf course designer. His first course was the famous Walton Heath in England, where he remained as a member until his death. Preparations for the 1929 Amateur Championship In preparation for the 1929 U.S. Amateur Championship, USGA Vice President (and co-founder of Cypress Point Club) Roger Lapham was put in charge of creating a team to prepare Pebble Beach for its first National Championship. In December 1927, Lapham turned to Robert Hunter—author of Links (1926) and then working with Alister MacKenzie on construction of Cypress Point—and amateur golfer H. Chandler Egan, who had won back-to-back U.S. Amateurs in 1904 and 1905. The team re-shaped and re-bunkered each green. They moved the 1st tee to create today’s dog-leg opening hole, reconfigured the 10th hole to move the 9th green to the coastline, added length to the 2nd and 14th holes, and moved the 16th green to a natural depression behind a grove of trees, extending the hole more than 100 yards. MacKenzie, who had earlier rebuilt the 8th and 13th green complexes in 1926, was likely consulted for his opinion as well on the Hunter-Egan modifications. Robert Hunter moved from Chicago to California in 1918, where he lectured on economics and English at the University of California, Berkeley. Hunter won the 1922 Gold Vase Tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links. He later took up residence at Pebble Beach, where in 1926 he wrote Links—the first book on golf-course architecture published in America. He met Alister Mackenzie on a golf trip to the UK and invited him to come to California. They worked together on designing several courses including Cypress Point Club. H. Chandler Egan Born in Chicago, Illinois, Egan played his first game of golf at the age of 12. He attended Harvard University where he became the captain of the golf team, winning three team championships and the individual title in 1902. In 1904, Egan won the U.S. Amateur Championship and an individual silver medal and team gold in the 1904 Olympics, the last games to feature golf until 2016. Egan was bested by Jack Neville in the 1914 Pacific Northwest Amateur championship, but he went on to win in 1915, 1920, 1923, 1925 and 1932. He played on two Walker Cup teams. He began designing golf courses in 1920, including Eugene Country Club, Eastmoreland Golf Course and Riverside Golf & Country Club in Oregon. He died in 1936 and was named to the Pacific Northwest Golf Association Hall of Fame in 1985. Alister MacKenzie Born in Yorkshire, England, Alister MacKenzie trained as a medical doctor before taking up golf course design following World War I. He was one of the first prominent course designers who was not an avid player himself. He claimed that “the chief object of every golf course architect worth his salt is to imitate the beauties of nature so closely as to make his work indistinguishable from nature itself.” In 1920, MacKenzie wrote Golf Architecture and moved permanently to the U.S. where he designed Augusta National Golf Club and Cypress Point Club, among others. His second book, The Spirit of St. Andrews, was published posthumously in 1995. In 1998, golf legend Jack Nicklaus designed the new 5th hole on a parcel of prime oceanfront land that Pebble Beach Company had wanted to re-acquire for 80 years. It opened in November of that year to much critical acclaim. Jack Nicklaus’ competitive career has spanned five decades, and his legend has been built with 105 professional tournament victories worldwide and a record 18 professional major-championship titles. He is the only player in history to have won each of the game’s majors at least three times (six Masters, five PGA Championships, four U.S. Opens, three British Opens), and is the only player to have completed the career “Grand Slam” on both the regular and senior tours. He is also the only golfer to have won the U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open on the same course—Pebble Beach (1961 and 1972). Jack is a five-time winner of the PGA Player of the Year Award, has been the PGA TOUR’s leading money-winner eight times and runner-up six times. He has played on six Ryder Cup teams, captained two other Ryder Cup teams, and served as U.S. captain for the 1998, 2003, 2005 and 2007 Presidents Cup teams. The legacy Jack has left as a player can be rivaled only by the legacy he is leaving as a golf course designer. Jack was named GolfWorld’s Architect of the Year in 1993, and in 1999, Golf Digest named him the world’s leading active designer. In February 2005, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America recognized Jack with its highest honor, The Old Tom Morris Award. In 2001, he was named recipient of both the Donald Ross Award (American Society of Golf Course Architects) and the Donald Ross Award (Golf Course Builders Association of America), and was honored with the International Network of Golf’s Achievement in Golf Course Design Award for 2000 – 2001.Jack has been involved in the design of close to 270 courses open for play worldwide, and his thriving business, Nicklaus Design, has more than 335 courses open for play around the world. Nicklaus Design courses are represented in 32 countries and 39 states, and at least 87 have hosted a combined total of more than 600 professional tournaments or significant national amateur championships. At least 60 Nicklaus Design courses have appeared in various national and international Top 100 lists. The New Millennium As one of the principal owners that purchased Pebble Beach Company in 1999, Arnold Palmer paid personal attention to enhancing Pebble Beach Golf Links in line with the new technology that was resulting in many golfers hitting tee shots in excess of 300 yards. The 1st, 2nd and 15th greens were rebuilt to USGA specifications and new hybrid bent grasses were sought (unsuccessfully) to out-compete the native poa annua greens. Several bunkers were added and reshaped, most notably to holes 1, 2, 4, 6, 15 and 18, and trees were planted to replace key trees that had died along the 90-year-old routing—including placing an 85-foot tall cypress near the front of the 18th green. The ever-popular Arnold Palmer launched the professional golf world to new heights—turning pro shortly after winning the 1954 U.S. Amateur. His likeable personality and ability to win was the perfect combination to capture a newfound television audience to the sport. “Arnie’s Army,” as his fan base is known, could follow his exploits on course and at home, and even in the movies when he did a cameo as himself in Bob Hope’s Call Me Bwana (1963). In the 1960’s, he even had his own television series, Challenge Golf, which he both hosted and played in matches on a variety of courses, including Pebble Beach. His first of 62 PGA Tour victories came at the 1955 Canadian Open and he posted no less than one win each year thereafter through 1971. Half of those wins (including five of his seven majors) were recorded in the five year span of 1959-1963—a period when he was recognized as the #1 golfer in the world. He later won 10 times on the Champions Tour, and became the only golfer to compete at Pebble Beach in six different decades when he helped launch The First Tee Open at Pebble Beach in 2004. Until his death in 2016 he remained active in many businesses including Pebble Beach Company and Arnold Palmer Design Company. Among his many golf awards were the Bob Jones Award (1971), Herb Graffis Award (1977), Old Tom Morris Award (1983), and Golfer of the Century. He was named as a charter member of the World Golf Hall of Fame when it was established in 1974.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10456
__label__wiki	0.855149	0.855149	House of Prayer No. 2 A Writer’s Journey Home By Mark Richard Category: Biography & Memoir \| Religion Feb 14, 2012 \| 224 Pages About House of Prayer No. 2 Crippled by deformed hips as a child, Mark Richard was told he would spend his adult life in a wheelchair. The son of an unpredictable, violent father and a mother who sought inner peace through scripture, Richard spent his bedridden childhood in the company of books. As a young man, he set out to experience as much of the world as possible before his hips failed him. He spent years doing odd jobs and getting into trouble, grappling throughout with his faith and his calling, before winning a national fiction contest and launching an extraordinary writing career. In this irresistible blend of history, travelogue, and personal reflection, Richard draws a remarkable portrait of a writer’s struggle with his faith, the evolution of his art, and the recognition of one’s singularity in the face of painful disability. In this otherworldly memoir of extraordinary power, Mark Richard, an award-winning author, tells his story of growing up in the American South with a heady Gothic mix of racial tension and religious fervor. Called a “special child,” Southern social code for mentally—and physically—challenged children, Richard was crippled by deformed hips and was told he would spend his adult life in a wheelchair. During his early years in charity hospitals, Richard observed the drama of other broken boys’ lives, children from impoverished Appalachia, tobacco country lowlands, and Richmond’s poorest neighborhoods. The son of a solitary alcoholic father whose hair-trigger temper terrorized his family, and of a mother who sought inner peace through fasting, prayer, and scripture, Richard spent his bedridden childhood withdrawn into the company of books. As a young man, Richard, defying both his doctors and parents, set out to experience as much of the world as he could—as a disc jockey, fishing trawler deckhand, house painter, naval correspondent, aerial photographer, private investigator, foreign journalist, bartender and unsuccessful seminarian—before his hips failed him. While digging irrigation ditches in east Texas, he discovered that a teacher had sent a story of his to the Atlantic, where it was named a winner in the magazine’s national fiction contest launching a career much in the mold of Jack London and Mark Twain. A superbly written and irresistible blend of history, travelogue, and personal reflection, House of Prayer No. 2 is a remarkable portrait of a writer’s struggle with his faith, the evolution of his art, and of recognizing one’s singularity in the face of painful disability. Written with humor and a poetic force, this memoir is destined to become a modern classic. Also by Mark Richard See all books by Mark Richard About Mark Richard Mark Richard is the author of two award-winning short story collections, The Ice at the Bottom of the World and Charity, and the novel Fishboy. His short stories and journalism have appeared in the New York Times, The New Yorker, Harper’s, Esquire, Vogue, and GQ. He is the recipient of the… More about Mark Richard Published by Anchor Feb 14, 2012 \| 224 Pages \| 5-3/16 x 8 \| ISBN 9781400077779 Feb 15, 2011 \| 208 Pages \| ISBN 9780385534062 People Who Read House of Prayer No. 2 Also Read “Vivid. . . . Affecting. . . . A liberating demonstration of the power of faith.” “An absorbing account of growing up in the 1960s South, living with a disability, becoming a writer and finding faith. Richard’s book attests to the power of words (and the Word) in shaping a life. . . . Richard is a fiercely gifted writer. . . . [His] special childhood results in considerable powers of observation, empathy and imagination.” “So varied, dramatic, and, at times, incredible that it is bound to leave almost every reader with the feeling that they haven’t lived at all.” “Entrancing. . . . A surprising page turner. . . . Richard’s prose is gorgeous—and hits with a force that sometimes stuns. . . . Where other memoirists—evangelical and/or literary—just bluff and brag, he makes art.” “Amazing. . . . You’ll know just after two pages of Richard’s effortlessly killer prose that he’s special all right. . . . Grade: A.” “Mark Richard’s memoir, House of Prayer No.2, is the finest book he’s ever written. No one writes like him. His prose style is both hammerblow and shrapnel. He has written the book of his life.” —Pat Conroy “A lyrical distillation of observations from Richard’s boyhood in and out of southern charity hospitals to his becoming a writer and father in search of faith.” “Hauntingly beautiful. . . . A quintessentially American story.” “A surreal and poetic memoir about faith, self-discovery and forming an artistic inner life.” —The Free Lance-Star (Fredericksburg, VA) “A humorous and heartfelt memoir, never tedious and often lyrical.” “This book is the extraordinary story of a special child who grew up to be a writer, and who may yet—I’m guessing—become a preacher or a priest. There are similar life stories in the South and elsewhere. But few will be written with Richard’s powerful talent, his genius.” —Clyde Edgerton, Garden & Gun “Gritty and engrossing. . . . His is an account, at times exquisite, of a youth laced with pain, surgeries, body casts, beatings, fear, drinking, isolation, rebellion. With flashes of brilliance. With mysticism and the supernatural and strokes of what many would call luck. . . . An interesting, well-crafted narrative girded with compassion and feeling, this is a good read.” “Lovely. . . . Richard captures what is often misunderstood about the Southerner’s intimate parlay with God. Appearances to the contrary, it is not about certainty. . . . A fascinating journey.” “Hot damn! And Glory be! Both. This is a wonderful book.” —Roy Blount, Jr. “Supremely animated. . . . [Richard’s] spiritual journey, conducted in fits and starts and finally claimed in gorgeous hosannas of prose, forms the book’s narrative DNA.” “Richard’s story is inspirational not because of conventional redemption or simple answers to his struggle, but because he is so honest about both his doubt and his openness to a wide variety of God’s manifestations.” —Darcey Steinke, Los Angeles Review of Books “Affecting. . . . Fans who have been waiting to hear from him ever since [Charity] won’t be disappointed with his new memoir, which sees the welcome return of Richard’s charismatic prose style.” “The precision of the descriptions is marvelous in this memoir of growing up with infirmity. The depth of Richard’s heart is profound, exhilarating, frightening, instructive. House of Prayer No. 2 is a work of high art.” —Rick Bass “Mark Richard says important things about finding one’s way, about love in action, about being a father, and he does so with the precision and grace of an artisan from another time. This is some of the finest writing you will ever read.” —Amy Hempel “If Mark Richard could not write, you could not read this. Since he can, you can’t not read it. It is unreal, and Mr. Richard has the wit to make it real.” —Padgett Powell	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10457
__label__wiki	0.855572	0.855572	MSPs Murdo Fraser was born in Inverness and studied law at Aberdeen University. In the 1999 Scottish Parliament Election, Murdo stood as the Conservative candidate for North Tayside, and fought the constituency again at the 2001 General Election. He became a Member of the Scottish Parliament in August 2001 following the resignation of the previous List Member for Mid-Scotland and Fife, and was re-elected in 2003, 2007, 2011 and 2016. Murdo was Deputy Leader of the Scottish Conservatives from November 2005 to November 2011, and is now the Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance. In the last session of Parliament he was Convenor of the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee. Dean Lockhart MSP Dean was elected to the Scottish Parliament on 5th May 2016, becoming an MSP for Mid-Scotland and Fife. After being elected he was appointed the role of Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work and is also a member of the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee. Liz Smith was first elected to the Scottish Parliament in 2007 as one of three Regional Conservative Members for Mid Scotland and Fife and she was re-elected in 2011 and 2016. Since being elected, she has held responsibility within the party for Education and Lifelong Learning; in particular, leading the national debate about how to raise standards in our schools, how to reform school management, and how to put higher education on a sustainable footing for the future. Alexander Stewart MBE MSP Alexander represents the Perth City South Ward and has been a Councillor on Perth and Kinross Council since 1999. Alexander is Deputy Leader of the Scottish Conservative Group of Councillors. He is also Convenor of the Scruting Committee.Committee's which Alexander currently sits on are:Lifelong Learning CommitteeProperty Sub-CommitteeProvosts Sub-CommitteeStrategic Policy and Resources CommitteeCommon Good Fund Committee (Perth)Enterprise and Infrastructure Committee Unitary Councillors	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10459
__label__cc	0.729091	0.270909	Deepening Economic Doubts in India Chapter 1. Growing Concern about the Nation and the Economy Faced with a slowing economy and political gridlock, Indians are dissatisfied with the ways things are going in their country, increasingly gloomy about the country’s economic future and also worried about their children’s economic prospects. Gone is the sense of well-being and optimism that prevailed just a few years ago when many private economists forecast that Indian economic growth would soon surpass that in China. Nearly six-in-ten Indians (59%) say they are dissatisfied with India’s direction; only 38% are satisfied. This is a 13 percentage point decline in satisfaction since last year, one of the greatest drops in satisfaction among the 17 nations surveyed by the Pew Research Center in both 2011 and 2012. Indian satisfaction now trails that in China (82%), Germany (53%) and Brazil (43%), but still exceeds that in the United States (29%). Falling satisfaction is coupled with widespread concern about the economy, especially unemployment and rising prices, which roughly eight-in-ten Indians say are very big problems. Nearly half of Indians (49%) think current economic conditions are good, but such sentiment is down seven percentage points from 2011. Not surprisingly, Indians with relatively higher incomes are far more likely than those with low incomes to see the economy in a positive light.1 This opinion shift appears to reflect the Indian economy’s recent disappointing performance. The gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of only 5.3% in the first quarter of 2012, immediately preceding the survey period, and this marked the eighth straight quarter of slowing growth after a high water mark of 9.4% annualized economic growth in the first quarter of 2010.2 The public is also pessimistic about the economy’s future. Just 45% of Indians think the economy will improve over the next 12 months, down from 60% in 2011. Again, richer Indians are much more likely than poorer Indians to be optimistic. The public outlook in India is far more circumspect than that of India’s emerging market rivals, Brazil (where 84% foresee economic improvement) or China (83%). But such pessimism is consistent with a consensus view outside India that recent heady economic gains are now a thing of the past. In July, 2012, the International Monetary Fund forecast only 6.1% growth in 2012 for India and a 6.5% expansion in 2013. Both forecasts reflect downgraded expectations just since April, 2012.3 Nevertheless, the Indian public is still upbeat about personal finances. Nearly two-thirds (64%) think their own economic situation is good. This personal optimism is not uniquely Indian. In 16 of the 21 nations surveyed in 2012 more people rate their personal economic condition as good than their country’s situation. But the difference in perception of personal finances versus national economic well-being in India is half that in many of those other countries, suggesting that Indians’ assessments of their country’s economic plight and their opinion about their own circumstances are more intertwined than in many other societies. Indians’ contentment with their current financial situation does not, however, extend to their children’s future. About two-thirds (66%) expect that their kids will have a difficult time getting a better job and becoming wealthier than themselves. This pessimism is widespread among all income groups. It also prevails among those with and without a college education. Despite their increased economic gloom and doubts about their children’s prospects, half of Indians say they are better off than they were five years ago, possibly reflecting a one-third increase in gross national income per capita over the same period.4 This relative sense of economic well-being is particularly strong among those with a college education and those with higher incomes. Moreover, two-thirds of Indians say they have a better standard of living than their parents had at a comparable age. Again, this is particularly the case among those with a college education and Indians in upper income brackets. Indians’ sense of their recent personal economic progress exceeds such assessments by people in most other nations surveyed by the Pew Research Center in 2012. Indians are 27 percentage points more likely than the median among the other countries surveyed to think they are financially ahead of where they were five years ago and 10 points more likely to say they are doing better than their parents did at their age. Only the Brazilians and the Chinese are more likely than Indians to say that they are more prosperous than half a decade ago. And only the Chinese, Brazilians, Spanish and Germans are more likely to think they are faring better than their parents. Wealthier Indians are particularly upbeat in their assessment of the Indian economy relative to the views of lower-income Indians. The difference in views between richer and poorer Indians are generally more pronounced than those in Brazil, China or Turkey on a range of economic issues, including whether their standard of living is better than that of their parents, whether they are better off than five years ago, and whether the economy will improve over the next 12 months (for more on other countries’ attitudes about the economy, see “Pervasive Gloom about the World Economy,” released July 12, 2012). The Blame Game Among the 45% of Indians who think the economy is doing poorly, the government is the leading culprit. After months of government missteps, deadlock in the Indian parliament and widely-exposed incidents of public corruption, 92% of those who believe the economy is in bad shape say “our government” is primarily or secondarily to blame. However, nearly two-in-three (64%) also say the public is responsible for the country’s economic woes. In finding fault with their government, Indians are not unlike people in most of the other countries surveyed. But Indians are among the most critical. Given their concerns about the economy, it is hardly surprising that economic issues — such as unemployment and inflation — top Indians’ litany of the major challenges facing the nation. About eight-in-ten say joblessness (80%) and rising prices (79%) are very big national problems. (Inflation was 7.5% in the first three months of 2012, immediately before the survey.5) About seven-in-ten (72%) cite the gap between the rich and the poor, with more urban than rural residents complaining about such inequality. Crime and corruption — in both the public and private spheres — are also seen as major and pervasive challenges. These concerns are widely shared among both men and women, across age groups and among people of all educational and income categories. Electricity shortages are another Indian concern. About six-in-ten Indians (63%) complain about electricity shortages.6 This complaint may stem from the fact that about a quarter of India’s power output is lost through transmission and distribution problems, according to the World Bank. This compares to losses of roughly five percent in China.7 Notably, many other problems are felt far more intensely in urban areas than in the countryside. As might be expected, city dwellers are far more likely to complain about traffic and air and water pollution. Next: Chapter 2. India and Pakistan Page1You are reading page2Page3Page4Page5Page6 For income, respondents are grouped into three categories of low, middle and high. Low-income respondents are those with a reported monthly household income of 4,000 rupees or less, middle-income respondents fall between the range of 4,001 to 6,000 rupees per month, and those in the high-income category earn 6,001 rupees or more per month. ↩ Annual GDP growth rate reported quarterly. Trading Economics. Retrieved August 30, 2012. http://www.tradingeconomics.com/india/gdp-growth-annual ↩ Projected annual GDP growth rate. International Monetary Fund. July 16, 2012. “World Economic Outlook Update.” Retrieved August 30, 2012. http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/weo/2012/update/02/index.htm ↩ Gross national income (GNI) per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP) in current international dollars. Change over time calculated between 2007 and 2011, the most recent year data are available. The World Bank. Retrieved August 30, 2012. http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GNP.PCAP.PP.CD ↩ Average inflation rate across all commodities over January, February and March of 2012. Reserve Bank of India. Retrieved August 30, 2012. http://dbie.rbi.org.in/DBIE/dbie.rbi?site=home ↩ The Pew Research Center survey was conducted before the massive Indian electricity blackout that left more than 600 million people without power in late July, 2012. ↩ Percent of output lost through electric power transmission and distribution. The World Bank. Retrieved August 30, 2012. http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EG.ELC.LOSS.ZS ↩ donate-icon MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT OUR WORK Report Materials Complete Report PDFToplineSpring 2012 Survey Data Dataset Chapter 2. India and Pakistan Chapter 3. India and the Rest of the World Chapter 4. Values Under Stress World Economies International Threats and Allies Popular on Pew Research Fact TankJanuary 17, 2019 Defining generations: Where Millennials end and Generation Z begins Fact TankSeptember 6, 2018 Are you in the American middle class? 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__label__cc	0.713403	0.286597	Posts from — May 2017 The Fiction of “Post-Truth” Much has been made lately of the fact that we are supposedly living in a “post-truth” era, one in which science and reason are repudiated as elitist, relativity and subjectivism are the order of the day, and “fake news,” “alternative facts,” and “perception management” have become accepted methods of government. George Orwell predicted this ascendency of untruth in his classic novel, 1984, where “doublethink” and “doublespeak” are used to control entire superstate populations. The truth has become whatever those in power say it is. Government surveillance, brainwashing, and torture are routinely used to enforce compliance in this dark dystopia of absolute and ruthless authoritarian rule. The danger at the root of this hijacking of truth is that those who endorse and practice it are either up to their ears in ignorance or worse, manipulators without character or conscience. There actually exist a group of people who maintain that there is no such thing as truth anymore, that “post-truth” (postmodern, deconstructionist, etc.) thinking has exposed it as an empty concept, one that has been used through the ages to claim authority and wield that authority over the people. The Church is a good example. Before the invention of the printing press, the Church could claim esoteric knowledge of the Bible. Its priests were regarded as the guardians and interpreters of that knowledge, which was inaccessible to the lay person. After Gutenberg and mass printing of the Bible, the source material became widely available. The caste of priests no longer was the exclusive keeper of the sacred keys, and the Protestant Reformation was one of the more noteworthy results. Ironically, in the so-called post-truth era, those in power seem to be bent on the same purpose as the erstwhile “truth on high” proponents, but this time the aim is to acquire and consolidate power through the denial that there is any such thing as truth at all. In Orwellian fashion, “the truth” becomes whatever they wish it to be, which is to say, whatever serves their Machiavellian interests—and who is there to question them once they have seized control of the levers of personal propaganda, promulgated largely through social media outlets? The truth can be revised or reversed in 140 characters through simple declaration, no evidence required. What was claimed as true yesterday can be denied tomorrow, because there are enough people who look to these outlets for their understanding of what is true and what is not to add up to an electoral majority. In this way, the Internet, like Gutenberg’s “Bible for everyone,” has made information available instantly on an unprecedented scale, and though this time the rhetoric involves the denial of truth rather than the sequestering of it, the effect is the same—the consolidation of power and manipulation by the few of those whose discernment requires nothing more than 140 characters. Even a cursory examination makes clear that anyone who seriously holds that there is no longer any such thing as truth is snared in a fatal contradiction, since the position amounts to claiming that the proposition, “there is no truth,” is true. In this sense, the term “post-truth” is a contradiction. In reality, however, “post-truth” adherents don’t wish to deny the idea of truth entirely; rather, their aim is to weaken its epistemological status in order to sell their brand of it to buyers who are too gullible or ignorant or lazy to fact check, and to attack any truth, however well substantiated by evidence, that threatens their interests. “Post-truth” comes down to selfishness on a grand scale. When it rises to political power, it is particularly dangerous, and should be called out of every shadow in which it tries to hide. Truth has ontological standing. This means that “the truth” is grounded in Being, in what is. If I ask you to tell me the truth about something, I’m asking you to tell me what is, not what isn’t. Telling me what isn’t, when it’s deliberate, is lying, and no lie is made true simply in the claim that it is true, no matter how many times one tweets the lie. What is true has the authority of Being behind it; what is untrue invariably proves to be unsupportable and so, unsustainable. Five hundred years before Christ, Lao tze put it like this: “What goes against the Way comes to an early end.” The incessant drama of the political situation here in the United States over the past months bears witness to an Orwellian attempt to distort, misrepresent, manipulate, evade, and recreate the truth in the image of those who have come to power, or those who, through complicity and a lack of character and ethical gumption, have stood by silently while the truth was manhandled and cast aside. They have set themselves against Being, and so much the worse for them when the “alternative facts” begin to unravel. Whatever the extent to which we either are committed to a thinking life, good character, and truthfulness or in flight from these honorable practices, one thing is certain: We live on the same earth and will suffer the same consequences. What is, is. We do not change what is by insisting that it is otherwise, or by denying it. This is one of the great achievements of science, viz., to take knowledge beyond the confines of superstitious thinking and test possible truths against Being to see if they hold up. When we abandon the truth, we are abandoning Being, and may expect that, before long, Being will return the favor. May 28, 2017 Comments Off on The Fiction of “Post-Truth”	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10463
__label__wiki	0.598447	0.598447	New Testament Library: Hebrews (Johnson 2006) — NTL This title will be available soon. Sorry we do not yet have a release date. Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press by Luke Timothy Johnson This volume of the New Testament Library offers a thorough and careful commentary on the complicated book of Hebrews, showing its meaning within the context of ancient culture and the theological development of the early church. Written by one of the leading New Testament scholars of the present generation, this commentary offers remarkable insights into the Hellenistic, Roman, and Jewish contexts of the book of Hebrews. The New Testament Library offers authoritative commentary on every book and major aspect of the New Testament, as well as classic volumes of scholarship. The commentaries in this series provide fresh translations based on the best available ancient manuscripts, offer critical portrayals of the historical world in which the books were created, pay careful attention to their literary design, and present a theologically perceptive exposition of the text. This commentary volume is available individually, or as part of the following sets: New Testament Library Commentary Set (19 Vols.) Old & New Testament Library Commentary Set (53 Vols.) "This commentary is a welcome contribution to recent literature on Hebrews. Substantial in content and readable in form, it will help a wide range of readers appreciate the message and artistry of this challenging New Testament book." — Craig R. Koester, Luther Seminary, in Review of Biblical Literature Luke Timothy Johnson is the Robert W. Woodruff Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Early Christian Origins at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. A New Testament scholar and historian of early Christianity, he is the author of more than two dozen books. He is also the 2011 Grawemeyer Award in Religion for Among the Gentiles: Greco-Roman Religion and Christianity.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10464
__label__cc	0.622036	0.377964	Skip Heitzig Truth and the Church - Connect with Skip Hetzig - Week of June 22, 2018 Truth and the Church By Skip Heitzig Would it surprise you to know that apostasy—falling away or departing from the truth—has been around since the very beginning of the church? This is because the church is "the pillar and ground of the truth" (1 Timothy 3:15), meaning it's ground zero in the spiritual battle for the truth. This was the case in the church at Ephesus, where Paul's young protégé Timothy was a pastor. It had only been thirty years since Jesus was on the earth—thirty years since the gospel first penetrated the ancient world—and yet people in the church were dropping like flies, casualties on the battlefield of truth (see 2 Timothy 1:15; 2:16-18; 3:1-9, 13). So what did Paul have to say to Timothy about it? And what can we do to protect against it? Second Timothy 4 kicks off Paul's instructions: "I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: Preach the word!" (vv. 1-2). This is the number one obligation of the church: to preach the word. The Greek word for preach means to proclaim with authority. It was used to describe how an imperial messenger would march through the streets announcing some news or the presence of the king. Timothy was surrounded by all kinds of persuasive orators who were twisting the truth, but Paul simply said, "I'm telling you, buddy, before God, proclaim the word." The word simply refers to the true message of the gospel and the Scriptures—doctrine, in other words. Paul liked that word doctrine (see 2 Timothy 3:10, 16; 4:3). A lot of people will say, "Oh, I'm not into doctrine; I'm just into Jesus," which sounds really humble and hip. But the fact is, you wouldn't know anything about Jesus were it not for doctrine. Doctrine simply means the true, correct, healthy teachings of Scripture. Multiple times in the Gospels, Jesus asked the scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees, "Have you not read the Scriptures?" (see Matthew 12:3, 5; 19:4; 21:16, 42; 22:31-32). Here were these big-shot theological guys who seemed so spiritual, yet they didn't even know their Bible. The Scripture is clear. The Bible is meant to be understood. And when it's preached—when doctrine is clearly proclaimed—the church will stay firmly planted in the truth. Things really haven't changed: there were issues and concerns about truth in the earliest days of the church, and there are issues and concerns about truth in the church today. More than ever, we need to be aware of these things and stay on our guard, putting on the belt of truth (see Ephesians 6:14) and making sure the Word continues to be preached. Copyright © 2018 by Connection Communications. All rights reserved. For more from Skip Heitzig, visit ConnectionRadio.org, and listen to today's broadcast of The Connection with Skip Heitzig at OnePlace.com. Understanding the book of Genesis is crucial to understanding the rest of the Bible. So start at the beginning with Skip Heitzig's You Can Understand the Book of Genesis. Learn not just the origins of man, but also the origins of God's plan for redemption. Study through the Bible verse by verse. Host Skip Heitzig is senior pastor of Calvary Albuquerque, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. About Skip Heitzig Skip Heitzig ministers to over 15,000 people as senior pastor of Calvary Albuquerque. He reaches out to thousands across the nation and throughout the world through his multimedia ministry. He is the author of several books including The Bible from 30,000 Feet, Defying Normal, You Can Understand the Book of Revelation, and How to Study the Bible and Enjoy It. He has also published over two dozen booklets in the Lifestyle series, covering aspects of Christian living. He serves on several boards, including Samaritan's Purse and Harvest. Skip and his wife, Lenya, and son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Janaé, live in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Skip and Lenya are the proud grandparents of Seth Nathaniel and Kaydence Joy. Contact Connect with Skip Heitzig E-mail: PastorSkip@ConnectionOnline.org Website: http://www.skipheitzig.com	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10466
__label__wiki	0.592359	0.592359	Home > Degrees > Online Computer Science Degrees Online Computer Science Degrees Degree in Action Computer science is a broad discipline encompassing the development and evaluation of computing systems and software programs, as well as the algorithms used to construct these technologies. Professional computer scientists have a strong background in STEM subjects, and those who work as data analysts may also need a background in business-related fields like finance or economics. Successful professionals in the field are detail-oriented multi-taskers who have excellent written and oral communication skills, and are prepared to work independently or in teams. They should be proficient in JavaScript and other programming language concepts, with knowledge of various operating systems. Computing today has applications across virtually every industry, from business and education to engineering and architecture, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the field will grow substantially in the next eight years. Many students choose to earn their computer science degree online. This comprehensive guide shows prospective students popular career pathways when pursuing this degree, and helps them explore their online computer science degree options. Meet our expert Chris Hood Computer Science “The flexibility is one of the best features of going to school online.” Online Computer Science Degree Overview Associate $13,264 16.3% 2 years $39,900 $59,000 10.3% Bachelor's $18,071 11.04% 4 years $68,750 $112,000 4.5% Master's $19,775 7.67% 1+ years $83,200 $123,200 3.35% Entry-level web developers and systems specialists can often qualify for employment with an associate degree or a professional certificate. A bachelor's degree will be required for database administrators, system analysts, and more advanced positions in the field. Some professionals, including computer and information research scientists, generally require applicants to hold an advanced degree. To meet the growing demand of virtual students, online computer science degree programs are currently offered at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. The education level of professional computer scientists directly corresponds with their expected annual earnings and unemployment rate. Before applying for jobs, students should research their target field and determine which degree best matches their career ambitions. In the course of their research, many students will find that earning a computer science degree online will help them cut costs associated with living and learning on-campus. Online Associate’s Degree in Computer Science Although an associate program is largely seen as an academic stepping stone toward a more advanced online computer science degree, graduates can enter the workforce and launch successful careers with a two-year credential. Computer support specialists, web developers, and computer programmers often qualify for professional roles with an associate degree or a professional certificate. A 2012-13 survey survey from the National Center for Education Statistics also found that 4% of two-year learners studied computer and information sciences and support services, making this the sixth most popular area of study for associate-level students during that academic year. The rising popularity of computer science online degree programs has contributed to this growing trend. Students learn about information technology systems and the algorithms that power them. Fundamental topics include Principles of Programming and Data Management, as well as Applied Mathematics, Introductory Coding, and Computing Ethics Associate programs are usually broad in scope. Most students earn degrees in computer science, or general science with a computer science specialization. Specific areas of computer science are usually explored in online computer science bachelor degree and master's degree programs. Computer Support Specialists, Web Developers, and Computer Programmers $50,380 for computer support specialists, $63,490 for web developers, and $77,550 for computer programmers For 2014-2024, 12% increase for computer support specialists and 27% increase for web developers Online Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Students who earn an online computer science bachelor degree can expect above-average salaries, high employment rates, and a variety of professional opportunities in different employment sectors. Most entry-level positions in the field require a bachelor's degree or an equivalent four-year program. Comprehensive bachelor's programs touch on elements of computing hardware, software, and network administration. Specialized pathways also include courses dedicated to the student's area of focus. Information Systems, Data Programming and Organization, Object-oriented Design, and The Social Impact of Computing Technology Computer science is one of the top bachelor's degrees in terms of employment opportunities, salary expectations, and overall popularity. Computer scientists may pursue a degree in a specialized area of their field, such as management information systems (MIS) or software engineering. Computer Systems Analysts, Database Administrators, Information Security Analysts, Network and Computer Systems Administrators, and Software Developers $82,710 for computer systems analysts, $80,280 for database administrators, $88,890 for information security analysts, $75,790 for network and computer systems administrators, and $97,990 for software developers For 2014-2024, 21% increase for computer systems analysts, 11% increase for database administrators, 18% increase for information security analysts, 8% increase for network and computer systems administrators, and 17% for software developers Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Rankings 1 University of Massachusetts - Lowell Lowell $$$$$ 1 University Ave Lowell, MA 01854-5104 UMass Lowell is the second-largest public institution in Massachusetts, serving more than 17,000 students. The college offers over 100 undergraduate majors, including an online bachelor's degree in computer science. Students learn to design and use computer applications, with an emphasis on both hardware and software computing. Courses also cover the math and science topics that form the foundation of the discipline. The program offers concentrations in bio-cheminformatics and data science. The bio-cheminformatics track focuses on designing and implementing computer applications related to biology and chemistry, while the data science track focuses on analyzing and using large data streams to extract useful patterns. UMass Lowell also offers a combination BS/MS degree that allows students to earn both degrees within five years. 2 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro $$$$$ A public liberal arts and research university, UNCG was founded in 1891 and currently serves nearly 20,000 students. The school offers a bachelor’s of computer science degree online, and the program helps students develop their skills in programming languages, computer platforms, data analysis, math, and more. The program also covers computer ethics and professional competencies, both of which prepare students for the working world. UNCG also helps computer science students locate part time jobs in the field, which helps them build a resume and make professional connections. The school offers an accelerated BS-MS program, which allows students to apply certain undergraduate credits towards a master’s degree. 3 University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield $$$$$ Springfield, IL 62703-5407 UIS’s campus is about 200 miles southwest of Chicago and 100 miles northeast of St. Louis. The school is one of the only public liberal arts colleges in the state and one of the newest members of the University of Illinois system, joining in 1995. Students in the school’s online computer science bachelor's degree program are taught to apply problem solving skills to computer systems. Courses cover programming, software testing, computer architecture, operating systems, and more. The degree concludes with a software engineering project that requires distance learners to engage in all stages of the software development process. UIS offers a range of advanced computing resources to students, including a network configuration laboratory and a Sun fileserver. Students can also earn credit through industry work opportunities. 4 Oregon State University Corvallis $$$$$ 1500 S.W. Jefferson OSU has an enrollment of over 30,000 students, and more than half of them are enrolled in at least one online course. OSU is highly respected for its distance education programs, and U.S. News & World Report ranks the school’s online bachelor’s programs among the top 10 in the nation. The college offers a post-baccalaureate degree that allows students to combine their online bachelor's in computer science with a previous bachelor’s degree, allowing them to build a versatile skill set. The program offers one-year, two-year, three-year, and four-year tracks, depending on how quickly students want to graduate. OSU offers flexible start dates throughout the year; students only take required courses for computer science, and do not need to satisfy other requirements. The degree is applicable to a range of industries, including entertainment, medicine, and business. 5 George Mason University Fairfax $$$$$ Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 With an enrollment of over 33,000 students, George Mason is the largest public university in Virginia. Students in the school’s online bachelor's in computer science program gain a foundational understanding of computer science concepts along with professional preparation for employment in the field. Core topics include theories of computation, data storage and management, network communication, and software design. The school offers a double major in computer science and computer engineering, along with several accelerated BS-MS pathways. 6 University of Florida - Online Gainesville $$$$$ 341 Tigert Hall 300 SW 13th St UF is a senior member of the state university system and is a respected public college. The university serves more than 29,000 students through 16 academic colleges, and also features a substantial distance education program. UF’s online computer science bachelor's degree features a liberal arts foundation, and the program requires students to pass courses in the humanities, social sciences, and foreign languages. Core classes cover computer organization, software engineering, programming languages, and database systems, along with foundational coursework in math, science, and statistics. Most applicants have already completed an associate degree; students with some college experience should already have taken classes in analytic geometry and physics. Applicants are also required to have earned a 2.50 GPA in their previous classes. 7 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw $$$$$ () - School Profile KSU operates two campuses in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Students in KSU’s online computer science bachelor's degree are taught the fundamentals of the field, along with information technology applications, including software development, computer systems architecture, and data communications. Classes also cover operating systems, database systems, software engineering, and mathematics in a computer science context. Students can earn a certification in mathematical foundations of computing along with their degree, which adds to their professional marketability upon graduation. Graduates of the program leave school prepared for positions as information technology specialists, network administrators, programmer analysts, software engineers, and more. 8 George Washington University Washington $$$$$ The largest higher education institution in the District of Columbia, GWU serves more than 26,000 students. The school’s online bachelor's of computer science provides general education in mathematics and science, communication, and computer science fundamentals. In the program, students can choose from either a technical specialization — such as artificial intelligence, data science, or software engineering — or a non-technical specialization, like technology and law, business, or project management. Regardless of your concentration, the program culminates in an eight-credit design project that mimics standard commercial software development practices. Students can also earn both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a five-year program. GWU reports that 87% of program graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation. The largest private, nonprofit university in the United States, Liberty educates over 100,000 people per year. Liberty’s online bachelor's in computer science program allows students to pursue either a general track or one of four specialized concentrations, including offerings in cyber security, information security, software engineering, and web and mobile programming. Students in all tracks gain the skills needed to develop and maintain computer networks, applications, and systems, while learning to address technical and ethical challenges from a Christian perspective. Liberty offers a range of internships to help computer science students apply their learning in a professional environment at a major technology company. The school arranges internships with prominent organizations throughout the world. 10 The University of West Florida Pensacola $$$$$ 11000 University Parkway Pensacola, FL 32514-5750 Founded in 1963 in Pensacola, UWF serves more than 13,000 students. Dedicated to progressive education, the school’s values include collaboration, distinctiveness, and innovation. UWF’s computer science program is nationally renowned, and the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated the school as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education. Students earning their computer science bachelor's degree online can take classes along one of five tracks, including computer information systems, computer science, cybersecurity, software engineering, and information technology. All programs include core studies in programming languages, data structures, software engineering, and other fundamental competencies. A private, Catholic university, Saint Leo was established in 1889 by the Order of Saint Benedict of Florida. Students in Saint Leo’s online computer science program learn how to design, develop, and manage computer systems, including hardware, software, and systems integration services. The program also covers artificial intelligence, internet applications, computer forensics, and information security. Distance learners can pursue a specialization in information assurance, which emphasizes the importance of network security and forensics. Enrolled students can participate in a range of internship programs, where they’ll gain practical experience and prepare for professionals careers as software engineers, web developers, systems analysts, and network administrators. 12 University of Maryland - College Park College Park $$$$$ UMD is the flagship school of the University of Maryland System, and is home to more than 37,000 students who study in more than 100 undergraduate programs. Maryland’s online computer science program emphasizes the theory, development, design, and application of computer programs and software systems. Graduates leave school prepared to devise solutions to common computing problems in a range of professional positions. Courses cover network security, numerical analysis, bioinformatics, and computing theory, along with programming languages and software engineering. In addition to its online bachelor’s degree in computer science, UMD offers a combined BS/MS program, which allows students to earn their undergraduate and graduate degrees in just five years. Regis is a nationally renowned Jesuit college located in Denver. The school’s computer science program is widely considered one of the top programs of its kind throughout the country, and the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security have ranked the college as a National Center of Excellence in Information Assurance Education since 2007. Grounded in theoretical study, the program teaches students to model and create efficient solutions to modern computing problems. Students are taught to work in an ethical and socially responsible manner. Software development is an important facet of the curriculum, and students learn how to use multiple programming languages and platforms. FIT promotes undergraduate research, and about 10% of students receive funding through school research grants. Students earning their computer science bachelor's degree online at FIT develop fundamental skills in algorithmic thinking, and are taught to design, develop, and test computer software and information systems. Students can choose from several subfield specializations, including operating systems, human-computer interaction, graphics, computer architecture, and artificial intelligence. FIT also allows students to participate in its ProTrack program, a five-year bachelor’s degree that incorporates online courses and computer science job training, which gives graduates the equivalent of one full year of professional work experience — experience that students can put on their resume as they enter the job market. FHSU is a top Midwestern university that has emphasized accessible education since its founding in 1902. The school is home to more than 13,000 students, and more than 8,000 of them take classes online. FHSU offers online courses through its Virtual College, a distance education platform that is intended specifically for adult learners. The school’s online bachelor's in computer science is one of the best and most affordable programs of its kind in the region, and is a recent addition to Fort Hays’s online offerings. Foundational courses cover programing languages, operating systems, software engineering, and systems architecture. Graduates leave school prepared to work in a variety of professional environments, and have a detailed understanding of how to develop, improve, and troubleshoot software programs. 16 University of Maryland - University College Adelphi $$$$$ 3501 University Blvd East Adelphi, MD 20783-8010 UMUC operates one of the largest distance education programs in the world, serving more than 90,000 students. UMUC’s computer science program covers a variety of major topics in the field, including programming, algorithm optimization, and relevant math and science concepts. Students learn to effectively design and use software applications, computer architecture, data, and systems, preparing them for a range of careers in the industry. Distance learners must also take classes that review current trends in the field, and a course in object-oriented and concurrent programming. For students interested in further professional development, the degree also prepares students for industry standard certifications, including the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert and Oracle Certified Java Programmer. To graduate, students must complete 38 credits of computer science courses, along with general education requirements and 41 credits of elective coursework. 17 University of North Texas Denton $$$$$ 1501 W.Chestnut Ave. Denton, TX 76203-1277 With an enrollment of more than 36,000 students, UNT is one of the largest universities in Texas and in the entire country. Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science online at UNT take a variety courses. They will be introduced to basic and advanced computer science principles, along with material that covers data structures, algorithms, systems programming, and assembly languages. Additional courses are also available in specialized topics like graphics, game programming, networking, and artificial intelligence. The program emphasizes communication, collaboration, and ethical awareness, all of which prepares graduates for work in a diverse field. Students must earn a 2.75 GPA on all advanced computer science courses in order to graduate. 18 Towson University Towson $$$$$ 8000 York Rd Towson, MD 21252-0001 Based on a suburban campus about eight miles north of Baltimore, Towson is the second-largest school in the University System of Maryland. The school offers a computer science degree, along with related programs in information systems and information technology. Distance learners can take courses across several tracks and pursue a variety specializations to suit their professional interests. The degree allows students to specialize in security or double major in mathematics, while the information systems degree allows students to specialize in business, e-government, interface design, or systems. Towson offers small classes and personal attention from its renowned faculty members, and local students will enjoy graduating into Baltimore’s metropolitan job market. 19 University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha $$$$$ 6001 Dodge St The largest urban university in the state of Nebraska, UNO has an enrollment of more than 15,000 students. Serving as an access point for higher education for more than a century, UNO ranks as one of the most affordable colleges in Nebraska, and the school has also earned praise for its friendliness to veterans. Students pursuing their computer science bachelor's degree online through UNO learn to design and implement computing and programming systems to meet a range of organizational needs. The program includes general courses in theory and application along with a few concentration options, including information systems, networking, telecommunications, mainframe computing, data engineering, and software development. Students can also take upper level courses in specialized subjects, such as video game design, security administration, cryptography, and multimedia systems. 20 University of Wisconsin - Stout Menomonie $$$$$ 712 S. Broadway St. Menomonie, WI 54751 Part of the University of Wisconsin System, UW-Stout is specially designated as the state’s polytechnic institute, offering training programs in technology and industry. UW-Stout offers a degree in applied mathematics and computer science, with six available concentrations, including actuarial science, business management, information assurance and cybersecurity, mathematics education, software development, and an interdisciplinary program. All six tracks include foundational courses in computer science along with a curriculum that helps students develop strong analytical skills and collaborative abilities. Students can access a range of academic services online, including library resources for mathematics, computer science, and statistics. 21 Georgia Southern University Statesboro $$$$$ Brannen Hall, Room 2015, 2670 Southern Drive Statesboro, GA 30460-8126 GSU is home to over 20,000 students, and offers comprehensive education through more than 120 degree programs. The school’s online computer science program provides distance learners with a nuanced understanding of the programming, data structural, and mathematical skills necessary to solve complex computing problems. The program includes relevant computer science courses along with general classes in communications, social sciences, the humanities, and global engagement. Students can also choose from relevant electives in a variety of areas, including animation, optical networks, game programming, and broadband networks. ODU is also one of the top online colleges in Virginia, and 96% of students are satisfied with the school’s online education platform. Its online computer science degree is particularly strong, and offers students several options to tailor the curriculum to suit their interests. Distance learners can take classes in one of six concentrations, including databases, cybersecurity, game programming, networking, systems programming, and web programming. Students will get significant laboratory experience and learn the fundamentals of the field. Additionally, lab work exposes students to both the experimental and design aspects of computer science, emphasizing the creativity and productivity they’ll need as professionals. 23 LeTourneau University Longview $$$$$ 2100 S Mobberly Ave Longview, TX 75607-7001 Established in 1946 as a technical college, LeTourneau has become a small, four-year nondenominational Christian university. LeTourneau’s online computer science program emphasizes software development, allowing students to concentrate in one of two tracks: game development or network security. The game development track helps students build the programming skills and software necessary to create video games, giving distance learners an overview of graphics, modeling, design, programming, and engineering practices. Students can also participate in game-related internship programs. The network security concentration teaches students to create and manage secure digital networks, protecting organizations from cybercrime and unauthorized intrusion. The program includes courses in networking, information security, and database management. With over 23,000 students, DePaul is the largest Catholic university in the United States. DePaul’s School of Computing makes use of the latest developments in emerging technologies, from artificial intelligence and visual computing to multimedia networking. Combining elements of math, science, and engineering, the computer science program teaches students to structure, repair, and modify complex computer systems, helping distance learners build a fundamental knowledge of algorithms, programming, and data systems. The computer science offering at DePaul is a transfer program, with admission open only to students who have already earned 45 quarter or 30 semester hours of transferable credits from another school. Transfer students must also have at least one previous semester of training, in either Java or C++. Online students can typically graduate within three years. 25 Dakota State University Madison $$$$$ 820 N Washington Ave Madison, SD 57042-1799 DSU maintains a strong academic focus on technology programs. The college emphasizes the integration of technology in all aspects of education, and it offers a variety of robust online degrees. The online computer science program at DSU equips students with the tools they need to build computer systems and applications, devising solutions for several fields, including networking and security. Courses cover fundamental topics like algorithms, database management, and mathematics, along with more specialized topics in parallel computing, assembly languages, and language processing. Interested students can get a jump on graduate education through the school’s accelerated 4+1 program, which allows undergraduates to earn credit toward an MS in applied computer science or other related degree. DSU emphasizes professional preparedness, and 94% of graduates are able to find a job soon after they leave school. Online Master’s Degree in Computer Science Students in a master's program study advanced computer science topics at a more granular level than undergraduates. They may focus their studies on machine learning, artificial intelligence, algorithmic structures, or other similarly nuanced subfields in the discipline. Master's computer science students build on the foundational knowledge and skills they have gained in online computer science bachelor degree programs. Courses cover advanced concepts related to algorithms, data organization, and information technology. Online master's programs often include a capstone or thesis project as well. Computer and Information Systems Managers, Network Architects, and Computer Hardware Engineers $127,640 for computer and information systems managers, $98,430 for network architects, and $108,430 for computer hardware engineers For 2014-2024, 15% increase for computer and information systems managers, 9% increase for network architects, and 3% for computer hardware engineers Computer Science Master’s Degree Rankings 1 Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta 225 North Ave One of the nation's leading public universities, Georgia Tech was founded in 1885 to help the South rebuild during Reconstruction. Originally a mechanical engineering school, the Atlanta-based institution has grown to become a comprehensive research university specializing in the STEM disciplines. More than 21,500 technology students are enrolled in the institute's six schools and colleges, with just under 10,000 of them pursuing graduate degrees. Dozens of Georgia Tech's programs are ranked nationally, including the school's online master's in computer science. Georgia Tech partnered with Udacity and AT&T to create one of the country's most unique computer science graduate programs. The 30-credit online master of science in computer science was the first to follow the "massive online" format (MOOC), which has become popular for free, open-source, web-based education. While Georgia Tech is not gratis, it is relatively inexpensive. The format allows for more interaction between students, peers, and faculty than traditional online platforms, and it fosters mentoring. Participants can specialize in four fields: computational perception and robotics; interactive intelligence; computing systems; and machine learning. The degree requires a bachelor's, preferably in computer science, with a 3.0 GPA or better. 2 University of Southern California Los Angeles Located in Los Angeles, the University of Southern California is an educational giant, with 21 schools and colleges. The public, four-year, research university is the single largest employer in LA, with an economic impact of more than $8 billion annually. Of the 44,000 students enrolled, 7,300 attend online and more than 25,000 are in graduate programs. From the arts to the sciences, USC is a national leader. USC has 88 online degrees, and all of them are graduate and professional programs. The online computer science master's degree has five areas of specialization. Students can take the school of engineering's traditional 30-credit master of science in computer science. The curriculum offers a broad overview of computer systems, languages, designs, and applications. Students can also enroll in a more specialized track such as: computer security; data science; multimedia and creative technologies; software engineering; or scientists and engineers. Most classes have real-time and asynchronous components and involve peer-to-peer connections with both fellow online learners and on-campus students. The U of M is a public land-grant university where students actively participate in major research alongside their professors. Based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, with campuses three miles apart, the school has a student population of 30,000. About half of the students are in graduate programs. Part of the prestigious Association of American Universities, U of M is often referred to as a "Public Ivy." The school's master's in computer science online prepares students for careers in programming, technology companies, systems engineering, and big business. The master of computer science program follows a 31-credit curriculum and is delivered by the university's UNITE Distributed Learning Office. Coursework includes synchronous events and asynchronous lessons. Classes include subjects such as: modern cryptography; animation and planning in games; and computational aspects of matrix theory. UNITE faculty coordinate proctored exams for students in remote locations. U of M Online offers resources to online students on its site that includes technology support, advising, digital tutorials, and free training courseware. 4 Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago 3300 S Federal St Founded in 1890, the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) is one of the country's leading research institutions. The Chicago-based school has a history of innovation. It is associated with advancements like skyscraper architecture, cellphones, barcodes, and recording technology. IIT offers cutting-edge online programming and more traditional degree programs. IIT was one of the first schools to pioneer technology-based distance learning, using television to deliver programs as far back as the 1970s. Today, IIT Online offers dozens of degrees entirely through the web, including two master's in computer science. The 30-credit master of computer science program explores the concepts, systems, and practical application of computers in the modern world. Students can specialize in 11 different areas including: business, database systems, and software engineering. Participants can elect to complete a major project or additional coursework. The other degree track is a master of science in computer science, designed for students who want to continue on to a PhD program or a career in research and development. IIT Online offers a full range of support services to virtual students. Referred to as "Illinois", the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is known for far-reaching research, top-tier educational opportunities, and its status as one of the founders of the Big Ten. More than 44,000 attend, pursuing 150 degree programs at the baccalaureate, graduate, and post-graduate levels. At the forefront of web-based learning – the university offered one of the oldest off-site programs as far back as 1948 – Illinois now hosts Illinois Online, where students select from over 75 degree programs. In the 32-credit professional master's in computer science, distance learners receive the same lectures and assignments as their on-campus counterparts. The non-thesis program is composed of coursework only. A specialized data science concentration is an option. The degree takes three to five years to complete. 6 Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken Castle Point On Hudson Hoboken, NJ 07030-5991 One of the country's oldest technology schools, Stevens sits across the river from Manhattan in Hoboken, New Jersey. Since its founding in 1870, the institute has built a national reputation for innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and community service. The 3,600 graduate students outnumber the school's undergraduates in the institution's four schools. With a student to faculty ratio of 10:1, all learners enjoy a close relationship to the faculty. Stevens' online arm, the WebCampus, offers 18 degree programs, including an online master's in computer science. The computer science masters at Stevens' school of engineering and science takes a broad look at the nature of computer technology. It covers operating systems, languages, applications, systems, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. At least 21 of the 30-credits required for graduation must come from computer science courses. The degree is customizable with electives; possible focus areas might be: cloud computing, data mining, gaming, security, web applications, mobile computing, and software development. Students interested in computer science might also appreciate some of Stevens' other online master's offerings: computer engineering, information systems, networking, information and data engineering, enterprise and cloud computing, and software engineering. The University of Illinois system (UIS) boasts small classes and close relationships between students and faculty. Located near Lake Springfield, about 200 miles southwest of Chicago, the school offers a variety of programs that include 31 bachelor's degrees, 20 master's degrees, and one doctoral program. The student population of about 5,000 is split roughly in half between undergraduates and graduates students. More than 1,600 are enrolled in UIS' online programs, and criminal science is the most popular graduate program. The 8 course, 32-credit curriculum of UIS' online master's in computer science emphasizes software. Students delve deep into the design, function, use, and management of software applications through classes like discrete structures, systems programming languages, and data structures and algorithms. Other topics in the computer science master's degree program include security and information assurance. Classes are cohort based. Applicants with a baccalaureate background in computing are preferred; the GRE is not required. UIS publishes a newsletter twice annually to keep its web-based students up-to-date, and it hosts a brunch for online students at graduation. 8 Southern Methodist University Dallas 6425 Boaz St As its name suggests, Dallas-based Southern Methodist University was founded in 1911 by the Methodist Church. A private research institution, the school is now non-sectarian in its academics and promotes independent and creative thinking. One of the country's most powerful academic supercomputers is used for research at the university. SMU's online computer science master's takes an interdisciplinary approach and features a great deal of networking, collaboration with peers, and face time with professors. In the master of science in data science program students attend live classes delivered through the web. They also participate in study groups and social networking. Periodic on campus "immersions," meetings with faculty, guest speakers, and classmates, are required. A wide array of support services is available to online students, from tech support and platform help to advising and library access. 9 University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu $$$$$ 2500 Campus Road, Hawaii Hall Honolulu, HI 96822-2217 The University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH) is located three miles from downtown Honolulu. UH was founded in 1907 as Hawaii's land-, sea-, and space-grant institution, and it's become known as a research leader in oceanography, astronomy, genetics, and tropical agriculture. About a third of the school's 18,000 students come from outside the state, and they represent 126 different countries, giving the school an international feel. UH created its distance learning program to extend educational opportunities to students in remote areas of the Hawaiian Islands, and it now serves learners all around the globe. The university's online master's in computer science is aimed at students who are interested in a high-level position at a tech company or want to earn a PhD in the subject. The 31-credit master of science in computer science program focuses on software, its construction, uses, and maintenance. Students can select between the thesis or capstone track. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, a 3.0 GPA, and three consecutive semesters in a programming language. They also must have passed the GRE and completed a year-long course in calculus. UH offers a wealth of services to online learners, including IT support, library access, and proctoring help. 10 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale $$$$$ Established in 1964, Nova opened its doors in Fort Lauderdale as a technology school with revolutionary ideas about learning. The private, non-profit school is a research institution with 24,000 students studying in centers across Florida, the U.S., and around the world. Nova is a national leader in online learning. The 36-credit curriculum of Nova's master of science in computer science program gives participants a solid foundation in the basics of computer programming and usage and encourages critical thinking and problem solving. Classes explore algorithms, operating systems, languages, and software engineering. Six areas of concentration allow students to tailor their degree to their field of interest. They include: theory, computer systems, software engineering, data science, real-world computing, and a security specialization recognized by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency. Nova's online platform puts a premium on interaction and collaboration and it features many real-time components. 11 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Knoxville $$$$$ One of the oldest public universities in the country, the University of Tennessee was founded two years before Tennessee even entered the Union. Set on 600 acres in the city of Knoxville, it's the flagship of the public university system in the Volunteer State and its biggest institution. More than 6,000 of Tennessee's 28,000 students are pursuing graduate and professional degrees. The school's virtual campus, Vols Online, offers over a dozen master's programs, including a master's in computer science online. The Master of Science in Information Science is a 36-credit program that explores the use, dissemination, collection, and role of information in modern America. It uses the Internet to connect remote learners to on-campus classrooms with many classes running in real time, using the school's Zoom application, which allows students anywhere to participate in lectures, discussions, and seminars. The program kicks off and ends in Knoxville, with a mandatory 1-day orientation and a final exam or thesis defense. Admission requires a baccalaureate degree and preferably a GPA of 3.25 or better. UT is transitioning from the Blackboard platform to Canvas. 12 New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark Located in Newark's University Heights neighborhood, New Jersey Institute of Technology is one of the nation's top public polytechnic universities, and it's been on a growth spurt since 2005, doubling the size of its campus. Known for innovation and entrepreneurship, especially in STEM-related business, NJIT is home to 11,400 students, pursuing 128 undergrad and graduate degrees, in six schools and colleges. Online education has been a priority at the school – NJIT has long been a "computing intensive" place – and it now offers a baker's dozen graduate degrees, including an online master's in computer science. NJIT's College of Computer Science has a national reputation for excellence. Its Master of Science in Computer Science degree was designed to allow working computer professionals to advance their careers while remaining on the job. The 30-credit program focuses on critical reasoning, algorithms, and programming and has three specialization tracks: Generalist; Networking; and Databases and Data Mining. Coursework is delivered over five, fourteen-week semesters. The GRE and GMAT are not required for admission. Online information sessions are hosted several times a month. 13 University of Massachusetts - Lowell Lowell $$$$$ UMass Lowell sits astride the Merrimac River about thirty miles northwest of Boston. The university's reputation has been on the rise for the past decade, and it's grown into a major northeast regional research institution. The school is now ranked 13th in the nation for intellectual property created. Its 19,000 students make it the second-largest public university in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts behind UMass. UMass Lowell has put a lot of work into its online arm, making its virtual campus into a national leader. The university now offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degrees online. The Department of Computer Science's Master of Information Technology degree is a ten-course program centered around networking. Linux, Apple, and Windows operating systems are all explored, and classes are all taught by experienced, full-time faculty or adjunct faculty working in the disciplines they teach. The curriculum includes security analysis, mobile computing, routing, cloud computing, and system administration. Tech support is offered 24/7, and students can "test drive" a course on UMass Lowell's site. 14 La Salle University Philadelphia $$$$$ 1900 W Olney Ave A private Catholic institution affiliated with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, La Salle was named after the patron saint of teaching. The school is a comprehensive, coeducational university with 60 programs from the associate's to the doctoral level. The student body numbers around 5,600, with 1,700 enrolled in graduate and professional studies, and the student to faculty ratio is a tight 12:1. Most classes are kept under 20. LaSalle has eight fully online graduate degree programs, including a master's in computer science online. The three goals of the Master of Science in Computer Information Science are to ready students for project management, problem solving, and solution implementation. Classes are offered in accelerated, eight-week sessions, twice a semester, and delivered in a collaborative, real-time, synchronous manner, emphasizing group work. Students are expected to be attending classes full time. Requirements for graduation include a capstone project and residencies for tests and presentations. LaSalle also offers a cybersecurity master's. Accreditation is through the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. 15 University of West Georgia Carrollton $$$$$ 1601 Maple St Carrollton, GA 30118-0001 A public school of 13,000 located 45 miles west of Atlanta, the University of West Georgia got its start in 1906 as the Fourth District Agricultural and Mechanical School. These days, the Carrollton-based institution is a comprehensive research university and a growing regional power in the Southeast with 86 programs in 7 colleges and schools. Grad students account for 2,000 in the student population, enrolled in 9 graduate programs. UWG has a wealth of degree options available on its virtual campus. The two-year, 36-credit Master of Science with a Major in Applied Computer Science is unusual among online master's in computer science programs in that it's aimed at professionals holding any undergraduate degree. Delivered in both synchronous and asynchronous formats, the program offers a broad overview of all aspects of the discipline, from programming and languages to databases and networking. Student must complete two projects, usually team oriented and emphasizing real-world skills. No credits can be transferred in. A cyber-learning readiness assessment is available at UWG online. 16 Hofstra University Hofstra began operation in 1935 as an offshoot of New York University. Twenty-five miles east of New York City, the school became its own entity two years later. It's now the largest private college on Long Island, with 12,000 students, about 25 percent of whom are in graduate and professional studies. Hofstra offers 320 different programs, split in half between undergrad and graduate. Known for its schools of law and medicine, the university also has a strong computer science department at the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, home of the Big Data Lab. The online computer science master's at Hofstra aims to both ready students for careers in computing and prepare those interested in further study. Participants in the 30-credit Master of Science in Computer Science program develop a broad base of knowledge in algorithms, programming, and operating systems, and can specialize in two areas: web engineering and networking and security. Students can also use electives to create their own area of concentration with their faculty advisor, and the teachers have wide-ranging expertise, including cloud computing, data mining, artificial intelligence, computer vision, neuroscience, security, and languages. A capstone project or thesis is required to graduate. Hofstra online graduate programming has won national recognition. 17 University of Bridgeport Bridgeport $$$$$ Bridgeport, CT 06604-5620 A private four-year school on Long Island Sound in Bridgeport, Connecticut, "UB" is one of the country's most diverse schools. Students hail from 45 states and 80 countries, and the university has one of the highest percentages of graduates who participated in the English as a Second Language Program. The student population of 5,500 is divided almost in half by undergrads and graduate students, pursuing degrees in more than 125 academic fields. Founded in 1927, UB has many venerable Victorian homes on campus that used to be owned by circus showman P.T. Barnum and his family. UB offered its first online master's degree course in 1997 and has been refining ever since. The school's online computer science master's is a 34-credit program that was designed to allow students to earn their degree taking two classes at a time, for two years, while maintaining their professional careers. Required courses for the Master of Science in Computer Science degree include object oriented programming using C++, operating systems, analysis of algorithms, and data and computer communication, among others. Students must take the engineering colloquium series of seminars and complete a master's project. Coursework is delivered asynchronously for maximum flexibility. A raft of services for online students is available at UB's online page. 18 East Carolina University Greenville $$$$$ East 5th Street Greenville, NC 27858-4353 The third-largest university in a state known for big schools, East Carolina is a public research institution in Greenville, North Carolina. Established in 1907 as a teacher's college, ECU is now a comprehensive university, offering 88 bachelor's, 72 master's, and 5 doctoral programs, along with an array of professional certification options. Of the 29,000 students enrolled, 5,500 are in graduate studies. The school has become known as a frontrunner in online education, with over 90 degree programs available through the web. These include several options of interest to anyone looking for an online master's in computer science. ECU's traditional Master of Science in Computer Science program is for students preparing for careers in the private sector or continuing on in academia. The 30-credit curriculum explores all facets of the discipline – programming languages, OS, applications, computer architecture, and engineering – and encourages problem solving and critical thinking skills. ECU also hosts master's programs in software engineering and network technologies in its virtual classrooms. The networking degree has several possible specialties, including web technology, info security, digital communications, and network management. 19 James Madison University Harrisonburg $$$$$ Founded in 1908 as a women's teacher's college, James Madison is a public, coed, research university set in the Shenandoah Valley city of Harrisonburg. Considered one of the top public institutions in the South, JMU provides access to 124 degree programs, from the bachelor's to doctoral level, to a student body of more than 21,000. The Virginia school is largely an undergrad, residential place, and grad students number less than 2,000. But the universities 46 master's programs are recognized for excellence – JMU's online master's in computer science, for example, has been lauded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency. JMU's Master of Science in Information Security is one of the most comprehensive programs of its kind in the country, offered every year since its inception in 1997. Aimed at working professionals, the 33-credit cohort-based curriculum takes a highly technical approach to cybersecurity. Applicants should have a background in computer science and be comfortable with C++ programming, computer architecture, data structures, and discrete math. There are no residency requirements. Online students at JMU have access to career planning, the Communication Resource Center, the Counseling Center, peer-assisted tutoring, the Writing Center, and more. From its campus on a nature preserve in Pensacola, Florida, the University of West Florida is a public, space-grant, research institution that has quietly become a leader in online education. Part of the State University System of Florida, UWF hosts more than 600 courses in its virtual classrooms and has over 50 degrees that can be earned entirely in cyberspace. The school is home to 13,000 students, 3,000 of them pursuing graduate studies, and more than half (7,600) take at least one online course. Roughly a third of students do all their learning virtually. Out-of-state residents enrolled in web-delivered programs are granted a waiver that makes their tuition costs only slightly more than in-state costs. UWF's Online Campus programs are designed specifically for non-traditional and adult learners. The school's online master's in computer science offers three distinctly different pathways – Computer Science, Database Systems, and Software Engineering. All are specialized versions of the Masters of Science in Computer Science program and follow 30-credit curriculums. They require an undergrad degree, preferably in computing, the GRE, and letters of recommendation. The computer science concentration explores the theoretic underpinning of computing and can be specialized further with focus areas in cybersecurity and data analytics. All courses in the degree are delivered synchronously. 21 Colorado State University Fort Collins $$$$$ 102 Administration Building Fort Collins, CO 80523-0100 Fort Collins is the flagship campus of the Colorado State University system. With 30,000 students, it's by far the largest, dwarfing CSU Pueblo's 5,000, and it's generally called simply Colorado State. A comprehensive, land-grant, research university, the school offers 77 graduate, 72 undergrad, and 44 doctoral degrees. CSU's virtual Global Campus hosts 21 more, including an online computer science master's. CSU's has been offering a distance computer science master's for more than 30 years and has it down to a . . . science. The 35-credit Master of Computer Science program is the same as the one offered on-campus, providing students with an extensive background in software engineering, parallel computing, networking, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. Students can use electives to tailor the degree to their interests and often get involved in cutting-edge research. Up to three courses can be taken before being admitted to the program and still count toward the degree requirements. CSU also has a master's in computer information systems. 22 Drexel University Philadelphia $$$$$ With three campuses in Philadelphia and one online, serving more than 26,000 students, Drexel is among the nation's biggest private universities. A comprehensive research institution, with over 200 degree programs from the bachelor's to doctoral level, the school has been a longtime champion of experiential learning and web-based education. (It's also one of the top ten employers in Philly.) Drexel Online is now home to more than 5,100 students, and it has several online computer science master's programs. The Master of Science in Computer Science is the most traditional, a 45-credit curriculum that teaches students the basic precepts of the field – and how to use them to solve real-world problems. Students can select electives from related fields, like electrical engineering, and information science, and opt for thesis or non-thesis tracks to customize their education. Other master's possibilities from Drexel Online are: cybersecurity, software engineering, information systems, library and information science, and health informatics. Drexel's "Digital Dragons," have access to ‘round-the-clock tech help, the W.W. Hagerty Library, the Writing Center, and the Steinbright Career Center. "ODU" was founded in 1930 as a Norfolk, Virginia-based extension of the College of William and Mary. Today, it's a massive research institution with four extended campus centers of its own, and it's one of the country's foremost purveyors of online degrees. The student population numbers around 24,000, and about 4,500 are doing graduate work, enrolled in over 150 degree programs from the baccalaureate to doctoral level. Despite the university's size, students maintain a close relationship with faculty – the ratio is 19:1. About a third of students attend class in cyberspace, and more than 13,500 students have graduated remotely. Old Dominion has more than 30 years of experience delivering degrees over distance. The school's master's in computer science online is a 34-credit program that has won plaudits for both excellence and affordability. The curriculum of the Master of Science in Computer Science degree provides a rigorous grounding in cybersecurity, bioinformatics, networking, and computational foundations. Students can elect to pursue a coursework-only track or do a master's project or thesis. Classes are delivered in an asynchronous format and follow the university's semester schedule. 24 University of Idaho Moscow 875 Perimeter Drive Moscow, ID 83844-2282 Located in the city of Moscow, the University of Idaho is the oldest public university in Idaho, founded in 1889. The state's land-grant, research institution, the "U of I" is consistently ranked among the nation's best universities. With additional campuses in Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls, and Twin Falls – and a thriving campus online – the school serves a student body of 11,000 students. Across the decades, the home of the Vandals has become recognized for its green campus, outdoor recreation, community service, and affordability. The university's Department of Distance and Extended Education's Master's of Science in Computer Science is a 30-credit degree program exploring the practical and theoretical role of computing in science, business, academia, and society at large. Students can opt for a thesis or non-thesis track. Coursework consists of on-campus lectures recorded in high definition. Exams are done local to the student with approved proctors. A handbook covering Engineering Outreach programs can be downloaded at Idaho's site. An undergraduate degree in computing is not a prerequisite but it is preferred. The GRE is required, and applicants should have an undergrad GPA of 3.0. 25 National University La Jolla $$$$$ 11255 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, CA 92037-1011 A private institution based in La Jolla, California, National University has been expanding since its founding in 1971, and it's now one of the largest nonprofit universities in California. Part of the National University System, NU has 28 locations around country, and a continually growing virtual campus. Its six schools and colleges offer 120 degree programs. Ninety of them can be earned entirely through the web, including an array of online master's in computer science. The Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems itself is a generalist degree, giving students a thorough understanding of computer dynamics, software production, programming, databases, and cloud computing. Once the core courses are met, participants can select from three specializations – database engineering, advanced computing, and software engineering. The curriculum culminates in two master projects, where students use their newly acquired skills to solve real-world problems for real-world clients. Other master's level computer degree programs at NU include: cybersecurity and information assurance and management information systems. Online programs at use the Blackboard platform and are available 24/7. Online Doctorate Degree in Computer Science Prospective computer and information research scientists must complete a doctoral degree; terminal programs also prepare graduates for college-level teaching positions in the field. Although doctoral degrees are traditionally offered in residential programs, some schools offer computer science degree online programs for doctoral students. Doctoral programs in computer science are grounded in theory and academic research. Most culminate in a lengthy, research-based dissertation; students will be required to deliver a thesis proposal outlining the finer points of their dissertation. In addition to computer and information research scientists, those who plan to teach computer science at the postsecondary level are generally required to earn a doctoral degree. $108,360 for computer and information research scientists and $70,790 for postsecondary teachers For 2014-2024, 11% increase for computer and information research scientists and 13% for postsecondary teachers Online Computer Science Find Accredited Degrees Find Schools for Computer Science Online Computer Science Choose Your Career Average Computer Science Salaries $0k $20k $40k $60k $80k $100k $120k 12% 766,900 Associates Various certifications available, not required Computer support specialists offer IT assistance and services to other employees in a range of organizational settings. Potential employers include private companies, nonprofits, government agencies, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. Some specialists are employed on in-house IT teams, while others provide support as part of a third-party operation. Entry-level support specialists may join the workforce with an associate degree, or even just by having significant computer experience. 18% 82,900 Bachelor's Various certifications available, not required Information security analysts protect the computers and online networks of private companies, organizations, and government agencies. They primarily monitor information systems for suspicious activity and use different programs — such as firewalls and encryption software — to maintain security. Analysts may also develop information security plans and work with company leaders to increase system efficiency. Many candidates enter the job field with a bachelor's degree in general computer science, although a growing number of today's schools offer specialized computer science programs dedicated to information security. Web developers are the tech-savvy minds behind websites and online applications. They use coding to build and optimize the various technical and aesthetic properties of a site, such as search functions, online checkout tools, multimedia, and other features that drive online traffic. These professionals typically work on a team, and may specialize in a certain area of web development, including site layout or graphics integration. Unlike many other careers in computer science, most web developers can enter the workforce with an associate degree or an equivalent professional certificate. The BLS projects that this sector will grow 27% through 2024, making it one of the fastest growing fields in computer science. 11% 120,000 Bachelor's Various certifications available, not required Companies, private organizations, and government agencies rely on database administrators (DBAs) to organize and monitor financial records, employee profiles, and other sensitive information. These professionals also work to improve security and efficiency through testing, regular evaluation, and routine modifications. Evolving technologies and an increased demand for secure electronic recordkeeping are expected to drive employment growth in this sector. The number of database administration positions are projected to rise by 11% over the next eight years. DBAs may be employed in-house at larger firms or organizations, but an increasing number of these professionals are finding work at third-party companies that specialize in database services. 17% 1,114,000 Bachelor's Various certifications available, not required Software developers are responsible for designing computing programs, apps, and support systems. They meet with clients to discuss technological needs, and then develop software that addresses these demands. Once complete, developer specs and instructions are used as a reference point during the programming/coding process. With more than 1.1 million working professionals, software development represents one of the largest fields in computer science. The BLS also projects approximately 190,000 new positions by 2024. Online Computer Science Degree in Action Chris Hood has been working in tech for over 20 years and has developed technology for several prominent brands, including Fox, Disney, Universal, Electronic Arts, Reebok, Monster, and many more. Hood holds a bachelor's degree, which he obtained online from the University of Phoenix, and an MBA earned through an online program at Indiana Wesleyan. He currently teaches computer science courses online for Southern New Hampshire University and Colorado Tech University. In his free time he is a seasoned CTO and digital transformation consultant. Why did you pursue your computer science degree online? Online degrees are a great way to get an education while maintaining a professional (and personal) life. The flexibility is one of the best features of going to school online. As a student and a teacher, I am able to log on when I'm available, do what I need to do, and log off to continue my day. In school I was able to get most of my work done late at night or early in the morning, confirming the motto "you can go to school in your pajamas!" What were the biggest advantages for you as you studied online? An online degree in technology has additional advantages. By default, we work with computers. Depending on a student's area of focus, you'll be sitting in front of a computer for most of your professional career. Not only does going to school online increase some of those basic computer skills, it also helps you analyze software through the different tools you'll use during the degree program. What were the challenges or obstacles you faced as an online student? Personally, I never had any obstacles. My students, however, usually complain about a system not working, or not being able to log in correctly. Other students complain about the lack of interaction, or frustrations working with other students in team projects online, especially when trying to coordinate times to discuss assignments. For me these are ideal learning opportunities. The reality is, this is the life in computer science. Professionally we often are asked to troubleshoot connection issues, or system problems. We often are placed on geographically dispersed teams, where communication skills and schedules are challenging. If anything, the online environment prepares students for the real world scenarios today's tech teams face more than ever. How did the online format help prepare you for your career? Some students also believe that going to school on a campus supplies them with endless networking opportunities through face-to-face participation in campus groups. Online schools do the exact same thing. In fact, networking, building relationships, and lasting friendships are just as powerful when pursuing an online degree. Online Computer Science Professional Requirements Today's computer science online degree programs offer a comprehensive curriculum designed to fully prepare students for the workforce. Although most computer science careers do not require professional certification, extra credentials help candidates compete in the workforce and improve their overall job security. The following section explores some of the most popular certification options for graduates from online computer science degree programs. The Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) currently offers a Certification in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) credential. Geared toward IT and business professionals, the CRISC tackles the fundamentals of risk management and compliance. Specific areas of discussion include current methods of identifying, assessing, mitigating, and reporting risk. ISACA members who register early will be assessed an exam fee of $450; non-members must pay $635. CRISC exams are offered in June and December. CRISC enrollees must have at least three years of experience working with IT risk and information systems management. Four hours CISM Certification Also available through ISACA, the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) program studies methods of designing, implementing, and monitoring digital security services for different clients. CISM enrollees learn different strategies and methods related to information security governance, compliance, development, and management. ISACA members who register early will be assessed an exam fee of $450; non-members must pay $635. CISM exams are offered in June, September, and December. Candidates for this certificate must have at least five years of experience working with IT security management. The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) credential educates IT professionals using a specialized curriculum. There are currently eight different MCSE programs available, including Server Infrastructure, Private Cloud, Enterprise Devices and Apps, Data Platform, Business Intelligence, Messaging, Communication, and SharePoint. Each program requires students to complete either four or five online exams related to the specialization. Students will be assessed a $150 fee for each exam. Comprehensive, optional online courses are available for each exam. Exam content and duration will vary; most exams contain 20-40 questions, and may require anywhere from 45 to 150 minutes to complete. Each optional exam training course requires a five-day commitment Security+ Certification The CompTia Security+ certification tests knowledge and skills most commonly used by information security professionals and network administrators. Key areas of focus include compliance, security threats, host security, identity management, and encryption. The test costs $311. Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Certification The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert credential is geared toward professionals in different sectors of IT. The CCIE is currently offered in six niche fields: Routing and Switching, Collaboration, Data Center, Security, Service Provider, and Wireless. Additionally, the Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) is available for computer engineers and developers. Test format and duration will vary by certification. Most include written and lab/practicum components. Each written exam requires two hours to complete, while the labs require up to eight hours per session.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10467
__label__cc	0.566306	0.433694	Home » FERC Rules on State Waiver of Section 401 Water Quality Certification FERC Rules on State Waiver of Section 401 Water Quality Certification By George P. Sibley, III on January 17, 2018 Posted in Administrative Guidance On January 11, 2018, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) denied Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC’s Petition for a Declaratory Order that New York had waived its ability to act under section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) by failing to grant or deny Constitution’s application for a section 401 certification within a “reasonable period of time.” See In re Constitution Pipeline Co., LLC, 162 FERC ¶ 61,014 (Jan. 11, 2018). The decision is another in a sequence of decisions from FERC and the federal courts of appeals concerning the time period for States to act under section 401. CWA section 401 requires, as a prerequisite for federal permits for projects that may result in a discharge into navigable waters, that affected States certify that any such discharge will comply with the CWA. States can waive this requirement, and if they do not act within “a reasonable period of time (which shall not exceed one year) after receipt” of the request for the certification, waiver is automatic. In June 2017, the D.C. Circuit held that, with respect to natural gas pipeline projects, FERC must determine, in the first instance, whether a State has waived due to inactivity. Millennium Pipeline Co., LLC v. Seggos, 860 F.3d 696, 700-01 (2017). The Courts of Appeals do not have jurisdiction to address the question until FERC decides whether waiver has occurred. Id. Later that year, FERC held that a State’s one-year clock begins to run from the date the State first receives the request. See In re Millennium Pipeline Company, L.L.C., 160 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2017). In so ruling, FERC rejected the approach taken by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which starts the reasonable-time clock from the date the Corps concludes that a “valid” request has been received. See 33 C.F.R. § 325.2(b)(1)(ii). FERC’s decision is currently on appeal to the Second Circuit. Constitution Pipeline initially applied for a 401 certification from NYSDEC in August 2013. Constitution withdrew and re-submitted the application twice—first in May 2014 and again on April 27, 2015. On April 22, 2016, NYSDEC denied Constitution’s application. Constitution sought review of the denial in the Second Circuit and argued, among other things, that NYSDEC had waived by not acting within a reasonable time. The Second Circuit, like the D.C. Circuit in Millennium Pipeline, concluded that it lacked jurisdiction to consider Constitution’s waiver argument. Constitution then petitioned FERC for an order that NYSDEC had waived, either because the most recent re-submittal did not re-start the clock, because it was purely ministerial, or because the more than 11 months NYSDEC used to process the resubmitted application was more than a “reasonable period of time.” FERC denied the petition and articulated two noteworthy principles about waiver. First, FERC interpreted its decisions to hold that one year is the reasonable period of time for States to process 401 applications. It would not impose a lesser period on a case-by-case basis. Second, FERC held that it would not assess the intent behind a re-submitted application. Although FERC voiced concern about the practice in some States of requiring withdrawal and resubmission as a way to create more time for the State to act, it decided that evaluating re-submissions on a case-by-case basis would be too cumbersome. Instead, FERC opted for a bright-line rule that treats all re-submitted applications for 401 certifications as re-starting the one-year clock. Tags: FERC, Section 401, Trey Sibley, waiver period FERC and PHMSA MOU Intended to Increase Efficiency and Efficacy of LNG Reviews Recent Developments Signal Changes for Content and Timing of Pipeline Reviews PHMSA and CSB Urge Special Precautions in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey Advisory on Deactivation of Integrity Management Threats	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10470
__label__wiki	0.992973	0.992973	Southern Company changes management Staff Writer \| Atlanta, Ga., USA \| January 3, 2019 Southern Company, an energy company, announced changes to the company's management. Beth Reese will become executive vice president of Southern Company Services (SCS) Shared Services. Ms. Reese will have responsibilities for SCS and Operations Budget and Reporting, SCS Facilities and Fleet Services, and System Air. She also will serve on both the Operations Management Council and the Accounting, Finance and Treasury (AFT) Management Council. Ms. Reese served as Southern Company Gas' executive vice president and chief financial officer since 2015. She previously served as senior vice president of Southern Company Gas and president of Nicor Gas in Illinois, controller and vice president over several of the company's functional areas, including operational planning and analysis, business innovation, customer service and finance. Prior to joining Southern Company Gas in 2000, she was a senior manager for Deloitte LLP. Ms. Reese received her bachelor's degree from St. Andrews Presbyterian College and her master's degree in accounting from University of Georgia. Dan Tucker will succeed Ms. Reese as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Southern Company Gas. Mr. Tucker most recently served as senior vice president of finance and treasurer for Southern Company. Mr. Tucker has been with Southern Company for more than 20 years in various roles within the finance organization, including investor relations, financial planning and accounting. In 2012, he was named vice president of investor relations and financial planning. Mr. Tucker earned a bachelor's degree from Kennesaw State University with a double major in accounting and finance. Robin Boren will succeed Mr. Tucker as senior vice president of finance and treasurer for Southern Company. Ms. Boren has served as chief financial officer and treasurer for Gulf Power since October 2017 after serving as president of Pivotal Home Solutions since 2012. Ms. Boren joined then-AGL Resources in 2009 as assistant treasurer. Prior to joining AGL, she served as director of capital markets origination for SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Inc. Ms. Boren earned her MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and received a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Presbyterian College. ■ LATEST MOVES FROM Georgia Aaron's appoints Kelly Barrett to board GMS appoints John C. Turner, Jr. as president Cox Automotive promotes David Brooks to chief technology officer Coca Cola names James Quincey chairman Spectrum Brands appoints director, chief operating officer	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10474
__label__cc	0.684469	0.315531	Trimega Webinar - Women In Forensic Science And Child Protection Trimega Laboratories recently hosted a panel discussion in London about women in forensic science and child protection in the U.K. Recording of discussion available. Trimega Laboratories LONDON, June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimega Laboratories, a leading provider of substance misuse testing services, recently hosted a panel discussion in London about women in forensic science and child protection in the U.K. The webinar was chaired by Meg Munn MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Child Protection. The participants included: Sue Carney, Forensic Consultant, Ethos Forensics Lorna Cservenka, Partner in the Child Care Law practice of Hanne & Co. Deborah Jacobs, Principle, Gary Jacobs & Co. Helen Swain, Forensic Consultant, Forensal Limited Douglas MacSween, General Manager of Trimega Laboratories, said: "The perspectives that the panellists gave about the role of forensic science in determining the right child-care outcomes, and the way that it can form part of a court system that works more efficiently, are things that I hope the industry can take away from this discussion. Similarly, the role of women in forensic science, and the challenges they face to remain in the profession are issues that need to be constantly addressed and affirmed." Lorna Cservenka, Family Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year, 2011, started the discussion by considering the Munro Review of Child Protection and the need to increase the speed of progress of child custody cases through the courts in order to achieve the right outcome for children as soon as possible. The discussion was brought to a close with a consideration of the initiatives that are being used to limit the time cases take to move through children and family court proceedings. Debbie Jacobs cited the initiative being led by District Judge Nicholas Crichton, who established the Family Drug & Alcohol Court involving a team of social workers, nurses and psychiatrists to examine cases and to offer help, such as drug counselling and psychiatric services, to families appearing before the court. Biographies of participants and a recording of the discussion can be viewed via this link (http://goo.gl/KJwBQ) Established in 2005, Trimega Laboratories is recognised as a leader in the development of innovative techniques for testing for substances of abuse. http://www.trimegalabs.co.uk SOURCE Trimega Laboratories	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10476
__label__wiki	0.942043	0.942043	The report shows that Medicaid expansion is the most obvious dividing line. State fights creating 2 Obamacares By BRETT NORMAN Determining who has health insurance under Obamacare is almost as simple as figuring out which political party runs a state. Republican-led states like Texas that have refused Obamacare every step of the way have left hundreds of thousands of people without health care, while Democrat-led states like Kentucky that have embraced key portions of the law have seen a dramatic expansion in people signed up for private health plans and expanded Medicaid coverage. A report released Monday by the Obama administration painted the starkest picture yet about the state-by-state politics of the Affordable Care Act. With some notable exceptions, the enrollment numbers reveal what could become two health care systems driven and divided by politics — one that offers low- and moderate-income people greater access and another that doesn’t. Kentucky, which has embraced Obamacare, and Louisiana, which has not, are telling examples of these two scenarios. Although a larger percentage of Louisiana residents are uninsured, only about half as many people signed up for private plans — 17,500, compared to 33,000 in the Bluegrass State. Both states have about 4.5 million residents. ( PHOTOS: The GOP governors who said yes to Medicaid expansion) And the figures are even more skewed when it comes to expanding the Medicaid program, which the Supreme Court made voluntary in its landmark 2012 ruling that otherwise upheld the law. Kentucky accepted federal funding to extend the insurance program for the poor to everyone up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level, and more than 100,000 of its residents have qualified for Medicaid since Obamacare launched Oct. 1. Louisiana turned down the expansion offer, and its Medicaid-eligible population has increased since then by fewer than 5,000 — a twentyfold difference. “In the short run, you’re likely to see some fairly significant differences between the states going full-bore for the law and the states that want no part of it,” said Jonathan Oberlander, a health policy expert and professor at the University of North Carolina. The report, which reflects the sign-up rush in December, shows that Medicaid expansion is the most obvious dividing line under the health law. But the trend doesn’t always break cleanly between red and blue states. Although nearly all Democrat-led states extended the program, several large states headed by Republican governors also did, including Ohio, Michigan and New Jersey. About half the states, including most across the South, declined any expansion in 2014. ( PHOTOS: 25 unforgettable Obamacare quotes) Obamacare provides private-plan subsidies to those who earn between 100 percent and 400 percent of the federal poverty level, but not for the lowest-income Americans, whom the law assumed would all be eligible for Medicaid. In states that didn’t expand the program to include that population, there is a yawning “coverage gap,” and those who earn less than the poverty level have no new options. Someone in North Carolina making $25,000 can qualify for a subsidy, for instance, while a person there who earns $7,000 gets no assistance. “There’s a huge gap in the Obamacare safety net because of the Supreme Court decision,” Oberlander said. Nationwide, about 4.8 million people fall into the gap, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. In Texas alone, which currently has one of the least generous Medicaid programs, it includes more than 1 million people, and in Florida, more than 750,000 people, Kaiser estimates. “Community health centers are beside themselves in places like Florida and Texas where people are coming in and they can’t offer them anything,” said Dan Hawkins, policy director at the National Association of Community Health Centers, which represents providers of health care to low-income people. The government has bolstered the centers’ funding in the last year, distributing about $156 million to double the number of staff positions — to more than 7,500 — to help with enrollment. In December, HHS distributed another $58 million, this time favoring centers in states with only federal-run exchanges “because it was understood that they were not getting much help from state agencies to find and enroll people,” Hawkins said. ( Also on POLITICO: Survey: Obamacare worries Hill aides) The new, concrete numbers could provide an opportunity for Democrats. The unpopular federal health law has been a terrible political headache, one that turned into a full-blown migraine with the unmitigated disaster of the enrollment website’s rollout in October. But in states where leaders, usually Republican, have refused to go along, the hundreds of thousands of people who remain uninsured because of that decision could become a rallying point for Obamacare supporters. CORRECTION: Corrected by: Adam Sneed @ 01/14/2014 12:05 PM A previous version of this story misidentified Rep. Joaquin Castro.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10477
__label__wiki	0.929435	0.929435	Heather Nauert when she was State Department spokesperson in November 2017 \| Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Diplomatic Affairs Heather Nauert is in for a world of pain Trump’s incoming UN ambassador will have to learn on the job. It’s going to be bruising. By Richard Gowan 12/11/18, 11:02 AM CET Updated 12/11/18, 12:51 PM CET Heather Nauert had better enjoy a good crisis, because she is going to face a rough geopolitical ride to the United Nations. The State Department spokeswoman, President Donald Trump’s nominee to replace Nikki Haley as U.S. ambassador at the United Nations, already knows how nasty diplomacy can be. She has accompanied Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to North Korea for combative talks about nuclear disarmament and Saudi Arabia to discuss the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. But if the Senate confirms her appointment, Nauert will become one of America’s principal players on a brace of flash points from Iran to South Sudan, at least on paper. Haley, a former governor, impressed other ambassadors by bargaining with China to secure severe sanctions against North Korea after its 2017 nuclear test, while securing U.N. budget cuts to satisfy Trump. But Nauert? Before her crash course in diplomacy from the State Department podium, she was a Fox News personality. Some commentators wonder whether she has the negotiating experience — or political backing in Washington — to play an equally effective diplomatic role. Haley shot to prominence because the Trump administration’s foreign policy machine was in persistent disarray throughout his first year in office. She was able to craft and articulate reasonably clear policies at a safe distance from the White House. But much has changed since those early days. Secretary Pompeo and John R. Bolton, the national security adviser, have taken control of foreign policy, reducing Haley’s room for maneuver. Nauert will probably have even less autonomy. Just last week during a speech in Brussels, Pompeo dismissed the U.N. — along with a host of other multilateral organizations — as excessively bureaucratic, biased against Israel and committed to some sort of secretive global wealth redistribution scheme. Bolton has been making similar points for decades. Whereas Haley carefully distinguished herself from the administration’s fiercest unilateralists, Nauert may struggle to distance herself from Bolton and Pompeo’s agenda. Nikki Haley announced in October that she would resign as U.S. ambassador to the U.N. at the end of 2018 \| Hector Retamal/AFP via Getty Images That agenda, as Pompeo explained it, involves “rallying the noble nations of the world” to put pressure on rogue actors like Iran and China. This sounds an awful lot like the George W. Bush administration’s Iraq War-era emphasis on forging “coalitions of the willing” to serve U.S. interests regardless of multilateral structures like the Security Council. If this is the administration’s plan, Nauert’s marching orders in New York may simply be to gum up U.N. diplomacy. The more the U.S. can use its influence in the U.N. to stop the organization from functioning, the more Washington can prod other powers to deal with it on American terms. Haley’s great strategic mistake, at least according to the hawks’ logic, may have been to make the U.N. work too well. So, while Nauert is said not to be a hard-line anti-multilateralist herself, she could end up as a sort of diplomatic spoiler-in-chief in New York. Yet if she takes the U.N. seriously, she may also realize that this is a highly risky strategy. For all the U.N.’s manifold faults — which, despite Pompeo’s rhetorical overkill, are real — the institution does serve some U.S. political and security interests. The most important of these is policing nuclear nonproliferation. As Haley’s negotiations with the China over North Korea demonstrated, the U.N. still offers a useful framework for the U.S. and other powers to manage weapons of mass destruction. It does so very imperfectly. U.N. sanctions did not stop Pyongyang from getting the bomb in the first place, and Russia has repeatedly blocked the Security Council from penalizing Syria for its use of chemical weapons. The Trump administration’s decision to quit the Iran nuclear deal without even a formal debate in the council shows how little the president and his advisers believe in the U.N.’s anti-proliferation work. Nauert may also face early pressure from Congress to help the U.N. find a solution to the conflict in Yemen. Yet Nauert may find that the U.S. still needs the U.N. to help handle WMD in the future. If the current U.S. negotiations with Pyongyang go off the rails, there is a good chance that the new ambassador will find that she has to start talking to the Chinese about even more sanctions. It is not clear that Beijing will continue to cooperate on this issue. But if Washington and China cannot keep up a common front on the Koreas, the chances of a conflict in North East Asia will shoot back up. Even if Nauert does not end up grappling with nuclear issues, she will need to spend a lot of time thinking about other forms of warfare. U.N. peacekeeping operations continue to try to tamp down outbreaks of violence from Mali to Lebanon. International officials worry that one of the organization’s biggest blue helmet forces, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, could face a burst of unrest after controversial elections this December. Nauert could take up office early next year only to find that she has to attend immediately to a very serious political crisis in Kinshasa. Such crises in Africa show up only sporadically on the U.S. political radar, but U.S. diplomats in New York find them unavoidably time-consuming. Haley, for instance, initially paid little attention to African affairs and urged major cuts to the U.N.’s peacekeeping budget. But as she settled into U.N. affairs, she started to focus more on averting bloodshed in the DRC and South Sudan. Nobody wants to be the ambassador who allows another Rwanda on their watch. Nauert may also face early pressure from Congress to help the U.N. find a solution to the Saudi Arabia-led military intervention in Yemen, which has suddenly become a U.S. political priority as a side effect of the Khashoggi affair. U.N. mediators are currently sitting with Yemeni negotiators in Sweden trying to find an end to the war, which threatens to create a famine affecting 20 million people. If they succeed — which is very far from guaranteed — there will be calls for the U.N. to send money, peacekeepers or both to help make peace stick. If the American mission to the U.N. is not prepared to lead on these issues, others will. Once again, Nauert could find herself dealing with complex crisis management issues very early in her tenure. How much would the U.S. be willing to pay for an international security force in Yemen? How much will it be willing to pledge on reconstruction? If the American mission to the U.N. is not prepared to lead on these issues, others will. Chinese officials have been talking a lot about their commitments to U.N. peace efforts recently. If Washington insists that it prefers Secretary Pompeo’s “noble nations of the world” to the U.N., Beijing will gladly fill the resulting diplomatic gap. Nauert is stepping up to be U.S. ambassador to the U.N. at a potentially decisive period in the organization’s history. It’s a remarkable promotion for someone with only a few years of experience in the State Department — it may also turn out to be an explosive assignment. Richard Gowan is senior fellow at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research in New York and fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. Richard Gowan	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10478
__label__wiki	0.983253	0.983253	Says Filipino news organizations are part of a plot to discredit President Rodrigo Duterte and destabilize his government. — The Manila Times on Monday, April 22nd, 2019 in a newspaper story Claims Filipino journalists are trying to oust President Rodrigo Duterte lack evidence By Ciara O'Rourke on Friday, May 3rd, 2019 at 1:04 p.m. On April 22, the Manila Times, a newspaper in the Philippines, published a story that claimed there’s a plot to discredit the country’s president, Rodrigo Duterte, and destabilize his government. Several media organizations are identified in the alleged conspiracy, including Rappler, a news website, and VERA Files, a nonprofit fact-checking publication. According to the story in the Times, written by Dante A. Ang, "there’s an obvious pattern of close coordination among some media organizations for the timely production of anti-Duterte stories." Rappler and VERA Files, among others, have denied the accusation. We looked into claims they were part of such a conspiracy and found no credible evidence supporting the idea that Filipino journalists are plotting to oust the president. Let’s look at what we know. The Manila Times story If you’re not familiar with the politics of the Philippines, here’s a quick catch up: Rodrigo Duterte was elected president in 2016 after running as a tough, anti-crime candidate. He’s since waged an anti-drug campaign that has led to the deaths of thousands of people there. As local news organizations have covered the killings and drawn international attention to the Southeast Asian country, Duterte has accused journalists of lying, threatened to block the license renewal of the largest broadcast network, ABS-CBN, and said reporters are "not exempted from assassination." It is in that context that on April 22 the article accusing journalists of plotting against the president appeared on the Manila Times’ website. The writer, Ang, is the paper’s chairman emeritus. He’s also the special envoy for international public relations in the Philippines, a post he was appointed to by Duterte. "The playbook is all too familiar," Ang writes in the story. "Utilize the media, plant fake news, distribute them to the friendly media outlets, whet the people’s appetite, arouse anger, manipulate public emotion, touch base with the Leftist organization, enlist the support of the police and the military, then go for the ‘kill.’ That’s how coups are staged." At the story’s center is a visual matrix that Ang says "shows what appears to be a coordinated media campaign to discredit the president." The matrix looks like a flow chart with lines labeled as "links" between parties. According to the matrix, a website called Metro Balita (metrobalita.net) is linked to someone called "Bikoy" and "Bikoy" is linked to Ellen Tordesillas, president of VERA Files. Ang writes that "black propaganda" from "Bikoy" is funneled to Tordesillas. Tordesillas then "acts as the nexus and distributor of the materials" to the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, Rappler and the National Union of People’s Lawyers. They then "distribute their false narratives to their respective members." Who is Bikoy? Bikoy is the pseudonym of a man who recently posted videos online that accused members of the Duterte family of benefiting from the illegal drug trade, according to an April 23 story in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the country’s leading newspaper. Bikoy also accused the president’s former special assistant of being involved in illegal drugs. Duterte vowed to retaliate against the people behind the videos, according to the Inquirer, and the country’s justice secretary ordered cybercrime investigators to pursue them. In the matrix in Ang’s story, Bikoy is linked to two parties: Tordesillas and Metro Balita. When we visited metrobalita.net on May 1, we received an error message saying the site’s server IP address couldn’t be found. We checked with Benjamin Decker, who studies the spread of misinformation online, and he said the site was created on March 31. The internet service provider, though, is in the Netherlands, he said. And the domain — metrobalita.net — uses a privacy hosting company to mask its true ownership. Who are the media organizations, and what do they say? Rappler, VERA Files and the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, the media organizations named in the Manila Times story, have "condemned the matrix as baseless," according to an April 24 Rappler story. The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism says it has never received emails from Tordesillas of VERA Files about the Bikoy videos, nor has it posted or distributed stories or commentaries about them. For her part, Tordesillas wrote about the videos on April 5 in an article labeled "commentary" on VERA Files’ website. Two videos from Bikoy, who claims to be a former member of a drug syndicate, appeared on YouTube two weeks after Duterte released a list of local officials allegedly involved in drug trafficking, Tordesillas wrote. She described the videos, posted screen grabs of them and shared reactions from members of the Duterte family, but she did not post the videos themselves. Tordesillas says her involvement in the alleged plot is "downright false." "It’s hilarious," she wrote on April 24. "But what I find disturbing is, if this is the kind of intelligence report that the president gets and bases his actions and policies on, the country is in big trouble." Like PolitiFact, VERA Files and Rappler have partnered with Facebook as third-party fact-checkers to fight disinformation on the social media platform. In 2017, Rappler and VERA Files qualified as signatories of the International Fact-Checking Network’s code of principles. (Disclosure: PolitiFact is operated by Poynter Institute for Media Studies, a nonprofit journalism training institution. PolitiFact is also a member of the International Fact-Checking Network, which is itself a business unit of Poynter.) The Filipino government protested the news organizations’ partnerships with Facebook. A presidential spokesperson said it was "unacceptable," and described the fact-checkers as "partisan" and "anti-administration." The Rappler has been critical of the Duterte administration and the president has attacked its reporters before. In March, Maria Ressa, who co-founded the online news organization in 2011, as arrested on charges that she and members of Rappler violated laws concerning foreign ownership of a company. Ressa in late 2018 was one of several journalists from across the globe who were named Time magazine’s "Person of the Year." She is also one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in 2019. "Her arrest is the latest move in a broader crackdown on the news media by Mr. Duterte, who has accused reporters of being ‘spies’ and ‘sons of bitches,’" the New York Times then reported. Ressa said attacks against her turned aggressive after Rappler published a 2016 expose that outlined how Duterte supporters manipulated Facebook to build support for his leadership, the New York Times said, and Rappler has been the focus of much of Duterte’s campaign against the media. What evidence is there of a plot? The Manila Times and the office of the president did not immediately respond to emails PolitiFact sent seeking evidence that journalists are collaborating to destabilize the government. But the Manila Times’ managing editor, Felipe Salvosa II, objected to publishing Ang’s story and resigned in its wake. Salvosa, who is also a journalism professor at the University of Santo Tomas, was asked to resign after writing on Facebook that a "diagram is by no means evidence of ‘destabilization’ or an ‘ouster plot,’" according to a story in the Manila Times. Salvosa told ABS-CBN News, another media outlet in the Philippines, that he was planning to quit: "I felt it was time to go after the publication of the ‘matrix’ story." Dante Francis "Klink" Ang II, the Manila Times’ president and chief executive officer, said Salvosa behaved unethically, according to a story in the newspaper. He also "vouched for the veracity of the matrix, saying Duterte’s office itself provided the information to the Manila Times." "The Manila Times stands by our ‘matrix’ piece, which is a story in itself," the article quotes Ang 2nd as saying. "As we explained to Mr. Salvosa, our chairman emeritus had a credible source — no less than the office of the president of the Philippines. Mr. Salvosa was also informed that our chairman emeritus did his own background check, using several sources, before submitting his draft for editing. … The oust-plot story was not a PR piece. It was a legitimate news item. Dr. Ang’s appointment as special envoy has no line item or office in the government or remuneration of any kind. He was simply acting on his journalistic instincts having been given an opportunity to write a legitimate story, that was later confirmed by the palace." In a speech on April 21, before the Manila Times published its story about the plot, Duterte said that he would release intelligent information from a foreign country that showed the extent of corruption in the media, according to the Inquirer. But he said he didn’t know where the information came from. "It just reached my table," the Inquirer quotes Duterte as saying. "But based on how it was written, I know it’s not from a Filipino. We just revised it and translated it. It wasn’t written in our language." The story also quotes presidential palace spokesman Salvador Panelo saying that the matrix was based on "intelligence information gathered by a foreign country" and that it has been validated. Panelo said he received a copy of the matrix from the Office of the President, according to the Philippine Daily Inquirer on April 22: "From the president himself. I don’t know how he got one. But it’s coming from the president. I talked to him the other day." But a May 2 story from ABS-CBN shows the spokesman backtracking, claiming he got the matrix from an unknown source, not Duterte. "President Duterte didn’t give anything," ABS-CBN quotes Panelo as saying. "Someone sent me a matrix. I told you someone sent me a text." When we reached out to Gemma Mendoza, who leads Rappler’s fact-checking effort, she pointed us to another story published the same day as the Manila Times’ ouster allegations. According to the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said they haven’t monitored any specific threat to unseat Duterte. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said there was not enough basis "for now" for the country’s justice department to investigate the journalists and lawyers identified in the matrix, Rappler reported. "We’ll let more facts unfold first," the outlet quotes Guevarra as saying. (The justice department did not respond to PolitiFact’s email about the alleged plot.) An April 23 Inquirer story notes that the Philippine National Police has no evidence of a destabilization plot though its chief, Oscar Albayalde, "said he was not discounting the fact that there was a destabilization plot." "I am sure it’s not just Bikoy," the Inquirer quotes Albayalde as saying. "Someone is (planning) this because everything is scripted, and I’m sure that requires a little financial … support." An attack on free press? The media organizations named in alleged plot believe the accusations are an attack on the free press. "A free independent and critical press is a hallmark of democracy," the Center for Investigative Journalism wrote, concluding its post about the alleged plot. "A press beholden to the powers-that-be and shirks from its responsibility to fully inform the people on issues of grave public concern mocks its purpose for being." Ressa, of Rappler, called the alleged plot "another palace ploy to harass journalists." On April 29, VERA Files published a story calling for an end to "intimidation of independent media." The presidential palace and the Manila Times "have not come up with anything to back up their false report alleging that journalists, news organizations and a lawyers’ group were involved in an oust-Duterte plot," the story says. It goes on: "The matrix story would have been laughable if it was not deliberately manufactured to muddle the mind of the public with lies and endanger the lives of the persons named in the diagram," the piece says. "That it came from the highest official of the land who took his oath to preserve and defend the constitution and ‘do justices to every man’ is most disturbing and must not be tolerated." Sheila Coronel, director of the Toni Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism at Columbia University and dean of the journalism school, helped found the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism in 1989. Her name appears in the matrix. No one at the center received messages about the Bikoy videos, as the story claims, and only Tordesillas even wrote about them, Coronel told PolitiFact. "The matrix is part of a series of attacks on independent media," Coronel said. Especially insidious, she said, is the Manila Times charge that VERA Files, the center and Rappler "received largess from various foreign sources." "They appear to have received massive foreign funding, which is against our Constitution, and therefore, these media outfits cannot claim objectivity," the original Manila Times story says. "Their critical Duterte stories become suspect." Coronel pointed to Facebook as an example. As we mentioned, VERA Files and and Rappler, like PolitiFact, have a partnership with Facebook and are paid to fact-check disinformation online. If a media organization receives funding from a foundation from another country, could the Philippine government then say that it’s working on behalf of a foreign government? "We fear that’s going to be used to eventually clamp down on independent media," Coronel said. Imagine, she added, that Donald Trump said U.S. publications can’t receive money from philanthropic organizations — that he would shut down a news organization for taking such funding. Ronald Holmes, president of Pulse Asia Research, an organization in the Philippines that monitors political issues there, said the the Manila Times ouster claims story baselessly target "independent investigative journalists." More than a week after the story appeared, no independent organization has verified them. David Timberman, a political analyst with several decades of experience analyzing political and governance issues in South Asia, noted that Duterte and his supporters have been putting "intense pressure" on independent media. "The president frequently cites alleged plots to overthrow him as a way to discredit and attack opposition to him," he said. John Gershman, a public service professor at New York University, said there’s no press conspiracy to oust Duterte: "If, in fact, this matrix is from a foreign intelligence source, ... I would read it as a ham-handed effort by the president to silence his critics via intimidation and set them up for harassment by his allies." This isn’t the first time the president has produced a "matrix," said Ronald Mendoza, dean of the Ateneo School of Government in the Philippines. In 2016, for example, he implicated officials in a matrix that linked them to the drug trade and later apologized for including them. The government’s claims "often lack solid evidence and appear to reflect more opinion than fact," Mendoza told PolitiFact. "Many of us now fear this is a tactic to control different groups, and he has not exactly clarified where he gets his ‘intelligence’ from." The Manila Times posted a story that alleges Filipino journalists are part of a plot to oust President Rodrigo Duterte. Yet we found no evidence for the claim other than the word of the president, who has made death threats against some reporters, and his spokesperson. But even that sourcing is weak. Duterte said he didn’t know where the information came from: "It just reached my table." More recently, his spokesman contradicted earlier claims that the president provided him with a copy of the matrix and now says an unknown party texted it to him. "Unsubstantiated allegations of a plot against Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte relayed by the president himself create an immediate danger for critical journalists," said Steven Butler, the Asia program coordinator for the Committee to Protect Journalists. "The Duterte government needs to recognize that critical journalism is a key component of a healthy democracy, not evidence of a subversive plot." If such evidence does emerge, we’ll reconsider the allegations against the Filipino journalists fingered in the matrix. But for now, we rate this statement False. 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__label__wiki	0.949976	0.949976	The First Companies That Built The Railroad by Joseph H. Butler \| Oct 14, 2017 \| Reading Viaduct Update \| 0 comments Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad were built in February 1832. Their basic capital amounts to $ 600,000. The warehouse is located on large land areas between Frankford Road and Front Street. On March 23, 1839, he made a second collective act in the capital. The firm was given permission to resume its traces from the Kensington warehouse at Frankford Road and Maiden Street for the next year, while the other railroad did not build on the second route from the Kensington warehouse to the 3rd and Willow Street warehouse. Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company brought the solution on April 4, 1833. The main and principal goal of the firm was to build a railroad from Petrova Island, four miles from Philadelphia, to connect with Philadelphia. The distance was fifty-four miles. One was open for travel in 1835 while the Richmond Harbor Terminal became active in 1842. In 1850, the state railroad was moved from 13th and Callowhill Street to Peters Bay, it was purchased by the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company. History of North Pennsylvania Railways In 1851, there was significant interest in building a railway linking Philadelphia with the Lehigh region. This resulted in co-operation in April 1852 between Philadelphia, Easton and Water Gap Railroad Company. The name of the new firm was also changed in April 1853 to the new company North Pennsylvania Railroad Company. The firm began formally with work in July 1855, an excursion to the Cohoquinoque train station, Front, and Willow Street, in Fort Washington. the track to Bethlehem was put into operation in 1857. The main iron storehouse remained on the Front and Willow streets until 1864, when it was moved to Germantown Road, above Thompson’s streets (later used as a warehouse for dairy products). Years later, the warehouse was built on Third and Berks streets. North Pennsylvania Railways are today an integral part of the Reading Rail System, which are the oldest and longest remaining members. New railroad idea in the city Like in New York and Chicago, the city of Philadelphia is about to turn overboard overhead railways into green areas. Instead of the railroad, the thresholds will be the lower trees, the flowers and the greenery that has sunk in this part of the city. The overground railroad, which he has sent with the introduction of the subway, will thus get a completely different role. Overground parks connect 50 blocks of this great city. Not only will the Philadelphia residents be able to enjoy the green areas, but they will also be able to reach the desired shores in the shade of the crown. The Viaduct Readership The History of Railway Plan: Which Space Is Edited How Did The Idea Of The Park Come Up? Reading Viaduct Park Promo PhillyVoice – News Crow named Edgar steals customer's dollar bill at Cherry Hill Wawa Philly bar behind St. Louis Blues' 'Play Gloria' craze seeks payment for use of trademark Baltimore Sun calls for Maryland to sue Pennsylvania over Chesapeake Bay pollution Philadelphia ranks among most stressful U.S. cities to live in, survey says Lara Trump launches 'Women for Trump' coalition in King of Prussia ABANDONED SINCE 1984 Reading Viaduct Update Park Project Railroad Railway Reading Viaduct Project Viaduct	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10489
__label__wiki	0.940662	0.940662	Yesterday Review Story from Movie Reviews Yesterday Is A Charming, But Empty Look At A World Without The Beatles Photo: Courtesy of Universal Pictures. Do you remember the first time you heard The Beatles? I don’t. For those of us born after the Fab Four’s heyday, their music — and its cultural impact — has become ubiquitous asCoca-Cola. You may not think of “Hey Jude” all that much, but you know all the lyrics when it suddenly plays in a cafe halfway across the universe. But what if the songs we now take for granted had never existed? Would we still respond to the lyrics and melodies John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr wrote and performed nearly 60 years ago? That’s precisely the plot of Yesterday, which hits theaters on June 28. Directed by Danny Boyle from a story by former The Simpsons writer Jack Barth and a script by Richard Curtis, the film follows Jack Malik (Himesh Patel), an aspiring rock star from the small town of Gorleston-on-Sea in the United Kingdom. His promising childhood rendition of Oasis’ “Wonderwall” has petered out into a dead-end music career. Jack plays to single-digit crowds, and his manager and best friend Ellie (Lily James, who gets to use her Mamma Mia skills) is the only one who still believes he can make it. One night, after a particularly sad turn-out, Jack calls it quits, packs up his guitar and gets on his bike, only to be struck by a bus during a worldwide 12-second power outage. When he wakes up, everything seems normal, minus the loss of his two front teeth. Except that, as Jack soon realizes, he’s now the only person on the planet who remembers The Beatles. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime: Armed with an unprecedented catalog of tried and tested pop-rock masterpieces, he can be the one to introduce The Beatles to the world — and take credit for their genius. The Greatest Movie Soundtracks Why I Hope My Kids Listen To The Beatles Someday Who Has More Streams Taylor Swift Or The Beatles? It’s a clever and interesting premise, but one that’s wasted on this film, which seems more interested in the emotional stakes of Ellie’s one-sided crush on Jack than grappling with the potentially world-altering consequences of the removal of The Beatles from our timeline. You can’t argue that The Beatles were revolutionary in their approach to music and not show how different the world would be without them. Take Ed Sheeran, who plays himself in the film, and delivers a genuinely funny performance. There is no way in the world that Ed Sheeran as we know him would exist without The Beatles. And yet, there he is, singing “Shape Of You,” to fans in Moscow. (Without spoiling anything, the major potential consequences several other cultural landmarks’ erasure get similarly overlooked.) Nor does the film address the potential consequences of having these songs come from a person of color, or whether or not dumping them on an audience packaged as one big fat double album, rather than as the product of careful, years-long musical evolution, might diminish their appeal. “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” has almost nothing to do with “Paperback Writer,” and even less to do with “Revolution.” They’re emblematic of a fast-paced change in pop music, spearheaded by The Beatles themselves over xxx years. Also, few people seem concerned with some of the more troublesome lyrics and themes in the songs, which feels outrageously dated when divorced from their original context. You’re telling me Twitter would not take issue with a grown man singing about a girl who “was just 17, you know what I mean,” as Jack does when he performs “I Saw Her Standing There”? Instead, the whole thing is treated as an excuse to sing Beatles songs in strange, fish-out-of-water situations — like when Jack plays “Let It Be” to his distracted parents who interrupt the melody every two seconds, or when Ed Sheeran suggests that “Hey Jude,” should really be “Hey Dude.” Those moments are undoubtedly funny — one of the best recurring gags has Jack struggling to remember the notoriously convoluted lyrics to “Eleanor Rigby” — but they feel thin without the added thought experiment examining the real impact of those words. One point Yesterday emphasizes repeatedly is that the music industry — embodied by an over-sharing Kate McKinnon as an agent who is so thinly developed that I do not actually recall whether her character has a name — is greedy, and quick to stamp out real creativity in its search for the next big thing. Likewise, the technology that was a non-factor when The Beatles were crossing Abbey Road is framed as a genius-stifling distraction. Phones ring and spoil the moment, screens light up at the wrong time — it’s a critique that might be worthwhile if it didn’t come off as pedantic, and a shallow way to get at a more complex issue. Still, Yesterday is fun to watch. It must have cost a fortune to license this amount of Beatles songs to play in full: “She Loves You,” “Help,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “Yesterday,” “Let It Be,” “The Long and Winding Road,” “Back In the USSR,” “Obla-Di-Obla-Da,” and “Here Comes The Sun” are all on the setlist, among many others. If nothing else, it serves as a reminder of just how many groundbreaking songs these men produced in their short decade as a band. Patel has a great voice, and gives a much more charming performance than his one-note role should allow. It’s a shame that the movie boils his relationship with the quippy, cheerful James down to will-they-won’t-they, a storyline that flattens what could have been a truly special, and thought-provoking film into a standard, ultimately unoriginal rom-com. Yesterday Charming, Empty Look At World Without Beatles Entertainment • Movie Reviews • Movies • News Relive Your Youth With These Movies Based On YA Books Let’s be honest: Life will never be as dramatic it was in high school, when day-to-day routine is governed more by emotions than by responsibility. It The Absolute Sexiest Movies On Netflix Is there anything more fascinating than the endless contortions of the human heart — and the human body? 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__label__wiki	0.842638	0.842638	Man’s body pulled from the Naugatuck River in Torrington https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/Feds-Bethlehem-resolves-ADA-complaint-about-13574070.php Feds: Bethlehem resolves ADA complaint about public buildings Updated 3:54 pm EST, Wednesday, January 30, 2019 U.S. Attorney John H. Durham Photo: Contributed The U.S. Attorney’s Office has reached a settlement agreement with the town of Bethlehem to resolve allegations that its Town Hall and Memorial Hall buildings “were not operating in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,” according to a release. The settlement arose out of and resolves an ADA complaint “filed by an individual with disabilities alleging that Bethlehem’s Town Hall and Memorial Hall facilities were not accessible to individuals with physical disabilities,” the release said. Further, the town “is in the process of making changes to both facilities as required by the settlement agreement, including improving the accessibility of entrances and access routes, increasing the number of accessible parking spaces and adding van accessible parking spaces, adding accessible features to restrooms, and providing accessible signage.” U.S. Attorney John H. Durham commended the leadership of the town “for having worked cooperatively and collaboratively with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to address the ADA issues expeditiously and without litigation.” The town is updating its “policies and procedures to ensure access for individuals with disabilities to the Town Clerks’ Office, the Registrar of Voters, and the First Selectman’s Office. Bethlehem will continue to make improvements and changes to enhance accessibility over the next 23 months,” the release said. Public entities are by law prohibited from discriminating on the basis of disability and the ADA “authorizes the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate complaints and undertake periodic reviews of compliance of covered entities. The Department is also authorized to commence a civil lawsuit in federal court in any case that involves a pattern or practice of discrimination or that raises issues of general public importance, and to seek injunctive relief, monetary damages, and civil penalties.” “Among the most important protections provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act are those ensuring individuals with disabilities have access to public services, such as voting and participating in civic activities and town meetings,” said Durham, also in the release. “Our Office is committed to enforcing the ADA, which requires public entities, including municipalities, to provide access to individuals with disabilities. We greatly appreciate the willingness of the Town of Bethlehem and the commitment of its First Selectman to greatly increase the accessibility and usability of Bethlehem’s Town Hall and Memorial Hall facilities.” Anyone seeking to file a complaint alleging a public entity or place of public accommodation in Connecticut is not accessible to persons with disabilities can call the U.S. Attorney’s Office at 203-821-3700.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10494
__label__wiki	0.965124	0.965124	May 14, 2014 / 4:51 AM / 5 years ago Furious Turks heckle Erdogan after at least 274 die in mine disaster Ece Toksabay SOMA, Turkey (Reuters) - Furious Turks heckled Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan and jostled his entourage on Wednesday as protests erupted in several cities over a coal mine disaster in which at least 274 people died, making it the worst industrial accident in the nation’s history. With rescuers still pulling bodies from the site in western Turkey, anger swept a country that has seen a decade of rapid economic growth but still suffers from one of the world’s worst workplace safety records. Erdogan expressed his regret after visiting the site in Soma, about 480 km (300 miles) southwest of Istanbul, where around 100 miners are thought to be still trapped underground following Tuesday’s fire. “We as a nation of 77 million are experiencing a very great pain,” he told a news conference. But he appeared to turn defensive when asked whether sufficient precautions had been in place. “Explosions like this in these mines happen all the time. It’s not like these don’t happen elsewhere in the world,” he said, reeling off a list of global mining accidents since 1862. Angry residents broke windows at the local government offices in Soma, some chanting “Erdogan resign”, while parts of the crowd lining the street booed as the prime minister walked through the town, jostling with members of his entourage. Protesters later kicked Erdogan’s car as it left the area. Opponents of Erdogan - who has already faced mass protests against his rule in the past year - have attacked his government for leasing mines to parts of the private sector cozy with the ruling party, and accuse it of ignoring repeated warnings about their safety. In Istanbul, police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse several thousand people, some wearing miners’ hard hats and headlamps. Police also clashed with demonstrators in the capital Ankara and there were protests in other cities. Many took to social media to express their outrage at the government’s handling of the crisis. “Beyond ridiculous. Turkish PM cites 19th century Britain to prove mining accidents are ‘typical’,” one user wrote on Twitter. MOURNERS WEEP Fire knocked out power at the mine and shut down ventilation shafts and elevators on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency workers pumped oxygen into the mine to try to keep those trapped alive during a rescue effort that lasted through the night. Thousands of family members and co-workers gathered outside the town’s hospital searching for information on their loved ones. “We haven’t heard anything from any of them, not among the injured, not among the list of dead,” said one elderly woman, Sengul, whose two nephews worked in the mine along with the sons of two of her neighbors. “It’s what people do here, risking their lives for two cents ... They say one gallery in the mine has not been reached, but it’s almost been a day,” she said. A mechanical digger opened a row of fresh graves at Soma’s main cemetery. An imam presided over the funeral of six miners as a few hundred mourners wept in silence. The fire broke out during a shift change, leading to uncertainty over the exact number of miners trapped. Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said the death toll as of 1930 GMT on Wednesday was 274, making it Turkey’s deadliest accident. Late on Tuesday he said 787 workers had been in the mine. Yildiz warned that “hopes were dimming” of finding many more survivors. Turkey’s safety record in coal mining has been poor for decades, with its previous worst accident in 1992, when a gas blast killed 263 workers in the Black Sea province of Zonguldak. The mine operator Soma Komur Isletmeleri said nearly 450 miners had been rescued and that the deaths were caused by carbon monoxide. It said the cause was not yet clear. Rescuers carry a miner who sustained injuries after a mine explosion to an ambulance in Soma, a district in Turkey's western province of Manisa May 14, 2014. REUTERS/Gokhan Gungor/Depo Photos Initial reports suggested an electrical fault caused the blaze but Mehmet Torun, a board member and former head of the Chamber of Mining Engineers who was at the scene, said a disused coal seam had heated up, expelling carbon monoxide through the mine’s tunnels and galleries. “They are ventilating the shafts but carbon monoxide kills in 3 or 5 minutes,” he told Reuters by telephone. “Unless we have a major miracle, we shouldn’t expect anyone to emerge alive at this point,” he said, pointing to an outside chance that workers may have found air pockets to survive. EXHAUSTED RESCUERS The disaster highlighted Turkey’s poor record on worker safety and drew renewed opposition calls for an inquiry into a drop in safety standards at previously state-run mines. The International Labour Organization ranked the EU candidate nation third worst in the world for worker deaths in 2012. Erdogan earlier declared three days of national mourning and canceled an official visit to Albania. President Abdullah Gul also canceled a trip to China scheduled for Thursday in order to travel to Soma. A pall of smoke hung above the area of the mine and Yildiz said the fire was still burning underground, hampering the rescue operation, which was halted for several hours as the evening wore on to allow exhausted rescuers to recover. Turkey’s disaster management agency AFAD said in an email 85 people had been treated for their injuries. Freezer trucks and a cold storage warehouse usually used for food served as makeshift morgues as hospital facilities overflowed. Medical staff intermittently emerged from the hospital to read the names of survivors being treated inside, with families and fellow workers clamoring for information. “This isn’t a huge city. Everyone has neighbors, relatives or friends injured, dead or still trapped. I am trying to prepare my family for the worst,” said Hasan Dogan, 27, watching TV news reports from a canteen set up outside the hospital. Some 16,000 people from a population of 105,000 in the district of Soma work in the mining industry, according to Erkan Akcay, a local opposition politician. The district is no stranger to tragedies, but never before on this scale. The words “For those who give a life for a handful of coal” are engraved on the entrance wall to the emergency clinic. Teams of psychiatrists were being pulled together to counsel the families of victims. Paramilitary police guarded the entrance to the mine to keep distressed relatives at a safe distance, as residents offered soup, water and bread. “They haven’t brought any ambulances in such a long time that we’ve started to lose hope,” said Hatice Ersoy, 43, a woman in a headscarf sitting on a pavement outside the hospital. POOR RECORD Turkey’s rapid growth over the past decade has seen a construction boom and a scramble to meet soaring energy demand, with worker safety standards often failing to keep pace. It is a net importer of coal. The Labour Ministry said late on Tuesday its officials had carried out regular inspections at the Soma mine, most recently in March, and that no irregularities had been detected. But Hursit Gunes, a deputy from the main opposition Republican People’s Party, said a previous request for a parliamentary inquiry into safety and working conditions at mines around Soma had been rejected by the ruling AK Party. “I’m going to renew that parliamentary investigation demand today. If (the government) has been warned about this and they did nothing, then people will be angry, naturally. The opposition warned them. But there’s unbelievable lethargy on this issue,” Gunes told Reuters. The ILO in 2012 said Turkey had the highest rate of worker deaths in Europe and the world’s third-highest. In the mining sector, 61 people died in 2012, according to the ILO’s latest statistics. Between 2002 and 2012, the death toll at Turkish mines totaled more than 1,000. Additional reporting by Yesim Dikmen in Soma; Humeyra Pamuk, Ayla Jean Yackley, Daren Butler, Dasha Afanasieva, Asli Kandemir and Evrim Ergin in Istanbul; Gulsen Solaker and Jonny Hogg in Ankara; Writing by Nick Tattersall and Jonny Hogg; Editing by Peter Graff and David Stamp	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10501
__label__cc	0.733438	0.266562	Driver Loses RI License for LIFE Home > Rhode Island Attorney Blog > 2012 > March > Driver Loses RI License for LIFE As reported in the March 2, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a Charlestown teen has lost his driving license for life. The teenager was before the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal in connection with a serious car accident which occurred last fall. The teen was coming from a drinking party, when he crashed his car, injuring his three (3) passengers. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 31-27-2.6, DUI – resulting in serious bodily injury is defined as: (a) When serious bodily injury of any person other than the operator is caused by the operation of any motor vehicle, the operator of which is under the influence of any intoxicating liquor, toluene, or any controlled substance as defined in chapter 28 of title 21 or any combination of these, the person so operating the vehicle shall be guilty of driving under the influence of liquor or drugs, resulting in serious bodily injury. (b) As used in this section, "serious bodily injury" means physical injury that creates a substantial risk of death or causes serious physical disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ. The penalties if convicted include imprisonment for not less than one year and for not more than ten (10) years and by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000). The sentencing judge shall have the discretion to sentence the person to any unit of the adult correctional institutions. The license of the person may be revoked for a period of up to two (2) years. The license privilege shall not be reinstated until evidence satisfactory to the administrator of the division of motor vehicles establishes that no grounds exist which would authorize refusal to issue a license and until the person gives proof of financial responsibility pursuant to chapter 32 of this title. In addition, the person convicted may be required to successfully complete alcohol or drug treatment, at their own expense, in a program established by the director of the department of corrections. If you or a family member has been charged with drunk driving (DUI), DUI – serious injury resulting or other alcohol offenses, please allow Attorney Robert H. Humphrey's reputation, experience and skill to successfully guide you through the legal process. Please contact Attorney Robert H. Humphrey, Esq., at 401-816-5862 or e-mail him at rhh@rhumphreylaw.com.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10502
__label__wiki	0.547578	0.547578	Coming out of the darkness Virginia Newman Why do mental health problems seem acceptable in some situations and not others? It’s time we banished stigma and adopted frankness, understanding and a willingness to help sufferers Mental health is not a black or white state of mind. It is a grey scale on which we all sit, with some people tending towards black and some towards white, some travelling up and down the scale in a gentle, controlled manner and some veering wildly from one extreme to the other. But we are all there. This scale became very apparent to me when in a conversation with John – not his real name, but sadly mental health is not sufficiently ‘mainstream‘ for him to feel comfortable using his own name. John’s story starts in a way that every architect will be able to relate to. He worked for a large commercial practice in London as a newly qualified architect on fast-track demanding projects. There was an expectation that he would work long hours, so he rarely left before 8pm and spent most weekends in the office. It was stressful work but he was part of a team and coping. So far so good. Should he ask for help to enable him to have a personal life, or should he just keep coping? Gradually John became aware that the project was taking over his life. It was the first thing he thought of in the morning, the last thing he thought of at night and whenever he woke up during the night there was always the sense that he was being overwhelmed by the work he needed to do. He would make notes in the pad he left by the side of the bed just to feel that he was managing the situation. John was still coping and producing the goods, so no one in the office noticed that he had dark rings under his eyes and a habit of ’resting’ his eyes during meetings. Does this sound familiar? Is this acceptable behaviour? As John began sleeping less and less, the anxiety became worse and the issues that he could face during the day developed into sweaty panics at night. His wife noticed that he was no longer communicating when he got home and at work he became gradually more isolated. He no longer had the time or energy or inclination to go to the pub on a Friday night and generally avoided socialising with his workmates. He changed from being a cheery communicative team member to one who just came in to the office, put his head down and worked. The practice probably saw this as a good thing as John was still hugely productive. If John is still working effectively, there can’t be any problem, can there? John could not sleep at night, but would come back from work and fall asleep on the sofa every evening. He would wake up and immediately check his emails – I bet everyone does that – then start redesigning a detail that was already constructed – now that cannot be normal. It was his wife who brought things to a head, pointing out that he needed some help. The office still did not notice any adverse changes in John and the subject of mental health was certainly never discussed in the office. Is it ever discussed in your office? So, was it necessary for John to suffer in this way? Is that what is expected when you sign up to architecture? Is it a sign of weakness to have anxiety or depression or insomnia or any other of the complex range of mental health problems? In the end it was John, with massive encouragement from his wife, who decided to do something to get his life back on track. He paid for private therapy sessions to avoid the lengthy waiting list for NHS treatment. This was not cheap but did enable him to get back in control of his life at the earliest opportunity and without needing any time off from work. Eventually, when well on the road to recovery, John spoke to both the HR director in his practice and to the partner he worked for. He explained about his illness and between them they agreed how to deal with the original cause of the stress, and how to improve John’s, and indeed the entire practice’s, mental well-being. This is no isolated case; mental health problems are on the rise. There is plenty of help out there, and over the next few months the RIBA, in conjunction with the Architects Benevolent Society (ABS) will be raising the profile of mental health and emotional wellbeing, and in so doing will provide signposting and practical help for businesses, teachers and individuals experiencing anxiety, stress or depression. There is no architect who has stood up and said: ‘I have mental health problems and I am still a successful architect.’ It is said that one in four of us will have a mental health problem during our lives, therefore it is inconceivable that none of the senior partners in the top 10 practices has suffered With regards to practical help, the Architects Benevolent Society has partnered with Anxiety UK to provide support to members of the profession experiencing anxiety, stress or anxiety based depression via a range of services. These include 1:1 therapy, dedicated helpline and email services to provide emotional support, self-help materials and annual membership to Anxiety UK. Anxiety UK is a charity which has over 40 years’ experience of supporting individuals and organisations. ABS president Angela Brady says: ‘We believe this very important support will give real help to the many people in our wider profession experiencing mental health difficulties; adding to the financial assistance, advice and other practical support that the Society already provides.’ It is worth noting that no self-respecting artist/writer/actor/comedian will admit to having achieved success without mental struggles. From Spike Milligan and Tony Hancock to Stephen Fry, they have all had very high profile 'breakdowns' and yet still remain national treasurers. Even international sports stars have admitted to experiencing mental health difficulties. England cricketer Marcus Trescothick had to leave an overseas tour due to depression, and Andrew Flintoff has also spoken of battling his own demons. As yet there is no architect who has stood up and said: ‘I have mental health problems and I am still a successful architect.’ It is said that one in four of us will have a mental health problem during our lives, therefore it is inconceivable that none of the senior partners in the top 10 practices has suffered. So the message here is that we are all have mental health issues, it is just that some of us cope with them better than others, in the same way that some of us succumb to every cold that passes through the office while others seem to shrug them off. We need to all start talking about emotional wellbeing, approaching it with sympathy and understanding but also as treatable and recoverable. The more people who come forward to say that they have suffered, the less stigmatised the subject will be. I wait for that high-profile architect to stand up and announce proudly, ‘I have had mental illness, and look how great I am now!’ and then to hold out their hands to help the people who are at present in darkness. Virginia Newman is RIBA ambassador for equality, diversity and inclusion For more on Mental Health Awareness week see mentalhealth.org.uk Mental Health Week	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10503
__label__cc	0.576948	0.423052	OUR DESTINATIONS / JORDAN ROTANA ESCAPES / AMMAN 2 packages & offers ] Family Weekends Leisure and Adventure Business Escapes Wednesday, 17 Jul 2019 - 19:41 (GMT +3) 33°C (91°F) Humidity: 21% JOD ~ Jordanian Dinar 1 USD = JOD 0.71 \| 1 EUR = JOD 0.8 Situated on the east bank of the Jordan River and sharing borders with Israel, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia, Jordan's geography has given it an important role to play as a conduit for trade and communications. The Arab nation connects East, West, North and South in the Arab world and has grown into a modern nation which has enjoyed a remarkable measure of peace, stability and economic growth Amman is the capital of Jordan and sits in the north-west of the country. Jordan is situated in a hilly part of Jordan between the desert and the Jordan Valley. It’s a city that truly blends the old with the new. You’ll come across ancient ruins yet, at the same time, be witnessing a city that is becoming ever more modern by the day. Jordan is packed with things to do and places to visit. You’ll find museums and galleries, and there are also ancient ruins and historic buildings. This really is a city to explore. The citadel area sits on Jebel Al Qala’a, the highest hill in Amman at about 850 metres above sea level. It is the site of the ancient Rabbath Ammon and is surrounded by a 1 700 metre long wall. This wall has been rebuilt many times throughout the course of history. The Temple of Hercules and the Ummayad Palace are highlights of the area. The Jordan Museum The Jordan Museum is a fascinating museum and is possibly one of the best in the Middle East. The building is modern and is located next to the City Hall. The museum tells the story of Jordan’s earliest people right through to the early days of the modern era. Some of the main exhibits include old human statues, a host of remains from Petra and the surrounding area and Jordan’s share of the Dead Sea scrolls. Darat Al Funun Gallery The Darat Al Funun Gallery is located towards the north of the downtown area and is devoted to contemporary art, with works by Jordanian and other Arab artists in the excellent gallery of the main building. The gallery site also boasts some fabulous architectural features, such as the excavated ruins of a 6th century Byzantine church and residences from the 1920s that have been restored in the Mediterranean-Venetian style. The easiest way to access the gallery is on foot. Business in Amman Amman’s new Abdali downtown links old Amman with the more modern Shmeisani business district, transforming the capital into a regional business and tourism hub. As a central location it is surrounded by more than 25 banks and financial institutions, 12 major hotels, 16 public institutions, 9 major hospitals and the legal district of Amman. This part of the capital borders the Palace of Justice, the Parliament Building, and the King Abdullah Mosque, placing it at the core of working life in Amman. Travelling to Jordan’s main airport, Queen Alia International Airport, is straightforward. The airport is located approximately 18.5 miles south of the city, in Zizya. You can catch a shuttle bus to the city centre bus station from the airport, or take a taxi to or from the airport SHOW MORE  SHOW LESS  OUR AMMAN HOTELS & RESORTS From JOD 114 per night ] The Boulevard Arjaan From JOD 95 per night ]	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10505
__label__cc	0.540862	0.459138	U.S. Sees Uptick in Manufacturing Jobs, But It’s Uneven Across Regions By Bill Lucia, By Bill Lucia New research looks at the latest trends. Manufacturing job growth has sped-up modestly in the U.S. during the past two years, but these gains have not been equal in all parts of the country, with the sector showing greater strength in western states and weakness in the northeast. That’s according to a new report from the think tank Economic Innovation Group. The sector has steadily added jobs since 2010, the authors note. But even if current trends continue it would take over 20 years for manufacturing employment levels to return to where they were in 2000. Average annual job growth edged up to 1.3% during the first two years of President Trump’s time in office, from around 1.2% between 2010 and 2016. This uptick, the researchers say, translates to an average of about 30,000 additional jobs added annually. Between 2016 and 2018, the manufacturing sector added about 335,000 jobs, which is the largest sum added over a two-year period since 2012, the report says. Food and beverage manufacturing exhibited particularly healthy growth, adding 93,000 jobs. Looking between regions, the researchers find that, between 2016 and 2018, two-thirds of counties gained manufacturing jobs, adding about 495,000 of them, while the other one-third together lost a total of 158,000 of the jobs during that time. Of the 20 counties that saw the greatest gains, in terms of job numbers, during this time period, four were in California, four in Texas, three in Michigan and two in Florida. Alameda County, in the San Francisco bay area, gained the most, adding about 10,000 jobs. Storey County, Nevada; Santa Clara County, California; Maricopa County, Arizona; and Elkhart County, Indiana all gained about 8,000 manufacturing positions between 2016 and 2018. Manufacturing jobs increased at an average annual rate from 2016 to 2018 of 3.5% in western counties, 2.2% in the southern counties (doubling compared to the 2010 to 2016 rate in the region), 1.8% in midwest counties and 0.7% in northeast counties. States with the strongest manufacturing job growth rates during the past two years included: Nevada (27.3%), Arizona (7%), Oklahoma (7%) and Idaho (6.3%). At the bottom end of that spectrum were Alaska and New York, which saw declines of 7% and 1.3% respectively. The report also highlights that during the past two years nearly half of counties that are economically distressed, according to an EIG index, saw robust manufacturing employment growth, an improvement over trends seen between 2010 and 2016. A full copy of the report can be found here. Bill Lucia is a Senior Reporter for Route Fifty and is based in Olympia, Washington. NEXT STORY: The Fight to Recruit and Retain Paramedics	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10506
__label__wiki	0.845978	0.845978	About usNews and EventsNews articles Royal decoration for Herbert Löhner Prof. H. (Herbert) Löhner (Germany, 1947) will receive a Royal Decoration on 30 November from deputy mayor E. Zwart of the municipality of Bedum. Löhner will be made a Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion. The decoration will be presented at 12 noon during a symposium organized at the Hampshire Hotel Plaza, Laan Corpus den Hoorn 300, Groningen, in honour of his retirement. Löhner joined the Kernfysisch Versneller Instituut (KVI) of the University of Groningen in 1988. In 1993 he became professor of Experimental Nuclear Physics with a special interest in hadrons. His research concentrates on the composition of and the interaction between nuclei and other small particles. He always organized his research within strongly international cooperations and conducted many experiments at major international research centres such as CERN (Switzerland), GANIL (France) and ELSA (Germany). This has resulted in a significant international and national reputation. In recent years, Löhner shifted his focus to astro-particle physics, a new field on the interface between astrophysics and particle physics which has become very popular internationally. To this end he conducted research with a huge underwater telescope in the Mediterranean Sea (ANTARES), which scanned the universe in search of the sources of neutrinos. Löhner was intensively involved in the international research school FANTOM – from 1998 to 2003 as a member of the board and from 2003 to 2005 as the director – and thus raised the international education of PhD students to a higher plane. FANTOM is an international research school in the field of nuclear and atomic physics. In 1994 it was the first – and for a long time the only – research school in the Netherlands that operated in an international setting. Although Löhner was mainly involved in fundamental research, he was also very interested in the uses to which that technology was put. For example, he has made an important contribution to research in the field of medical technology by developing instruments that will significantly improve the positioning sensitivity of PET and MRI scanners. He is also known as one of the leading figures behind the development of the TAPS detector, specially designed to measure photons with great accuracy. He also played an important and leading role in the design of the Electromagnetic Calorimeter, part of the PANDA detector that is going to form part of the new FAIR accelerator facility in Darmstadt. Motivational teacher Löhner has always contributed with flair to the development and teaching of physics at the University. Characteristic of his style of teaching is the high content-related and didactic standard as well as his enthusiasm. In 2005 his extraordinary gifts and dedication were recognized by the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Teaching Award. Löhner was always strongly in favour of a new Bachelor’s and Master’s curriculum when deputy director of the Physics section of the Programme Committee and Faculty Board member. He was also involved with the setting up of a Master’s specialization in Physics Instrumentation and Computing Science. Löhner feels a strong need to interest young people in physics and technology. One important social motivation for him is that in the Netherlands, relatively few young people choose an exact science and that society and the economy thus miss out on a potentially wide range of technologically trained young people. Löhner is thus a proponent of attractive teaching to interest young pople in a career in physics and technology. He has organized demonstration installations on numerous occasions, guided groups around, given special lessons at secondary schools and designed information material. Discovery Truck Löhner has frequently been a guest lecturer in the Discovery Truck, the travelling laboratory-cum-lecture room of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the University of Groningen. This truck travels to secondary schools to make school pupils enthusiastic about science and technology by letting them conduct experiments and come into contact with scientists. One of Löhner’s most important feats was his involvement in the organization of activities within the framework of the ‘World Year of Physics’ in 2005, both in Groningen and in the rest of the Netherlands. Tirelessly and with great creativity, he designed memorable activities such as physics ‘tastings’ in shops, the Magdeburger hemispheres on the Grote Markt, Foucault’s pendulum in the Martinikerk and the ‘Fietsica’, where people could take bicycle-related energy tests. Last modified: 15 September 2017 3.28 p.m. Share this Facebook Twitter LinkedIn printView this page in: Nederlands Wageningen en Groningen onderzoeken samen natuurinclusieve landbouw in Noord-Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG) en Wageningen University & Research (WUR) hebben besloten nauwer te gaan samenwerken op het gebied van natuurinclusieve- en kringlooplandbouw en de daaraan gerelateerde plattelandsontwikkeling in Noord-Nederland. Hiervoor... Thirteen Veni grants for young Groningen researchers Thirteen researchers from the University of Groningen (UG) and the UMCG have been awarded Veni grants within the framework of NWO’s Innovational Research Incentives Scheme. A terrific result building on last year's successes, where 12 Groningen researchers... UG to build new observatory in dark Lauwersmeer Region The Kapteyn Astronomical Institute of the University of Groningen is working on a concrete plan for a new observatory in the Dark Sky Park Lauwersmeer. The observatory will be placed at the Lauwersnest Activity Centre of Staatsbosbeheer in Lauwersoog... University press release archive	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10510
__label__wiki	0.76326	0.76326	The M62: Love it or hate, here’s why everybody should be thankful for it The M62 was vitally needed in the 1970s, and continues to be needed today (Photo by Daryll Spencer) The M62, or the ‘Mountains Motorway’ as it is sometimes referred to, is the 107 mile stretch of motorway which connects Liverpool to Hull via Manchester and Leeds. Many people will have driven over this stretch of motorway, and hundreds of commuters continue to do so on a daily basis. Although it still may become gridlocked in certain areas throughout the day, the effort which went into providing an accessible route for all was gruelling, thoroughly planned and an integral construction in the 1970s. Normanton, 13th january 1973. Demolition men move in to knock down houses in Castleford Road, Normanton. They are making way for the M62. The idea of the M62 was first proposed in the 1930s, when it was decided there was a vital need for a route between Lancashire and Yorkshire, originally intending to be two separate routes. It was completed in sections between 1971 and 1976 and was an engineering feat, as it crossed through the backbone of England, with engineers building what was then the largest single span bridge in Europe. The construction of the M62 cost around £765 million and its route over the pennines resulted in it being the highest motorway in the UK, with junction 22 at Saddleworth Moor being 372 metres (1,221 feet) above sea level. The Pennine section was an inevitable challenge during the construction of this motorway, as the height of 1200 feet meant workers blasting through rock in order to create a dam, this now being known as Scammonden dam. The M62 is frequently affected by snow In a BBC Four Documentary named Secret Life of the Motorway, the M62's chief engineer Geoffrey Hunter stated that the “design and basic remit of the M62 was to ensure that it was going to kept open all of the time and not be closed to snow”. Hunter continued that people “wanted a motorway that was going to be kept open for 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year, and never closed to traffic”. This is far from the case today, as recent snow sent the M62 into melt-down, with sections being closed and congestion running for miles. Around 200 people were also forced to spend the night in their vehicles, as the ‘Beast from the East’ caused extreme snow and fierce winds, causing 3,500 vehicles to be trapped on the M62, particularly around the Saddleworth Moor area. However, without the M62 people would not be able to go from coast-to-coast across the country, and it provides a vital means for commuters to get to work every single day. With this area being the highest point of the M62 above sea level, therefore temperatures usually being -2 degree cooler, the unsheltered stretch of Saddleworth Moor is frequently disrupted by bad weather and Windy Hill, part of this same stretch of road, gets its name from the fierce winds which hit it. The weather conditions of this part of the Pennines were apparent before construction even began, as it was an isolated part of the country, with very few residents living there. Windy Hill is an area in which commuters can experience anything from sun, low cloud, heavy rain, fog, snow and a vast difference in temperatures over just a few miles depending on the time of year. However, Stott Hall Farm, or the Little House on the Prairie as it was first nicknamed by a radio traffic reporter, is a house which was there long before the construction of the M62, and one which continues to remain. For years, it was rumoured that this house remained standing with the motorway being built around it because of its owner refusing to move and disallowing the motorway to be built over the farmland. However, this recently proved not to be the case, as it was revealed that due to a geological fault beneath the farmhouse, it was easier for engineers to leave it rather then demolish it, showing the well-thought out ideas and intentions behind each step of the construction of the M62. The connection of Yorkshire with what was then Lancashire, before the introduction of Greater Manchester, was, and still is, shown by the Red rose emblem affixed to the left side of the Motorway on the descent from Windy Hill Westbound, and the White Rose affixed to the left side of the road which can be seen when ascending Eastbound. The joining of these two regions which the M62 created, was not only meant to eliminate the need for haulage to be driven through many towns on ‘A’ roads or winding country lanes between Yorkshire and Lancashire, but it was meant to aid in seriously reducing travel time along this route. Although many will argue that this is no longer the case, the construction of the M62 required the effort of hundreds of workers and the employment of specific machinery, such as the Muskeg Tractor, which helped to dig out the bog in which a main part of the M62 was to be built. Long hours and hard manual labour went into the construction of the M62, and although some people may love it and others may hate it, it is still as vitally needed and as important today as it was over 40 years ago.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10513
__label__wiki	0.940117	0.940117	Steve Matthews: a maritime gentleman 18 Apr 2019by Edwin Lampert Riviera Maritime Media is sorry to report the passing of its former editorial director, Steve Matthews Riviera Maritime Media is sorry to report the passing of its former editorial director, Steve Matthews. Steve was a widely respected maritime industry figure with over 45 years’ experience both on land and at sea. He spent the last 5 years of his career at Riviera where he oversaw the launch of new content channels, including new magazine titles, the introduction of web-first publishing and the delivery of premium content via e-newsletters. Steve was also integral to Riviera’s international maritime and offshore conference programme. Steve’s maritime career started with a life at sea, serving onboard tankers, and rising to the rank of Captain. He returned to shore and worked in the Felixstowe offices of OOCL before embarking upon what would be a distinguished career in maritime journalism. Along the way he obtained a degree in maritime economics from Cardiff University, held editorships of Lloyd’s Ship Manager and Lloyd’s Shipping Economist and that of economics and finance editor on Lloyd’s List. Steve combined his various editorial roles with that of a sitting magistrate, specialising in family matters. He was on the board of trustees of the Magistrates Association and was frequently quoted in the national press on family themes. We remember Steve as a highly respected editor and valued colleague and friend. His legal experience informed the fair and balanced approach he applied to his journalism but also to his co-workers and team. He was a man who could always be relied upon to offer a calm and measured opinion, a kind word and a sympathetic ear. Steve will be sorely missed and our thoughts go out to his family and friends. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in support of two charities that meant a great deal to Steve via the following link: https://www.justgiving.com/remember/683469/Steve-Matthews Container Shipping & Trade LNG World Shipping Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Maritime Digitalisation & Communications Offshore Support Journal Offshore Wind Journal Passenger Ship Technology Singapore Solutions Tanker Shipping & Trade Cost-effective crane vessel used for North Sea decom project Norwegian OSV owner secures North Sea, Gulf of Mexico subsea contracts Cleaning-in-place protects ballast water treatment performance SPONSORED ARTICLE	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10514
__label__cc	0.565324	0.434676	Tag: housing elements First District Court of Appeal upholds EIR for San Francisco’s Housing Element General Posted by Nathan George On August 22, 2018, the First District issued its decision in San Franciscans for Livable Neighborhoods v. City and County of San Francisco (2018) 26 Cal.App.5th 596. The appellate court upheld an EIR that San Francisco prepared for its 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements, notably rejecting a challenge to the use in the EIR of a future-conditions baseline for the plan’s traffic and water supply impacts. In an earlier appeal involving San Francisco’s 2004 Housing Element, the First District concluded that the City should have prepared an EIR rather than a negative declaration. By the time the trial court issued an amended writ in April 2009 requiring the preparation of an EIR for the 2004 Housing Element, the City was already in the process of preparing its 2009 Housing Element. Consequently, the City combined the environmental review of the two versions and prepared one EIR for both the 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements. After the City adopted the 2009 Housing Element in June 2011, San Franciscans for Livable Neighborhoods (SFLN) filed a new suit and this appeal followed. For traffic and water supply impacts, the EIR used a baseline of 2025 conditions based on population projections from the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). The court concluded that the City was “within its discretion to adopt a baseline calculation forecasting traffic and water impacts in 2025” rather than “comparing the existing conditions with and without the Housing Element.” Citing POET, LLC v. State Air Resources Board (2017) 12 Cal.App.5th 52 (“POET II”), SFLN argued that the City took an improperly narrow view of the Housing Element and “sidestepped review of the reasonably foreseeable indirect physical changes in the environment.” The court was unpersuaded because the Housing Element consisted of growth-accommodating policies but did not induce or lead to population growth. Discussing the rule described in Neighbors for Smart Rail v. Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority (2013) 57 Cal.4th 439, the court found that substantial evidence supported the City’s determination that an existing-conditions baseline would be misleading as to traffic and water supply impacts. The court also rejected SFLN’s corollary argument about the baseline for land use and visual resources impacts, noting that the EIR did compare the changes in the Housing Element to the existing environment. Second, the court tackled SFLN’s challenges to the EIR’s analysis of various impacts. It found that substantial evidence supported the EIR’s analysis, explaining that: (1) the EIR reasonably concluded that the 2009 Housing Element would not result in significant impacts on visual resources or neighborhood character because there would be no changes to allowable land uses or building heights, and residential growth would be directed to areas with existing residential uses; (2) the EIR for the Housing Element was not required to study traffic impacts of specific development projects in the pipeline because those projects were proceeding under their own EIRs or CEQA documents; (3) the EIR for the Housing Element was not required to establish a likely source of water and satisfied CEQA by acknowledging the possibility of a post-2030 water supply shortfall during a multiple-dry-year event and discussing the water rationing plan that would balance supply and demand; and (4) the City did not abuse its discretion in determining that the Housing Element was consistent with ABAG’s Land Use Policy Framework because policies would further the goals of the Framework by placing housing near transit and encouraging infill development. Third, the court turned to SFLN’s argument that the EIR failed to consider feasible reduced-density alternatives. The EIR analyzed three alternatives, including a No Project Alternative, a 2004 Housing Element Alternative, and an Intensified 2009 Housing Element Alternative. The 2004 Housing Element Alternative was identified as the environmentally superior alternative because it would reduce the sole significant and unavoidable impact (cumulative impact on transit) even though it would not reduce the impact to a less than significant level. The court concluded that this was a reasonable range of alternatives. In particular, the court approved of the City’s explanation in responses to comments that the reduced density alternatives suggested by SFLN would not add any meaningful analysis to the EIR because they would not reduce the project’s potential cumulative transit impacts. The court also found that substantial evidence supported the EIR’s conclusion that the SFLN-proposed alternative dubbed the No Additional Rezoning Alternative was infeasible because increasing the density of two major projects within existing neighborhoods as suggested would require rezoning. Finally, the court rejected SFLN’s argument that the City should have considered additional mitigation measures to reduce transit impacts. The EIR explained that the only way to eliminate the significant transit impacts would be to increase the number of transit vehicles or reduce transit travel time. Since funding for these measures is uncertain and cannot be guaranteed, the EIR deemed them infeasible. Although SFLN suggested two mitigation measures, one was simply a permutation of the No Project Alternative and the other was infeasible because it involved imposing transit impact fees that the City had already decided would be infeasible because they cannot be guaranteed. Elizabeth Sarine Tags: aesthetic impacts, Alternatives, Baseline, CEQA, housing elements, Program EIR, Traffic Impacts Fourth District Rejects Challenge to the City of Huntington Beach’s Housing Element, Applying Charter City Exemption On October 31, 2017 in Kennedy Commission v. City of Huntington Beach (2017) 16 Cal.App.5th 841, the Fourth Appellate District reversed the lower court, finding for defendants on the first cause of action under state housing element, zoning, and planning laws. The court of appeal allowed plaintiffs leave to refile their third to sixth causes of actions, which had been dismissed without prejudice in the court below. A separate ruling on plaintiffs’ fee award from the court below is pending. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) determines each region’s Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA), including each region’s share of lower income housing. HCD then determines if the housing element of a general plan is compliant and reflects the agency’s share of the RHNA. HCD approved Huntington Beach’s general plan housing element in 2013. At the time, the majority of lower income housing was zoned for the Beach Edinger Corridor Specific Plan area (BECSP). Residents complained about the rapid pace of development in this area. In response, in 2015, the city amended the BECSP, cutting the amount of housing in this area by half. This resulted in a 350-unit shortfall of lower income housing for Huntington Beach. The city then sought to amend the housing element of the general plan to provide for lower-income housing in other areas of the city. Plaintiffs, a fair housing advocacy organization and two lower-income Huntington Beach renters, filed a writ of mandate with six causes of action. The first cause of action was under state housing element law, for adopting a specific plan that was inconsistent with an approved general plan. The second cause of action was for failure to implement the general plan. The third and fourth causes of action were based on Article XI, section 7 of the California Constitution, alleging that the amended BECSP was preempted by state law. The fifth and sixth causes of action were allegations of housing discrimination, for adverse impacts to racial and ethnic minorities. In an expedited trial, the trial court found that the amended BECSP violated state housing law because it no longer complied with the general plan (plaintiffs’ first cause of action). The trial court found that under Government Code section 65454, a municipality may not amend a specific plan unless the amendment is consistent with the general plan. The city, in violation of this provision, amended the specific plan without first amending the housing element to find other areas where lower income housing could be built. The BECSP amendment was void when passed and could not be enforced. The third through sixth causes of action were dismissed without prejudice. The second cause of action was not pursued on appeal. Appellate Court Ruling For the first time on appeal, the city raised the defense that as a charter city, Huntington Beach was exempt from requirements under Government Code sections 65860 and 65454, requiring that zoning ordinances and specific plans be consistent with the general plan. Charter cities with less than two million residents are exempt from these requirements, per Government Code 65803 (zoning) and 65700 (local planning). An exception to this exemption is when the charter city expressly states, in either its charter or by ordinance, that it intends to adopt the consistency requirement, which Huntington Beach alleged that it had not done. Therefore, the defendants argued, while they were required to provide for their share of lower income housing as determined by the RHNA, the city was permitted to amend the general plan to be compliant. To support this argument, the city moved for the appellate court to take judicial notice of the city’s charter and population, providing the factual basis for the city’s charter city exemption. First, as a threshold matter, the court of appeal exercised its discretion to take judicial notice of documents that were not before the trial court, that are of substantial consequence in the determination of the action. The court chose to exercise its discretion here, because the trial court had not restricted the issues in its expedited hearing. Although this was not a justification for defendants’ failure to raise the issue, this decision afforded the defendants some latitude in this regard. As to the merits, the court found that Huntington Beach met the requirements for the charter city exemption, and that the exception to this exemption was inapplicable. First, the court found that the consistency requirement was not adopted by the city in its charter. The court then examined Huntington Beach’s zoning ordinance concerning specific plans and determined that the city did not intend to adopt a consistency requirement there, either. In making this determination, the court heavily relied on its decision in Garat v. City of Riverside (1991) 2 Cal.App.4th 259. In Garat, Riverside, also a charter city, enacted two voter initiatives which changed the zoning to favor agricultural uses in specified areas, creating an inconsistency with the general plan. In Garat, the court rejected the argument that the adoption of any specific plans, even if they were intended to be consistent with the general plan, creates either a presumption that all specific plans in the general plan area must also be consistent, or that a city has generally adopted the consistency requirement in its land use planning. More importantly, Garat established that Government Code section 67000 exempts charter cities from local planning requirements, in virtually the same way that section 65803 exempts charter cities from the provisions requiring consistency with to specific plans, and these exemptions are strictly construed. Turning to Huntington Beach’s zoning ordinance, the city did not explicitly state that any specific plan that was not consistent with the general plan was void. The ordinance did use language concerning consistency, but fell short of expressly adopting the language of Government Code section 65454. To adopt the consistency requirement, a zoning ordinance must state that “[n]o specific plan may be adopted or amended” unless it is consistent with the general plan, or else it is void. Absent this, plaintiffs’ attempt to imbue a consistency requirement in the zoning ordinance must fail, as it did in Garat. The court also rejected plaintiffs’ argument that even if the charter city exemption applied, the amended BECSP should be considered void, as violating state law. Even if the court were to accept that the BECSP violated state law, the remedy would not be to render the BECSP void. Rather, the remedy would be to grant the city time to amend its housing element. The city is already implementing this remedy. The amendment process can proceed, while leaving the amended BECSP in force. The court noted while one may question the wisdom of creating the charter city exemption for certain aspects of land use planning, this was clearly the legislative intent. The ruling is notable for several reasons. It set a high bar for plaintiffs in the Fourth District who are seeking to establish that a charter city has adopted specific plan consistency requirements, absent express adoption of the language of Government Code section 65454. Additionally, the city’s victory may be pyrrhic. As the city conceded, and the court concurred, the general plan’s housing element will ultimately require amendment to provide the city’s designated share of the RHNA. While the city achieved its goal of slowing down the pace of development, plaintiffs may yet refile and potentially prevail on their claims of housing discrimination, incurring liability for the city. Finally, although the court did decide to exercise its discretion and take judicial notice of the city’s charter, if it had not, the court would have had no basis for finding merit in the city’s defense under the charter city exemption. By not raising this defense in trial, the city came close to forfeiting this ultimately successful defense. Therefore, municipalities would do well to note if they are a charter city, and be prepared to argue that defense where applicable in the first instance. Tags: housing elements, Planning and Zoning Law, request for judicial notice Legislative Analyst’s Office Concludes State Government Has Limited Ability to Increase Housing Supply; the Solution Lies with Local Governments On March 8, 2017, the California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) released its report Do Communities Adequately Plan for Housing?, which considers whether the housing elements of city and county general plans achieve their objective of meeting housing needs. The report is not optimistic. While it offers a few suggestions that the Legislature could consider to encourage cities and counties to increase their housing supplies, the report concludes that real change will only come with a “major shift in how communities and their residents think about and value new housing.” Without a paradigm shift in favor of more residential development, “no state intervention is likely to make significant progress on addressing the state’s housing needs.” As reported in LAO’s earlier report, California’s High Housing Costs: Causes and Consequences (March, 2015), home prices and rents are higher in California than nearly anywhere else in the U.S. These high costs are driven by a lack of housing supply to meet the state’s demand. To combat this, Governor Brown proposed creating new state rules to streamline housing development approvals. In Considering Changes to Streamline Local Housing Approvals (May, 2016), the LAO considered this streamlining proposal, but cautioned that streamlining provisions would have little effect if local planning and zoning rules did not provide adequate opportunities for projects to take advantage of the streamlining. In the new report, the LAO builds upon these previous studies to consider how the state government could influence local planning and zoning rules to encourage cities and counties to approve more housing development projects. The report explains that the primary existing means for the state to combat inadequate local planning and zoning laws is the state’s Housing Element Law. This law requires city and county general plans to include a housing element, which outlines a long-term plan to meet the community’s existing and projected housing demands. The housing element must also demonstrate how the city or county plans to accommodate its “fair share” of the regional housing needs allocated to that community as part of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) process. Each housing element must provide an inventory of sites designated for new housing sufficient to meet the community’s fair share of regional housing needs. The new LAO report looks at existing deficiencies in local housing elements. It notes that forecasting housing needs and identifying ideal sites for future housing, is difficult, and rarely accurate. Community resistance to new housing complicates this already difficult task. Residents frequently push back against the projections of future housing needs and question whether their community should bear the responsibility of accommodating new growth. Partly because of this push-back, many cities and counties seem to place a low priority on updating their planning and zoning laws to accommodate future housing needs. Indeed, about one-fifth of cities and counties have gone more than 20 years without a comprehensive update to their land use and circulation elements. With limited staff and budget, the California Department of Housing and Community Development can do little to ensure that cities and counties are fully vetting the sites available to them for future housing. The report further explains that evidence shows that the housing element process is not meeting its goals. For one, recent RHNA projections are not fully capturing demand for housing in many communities. For instance, in the San Francisco Bay area, cities and counties permitted roughly the amount of housing projected to be needed to meet their fair share of regional housing needs, but the evidence shows there is still significant unmet demand for housing. Typical monthly rents exceed $2,000, more than twice the national average, demonstrating that there is a housing shortage in the Bay Area. Further, there are disincentives to homebuilding that make it difficult to anticipate places where developers will ultimately propose housing. For instance, housing element inventories frequently overlook sites that need a zone change to accommodate new housing. The Housing Element Law is supposed to encourage local agencies to rezone properties that could accommodate residential development, but many local agencies fail to do so. The report offers a few options for the Legislature to consider to make the Housing Element Law more effective. First, the process of developing RHNA projections could be improved to better account for unmet housing demands and give cities and counties a more realistic view of their housing needs. For instance, communities with high rents could be projected to have a higher RHNA goal, since higher rents typically mean there is a housing shortage. The state could also increase local fiscal incentives to build housing, but doing this could be difficult to implement, particularly if it would require tax increases. The report ends by noting that absent dramatic changes to preempt local land use decisionmaking—which would likely be met with fervent resistance—there is not much the state can do to ensure cities and counties approve a sufficient amount of new housing development projects to meet all income needs. As concluded in the report: Convincing Californians that a large increase in home building—one that would change the character of communities—could substantially better the lives of future residents and future generations necessitates difficult conversations led by elected officials and other community leaders interested in those goals. Unless Californians are convinced of the benefits of more home building—targeted at meeting demand at every income level—the ability of the state to alter local planning decisions is limited. Tags: housing elements, housing shortage, Legislative Analyst report	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10515
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__label__wiki	0.990698	0.990698	The incredible separation of conjoined Pakistani twins in London French policeman charged with manslaughter as shooting sparks riots A French policeman who shot dead a young black man in western France earlier this week, sparking four nights of rioting, has been charged with manslaughter, his lawyer said as fresh clashes erupted between youths and police early Saturday. The unrest has again highlighted tensions in deprived urban areas of France, where local youths often complain about heavy-handed policing and brutality. The officer had initially claimed he acted in self-defence while trying to arrest the 22-year-old in the city of Nantes on Tuesday, but later told investigators he had fired his weapon by accident. “He recognises he made a statement that did not conform with the truth,” his lawyer Laurent-Franck Lienard told AFP. The victim, identified as Aboubakar Fofana, died from a single bullet wound to the neck on Tuesday evening after police stopped him in his car in the Breil neighbourhood of Nantes — home to a large public housing estate with a history of gang violence. Police initially said that Aboubakar, who was under surveillance for suspected drug trafficking, had resisted arrest and tried to reverse his car into an officer. But a witness who spoke to AFP said the car was stationary when the policeman opened fire. The policeman, who has been granted conditional release, told the IGPN police oversight body under questioning that “it was an accidental shot” that killed Aboubakar. Tensions More cars were torched in Nantes the early hours of Saturday in a fourth night of rioting over the killing, after gangs of youths set fire to 52 cars — including the mayor’s personal vehicle — and several buildings overnight Thursday-Friday. There have been more than a dozen arrests over the violence, including in Garges-les-Gonesse, the Paris suburb where Aboubakar grew up. In a separate development, two off-duty officers, a husband and wife, were attacked Wednesday night in front of their three-year-old daughter in a northeastern suburb of Paris shortly after leaving a dinner party. French security forces are frequently treated as targets and they struggle to combat violent drug-dealing gangs. A police source said the attackers recognised the policewoman because she had recently stopped them for an ID check in the crime-ridden area of Aulnay-sous-Bois. President Emmanuel Macron denounced the attack as an “appalling and cowardly act” and vowed the suspects would be “found and punished”. One of them has been arrested while the second remains on the run. ‘Justice for Abou’ In a bid to defuse tensions, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe visited Nantes on Thursday where he promised “the fullest transparency” about the circumstances of the young man’s death. On Thursday evening, around 1,000 people marched in Nantes calling for “justice for Abou” and demanding clarity about the circumstances of his death. There are fears that the unrest could spread. In 2005, riots erupted across the country following the deaths of two black teenagers who were electrocuted in a Paris suburb while hiding from the police. Anger over policing bubbled over again last year when a young black man in another Paris suburb suffered severe anal injuries caused by a truncheon during his arrest. Aboubakar Fofana France manslaughter policeman protests Pakistan female footballers play world record 69-hour match USA eliminate France from FIFA Women’s World Cup	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10518
__label__wiki	0.929665	0.929665	Shares in Blackstone surge as company makes long-awaited market debut JOE BEL BRUNO NEW YORK - Blackstone Group shares rose 13 percent in their stock market debut Friday, as investors scrambled for a piece of the sixth-richest initial public offering in U.S. history. Chief Executive Stephen Schwarzman now controls a firm whose market value stands at about $38 billion. His personal wealth also skyrocketed, with a 24 percent stake in Blackstone's management partnership worth around $8 billion, on top of the roughly $449 million he was expected to cash out in the IPO. Exuberance about the booming private-equity industry overshadowed mounting criticism of the lavish lifestyles of top executives from politicians, labor unions and the media. The strength of Blackstone's debut marks a coming of age for the once-secretive industry, as it joins Wall Street's publicly traded top-tier investment houses. "This is a new breed of publicly traded financial firm," said Matthew Rhodes-Kropf, a professor of finance at Columbia Business School. "Once the market demonstrates its appetite for this type of investment, we're going to see all the biggest and the best go public - even after the incredibly negative press it has generated." For those lucky enough to get in on the IPO - a difficult task since most shares were snapped up by big financial institutions and money managers - the stock barreled past its $31 initial price. The shares closed up $4.06, or 13.1 percent, to $35.06. About 113.1 million shares traded hands - almost the full offering of 133.3 million shares. The deal's underwriters did not exercise their option for extra shares, but are expected to do so early next week. The offering is the biggest U.S. IPO for a private-equity firm and the largest overall U.S. IPO in five years. It could open the floodgates for other alternative investment funds to go public, with names like KKR and The Carlyle Group seen as the most likely candidates. Blackstone's flotation of 12.3 percent of its management partnership gives investors no real voting rights or direct connection to its $88 billion portfolio of companies and real-estate holdings. Among its investments are Universal Studios Orlando, Madame Tussauds wax museums and the real-estate titan Equity Office Properties Trust. The firm reported a net profit on those holdings of $2.27 billion in 2006, largely through what is known as "carried interest." In essence, this is the money that the management firm earns based on the gains from the investments of its funds, and is generally 20 percent off the top of the profits from those investments. Rival buyout shops likely will want to mimic Blackstone's approach, which provided Schwarzman and co-founder Peter G. Peterson with a clean way to unwind their stakes. Unlike most IPOs where money raised boosts working capital to fuel expansion, the proceeds from Blackstone's IPO went mostly to its top executives so they could cash out their holdings. In fact, the New York-based firm warned in a regulatory filing it would not turn a profit for years to come because of high compensation expenses for its employees. That didn't stop investors. "There was heavy demand out there, especially because this came a week early, and it opened pretty much as expected," said Ryan Larson, senior equity trader at Voyageur Asset Management, a subsidiary of RBC Dain Rauscher. Peterson, 80, took $1.88 billion in cash out of the IPO. He will retain a small stake in the company but is expected to retire next year. Schwarzman's heir apparent, Hamilton James, is expected to cash out to the tune of $147.9 million from the IPO. He will still hold about 5 percent of the firm even after his payout. Other insiders that benefited included the Chinese government and insurance giant American International Group Inc. In May, China announced a $3 billion investment in Blackstone, which is likely worth something closer to $4 billion now. AIG, a long-term investor in Blackstone, received partnership units worth about $1.74 billion, though it may not be able to sell those until the end of 2009, according to regulatory filings. In addition, its investments in Blackstone funds was $1.18 billion as of March 31, and its share of Blackstone's income in the March quarter was $107 million. The success of the deal was not to say Blackstone's entrance into public life went without a hitch. The New York-based buyout shop acknowledged Thursday it could face much higher taxes as early as next year if it is taxed as a corporation instead of as a partnership, as various bills in Congress propose to do. That would effectively bring Blackstone's tax rate to as much as 35 percent, from 15 percent now. The Associated Presss Kristen A. Lee and Dan Seymour in New York contributed to this report.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10519
__label__wiki	0.947684	0.947684	Crime and Public Safety, September 19 By News service reports \| Doug@DougMcIntyre.com \| Daily News Highway 330 closure caused by truck accident Traffic backed up along State Route 330 on Friday evening after a big rig jackknifed and spilled its fuel, County fire officials said. The truck jackknifed at about 6:20 p.m. and all lanes of the highway were closed until 11:09 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP officials said they did not know what caused the truck to jackknife. Step-dad arrested on sexual assault charges A Victorville man was arrested Monday after being accused of sexually assaulting his 13-year-old step-daughter, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s officials said Friday. Sheriff’s deputies arrested Raymond Lugardo Nava, 35, on Monday. He was booked at the Victor Valley jail on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child. Sheriff’s officials said the victim reported being assaulted by her step-father after coming home from school. Foul odor reports caused by truck A gas-like odor reported by motorists in Victorville turned out to be coming from a truck with a bad axle, county fire officials said Saturday. The county fire department received several reports of a gas smell along Interstate 15 near Bear Valley Road. Fire officials said there was no gas leak and that something wrong with a truck’s axle caused the odor. Fatal motorcycle crash on Highway 330 in San Bernardino Mountains News service reports Doug McIntyre is host of "McIntyre in the Morning" on 790 KABC in Los Angeles, heard weekdays from 5-10am. He also hosted "Red Eye Radio" both locally and nationally and has been talking into a microphone for 20 years. He writes a weekly column for the Southern California News Group. Follow News service reports @RadioGasBag	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10520
__label__wiki	0.966058	0.966058	Home Uncategorized Will Smith bungee jump is latest stunt near Grand Canyon Will Smith bungee jump is latest stunt near Grand Canyon FELICIA FONSECA and TERRY TANG, Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. \| At the end of the 1991 movie “Thelma & Louise,” the two leading ladies — fugitives cornered by authorities in the Grand Canyon — decide against surrendering and instead drive off a cliff. One of cinema’s most iconic endings wasn’t filmed in the national park in Arizona, but not for lack of trying. “We didn’t want to encourage people coming into the canyon doing what was done in the movie, so we declined it,” said Maureen Oltrogge, a longtime spokeswoman for the national park who retired in 2014. Nevertheless, Oltrogge said at least two people took their own lives by driving over the rim of the Grand Canyon after the movie was released, thinking it was filmed there. File - In this Dec. 13, 2017, file photo, Will Smith arrives at the U.S. premiere of "Bright" in Los Angeles. When Smith turns 50 on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, he will jump head-first into the big milestone. The “Fresh Prince” plans to bungee jump from a helicopter over a gorge just outside Grand Canyon National Park. His birthday activity is the latest in a vast history of outrageous stunts staged in and around one of the world’s seven natural wonders. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) FILE - In this June 23, 2013, file photo, daredevil Nik Wallenda crosses a tightrope 1,500 feet above the Little Colorado River Gorge, Ariz., on the Navajo Nation outside the boundaries of Grand Canyon National Park. When actor Will Smith turns 50 on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, he will jump head-first into the big milestone. The “Fresh Prince” plans to bungee jump from a helicopter over a gorge just outside Grand Canyon National Park. His birthday activity is the latest in a vast history of outrageous stunts staged in and around one of the world’s seven natural wonders. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File) File - In this May 6, 2011, file photo, Swiss adventurer Yves Rossy, who calls himself the JetMan, stands on the ledge of the Grand Canyon on Guano Point on the Hualapai Indian Reservation to speak to the media. When actor Will Smith turns 50 on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, he will jump head-first into the big milestone. The “Fresh Prince” plans to bungee jump from a helicopter over a gorge just outside Grand Canyon National Park. His birthday activity is the latest in a vast history of outrageous stunts staged in and around one of the world’s seven natural wonders. (AP Photo/Matt York, File) File - In this April 29, 1999, file photo, Robbie Knievel leaves his jump sight on the Hualapai Reservation in Ariz., after deciding not to make the Grand Canyon Death Jump due to high winds and cold weather. When actor Will Smith turns 50 on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, he will jump head-first into the big milestone. The “Fresh Prince” plans to bungee jump from a helicopter over a gorge just outside Grand Canyon National Park. His birthday activity is the latest in a vast history of outrageous stunts staged in and around one of the world’s seven natural wonders. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch, File) The landscape in and around one of the world’s seven natural wonders has a long history of stunts being staged — or turned down. An acrobat, a magician and overall daredevils are among those who have approached Grand Canyon National Park over the years with visions of a made-for-TV moment. The latest planned feat will be Tuesday when actor Will Smith celebrates his 50th birthday by bungee jumping from a helicopter. While it’s been billed as a leap “in the heart of the Grand Canyon,” it actually will take place over a smaller gorge on the Navajo Nation, a tribe whose reservation borders the east rim of the national park. Getting permission to film or stage something in the Grand Canyon means meeting a lot of criteria. Among the outrageous proposals the park has declined was in the 1990s, when now-deceased artist Ron Nicolino collected thousands of bras that he wanted to string across the Grand Canyon. The park said no. Grand Canyon spokeswoman Kari Cobb said Smith did not approach the park for the bungee jump, but it wouldn’t be allowed anyway. She said the park is responsible for protecting its assets. “It’s everything relating to safety, impacts to visitors and impacts to the resources,” she said. Oltrogge said other filming projects were turned down because of their size, the impact to tourism and because they didn’t align with the park’s educational values. The park also has rejected requests for ride-along criminal justice programs, and to launch jet engines from rim to rim. Todd Berger, author of “It Happened at Grand Canyon,” says the earliest-known publicized stunt he can recall from his research of the Grand Canyon was an airplane landing near Plateau Point in the early 1920s. Ellsworth Kolb and a swashbuckling pilot took off from the plateau below the South Rim and “spiraled” up and out of the canyon in front of large crowds and cameras. The Grand Canyon is alluring for promotional purpose because it’s “world-famous, spectacular and scary to most people,” Berger said in an email. In 1999 and 2011, Robbie Knievel, the son of stunt performer Evel Knievel, and Swiss aviator Yves Rossy, respectively, approached Grand Canyon National Park with requests to jump part of the canyon and soar over it in a jet suit. After being rejected, both men went to the Hualapai Tribe, whose reservation stretches 100 miles (160 kilometers) along the Grand Canyon’s west rim. The tribe agreed, and both successfully completed their feats. The Hualapai also allowed illusionist Criss Angel in 2010 to be shackled and locked inside a crate that was suspended over the edge of the Grand Canyon. The tribe is best-known for its Grand Canyon Skywalk, a horseshoe-shaped glass bridge that juts over the canyon overlooking the Colorado River. The tribe’s Grand Canyon Resort Corp. said any event must be respectful of Hualapai culture and consistent with its brand. “Our Tribal Council would need to approve any proposal, and that’s a high bar,” CEO Colin McBeath said in a statement. “We want to protect the canyon and the businesses we have worked so hard to establish and grow.” Robert Bravo Jr., a tribal member who has served as the corporation’s chief executive and as a member of its board, said the stunts had been a way to showcase to the tribe to the world. Special permission for filming and photos also is needed. “They were necessary to really promote what we have and who we are,” he said. “But now that we’re on the map, it’s not as much of a necessity.” One request the Hualapai declined was when aerial artist Nik Wallenda wanted to walk a tightrope over the canyon in 2013. Bravo said it was too risky. “The canyon is very sacred and very spiritual to the Hualapai people, and God forbid something happen to him while he’s out there,” he said. Wallenda ended up getting permission from the Navajo Nation to walk a 5-centimeter-thick steel cable 1,476 feet (450 meters) over the Little Colorado River gorge, just east of Grand Canyon National Park. The roughly 22-minute act was broadcast live on the Discovery Channel. That is where Smith will be making his big leap. Navajo Nation spokesman Mihio Manus said any stunt or filming project in the tribe’s Little Colorado River park requires a special permit. Applicants outline their plans and fill out paperwork. If a department manager approves, they talk about the scope of the event and location. Environmental and wildlife officials also weigh in before a permit can be issued and a fee assessed. Manus declined to comment on Smith’s jump. The “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” actor teamed up with charity website Omaze to make his bungee jump a fundraiser. The site launched a lottery for a fan to be chosen to witness the jump and meet Smith. Attempts to reach Smith were unsuccessful. Tang reported from Phoenix. Previous articleRosenstein still has his job at least till Trump showdown Next articleCherry Creek schools to pay $11.5 million to students sexually assaulted by former teacher 4 Democratic women of color slam Trump for ‘bigoted remarks’ Colorado man pleads guilty in theft of thousands of pills Man arrested after day-long standoff with Colorado police	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10529
__label__wiki	0.978147	0.978147	John Wayne's Son Defends His Late Father As A New Scandal Taints His Legacy By Tristan \| Mar 04, 2019 Gone, but not forgotten. That's usually what is said to honor a loved one or role model when they have passed on. Considering recent scandals that have been erupted regarding deceased celebrities, however, the phrase has taken on new meaning. While a new documentary about Michael Jackson is getting a lot of time in the papers, another scandal with a wildly different star is heating up California. Orange County is home to the John Wayne Airport, named after the iconic western actor who many of us know as "The Duke." There's recently been a push to rename the airport, stripping Wayne of his honor, after a Playboy interview from 1971 surfaced again. In it the Oscar-winning actor made some unforgivable comments that have divided the state. "I believe in white supremacy until the blacks are educated to a point of responsibility," he said in the 47-year-old interview. "We can't all of the sudden get down on our knees and turn everything over to the leadership of the blacks." He also spoke disparagingly about what he saw as the "perversion" of Hollywood with new films about homosexuals like Easy Rider and Midnight Cowboy. He used a gay slur to describe those characters before talking about the benefits of sexual intercourse with women. As a star of many Westerns, Wayne was also asked about Native Americans, which were often portrayed as stereotypes or cast as villains in his movies. "I don't feel we did wrong in taking this great country away from them, if that's what you're asking," he said. "Our so-called stealing of this country from them was just a matter of survival." He said that Europeans needed new land and Native Americans were "selfishly trying to keep it for themselves." Few people were surprised that Wayne had controversial views, but hearing them spoken so plainly out-in-the-open has led to new outrage. His son, Ethan, is trying to defend his father's legacy, while at the same time admitting that what he said was horrible. "It would be an injustice to judge someone based on an interview that's being used out of context," he said to CNN. "They're trying to contradict how he lived his life, and how he lived his life was who he was." Ethan said his father only cared how well people did their job and didn't judge based on race, gender or sexual orientation. "He took everyone at face value." The elder Wayne had many distinctions throughout his 50-year career. He finally won his first Oscar with True Grit and also received a Congressional Gold Medal and a Medal of Freedom. He died after fighting stomach cancer in 1972. "It's recognition of a lifetime of significant contributions to this country his community and to his industry," said Ethan. The scandal erupted anew when Michael Hiltzik, a writer for the LA Times, wrote an op-ed reviving the interview and questioning if Wayne should still have an airport named after him. "It certainly undermines any justification for his name and image to adorn a civic facility." Not everyone agrees with dredging up old controversies, even among progressives. You guys don't need to go back to John Wayne to find racist homophobes - maybe we should focus on the alive ones? — Whitney Cummings (@WhitneyCummings) February 20, 2019 Twitter became a battleground for Wayne's fans and those standing up to bigotry. No one is likely to have changed their mind based on what was said. What might change is the name of an airport and how casual movie fans view the man who was once thought of as the "true" American. I've been writing for Shared for 6 years. Along with my cat Lydia, I search for interesting things to share with you! Celebrity \| Trending By Donna \| Jul 11, 2019 Instagram - JD Scott It's been a scary year for the Scott family but none of us have known until now. Fans were shocked when JD Scott and his fiancé, Annalee, announced that for the past 14 months, JD has been suffering from a mysterious illness, and still doesn't know exactly what it is. Scott is the older brother of the famous renovation twins Jonathan and Drew Scott who have the show Property Brothers.Instagram - JD ScottScott and	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10530
__label__wiki	0.894523	0.894523	Gerald R. Ford Gerald Rudolph Ford Years in Office: 1974–1977 Born: July 14, 1913 Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska Political Party: Republican Vice President: Nelson A. Rockefeller First Lady: Elizabeth Anne (Betty) Bloomer Warren Children: Michael, John, Steven, Susan Nickname: Mr. Nice Guy Fast Fact: His daughter Susan held her senior prom in the White House. Important Events During Presidency Assumes presidency after Richard Nixon becomes the first chief executive ever to resign from office (1974). Agrees to limited clemency for Vietnam draft evaders and deserters (1974). Grants complete pardon to Nixon; becomes first sitting president to testify before a Congressional committee when called to explain his action (1974). Federal campaign-finance law passes which limits contributions (1974). Final Americans evacuated from South Vietnam as Saigon is captured by North Vietnamese and war ends. U.S.–Soviet spacecraft link-up (1975). Two separate assassination attempts on President Ford's life fail (1975). Supreme Court upholds death penalty (1976). United States celebrates bicentennial (1976). News Flash From Past: The War is Over Saigon, Vietnam, April 30, 1975 — The Vietnam War ended today when General Duong Van Minh surrendered the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon to a combined force of North Vietnamese and Viet Cong soldiers. The cease-fire agreement of January 1973, which had guaranteed the United States, in President Nixon's words, "Peace with honor", lasted less than a year. By 1974, the war had restarted. A March 1975 strategic retreat ordered by South Vietnamese president Nguyen Van Thieu quickly turned into a rout. Sensing on April 18th that the end of the war was near, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger ordered all U.S. citizens in South Vietnam to leave immediately. Operation Frequent Wind, which ended today when the grounds of the U.S. embassy were captured, has been the largest helicopter evacuation in history. Nearly seven thousand people, including fourteen hundred Americans, have been airlifted to U.S. ships waiting offshore. Gerald Ford was sworn in as president on August 9, 1974, just minutes after Richard Nixon's resignation took effect. "Our long national nightmare is over," Ford said after the ceremony. For further information about President Gerald R. Ford, look in Compton's online encyclopedia (Keyword: Encyclopedia). Some of the information here courtesy: Scholastic Encyclopedia of the Presidents and Their Times (1994: Scholastic, Inc.). View not found. Download the PDF from here	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10531
__label__wiki	0.697664	0.697664	Home > Sports Science > News Articles Scalp Tickets If You Want A Better Return By News Staff \| July 25th 2014 03:45 PM \| Print \| E-mail Concert promoters and sports teams have long insisted that scalping - private ticket sales outside a venue - hurts their revenue and forces fans to pay exorbitant prices for tickets. Not so, according to a new analysis which concludes that resale markets can add value to tickets sold by concert venues and Ticketmaster. Suppose you are interested in a Bruno Mars and Pharrell Williams concert that is three months away. You're not 100 percent sure you'll be able to make it because you have to travel, so you don't buy tickets at all. "If a customer faces too much uncertainty, he or she may be unwilling to purchase a ticket," said Victor Bennett, assistant professor of management at the USC Marshall School of Business, who wrote the paper with colleagues at New York University and the Harvard Business School. "On the other hand, a customer who is reasonably certain of reselling the ticket on Craigslist may be more likely to purchase it. Such security increases the number of customers willing to buy from Ticketmaster, effectively bidding up the price." You might also decide to buy tickets early from Ticketmaster if that Bruno Mars and Pharrell Williams concert is in high demand and might sell out, because tickets on Craigslist are going to be bid way up. "For really hot shows, sometimes tickets are resold for five or 10 times their face value," Bennett said. "But on a show that hasn't sold out," he continued, "a lot of times the scalpers are just trying to make back as much of their money as they can, so they may even charge less than face value." Concert tickets are resold regularly, Bennett explained, because ticket buyers decide that they can no longer attend or because the tickets were bought with the intention of reselling them or were released directly by an artist or promoter. Websites like TicketsNow, StubHub and Craigslist make it extremely easy to match buyers and sellers. Bennett specifically looked at ticket prices to measure whether firms benefited from or were hurt by the entry of Craigslist, the leading classified-ad service in any medium and the ninth-most-visited website in the United States, with about 60 million unique U.S. visitors each month. Through this study, Bennett determined that markets like Craigslist can impact prices in markets like Ticketmaster, but they do not always have the same effect. Following Craiglist's entry to the market, concerts by popular artists saw a significant increase in price, while those by less-popular artists saw a significant decrease. "By 'most popular shows,' I mean the shows that are more popular than promoters thought they were going to be — it's when the venues sell out," Bennett said. If Lady Gaga plays in a 50,000-seat venue and she only sells 48,000 tickets, then markets like Craigslist don't help Ticketmaster. But they can help a small indie band that is playing a 100-seat theater and thought it was only going to sell 80 tickets but ended up getting on the radio and selling 150 tickets. "The most popular shows are now making more money," Bennett said, "and that's kind of a rich-get-richer effect." Article:"Cannibalization and Option Value Effects of Secondary Markets: Evidence From the U.S. Concert Industry" upcoming in the Strategic Management Journal. Source: USC	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10532
__label__wiki	0.71616	0.71616	Home > Philosophy & Ethics > News Articles The Science Way To Reduce Animal Testing In Science By News Staff \| February 26th 2014 02:14 PM \| Print \| E-mail By growing “mini-livers” from adult mouse stem cells, the road may be paved to replacing, reducing or refining the use of animals in science. Dr. Meritxell Huch from the Gurdon Institute at Cambridge received the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) 3Rs Prize for developing a method that enables adult mouse stem cells to grow and expand into fully functioning three-dimensional liver tissue. Using this method, cells from one mouse could be used to test 1,000 drug compounds to treat liver disease, and reduce animal use by up to 50,000. Growing hepatocytes (liver cells) in the laboratory has been attempted by liver biologists for many years, since it would reduce their reliance on using mice to study liver disease and would open up new opportunities in medical research and drug safety testing. Until then, no laboratory had been successful in deciphering how to isolate and grow these cells. Liver stem cells are typically found in a dormant state in the liver, only becoming active following injury to produce new liver cells and bile ducts. Huch and colleagues at the Netherlands’ Hubrecht Institute located the specific type of stem cells responsible for this regeneration, which are recognised by a key surface protein (Lgr5+) that they share with similar stem cells in the intestine, stomach and hair follicles. By isolating these cells and placing them in a culture medium with the right conditions, the researchers were able to grow small liver organoids, which survive and expand for over a year in a laboratory environment. When implanted back into mice with liver disease they continued to grow, ameliorating the disease and extending the survival of the mice. Having further refined the process using cells from rats and dogs, Huch is now moving onto testing it with human cells, which could potentially translate to the development of a patient’s own liver tissue for transplantation. Commenting on the new method’s potential to reduce animal use in liver research, Huch said, “Typically a study to investigate one potential drug compound to treat one form of liver disease would require up to 50 live animals per experiment, so testing 1000 compounds would need 50,000 mice. By using the liver culture system I developed, we can test 1000 compounds using cells that come from only one mouse, resulting in a significant reduction in animal use. If other laboratories adopt this method then the impact on animal use in the liver research field would be immediate. A vast library of potential drug compounds could be narrowed down to just one or two very quickly and cheaply, which can then be tested further in an animal study.” Dr Vicky Robinson, Chief Executive of the NC3Rs said, “Growing functioning liver cells in culture has been the Holy Grail for liver biologists for many years, so a limitless supply of hepatocytes could have a huge 3Rs impact both on basic research to understand liver disease and for the screening and safety testing of pharmaceuticals. Researchers need to utilise this alternative technology as soon as possible to ensure the benefits to animals and human health are fully realized.” Source: University of Cambridge	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10533
__label__wiki	0.66901	0.66901	Home > Technology > News Articles NES/T Male Contraceptive Gel Promoted By Population Council Goes Into Clinical Trial By News Staff \| November 30th 2018 01:59 PM \| Print \| E-mail The Population Council is enrolling 420 couples to test NES/T, which is the progestin compound segesterone acetate (Nestorone) in combination with testosterone. Men have somewhat limited options for birth control compared to women; condoms are effective, as is vasectomy, but the latter is surgery and can be difficult to reverse. Over half of men would use a product like a birth control pill if it were similarly reversible and uncomplicated. But to-date none have been successful, including other combinations of hormones. "Expanding male contraceptive options could help make family planning more of a shared responsibility between women and men,” said Regine Sitruk-Ware of the Population Council, co-director of the trial. “Safe, effective, and reversible tools for men to control their own fertility gives new meaning and significance to the term ‘family planning.’" The Population Council, founded by John D. Rockefeller III (a eugenicist who wanted "weak" people out of the gene pool - American Eugenics Society members Frederick Osborn and Frank Notestein succeeded him as the Council’s next two presidents) has a long history of funding birth control for women, not without controversy; they developed the Norplant, which resulted in a $50 million settlement for a class-action lawsuit brought by 30,000 women who suffered severe side effects from the implant device, and they were also behind the abortion pill known as RU-486. Their fourth president even advocated sterilization drugs in water, which the history of eugenics shows would really have meant the water of poor people and minorities. Clearly this is a far less Draconian approach than they have advocated in the past. Men will apply the gel daily for up to 12 weeks to find any unacceptable side effects. If sperm levels have not adequately declined by the 12-week mark, the men will continue to use the formulation for up to 16 weeks. If sperm levels decline enough for the gel to be considered contraception, the men will enter a 52-week trial. Once the trials are over, researchers expect to monitor the men for an additional 24 weeks after they stop using the gel to make sure it's reversible. Results from this trial are expected in 2022 and will help determine whether the NES/T gel should be evaluated in a Phase III contraceptive efficacy clinical trial, with the aim of obtaining approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market the product as a male contraceptive.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10534
__label__wiki	0.759811	0.759811	What Was The Battle Of Dunkirk? The smaller vessels did help in the battle of Dunkirk, but it was largely the British Royal Navy and a few other larger ships that evacuated approximately 95% of the soldiers from the beaches. Wars are terrible and brutal things. They destroy lives, expend countless resources and often push humanity into dark realms. Still, if we look back at the history of our species, it has been filled with wars since the first caveman picked up a club. While attempts have been made to abolish war on a global scale, a permanent peace remains out of reach. Amongst the many bloody battles that took place during World War ll, the Battle of Dunkirk stands out. It was something that the world had never seen! The thirst for violence and conflict had turned men into beasts. However, among all this tragedy, hope still prevailed, and the small town of Dunkirk, situated on the Northern coast of France, proved to be the perfect example of temerity and honor. Let’s take a closer look. Where is Dunkirk? The town of Dunkirk lies in the North of France, on the shores of the North Sea, near the Belgian-French border. Being located near the borders of three European powers (Belgium, Germany and France), Dunkirk (known as Dunkerque in French) and the surrounding areas have been the site of trade and commerce for centuries. However, as every boon comes with a bane, the same is true here. Because of its location, Dunkirk also played a pivotal role in many battles, including one battle in ‘the war to end all wars’. The Phony War When Hitler started utilizing dirty tactics and terrorizing Europe by annexing his neighboring regions, Neville Chamberlain, then prime minister of Britain, declared war against Nazi-led Germany. The next eight months marked a stalemate between the two sides, and minimal action was taken. This was known as the phony war. However, peace didn’t last long. On May 10, 1940, the so-called phony war ended decisively when Nazi Germany invaded the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Belgium in a blitzkrieg attack. What is Blitzkrieg? Blitzkrieg is German for ‘lightning war’, and is a military tactic based around the element of surprise. Mainly designed to disorganize enemy forces by using quick and mobile troops, along with the use of advanced warfare techniques (the Germans had Panzer tanks and nose dive bomber planes), it did not give the enemy a chance to assess their situation and retaliate effectively. The successful execution of a blitzkrieg results in short military campaigns, which also preserves human lives and limits the expenditure of artillery. How did the German Army reach Dunkirk? Soon after the blitzkrieg began, the Axis powers attacked France. Britain had already sent troops to defend France, and the retaliating forces of Belgium and Holland had also joined in the fight. They were expecting an attack along the Maginot line, but the Germans instead attacked through the Ardennes Forest. France’s map showing the Maginot line and the Ardennes Forest during WW2 (Photo Credit : Niels Bosboom./Wikimedia Commons) Determined to win, the Germans kept pushing the Allied forces towards the North of France, cutting all communication and transport between the North and South. As a result, several hundred thousand Allied troops were stranded on an incredibly small stretch of the French coastline (Dunkirk, specifically) with the Nazis attacking them from the only piece of land around. Enter Dunkirk! British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain resigned on May 13, which brought Winston Churchill to power. The first step taken by the wartime coalition government was to launch Operation Dynamo. Operation Dynamo began on May 27, 1940. Its main aim was to rescue the Allied forces stranded at Dunkirk. On the first day of the mission, the British Navy was only able to save around 8,000 troops. The shallow beaches of Dunkirk were proving far too difficult for British vessels, and the destroyed port of Dunkirk was not helping the situation. During this chaotic time, an appeal was made to the civilians on the coast to join in the rescue mission. The call was heard loud and clear, and about 800 small ships joined in. They were fishing boats, leisure crafts and cruise ships, all trying to save their brave countrymen. As a result, by June 4, Operation Dynamo ended up saving around 340,000 lives. Fishing boats saving soldiers from Dunkirk (Photo Credit : Press Agency photographer /Wikimedia Commons) Did Hitler help at Dunkirk? Hitler was many things—a ruthless leader, a proud German, a relentless worker and a warrior. However, he was not a trained military general. On May 24, he gave an order to halt the advancing German Panzer tank divisions bearing down on Dunkirk for two days. Although his decision has been attributed to his generals’ worries over a possible Allied counterattack, as well as Luftwaffe commander Hermann Goering’s insistence that his air forces could prevent any evacuation attempt at Dunkirk, it allowed the British to set up a defensive perimeter, setting the stage for the heroic evacuation. Did Christopher Nolan get it right in his movie? Christopher Nolan tried to recreate the madness of Dunkirk on screen with his 2017 directorial masterpiece Dunkirk. The film was an instant hit among audiences and was righteously praised by critics as well. However, was the film historically accurate? A still from the movie Dunkirk (Image Credit: Dunkirk, the movie / Syncopy Inc) While the film did brilliantly capture the emotions of the British and French soldiers stuck at Dunkirk, it missed some crucial details. One of the major points of criticism for the film was over-stating the role of small ships for the “miracle of Dunkirk”. The smaller vessels did help, but it was largely the British Royal Navy and a few other larger ships that evacuated approximately 95% of the soldiers from the beaches. Another scene that the film failed to capture accurately was the air raids by the German air force. The Stukas—or nosedive bombers—of the Luftwaffe regularly bombed the beaches, killing thousands of men, but failing to strike enough ships to stop the evacuation. Dunkirk proved to be one of the most important turning points of the war. Germany had hoped that a defeat at Dunkirk would lead Britain to negotiate a speedy exit from the conflict. Instead, the “Miracle at Dunkirk” became a rallying cry for the rest of the war, the latter part of which saw the Allies defeating the Axis powers. The battle of Dunkirk proved to the world that even in the toughest of times, humanity rises to the challenge, allowing the desire to help others surpass all additional fears. The horror of events like the World Wars are just temporary disturbances in a path towards a world that will one day know peace! Dunkirk: The Necessary Myth National Air And Space Museum The short URL of the present article is: http://sciabc.us/am4I6 Cracking the Uncrackable: How Did Alan Turing and His Team Crack The Enigma Code? Ashish December 27, 2015 Would the RMS Titanic Have Survived If It Had Collided Head-On With The Iceberg? Why Is Batman’s Cape Better Than Every Other Super Hero’s? Team ScienceABC January 20, 2016 Does Chloroform Really Knock You Out As Quickly As They Show In Movies? Ashish March 15, 2016 Science Of Captain America: What’s The Secret Of His Superhuman Strength? Can You Really Crawl Like Spiderman In Real Life? Team ScienceABC February 4, 2016 Are We Moving Towards Real Terminators? 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__label__cc	0.608571	0.391429	Which Is The Oldest Language Known To Humanity? Vaishnavi Patil 3 years ago What makes us considerably more intelligent than all the other persisting life forms on planet Earth? Most scholars would point out the fact that we can communicate with one another as what really sets us apart. Sure, animals can signal to each other, but none of them can speak to one another about metaphysics or their individual futures. Only humans seem to possess that level of intelligence. Linguists claim that the dawn of humanity itself could only have begun with an abstract conversation. Credit: Frits Ahlefeldt/ Hiking Artist Most of these linguists believe that language began around 100,000 BC, a time period in which humans were still developing modern human skulls and vocal tracts. This language is called the Proto-Human Language. Technically, this is the oldest human language, but it is extremely difficult to construct this language, as there seem to be no traces of it anywhere. For the sake of a “proven” argument, we shall not be discussing this language in particular. Instead, what we are discussing here is one particular branch of languages that went on to include speakers from all across the world. This branch of languages is called the Indo-European language family. Most people today can speak at least one language from this family. It includes a wide range of languages, including English, German, Farsi, Hindi, Afrikaans, and many others. Strangely enough, these languages can be traced back to one specific ancient language. Note: There are many other languages outside the Indo-European family, such as those in the Dravidian family and the Afroasiatic family. They, too, each have their own ancestors, which are also extremely ancient. However, again, the research is lacking in comparison. In this article, we will only be concentrating on the Indo-European family of languages. However, if we were to consider the oldest language that is still in use, then the answer would probably be Tamil. Rather than claiming that it is the oldest language, it might be more accurate to state that it is the language that has been the most resistant to change for the longest period of time. Note 2: What must be understood is that asking the question ‘Which is the oldest language’ is quite complex in and of itself. The evolution of language is highly complex and interconnected, and the study of historical linguistics hardly ever has any solid evidence to back it up. There are languages older than even the Indo-European family, called the Nostratic family of languages. These languages connect the IE family with the other language families. However, can these languages even be called ‘languages’ if we know practically nothing about them? This is a question I will leave for the readers to decide. Yes, yes, I am getting to the point. Promise. When the early Orientalists began studying Sanskrit, they began to see the similar words and similar grammatical patterns between Sanskrit, Ancient Greek and Latin. Obvious patterns began to emerge the more they studied the languages comparatively. These patterns were visible only in the Indo-European regions and some parts of Africa. Languages like Mandarin and Japanese seemed to have arisen from a whole different mother language. Therefore, linguists focused their attention solely on the languages that were spoken in Eurasia. Pick the odd man out Linguists started building a vocabulary of words that were similar in all the ancient Indo-European languages. They did this because they figured that if there was so many similarities between these languages, there must have been an ancestral language that was spread throughout Eurasia to result in its numerous contemporary forms. They called this ancestral language Proto Indo-European Language (PIE). Theoretically, it was spoken during the time period between 4500 BC and 2500 BC. The source of this language, however, is hotly debated amongst scholars. The long-standing belief is that it began somewhere on the Eurasian steppes 6500 years ago, and then spread to the surrounding areas. This theory has been contradicted by a new theory that suggests that PIE was spoken several thousand years earlier in Turkey. The eventual spread of Indo-European languages The Sheep And The Horses In 1868, German linguist Dr. August Schleicher first wrote a written sample for this language. He first wrote a parable called ‘The Sheep And The Horses’ and then translated it into PIE to experiment with its vocabulary. written in PIE Here is the passage translated in English: ‘A sheep that had no wool saw horses, one of them pulling a heavy wagon, one carrying a big load, and one carrying a man quickly. The sheep said to the horses: “My heart pains me, seeing a man driving horses.” The horses said: “Listen, sheep, our hearts pain us when we see this: a man, the master, makes the wool of the sheep into a warm garment for himself. And the sheep has no wool.” Having heard this, the sheep fled into the plain.’ Pronunciations were derived and long researched for years, but it wasn’t until recently that somebody attempted to read this passage out loud. Linguist Dr. Andrew Byrd, a professor at University of Kentucky recently recorded himself reading this passage, building upon three centuries worth of research on this fascinating topic. Isn’t that incredibly cool? The fact that none of us have ever heard a word of this language, nor have we ever found any written records of it? Yet, through 300 years of persistent research, we can now hear what our ancestors might have sounded like. This simple 45-second audio file is probably one of linguistics’ finest achievements, if not all of humanity’s! Final Note: If any of you are interested in learning how to accurately pronounce Proto Indo-European language, then this YouTube video might be exactly what you’re looking for. In this video, YouTuber Xidnaf attempts to read an ancient Sanskrit passage in PIE. Many of these pronunciations, which might be difficult for native English speakers, are perfect for people who speak Hindi or any other North Indian languages. Proto-Human Language – Wikipedia The Wall Street Journal‎ Chronology of Hominid Evolution – Rice University Evolution of Human Languages – Santa Fe Institute The short URL of the present article is: http://sciabc.us/l67G1 Vaishnavi has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology/Anthropology from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai (India) and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Global Studies (whatever that is) from Humboldt University, Berlin (Germany). 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__label__cc	0.551894	0.448106	Welcome History International Future sessions Courses Bibliography Contacts-info Links The Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation Inc. was founded in the U.S.A. by William Garner Sutherland (W.G.S.) in 1953. He studied directly under Andrew Taylor Still, M.D. at the American School of Osteopathy (Kirksville-Missouri). The complex relationship between cranial bones aroused his curiosity. He suspected there was mechanical mobility between these bones and he began his research by first trying to disprove this theory. He was not able to do so and he then pursued his research into functional disorders induced by squeezing different parts of the skull. In the beginning, his observations were severely criticised by the medical world, which perceived the skull as a closed box. Later on, his conclusive experiments were recognised. His therapeutic concept consists of treating tissues and fluids. This concept made a lot of progress during the following years and is still doing so. It is undeniably fundamental to our inherent capacities of self-regulation.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10539
__label__wiki	0.9162	0.9162	Talking Bass - Stanley Clarke Stanley Clarke was born June 30, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was introduced to the bass as a schoolboy when he arrived late on the day instruments were distributed to students and acoustic bass was one of the few remaining selections. He is a graduate of Roxborough High School in Philadelphia. Having graduated from the Philadelphia Musical Academy, (which was absorbed into the University of the Arts in 1985), Stanley Clarke was barely out of his teens when he exploded into the jazz world in 1971. He arrived in New York City and immediately landed jobs with famous bandleaders such as Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson, Pharaoh Saunders, Gil Evans and Stan Getz among others. As a young prodigy he was immediately recognized for his sense of lyricism and melody, which he had distilled from his bass heroes Charles Mingus, Scott LaFaro and others, as well as non-bass players like John Coltrane. Clarke fired the bass “shot heard round the world” that started the ‘70s bass revolution and paved the way for all bassists/soloists/bandleaders to follow. In 1974, he released his eponymous Stanley Clarke album, which featured the hit single, “Lopsy Lu.” Two years later, he released School Days, an album whose title track is now a bona fide bass anthem. The song, “School Days,” has since become a must-learn for nearly every up-and-coming bassist, regardless of genre. Leading the bass liberation movement, Clarke envisioned the bass as a viable, melodic solo instrument positioned at the front of the stage rather than in a background role and he was uniquely qualified to take it there. A pioneer at 25, he became the first jazz-fusion bassist in history to headline tours, sell out shows worldwide and craft albums that achieved gold status. He was also the first bassist in history to double on acoustic and electric bass with equal virtuosity, power and fire. In his ongoing efforts to push the bass to new limits, he invented two new instruments, the piccolo bass and the tenor bass. The piccolo bass is tuned one octave higher than the traditional electric bass. The tenor bass is tuned one fourth higher than standard. Both of these instruments have enabled Clarke to extend his melodic range to higher and more expressive registers. One of Clarke’s musical visions became a reality in the early 1970’s when he met Chick Corea and eventually formed the seminal electric jazz/fusion band Return to Forever. RTF was a showcase for each of the quartet’s strong musical personalities, composing prowess and instrumental voices. In additions to their recent Grammy Award winning Forever CD, the band recorded eight albums, two of which were certified gold (Return to Forever and the classic Romantic Warrior). They also won a Grammy Award (No Mystery) and received numerous nominations while touring incessantly. In 2011 Clarke reunited with founding members, Chick Corea and Lenny White, for the highly anticipated and extremely successful Return To Forever 2-year, 90-city world tour. Always in search of new challenges, Clarke turned his boundless creative energy to film and television scoring in the mid-1980s. He has become one of the elite in-demand composers in Hollywood. Starting on the small screen with an Emmy-nominated score for Pee Wee’s Playhouse, he transitioned to the silver screen and now has well over 65 film and television credits to his name. As composer, orchestrator, conductor and performer he has scored such blockbuster films as Boyz ‘N the Hood, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, The Transporter, Romeo Must Die, Passenger 57, Poetic Justice and The Five Heartbeats just to name a few. He even scored the Michael Jackson video Remember the Time, directed by John Singleton. Most recently he scored the 2013 box office buster, Best Man Holiday. Clarke has been nominated for three Emmys and won a BMI Award for Boyz ‘N the Hood. In 2014 he accepted an invitation to become a member of the exclusive Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. “Film has given me the opportunity to write large orchestral scores and to compose music not normally associated with myself,” says Clarke. “It’s given me the chance to conduct orchestras and arrange music for various types of ensembles. It’s been a diverse experience for me musically, made me a more complete musician, and focused my skills completely.” His 1995 release, Stanley Clarke at the Movies, is a testament to this heightened level of musicianship. In addition to touring with his own band, Clarke has always enjoyed the challenge of collaborating with other artists on tour. Clarke teamed up with keyboardist George Duke in 1981 to form the Clarke/Duke Project. Together they scored a top 20 pop hit with “Sweet Baby,” recorded three albums. Over the last decade he toured with George Duke in 2006 and the Clarke/Duke 4: Bring It Tour in 2012 and 2013, until Duke’s untimely death. Clarke’s involvement in additional projects as leader or active member include: Jeff Beck (world tours, 1979), Keith Richards’ New Barbarians (world tour, 1980), Animal Logic (with Stuart Copeland, two albums and tours, 1989), the “Superband” (with Larry Carlton, Billy Cobham, Najee and Deron Johnson, 1993-1994), The Rite of Strings (with Jean-Luc Ponty and Al Di Meola, 1995 and 2004) Vertu’ (with Lenny White, 1999) and “Trio!” (With Bela Fleck and Jean Luc Ponty, 2005.) In 2008 Clarke teamed up with fellow bass titans Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten – collectively known as S.M.V. – and released Thunder, their earth shaking debut collaboration. In 2012 he toured jazz festivals with Stewart Copeland (Police drummer) in Europe in addition trio dates with Chick Corea and legendary drummer Jack DeJohnette. Not one to rest on the laurels from his various pursuits as a composer, performer and recording artist of more than 40 albums and 60 film scores, the Fall of 2010 marked Clarke’s launch of his own record label, Roxboro Entertainment Group. This business venture includes music publishing for his own and other musicians’ work, as well as the development of various projects aimed at music education. So far Roxboro Entertainment has released CDs from guitarist Lloyd Gregory, multi-instrumentalist Kennard Ramsey. Keyboardist Sunnie Paxson, Ukrainian-born pianist, arranger and keyboardist Ruslan Sirota and 16-year-old jazz piano prodigy Beka Gochiashvili from Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia. It will soon be releasing singer Natasha Agrama’s CD, The Heart of Infinite Change. Clarke passionately believes in giving back to help young musicians hone their skills. He and his wife Sofia established The Stanley Clarke Foundation thirteen years ago as a charitable organization, which offers scholarships to talented young musicians each year. Clarke strongly feels that those who have had success in realizing their own vision have a duty to help others in their struggle to emerge. Early in 2007 Clarke released a DVD entitled Night School: An Evening with Stanley Clarke and Friends chronicling the third annual Stanley Clarke Scholarship Concert with proceeds going to the fund. The concert features diverse group of musicians that include Stevie Wonder, Wallace Roney, Bela Fleck, Sheila E., Stewart Copeland, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea, Wayman Tisdale, Marcus Miller and so many more. The DVD has garnered outstanding reviews since its release. Stanley Clarke, to this day, remains as passionate about music as that young teen prodigy from Philly with big dreams. Like the man himself, his biography is a continuous work in progress. Legend is a word that has been associated with Stanley since he was 25, yet he remains unpretentious, preferring simple pleasures in the peaceful canyons where he resides in Los Angeles. First Lady of Flute Bobbi Humphrey Bobbi Humphrey has been named “First Lady of the Flute” by the critics and listeners alike and, from the accomplishments in her musical career, deservedly so. For three decades now, Bobbi Humphrey has been playing her special brand of music to audience s around the world. Her professional career began in 1971 when she was the first female signed to Blue Note Records. Certainly a lady playing a flute must have seemed something of a novelty then. Humphrey proved, however, she was not just a “first” or novelty, but a talent to be reckoned with. For in 1973, her LP, Blues and Blues was not only a huge commercial success, but established a strong crossover market for her. Also, in 1973, she was invited to the prestigious Montreux International Music Festival in Switzerland where Leonard Feather, noted critic of the Los Angeles Times, acclaimed her “the surprise hit of the festival”. Since then Humphrey has continuously proved her sustaining power, for today she is the only successful female urban-pop flutist on the scene. Further proof is the fact that she was acclaimed “Best Female Instrumentalist” (1976 and 1978 to both Billboard and Record World, and “Best Female Vocalist” in Cashbox. This is certainly a milestone for any instrumentalist. Born in Marlin, Texas and raised in Dallas, Humphrey’s training on flute began in high school and continued through her years at Texas Southern University and Southern Methodist University. It was there that Dizzy Gillespie spotted her when he served as a judge in a school-wide competition. With Gillespie encouraging her to pursue a career in New York City, Humphrey wrote a letter to New York’s famed Apollo Theater and received a telegram soon afterwards telling her, “We have reserved a spot for you on Amateur Night”. She didn’t take further convincing, nor did she have trouble finding her “spot” in the music industry. The title of one of her Epic LPs The Good Life, best describes her career. Humphrey has played with the best, ranging from Duke Ellington (her third day in New York) to Lee Morgan to Stevie Wonder (featured on Songs In The Key of Life LP in 1977). Between 1971 and 1976, Bobbi recorded six albums for Blue Note Records. In 1974, she recorded the successful Satin Doll LP. 1977 was another big year for Humphrey. For the third consecutive year she was voted “Best Flutist” in Ebony Magazine Reader’s Poll. She was signed to Epic Records. She was invited back to the Montreux Music Festival., and honored with the Key to New Orleans. It was not only a year of musical growth but of commercial expansion as well, because in 1977 Humphrey formed Bobbi Humphrey Music Company to publish her compositions as well as composers. She also formed Innovative Artist Management to handle her business affairs. Humphrey has also gone to gather numerous awards and citations for her music. These awards have included the keys to cities for the United States and a Congressional Appointment to the Community Advisory Committee. Also, the business world has recognized Bobbi’s talents in that arena. She has received various awards for her business accomplishments and high ethics from the City of New York, “Dollars and Sense” magazine, and was featured in financial section of Billboard Magazine. However, Humphrey’s longevity on the charts has been her greatest award. Her LP Freestyle was one of the hottest LPs during the summer of ‘78. And with her LP The Good Life, the summer of ‘79 was not only good, but hot! The eighties were a period of rapid creative and business expansion, and community activism. Whether it is from the stage of Carnegie Hall or an intimate jazz room in Europe or Atlanta live performing remains her first love. However, she enjoys composing and producing musical jingles for several major corporations, such as Halston and Anheuser Busch and doing solo work for the television on such shows as the “Cosby Show”. Though she is petite, one can see that she has the talent and heart as big as the State of Texas. Former New York City Mayor David N. Dinkins says it best, “Bobbi Humphrey’s dedication to artistic excellence is matched only by her social activism and concern for those in need”. This includes her working on various political campaigns, performing at senior citizens homes, doing fundraising concerts for the United Negro College Fund, and speaking before the General Assembly of the United Nations about the Ethiopian famine in the eighties. Ever growing and seeking new challenges Bobbi produced one of her most exciting and personal LPs entitled “City Beat” in 1989. “City Beat” remained on the Billboard Magazine Black Charts for sixteen weeks. She served as producer, wrote many of the songs and gathered some of her musical friends to share in the treat. As the beat went on, the nineties’ held the promise of some of Bobbi’s greatest musical and commercial expansion. In 1990 her company Bobbi Humphrey Music, Inc., signed a production agreement with Warner Bros. Records, in which she brought new artists to the label and produced new material. Her agreement with Warner Bros. followed her discovering, and bringing to the attention of Warner Bros. A&R executives, R & B vocalist Tevin Campbell. Following the success of Bobbi Humphrey Music selling in excess of five million units of the Campbell records, Ms. Humphrey boldly launched her label, Paradise Sounds Records, in 1994. She recorded her first release “Passion Flute”, which was recently re-released and continues to be one of her fans’ all-time favorite recording. The album’s concept is to showcase Bobbi Humphrey with a cool jazz setting; mostly at mid-tempo: although there is a surprising up-tempo version of his huge hit, “Harlem River Drive. There are also two original ballads in which Bobbi features the smooth singing of D’wayne Whitehead. Another song features two great artists and friends of Bobbi, Gwen Guthrie on vocal and Ralph MacDonald on percussion. From the first track, “Steppin’ Out” which features Bobbi’s flute on a hauntingly smooth, yet strong hook, to the last track, “Rainbows”, a soaring ballad, her passionate and pure flute playing is ever present. In “Passion Flute”, her fans old and new will surely have a greater passion for Bobbi Humphrey. The Watts Prophets The West Coast's answer to the Last Poets, The Watts Prophets didn't get quite the same recognition for their contributions to raising black consciousness and laying the foundations for rap. The group was formed at the Watts Writer's Workshop, an organization started by screenwriter Budd Schulberg designed to provide a creative outlet in the wake of the 1965 Watts riots. Father Amde Hamilton (an Ethiopian Orthodox priest, born Anthony Hamilton), Otis O'Solomon, and Richard Dedeaux met in the workshop circa 1967, and soon began performing together as Watts Prophets, setting their socially and politically conscious poetry to spare, often jazzy musical backing. They won second place in an inner-city talent show, which led to a residency at John Daniels' Maverick's Flat club in South Central L.A.; they also performed at fundraisers, in prisons, and around their community whenever possible. In1969, Watts Prophets debuted with The Black Voices: On the Streets in Watts. Two years later, the group released Rappin' Black in a White World on ALA, with lyrics and vocals provided by former Motown songwriter Dee Dee McNeil. The radical, incendiary tone of their work fit right in with the emerging black power movement, and attracted unfavorable notice from the government; the home of the Watts Writers Project was destroyed by fire in 1975 after having been infiltrated by an FBI informant. Record deals were hard to come by, and were continually falling through (including one with Bob Marley's home, Tuff Gong, that evaporated with Marley's premature death). Still, they remained sporadically active as performers, and were rediscovered by the hip-hop generation as their records were sampled frequently; additionally, O'Solomon's "Hey World" was covered by Ziggy Marley. In 1997, Watts Prophets released an album of new material with pianist Horace Tapscott, When the 90's Came, on Payday/ffrr, which also reissued their two original LPs. The Prophets remain dedicated community activists today, promoting creative self-expression and the arts for young people around Southern California and beyond. Amde Hamilton, who is a priest of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, can be seen performing a spoken-word piece at the 1981 funeral service of Bob Marley in Jamaica in the 1982 film Land of Look Behind. In 1994, the group appeared on the Red Hot Organization's compilation CD, Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool, appearing on a track entitled "Apprehension" alongside Don Cherry. The album, meant to raise awareness of the AIDS epidemic in African-American society was named "Album of the Year" by Time Magazine. Finding much support in African American popular music they released two relatively unnoticed albums “Rappin’ Black in a White World” and “From the Streets of Watts” and appeared on “Songs in the Key of Life” by Stevie Wonder, all of which have now become notorious and been cited by Mos Def amongst others. In a modern context its influence on the hip-hop community and slam poetry gatherings such as Def Poetry Jam is undeniable. Well known rapper DJ Quik, a collaborator and contributor to the Watts Prophets 1997 work “When The 90′s Came”, is one of the many who point to the Watts Prophets as an early source of inspiration. Creating a voice tightly woven with the day to day struggle toward civil rights for African Americans, the Watts Prophets were eventually heard in recordings with popular music legends such as Stevie Wonder and Bob Marley, and have been sampled by artists such as Digable Planets, Coolio and Ice Cube. After a long battle with cancer, poet and founding member of the legendary Watts Prophets, Richard Anthony Dedeaux passed away at home in Shelton, Washington at 10:45 PM PST, Tuesday night, December 3rd 2013. He was 73.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10540
__label__cc	0.537965	0.462035	Fujifilm X-H1: Chunky, but in the best way possible By Rory Lee 7:03 pm, 7 March 2018 5 Comments Fujifilm X photographers, meet your new king. This is the Fujifilm X-H1 and it’s the most “serious” camera Fujifilm makes right now, setting its sights on the likes of Sony’s excellent a6500. Compared to the rest of the Fujifilm X lineup, the X-H1 has a couple of interesting improvements primarily in its body and some of its features. The first thing you’ll immediately notice when you pick it up is the sizable grip, which is borrowed from Fujifilm’s compact medium-format camera, the GFX 50S. It also features the top-plate secondary monochrome LCD display that will let you know your camera settings at a glance when the camera is on. When you switch it off, it’ll display the current battery percentage and number of shots left in your SD card — very useful. Sure, you’re missing the exposure compensation dial, but that’s something I never use so I like this a lot more. The next significant change is in the body itself. This camera is designed to be more robust and durable than the other Fujifilm X cameras so it’s got 25% thicker magnesium alloy walls compared to the X-T2 as well as a ribbed frame so it’s more tanky and can support heavier lenses better. But despite all that extra reinforcement, the camera body is actually really light. Picking it up, paired with an XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD lens (which is a heavy lens, by the way), its combined weight felt about the same in my hands as my much smaller X-T20 with the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R OIS lens. SEE ALSO: DJI's newest Ronin gimbal is smaller, lighter, cheaper and is designed for mirrorless cameras Add that to the fact that it’s got a much better grip and I was holding something far more manageable in my hands. It felt great and very secure which is something I really appreciate especially since I shoot one-handed very often. However, magnesium alloy isn’t the most luxurious material to hold, combined with the matte body paint, the camera doesn’t feel expensive, nor does it look as pretty as the X-T20/X100F. But it’s a workhorse, so I don’t think its users will mind too much. Finally, the most significant upgrade is that the X-H1 is the first Fujifilm X camera to feature in-body image stabilisation (IBIS). This baby’s got 5 axes of stabilisation that can reduce shake by up to 5.5 stops, making it an ideal camera for video shooting (especially the handheld stuff). It’s also got improved video recording features including an increased 4K video recording time of 15 minutes (compared to the X-T2’s 10 minutes), and up to 30 minutes with the battery grip. Besides that, it can also shoot with a maximum bitrate of 200Mbps as well as shoot F-Log internally. On the sensor side of things, the X-H1 features the same 24.3MP X-Trans CMOS III APS-C sensor as you’d find in the X-T2 and X-T20 albeit with an upgraded phase-detection autofocus system. It’s a great sensor that produces excellent stills so I have no complaints here. The X-H1 can also shoot 4K DCI and 4K UHD videos at 24p and 30p respectively as well as Full HD up to 60fps. There’s also a new Eterna film simulation that’s supposed to give you a “cinematic look”. While it can shoot 120fps slow motion in Full HD, that option is only accessible via a dedicated menu setting. Here, you can choose the desired output fps (for eg, 24, 30, 60 fps) so the camera will slow the footage down for you right in the body. I guess it’s not the conventional shoot in 120fps and then slow it down in post-production, but I don’t necessarily think it’s a bad thing. We’ll have to see in the full review. I’m pretty impressed with the X-H1. It’s the closest Fujfilm’s X cameras have gotten to a “pro-grade” DSLR or mirrorless camera and the ergonomics that come with that title are very welcomed. However, those ergonomics also add girth. There are things I’m not fond of, like the lack of a fully articulating LCD screen (the X-H1’s screen only tilts like the X-T2) and the mushy buttons — Fujifilm says that shutter button in particular is designed to be “feather touch”, but I just think it’s spongy — but those are relatively small gripes. It is quite a pricey camera though, retailing at RM7,899 for the body only and RM9,188 for the body + battery grip kit so it’s not a “beginner’s camera” by classification. You can also, for example, get Sony’s a6500 for less (RM6,499) which also has an APS-C sensor and IBIS. The X-H1 is more affordable than the wildly popular Panasonic GH-5, though. As far as image quality goes, well all the photos you see here were taken with the Fujifilm X-H1 and the excellent XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD lens so you can get a rough idea of what they look like. I also took some sports shots — though I don’t think the APD lens is ideal for this because it focuses slowly — but you’ll have to forgive my inexperience with capturing fast-moving objects. Here’s what the “Eterna” film simulation looks like: This is the standard Provia: What do you guys think of the Fujifilm X-H1? Let me know in the comments below. camera, flagship, FujiFilm, Fujifilm Malaysia, Fujifilm Malaysia launch, Fujifilm X-H1, Fujifilm X-H1 launch Malaysia, Fujifilm X-H1 Malaysia, mirrorless, offical Leave a Comment Rory Lee More from Rory Lee Sony WH-1000XM3 review: Mind-bogglingly good This is the legendary Nikon F3 film camera Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T: Can Samsung compete with the best? Would the Huawei Mate 30 Pro still come with a notch? 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__label__wiki	0.98599	0.98599	More Than 1,000 Shuttle Workers to Lose Jobs This Month By Dan Leone 2011-08-10T22:18:38Z Human Spaceflight Space shuttle Atlantis is slowly towed from the Shuttle Landing Facility to an orbiter processing facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the last time. Atlantis' final return from space at 5:57 a.m. EDT secured the space shuttle fleet's place in history and brought a close to the America's Space Shuttle Program. (Image: © NASA/Kim Shiflett) WASHINGTON — More than 1,000 workers at companies that worked on the space shuttle program will leave their jobs for good in August. While at least one major space shuttle contractor is laying off more employees than it projected in the lead up to last month’s final space shuttle mission, at least two — Houston-based United Space Alliance (USA) and Chicago-based Boeing — will issue fewer pink slips in August than initially predicted. The most significant attrition is at USA, NASA’s main shuttle contractor. The Boeing-Lockheed Martin joint venture expects to end the summer with a work force less than a third the size it was following the 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia accident. [Photos: NASA's Last Shuttle Landing] USA, which laid off 1,550 workers immediately following the final space shuttle mission’s July 21 landing at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, will lay off another 515 Aug. 12, spokeswoman Kari Fluegel told Space News Aug. 3. Most of these will come out of Houston. “On the 12th of August, that’s going to be our biggest layoff in Texas,” Fluegel said. USA expects to lay off approximately 285 more employees in Houston, Huntsville, Ala., and Huntington Beach, Calif., by the end of August, leaving a company that once employed 10,500 with just over 3,100 employees. USA had notified nearly 2,900 employees in mid-May that they would be laid off between late July and the end of August. Some of the notified employees, however, either found new positions within the company or left USA ahead of the layoffs, Fluegel said. USA’s parent companies, Boeing and Lockheed, also plan to lay off more shuttle workers in August, representatives of both companies said. “Right now on Friday we think the number’s around 260,” said Boeing spokesman Ed Memi. He referred to a spate of nationwide layoffs of Boeing shuttle employees slated for Aug. 5. As recently as early June, the company had been planning to let go almost twice that number — 510 people — on that date. Memi said that some of those who were to be laid off took positions in other Boeing divisions. Others received temporary assignments from the company, and some quit ahead of the layoff date. Most of the workers who were to leave Boeing on Aug. 5 were based in Houston. Meanwhile, a significant chunk of Lockheed Martin’s shuttle-related layoffs is coming out of NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, where the Bethesda-based contractor manufactured and refurbished the space shuttle fleet’s enormous orange external fuel tanks. “We now have about 400 employees at Michoud,” said Lockheed Martin spokesman Marion LaNasa. “Approximately 100 will depart later this month as a result of the shuttle program end. Those supported launch and landing operations for the final mission.” Of the remaining 300 Lockheed employees at Michoud, 200 will stay on to work on the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle. The other 100 “will be closing out shuttle contracts for another six to 12 months,” LaNasa said. WARN Act notices filed with the state of Louisiana show that 160 workers are to leave Lockheed Aug. 26. WARN is short for Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification. A WARN Act notice is a federally mandated layoff disclosure. It requires companies to provide written notification 60 days in advance of a layoff or facility closing. Other aerospace companies also are shedding shuttle workers. According to WARN notices filed by Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne with Florida, 67 employees at the Kennedy Space Center are to be laid off between July 29 and Dec. 15. As part of a broader head-count reduction, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne laid off about 300 people July 31, spokeswoman Carri Karuhn told Space News. Not all of those worked on the shuttle program. Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne now employs about 2,500 people, Karuhn said. [Q & A with Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne President Jim Maser] Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne of Canoga Park, Calif., manufactured the reusable space shuttle main engines. The company also holds a NASA contract for the development of the J-2X, an upper-stage engine derived from Apollo-era technology. The next NASA-owned rocket, the congressionally mandated Space Launch System, would use a cluster of three to five space shuttle main engines for its core stage and a J-2X for the upper stage. Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne has 15 fully assembled space shuttle main engines remaining in its inventory. Another two engines could be certified for flight, Karuhn said. Alliant Techsystems (ATK) laid off 100 workers the week of Aug. 1 in its latest round of shuttle program layoffs, spokesman George Torres said. ATK made the space shuttle’s four-segment solid rocket boosters and is working on a five-segment version of those motors for the Space Launch System. Torres said ATK has lost about 1,600 jobs as a result of the shuttle program ending. Meanwhile, just before Congress began its August recess, Rep. Sandy Adams (R-Fla.)introduced legislation that aims to attract new employers to Florida’s Space Coast. Her proposal, known as the “Shuttle Workforce Revitalization Act of 2011” (H.R. 2712), would, in certain situations, give preferential treatment to small businesses in Brevard County, Fla., that are seeking federal contracts. The Kennedy Space Center, the U.S. government’s main civil spaceport, is located in Brevard County. Adams’ bill was referred to the House Small Business Committee. No consideration of the legislation is possible until early September, when U.S. lawmakers return from their traditional summer recess. This article was provided by Space News, dedicated to covering all aspects of the space industry.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10544
__label__wiki	0.968686	0.968686	SIDH Home News Johor government plans data center hub at Sedenak Johor government plans data center hub at Sedenak Source : Data Center Dynamics The Johor state government in Malaysia is looking to develop a global data center hub in Iskandar, as part of a second cyber city to rival Cyberjaya in Selangor, according to various reports earlier this month. This project could be built on the 50,000 acre plot of land in Sedenak, a town located just outside Johor Bahru. “We have identified about 50,000 acres (20,234 hectares) of land here, which we will zone as potential areas to be developed into Cyberjaya Johor Baharu,” said Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, the chief executive of Johor in a report on Astro Awani. “Several investors have shown interest in the project, and the area could become a centre combining various technologies and industries,” he said. An official announcement is expected to come in June or July this year. A cunning plan Located about 50 km north-east of Johor Baru City Centre and in the district of Kulai, Sedenak is located within the Senai-Kulai zone, and is one of five flagship development zones of Iskandar Malaysia, according to a report on Malaysia’s The Star. Malaysia has its sights set on businesses in Singapore, setting up competitively priced data centers across the border from the rapidly developing city-state. Last year, Telekom Malaysia announced its plans to build a $38 million data center in the Nusajaya Tech Park, while Malaysian firm Puncak Semangat Technology publicised its investment of around $42 million to expand the data center and cloud computer facilities near Senai Airport in Johor a month later. For perspective, Iskandar covers an area that is three times bigger than Singapore and is twice the size of Hong Kong, according to the FAQ page on the Iskandar Malaysia website. In our report last year, Chiew Kok Hin, group chief executive officer of AIMS had expressed optimism about turning the tables on data centers in Singapore and Hong Kong by attracting customers to set up their primary data centers in Malaysia. He pointed to advantages including cheaper access to land and lower construction cost. © 2019 Sedenak Iskandar Data Hub	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10547
__label__wiki	0.896926	0.896926	Marshall County, Kansas Gender Ratios There are more women than men in Marshall County, Kansas. Total population of Marshall County, Kansas is estimated at 10,006 people with 4,989 male and 5,017 female. There are 28 more women than men in the county, which is 0.28% of the total population. The Marshall County, Kansas Gender Ratio is 99 men to 100 women (99:100) or 0.99. Marshall County, Kansas's gender ratio is equal to the Kansas State average of 99 men to 100 women (99:100) or 0.99. The gender ratio is also higher than the national average of 97 men to 100 women (97:100) or 0.97. Marshall County, Kansas Gender Ratios By Age Gender Ratios vary by age group as well as location. The table below shows the gender ratios breakdown in Marshall County, Kansas by age. Marshall County Ratio 5 to 9 97 to 100 105 to 100 104 to 100 20 to 24 115 to 100 † 112 to 100 105 to 100 55 to 59 104 to 100 97 to 100 93 to 100 Cities in Marshall County, Kansas Axtell, Beattie, Blue Rapids, Bremen, Frankfort, Home, Marysville, Oketo, Summerfield, Vermillion, and Waterville. Herkimer and Vliets. Source: https://www.states101.com/gender-ratios/kansas/marshall-county	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10551
__label__wiki	0.92936	0.92936	schwebel.jpg Judge Stephen Myron Schwebel (1929- 1929 born 10 March, New York 1942-1946 Secondary School 1946-1950 Harvard College 1950-1951 Cambridge & Trinity College 1951-1954 Yale Law School 1952 Lecturing in India 1952 The Secretary General of the United Nations 1953 Assistant for Trygve Lie's memoirs In the Cause of Peace 1954-1959 Attorney, White & Case 1959-1961 Assistant professor, Harvard Law School 1961-1966 Assistant Legal Advisor, State Department 1967-1973 Executive Director, American Society of International Law 1967-1980 Burling Professor of International Law, Johns Hopkins University 1973-1984 Counsellor on International Law, State Department 1974-1980 Deputy Legal Advisor, State Department 1977-1981 Member, UN International Law Commission 1981-2000 Judge, International Court of Justice 1987 International Arbitration: three salient problems 1994-1996 Vice President, International Court of Justice 1994 Justice in International Law: Selected Writings of Judge Stephen M. Schwebel 1994-2009 President, Administrative Tribunal, International Monetary Fund 1997-2000 President, International Court of Justice 1997 Medal of Merit Yale Law School 1998- Hon. Bencher, Gray's Inn 2000 Manley O. Hudson Medal, American Society of International Law 2001-2009 Member, Panel of Arbitrators and Panel of Conciliators, ICSID 2006- Member, Permanent Court of Arbitration 2007- Member, Administrative Tribunal, World Bank Additional Material "Judge Stephen Schwebel: International Jurist Extraordinaire" (2011) 11 (1) Legal Information Management 55 - 64 Judge Stephen Myron Schwebel was interviewed by Lesley Dingle on 13 May 2009 in the Squire Law Library, and he began by saying that he was credited by his brother with precipitating the Great Depression by the occasion of his birth in Brooklyn, New York, on the 10 March 1929. Although this seems a little unfair, as the Black Tuesday stock market crash did not begin until Stephen was seven months old1, for much of his life he did play many significant parts on the international legal stage, and was a friend, colleague or close acquaintance of numerous notable academic, judicial and political figures of the second half of the last century. His career culminated in his becoming Judge and then President of the International Court of Justice for nineteen years. Judge Schwebel’s associations with the Faculty of Law and Cambridge University extends back over sixty years. Although he was never a formal member of its legal fraternity, he had, and retains, close ties with the University. In the conversation he speaks of his long and varied career, which spanned his student days (Harvard, Cambridge and Yale), an early period as an advocate in New York, two spells at the US State Department, periods of academia (Harvard & Johns Hopkins), a long incumbency at the International Court of Justice, and latterly, as a member of the World Bank's International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes. Arriving salt-encrusted at Cambridge, after a particularly rough Channel crossing from France, Stephen Schwebel was “fascinated” by the aura and institutions of Trinity College, which proved to be such a contrast to his erstwhile home in Harvard College. He seemed to have derived an also perverse delight in its eccentricities and often “repellent” food (remember it was only five years after the deprivations of the Second World War and Great Britain still laboured under severe food rationing), but was deeply impressed by what it had to offer both on the cultural and academic side. His time here was summed up as: “Cambridge was marvellous and I liked it hugely....[it] was a very meaningful year for me”. Cambridge can also lay claim to being the inspirational catalyst for Judge Schwebel’s conversion to international law in the form of the then Whewell Professor of International Law, Hersch Lauterpacht. It was Lauterpacht’s awesome reputation as the “leading public international lawyer in the world at that time” that initially drew the new Harvard graduate to Cambridge in the autumn of 1950, while his “gripping” lectures, combined with tutoring from Professor Lauterpacht’s son (Elihu Lauterpacht, then working at the Bar in London), that were his “stimulus...to pursue international law as a career...”. It was during this relatively brief period (until 1951) that he also made lasting and influential friendships with other Cambridge luminaries, including Professors Tony Jolowicz2, Derek Bowett3, Clive Parry4, Robbie Jennings5 and last but not least his life-long friend Sir Eli Lauterpacht6. He also met and befriended, on his first day in the Squire Law Library (when the Faculty was housed in the Old Schools), an American law student who was to have such an important influence on Stephen Schwebel’s legal career, but who died so tragically at the height of his own - US Army Captain Dick Baxter7. Apart from the personal contacts and associations established during his time at Trinity College, he was able to repay some of his debt to Professor Hersch Lauterpacht while he was in law practice in New York (circa 1955). Here, Stephen Schwebel interceded, via his friendship with Henry Ford's personal assistant, Forrest D. Murden8, on Lauterpacht’s behalf with the Ford Foundation. This organisation subsequently injected desperately needed funds into the International Law Reports, and although he was too modest to claim it, the publication possibly has Judge Schwebel to thank for its continuation and pre-eminent position in international law to this day9. Later, Judge Schwebel shared the honours (and rigours) of duty at the International Court of Justice at The Hague with two of his earlier Cambridge colleagues, Eli Lauterpacht and Robbie Jennings, while other Cambridge friends appeared before the Court as counsel during his tenure: professors Derek Bowett and James Crawford10. Visitors to the oral/written transcripts will also obtain Judge Stephen Schwebel’s first-hand accounts of international events, including inter alia: impressions of and close relationship with the first Secretary General of the United Nations11; his acquaintance with Eleanor Roosevelt; involvement as a junior attorney in the Onassis/Aramco litigation (early 50s); the ICJ proceedings over UN Article 17 of the UN Charter (1962, and its affect on the Cold War and US policy towards the UN since); the UN Charter of Economic Rights (1974); the ICJ Nicaragua/USA case (1984); and his role in upgrading the ICJ facilities at the Peace Palace. It was pleasure to have been able to record for the Eminent Scholars Archive some unique reminiscences and anecdotes of this renowned jurist who has been involved in various ways in many notable international happenings and legal cases over the last half century. All were recounted with clarity and wit, and an obvious admiration and affection for Cambridge and its institutions. Lesley Dingle - Acquisition and Creation of Content Daniel Bates - Visual Presentation, Technical Enhancement and Audio Editing 1 29 October 1929. 2 b. 1926, John Anthony Jolowicz, Professor of Comparative Law (1976-93). 3 1927-2009, Sir Derek William Bowett, Whewell Professor of International Law (1981-91). 4 1917-1982, Clive Parry, Professor of International Law (1969-82). 5 1913-2004, Sir Robert Yewdall Jennings, Whewell Professor of International Law (1955-81), Judge International Court of Justice 1982-95, President International Court of Justice 1991-94. 6 b. 1928, Professor of International Law (1964-), Founder & Director of the Lauterpacht Research Centre for International Law 1983-95. 7 Professor of Law at Harvard, Judge of ICJ. 8 Special Assistant to Henry Ford II and former Economic Advisor to the US delegation to the United Nations. 9 Started in 1919, now published by Cambridge University Press, 2009 see volume 136. 10 Current Whewell Professor. 11 Trygve Halvdan Lie (1896-1968).	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10555
__label__wiki	0.878757	0.878757	https://www.steynonline.com/6111/rigor-mortis Thanks to everyone who's contacted me since I decided to countersue Michael Mann. That's the main reason I didn't set up a formal "legal defense fund" or "legal defence fund" (as we'll come to in a moment). Because I'm going on legal offense against an abusive litigant. (If you'd like to be a part of the pushback, please consider supporting me by buying a SteynOnline gift certificate: They never expire, so when my new book comes out later this year you won't have to rummage down the back of the sofa for the loose change.) As to the difference between "defense" and "defence", Steve McIntyre continues his examinations of Dr Mann's false claims to have been "exonerated" by various investigations and inquiries. As Steve has said, these claims are as false as his claim to be a Nobel Laureate, which he made in the original complaint. Dr Mann's argument is essentially an appeal to authority (look what all these prestigious sounding bodies say about me!), but in fact it's far worse than that: it's a dishonest appeal to authority. Steve McIntyre looked at the Oxburgh findings on Climategate a few days ago. Now he turns his attention to the inquiry by Muir Russell. For all the airy claims by Dr Mann that he's been exonerated around the planet, in his court pleadings he rarely cites any actual words from these reports to support his claim. He did, however, do so on page 20 of his Plaintiff's Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition to Defendants National Review and Mark Steyn's Motion to Dismiss. What he quoted, with respect to the Russell report, is this: Three months later, the University of East Anglia published the Independent Climate Change Email Review report, prepared under the oversight of Sir Muir Russell. The report examined whether manipulation or suppression of data occurred and concluded that "the scientists' rigor and honesty are not in doubt. [38 – Muir Russell Report]" What with computers and Internet and PDFs and so forth, these days when you're writing something and wish to quote from another document you usually just press "copy" and then "paste". Steve McIntyre noticed that the quote said "rigor" as opposed to "rigour", which is how Sir Muir would spell it. So it couldn't have been pasted from the actual report. So he went back and looked at the original quote: 8. The Review examines the honesty, rigour and openness with which the CRU scientists have acted… On the specific allegations made against the behaviour of CRU scientists, we find that their rigour and honesty as scientists are not in doubt. Mann and his lawyers doctored a quote and put their own version of it in direct quotation marks. That's bad enough. But they did it for a specific reason. Because the original makes clear that Sir Muir's findings apply only to the "CRU scientists" - that's to say, employees of the University of East Anglia, who are the only people the Russell panel was charged with investigating, and were therefore the only people it was in a position to exonerate. So, as evidence of Michael Mann's "exoneration", the best his lawyers can come up with is a fake quote from a report exonerating some people he happens to be acquainted with. Dr Mann has played fast and loose with details all his professional life, starting from his original "innocent" errors on the hockey stick to his "innocent" promotion of himself as a Nobel Prize winner to his "innocent" misrepresentations of these investigations in his current legal complaint. All these "innocent" mistakes should put to rest at least one thing. It will be for a jury to decide whether he is merely careless or fraudulent, but rigour, or rigor, or any other spelling thereof, is something he knows not. As to the actual investigation into Mann himself, Louis Lombardi, an attorney and newspaper columnist in Pennsylvania's Happy Valley, very kindly sent me the column he wrote for The Centre Daily Times after the supposed investigation of Mann by Penn State. It seems to have disappeared offline at the paper itself, but the entire piece is archived here: Here in Happy Valley, Penn State University has just concluded its investigation into allegations against climate-change scientist Michael Mann... Penn State cleared Doctor Mann of any wrong doing. Now, this investigation may be correct in its conclusion but we really do not know as the University was in no position to investigate one of its own or, stated differently, investigate itself. Doctor Mann over the years has brought in millions of dollars for the University through his research. For the University to come to any other conclusion than that he acted appropriately would be an admission that the University has been fleecing those who gave the money. How would such an admission affect not only future funding but also repaying funds already received? Thus, it is quite apparent what a predicament the University was in and why the University could not investigate Doctor Mann – as it was really investigating itself. The conflict of interest is so apparent that one wonders why the University even bothered to produce this report... Penn State for all its wisdom surely knew of this conflict and the appropriate remedy - yet decided to do its own investigation instead of hiring an outside agency. This leaves us with one question – Why? Quite. To take the other university at the center of the Climategate controversy, the University of East Anglia's investigation was also something of a dodge, but they at least understood the question of "conflict of interest". So they asked an outsider, Lord Oxburgh, to chair the investigation, and he in turn presided over an all-outsider panel from Cambridge, London, Zurich and MIT. Penn State, under its corrupt president (now under criminal indictment), appointed a colleague of Dr Mann's to investigate Dr Mann. And it all worked out swimmingly. It will not go so well in court.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10556
__label__cc	0.73758	0.26242	Container home open house in Glendale by Myrna Cox The Brinkerhoff family is holding an open house on Thursday, June 20, from 1 to 8 p.m. to share their dream. On a back street in Glendale, Utah, at 15 S. Berryville, an interesting structure is presently standing. A sign in front of the building in big bold letters – “Envasa Casa” – describes the building, interpreted as, Container Home. It is difficult to imagine the standing structure was once six empty metal carrier containers. At present, the building is a fully functional four bedroom, three bath, two-story structure, with a laundry room and huge gaming room. The amazing part, Jarad and Kristy Brinkerhoff and their four children were the construction crew. With minimal help from others, this hard-working family accomplished a major feat. Upon entering the ground level, one could immediately conclude a professional interior designer had decorated the house. The design of “industrial look,” enhancing the metal, set off by the refinished original wood floors of the containers, seemed to magnify the magical touches throughout the home. Everything from metal pipe fittings/wood shelves, mirrors decorated with metal gears of different sizes, plus a spiral metal staircase leading to the upper level, were the actual design of Kristy’s. She is a great interior designer in her own right, as she brought her own interpretation of industrial design to the beautifully decorated home. The recent completion of the structure was also the completion of a dream of Jarad’s. He had looked into a few container homes and decided he could accomplish his goal of building one. Now, 16 years later, this dream has been fulfilled. The dream would also become a reality of hard work, teaching his children to overcome tough obstacles. Realizing that this would unite his family, he and his wife Kristy pursued the dream. During the last year and a half, the ground was prepped, and six, 40-foot containers would arrive on semis from California. Local contractors lifted and placed the containers with sky tracks. Then, three containers were bound together and welded to the foundation. The tops of the containers were welded all the way down the container sides. The last three containers were sky lifted, forming the upper story and welded in like manner, bringing it all together as one unit. From September 1, 2017, to May 2019, the dream was built one step at a time. Footings were dug, containers set and welded, windows cut, framing and furring of walls and electrical and plumbing lines roughed in. Following that insulation, drywall, painting, floor work and interior doors, the electrical and plumbing fixtures were installed, and the exterior finished. One might ask how two parents, both with jobs outside of the home while maintaining a household, could possible tackle a seemingly insurmountable task of completing the container house. The answer seems to be within the dream, a goal and a family willing to sacrifice to bring it all together. The children – Kelsey, Bryce, Kaylee and Kenzee – all agreed they learned so much from their dedication, hard work and willingness to strive for success. Bryce, the only boy, concluded that the grinding of the metal and the sanding was a very challenging job. The oldest daughter Kelsey took an old barn door to the high school shop and refinished the door, which now serves as a slider between the dining room and bedroom area. The two younger girls, Kaylee and Kenzee, were busy helping clean up, sweeping, running tools and supporting in every way possible. This is a true success story of a family who overcame many obstacles and challenges to finally enjoy the success of building a rental for tourists or family to enjoy. Incidentally, this structure is the largest of its kind in Utah. The Brinkerhoffs are being featured in “Container Home Magazine.” Jarad and Kristy are very humble about their success, giving credit to all those who helped with the construction of their new home. They would like to share their experience with everyone. Come to an open house on Thursday, June 20, from 1 to 8 p.m. to share their dream. A quote by William Adams may sum it all up. “You can have anything you want – If you want it badly enough. Be anything you want to be, do anything you set out to accomplish, if you hold to that desire with singleness of purpose.” Unknown quote – “Some men dream of worthy accomplishments, while others stay awake and DO IT.”	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10560
__label__wiki	0.895966	0.895966	The Exoskeletons Are Coming Even if you lack the resources of Tony Stark, you can obtain a high-tech suit to enhance your natural abilities, or at least help you avoid a backache. Mechanical outfits, known as exoskeletons, are gaining a foothold in the real world. The Japanese company Panasonic announced recently that it will start selling an exoskeleton designed to help workers lift and carry objects more easily and with less risk of injury. The suit was developed in collaboration with a subsidiary company called ActiveLink. It weighs just over 13 pounds and attaches to the back, thighs, and feet, enabling the wearer to carry 33 pounds of extra load. The device has been tested by warehouse handlers in Osaka, Japan, and is currently in trials with forestry workers in the region. Panasonic’s device is among a small but growing number of exoskeletons available commercially—less fantastic and more cumbersome versions of a technology that’s been a staple of science fiction for some time. Though they have mainly been tested in medical and military settings, the technology is starting to move beyond these use niches, and it could make a difference for many manual laborers, especially as the workforce ages. Panasonic is to sell an exoskeleton designed to help with manual work. “We expect that exoskeletons, or power-assist suits, will be widely used in people’s lives in 15 years,” says Panasonic spokesperson Mio Yamanaka, who is based in Osaka, Japan. “We expect that they will be used for tasks that require physical strength, such as moving things and making deliveries, public works, construction, agriculture, and forestry.” The Panasonic suit includes a lightweight carbon-fiber motor; sensors activate the motor when the wearer is lifting or carrying an object. With ActiveLink, the company is testing another, much larger suit designed to help carry loads as heavy as 220 pounds. Some other companies are showing an interest in technology that can assist workers and help prevent injury. In collaboration with ergonomics researchers at the Technical University of Munich, the German carmaker BMW has given workers a custom-made, 3-D-printed orthotic device that fits over the thumb and helps them perform repetitive tasks. Another German carmaker, Audi, is testing a wearable device from a company called Noonee, which provides back support for workers who need to perform repetitive crouching motions. Another Japanese company, Cyberdyne, already sells exoskeletons for medical and industrial use. The company’s technology, which was spun out of the University of Tsukuba, uses nerve signals to detect a wearer’s intention to move before applying assistive force. Earlier this year, Cyberdyne signed an agreement with the Japanese automation company Omron to develop assistive technology for use in factories. US Bionics a company cofounded by Homayoon Kazerooni, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, is also working to commercialize two exoskeletons—one for rehabilitation, which is currently being tested in Italy, and another for industrial use. These are designed to be very lightweight and conform well to a person’s normal motion. Kazerooni says the industrial model, which he demonstrated at Harvard University’s Wyss Institute last month, will be significantly lighter, cheaper, and more flexible. “The key is not just what the exoskeleton does in terms of lessening the load,” he says. “It’s also about preventing maneuvers the user could do without the device.” Exoskeletons have found commercial traction for rehabilitation and as walking aids. Earlier this week, a company called ReWalk, based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, announced the latest version of its device for people with spinal-cord injuries. The system enables people who normally require a wheelchair to walk with the aid of crutches (see “Personal Exoskeletons for Paraplegics”). Powerful exoskeletons have also been tested by the U.S. military for some time. Progress in the underlying technology could help make exoskeletons more common. Conor Walsh and Robert Wood, two professors at Harvard University, are developing exoskeletons using novel materials and methods of assisting a wearer’s motion, making them much lighter and more comfortable (see “Motorized Pants to Help Soldiers and Stroke Victims”). If this type of technology can be commercialized, it could make exoskeletons more appealing to workers and employers.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10565
__label__cc	0.734998	0.265002	Dr Fraser Mackenzie Suite 1, Level 2, Entrance 2, St Vincent's Private Hospital 22 - 36 Scott Street TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350 Dr Fraser Mackenzie has extensive experience and special interest in all aspects of general medicine, especially acute geriatric medicine, perioperative medicine, hypertension, diabetes, clinical pharmacology and rehabilitation. Dr Mackenzie is a graduate of the University of Queensland Medical School (1990) and trained in General Medicine at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. He qualified in General Medicine in 2005 (FRACP) and was in private practice at the Wesley Hospital in Brisbane for eleven years, where he served as a member of the Medical Advisory Committee from 2007 – 2009 and was past chair of the Medication Safety Committee (2006 – 2008). Dr Mackenzie has also been active in teaching medical students and interns and was appointed the Wesley Hospital Clinical Lead teacher in 2009. He has held several academic posts including Lecturer in Medicine at the University of Queensland (2002 – 2003) and Clinical Associate Professor in Medicine (2008 – 2012).	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10567
__label__wiki	0.763299	0.763299	What US says about Hicks is OK by Canberra By Richard Baker October 9, 2006 — 10.00am THE HOWARD Government relied on speaking notes provided by US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's office to deny claims that David Hicks was moved into solitary confinement seven months ago. And it did not send an Australian official to check his condition for three months. Hicks, 31, was moved into what his lawyers describe as solitary confinement and what the Australian and US governments call a single-occupancy cell in March, a day after an Australian official visited him at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp in Cuba. According to his US military lawyer, Major Michael Mori, Hicks is in this cement cell with a steel door for 23 hours a day and is in poor physical and mental health. Hicks has been at Guantanamo Bay since his 2001 capture in Afghanistan where he was serving with the Taliban. He was to appear before a US military commission to answer terror charges, until the US Supreme Court ruled it illegal. The Bush Administration, supported by Australia, is setting up new military commissions to lay fresh charges against Hicks. Documents obtained by The Age show the Government, which was not told by US authorities of Hicks' relocation and remained unaware of it for weeks, relied on a media release from the Joint Task Force at Guantanamo Bay and "talking points" from the Pentagon to dispute claims Hicks was in solitary confinement and was being mistreated. It was not until June that an Australian official was sent to check his condition. Major Mori said the documents showed the Australian Government was seeking guidance from the US for what it could say about Hicks with a vested interest in seeing him prosecuted. "My God, American people would not accept this. The American Government would not accept this for one of its own citizens," he told The Age.. The documents show that after being told by Hicks' lawyers in April that he was in solitary confinement, the Government sought a response on his relo- cation to Camp Five at Guantanamo Bay from US Air Force Brigadier-General Thomas Hemingway, who was hand-picked by Mr Rumsfeld to be legal adviser to the military commissions. In an email to officials at Australia's Washington embassy, Brigadier-General Hemingway wrote: "… in response to my inquiry concerning Hicks. The OSD (Office of Secretary of Defence) Public Affairs Office is still working on the appropriate talking points which I will forward as soon as I receive them … if you receive additional inquiries from your government prior to receiving the Public Affairs guidance, please feel free to release this information." In a cable to Canberra, Australian officials in Washington advised: "The release and associated media guidance make clear that detainees are not being held in solitary confinement. We may draw on both for public use if need be." The Guantanamo Joint Task Force media release said Hicks and nine other detainees were separated for their own protection. They were free to communicate from their cells and use exercise bikes and soccer balls daily. Upon receiving the media guidelines from the US in April, Attorney-General Phillip Ruddock's office and other Government officials began using it in the media and at Senate estimates hearings to defend Hicks' treatment. A spokesman for Mr Ruddock yesterday said that at the time of Hicks' relocation, the Government acknowledged it was relaying information from the US as Australia did not have unrestricted access to Guantanamo Bay. Heavily edited documents regarding correspondence between Australia and the US about Hicks were obtained by The Age from the Foreign Affairs Department under the Freedom of Information Act.	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10572
__label__wiki	0.992632	0.992632	UPDATED: Salinas Police: Red-light cameras to arrive in Salinas by August Red-light cameras, and the ensuing $485 tickets, will be in Salinas by August, though there will be a grace period, police say. UPDATED: Salinas Police: Red-light cameras to arrive in Salinas by August Red-light cameras, and the ensuing $485 tickets, will be in Salinas by August, though there will be a grace period, police say. Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: https://www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/2019/04/30/salinas-police-red-light-cameras-arrive-salinas-august/3632366002/ Joe Szydlowski, Salinas Californian Published 8:49 p.m. PT April 30, 2019 \| Updated 2:39 p.m. PT May 2, 2019 The intersection of Laurel Drive and N Main St. May 2, 2019. (Photo: Kate Cimini / The Salinas Californian) Red-light cameras are coming to Salinas by the end of the summer, bringing with them tickets for running stoplights that amount to almost $500 apiece. "I'm absolutely tickled," said Christine Cromeenes, who represents the district that will have most of the cameras. She said she avoided two crashes with red-light runners this week, as did a pedestrian she saw. "... I know there's people who don't think we have a huge problem with people running red lights." Salinas police updated the city council Tuesday on plans to install four cameras, though the contract absolves the city of any financial risk, said police Sgt. Robert Hampson. In a staff report, Police Chief Adele Fresé said the city signed a contract with Verra Mobility Nov. 20 for the cameras, three on the North Side and one on the East Side, at the following intersections: N. Sanborn Road and E. Laurel Drive N. Main Street and Laurel Drive N. Davis Road and W. Laurel Drive N. Main Street and Boronda Road Police chose those intersections based on their traffic, number of crashes, future construction plans and "other factors that impact suitability," Hampson said. Future construction plans, such as along the W. Alisal Street corridor, narrowed down the options from Salinas' 11 worst intersections, Hampson said at Tuesday's meeting. In addition, some of the intersections lie in shared jurisdictions with the California Department of Transportation, he said. "You have to jump through a lot more hoops," he said. A man crosses the intersection of Laurel Drive and N Main St. May 2, 2019. (Photo: Kate Cimini / The Salinas Californian) The cameras should be operational by August, but for the first 30 days after they are turn on, drivers will get warnings instead of tickets, Hampson said. Council members De La Rosa and Tony Barrera worried that wouldn't be enough to spread the word. "I want to notify the Latino community: This is going to happen," De La Rosa said. Verra will be supplying brochures in English and Spanish as well as a two-minute informational video the city can use as it sees fit, Hampson said. Verra will screen any potential violations, which will include photos, vehicle registration and a 12-second video. Any case of someone suspected of running a red light will then be reviewed by the police department. Signs will also caution drivers they are approaching an intersection with cameras, Hampson said. Drivers can contest allegations, he said. "If you say that's not me, it looks like me but it's my twin brother... it's sent back and scrutinized further," Hampson said. A taxi drives across the intersection of Laurel Drive and N Main St. May 2, 2019. (Photo: Kate Cimini / The Salinas Californian) Verra is working with the Salinas Public Works Department to design and install the cameras, Fresé said in the staff report. The project is on schedule. The intersections were "projected to be financially sustainable," including paying for a part-time administrator who reviews the alleged violations, Hampson said. The city's slice of the funds would go toward traffic infrastructure, he said. Nonetheless, the contract with Verra "guarantees no cost to city," Hampson said. After a probationary period for the cameras, Verra can expand to six cameras, move them around or simply not renew its contract Hampson said. “If we’re whatever amount short at end of contract period, they forgive that amount and make a decision as to whether to continue to do business with us," he said. But the profit motive and contract's terms left Councilman Scott Davis, who is also a Monterey County Sheriff's deputy, worried that Verra was focused "too heavily on the fiscal sustainability" of the cameras. "I don't believe the government should be in the business of taxing through citations," he said. "It should be about behavior correction." Assistant Police Chief Manny Martinez replied that the selected intersections were among "the worst" in Salinas. "We said, 'We want to put the cameras on these worst intersections," he said. Mayor Joe Gunter, a retired Salinas police detective, also supported the cameras and their locations. "(Verra has) to pay for this equipment," he said. "If we're going to put them at intersections that have no accidents, we're wasting our time." Salinas police are also working with the Monterey County Superior Court's traffic department to develop a system to process the tickets, Fresé said. When police first broached red-light cameras a year ago, they estimated a ticket could cost $485, including fees. According to police data, out of a total of 80 crashes involving pedestrians in 2017, about 50 involved violating someone's right of way — including five fatal pedestrian collisions. The cameras cannot be used to cite people for other infractions, such as texting and driving, but they may be used to help police investigate a crime, such as locating a suspect. Salinas' Police Advisory Committee has signed off on the proposal, Fresé has said. On Tuesday, she told the council Salinas has experienced a rash of traffic fatalities. "We had a very rough year with pedestrians," Fresé said. "I want to remind everyone, in the course of a year, we lost eight people." Joe Szydlowski is a multimedia journalist for the Salinas Californian who covers local government, crime and cannabis. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/JoeSzyd_Salinas. He can be reached at 235-2360. Help support The Californian's work to keep you up to date on key news: https://bit.ly/2N7qWMo Read or Share this story: https://www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/2019/04/30/salinas-police-red-light-cameras-arrive-salinas-august/3632366002/	cc/2019-30/en_head_0013.json.gz/line10573

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