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Middle Israel: To Stanley Fisher
Time to clean your stable and put together a plan to downsize Israel's public sector to 40% of GDP.
By Amotz Asa-El
amotz asa el 88. (photo credit: )
It's been just over a year since your arrival in our midst, an unexpected event that confounded cynics, heartened economists and inspired Middle Israelis. The cynics had thought that people of your income bracket and professional stature would never in their right mind pitch a tent in this troubled land, certainly not for a government position that could not compete with what they would otherwise earn. To them, Israel had long ceased to be the post-colonial role model it is to some, let alone the moral beacon it is to others. To them, you offered a refreshing reminder that the Jewish state can still attract not only have-nots from Russia or Uzbekistan, but also well-tailored plutocrats from Washington and London. The economists were also surprised. After all, when did they ever see the chief economist of the World Bank and former head of MIT's Department of Economics climb down from the highest summits of global finance in order to obtain the citizenship, and enter the macro-economic trenches, of a dusty emerging market? And lastly, Middle Israelis, while vindicated in their belief that Israel can become so successful and normal that even established Western Jews will join it, were still concerned for you personally, fearing someone as soft-spoken and understated as yourself would be eaten alive in our notorious public fray. Fortunately, you arrived here speaking a fluent Hebrew that enviably mixed humility and confidence and then demonstrated skill and resolve, steering the monetary wheel and emerging as the government's main economic compass and professional conscience. At that point, joy over a nice Zionist gesture turned into actual economic hope. It was no coincidence that you were appointed by Binyamin Netanyahu, and it was no mistake to perceive you as an additional asset in the ongoing effort to modernize this economy. After all, you had played a central role, as a foreign consultant, in creating the 1985 stabilization plan that began undoing this economy's antiquated socialist foundations. It was, therefore, only natural, even poetic, that two decades on you would return here to help consolidate Israel's economic transformation from backwater to powerhouse. And yet, those who appreciate your Zionism and share your economics must now warn you that time might be running out for you, and that if you don't quickly reassess your situation your governorship might become a tragic failure. THE GOOD news is that this week's scandalous revelations concerning the agency you head cannot be linked to you personally. The bad news is that what has been happening there must end amid much confrontation, and that if you do not immediately tame the calf you are riding it will soon throw you out of the rodeo ring. Tuesday's muckraking headline in The Marker, "Robbery in the Bank of Israel," may have been journalistically tasteless, and the ratio it reported between the average Israeli wage and the average pay at the central bank - one to 10 - may be manipulative, but the fact is that the Bank of Israel, which was meant to be an emblem of financial purity and public responsibility, has been paying too much money, to too many people, for too many years with much too little scrutiny. There is no possible market justification for one in every five of your 835 employees earning (in 2004, the year covered by the Treasury's Public-sector Wage Excesses Report released this week) a monthly NIS 33,400. Moreover, in terms of its public function it is unreasonable for any central bank, in any country, to dominate the list of 20 highest paid public servants. Clearly, this is the incremental result of decades of non-supervision, and it must end. A re-standardization of the Bank of Israel's hiring and payment norms, resulting in actual pay cuts and dismissals, must now be written, publicized, and executed. This thankless task, Mr. Governor, must right now become your most urgent order of business, and I am sorry to say that the media will be out there to verify its delivery. Without this your entire arrival at the central bank, with all due respect to delivering a new Bank of Israel law or even keeping the shekel stable, will have been a fiasco. Yet this is merely the initial, retail portion of your five-year term. The longer-term, wholesale part, the one through which you will hopefully leave an indelible imprint on this economy, should address the broader malaise in which your agency is but a detail, namely the entire oversized, overpaid and omnipresent public sector that so famously congests our economic arteries. AS YOU surely recall from summer '85, then-finance minister Yitzhak Moda'i's plan to use that moment's sense of crisis to drastically shrink the public sector never materialized. And curiously enough, while then-defense minister Yitzhak Rabin delivered the first and last serious defense-budget cut, we still remain today with one of the developed world's largest public sectors and heaviest middle-class tax burdens. For people like you it surely goes without saying that a society that squeezes the wage earner's available income by keeping half the GDP outside the private sector is shooting itself in the foot, if not in the head. Tragically, the new bon ton among a growing number of opinion makers here is to actually demonize the private sector and worship all things public. This is their conclusion from the celebration of greed to which they are witnesses, and which they cannot join. To them, even a disgrace like last week's power failures that actually cost human lives does not entail the Electric Corporation's exposure by deregulating private electricity production, or even just forcing it to cut nighttime power prices, thus creating an incentive to partly shift both household and industry power consumption from the overburdened daytime to the underutilized nighttime. Yes, reforming, among others, the Electric Corporation would mean laying off many of its 13,000 employees. But while you and this newspaper understand that in a liberated economy, where income taxes will drop sharply and available income will rise accordingly, labor mobility will be such that many of those will fairly quickly find new employment, most Israelis just don't understand that high taxes and a bloated public sector were not handed to Moses on Mount Sinai, or that the needy don't have to be helped through a bureaucracy. Someone must explain all this to them and generally disabuse thousands of Israelis of the economic alchemy that is being preached to them by demagogues and ignoramuses. Right now there is no incumbent official more suitable for this educational task than you. In a shaky political setting that in the last decade alone produced eight finance ministers, you represent the stability, impartiality and professionalism which are indispensable for the planning and articulation of a long-term economic vision that our situation demands. Specifically, this means to first show personal example by mercilessly cleaning your own stable, and then proceeding to put together a long-term master plan for downsizing Israel's public sector, say to 40 percent of GDP. Such a blueprint would comprehensively list all of our redundant public entities - from the ministries of tourism, science and culture through overlapping local governments and lavish university budgets to industrial behemoths and numerous regional rabbis - and make the case for shifting their financing to the private, philanthropic or community sectors, all of whose resources will grow as a result of a reduced tax burden. What you said this week, for instance, about the need for raising university tuition, would have been so much better understood if said in such a context. Once written, such a plan would gradually assume a life of its own. It would generate a demand to set an annual public-spending reduction goal, it would make the people understand that beyond their daily abuse by the public sector there actually is an economic promised land, and it would make people understand that the Bank of Israel's employees are no longer there for themselves - but for the public interest.
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Atlanta Truck Accident Lawyer Discusses TN Crash Caused by Trucker High On Meth
Dallas, 12/23/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/
Investigators have revealed that a devastating semi-truck accident that claimed the lives of six people in Tennessee was caused by a truck driver high on methamphetamine. A new report says the accident, which occurred when the truck’s driver failed to slow down in a construction zone, was due to a combination of excessive speed, drug abuse, and truck operator fatigue.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigated the fatal accident and cited a laundry list of serious violations, any one of which could have been serious enough to cause an accident on its own. Combined, these violations cost six people their lives.
The NTSB says the truck driver, who is based in Kentucky, had gone 40 consecutive hours without sleep—a level of impairment equivalent to driving drunk. The truck driver had also been fired two years before the accident for using illegal drugs. At the time of the June 2015 crash, he had also tested positive for methamphetamines just three months prior.
Additionally, the truck driver failed to slow his speed of 80 miles per hour as he approached the construction zone, which had a posted speed limit of 55 miles per hour. Witnesses said he made no apparent effort to slow or stop as he barreled into traffic, striking seven vehicles and injuring 18 people.
Large Trucks Cause 30 Percent of Fatal Crashes in Work Zones
Although semis account for just eight percent of all highway miles driven by vehicles, they were responsible for 30 percent of all deadly construction zone accidents in 2014, according to an NTSB report.
Due to their large size and heavy weight, semi-trucks take much longer to stop than the average car. A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. At this weight, a semi traveling 65 miles per hour requires 525 feet to stop. This is the equivalent of two football fields.
Truck accident trial lawyer Amy Witherite explains that, “Texting and driving is a serious concern for all drivers, but especially for truck drivers. At 55 miles per hour, a vehicle can travel the length of a football field in about four seconds—the same amount of time it takes to send the average text. When you imagine how far that really is, it’s scary to think of how dangerous it is to glance down at your phone for even a second.”
Work zones offer very little by way of a margin of error. With narrow lanes and the presence of heavy equipment and workers on foot, they should always be approached with extreme caution. A distracted driver who is looking at a text or email can cause a catastrophic accident.
The driver in the Tennessee truck accident case is awaiting trial on a $500,000 bond. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, contact a Texas truck crash lawyer as soon as possible to determine what steps you should take next in your case.
Lucy Tiseo
Eberstein & Witherite, LLP
www.1800truckwreck.com
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Andrea Barzagli (2 Viewers)
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Full name Andrea Barzagli
Date of birth 8 May 1981 (age 29)
Place of birth Fiesole, Italy
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position Centre back
Club career
In the season 1998–1999 Barzagli had his first professional football appearance with semi-pros Rondinella Calcio before moving to Serie B side A.C. Pistoiese in 2000–01. The journey was short because the year later he rejoined Rondinella Calcio in Serie C2. He then signed Ascoli Calcio 1898 in season 2001–02 and helped them to Serie B promotion. He remained in Ascoli for another year without further success. His first Serie A cap was won with Chievo Verona in the 1-1 draw at Brescia on August 2003. The year later the commanding defender was signed by Serie A outfit Palermo. Barzagli was bestowed with the captains armband after Eugenio Corini controversially left the Sicilian club in the summer of 2007–08.
In 2008 Barzagli was in contract negotiations with ACF Fiorentina and was widely expected to sign. To everyone's surprise the deal fell through as Barzagli, a native Florentian, had already stated his eagerness to join. Barzagli's agent spoke to media saying: "The difference between what we were asking and what they offered was minimal – it amounted to £100,000. Andrea was willing to give up a lot of money to play for Fiorentina, but they didn’t take our requests into consideration". Instead Barzagli choose to join VfL Wolfsburg and the Bundesliga following fellow Italian and team-mate Cristian Zaccardo. It was later reported that the Italian international snubbed Fiorentina's five years £1.2 million contract over VfL Wolfsburg's 3 years £2.5 million offer. The transfer fee was reported to be at around 14 million Euro. Barzagli played all 34 league games in the 2008–09 season for Wolfsburg, without being subbed on or off. He scored his first goal for Wolfsburg in a 4–0 win over TSG Hoffenheim on 4 April 2010.
International career
Barzagli won his first international cap on November 2004 against Finland under Italian coach Lippi. He was called up for 2006 FIFA World Cup and, while not expecting to play at all, was deployed as a substitute in the second round match against Australia and again for a full 90 minutes in the quarter-final against Ukraine due to the suspension of Marco Materazzi. Barzagli was deployed six times under the UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying matches and appeared in the crucial 2-1 victory over Scotland. He was recalled to Italy's UEFA Euro 2008 squad and partnered Materazzi in the heavy 0-3 defeat against The Netherlands after Italian skipper Fabio Cannavaro on June 2 suffered an injury in training. Barzagli has since then only appeared for the Azzurri one time in the 1-2 World Cup qualifer win against Cyprus after Alessandro Gamberini fell injured after 60 seconds.
Azzurri7
Pinturicchio
We signed him?
Not official yet but all reports say it's agreed.
Some say he'll arrive in the next couple of days too. So I opened it, hopefully I manage to jinx it. Let it be closed till it's officially signed.
#Together
I just welcomed his name sake and clone a few minutes ago. Wish you every success in being our starting defender.
Fake Melo
Ghost Division
Welcome Andrea!
3Seghe
My opening post, containing latest news on his imminent transfer, is lost
World Cup winner!! :excited:
Buck Fuddy
Lara Chedraoui fanboy
Personally, I don't think he's better than Legro, so Barzagli < Legro.
But he'll earn more, so Barzagli > Legro.
In the end it evens out! Excellent.
JuveJay
€14m for Barzagli down to €0.5m, their guru can't be that good.
JCK
The one signing I was always against since the beginning of time and it happened during probably our worse period in history.
Buck Fuddy said:
JCK said:
So you're pleased?
Release clause?
JuveJay said:
Or Barzagli really, really sucks.
Anyway, I feel like this transfer was meant to happen. He was always going to end up here, sooner or later.
Definitely not, what is the point in signing him? He's a poor defender and now old. When he was at Palermo he was being owned being owned by Serie A forwards week in week out. I don't see why he would serve us any good now that he is on the decline.
Suns said:
Yeah and their guru paid €14m for him...
http://forum.juventuz.com/showthread.php?17947-Juve-still-after-Barzagli!
Amore no?
That doesnt justify that we got a bargain, it just means he was nuts and maybe we are too.
I know, just thinking out loud. Obviously at one time he had some stock but Wolfsburg must have been sold a dud. Having said that who looks good in defence for Wolfsburg?
The defense they played when they won the league.
Probably. That could have been largely down to Misimovic, Grafite and Dzeko.
That's where the Diego discount went.
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Camera captures bear’s rub on tree at Russian nature reserve
Posted: Jun 18, 2019 / 04:19 PM PDT / Updated: Jun 20, 2019 / 10:30 PM PDT
MOSCOW (AP) — An Asian black bear in Russia has been captured on video enjoying a backrub against a tree — before trying to eat a surveillance camera.
The video, posted recently by the Land of the Leopard national park in Russia’s Far East, showed the bear approaching a tree, then rearing up to stand on its two hind legs to rub its back against the trunk.
The mammal then approached the camera and tried to bite it. The memory card inside the camera survived the contact.
Bears are known to scratch their backs against trees to communicate with each other.
Woman uses shovel to kill cobra slithering on her patio
FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman used a shovel to kill a cobra she saw slithering on the patio of her apartment.
Kathy Kehoe said the squawking of some blue jays outside her unit caught her attention Monday. When she looked outside, she saw a 4 to 5-foot-long serpent.
Puppy who disappeared after crash found 13 days later
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A recently adopted puppy that disappeared after her owner crashed in Arizona survived 13 days in the mountains and has been reunited with her owner.
The Arizona Daily Sun reports volunteers found Bella, a 4-month-old mixed yellow lab, almost two weeks after driver Michael Crocker rolled over his SUV off the historic Route 66 in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Historical marker commemorates reported alien abduction
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) — A historical marker has been placed near the river where two men in southern Mississippi said they were abducted by aliens in 1973.
News outlets report the city of Pascagoula dedicated the marker Saturday at Lighthouse Park.
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August 2003 Busch Series Archive
Vickers wins at Darlington: #5-Brian Vickers held off Hendrick Motorsports teammate #87-Kyle Busch by 1.977 seconds to win Saturday’s Winn-Dixie 200 at Darlington Raceway then both drives performed simultaneous burnouts down the long frontstretch, to the delight of the crowd. The win is Vickers’ second of his career, second of the season and second in four races – his first win came Aug. 2 at Indianapolis. Vickers, 19, is in his first full season driving for Hendrick. “This was an awesome victory. This crew got me in lead,” said Vickers, who took the lead for the final time in a photo-finish race off pit road on Lap 126 of 147. #99-Michael Watrip finished third, #25-Bobby Hamilton Jr. fourth and pole-winner #21-Kevin Harvick completed the top five. #10-Scott Riggs continues to lead the series points race, holding a 19-point advantage over #37-David Green. Waltrip was leading when #23-Scott Wimmer hit the Turn 4 wall, forcing a caution. The lead-lap cars all pitted for fresh tires, with Vickers beating Waltrip off pit road by inches. Waltrip worked furiously to hold off Busch for second, even smacking the Turn 4 wall on one occasion while trying to prevent a pass. Busch eventually made his way around Waltrip to match his career-high finish in just three starts. The race was slowed five times by caution for 26 laps. There were seven lead changes among four drivers.(ThatsRacin.com)
Race results at ThatsRacin.com, BGNRacing.com, Motorsports One and NASCAR.com.(8-31-2003)
Kerry Earnhardt in an RCR car UPDATE: Richard Childress said last weekend he’s preparing a car for Kerry Earnhardt to drive in selected Winston Cup events, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. “We’re probably going to give him a shot at it,” Childress said. “I think he deserves a chance.”(St. Petersburg Times via BGNRacing.com)(8-27-2003)
UPDATE: hearing Earnhardt will race at Atlanta and be part of the Cat in the Hat program and at Phoenix and be part of the Looney Toons programs, driving the #03 Chevy.(8-30-2003)
Harvick wins pole at Darlington: #21-Kevin Harvick, who has never won at Darlington Raceway in Trucks, Busch or Winston Cup, won the pole for Saturday’s Winn-Dixie 200, turning a lap Friday at 167.516mph to claim the top starting position. It’s Harvick’s third pole of the season in 11 starts and eighth of his career. He has three wins, eight top-five and 10 top-10 finishes in the Richard Childress Racing #21 Chevrolet he shares with Johnny Sauter this season. #1-Jamie McMurray was second and #38-Kasey Kahne third, followed by #5-Brian Vickers and #7-Greg Biffle. Series points leader #10-Scott Riggs was 16th fastest.(ThatsRacin.com)
See lineup at ThatsRacin.com, BGNRacing.com, or NASCAR.com.(8-29-2003)
HRT Seeks Sponsors for Carlos Contreras: HRT Motorsports seeks sponsorships for selected races at the end of the 2003 season, including the nationally televised, season finale at the NEW Homestead-Miami Speedway, near the team’s Miami base. Although the team is currently in talks with several Fortune 500 companies for the 2004 season and beyond, HRT seeks to enter Contreras in key markets during this 2003 season. The team has competed in one race this year, Fontana Ca. on April 26th, where Carlos finished 26th in his Busch series debut sponsored by Fox Sports en Espanol and the Citizen Watch company, complete with a half hour TV Special that aired on Fox Sports en Espanol titled, “Making History with Carlos Contreras”. The show aired multiple times in the US and throughout Latin America and Mexico in the April and May months.
Seth Goldberg of The Goldberg Agency, LLC, HRT’s agent of record, says, “We have an eye out for sponsor companies who are looking to extend their message to Hispanic consumers. Look at where the Busch Series travels, North Carolina for instance, and you’ll find a state where Hispanic buying power has increased around 900% since 1990! Carlos will deliver traditional markets, but can further authentically connect with the biggest growth market in the U.S., the Hispanic market.”
One company who has already done so is the Citizen Watch Company who unveiled their “Unstoppable” print Campaign this summer in both general and Spanish market magazines, including Maxim, People and Sports Illustrated. The TV portion of the campaign will commence in September on Spanish TV during Mexican Soccer league games and other prominent Spanish language telecasts, and the English version will appear prime time on major US networks, including during Monday Night Football games.
Additionally, HRT and Team Rensi Motorsports, winners of two NASCAR Busch series races this year with the #25 car driven by Bobby Hamilton Jr., have developed a strategic relationship over the last 8 months. Together they have made several presentations to potential marketing partners. Their combined goal is to tap the Hispanic market by utilizing Team Rensi Motorsports expertise for the on-track needs and HRT for off-track marketing opportunities. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, including primary, co-primary and associate level sponsorships, please contact Seth Goldberg of The Goldberg Agency, LLC, at (917) 407-4948.(PR)(8-29-2003)
TV TIMEOUT:. Food City 250 sets standard For NASCAR Busch Series at Bristol: The Food City 250, held last Friday night at Bristol Motor Speedway and televised by TNT, was the highest-rated NASCAR Busch Series race in Bristol’s history. The race had an average of 1,707,000 households tuned in, a 5% increase from 2002, when the race also was on TNT. An average of 2,490,000 viewers watched the race.(Figures compiled by Nielsen Media Research.)(NASCAR PR)(8-30-2003)
Didja Know? With 135 points separating the top five Busch Series drivers, this season features the closest points battle in series history with 10 races remaining. Anyone in the top-five could lead the standings following this weekend’s race at Darlington. The lead has changed six times in the past 12 races. After 24 races last season, the point spread between first and fifth was 343 as Greg Biffle charged towards his first series title.(ThatsRacin.com)(8-28-2003)
TV Note: A television scheduling conflict involving NASCAR and college football will occur during the first weekend of the season. On Aug. 30, NBC will air the Busch Series Winn Dixie 200 live from Darlington beginning at 2 p.m. However, Columbia NBC affiliate WIS-10 is obligated by contract to carry the Mississippi-Vanderbilt football game at 12:30 p.m. WIS will join the race in progress at approximately 3:45 p.m. NASCAR fans can catch the race from beginning to end on Time Warner cable channel 10 in Columbia and Florence. (The State)(8-27-2003)
Wallace to debut at RIR: 19 year old “Rising Star” Shane Wallace [no relation to Rusty] will make his NASCAR Busch Series debut at the Richmond International Raceway on September 5th where he will be behind the wheel of the #71 Chevrolet.(Shane Wallace PR via BGNRacing.com)(8-26-2003)
Riggs to DEI? UPDATE 2: hearing that Scott Riggs may be the new driver for the #1 DEI Chevy in 2004 if a sponsor is signed.(6-21-2003)
UPDATE: Insiders continue to look for Scott Riggs to get the call to join DEI next season, if sponsors agree. DEI officials expect to have a decision on the company’s third team car by Darlington in three weeks.(Winston Salem Journal)(8-11-2003)
UPDATE 2: from a NASCAR.com conversation: Your name has come up in the rumor mill a lot lately. What’s out there that we can believe and not believe?
Riggs: You can believe that there’s definitely a lot of opportunities out there that I’m very fortunate to have been contacted by a lot of people. When you have people in the Cup series interested in your future, it’s definitely a praise to what your able to do and your accomplishments in your career. With all that said, there’s a lot of opportunities and a lot of people I’ve talked to, and I have yet to make a decision one way or another that I might go next year. I’m still working with these guys here at ppc, first of all, to try to get a championship for everyone here with the Nesquik Ford. At the same time, we’re also talking about the future here, too. We’re working on some different things with sponsors and seeing what avenues ppc can go down. Haven’t made a decision one way or another which way I’m going. I think in the next three or four weeks, some decisions will start being made, and you’ll start seeing the dominos start to fall, and a lot of people will fall into place, and Silly Season will start.(NASCAR.com)(8-26-2003)
Kahne wins USAC race at Nazareth: Kasey Kahne took the lead on the 58th lap and went on to win the 100-mile USAC Weld Racing Silver Crown Series at Nazareth Speedway. It’s definitely a little adjustment to come back from stock cars to race these, but I’ve done it so many times now it’s getting to be second nature,” Kahne said. ”It’s a lot of fun. I love coming back to USAC. It’s where I won a lot of races and it’s how I got to stock car racing.” Dave Steele, winner of both of USAC’s Saturday support races (sprints, midgets), led for the better part of 50 laps, but slipped to fourth. J.J. Yeley, who leads all three of USAC’s series standings, stayed in second almost entirely from start to finish.(Morning Call)(8-26-2003)
Gerhart plans to run 2004 restrictor plate races: ARCA RE/MAX Series veteran Bobby Gerhart will partner with Core Mechanical Contractors for all three Busch Series restrictor plate races in 2004. (ARCA Racing via BGNRacing.com) NOTE: The Lebanon, PA driver/owner has 5 career Busch starts with his most recent being a 24th-place finish at Daytona in July.(8-26-2003)
Winn Dixie to sponsor Busch race at Darlington: Winn-Dixie and PepsiCo will jointly sponsor the August 30, 2003 NASCAR Busch Series event at Darlington Raceway. The race will be called “The Winn-Dixie 200 presented by PepsiCo.” PepsiCo’s major brand families include Gatorade, Pepsi-cola, Tropicana, Frito-Lay and Quaker. The company has sponsored the Mountain Dew Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway since 1992. Gatorade, sponsor of the fall 2002 NASCAR Busch Series race at Darlington, the Gatorade 200, recently expanded their long-time relationship with the track to include naming rights to the track’s most coveted parking spot. Gatorade Victory Lane made its Darlington debut during the spring 2003 race weekend.(Darlington Raceway PR)(8-25-2003)
Keller Looking for a gig….maybe: Ten hours before the start of Friday night’s Food City 250 NASCAR Busch race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Jason Keller was at the track roaming the Winston Cup garage area. It’s the time of the year when discussions about driver-team-sponsor combinations for the next season intensify, and Keller finds himself moving in the middle of them. Although Keller’s driving situation for 2004 has been unclear for months, it became even more clouded this week when his team’s primary sponsor, Albertson’s supermarkets, said it would not return next season. Earlier in the year, ppc Racing’s other sponsor, Nesquik, announced it would not return to the Scott Riggs team for 2004. Now, despite having two drivers wrestling for the series championship, team owner Greg Pollex is looking for two primary sponsorships to keep his team running at the front next year. With the unstable economy making sponsor searches difficult, Keller is fishing for every available opportunity. Pollex said Friday that chances are slim that his team will fold and that he hopes Keller and Riggs will return next season. “We’ve had three or four real good conversations (with potential sponsors) since last weekend. None of them may turn out, but they’re real solid leads,” he said. “We have four or five commitments from associate sponsors for next year. It’s possible we could race with that in the beginning of the season if we had to. But NASCAR’s giving us a lot of help. They’ve said we’re the premier Busch series team they’ve had for the past several years, and they want us back on the track.”(Greenville News)(8-23-2003)
Biffle in the #7 the rest of the year: Greg Biffle will drive the Busch #7 for the remainder of the year, including the Memphis Busch race, which will be the Saturday of the Martinsville weekend. (Motor Racing Outreach Newsletter via BGNRacing.com)(8-22-2003)
CAP Scaling back UPDATE: It was mentioned during Saturday’s Pikes Peak race broadcast that Civil Air Patrol, primary sponsor of the #46 Team and driver Ashton Lewis will be scaling back to become an associate sponsor in 2004.(BGNRacing.com)(7-26-2003)
UPDATE: Ashton Lewis confirmed Thursday that primary sponsor the Civil Air Patrol will scale back next year. They are looking for a new primary sponsor on that #46 Busch Series car.(FSN’s Totally NASCAR)(8-22-2003)
Waltrip wins at Bristol: Michael Waltrip pulled away after the last caution to win the Food City 250 at Bristol. The rest of the top five were: #2-Ron Hornaday, #6-Ted Musgrave, #48-Shane Hmiel, and #21-Kevin Harvick. Waltrip survived a wreck-marred Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway, with 13 cautions and his own bump and pass of then-leader Ron Hornaday on Lap 216 of 250, before cruising to a 1.501-second win over Hornaday. It was Waltrip’s first NASCAR Busch Series win of the season and 10th of his career. His last win was in August 2002 at Michigan. Waltrip was leading on a restart on Lap 201 when he developed problems with his shifter. Hornaday, running second at the time, took advantage and moved into the lead. Waltrip remained in second until he made his bump and pass for the top spot on Lap 216 and moved out to a comfortable lead for the final 35 laps. Harvick, who started second, led the first 109 laps, but fell back following a pit stop when he thought he had a tire going down. The 13 cautions cautioned 73 laps. There were six lead changes among four drivers.(ThatsRacin.com)
See race results at: BGNRacing.com, Motorsports One or NASCAR.com.(8-22-2003)
Keller wins pole at Bristol: #57-Jason Keller won the pole for Friday night’s Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway (8 p.m. Eastern, TNT) with an event record speed of 126.021mph. #21-Kevin Harvick is on the outsie pole, followed by #5-Brian Vickers, #99-Michael Waltrip and #33-Tony Raines. Series points leader Scott Riggs will line up seventh.(ThatsRacin.com)
Lineups/Qualifying results at: ThatsRacin.com, BGNRacing.com or NASCAR.com.(8-21-2003)
Fuller to race at Bristol UPDATE: Jeff Fuller will drive the #87 Bully Hill Vineyards Chevy at the Food City 250 in Bristol on August 22nd(Jeff Fuller site via BGNRacing.com)(7-31-2003)
UPDATE: Jeff Fuller will pilot the #87 Bully Hill Vineyards Chevy in this weekend’s Food City 250 NASCAR Busch Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Joe Nemechek, who Fuller helps with research and developement, gave the 46-year old driver his pick of races for a one-race deat the full use of the NEMCO resources- including Nemechek’s own crew chief and team. Fuller chose Bristol. “I’ve been hounding Joe for awhile and I think he finally said yes just to shut me up,” joked Fuller. “Seriously though, I’ve been involved with various projects at NEMCO between testing, driving the pit practice car and helping out at the track when necessary. I’ve been very well compensated, so for Joe and Brian (Pattie, crew chief) to go the extra mile and give me this opportunity is just incredible.” Fuller, who won this event from the pole position in 1996, has been in search of a full-time ride over the past few seasons. While testing gigs pay the bills, the Auburn, MA native hopes a good run at Bristol might put his name back in the driver’s pool as well. “I understand that one race isn’t going to land me in the driver’s seat full time, but it certainly can’t hurt, “Fuller said. “I’m very optimistic about our chances. We have the pit crew, which has proven to be one of the best out there and we have all of NEMCO’s resources which is a huge advantage. I absolutely love racing at Bristol and the guys really seem pumped up. I think we have a very good shot at running well.(Jeff Fuller site), also see an image of the car their or on my Busch Series Paint Schemes page.(8-21-2003)
Blount, Jesel and Miller extend UPDATE: Miller High Life has extended its sponsorship of Chad Blount and Jesel Racing for six additional races, Michigan being the first. Also in the package are upcoming races at Richmond, Kansas, Charlotte, Atlanta and Homestead.(Gaston Gazette)(8-16-2003)
UPDATE: Miller Brewing Co. has announced that it will extend its sponsorship of a car competing in Busch Series races. The High Life Dodge debuted in the June 27 Grand National series race at the Milwaukee Mile. The new agreement makes High Life the primary sponsor of Jesel Racing and driver Chad Blount for six additional races, which began with last weekend’s Cabela’s 250 at the Michigan International Speedway. Blount finished 40th in Milwaukee and 15th in Michigan. High Life will sponsor the Jesel Racing team and Blount in Busch Series events at Richmond International Raceway (Sept. 5); Kansas Speedway (Oct. 4); Lowe’s Charlotte Motor Speedway (Oct. 10); Atlanta Motor Speedway (Oct. 25); and Homestead-Miami Speedway (Nov. 15).( Business Journal)(8-21-2003)
Chance 2 Tribute Car at Bristol: Martin Truex Jr. and Chance 2 Motorsports will be teaming for the third time this year when the NASCAR Busch Series visits Bristol Motor Speedway for the Food City 250 on Friday, August 22. The special paint scheme features a bright orange side with white on the top and blue #81 on the Chevrolet.. The scheme is in honor of the late Robert Gee, grandfather of co-owner Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Robert Gee is not only legendary for helping many drivers get their start in stock car racing, but also as one of the greatest fabricators. Gee worked with NASCAR legends such as; Bobby Isaacs, Dale Earnhardt and Darrell Waltrip, to name a few. The paint scheme is reminiscent of Gee’s late model that Earnhardt and Waltrip drove in the mid-70’s. Gee worked for Hendrick Motorsports in the 80’s as their head fabricator. One of the most often-told stories about Gee was when he used old fenders from a junk yard and redesigned them to create better air flow for his Daytona 500 car. He was a legend in his own right that helped shape sheet metal and careers of future legends of NASCAR. Truex Jr., 23, will be making his first start at Bristol. Kevin “Bono” Manion, crew chief, decided to test the tricky half-mile, high-banked oval so Truex Jr. could get a handle on the concrete track. The test proved successful when they posted the second fastest time among those testing. In his previous races with Chance 2, Truex Jr. made his presence know with his patience and consistency. In both races, Truex Jr. was a top-five runner and even led 11 laps at Richmond International Speedway. However, both races did not end well At Richmond, while running third, the transmission broke on a restart. And, in the waning laps at Dover, the car got loose as Truex was making his move into fifth as he backed into the retaining wall. Chance 2 and Truex are now out to prove just how good they really are.
“This is a fitting tribute to my grandfather, Robert Gee,” said Dale Jr. “Unknown to many people, I have racing heritage on both sides of my family. Robert Gee was a pioneer of fabricated body work in NASCAR. Martin is a great, young driver that I have a lot of confidence in and he has impressed me in his first two races with Chance 2. Bono and the Chance 2 team have a great car ready for Bristol. This team and Martin continue to amaze me in how good they are. I am really looking forward to the Food City 250, especially since having such a successful test.”(DEI PR)(8-20-2003)
Albertsons leaving the #57? UPDATE: hearing that Albertsons has told the #57 ppc Racing team that they will NOT extend their sponsorship of Jason Keller and the #57 Albertsons car for the 2004 NASCAR Busch Series season.(8-18-2003)
UPDATE: ppc Racing is losing primary sponsor Albertson’s from the No. 57 car driven by Jason Keller at year’s end. Keller is currently third in NASCAR Busch Series points.(FSN’s Totally NASCAR)(8-20-2003)
Musgrave to drive for Spencer: NASCAR.com posted that Ted Musgrave will drive the #7 Sirius Dodge in the Cup race and the #6 Tommy Baldwin Racing Dodge in Friday’s Busch race. The Truck owner Jim Smith entered for Spencer in tonights Truck Series race has been withdrawn. So Musgrave will join Kevin Harvick in doing triple duty at Bristol: Truck, Busch and Cup races.(8-20-2003)
Another Busch race by Lindey? Mardy Lindley, who finished 16th in his Busch Series debut Aug. 2 at Indianapolis Raceway Park, could be running NASCAR’s No. 2 circuit again in October. Lindley said plans call for him to drive again for veteran NASCAR team owner Richard Childress in the Aaron’s 312 Oct. 25 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. Lindley plans to attend a series of tests with RCR drivers through the rest of this year and also hopes to be in the pits with team members at several Busch races this season. He is among the drivers Childress is considering for full- or part-time Busch employment for next year. Childress team managers were impressed with Lindley’s run at IRP. He practiced and qualified well and was the first finisher after the lead-lap cars. He ran laps at the same speeds as the leaders over the closing 25 miles. Lindley, 30, said he plans to continue running in United Speed Alliance Racing Hooters ProCup events this year.(Greenville News)(8-17-2003)
Harvick wins rain shortened race at MIS: #21-Kevin Havick won the rain shortened Cabela’s 250 at Michigan International Speedway with 14 laps to go of 125. Finishing 2nd was pole sitter #38-Kasey Kahne, followed by #25-Bobby Hamiton Jr., #37-David Green and #10-Scott Riggs. Riggs is the points leader by a scant 2 over Green.
For results see ThatsRacin.com, BGNRacing.com or Motorsports One or NASCAR.com.(8-16-2003)
#23 gets a new assoc: Bill Davis and driver Scott Wimmer announced a sponsorship arrangement with NEO Synthetics for the remainder of the season.(Gaston Gazette)(8-16-2003)
Lewis Helps Out: During the off week, Ashton Lewis Jr. and brother (not to mention crew chief) Charlie participated in the Lou Holtz 5-K Charity Run in Columbia, S.C., to help raise money for the University of South Carolina football coach’s charity foundation.(Gaston Gazette)(8-16-2003)
Troubles at the #34? UPDATE: Hearing that #34 team owner, Frank Cicci has been forced to lay off the majority of his Busch Series team because of their sponsors inability to make their payments per the contract. The team has tested and prepared a car for Bristol but does not have a sponsor. If a sponsor can be found in time, Mike McLaughlin will still drive the car at Bristol. Following Bristol, not sure what the team or McLaughlin’s plans are for the rest of the year.(8-15-2003)
UPDATE: Contrary to published reports, the LesCare Kitchens/Frank Cicci Racing with Jim Kelly sponsorship program in the NASCAR Busch Series has been put on temporary hold and has not been terminated. “LesCare Kitchens officials are the ones responsible for putting Frank Cicci Racing with Jim Kelly back on the race track in 2003, and rumors that they have severed their ties with this race team are not true,” Cicci stated Friday. “LesCare has put a temporary hold on the sponsorship as this vendor-supported program awaits additional funding to carry us through the remainder of the season,” he added. Cicci has announced that as a result of this sponsorship hold by LesCare with his team, driver Mike McLaughlin is available to other NASCAR Busch, Craftsman Truck or Winston Cup Series teams that may be in need of a driver. Frank Cicci Racing with Jim Kelly is seeking additional Busch Series sponsorship for both McLaughlin and veteran Busch and Winston Cup Series driver Todd Bodine, who with his wife, Lynn, have purchased an ownership interest in the race team. A 2-car team operation for 2004 is currently being developed. The race team, which had signed a 11-race sponsorship agreement for 2003 with LesCare back in March, has run six races under the LesCare Kitchens banner to date. McLaughlin earned a season-best ninth place finish in Daytona in July and was 13th at Richmond in May.. The team has five more races on its schedule to run this season under the LesCare Kitchens arrangement that includes Bristol, TN next weekend and the upcoming races in Richmond, Charlotte, Memphis and Homestead-Miami.(Frank Cicci Racing with Jim Kelly PR)(8-16-2003)
#43 Tires from NHIS cleared and OK: NASCAR said Friday no foreign substances were found in a chemical analysis of tires used by #43-Johnny Sauter in the Busch race at New Hampshire last month. NASCAR impounded the tires after post-race inspection and sent them to an outside company to see if anything had been used to soften the tires, which could increase traction.(ThatsRacin.com), see past news on the July 2003 Busch Past News Page.(8-16-2003)
Driver Looking: Driver Lowell Bennett has over 20 years experience in racing and is hoping for an opportunity with a team where that 20 means alot. After running five races with personal funding during the past two seasons, Bennett is looking for a ride with a professional team to allow him to continue in the Busch Series in the 2003 season and beyond (single race, limited, or full schedule). Career accomplishments and contact info can be viewed at www.bennettmotorsports.net.(8-16-2003)
Blount in the #26; Dr. Pepper to the #48; where is Grubb? UPDATE 2: Chad Blount will be in the #26 Miller High Life Dodge this weekend for Carroll Racing. Dr. Pepper has jumped over to the #48 and Shane Hmiel for supposedly the next 5 races. No idea what’s going on with Kevin Grubb.(BGNRacing.com)(8-13-2003)
UPDATE: Dr Pepper and Carroll Racing are working to finalize a very amicable split while attempting to reduce costs for the remainder of the final contract year. Yes, the #26 car is carrying Miller livery this weekend in Michign. Yes, the #48 is carrying Dr Pepper livery with Shane driving. You will see Dr Pepper on the #26 with Kevin Grubb for a good bit of the remainder of the season. You will also see changes in the race schedule that place Dr Pepper on other cars periodically as a way to help several other teams while reducing costs at Carroll Racing. Overlay all that with a joint effort between Carroll Racing and Team Jesel to enter six races in 2003 on behalf of another sponsor. Carroll Racing is currently reviewing all of their options for 2004.(8-14-2003)
UPDATE 2: Kevin Grubb’s Busch Series team is cutting back on its 2003 plans. Caroll Racing will field the #26 Dodge in four of the final 12 races this season. Grubb will drive in the races at Bristol Motor Speedway (Aug. 22), Darlington Raceway (Aug. 30), Dover International Speedway (Sept. 20) and Phoenix International Raceway (Nov. 1). Primary sponsor Dr Pepper, which is leaving the team after the season, will be paired with other Busch teams during the remaining eight races. The Innovative Motorsports Chevrolet driven by Shane Hmiel will carry the sponsor this weekend at Michigan International Speedway.(Richmond Times Dispatch)(8-16-2003)
Atwood and Bradshaw visit the Pentagon: During a recent visit to the Pentagon, the Navy’s [#14 Busch team] racing team visited the Sailors they represent on the track. NASCAR driver Casey Atwood, National Football League (NFL) Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw and Armando Fitz of the FitzBradshaw Racing team toured the Pentagon and signed autographs for fans. Bradshaw and Atwood also ate lunch with Sailors to show their appreciation for the men and women they represent. Bradshaw and his FitzBradshaw Racing Team partner, Fitz, own the blue and silver Number 14 Navy car, which serves as a retention and recruiting vehicle for the Navy. The car was on display in the Pentagon Courtyard during their visit. Bradshaw, a four-time Super Bowl champion and Fox Sports football commentator, said he has the utmost respect for Sailors and is proud to be associated with the Navy. “It’s an exciting program,” said Bradshaw. “It’s a perfect fit.” As a part of the sponsorship deal, Atwood will represent the Navy in eight Busch Series races and one Winston Cup Series race between Memorial Day and Nov. 30.(Navy Newstand)(8-15-2003)
Kahne on the pole at MIS: #38-Kasey Kahne won the pole for Saturday’s Cabela’s 250 at Michigan International Speedway with a speed of 186.490mph, his first career Busch Series pole. On the outside pole is another Busch driver [in his last 2003 Busch race to perserve his rookie status for 2004], #87-David Reutimann who ran a lap of 186.379mph. The next six spots on today’s starting grid will be filled by Winston Cup regulars. #19-Casey Mears will start third Saturday alongside #8-Tony Stewart [his first Busch start since 1998 and he has never won in the Busch Series] on Row 2. #21-Kevin Harvick, #17-Matt Kenseth, #7-Greg Biffle [but is in backup car and has to go to the rear of the field before the start of the race] and #99-Michael Waltrip come next, with #5-Brian Vickers and #48-Shane Hmiel rounding out the top 10. Stewart, the defending Winston Cup champion, is driving a #8 Chevrolet for Chance 2 Motorsports, owned by Teresa Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Earnhardt Jr. won this year’s three Busch Series restrictor-plate races with the team. Steve Park, Hank Parker Jr. and Martin Truex Jr. have also driven the car. “I thought this would be fun,” Stewart said. “Dale Jr. wants to call the race from the pit box and I want to race one of his cars. He says’s he’ll be my boss for the day, and that should be very interesting.”(ThatsRacin.com)
See results/lineups at ThatsRacin.com, BGNRacing.com or NASCAR.com.(8-15-2003)
Martha Nemechek named Food City 250 Grand Marshal: The ultimate NASCAR Mom, Martha Nemechek, mother of NASCAR Winston Cup and Busch Series driver Joe Nemechek has seen her fair share of NASCAR races. On Friday, August 22nd she will get a chance to see the drivers get the command to start their engines from somewhat of a different perspective. Food City officials have named Martha Nemechek the Grand Marshal for the NASCAR Busch Series Food City 250. “Martha is well known in the NASCAR Community and is always a fixture in Joe’s pit area,” commented Food City senior vice president of marketing, Tom Hembree. “She is so dedicated to her family, we thought it was fitting to invite her into the Food City family.” On race day you can always see Martha with her camera taking pictures. She is the team photographer and enjoys sharing her photos with others. While at the track she enjoys providing homemade goodies for the Hendrick Motorsports crew, cheering Joe on, taking Joe’s photo and of course waxing Joe’s car. She always waxes Joe’s car each weekend, sometimes twice. Martha is the mother of four children: Marti, Joe, Mark and John. This proud mother will have the honor of broadcasting the four most famous words in motor sports to a field of 43 NASCAR Busch Series drivers to start the Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway. “I was completely shocked when Food City asked me to be the Grand Marshal, what an honor it will be, especially since Joe will be fielding two cars in the race,” stated Martha Nemechek. “I would like to thank Food City for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I am looking forward to a great weekend of racing at Bristol Motor Speedway.” The Food City 250 is the 24th stop on the 34-race NASCAR Busch Series schedule. Jimmy Spencer is the defending Food City 250 victor. The green flag will wave the start of the Food City 250 at 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 22, 2003. The event will be televised live on TNT.(Food City PR)(8-14-2003)
Lowe’s Testing Dates: Lowe’s Motor Speedway has confirmed open testing dates for the Oct. 10 “Little Trees” 300 NASCAR Busch Series event: Testing dates will be Monday, Sept. 29th and Tuesday, Sept. 30. On-Track Testing: 3:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. The main grandstand is open free of charge during each of the testing sessions.(LMS PR)(8-13-2003)
Wallace gets sponsor for MIS: Mike Wallace and Biagi Bros. Racing announced that Marsh will be onboard the #4 Chevy at Michigan International Speedway this weekend. “This is a special treat for all of us in the Great Lakes area,” said Greg Stanbury of Marsh. “Not only does it bring us into a new theater of marketing services, but it allows us to participate in something we truly enjoy – NASCAR racing.” Marsh Detroit’s foray into auto racing was arranged with the help of Michigan business leader, Leonard Turowski. “It’s a risky business,” said Turowski, who is a partner in the No. 4 car. “Having the world’s leading risk experts involved in the world’s most exciting auto racing is special for us,” adds Turowski.(Biagi Bros. Racing PR)(8-13-2003)
Great Clips re-ups with the #38: Great Clips, Inc., one of America’s top-50 franchisers, is pleased to announce a two-year contract extension with Akins Motorsports as primary sponsor of the #38 Great Clips Ford in the Busch Series. Kasey Kahne is the driver of the #38.(Performance PR Plus via BGNRacing.com)(8-13-2003)
Labonte returns: Making his first Busch Series appearance since October 2000, Justin Labonte, the son of two-time Winston Cup champion Terry Labonte. If he makes the Michigan race it will be Labonte’s 23rd career Busch Series start.(NASCAR.com via BGNRacing.com)(8-13-2003)
Stewart back to Busch UPDATE: When Tony Stewart fires up his engine for the Cabela’s 250 NASCAR Busch Series race at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday August 16, his car won’t be the only thing rollin’ at MIS, as Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down will perform a post-race concert following the Cabela’s 250. Tony Stewart will be participating in his first NASCAR Busch Series race since 1998 in a car that will feature a 3 Doors Down paint scheme for Chance 2 Motorsports car owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. Stewart, and Earnhardt Jr. recently appeared in the band’s latest video The Road I’m On [see my driver appearances page for the links to view the video]. The Road I’m On video and song mark the follow up to 3 Doors Down’s top-selling, Grammy-nominated single, When I’m Gone. Both songs are featured on their multi-platinum sophomore release, Away from the Sun. Tickets are still available for the Cabela’s 250, featuring the post-race concert by 3 Doors Down. All seats are just $50 and children 12 and under are admitted free. The concert will follow the completion of the Cabela’s 250 in the Water Tower Lot across from the Speedway’s Administration building outside turn 1 of the track. For tickets, call the MIS Ticket Office at 1-800-354-1010 or go on-line at www.MISpeedway.com.(Michigan International Speedway PR)(7-30-2003)
UPDATE: Tony Stewart will be driving an orange and black Chevrolet this weekend, but it won’t be his usual #20. Instead, the 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Series champion will be driving the #8 Chevrolet for Chance 2 Motorsports in the Busch Series race at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 15. The entry is owned by Teresa Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Stewart and the Earnhardt’s have partnered up for the one-race deal in the Cabela’s 250 that will carry the names and faces of 3 Doors Down. Chance 2 Motorsports was founded by the Earnhardt’s in the summer of 2002 to run a limited Busch schedule. The team also provides the opportunity for Dale Jr. to compete in the Busch Series and an avenue to showcase skills of up and coming drivers. With four wins in only eight starts, Chance 2 has swept the three-restrictor plate races in 2003 with Dale Jr. behind the wheel. Tony Stewart joins Steve Park, Hank Parker Jr. and Martin Truex Jr. on the list of drivers who’ve all taken their turn wheeling the Chance 2 machine this season. This isn’t the first time Dale Jr. and Stewart have partnered for a project. Currently receiving air play on MTV and VH1, the two are featured in the 3 Doors Down music video ‘The Road I’m On.’ Filmed in Concord, N.C., it all started with a casual conversation and they next thing they knew, a deal was struck between two of the biggest names in NASCAR. The winning combination on the track became a winner on the airwaves. At Michigan, Stewart will be behind the wheel, Earnhardt Jr. on the pit box and 3 Doors Down on the car as they work their way to Victory Lane.
“Dale Earnhardt helped me out a lot in my rookie year, and I have always had a great respect for what he did for our sport,” Stewart said. “Junior and I thought this would be fun. He wants to call the race from the pit box and I want to race one of his cars. He says he’ll be my boss for the day, and that should be very interesting. Dale Jr. called me and asked me if I was interested to race the car. It sounded like a lot of fun and I’ve been watched the fun he’s been having in his Busch car this year. That was my first reaction. The night he called me with the invitation, I got to thinking about all the types of cars I’ve driven in my career and the only two types of cars I haven’t won in is a Busch Series car and a Sports Car. So, I think this would be a great opportunity to get my first Busch victory. At that point, it became an easy decision to hook up with Dale Jr. and Chance 2. I haven’t seen the car or sat in it yet, but I know his crew chief and I have all the faith and know he has good equipment. I’m not worried, we’ll go to Michigan and we’ll be fine. When we shot the video with 3 Doors Down, it went from 6 p.m. – 6 a.m. the next day. It made for a long night, but it was well worth it.”
“Tony and I used to be rivals when we both raced in the Busch Series,” Dale Jr. said. “Since then we’ve become good friends and I thought it would awesome if he drove for Chance 2 for one race. When we did the video with 3 Doors Down, both of us got to know the band and how much they enjoy NASCAR. We thought it would be cool for them to be on a Chance 2 car with Tony driving..And, I guess we’re returning the favor to them for letting us show off our acting skills.”
“Tony is a true racer,.he will drive anything with wheels on it,” said Kevin ‘Bono’ Manion, crew chief. “He just wants to win. He reminds me of one of our car owners. I am very proud of our guys, we’ve worked hard but we’re having a lot of fun doing it. They have put a lot of effort into every car we have run this year..Since we don’t have many full-time guys, we have to work really hard to get ready for each race..The goal for the weekend is to repeat our pole and victory at Daytona.” (DEI PR), see image of the car om my Busch Series Paint Scheme page.(8-12-2003)
Renshaw to be honored: Former Fairgrounds Speedway driver Deborah Renshaw has been awarded the Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award from Northwood University in Midland, Mich. She earned a degree in marketing from the school.(Tennessean)(8-7-2003)
Starr might fit well for Aikman-Staubach team: Hall of Fame Racing, the new NASCAR team being formed by former Cowboys quarterbacks Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach, still hopes to run one or two cars in the Busch Series next year. One driver who would appear to be a perfect fit is NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series racer David Starr. His name alone is a great marketing tool for a team owned by former Cowboys, but Starr also has a few other things going for him. He’s a respected racer with the talent to win, he has the looks and personality that sponsors love, and he’s a Texan who lives just down the road from Texas Stadium.(Dallas Morning News)(8-7-2003)
Bradshaw Speaks: #12/#14/#82 Car owner Terry Bradshaw last week said he was so unhappy with the way his NASCAR Busch Series team was headed with driver Kerry Earnhardt, he considered pulling his ownership away from the team if changes weren’t made. “I wanted to make the move (to fire Earnhardt) a long time ago,” Bradshaw said. “This is about performance, not a last name. I wanted something to be done, but it was hard with all the sponsorship deals. And my partner (Armando Fitz) was more worried about being politically correct. I finally said we got to do something different or you can do this without me.” Since Earnhardt, the eldest son of racing legend Dale Earnhardt, was fired, Tim Fedewa has posted finishes of 12th, 13th and 13th – the three best efforts for the team this year. “Hello?” Bradshaw said. “Does that tell you something?”(Augusta Chronicle)(8-7-2003)
Mosley to run rest of the Busch season: Jamie Mosley, a former dirt late model competitor, announced he will compete in the remainder of this year’s Busch Series races with Jay Robinson Racing of Monroe, NC. Mosley will race the team’s #39 Ford full-time beginning with the Cabela’s 250 at Michigan Speedway (August 16th). I’ll be real busy now with all three jobs, but I’m really excited about the opportunity that Jay has given me,” said Mosley, who has finished no worse than 26th in his first three Busch Series races with the team this year. “It’s a big accomplishment and I’m really proud of it. I try to keep it in perspective. It’s still just a car and I’m just a driver and I’m still like everybody else – a regular person who just happens to drive a race car.” A veteran of late model, modified and sportsman division competition at short tracks in Kentucky, Mosley was planning to make his Busch Series debut at his home track of Kentucky Motor Speedway in June driving for Robinson, but was called into action a week earlier at Nashville Superspeedway to sub for Dan Pardus. With limited track time, Mosley brought the #39 home in 21st spot, the best run for the team all year long on non-restrictor plate tracks. Mosley has made starts at Nashville, Chicagoland Speedway and Pikes Peak International Raceway this season. Mosley, who also serves as a Kentucky State Police Dispatcher, is planning to bring over part of his ARCA operation to the Busch Series. The unique part of that is the fact that his “over the wall” crew will be comprised mostly of his law enforcement friends, including Kentucky State Troopers, Deputies and local Kentucky Police Officers. The team will start crewing the #39 Busch car at Michigan. Mosley also plans to incorporate the legions of NASCAR fans into his Busch Series career. He started a new practice in Chicago that he hopes to make a tradition by visiting with the fans in the campgrounds and signing autographs between Busch Series qualifying and “Happy Hour” sessions and then again at the end of the day. More info on Mosley see his site at www.jamiemosley.com.(51 Sports)(8-6-2003)
Burton to run at MIS: On Saturday, August 16, 2003, Jeff Burton will run the #9 Roush Performance Ford at Michigan International Speedway in the Michigan 250. This will be the third time in 2003 that Burton has raced the #9 Ford in the Busch Series. “I’m looking forward to running the Busch car at Michigan,” said Burton. “We have Cowboy (Kevin Starland) as a crew chief and we’re bringing the same group of crew guys that we had in New Hampshire. Hopefully we’ll be able to build on what we did and what we learned at New Hampshire and get the No. 9 Roush Performance Ford into victory lane next weekend.” The #9 Ford will sport a black, red and white paint scheme and carry Roush Performance as the primary sponsor. A subsidiary of Roush Industries, Roush Performance is the high performance specialty vehicle division of Roush. Roush Performance has been focused on building its brand through the Ford vehicle line. To its credit, over 5,000 Roush-branded Mustangs, Expeditions, F-150 trucks and Mercury Cougars have been manufactured and delivered from its Livonia-based headquarters. In 2003, Roush Performance is announcing plans of a major expansion into the high performance automotive aftermarket. To achieve Roush’s vision, Larry Parker and Tom Jennett have been added as president and executive vice president, respectively. Roush parts and vehicles are distributed through a network of more than 150 Ford dealerships. More information on Roush parts and vehicles can be found on line at www.roushperf.com or www.roushparts.com or by calling 1-800-59-ROUSH.(Roush Racing PR)(8-6-2003)
Blount back in the #66 at MIS: Chad Blount plans to return to the track next week at Michigan for the Cabela’s 250. Blount will attempt to make the field in the #66 Miller High Life Dodge, which is owned by Team Jesel. Blount has 12 Busch Series starts under his belt with a best finish of 5th at Texas.(BGNRacing.com)(8-6-2003)
Harmon on TV: Mike Harmon, driver of the #44 FanZCar Chevrolet, is scheduled to appear on ABC’s Prime Time, this Thursday (8/7) at 10 pm. The feature will cover Mike’s crash at Bristol last year and also his new sponsor, The FanZCar.(BGNRacing.com)(8-6-2003)
New Shoes for ppc: AIRPLUS, a leading insole brand produced by IMPLUS Footcare, LLC joined ppc Racing for the first time this past weekend at Indianapolis Raceway Park. The AIRPLUS logo will be displayed in front of the rear wheel of the #57 Albertson’s Ford and the #10 Nestle Nesquik Ford, as well as the B-Post of the #57 Albertson’s Ford for the remainder of the 2003 Busch Series season. “The amount of time that the members of this ppc Racing team spend on their feet, we have been waiting for a partnership that can help sooth our pains.. AIRPLUS is a great product that everyone at ppc Racing is excited to use and have in the NASCAR community,” said Keith Barnwell, co-owner of the ppc Racing Fords, along with Greg Pollex. “At IMPLUS Footcare we recognize that NASCAR as one of the growing sports today,” stated Todd Vore, President of IMPLUS Footcare, LLC.. “We are looking forward to a long successful relationship with such a accomplished team like ppc Racing.”
“We have identified NASCAR as a exceptional way to reach the core AIRPLUS consumers,” said John Andrews, Director of Marketing for Implus Footcare, LLC.. A formal announcement pertaining to a long-term partnership between AIRPLUS and ppc Racing will come in October at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Implus Footcare, LLC which is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, designs, markets and distributes insoles, foot care devices, shoe care products and shoe laces under the SOF SOLE and AIRPLUS brand names in over 65 Countries worldwide.ppc Racing PR)(8-4-2003)
Vickers may debut in Cup later this year: Car owner [#’s 5,24,25,48,60] Rick Hendrick said he plans to put Brian Vickers in a Cup car this season, most likely in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Hendrick said Vickers has tested a Cup car in Kentucky during an engine test.(Roanoke Times)(8-4-2003)
Teams Scuffle a bit: Kyle Busch helped Hendrick Motorsports teammate Brian Vickers celebrate his first NASCAR Busch Series victory Saturday night at Indianapolis Raceway Park. But Busch didn’t like doing it in his street clothes. Busch, 18, qualified fourth and ran consistently in the top-10 before colliding with Ashton Lewis Jr. on the 127th lap in front of a near-capacity crowd estimated at 35,000. The collision ended the night for both. Busch finished 33rd in his second race in the series and Lewis, who was running 14th, placed 34th in the 43-car field. The first and only pit stop for the leaders occurred under a caution period that started on the 110th lap. Busch, a Las Vegas native living near Charlotte, N.C., was running seventh on lap 120, a lap after the restart. He tried to pass Lewis by driving a low line into the first turn. When Lewis appeared to veer to the left, Busch braked and slid into Lewis. “(Lewis) might have come down and when he did, I stomped the brake pedal and turned left. That got me loose,” Busch said. “I chased it and then I hit him.” A brief scuffle developed between members of the two pit crews, and Lewis complained Busch was too aggressive considering he was not racing to improve his position. “It was probably more my fault,” Busch said. “It was just after a restart and I could have been trying a little bit less. But I was trying to get back up to the front and pass as many cars as I could. At this race we learned we shouldn’t try that hard that soon after a restart. (Las Vegas Review Journal)(8-4-2003)
NASCAR Takes #43’s Tires UPDATE 4 maybe?: NASCAR officials confiscated all four tires from Johnny Sauter’s #43 Channellock Chevy following Saturday’s Busch Series race at New Hampshire and has sent them to the Charlotte, NC, area for chemical analysis. NASCAR spokesman Mike Zizzo said Sauter’s #43, fielded by Curb-Agajanian Motorsports, was selected as a car to be randomly inspected after the race because “of a comparison of its lap times with those of the race leaders.” Sauter started the race in 27th and remained in the middle of the pack for most of the first third of the race. After pitting for what the team said was to reconnect a plug wire, Sauter’s Chevrolet came to life and he moved through the field and took the lead on Lap 142 of 200 from Kevin Harvick, who had led the first 141 laps. Sauter made a green-flag pit stop on Lap 144, but a caution came out when he was on the pit road and he went a lap down. However, Sauter regained the lap on another caution on Lap 151. He later had to park his car on Lap 177 for engines problems. Zizzo said the car underwent a complete tear-down, including an examination of its electrical components. No other irregularities were found. Members of the team were not available for comment.(Thatsracin.com)(7-19-2003)
UPDATE: NASCAR officials said it would be at least the end of next week before results are in from a chemical analysis on the four tires used by Johnny Sauter’s #43 Chevy in Saturday’s Busch race at New Hampshire. NASCAR took the tires following an intense inspection of the car, including an examination of its electrical systems. The car was called in for inspection because of “a comparison of lap times with those of the race leaders.”(Thatsracin.com)(7-20-2003)
UPDATE 2: Johnny Sauter’s tires were confiscated after the New England 200 Busch Series race on Saturday. After the team blew a motor on lap 177, NASCAR impounded the car and took apart the suspension, including springs, shocks and the electrical system. Team owner Cary Agajanian said NASCAR suspected a traction control device. He also said on Sunday he expects his team to be exonerated.(FoxSports)(7-22-2003)
UPDATE 3: No action will likely be take against Johnny Sauter’s Curb-Agajanian Motorsports team after tires were confiscated July 19 at New Hampshire, according to Busch Series Director Brian DeHart.(Winston Cup Scene via BGNRacing.com)(7-31-2003)
UPDATE 4: Despite published reports to the contrary, NASCAR has not completed the investigation of tires used on driver Johnny Sauter’s #43 Chevy in the July 19 Busch Series race at New Hampshire, spokesman Mize Zizzo said Saturday. Following the race, NASCAR did a complete teardown of Sauter’s Chevrolet after comparing his lap times with those of the race leader after a pit stop. No irregularities were found, but NASCAR confiscated all four tires from the car and sent them to Charlotte, N.C., for chemical analysis. Those results are not expected until this week, NASCAR’s Zizzo said.(Thatsracin.com)(8-2-2003)
Vickers wins at IRP: #5-Brian Vickers earned his first NASCAR Busch Series victory Saturday night following a wild side-by-side battle with #48-Shane Hmiel – a confrontation featuring two young drivers searching for their first series win. Vickers, 19, made his final pass of Hmiel on Lap 181 of 200 to move out front for good and held off Jason Keller by 2.296 seconds to win the Kroger 200 at Indianapolis Raceway Park. #59-Stacy Compton finished third. Hmiel was 4th and #10-Scott Riggs finished fifth and holds a seven-point lead over #37-David Green.(ThatsRacin.com)
Race results at Thatsracin.com, BGNRacing.com, Motorsports One or NASCAR.com.(8-2-2003)
Fuller to stand by: Jeff Fuller is scheduled to standby to practice, qualify or race this weekend for #7-Mike Skinner for the Busch race at IRP.(Jeff Fuller site)(8-1-2003)
ARCA Driver to race at Richmond: ARCA driver, Jimmy Henderson, will be in a Busch Series car he bought from Joe Gibbs Racing, planning to enter the Sept. 5 event at Richmond International Raceway.(AJC)(8-1-2003)
Wimmer to run Bristol Cup race. . in a Chevy or is it Dover? UPDATE: Scott Wimmer said Monday on Speed Channel’s Inside NBS that he’s planning to enter the Cup race at Bristol in August. Bill Davis Racing has two [#27] Chevrolets back in the shop for him and he’s planning on testing soon [supposedly tested at Dover in May too].(Inside NASCAR Busch Series on SPEED via BGNRacing.com)(7-21-2003)
UPDATE: Wimmer will likely run the Cup race at Dover on Sept 21st, in a Chevy. Wimmer tested a Chevy at Dover in May, and it was announced he would run there, then was withdrawn [right as the news that Dodge pulling their support of Davis broke](Winston Cup Scene – need sub to view)(8-1-2003)
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Motivation Monday | Rachel Bee
I've known who Rachel was the for the longest time but it took us a while to really get to know each other. The first time I saw her I remember being impressed by her musical talent. The fact that she was a female drummer and a KILLER one at that blew me away. Over the years she started to show more and more of her talents and it really seemed like there was no end in sight. She could drum, sing, play guitar...and then there's the kicker...SHE'S A NURSE!
When I attended Liberty I had a lot of friends who were in the nursing program and I remember how incredibly taxing the requirements could be. You'd never know that talking to Rachel. This is no exaggeration. She has never been negative with me about hard work or commitments. She has such a beautiful outlook on life and is always willing to serve when she can. What warms my heart most about Rachel is she is will to volunteer when there's no praise involved. I called on her to help me decorate the tree for church and Rachel was there. We needed help planning a worship team party and Rachel was there. Mike & Kristen even needed help repairing their basement apartment and Rachel was there with the biggest smile on her face. I can't explain to you what an encouragement it is to see her serve but I am so thankful to be her friend.
Rachel and I are the class clowns when it comes to serving on the worship team. Repetitive choruses and predictable rhythm sections could easily make us laugh to the point of tears. This may seem like such a simple thing but it's so refreshing to be around someone who doesn't take life so seriously that she can't poke fun at the little things. At our worship retreat Rachel fully committed to the hot wing contest and had horrible indigestion. Did she feel bad? Well her stomach may have but she seemed incredibly happy that she won. Covered in sauce, laughing hysterically, she won and that's all that mattered.
I'm so thankful that she and I were able to do this shoot because for the first time in our relationship I was able to put her in the spotlight. Rachel doesn't have much but she has fullness of joy that lights up every room she walks into. She is absolutely stunning and she has a way of making you feel like the most important person in the room. Her honesty and humility is so heart warming. You know if you tell Rachel how you feel there won't be an ounce of judgment in the room and when she says she's going to pray for you she means it. I know that she has some big desires that God hasn't seen fit to give yet but her passion for serving him in the meantime is absolutely breathtaking. I love to see the way she loves her husband. Rachel is his biggest cheerleader and I'll be so happy for them both when he finishes med school. There are very few people I can say truly live out the gospel in their daily life and Rachel Bee is one of the few. She's funny, spunky, and LOVES tacky Christmas sweaters. She's the best and she motivates me to love others unconditionally each and every day.
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A War Hero or a Pawn?
Re “Pattern of Deception Persists in Tillman’s Death,” Commentary, June 14: Robert Scheer gets in his usual kick at the White House and President Bush, then concludes with “speaks volumes about how politicians exploit soldiers, both the living and dead.” But it is Scheer who is exploiting soldiers, in this case a dead soldier, Pat Tillman, in his twisted attempt to blame the president for anything and everything.
Did Scheer’s visit or the resulting column provide any comfort to Tillman’s mother, Mary? I think not. Shame on you, Robert Scheer, for picking scabs and making people bleed in order to pursue your petty hatreds.
James B. Davis
Heroes are those who serve. How the soldier died is of little consequence. It is not his death but his service that distinguishes him. The problem with today’s America is the inequality of service. Tillman was the exception that proves the rule. The rich and powerful do not serve in America’s military. A nation that claims to practice equality but fixes the game so the rich and powerful don’t have to serve is not a nation to be proud of.
Pete Alberini
If the Silver Star awarded to Cpl. Tillman was part of a coverup, then shouldn’t the medal be withdrawn? Those who have legitimately been awarded the medal should not have their honors besmirched by the shoddy use of the medal by PR types in the Army. I would think the brother and family would not want this medal as a reminder of how their loved one was used.
Daniel J. Guilfoil
Monona, Wis.
Re “Confusion, Not Coverup After Tillman’s Death, Army Says,” June 10: The Army, while “investigating” exactly how Tillman was killed, awarded him the Silver Star, led his family to believe he died by enemy fire and stood silent as the commander in chief exploited and tarnished his death to rally the country around the war on terrorism.
Although the men and women of the Army are for the most part good people who want to serve their country in any noble and worthwhile cause, politics and the need to propagandize force their highest-ranking commanders, all the way up to the Oval Office, to turn into liars.
America could not stomach a man like Tillman to be killed by “friendly fire,” so they let this deception grow into a monster. Now they are doing everything they can to control the political fallout. I’m truly disgusted with our president and his administration, which have raised mass deception to an art form.
I can’t wait for today’s Woodward and Bernstein to find their “Deep Throat,” who will blow the lid off this story and expose the entire truth.
Eric Potruch
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Viking Ship Museum
Gokstad
An elegant vessel
The Oseberg ship is a particularly fine vessel, and the person who had it made spent considerable resources on the decoration of the ship.
Oseberg prow. © Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo/ Eirik Irgens Johnsen
Decorated with animal ornamentation
The prow and stern is richly carved with beautiful animal ornamentation far below the waterline and up along the prow, which ends in a spiralling serpent’s head. Such an ornately decorated ship has undoubtedly been reserved for special members of the aristocracy.
Room for 30 oarsmen
The Oseberg ship could be both sailed and rowed. There are 15 oar holes on each side so fully manned, the ship would have had 30 oarsmen. In addition, there was a helmsman at the steering oar and a lookout who stood in the bow. The oars are made of pine, and some of them show traces of painted decorations. The oars show no signs of wear, so perhaps they were made especially for the burial.
Made of oak
The Oseberg ship was built in southwestern Norway around the year 820, and is made of oak. Each of the strakes overlaps the one below and they are fixed with iron rivets. The side of the ship consists of 12 strakes. Below the waterline, they are only 2‒ 3 cm thick, while the two upper strakes are a little thicker. The deck is made of loose pine planks. The mast is also pine and was between 10 and 13 metres high.
The Oseberg ship in the Viking Ship Museum. © Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo/ Eirik Irgens Johnsen
The story begins
The women in the Oseberg burial
Five exquisive animal heads
The textiles among the Oseberg finds
The Oseberg cart
The sleighs
Saving Oseberg
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KSK Careers
2019 State Championship Results
On Saturday, April 27th at Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville, TX, almost 700 students across 59 schools competed at the Kickstart Kids State Championship. The event was a culmination of a year’s worth of practice, dedication, and performances from more than 9,500 students in the Kickstart Kids program.
In order to compete at the State Championship, students had to first advance in one of two qualifier tournaments earlier in the year by placing in the top 3 of their respective divisions of sparring, individual or team kata, or weapons. This achievement then earned them the opportunity to compete at their Regional Championship against the top competitors in their area. Students once again had to place in the top 3 to earn their spot at the State Championship.
The State Championship featured the pinnacle of competitors across the program and that was made clear by the level of performances throughout the day. Parents, friends, and supporters alike packed the Hendrickson High School gymnasium to cheer on the students. The tournament continues to grow every year along with the expansion of the organization which is now held in 14 districts across the state of Texas.
The event started off with an exceptional karate demonstration by the Meyerland Middle School Unified Team which is part of the Special Olympics initiative that works to create opportunities for students with disabilities. Guests were captivated by the group’s teamwork which was just established this year by their instructor Ms. Chelsea Clark and Special Olympics Texas.
The individual competitions were dominated by two Southeast Texas schools in particular. Stafford Middle/Intermediate took home a staggering 50 medals in total with 20 students receiving a first place ring. Dulles Middle School was right on their heels with 42 total medals and 19 first places. Park Crest was the top performing Central Texas school with 29 total medals and Bush leading the North Texas pack with 7 medals.
Four advanced demonstration teams competed for the right to be called “Best in State”. Rodeo Palms Junior High from Southeast Texas, led by their instructor Mr. Caesar Paz, took the honor by placing first among the teams. Kelly Lane Middle School, Dulles Middle School, and Vivian Field Middle School turned in amazing performances as well (watch the video). All 4 teams earned their State Championship spots by winning their regional demo team competitions, Martial Arts Mania/Extravaganza, earlier in the year.
Overall top individual performers were awarded as State Grand Champions (pictured above left to right). Beginner Grand Champion was Gustavo P. from Hamilton Middle School. Intermediate Grand Champion was Aaron P. from Stafford. Advanced Grand Champion was Ernesto Rocha from Burbank Middle School. Black Belt Grand Champion was Colton S. from Park Crest and Adult Black Belt Grand Champion was Noe Sanchez from Stevenson Middle School.
Kickstart Kids is extremely proud of the hard work put in by each and every student that participated in this year’s tournament circuit. Thank you to all of the instructors, parents, volunteers, and staff that helped provide a rewarding, competitive environment for these budding martial artists to thrive.
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Refugee Art Dealers in the UK from the mid 1930s to the 1960s - New Artists, Networks and Approaches
TECHNE AHRC PhD Project Studentship in collaboration with BURU (Ben Uri Research Unit for the Study of the Immigrant Contribution to British Visual Culture since 1900) and Kingston School of Art, Kingston University London.
Kingston School of Art and BURU welcome applications for an AHRC-funded Collaborative Doctoral Partnership studentship: Refugee Art Dealers in the UK: New Artists, Networks and Approaches. This is offered under the TECHNE Doctoral Training Partnership Scheme, to begin in October 2019.
Deadline for Expressions of Interest: Monday 3 December 2018: 5.00pm (GMT)
Interviews: Week beginning the 10 December 2018
Project supervisors:
Professor Fran Lloyd and Dr Jonathan Black, in collaboration with Sarah MacDougall, Head of BURU and Head of Collections, and Rachel Dickson, Senior Research Manager and Head of Curatorial Services
Project Vision
This project proposes a critical, in-depth study of the role of refugee art dealers in London from the mid 1930s to the 1960s. The majority of refugee art dealers, forced to flee from Nazi Germany and Austria due to their Jewish roots, arrived in London between 1933 and 1938. These included German-born Gustav Delbanco and Henry Roland who later founded the contemporary art gallery Roland, Browse and Delbanco in Cork Street in 1946; the Austrians Harry Fisher and Frank Lloyd who met in the Pioneer Corps in Britain and established Marlborough Fine Art in 1948; German-born Erica Brausen who opened the Hanover Gallery in 1947; Annely Juda (born Anneliese Emily Brauer in Kassel) who opened the Molton Gallery in 1960 before founding Annely Juda Fine Arts in 1968, and the artist Jack Bilbo (Hugo Baruch) who opened The Modern Art Gallery in October 1941 in Baker Street. Other notable contemporary art dealers include the Hungarian-Jewish refugee Andras Kalman who opened the Crane Kalman Gallery in the Brompton Road in 1957. Other less well-known figures include Lea Bondi Jaray, Grete Ring, Herbert Bier, Francis Matthieson Zatzenstein and William Ohly.
The research aims to investigate and document the diverse roles that such little researched refugees of both sexes played in the opening up of the British art world to engage with new forms of modern and contemporary art, both local and international, innovative gallery systems and the forging of links between differing communities of refugees, and national and international artists and collectors. This may entail analysis of differing concepts of the value of art, approaches to the sites of display, the differing skills and strategies at play in the promotion of European art alongside British art, their support of refugee artists and engagement with refugee networks.
After an initial literature review, the majority of the research will be archive and collection based, initially researching the extensive art collection and archives of BURU alongside other private and public collections. Informed by current research on refugee experience, exile and diaspora, and oral histories the project enables the selected applicant to focus on specific case studies or themes that would be realized through the thesis and an accompanying exhibition at the Ben Uri that speaks to a wide range of audiences. It is anticipated that the exhibition will draw upon public and private art collections and archives and that the selected student will gain knowledge of all aspects of curation, including loan management. Workshops and public events will offer opportunities to test out and refine the research in progress and to engage diverse audiences.
The studentship will be based in The Visual and Material Culture Research Centre at Kingston University. During the research process, the student will divide their time between the BURU and Kingston University, where a full academic training and development programme is provided. Visits to other archives and institutions will also be required from time to time based on the developing research focus.
For informal enquires about the project contact Professor Fran Lloyd, Director of The Visual and Material Culture Research Centre: F.Lloyd@kingston.ac.uk
Award Details
Subject to AHRC eligibility criteria, the studentship covers tuition fees and a grant (stipend) towards living expenses. AHRC studentship rates for 2019-20 are yet to be announced - the doctoral stipend for 2018-19 was £16,777 (three years full-time or part-time equivalent for six years); levels are likely to rise slightly for 2019-20. Collaborative Doctoral Students also receive an additional stipend of £550. Students can apply for an additional six months stipend to engage in extended development activities such as work placements. See AHRC funding and training for full details.
As a TECHNE student, the selected applicant will have full access to the TECHNE Doctoral Training Partnership development activities and networking opportunities, joining a cohort of almost 60 students per year from across ten universities in London and the south-east.
Student Eligibility
Applicants will have a Master's degree in the history of art, visual culture, museums and galleries, art market studies or cultural geography. They should have some knowledge of modern and contemporary art in Europe and an interest in refugee and/or diasporic studies. Experience of working with archives and collections is desirable. During the project the student will gain in-depth knowledge of the varied roles refugee art dealers played in Britain and the local, national and international networks they developed and the challenges they encountered. They will also acquire practical and analytical skills through working with archives and collections, exhibition curating, and organising and contributing to public events that will enhance their employability.
Applicants must satisy AHRC eligibility requirements and terms and conditions: International (overseas) students are not eligible to apply for AHRC studentships and EU students may be eligible for fees and maintenance, or fees only.
The proposed studentship (subject to selection by the TECHNE Panel in spring 2019) will fund a full-time PhD studentship for three years or part time study for up to six years (50% FTE and above).
Please send your expression of interest for this project by email to:
Emily Bowles: KSAResearch-enterprise@kingston.ac.uk
Please title your email 'CDA: BURU'.
Applications should comprise of the following:
1-2 page statement outlining your interest in this research project
A copy of your first degree and postgraduate qualifications
A current CV (no more than 2 pages)
A sample of your academic work
Applications must be received by Kingston University no later than Monday 3 December 2018: 5.00pm (GMT)
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be in the week beginning the 10 December 2018.
The selected candidate will then be supported by supervisors and partners to complete a TECHNE application for final submission to TECHNE by Thursday 21 February 2019.
Results of this second stage competition will be known by April 2019.
Please contact us for more research funding information.
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Loud And Quiet
We jam econo
Blue Hawaii
(Arbutus)
Words by Susan Darlington
It’s been four years since Blue Hawaii released their debut album. In the interim the Canadian duo have used their time wisely, with Raphaelle ‘Ra’ Standell continuing to record with art rock project Braids and Alexander ‘Agor’ Kerby studying dance music production and DJing. Agor’s distraction is especially evident on ‘Tenderness’, a concept album that addresses the challenges of handling relationships online. Sequenced to resemble the emotional highs of a club night, it’s bookended by the smooth house of ‘Free At Last’ and the acoustic strum of ‘Far Away Soon’.
Between the two extremes there are jazzy flutes, ’90s dance and touches of RnB, as the material traces the melancholy ‘Younger Heart’ and Grimes-esque ‘Searching For You’. With tracks segueing into one another via short interludes (telephone messages, urban field recordings and guitar-based demos), the album has an intimacy that makes it worth hearing on headphones yet an extroversion that makes it one marketing push away from crossover dance success.
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Ada Lea has taken an indie album and smudged it with her finger
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Theft at Linlithgow Station
the banner stolen is the one on the right
A magnificent banner depicting the symbol of Linlithgow has been stolen from the town’s station
The banner which is one of three at the station was commissioned by Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow, designed and crafted by Linlithgow and District Embroiderers’ Guild
Depicting the legendary Black Bitch it had been funded by Scotrail and its theft was discovered by a member of station staff
A spokesperson from British Transport Police confirmed: “We have received a report relating to the theft of artwork from Linlithgow station.
“The artwork was believed to be taken between 3pm on 15 October and 5.30am on 16 October.
A spokesperson from Burgh Beautiful said: “This exquisitely worked piece of textile art was for all travellers to and from the station to enjoy. We are shocked at what has happened.”
Any with information is asked to contact BTP by sending a text to 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 198 of 16/10/2018. Or you can ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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List of Invited
D. Basov, Columbia University, USA
G. Blumberg, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, USA
F. Carbone, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland
A. Cavalleri, CFEL Hamburg, Germany
G. Cerullo, Politecnico Milano, Italy
Xiao-Jia Chen, HPSTAR, Shanghai, China
A. Chubukov, University of Minnesota, USA
A. Coldea, University of Oxford, Great Britain
R. Comin, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
L. Degiorgi, ETH Zürich, Switzerland
H. Ding, Institute of Physics CAS, China
N. Drichko, Johns Hopkins University, USA
M. Fabrizio, SISSA University Trieste, Italy
L. Eng, Dresda University, Germany
Y. Gallais, CNRS and Université Paris Diderot, France
J. Garcia De Abajo, ICFO-Institut de Ciencies Fotoniques, Spain
G. Ghiringhelli, Politecnico Milano, Italy
V. Giannini, Imperial College London, Great Britain
M. Greven, University of Minnesota, USA
M. Grilli, Sapienza University of Rome
F. Kaertner, CFEL Hamburg, Germany
A. Kuzmenko, Geneva University, Switzerland
A. Irizawa, Osaka University, Japan
K. Ishizaka, University of Tokyo, Japan
R. Lobo, ESPCI, CNRS Paris, France
V. Kocsis, RIKEN, Center for Emergent Matter Science, Japan
M. Marsi, University of Paris-Sud, Orsay, France
C. Masciovecchio, Elettra – Sincrotrone Trieste, Italy
B. Møller Andersen, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
S. Mor, Fritz Haber Institute, Berlin, Germany
N. Poccia, Harvard University, USA
Je-Geun Park, Seoul National University, Korea
D. Popović, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Florida State University, USA
A. Pronin, Stuttgart University, Germany
P. Raychaudhur, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, India
P. Roy, Soleil Synchrotron, France
N. Ogawa, RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science, Japan
J. Orenstein, University of California, USA
L. Taillefer, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada
Y. Takahashi, University of Tokyo, Japan
A. Toma, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Italy
D. Turchinovich, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Germany
R. Valenti, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Germany
N. Wang, ICQM, School of Physics, Peking University
L. Wu, University of Pennsylvania, USA
E. S. Zukhova, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Moscow, Russia
Post-Dinner Talk
D. Van der Marel, Geneva University, Switzerland
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Home latest snapchat social media New European HQ for Snap Inc. Will Be in London
New European HQ for Snap Inc. Will Be in London
Snap Inc., parent company of Snapchat and Spectacles, has today revealed plans to open its new European headquarters in London. Brand new offices will serve as an expansion of the company's existing operations in Soho, which currently employ 75 people under the name Snap Group Limited. The story, broken by the Financial Times, has been described by the Evening Standard as 'a post-Brexit boost for Britain.' Still, it bears asking why the $25 billion social media giant has chosen such an unorthodox route overseas.
Undoubtedly, Snap Inc. is bucking a well-established trend. Other big players in the industry, such as Google, Apple, Facebook and Twitter, have generally chosen to establish European branches in either Ireland, Luxembourg or the Netherlands, where corporation tax is much lower than it is in the UK. However, as Snap Inc. explained, not only will its new HQ be established here in Britain, but it will also refrain from routing its UK sales through other European countries. In other words, it will actually pay tax.
The move is further complicated by the political context. Following the Brexit vote in June, many forecast the migration of UK tech talent elsewhere. Indeed, as the BBC then reported, in the immediate aftermath of the Leave vote, Berlin's Senator for Economics and Technology prioritised wooing tech start-ups to establish headquarters in Berlin. 'Those companies...are aware they need to be in the EU,' she claimed. 'We had competition for the last two or three years between London and Berlin. I am now convinced that more funds will now make the decision to favour Berlin.'
According to Snap Inc. spokespeople, however, the contrary decision announced this week was based on the UK's reputation for inventiveness, alongside the company's exiting use of London-based advertising services and the pool of talent in the city itself. As Claire Valoti, General Manager of Snap Group Limited, told journalists, 'We believe in the UK creative industries. The UK is where our advertising clients are, where more than 10m daily Snapchatters are, and where we’ve already begun to hire talent.'
Indeed, as the Independent points out, Snap Inc. won't be alone in investing in post-Brexit London. Google, for instance, announced plans in November to build a massive new 7,000-employee HQ in the capital, which many hailed as a 'major vote of confidence' in post-Brexit Britain.
Whether Snap Inc. is following Google's footsteps, or would have proceeded with the move regardless Google's decision, is unclear. What we do know is that, at least for now, some of the world's biggest and most influential technology firms have no intention of leaving London behind.
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2013 SWAG - Headwaters Science Center - Upper Mississippi Riverwatch
Headwaters Science Center (HSC)
The goal of this project is to complete a two-year data set for physical, bacterial, and water chemistry sampling for the Intensive Watershed Monitoring Plan to aid MPCA’s assessment of the aquatic health of the Mississippi Headwaters(HUC 07010101) Watershed.
Accelerating the Wildlife Management Area Program - Phase X
This proposal accelerates the protection of 1,030 acres of strategic prairie grassland, wetland, and other wildlife habitats as State Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) open to public hunting. Pheasants Forever (PF) will be acquiring tracts that build onto or create a corridor between existing protected lands which will be transferred to the MN Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) to be included as a WMA. All acquisitions will occur within the prairie, prairie/forest transition, and metro planning regions. These areas have seen the greatest decline in upland and wetland habitat.
Accelerate the Waterfowl Production Area Program in Minnesota, Phase 2
Pheasants Forever (PF) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) will cooperate to permanently restore and protect approximately 1397.31 acres as Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) in western and southern Minnesota. All lands acquired through this grant proposal will be owned and managed by the Service as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Accelerated Shallow Lakes and Wetlands Restoration and Enhancement , Phase 3
Water control structures and dikes were designed and constructed on six Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) in the counties of Becker, Clearwater, Itasca, Lincoln, Roseau, and Yellow Medicine. Dike work at Roseau River WMA protects and enhances 3200 acres of wetlands wetlands in Pool 2 of the WMA. Roseau River WMA has 10 large water control structures, seven moist soil cells, and four large pools covering 11,800 acres. Cells for a moist soil unit were constructed at Lac Qui Parle WMA in Lac Qui Parle County.
Accelerating the Wildlife Management Area Program, Phase 5
The proposal was to accelerate the protection of 1,220 acres of prairie grassland, wetland, and other wildlife habitat as State Wildlife Management Areas open to public hunting. Over the course of the appropriation, we acquired 11 parcels for a total of 1,484.05 acres which exceeded our total acre goal of 1,220 acres by 264.05 acres. Breaking down acres by ecological section we acquired 876 acres in the metro, 152 acres in the forest/prairie, and 456 acres in the prairie. We have a balance of $52,798 that will be returned to the Fund despite exceeding our acre goals.
Accelerating the Waterfowl Production Area Program - Phase VI
Pheasants Forever with USFWS
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This program accelerated the permanent protection of 2,267 acres of wetlands (465 acres) and grasslands (1,802 acres) as Waterfowl Production Areas open to public hunting in Minnesota. Over the course of the appropriation, PF acquired 18 parcels for a total of 2,267 acres which exceeded our total acre goal of 2,250 acres by 17 acres. Breaking down acres by ecological section we exceeded our acre goal for both the metropolitan area by 61 acres and in the prairie area by 346 acres. We have exceeded anticipated match of $5,125,000 by $771,500.
The program was to accelerate the protection of 1,230 acres of prairie grassland, wetland, and other wildlife habitat as Waterfowl Production Areas open to public hunting in Minnesota. Over the course of the appropriation, we acquired 14 parcels for a total of 1,240.79 acres which exceeded our total acre goal of 1,230 acres by 10.79 acres. Breaking down acres by ecological section we acquired 160 acres in the forest/prairie and 1,080.79 acres in the prairie. We have a balance that will be returned to the Fund despite exceeding our acre goals.
Accelerating the Waterfowl Production Area Program - Phase IX
This proposal accelerates the permanent protection of 235 acres of wetlands and 765 acres of grasslands for a total of 1,000 acres as Waterfowl Production Areas open to public hunting in Minnesota.
Accelerating the Waterfowl Production Area Program - Phase VIII
Accelerating the Wildlife Management Area Program - Phase IX
This proposal accelerates the protection of 1,012 acres of strategic prairie grassland, wetland, and other wildlife habitats as State Wildlife Management Areas open to public hunting.
Accelerating the Wildlife Management Area Program - Phase VIII
This proposal accelerates the protection of 680 acres of strategic prairie grassland, wetland, and other wildlife habitat as State Wildlife Management Areas open to public hunting.
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PRINTER'S NO. 750
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Session of
INTRODUCED BY BROWNE, FARNESE, WAGNER, McILHINNEY, COSTA,
HUGHES, BREWSTER, WILLIAMS, LEACH, BOSCOLA, SABATINA,
YUDICHAK, HAYWOOD, BLAKE, STREET AND FONTANA, APRIL 25, 2017
REFERRED TO STATE GOVERNMENT, APRIL 25, 2017
Amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222),
entitled, as amended, "An act prohibiting certain practices
of discrimination because of race, color, religious creed,
ancestry, age or national origin by employers, employment
agencies, labor organizations and others as herein defined;
creating the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission in the
Governor's Office; defining its functions, powers and duties;
providing for procedure and enforcement; providing for
formulation of an educational program to prevent prejudice;
providing for judicial review and enforcement and imposing
penalties," further providing for the title of the act, for
findings and declaration of policy, for right to freedom from
discrimination in employment, housing and public
accommodation, for definitions, for unlawful discriminatory
practices and for prohibition of certain real estate
practices; providing for protection of religious exercise;
and further providing for powers and duties of commission,
for educational program and for construction and
exclusiveness of remedy.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The title and sections 2 and 3 of the act of
October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania
Human Relations Act, are amended to read:
Prohibiting certain practices of discrimination because of race,
color, religious creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, age or national origin by
employers, employment agencies, labor organizations and
others as herein defined; creating the Pennsylvania Human
Relations Commission in the Governor's Office; defining its
functions, powers and duties; providing for procedure and
enforcement; providing for formulation of an educational
program to prevent prejudice; providing for judicial review
and enforcement and imposing penalties.
Section 2. Findings and Declaration of Policy.--
(a) The practice or policy of discrimination against
individuals or groups by reason of their race, color, familial
status, religious creed, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, national origin, handicap or
disability, use of guide or support animals because of the
blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because
the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals is
a matter of concern of the Commonwealth. Such discrimination
foments domestic strife and unrest, threatens the rights and
privileges of the inhabitants of the Commonwealth, and
undermines the foundations of a free democratic state. The
denial of equal employment, housing and public accommodation
opportunities because of such discrimination, and the consequent
failure to utilize the productive capacities of individuals to
their fullest extent, deprives large segments of the population
of the Commonwealth of earnings necessary to maintain decent
standards of living, necessitates their resort to public relief
and intensifies group conflicts, thereby resulting in grave
injury to the public health and welfare, compels many
individuals to live in dwellings which are substandard,
20170SB0613PN0750 - 2 -
unhealthful and overcrowded, resulting in racial segregation in
public schools and other community facilities, juvenile
delinquency and other evils, thereby threatening the peace,
health, safety and general welfare of the Commonwealth and its
inhabitants. Public policies, reflecting an open and welcoming
environment and ensuring equal opportunity, foster economic
growth and prosperity which benefit the inhabitants of this
Commonwealth. Conversely, the absence of nondiscrimination
protections hinders efforts to recruit and retain the diversity
of talented individuals and successful enterprises required for
a thriving economy and strong public sector on which the
inhabitants of this Commonwealth depend.
(b) It is hereby declared to be the public policy of this
Commonwealth to foster the employment of all individuals in
accordance with their fullest capacities regardless of their
race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,
handicap or disability, use of guide or support animals because
of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or
because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide
animals, and to safeguard their right to obtain and hold
employment without such discrimination, to assure equal
opportunities to all individuals and to safeguard their rights
to public accommodation and to secure housing accommodation and
commercial property regardless of race, color, familial status,
religious creed, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, national origin, handicap or disability,
use of guide or support animals because of blindness or deafness
of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of guide
or support animals.
(c) This act shall be deemed an exercise of the police power
of the Commonwealth for the protection of the public welfare,
prosperity, health and peace of the people of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
Section 3. Right to Freedom from Discrimination in
Employment, Housing and Public Accommodation.--The opportunity
for an individual to obtain employment for which he is
qualified, and to obtain all the accommodations, advantages,
facilities and privileges of any public accommodation and of any
housing accommodation and commercial property without
discrimination because of race, color, familial status,
religious creed, ancestry, handicap or disability, age, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national
origin, the use of a guide or support animal because of the
hereby recognized as and declared to be a civil right which
shall be enforceable as set forth in this act.
Section 2. Sections 4(b) and 5(a), (b), (c), (f), (g), (h)
and (i) of the act are amended and the sections are amended by
adding subsections to read:
Section 4. Definitions.--As used in this act unless a
different meaning clearly appears from the context:
(b) The term "employer" includes the Commonwealth or any
political subdivision or board, department, commission or school
district thereof and any person employing four or more persons
within the Commonwealth, but except as hereinafter provided,
does not include religious, fraternal, charitable or sectarian
corporations or associations, except such corporations or
associations supported, in whole or in part, by governmental
appropriations. The term "employer" with respect to
discriminatory practices based on race, color, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or
non-job related handicap or disability, includes religious,
fraternal, charitable and sectarian corporations and
associations employing four or more persons within the
Commonwealth.
(bb) The term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality,
homosexuality or bisexuality.
(cc) The term "gender identity or expression" means the
gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, expression or
other gender-related characteristics of an individual regardless
of the individual's designated sex at birth.
Section 5. Unlawful Discriminatory Practices.--It shall be
an unlawful discriminatory practice, unless based upon a bona
fide occupational qualification, or in the case of a fraternal
corporation or association, unless based upon membership in such
association or corporation, or except where based upon
applicable security regulations established by the United States
or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
(a) For any employer because of the race, color, religious
creed, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, national origin or non-job related handicap or
disability or the use of a guide or support animal because of
the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of any individual
or independent contractor, to refuse to hire or employ or
contract with, or to bar or to discharge from employment such
individual or independent contractor, or to otherwise
discriminate against such individual or independent contractor
with respect to compensation, hire, tenure, terms, conditions or
privileges of employment or contract, if the individual or
independent contractor is the best able and most competent to
perform the services required. The [provision] provisions of
this paragraph shall not apply, to (1) operation of the terms or
conditions of any bona fide retirement or pension plan which
have the effect of a minimum service requirement, (2) operation
of the terms or conditions of any bona fide group or employe
insurance plan, (3) age limitations placed upon entry into bona
fide apprenticeship programs of two years or more approved by
the State Apprenticeship and Training Council of the Department
of Labor and Industry, established by the act of July 14, 1961
(P.L.604, No.304), known as "The Apprenticeship and Training
Act." Notwithstanding any provision of this clause, it shall not
be an unlawful employment practice for a religious corporation
or association to hire or employ on the basis of sex in those
certain instances where sex is a bona fide occupational
qualification because of the religious beliefs, practices, or
observances of the corporation, or association. Except as
otherwise required by law, it is not an unlawful discriminatory
practice based on race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or national
origin under this act to fail or refuse to construct new or
additional facilities.
(b) For any employer, employment agency or labor
organization, prior to the employment, contracting with an
independent contractor or admission to membership, to:
(1) Elicit any information or make or keep a record of or
use any form of application or application blank containing
questions or entries concerning the race, color, religious
or expression, national origin, past handicap or disability or
the use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness,
deafness or physical handicap of any applicant for employment or
membership. Prior to an offer of employment, an employer may not
inquire as to whether an individual has a handicap or disability
or as to the severity of such handicap or disability. An
employer may inquire as to the individual's ability to perform
the essential functions of the employment.
(2) Print or publish or cause to be printed or published any
notice or advertisement relating to employment or membership
indicating any preference, limitation, specification or
discrimination based upon race, color, religious creed,
ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, non-job related handicap or
the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user.
(3) Deny or limit, through a quota system, employment or
membership because of race, color, religious creed, ancestry,
age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
national origin, non-job related handicap or disability, the use
of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness
or physical handicap of the user or place of birth.
(4) Substantially confine or limit recruitment or hiring of
individuals, with intent to circumvent the spirit and purpose of
this act, to any employment agency, employment service, labor
organization, training school or training center or any other
employe-referring source which services individuals who are
predominantly of the same race, color, religious creed,
expression, national origin or non-job related handicap or
disability.
(5) Deny employment because of a prior handicap or
Nothing in clause (b) of this section shall bar any
institution or organization for handicapped or disabled persons
from limiting or giving preference in employment or membership
to handicapped or disabled persons.
(c) For any labor organization because of the race, color,
identity or expression, national origin, non-job related
handicap or disability or the use of a guide or support animal
because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of any
individual to deny full and equal membership rights to any
individual or otherwise to discriminate against such individuals
with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of
employment or any other matter, directly or indirectly, related
to employment.
(f) For any employment agency to fail or refuse to classify
properly, refer for employment or otherwise to discriminate
against any individual because of his race, color, religious
or expression, national origin, non-job related handicap or
(g) For any individual seeking employment to publish or
cause to be published any advertisement which in any manner
expresses a limitation or preference as to the race, color,
prospective employer.
(h) For any person to:
(1) Refuse to sell, lease, finance or otherwise to deny or
withhold any housing accommodation or commercial property from
any person because of the race, color, familial status, age,
religious creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, national origin or handicap or
disability of any person, prospective owner, occupant or user of
such housing accommodation or commercial property, or to refuse
to lease any housing accommodation or commercial property to any
person due to use of a guide animal because of the blindness or
deafness of the user, use of a support animal because of a
physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler
or trainer of support or guide animals or because of the
handicap or disability of an individual with whom the person is
known to have a relationship or association.
(1.1) Evict or attempt to evict an occupant of any housing
accommodation before the end of the term of a lease because of
pregnancy or the birth of a child.
(2) Refuse to lend money, whether or not secured by mortgage
or otherwise for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation,
repair or maintenance of any housing accommodation or commercial
property or otherwise withhold financing of any housing
accommodation or commercial property from any person because of
the race, color, familial status, age, religious creed,
ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, handicap or disability of any
person, the use of a guide or support animal because of the
the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals or
because of the handicap or disability of an individual with whom
the person is known to have a relationship or association.
(3) Discriminate against any person in the terms or
conditions of selling or leasing any housing accommodation or
commercial property or in furnishing facilities, services or
privileges in connection with the ownership, occupancy or use of
any housing accommodation or commercial property because of the
race, color, familial status, age, religious creed, ancestry,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national
origin, handicap or disability of any person, the use of a guide
or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical
handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer
of support or guide animals or because of the handicap or
disability of an individual with whom the person is known to
have a relationship or association.
(3.1) Refuse to permit, at the expense of a person with a
handicap, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied
or to be occupied by such person if such modifications may be
necessary to afford such person full enjoyment of the premises,
except that, in the case of a rental, the landlord may, where it
is reasonable to do so, grant permission for a modification if
the renter agrees to restore the interior of the premises to the
condition that existed before the modification, with reasonable
wear and tear excepted.
(3.2) Refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules,
policies, practices or services when such accommodations may be
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necessary to afford such person equal opportunity to use and
enjoy a housing accommodation.
conditions of any loan of money, whether or not secured by
mortgage or otherwise for the acquisition, construction,
rehabilitation, repair or maintenance of housing accommodation
or commercial property because of the race, color, familial
status, age, religious creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, national origin or handicap or
disability of any person, the use of a guide or support animal
because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the
user or because the user is a handler or trainer of guide or
support animals or because of the handicap or disability of an
individual with whom the person is known to have a relationship
or association.
(5) Print, publish or circulate any statement or
advertisement: (i) relating to the sale, lease or acquisition of
any housing accommodation or commercial property or the loan of
money, whether or not secured by mortgage, or otherwise for the
acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, repair or maintenance
of any housing accommodation or commercial property which
indicates any preference, limitation, specification, or
discrimination based upon race, color, familial status, age,
identity or expression, national origin, handicap or disability
or because of the handicap or disability of an individual with
whom the person is known to have a relationship or association,
or (ii) relating to the sale, lease or acquisition of any
housing accommodation or commercial property which indicates any
preference, limitation, specification or discrimination based
upon use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness,
deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is
a handler or trainer of support or guide animals.
(6) Make any inquiry, elicit any information, make or keep
any record or use any form of application, containing questions
or entries concerning race, color, familial status, age,
whom the person is known to have a relationship or association
in connection with the sale or lease of any housing
accommodation or commercial property or loan of any money,
whether or not secured by mortgage or otherwise for the
of any housing accommodation or commercial property, or to make
any inquiry, elicit any information, make or keep any record or
use any form of application, containing questions or entries
concerning the use of a guide or support animal because of the
the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, in
connection with the lease of any housing accommodation or
commercial property.
(7) Construct, operate, offer for sale, lease or rent or
otherwise make available housing or commercial property which is
not accessible.
(8) Discriminate in real estate-related transactions, as
described by and subject to the following:
(i) It shall be unlawful for any person or other entity
whose business includes engaging in real estate-related
transactions to discriminate against any person in making
available such a transaction or in the terms or conditions of
such a transaction because of race, color, religious creed,
ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, age, handicap or disability, use of a
guide or support animal because of a physical handicap or
because the user is a handler or trainer of guide or support
animals or familial status.
(ii) Nothing in this act prohibits a person engaged in the
business of furnishing appraisals of real property to take into
consideration factors other than race, color, religious creed,
(9) Nothing in this clause, regarding age or familial
status, shall apply with respect to housing for older persons. A
person shall not be held personally liable for monetary damages
for a violation of this act if the person reasonably relied, in
good faith, on the application of the exemption of this
subclause. A person may only prove good faith reliance on the
application of the exemption of this subclause by proving that
at the time of the act complained of all of the following
applied:
(i) The person had no actual knowledge that the housing was
not eligible for exemption under this subclause.
(ii) The owner or manager of the housing had stated
formally, in writing, that the housing complied with the
requirements for exemption under this subclause.
(10) Nothing in this clause shall bar any religious or
denominational institution or organization or any charitable or
educational organization which is operated, supervised or
controlled by or in connection with a religious organization or
any bona fide private or fraternal organization from giving
preference to persons of the same religion or denomination or to
members of such private or fraternal organization or from making
such selection as is calculated by such organization to promote
the religious principles or the aims, purposes or fraternal
principles for which it is established or maintained. Nor shall
it apply to the rental of rooms in a landlord-occupied rooming
house with a common entrance, nor with respect to discrimination
based on sex, the advertising, rental or leasing of housing
accommodations in a single-sex dormitory or rooms in one's
personal residence in which common living areas are shared.
(11) Nothing in this act limits the applicability of the
Fair Housing Act and reasonable State or local restrictions on
the maximum number of occupants permitted to occupy a dwelling
or a reasonable restriction relating to health or safety
standards or business necessity. Owners and managers of
dwellings may develop and implement reasonable occupancy and
safety standards based on factors such as the number and size of
sleeping areas or bedrooms and the overall size of a dwelling
unit so long as the standards do not violate the Fair Housing
Act or State or local restrictions.
(i) For any person being the owner, lessee, proprietor,
manager, superintendent, agent or employe of any public
accommodation, resort or amusement to:
(1) Refuse, withhold from, or deny to any person because of
[his] race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, religious creed, ancestry, national origin or
handicap or disability, or to any person due to use of a guide
of support or guide animals, either directly or indirectly, any
of the accommodations, advantages, facilities or privileges of
such public accommodation, resort or amusement.
(2) Publish, circulate, issue, display, post or mail, either
directly or indirectly, any written or printed communication,
notice or advertisement to the effect that any of the
accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges of any
such place shall be refused, withheld from or denied to any
person on account of race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national
origin or handicap or disability, or to any person due to use of
a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or
physical handicap of the user, or because the user is a handler
or trainer of support or guide animals, or that the patronage or
custom thereat of any person[, belonging to or purporting to be
of any particular] because of race, color, religious creed, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry,
national origin or handicap or disability, or to any person due
to use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness,
a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, is unwelcome,
objectionable or not acceptable, desired or solicited.
(3) Exclude or otherwise deny equal goods, services,
facilities, privileges, advantages, accommodations or other
opportunities to a person because of the handicap or disability
of an individual with whom the person is known to have a
relationship or association.
(4) Construct, operate or otherwise make available such
place of public accommodation, resort or amusement which is not
accessible.
(m) It shall neither be a bar to a claim nor a defense to a
claim under this act that an action was taken based on a
mistaken belief that:
(1) a person or group has a personal characteristic or
characteristics upon which this act prohibits discrimination; or
(2) a person or group with whom a person or group associates
has a personal characteristic or characteristics upon which this
act prohibits discrimination.
Section 3. Section 5.3 of the act is amended to read:
Section 5.3. Prohibition of Certain Real Estate Practices.--
It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any person
(a) Induce, solicit or attempt to induce or solicit for
commercial profit any listing, sale or transaction involving any
housing accommodation or commercial property by representing
that such housing accommodation or commercial property is within
any neighborhood, community or area adjacent to any other area
in which there reside, or do not reside, persons of a particular
origin, handicap or disability, or who are guide or support
animal dependent.
(b) Discourage, or attempt to discourage, for commercial
profit, the purchase or lease of any housing accommodation or
commercial property by representing that such housing
accommodation or commercial property is within any neighborhood,
community or area adjacent to any other area in which there
reside, or may in the future reside in increased or decreased
numbers, persons of a particular race, color, familial status,
age, religious creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender
or who are guide or support animal dependent.
(c) Misrepresent, create or distort a circumstance,
condition or incident for the purpose of fostering the
impression or belief, on the part of any owner, occupant or
prospective owner or occupant of any housing accommodation or
commercial property, that such housing accommodation or
commercial property is within any neighborhood, community or
area adjacent to any other area which would be adversely
impacted by the residence, or future increased or decreased
residence, of persons of a particular race, color, familial
disability, or who are guide or support animal dependent within
such neighborhood, community or area.
(d) In any way misrepresent or otherwise misadvertise within
a neighborhood or community, whether or not in writing, that any
housing accommodation or commercial property within such
neighborhood or community is available for inspection, sale,
lease, sublease or other transfer, in any context where such
misrepresentation or misadvertising would have the effect of
fostering an impression or belief that there has been or will be
an increase in real estate activity within such neighborhood or
community due to the residence, or anticipated increased or
decreased residence, of persons of a particular race, color,
familial status, age, religious creed, ancestry, sex, sexual
handicap or disability, or the use of a guide or support animal
Section 4. The act is amended by adding a section to read:
Section 5.4. Protection of Religious Exercise.--(a) Nothing
contained in this act, or in any ordinance, charter, law or
regulation that is or has been adopted by any political
subdivision in this Commonwealth in accordance with this act,
shall be interpreted to:
(1) Prohibit a religious entity from determining the tenets
of its faith, or from expressing those tenets, if the
prohibition would violate the freedom of speech or free exercise
of religion guaranteed to the religious entity by the
Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of
Pennsylvania.
(2) Require an individual or religious entity to engage in
conduct prohibited by or inconsistent with the tenets of its
faith, if the requirement would violate the free exercise of
religion guaranteed to the individual or religious entity by the
(b) As used in this section, the term "religious entity"
means a religious or denominational institution or organization
or a charitable or educational organization which is operated,
supervised or controlled by or in connection with a religious
organization.
Section 5. Sections 7(i), (j), (k) and 8 of the act are
amended to read:
Section 7. Powers and Duties of the Commission.--The
Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
(i) To create such advisory agencies and conciliation
councils, local or state-wide, as will aid in effectuating the
purposes of this act. The Commission may itself or it may
empower these agencies and councils to (1) study the problems of
discrimination in all or specific fields of human relationships
when based on race, color, familial status, religious creed,
expression, national origin or handicap or disability, and (2)
foster, through community effort or otherwise, good will among
the groups and elements of the population of the State. Such
agencies and councils may make recommendations to the Commission
for the development of policies and procedure in general.
Advisory agencies and conciliation councils created by the
Commission shall be composed of representative citizens, serving
without pay, but the Commission may make provision for technical
and clerical assistance to such agencies and councils, and for
the payment of the expenses of such assistance.
(j) To issue such publications and such results of
investigations and research as, in its judgment, will tend to
promote good will and minimize or eliminate discrimination
because of race, color, familial status, religious creed,
expression, national origin or handicap or disability.
(k) To submit an annual report for each fiscal year by the
following March 31 to the General Assembly, the Labor and
Industry Committee of the Senate and the State Government
Committee of the House of Representatives and the Governor
describing in detail the types of complaints received, the
investigations, status of cases, Commission action which has
been taken, how many were found to have probable cause, how many
were resolved by public hearing and the length of time from the
initial complaint to final Commission resolution. It shall also
contain recommendations for such further legislation concerning
abuses and discrimination because of race, color, familial
status, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, handicap or
the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or
animals, as may be desirable.
Section 8. Educational Program.--The Commission, in
cooperation with the Department of Education, is authorized to
recommend a multicultural educational program, designed for the
students of the schools in this Commonwealth and for all other
residents thereof, with emphasis on foreign cultural and
language studies, as well as on the basic shared precepts and
principles of United States culture, in order to promote
cultural understanding and appreciation and to further good will
among all persons, without regard to race, color, familial
Section 6. Section 12(b) of the act is amended and the
section is amended by adding a subsection to read:
Section 12. Construction and Exclusiveness of Remedy.--
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), nothing contained
in this act shall be deemed to repeal or supersede any of the
provisions of any existing or hereafter adopted municipal
ordinance, municipal charter or of any law of this Commonwealth
relating to discrimination because of race, color, familial
disability, but as to acts declared unlawful by section five of
this act the procedure herein provided shall, when invoked, be
exclusive and the final determination therein shall exclude any
other action, civil or criminal, based on the same grievance of
the complainant concerned. If the complainant institutes any
action based on such grievance without resorting to the
procedure provided in this act, such complainant may not
subsequently resort to the procedure herein. In the event of a
conflict between the interpretation of a provision of this act
and the interpretation of a similar provision contained in any
municipal ordinance, the interpretation of the provision in this
act shall apply to such municipal ordinance.
(g) Nothing in this act shall prohibit an employer from
requiring an employe, during the employe's hours at work, to
adhere to reasonable dress or grooming standards not prohibited
by other provisions of Federal, State or local law, provided
that the employer permits an employe to adhere to the dress or
grooming standards that are consistent with the employe's gender
identity or expression.
Section 7. This act shall take effect in 30 days.
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Caris Life Sciences Builds Innovation Center of Excellence with Mendix
About the case
Exploring ways to improve existing IT tools and processes to accelerate innovation, Caris Life Sciences® (Caris) augmented its traditional development capabilities with the Mendix platform. The company built a Mendix center of excellence that is quickly delivering intelligent, innovative applications connecting oncologists with advanced molecular information to personalize cancer care. Caris is now more nimble in responding to new business needs, helping the company to deliver industry leading tumor profiling services.
In cancer treatment, speed and precision can be critical factors in a patient’s care. Caris helps physicians act quickly and precisely, using advanced tumor profiling technologies to provide healthcare professionals with the relevant and individualized information they can use to deliver personalized cancer care.
To keep pace in a fast-moving industry, Caris sought greater speed and flexibility in its own development processes. With no shortage of requests, including two large application rewrites and a multitude of new application requests from the business, Caris’ IT team was struggling to keep pace using a Java-based development approach alone.
This issue was exacerbated by the fact that the highly skilled Java developers the company needed were in short supply. Moreover, because its business is so highly specialized and offers one of the industry’s leading tumor profiling services, Caris estimated that new hires required 90 to 120 days to learn the intricacies before they could start building applications.
“We felt challenged in a couple of areas,” said Ron Merlino, CIO of Caris Life Sciences. “The business needed more and more applications—and they couldn’t wait. Yet, IT faced a real issue staffing to meet this demand. We realized we needed a new approach that would allow us to tap different skillsets to innovate faster.”
"We saw Mendix as a way to help close the gap between business demand for new applications and the IT resources available to deliver them. We augmented our Java team with a small Mendix team that leverages a hybrid IT-business skillset to drive digital innovation projects. The developers immediately took to Mendix’s approach and are building applications remarkably fast."
Ron Merlino
CIO, Caris Life Sciences
Caris management was intrigued by the Mendix visual, model-driven development approach. Users could quickly create applications with little to no coding, which would relieve pressure on the company’s Java team. At the same time, business and IT could collaborate closely on development projects and iterate towards the right solution, shortening time to market for new applications.
Caris got started with Mendix by rewriting and modernizing two large existing applications: an online physician portal and a research registry application. The portal is a HIPAA-compliant, web-based resource for physicians and authorized staff to conveniently order services, manage patient data, track cases and communicate with client services and other physician colleagues. The research registry collects and tracks data on the demographics, presentation, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of enrolled patients. The information collected highlights the clinical utility of tumor profiling and furthers research into delivery of precision medicine.
Specifically, Caris saw an opportunity to rebuild the applications using a modular, component architecture that would deliver greater scalability to support the company’s growth. “In just a few months, Mendix allowed us to decouple the processes from our core lab information system and create new applications that are more scalable, more maintainable, and more appealing to users,” said Jim Abraham, senior director of software development at Caris.
With these projects under its belt, Caris built up a Mendix center of excellence to drive innovation projects. The team is comprised of five Mendix trained developers, including IT analysts with some PowerBuilder experience and a UI designer.
Caris is now leveraging Mendix to deliver intelligent, innovative applications that connect oncologists with the right molecular information, allowing them to make more informed treatment decisions. Most applications are delivered in a matter of weeks, some even in days. In addition to benefiting patients and care providers through improved access to information, these systems are streamlining processes unique to Caris’ business.
For instance, Caris’ tumor profiling service displays cancer biomarkers along with sophisticated lab test results and supporting evidence of how drugs interact with a tumor. As part of this process, the company needs to catalog which drugs are on the NCCN Compendium®, an authoritative reference for oncology coverage policy recognized by public and private insurers. A data management application built on Mendix cut the data reconciliation process down from days to minutes.
“It was taking us 40 to 45 hours at a time to do all the required data reconciliation,” said Abraham. “Our data management application eliminates manual work and ensures we’re up to date automatically within 15 minutes every night.”
Another application allows Caris to better track tumor samples as they move through its 66,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art lab. The application takes a bar-code scan of a sample at a certain point, sends the information to other Caris systems, and displays it on a streamlined user interface to more efficiently manage capacity, staffing and turnaround time.
Stepping back, Merlino said that augmenting its traditional development approach with Mendix has enabled IT to become more nimble in supporting Caris’ digitization needs. “There’s no shortage of ideas for applications to improve our business,” he said. “We now have two paths for delivering solutions, based on characteristics such as the requirements, timing, team skillset and bandwidth. Mendix has proven to be a fast way to turn our ideas into applications, which has helped Caris become a more agile and innovative organization, and most importantly, help more cancer patients get the right treatment when they need it most.”
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Hero 2-year-old boy save his twin brother
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The Thornlie-Cockburn Link will be Perth’s first east-west connection, making travel around the city by train more flexible and providing a higher level of public transport service to Perth’s southern suburbs.
Connecting the Mandurah and Armadale lines will open up new opportunities for longer term developments around the future Nicholson Road and Ranford Road stations.
The Thornlie-Cockburn Link will support growth and accessibility across the southern suburbs by providing direct access to employment, sporting and recreation opportunities at Canning Vale, Cannington Strategic Metropolitan Centre, Burswood Peninsula and the eastern CBD.
Read our fact sheets or the Project Definition Plan for more information on the project or visit our project FAQ's.
Construction is expected to begin in 2019.
Community Reference Group
The Thornlie-Cockburn Link Community Reference Groups (CRG's) will consist of local residents and businesses to help the project team through identification of local opportunities, issues and concerns.
The role of the CRG's is to act as a sounding board regarding the delivery and impacts of the project throughout the construction phase. The CRG's will be encouraged to bring feedback or collect community enquiries for discussion in the meetings to identify any issues.
Given the breadth of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link, and the density of surrounding residential areas, two zones have been identified and two CRG's for the Thornlie-Cockburn Link will be selected.
Nominations have now closed and successful members will be notified end of July.
Refer to the map for the defined group borders.
Community Reference Group: Thornlie-Cockburn Link West
Community Reference Group: Thornlie-Cockburn Link East
NEW RAILWAY
Duplicating 3km of railway between Beckenham and Thornlie stations
RELOCATE FREIGHT LINES
Relocating approximately 11km of freight lines
RAILWAY EXTENSION
Building 14.5km of new passenger railway to connect Thornlie and Cockburn Central stations
MODIFIED STATIONS
Turning Thornlie Station into a through station and a new platform at Cockburn Central
NICHOLSON RD STATION
2,350 daily boardings (2031) and 25-27 minutes to Perth
RANFORD RD STATION
While transport projects can be planned and delivered in a relatively defined timeframe, the associated development around a station can take longer and is often not within the State Government’s control.
For the Thornlie-Cockburn Link, the METRONET Office will continue to work with state agencies, local governments and the private sector to help transition the areas around Nicholson Road, Ranford Road and Thornlie stations into mix-use centres over time.
Procurement for a main contractor began in mid-2018, and an alliance-model contract will be awarded in 2019. Main construction is expected to begin shortly after.
Thornlie-Cockburn Link News
Thornlie-Cockburn Link >
Great response to Community Reference Group nominations
Since nominations opened in late May, over 250 community members applied to be part of one of four METRONET Project Community Reference Groups.
Contract awarded for Karel Avenue upgrade
Main Roads have awarded the Design and Construction contract to upgrade the Roe Highway and Karel Avenue interchange, including widening Karel Avenue bridge.
Nominations open for Community Reference Groups on METRONET projects.
The Public Transport Authority as part of METRONET is establishing four Community Reference Groups (CRG’s) for the Thornlie-Cockburn Link, Yanchep Rail Extension and...
Shortlist announced for next phase of alliance tender
Another exciting milestone has been reached for the Thornlie-Cockburn Link and Yanchep Rail Extension with METROconnex and NEWest announced as the shortlisted consortia to...
METRONET confirmed as nationally significant
National advisory body Infrastructure Australia has recognised three key METRONET projects as having national significance in its 2019 Infrastructure Priority List.
Ground studies underway
Work to find out what is below the ground across three METRONET projects is well underway.
Thornlie-Cockburn Link Documents
image/svg+xml .pdf
Thornlie-Cockburn Link project update
Thornlie-Cockburn Link CRG Terms of Reference
Thornlie-Cockburn Link fold out map.pdf
Thornlie-Cockburn Link Ranford Road Fact Sheet
Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project Definition Plan
TCL Nicholson Road Fact Sheet.pdf
TCL Environment Fact Sheet.pdf
Environment Fact Sheet for Thornlie-Cockburn Link project.
TCL Thornlie Station Changes Fact Sheet.pdf
Fact Sheet for Thornlie Station on Thornlie-Cockburn Link project.
TCL Thornlie-Cockburn Link Fact Sheet.pdf
Fact Sheet for Thornlie-Cockburn Link project.
Thornlie-Cockburn - Project Overview.pdf
Project overview factsheet for Thornlie-Cockburn Link
If you have questions or comments regarding this project contact us for further information...
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Factories for Learning is a powerful indictment of a contemporary educational system that holds up the myth of meritocracy whilst subjecting black and white children to an education that disrespects and demeans them. Dreamfields, the Academy school where Christy Kulz’s research was conducted reminded me of schools for the working classes set up at the beginning of state education for all, whose primary mission was to control and pacify rather than to educate and stimulate. Christy’s book allows us to understand a complex intricate genealogy of class exclusions that threads its way from the nineteenth century to the present. When we engage with the powerful narratives in Factories for Learning we can see this legacy of nineteenth and early twentieth century penal institutions, workhouses and poor homes not just in Dreamfields’ Learning Support Unit, which some students actually described as ‘a prison’, but within the mainstream school itself, particularly in the lowest sets. As one parent commented about the school ‘the comparison with the military and breaking your spirit come too easily to the forefront’. This is no bright new future but a throwback to the days of Adam Smith when the purpose of education was to stamp out any critical questioning among the working classes – to make them docile. Underpinning the ‘structures liberate’ philosophy of the school is a profound racism and classism. Dreamland’s fundamental assumption is that black and white working class young people’s lives are chaotic. They lack backbone which has to be drilled into them. They lack structure and the ability to organize their own lives because they are coming from backgrounds that are seen to be inferior socially and culturally. They literally cannot be trusted with agency, instead Academies like Dreamlands attempt to turn working class young people into automatons – high performing automatons but automatons nonetheless.
We also see in the book the full power of schooling on contemporary class exclusions and the invidious consequences of the development over the last 30 years of increasing systems of audit, assessment, and setting and streaming in schools. This all-consuming focus on testing and measuring has served to re-emphasise and valorise ability as measured on test scores as the ‘be-all and end-all’ of education. (Just as an aside this is now happening in higher education as academics are positioned as objects rather than subjects in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) exercises.) But a further consequence is the power of categories of ability to be used for class identity and identification. The working classes have always been excluded from high status education, and in particular any form of elite education, but the book reveals invidious processes of excluding within the same school building as working-class students are more surveilled and disciplined, more targeted by the audit culture, receive a narrower curriculum, and have higher degrees of regulation than their more middle-class counterparts. The book provides a very vivid insight into how different education is for the Black working class child to that of her white middle class peers even when they attend the same school. While white middle class parents talked of their children being able to manipulate the rules and regulations, a black working class mother confessed ‘I feel like I’ve tortured my own child and put her through hell just to get an education’.
What was particularly shocking was the daily diet of conformity, compliance, and deference to authority that students were being fed but even more shocking was that, for the most part, they accepted and submitted to the indoctrination they were subjected to. In the face of all that acquiescence I want to be provocative. We have had Thatcher’s children, Blair’s babies, are these young people Cameron’s clones? Most sound like classic aspirant, mostly unquestioning self-disciplining neoliberal subjects. And what I found especially chilling was the students’ discourse on preparation for the labour market. They were recognizing and accepting that the discipline and control exercised over them in Dreamfields was good preparation for a labour market that they acknowledge will be long hours of hard work, a culture of professional obedience, regulation, and surveillance. No wonder our political elite want more and more academies if they are so successful at anaesthetizing young people to unjust power and control. One unwelcome lesson we learn from Factories for Learning is just how entrenched the neoliberal consensus has become.
We can see how the tentacles of neoliberalism have a stranglehold everywhere not just among an elite who are benefiting hugely but among those whom it damages and demeans. In relation to this I was reading an article in the Guardian a couple of weeks ago which reported how NHS Trust managerial staff were forced to chant ‘We can do this, we can, we can’ as a sign of their commitment to improving their hospitals’ poor A & E performance. This is the mindless mantra approach to inequalities. Students at Dreamfields are being fed fake mantras just like my grandmother a hundred years ago had to stand up in her board school and recite chunks of the bible and sing endless hymns about the rich man in his castle and the poor man at the gate. So these young people are being brainwashed into the belief that they can transform their own lives if they are self-disciplined enough, obey all the rules, and strive long hours everyday instead of any acknowledgement of the very unequal distribution of resources – economic, cultural and social between different social classes. The orthodoxy is that unequal resources have no bearing as long as working class young people buckle down and work hard. We have been here many times before. Compliance and conformity just prop up an unjust status quo. In the book I have just published on education and the working classes called Miseducation: inequality, education and the working classes, I write about what has changed and what has remained the same since Jackson and Marsden wrote Education and the Working Class in the 1960s, and there are painful glimpses of where working class conformity and compliance take us in their account of the unquestioning, rigid socially mobile adults in their study. They wrote:
There is something infinitely pathetic in these former working-class children who lost their roots young, and now with their rigid middle class accent preserve ‘the stability of all our institutions temporal and spiritual by avariciously reading the lives of ‘Top People’, or covet the private schools, and glancing back at the society from which they came see no more there than the ‘dim’ or the ‘specimens’ (page 241)
Dreamfields is the tip of a very chilling iceberg.
But the draconian regime that Christy writes about in Dreamfields is not just for students; teachers also spoke of working impossibly long hours. One teacher even bragged that he happily works 12 hours a day, asserting that making a difference motivates him to work longer and harder. Another teacher talks about never taking a break and eating her lunch standing up on duty. Although, teachers declared how worthwhile the work was it doesn’t sound like much fun from what this teacher said:
Every moment of every day is taken up with some sort of duty. You are constantly reminded of this all the time – we are permanently on duty. If you’re not in a lesson we are expected to patrol. You couldn’t let a kid go past with his tie down or his shirt untucked without saying something, because if you get seen doing that then maybe you’d be in trouble for letting it go past. And it goes all the way up to everything; every moment is a duty.
Far from structures liberating they appear to imprison both students and teachers. And there is troubling evidence of staff exploitation in academies. In 2015 the staff in one London academy went on strike after the school announced its intention to introduce zero-hours contracts for staff. Management’s intention was that time spent marking and planning lessons would go unpaid and teachers would only be paid during term-time. One teacher speaking of his experience of teaching in an academy said “it’s like putting someone in a prison cell and saying you’re free to do what you like in there” .
Finally, the book raises vital philosophical as well as educational issues. It allows us to see very clearly how the focus on aspiration is not progressive but reactionary, as Stefan Collini argues “a symptom of the abandonment of what have been, for the best part of a century, the goals of progressive politics”. We have allowed the “structural conditions of a deep social, political and economic crisis” to be defined as a problem of “individual behaviours”. The costs and cruelties of this ideological displacement are disturbingly evident in the young working class students’ accounts of always having to do better, to be better, and in the system’s judgment that, in the vast majority of cases, their efforts and striving are not good enough. But beyond that the book raises crucial questions around freedom and the contradictory, hypocritical nature of freedom under neoliberal hegemony because structures set up under neoliberal capitalism only work to liberate the elite. For the rest of us it always has been, and always will be, about control.
Then there is the quagmire surrounding the issue of resistance. Resistance has a long esteemed history in sociological thinking but in both Christy’s book and Kirsty Morrin’s work on a Northern academy we barely glimpse resistance so I guess other really interesting question that arose from reading Christy’s book was what has happened to resistance. There was lots of resistance among Willis’ lads when he wrote Learning to Labour in the 1970s and a strong aware resistance among the young Black Women Heidi Mirza wrote about in Young Female and Black in the 1990s. So where and why has it gone? We seem to be reduced to Bourdieu’s ‘liberating submission’ which, as a social mobile working class child who became a Cambridge professor, I can say with authority is a way of transcending your background that all too often brings us back to either Jackson and Marsden’s unquestioning, rigid conformist socially mobile young adults or a troubling sense of betrayal and guilt. This wonderful, thought-provoking book challenges us to seriously consider the damage imposed on all children by the English educational system but particularly the harm inflicted on those with the least resources and power – black and white working class children and young people.
Diane Reay, University of Cambridge
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This 25-Year-Old Woman Paid $14,000 to Look Like Disney Princesses
Each look takes *three* hours to achieve.
By Brooke Shunatona
Sarah Ingle has taken Disney princess impersonations to an entirely new level. The 25-year-old from Denver, Colorado, has spent more than $14,000 on custom-made costumes for the nine princesses she transforms herself into: Belle, Cinderella, Snow White, Ariel, Aurora, Rapunzel, Merida from Brave, and Elsa and Anna from Frozen.
Sarah, who works as a marketing manager during the day, owns 17 different outfits and 16 different wigs for her princess transformations, which take three hours each to achieve.
"It takes a lot of time to get into the outfits because they have lots of layers that tie up at the back," Sarah told Hotspot Media. "Then I have a different wig and makeup look for each princess. I have to contour my face when I play Aurora from Sleeping Beauty because my face is much rounder than hers. And as I have hazel eyes, I have to wear blue contact lenses for the Little Mermaid and Elsa from Frozen."
Regarding her intricate outfits, Sarah says, "Each dress can take up to six months to make and I source many different materials from all over the world, including silk and organza before drawing my final designs. I'm very fortunate to have a full time job that pays for the beautiful dresses and material because I'm so passionate about looking the best that I can for the performances."
The impersonator also naturally has Disney princess-like features, which helps her pull off each look. "I was born with really big eyes, and people were always telling me that I looked like a cartoon doll or Disney princess. I suppose that my big eyes just help me to appear more cartoon-like, which is great for what I do."
Sarah's gotten so good at her transformations that she and her boyfriend started a business called Princess Ever After, where people can hire princesses for their events (her boyfriend occasionally accompanies her as a prince). She charges about $145 to make a princess appearance at birthday parties and events, but she also visits children at hospitals and volunteers (in costume, of course) as well.
"I'll never forget the day that I was asked to perform for a little girl who was celebrating the beginning of a break from her cancer treatments," she says. "Seeing her face light up as she sang along with me was just incredible and it was just the most amazing day."
Though Sarah has already made a career of dressing like princesses, she says her goal is still one day to be a "real" one. "It would certainly be a dream to be a real Disney princess—I'd love to be Ariel. Maybe one day I can go for an audition and they'll give me my dream job."
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We Tried All The Mood-Boosting Teas & These Were The 5 Best
By Liz Moody Contributing Food Editor
Around this time of the year, winter starts to feel rather unbearable—we have how many months left? Luckily, whether you've been diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder or you're just feeling a bit blah, there are a number of ways to gently lift your spirits—and sipping a warm cup of tea comes in high on the list. While the simple action of holding the steaming mug is comforting, these blends go above and beyond, offering science-backed therapeutic benefits. Here are the five best mood-boosting teas you can buy:
Traditional Medicinals Cup of Sunshine
Traditional Medicinals can always be counted on to bring potent, unique herbs to the table, and they knocked it out of the park with this tea, which features sceletium tortuosum, or kanna. Kanna is native to South Africa and is known for working on the central nervous system to decrease feelings of depression and anxiety. Here, it's combined with honeybush, another South African staple, for a toasty, caramel-ly sweetness. Cup of Sunshine, Traditional Medicinals ($5.29 for 16 servings)
Pukka Herbs Revitalise
No, we don't just love it because it shares a name with our signature event—Pukka's Revitalise tea is one of the most uplifting blends around. The sheer aroma will brighten your spirit, with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom, all prized by ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine for their warming properties, which counteract winter's chill. The hint of green tea also adds antioxidants, which fight the inflammation that stokes SAD. Revitalise, Pukka Herbs ($6.88 for 20 servings)
Yogi Tea Cinnamon Berry Probiotic Balance
The gut-brain connection is well-established at this point, so it makes sense that, when you're feeling down, probiotics should be on your list. This tea provides a type designed to stand up to hot water, mixed with digestive-boosting spices like hawthorn berry, coriander, cumin, and cinnamon. With a delicious spicy berry flavor and just a hint of caffeine from a small amount of black tea, this is a perfect midmorning pick-me-up. Cinnamon Berry Probiotic Balance, Yogi Tea ($23.88 for 96 servings)
Gaia Herbs Essential Tulsi Tea
Tulsi, otherwise known as holy basil, is revered in ayurveda for its ability to nourish the body and spirit. As an adaptogen, it helps support your body's stress response and increases your ability to deal with anxiety or fatigue—two mainstays of winter. In essence, it'll adapt to fulfill your body's needs. We love this blend, which mixes tulsi leaves with tulsi essential oil for even more potent therapeutic benefits. Essential Tulsi Tea, Gaia Herbs ($4.49 for 16 servings)
The Republic of Tea Get Happy
It's easy to get happy, as the container implores, just looking at this blend, which is housed in bright-orange packaging. What's inside, though, is even better, with a lemon-balm-based blend that's been clinically shown to help alleviate stress. St. John's wort, known as nature's antidepressant, is also included (although the herb is powerful and can interact with pharmaceuticals, so check with your physician if you're on birth control or antidepressants before taking this tea). All of those potent therapeutic herbs are based in an anti-inflammatory, buttery-sweet rooibos tea, which also offers a natural sweetness. Get Happy, The Republic of Tea ($12 for 36 servings)
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The Government has approved amendments to the Procedure for the preliminary approval of pricing mechanisms in controlled transactions involving funds transfer pricing
Today, the Government has approved amendments to the Procedure for the preliminary approval of pricing mechanisms in controlled transactions. Based on this Procedure, unilateral, bilateral and multilateral contracts are signed for the purpose of funds transfer pricing.
On December 7, 2017, the Parliament adopted the Law No. 2245-VІІІ to ensure balanced state revenues in 2018. The Law stipulates amendments to the procedure for the signing of contracts on the preliminary pricing coordination.
To adjust the regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers to these amendments, the Ministry of Finance prepared the new version of the Procedure for the preliminary approval of price-setting in controlled transactions.
The Procedure contains, among others, the following regulations:
- submission and processing of requests for the application of the procedure for the preliminary approval of price-setting in controlled transactions;
- list of documents which must be submitted for the preliminary approval of price-setting;
- terms for the termination of the procedure for the preliminary approval of price-setting in controlled transactions;
- amendments to running contracts;
- prolongation of contracts or their premature termination;
- date of entry into force for contracts on the preliminary approval of price-setting in controlled transactions etc.
If the terms of a contract on the preliminary pricing approval are complied with, controlling bodies are not entitled to impose additional taxes and fines on controlled transactions which are subject to this contract.
What’s the benefit?
- reduction of tax risks;
- complicated cases of funds transfer pricing can be settled without disputes;
- reduced tax administration for big tax payers;
- reduced costs for the control over funds transfer pricing;
- prevention of time-consuming and costly procedures related to examinations and court proceedings.
Preliminary approval of price-setting in controlled transaction is a procedure involving a big tax payer and the State Fiscal Service. In the course of this procedure, criteria are settled to check the compliance of controlled transactions which will be made or have been made by a big tax payer following the arm’s length principle based on a short-term contract (up to 5 years).
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Man charged in stabbing of Bureau of Indian Affairs official
PIERRE (AP) -- Federal authorities have charged a man in the stabbing of the Bureau of Indian Affairs superintendent on the Crow Creek Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
Written By: Associated Press | Mar 31st 2015 - 10am.
PIERRE (AP) - Federal authorities have charged a man in the stabbing of the Bureau of Indian Affairs superintendent on the Crow Creek Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
Authorities allege that Brian Iron Boulder, 51, stabbed Patrick F. Duffy in the back with a knife on March 25, penetrating Duffy's chest wall. Duffy was in critical condition for a time but is recovering.
Court documents don't indicate a motive for the alleged stabbing. BIA special Agent Tino Lopez said in an affidavit that a witness told him Iron Boulder often talked with Duffy at his office, and that the stabbing occurred after one of the conversations. Lopez said Iron Boulder admitted to him that he stabbed Duffy.
Duffy's public defender, Douglas A. Abraham, declined comment to The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Documents show that Iron Boulder on Friday waived his right to a detention hearing. He will remain in custody until a preliminary hearing that was not immediately scheduled. U.S. District Judge Roberto Lange on Monday did set a June 2 date for a jury trial on an assault charge that carries a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison.
Iron Boulder is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe but has been living on the Crow Creek Reservation, where Duffy oversees BIA facilities in Fort Thompson and manages tribal land, according to the Capital Journal.
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A university is born
Founder James McGill (1744-1813) steadies his hat and stands watch over the Downtown Campus.James McGill accomplished many things during his lifetime. He carved a new life for himself in the Canadian wild while barely out of his teens. He flourished as a fur trader, despite tough and dangerous conditions. He was a husband and stepfather with a strong dedication to public service. But of all his accomplishments, there's one that Governor General Award-winning novelist (and McGill English professor) Hugh MacLennan called “the most important act of his life”: James McGill wrote his will.
As dedicated as he was to his adopted home, James McGill wasn’t blind to Montreal’s shortcomings. Around 1787, he drafted a petition calling for improved education. “We hardly know of a single school in any part of the district for teaching boys,” he wrote. “Only one boy in five can read and write.” Grateful for his own education at Glasgow University during the height of the Scottish Enlightenment, James McGill bequeathed in trust £10,000 and his forty-six acre Burnside Place estate on the side of Mount Royal, to the Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning upon his death. There were two conditions: The resources were to be used to create a college in McGill’s name, and the school must be established within ten years of his passing.
James McGill died on December 19, 1813, less than two years after writing his will. But for all his foresight, the genesis of the college bearing his name was a difficult, drawn-out affair. One of his heirs, a nephew named Francis Desrivières, was eager to claim Burnside Place as his own; he artfully hedged and stalled all progress, in the hope that the Royal Institution would miss its ten-year deadline and the McGill fortune would default to him. The Royal Institution, meanwhile, was a fledgling operation ill-equipped to deal with its own day-to-day operations, let alone do battle with the uncooperative Desrivières. It was thanks to the rallying efforts of McGill’s former fellow fur trader, John Strachan, that the Royal Institution pulled itself together and obtained a charter from King George IV in the spring of 1821. Three years later saw the appointment of a principal, Reverend George Jehosophat Mountain (later Anglican Bishop of Quebec), and the hiring of four professors. Now all the Royal Institution needed was the school itself.
On June 24, 1829, Burnside Place was formally opened as McGill College. The college immediately struck a deal to have the Montreal Medical Institution act as its faculty of medicine. James McGill’s dream was picking up steam, although it would take another six years to settle the case with Francis Desrivières, and internal bickering would cause even further delays. Finally, on September 6, 1843, twenty students filed into the new Arts Building. It was McGill College’s first day of classes, an historic moment thirty years in the making.
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Wife of robber is not a robber! Why her photo?
Friday July 12 2019
Odoobo C. Bichachi
What media should avoid. The NMG policy reads: “Innocent relatives and friends – The media should generally avoid identifying relatives or friends of persons convicted or accused of crime, or otherwise unfavourably featured in news stories, unless the reference to them is necessary for the full, fair and accurate reporting of the crime, legal or other proceedings.”
By Odoobo C. Bichachi
On Monday this week, a police officer (name withheld) attached to Kajjansi Police Station, was arrested for alleged involvement in a foiled robbery in Entebbe. Together with a civilian (name withheld), they are alleged to have robbed a fish dealer on two previous occasions and were now attempting a third robbery.
As expected, the media was awash with the story on mainstream media’s online platforms as well as on social media in general. Because the photograph of the said police officer was not readily available, several online publishers pulled out his wedding photo (likely off his social media page) and published it to illustrate the story.
In that photo was his beaming wife in her wedding gown and the smiling police officer in his ceremonial police uniform.
This photo is what prompted journalist Simie Annah Nyanjura to ask on an exclusive journalists’ Facebook group the following question: “Help me understand something; is it a journalistic thing that when a police officer commits a crime, the editor uses his wedding photo and not even blurring the wife’s face...?”
I decided to take this conversation outside the group because I believe many members of the public could be asking themselves the same question. The wife of the police officer and those close to her must be puzzled as to why she had to be publicised alongside her husband when she had nothing to do with the alleged robbery except if we look at it from the perspective of her vows; “for better and for worse”.
The wife in this case is what is technically referred to in law and in journalism as “innocent third party” and it is very common in the media. Thus many times you will find a headline reading “Minister’s son rapes girl” or “Sheik’s daughter named in sex scandal.”
In this case, both the minister and the sheik are innocent third parties and are being made to share the spotlight with their offspring. In terms of photographs, one will often find a photo of a group of friends with a caption reading “Mr X (centre) in a past photograph at function ABC. He has been accused of stealing company money”. Thus those with whom he was photographed at an occasion that had nothing to do with theft are innocent third parties being associated with their friend, who is accused of committing a crime.
It is important to help the public understand in what circumstances the media is allowed to drag into the story innocent third parties and when thy absolutely must not. And if one has been dragged in, does he/she have any recourse to complain or simply he/she just has to accept that once one is born with a thief, they live with it (even in public) as a factor of birth!
Both the code of ethics developed by the moribund Independent Media Council of Uganda and the Nation Media Group Editorial Policy Guidelines have a provision for this and read more or less the same.
The NMG policy reads: “Innocent relatives and friends – The media should generally avoid identifying relatives or friends of persons convicted or accused of crime, or otherwise unfavourably featured in news stories, unless the reference to them is necessary for the full, fair and accurate reporting of the crime, legal or other proceedings.”
It is clear, therefore, that journalists must exercise extreme discretion before dragging innocent relatives and friends into an unfolding story because doing so transfers the stigma associated with the crime to people who never participated in it. Those portrayed so can, therefore, make a legitimate complaint.
Interestingly, the same level of discretion is not prescribed for associating “innocent relatives and friends” with positive stories of achievement perhaps because the nature of society is that success has many friends while failure is an orphan.
A reader, James S. K shared feedback on the article “Mutungo Hill: The myths, mysteries”. He wrote: “The picture in the article is of Kireka Hill. I have lived in Luzira for more than 20 years and I walk around Mutungo Hill for exercise and drive around it to dodge Kitintale and Bugolobi traffic. I am shocked how inaccurate the article is geographically and it makes me question the mythical stuff the article goes on to tell”.
Public Editor: Clearly the illustrative photograph accompanying the article misrepresented the area. A correction shall be published to set the record straight.
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Kylie Jenner de-throned as highest paid celebrity of 2019; who beat her?
By Fiona Miller
Kylie Jenner. Pic credit: @ImageCollect.com/StarMaxWorldwide.
Although Kylie Jenner is the world’s youngest “self-made” billionaire, she isn’t actually the highest-paid celebrity of 2019 — at least so far.
The youngest Kar-Jenner has out-earned the rest of her famous family thus far in 2019. But Taylor Swift took home the crown with $185 million.
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And that’s just so far in 2019 according to Forbes’ Celebrity 100 List.
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Kylie Jenner sits at number two, grossing $170 million thus far in 2019. Her famous brother-in-law, Kanye West, is number three, with $150 million.
So where do the other Kar-Jenners and Kar-Jenner adjacent family members sit?
Kim Kardashian West is the second richest sister, coming in hot at $72 million so far, but number 26 on the list.
I’m trying to give them a normal upbringing but when the little ones and I ran into the flawless @paulaabdul on the way to red carpet we STRAIGHT UP had to get a pic.
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Surprisingly, they’re the only two Kar-Jenner sisters who made the illustrious list. But it’s probably safe to say that although the three others didn’t make the cut, they’re still doing all right for themselves, even if their net worth isn’t as high thus far.
But with Kylie Jenner making hundreds of millions of dollars a year, it’s safe to say that her daughter, Stormi Webster, will be taken care of for the rest of her life.
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Home Website and SEO How Much to Spend on Online Store: Investment on eCommerce
How Much to Spend on Online Store: Investment on eCommerce
Not all virtual storefronts require a huge investment. Opening a shop on the Web can be as simple as designing your own Web page and finding a hosting service with a secure server to maintain your site. How much you invest in your virtual storefront will determine what you get out of it — but not always. Spending lots of money does not necessarily guarantee big returns.
CGI and a secure server: the low-budget approach to a big return
You can invest slightly more by building a site using a returnable form, or cgi script, and a secure server. This allows you to safely take a credit card charge, but the cost is still pretty low.
Consider Melody Upham, who spent just $1,000 to set up Rainbow Meadow Inc. [http://www.rainbowmeadow.com/], which sells body oil and soap. A former soap maker, Upham made a cool $500,000 last year — $250,000 from her Web site alone.
Right now her site is pretty simple — a returnable form, using a cgi script, and a secure server. When she set it up two years ago, she designed the logo herself and wrote all the copy. Her host company provided scripting and put the site online for her. Her total cost: just $1,000, which gives her a pretty nice return on the dollar.
Now she is in the process of redesigning, in hopes of cutting down on the number of toll-free calls she gets. The redesigned site will have a database and proprietary shopping cart software, provided by her host company. She’s hoping for a more sophisticated look and ease of use. The total bill will be $3,000. In return, she hopes to double what she makes off the Net.
Go off-the-shelf: the frugal merchant’s way to sell online
For a little more than $1,000, merchants can buy a low-end, or off- the-shelf e-commerce package. Pussicat [http://www.pussicat.com/], a gymnasium for cats, found a home on the Web three months ago. Its startup costs for design, hosting and the use of BuildaShop software from Rocketfuel Inc. was just $1,500.
The South Carolina company, owned by Wolfgang Stoeckl, is delighted with BuildaShop because it is cheap and simple to use. Stoeckle can do his own maintenance and can add new products himself. If he hadn’t used a designer, he could probably have done the whole job for under $500. BuildaShop alone is just $90 plus $1 per transaction.
Best of all, the return so far has been tremendous. In three months, the 11-year-old company has increased sales by $20,000. And Stoeckle is saving another $20,000 by reducing his use of catalogues.
Do-it-yourself with bells and whistles: not always more bang for more bucks
Don Solar is a barbecue fanatic who lives in Atlanta. Solar used a bundled package of Mercantec [http://www.mercantec.com/] Softcart with some modifications and CyberCash [http://www.cybercash.com/] to pull together a blockbuster site called Barbecue Source [http://www.bbqsource.com/]. The site offers books, recipes, equipment and food for grilling enthusiasts. Click on one product, and you’ll be led to others that logically meet your needs.
Solar’s been online for 18 months using this sophisticated approach, and he has gotten plenty of notice in both food and computer magazines — but his take doesn’t satisfy him. It cost him $8,000 to set up the site. He did part of the design work and all of the subsequent maintenance himself. The real costs, he discovered, were in buying the Softcart software and in paying banking fees to use Cybercash. A cheaper way to go might have been finding a host provider that already had a license for e-commerce software.
Solar goes to many barbecue and cook-off events, and that keeps business afloat. He made 500 sales using the Internet last year, representing only a small percentage of his $100,000 net. Solar fears his site may be too sophisticated for the average, non-computer-literate barbecue enthusiast; he is considering changing the look and feel.
High-end customized package: worth it only if you’re set on making millions
For Frank Bernardi, the more sophisticated the application, the better for his customers. Bernardi is embarking on his first Web site; previously his business has been more conventional. But he is the kind of guy who likes to do things right, so he has devised a really sophisticated, consumer-friendly way to sell hats — and he has employed his host to help.
Innovative Stitching [http://www.in-stitch.com/Wizard] will let you search its database of 10,000 images. You pick out the basic baseball cap you like from a series of drawings; choose its color and see the shade painted on the hat of your choice. If you don’t like the angle of the brim, you can change that, watching it reshape right before your eyes. Then you put words on your cap. Choose a type font and color and add a decorative image. Once you’ve approved the final product, then it’s time to check out.
Bernardi paid $24,000 for this site, but he is hoping that it will push his hat business well over the $3 million mark. Will it be worth the bundle he invested? Only time will tell.
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Getting the perfect corporate mugs for your marketing campaign is dependent on several factors, including the material used. These materials include ceramic, bone china, porcelain and earthenware, and there are differences between them all.
Ceramic mugs are unique for a number of reasons, such as the huge variety of print types and branding methods available which is unsurpassed by any other material. They are also fully dishwasher proof with our standard screen print method, and Duraglaze for full colour print. For an alternative product, our branded travel mugs make hot drinks available on the go.
What makes ceramic a good choice for mugs?
They’re The Most Versatile Product For Printing And Creating Unique Shapes
Ceramic mugs can be decorated in different colours and designs, with a stylish finish. A quick look at Mugstore’s collection of ceramic mugs shows exactly this. The Bell, Mini Marrow, Sensi mug, Sparta, Lynmouth mug and Nuvo mug all demonstrate how these cups can take different shapes. Some like the quadra mug, have a classic matte finish, with all these ceramic mugs giving different personalisation options such as dye sublimation.
They Protect Your Hands From Heat
Ceramic mugs are a wonderful way to drink warm tea or coffee because they are thick enough to hold the heat of the beverage without burning your hands.
They’re Microwave Safe
On a busy day at the office, you might find yourself sipping less on the coffee and concentrating more on your files. Unfortunately, this causes it to get cold, necessitating a quick visit to the microwave. Well, this is a bad option if you’re using a stainless steel mug, which isn’t microwave safe and will definitely burn your fingers. A plastic cup won't also cut it, especially because not all plastics are microwave safe. Ceramic mugs, on the other hand, make the best mugs, since you can comfortably and safely reheat your coffee in the microwave.
Difference Between Earthenware, Ceramic, Bone China and Porcelain
Ceramic is a general term for any product made with natural clay, and mixed with different formulas with water and organic materials in some instances. Usually, ceramics are decorated, shaped, glazed and hardened by heat, to produce a desired product, whose quality and hardness are determined by the type of additives, composition of clays used, duration and temperature for firing. As a result of these variables, we have different types of ceramics including bone china, earthenware, fine china, porcelain, terracotta, pottery and stone ware among others.
Earthenware is the earliest type of pottery, made either of white or red clay baked at low temperature, approximately between 1000°C and 1080°C. Usually, this temperature doesn’t allow the product to be fired up to the point of vitrification, making earthenware porous. To make these products watertight, they are subsequently glazed. Most of our "ceramic" mug range is earthenware, though they can be used interchangeably.
Porcelain is slightly stronger compared to earthenware since it’s fired at 1260°C, causing it to vitrify. It comprises of, but not limited to clay, kaolin, silica, feldspar and quartz. Even without glazing, the surface is smooth, and the fineness of clay used allows the material to have intricate details. Porcelain’s most notable characteristic is its translucence, and the bell-like sound it produces when you strike it lightly - see more in the porcelain mugs section.
Bone china is a type of porcelain, which is made whiter and more translucent by the addition of calcined animal bone. Unlike other forms of porcelain, bone china has a high mechanical strength and chip resistance, making it possible to produce thinner products. Mug Store specialise in quality bone china mug printing, and have clients worldwide.
So, where did mugs come from originally?
The first mugs ever were dated to about 10000BCE and were found in the Neolithic Stone Age. These cups were found in China and were made of bones. It’s also believed that wooden mugs existed in this era. About 2500 to 2000 BCE, the Late Neolithic Period, the first pottery mugs, which were made on a potter wheel, were found in China. The decorating process during this era was easy, but things began getting sophisticated with the advancement of technology. Clay mugs had thick walls which didn't fit the mouth well, prompting the development of metal processing techniques that led to thinner walled mugs.
With time, metal mugs were produced from bronze, lead, silver and gold. Again, there was a problem since these mugs couldn’t hold hot drinks, resulting in the invention of porcelain at around 600 BCE, and better ceramics for manufacturing mugs. As a result of this progression, there are currently different materials for making mugs, and different personalisation techniques. Nonetheless, each of these materials has its advantages and disadvantages. In the modern day, most promotional mugs are made from earthenware ceramic, whereas personalised water bottles are usually made from BPA free plastic.
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County Museum – Hartleburyaburton1a2019-04-24T12:30:05+01:00
Welcome to Worcestershire County Museum
Visit Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle and discover over 1000 years of history.
Learn more about this fascinating county; explore the past through room sets and real historical objects and discover just what life was like for our ancestors. From costume to gypsy caravans and archaeology to toys, there really is something for everyone to enjoy.
The venue was recently named a Visit England Hidden Gem, a national award for smaller attractions that offer a excellent visitor experience and memorable visits.
A Visit to Hartlebury
The County Museum, housed in the north wing of the former home of the Bishops of Worcester, is a fascinating place to explore. In the museum galleries you can discover social history, toys through time, archaeology, and the intriguing story of Worcestershire’s past. Visitors can also see room sets such as the schoolroom and scullery, which are regularly brought to life by visiting schoolchildren.
Within the grounds of the Museum you can visit the Cider Mill and the Transport Gallery which houses a fascinating array of vehicles including a fire engine, hansom cab, bicycles, carts and a large collection of beautifully decorated Gypsy caravans.
The museum also hosts exciting events throughout the year and during school holidays.
Since 2018 visitors to the County Museum have been able to discover new areas of Hartlebury Castle. Following significant investment from the Heritage Lottery Fund your ticket now includes access to the Bishops Palace, the magnificent State Rooms and the Castle grounds.
Visitors can explore rooms in the Castle never before open to the public, promenade along the restored Long Gallery and marvel at talking portraits, follow in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth I, King George III and Queen Charlotte as you explore the historic grounds, and enjoy hands-on activities and unearth stories about the Castle and those that lived there.
A shop, Café, picnic area and nature reserve all add up to a great day out!
For more information about what you can see and do at Hartlebury Castle please visit www.hartleburycastle.com (link opens in new window).
Tuesdays to Friday 10:00-17:00
Weekends & Bank Holidays 11:00-17:00
Last entry 16:00
The following ‘whole site’ admission prices include access to the Bishops Palace & State Rooms, Worcestershire County Museum, and the Castle grounds. On Tuesday’s and Bank Holidays your ticket also allows you to view the Hurd Library from 11:00am to 2:00pm (subject to volunteer availability, please call in advance if you are planning a special visit).
For pre-booked groups we offer a discounted admission – click here to find out more.
Adult £9.00
Concessions (over 60s & full time students) £8.00
Children (aged 5-16 £5
Under 5s Free
Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £25
Whole site Family Annual Pass £45.00
Whole site Individual Annual Pass £22.00
For those of you who just want to visit the castle grounds a grounds only ticket is available, except on special event days.
Adult & Concessions £3.00
Children (aged 5-16 £1.50
Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £8.00
Partial Closure
Please note that on some days, due to private functions, the Bishops Palace, State Rooms and Grounds will be closed to visitors. On these days you can still visit the County Museum and learn all about the history of the County of Worcestershire.
Dates in 2019 when visitor access will be to the Museum only will be:
Saturday 9 March
Saturday 13 April
Saturday 8 June
Saturday 7 September
Visitor Facilities
Old Moat Coppice nature trail & picnic area offer a pleasant place for a stroll (outside museum boundaries, available at all times)
The Orchard Picnic Area is inside the museum and can be used for your own picnics
Visitor Reception building with a well-stocked gift shop
Lift to all floors
Museum is pushchair friendly or pushchairs can be left in the museum lobby if you prefer
Ample free parking
Easy access to the many walks and footpaths on Hartlebury Common, a rare area of upland heath
‘The Bishop’s Table’ café, with a delicious selection of hot drinks, cakes and lunches available during Hartlebury Castle’s opening hours
Download our Visitor Map which shows you the various areas within the Museum as well as giving you a short history of the site.
Museums Worcestershire offers a varied programme of activities and events as well as offering the visitor the chance to explore our venues’ fascinating histories.
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Disability Access Facilities
An external glass lift allows all visitors access to every floor of the museum.
The shop and Orchard Picnic Area are both wheelchair accessible.
Dedicated car parking spaces and toilet facilities are available.
Hearing loops are provided in shop and reception.
Please download our Access Statement before your visit.
If you have any questions regarding access to the museum please contact us on 01299 250416.
Find and Contact Us
Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Worcestershire DY11 7XZ
Email: museumcollections@worcestershire.gov.uk
Worcestershire County Museum is situated approximately 5 miles south of Kidderminster and 8 miles north of Worcester, just off the A449 main road. Follow the signs reading County Museum into the village of Hartlebury where the museum is in the North Wing of Hartlebury Castle.
From Worcester:
Take the A449 road signed to Kidderminster and continue for approximately 8 miles. The left turn to Hartlebury village and the County Museum occurs immediately after the second traffic island. Proceed through Hartlebury village, turning left in front of the White Hart public house. The right turn to Hartlebury Castle is 50 metres from the White Hart.
From Kidderminster:
Leave Kidderminster on the A449 road to Worcester. Continue for approximately 3 miles, passing two sets of traffic lights. After the second set of traffic lights take the next turn right, signed to Stourport and the County Museum. Continue on this road past the village school and White Hart public house. The right turn to Hartlebury Castle is 50 metres from the White Hart.
The Castle Shop
The Castle Shop sells a wide range of quality cards, crafts and gifts to suit all pockets. With areas dedicated to home, garden, arts and toys there is sure to be something for everyone.
The Bishop’s Table café serves a delicious selection of breakfasts, lunches and snacks. Pop in for a cappuccino and a cake, try a tasty homemade lunch, or relax over a leisurely afternoon tea.
The café accepts all major credit cards and is open 9am-4pm Tuesday – Sunday. For more information, call the café on 01299 251901 or email catering@hartleburycastle.com.
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Ed Sheeran responds to fate reveal of his 'Game of Thrones' character
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Fipronil is commonly used to get rid of fleas, lice and ticks from animals but the European Union has banned its use in the food industry.
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Italy says it has found traces of fipronil in two eggs samples, making it the latest country hit by the Europe-wide insecticide scandal, while a batch of tainted frozen omelettes was also withdrawn.
The two positive samples were from a total of 114 samples so far tested. One involved Italian-sourced eggs, while the other was still under investigation, said the Italian health ministry.
Separately, a regional official said a batch of frozen omelettes containing traces of fipronil had been withdrawn from sale in Milan.
The omelettes were supplied by German group Kagerr and distributed by an Italian group, a Lombardy regional official told reporters.
He said 127 units from the batch had been withdrawn, but 117 had already been sold to consumers.
The insecticide has now been discovered in eggs in 17 European countries since the scandal came to light at the start of August, and was even found as far away as Hong Kong.
Millions of eggs have been pulled from supermarket shelves and dozens of poultry farms closed, and the European Commission is to hold a crisis meeting in September.
Belgium became the first country to officially notify the EU's food safety alert system of the presence of tainted eggs on July 20, followed by the Netherlands and Germany.
Italy's agricultural association, Coldiretti, called on the government to publish a list of the at-risk products in order to prevent mass panic over eggs.
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Track Review: Chess- Animal
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Dance-Pop, Electro.-Pop
Her (latest) E.P. Tuxedo ranked alongside the best that 2013 had to offer. Abound with vivid scenes, huge vocals and soulfulness: it marked a confident leap forward for Chess. The young Siren returns with a memorable and impassioned cut- Animal is a stunning track that displays a confidence that few of her contemporaries possess.
IT is good to return to an artist that provided...
me the opportunity to begin reviewing music- Chess was the first act I assessed (all of those years back). In a sense I have watched her grow and mature: following her career closely, I have been amazed by her trajectory and confidence. Provide me a moment- to go a little off-topic- before I put Chess in the spotlight; but a subject (dear to my heart) has reared its head: the ambition of young solo artists. Having just reviewed Bailey Tzuke- an exciting and striking young Pop act- it has got my thinking about other similar artists- what sort of sounds are on offer and what direction modern music is taking. Quite a few mainstream artists are starting to see their appeal wane and evaporate; there is a huge gap in the market for the new and hungry breed to come through and take their place- the modern music listener demands something both exciting and soulful to quell the anxieties of life. Having quite an ear - with my mindset trained- for what is fresh and exciting in new music, it is always great discovering an artist you know is going to have a prosperous and solid career. Chess (Fran Galea) is an act whom seems sure to be exciting audiences and fans years from now: her ambition and solid work ethic reflects in the music. A great deal of young acts tend not to change and mature their sounds- from E.P. to E.P. for example- yet our heroine has flourished, grown and develop from her early days- and ensure that the quality on offer is on the highest order. I shall reflect more on this point soon- for now, I shall introduce her to you:
"Known for her exotic looks and her rich voice full of attitude; Chess has managed career since it started 3 years ago. Since then she has solely managed to gain radio airplay in 3 countries (Australia, Malta, Uk) and online, a number 1 in the Maltese radio charts (Stilettos), Features in magazines (international), online blogs and reviews (international), and newspapers such as the Sunday Times (Malta), along with TV appearances and radio interviews and a collaboration with a Ministry of Sound DJ (Xenia Ghali). Last November Chess released debut EP Babygirl, which she wrote herself with the help of her producer, Edd Holloway (Ebony Day). Chess performed this EP at the Bedford, Balham and many other significant places in London such as The Luxe and The Old Queens Head, Islington. Other big performances include Bay Music Awards which had an audience of 4,000 and The Farsons Beer Festival which had an audience of 2,000. She has also managed to have 2 fully funded kickstarter projects thanks to those who believe in her as an artist. Donations came from all over the world. Her 2nd EP Tuxedo, managed to get her radio airplay on BBC Introducing, where the single Vanity was described as "a cracker of a tune!!!" by the presenter, and also on Best of British Unsigned. Promotion is still going on for this EP. Chess has just been nominated for Best Solo Artist in Malta at the Malta Music awards."
Having began her music career with a small (but loyal) fan base, Chess's army of supporters has grown and swelled- taking in fans from all around the world. Being still in her 20s, it is impressive how much ground Chess has already covered: in addition to her two E.P.s, she has featured on several singles and projects; recorded scores of cover songs- performed all around the country in order to get her name recognised and appreciated. Our gorgeous heroine has enjoyed a great deal of patronage and support- off of the back of Tuxedo- and is making her next moves. Whilst many contemporary young artists tend to stick to predictably party lines- juvenile and vague love songs; hit-and-miss albums; generic sounds and flavours- Chess has enough ammunition and savvy to make her way into the mainstream- amongst the elite of this county's finest solo artists.
Having been fortunate enough to review Chess's previous work, I can see a clear path of development and evolution. Babygirl (and earlier songs) were rife with confidence and stunning vocal performances. The themes throughout her debut- as well as her early cuts- had plenty of heart and soul. Tracks such as T.T.T. (Things Take Time) and Breathe offered redemption and comforting thoughts- inspirational messages and supportive paens were offered in order to connect to the listener- anyone going through hard times or questioning their dreams could find inspiration and guidance in the tracks. Storm had a more passionate voice and showed just how potent Chess's vocals could be. In terms of her lyrical voice, there was plenty of intelligence and skill in her trio of songs (on Babygirl). Influences- in terms of her favourite artists- had embers of Pop queens such as Christina Aguilera and Lady Gaga: that same sense of panache and spark came through in the more powerful moments; softer and beautiful cores made their presence felt when lines were softer and more introverted. In the year that followed Babygirl (released in November, 2012), Chess grew as an artist (and grew in confidence): her debut garnered a lot of positivity and support which inspired her to build on this (when Tuxedo arrived). Whereas its predecessor looked at the positives of life- the need to hold strong and face the storm- Tuxedo came with a bit more punch and sex appeal. Chess's unique and stunning personality were all in tact, yet subjects looked at dangerous suitors; the vanity and shallowness of people- more passion, grit and spike was contained here. Babygirl's cover showed our heroine alluring yet innocent- there was a sense of vulnerability to the E.P.'s image. Tuxedo's black-and-white cover saw Chess elegant and suited- classy and intent, there was a raw sexuality and empowered soul that shone through. The songs reflected this mutation: more attitude and drive comes out in examples such as the title track; Vanity is the E.P.'s most soulful number- which sees a reworking of Carly Simon's You're So Vain- and shows our heroine pointing the finger; whilst Dangerously Beautiful sees a handsome beau making his mark- Chess looks on and hopes not to get sucked under his spell. A renewed sense of ambition and maturity synonymized Tuxedo: our heroine employed more Soul, Rock and Classic-Pop elements- her heroes Michael Jackson, Prince and Freddie Mercury could be heard through the E.P. Animal continues and picks up from where Tuxedo left off: that sense of confidence and power- especially that which we heard on the title track- is instilled in her latest offering; the stunning and tight composition has common ground with Tuxedo, too- yet new subjects rear their head; the vocal performance contains more nuance and power than previous offerings.
Chess has been inspired by some of the greats from music. Soul legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Elkie Brooks and Aretha Franklin inspire her more passionate and tender tones: if you listen to T.T.T. (Things Take Time), you would imagine that one of those illustrious goddesses were being witnessed. As well as having a gorgeous and rich voice, Chess elicits the biggest shivers when she allows her voice to climb and belt. With Christina Aguilera, Tracey Chapman, Lady GaGa and Chaka Khan ranking as heroines (of Chess) you can detect a little of their essence in the music: that same ecstatic passion and raw power that they incorporate in so many of their classic numbers. It is not just female quarters that stand in our heroine's camp: aforementioned legends Freddie Mercury, Prince and Michael Jackson are hugely important idols. Like Prince and Jackson, Chess is able to allow her huge range to cover a gauntlet of emotions and subjects: she has the same ability to go from a charming and childlike coo to rampant and hot-bloodied scream- making her music that much more flexible and stirring. Prince is renowned for his soulful sexiness and sweat-inducing passion: throughout Tuxedo you could hear that same ability and talent. Stevie Wonder also enters your thoughts- when listening to latter-day Chess- few can ignore our heroine's affection for the U.S. great. In short, if you are a fan of the greatest and most impressive voices, you will discover much to enjoy and recommend. It may be a few more years before the Maltese Siren climbs the heady heights her heroes have there is enough potential and passion in her voice to ensure that it is a distinct possibility. The twin elements of passion and power make Chess's music so authoritative and white-hot: if you prefer your sounds to be empowered, inspirational and uplifting, then you should definitely investigate Chess in greater detail.
Energy and urgency are summoned up from the opening notes of Animal. Pulsing and vibrating electronics- paired with a percussive slam- are an unexpected surprise: those familiar with Chess's previous work would not be expecting it necessarily. Initial vocals are wordless and cooing: Chess begins with a smooth and sexy 'oooh' (before transforming into 'na na na na nas'): her voice is at once sensual and seductive; the next playful and teasing- mixed alongside the exhilarating and Dance-inspired composition, you can tell that she is on a mission. Chess looks at the song's heroine: encountering "something like an animal" that is "too hot to handle"; our subject is like prey- in the man's sights she throws caution to the wind and will "dance the night away." There is no escaping the dance floor potential of the song: having shades of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Leona Lewis- Chess's voice perfectly soundtrack's a vivid night scene. The song's pulsating and energised composition puts you right in the scene: you can see yourself watching on as the two parties get closer- the sweat and noise drips from the walls. Augmented and impassioned backing vocals- 'ohs'- add rushes and a sense of danger: the dizzying beat and busy composition whip up a hell of a sense of dance and recklessness. With our heroine talking and dancing: determined not to stop, you can imagine the song not only being a popular smash on the dance floors- it has a catchy and memorable chorus that has its bones in festivals and venues around the country. By the 1:00 mark you find yourself swept up in the song; singing along to its captivating coda, events start to take a darker turn. With the mood slowing slightly- and electronics getting darker and more echoey- Chess lets us know "That's the way it's going down." The clear and polished production (not too polished; just the right amount of shine) in addition to the effusive and memorable composition give a clear sense of story and purpose: events and circumstances develop and you get clear images of what Chess is singing. As the night wears on, the song's heroine is fully in focus: Chess's vocal becomes rifled and frantic as she surmises and describes our subject- one senses that she is the animal rather than the men (that are in her sights). The baddest kid in town she is; catching everyone's eye: imbued with attitude and a sense of importance; dressed up a treat she does not need to prove anything- there seems to be a sense of vanity and ego to the song's queen. The frantic nature of the vocal gives the song a huge rush: your mind tumbles as you piece together the heroine- various outfits, attitudes and moves spring to mind as she paces down the street- as the song's verse comes back around you get a clearer picture. Having initially- in my interpretation- viewed the girl as a victim or romantic-loser-in-waiting, it is the colourful vixen that has the claws and teeth: we all know the sort of girl being described, and each of us has been in the same situation. Previous songs such as Vanity have wagged the finger at shallow and disreputable types: Animal's subject is not being judged, but you wonder whether Chess has sympathy or liking for the girl, or has washed her hands of her antics. Whether based around a real-life inspiration- or a generic femme fatale- Chess's voice is up to the job at hand: it coos and slinks when the beat is temporized and building; hot-bloodied and animalistic in the ecstatic and atmospheric verses- direct and urgent during the chorus. With the prowling flesh-eater on the hunt, it is said that she can not only cast you asunder, but take you "to another dimension"- someone strangely alluring and striking enters my thoughts (oddly enough). Perhaps dispensing of any sympathy or appreciation, Chess shakes her head at the plastic queen: the woman who has the men drooling is not really worth the time- the sort of club fodder that spills drunkenly onto Friday night streets. Throwing in some sexy and tongue-licking French wording- backed by a heady and swelling electronic whirlpool- Chess elicits a laugh: perhaps an ironic gesture given what has come before. The final stages of the song build on the promise set previous: the hypnotizing electronics get bigger; the pulsating percussion sterner and harder- Chess's voice remains determined and impassioned. With the repetition of the line "Something like an animal"- with sweet-natured and sexy tones of Britney Spears- the track comes to its (sweaty end). The drinks have been collected; the lights shut off- one suspects the song's heroine has claimed another unwitting victim- or else not really learned her lesson.
Chess shows just how diverse and adaptable she is as an artist. Tuxedo (and Babygirl) contained plenty of passion and urgency, yet nothing sounded quite the same as Animal. The title pretty much gives a good impression of what the song contains: the realities and seedier side of the clubs and late-night dance floors (and the kind of proclivious characters that can be found here). Having a similar sense of pace and dynamic to Tuxedo, here Chess has found new inspiration and passion: with such an authoritative and catchy Electro.-Pop sound being laid down, it could point at some future tantalization- our heroine seems as convincing and memorable here as any other song she has created. It is a combination of facets that make Animal a gem: the lyrics are vivid and memorable; mingling wit and sarcasm; judgement and caution, Chess proves why she is one of the most effective and relatable songwriters around. Her songs paint pictures that we are all familiar with, yet she does it in her own unique and inimitable way- she seems to be at her strongest when she is reading the riot act to disreputable and unlikable types. The composition is incredibly full-bodied and appropriate: given the song's setting, Chess matches it with a pulsating, energetic, raw and impassioned sound- something you can dance to but that which has a lot of depth and hidden layers. The vocal is- perhaps not that surprising- compelling and domineering: our heroine does not need histrionics or over-emoting; her natural strength and range gives colour and life to the song's themes and scenes. With each new release, she incorporates that little something extra (in the vocal): here the inclusion of French is a charming and unexpected treat- I am on Google trying to translate; seeing just what the words had in mind! I have mentioned the likes of Spears and Aguilera; Animal could fit within either U.S. idol's strongest album: the song will appeal to fans of both acts; those that are followers of Chess's previous work- it will draw in new admirers and listeners into the bargain. The mark of an ambitious and hungry artist is those that play with genre and sound: tweak their style and inspirations to ensure that their palette is varied and constantly surprising. Lesser talents would simply re-write their past: Chess ensures that she offer something fresh, compelling and curious- that also has a familiar and relatable heartbeat.
It was nearly two years ago since I first encountered Chess- there is no subjectiveness in my words and everything that has come before. Being a fresh fan (when Babygirl made its mark), it has been wonderful to see the young artist flourish and grow. Few of her peers put so much effort into music-making and planning their careers: Fran Galea has worked effortless- since the early days- to ensure that everything she produces is of the highest calibre. Her first two E.P.s showed different sides to our heroine: different styles and stories were contained within each; the sound changed and updated between the two records, yet Chess's distinct voice and songwriting talent remained- perhaps growing in stature and scope from Babygirl. When listening to Tuxedo, I was amazed at how natural and assured she sounded: you could tell that this is what she should be doing, and she seemed at ease and comfortable in her surroundings. Showing herself capable of being able to fit in a myriad of guises and moods, her work is synonymous with emotional range and memorable songwriting. Animal has more in common with her later work, yet introduces a new and fresh topic- whether inspired by recent events or something in her life, I am not sure. Strong and solid production values have always made her work seem urgent, concise and atmospheric: here there is no difference; the stunning sounds and incredible vocal performance are treated with consideration and rightful respect- as a result, you witness a track that is filled with passion, anger, pride and force- hallmarks that are rare in the modern music scene and should be held onto. It is clear that there is going to be a lot more work forthcoming from Chess: whether an E.P. is next on the agenda- or an album- I am not sure. Having gained support from Kickstarter campaigns, I know the true cost of realising your musical ambitions: the price of putting together an E.P. can be extraordinary and daunting. Not only have the campaigns allowed fans to support Chess- and connect with her progress- but ensure that the wonderful music gets made. From speaking with her, I know how hard she works and toils: the business of music is her biggest passion, and the desire to make it comes through strongly and passionately. I would suggest that an L.P. would be a prudent next move- of course the financial constraints may limit that sort of ambition. It is clear- from listening to her previous E.P.s (as well as Animal)- just how many styles and moods our heroine has: it would be great to see those expanded into a ten or eleven-track album. As I say, it may be a few years off- before Galea will be able to fund an album- but it is something to think about: a Kickstarter project would see many supporters chip in- I am sure the necessary funds would be obtained in no time. It is clear that there is no shortage of ambition or quality to be found: most new musicians drop a step or unveil a less-than-impressive track, yet Chess seemly gets stronger and more confident with every new release. Dividing her (musical) attentions between performing and writing, there is a lot of activity in camp- Animal will not be released to the public just yet, and any future plans are under wraps. If you have not heard Chess's previous offerings- go and do so immediately- then start from the beginning and work forward: 2013/14 Chess sounds more assured and happier; that ambition and foresight never loses focus. This year is sure to see future releases- the single being one of them- and I cannot wait to hear what comes next. Animal is a tantalising, catchy and stunning slice that could lead to a mouth-watering third set: from angelic and supportive Babygirl through to tough and fist-lifting Tuxedo woman- where is she headed next? I am not sure, yet I do know you need to attune yourself to one of this country's finest and most promising new talents. My words can not do full justice, so sit back; listen to what the young artist has on her mind- this stunning and untamed Animal is something...
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Wacky Bed Race Fundraiser to Benefit Patient Care at West Holt Medical Services
ATKINSON — West Holt Medical Services Foundation will host their second annual Wacky Bed Races fundraiser on Sunday, August 20 at 1:00 p.m. as part of the Atkinson Hay Days Celebration.
Teams of five will compete by pushing beds with a “patient” driver in a race around West Holt Public School’s parking lot, in hopes of being the fastest or wackiest. Some teams will race for speed and others for show, but all will race for a good cause.
Foundation & Marketing Director Jessica Prussa describes the Wacky Bed Races as a “unique team-building activity for businesses, families and organizations that makes an impact on patient care at West Holt Medical Services.”
Last year’s event brought in $1,115 and was used towards the purchase of a bariatric hospital bed. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit West Holt Medical Services Foundation to be used for areas of greatest need such as equipment purchases, staff education, or facility improvement projects.
Ages twelve and above are allowed to participate. Teams may register online at www.westholtmed.org under the Wacky Bed Races link or may pick up a registration form at West Holt Medical Services in Atkinson. Teams who register by August 15 will get a discounted entry fee of $10 per person ($50 per team). Late & same day registrations will be $15 per person ($75 per team).
Teams will be placed in a double elimination bracket. Please arrive early to register or check your racing time. Races will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the West Holt Public School’s parking lot - 1000 North Main Street, Atkinson.
Racing bed will be provided at the event. The beds were built and donated by Shaun O’Neill of Emmet and have been enhanced with larger caster wheels this year. Also new this year is a $150 cash prize for the fastest team, donated by the Dvorak Brothers Ranches. All teams are encouraged to dress in their wackiest costumes for a chance to win additional prizes. If you don’t want to push a bed around a race track, sponsorship levels at $300, $200, and $100 are available to those looking to promote their business at the event. Tax-deductible donations may be sent to West Holt Medical Services Foundation, PO Box 214, Atkinson NE 68713.
For more information contact Foundation & Marketing Director Jessica Prussa at (402) 340-8372.
The mission of the West Holt Medical Services Foundation is to obtain, invest, and distribute funds which will help advance and improve the quality of care in North Central Nebraska provided by West Holt Medical Services.
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Diedrick Brackens: darling divined
For the artist’s first institutional solo exhibition in New York, Brackens presents a new installation of weavings in the New Museum’s Lobby Gallery.
Diedrick Brackens, the cup is a cloud, 2018. Cotton yarn, acrylic yarn, and mirrors, 74 × 78 in (188 × 198.1 cm). Courtesy the artist
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Diedrick Brackens (b. 1989, Mexia, TX) constructs intricately woven textiles that speak to the complexities of black and queer identity in the United States. Interlacing diverse traditions, including West African weaving, European tapestries, and quilting from the American south, Brackens creates cosmographic abstractions and figurative narratives that lyrically merge lived experience, commemoration, and allegory. He uses both commercial dyes and unconventional colorants such as wine, tea, and bleach, and foregrounds the loaded symbolism of materials like cotton, with its links to the transatlantic slave trade.
This exhibition is curated by Margot Norton, Curator, and Francesca Altamura, Curatorial Assistant.
Diedrick Brackens (b. 1989, Mexia, TX) lives and works in Los Angeles, CA. Recent solo exhibitions include “hearts, hands, and other members,” Conduit Gallery, Dallas (2015); “a slow reckoning,” Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State University (2017); and “unholy ghosts,” Various Small Fires, Los Angeles (2019). Group exhibitions include Hammer Museum, Los Angeles; McColl Center for Art+Innovation, Charlotte; Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco; Dimensions Variable, Miami; Denny Gallery, New York; Biola University, La Mirada; Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, Denton; Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery; Marin Community Foundation, Novato; Work Gallery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; SOMArts, San Francisco; and the 3rd Ghetto Biennale, Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Brackens was in residence at Long Beach Museum of Art in 2017, and at the Joan Michell Center in 2016.
Support for this exhibition is provided by the Toby Devan Lewis Emerging Artists Exhibitions Fund.
Additional support is provided by Allison and Larry Berg.
We gratefully acknowledge the Producers Council of the New Museum.
Special thanks to Various Small Fires, Los Angeles and Seoul.
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101 “Diedrick Brackens: darling divined” Audio Guide: how to return
102 “Diedrick Brackens: darling divined” Audio Guide: bitter attendance, drown jubilee
103 “Diedrick Brackens: darling divined” Audio Guide: break and tremble
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Queensland fruit fly found hiding in mandarin at Wellington Airport
Four Queensland fruit fly larvae were intercepted at Wellington Airport in an undeclared mandarin.
The mandarin was carried by a passenger arriving from Melbourne earlier this month. They were fined $400 for failing to declare the fruit.
Last year, an outbreak of the Queensland fruit fly cost the Government more $15 million to eradicate, after 14 were found in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn.
"One of our quarantine officers detected the fruit when the passenger's bag went through an MPI biosecurity x-ray machine," says Andrew Spelman, a Ministry for Primary Industries Border Clearance Manager.
"Another officer discovered insect damage on the mandarin and pulled the skin off, finding the larvae nestled inside."
So far in 2016 there have been 11 fruit fly interceptions at the border; the fly is regarded as one of the worst horticultural pests in the world.
"Keeping fruit fly out of New Zealand is one of our highest priorities. The Wellington interception shows the value of MPI's biosecurity x-ray technology", Mr Spelman says.
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Amazon, led by CEO Jeff Bezos, faces a federal lawsuit over unauthorized in-app purchases by children. David Ryder/Getty Images hide caption
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July 12, 2014 Also in this week's roundup, a tech company that may not exist, using sensors to keep your plants alive and what the debate over sandwich taxonomy teaches us about innovation.
Aereo, a Web service that provides television shows online, lost a Supreme Court case Wednesday, as the justices ruled it violates copyright law. Andrew Burton/Getty Images hide caption
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Following High Court Decision, Aereo Suspends Operations
June 28, 2014 The Supreme Court ruled that the company, which allows users to watch local TV stations from anywhere through the Internet, was publicly performing the work of TV networks.
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Aereo's TV Streaming Service Is Illegal, Supreme Court Says
June 25, 2014 The court's 6-3 decision reverses a lower court ruling on what has been a hotly contested issue. Aereo lets subscribers watch TV programming that it routes onto the Internet.
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Startup CEO Wields Small Antenna In TV Streaming Battle
April 12, 2013 Television networks are up in arms. The new company Aereo is charging a monthly fee to provide a high-definition feed of the basic over-the-air channels, and the stations aren't seeing a penny of it. But CEO Chet Kanojia thinks he's figured out a legal loophole.
Divided Federal Appeals Court Rules In Favor Of Upstart TV Service
April 1, 2013 The U.S. Court of Appeals in New York ruled 2-to-1 that Barry Diller-backed Aereo doesn't violate U.S. copyright law. The company has come under a barrage of lawsuits from network channels because it allows users to watch TV over the Internet.
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INTRUST SUPER PREMIERSHIP
Bati Brothers Battle For Title
Simon Masterton (Twitter: @OiSimmo)
Sat 23 Sep 2017, 11:00 AM
It’s no secret that Fiji is now among the most effective producers of Rugby League talent – and some of the country’s best will be on show tomorrow night.
The 2017 Intrust Super Premiership NSW Grand Final will feature three proud Fijians: Maika Sivo and Viliame ‘Bill’ Kikau of the Penrith Panthers and Eloni Vunakece of the Wyong Roos. While Sivo, whose journey to the decider has been nothing short of remarkable, is yet to represent his home nation in Rugby League, Kikau and Vunakece are Fiji representatives, most recently lining up for the Bati against Samoa last year. It’s an experience which ties all three players together – and Vunakece knows what each player brings to the table.
“Massive threats,” Vunakece tells NSWRL.com.au. “‘Billy’ has played heaps of grade this year, he’s played really well for Fiji throughout the times he’s played for them. He came onto the scene as a 19-year-old a couple of years ago in the Fijian side and destroyed PNG basically single-handedly.
“I noticed (Sivo) when we played them the second time this year – I think he scored something like 37 tries last year in the (Sydney Shield),” Vunakece adds. “He’s a real strike weapon, we’re well aware of that and we’ve got some measures in place to do our best against him.”
At 30 years of age, Vunakece has represented Fiji on eight occasions and is almost certain to add to that tally at next month’s Rugby League World Cup. Kikau, 22, is also highly likely to be included once again, while winger Maika Sivo has the likes of Akuila Uate, Suliasi Vunivalu, Marcelo Montoya and Tyrone Phillips to contend with if he’s to earn an international debut. Vunakece believes Sivo has what it takes to impress on the game’s greatest stage.
“I’m sure (Fiji coach) Mick Potter’s had his eye on (Sivo) all year and has seen his resume of the past,” Vunakece says. “The good thing about Fiji is there’s probably a boat load full of them over in Fiji sitting in the ranks.
“There’s plenty of talent over there that could be tapped into and brought across and put straight into Intrust Super Premiership and into NRL systems. They wouldn’t look out of place.”
The players’ rise to the 2017 decider adds greater weight to the push for a Fiji-based team in the competition in the future. The NSWRL is highly supportive of the bid – which is headed by Fiji legend Petero Civoniceva and now has more than 138,000 supporters on Facebook – and will likely introduce a team as soon as financial viability is established. While patience is required from all parties, Vunakece knows what a Fiji side would bring and he would like to be involved himself.
“Petero and I have already had chats about that in the past,” Vunakece says. “I always want to try to eventually give back to Fiji because I’ve had so many great opportunities through that pathway for myself.
“I said something last week about chucking the NRL war chest in trying to keep Semi Radradra here,” Vunakece adds. “Don’t worry, there’s plenty more of those kind of players sitting over there unearthed and just waiting for their opportunity.
“This side will hopefully be that stepping stone to that arena.”
In the meantime, the trio will come together at Leichhardt from 6:45pm AEST tomorrow, with the game to be broadcast live on Fox League and SKY Sport NZ. Those keeping up to date from Fiji can follow real-time highlights on the Intrust Super Premiership NSW Twitter feed.
The NSWRL senior competitions’ finals series, covered like never before on NSWRL.com.au and the NSWRL Facebook page, culminate on Grand Final Day at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday 24 September. Be there to witness history, with tickets just $10 for adults and children under 12 free.
Panthers Pip Roos in Penrith
Panthers Stun Roos to Register Eighth-Straight Win
Sat 11 Aug, 2018
Wyong-Penrith Draw at Morry Breen
Resurgent Roos End Magpies' Winning Run
Sun 25 Mar, 2018
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Nuffield Foundation » Education » Science education » Measuring the impact of Twenty First Century Science
Measuring the impact of Twenty First Century Science
A survey by Professor Robin Millar of the University of York shows schools using the Twenty First Century Science GCSE curriculum are experiencing large increases in the number of students going on to study physics, chemistry or biology at AS-level compared to national averages.
Twenty First Century Science, designed in partnership with the University of York Science Education Group, was first offered to schools in 2006 as part of wider changes to GCSE science, following pilot trials. It aims to give all students an understanding of the science they experience in everyday life with additional courses for those contemplating further academic study.
Compared with previous years the schools in the survey saw an average increase of 37 per cent in the number of students taking AS-level biology, 25 per cent for chemistry, and 34 per cent for physics in 2008. Comparable figures from the Joint Council for Qualifications show national increases of 10 per cent in biology, 8 per cent in chemistry and 9.5 per cent in physics. Further independent research, commissioned by the Foundation, has confirmed the findings from Professor Millar’s report. We will be providing further information on this research shortly.
All students following the Twenty First Century Science curriculum study a core course which uses topical issues, such as climate change and genetic modification, to improve scientific literacy. They also choose between ‘additional science’, aimed at students considering A-level in science subjects, and ‘additional applied science’ focused on problem solving in workplace settings.
Professor Robin Millar, University of York
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Mentalizing - the ability to understand oneself and others by inferring mental states that lie behind overt behaviour - develops within the context of attachment relationships. It is crucial to self-regulation and constructive, intimate relationships, both of which are impaired in personality disorders because of sensitivity to losing mentalizing at times of anxiety and attachment stress. Loss of mentalizing leads to interpersonal and social problems, emotional variability, impulsivity, self-destructive behaviours, and violence., This practical guide on mentalization-based treatment (MBT) of personality disorders outlines the mentalizing model of borderline and antisocial personality disorders and how it translates into clinical treatment. The book, divided into four parts - the mentalizing framework, basic mentalizing practice, mentalizing and groups, and mentalizing systems - covers the aims and structure of treatment, outlines how patients are introduced to the mentalizing model so that their personality disorder makes sense to them, explains why certain interventions are recommended and others are discouraged, and systematically describes the process of treatment in both group and individual therapy to support more stable mentalizing. People with personality disorders commonly have comorbid mental health problems, such as depression and eating disorders, which complicate clinical treatment., Therefore, the book advises the clinician on how to manage comorbidity in treatment. In addition, mentalizing problems in families and social systems, for example, schools and mental health services are also covered. A families and carers training and support guide is provided as families and others are often neglected during the treatment of people with personality disorder., The book is a valuable guide for all mental health workers on how to effectively treat personality disorders.
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OBS on the March at Saratoga
Last Updated: September 19th, 2017
OBS graduates put on a quite a show at the Saratoga meeting, winning seven of the fifteen grade one stakes, with OBS March graduates accounting for six of them.
Stopchargingmaria wins the Alabama (Adam Coglianese)
The curtain went up on July 20th when Repole Stable’s Stopchargingmaria passed the million dollar mark in earnings with a five length romp in the $300, 000 Coaching Club American Oaks (G1). The fourth OBS grad to win the CCA Oaks, she joined 1992 winner Turnback the Alarm (April ’91), 1995 winner Golden Bri (August “93) and 2006 victor Wonder Lady Anne L (August ’04). The 3-year-old daughter of Tale of the Cat returned to take the meet’s premier races for sophomore fillies, scoring by three quarters of a length in the $600,000 Alabama Stakes (G1) on August 16th. Now 10-6-1-1 with earnings of $1,414,000, she breezed an eighth in :10 1/5 at the Under Tack Show prior to the 2013 OBS March Sale, then was sold for $220,000 by Woodford Thoroughbreds, Agent. watch her under tack video
Palace takes the Forego (Adam Coglianese)
Antonino Miuccio’s Palace also accounted for a pair of grade one victories, vaulting past the million dollar mark in the $350,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1) on August 2nd, and then returning to romp to a 3-1/2 length victory in the $500,000 Forego Stakes (G1) on the meeting’s final Saturday. The 5-year-old son of City Zip is now 21-11-5-2 with $1,309,550 in earnings. He was sold for $160,000 by Crupi’s New Castle Farm, Agent, at the 2011 OBS March Sale after an Under Tack eighth in :10 flat. watch his under tack video
The Big Beast in the King’s Bishop (Adam Coglianese
Travers Day is the main event at Saratoga, and OBS graduates used the occasion to grab the spotlight. Alex & JoAnn Lieblong’s April Sale graduate The Big Beast got things started, making his stakes debut in the $500,000 King’s Bishop Stakes (G1). Although further from the lead turning for home than expected, he put in a determined run down the stretch and was up to win by a neck in the final strides. Consigned by Ends Well, Agent, to the 2013 April Sale, the 3-year-old colt by Yes It’s True was purchased by the Lieblongs for $150,000 after working an eighth in :10 1/5 at the Under Tack Show. His third straight victory leaves him 5-3-1-1 with earnings of $415,500. watch his under tack video
V. E. Day takes the Travers (Adam Coglianese)
Despite coming into the $1,250,000 Travers Stakes (G1) off three straight wins, Magalen O. Bryant’s V. E. Day was overlooked at 19-1 facing Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Tonalist and Wood Memorial (G1) and Jim Dandy (G2) winner Wicked Strong. But the 3-year-old colt by English Channel uncorked a sustained run down the stretch, caught Wicked Strong in the last jump and won the “Mid-Summer Derby” by a nose. The victory, his fourth in a row and second straight stakes win, gave him a 6-4-1-0 record and $829,010 in earnings. Consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, to the 2013 OBS March Sale, he was sold for $135,000 to Chester Stables LLC, Agent, after working a quarter in :21 4/5 at the Under Tack Show. watch his under tack video
Itsmyluckyday wins the Woodward (Adam Coglianese)
OBS’ six sensational weeks at the Spa closed with a show stopper, with Trilogy Stable and Laurie Plesa’s Itsmyluckyday turning the tables on Whitney Stakes (G1) winner Moreno on the meeting’s final Saturday in the $600,000 Woodward Stakes (G1). Tracking his rival right from the gate, he collared him at the top of the stretch, fought him head to head the rest of the way and was best by a neck at the wire. It was the first grade one victory for the 4-year-old colt by Lawyer Ron, who worked an Under Tack eighth in :10 3/5 before he was purchased for $110,000 by trainer Eddie Plesa out of the Eisaman Equine consignment at the 2012 OBS March Sale. The win gives him a 19-9-4-1 record and $1,662,600 in earnings. watch his under tack video
Carpe Diem wins debut (Adam Coglianese)
Closing day provided an encore, and possibly a glimpse of the future, courtesy of WinStar Farm LLC and Stonestreet Stables LLC’s Carpe Diem. The $1.6-million co-sale topper at the 2014 OBS March Sale came out running in his debut in an $83,000 maiden special, popping to the lead at the break, setting fast fractions on the lead and then responding when challenged in the stretch. The 2-year-old son of Giant’s Causeway had the answer, shrugging off a bid in the final furlong, drawing away to a 2-1/2 length victory and running the 5-1/2 furlongs in a swift 1:03 4/5. He was purchased by Stonestreet out of the Northwest Stud consignment after working an eighth in:10 1/5 at the Under Tack Show. watch his under tack video
Building on the success of its graduates, the 2015 OBS March Sale will kick off the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2015 two-year-old sale schedule on March 17 with an expanded format designed to provide buyers with a greater selection of horses and adding another session to the sale.
Three sessions, set for Tuesday – Thursday, March 17 – 19, 2015, will be preceded by the Under Tack Show on Wednesday through Friday, March 11 – 13. The March Sale will continue to offer a high quality group of horses with top physicals and solid pedigrees that buyers have become accustomed to in previous years, as well as the addition of the next tier of horses that have advanced through their early training and are prepared to showcase their talents in March.
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Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, CU-Boulder
Principal institution: College of Engineering and Applied Science, CU-Boulder
The table to the right includes counts of all research outputs for Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, CU-Boulder published between 1 February 2018 - 31 January 2019 which are tracked by the Nature Index.
Earth & Environmental Sciences 22 8.48
Chemistry 1 1
Elementary sensory-motor transformations underlying olfactory navigation in walking fruit-flies
The global potential for converting renewable electricity to negative-CO-emissions hydrogen
Nature Climate Change
Spatial variation of the rain-snow temperature threshold across the Northern Hemisphere
Near-Surface Refractory Black Carbon Observations in the Atmosphere and Snow in the McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica, and Potential Impacts of Foehn Winds
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres
Water Stress from High-Volume Hydraulic Fracturing Potentially Threatens Aquatic Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Arkansas, United States
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↳ Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, CU-Boulder
Ann and H. J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences (AES), CU-Boulder
Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR), CU-Boulder
Center for Environmental Mass Spectrometry (CEMS), CU-Boulder
Department of Applied Mathematics, CU-Boulder
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE), CU-Boulder
Department of Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering, CU-Boulder
Center for Environmental Technology (CET), CU-Boulder
Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME), CU-Boulder
Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Program, CU-Boulder
Biofrontiers Institute, CU-Boulder
Center for Experiments on Quantum Materials (CEQM), CU-Boulder
College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), CU-Boulder
Center for Integrated Plasma Studies (CIPS), CU-Boulder
Center for Neuroscience, CU-Boulder
Department of Anthropology, CU-Boulder
Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences, CU-Boulder
Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy (CASA), CU-Boulder
Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP), CU-Boulder
Institute for Modeling Plasma, Atmospheres and Cosmic Dust (IMPACT), CU-Boulder
Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC), CU-Boulder
Center for Limb Atmospheric Sounding (CLAS), CU-Boulder
Department of Biochemistry, CU-Boulder
Department of Chemistry, CU-Boulder
Department of Computer Science, CU-Boulder
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EBIO), CU-Boulder
Department of Geography, CU-Boulder
Department of Geological Sciences, CU-Boulder
Department of Mathematics, CU-Boulder
Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB), CU-Boulder
Department of Physics, CU-Boulder
Center for Theory of Quantum Matter (CTQM), CU-Boulder
Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, CU-Boulder
Department of Economics, CU-Boulder
Department of Integrative Physiology, CU-Boulder
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Holiday Jeer: Bears Blown Out by Washington Saturday
Published Dec 24, 2016 at 2:30 PM | Updated at 3:10 PM CST on Dec 24, 2016
The bruised and bloodied Chicago Bears have shown a lot of fight in their last few games, but they once again came up short on Saturday in a 41-21 loss to Washington in the team's home finale.
Matt Barkley, who turned heads with his play in his first few starts with the Bears, crashed back to Earth with a mighty thud in this one as he threw five interceptions. He did have touchdown passes to Cameron Meredith and Deonte Thompson, but it wasn't enough as the Bears wrapped up their home schedule on a down note.
The visitors got the game started with their offense clicking into an early rhythm thanks to DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon. After Jackson got Washington within the red zone, Chris Thompson got a wide open lane up the middle and cruised into the end zone for an easy touchdown and a 7-0 lead for his squad.
Connor Barth had a field goal blocked at the other end of the field, and Washington engineered a lengthy scoring drive. A 57-yard catch by Jackson really got things moving, and Thompson hauled in a screen pass and maneuvered his way through heavy traffic to hit paydirt and put the Bears behind 14-0.
Matt Barkley threw an interception into triple coverage early in the second quarter, and once again Washington cruised down the field. Ultimately the Bears’ defense was able to hold, but not before they surrendered a short field goal to make it 17-0.
Finally, the Bears’ offense got going and put points on the board as the second quarter dragged on. Cameron Meredith made a nice catch over the middle to get the drive going, and although he was stopped at the 1-yard line, Jeremy Langford made sure that the drive didn’t go to waste as he punched it in to trim Washington’s lead to 17-7.
Another long Jackson reception and a Kirk Cousins touchdown run made it a 24-7 game, but the Bears weren’t done yet. The Bears covered over 70 yards in one minute on offense, and Barkley found an open Meredith in the corner of the end zone to send the game to halftime at 24-14.
The third quarter was a sad one for Barkley, as he threw two interceptions and allowed Washington to extend their lead. Deiondre’ Hall made a pair of rookie mistakes as he was called for hands to the face on two separate occasions in four snaps, and Cousins made him pay as he picked up his second rushing touchdown of the afternoon to give his team a 31-14 edge.
Washington did add a field goal in the fourth quarter, but the Bears once again wouldn't go down without a fight. Barkley completed a couple of quality passes on the drive, and Thompson snared a short touchdown pass on a slant route to make it a 34-21 game.
Unfortunately, Washington had one more trick up their sleeves, as they got a long touchdown run from Mack Brown in the closing minutes to inflate their commanding lead.
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Buy Jaguar D-type - The story of XKD 504
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This superb book tells the story of one of the most historically interesting of all Jaguar D-types – a car that has raced more than any other D-type. The long and varied life of XKD 504 is recounted in full, from its role as a works car used extensively for testing fuel injection, to two seasons of racing throughout Europe with Ecurie Ecosse, to four busy years of national competition in the hands of first Mike Salmon and then Peter Sutcliffe. This book provides fascinating insight into every aspect of this D-type’s history, supported by a fine collection of period photographs. Any Jaguar enthusiast will enjoy this addition to the ‘Great Cars’ series.
An exhaustive account of possibly the most-raced D-type ever. XKD 504 began life as a works car, then Ecurie Ecosse, Mike Salmon and Peter Sutcliffe. One of the last to be raced competitively. In the Porter Press Great Cars series. Many period photographs.
Key content • Life as a works car, including its important testing role and two races in 1956. • Two seasons with Ecurie Ecosse, including sixth place in the 1957 ‘Monzanapolis’, fifth place in the 1958 Goodwood Tourist Trophy and a trip to Sebring. • In the period 1959–61 Mike Salmon raced XKD 504 45 times, culminating in victory in the Autosport Three Hours at Snetterton. • Raced through 1962 by Peter Sutcliffe, who crashed heavily in XKD 504’s first outing of 1963. • This D-type’s active life in historic racing is also covered, including its long period in the ownership of Neil Corner, connoisseur collector and enthusiastic historic racer. • Nearly 300 period photographs, many previously unpublished, supported by a portfolio of specially commissioned location photography.
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Guidance issued on Falsified Medicines Directive
Long-awaited guidance has been issued to help community pharmacies understand and implement the EU Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) as the 12-month milestone to the implementation of key provisions approaches.
The UK FMD Working Group for Community Pharmacy says that the guidance is intended to build understanding of the options open to pharmacy contractors and to “start conversations” between pharmacies and IT system suppliers. It is not a complete and final implementation plan for FMD, because many important details from the Government are still missing and each pharmacy owner will have to make their own decisions about how FMD is implemented within their own business, says the group.
‘The Way Forward for FMD in Community Pharmacy’ covers key assumptions about FMD, processes for incorporating authentication into existing dispensing workflows, handling stock transition, what IT systems will need to deliver and implications for patient safety.
A key assumption concerning Brexit is that the UK will be considered, for the purposes of the FMD Delegated Regulation, still to be ‘inside the EU’, mirroring the UK Government’s stated aim of “high regulatory alignment” with EU medicines legislation.
Chair of the working group, NPA board member Raj Patel, said: “FMD is going to happen, and it is only a year until the kick-off date for safety features including 2D barcodes and tamper-proof seals on medicine packs. Time is short, so we must make whatever preparations we can, on the basis of the facts already available, even if these are frustratingly incomplete.
“There remains a yawning information gap and a lack of assurances about the position post-Brexit, so we are working from reasonable assumptions about the position. We see it as our duty to supply pharmacies with the best steer possible, while acknowledging that meeting the February 2019 implementation date will be heroically challenging, to say the least.
“The pharmacy sector has major investment decisions in relation to FMD which cannot be postponed for much longer. However, we can now start having conversations with each other and our suppliers, so that we are better prepared.”
The UK FMD Working Group for Community Pharmacy brings together all the main pharmacy bodies representing community pharmacy to influence and inform the implementation of FMD in the UK. It comprises expert representatives from NPA, AIM, CCA, PSNC, CPW, CPS and CPNI.
PSNC signals start of planning for DH negotiations
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Boots rolls out cystitis test to nearly 300 UK stores
NHS to test first subscription payment model
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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Probands of African or Hispanic/Latino descent with early-onset atrial fibrillation (EOAF) are more likely than European Americans to have a first-degree relative with AF, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in JAMA Network Open.
Zain Alzahrani, M.D., from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and colleagues conducted a cohort study to examine the role of family history in the pathogenesis of EOAF in racial and ethnic minorities. A total of 664 patients were administered questionnaires that included questions on family history of AF.
The researchers found that 49 percent of probands with EOAF had a family history, compared with 22 percent of patients with non-EOAF (difference, 27 percent). Compared with probands with EOAF of European descent, those of African or Hispanic descent had increased adjusted odds of having a first-degree relative with AF (adjusted odds ratio, 2.69 and 9.25 versus 2.51). Across the three racial and ethnic groups, probands with EOAF were more likely to have a first-degree relative with AF compared with those with non-EOAF (adjusted odds ratio, 3.02). Compared with racially and ethnically matched control patients with non-EOAF, African American, European American, and Hispanic/Latino probands with EOAF were more likely to have a first-degree relative with confirmed AF.
“Our findings support genetic predisposition to EOAF across all three racial and ethnic groups studied and have important implications for identifying family members at risk for AF and screening candidate genes,” the authors write.
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The Elementalist by Melissa J Cunningham
Title: The Elementalist
Series: The Ransomed Souls Series #2
Author: Melissa J Cunningham
Published: March 3rd, 2015
Genre: YA paranormal romance
Content Warning: Violence and minor language
Age Recommendation: 14+
Deceased Alisa Callahan thinks nothing could be worse than watching the boy she loves move on in his life without her… until she is ripped from her less-than-peaceful existence in Elysium to be trapped… in someone’s else’s body.
Seventeen-year-old Claire Balister wants only one thing. To master the art of Elementalism. To accomplish this, she must learn to control a damned soul. Her old classmate and suicide victim, Alisa Callahan, is the perfect candidate. But when the spell goes wrong, Claire finds herself in the worst possible situation… sharing her body with an unwanted guest.
Everything swirls out of control when Alisa learns the terrifying truth about her entrapment. Her only hope rests with a boy who can’t remember her, his past, or more importantly, who he really is…
One of the bad guys.
She cursed under her breath. It could only be one person, she chose to ignore him, but the banging continued. She glanced at the clock. Five minutes left. She had time to quickly tell Jamie to leave.
Claire hurried across the hall and into her room. Unlatching the window she let it swing open. “Jamie, I can’t talk right now.” She tried to shut the window, but he blocked her efforts with his arm.
“Wait. You don’t even know why I’m here.”
“It doesn’t matter. You have to go.” She pushed on the window harder, but instead of backing away like he would have in the past, Jamie climbed inside. He stood in her room as she stared him down, her jaw clenching.
“I don’t have time for this!” she yelled, and ran back into the bathroom, slamming the door behind her and locking it.
Three minutes were left on the timer.
“Are you okay?” Jamie asked from the other side of the door.
“Damn it, Jamie. I need you to go away!”
“Are you sick?”
“Argg!” She refused to explain. It was none of his business. Why wouldn’t he just leave? She could hear him on the other side, his feet shuffling.
“I’ll just wait in your room then. I want to tell you something important.”
“Just go home!” she yelled, counting down the seconds. Thirty, twenty-nine, twenty-eight…
“I saw that guy come over here. I saw him come into your house, Claire. I have a right to know why he’s here. I know he’s not here for your mom. I saw her leave.”
Claire gritted her teeth, refusing to be baited by his jealousy. He was watching her house now? She’d known he would be like this if they got too serious, and now she regretted their budding romance.
“After the other night, I have the right to know if you like him. I mean—”
“Oh my gosh, Jamie!” she screeched. “I don’t. Have. Time!” Fourteen, thirteen, twelve.
Jamie’s fist banged against the door in frustration, and Claire jumped, startled, her heart racing from more than just this intrusion and the timer flew from her fingers into the bathwater with Brecken. Face up, it continued to count down, even under the water. Five, four, three.
“Is he in there with you? Oh hell, Claire. Please tell me he’s not in there with you.” The defeat in Jamie’s voice was almost her undoing. She was already two seconds over the limit.
With shaking hands, she grabbed Brecken by his T-shirt and tried to pull him up, but he was much heavier than she’d anticipated, due either to dead weight or the water in his clothes, maybe both, and he fell back under the water causing waves to spill over the side of the tub and drench her shoes.
She screamed in fright, because the spell only protected him for exactly ten minutes.
“Claire? What’s going on? What happened? Water just came under the door!” Jamie pounded on the other side, his hammering like thunder in her ears, her complementing shrieks producing the perfect storm.
Grabbing Brecken behind the head, she sat him up in the tub, but he was slippery and hard to hold. His head lolled forward and water spilled from his mouth and nose. “Brecken! Wake up!” she screamed, trying to slap him to awareness, but the only thing her struggles did was make him slip out of her grasp and back under the water.
“Jamie!” she screeched. “Help me!”
The door burst open one second later.
Melissa J. Cunningham began writing five years ago when she decided, out of the blue, to enter a community writing contest and won first place. From that moment on she had a new love: Writing. Melissa is a member of the League of Utah Writers. Her past publication experience includes a recurring opinion column called Writing Reality, for her local newspaper: The Leader
Melissa’s first novel: Reluctant Guardian, was accepted for publication through Clean Teen Publishing in August 2013.
When Melissa is not writing you can find her spending time with her family and her horses, cats, dogs and chickens or reading. Melissa is also a local music teacher.
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Britain is seriously unprepared to maintain access to medicines if there are border delays, health groups warn | Scott Barbour/Getty Images
Health groups warn Brexit drugs supply risk at code ‘red’
NHS providers, companies and patient groups warn of ‘widespread shortages’ if there’s no Brexit deal.
By Helen Collis
The U.K. government’s preparations for maintaining drug supplies in the event of a no-deal Brexit are so lacking that the warning level should be raised to “red,” a group of health organizations has said.
National Health Service providers, pharmaceutical companies and patient groups wrote to the government to warn that Britain is seriously unprepared to maintain access to medicines if there are border delays after Brexit.
In the letter to Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock obtained by POLITICO, eight organizations say industry has done all it can in preparing for a cliff-edge Brexit — and that the government needs to take action to prevent widespread drug shortages.
“If this is the reality of U.K. government preparation for No Deal we do not believe that the current medicine supply plans will suffice, and we will have widespread shortages if we do not respond urgently,” the letter dated October 31 says.
Expressing support for Hancock’s “efforts to raise the warning level in Government,” the organizations say: “Only when we start to work through options will we all know where we are, but on medicines supply, on what we know and can glean from public information, we think we are at ‘red’.”
The groups calls on the government to be more transparent “and reveal what cover we have by therapy area and where there are gaps,” so that the signatories can “find further creative solutions to shortages, but we need the data to engage.”
They also request an urgent meeting in the form of a roundtable between ministers and industry.
A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Social Care said in a statement: “The Government is confident of reaching a deal with the EU that benefits patients and the NHS. However, as a responsible Government we are also preparing for a range of potential outcomes in the unlikely event of a no deal.
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“As part of our contingency planning, we continue to work closely with pharmaceutical companies and storage providers to ensure the continued supply of critical drug and medicine supplies,” the spokesperson said.
The letter to Hancock is backed by, among others, the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI), the BioIndustry Association and the Brexit Health Alliance — a conglomerate of NHS, medical research, industry, patients and public health groups.
“When an incredibly broad group of medical organizations and bodies are telling the government we are at warning level ‘red,’ it shows the preparations government has made are both shockingly inadequate and woefully behind,” said Liberal Democrat Brexit spokesperson Tom Brake.
The government in August asked drugmakers to stockpile an extra six weeks-worth of drug supplies in preparation for delays in importing medicines, but companies have since warned storage will be a major hurdle.
Speaking Wednesday evening on ITV’s Peston show, Hancock said that in the event of six weeks of extra supplies not being enough, “then we will have to do things differently,” because “you can’t have stockpiles for enormous lengths of delays.”
“All of this is doable. It is difficult. There’s a lot of work going on already to make it happen,” he said, adding that the government is “building refrigerator capacity right now.”
Companies advising the government on how to maintain supplies after a no-deal Brexit have signed strict non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) barring them from revealing information.
Outlining the extent of potential disruptions at Britain’s borders, the letter cites reports that U.K. minister David Lidington told the Cabinet the Dover-Calais trade route could be limited to 12 percent of normal capacity for six months after Brexit.
The letter points to a recent report from the National Audit Office that concluded 11 out of 12 critical upgrades to IT systems at the border are at risk of not being delivered on time, and that there is a high risk of failure in the government departments’ border programs for “day one of no deal” due to their scale, complexity and urgency.
With much of the necessary infrastructure unable to be built before March, the timescale is too tight for companies to make the necessary changes, it adds.
This article has been updated to add Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s interview with ITV.
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The Music Center Review
GRAND PARK'S WINTER GLOW OFFERS ANGELENOS A FREE MONTH-LONG LARGE-SCALE IMMERSIVE HOLIDAY LIGHT EX
GRAND PARK’S WINTER GLOW OFFERS ANGELENOS A FREE MONTH-LONG LARGE-SCALE
IMMERSIVE HOLIDAY LIGHT EXPERIENCE
Photo courtesy of Hannah Stouffer with H Plus Creative Agency for The Music Center/Grand Park
– Interactive Light-Based Art Installations Take Over Grand Park, Creating
New Family-Friendly Holiday Tradition –
Calendar Information on Page 2
LOS ANGELES (November 13, 2018) - Grand Park announced an unprecedented experience -- Grand Park’s Winter Glow -- that showcases the West Coast’s unique holiday spirit and winter season. The new month-long, immersive nighttime light attraction will feature installations by local artists and celebrate light as a giver of warmth, a source of beauty, a draw for people to come together during the winter months, and a key element of many holiday season traditions across cultures. The event plays off of the Los Angeles tradition of visiting neighborhoods to see holiday décor, in this case making it accessible and easy to find. Winter Glow will transform Grand Park into a whimsical beacon that draws Angelenos downtown to interact with art and each other. The only free exhibit of its kind in the area is open to the public from December 1 - 25, 2018, offering park goers the opportunity to gather, enjoy the holiday season and celebrate the wonder of art as it illuminates Downtown L.A.
Angelenos will experience Grand Park like never before with 19 curated large-scale interactive light installations featuring displays designed by L.A.-based artists along with those designed by Grand Park team. Iconic elements of the park, including the Arthur J. Will Memorial Fountain, will shine as familiar pathways lead to exciting new discoveries throughout the 12-acre park. The latest in light and projection technology will transform park spaces, which will “glow” alongside the park’s traditional holiday décor, including the L.A. County Christmas Tree and the Grand Park pink light tree and menorah.
“In this diverse, fast-paced, sprawling region of ours, it’s important to take the time to connect with each other and the world around us,” said Rachel Moore, president and CEO of The Music Center. “Grand Park’s Winter Glow invites us to come together in Grand Park, Los Angeles’ central gathering place, and take a reprieve from the busy pace of life. It will be a delightful experience that grants us the opportunity to bask in the glow of the season.”
“Grand Park’s Winter Glow offers Southern California families and friends an opportunity to visit the park,take pcitures together, enjoy a free evening of holiday joy in a beautiful outdoor setting and make magical holiday memories,” said Julia Diamond, interim director, Grand Park. “In true Grand Park style, many of the Winter Glow light installations are designed by local artists, creating an experience unique to Los Angeles that highlights the incredible artistic talent found right here in L.A. County.”
Exhibit highlights include:
A Spark of Light, by Aphidoidea. Guests will be able to go inside this installation, interact with touch sensors and control how the piece sparks and changes color.
The Net (Neon Network), by H+ Creative. Guests will be able to descend the top two stairs from the park’s Fountain Overlook surrounded by the warm glow of this fully immersive neon light network.
The Wave Pendulum, by Two Bit Circus. Guests will work together to trigger the initial motion of these suspended pendulum balls, and physics and gravity will evolve the undulating movement.
Infinity Mirror, by Two Bit Circus. Guests will be mesmerized by this wall-mounted display of dazzling LED lights in continually changing patterns.
200 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
December 1 - December 25, 2018 |Sunset to 10:00 p.m.
http://grandparkla.org/event/grand-parks-winter-glow/
About Grand Park
A vibrant outdoor gathering place, Grand Park is a beautiful public park for the entire community in Los Angeles County. With expansive green space for gatherings large and small, Grand Park celebrates the county’s cultural vitality and is host to community events, cultural experiences, holiday celebrations, and many other activities that engage and attract visitors from all communities. The 12-acre Grand Park stretches from The Music Center on the west to City Hall on the east and is easily accessible by Metro via the Red/Purple line to the Civic Center/Grand Park station. The park was named one of American Planning Association’s 10 “Great Public Spaces” in the U.S. for 2013. Working closely with the county, The Music Center is responsible for all operations and programming for the park. For more information, visit grandparkla.org. Follow Grand Park on Facebook (GrandParkLosAngeles), as well as Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat (@GrandPark_LA).
About The Music Center
The Music Center convenes artists, communities and ideas with the goal of enriching the cultural lives of every resident in Los Angeles County. The non-profit performing arts organization has two divisions: The Music Center Ops, which manages The Music Center’s four theatres, an outdoor plaza and Grand Park on behalf of the County of Los Angeles; and The Music Center Arts, which curates a world-class dance series, Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center; produces and presents programming in other arts genres with a focus on engagement; and presents nationally recognized arts education programs. The Music Center is also home to four renowned resident companies – Center Theatre Group, the LA Master Chorale, the LA Opera and the LA Philharmonic. With The Music Center On Location,™ the non-profit performing arts organization brings events and activities to locations outside of its Downtown Los Angeles campus. The Music Center also programs and manages Grand Park, a 12-acre adjacent greenspace, with year-round free programming. For more information, visit musiccenter.org Follow The Music Center on Facebook, and follow @MusicCenterLA on Instagram and Twitter.
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FAA 'Tentatively' Approves Software Update for the Grounded Boeing 737 Max 8
Boeing has been working on a fix for its disaster-prone aircraft.
By Sam Blum
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The worldwide grounding of Boeing's 737 Max 8 and 9 airliners has upended the aviation business, with American Airlines canceling up to 90 flights a day because of a dwindling fleet. But the impasse might soon be reaching an end. The Federal Aviation Administration is reportedly on the cusp of approving a safety update that could make the seemingly disaster-prone aircraft viable again, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.
The embattled manufacturer promised a software update in the immediate aftermath of the Ethiopian Airlines crash earlier this month, meant to rectify an issue with the aircraft's Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), which tilts the plane's nose downward to avert stalling. Now, according to the Journal, officials at the FAA have "tentatively" approved Boeing's software update, which will make the automatic anti-stall system easier to for pilots to control.
Per The New York Times, pilots from United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines were briefed on the update in a meeting with Boeing over the weekend. The MCAS system has been a central focus of for investigators, with authorities citing "clear similarities" between last October's Lion Air crash and the Ethiopian Airlines disaster earlier this month, both of which occurred shortly after erratic takeoffs.
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The new system is designed to push the plane's nose down for no longer than 10 seconds in the event of a detected stall. The revamped planes will be outfitted with two sensors on the plane's nose, rather than one, to counteract the possibility of faulty information triggering the MCAS system. The FAA is primed to receive the software update "early in the week," but will wait to lift the ban on the 737 Max pending the results of the Ethiopia Airlines investigation.
Here's how the update works, according to the Journal:
The modifications, officials said, create a gentler stall-prevention feature, redesigned so it won’t overpower other cockpit commands or misfire based on faulty readings from a single sensor. It is devised to automatically push the nose down only once—for no longer than 10 seconds—if the aircraft is in danger of stalling and losing lift.
Following the Ethiopian Airlines crash earlier this month that killed 157 people, Boeing's highest-selling plane was grounded across the world. The incident was the second major crash involving the aircraft in five months. The ill-fated journey of Lion Air Flight 610 also ended in disaster, killing all 189 people onboard last October.
With the Lion Air tragedy, a faulty sensor on the plane's fuselage fed inaccurate data into the cockpit, signaling the plane's nose was too high and triggering the MCAS system. The aircraft began a nosedive which pilots failed to counteract, and plunged into the Java Sea. While the ultimate cause of the Ethiopian Airlines crash is still unknown, both planes met their disastrous fates minutes after takeoff.
Boeing called Saturday's meeting a "productive session," with pilots successfully counteracting the MCAS system in simulated tests, and landing the planes unscathed. The manufacturer has plans to invite upwards of 200 pilots, regulators, and technicians to an informational session on the new system at its Washington state production facility.
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There's no second chance to make a good first impression, as the saying goes. That's why it's important that when you schedule a site visit with a candidate, you do it right—right from the start. Here are a few helpful "do's" and "don'ts" for scheduling and hosting a successful site visit.
DO customize the candidate's visit.
"Tailor the site visit to the physician," says Mindy Roeder, Director of Physician Recruitment at Schneck Medical Center, an independent 100-bed hospital located in rural Seymour, IN. Once you've found a candidate who's qualified and you've then had a detailed phone interview with the physician, try to schedule the site visit during a time when the applicant will see the facility or the specific department at its peak time. If you're hiring a surgeon, for example, aim to schedule the candidate's visit during a weekday when the OR and clinic are in full swing.
Also, try to find out about the physician's interests, Ms. Roeder says. Do some research on Google, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Supplement your research with PracticeMatch Pinpoint Profiles, which offers candidate preferences collected from physician phone interviews. If you know in advance whether the physician wants to work with high-tech equipment or prefers longer patient visits, or whether he or she has toddlers or has teens, or is into running or into fishing, you'll be able to better personalize their visit. This always makes a good impression, Ms. Roeder says.
DON'T leave out the spouse.
Have you heard the saying "Happy wife, happy life"? Actually, both spouses must be happy with the decision to relocate, Ms. Roeder says. That's why she insists that the candidate's spouse or partner must attend the site visit to ensure that the couple makes an informed, mutual decision.
"I have never recruited a physician that did not bring their spouse. Any time a physician came for a site visit and did not bring their spouse, we've never sealed the deal. Now, I tell them: If you can't bring your spouse, then you'll have to find a better time to visit when your spouse can join us."
DO be honest and open about your site.
If you try to "sell" your site as a place that has all things for all people, you may wind up selling nothing at all. Rather, be straightforward about the facility and the location, and turn its distinctive characteristics into its most appealing features.
Ms. Roeder doesn't downplay her facility's small town setting or try to describe it as a mini metropolis. Rather, she emphasizes the close-knit, family-oriented character of both the community and hospital. "This is the place you move to because you are looking for the comforts of a small town," she says.
DO involve physicians and staff in the visit.
A formal, sit-down interview with a hospital administrator doesn't have to be the most crucial part of process. "We focus on getting to know the physician and their family throughout the course of the visit," Ms. Roeder says. At Schneck, the greater part of the day involves an in-depth tour of the entire hospital, including a mini-tour of each department led by the department heads. Ms. Roeder provides the candidate's CV and background information to the department heads beforehand so that they can have a meaningful conversation with the candidate when they meet for the first time.
While an in-depth, personal tour of the facility is essential, Ms. Roeder explains that the highlight of her site visits doesn't even take place at the facility. The featured event is a casual dinner party that includes spouses and children, such as a backyard barbecue held at the house of one of the physicians. This informal evening allows the candidate and the physicians to "let their guard down." It gives the physicians the opportunity to really get to know the candidate and gauge whether he or she will be a good fit with the rest of the staff. "Our approach is to let our physicians recruit our physicians," Ms. Roeder says.
DON'T end the visit with a contract.
"We never offer a physician a written contract at the end of the visit with a tight deadline to sign it. Some hospitals think this is a must," Ms. Roeder says.
Both parties—the candidate and the recruiting facility—need time to gather additional information and think over the decision. "We want it to be the right decision for everyone, not one made under pressure. Our goal is to recruit physicians who want to have a life-long career with us," Ms. Roeder says.
While the physician is taking time to make that decision, Ms. Roeder is getting feedback from the hospital's physicians about their thoughts on the physician candidate, as well as checking the candidate's references. "If all parties agree and the references check out, then we will extend a written contract to the candidate," she says.
In short, if you can tailor the site visit to the candidate and have the candidate meet all the people they'll be working with, everyone will go home happy.
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No Warning
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No Warning is a band out of Toronto, Ontario that has managed to find themselves a niche in the genre of New York styled hardcore. This CD sat on my review pile for what seemed like forever, being constantly overlooked. Maybe it was the simple cover art, or the band's generic name; either way, this CD was consistently passed over for flashier bands. When I finally did put this into my CD player, I regretted my procrastination, as this was a catchy disc chalk full of shout along quality hardcore.
No Warning is sort of a throwback to bands like Madball and Biohazard who at one time or another have defined the New York scene. Their misanthropic lyrics combined with the relentlessly driving guitars are enough to send the listener into convulsions, while creating a one person circle pit in their bedroom. Yes, these guys are angry; yes, these guys are bitter; yes, this makes for a good album. For a relatively new band, No Warning does an excellent job of capturing the attention of the listener and not letting go until they've had their say. The songs have so much energy, that it would be tough not to get pumped up after listening to them. Also, for those of you keeping score, this record features guest appearances by Porter from Floorpunch (yes, there's a band called Floorpunch) and Matt Henderson of Madball. So if you're a sucker for name dropping (I know I am), there's your reason to check these guys out. I think the highlight of this album for me is the shouted line"please don't waste my time!" during the chorus of the song "Short Fuse", it invokes mental images of pile ups, finger pointing, and stage diving that never ends.
So, if you're a fan of bands like Biohazard, Madball, and other NYHC greats, No Warning just might be for you. If you like your hardcore fast, aggressive, and energetic, then No Warning may also suit your tastes quite well. This isn't the prettiest CD, it's certainly not the least bit flashy, but it does what it does very well. This is a no nonsense album from a no nonsense band.
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Christmas in New York
Some people want to travel to Lapland for Christmas, to meet Santa Claus, while others prefer to relax on an exotic beach, to spite the ones in Lapland. However, not me! I always wanted to go to the bustling, crowded, loud, colorful and always awake New York City during the holiday season.
Yes, I know snow storms are attracted to New York as much as I am, and yes, tourist crowds invade the city just like Barbarian tribes attacked peaceful lands, but I had made up my mind. Last Christmas, I gave my heart to New York City. And oh, how many wonderful things I received in return!
Christmas in New York is indeed the most wonderful time of the year! The city is under the magic of lights and Christmas decorations, the giant Christmas tree in Rockefeller Plaza stands proud and reminds everyone that December is not like any other month in New York, and store windows along Fifth Avenue are adorned with the most wonderful Christmas decorations you will ever see. I was overwhelmed with the joy that took over the city, and the endless “awww” and “oooh” of the crowds, who enjoyed the same privilege as I: to be a resident of the New York winter wonderland.
It is indeed the merriest season of all, a time when carolers liven up the atmosphere, and Santa Clauses take over the city. Of course, thanks to the Miracle on 34th Street, everybody knows now that the real Santa lives at Macy’s. And, talking about Macy’s, this superman of department stores in New York, you definitely need to visit its outstanding Santaland. However, it’s best to not go there on weekends or at mid-day, because crowds will eat you up, if you try to get on Santa’s lap. Wake up early and come before the store opens, so before 9 am, or after 8 pm (it closes at 9 pm). And yes, Santa’s beard is real!
Do try all the cliché activities…
Christmas Rockefeller Center Plaza
After all, these clichés made Christmas in New York what it is now and, just so you know, they’re not clichés, they’re Christmas traditions. So, do spend a few hours at Rockefeller Center Plaza, because all Christmas road lead there, and take as many photos as you want. However, don’t fixate too much on skating on the skate ring there – it’s quite tiny and expensive. But don’t be sad! You can skate at will at the Wollman Rink, in Central Park, while admiring imposing skyscrapers.
Attend the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, because there’s a reason why this family-friendly show sells out every year! The Spectacular is held at Radio City Music Hall, the largest indoor theater in the world, so here’s one more reason to buy your tickets for the show (ahead!). And don’t miss The Nutcracker, a dazzling performance offered by the New York City Ballet at the Lincoln Center NYC. It’s a Christmas classical and, even though if you know how the story ends, you just have to see this version too!
No New York City tour is complete without a stop at the Grand Central Station which, during Christmas season, displays a superb laser light show on its Sky Ceiling. You’re absolutely right that everybody will want to see this show, especially since it’s free, but sometimes you shouldn’t fight the current. It can take you to wonderful places!
Do visit the most famous toy store in New York, FAO Schwarz, not only to buy toys for the little ones, but also to tap your toes on the huge floor piano keyboard that delights both kids and grown-ups. However, try to avoid the weekends, because the lines are disarming. If you have kids, don’t forget about the Toys’R’Us in Times Square because they have, of course, many toys, but also a beautiful indoor Ferris wheel. I don’t have kids, but that didn’t stop me from going there.
and experience the non-tourist side of a New York Christmas
Christmas in Brooklyn
Be open to everything that New York has to offer during Christmas, and this means you should find out the city’s best kept secrets too. For example, visit Brooklyn and hop on a ride on Jane’s Carousel, a beautiful merry-go-round that takes you back to the way kids had fun back in 1922 – you’re going to ride old-fashioned horses while admiring a breathtaking skyline, dressed in snow. Try the delicious hot chocolate at Jacques Torres Chocolate, and then head to Prospect Park (yes, there are other parks in New York City besides Central Park) where you can do some sledding.
Admire the beautifully decorated houses on the 80th to 86th streets in Dyker Heights, and then head to Bronx to check out the Holiday Train Show at the Botanical Garden. Before returning to Manhattan and its frenzy, stop for a while in the “real Little Italy” of Bronx, and taste a delicious, as Italian as can be pizza, at Giovanni’s or Mario’s.
And this is just a glimpse into the world of New York during Christmas time. So, who needs Lapland when you have Macy’s, and exotic beaches when you have Central Park? There’s no better place to enjoy Christmas than New York, where people for all over the world gather to celebrate the same Christmas traditions, regardless of their differences.
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What’s the Deal with Emotional Support Dogs?
Dara Katz
| Sep. 7, 2017
Have you ever been on an airplane where you’ve seen a dog sitting under a seat or in its owner’s lap and thought to yourself, Wait, why isn’t that dog in a crate? Well, that’s because it’s probably an emotional support animal (ESA). Here, everything you’ve wondered about ESA dogs.
So, what exactly is an emotional support animal?
ESAs are companion animals that medical professionals (such as a psychiatrist or appropriate licensed professional) prescribe to patients with physical, psychiatric or intellectual disabilities. For example, an ESA might be prescribed to ease a person’s debilitating anxiety or PTSD.
Cool, but why do you need a special letter?
While ESAs are not classified under the Americans with Disabilities Act (aka not every state allows ESAs in public spaces like restaurants or grocery stores), they are federally protected via the Air Carrier Access Act and Fair Housing Act. This means that people can take their ESAs on flights or into no-pet housing. Of course, the correct paperwork has to be signed off on before you can just bring your Goldendoodle aboard a jet or into a no-dogs apartment building.
What’s the difference between an emotional support animal and a service animal?
While you typically see dog ESAs, they can actually be almost any kind of common domestic animal—cats, ferrets (yep), rabbits, etc. There is no special training for ESAs (they must, however, be housebroken and well-behaved). Service animals, on the other hand, are defined as dogs (or, as of recently, miniature horses) and are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a with a disability (like a seeing-eye dog).
Can I pet an emotional support animal?
Since ESAs don’t require special vests or harnesses, you probably won’t know it’s an emotional support animal. But whether it is or isn’t, you should always politely ask the owner if it’s OK to say hi before you do.
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Adding Pest Control To Janitorial Operations
As building service contractors look to diversify to increase revenue, some services are easier to add than others. When it comes to adding pest control, licensing and certification requirements as well as the potential for lawsuits, deters many BSCs from providing this service themselves; instead they seek help from a subcontractor.
However, effective facility pest control doesn’t solely hinge on the subcontractor’s services. Problems with insects, rodents and other pests are often due to conditions in and around buildings that building service contractors can control, says Bill Griffin, owner of Cleaning Consultant Services Inc., Seattle.
BSCs can establish janitorial operations as pest prevention’s first line of defense.
“I think sometimes we overlook the fact that the people doing the cleaning are all over the facility and may see risk areas for pests long before pests become a problem,” Griffin says.
Integrated Pest ManagementIntegrated Pest Management (IPM) can be applied to credits in LEED for Existing Buildings: Operation & Maintenance, and is an area BSCs can and should take an active role — whether or not the facility is going after LEED certification.
IPM uses a variety of methods to control pests. While chemical pesticides may be part of the equation, IPM also relies on prevention to control the conditions that may attract and support pests. Problems arise when pests have food, water, harborage or access, and this is where BSCs can have tremendous impact.
Janitorial teams are likely to see evidence of pests or the pests themselves as they carry out their cleaning duties. For this reason, BSCs should educate their staff on the types of pests they may find, the signs of pest infestation and the steps to take when they spot these things.
“The people who do the cleaning work may see risk areas first,” Griffin says. “But if they are not trained to be aware of these things and what they mean or they don’t know what they should do when they see them, little may be done until a problem arises.”
Griffin explains if janitors see dripping water underneath a sink they are trained to write up a maintenance work order. But if they notice a mouse in the back, a hole in a screen or a gap in a doorway, they don’t always know whom to contact to correct the problem. Subcontracted pest control firms can train staff on the basics so custodial teams can readily identify pest problems.
“You don’t want to wait until the pests are inside the building to do something about them,” Griffin adds.
The Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture Pesticide Bureau’s IPM Kit for Building Managers recommends three primary undertakings for custodial teams:
• Reduce sources of food. Make sure trash receptacles are emptied regularly, after building occupants leave for the day. Replace liners and bags every time the receptacles are emptied. Store trash in a single area of the building in closed containers or Dumpsters. Vacuum areas where occupants consume food regularly. And work to educate building occupants about the importance of storing food properly.
• Reduce sources of water. Insects and rodents seek out moist areas and standing water. Store mops, sponges or damp rags in a manner that enables them to dry out as quickly as possible. Clogged drains, leaky pipes and faucets should be repaired quickly.
• Reduce access. Make sure to quickly patch holes in exterior walls, doors or windows to prevent access. Don’t prop doors open, particularly those near kitchens or trash storage areas. Do not store boxes, paper or other materials near trash; this puts food and shelter in the same area making it a particularly attractive haven for pests.
“Pests come in for harborage (to get away from cold weather), to raise their young, and for water and food,” says Griffin. “Cleaning up around garbage cans, not letting things lay on the floor, making sure tables in kitchens or breakrooms don’t have food residue lying around, these are all things that are part of the pest control effort.”
The IPM Kit also recommends designating a person to oversee pest control activities. Even if the service is subcontracted, this should be the BSC’s role. When workers spot pests, these problems should be reported to that person, who is in charge of contacting the pest control company and maintaining a log of all pest control activities.
Greening pest control“One of the trends in pest control is going green,” says Griffin. “You wouldn’t think pest control is an area that could be green but they are finding natural materials that are offensive to pests that may deter them from entering the building.”
Cayenne pepper, for example, can be sprinkled around facilities to deter ants. Plants such as the Osage Orange shrub repel insects. Trash bags releasing a mint vapor discourage flies, mosquitoes, mice and rats. Ultrasonic technology wards off pests inside and outside facilities. Door sweeps reduce gaps eliminating spots for rodents to squeeze in. pest control solutions of louisiana
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Biological assembly 1 assigned by authors and generated by PQS (software)
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5FIM
The structure of Kbp.K from E. coli
DOI: 10.2210/pdb5FIM/pdb
BMRB: 25839
Classification: UNKNOWN FUNCTION
Organism(s): Escherichia coli (strain K12)
Expression System: Escherichia coli BL21(DE3)
Deposition Author(s): Smith, B.O., Ashraf, K.U., Walker, D.
Conformers Calculated: 100
Selection Criteria: LOWEST RESTRAINT ENERGY
The Cytoplasmic Potassium Binding Protein Kbp is a Putative Potassium Sensor.
Ashraf, K.U., Josts, I., Mosbahi, K., Kelly, S., Byron, O., Smith, B.O., Walker, D.
(2016) Structure 24: 741
DOI: 10.1016/j.str.2016.03.017
Escherichia coli possesses a number of specific K(+) influx and efflux systems that maintain an appropriate intracellular K(+) concentration. Although regulatory mechanisms have been identified for a number of these transport systems, the exact mecha ...
Escherichia coli possesses a number of specific K(+) influx and efflux systems that maintain an appropriate intracellular K(+) concentration. Although regulatory mechanisms have been identified for a number of these transport systems, the exact mechanism through which K(+) concentration is sensed in the cell remains unknown. In this work we show that Kbp (K(+) binding protein, formerly YgaU), a soluble 16-kDa cytoplasmic protein from Escherichia coli, is a highly specific K(+) binding protein and is required for normal growth in the presence of high levels of external K(+). Kbp binds a single potassium ion with high specificity over Na(+) and other metal ions found in biological systems, although, in common with K(+) transporters, it also binds Rb(+) and Cs(+). Dissection of the K(+) binding determinants of Kbp suggests a mechanism through which Kbp is able to sense changes in K(+) concentration over the relevant range of intracellular K(+) concentrations.
Institute of Molecular Cell and Systems Biology, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK.
YGAU
157 Escherichia coli (strain K12) Mutation(s): 0
Gene Names: kbp (ygaU, yzzM)
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This Popular Supplement Can Make Women 7 Times More Likely to Get Dementia
Emily Cappiello
Calcium is good for your bones, but the supplements may pose a risk for some women.
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As women age, they have to be sure to get enough calcium or their bones could suffer. Many doctors will prescribe calcium supplements to women at elevated risk for osteoporosis; risk factors can include a slight build or a close relative with the condition. But more calcium isn’t always better, it turns out: For women who have a history of stroke or trouble with blood flow to the brain, more calcium could raise their risk of dementia.
The five-year study, which was published by the American Academy of Neurology, tracked 700 women between the ages of 70 and 92 who had no signs of dementia. The researchers, led by Silke Kern, MD, PhD, at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, initially found that women who were taking calcium supplements were twice as likely to develop dementia. But when Dr. Kern drilled down into the numbers, she discovered that only women who had a history of cerebrovascular disease—an aneurysm, for example, or a stroke—experienced an increased risk. Dr. Kern also discovered the risk was much higher for this group—they were seven times more likely to develop dementia if they also were on calcium supplements.
Going a step further, Dr. Kern next looked at the influence of calcium supplements on dementia risk in women who had signs of cerebrovascular damage in their brains—white matter lesions. (Some mild strokes and other types of cerebrovascular disease can go undiagnosed.) Women with white matter lesions and who took calcium supplements had three times the risk of dementia compared to women with the lesions who didn’t take the bone-supporting supplements. Watch for these signs of a stroke that women are likely to ignore.
The good news? Women with no history of cerebrovascular disease had no increased dementia risk from calcium pills. Dr. Kern was also quick to point out to Science Daily that the study only established a link between the supplements, cerebrovascular disease, and dementia risk; it doesn’t prove that taking calcium can actually cause dementia. But if you have a history of blood flow issues or stroke, you may want to discuss these findings with your doctor. She also notes that getting calcium from food doesn’t seem to be linked to any risk increase. You can also eat a diet that minimizes your risk of stroke: These are the foods that help protect you.
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Happiness is said to be a state of mind. When are you are happy you feel free, upbeat, relaxed and optimistic. Here is a collection of quotes about happiness from authors, poets and other notables.
"There is no happiness where there is no wisdom..." - Antigone - Sophocles
"If you aren't unhappy sometimes you don't know how to be happy." - A Wrinkle in Time - Madeleine L'Engle
"Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy." - Anne Frank
"Of all forms of caution, caution in love is perhaps the most fatal to true happiness." - The Conquest of Happiness - Bertrand Russell
"How much better is it to weep at joy than to joy at weeping?" - Much Ado About Nothing - William Shakespeare
"Happiness is the consequence of personal effort. You fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it, and sometimes even travel around the world looking for it." - Eat, Pray, Love - Elizabeth Gilbert
"I made a very important discovery at Camp Currie. Happiness consists in getting enough sleep. Just that, nothing more." - Juan Rico, Starship Troopers - Robert Heinlein
"Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length." - The Poetry of Robert Frost - Robert Frost
"Like most misery, it started with apparent happiness." - The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
"I am not proud, but I am happy; and happiness blinds, I think, more than pride." - The Count of Monte Cristo - Alexander Dumas
"Happiness is the most insidious prison of all." - V for Vendetta - Alan Moore
"Nothing thicker than a knife's blade separates happiness from melancholy." - Orlando - Virginia Woolf
"I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment." - Dalai Lama
"A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely." The Twits (source) - Roald Dahl
"I'd far rather be happy than right any day." - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams
"Tolerant people are the happiest, so why not get rid of prejudices that hold you back?" - Your Life What Are Your Prejudices - William Moulton Marston
"A happy life consists not in the absence, but in the mastery of hardships." - (Home Magazine, source) - Helen Keller
Here are some additional happiness quote resources:
Lifehack: 22 Happiness Quotes
Good Housekeeping: 22 Happy Quotes That Will Make You Smile
Oprah: 10 Happiness Quotes We Love
Parade: 100 Inspiring Quotes About Happiness
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Crazy, Stupid, Love DVD
Starring Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Analeigh Tipton, Jonah Bobo, Marisa Tomei, Kevin Bacon, Joey King, Beth Littleford
Directed by Glenn Ficarra
Comedy drama starring Steve Carell as Cal, a divorcee who is struggling to find success in the dating world.
Until recently Cal was happily married - or so he thought.
When his wife, Emily (Julianne Moore), files for a divorce, he is thrown into the unfamiliar territory of single life.
Drowning his sorrows at a local pub, Cal meets a 30-something bachelor, Jacob (Ryan Gosling), who gives him advice and helps him work on his appearance.
While women start to get interested in Cal, his son, Robbie (Jonah Bobo), falls for his babysitter (Analeigh Tipton), and Jacob meets a girl (Emma Stone) who isn't fooled by his charms.
Marisa Tomei and Kevin Bacon also star.
Certification: (12)
Catalogue number: 1000275192
Studio: Warner Bros. Home Ent.
Also directed by Glenn Ficarra
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Team Immunity’s Road to Halo World Championships
Matt Hunter March 4, 2016
Coming in as the number one seed for the ANZ region at the Halo World Championship, Team Immunity reveal that they’re looking to keep on improving upon their already dominant form.
With only two weeks left until the big event gets under way, Team Immunity are trying to use their time as efficiently as possible to prepare for the international competition. In all of that, I was able to have a brief chat with one of the players, Daniel ‘Seduce’ Franken, about their current form, how they feel heading into the event, and also about Halo in general.
When asked about their regional dominance, and what puts them above the rest here in ANZ, Seduce points towards experience. “The experience that Benno, Heff, and Voltage have gathered over the past 8+ years of travelling to international events has definitely enhanced their understanding of the game at a top level.” He also said that it is their experience that he himself has been able to use to improve his own game.
With Aaron ‘Benno’ Bennett, Matthew ‘Heff’ Hefren, and Matthew ‘Voltage’ Barker being teammates for the best part of a decade, Seduce has been able to fit in with a group that has teamwork and competitive experience aplenty. “I’m super excited to be playing my first international event alongside the three core Immunity players.”
Even though they we’re extremely dominant in their run through the regional qualifiers, only dropping two maps throughout the whole event, the team acknowledges that there is always room to improve. They are diligent in reviewing their past games and scrims, discussing ways in which their strategic game can be improved. Looking towards some of the stronger North American teams, the Immunity boys are always looking for different ways to approach different in game scenarios, and also exploring areas of their play which other teams could exploit.
While the Exile5 players were very outspoken when it came to their confidence heading into the event, Team Immunity seems to be a little more reserved, planning to let their skills and experience speak for them. Much in line with x5’s sentiment however, was their appraisal of the North American team Counter Logic Gaming as one of if not the best team heading into the Halo World Championship.
“I believe CLG are the team to look out for as their recent history has undoubtedly proven that they’re currently the best team in the game, but in saying that I’m looking forward to getting the chance to prove ourselves against them.”
I also asked Seduce for his thoughts about Halo 5: Guardians compared to the other Halo games, both to play and about the scene around it. “With quite a few other first-person shooters being played competitively, what is it about this one that sets it apart from the rest?”
First of all, he stated that he very much enjoys this iteration of Halo, with the variety the game has to offer keeping it fresh. Seduce also mentioned how well balanced Halo 5: Guardians is, calling it “certainly one of the most well balanced first person shooters upon release.” When talking with pro players, not just from Halo, some of the enjoyment with a game can be tied into the balance of the game, which Halo 5 seems to have done quite well so far. A well balanced game tends to attract players to it, which helps the game’s community and competitive scene grow.
When it comes to the growth of the esports side of the game, the general consensus is quite positive, with Halo and its competitive scene looking to get bigger and better as more support is drawn to it. Seduce echoed this sentiment, praising Microsoft and 343 for the amount of support and community interaction they have been showing. “listening to the community’s wants and needs play a big factor in how the esports scene for Halo will grow.” With the way things are progressing, Halo is well on its way to having its own spot amongst the other premier esports.
Team Immunity will travel alongside Exile5 to Hollywood, California where they’ll meet 14 other teams and all of their collective skills will be put to the test. Read Exile5’s Road to Halo World Championships here.
The Halo World Championship will be hosted at in Hollywood, California, with the exact venue to be announced on March 4. Check out the final 16 teams who qualified here.
Photos from ESL Australia.
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Swatch says Samsung's smart watch faces breached its trademark
FILE PHOTO : The logo of Samsung Electronics is seen at its office building in Seoul, South Korea January 7, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
ZURICH (Reuters) - Swatch Group has filed a complaint against Samsung Electronics Co and Samsung Electronics America Inc, saying the two companies infringed upon its trademark on designs for downloadable smart watch faces.
The Swiss watchmaker said the South Korean companies’ watch faces “bear identical or virtually identical marks” to the trademarks it owns and uses on its brands which include Longines, Omega, Swatch, and Tissot.
“This unabashed copying of the Trademarks can have only one purpose – to trade off the fame, reputation, and goodwill of the Swatch Group Companies’ products and marks built painstakingly over decades,” Swatch Group said in a filing to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Swatch has demanded a trial in the complaint which also alleges unfair competition and unfair business practices, and is seeking more than $100 million in damages.
It said it had launched the action in the United States because that was where its trademarks were registered and where apps for Samsung’s Gear Sport, Gear, S3 Classic and Frontier watches could download watch face designs that infringed its trademarks.
“This is a blatant, wilful and international violation of our trademarks by Samsung,” a Swatch spokesman said.
“The affected brands are worth billions. Our claim for compensation? Triple digits in millions.”
Samsung declined to comment.
Reporting by John Revill; additional reporting by Heekyong Yang in Seoul; editing by David Evans and Jason Neely
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51s win, even series with Redbirds
The 51s scored a run in the seventh and three in the eighth on Saturday.
By Betsy Helfand Las Vegas Review-Journal
July 28, 2018 - 11:43 pm
Las Vegas 51s' left field Patrick Kivlehan (27) watches his team play against the Albuquerque Isotopes at Cashman Field in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 13, 2018. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
As Saturday’s game wore on, the Memphis Redbirds kept chipping away at the lead Las Vegas had built early on.
But though the Redbirds battled back to tie the game in the sixth inning, the 51s were able to pull away in the later innings for a 9-5 win at Cashman Field.
Patrick Kivlehan’s RBI fielder’s choice ground out in the seventh inning broke open the 5-5 tie and an inning later, the 51s got some insurance.
Colton Plaia’s fifth home run of the year and a Zach Borenstein two-run double in the eighth gave the 51s some breathing room.
Five different players had two hits for the 51s (51-55) in the win.
“It was pretty consistent. I think everybody was involved today, contributed some way,” manager Tony DeFrancesco said. “The middle of our lineup’s pretty good with Borenstein, Alonso, (Dominic) Smith. That’s a nice 2-3-4 combination. Kivlehan’s been giving good at-bats and Plaia’s probably been the most improved.
The 51s never trailed in the win, scoring a pair of runs in the first on a Christian Colon double and three more in the second on an error and a Peter Alonso two-run double.
But they did see the Redbirds (67-39) tie the game off starter Cody Martin.
“Cody kind of looks good early. He’s one of those pitchers, third time through he’s really got to execute his offspeed pitches,” DeFrancesco said. “He left a couple breaking balls up today. With a big lead, I think those are games that he needs to just come through and dominate, try to get through the seventh inning.”
Memphis added a run in the second and two more in each the fourth and sixth off Martin.
Martin gave up all five runs on 10 hits in his outing. He pitched six innings, exiting the game after the Redbirds had tied it and finishing with a no-decision.
“(I) gave up some two-strike hits, two out hits. Could have minimized a little better, probably given up one or two runs but I thought I threw well,” Martin said. “I threw a lot of strikes and kind of made them earn it but five runs is OK but I wish I would have done a little better.”
After his outing, Chris Beck came in and two scoreless innings, striking out three, and Bobby Wahl came in for the ninth and tossed a scoreless frame to seal the win against the Pacific Coast League’s top team.
“I look at it as you’ve got a four-game series and our goal is to win three out of four and that’s where we’re at right now,” DeFrancesco said. “I don’t look at records or anything. We’ve just got to go out and play good baseball and see what we’re capable of doing.”
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5G headline hype won’t be reality10 months, 1 week ago
Telstra 5G high speeds need dense tower network
Sharon O'Keeffe@agronomy_sharon
8 Sep 2018, 6 p.m.
NO SIGNAL: Telstra, general manager, Warren Jennings said the 5G headline speeds would require a dense network of towers.
Telstra say 5G headline high speeds need a denser tower network then 4G
5G CELL technology probably won’t deliver headline speeds to most of rural and remote Australia because it will need a dense network of towers to work.
This unfortunate truth is often overlooked as 5G is a term used for both high frequency bandwidth capable of delivering high speed data, as well a marketing term for advancing features in handsets and security protocols.
Telstra, general manager emerging technology strategy, Warren Jennings said Telstra had recently launched the first 5G cell in regional Australia at Toowoomba, Qld.
“We will be using that as a location where we can test and tune the network for the regional aspects of 5G,” he said.
5G work in higher frequencies and higher frequencies have lower range, so you need a much denser network - Warren Jennings
“5G looks quite different in regional environments then it does in urban environments.”
When questioned whether 5G required a denser network of towers to work in rural and regional Australia, Mr Jennings said 5G was a grouping term for an number of different technological features and upgrades, some of which required close tower proximity.
“5G is a whole collection of different features,” he said.
“If you are talking about the headline speeds of being able to deliver gigabits to individual handsets, then that is very much the case.
“Because those features in 5G work in higher frequencies and higher frequencies have lower range, so you need a much denser network.”
There are no immediate plans to turn off the 4G or the 3G network - Warren Jennings
Mr Jennings said there were other features, besides high speeds, which 5G would deliver more broadly, including enhance ability for the internet of things (IoT) and better security for customers.
“Typically it is Telstra in their with the standards bodies, really pushing for a lot of the solutions for regional customers,” he said.
“A lot of the places the standards are developed, like Korea and Europe, don’t have the same sort of environment we do, so those factors are often forgotten as they deal with much denser networks and much greater concentration of urban environments.”
Mr Jennings said Telstra asked the standards bodies to incorporate features Telstra felt suited the non-urban locations.
“We need to make sure there are features in the standards that support customers who need hundreds of kilometres of range and have lots of IoT devices and fewer of these nice glass fronted bricks playing Netflix,” he said.
”Place like Toowoomba mean we can do not only our own testing, but testing on behalf of the standards bodies we are a part of, so we can make sure 5G actually does address the needs of rural and regional environments.”
With a population of about 115,000 Toowoomba is ranked as the 16th largest city in Australia.
Mr Jennings said many of the features which make up 5G besides the headline speeds, would actually become available in the current network.
“Most of the features that will make up 5G will be progressively rolled out in new releases of LTE or 4G technology,” he said.
“5G, other then the headline speed that comes from new frequencies, is something of a marketing term.”
Mr Jennings said rural and remote areas could rest assured the 4G network and technology would remain in place and supported for some time.
“If you look at Telstras investment profile, the 2G network was around for 30 plus years, those are the sort of cycles that these things move on,” he said.
“There are no immediate plans to turn off the 4G or the 3G network, that will eventually happen as technology progresses, but it happens on a very slow cycle.”
5G top speed benefits
In a recent media release about the launch of 5G on Queensland’s Gold Coast, Telstra, chief operations officer, Robyn Denholm said the headline high speeds enabled by 5G had the potential to transform the way we all live and work.
“5G will take us from a world of connecting people to each other and the internet to a world of ultra-fast mobile speeds and the internet of things on a mass scale,” she said.
“These enhancements will unleash a host of new opportunities, everything from smart cities and smart homes, to drones and driverless cars, to augmented reality in both entertainment and at work.
“For example, drones can operate over 4G today but when the ultra-high reliability and incredibly low latency of 5G becomes available more sophisticated applications will be possible, such as drone swarms and autonomous drones that can communicate and adjust behaviour based on real-time data inputs.
“5G readiness is part of building Networks for the Future, a key pillar of the up to $3 billion in incremental investment we are making to transform the way we deliver services and bring new products to market.
“This investment will mean Telstra continues to deliver Australia’s largest and fastest mobile network.”
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Le Mans 1990 Winning Team - An Interesting Story Behind The Scene
By Claus Kølbæk Møller
A funny story about John Nielsen's victory in 1990 with Price Cobb and Martin Brundle: They drove an American-owned Jaguar and although it was supposed to be identical to the UK factory cars, they weren't. Neither was the American car supposed to win over the 2 UK cars.
They tricked the UK teams, as they found out that with a bit of trickery they could almost match the pace of the UK teams. Even with a harder tire compound. The Jaguars were tough on the tires and needed to be changed at least every second pit stop. The American team had tested the harder compound in secrecy and actually hid the tyres in a tunnel under the track - so the UK teams would not find out. I do not think the factory teams found out until after the race why mysteriously the American car could drive another stint on every set of tire and saved lots of time in the pits.
Another problem for the team was the original 3rd driver Eliseo Salazar, who caused excessive wear on the dog-rings and was the cause of gearbox problems in training and qualifying.
John, as the captain, decided on the race strategy - and initially only John and Price Cobb drove the car for more than the first half of the race. When the UK factory car of Martin Brundle, Alain Ferté and David Leslie retired after 220 laps, Martin Brundle was transferred to John's car - and Eliseo never got behind the wheel and thus has not been credited for being in the winning car.
The final problem was that with Brundle having been driving in both cars and Johns excessive driving during the first half of the race to keep Eliseo out of the car, both would be very near the absolute limit of 14 hours driving allowed for each driver. And Price Cobb was exhausted due to dehydration, it was obvious that he could not perform. So in the middle of the night John Nielsen disguised himself using Price Cobbs helmet, and drove an extra two stints - so he would have 2 stints more to drive as they approached the finish. He actually ended up driving approximately 15 hours of the total 24 hours in the winning Jaguar....
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DAB – Digital Radio in the UK Explored
We take a look at the DAB radio service, and how plans are afoot to get the UK listening to digital radio instead of FM and AM.
What is DAB Radio?
DAB stands for "Digital Audio Broadcasting". It offers a larger number of radio stations than you’ll be able to find on FM, and for those stations broadcasting on AM, better quality.
When DAB launched in the UK, DAB promised less interference and more functionality than traditional FM and AM radio receivers. For many though, DAB has not lived up to expectations, with many reporting poor coverage and audio quality.
This page includes information on DAB in the UK, a summary of what’s on offer, and advice on digital radio. We also look at the range of DAB receivers and answer some common questions on digital radio in the UK.
What does DAB offer?
More choice – A range of extra digital radio channels not available on FM, including BBC Radio 4 Extra, BBC 5 Live, BBC 6 Music, talkSPORT, Planet Rock, Absolute Radio and Premier Radio.
Digital quality – Signals that are less prone to interference and hiss than FM.
Improved station selection – Tune in to a station by station name or format, not frequency.
Extra features – Most DAB radios support scrolling radio text, but some have extras like MP3 playback and the ability to pause or rewind live radio.
What’s available on DAB?
The available radio stations are divided up into National and Regional ‘multiplexes‘ (collections of stations, also referred to as ensembles), and what you’ll receive depends on which region you live in.
Here are details of the stations that should be available to most DAB listeners:
UK DAB radio stations include:
BBC Radios 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 5 Live
BBC Radio 4 Extra (speech, drama and comedy)
BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
BBC 6 Music (Today’s cutting-edge music, plus iconic music from the last 40 years)
BBC 1Xtra (Contemporary black music for a young audience)
Classic FM, Absolute Radio, talkSPORT, Amazing Radio, Planet Rock, Absolute 80s, Absolute 90s, Absolute 00s, Jazz FM, Smooth Radio, Premier Christian Radio, UCB UK, BBC Asian Network and BBC World Service
In addition to these stations, many local and regional radio stations are available on DAB. Some of these you’ve probably heard of, such as Kiss FM & Capital FM, and some may not have heard of.
A number of extra services from the BBC are available, and added to this are local commercial and BBC stations (there are about 20 stations for London, including LBC, Xfm, Sunrise, Storm, and Ministry of Sound), and you’ll find there’s a lot of extra channels available.
For an idea of what could be available to you, see what’s available in South-East England on our Essex DAB Radio Stations page.
The DAB downside?
Extra radio channels are always a good thing – and with DAB, you can listen to stations that aren’t available on FM or AM. DAB’s not perfect though, and there’s not been a serious mass takeup of digital radio yet.
Here are some of the things to bear in mind when considering DAB radio:
Signal. Although the DAB signals are less prone to interference, they’re currently weaker than FM signals, which can cause problems if you’re in a fringe reception area.
Quality – DAB radio stations are "compressed", so that lots of stations can be squeezed into the available bandwidth. Because of this compression, some stations on DAB are not in as good a quality as on FM. In particular, the BBC stations are transmitted on a low bitrate to squeeze their range of stations into the available space.
Formats: There’s a new format on the block, DAB+, which may eventually replace the existing DAB format in use in the UK. If you’re thinking of buying a DAB radio, consider one that supports DAB+, or can be upgraded via a software update.
Cost. Fortunately, prices are now beginning to fall, and you can get a DAB radio from Currys for under £30. Until prices start to tumble, many think that it’s too expensive to replace home, portable and car radios with DAB radios.
Getting DAB
To get access to the extra radio stations that are available on DAB, you’ll need to buy a DAB radio receiver. These tend to be slightly more expensive than standard FM radios, but DAB is subscription-free, so the one-off purchase cost is all you need to worry about.
There’s a wide range of DAB receivers available, including handheld, tabletop, clock radio, hi-fi, mobile phone, in-car as well as DAB radios that can be plugged into a PC.
DAB radios can be bought from high street stores, but you can quite often pick up a set at a bargain price from the Internet.
DAB radios are available online from: Tesco, Currys and Argos – online prices are often cheaper than buying in-store, so shop around online.
Below is a list of some of the top DAB tuners. For a full list, see our UK DAB receivers list
Popular DAB Radios
Intempo TRS-01
Details: At less than 4cm thick, the Intempo TRS DAB digital radio is both sleek and stylish. It’s also both mains and battery powered, with a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you can enjoy one of the 10 pre-set DAB stations all to yourself. And weighing just 40g, this Intempo digital radio is great to take anywhere.
Available for £39.99 from Amazon
Available for £39.99 from Currys.
Alba TRDAB2830 WHT
DAB radio with FM radio. Digital display and 20 station presets. Mains operated or can be powered by 6 x C batteries.
Available for £39.99 from Argos
Pure DMX-50
Excellent Micro system with DAB, FM, CD and MP3 playback. The DMX-50 also supports pause and rewind of DAB radio and the ability to record and playback radio recorded direct onto SD card. With remote control. 40 Watts (RMS) power output.
Price – £190. See our Pure DMX-50 Review for more
Roberts Gemini 26 DAB Clock Radio
Details: 4 Alarms, 10 station presets, sleep/snooze, 16 x2 line display. See our review on Gemini 26 page
Available for around £70 from Currys
Pure ONE
From Pure, the respected name in DAB, this is a combined DAB/FM radio with 20 presets, scrolling display with enhanced radio text features. Battery or mains powered, and a top recommendation. Available in black, white or pink.
See our Pure One page for details.
Available for around £50
from Amazon and Argos
Pure Evoke Flow RECOMMENDED
Another top radio from Pure, this one offers a wide range of stations as it has Internet radio, DAB and FM radio. Also supports podcasts, Listen Again and media streaming.
Available for £125 from Play.com
Revo Pico and Pico+
The Pico and Pico+ from UK firm Revo feature DAB, FM and an iPod speaker system. Powered either via the mains or by the built-in rechargeable battery. The Pico+ supports DAB recording and rewind/pause.
In 2010, we interviewed one of Revo’s director’s about the Revo range, and why you should consider getting a Revo Internet or DAB radio. See our Revo Radio Reviews page.
The Revo Pico is available directly from Revo.
PURE DAB EVOKE 1
The original DAB radio: Portable, 6 preset stations, scrolling text display, Mains lead supplied.
Available from around £85. Listed at Amazon
oono MiniDAB One with MP3
Small handheld DAB radio, that also has FM radio, MP3 playback, and recording capabilities. One-touch DAB recording onto SD card, also supports times recordings.
Built-in speaker, rechargeable battery, supports direct recording in MP3 format. It also has a stereo line-in socket (which can also accept a mic).
More on our oono MiniDAB page
DAB receivers are available from: Currys, Revo, and Argos. For a full list of receivers, see our UK DAB radio list
Common DAB Radio Questions
Is DAB available in my area and what stations can I get?
DAB is reportedly available to 80% of the UK. You can check on the availability of digital radio in your area with the UK Digital Radio DAB postcode checker.
You may also want to take a look at the BBC reception site for some useful information on receiving DAB.
What’s the difference between Digital Radio and DAB?
The phrase Digital Radio causes some confusion. DAB is commonly mistaken for radios with a digital display, digital radio services such as radio stations found on satellite TV and Freeview, and Internet radio stations.
Although many radio stations found in these ways can also be found on DAB, the distinction is to do with the way DAB is transmitted. It’s transmitted in a similar way to FM radio (i.e. with a transmitter over-the-air), but it uses multiplexing (combining lots of signals into one) to give you more channels than you can squeeze onto an FM radio. Also, because it’s ‘digital’, it’s less susceptible to interference, hiss, fading, atmospherics and ‘multipath’.
I’m confused! Digital Radio confuses me… What’s the difference between digital radio on my TV, on the Internet, and on a DAB receiver? For the answer, see our Radio FAQ on this subject.
Do I have to move from FM to DAB ?
You’re probably aware that in order to free up space on the broadcast spectrum, we’re all switching to digital TV between now and the end of 2012. There are plans afoot for a similar switch-off of the FM and AM radio services, and a switchover to digital radio – possibly as early at 2015.
For more on this, see The FM Switchover.
How do I choose a DAB radio?
There’s quite a range of DAB radios out there. If you’re looking to buy a DAB radio, here are a few things to look for:
Type: You need to think about where you want to use the radio – do you want a clock radio, table-top, in-car, hi-fi , portable radio or handheld?
Features: Most DAB radios have the basic features: A digital display to show channel and radiotext, plus presets to store your favourite stations. You may want some extras though, such as MP3 recording, text links and images.
Connectivity: Are you likely to want to record DAB? Some DAB radios are capable of recording shows onto MP3 – could this be something you want? Perhaps you want to hook up to a hi-fi, or into your PC – check whether the radio has line-level audio outputs if this is something you expect to want to do.
Power: Some portable or table-top radios run off mains-only. You may want to consider a radio that can run off batteries too, if you’re planning to listen around the house.
Signal: If you’re looking for a hi-fi option – you may want to consider something with an external aerial socket, especially if you’re not in a strong signal area. Also note that handheld personal DAB radios are likely to have less effective aerials than tabletop and hi-fi DAB radios.
Hopefully that offers some guidance – now take a look at our DAB Radios List to see what’s out there
Interference and reception problems?
First, determine if you’re in an area that should be able to receive DAB (see above). Note that the coverage predictor can only guess at likely coverage based on your postcode – if you live in a basement, or a very built-up area, you may struggle to get reception, especially if you’re any distance away from the transmitter. Note that DAB signals are generally a little weaker than FM signals, so if you’re in an area where you can’t get FM – you have no chance with DAB.
If you’re not lucky enough to be in a strong signal area, you may find that you may not be able to receive all of the channels, or you may get interference. Interference on DAB is different to the type of interference you’ll notice on FM radio. Instead of hiss and crackle, the symptoms are digital breakup (like when your mobile phone starts to cut out), or a sort of warbling, sometimes likened to being underwater.
For information on ways to improve your digital radio reception, take a look at the BBC Reception site. Other tips for improving reception include: using a good external aerial, keeping your radio away from electrical interference (such as a TV, computer, etc), and for internal radios, keeping them near a window, or with the aerial pointing the direction of the transmitter, as high up, and with as few walls in the way as possible.
Think there might be a problem with your local DAB transmitter? Check for faults on engineering work with the BBC Reception Problems Tool
Still no luck? Perhaps try taking the radio to another location (friends house?) to try reception in a few other areas. For help handling problems where there’s no reception, see below
No DAB reception?
If there’s no DAB reception in your area, you can still get a wide choice of digital radio services either via Sky TV, or on Freeview. With Freeview receivers at under £30, you can get access to all of the BBC’s national digital radio channels, plus a large selection of commercial stations too, all through your TV for a lot less than a DAB set. Most boxes have hi-fi audio out, and of course, some extra free TV channels too!
Another option, of course, is Internet radio
DAB aerials
To get decent DAB radio reception, it’s important to have a decent aerial.
Pictured to the right is an amplified indoor DAB aerial, the Philex Indoor DAB Amplified Aerial from Argos
For the best reception, an external DAB aerial is recommended. We previously recommended the DAB Log Periodic 6 element aerial from Maplin , optimised for radio in the 175-230MHz range. However, at the time of writing, this is no longer available.
For a range of aerials, including telescopic aerials for portable radios, indoor radio aerials, aerial splitters, cable and connectors, we recommend Maplin.co.uk
I want to record DAB
If you’re looking for ways of recording DAB, here are a some options:
One option is to use your PC to record DAB, using a PC card DAB receiver)
You could consider hooking up your DAB radio to your hi-fi, a tape recorder, or to your PC. For more on recording onto PC, see our Record On Your PC section.
Alternatively, consider buying a DAB radio that has the ability to record, pause or rewind live radio (much as a Sky+ box or a Freeview PVR does with TV).
Examples of suitable DAB recorders: the Bug , the Revo Pico+, some of the Roberts Gemini range, the iAudio D2 pocket DAB, and the PocketDAB 2000 handheld. Some of the DAB products from Pure support ReVu (record/rewind), including the Pure DMX-50 midi system.
Can I use my UK DAB receiver overseas?
You’ll be unlikely to receive UK DAB radio signals overseas, due to the signal strength of DAB radio signals, however, you may be able to use the radio to pick up local signals when overseas.
The UK uses Band III (Band 3), while other parts of the world use the lower-performance L Band (1452-1490MHz). Most DAB radios available to the UK support Band III only. The UK may be extended to cover L Band in the future. In 2008, OfCom awarded Qualcomm a licence to broadcast digital radio on L-Band, but we’ve heard no details of any plans that they may have.
For details of which countries use Band III and L Band, see the DAB Ensembles site. Note that we’re not aware of any UK stations being transmitted overseas on DAB. Worldwide travellers may still be better off with shortwave or satellite services to receive UK stations abroad. If you have a question about coverage in a specific country, best bet is to try asking in our forum.
Thanks to M Heaney for letting us know that Berlin-Brandenburg, Germany appears to be broadcasting the BBC digital radio services on the LA frequency block (L-band) in Berlin.
Why is there a time lag on digital radio?
One of the slightly annoying things you may notice about digital radio and TV, is that there’s a slight time delay in the digital transmissions – sometimes up to a couple of seconds. This can be a pain if you are listening to a digital service with an analogue service in another room, or you’re using the BBC pips to set your watch.
We’ve added a more detailed answer to this question on our Digital Radio Time Lag Problem section.
Does DAB support RDS travel news announcements?
FM radio supports a service called RDS, which can be used to alter listeners to travel news information that’s being broadcast by an FM radio station. So, is a similar service supported on DAB in the UK? The answer to this one appears to be ‘no’. Although travel data over DAB appears to be in the DAB spec, this currently isn’t implemented by any of the UK broadcasters, or over the transmission network.
Looks like, at least for the moment, you’ll need to stick with FM radio for RDS TA announcements – luckily, many in-car DAB radios also support FM RDS. For more on RDS, see our RDS Radio Traffic System page, and for more on travel news on the move, see the UK Live Travel News Services section at FileSaveAs
DAB Radio repairs
We’ve been asked how to get a broken DAB radio repaired. Here are some options:
If it’s less than one year old, contact the place that you purchased the DAB radio from – you should be able to get it repaired or replaced under the warranty.
If it’s over one year old, it’s still worth contacting the place of purchase. The seller’s obligations under the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended) are that the goods are as described, fit for purpose and reasonably durable.
This lasts for up to 6 years.
Any manufacturer’s guarantee is in addition to this right.
If the shop argues, contact your local Trading Standards office for advice.
You may also want to contact the Customer Services department of the radio’s manufacturer. The phone number can normally be found at the back of the radio’s manual, failing that, a Google search or a call to the firm’s Head Office will normally get you in touch with Customer Services.
As repairs outside of warranty can be expensive, it may be worth considering simply buying a new radio. See our DAB Receivers page for some options.
As a last resort, try ringing around a few local repairs firms from your Yellow Pages
Data services on DAB?
If you scan around the BBC National multiplexes, you may see references to various BBC data channels, including: BBC Vision, BBC Guide and BBC Travel. We don’t know of any useful practical applications for these just at the moment, and understand that these are test research services. Information on the BBC Travel research activities can be found on the BBC TPEG information pages).
Screenshot of BBC Data over DAB – from a Psion Wavefinder connected to a PC
Got a question on Digital Radio? Ask in our DAB forum
Or, leave a message on our Podline, 0208 133 4567, so we can answer it in a future podcast.
Digital Radio Links
FrequencyCast – This site’s podcast. We first discussed DAB in show 3. In Show 24, we discussed the future of DAB and Internet radio
UK Digital Radio – List of stations available on DAB
DAB Station directory – Radio-now’s list of UK DAB stations
Multiplex operators: BBC , Digital One , Digital Radio Group , Switch Digital, MXR, CE Digital, Now Digital
GetDAB – Good source of information on getting digital radio in the UK
UK DAB info – Information on DAB in the UK
DAB Ensembles – Technical info, plus details of UK and worldwide DAB frequencies
DAB radio models – A summary of the range of DAB receivers
Buyer’s Guide to DAB digital radio – Buy your 160 page guide on available DAB receivers
DAB forum – Get talking and ask for advice in our Digital Radio forum
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‘US pullout from Russia treaty to have global consequences’
Tue Nov 27, 2018 08:04AM [Updated: Tue Nov 27, 2018 07:11PM ]
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov
A senior Russian official has cautioned the United States against a plan to withdraw from a landmark Cold War-era nuclear arms control treaty with Russia, saying such a move would have grave consequence for the world.
US President Donald Trump announced last month that Washington would withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF), which was signed toward the end of the Cold War in 1987 by then-President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
The treaty — seen as a milestone in ending the Cold War arms race between the two superpowers — banned ground-launch nuclear missiles with ranges from 500 kilometers to 5,500 kilometers and led to the elimination of nearly 2,700 short- and medium-range missiles.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told a news briefing on Monday that leaving the treaty would provoke “a new round of arms races.”
“This is our judgment based on the US’s non-constructive policies,” he said, explaining that Moscow had been “asking the US to respond to our regular concerns, including the INF Treaty, over the past several decades.”
“And our concerns are usually more serious and more legitimate. Even so, we didn’t shut the door for dialog nor announce a withdrawal from the treaty,” Ryabkov said.
Trump cited Russia’s “violations” of the deal as the reason behind the plan to exit the INF. Russia, however, rejected the claim and reaffirmed Moscow’s commitments to its obligations under the treaty and its intention to keep doing so.
Russia has previously warned that it would take corresponding measures against the US’s withdrawal.
But Ryabkov said much will depend on Washington’s next steps.
He further said that the crisis of confidence will exceed all limits and further complicate the prospects of launching any systemic talks on strategic problems and arms race prevention.
‘Russia to take concrete steps against US' INF withdrawal’
Russian president has urged his country’s military to take concrete steps against the US withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.
US nuclear expert resigns after Trump violates Iran deal
US nuclear expert resigns after Trump unilaterally quits the Iran nuclear deal.
Russia to protect security after 'bellicose' US nuclear policy
The Russia Foreign Ministry lambasted the 'bellicose' nature of Washington's new nuclear policy.
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Check out Del. Price's interview with Reema of the Daily Press' Podcast: Virginia Politics with Ress & Reema!
Saturday, July 13, 2019 12:53 AM
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Monday, July 8, 2019 10:32 PM
At today’s round table discussion Congressman Bobby Scott laid the foundation for leaders in the community to speak about what should change for gun prevention.
Delegate Marcia Price says we can’t do that without hearing from every perspective
“It is important to hear from all angles of it, and I know that I’ve talked with families that have been victims of gun violence, I’ve talked with experts,” said Price
But the one perspective not everyone expected was from a Newport News man, James Braxton
“I’m speaking on behalf of someone who has contributed to gun violence in my community. Some of these fights and these shootings that happened back in the day — that was us,” explained Braxton.
He now works with a group called RISE for Youth, and made it his mission for his voice to be heard today.
“If you want to understand the solutions to gun violence, first of all you have to have people on the panel that have contributed to gun violence. Unless you talk to us and ask why we picked up that gun and fired it, you’re not going to know,” Braxton said.
The panel comprised of law enforcement, delegates and social leaders talked about mental health, background checks, previous convictions and domestic violence, but even Price said on Monday she saw there is always room at the table.
“We were called out on not having involved some of the people that have previously committed crimes with guns and I look forward to have already reached out so that we can hear some of those voices,” Price said.
Scott says everything they heard today they’ve heard before it is just a matter of moving forward with progress on things like background checks and assault weapon bans.
Monday, July 8, 2019 4:20 PM
Top Republican in Virginia Senate proposes banning guns in all government buildings
Currently, state law largely prevents localities from regulating where firearms are carried, and only courthouses are gun-free. A state law already bans suppressors, bump stocks and magazines that hold more than 20 rounds of ammunition in large cities like Virginia Beach.
Norment’s bill would also ban suppressors and “ammunition designed for use with a dangerous weapon.” It also increases the punishment from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony, punishable by one to five years in jail or a $2,500 fine.
Law enforcement, magistrates, court officers, judges, treasurers and commissioners of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission are excluded.
With Northam’s support, Del. Cia Price, D-Newport News, and Sen. John Edwards, D-Roanoke, filed a bill that would give local governments the power to regulate guns, including in public buildings and parks and permitted events. But Norment’s proposal doesn’t give localities a choice about whether to allow guns in government buildings.
In an emailed statement, Norment focused on the increased punishment in his bill, rather than the expansion of the ban.
**Roundtable discussion on gun violence provides no clear solution to the issue
Scott said he and the Democratic Gun Violence Task Force he serves on have come up with a list of recommendations to address gun violence.
These include an assault weapons ban, implementing a magazine limitation, establishing universal background checks, giving more money to mental health services and reducing crime generally.
“There’s no one solution,” Scott said after the meeting.
He said he believed the topics covered in the discussion were consistent with what the task force recommended.
Del. Marcia Price said she’s one of few delegates who’s awoken by gunfire at night and chooses her way home based on what she’s seen in the news.
In introductions, she emphasized that it didn’t take the shooting in Virginia Beach for her to realize there was a problem with gun violence.
“Before the map was redrawn, most of the shootings in the city were happening in the 95th district,” Price said. “And it is very humbling to sit as an elected official for my area and know that I can’t fix it.
“Because no matter what bills we pass, legislation will not stop gun violence. It will take all of us working together to work on what’s really causing it.”
Price said she’s ready to step up for the issue at the special session. She’ll carry one of eight proposals the governor has put together, she said, and for the fifth time she’ll propose a bill that’ll let localities determine their ordinances on gun violence.
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The special session is supposed to be about guns. But will rules allow it?
As Scott’s town hall was breaking up, Del. Marcia Price, D-Newport News, asked for odds on a Northam measure she’s backing — a bill that would let city councils and county boards of supervisors enact ordinances regulating possession and carrying of firearms — shrugged and says it all depends on the resolution setting the rules for the special sessions.
Normally, those rules are the same as for a regular session. Specifically, that bills go to a committee — in the House, to a subcommittee — that votes on whether to recommend a measure or to kill it. In the House, when the five or so members of a subcommittee kill a bill, that’s pretty much it, though in theory it is possible for the full committee to consider a measure.Thanks to a couple of House subcommittees, gun control measures just don’t make it to the floor.
Sunday, July 7, 2019 12:00 AM
Gun control special session: Here’s what to expect
Northam’s wish list includes universal background checks; a ban on assault weapons, which would include suppressors and bump stocks; an extreme risk protection or red flag law; reinstating Virginia’s one-handgun-a-month law; child access protection measures; required reporting of lost or stolen firearms and giving municipalities the power to regulate firearms in government buildings.
• The red flag bill would allow judges or magistrates to bar people who appear to be in danger of hurting themselves or others from keeping or purchasing guns for 14 days. Law enforcement would hold any weapons the subject of the order owned. The order would have to be based on a history of violence and supported by an investigation by police. The subject could file a motion to dismiss the order at any point during those 14 days and the court could extend the order to six months.
• Cities, counties and towns would be able decide whether to regulate firearms in local government buildings.
• In the last session, the legislation to require background checks for most gun transactions included exemptions for a number of situations, including sales between family members or antique guns. Under current law, background checks are only required for transactions with federally licensed firearms dealers. Private sellers — including vendors at gun shows who aren’t federally licensed — have the option of conducting a background check through the state police, but it is not required.
• The bill to ban gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition in the past session defined an “assault firearm” as any gun that holds more than 10 rounds of ammunition. A separate bill would have banned bump stocks. (A national ban on bump stocks, which were used in the Las Vegas massacre and enable semi-automatic weapons to increase their rate of fire, went into effect in March)
• The one-handgun-a-month bill reinstates a 1993 law championed by former Democratic Gov. Doug Wilder. Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell signed the repeal of the law in 2012. Since then, Democrats have tried but failed to pass it again. Under the failed proposal, anyone purchasing more than one gun a month could do so after getting an “enhanced background check.”
• Gun owners would be required to report a lost or stolen weapon within 24 hours of realizing it was gone. (Here’s a bill on the issue that failed from the 2018 session). Law enforcement would report it to the National Crime Information Center. The legislation provided immunity for people who report the lost or stolen weapon if the weapon is used in a crime.
• Leaving a loaded gun around children under 18 would become a Class 6 felony according to a bill filed in the past session— the lowest level felony punishable by one to five years in jail or some jail time with a $2,500 fine. Right now leaving a loaded gun around a child under 14 is a misdemeanor charge.
• Del. Cia Price, D-Newport News, filed a bill Sunday that would allow localities to adopt regulations around possessing, storing, carrying and transporting guns.
• One of Northam’s proposals wasn’t introduced in the regular session. Right now, only subjects of “family abuse” protective orders are prohibited from having a gun. Northam wants to block all subjects of protective orders from possessing firearms, which can include people accused of stalking, harassment and other non-physical intimidation or violence.
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Tuesday, May 21, 2019 5:30 PM
Local State Delegate’s car broken into, but she’s hoping to turn it into a positive
Now, Price is hoping to turn her experience into a positive and is encouraging people to donate clothes and shoes. "Those of us who may have a little extra - we get busy in our day-to-day lives and the things that we have in the back of our closets can be a huge impact to people," she said.
Organizers of Tori's Closet say shoes are very popular items. People can come by on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. to collect the clothing for free. All they need to submit is their names.
People wishing to donate can stop by the center weekdays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
"I was imagining what these people might look like if they're going off to their new job or they might be going off to a special event and they needed these shoes," she said.
Monday, May 20, 2019 10:37 PM
Local Delegate asking others to donate clothes to charity after her donations were stolen
While she was in Richmond for a conference this weekend, someone smashed her window and broke into her car.
"I checked, and they stole food that I had for a youth group. They also stole some shoes that I had gotten together for a donation," she said.
Delegate Price said she didn't want that to stop her from still donating to help those who go to Tori's Closet, so, she asked others to help donate clothes.
"Once I posted it on Facebook, I had an outpouring of love from all over Hampton Roads, all over Virginia. Some of my college friends from Atlanta and New York wanted to see how they could help," said Delegate Price.
As the donations come in, she said she's reminded that there are many who are in need, and she hopes the kindness of others can make a difference.
Friday, April 12, 2019 10:05 AM
Reflections on a General Assembly shadowed by gubernatorial scandal
From the Shad Plank News Blog: What then, one audience member asked, can Virginians do about the blow the state suffered from the scandal?
And here, Del. Marcia “Cia” Price, D-Newport News, spoke up, following up on an earlier comment that Virginia needed to do some real work on reconciliation — work, she said, that means recognizing racial and economic inequities and committing to redressing them.
“We have to say: ‘we’re not afraid to talk about these things, because we are Virginia,’” she said.
Thursday, April 11, 2019 12:00 AM
Without outreach funding, it will be harder to count Virginia’s children, immigrants and senior citizens in 2020
Del. Cia Price, D-Newport News, was one of the most vocal supporters of state funding for census outreach. She spoke about the importance of counting every resident of Virginia several times on the House of Delegates floor and cited “non-return” rates of 2010 census surveys in Hampton Roads, which includes many of the state’s largest cities.
Non-return rates track the number of people who don’t respond to the initial census survey mailed to them. The census follows up with those people in other ways to make sure they are included in the final count, so it shows how many people needed outreach for census participation, Price said on Twitter.
According to census data, Norfolk had a 29 percent non-return rate, meaning roughly 68,000 people there didn’t respond to the first survey mailed to them for the 2010 census. Newport News, where Price’s father presides as mayor, had a 26 percent non-return rate.
At the bottom of return rates was Highland County, where 47 percent of residents didn’t return a survey. Bland and King and Queen counties had the state’s highest return rates at 85 and 86 percent, respectively.
“The @uscensusbureau is WAY behind on staffing and prep for the upcoming census,” Price tweeted a few weeks before the General Assembly reconvened to consider Northam’s vetos and budget rewrites. “We have to look out for ourselves. VA can do that by funding outreach to make sure there is a complete count in our Commonwealth.”
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 12:00 AM
Opinion: Commentary: Cleaning Up the Code
Laws can be read to help understand the community mores and values of the past. This session saw a meaningful number of bills passed that reflect a cleaning-up of the Code to reflect changing community values. Some of these include repealing remnants of Jim Crow laws of racial oppression of the past. Thanks to Delegate Marcia Price and Senator Lionell Spruill, the provisions in Code that exempted Virginia's minimum wage requirements for newsboys, shoe-shine boys, babysitters who work 10 hours or more per week, ushers, doormen, concession attendants, and cashiers in theaters, all of which were occupations that were most likely held by African Americans, were repealed. The old law made it legal to discriminate through wages. A new law will require employers to provide pay stubs as a way to assist low-wage workers to manage their money and be treated fairly.
Thursday, March 14, 2019 8:27 AM
Sips & Signatures
Monday, March 4, 2019 10:28 PM
Welcome Back Party
Let's welcome home Delegate Price as she has returned from the 2019 Legislative Session! Come hear more about session, sign her petitions, and sign up for her campaign! Come anytime between 4:30p-8:00p!
Monday, February 25, 2019 12:00 AM
Redistricting reform clears first major hurdle with General Assembly approval
Del. Cia Price, D-Newport News, said she was disappointed to see there was only a mention of the Voting Rights Act, not language from the federal law. She voted no on the measure.
“If the Voting Rights Act is gutted, this mention wouldn’t offer the protection the Voting Rights Act does,” she said.
She also didn’t like language that says “districts shall provide, where practicable, opportunities for racial and ethnic communities to elect candidates of their choice.”
“I just don’t think that racial fairness … minority fairness, cultural fairness should be parenthetical,” she said.
House Democratic leaders said they have “great hope” the bill will stop the creation of unconstitutional voting districts in the state, but said their members who voted no on the bill had good reason to do so.
“This plan does not ensure any minority representation on the redistricting commission,” House Democratic Leader Eileen Filler-Corn, D-Fairfax, and Caucus Chair Charniele Herring, D-Alexandria, said in a statement.
“If we are to take anything away from the Bethune-Hill case as well as the events of this legislative session, it is that our commonwealth must take greater strides toward achieving racial equity. Next year, it will be a top priority of our caucus to pass criteria that ensures minority representation on the redistricting commission.”
‘No short road to redemption:’ Budget is a step toward racial reconciliation, black lawmakers say
With race front-and-center during the General Assembly session that concluded Sunday, lawmakers approved a budget that fulfilled requests from black lawmakers to begin addressing inequities.
“Poverty is a commonwealth-wide conversation and it shouldn’t be up to just the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus to discuss, it should be our collective responsibility,” Del. Cia Price, D-Newport News, said on the House floor earlier this month when the body considered the now-passed tax plan. “Equality might feel good, might make us feel like we’ve accomplished something, but the real work of justice is equity.”
“Systematic racism is real. Equity is not codifying policy that will keep people stuck.”
Price said black lawmakers would make their demands in any year. But this year, budget negotiations came after a photo of people in blackface and in a Ku Klux Klan robe were found on the medical school yearbook page of Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam. He apologized for it, but later said he was sure he wasn’t in the photo.
“I think it was a perfect storm for the silver lining of this Dumpster fire,” Price said. “We did have this important conversation whether people wanted to or not.”
Saturday, February 23, 2019 12:00 PM
Budget pushes legislative session into a day of overtime
Dels. Lashrecse Aird, D-Petersburg, and Marcia Price, D-Newport News, tweeted a video from the House floor during a recess to emphasize what they saw as the need for more time to review the budget and Republican inconsistency in how they enforce House rules. “We just had this whole conversation,” Price said, as Aird added, “About rules matter!”
Saturday, February 23, 2019 12:00 AM
General Assembly approves independent redistricting commission, despite objections from black lawmakers
House Appropriations Chairman Chris Jones, R-Suffolk, the architect of the 2011 plan, said his party has made a concerted effort to promote African-American inclusion.
“Republicans have had more African-Americans on key committees than when the Democrats were in control,” Jones said. He added that he still believes the General Assembly should have map-drawing power, but the compromise announced Saturday “takes as much of the politics out of it as can be.”
Del. Marcia Price, D-Newport News, said it wasn’t enough for her white colleagues to say they “do nice things for black people” while treating structural fairness for African-Americans as “optional.”
The amendment states that the commission would have to draw lines that comport with all laws on “racial and ethnic fairness,” including the Voting Rights Act and the U.S. Constitution’s equal protection clause. But black lawmakers took exception to language that said districts should be drawn to allow minority communities to elect candidates of their choice “where practicable.”
Friday, February 22, 2019 12:00 AM
After 'masculine arrogance,' could women of color rescue Virginia from scandal?
"There hasn't been a deliberate effort to encourage minority women to step into this role (as elected officials)," said Del. Lashrecse Aird, D-Petersburg, the assistant director for development at Richard Bland College of William & Mary.
Del. Cia Price said women of color pick which battles to fight in the General Assembly and which ones to let go. Price, 38, a Democrat and fourth-generation resident of the Peninsula who lives in Newport News and directs a local nonprofit for community organizing, serves on six committees or subcommittees, and only one is chaired by a woman.
Price spoke out on the House floor earlier this month on a tax deal between Northam and Republican leaders, saying it didn't provide racial and economic equity. Members of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, who have called for Northam to resign, opposed the deal. Northam's negotiation from a position of weakness and inability to push for racial equity in the tax deal makes the scandal about more than just a photo, Price and Aird said.
Price and Aird, 32, both elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2017, said that even when women are rising in politics, there are always guards at the gates above them.
Among experiences they've had in the legislature: In the old General Assembly Building, both were repeatedly asked to show their badges when they had their delegate pins on, even when they were walking in the building alongside male lawmakers who were not asked to show their badges.
Male and female lawmakers of both parties and lobbyists mix them up, they said. "There are so many examples of people leaving things on my desk thinking it's Del. Price or people coming up to me thinking it's her," Aird said.
Said Price: "We have to be intentional about every single detail. We have to be excellent in every single moment. And they don't even have to learn our names."
Members of the Black Caucus like Aird and Price, who were not previously taken seriously in their own positions of power, are now being asked to help Northam.
"The idea that African-Americans have to pick up the banner to teach white people how to not have white privilege is white privilege," Price said. "I am standing within a power structure that tells me I should not be here, but because of my power with the position, I am being asked to clean up someone else's mess."
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 12:00 AM
2019 Virginia Girl Scout Legislative Day
That’s why Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast (GSCCC) joins other councils who serve girls in Virginia to host the Virginia Girl Scout Legislative Day in Richmond, Virginia annually. Select members that include Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Board Chairs, along with girls on leadership tracks, travel to meet with legislators and share information from our legislative agenda. Our goal is to have Girl Scouts viewed as the expert on girl policy issues and bring attention to the need for: increased girls’ involvement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), strengthening of girls’ entrepreneurial and financial literacy skills, expanded access to outdoor experiences and ways to prevent relational aggression, and improved ways to build healthy communications within our schools and communities.
In Wake of Scandals, Black Lawmakers Connect Policy with Race
Last week, the House of Delegates took a final vote on a tax cut bill. In another year, it might have been a wonky discussion centered on standard deductions and tax brackets.
This year -- the year of a blackface scandal that has ensnared Governor Ralph Northam and Attorney General Mark Herring -- it was also about race.
Democratic Delegate Marcia Price was among the half dozen members of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus who spoke out against the Republican-authored bill. She said it wasn't enough to condemn Northam and Herring and go back to business.
“We were sent here to legislate,” she said. “And so right now, our first step that we can take towards true racial equity is to vote ‘no’ on this bill.”
Price voted against the bill, but several of her colleagues eventually relented after they pushed Republican leaders for more funding in the budget for other priorities, like eviction diversion programs and high poverty schools.
For the black caucus, it’s the start of a long-overdue discussion about how policies in the General Assembly affect minority communities.
At a press conference last week, Delegate Jeff Bourne (D-Richmond) challenged lawmakers who’d spoken out against racism to put funding behind their rhetoric.
“I think what the last two weeks have crystalized for us is the need for us to have some real conversation and put some real action behind our words when we talk about equity,” he said. “And when we talk about equality.”
Northam included funding for high-poverty schools in his budget and has vowed to fight for racial equity in lieu of heeding calls to resign. But the black caucus still needs to win over House Republicans like Delegate Chris Jones (R-Suffolk) who leads that group in budget negotiations.
Jones says he’ll consider ways to fund the black caucus’ priorities. But he says he was elected to serve the whole state, and isn’t specifically looking at racial equity when he writes the budget.
“We look at good public policy, is what we look at,” Jones says.
Virginia Democrats Now Look To Women Of Color For Leadership
The events of the past two weeks have sparked difficult conversations in Democratic circles about how to move forward, exposing divisions along lines of age, race, and gender.
"It is hard to hear that we stand for women, and we stand for racial equity, when there are mixed messages coming from the leadership of the party," said Del. Marcia Price, the secretary for the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus.
Price said black women are touched by all of those issues and should be at the center of these discussions.
"I really think it's an important time to amplify the voices of black women, because we have the perspective where all of these things are hitting," she said.
Rodgers, with Virginia Young Democrats, said the party must develop diverse leaders well before there's another crisis.
VCTA Cable Reports Interview with Del. Price
Del. Price answers questions about the 2019 Legislative Session, take a look.
Northam Signs Sweeping Tax Cut
Governor Ralph Northam signed tax legislation on Friday that includes a nearly $1 billion tax cut and clears the way for the state to begin processing tax returns.
The bill marks a departure from Northam’s initial budget proposal. That plan, which was rolled out before the governor became embroiled in a scandal over blackface, called for the state to keep most of a $1.2 billion windfall caused by President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
The bill he ended up signing includes tax rebates of $110 for individual filers and $220 for married couples. It raises the standard deduction by fifty percent beginning in tax year 2019.
Several black lawmakers in the House of Delegates spoke out against the tax cut earlier this week, saying it didn’t do enough to help low-income minorities.
“Systemic racism is real,” said Del. Marcia Price (D-Hampton ). “Equity is not codifying tax policy that would perpetuate large percentages of communities of color being stuck in impoverished situations.”
Republicans said the plan provided broad tax relief, including to those groups. Price voted against the bill, but other members of the Legislative Black Caucus eventually switched their vote after Republicans said they would consider increasing budget spending on education, eviction prevention, and other priorities of the caucus. (Click for full article)
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 3:20 PM
Virginia will speed up blood testing when first responders face accidental exposure
Del. Cia Price, D-Newport News, introduced a bill in 2017 that would expedite the testing of bodily fluids when first responders may have been exposed to HIV or Hepatitis B or C.
The first version of the legislation two years ago would have allowed the testing to be ordered by a magistrate, who is available around the clock and has several duties, including the issuance of arrest warrants, summonses, bonds, search warrants and subpoenas.
This year, Price went another route — through the General District Court.
The bill, which passed both the House and Senate last week, requires a general district court to hold a hearing within 48 hours of a petition being filed to test a blood sample. If the court finds probable cause to believe someone like McClain was exposed to a transmitted disease, the judge can order the person whose bodily fluids were involved to provide a blood sample or submit to testing.
That person can still appeal the order to Circuit Court with 10 days, and any testing done can’t be used as criminal evidence against someone.
“This is important legislation towards keeping our first responders safe and healthy as they remain committed to protect the public.” Hampton Police Chief Terry Sult said in an email.
Price’s bill now heads to the governor’s desk.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 12:00 AM
As scandals sink in, black legislators are conflicted
"We are selling out the people who need us the most, and I have a problem with that," Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy, D-Prince William, said during floor debate on the tax deal.
She and other black lawmakers voted against it, taking Democratic leaders by surprise. In the end, the Black Caucus met with Republicans and won agreements to put money back into some of those budget areas in return for supporting the tax plan.
But it was messy, and the agreements are just promises. And it was unclear whether Republicans were able to scuttle Northam's original budget proposal because he was weakened by scandal. The black lawmakers say they are looking for signs that Northam - and, to a lesser extent, Fairfax - can continue to govern and get things done.
"Just to let folks know, I'm still watching," Del. Marcia S. "Cia" Price, D-Newport News, said after Monday's tax votes. She's a member of the Black Caucus and served as campaign chair when Northam ran for governor in 2017, but she has called for him to resign. "I'm still looking for true reforms that impact working families." (Click for full article)
Virginia’s embattled Lt. Gov. loses four staffers
Members of the Black Caucus, who have called on Northam to step down, said the first test of the governor’s rhetoric is the spending plan – the biggest legislation they face this year. And, they said, it doesn’t measure up. Where Northam had initially proposed increasing the amount of Earned Income Tax Credit returned to low-income working families, the compromise deal eliminates that idea. The budget proposals tied to the package are stingier in many categories that affect low-income and minority communities – with cuts in school funding for at-risk students, for instance, and bigger cuts in school districts with large numbers of minority students than majority white districts. “Equity looks like taking a long and hard look at policies that we are passing and how it impacts all Virginians. Equity does not look like the deal before us,” Del. Marcia Price, D-Newport News, said in a floor speech when the tax bill came up for a vote. “And there will be space for reconciliation talks, maybe even some kumbaya moments. . . . (But) right now, our first step that we can take towards true racial and economic equity is to vote no on this bill.”
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Wednesday, February 6, 2019 12:00 AM
It’s halftime at the General Assembly. Here’s what you need to know.
After Tuesday, all the bills left over in committee won’t see the light of day. Here’s the scorecard of what else has passed and what hasn’t:
Criminal justice/Public Safety
SB1367, Sen. Tommy Norment, R-James City’s bill that lets localities pass laws prohibiting the running at large of dogs in packs, passed Senate.
HB1998, Del. Cia Price’s bill to require court-ordered testing if there’s been an exchange of bodily fluids with law enforcement. Passed both House and Senate.
SB997/HB2079, decriminalization of marijuana, died in both chambers.
SB1341/HB1811, would make holding a phone while driving a finable offense, passed in respective chambers.
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 11:41 AM
A student's frightening year turns into legislation
Her mom, Danielle Bostick, who is a teacher herself, agreed. And she found a legislator, Del. Cia Price, D-Newport News, who said she’d take a look at Francesca’s idea.
It made sense to Price, who filed a bill make Francesca’s idea part of the law of Virginia.
And Francesca came to Richmond this week to help Price argue for the measure.
She told the criminal law subcommittee how school officials told her they worried about protecting the school from the disruption of knowing a student was subject to a protection order as a probation condition.
“What about protecting me?” she asked.
Thursday, January 17, 2019 12:00 AM
Local events to celebrate and remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
MLK Day of Service Food Drive | Jan. 21 | Newport News | 9 a.m to 1 p.m. | Virginia Peninsula Foodbank
Mayor McKinley Price, Delegate Marcia Price, Sheriff Gabe Morgan and others will be at the Foodbank to accept donations from the community. Citizens, organizations, churches, community groups, school groups, and others are encouraged to collect nonperishable food items.
Our Views: Bill will notify teachers of protective orders — good ... why not teachers, too?
The reason: When a court issues such a protective order, it is only required to inform the school’s principal. The buck stops there. The principal is not required to tell any of the pertinent personnel who regularly deal with the affected students — for instance, their teachers.
The result: A bill, inspired by this case, has been introduced in the General Assembly by a Newport News lawmaker that would require all critical personnel to be apprised of a protective order affecting two students at the same school.
The legislation makes sense. As Francesca’s mother stated, the “notification is useless if it’s kept a secret from teachers.” They, to be sure, are, or should be, on a need-to-know basis. But there is where the buck should stop. Teachers should never allow this bit of information to become hot gossip around the school.
(Click for full OpEd)
Monday, January 14, 2019 12:00 AM
House legislation has local roots
A bill filed in the House of Delegates by Del. Marcia “Cia” Price, D-Newport News, originated with the family of a former student at Handley High School.
If passed into law, House Bill 1997 would require school principals to inform all relevant personnel of a protective order issued in a case involving two students who attend the same school.
Currently, when a court issues such a protective order — one meant to protect one student from another — the court is then required to inform the school’s principal. But, Price said on Thursday, there is no requirement for the principal to then inform the teachers of those students.
“The information typically stops [at the principal],” Price said. “It’s important that it not stop there.”
Friday, January 11, 2019 12:00 PM
Krizek co-patrons legislation to ban smoking in cars with minors
Today, I want to highlight three really good bills that I will be co-patroning.
The first is a bill from Delegate Marcia Price (95th district) that adjusts the protocol of the Department of Emergency Management. Currently, in the Virginia Code there is no language that instructs the Department of Emergency Management to have a concrete plan to help those with limited English proficiency.
Delegate Price’s bill states that the Department of Emergency Services shall develop an emergency response plan to address the needs of individuals with limited English proficiency in the event of a disaster. This includes interpretation services and the translation of documents.
I applaud Delegate Price for this critical piece of legislation which will no doubt save lives in the event of a natural disaster.
Friday, January 11, 2019 12:00 AM
Some Lawmakers Want to Require Minimum Wage for Piecework Laborers in Virginia
The minimum wage does not apply to all workers, and Virginia law has several categories of workers who are exempt. Although, some lawmakers want to change that.
Newsboys. Shoe-shine boys. Ushers. Doormen. Concession attendants. Theater cashiers. Employers who hire people to fill these jobs are not required to pay the minimum wage.
Delegate Cia Price of Newport News says these exemptions have an unfortunate history.
“It was during the Jim Crow era, and so this is specifically historically racist language, part of our dark past that is still in the code of Virginia. And it’s really time to get rid of that Jim Crow era language.”
Those aren’t the only exemptions. Virginia law also exempts people who get paid on the basis of the amount of work done.
Senator Janet Howell of Reston is introducing a bill to get rid of that exemption in honor of her mother, who was a union organizer who help organize piecework laborers.
“My mother would be very proud to have Virginia join every other state in guaranteeing that pieceworkers got the minimum wage.”
Several lawmakers are introducing bills that would increase the minimum wage, although Republicans say those efforts have little chance of making it out of the GOP-controlled General Assembly.
Click for more!
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 7:00 PM
From 1619 to 2019: Virginia lawmakers back in session, 4 centuries after first meeting
Four hundred years after Virginia lawmakers first met in Jamestown, the state’s General Assembly gaveled in Wednesday, kicking off a time-pressed, 46-day session testing lawmakers’ abilities to agree on what to do with a $1.2 billion federal tax windfall.our hundred years after Virginia lawmakers first met in Jamestown, the state’s General Assembly gaveled in Wednesday, kicking off a time-pressed, 46-day session testing lawmakers’ abilities to agree on what to do with a $1.2 billion federal tax windfall.
(Click for more coverage and photos from the day)
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 11:30 AM
Del. Price's Legislative Rollout
At noon today, the 2019 Legislative Session begins. We will have 45 days to complete our legislative activity and it will go by fast. So please stay tuned and make sure you are letting us know your feedback throughout the process. I have included my legislative package of 14 bills and a House Joint Resolution that I will be focused on for the 2019 Session.
If you want to help support any of my proposed measures, please reply to this email! It's easy to stay abreast of what's happening here. You can start by finishing this Legislative Survey so I can see what's important to you. Then, look at the links below to help you navigate the happenings of the General Assembly. You can even click below to watch Session from wherever you are.
We represent you, make sure you're at the table.
Here's to a productive session focused on issues of justice, equity, and opportunity, and our work to improve the lives of all Virginians.
Saturday, December 29, 2018 4:21 PM
Del. Price Seeks Constituent Input
Del. Price continuously creates opportunities for her constituents to offer feedback and participate in the legislative process. She invites you to participate in the 2019 Pre-Session Legislative Survey. To complete, please click here!
Del. Price to Host 2019 Town Hall
Delegate Marcia "Cia" Price will host the 95th District Pre-Session Town Hall on January 6, 2019 at 3:00pm. The event will be held at the South Morrison Family Education Center in Newport News.
Del. Price and special guests will discuss four major issues facing the 95th District including economic justice, voting rights and access, women's health, and student loan reform. She and her team will also discuss major legislation heading into the 2019 Legislative Session and ways for residents to stay engaged in the process.
To register for this free event, please visit jan2019townhall.eventbrite.com
For more information, please email DelMPrice@house.virginia.gov and for press inquiries, please email DelegateMarciaPrice@gmail.com
Gerrymandering runs deep in Virginia's roots, CNU professor says
At a Newport News town hall event focused on redistricting Sunday, Del. Marcia “Cia” Price, D-Newport News, invited experts on the subject to explain how redistricting works, why it happens and the far-reaching impacts.
Virginia lawmakers are drafting new court-ordered maps for six majority African-American districts in Hampton Roads, which could bring major changes in the makeup of the House of Delegates. Price said the current maps pack in black voters, diminishing their voice on statewide issues.
Newport News town hall emphasizes impact of redistricting
Del. Marcia “Cia” Price, D-Newport News, reaffirmed her belief that several House of Delegates districts, including her own, needed to be redrawn to undo the packing in of black voters, a practice she said has diminished their voices.
Speaking at a town hall Sunday in Newport News, she also implored people to start thinking about the 2020 census and subsequent congressional redistricting and how they could get involved in that process.
Price also provided insight on the court-ordered redistricting of six majority African-American districts in Hampton Roads, which could bring major changes in the makeup of the House of Delegates.
Monday, October 1, 2018 11:00 AM
Virginia Politics #22: Why people don't register to vote (ft Del. Price)
On this episode of Virginia Politics, we look at the reasons people aren't registering to vote. With a little more than a month until the Nov. 6 elections, we hear from organizers -- including Del. Cia Price, D-Newport News -- on their efforts to sign people up ahead of the Oct. 15 registration deadline.
Thursday, September 27, 2018 5:15 PM
Redistricting debate continues as GOP map moves to full House floor
On the Peninsula, Del. Cia Price, D-Newport News, said thousands of black voters were moved from her Democratic district to another Democratic district – the 93rd, held by Del. Mike Mullin – while bypassing the 94th district, held by Del. David Yancey, a Republican.
Yancey’s Newport News district, which was so competitive the race came down to pulling the winner’s name out of a bowl, remains unchanged under Jones’ map.
“It’s implying that you repacked (black voters) into Democratic districts,” Price said after the meeting.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 12:47 PM
Join the call at 1pm TODAY
Join us for a public conference call so that you can learn updated projections, resources available, the plans in place, and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones as we take this storm seriously.
We will hear from Mayor McKinley Price, Taylor Dillon with the VA Dept of Emergency Management, NN Emergency Preparedness Lead Interim Fire Chief Liebold, Hampton Communications rep Robin McCormick, NNPD Chief Drew, and Sheriff Gabe Morgan on important information you need to know.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 6:15 AM
Public Conference Call for Hurricane Updates
Hurricane Florence is still a threat to the Commonwealth of Virginia, including parts of Newport News and Hampton. We want you to have the most up-to-date information and hear directly from the emergency officials themselves.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 12:00 AM
In harm’s way: mandatory evacuations under way ahead of Hurricane Florence
As Virginia and the Carolinas prepare for Florence, others around the country are sending their best wishes. They understand the difficulties some face in choosing to stay or leave. Thank you for thinking of us OxFam!
"Del. Marcia S. "Cia" Price talked to us about the challenges facing her constituents in Virginia. Some areas have poor public transport and shuttered shelters. Many families have no cash on hand (they can’t afford transportation, hotels or restaurant meals), or have family members who can’t be easily moved (elderly, disabled, ill). In some areas, people are maintaining farms, with animals and people in their care.
While the coastline features several wealthy beach communities, it also holds pockets of poverty and vulnerability. For example, the Sea Islands of South Carolina feature high poverty indicators, high percentages of elderly, and poor infrastructure. Tyrell and Hyde Counties in North Carolina are among the poorest counties in the state (98th and 100th out of 100) with elevations so low that high tides turn land into water. It’s terrifying to consider what Hurricane Florence will do to the thousands of residents in these counties."
UPDATES ON FLORENCE
Shelter Information:
Hampton Public Shelter Info - If you have no other alternative, the city shelters will open at 11 a.m. The first shelters to open will be atPhenix School, 1061 Big Bethel Rd, 23666. That will be designed for those with medical needs, as well as general population. Residents with pets can go to adjacent Bethel High School at 1067 Big Bethel Rd. (bring bedding, crates, food, etc.). If a resident needs transportation or assistance, call 311.
Newport News Public Shelter Info - The following shelters will open at noon tomorrow (Wednesday) for those who have no alternative. Residents without transportation to a shelter can call the 311 Center at (757) 933-2311 for options.
Denbigh High School – 259 Denbigh Boulevard – General Population
Menchville High School – 275 Menchville Road – Medically Dependent and General Population
Warwick High School – 51 Copeland Lane – General Population and Residents with Pets – Owners must remain at the shelter with their pets (no drop-offs). Animals must be in cages. Owners will be required to need to provide food, water are required for all pets.
Those without transportation to a shelter can call the 311 Center at (757) 933-2311 for options.
Click for full updates or visit www.delegatemarciaprice.com/hurricane
Monday, September 10, 2018 10:35 PM
Preparing for Florence: Evacuations and Tips
On Saturday, Governor Northam declared a state of emergency for then Tropical Storm Florence. Since then, the storm has gained strength and is now upgraded to a Category 4 Hurricane. <<Click here to find out more about hurricane categories.>>
Earlier this afternoon, the Governor and his staff held a press conference to update the Commonwealth on projections, possibilities, and plans. At that time, he announced a MANDATORY EVACUATION for Zone A effective 8:00am on Tuesday, September 11th. This affects around 4500 people in Newport News and 19,000 households in Hampton. You can find your zone at www.KnowYourZoneVA.org to see if your address is affected. Please note that in Virginia, "mandatory evacuations" are more than just suggestions.
Click to read the full update.
Sunday, September 2, 2018 12:00 AM
Del. Price OpEd: Create a state that's great for workers
Virginia frequently is rated as one of the best states for business, which is great news for employers. But unfortunately, being one of the best states for business does not translate into being one of the best states for workers.
Recently, Oxfam America released its Best States to Work Index and Virginia ranked last in the nation. The report is clear: Virginia must do better not just for the business community, but also for the hardworking people who work at those businesses every day. (Click for the full editorial)
Read OxFam's full report by clicking here.
Thursday, August 30, 2018 7:20 PM
DP Article on Special Session II
"It's easier to criticize than it is to construct and the court offered the General Assembly the opportunity to remedy these unconstitutional, racially gerrymandered districts months ago,” Northam said in a statement. “If Republicans are going to criticize the constitutional map offered by Democrats today, they should produce their own."
Bell said leadership and the Republican caucus have to decide the next best steps. Republicans had hoped for a stay on the federal court’s order, but in its ruling, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia said delaying the 11-district redrawing until a possible ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court would mean the 2019 elections would likely be held under the current, unconstitutional map.
Thursday, August 30, 2018 9:00 AM
Newsletter: Special Session II, Back to School, Traffic Laws, and More!
Read more about Special Session II called by Gov. Northam regarding redistricting, back to school information for Newport News and Hampton, new traffic laws, and more!
If you haven't already, be sure to click "Subscribe" to receive our updates directly.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018 7:20 PM
House Democrats propose new map affecting 29 districts
House Democrats proposed on Wednesday boundary changes for 29 House of Delegates districts as a federal court order hangs over Virginia to address racial gerrymandering.
The plan will be the main topic of discussion Thursday when delegates meet in Richmond for a special session to address the court’s order. In June, a three-judge panel ruled that state lawmakers must draw new lines for 11 House districts — six of them in Hampton Roads — by Oct. 30.
Under Bagby’s proposal, 18 of the 29 districts will lose between 8 and 8,625 black voters to other districts, according to an analysis from the Virginia Public Access Project. Eight Hampton Roads districts — the 77th, 80th, 81st, 82nd, 89th, 90th, 92nd and 95th — will lose black voters to surrounding districts. Six — the 76th, 79th, 83rd, 85th, 91st and 94th — will gain black voters, the analysis shows.
Del. Cliff Hayes, D-Chesapeake, would lose 8,625 black voters, the most of the affected 29 districts. Del. Marcia “Cia” Price, D-Newport News, represents the 95th District, which was also one of the 11 districts the court ordered to be redrawn. It’s 63 percent black and would lose 6,225 black voters under Bagby’s proposal.
“Any discomfort I may have in dealing with change is very minimal and minuscule to them getting a more just district and voters having more of a say,” Price said.
Governor Northam Announces Partnership to Promote Hiring at Newport News Shipbuilding
NEWPORT NEWS—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that the Commonwealth of Virginia is initiating a unique partnership with Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE:HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division to support a major hiring initiative. Newport News Shipbuilding anticipates hiring almost 7,000 people, including the creation of 2,000 new jobs, in the City of Newport News over the next five years. “Newport News Shipbuilding’s success is important not just for Hampton Roads, but for the entire Commonwealth. Therefore, it is critical that we support growth of this magnitude with an innovative partnership between state agencies that will address the company’s workforce and training needs and supply a pipeline of skilled talent,” said Governor Northam. “We have a responsibility as a Commonwealth to ensure that every single one of these jobs gets filled with a skilled and trained Virginian who is ready to succeed. One of my highest priorities as Governor is to provide workforce solutions that connect Virginians to the skills, training, and opportunities required to meet companies’ needs in high-demand sectors. I thank Huntington Ingalls Industries and Newport News Shipbuilding for its long-term commitment to the Commonwealth, and applaud all the state partners involved in this groundbreaking initiative.” “Newport News Shipbuilding is an asset to the 95th District, the Commonwealth, and the nation,” said Delegate Marcia Price. “I welcome this growth and this type of innovative approach to fill the positions, as the collaborative partnership will help find and build talent that will continue the legacy of excellence at the shipyard. Virginia is open for business and Newport News is a great location to live and work.”
Friday, June 22, 2018 11:29 PM
New Virginia student loan Bill signed by Governor Northam
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WVEC) -- Student loans can be hard to navigate, but Friday Governor Northam signed House Bill 1138 into law which will make it easier for students to understand the repayment process.
Delegate Marcia Price originally introduced the bill.
“Virginia borrowers from Virginia student loans can go get information, get an education, and refreshed on the rules of repayment, and also be able to get some help if there are any complaints or disputes,” said Price.
Price said the bill establishes the Office of the Qualified Education Loan Ombudsman, where counselors won’t have an agenda. Borrowers can talk with counselors about what the best repayment plan is for them.
“Not making money off of you, so it is really unbiased information, and kind of help you weigh out which repayment option is best for you, and your financial security,” said Price. (Click for full story)
Friday, June 22, 2018 7:00 PM
Northam Signs Price's Student Loan Legislation
NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Today, Delegate Marcia Price (D-95th) joined Governor Ralph Northam for the ceremonial bill signing of House Bill 1138, which creates the Office of the Qualified Education Loan Ombudsman within the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). The ceremony was held at the Boys and Girls Club on Thorncliff Drive in the 95th District. In attendance were student loan reform advocates, stakeholders, other elected officials, and youth enrolled in the Summer program at the center. (Click for full release.)
Gov. Northam visits Newport News to sign bill aiding student loan borrowers
Price’s bill creates an office that will help Virginia student-loan borrowers understand their rights and responsibilities and help resolve complaints they might have against loan providers.
The Office of the Qualified Education Loan Ombudsman, which will be established after the new fiscal year begins on July 1, will also create an educational portal online to help people understand the loan process. That will be created closer to December 2019.
Before Northam signed the bill into law, he told the small audience that there are about 1 million student loan borrowers in the state who are paying back a total $30 billion. He said a strong economy depends on people who can get the skills they need.
“So we just want to make sure we can continue to encourage individuals to go to our colleges … the less debt people have, the better,” Northam said.
There is someone on the federal level who can help federal loan borrowers understand the process, Price said. The problem is when students mix and match loan structures — which happens often, she said.
“Problem is, when you have to piece together private loans, subsidized, unsubsidized, and you have this patchwork of loans,” Price said. “You are supposed to go to individual loan services, which might be four to five companies, in order to get answers.”
The office would serve as an independent helper that has no vested interest in a student’s loan, she said. It would analyze data on the number and types of complaints it receives from student loan borrowers and could make policy recommendations that address borrowers’ concerns, according to the bill. (Click for full article)
Saturday, June 16, 2018 4:00 PM
Transmitted diseases and first responders: Failed bill sought to eliminate 'fear of the unknown'
Read about 2018's HB 1033 carried by Del. Price to help First Responders who have been potentially exposed to diseases while on the job.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 9:18 PM
Del. Price's Statement on the Passing of Budget/Medicaid Expansion
Just now, the Virginia General Assembly finally passed a budget. After six years, we were able to pass a fiscally and morally responsible budget that includes the expansion of Medicaid. Closing this coverage gap means a more healthy and productive Commonwealth, with about 400,000 more Virginians obtaining healthcare coverage, potentially 30,000 new jobs created, and millions of federal dollars coming into Virginia that we can use for our priorities like teacher raises, state employee raises, funding for higher education, support for local police departments, resources to fight substance abuse and addiction, mental health resources, funding to help expand the Port’s capacity, and more. Knowing that 13,000 of the newly eligible Virginians that may receive Medicaid coverage live in Hampton and Newport News, 4,800 of which live in the 95th District, this is a great day for the Peninsula and the Commonwealth. (Click for full statement)
Monday, May 28, 2018 6:05 PM
Newport News councilman wants state to enforce 'red flag' gun law
In one of his last actions as a city official, Bateman asked his colleagues to endorse a resolution urging the General Assembly to consider “extreme risk protection orders,” which have gained some national attention after a Florida High School shooting in February left 17 people dead.
Members of Newport News’ delegation had mixed thoughts — between this being a good start and perhaps going too far.
Del. Marcia “Cia” Price said she has heard concerns about enacting such a law, so she wants to create a workgroup to create a consensus.
“I’m generally supportive of measures that would help keep guns away from dangerous people and dangerous situations,” Price said. “How we go about creating the legislation, I think, would take the work of convening the stakeholders.”
(Click for full article)
Episode 7: Newport News delegate discusses politics, race
This week, we give you a quick update on how the Senate has again delayed a vote over its budget — and the prospect of Medicaid expansion. The move drew frustration from the governor, the House of Delegates and Democratic senators.
But we'll spend most of the podcast talking to Del. Marcia 'Cia' Price, D-Newport News, about her entry into politics, the challenge of being a woman of color in the General Assembly and the phone call she made to Gov. Terry McAuliffe — a strong Hillary Clinton supporter — when she decided to back Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination for president.
Update on Budget Process & Medicaid Expansion
My newsletter updating you on the budget process after the Senate failed to pass a budget.
Study: Hampton, Newport News in nation's top 5 for worst rental eviction rates
Marra was joined in Newport News by 15 others — local lawmakers, housing authority officials and representatives from Realtor associations — to discuss the issue of evictions during a roundtable hosted by U.S. Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott, D-Newport News. Missing from the table were the smaller private landlords who came up a lot as the group discussed what is causing evictions in the area.
For Scott, the most practical solution is to get more funding for local housing authorities through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create more affordable places to live for low-income families...
State Del. Marcia ‘Cia’ Price, D-Newport News, said that she would welcome this discussion on the state level to see what can be addressed.
Saturday, May 19, 2018 12:00 AM
Legislative Convo w/ Del. Price - June 12th 6:30pm
**PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE AND TIME***
Hear an update from me on the 2018 Legislative Session, Reconvened Session, and Special Session and offer your feedback as we begin to prepare for the 2019 Legislative Session! Are you interested in the budget, medicaid expansion, education, workforce development, crime prevention, and more? Get your questions answered and share your ideas.
Be a part of the legislative process.
All are welcomed, first-timers and old pros!
We will provide snacks, beverages, and important information! Be sure to click to register for this free event.
Daily Press Video: Woodside High School Safety
House of Delegates member, Marcia Price, of the 95th District speaks to Woodside High students about school security in the auditorium on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Price was there with Delegate Mike Mullin to look at how Woodside High handles security.
Local delegates talk school security with Newport News students
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Virginia delegates talk school safety with Newport News students
There was a big, important lesson about civics when Woodside High School government teacher Janet Costello’s students gathered to meet Delegates Mike Mullin and Marcia Price on Wednesday: All about listening.
So when senior Charles Penwright spoke up with a question about why there couldn’t be classes in school about guns and about their impact, Mullin and Price were listening...
Price is a leader of the House Democratic caucus’s Safe Virginia Initiative, a group formed to focus on gun violence. She said it was important for young people to know they have a voice.
“Adults have dropped the ball. Kids have got us here today,” she said, talking about the intensifying discussion about safety in schools and gun violence.
When she asked how many knew people, or were themselves affected by shootings, roughly two dozen students raised their hands.
About the same number did when she asked if they worried guns could come into school.
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 12:59 PM
Newport News students write letters to state delegate to call for action on school safety
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - An anonymous letter from a student at Woodside High School to Del. Mike Mullin doesn't hold back.
"I feel as a student here at Woodside High School we need more security to prevent anything from happening. Our lives are depending on it," the letter reads.
More than 130 students from Ms. Costello's government classes at the school wrote to Mullin following the school shooting earlier this year in Florida. Mullin and Del. Marcia Price toured the school and met with students on Wednesday morning...
Through their meetings with the students, Mullin and Price say they already have some ideas to bring back to Richmond, like more funding for school counselors. "The students don't hold back," Price said. "They're very engaged on their surroundings and what is going on. It's now up to the adults to listen and do something about it."
(Click for full article and video)
Friday, May 11, 2018 11:40 AM
Del. Price Hosts 2018 Amazing Math Teacher Awards
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Del. Marcia “Cia” Price (95th District) hosted the 2018 Amazing Math Teachers Awards, the second year of the contest. It was kicked off on Pi Day (March 14th), as other teachers, students, and parents were asked to submit names of their favorite teachers. The contest was open for any math teachers that teach students mostly from the 95th District or at schools located in the district. The awards were based on the number of submissions but also the quality of the answers to four questions about the teacher’s impact on the students’ lives.
On Wednesday, Del. Price delivered surprise prizes to the award winners to express appreciation for the teachers’ hard work and dedication and to reassure the teachers of the difference they were making in the lives of others.
*First Place: Ms. Allison McNew, Booker T. Washington Middle School
*Second Place: Ms. Kimberly Horton, Heritage High School (has won 2 award)
*Third Place: Ms. Rachel Burdette, Booker T. Washington Middle School
(Click for full release and pictures from the surprises)
Wednesday, April 18, 2018 11:20 AM
Today's the Day for Reconvened Session
The Virginia General Assembly's Reconvened Session gavels in at noon today! All 100 Delegates and 40 Senators will take action on the Governor's vetoes and amendments. We will vote to override or sustain the vetoes and to accept or reject the proposed amendments.
Yesterday, the House of Delegates passed HB5001 and HB5002, our budget bills, which does include Medicaid Expansion. If you missed it, you can watch yesterday's Special Session.
The Senate must now act. Click to read more information on how to contact your Senator to tell them you support Medicaid Expansion. If the House and Senate pass different versions of the budget, they will go into conference and then we will come back to Richmond to vote on the final bill. Stay tuned for more updates on that. It is anticipated this vote may occur in May but must occur by June 31st.
Click to read below for more information and the link to watch live and be sure to tune in at noon TODAY.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 5:20 PM
I'm back in Richmond... again
On Friday, the Appropriations Committee passed HB5001 and HB5002, our budget bills. Today, we are about to gavel in to take action on the proposed budgets from the entire House of Delegates. We gavel in at 4pm TODAY, so tune in now to see what we are proposing to do with YOUR hard earned tax dollars! Watch live here! Below, I have included my previous email about the budget process, Special Session and Reconvened Session.
Ok, we're about to gavel in soon, so click on the link to watch!
Don't forget tomorrow is the regularly scheduled Reconvened Session where we will be responding to the Governor's Actions: vetoes and amendments. Read more about that below.
It is important that you stay engaged all the way through this process. As always, if you have any questions, please let me know!
(Click for the full latest email update)
Thursday, April 12, 2018 9:30 AM
Medicaid, budget talk brings tension to General Assembly special session
The first steps on a path to end Virginia’s budget impasse started with procedural niceties and a long closed-door meeting of Senate Republicansupset by one senior colleague’s break with the caucus stand against Medicaid expansion... Meanwhile, Speaker of the House Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights, said the House’s budget bill will likely have stronger work requirements for those who want to become eligible for Medicaid expansion. He would not specify how the requirements would be stronger, and said that lawmakers will “work through that” in a House Appropriations Committee meeting on Friday.
Del. Marcia “Cia” Price, D-Newport News, said she, too, had no idea until she saw a tweet from a Daily Press reporter. She was optimistic about passing a House budget next week, but she will “definitely have questions” about what stricter work requirements mean. Price, too, would not elaborate on what kind of requirement would be too strong for her.
“I think it’s premature to draw any lines in the sand,” Price said. “Especially, there may be tougher requirements on one population but several carve-outs for those who physically can’t work or caretakers and things. I’d be really interested in having the conversation.” (Click for full article)
I'm Headed Back to Richmond
During our Legislative Session earlier this year, we did not complete our work before we adjourned. We were not able to pass a budget because the House and Senate versions were so different. What was the main difference? Medicaid Expansion. I supported the House Budget bills because with Medicaid Expansion, about 13,000 citizens in Hampton and Newport News and about 400,000 across the Commonwealth could get life-saving healthcare coverage. Not to mention, without expanding Medicaid, YOUR hard earned tax dollars are being sent back to the Federal government to the tune of about $5M per day.
It's the right thing to do. Read more below on the upcoming sessions and what you can do.
(Click for full update)
Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:00 PM
To Help Strapped Borrowers, States Turn to Student Loan Ombudsmen
Marcia “Cia” Price is 37 years old and has more than $90,000 in outstanding student loan debt — more than what she originally owed. Like many indebted former students, Price has had her share of frustrations in trying to navigate the loan repayment thicket, especially during earlier days when she didn’t make a lot of money and needed help restructuring her loan.
She’s not alone. The U.S. government says a combined 43 million people owe more than $1.3 trillion in student loans. About 4.6 million people were in default at the end of last year.
But Price is unusual in one respect: As a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, she’s in a position to help.
Virginia Democrats organize task force to probe gun violence, school safety
During the public meetings between May and October, the task force plans to garner public input. The group will have four regional chairs — Del. Delores McQuinn, D-Richmond, for Richmond; Del. Marcia Price, D-Newport News, for Hampton Roads; Del. John Bell, D-Loudoun, for Northern Virginia; and Del. Chris Hurst, D-Montgomery, for Southwest Virginia.
Friday, March 30, 2018 3:54 PM
Check out our latest email update which highlights upcoming events. Delegate Price will be hosting YOUTH office hours for Spring Break, for ages 5-24. Click here for more!
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 7:50 PM
Peninsula-area students participate in National School Walkout
Farther south, Heritage High School’s student activity and group leaders invited Del. Marcia “Cia” Price, D-Newport News, to take part in their events.
They read aloud the 17 names of the victims, held a moment of silence and three spoken word student performers talked about how the Parkland shooting made them feel.
“They were just really talking about how it effects them personally,” Price said. “With Heritage, (the) 23607 (ZIP code), gun violence means something different than a lot of students across the country. It was about the everyday gun violence that they see. I really think that their ability to add that to the national conversation was really powerful. It was student-led, student implemented, and then they were back in their seats.”
How to counter mass shootings: mental-health care or gun control?
Whether the preventions that lawmakers do propose are too invasive or too simplistic becomes yet another part of the debate.
Opinions are as varied as the number of people you ask.
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner said he’s “committed to figuring out a way to put an end to mass shootings, and that means looking at all options. Frankly, we shouldn’t have to choose.”
Del. Marcia S. “Cia” Price, D-Newport News, said it’s “shortsighted” not to acknowledge that both mental illness and lax gun controls contribute to gun violence or mass shootings. But she warned against conflating the two. “Every time we have gun violence, it’s blamed on mental health,” said Price. “I think that is over-simplified and very shortsighted.”
Wright chairs a subcommittee of the Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee, where most gun bills go to die.
Among them this year were two measures introduced by Del. Price that would have required a parent’s permission before a minor could keep a gun in the home and allowed localities to regulate gun possession inside government buildings.
Other failed bills would have required licensed day cares to keep guns locked up when children were around, banned carrying firearms or ammunition at major public events and forbade organized groups from marching and brandishing weapons in a threatening manner.
In all, about 70 gun-related bills never made it out of committees this session, said Price.
“We can do our jobs by presenting them,” Price said. “But if a subcommittee of six to seven people can prevent us from having a larger conversation with the full floor, then that’s not productive. That does not help us move the ball.”
Monday, March 12, 2018 3:25 PM
Upcoming Events w/ Del. Price
Saturday, March 10, 2018 3:00 PM
The Democratic “Muscular Minority Brings Change to Virginia
Student Loan Reform
House Democrats are fighting to ensure that all Virginians have access to affordable, high-quality education.
Delegate Cia Price passed legislation to help borrowers navigate student loansby establishing a student loan ombudsman. In addition to helping Virginians understand their financial commitments, the ombudsman will also help resolve complaints from borrowers against companies that engage in predatory practices.
Delegate Schuyler VanValkenburg passed a bill to protect people who struggle to make their student loan payments from losing their professional licenses. The New York Times recently published a story on states that suspend the professional licenses of people with unpaid loans and the policy’s devastating effects on working people.
Thursday, March 8, 2018 12:00 AM
Del. Price Speaks on Septima Clark for Women's History Month
Tuesday, March 6, 2018 12:00 AM
Updates from Session: 4th Edition - Upcoming Events
Greetings from Richmond!
I hope to see you at these upcoming events in the 95th District!
- Legislative Update: A Conversation
-Ladies Laugh & Learn: Paint Party
-Office Hours in the District
Del. Price Introduces Rev. Dr. Oretha Cross
Dels. Aird & Price on Medicaid Expansion
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 10:50 PM
General Assembly splits over Medicaid expansion
The House of Delegates and state Senate set themselves up Thursday for a multibillion-dollar budget battle over health insurance for low-income Virginians and hundreds of millions of dollars of other state spending.
The House of Delegates broke with four years of strong opposition to Medicaid expansion in a budget that includes a version. The vote split the once-overwhelming and unified Republican caucus into two, while Democrats united, despite some members’ earlier reservations about imposing conditions on Medicaid recipients.
The Peninsula delegation split. Supporting Medicaid expansion were state Sens. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, and Monty Mason, D-Williamsburg, and House members Gordon Helsel, R-Poquoson, Mike Mullin, D-Newport News, Cia Price, D-Newport News, Jeion Ward, D-Hampton, and David Yancey, R-Newport News. Middle Peninsula Del. Keith Hodges, R-Urbanna, also supported the House budget with its Medicaid expansion plan.
Opposing expansion were state Sen. Thomas K. “Tommy” Norment Jr., R-James City County, and House members Emily Brewer, R-Suffolk, and Brenda Pogge, R-Norge.
Del. Price Introduces the AKAs
Del. Price introduced members of the Mid-Atlantic Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated visiting Richmond for their Legislative Day at the Capitol. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was founded on January 15, 1908 and has a legacy of 110 years of service in communities around the world. Did you know that the 95th District has been represented by an AKA for the last 25 years? Watch the introduction Del. Price gave from the House floor on Monday.
Thursday, February 15, 2018 11:00 AM
Del. Price Introduces the Girl Scouts
Del. Price welcomed and introduced the Girl Scouts at the Capitol during Session. They were in town for their Legislative Day talking to legislators about what they do and all that they learn in their programs.
Bipartisanship in Virginia does not extend to gun legislation
RICHMOND — Virginia’s legislature prides itself on moderation and civility, but there’s at least one issue where one side would rather fight than give an inch of compromise: guns.
Even in a year when Republicans have shown a willingness to consider the long-taboo topic of Medicaid expansion. Even as leadership has welcomed the first transgender delegate, the first Latinas, the first open lesbian.
Even amid compromise on criminal justice reform, and as lawmakers pose once-unthinkable challenges to the state’s most powerful corporation, Dominion Energy, guns appear to be untouchable.
Even after another school shooting in Florida on Valentine’s Day. (Click for full article)
House Passes Democratic Bill to Create Student Loan Ombudsman
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia House of Delegates today passed legislationsponsored by Delegate Marcia “Cia” Price of Newport News that will create a student loan ombudsman to help Virginia borrowers navigate their repayment options.
In addition to helping to educate borrowers as to their rights and responsibilities, the Ombudsman will also develop an education course for borrowers by December of 2019.
“Too many student borrowers sign their names on the dotted line at only 18 or 19 years old without fully comprehending their rights and responsibilities associated with that debt, but also knowing that without those loans they would not be able to earn their degrees,” said Delegate Price. “We want college to be accessible to any Virginian with the dream and the drive. This bill will help Virginia borrowers stay current with their loans while protecting their financial security.”
As of 2017, about 1 million Virginians collectively owed more than $30 billion in student loan debt. Delegate Price also introduced legislation this session to help borrowers refinance their student loans. That bill died on party lines.
After lifetime of achievement, former VCU provost Grace Harris dies
During her nearly 50 years with VCU, she served as a professor, provost, dean and acting president. In addition to the leadership institute, the school has named for Dr. Harris a scholarship for incoming freshmen to the School of Social Work and a building on its Monroe Park Campus.
“Dr. Harris used her lifetime of groundbreaking service to help cultivate and elevate emerging leaders,” Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said in a statement. “Her contributions have benefited VCU and Richmond as well as schools and communities throughout the commonwealth.”
On the floor of the Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday, Del. Marcia Price, D-Newport News, called Dr. Harris a “giant in education and social work” and noted that many lawmakers might know her as the sister of former Del. Mamye BaCote.
“She was a force to be reckoned with and was always so full of energy,” Price said as she asked that the House adjourn in Dr. Harris’ honor.
An in-state tuition cap? House bill advances saying colleges can't raise rates
Two days after a part of Gov. Ralph Northam’s higher education agenda made it out of subcommittee, a Republican-led committee overwhelmingly approved it. House Bill 1138 from Del. Marcia Price, D-Newport News, would create the Office of the Qualified Education Loan Ombudsman in an effort to help student loan borrowers.
The House Education Committee voted 17-4 on Wednesday to report and refer it to the Appropriations Committee.
The Senate version of the bill was approved by the chamber’s Education and Health Committee last week.
The office would be housed within the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
The office’s job, according to the bill, would include helping student loan borrowers “understand their rights and responsibilities” and helping with complaints from those borrowers.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 9:00 AM
Breaking logjam, Virginia House panel advances bill to establish redistricting criteria
The GOP-led committee voted 4-2 on party lines to kill a handful of other redistricting bills sponsored by Democrats, prompting some of the activists who filled the room to capacity to hiss and mutter “shame.”
The bill doesn’t explicitly ban the use of political data in the redistricting process, language several Democratic lawmakers argued should be a part of any reform effort.
"I sincerely applaud you on your bold action this morning. I simply ask you to be a little bolder,” Del. Marcia Price, D-Newport News, told the committee as she unsuccessfully pitched her bill to outlaw political or racial gerrymandering.
Monday, February 5, 2018 12:41 PM
Del. Price Highlights Civil Rights Hidden Figure
For today's Black History Month moment, Del. Price highlighted Dorothy Roles Watkins, an educator-turned-plaintiff in Newport News who fought for pay equity in the 1940's for Black educators. Her law suit cost her her job but helped progress the movement for pay equity across the entire South. Click here for Del. Price's full remarks from the House floor.
Monday, February 5, 2018 12:00 AM
Senate approves bill to give Richmond businesses tax credits for employing city students
The House version of a part of Gov. Ralph Northam’s higher education agenda has made it out of subcommittee.
House Bill 1138 from Del. Marcia Price, D-Newport News, would create the Office of the Qualified Education Loan Ombudsman in an effort to help student loan borrowers. A House education subcommittee voted 8-0 on Monday to report and refer the bill to the chamber’s Appropriations Committee.
The office would be housed within the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. The office’s job, according to the bill, includes helping student loan borrowers “understand their rights and responsibilities” and helping with complaints from those borrowers.
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 12:00 AM
Women Call for Action to Help Black Community in Virginia
McClellan said lack of access affects whether people seek treatment for health problems.“You should not make a decision on whether or not to receive quality care based on whether or not you can afford it,” McClellan said.
Aird said lack of funding for schools also is a problem. She is sponsoring a budget amendment that seeks an additional $64.2 million to help at-risk children.
“If we do not provide our students with the resources that they need in the classroom,” Aird said, “we will not be able to move the dial on getting more credentials, more degrees and more training in the hands of our children.”
Del. Marcia Price, D-Newport News, called for sisterhood and solidarity in fighting racial disparities and injustices.
“We cannot continue to allow certain populations to be deprived the rights and privileges freely offered to others,” Price said. “Oppressive systems targeting black and brown Virginians must end.”
Members of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women and the NAACP attended the news conference. They encouraged people to speak out about these issues.
“When you are silent, folks in the community think you are complicit and that all is well,” said Roslyn Brock, chairman emeritus of the NAACP national board of directors. “And we know that all is not well in our communities.”
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 3:45 PM
Updates from Richmond: 2nd Edition
Greetings from Richmond! I'm sorry that it has been a while since my last update. Things are moving pretty quickly as the first weeks of Session came to an end and as we quickly approach Crossover. I have had some pretty awesome visits with constituents from the 95th District. It is so important that I hear from my constituents during Session so that I can represent you to the best of my ability. Coming to Richmond is one of the best ways to make sure your voice is heard and that you are a part of the process. If you're interested in visiting, reply to this email and we can walk you through the planning process.
As a Delegate, I can offer bills that I want to become law, support other legislation that would benefit the citizens of the 95th District, and offer Budget Amendments that would help the 95th and citizens across the Commonwealth. I have been busy these past few weeks doing all of the above! In this newsletter, you will see pictures and stories from Session so far. (Click for full newsletter)
Monday, January 29, 2018 8:01 AM
Va. domestic terrorism bill sparks hope, concern
WASHINGTON — A new Virginia bill that would define domestic terrorism and terror organizations, in an attempt to prevent tragedies such as the deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, is garnering both support and opposition.
The bill, introduced by Del. Marcia Price (D-Newport News) with guidance from Attorney General Mark Herring, defines domestic terrorism as a violent or criminal act that aims to intimidate or instill fear in someone because of their race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability, or to stop a person from pursuing their constitutional rights.
In addition, the bill would empower the Superintendent of the Virginia State Police to designate three or more people, with an identifiable name or symbol, as a domestic terrorist organization.
Kofi Annan, president of the Fairfax County NAACP told WTOP that had the new bill been law, the Charlottesville tinderbox could have been avoided.
“These groups went there, armed, with the intention of terrorizing the neighborhood,” Annan said.
Bills aimed at preventing officers from job-hopping after they've been disciplined fail
And Del. Marcia “Cia” Price, D-Newport News, will ask the House Militia and Police Committee not to act on her proposals requiring police chiefs and sheriffs to disclose information about former officers to potential law enforcement employers, involving arrests for offenses, lawsuits filed against them and internal investigations of alleged misconduct or criminal offenses.
Price said she is joining with several other legislators with measures addressing police conduct in asking the Militia and Police Committee to set aside her bill because of a pending criminal justice services department effort to draft new training protocols.
The department asked for a hold on such legislation until it completes that work, she said.
“I’ll be talking with them about this issue,” she said. “I’m going to keep on this.”
Price is also asking the committee to put a hold on her proposal requiring commonwealth’s attorneys to report on their investigations of police-involved shootings, even if they decide not to press charges.
Her bill also called on the criminal justice services department to develop a model policy detailing how to investigate police-involved shootings.
Price Introduces HB1581 Calling for Special Elections in Recount Ties
RICHMOND, VA – At a press conference today, Del. Marcia “Cia” Price (95th District) joined by members of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, rolled out HB1581 which calls for a Special Election in the case of a tie in a recount. Del. Lamont Bagby, Chair of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, today stated, “Our caucus has a legacy and history of fighting against disenfranchisement, to include in our Commonwealth’s elections process. We all watched as the events of the 94th District House Race unfolded. After the announcement of the drawing, we received complaints of disenfranchisement from citizens of the 94th District. We take this seriously and we are about providing solutions to issues Virginians face that would quiet or silence their voices.”
Price then discussed what led to her introducing this legislation, hearing feedback from citizens across the Commonwealth, including citizens of the 94th House District, that the current process is unfair. Price stated, “This special election would allow for the decision to lie not with luck, not with elected leaders, but with the people. This is about more than this past election and this is not about the outcome of the last election. This is about the voting process, moving forward, for all elections. It is about respecting the voices and votes of citizens and their ability to choose their representative.”
(Click for full release)
Virginia lawmakers propose runoff elections, not bowls and film canisters, as new way to break ties
Wallace joined Del. Marcia S. Price, D-Newport News, Wednesday at the Capitol as Price announced she’ll push to change state law so that elections are decided via the political equivalent of overtime: runoff elections.
Price’s legislation, House Bill 1581, would call for a judge to “promptly” order a special election if a recount ends in a tie.
“This special election would allow for the decision to lie, not with luck and not with elected leaders, but with the people,” Price said at a news conference where she was joined by several other Democratic lawmakers and members of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus.
Push to change method of breaking ties in Va. elections
The process of determining elections “by lot” dates back to the 1700s. On Wednesday, a lawmaker from the neighboring 95th District called for that process to be changed.
Del. Marcia Price (D-Newport News) rolled out a bill that would require a new election when a recount results in a tie, like it did in HD94. She believes this method would give the power back to the voters instead of leaving it up to chance.
“We were drafting the bill prior to finding out the winner because no matter who the winner was, the process just felt icky,” said Price.
Monday, January 22, 2018 6:03 PM
Lawmaker: No more name drawings to break a tie
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A Virginia lawmaker says drawing names from a bowl is not the best way to determine the outcome of an election recount.
The Daily Press reported Monday that Del. Marcia Price has introduced a proposal to hold a special election the next time a recount vote results in a tie.
Price, attorney general propose law aimed at domestic terrorism
temming from a violent rally in Charlottesville last August, SNewport News Del. Marcia “Cia” Price and the Virginia Attorney General’s office want the state to add domestic terrorism to its list of criminal charges and make it illegal in certain cases for people associated with domestic terrorist groups to have a meeting.
A bill that Price, D-Newport News, has proposed would also require the superintendent of Virginia State Police to identify active domestic terrorist organizations and list them in a guiding document for state agencies, which is published annually. The bill’s focus is more on groups than individuals.
Price introduced House Bill 1601 on Jan. 19, the last day to file bills. It defines what domestic terrorism is — partially mirroring the state’s definition of a hate crime — and what constitutes a domestic terrorist organization.
Price calls for special election after recount ties
The best way to give a voice to voters when a recount yields a tie, as happened in the last election for Newport News’ 94th House district, is to call a special election, says Del. Marcia Price, D-Newport News.
That’s what she heard when she was doing her holiday shopping in the days before a drawing of lots declared Del. David Yancey, R-Newport News, the winner of that tie vote.
So she’s introduced legislation calling for special elections after a tie in a recount, requiring the panel of judges overseeing a recount to “promptly” issue a writ for a special election.
“The only way to give the choice back to the people it belongs to is to call a special election,” Price said.
She said she started working on the idea before the lot drawing earlier this month that Yancey won, finally filing it late last week.
Thursday, January 18, 2018 8:00 PM
On the budget wish list for the Peninsula
Dredging the silted-up channels that bay watermen and rural boating businesses rely on, turning Newport News’ summer program for at-risk youth into a year-round effort and helping the Fort Monroe Authority with its ballooning maintenance expenses are all on Peninsula legislators’ budget wish list this year.
None were in outgoing Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s final proposed budget, but all will be points of contention over the next several weeks as House of Delegates and state Senate money committees tear up McAuliffe’s plan and come up with their own spending priorities for the next two years.
...Del. Marcia “Cia” Price, D-Newport News, is asking for a total of nearly $4.5 million over the next two years as a grant to turn the city’s 10-week Summer Training and Enrichment Program (STEP) for at-risk youth into a year-round employment training program.
Va. House Democrats highlight bills aimed at ‘supporting working people’
Del. Marcia Price (D-Newport News) helped introduce legislation that would help Virginians re-finance their student loans. It’s something she knows a lot about. At 37 years old, she still owes more than $90,000 for her education. “I am not alone. There are over one million borrowers in Virginia and HB 615 could help at least 630,000 of them,” said Price.
Price went to Spelman College in Atlanta and completed two graduate programs at Howard University in D.C. She said the trade-off was stunted personal economic growth. “I can personally attest to feeling the pressure of not holding up to my family’s legacy of generational wealth. By the time my mother and grandmother and grandfather were my age, they had houses, they had property they owned that could be passed on to the next generation,” she said. Price said money that would normally go to a mortgage instead goes to student loan payments.
(Click for full article and video from the interview)
By Evanne Armour
Photo Cred WRIC
House Democrats roll out legislation to support working people
Delegates Marcia Price and Delegate Debra Rodman discussed their bill to set up a Virginia Student Loan Refinance Authority, this will ease the economic insecurity that faces many Virginians.
“When we talk about the New Virginia Economy, there is a segment of Virginians that find it hard to fully participate in this economy because of the crushing burden of student loan debt,” said Delegate Price. “As of 2017, over one million Virginia borrowers owed over $30 billion on student loans, an amount that is growing each day”.
Delegate Debra Rodman, a college professor, spoke passionately about her students, “I see the burden of debt in the eyes of my students as they strive to achieve the American Dream…This is not a partisan issue this is an American issue. The future of our commonwealth depends on how accessible and affordable education is for all of us.” (Click for the full article)
Price Offers Remarks on Student Loan Reform
Media Contact: Tempestt Boone, 757-266-5935
RICHMOND, VA – Del. Marcia “Cia” Price (95th District) joined her Democratic colleagues today to discuss their “Priorities for Working People” at a press conference today. Alongside Del. Debra Rodman (73rd District), Price talked about HB615 that would establish the Virginia Student Loan Refinancing Authority to facilitate Virginia borrowers refinancing their student loans.
With over 1 million Virginia borrowers carrying over $30 Billion in student loan debt, making it easier to refinance the loans and receive lower interest rates is a priority for bettering the New Virginia Economy. Approximately 630,000 Virginia borrowers who would benefit from this opportunity.
(Click for full release and full remarks)
Friday, January 12, 2018 6:00 PM
What a week it has been in Richmond!
It has been quite the week here at our State Capitol! With the start of the 2018 Legislative Session, we begin the important task of representing our districts as we craft, promote, and vote on legislation to positively impact the lives of the citizens in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
I've included a few pictures from the week to show some of the happenings here in Richmond with links for more information. There's a ton of stuff in this one, so be sure to scroll all the way through!
(Click for full Newsletter)
Price Submits Budget Amendments
RICHMOND, VA – Del. Marcia “Cia” Price (95th District) today submitted three proposed budget amendments for the 2018 Legislative Session. Budget amendments are how legislators can ask for additional funding for initiatives important to them. Price’s first would add funding for the City of Newport News to help convert the Summer Training and Enrichment Program to run all year and potentially become a model program for the Commonwealth. Over the last four years, Newport News has funded STEP to match 16-24 year olds with local businesses and organizations for summer on-the-job workforce training. This employment opportunity has been invaluable in improving the quality of life of the participant and preventing youth gang and gun violence. Expanding the program to run all year would be an even bigger impact on economic development and public safety.
Friday, January 12, 2018 9:25 AM
Price Assigned to Committees for Session
RICHMOND, VA – Del. Marcia “Cia” Price (95th District) and her 99 colleagues in the Virginia House of Delegates received their committee assignments during Thursday’s Session. For the 2018 General Assembly Legislative Session, Price was selected to serve on the General Laws Committee, and continue to serve on the Privileges and Elections Committee and the Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee. In her work on these committees, she will seek to make the Commonwealth an even better and healthier place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
(Click for full statement)
Trump Ends Bogus Commission But Not Voter Suppression Efforts
Virginia State Delegate Marcia Price, who represents Hampton and Newport News in the 95th District, is also a leaders of the Black Leadership Organizing Collaborative (BLOC): A Project of New Virginia Majority.
Price said the groups organized a voter education and mobilization effort last year prior to the 2017 General Election where the Democrats gained seats in the House.
She said the same strategy the Trump White House is applying to suppress the vote nationally is being done in Virginia. She said that she and other Democratic lawmakers applaud abolition of the Commission; yet, suppression efforts will continue.
“These are strategies, purposely used to oppress the votes of African-Americans and Hispanics,” said Price. “These people tend to vote for Democrats. We should be making it easier to vote and not create barriers. Instead of purging people from the rolls, we should be getting more people to the polls.”
Thursday, January 4, 2018 6:47 PM
Some legislative ideas from the Peninsula delegation
Del. Marcia Price, D-Newport News, wants to address gun violence by allowing local governments to regulate possession of firearms in local government buildings (HB261) and by saying minors must have their parents’ or guardians’ permission to possess handguns or assault firearms. (HB 281) (Click for full article)
UPDATED: Sooooo.... About this snow?
Email Newsletter Updated: I hope this email finds you warm and getting ready for our possible snow storm. The impending winter weather has postponed our webinar this evening and changed our Thursday event to a webinar. See below for more info.
I have also included resources on how to best prepare for the weather and how to stay safe during snow storms.
Make a plan, get ready, check on your neighbors, and be safe.
Thursday, January 4, 2018 12:00 AM
Webinars for Advocacy and Legislative Action
We're having webinars to make sure you're ready for the 2018 Legislative Session that begins on January 10, 2018. Join us to learn more about the process, have your voice be heard during the process, and help spread the word about the importance of the session.
An uncertain run-up to an uncertain General Assembly session
So Price has drafts of bills that do everything she wants, others “where I’m looking at two of the three things I want.” One folder is full of bills she needs Democratic majorities on key committees to get through, one is for bills and versions of bills she figured an evenly divided House might like, and one is for ideas where she thinks she has a chance to swing enough GOP votes.
All three folders included two bills she’s particularly passionate about: one giving local governments authority to ban firearms from their own buildings, the other saying minors need parents’ permission to have handguns and assault firearms.
Legislative Send Off Town Hall - Now a Webinar
UPDATE: Because of the projected winter snow storm and extremely low temperatures, we are changing our town hall event to an online webinar. Register here and we will send you the log on information for Thursday's session.
Hear more about my legislative priorities and proposed legislation for the 2018 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session in Richmond. Get your questions answered, share your input, and learn more about the process of session. Registration for this event is free at the link.
For more information, please email DelMPrice@house.virginia.gov or call Tempestt at 757-266-5935.
Our Greatest Expectations - Daily Press Editorial
Usually, graduation speeches are innocuous affairs. Sometimes, the effort is philosophical. Sometimes, comical. Generally, of course, celebratory.
It’s fair to say that many of those who heard Del. Marcia Price’s remarks to the latest Newport News police academy graduates did not read her comments that way.
There’s been grumbling on social media that it was not the time or place to talk about the tensions and ill feelings that can emerge — and have, more often than any of us would like — between the police and some members of our community.
But graduation was the exactly the right place to make the real point that underlies Del. Price’s remarks.
Take Delegate Price's Pre-Session Legislative Survey
Please take a few moments and fill out my 2018 Pre-Session Legislative Survey. I need your input as we continue to prepare for Session in Richmond in January. All voices are welcome, but I'm interested especially in hearing from the residents of the 95th District!
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If you have any questions or want to offer further feedback, please email us at DelMPrice@house.virginia.gov
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Type in your address and you'll find out your State and Federal representatives and the district numbers.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 4:30 PM
It's an exciting time!
Take a look at these upcoming events and opportunities, to include community meetings, job opportunities, information on the upcoming Inauguration, an art contest, and more! Click on the link and scroll all the way through. To receive these updates directly, click on "subscribe".
Monday, December 11, 2017 12:00 AM
Updates from the 95th District!
Hello! It's been a busy few weeks here in the area! You can see some of my updates below. From transportation to celebration, we are on the move! Also, as we set our sights on the Holiday Season and as the end of the year approaches, we wanted to make sure you knew about some of the remaining opportunities and events this year. Also included are some tips for a safe winter. Click on the link and scroll all the way through!
Monday, December 4, 2017 12:00 AM
December Events: Youth Paint Party and More!
We are so excited about the YOUTH PAINT PARTY tomorrow!
Chanda Epps, the VA BLOC team, and I will be hosting a Youth Paint Party tomorrow, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Chanda is the owner of New Art by C.J. Epps and will lead the youth on a painting experience. The VA BLOC team and I will lead the youth on a discussion of self discovery. They won't want to miss this! We have a few open spaces!
$5 per youth includes their painting and dinner! Please share this opportunity with any youth you know ages 11-17!
Click here for your tickets!
Thursday, November 30, 2017 9:00 PM
Del. Price & Mayor Price support Stuff the Bus
Del. Price and Mayor Price stopped by to support Z104's Stuff the Bus at Patrick Henry Mall on November 30, 2017. Listen to their interview to help kick off your holiday season!
Thursday, November 30, 2017 12:00 AM
Winter 2017 Events: Office Hours, Advocacy Workshop, and More!
Our Advocacy Workshop has been postponed from today to December 13th! Help me prepare as I'll be headed to Richmond soon to start the 2018 Legislative Session. It's important to me that you remain engaged and involved, so I want to invite you to our free Advocacy Workshop on December 13th at 6:30pm at Bethel High School. We will teach you how you can make an impact on the upcoming policies that will affect our daily lives. See the flyer below! Be sure to come out and learn how you can continue to make sure YOUR voice is heard. Light refreshments will be served. There will be free youth activities for ages 5-15!
(Click for more info and announcements)
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 8:21 PM
Ralph Northam announces bipartisan transition committee
Gov.-elect Ralph Northam announced his bipartisan Transition Committee, consisting of Virginians from across the Commonwealth who will join him over the course of the next two months to lay the groundwork for a successful administration.
“This bipartisan group of community leaders reflects the diversity that makes our Commonwealth a wonderful and inclusive place to live,” said Governor-elect Northam. (Click for full article)
Big Peninsula voices on Northam Transition team
Transition heads of newly elected officials — Gov.-elect Ralph Northam say — can offer some important clues about priorities, including some that might not have been heavily emphasized during a political campaign that
One that emerges from Northam’s list — a big voice for the Peninsula. As in: State Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, who has become a key leader of the Senate Democratic caucus; Del. Marcia “Cia” Price, D-Newport News, a co-chair of his campaign; Molly Ward, outgoing Secretary of Natural Resources and Hampton’s Treasurer-elect; Ross Mugler, Hampton’s Commissioner of the Revenue; Arnold Outlaw, president of United Steelworkers Local 8888 and Jeff Rowe, president of the Virginia Association of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. (Click for full story)
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 12:00 AM
Newsletter: The election is over and I wanted to say thank you to everyone who helped in any way during the campaign season. With high energy and huge numbers, citizens all over the Peninsula showed up to cast their vote.
Now, we move to the important task of governing. I'll be headed to Richmond soon to start the 2018 Legislative Session. It's important to me that you remain engaged and involved, so I want to invite you to our free Advocacy Workshop on November 30th at 6:30pm at Bethel High School. We will teach you how you can make an impact on the upcoming policies that will affect our daily lives. See the flyer below! Be sure to come out and learn how you can continue to make sure YOUR voice is heard.
I've also included some other upcoming events, announcements, and information. Be sure to scroll all the way through and share the information with your email circles.
Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you soon!
(Click for events, announcements, opportunities)
Monday, November 13, 2017 12:00 AM
Law, undergrad students use GIS tools to redraw 11 Virginia House districts
She said she gained a deeper appreciation of the complexity and consequences of the legislative districting process when Del. Marcia Price of the 95th District visited the class and spoke to the students about her district's demographics.
"The difficulty of our task became even more evident when we took into account the various socioeconomic factors that came into play when creating districts," Hudenburg said. "[Price] made it apparent that changing a single block could have an impact on her district, and she wanted us to realize that these lines really can make a difference in the elections." Other guest speakers included former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, Marc Elias, partner at Perkins Coie and the attorney who argued Bethune-Hill before the Supreme Court and Walter Olson, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute.
Monday, November 6, 2017 10:00 AM
Make a Voting Plan!
What's in a voting plan? How can you get prepared for tomorrow's election? Click here for more information on how to make sure your voice is heard!
Saturday, November 4, 2017 11:45 PM
Candidates for top offices campaigning throughout Hampton Roads
Attorney General Mark R. Herring is campaigning in Hampton Roads and around the state for his reelection. Here is where he will be:
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Temple with Delegate Jeion Ward at 7 a.m.
3100 Butternut Drive
Hampton, Va. 23666
Ivy Baptist Church with Delegate Cia Price at 8 a.m.
50 Maple Avenue,
Newport News, Va. 23607
Miracle Temple Baptist Church with Delegate Cia Price at 9:30 a.m.
617 32nd Street,
First Baptist Church East End with Delegate Cia Price at 10 a.m.
3000 Jefferson Avenue
Zion Baptist Church Hampton with Delegate Cia Price at 11 a.m.
125 W. County Street
Lunch at The Comfort Zone with Lt. Gov. Northam, Justin Fairfax at 1 p.m.
2163 Cunningham Drive
Get Out The Vote Rally with Lt. Gov. Northam, Justin Fairfax at 2:30 p.m.
Boo Williams Sportsplex, 5 Armistead Pointe Parkway
Saturday, November 4, 2017 7:00 PM
Del. Price Says Vote!
Tuesday, November 7th, polls are open from 6a-7pm. Need more info? Don't think your vote counts? Listen here!
Every vote counts, but only if you cast it. Don't forget to vote!
Friday, November 3, 2017 4:33 PM
42,000 Ex-Felons Could Decide Virginia’s Governor’s Race
“We’ve been helping them get registered to vote,” Virginia delegate and campaign co-chair for Lt. Governor Ralph Northam, Marcia Price, told Observer. “What we’ve been finding is that their sentences were done decades ago and they could get their rights back. Because people are exercising their vote for the first time, that excitement is going to have them show up to the polls.” (Click for full story)
Friday, November 3, 2017 12:00 AM
**Ramp Closures For I-64 Widening Project**
Full ramp closures have been scheduled overnight for the I-64 Widening Project. Detours will be in place during overnight closures on November 5th-11th. This effects travelers in Newport News. Click here to see the full press release from VDOT!
Thursday, November 2, 2017 7:00 PM
Del. Price Shares Info on Absentee Voting
In-Person Absentee voting is available until Saturday November 4th at 5pm. If you're eligible, you can vote before Election Day. For more info, go to https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/absentee-voting/index.html
If you're voting Tuesday, November 7th, polls are open from 6a-7pm. Listen for more info!
Thursday, November 2, 2017 6:00 AM
Ex-Felons Voting for the First Time Could Shake Virginia’s Governor’s Race
Virginia is one of four states that permanently disenfranchise people with felonies, even after they’ve served their sentences. While the state’s governor is allowed to restore individuals’ right to vote, last year Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe shocked conservatives by signing an order restoring rights to more than 200,000 people who had completed their sentences and parole. Republican lawmakers successfully sued to block the move, arguing that he lacked authority to restore rights en masse. So McAuliffe’s administration started handing out the orders one by one; more than 168,000 ex-offenders have since had their voting rights returned. About 42,000 of them have registered to vote.
That’s a large chunk of people we’ve added back to the electorate,” says Marcia Price, a member of Virginia’s House of Delegates and a campaign co-chair for Lt. Governor Ralph Northam, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate.
Of the former felons who have recently had their rights restored, nearly half are black. Before McAuliffe’s historic announcement last year, about 1 in 5 African Americans in the state could not vote because of their criminal records. (Click for full story)
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 12:00 AM
Del. Price in Spelman Women to Watch Highlight
"Marcia is wearing at least three hats these days. First, she is the director Virginia Black Leadership Organizing Collaborative (VA BLOC), a nonprofit that builds empowered communities. Second, she is an elected member of the Virginia House of Delegates, honored to serve the 95th District. Third, she serves as the Statewide Chair of the Ralph Northam for Governor campaign in Virginia. “There are 83,000 people counting on me to be successful at my job.” We can all agree that this #Spelmanalumna is doing WORK.
Visit http://bit.ly/SWTW_CiaPrice02 to read more about Marcia's commitment “to the Resistance and Opposition, while preaching the gospels of love, equity, activism, and empowerment to help spark change in her Virginia community.” (Click for full feature)
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 1:19 PM
Vote Ralph Northam for Governor!
We have been out fighting for our values, our communities, and for translating our energy into votes. We are fighting for better jobs and an economy that works for us all. We are fighting for safer neighborhoods. We are fighting for access to affordable healthcare. We are fighting for justice. We are fighting for equality and equity. We are taking a stand for inclusion. We are fighting for the future our children deserve.
We are fighting for candidates we believe in because we care about the trajectory of the future of our Commonwealth. We need Ralph Northam as Virginia's next Governor to keep us moving forward and to send a message that we will NOT go back.
We are better than hate. But y'all, love will only win if we do the work.
We have one week until Election Day on November 7th. Grab a friend and volunteer for the campaign. Text Virginia to 21333 or DM me for info.
We can all do something to make sure Ralph, Justin, Mark, and our HOD candidates finish strong. Let's go!!
#GameOnVA #FutureIsNow
#BeTheChange #DoTheWork #ElectionsMatter #EveryVoteCounts#ReElectDelPrice
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 12:00 PM
Del. Price on The Pastor's Study Radio Show
Delegate Price joined The Pastor's Study Radio Show on WHOV 88.1FM on October 24, 2017 to discuss the importance of voting in the upcoming election. Click to listen to some great information to prepare for November 7th.
Monday, October 23, 2017 1:15 PM
Del. Price will join The Pastor's Study Radio Show
Del. Price will join The Pastor's Study Radio Show with Revs. Swann, Johnson, and Young on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. The show starts at noon and can be heard on WHOV 88.1FM or iHeart Radio.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 12:00 AM
Obama Returns to Campaign Trail to Rally Black Voters
Elected Democrats in Virginia suggest the anger toward Mr. Trump will ultimately translate into votes. “The national circus is overshadowing it, but if you’re on the doors like I am, you’re hearing that excitement and you’re hearing the people excited to vote,” said Marcia Price, a delegate. (Click for full article)
Send Texts & IM's to Friends for Voter Registration!
Online Voter Registration Deadline is TODAY by 11:59pm. There's so much at stake, like SO much. There are EIGHT positions on the ballot in cities like Newport News and Hampton. Every vote matters. Help spread the word by copying and pasting to send any of these messages by text/email/IM/DM to your family/friends! This is a quick and easy way you can make a HUGE impact! (Click for the messages!)
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Friday, October 13, 2017 3:18 PM
Campaigning when there's no contest
Newport News - What do you do if you’re a member of the House of Delegates but don’t have an opponent? Del. Marcia Price, D-Newport News, has been putting in several hours a week campaigning for Ralph Northam. (Click for full blog post)
Del, Marcia Price, D-Newport News, is unopposed, but still hitting the campaign trail -- as co chair of Ralph Northam's gubernatorial campaign. Both worked the crowd at Rep. Bobby Scott's annual Labor Day picnic, shown here. (Aileen Devlin/Daily Press / Daily Press
Friday, September 29, 2017 12:00 AM
Today is Ask A Stupid Question Day! Ask yours!
Today is #AskAStupidQuestionDay! Back in the 80's, educators were realizing that students weren't asking questions because they were afraid of being judged or sounding "stupid". The teachers created a day just for them to ask the questions they were most afraid of asking. By making a safe space for their questions, it encouraged their curiosity and lessened their fear of judgement.
To celebrate the day, I'm doing a slightly different take and opening up to answer all of your questions about politics, government, policy, civics, community, and more! Ask your question below. The only "stupid" question is the one that goes unasked!
I'll be answering the questions on Facebook and Twitter today, September 29th 1pm-6pm!
Click to submit your question!
Thursday, September 28, 2017 12:00 AM
Del. Price's Summer 2017 Recap in Pictures
We had a busy but amazing summer in the district! From working with youth, to hearing constituent concerns, to attending many events around the area - we had a great summer. Here is our summer in pictures for our #TBT
Keep scrolling!
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 6:18 PM
New Email Update: Opportunities & Upcoming Events
I hope you're having a great week! I wanted to share with you some upcoming events and opportunities in the area. Continue to stay involved and engaged because your voice, your input, and your perspective are important!
I've also included some important information about Hurricane Preparedness and Relief efforts. We want to keep all of those effected by the recent storms in our thoughts and also work to help!
And bonus! Take a listen to a radio show I was on recently.
Be sure to scroll all the way through.
Monday, July 17, 2017 12:00 AM
Summer In The 95th
It's Summer in the 95th! See you at one of these events! These events were created so I could stay in touch with you! We aren't taking the summer off because there's still work to be done. Don't see anything that interests you, let us know! Tell us what kind of events you'd like to see and what kind of things you'd like to learn!
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 2:20 PM
Summer 2017 Events with Delegate Price
Here are 5 events you don't want to miss this summer, from town halls to webinars to paint parties to birthday parties and more. Don't forget to register! Click the link for more info. See you soon!
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 12:00 AM
Today: You Choose Our Future.
Today, we have a Democratic primary for Governor here in Virginia. I am proud to have voted for Ralph Northam—here’s why: Ralph Northam is one of the kindest men I know. But do not take his kindness for weakness - HE IS A FIGHTER. He has been here in Virginia for the past decade fighting to build a commonwealth that works for everyone—no matter who you are, no matter where you are from, no matter who you love. (Click to read more)
Sunday, June 11, 2017 1:25 AM
I'm supporting Ralph Northam for Governor!
I'm supporting Ralph Northam for Governor and I'm not alone. Congressmen Bobby Scott and Don McEachin, Governor McAuliffe, Senators Warner and Kaine, and the entire Democratic House and Senate Caucus all support Ralph! Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, June 13th! Polls are open from 6am-7pm!
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017 12:00 AM
To shake up the Democratic Party, progressives turn to a primary race in Virginia
Virginia lawmaker Marcia Price has her lefty political idols. She broke with every other Democrat in the state legislature last year to endorse Bernie Sanders over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential race. But when it comes to her state’s June gubernatorial primary, Price wants her liberal heroes to butt out. (Click for more!)
Black Women Leaders Demand Representation in the DNC
More than 20 Black female elected officials, activists and community leaders came together in solidarity to voice their concern that Black women are being overlooked in regard to leadership within the Democratic Party.
In the letter to Perez, the women stated, “Like civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, who testified at the 1964 Democratic convention demanding Blacks have a seat and voice within the Party, we are ‘sick and tired of being sick and tired.'”
(Click to read more about the letter in which Del. Price participated)
A new level of excitement for state primary elections
Northam has endorsements from every Democrat elected to statewide office in Virginia and every Democrat in the General Assembly. Del. Marcia Price, D-Hampton, is his campaign chairwoman, despite also being the only Virginia legislator to endorse U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders in last year's presidential race. (Click for full article)
Thursday, April 13, 2017 5:15 PM
Ralph Northam for Governor - Fighting Since Day One
Lt. Governor Dr. Ralph Northam has been fighting for Progressive Values since Day ONE! The primary elections are being held on Tuesday, June 13th. To join Team Northam, visit www.RalphNortham.com
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 8:27 AM
Peninsula Community Champions Participate in Meals on Wheels March for Meals Campaign
PAA held a "Meet and Greet" for their invited "Community Champions" who came to help raise awareness for the growing number of seniors facing hunger and isolation, both serious problems currently impacting our community and the nation at large. PAA was honored to have Virginia Delegate Marcia Price, Tempestt Boone (Legislative Assistant to Delegate Price), Thomas Cross - Legislative Aide to Virginia Senator Monty Mason, Major Steven Rich with the Hampton Sheriff's Department, Patricia Green - member of the PAA Board of Directors, Ted Juraschek - member of the PAA Board of Directors, and Rick Jackson - member of the PAA Board of Directors...
Several of the Community Champions delivered a meal route after the meeting and got to meet and talk with many of the PAA MOW seniors. Delegate Price and Tempestt Boone delivered meals in the mid-town area of Newport News... (Click for article)
Women's History Month: Leaders in government and military
Born and raised in Newport News, Marcia Price is the voice of more than 83,000 people in parts of her hometown and Hampton as the representative for the 95th District in the Virginia House of Delegates....In honor of Women's History Month, Bunting, Price, Mangum, Miller and Woodbury share their inspirations and advice.
What advice would you pass on?
Price: "Know what you're getting into and do the research. Know that it's not glitz and glamour. It's hard, intense, grimy work. But if you're called to do it, you have to answer the call.
"Stick together as much as possible, because when we are unified in our fight, it's even more impactful."
Friday, March 24, 2017 12:00 AM
Progressive Emerging Leaders and LGBT Activists Backs Ralph Northam for Governor
Richmond, VA – Today, a progressive coalition of leaders across Virginia endorsed Ralph Northam’s candidacy for governor.
Earlier this year, Delegate Marcia Price, the only member of the General Assembly to endorse Senator Bernie Sanders, joined Northam for Governor as campaign chair. Senator Warner, Senator Kaine, Governor McAuliffe, Attorney General Herring, Congressman Scott, Congressman Beyer, and Congressman McEachin each affirmed their endorsements of Dr. Northam. The House and Senate Democratic caucuses also announced their unanimous endorsement. In addition, he received support from community activists and leaders from around Charlottesville.
(Click for the list of the endorsers!)
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 7:44 AM
Virginia Young Democrats host convention in Harrisonburg
Delegate Marcia Price (D-Newport News) will be the keynote speaker at the VAYD Awards Banquet on Saturday evening. Delegate Price was elected as a young democrat in 2015 and is a progressive leader in the General Assembly on a range of issues including access to healthcare, college affordability, and civil rights. She was the highest ranking Virginia elected official to endorse Senator Bernie Sanders in the presidential primary and has since worked to unify our communities as we push for progressive policies
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 8:58 AM
2017 Amazing Math Teachers
In honor of #PiDay we want to celebrate our local math teachers! Submit your favorite math teacher for our "2017 Amazing Math Teachers" awards! Click for more information (some restrictions apply). Submissions are due by March 21st and the winners will be announced on March 28th!
Editorial: Ranking jobs in a grab bag
The House committee also let die a proposal from Del. Jeion Ward, D-Hampton, to protect workers from being forced to accept wages by a credit to a prepaid debit card, a practice that means they can be forced to pay a fee to get access to their money. The House Appropriations committee rejected an effort by Del. Marcia Price, D-Newport News, to help young Virginians refinance high-rate student loan debt. And the Senate Courts committee said no the proposal by state Sen. Monty Mason, D-Williamsburg, to expand protection against financial exploitation of incapacitated adults.
There is a common theme here: Virginia state government spends too much time telling local government what to do but is much less diligent following up on responsibilities it has assumed for itself. (Click for full editorial)
Who Gets To Legislate Heritage In Virginia
Del. Marcia Price (D-Newport News), a fourth-generation Episcopalian with African American and Pamunkey ancestry and an M.A. in Christian theology from Howard University, voted no on Virginia’s Christian Heritage resolution. She found H.R. 297’s jump from Pocahontas to Oliver Hill jarring and “irresponsible.”
As Del. Price explained by phone, “Celebrating our history means embracing and being completely honest about the full historical record, including the not-so glamorous parts. African slavery, the exclusion of the enslaved from Christianity, the mistreatment of Native peoples, and Jim Crow—these are critical aspects of Virginia’s history and too important to pass over.”
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 9:43 AM
A majority of Va. legislators call for recording committee meetings
A healthy majority – 85 -- of our 140 state Senators and members of the House of Delegates say the General Assembly should insist that its new office building (and the temporary facility it will move to before the 2018 session) should have facilities for full full audio and visual recording of committee and subcommittee meetings.
Among those signing were Del. Gordon Helsel, R-Poquoson; Del. Keith Hodges, R-Urbanna; state Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton; state Sen. Monty Mason, D-Williamsburg; Del. Mike Mullin, D-Newport News; state Sen. Tommy Norment, R-James City County; Del. Brenda Pogge, R-Norge; Del. Marcia Price, D-Newport News and Del. Jeion Ward, D-Hampton. (Click for full article)
Price named Northam for Governor campaign chair
Ralph has spent his entire career fighting for progressive causes—and he will continue doing that as Governor. I am proud to help lead a campaign that wants to build a Commonwealth that works for everyone—no matter who they are, no matter where they live, no matter who they love. (Click for full announcement)
Sunday, February 26, 2017 12:00 AM
Virginia General Assembly session wrap: A look at what happened
Forty-six days after it gavelled in, the Virginia General Assembly gavelled out Saturday.
In between, it passed a budget with raises for teachers and state employees, bigger raises meant to address nursing shortages at state mental hospitals and even bigger raises for state police.
Speaker of the House William Howell announced his retirement and will be succeeded, assuming Republicans hold their House majority in the November elections, by current Majority Leader Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights.
The governor's race and other elections gear up now in full. The in-session fundraising ban on state officials ended with the session. (Click for more)
Thursday, February 23, 2017 10:23 PM
Bill for capping school suspension lengths dies
Votes on the four measures focused on the issue were bipartisan, with the state Senate backing reform by a wide margin while the House was nearly evenly divided.
Teacher, administrator and school board lobbying groups opposed the bills. As the session went on enough support eroded in the House that tight victories became narrow losses. On Thursday afternoon, Stanley and Del. Dickie Bell, R-Staunton, threw in the towel.
At one point their bills would have capped suspensions at 45 days, though that was moved to 90 days with a review after 45 days. Other legislation from the pair would have ended suspensions for children in pre-K through fifth grade, though exceptions were built in for drug offenses, firearm offenses and other serious crimes.
That eventually became a five-day cap for students from pre-K to 3rd grade, then a 10-day cap.
The House voted down this final proposal Monday on a 46-50 vote... (Delegate) Marcia "Cia" Price, D-Newport News, voted for the bill. (Click for full article)
In abortion bill veto, an issue for 2017 campaigns
McAuliffe held Tuesday's veto ceremony outside of the governor's mansion, and he said the symbolism should be clear.
"The governor's mansion is the brick wall," he said. House Bill 2264 dealt with relatively little state money: Less than $30,000 destined for Planned Parenthood's five centers around the state. But the defunding also could have affected federal eligibility, which would have been "unspeakably devastating," Virginia League for Planned Parenthood President and CEO Paulette McElwain said.
Eighteen Democratic legislators joined the governor for the ceremony, including Del. Marcia "Cia" Price, D-Newport News.
"It's important that the governor be someone who's willing to stand up and protect women's access to health care," she said. (Click for full article)
Sunday, February 19, 2017 12:44 PM
Del. Price to Host Post-Session Townhall
NEWPORT NEWS, VA- On Monday, March 6, 2017, Delegate Marcia "Cia" Price (95th District) will host a "Post-Session Townhall" to offer updates from the 2017 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session. The event will be from 6:30pm-8:00pm at the Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center (2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News, VA 23607). She will discuss pending legislation that will impact your life and the next steps toward Reconvene Session in April.
Del. Price knows it is important to hear from constituents of the 95th District, as well as for her to help them stay engaged during this important process. The evening will be fun and informative. "A lot has transpired during this Session. It's important for people to know the laws that will impact the way they live their lives and the back story to how they came to be. It's equally important for them to have their voice be heard during this process. I look forward to the discussion," stated Del. Price.
Del. Price represents the 95th House District, parts of Newport News and parts of Hampton. To see if you are in her district, click here:
http://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/
The townhall is free but please RSVP at:
https://PostSessionTownHall95thDistrict.eventbrite.com/
Peninsula legislators, students talk STEM careers
The students in the room came from different middle and high schools in Newport News and Hampton, including Heritage and Denbigh high schools and Spratley Middle School, and all have dreams of entering STEM fields. Dream jobs throughout the room ranged from neurosurgeon, to veterinarian, to ob-gyn......
A cornerstone of the conversation was the book and now movie "Hidden Figures," and the struggles the women overcame to pursue science. "These were four African-American women in Hampton that changed the world," Del. Marcia "Cia" Price, D-Newport News, said. "And know that you have that power, too." (Click for full article)
House Votes Against Senate Redistricting Reform
RICHMOND, Va. – As Virginians demanding redistricting reform descended on the Capitol, House Democrats yesterday forced two votes of the full House Privileges and Elections Committee on Senate redistricting reform measures – both of which were killed by the committee’s Republicans in a party-line vote. Del. Marcia “Cia” Price moved to report SJ 231 and SJ 290 to the floor of the House for a full floor vote. Both measures were killed in the Republican-controlled Elections Subcommittee on Tuesday. However, legislation can be revived in the rare event that a member of the full committee moves to report.
“It’s time for us to do the right thing,” said Price during the committee meeting. “The citizens have told us that more than seventy percent of them are for redistricting reform, and we on this committee do not represent seventy percent of constituents. It is time for it to be heard on the House floor, for all of the House members to have a vote.” (Click for full release)
Monday, February 13, 2017 5:15 PM
Del. Price Speaks on Rev. Pauli Murray for Black History Month
During the month of February, each day a Delegate presents a moment in Black History. Del. Price delivered today's Black History Month speech on Rev. Pauli Murray. She was a Civil Rights attorney and was the first Black woman to be ordained by the Episcopal Church. Click to listen and learn more about Rev. Murray!
Thursday, February 9, 2017 9:03 PM
Del. Price's Statement on House Budget
Del. Price is pleased to announce that the House Budget (HB1500) that passed today included $200,000 for the Newport News Public Schools’ Summer Program for Arts, Recreation, and Knowledge (SPARK) to help supplement the NNPS funding of the program. Del. Price submitted and fought for the Budget Amendment for SPARK because she believes it is an integral part of the educational opportunities offered for students in the summer. “Education is key to the success and safety of our youth. We must continue to support programs that work, especially those programs that prevent achievement gaps over the summer months,” said Del. Price. The Budget also includes funding for the Denbigh Aviation Academy. Even with the tough year’s budget shortfall and impending cuts, no cuts were made to K-12 education. (Click for full press release)
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 8:35 PM
Del. Price to Host Day at the Capitol for local fraternities and sororities
On February 20, 2017, Del. Price will host members of local Black Greek Letter Organizations, known as the Divine Nine organizations. Members from Newport News, Hampton, and Williamsburg have been invited to attend. (Click for more info!)
Monday, February 6, 2017 4:30 PM
Officials Highlight Past Achievements, Future Discoveries at NASA AeroSpace Days
Virginia Del. Marcia Price knows NASA is about more than space, but she is admittedly fascinated with rocket launches.
Price recalled how she and her boyfriend tried to witness a recent rocket launch at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops Island, Virginia, but failed to make it on time. They ended up viewing the launch from a nearby bridge and were amazed by the sight. “That inspiration happens when you guys didn’t even realize it,” she said. Price was among the many Virginia legislators who were visited by officials from Wallops and NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, during NASA AeroSpace Days — now in its 12th year — Feb. 1 and 2 in Richmond, Virginia. The annual event allows leaders from NASA and the aerospace industry to speak with Virginia policymakers about the benefits that the aerospace sector brings to the state, as well as opportunities for growth and improvement. (Click for photo and full article!)
Thursday, February 2, 2017 10:30 PM
Virginia police department looking for clarification about ‘loophole’ in juvenile gun rights
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- The Newport News police department is looking for clarification about the rights juveniles have when it comes to possessing a gun.
Currently under Virginia law, anyone under 18 cannot have a gun, except in two cases: hunting and when a juvenile is in their home, their parents', grandparents' or guardian's.
Police said this causes an issue for them. “If we go on scene and the juvenile has a weapon and the parent isn’t aware of it, we have no legal ground to take the weapon at that point because of the way the code is written," Capt. Jason Bollhorst told affiliate WTKR.
That's why police are working with Delegate Marcia Price to add verbiage to the bill that would say a juvenile needs to have parent consent to have that gun. Capt. Bollhorst added if the police department is investigating a case and have probable cause when it comes to the gun in question, they can take it. (Click for Video and full article)
Wednesday, February 1, 2017 11:23 PM
Newport News Police looking for clarification about juvenile gun rights
That's why police are working with Delegate Marcia Price to add verbiage to the bill that would say a juvenile needs to have parent consent to have that gun. Capt. Bollhorst added if the police department is investigating a case and have probable cause when it comes to the gun in question, they can take it.
(Click for more on the story and video from the news cast)
Wednesday, February 1, 2017 6:00 AM
Democrats call for vote on redistricting reforms
At its meeting Monday morning, the Constitutional Subcommittee of the House Privileges and Elections Committee ignored a request from a Democratic member to vote on the proposed constitutional amendments individually. The panel then tabled the redistricting measures on a single 4-3 vote.
Republican Dels. Randy Minchew of Leesburg, Mark Cole of Fredericksburg, Tim Hugo of Centreville and Jackson Miller of Manassas all voted to table the resolutions. Opposing the motion were Republican Del. Jason Miyares of Virginia Beach and Democratic Dels. Joseph Lindsey of Norfolk and Marcia Price of Newport News.
Democrats in the House of Delegates on Tuesday blasted the subcommittee’s action. (click for full article)
Republican-Led House Panel Throws Out 20 Proposed Bills
RICHMOND, Va. (WVIR) -
A slew of proposed amendments to Virginia's Constitution were all shut down in a Monday morning meeting in Richmond.
With a single vote, the Republican-led House panel moved to throw out more than 20 bills. Some measures would have revised Virginia law dealing with re-instating ex-felons' ability to vote. Other efforts looked at changing the way voting districts are drawn in the commonwealth. (Click for Video and Article)
Monday, January 30, 2017 12:00 PM
With single vote, House subcommittee kills more than 20 proposed Va. constitutional amendments
“When you have someone say that you can only take four forward and then you basically base it on the chronology of the vote as opposed to voting on each one and its merit, then that’s an interesting message to be sent to voters,” said Del. Marcia S. “Cia” Price, D-Newport News.
Ahead of what would have been a voice vote, Price moved that the vote on the group of bills be recorded. She voted against laying the resolutions on the table with Del. Jason S. Miyares, R-Virginia Beach, and Del. Joseph C. Lindsey, D-Norfolk.
Price carried a resolution that would have banned redistricting for political purposes. The amendment also would have made legislators’ communications regarding redistricting available to the public. It received a 5-to-2 vote because Price made a motion to report it to the committee before the group of bills was formed. Miyares joined the other Republicans in voting against it. (Click for the full story)
Thursday, January 19, 2017 10:13 PM
Newport News Police seeks clarity: Juvenile gun rights vs. parent permission
The Newport News Police Department's take on a small section of state law brought a tricky question before the legislature Thursday: Can a 16-year-old have a gun in the house without his parents' permission? The city was seeking clarity on the issue via House Bill 2098, sponsored by Del. Marcia "Cia" Price, D-Newport News. The bill would have tweaked state code to make certain that minors must have permission to bring a gun into the home of their parent, grandparent or guardian. (Click for full story)
Police shooting, body camera bills go down
A local effort to establish standard protocols for investigating officer-involved shootings died in subcommittee Thursday.
So did bills to require body camera usage policies for law enforcement departments across the state.
Del. Marcia "Cia" Price's bill on police shootings would have had the state develop a model policy for investigations and required more disclosures from commonwealth's attorneys involved in those investigations. (Click for more.)
Del. Price Gives Obama Farewell Speech
On Thursday, January 19, 2017, Del. Price gave a farewell speech for President Obama on his last day in office. You can find the speech here: Price's Obama Farewell Speech
'30 pieces of silver' day care fingerprint bill draws church criticism
Griffey said parents likely assume all day cares are treated equally by the state. A measure that would have required day cares to inform parents of their level of oversight has failed to clear the legislature.
Pogge, R-Norge, is a member of the House Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee, which will vote on the house fingerprint bill Thursday. Del. Marcia "Cia" Price, D-Hampton, and Del. Gordon Helsel, R-Poquoson, also are on the committee, and both said they plan to vote for the bill.
"To forego funding ... for a philosophical conversation, I think, is irresponsible," Price said. "Especially on this issue. We need to make sure everyone gets a background check."
House Democrats welcome Ward, Price to leadership team
Virginia House Democrats today elected two new members to fill vacancies on their leadership team.
Delegate Jeion Joyner Ward will serve as Vice Chair of Operations and Delegate Marcia “Cia” Price will serve as Secretary.
Both women hail from the Hampton Roads area. Ward represents the 92nd District, which encompasses a portion of Hampton. Price represents the 95th House District, which includes parts of Newport News and Hampton.
Del. Price Joins Leadership Team
RICHMOND, VA - Today, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus elected Delegate Marcia "Cia" Price as Secretary of the Caucus. About the election, Del. Price stated, "This is a tremendous honor to be elected to a leadership position in my first term. I do not take this lightly and I am looking forward to working with the Caucus in this new role."
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Hampton Roads lawmakers say they plan to address law enforcement salaries
Lawmakers from Hampton Roads say they're planning to address law enforcement salaries across the Commonwealth. In some cases, the salaries are leading to high turnover rates and staffing shortages. "It is important that we retain our best and also have them have fair wages, so they can continue to do the best job they can," said Del. Marcia Price, a democrat from the Peninsula.
(Click for full story and Video of Del. Price's comments)
Democratic Delegate Cia Price speaks during the Virginia General Assembly first day in session
Democratic Delegate Cia Price speaks during the Virginia General Assembly first day in session at the State Capitol in Richmond on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017.
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Dem Delegates Murphy & Price leave the Virginia General Assembly Building
Democratic Delegates Kathleen Murphy, left, and Cia Price, right, leave the Virginia General Assembly Building for the first day in session at the State Capitol in Richmond on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 11:23 PM
Black legislators seek to protect education funding
As Virginia faces an estimated $1.26 billion budget shortfall, the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus announced that its top priority during the General Assembly’s session this year is to protect funding for K-12 education. Additionally, the VLBC will focus on criminal justice reform, job creation, increasing the minimum wage and public safety. “These are the issues we will continue to fight for because there must be a change,” Del. Roslyn Tyler, a Democrat from Jarratt and president of the caucus, said at a news conference Wednesday.
Del. Price currently serves as Chaplain for the VA Legislative Black Caucus. She proudly stands with the Caucus as they fight for education, jobs, and justice!
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Monday, January 9, 2017 8:30 PM
Virginia Democratic delegates to seek new student loan authority
The state House Democratic Caucus is backing a plan to get the state back into the business of making student loans. Dels. Marcus B. Simon of Fairfax and Marcia S. Price of Newport News said Monday that they will propose legislation to revive the Virginia Education Loan Authority, which was shut down in the mid-1990s after providing student loans for two decades.
Virginia Democrats Seek to Help Ease Student Loan Debt
RICHMOND, Va. (WVIR) - Virginia Democrats are rolling out a plan to tackle the heavy burden of student loan debt. Lawmakers are introducing bills aimed at lowering interest rates, and having the commonwealth play a role in issuing new loans.
Democrats argue Virginia's economy is being held back because graduates are unable to invest much in the economy. Legislators believe they are delaying buying homes, as well as starting their own families or business because of their debt.
"We cannot move forward with a new Virginia economy when our next generation of leaders come out of school crippled with debt," said 95th District Delegate Marcia Price (D).
Elected Officials Encourage Day Of Service To Honor Dr. King
Join Mayor McKinley L. Price, Delegate Marcia "Cia" Price, and SheriffGabriel Morgan Sr for a regional Food Drive in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Start collecting non-perishable food items now! You can collect at your school, job, church, organization, etc! Then come to the VA Peninsula Foodbank to drop off the items on MLK Day, Monday, January 16th between 9am-1pm! Let's restock the foodbank to start off 2017 and honor the heart and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! Need collection containers and flyers? Call 757-926-8403 or email MayorsOffice@nnva.gov for more information! Or click here for more info:https://www.nnva.gov/Blog.aspx?CID=4
Tuesday, January 3, 2017 5:28 PM
Locke and Price to Host Legislative Rollout & Send-Off
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Sen. Mamie Locke (SD2) and Del. Marcia “Cia” Price (HD95) will host a Legislative Rollout and Send-off on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. They will both discuss updates from the General Assembly and talk about the upcoming 2017 Legislative Session. "It is important for both Sen. Locke and me to hear from our constituents as we prepare for Session. This is a perfect opportunity for citizens to interface with their representatives as we continue to work toward progress," said Del. Price.
The meeting will take place at the Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center and will begin at 6:30pm. The event is free and open to the public. To attend, please register at https://goo.gl/EyOSiu
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 12:09 PM
Del. Price Will Seek Re-Election
Delegate Price said, “The advances that we have made to make quality educational opportunities available to all of our youth are significant. Progress made toward the New Virginia Economy has been tremendous as we invest in job creation and innovation. Community policing efforts in decreasing youth crime over the summer were successful. Honoring the value of our veterans entering the civilian workforce was a priority. Protecting victims of domestic violence was a bipartisan effort. Restoring the rights of thousands of Virginians to participate in the governmental process is huge. There have been gains. But often they are tempered by the amount of work we still have yet to accomplish. For instance, we have to continue to make our neighborhoods safer. We can’t settle. We have to keep going.”
Price wants to continue the progress that has been made in her district and the Commonwealth in a second term. “What we do and say must send authentic messages that we want everyone to have an opportunity for wholeness and wellness and that we want everyone to have the opportunity to have their voice be heard,” she said.
(Click for the full release)
Friday, December 9, 2016 3:17 PM
Del. Price Seeks Names of Super Star Youth
I need your help! I would like to know about 50 youth living in the 95th District that you feel have gone above and beyond in their school or community. Maybe they stood up for their classmate, maybe they started a club to help others, maybe they are an academic superstar, maybe they collected items to donate to others --- whatever the reason, I want to know about them! Please email delegatemarciaprice@gmail.com and tell me their name, school, grade level, and why you think they are an amazing youth!
(Click for more info)
Wednesday, December 7, 2016 2:32 PM
Airline to bring nonstop flights from Newport News to Newark and Long Island
Maine-based Elite Airways, backed with up to $900,000 in direct economic incentives, announced Wednesday that it will start flying nonstop from Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport to Islip, N.Y. and Newark, N.J., in March...
State Del. Marcia Price, D-Newport News, who was at the announcement Wednesday, stood in front of a large window at gate B1, through which an Elite Airways jet was visible, she said she was hoping for New York to be a destination. (Click for more)
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 12:29 AM
Community Leaders Attend Summit on Gun Violence
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – On Monday evening, more than 30 community leaders met to discuss the alarming recent uptick in gun violence in the city. As of that evening, Newport News had had 23 murders and more than 100 incidents involving guns. The group was called together by Delegate Marcia “Cia” Price (95th District) in an effort to receive updates from law enforcement and City Officials to clarify some misconceptions about the situation. The goals were also to collaborate as a group on short and long term solutions, and assess current resources and strategies and some of the voids needing to be addressed......
Delegate Price summarized the meeting by saying, “We as leaders needed to commit to solutions that will focus on prevention, intervention, enforcement, and reentry. Our city is more than our violence. We care about each of our citizens and want them to feel safe and have a great quality of life. We want each of our children to be able to live out their dreams. We want our city to thrive, together. In order for that to happen, we must reclaim our communities from the reality of gun violence.”
Sunday, November 13, 2016 1:12 PM
Price to Host Townhall 11/15/16
Today! Townhall: What Now? -- The election is over. What now? What next? Let's talk this out, come together, and ORGANIZE. The work doesn't stop! We will hear from each other and also learn strategies on how you can use your resources and talent to help your community. We need each of your voices present. It will take each of us, coming together, to stand strong and impact our community. We will be in the Cafeteria at Heritage High School, 5800 Marshall Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607. This is a safe space for us to discuss and plan. It will be interactive and productive. All who want to be a part of this conversation are welcome, and this event is family-friendly. See you this evening.
Sunday, November 6, 2016 7:30 PM
Scott, Warner urge locals to head to the polls
A Clinton presidency would also mean solutions for mounting student debt, Scott said. It's an issue he brought up a second time after saying that State Del. Marcia Price asked him to reach out to the millennial voters.
The millennial voice is important in this election, said State Del. Marcia Price, before the event started. Despite mixed stuff she's heard from polls and surveys, Price said she's seeing excitement from both younger and black voters.
"I think people know how important this election is, and we can't sit out," she said.
Saturday, November 5, 2016 12:00 AM
Raise Your Voice - Letter to the Editor by Del. Price
The presidential candidates have made the case for their visions of our country's future. We know their platforms, perspectives and personalities. On Tuesday, we will choose our next president.
Elections have consequences that reverberate for generations, and this may be the most consequential election in our lifetime. On day one of our next president's administration, she or he will fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court. That decision alone will determine if the right to vote will be protected for millions of Americans, if a woman has the right to make her own health care decisions, and if every American can enjoy the same equality and freedom no matter who they are and who they love.
This is not a question of just temperament and experience, although those are hugely important. What is essentially on the ballot in this election are two different visions for America. Donald Trump and Mike Pence's divisive vision that would tear our country apart and Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine's inclusive vision that says we are stronger together.
At any given time, there are at least 15 elected officials that represent you, making decisions about your life. Your vote is how you have a voice in who is chosen. In this election, we are choosing the leader of our nation and the Congress that will help get things done. They will be chosen whether you show up or not!
Don't wake up on Wednesday and regret that you chose not to participate in this historic moment.
Let's make history, together.
Del. Marcia S. "Cia" Price
Thursday, October 13, 2016 6:08 PM
Del Price Responds to Hearing on Election Readiness
RICHMOND, VA - Today, both the Senate and House Privileges and Elections committees met jointly in a last minute meeting, called less than 30 days before the election. With such a short timeline before elections and a subsequent lack of feasible short term solutions offered (ones that don’t involve shutting down tools that help the voter), it is unclear as to what we accomplished as far as solutions. The meeting occurred on the same day that the Republican Presidential Nominee paired down his campaign efforts in Virginia. I am hoping that this meeting was not an attempt to cast undue doubt on the integrity of Virginia’s elections system because of declining polling numbers for a particular candidate.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 10:30 PM
RTD Coverage of Williamsburg
Del. Marcia S. Price, D-Newport News, spoke at a news conference in Williamsburg ahead of Pence’s speech. She criticized Trump for spending years stoking false rumors that President Barack Obama was born outside the United States.
On Friday, Trump finally acknowledged that Obama was born in the U.S.
“Trump has refused to apologize or take any accountability for his years of divisive rhetoric, peddling a bigoted attack against our country’s first black president,” Price said, according to the Clinton campaign. “Instead, he stood up and told more lies about the origin of the conspiracy theory.”
Trump ‘temperamentally unfit’ to serve as commander-in-chief
Virginia leaders, veterans and military family members highlighted how Donald Trump and Mike Pence are temperamentally unfit and unqualified to lead the nation. At a press conference, Virginia Legislative Black Caucus Chair and State Senator Mamie Locke, Delegate Marcia Price and Councilman Cliff Hayes rejected the Trump-Pence campaign’s bigotry and divisiveness and local veterans and military families spoke out against Trump’s record of disrespecting veterans and his dangerous proposals that would threaten our national security. (Click for More)
Del. Price's Full Comments from Williamsburg
Del. Price's full comments, as prepared:
Last week, Donald Trump showed us again that he is unfit to serve as President of the United States. As Sen. Locke alluded to, the Republican Presidential Nominee has been playing dangerous games, but we are not fooled.
Trump and his new fancy advisers seem to think that by stating fact - that President Obama is an American - the issue is now done, but that is NOT TRUE. This is not just about political strategy but about the larger issue of character and track records of the candidates. For starters, Trump has refused to apologize or take accountability for his years of divisive rhetoric, peddling a bigoted attack against our country’s first black president. Instead, he stood up and told more lies about the origins of this hateful conspiracy theory and his role in perpetuating it. (Click for more)
Del. Price denounces hate in Williamsburg
WILLIAMSBURG, VA – Today, Delegate Marcia S. “Cia” Price participated in a press conference to denounce the racist and divisive rhetoric of the Trump campaign. In the rain, Price joined Sen. Mamie Locke (2nd District) and Cliff Hayes, the Democratic Nominee for the 77th House District in speaking to the racially charged birther comments the Republican Presidential Nominee has espoused for years. Behind the speakers were several members of the Williamsburg community and students from William & Mary who joined the press conference to show their support for Hillary Clinton for President. (Click for more info)
Full Comments from Board of Health Meeting
Delegate Price's Full Comments, Board of Health Meeting 9/15/16, Richmond, VA --- "Good morning. I am Delegate Marcia Price of the 95th District. The oath that we take as Virginia legislators defines our role. I am a legislator that believes in the three branches of government with checks and balances. I am a legislator that represents a population that statistically has less access to healthcare and the most need. I am a legislator that believes in doing the right thing. I am a legislator who is concerned with how Virginia will move forward in light of Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt where the Supreme Court ruled that the sham restrictions in Texas are unconstitutional." (click for full comments)
Price Speaks Out at Board of Health Meeting
RICHMOND, VA- .... In her remarks, Delegate Price asked, “What message does it send to the public if the Commonwealth of Virginia chooses to knowingly enforce restrictions that have been deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of the United States? What message does it send?” She continued, “The legislature should trust women and their doctors and the Board of Health should trust the Supreme Court of the United States.” (Click here for full press release)
Bobby Scott: The congressman who could make history. Again.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — In a tradition he has kept for 40 years, Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott threw open his family’s sprawling back yard for a Labor Day cookout, a ritual that marks the real start of the political season in this state. But this year, an undercurrent of intrigue pulsed through the gathering: As he welcomed several hundred guests, Scott (D-Va.) was also launching his unofficial bid for a U.S. Senate seat that is not yet open. “This is a big year for our potential United States senator, Bobby Scott!” Scott’s niece, state Del. Marcia “Cia” Price (D-Newport News), shouted to the crowd. “The nation is watching Virginia. . . . We have to show that we have his back.” (Click to Read More)
Sunday, September 4, 2016 3:30 PM
Anne Holton to attend Labor Day breakfast in Hampton
The state's former secretary of education, Anne Holton, will visit downtown Hampton Monday morning for a Hampton Democratic Committee breakfast and will represent her husband, vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine...
The breakfast, called "Stronger Together," is co-hosted with the Eastern Virginia Labor Federation and will be held to honor labor unions and community leaders, according to the flier for the event. Other attendees include Virginia Lt. Governor Ralph Northam, U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Newport News, and State Del. Marcia Price, D-Newport News, according to the email.
Saturday, August 20, 2016 10:30 PM
Del. Price Speaks in Williamsburg
Sunday, August 14, 2016 10:15 PM
Peninsula officials say they need constituents to show support in Richmond
Lawmakers from the local, state and federal levels told their constituents on Sunday that if they want change, they need to show up. Del. Marcia "Cia" Price, D-Newport News, hosted a community fair at Heritage High School which was opened up with a town hall featuring U.S. Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, D-Newport News, State Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, and Newport News Mayor McKinley Price. The central message from the elected officials was that people need to do more than just vote if they want to show how much certain issues matter to them. (Click for full story)
Del. Price to Host Townhall and Fair
Del. Price to Host Community Townhall and Fair in Newport News
Contact: Tempestt Boone, 757-266-5935
NEWPORT NEWS, VA - On Sunday, August 14, 2016 Delegate Marcia S. “Cia” Price of the 95th District will host a Community Townhall and Fair at Heritage High School (5800 Marshall Ave, Newport News, VA 23605) from 3:00pm-6:00pm. The Townhall will begin with a legislative update from Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-3), State Senator Mamie Locke (2nd District), Newport News Mayor McKinley Price, and Delegate Price.
After the Townhall, families will participate in a Community Fair with over 45 exhibitors with information on resources in the community, face-painting, games, and free school supplies.
“It was really important to me, now more than ever, that our constituents have the opportunity to hear what is being done, what needs to be done, and how they can help,” said Price about the event. She continued, “With all three levels of government at the table, this event is a chance for you to hear from us and for us to hear from you.”
For more information, please visit: http://www.delegatemarciaprice.com/townhall-Aug-14
Price's Full Statement on Clinton Endorsement
"... The future we create for them is much bigger than any one person. The future we build for them will be bright because so many of us worked together for change. Like many of you, I still will be “feeling the Bern” because Bernie invigorated in me something bold and wonderful -- confidence and courage to stand up for what I believe. And I’ll take that with me as we move on to the next steps in our journey to electing the first woman President of the United States of America, Hillary Clinton." - Click here for full statement
Friday, July 29, 2016 10:30 AM
Please joins us for an important Legislative Update & Town Hall AND a Community Fair! Hear from elected officials and our youth on the status of our community! Also, we will have a community fair with resources, food, fun, and school supplies! Sunday, August 14th 3p,-6pm - Invited guests include Congressman Bobby Scott, VA Senator Mamie Locke, NN Mayor McKinley L. Price, and student representatives from Heritage High School, Acheiveable Dream High School, Denbigh High School, Woodside High School, Bethel High School! Most importantly, we want to hear from YOU! (Click for more details)
Thursday, July 28, 2016 4:21 PM
Bernie Backer Cia Price Endorses Clinton
“Like many of you, I still will be ‘feeling the Bern’ because Bernie invigorated in me something bold and wonderful -- confidence and courage to stand up for what I believe,” she writes.
“I’ll take that with me as we move on to the next steps in our journey to electing the first woman President of the United States of America, Hillary Clinton,” she adds. “This endorsement is expressing my faith in Hillary Clinton’s abilities to make positive changes. But this is not a blind or inactive faith. It is an active faith that each of us will commit to working with her.” (Click for more. Full Statement to follow soon)
Del. Price's Remarks from Hampton NAACP Prayer Vigil
On Monday, July 11, 2016, the Hampton NAACP held a Prayer Vigil for Peace after the murders of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, and Officers Brent Thompson, Patrick Zamarripa, Michael Krol, Lorne Ahrens, and Michael Smith. After opening with prayer, Elected Officials and Community Leaders offered remarks, then we held a public comment portion and closed in prayer. This event was a dynamic intergenerational opportunity where we recommitted ourselves to ACTION! Click to see the video of Delegate Price's comments. She has Facebook Live footage of other speakers on our page.
Monday, July 11, 2016 10:30 PM
Local vigil offers prayer, empowerment after violence across country
A prayer vigil Monday night offered more than collective intentions. It offered the people who filled Bethel AME Church empowerment and hope after violent incidents involving police officers in other parts of the country. (click for more)
Governor signs bill establishing program to help military medics transition into healthcare
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Governor Terry McAuliffe signed a bill Monday that establishes the Virginia Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) Pilot Program in Virginia. The program is the first of its kind in the nation and it will make it easier for military medics and corpsmen to transition into hospital healthcare after they leave the service....
Click the link to see video of this important Ceremonial Bill-Signing that Delegate Price was able to attend.
Monday, June 27, 2016 10:30 AM
Support for VA Families - OpEd by Del. Price
"The current state of economic insecurity in so many families across the nation and our great commonwealth shows that our current policies are not cutting it. This is the time for new policies that give more families a shot at economic security, especially black and Hispanic families who now are paying the biggest price.
It is up to us to make our priorities clear, in Virginia and across the nation. We cannot lose at this important juncture.
Fortunately, what is right for working families and women of color in Virginia is also part of a winning strategy." Click to read more!
VA Dems Gear Up to Stop Tr*mp
Del. Marcia "Cia" Price, D-Newport News and a Sanders supporter, said she wanted to see "true unity" in the party, "not the sit-down-and-shut-up unity." One change she'd like to see: An end to the superdelegate system, which allows party leaders a greater say in the presidential nominee.
With or without that sort of change, though, Price said the party must "come together to stop Trump."
Sunday, June 12, 2016 10:00 PM
Love Unites: Hampton Roads Pride holds vigil for Orlando
Marcia Price, a representative of the House of Delegates for the 95th District, also attended Sunday night’s vigil. She said that she already has started thinking about what legislation can be written to prevent these types of attacks in the future...
Price said she still will participate in local pride celebrations.
“I will be there, with a heightened eye and a heightened ear, but with a stronger heart for why I’m there,” Price said.
Hampton Roads Pride Honors Orlando Massacre Victims
State Del. Marcia Price (D-Newport News) told the crowd as she spoke from the stage that she was among the members of the Virginia House of Delegates who voted against House Bill 773, a religious freedom bill that critics said would have allowed anti-LGBT discrimination in the commonwealth. The measure — which was also known as the Government Nondiscrimination Act — also defined “the male sex and the term ‘man’ and the female sex and the term ‘woman’ refer to an individual’s immutable biological sex as objectively determined by anatomy and genetics of the individual at the time of birth.”
Click link for more!
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 9:00 PM
Hampton Rally Calls for Support of Restoration of Rights
Watch the video to hear comments from Del. Price on her support of Restoration of Rights!
McAuliffe touts 'Healthy Kids' bills
Gov. Terry McAuliffe held a bill signing event at McIntosh Elementary in Newport News. Click the link to view the video from the event. Delegate Price was able to attend.
Price Announces Teen Leadership Academy in July
Del. Price and Ivy Baptist Church announced their partnership for the 2016 Teen Summer Leadership Academy! This opportunity is open to Newport News and Hampton teens ages 12-17. It will run Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:00pm for the month of July. Click for more details and please help us spread the word!
Saturday, April 30, 2016 5:40 AM
Summer Interns!
Delegate Price is accepting applications for summer interns! There are paid and unpaid internship opportunities. Click for more information!
Monday, April 11, 2016 9:00 AM
Today is the deadline for voter registration for 5/3/16 Elections!
Today is the last day for new registrations or to update your voter file for the May 3rd elections. You have until 11:59pm for online updates and registration submissions!
Here are some other important dates!
Next General Election or Primary: Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration, for the May 3, 2016 General Election is 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2016
Deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed to you is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Your request must be received by your Registrar by 5:00 p.m.
Deadline to request an absentee ballot by appearing in-person is 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016
Click for more information!
Monday, April 4, 2016 2:00 PM
NN Sen. Miller dies at 68
We have lost a gentle giant who spent his years in public service fighting for our children to have the best education possible. He freely offered his wisdom and guidance to me in Richmond and always found something positive to say. He had a great sense of humor and I definitely will miss him. It was a beautiful and emotional service for Sen. Miller today at First Baptist Church Denbigh. A lot of elected officials and staff were present and both Gov. McAuliffe and Lt. Gov. Northam gave touching reflections. Please keep in prayer Mrs. Miller, the entire family, his staff, and those 139 of us in the General Assembly that will surely miss him. We will carry on the torch in his honor. - Del. Price
Click here for the article from Daily Press on Sen. Miller.
Thursday, March 24, 2016 12:00 AM
HRT Operators Assaults
"Please seek more information on this issue from HRT staff, including representatives from its Safety and Security Department and in-house counsel," Del. Marcia S. "Cia" Price, D-Newport News, wrote in her own letter to the Commonwealth's Attorneys. "I am confident that you all together can create a process to facilitate efficient and successful prosecutions, utilizing available resources while supporting victims." (click for more)
Sunday, March 6, 2016 12:00 AM
14th VA Class Sub Christened at Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS -- With the second swing of the ceremonial bottle and resulting shower of sparkling wine, Elisabeth Mabus officially christened the submarine SSN 787 as the Washington during a ceremony Saturday afternoon at the shipyard.
Mabus is the sponsor of the 14th Virginia-class submarine being built by Newport News Shipbuilding and Connecticut-based General Dynamics Electric Boat. (click for more!)
Sunday, February 28, 2016 6:07 PM
Del. Marcia Price backs Sanders, only Virginia legislator to do so
Freshman Del. Marcia "Cia" Price endorsed U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders for president Sunday afternoon, making her the first member of the Virginia legislature to publicly back the Sanders campaign...
In her statement, Price said criminal justice reform is the most important plank in Sander's platform. "His stances on the prison industrial complex, eliminating mandatory minimums, working on mental health issues in meaningful ways, all while dismantling the 'Cradle to Prison Pipeline' are the type of forward-thinking and solutions-oriented initiatives we need," she said in her statement.
Click the link for more!
Price Endorses Sanders For President
Delegate Marcia S. "Cia" Price has endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders for President! Price stated, “I take very seriously the needs of my district, the issues that my constituents have voiced, and my personal commitment to fighting for them. It is this reason that I endorse Sen. Bernie Sanders for President. I encourage you to vote for him on Tuesday."
Click to read the full release.
Two Polling Locations Changed
Please note changes to 2 precincts for the March 1st Presidential Primary Election Day!
According to the Newport News Voter Registrar, Denbigh Precinct has been moved to the Courthouse Way Community Center and Downtown Precinct has been relocated to City Council Chambers Lobby.
Click here for details http://ow.ly/YxmAU
Price & Mason Team Up for Townhall
UPDATE: Delegate Monty Mason will join Delegate Price for Saturday's Townhall!
Updates from Richmond & Input from YOU!
As your Delegate, I will give you updates from the 2016 Legislative Session of the Virginia House of Delegates but more importantly, I look to hear from you! Join us as we discuss the issues and continue collaborative brain-storming toward solutions! (click for more info)
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 7:01 PM
Price to host 1st Townhall
95th House District Townhall w/ Delegate Price:
Price's Reaction to Morris Floor Speech
House Democrats, fronted by black female legislators, responded via press release a few hours after the speech.
New Del. Marcia Price, D-Newport News, gave a less formal response, via the now gif'd look on her face as Morris dove into his comments. (Click for more)
Price on P&E and HWI Committees
Also in the House of Delegates, the new member from Newport News, Marcia Price, takes a seat on the Privileges and Elections committee and on Health Welfare and Institutions. The first handles all election law matters, the second deals with health care, mental health and social services. BaCote, who Price succeeded, was on the health and welfare committee.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 8:51 AM
2016 Session Starts Today, 12noon! Watch Online
The 2016 session of the Virginia General Assembly begins today at 12pm. You can watch Marcia get sworn in with the 99 other Delegates serving. Click here!
Price Takes Her Oath
Marcia Price takes the oath of office as delegate for the 95th District Wednesday in the House of Delegates as the General Assembly gets under year for 2016. Delegate Price is the daughter of Newport News Mayor McKinley Price.Rob Ostermaier / Daily Press
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 11:05 AM
Let's Send Marcia to Richmond!
Join us as we send Delegate-Elect Marcia Price off to Richmond for her first Legislative Session!
Hear from Marcia on her plans for session, meet her LA Tempestt, and network with other great Virginians!
1/7/16 6:00pm-8:00pm
Remarks @ 7:00pm
Cyprus Grille @ Hampton Embassy Suites
Gov. McAuliffe Unveils Budget
"Today, I present to you a budget that provides more than $1 billion dollars in new investment for public schools, colleges and universities. We are directing new resources into the classroom to make sure our children are proficient in the skills necessary to compete in a global workforce.
When I was elected, I made it clear that our administration would work with schools to help them succeed, and I am proud of the gains that we have seen over the past two years. 200 Virginia public schools that were accredited with warning last year are now fully accredited."
- See more at: https://governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/newsarticle?articleId=13714#sthash.l6MIBZ5C.dpuf
Friday, November 20, 2015 12:00 AM
2016 House Freshman Class
Meet the members of the 2016 House Freshman Class!
VA Lawmakers Divided on whether to welcome or refuse Syrian Refugees
The resettlement of Syrian refugees continued to spark passion in Virginia Wednesday as the White House sought to assure people the nation's vetting process is thorough...
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 9:00 PM
Price Takes 95th District Seat
Democrat Marcia "Cia" Price will be the next 95th District delegate, easily defeating Independent Pricillia Burnett, with nearly 76 percent of the vote to succeed retiring Del. Mamye BaCote, D-Newport News.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2015 9:41 AM
Marcia on HearSay TODAY @ 12n
Marcia and the other House of Delegates candidates in this area will be featured on today's HearSay with Cathy Lewis. Tune in at 12noon to WHRV 89.5 FM to hear more about Marcia and her vision for the 95th District!
The Daily Press Endorses Price
"Ms. Price is familiar with the demands of public service, though this is her first bid for office. Her father, Newport News Mayor McKinley Price, and uncle, U.S. Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, have both enjoyed long careers in politics. She also worked in the office of U.S. Sen. Mark Warner.
This depth of exposure helps inform her opinion about issues such as the need for criminal justice reform, the demand for after-school education programs and her desire to serve as a conduit for cooperation between state and local governments to help her constituents." {Click for more}
6 out of 7 NN School Board Members Endorse Price
Six out of Seven Current Newport News Public Schools School Board Members Endorse Marcia! Click to read more!
Sheriffs Endorse Price
Both Hampton & Newport News Sheriffs Endorse Marcia Price for the House of Delegates
NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Hampton Sheriff B.J. Roberts and Newport News Sheriff Gabe Morgan have endorsed Marcia Price, candidate for the House of Delegates - 95th district.
"Marcia Price has made education, jobs and justice her priorities. I am convinced she will be a champion for these issues that are most important to the people of the 95th District. She was raised in the 95th District and she continues to live in and fight for the 95th District. I wholeheartedly support her and I am asking you to join me in sending her to Richmond to represent the 95th District,” stated Sheriff Gabe Morgan.
Sunday, October 25, 2015 12:00 AM
Newcomers to Face Off In 95th District
NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Democrat Marcia "Cia" Price will face Independent Pricillia Burnett in the race to succeed retiring Del. Mamye BaCote, D-Newport News, in the 95th District seat.
City Leaders Endorse Price
Local leaders, past and present, stand with Marcia Price for Delegate! Hampton Mayor George Wallace, Newport News Mayor McKinley L. Price, Newport News Vice Mayor Rob Coleman, Newport News City Councilperson Saundra Cherry, Hampton City Councilperson Will Moffett, Hampton City Councilperson Chris Snead, Newport News Commissioner of the Revenue Priscilla Bele, Hampton Commissioner of the Revenue Ross Mugler, Former Newport News Mayor Joe Frank, Former Hampton Mayor Molly Ward, Former Newport News City Councilperson Charles Allen, Former Newport News City Councilperson Vincent Joseph, Former Newport News City Councilperson Margaret Keator, and Former Hampton City Councilperson Dr. Turner Spencer. Click for more info!
Warner Endorses Price
Today, US Senator Mark Warner endorsed Marcia Price, candidate for the House of Delegates - 95th House district.
Sen. Warner said, “Marcia is passionate and inspiring. She generates excitement about the issues we face and brings people together toward solutions. We need that kind of leader in Richmond to help us continue to move Virginia forward. Join me in supporting Marcia Price for the House of Delegates.”
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Bobby Scott Endorses Price
In a statement released today, Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott endorsed Marcia Price, candidate for the House of Delegates, running to represent the 95th House district. Scott’s statement reads, “There is a reason why the Virginia Education Association and the Virginia AFL-CIO have endorsed Marcia Price. It's because she will fight for equal access to quality education and the concerns of working people in the 95th district. I know she will work hard for all of the people she seeks to represent in Newport News and Hampton. Marcia has my support.”
Monday, October 19, 2015 7:00 AM
Northam Endorses Price
Lt. Governor Ralph Northam’s statement of support for Marcia Price, candidate for the House of Delegates - 95th district was released today. “I know Marcia will fight for quality education, well-funded schools, and the health and wellness of the hard working people in the 95th district. Marcia will make an outstanding delegate and a thoughtful leader. It's exciting to see her as the new generation of leadership for the community she has contributed to her entire life. We need her to work with us in Richmond to continue to make Virginia even better. Marcia has my support,” stated Lt. Governor Northam.
Kaine Endorses Price
Today, Senator Tim Kaine has endorsed Marcia Price, candidate for the House of Delegates - 95th district. “We need thoughtful energetic leaders who are focused on the concerns of the community they serve. The people of the 95th District work hard every day and deserve nothing less than a Delegate who will fight for their needs and concerns in Richmond. I am confident Marcia Price is that person and that's why she has my full support,” stated Senator Kaine. Click for more information.
McAuliffe Endorses Price
In today’s released statement, Governor Terry McAuliffe endorsed Marcia Price, candidate for the House of Delegates for the 95th district. Gov. McAuliffe stated, “I need Delegates like Marcia Price who will work with me to grow the middle class and help create a new Virginia economy. Marcia is a fighter. She'll be a champion for education and public safety and in Richmond ensure all of our children have opportunities to succeed in our Commonwealth. I support Marcia because she'll be invaluable to the fight to make Virginia a better place to raise a family and start a business.”
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BaCote Endorses Price
In a statement released today, Delegate Mamye BaCote has announced her support for Marcia Price to serve in the House of Delegates and represent the people of Virginia's 95th District. Click for more details.
Monday, October 5, 2015 9:00 AM
Equality Virginia PAC Endorsement
Exciting News: Equality Virginia PAC has endorsed Marcia Price for Delegate! We are proud to have their endorsement and support and thank them for their hard work and advocacy seeking equality for LGBT Virginians. A more inclusive Virginia is a better Virginia for us all!
NARAL Pro-Choice VA Endorses Price!
"As a passionate advocate and leader within the Newport News and Hampton community, Marcia understands first-hand the importance of defending reproductive rights and ensuring equality for Virginia's women and girls. You can rest assured that as Delegate, she will continue to focus on commonsense policy solutions instead of extreme attacks on women’s basic rights. Marcia is ready to be an advocate for women’s health in the Virginia House. "
NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia
Important Voter Registration Dates!
Please don't forget to register to vote and make sure your family and friends are registered! Here are some important October 2015 Dates.
Last day to register to vote in November General Election October 13, 2015
Deadline to apply for absentee ballot by mail for November General Election October 27, 2015
Deadline to apply for absentee ballot in person for November General Election October 31, 2015
ELECTION DAY IS NOVEMBER 3RD!
For more information, please visit: VA Dept of Elections
Monday, September 7, 2015 10:02 AM
Price Endorsed by VA AFL-CIO
Marcia Price for Delegate was endorsed by the VA AFL-CIO!
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Saturday, September 5, 2015 11:00 AM
VDWC Endorses Price
Price picks up the endorsement of the Virginia Democratic Women's Caucus! Click to read more.
Thursday, September 3, 2015 10:00 AM
VEA Endorses Price
The VEA Endorses Marcia Price for the House of Delegates! Click to read more!
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 2:07 AM
Phone Banking Party!
Team Cia, let's have a phonebanking party to help spread the word about Marcia's run for the House of Delegates! We will meet up on Thursday, 9/3/15 from 5pm-8pm. Please RSVP to PriceForDel95@gmail.com if you can help. Thank you!
Monday, August 17, 2015 12:41 AM
Join Team Cia!
Calling all volunteers! Join Team Cia as we work hard to take Marcia's message across the 95th District. All are welcome and there's something for everyone to do to help. Also, we are accepting applications for our High School and College Intership program!
For more information, please call 757-251-0787 or email us at PriceForDel95@gmail.com
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 1:00 AM
Celebrate Marcia's Birthday!
Let's Celebrate Marcia's Birthday and her Campaign for the House of Delegates! Save the Date: July 18th, 7:00pm. More information to follow! You won't want to miss this!
Saturday, May 16, 2015 5:00 PM
Call to Action Summit
We hope to see you at this important event! We want to hear your ideas as we work together toward solutions and actions!
New Beech Grove Community Development Corp. & The Community ACTION Network are hosting a
CALL TO COMMUNITY ACTION Summit
Organizational Fair 5pm-6pm and Summit to begin at 6pm
To be held at New Beech Grove Baptist Church, 326 Tabbs Lane, Newport News, VA 23602
Come hear more on how we can each help prevent violence in our communities! More importantly, come share your ideas on how we can all work together for change!
This event is FREE and open to the public!
For more information, please email: PeninsulaCAN@gmail.com
Sunday, May 10, 2015 2:19 PM
Weekend Canvass & Phonebanking!
Join us on May 16th for a day of action! We will be canvassing in the Denbigh area and we will also be making calls. For more information on how you can help, please call 757-251-0787 or email PriceForDel95@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 11:30 PM
Weekend Canvass
Join Marcia and Team Cia for a weekend canvass in Denbigh, this Saturday, May 9th from 2pm-4pm! For more information, please email PriceForDel95@gmail.com or call 757-251-0787. We hope you can join us!
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 12:33 AM
Young Professionals For Price Mixer - April 9th
SAVE THE DATE! Young Professionals for Price is hosting its first Mixer on April 9th from 6p-8p. Stay tuned for more details!
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:00 PM
DP: Peninsula races shaping up for Virginia Senate, House seats; Price unopposed
DP: Couple of surprises as Peninsula House, Senate races shape up
Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:30 PM
Democratic Nominee
Marcia Price is the Democratic Nominee for the House of Delegates - 95th District!!!
A group of supporters is hosting this event so you can hear more about Marcia's run for the House of Delegates to represent the 95th District. Invite your friends and family! It's free but contributions and sponsorships are welcomed! See you on Saturday, March 14th, from 5:00pm-7:00pm at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, 2515 Marshall Ave, Newport News, VA 23607! Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Campaign Kickoff!
Marcia Price for Delegate - Campaign Kickoff 2/22/15 @ 2:00pm - American Legion Post 368
Please join Marcia, some of her endorsers, and other supporters to hear more about her run for the House of Delegates to represent the 95th District! This event is free, open to the public, and family-friendly. For more information, please click HERE!
Marcia's Run Was On the Radio!
Marcia's run was announced in the news segment on 95.7 R&B FM this morning.
Newport News Delegate BaCote likely to retire post-session
[...] BaCote said she hasn't made a final decision, but that she "probably won't" run again...
Marcia Price, the daughter of Newport News Mayor McKinley Price, has said she'll run for BaCote's seat. She praised BaCote Thursday for "great service" to the 95th district.
Marcia Pictured in The Korean Dureh Journal
Marcia spent time on Christmas Eve with the Peninsula Korean Women's Association at the Menchville House, helping to serve dinner and give gifts. She's pictured below in the Korean Dureh Journal with Vice Mayor Rob Coleman and members of the association.
Friday, January 9, 2015 9:00 PM
Marcia is Featured in the New Journal and Guide
Marcia was featured in the most recent issue of the New Journal and Guide!
Click here to read on uber flip: Marcia's Article in NJG
Marcia Announces Her Intent to Run for Delegate
[....] Price mentioned that she is a third generation resident of Newport News and that she embraces her family's legacy of service. Price stated, "I strive to make a positive impact in the Peninsula community that has given so much to me. And because of that, I want to give back in a new way. That is why today, I am announcing my intention to run for Delegate of the 95th District."
Price over the coming months will communicate her vision to both celebrate the awesome aspects of the 95th district and to improve upon those aspects that don’t accurately reflect the greatness of this district and state.
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Makhachkala hosts Exhibition dedicated to 90th anniversary of artist-jeweler Manaba Magomedova
08 June 2018 21:58 Posted in: CULTURE
Makhachkala, June 8, 2018. The solemn opening ceremony of the exhibition dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the artist-jeweler Manaba Magomedova has taken place the day before, on June 7, in Dagestan State Museum of Fine Arts. Named after P. Gamzatova in Makhachkala.
The director of the museum Salihat Gamzatova pointed out that Manaba Magomedova’s works are the real pieces of fine art created with exquisite taste: "We are fortunate to have such a countrywoman scientifically studied by art critics and adored by poets."
The honored Artist of Russia Khairullah Kurbanov noted that he was personally acquainted with Manaba Magomedova. "She was a charming, talented woman and an erudite person. You have already had time to see her incredible, miraculous works, created during her long creative life. I am glad that today we have gathered at this exhibition to once again communicate and to get familiarized with Manaba Magomedova’s works".
The corresponding member of the Academy of Arts, the Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Abdulzagir Musayev said that his colleagues commemorate the memory of Manaba Magomedova this year for. "The time passes and Manaba Magomedova’s works will remain for centuries. She was an amazing person and a bright star in the constellation of intellectual artists from the RSFSR and the Georgian SSR - the great milky way of the Soviet fine arts. I often repeat these words that the middle of the last century was the golden age of our culture: literature, music and visual arts. Manaba Magomedova was an ordinary woman, but the outstanding artist".
The guests got familiarized with the collection of the jeweler's work, which included bracelets, rings, necklaces, dishes, pitchers, caskets, folk musical instruments etc. In visitors and fellow artists’ opinion, Manaba Magomedov was not just a jeweler, but a "goldsmith who could turn metal into a precious piece of jewelry."
It should be noted that the works of Manaba Magomedova are kept in Russian and foreign museums, as well as in private collections in many countries of the world. The exhibition will last till the end of August.
Tags: Makhachkala hosts Exhibition dedicated to 90th anniversary of artist-jeweler Manaba Magomedova
30.06.2019 16:52:03 "Embroidery and the Britishmen". Tourists from England visit Kaytagsky district of Dagestan
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28.06.2019 07:28:17 First virtual concert hall under national project "Culture" opens in Dagestan
04.06.2019 10:21:36 Schoolboy from Dagestan wins “Live classic-2019” competition
23.05.2019 17:47:41 Dagestan to host first Festival of student theaters of small forms
21.05.2019 03:00:55 First ethno-hostel in Dagestan opens in Derbent
28.04.2019 11:32:39 Dagestan leads in number of monuments of cultural heritage
10.04.2019 08:56:59 Dagestani Kerim Magomedov performs with one-man show "Tree of Life" in St. Petersburg
30.03.2019 20:44:42 Evening of chamber music held in Makhachkala
30.03.2019 17:26:03 Photo exhibition dedicated to folk theaters opens in Dagestan
05.01.2019 14:44:43 Khan Bashirov awarded with silver medal of International Federation of Musicians
30.11.2018 22:31:30 Dagestan poet Magomed Akhmedov acclaimed best in Russia
30.11.2018 21:05:51 Exhibition of unique patterns on ancient scarves opens in Dagestan
27.11.2018 18:30:53 Makhachkala hosts festival of ethnic culture of peoples of Northern Caucasus "Ethnova - 2018"
09.11.2018 00:48:05 Gadji Magomedov’s exhibition opens in Moscow
29.10.2018 17:00:17 Makhachkala to host 2018 Contemporary Music Forum
03.10.2018 09:41:36 International Festival of Russian Speaking Theaters kicks off in Makhachkala
18.08.2018 16:17:22 Dagestan to host International Festival of Russian Theaters
05.08.2018 15:06:09 Ecological-tourist forum "Kubachi-2018" kicks off in Dagestan
22.07.2018 04:33:59 Georgian historians study early Christian temple of Datong in Dagestan
22.07.2018 04:23:10 Dagestan hosts III National Film Award Ceremony
22.07.2018 04:16:01 Ensemble "Lezginka" stages three new national dances
21.06.2018 13:00:32 "Poetry of the national costume" festival kicks off held in Dagestan
19.06.2018 00:59:04 Scientists from Hungary study Kumyk folklore in Dagestan
19.06.2018 00:50:00 International festival of folklore and traditional culture "Highlanders" kicks off in Dagestan
09.06.2018 00:06:46 “Diverse Dagestan. Culture, history and modern times” exhibition kicks off in Moscow
08.06.2018 21:39:16 Dagestan sculptor Magomed-Ali Aliyev awarded with title of Honorary Member of Russian Academy of Arts
07.06.2018 02:03:40 “Dagestan aul” presents traveling exhibition in Northern Ossetia
04.06.2018 19:39:21 Makhachkala to host poetic readings for Alexander Pushkin's birthday
31.05.2018 23:27:25 Kaitag embroidery presented at International Festival "Highlanders" in Moscow
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Golden Globe: Will west be best?
Published on July 30th, 2018
(July 30, 2018; Day 30) – As the Golden Globe Race fleet leaders crossed the Equator over the past couple days, the computer tracking gives Philippe Péché (FRA) Rustler 36 PRB an 18 mile lead over fellow Frenchman Jean-Luc Van Den Heede with Dutchman Mark Slats trailing in third.
But the online tracker plots straight courses – in this case from the Cape Verde Islands to the Cape of Good Hope – taking no account of the South Atlantic High pressure system, which these sailors must skirt around before getting down into the Roaring Forty latitudes.
So who of these three is better placed?
Anyone who follows round the world races has witnessed the ‘west is best’ routing that hugs the Brazilian coast before taking a left turn under the High to aim east toward the tip of the African continent.
Slats’ Rustler 36 Ohpen Maverick most closely resembles that tactic as he’s almost 1,000 miles west from the main body of the fleet and 36 miles south of Péché who is charting a middle route down the Atlantic with Van Den Heede’s Matmut further east and with 37 miles less southing.
The Dutchman’s hope is that the southeast trade winds will turn further east during the next couple of days, to give him a one or two day jump on his rivals. Jean-Luc reported today that nothing had broken on his boat since the start and that he was picking up excellent weather forecasts from the Ham radio net.
He also reported that he had not experienced any rain since the start, in marked difference to most others in the fleet including Slats who used a downpour today to replenish his drinking water.
Other potentials winners this week include Britain’s Susie Goodall (Rustler 36 DHL Starlight) whose birthday present was a move up to 4th place, and Estonian Uku Randmaa who has jumped from 7th to 5th. Goodall made the most of unexpected calms this morning to dive overboard and scrub the bottom of the boat.
“It turns out that I left my deck brush on the dockside back in Les Sables d’Olonne, so I’ve had to use the brush I use for cleaning dishes,” she admitted during a call to Race HQ today
A decision was made July 27 to reinstate the US/Hungarian sailor Istvan Kopar to the Golden Globe Class after he stopped in the Cape Verde Islands to repair the wind vane self-steering system on his Tradewind 35 Puffin.
On July 17, Kopar, who had been complaining of problems with his self-steering since the start from Les Sables d’Olonne on July 1, called Don McIntyre, the Race Chairman, on his satellite phone reserved for emergency use and direct communication with Race HQ, to declare that he would be pulling in to the Cape Verde Islands and accepted that he would be demoted to the Chichester Class, which occurs when making one stopover.
He subsequently asked for a message to be passed to his team manager to order a new wind vane and have it shipped to the Islands. He also requested navigation advice on the best port to proceed to.
Two days later, Istvan appears to have had second thoughts about making a stop. A new wind vane could not be delivered before July 31and he may have received advice via the HAM radio net proffered from the manufacturer on how to repair his existing vane.
What is known is that Kopar dropped anchor in Mindeo port at 06:00 UTC on July 23 and departed again at 2100 UTC on July 24. The Race Organisers accept that Istvan did not go ashore nor received any outside assistance during this period.
While Kopar had accepted his new status as a Chichester Class sailor, he asked the organisers to reconsider his position, siting that his decision-making process had been impaired by stress caused by lack of sleep and that no material advantage had been gained from the stop-over.
In the spirit of the Golden Glone Race, the Race Organisers agreed instead to impose a 24-hour time penalty for inappropriate use of his satellite phone and the outside assistance gained from the navigation advice he received.
Kopar remains at the back of the GGR fleet, and like Frenchman Antoine Cousot (Biscay 36 Métier Intérim) who was relegated to the Chichester Class after stopping for two days in the Canary Islands, is currently trapped in the Doldrums.
The next compulsory turning gate for the fleet is off Hobart, Tasmania.
Event details – Entry list – Tracker – Facebook
The 2018 Golden Globe Race started for 17 skippers from Les Sables d’Olonne on Sunday July 1, 2018, with the inaugural solo non-stop around the world yacht race expected to take 9-10 months to complete.
The event marks the 50th anniversary of the Sunday Times Golden Globe solo non-stop round the world Race in 1968-69 when rules then allowed competitors to start from ports in northern France or UK between June 1st and October 31st.
A notable twist to 2018 Golden Globe Race format is how entrants are restricted to using the same type of yachts and equipment that were available in that first race, with the premise being to keep the race within financial reach of every dreamer.
The rules allow for one breach of the strict solo, non-stop un-assisted circumnavigation without the aid of modern electronic navigation aids regulations that make this Race unique. However, those that do move down to the Chichester Class as if, like Sir Francis Chichester in 1966-67, they have made one stop during their solo circumnavigation.
Those who breach the rules for a second time are deemed to have retired from the GGR Event and the organisers have no responsibility or obligation to them.
Source: GGR
Tags: Golden Globe
Plans underway for Golden Globe Race →
Final finisher for Golden Globe Race →
Golden Globe: The Final Month →
Small yachts, Extreme conditions →
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By Sumit A.
Samsung installs the first Onyx LED cinema screen in Spain
Samsung has installed its Onyx LED cinema screen at the Odeon Sambil in Leganés, Madrid. It is the first Onyx LED cinema screen in Spain. The Odeon Sambil was also the first 4K cinema in Spain to incorporate Dolby Atmos and Christie Vive Audio system in theaters.
Onyx LED cinema screens were first unveiled in South Korea in July last year. These next-gen cinema screens has since made their way into a number of markets around the world, including the US, Germany, India, Switzerland, and many more. In December last year, Samsung installed the world’s largest Onyx LED cinema screen in China.
Provides an immersive experience in theaters
Onyx LED cinema screens replace the traditional projector-system cinema screens in theaters. They bring 4K image quality, HDR capabilities, and an unprecedented brightness and contrast to the big screen, offering an immersive viewing experience to the audience. In addition, the Onyx screens are 3D-ready. They also offer the versatility that cinemas demand today, such as live concerts, e-Sports tournaments, or commercial presentations.
The Onyx screen installed at the Odeon Sambil in Leganés has dimensions of 10.2 meters x 5.4 meters. It has a maximum brightness level of 146fL or 500 nits. This new theater will be open to the public on March 22. The ticket prices will remain the same initially, but will be hiked later on, said Luis Millan, founder and CEO of Odeon Sambil.
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“brightness level of 146fL or 500 nits.”
Why so low ? S9/S10 have more nits.
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Because is for a theater, or a cinema, that are dark, and phones are used in ambiental environments, so they need more brightness
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Space surgeon’s prescription for success
By Jules Bernstein
Photography By Dino Vournas
Dr. Yvonne Cagle, astronaut, surgeon, retired U.S. Air Force colonel and aerospace researcher, told a packed auditorium at Sandia/California how it feels to leave the Earth. Her visit was part of Sandia’s Black History Month events and resulted from a partnership between the Vision 2020 Division 8000 Diversity and Inclusion team and the African American Outreach Committee (AAOC) and sister organizations at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Dr. Yvonne Cagle, astronaut, surgeon, retired U.S. Air Force colonel and aerospace researcher, has developed a device for space flight that heals muscle damage in record time here on earth.
The technology can transform an ankle from sprained to strong in mere minutes instead of weeks. Cagle attributed her success to the foundation built by black innovators at NASA, saying she is a passionate advocate for diversity in the workplace.
Cagle spoke at Sandia/California as part of Sandia’s Black History Month events.
Traveling in space
The idea for inviting Cagle to speak at Sandia originated with Camron Proctor (right).
Cagle began her talk by describing the feeling of space flight. You never actually see your first launch, she said, you feel it. The vibrations are so strong you have to clench your eyes shut. Once you arrive in zero-gravity, however, she said it feels like skating on glass.
More significant, she said, are the physiological effects of being in space. Scientists have a lot to learn about how bodies behave in space, and Cagle wants to know more about what happens to human health should we attempt to permanently relocate populations off the planet.
It is possible that space travel, whether short or long term, could change living beings radically, even genetically. The possibility prompted Cagle to wonder, “What if the alien we’re in search of is ourselves?”
The fate of floating bodies
The constellation of nasty health symptoms that some astronauts suffer is known as Space Adaptation Syndrome. These negative adaptations to space travel — facial swelling, foggy thinking, a confused sense of balance and direction, nutrient loss, muscle atrophy and bone density loss and demineralization — can continue to cause problems even after astronauts return to Earth.
Keeping muscles healthy is a big focus of Cagle’s current research. Muscle injuries heal more slowly when muscles aren’t moving against gravity and aren’t being exercised. To combat this, she created LIFT, a wearable device that enables rapid healing of strained or sprained soft tissue.
The device takes water produced by inflammation and generates electric currents that restore and rebalance the damaged soft tissue. Cagle showed the audience a photo of a badly bruised and swollen ankle, and then a picture of the ankle after using the device. No trace of bruises or swelling remained.
There was an audible gasp in the room when Cagle revealed the entire healing process had taken a total of 10 minutes.
Space for all
Cagle noted that hers is only one of many exciting innovations made possible by spaceflight research. However, she said the NASA space program would not have evolved, with aspirations of traveling to Mars, without the efforts of her friend and mentor Katherine Johnson.
Tony Onadele (left), AAOC chair, and Trish Taylor (middle) collect an autograph from Cagle.
Fifty years ago, Johnson’s space flight calculations helped the first humans to walk on the moon. Seven years prior, the astronaut John Glenn had insisted that Johnson help verify by hand the equations that would control the trajectory of his historic earth-circling mission.
Johnson’s work as a “human computer,” as well as the work of two other female African-American NASA pioneers, was celebrated in the film Hidden Figures, nominated for three Academy Awards in 2016.
But Cagle lamented that today there are still too many hidden figures whose work is neither acknowledged nor encouraged. She said she is a champion for diversity and inclusion because corporate cultures that invest in diverse voices breed deeper understanding of and compassion for all people, encouraging success.
“There is space for all,” Cagle said, “And with diversity and inclusion, the possibilities are endless.”
A community grassroots effort
Cagle’s trip to Sandia started with Camron Proctor, a systems engineer in thermal fluid science.
“Over a year ago, Camron came to me with a very compelling case for bringing Dr. Yvonne Cagle to speak at Sandia regarding her work and the topic of diversity and inclusion in the workforce,” said Kayla Norris, team lead for the diversity and inclusion speakers series and Sandia/California’s community relations officer. “After researching her accomplishments and watching some of her TedX talks, I was completely on board, as was Sandia’s African American Outreach Committee.”
Cathy Branda (right), senior manager for applied biosciences and engineering, gave Cagle a tour of her Sandia laboratory.
For six months, Kayla tried to contact Cagle without success. When Cagle gave a talk at Harvard University, Kayla worked through the university to issue the invitation and confirm that Cagle could speak at Sandia.
Working with Jenessa Dozhier and Tony Baylis, who lead diversity and inclusion efforts at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the African-American Body of Laboratory Employees at the neighboring lab enthusiastically agreed to help bring Cagle to Sandia.
After her talk, Cagle had lunch with many members of the two outreach groups and met with Cathy Branda, senior manager for applied biosciences and engineering, Camron, Kayla, and Jasmine King-Bush, co-chair of the Division Diversity Council.
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Sandra Meek
Road Scatter by Sandra Meek.
New York: Persea Books, 2012.
86 pages. $15.95, paper.
Sandra Meek's fourth poetry collection, Road Scatter, is an elegy propelled by her mother's death. Many poems deal directly with death and the vulnerability and disintegration of the physical body, while others look outward at nature, relationships, and common experience, but all with the keen focus and almost slow-motion intensity that loss brings to Meek's perspective.
Some of the most powerful poems are unexpectedly beautiful accounts of the horrific realities of hospital, illness, and death. "Chemo Session Six" gives this description: "Translucence, organ-soft, bagged on its steel / trident: drip of orphaned light, amber blister // draining to clarity. Healing is the suture / of poison and poison; the body, cups of sand // castled at shoreline ..." Not only sensual and physical descriptions of such scenes, but emotional tragedy and change are vividly revealed in poems such as "In Case, Since You Left, You've Been Wondering," where Meek admits, "... Nurses and orderlies / came running, needles drawn, and what I did was exactly / nothing but think never again will I be able to forget / the body is a slackening slab of terror."
Meek is intent on inventing deeper methods for describing a world that contains such pain. She is acutely aware of the gift of breathing and the privilege of seeing. In her need for precision, she invents verbs, hyphenates adjectives and nouns, provides layers of imagery for common objects that now take on mystery. For example, in "New Construction," she indeed constructs new verbs like "marooning," "staccatoed," and "volts away," hyphenated adjectives such as "copper-laced" and "storm-gnawed," and unexpected combinations like "bandaged roof."
The poem "Trapeze" literally swings one way and then reverses the word order to swing back, creating more hyphenations by joining nouns and verbs repeated from the first stanza: "web-scarabed," "wind-bridged," and "night-brooching." The poem "Clearing the House" addresses the duty of disposing of possessions after death, and Meek's unexpected verbs make these lines even more striking; "... a fading bruise's gold/stammering the carpet" and "... a dropped stone // unstilling an umber pool." This word play and invention brings readers to attention, prepared to decipher the poet's unique observations.
As Meek explores dense layers of sensory experience born out of traumatic loss, she reveals a new way to see and describe the world. Hypersensitive to her surroundings, her actions, and her memories, she makes the commonplace tremble and shine with meaning. This is a book to spend time with, digest section by short section, and use as a focused lens through which to view mortality and spheres of human existence.
--LewEllyn Hallett, MAR
Mid-American Review XXXIII:2 (2013)
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Value of the mergers and acquisitions in Romania, on the rise
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By Romania Journal Last updated Oct 8, 2018
The market of mergers and acquisitions in Romania has reported a total value of EUR 809 million in the Q3 this year, more than double than in the Q2, when it mounted to EUR 391 M.
According to Deloitte estimates, the total market value, including transactions whose value has not been revealed, ranged from EUR 1.4 billion to EUR 1.6 billion, about 15% more than in the Q3 in 2017.
According to Ioana Filipescu, Partener Corporate Finance, Deloitte Romania, the transactions concluded in the Q3 are the ones started in the first months of 2018 based on the 2017 figures that have been good in all sectors.
There have been 27 monitored transactions in the Q3, with only one third of them had the value officially announced, compared to 28 transactions in 2017.
Which have been the largest transactions in Q3 this year?
Zentiva’s acquisition by Advent International, estimated to EUR 287 million is one of them, followed by Agricost’s takeover by Al Dahra, dubbed as the largest transaction in the Romanian agricultural sector, with a value of EUR 200 million.
Another transaction was the sale of 7.5% of UiPath to a investor consortium led by Sequoia Capital (EUR 194 M).
Among the largest transactions of the year, there is also the one when Paval brothers (owners of Dedeman) bought the Bridge office project from Forte Partners, but also the Urgent Cargus’ sale to Abris. The value of the deals have not been disclosed in any of the last two cases.
The Deloitte representative says that the merger and acquisition market remains intense, while strategic investors are more and more willing to invest sums of over EUR 100 million per transaction.
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Making a newer Royal Enfield look even older
A Royal Enfield of today journeys back to the 1950s.
Kevin Walker came across this website while searching for information and discovered inspiration instead. Photos of the Royal Enfield-built Indians of the 1950s gave him the notion to modify the sad-sack 2001 Royal Enfield he'd bought for a bargain price. And he has gone to extraordinary lengths to do it.
Here's his story:
"...It is not an old model, a 2001 Classic to be precise. I bought 'Jinxy'as I call him from a friend after being offered it as a non-runner for £500, or $816.45. It was while searching the web for decent pictures of what it should look like, as it was a bit sorry looking, that I came across your website. And from the moment I saw the Indian Fire Arrows and Chiefs I knew what I wanted to do and how he was going to look.
The light bar's matching visors work well with the headlight.
"So far I have junked the original handlebars in favor of Royal Enfield Thunderbird ones, replaced the original levers with Amal reproductions, along with repo Lucas style switches, and added a front light bar and lights.
"The front mudguard has gone and been replaced with a deeper 350 Bullet one with alloy Indian head mounted on it. The dual seat is no more and has been replaced by an unsprung single seat, which has been recovered and had an extra inch of foam added.
"The horn has had an adapter plate made and fitted to take a larger Indian style chrome cover. The points cover has been replaced with an alloy one bearing an Indian badge and a complete exhaust has been replaced with a Harley/Indian style fish-tail silencer.
"The original speedo has been replaced with a Smiths replica (showing) 0-80 mph.
Sparto-style tail light was popular in the day.
"The rear mudguard has been fitted with a Sparto (limp willy) replica. Studded mudflaps with reflectors have been fitted. A round chrome Harley Davidson air filter is awaiting fitting.
"I have replaced the old battery holder/cover with a chrome one, side boxes have had locks removed and plates/brackets fitted to allow use of flower bolts, and a new chrome side stand has been fitted.
"Paintwork has been re-sprayed with Renault Etruscan Red and Audi Brilliant Black.
Instrument faces look vintage.
"There is still lots to do but considering I have owned the bike since late October, 2013, and only started working on it in February, 2014 under the car port I think it's coming on nicely — beginning to have the retro look I wanted.
"Still lots to do: paint the wheel rims red with a black center line where the spokes fit, and get some white wall tire trims; polish the hubs; do some re-wiring so that the electronic ignition unit, flasher relay etc. etc. fit inside the nearside box leaving just the coil under the seat.
"Though I am in no rush to finish it this year...
"As to the nickname 'Jinxy:' all the parts that I have re-sprayed — mudguards, side boxes/lids, tank, mudguard stays — have ALL at some point fallen over, meaning they had to be done again!
"I did begin to wonder if it were jinxed and I was not supposed to have it, especially as I gave riding some 17 years ago as I have arthritis in my spine."
Jinxy isn't the first remarkable Royal Enfield transformation Kevin has performed. The 54-year-old old resident of Kent in the UK started riding motorcycles in 1978 at 18. In 1984 he bought a 1963 Royal Enfield that he was told was a Continental GT — which is what it looked like.
Author Roy Bacon, who wrote for Classic Bike magazine at the time, confirmed for him that it was in fact a 250cc Crusader.
"At first I was disappointed, as being into the '50s rock'n'roll and Rockabilly scene I wanted a cafe racer. But not being put off I started to restore the Crusader, tracking down second hand parts, stripping and re-spraying them using aerosol cans, replacing the cafe racer parts with Crusader parts, using the money from the sales as I was not earning much during my nurse training.
"Eventually I brought the whole thing indoors, placing it in the back room of the house while my parents were away on holiday! On their return I did some fast talking, saying that the weather had been bad and there was not much more to do. I got my dad to help me with some wiring, and used jewelers rouge to polish the alloy casings so they looked like chrome, and one quiet Sunday while they were in another room I read that it was possible to start her up without a battery being fitted.
"Hmmm, this I had to try. At first there were several pops then an almighty roar as she started and I rode her out through the patio doors and into the garden, with the biggest grin on my face!"
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Publishers, Associations
Stacy Wilk
What Happened to Creative Subscription Marketing for Magazines?
By: John Morthanos
As an outspoken advocate of newsstand sales and someone with experience in circulation marketing, I find there is a correlation between the loss of newsstand sales and the reduction in creative direct response subscription marketing.
Sure, today there is a heavy reliance on internet sales … whether it is going through online subscription agents including Amazon.com, Magazine-Order.com, or the publisher’s home page. But the effort to reach out and “touch” real people is lost completely on these digital channels, and in doing so, selling the concept of a magazine and its contents is also lost.
Magazines Aren't Selling Themselves Well Online
Go to a website of interest … let’s say you’re looking for a leek soup recipe as I did this morning. I found over 6 million potential sites that have this recipe. Go to any of the sites and if it is not a specific magazine site like Martha Stewart for example, there is no obvious promotion to a specific magazine or a site to subscribe to. One site had ads for a furniture company, a national chicken brand. The Martha Stewart page did have one ad for three magazines for “just $10” … but no promotion for specific titles or how they will help make you smarter, thinner, happier, more satiated, or whatever.
At the bottom of the site there is a listing of approximately 10 titles sold by Meredith and AllRecipes.com (part of the Meredith Women’s Network), but no pizzazz, bang, direction to the wonders of the magazine or its contents. Just a listing of 10 titles. The site provided no reasons to go to a store to thumb through an issue and see if it is for you. Nothing to impel you to buy the magazine, or in the words of the classic 1973 National Lampoon subscription ad, “If You Don’t Buy This Magazine, We’ll Kill This Dog.”
The National Lampoon ad created a great deal of buzz. It got rave reviews and a great deal of hate mail. It was publicized in daily newspapers and national magazines, and in the end, it drove consumers to newsstands to see what this magazine was all about. It also sold subscriptions -- a big win for the creative circulation team.
Looking Back at the Creative Subscription Offers of the Past
When I was hired in 1983 to be on the circulation creative services team for the newly formed Ziff-Davis Computer Division, Karen Weinstein, the art director, and myself were given the task to create ads that would spur interest in the new line of personal computers that sat on a desk top. The purpose was to generate excitement for a new industry, new magazines, and develop the groundwork for the future of personal computing. This was the vision of Larry Sporn, the president of the Computer Division and Carole Mandel, the VP of circulation.
Karen and I created the ads. As we called it she was the music, I was the words. These campaigns opened consumers’ eyes to personal computing and created a buzz that made Ziff-Davis the leading computer publisher in the U.S.
In 1984 IBM was planning to release PC Jr. computer for the home. Larry and Carole tasked Karen and myself to come up with a direct mail and print campaign for the magazine product that would accompany this computer launch.
Little did we know that we would be opening a crystal ball to the future by doing a simple visual ad with limited copy predicting home networking, banking from your bedroom, recipe collection, or game playing. We created the buzz, sold the magazine, and got paid subscriptions for a full year.
Successes like this were not only limited to the ingenuity of the Ziff-Davis computer magazine management, but to most domestic magazine publishers.
Direct mail campaigns, print ads, and cross promotions built title awareness that reached across all demographics. Whether it was the cross-promotion with Maxell Video Tapes and Video Review magazine in 1988, where each Maxell VHS tape had a “mini-mag,” offering a trial subscription and a promo code for selective retailers that sold the magazine at a discount. This worked so well, and demonstrated to Maxell that women were also buying VCR tapes, that it opened up new avenues for Madison Avenue to run video tape ads in magazines like Ladies’ Home Journal and Redbook. It also increased our circulation for Video Review.
A promotion in 1978 with Campbell’s Soup and Marvel Comics helped the newly reformed Marvel to reach new audiences, and was the germ of a growing business.
An End to Direct Response Subscription Marketing?
I’m sorry to say we don’t see these types of promotions anymore. I cannot remember the last direct mail package I have received for any magazine. Only a few bother to send renewal notices via snail mail. They depend instead on the internet and auto-renew programs.
Open any webpage and you’ll get hit with pop-ups (if you have your ad blocker turned off), and either you click around them or ignore them until the 30-second display has turned off. We see that reliance on digital media has cut into print sales – both for subscriptions and newsstand. I don’t think the reduction in newsstand sales is solely because of digital media. There are people reading in-depth analysis of new urban artists in Juxtapoz Magazine or in-depth critiques on the Battle of Normandy in World War II Quarterly Magazine. These magazines are selling on the newsstand and in their subscription programs. Other magazines are crying foul and it may be because of their reliance on the convenience of the internet marketing and the absence of being creative daredevils.
The loss of creative direct response marketing and the new “breed” of publishing execs who value short term growth and quick decisions to reduce or eliminate print are slowing down growth in today’s print environment.
We see retail venues like Barnes & Noble in the U.S. and Chapters-Indigo in Canada increase the number of print titles, and in some cases, represent the majority of sales for niche publishers. I say this and use the word “niche” because in 1983 PC Magazine was a niche magazine, only to become one of the top selling circulation magazines (both newsstand and subscription), until the audience of PC Magazine used the digital technology it touted and devoured itself.
But digital cannot devour History, Art, Sport and other magazine categories – it can help these categories grow in print by using creative platforms to direct consumers to retail and print subscriptions.
http://www.pubexec.com/post/happened-creative-subscription-marketing-magazines/
Source: http://www.pubexec.com/post/happened-creative-subscription-marketing-magazines/
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Apr 2, 2018 , Orange County Register
Car-sharing bill typifies California’s ‘crony capitalist’ approach
Real capitalism is a tough sport where entrepreneurs risk their capital in hopes of winning customers. The “crony” version of it involves politicians rigging the rules to assure that the “right” people are winners. We see this ugly process on high-profile national issues, such as when Donald Trump promotes tariffs to boost steel makers at the expense of companies that use steel products. But most of this nonsense proceeds quietly in legislative committees, without garnering any headlines or vocal opposition.
One awful but illustrative example popped up recently in the California state Capitol. Assembly Bill 2246, by Assemblywoman Laura Friedman, D-Glendale, apparently is part of a national effort by rental-car companies to snuff out a burgeoning industry that just happens to be threatening its business model. The bill would redefine “personal vehicle sharing” companies as “car rental companies” — and then slam them with reams of new regulations. Similar measures have been proposed in Idaho, New Hampshire, Maryland and Maine.
Rental-car companies are facing the same challenges as other established business models in this internet and app-based age. Capitalism — the real sort — is defined by “creative destruction,” as economist Joseph Schumpeter called it. New companies are free to offer better products and services that appeal to customers. This is creative as new ideas flourish and consumers get a broader choice and lower prices thanks to competition. But it’s also destructive. Complacent old companies suddenly are forced to improve their offerings or shut their doors. The consumer is king.
For example, I recently grabbed a taxicab rather than my usual Uber and noticed the oddest thing. The cabbie had a modern app-based system for taking my credit-card payment. Until recently, paying by credit card was a hassle because cab services didn’t really want to take your card. I’ve also noticed a fleet of nice new cabs around my city. And the cab I took even sent an email with a receipt and a rating system. Sound familiar?
The cab companies have been forced to step up their game. But let’s not give them too much credit. They have lobbied at the state and local level to impose new regulations that would hobble the ride-sharing companies that have forced them to operate more efficiently and to better cater to drivers and consumers. The taxicab cartel, which was a creation of crony capitalistic rent seeking in the first place, limits competition. The cab companies whined that it was unfair that these upstarts could skirt all the cab regulations — but the clever app-based workaround is the entire reason consumers are no longer stuck riding in decrepit cabs.
Likewise, room-sharing applications such as Airbnb continue to deal with limits and bans by cities, some of which are backed by the hotel industry. No one believes that these hoteliers simply are concerned about possible noise and parking issues in neighborhoods. They are worried about losing some of their vacation market share, so they have turned to lawmakers rather than the marketplace. It’s another example of the crony capitalist approach.
Now, companies such as Getaround offer a similar deal. I know someone who rents her car through one of these services, which provides an app, insurance and everything needed for people to easily borrow her Mini Cooper for an hour or a day. I’m too particular about my car to let strangers drive it, but for some people it’s a great way to make extra cash. It provides tourists with a nifty way to rent cars at various locations rather than going to the rental-car center and paying steep prices.
“By including personal vehicle sharing programs within those terms, the bill would make personal vehicle ride sharing programs subject to the rules and regulations applicable to rental car businesses, including provisions of the Consumer Automotive Recall Safety Act,” according to the Friedman legislation. In other words, by defining these non-rental-car companies as rental-car companies, the bill would strangle this entrepreneurial model in the back seat, so to speak. It’s appalling. It’s so typical of how business is done in the Legislature that it doesn’t even make many waves.
The vehicle-sharing companies are backing Assembly Bill 2873. It’s an understandable, defensive measure that exempts them from being considered rental-car companies, but expresses the legislative intent to boost regulations. That’s par for the course. Entrepreneurs have to propose new regulations on themselves to avoid getting hammered with unreasonable, industry killing regulations by their competitors.
AB2873’s author is Evan Low, a Democrat from Silicon Valley and co-chairman of the California Legislative Technology and Innovation Caucus. Most of the exciting new business models are coming from the tech sector, and virtually all of them are facing pushback from old-line companies that find it easier to hire lobbyists than focus on improving their products or services. Here’s hoping this committee can become a bulwark of capitalism in a world of cronyism.
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Steven Greenhut
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OTUS Assessments adds Desmos Integration
What's New K-12 Enterprise Systems Student Assessment
Otus is a single platform for teachers that combines an LMS, an assessment management system, a data warehouse, and a collection of classroom management tools in one place- making teachers more efficient than they can be when all of these systems are disconnected.
Otus is excited to be releasing an integration with Desmos within the next few weeks. Watch a 45-second video here.
Since the majority of state-level assessments expect students to use the Desmos calculators on the math portions of their tests, integrating the same tools within Otus assessments will allow students to use the tools throughout the year on district, building, or teacher-created formative and summative assessments.
The use of Desmos through Otus is included with every Otus subscription!
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IlluminateEd User Conference - San Diego Jan 30-Feb 1
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San Diego Conference Center - Jan 30-Feb 1st
Attending the Illuminate Education User Conference in San Diego at the end of this month? Stop by the CASDAAP booth to learn more about the California Association of School Data, Assessment, and Accountability Professionals. Mention that you saw this announcement and claim your free prize (while dwindling supplies last!) Or just stop by and talk to Chris or Kate from CASDAAP.
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SchoolCity Assessment achieves IMS Certification
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By becoming IMS Global certified, Illuminate continues to demonstrate a sincere commitment to interoperability standards," said Jason Naile, director of instructional technology and media at Forsyth County Schools in Georgia.
To fulfill its promise to provide collaborative solutions to educators, Illuminate Education, the leading K-12 Education Intelligence Platform (EIP), announces that its suite of SchoolCity personalized learning solutions is IMS Global Standards certified. Through this certification, Illuminate Education is meeting its pledge to open standards in light of the critical needs of schools and districts to standardize the usability of digital teaching and learning tools across the curriculum.
"By becoming IMS Global certified, Illuminate continues to demonstrate a sincere commitment to interoperability standards," said Jason Naile, director of instructional technology and media at Forsyth County Schools in Georgia. "Working with partners who commit to IMS Global specifications lessens the burden on school districts and educators, reduces costs and implementation times, minimizes risk when procuring new products, and thus provides great value at the classroom level."
SchoolCity's OpenSalt v1, Popcorn v0.1, and Suites v4.1, 5.0 and 6+ have all earned IMS certification status. These products assist educators with content creation, assessment, student achievement and more.
Illuminate Education's SchoolCity products have earned IMS conformance certification to the latest versions of the following IMS Global standards:
● Competencies and Academic Standards Exchange® (CASE) A framework for digitally transmitting learning standards, competencies, rubrics and the relationships among sets of learning standards.
● OneRoster® Allows for the secure use of roster info by teaching and learning systems.
● Question and Test Interoperability® (QTI) Enables the exchange of item and test content and results data between authoring tools, item banks, test construction tools, learning platforms, assessment delivery systems and scoring/analytics engines.
● Learning Tools Interoperability® (LTI) Establishes a standard and secure way of integrating rich learning applications with platforms like learning management systems, portals or other educational environments.
"Illuminate's support for IMS standards is helping to build the most advanced ecosystem of innovative plug-and-play, data-rich educational technology products available and based on open standards," said Mark Leuba, vice president of product management, IMS Global Learning Consortium.
Illuminate Education acquired SchoolCity in July 2018, and has since incorporated the company into its roster of learning solutions. This certification contributes to the mission of providing educators everywhere with an efficient, streamlined teaching and learning experience.
"The IMS Global Learning Consortium is critical to the interoperability needs of all educational institutions, and Illuminate supports their mission to the fullest," said Christine Willig, CEO of Illuminate Education. "Achieving this certification demonstrates the commitment that we have to providing best-in-class products to educators everywhere and our role within the larger education ecosystem."
To learn more about the IMS certified SchoolCity products, visit https://www.imsglobal.org/content/schoolcity. For information on Illuminate Education, visit http://www.illuminateed.com.
Illuminate Education is the leading provider of integrated K-12 technology systems dedicated to promoting student success. Our innovative tools bridge the gap between instruction, assessment, and data analytics, transforming the potential of teaching and learning. With easy-to-use and customizable features, teachers can track student progress in real time, while schools and districts can gain valuable insights through intuitive reports. Illuminate supports nearly 12 million students and 2000 districts nationwide.
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Five-Way Merger Creates New Illuminate Education
lluminate Education, IO Education, SchoolCity, Alpine Achievement, and Key Data Systems merge to create the largest provider of data platforms, data, analytics, formative assessments, and a "whole view of the student."
Irvine, Lake Elsinore, and Santa Clara, CA., Atlanta, GA., and Centennial, CO. (July 03, 2018) – Illuminate Education, the company transforming K-12 instruction through education intelligence solutions, has merged with IO Education, SchoolCity, Alpine Achievement, and Key Data Systems (KDS). The new company, called Illuminate Education, will be led by Christine Willig, a 25-year K-12 industry veteran. Insight Venture Partners, a New York-based venture capital and private equity firm focused on software investing and majority owner of Illuminate and KDS, facilitated the combination.
The merger combines leading formative assessment and data platforms (Illuminate Education, IO Education, SchoolCity and Alpine Achievement) with a leading formative item bank provider (Key Data Systems).
"We're going to deliver what educators and teachers ask for and students need – truly adaptive assessments, data and analytics that inform instruction, and linkages to curriculum and third-party resources in a single interoperable environment wherein choice and opportunity become nearly unlimited. The combined companies' expansive capabilities will save teachers time, serve each student's unique needs, and drive student achievement. Teachers and students will get what they need most – more time on the right task," said Christine Willig, CEO, Illuminate Education.
"This combination eliminates many barriers that were holding back the solution that educators tell us they want – 'all the data' on a 'single pane of glass'– providing a holistic view of the child that efficiently and effectively informs instruction. With nearly 15 million students and almost 300K formative assessment items on our combined platform, the opportunity to personalize learning is groundbreaking," said Adam Berger, Managing Director at Insight Venture Partners and Chairman of the new Illuminate Education.
By bringing together the best of what each formerly independent company offered into an open and interoperable environment, the newly formed Illuminate Education will support teachers, inform instruction, engage parents, and enhance individualized student achievement.
"We're thrilled to join the Illuminate Education family because of our shared mission to promote educator and student success," said Michael Williamson, Chief Executive Officer of IO Education.
"We recognize the growing importance of providing insights that empower educators to personalize the support they provide to each student," said Alisabeth Shearn, Chief Executive Officer of Alpine Achievement.
"We have long admired how Illuminate, IO, Alpine, and KDS have brought innovative solutions to the K-12 ecosystem. Merging in SchoolCity's ability to provide customized solutions will give educators the broadest set of choices," said Vaseem Anjum, Chief Executive Officer of SchoolCity.
Current customers of all five companies should expect minimal disruption as the merger occurs. "As we bring together the best aspects of each company's solutions to support educators and promote student success, we will put customers' needs at the forefront. It will be business as usual," said Willig.
Illuminate Education is a leading provider of K-12 software and services. An educator perspective drives all of Illuminate's solutions, which are designed to maximize instructional time, streamline educator tasks and support data-driven decision-making. Illuminate's award-winning Education Intelligence Platform consists of a product suite featuring data, analytics, assessments and reporting. Illuminate serves more than 1,600 school districts and over 7 million students. Learn more at illuminateed.com
KDS is an educational research and content company serving K-12 educators by providing highly curated industry-leading item banks and a suite of over 500 pre-built formative assessments and solutions that combine rigor, innovation, and integrity. In 2017, KDS joined forces with Fluence Learning and Progress Testing to form the largest collection of formative assessment items in the education industry to inform instruction for increased student learning. KDS currently supports close to 12.5 million students in 43 states. For more information on Key Data Systems, visit http://www.keydatasys.com.
As a leader in the education technology industry for over 18 years, IO Education is on a mission to empower educators through data to improve educational outcomes. IO Education's award-winning solutions are used in all 50 states by over 7,500 schools and 120,000 educators, supporting instruction for over 6,000,000 students. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. http://ioeducation.com/
Based in Colorado, Alpine Achievement has been supporting school and district administrators and teachers since 2001. Data analysis and reporting combined with individual student plans for RTI, Early Literacy, Gifted, English Language Learners, and others, save significant time and help educators connect data, meaning, and action to support the needs of all learners. The recent addition of automated cross-measure Early Alert capabilities also makes Alpine a significant player in MTSS, graduate competencies, and dropout prevention. For more information on: www.alpineachievement.com.
Insight Venture Partners is a leading global venture capital and private equity firm investing in high-growth technology and software companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. Founded in 1995, Insight has raised more than $18 billion and invested in over 300 companies worldwide. Our mission is to find, fund and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with practical, hands-on growth expertise to foster long-term success. Across our people and our portfolio, we encourage a culture around a core belief: growth equals opportunity. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit www.insightpartners.com or follow us on Twitter @insightpartners.
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Team Canada selection camp to be held in Ottawa
Thirty-two of Canada’s top ringette athletes will gather this weekend in Ottawa in the hopes of securing a spot on Ringette Canada’s junior national team. Following the selection camp, which runs from May 16-20 at Carleton University in Ottawa, athletes moving on to the next phase of selection will be announced. They will then continue to train for the upcoming 2019 World Ringette Championships, with training camps being held in Sherwood Park, AB August 29-September 2 and Burnaby, BC October 10-14. The 2019 World Ringette Championships that will take place from November 25-30, 2019 in Burnaby, BC.
“Our junior national team selection camp brings together our best U21 athletes in the country for a chance at securing a spot on our Team Canada roster,” said Stephanie Laurin, Ringette Canada’s Manager of High Performance and Athlete Services. “These athletes will be giving it everything they have and we are looking forward to providing them with a training environment that allows them to reach their goals. If you are in the area, come and see ringette at its finest.”
During the camp, there will be four inter-squad games that will be open to the public. All games will be held at the Carleton University Ice House (free admission):
Friday, May 17: 3-5pm
Saturday, May 18: 5-7pm
Sunday, May 19: 7-9pm
Monday, May 20: 9:30-11:30am
The athletes vying for a spot on Ringette Canada’s junior national team are as follows:
Emilie Cunial - Beaconsfied, QC
Marie-Ève Dubé - Blainville, QC
Camille Dumont - Beaconsfield, QC
Lydia Duncan - Mitchell, ON
Megane Fortin - Blainville, QC
Janna Griffioen - Kitchener, ON
Meghan Hanton-Fong - Waterloo, ON
Kiana Heska - Surrey, BC
Taylor Hildebrand - Oak Bluff, MB
Emma Kelly - Nepean, ON
Isabella Larocque - Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac, QC
Alana Lesperance - Winnipeg, MB
Grace MacKenzie - Stillwater Lake, NS
Maddie MacLean - St. Jacobs, ON
Évelyne Martel - Longueuil, QC
Marta Matuszewski - Ottawa, ON
Jasmine Ménard - Gatineau, QC
Paige Miller - Arnprior, ON
Jasmina Morroni - Blainville, QC
Nicole Pelletier - Edmonton, AB
Sara Plouffe - Gatineau, QC
Emily Power - Mississauga, ON
Liza Roik Ottawa, ON
Ariane Sagala - Notre-Dame-De-L’Île-Perrot, QC
Ann Sauve - Strathmore, AB
Torrie Shennan - Edmonton, AB
Britney Snowdon - Moncton, NB
Laura Soper - Mississauga, ON
Kaylee Spearing - Winnipeg, ON
Brett Van Nieuw Amerongen - La Salle, MB
Julie Vandal - Gatineau, QC
Marla Wheeler - Dalemead, AB
Lorrie Horne (Sherwood Park, AB) leads the junior national team as head coach, along with assistant coaches Chris Belan (Calgary, AB), Carrie Hartley (Ottawa, ON), Danielle Hildrebrand (Oakbank, MB), Heather Konkin (Edmonton, AB) and Jacinda Rolph (Stony Plain, AB). Melinda Krulicki (Red Deer, AB) is the team’s athletic therapist and Manon Bordeleau (Chicoutimi, QC) is the team manager.
About Ringette
Ringette is a Canadian sport that was invented in 1963 in North Bay, Ontario by the late Sam Jacks. There are currently over 31,000 players on nearly 2,000 teams across Canada, with over 1,500 officials and nearly 8000 coaches. Internationally, it is played in more than a half a dozen other countries around the world. Ringette has been designated a Heritage Sport by Sport Canada and as part of the Sport for Life movement, ringette is well advanced at adapting Sport Canada's Long Term Athlete Development model. For more information, please refer to the Ringette Canada Web site atwww.ringette.ca.
(Source: Ringette Canada)
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Texans vs Colts: live stream NFL Week 4 Game Preview & Analysis
NFL Week 4: Texans at Colts Game Preview
Houston heads into Indianapolis trying to break into the win column. The Texans are one of three teams off to the dreaded 0-3 start. Their playoff aspirations are on life support. Another loss would be a death knell.
Indianapolis is only a step ahead. Their Week 2 upset of the Redskins stands as the only victory for these two teams. Falling to 1-3 in a competitive division is not much better than 0-4. Frank Reich is pushing a sense of urgency for his troops, too.
At least the Colts are in more of a rebuilding mode than Houston. 22-year-old Marlon Mack is the closest thing to a veteran in the Colts rushing attack in just his second season. Rookies Nyheim Hines and Jordan Wilkins might line up with him for many years, but they’ll be better with some experience.
TY Hilton and Jack Doyle help Andrew Luck anchor the young offense. Reich is creative in trying to cover shortcomings along the offensive line and his youth.
Houston thought they were set when they found their franchise quarterback. Coach Bill O’Brien worked some miracles in making the playoffs with some career back-up passers behind center. Deshaun Watson is supposed to propel the team to the playoffs now.
Of course, it is unreasonable to expect a quarterback with a handful of games as a rookie to step in and take charge. The Texans have other holes, too.
Defense is the Texans’ best hope of getting back in the race. The return of Jadeveon Clowney helped JJ Watt grab his first three sacks of the season against the Giants last week.
But they also gave up over 400 yards of offense and the Giants highest point output in two years. But there have been enough good things to suspect they are close to getting their whole team in gear.
Indianapolis is a beatable, rebuilding opponent. Of course, Frank Reich is tell his team the Texans are just as beatable.
How to watch the Colts vs Texans game
CBS Sports will televise this early-bracket AFC matchup in the Houston and Indianapolis markets over-the-air and via satellite/cable networks.
If you are one of the millions of Americans who are fed up with high costs and lengthy contract, and already cut the cord with cable and satellite, you can watch live stream Colts and Texans action via DirecTV Now.
DirecTV Now is the internet streaming division of the large satellite company, but with DirecTV Now, you can watch live stream NFL action at low monthly rates without a contract or special equipment.
Sling and Fubo TV also offer live stream NFL action in many markets across the United States, along with PlayStation Vue and YouTube TV. Each provider has free trials to let you catch your first game free and see how clear the live stream NFL action is.
Check out each provider’s website to see what they provide in your market.
Who will win the Colts vs. Texans game?
Marlon Mack and Jack Doyle are likely to miss this game due to injuries, leaving Andrew Luck and the Colts short-handed on offense.
Houston is getting healthier each week, with wide receiver Will Fuller and defensive end Jadeveon Clowney reinforcing the team these past two weeks.
Coach Bill O’Brien will impress upon his team that they are only two games behind the division leaders. The Colts are just a 1-point favorite despite being the home team. 3 points is considered the home field edge, which means oddsmakers believe the Texans are the better squad.
We agree. The Texans defense will create opportunities. Deshaun Watson and the offense will take advantage of them. Final score: Texans 27 Colts 14
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NFL Week 6 Game Preview: Ravens vs Titans
NFL Week 6 Game Preview: Ravens (3-2) at Titans (3-2)
Their records indicate an even matchup, but when the Titans face the Ravens Sunday, they will have the advantage of being a team without a definitive identity playing a squad with a proven game plan.
Tennessee put themselves on top of the AFC South with creativity, as much as skill. They’ve survived an overtime thriller and a defensive slog. But, they lost an opening day shootout and come off a bitter last-second loss in another defensive gem.
What kind of team are the Titans? They are a running team that is not running well. They have a franchise quarterback who can’t carry them. Scrappy is the term that comes to mind when we see the manner in which they play. Never out of it, but never quite in control, either.
Meanwhile, Baltimore tries to exert authority behind a powerful defense and a veteran offense. Sometimes it works… and sometimes they lose a field goal battle to the Browns like they did in Week 5.
Both teams will try to rebound from unexpected losses to boost their 2018 playoff aspirations. But can the Baltimore defense keep the scrappy Titans under control? Can the scrappy Titans defense give Joe Flacco and company another week of disappointment?
Injuries and roster moves
Baltimore has three cornerbacks among five defensive players listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. Brandon Carr missed practice Wednesday and appears to be at risk for the game against the Titans.
Tennesse has a similar issue at linebacker. Wesley Woodyard, Robert Spillane, and Will Compton are all listed as questionable.
Safety Kenny Vaccaro is already ruled out for Week 6.
Offensive tackle Taylor Lewan is questionable with a foot injury.
Coaching matchup:
The Ravens 3-2 start has lessened discussions about John Harbaugh’s future after his 11th season in charge. Harbaugh followed up five straight years of playoff appearances with a Super Bowl Championship in 2012, but that was six years and only two winning records ago.
With long-time general manager Ozzie Newsome already announcing his retirement at the end of this season and a quarterback change imminent, Harbaugh’s departure would make a new regime truly complete.
Mike Vrabel’s first coaching experience hasn’t been easy, but he is getting the most out of a flawed team. Already, he’s adeptly worked around injuries to his quarterback and lead rusher, as well as a malcontent in the receiving corps to keep his team’s playoff aspirations in play.
How to watch the Ravens-Titans game
CBS will provide this late-game broadcast to fans in and around Tennessee and the greater Baltimore area. Many fans will watch the CBS Sports broadcast on Sling TV without the need for expensive cable or satellite providers.
Sling and other internet TV providers like DirecTV Now and Fubo TV, offer live stream NFL action at a fraction of the cost and without the lengthy contracts associated with traditional TV providers.
Let Sling give you the Ravens-Titans game for free during their trial offer to see how you can enjoy live stream NFL action on your favorite internet-connected device.
Who will win the Ravens-Titans game?
Baltimore is hoping division rival Pittsburgh the best this week as a Steelers victory could let the Ravens pull into a first-place tie with the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFC North if Baltimore can take care of the Titans.
Tennessee owns the AFC South tiebreaker with 3-2 Jacksonville, with another head-to-head battle still pending. They need a win to hold onto first place in the meantime.
The home fans in Nashville are anxious to see their Titans crack the tough Baltimore defense, but the odds seem to favor Baltimore holding serve.
Final score: Baltimore 17, Titans 12
NFL Week 6 Game Preview: Chiefs vs Patriots
Sunday Night Football features the greatest quarterback of all time against the greatest quarterback of the young 2018 season. Tom Brady will host young Patrick Mahomes in Week 6’s most anticipated matchup.
Brady comes off consecutive 38-point outings against the Dolphins and Colts. The return of Julian Edelman and emergence of rookie rusher Sony Michel stabilized a shaky Patriots offense in time for the second quarter of the season.
Mahomes just put 30 points up against what was the top-rated defense in the league. He continues his assault on Peyton Manning’s season touchdown record.
Kansas City’s defense came alive last week, with five turnovers and several important stops when Jacksonville’s offense looked like it might start revving up. Any semblance of defense could keep the Chiefs unbeaten for years with the way its offense is playing.
Kansas City didn’t even need Tyreek Hill to pile up his usual yardage and scoring totals to keep their winning streak alive at 5. Running back Kareem Hunt had a slow start but emerged as a vital component of the Chiefs attack in Week 4.
Brady, the master craftsman, doesn’t need the explosive weapons the upstart from the Midwest surrounds himself with. He’ll bring a cadre of veterans with him who know a thing or two about winning football games.
Kansas City put guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and safety Armani Watt on injured reserve Wednesday. Coach Andy Reed all but ruled out linebacker Justin Houston (hamstring) for Sunday’s tilt.
Safety Eric Berry got limited practice time in this week, but it will be at least another week before he gets back on the field.
In New England, wide receivers Josh Gordon and Chris Hogan, tight end Rob Gronkowski, and running back Sony Michel were all limited in practice Wednesday. The quartet is listed as questionable, but it would be a surprise if any of them was not active Sunday night.
Coaching matchup
Two of the longest tenured head coaches go head-to-head in this classic matchup. Offensive guru Andy Reid versus the defensive scientist, Bill Belichick.
Both coaches are future Hall-of-Famers when they most likely leave the game on their own terms. Each calls the other a genius. They’ll bring their best stuff to New England this week.
How to watch the Patriots-Chiefs game
NBC Sports broadcasts Sunday Night Football across the nation and overseas. Millions of Americans fed up with rising satellite and cable costs will follow the NBC broadcast on their favorite internet device instead.
Sling, Fubo TV, and DirecTV Now are just some of the internet TV providers offering a low-cost alternative to traditional television service. They provide all the NFL-related networks in most regions of the US at a fraction of the costs of cable and satellite.
With free trials and low monthly subscription rates, there’s no reason not to cut the cord and start watching live stream NFL action on Sling, Fubo TV, or DirecTV Now.
Who will win the Patriots-Chiefs game?
Pat Mahomes could give an early victory to the young guns trying to steal the mantle from their veteran counterparts. But Tom Brady has made it clear he has no intention of going away quietly.
Both defenses look improved from just a couple of weeks ago, but they haven’t faced quarterbacks nearly as skillful as this pair.
Each passer looks unstoppable, but each coach will find a moment to introduce something new or unexpected. Brady’s experience gives him the edge in a battle of the coaches’ wits.
Final score: Patriots 38, Chiefs 31
NFL Week 5: Falcons vs Steelers Game Preview
Pittsburgh has their first game out of the national spotlight in three weeks, facing the Falcons at home in the early set Sunday.
Baltimore shut down the Steelers for the most part last week, allowing 14 points in a short stretch of the first half, before clamping down in their 26-14 victory.
Pittsburgh doesn’t anticipate a repeat performance against a Falcons defense that just gave up 80 points over two weeks to the Saints and Bengals.
Atlanta lost both of those games despite scoring 74 points of their own. Their defense is struggling after the loss of three starters since opening day. They could not make late-game stops that could have provided a win in either of the two contests.
Ben Roethlisberger has to be anxious to put last week’s struggles behind him against the Falcons secondary. Pittsburgh’s diminished running attack in the absence of Le’Veon Bell shouldn’t matter much in this game.
Matt Ryan undoubtedly looks forward to facing the Steelers secondary, too. Atlanta’s passing game has new life with the addition of rookie Calvin Ridley. Mohamed Sanu and Julio Jones find themselves more open. Even tight end Austin Hooper is seeing a few passes.
Running back Devonta Freeman will also return to the Falcons lineup after missing a few weeks with a knee injury. Freeman and Tevin Coleman are no liability in the pass game, either.
This could come down to which front line can put the most pressure on the opposing passer. Neither team can hold coverage very long in a normal game, but with the plethora of passing targets on the field, the defensive secondaries could be exhausted by halftime.
If you like offense, this could be a fun game to watch.
How to watch the Steelers vs Falcons game:
Fox Sports will produce this early game and broadcast it in much of the Southeast and up into the Pittsburgh market for cable and satellite television viewers.
Millions of savvy NFL fans will follow the live stream of Pittsburgh-Atlanta on Sling TV or DirecTV Now. Fubo TV also offers live stream NFL action in most US markets.
Internet television is the answer to expensive satellite and television contracts. Americans everywhere are cutting the cord to take advantage of high definition, low-cost monthly subscriptions with no contract or expensive equipment.
YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, and PlayStation Vue also let you watch live stream NFL action on most NFL-contracted networks.
Check out the providers’ websites to see what they offer in your neighborhood.
Who will win the Steelers vs Falcons game?
Atlanta is desperate for a win after their two consecutive heartbreakers left them 1-3 and at the bottom of the NFC South standings. They face division rival Tampa Bay next week before the Giants send them on their bye.
Pittsburgh already has a loss and a tie in their division and don’t the 3-1 Bengals or Ravens to extend their lead. With rumors of a Le’Veon bell return coming soon, they want to stay close enough for it to matter.
Atlanta’s passing attack was ramped up when Freeman was injured. How the Falcon offense approaches this game could make a difference. With the problem their defense has stopping the ball, we expect them to keep the pedal down and chase points.
Roethlisberger is at home, which means the “good” Ben should show up. There is a little concern about the beating he took the past two weeks and the letdown of a “normal” game.
But that will prove to be unfounded. Pittsburgh’s defense will come through one more time than the Falcons’. But it will be fun. Final score: Steelers 44, Falcons 38
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Lioness: Women At War
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In this time of war we often hear harrowing stories of combat while watching our nightly news or reading a newspaper. But there has been none like the one Meg McLagan and Daria Sommers tell in a new documentary film entitled Lioness. The film tells the story of five women thrown into direct combat in Iraq.
It has been and remains forbidden by the Pentagon for women to take part in direct ground combat during war, though the five women depicted in the film known as Team Lioness took part in direct combat in some of Iraq’s most dangerous zones. The five women originally came into the war serving as mechanics, supply clerks and engineers. Soon after touching ground in Iraq, they were all surprised to be taking part in combat without any previous training for this type of fighting. The group returned to their homes in the U.S. the following year as our nation’s first generation of female combat veterans.
The five Army women in Team Lioness fought side by side with male marines during offensive operations. They also took part in raids, security patrols and vehicle checkpoints. Times staff writer Gordon Lubold recently reported on the need for women in the war in Iraq. Team Lioness would accompany infantrymen to search Iraqi women during a hunt for insurgents.
The female soldiers’ role is important because it allows the soldiers to avoid offending the Iraqi women they ultimately wish to win over. After Iraqi women became more comfortable with the female soldiers, Lionesses began to receive intelligence information from them. This is something that the male soldiers could never have succeeded in doing.
One of the soldiers, Specialist Shannon Morgan (mechanic), depicted in the film Lioness reports in Lubold’s article about the new female role in the military. She said, “I think it’s a breakthrough for females in combat. Putting women out there on the front lines with Marine fire teams is letting people know that women can hold their own.
What do you think of women’s new role in combat in Iraq?
Do you think Team Lioness will open doors for women who join the U.S. military in the future?
To view the trailer for the documentary Lioness or find local listings, you can visit the film’s website at http://lionessthefilm.com/
By Lisajmc
Well, I believe women are equal to men. I think as we progress and achieve more for womens rights then we should take equal responsibility defending our country. I do know that there is for the majority, equal pay in the military. I was in some 18 years ago before they let women in combat situations. So, if there is equal pay and opportunities for them then I think they should be available to do whatever the men do. Equal means equal.
By katbob101
It touches my heart to know that women are going in and helping the women of Iraq. They are very brave and a pride to our Country.
I think it's great that equal is finally meaning equal. In this case though it may make some women stop and think twice about inlisting though. They have never been put in direct combat before and had the comfort in knowing that. Which in my opinion was not fair to the men inlistees. All in all most of our military men and women join to serve our country in any and all ways needed. And I thank each and every one of them!! Including my husband who is a retired Marine!!!!!
By maurasmiles
I think that if a woman wants to go into combat she should be allowed to go...equal means equal...=)
By amy_in_cosprings
I think it is wonderful that these women have the chance to fight with the men who are fighting the war. I also hope this gets the pentagon to think again about women in combat.
By Spaffy
I dont find it a good thing that these women were throw into combat like that. I have a differnt view point because i am in the military and i am currently in Iraq. The military dosn't keep woman off the front lines because we arn't equal to men, but for many other legit reasons. I is natruraly for men (9 time out of 10) to help a woman in need, that would be a problem on the line, or if a male battle buddy needs help more, they will still most likely natrually go to a female first. Also what would happen to a woman caught on the front line compared to what they would do to a man. I know plenty of woman that are going on and helping get intellgence from the woman of Iraq, but woman do not need to be on the Front Line.
By giggilinmichelle
I agree with the previous poster to some degree. Not only are men 'naturally' drawn to help a woman in need first, but if it is a man and woman partnered and the man is injured, the woman (who for the most part) is smaller and not necessarily as strong as her counterpart has to try and keep them both safe and return back to a safe position, this can potentially lead to both of them in far more danger. I am neither small nor weak, but I can tell you that if I and someone equal to me were partnered on the front lines together, I wouldn't want to count on me if it came down to it.
By Supernovae
I think it should be the following: If a woman somehow finds herself in combat *then* she should get equal pay, benefits, etc. for combat. By no means should women be weaseled into combat via some subterfuge only to be denied the proper benefits. We should however not aim to put women in combat. We should also be aiming to keep men out of combat whenever possible. The true cost of combat is hellish and terrible, and should NEVER be taken lightly. The psychological impact of war distorts men's minds and affects generations of people--soldiers wives and children have to deal with the serviceman after he is scarred for life. And let's not forget that in today's wars over 90% of most combat casualties are NOT troops, they are civilians in invaded countries.
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Luis Enrique Resigns as Spain Manager for Personal Reasons
Robert Moreno will be taking over for Luis Enrique.
Luis Enrique has resigned as the head coach of the Spanish men's national team, and will be replaced by his longtime assistant Robert Moreno.
The former Barcelona manager has been absent from the sidelines for La Roja's last three matches against Malta, the Faroe Islands and Sweden for personal reasons, and Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales announced in a press conference on Wednesday that Enrique will be stepping down from the role permanently.
🗣 @LuisRubiales: "Luis Enrique nos ha comunicado que no va a seguir como seleccionador. Tengo que darle las gracias. Se ha portado con la RFEF de manera '10'. No tenemos el más mínimo reproche. Hemos estado unidos con él. Siempre tendrá las puertas de la RFEF abiertas" pic.twitter.com/iTl0HGmlkO
— RFEF (@rfef) June 19, 2019
Rubiales said: "Luis Enrique has informed us that he will not continue as the manager. I have to thank him. We don't have the slightest reproach for him, and the situation has been dealt with well. We've been united with him, and the door will always be open."
Moreno took charge of those three games, winning all three with an aggregate score of 9-1 – pinning them to the top of their European Championship qualifying group with a five point lead.
Spain doesn't play again until September, when they have back to back qualifying matches against Romania and the Faroe Islands, a relatively benign start to Moreno's reign as permanent manager.
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Runnin Out of Daylight Tour
Loud as Folk is proud to present the “Runnin Out of Daylight Tour” featuring Spike McGuire and Buffalo Moses.
Yreka- Loud as Folk is proud to present the “Runnin Out of Daylight Tour” featuring Spike McGuire and Buffalo Moses.
Spike McGuire is a touring songwriter from Reno, NV who spits out politically charged lyrics at a dizzying pace over hard-driving acoustic guitar. Bryan Jones created Buffalo Moses as a dialed in representation of his musical talents after four albums with his Americana band Buster Blue. Wailing on harmonica and finger-picking acoustic guitar, he uses his lyrically driven songs to explore the depths of his vocal range. Loud as Folk was founded in 2011 as a monthly showcase, and has expanded into a touring revue in 2014.
The show will be Oct. 18 at the Rex Club in Yreka, doors open at 7:00 p.m.
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Stanley Szecowka
GDN Online
Gulf Weekly
Clifton Chronicle
Good time to be feeling Blu!
The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Residence & Spa is the latest five-star property in the kingdom to invest millions of dinars in upgrading its facilities.
Members of the media were shown around its gleaming new lobby this week and given a glimpse of a renovated guest room just days after newcomers to the highly-competitive sector opened their doors to guests.
As highlighted last week, the long-anticipated Reef Resort unveiled its chic villas, sandy pools, spas and restaurants just as the Jumeirah Royal Saray beach destination, close by in Seef district, unlocked its gates.
The Diplomat Radisson Blu, owned by National Hotels Company, opened for business in 1982, detailed the progress of its extensive BD7.5m renovation project being undertaken across its public areas as well as its rooms and suites. Now boasting a modern blue and beige interior, the contemporary lobby features floor-to-ceiling columns and glass panels embossed with Arabesque patterns, plus elegant lighting to add to the ambience.
General manager Kosta Kourotsidis, said: “We are committed to providing the highest standard through the best hospitality and I look forward to welcoming both existing and new guests as we celebrate a new stage in our hotel’s history.”
A new outlet has been added in the lobby, called Royal Café, where guests and visitors can have casual meetings, a cup of tea or coffee and a quick bite, he added. And Olivos, an all-day-dining restaurant, has been given a complete refurbishment as well.
A warm and welcoming open floor plan has been created where the front desk and lobby seating area are mixed in a single large space to greet guests.
The Diplomat Hotel, located in the Diplomatic Area, offers a choice of 367 guest rooms, suites & residence apartments. Its new look guest rooms feature state-of-the-art technology with Apple TVs, sensor lighting and bedside docking stations.
The property has recently appointed Hasan Barakat as its director of sales & marketing, described as a ‘timely appointment’ as the on-going ‘massive renovation’ takes shape. “I’m sure we will benefit from his experience to market and correctly position our upgraded property," added Kosta.
As recently reported, the Crowne Plaza Bahrain has completed extensive refurbishment too and the Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain in about to undergo a full phased renovation over 10 months.
Stanley Louis Szecowka
Editor/Journalist & Blogger, Restaurant & Motors Reviewer, FinTech Writer, Manager, Trainer.
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Cookham Dean CC move out of Home Counties relegation zone
Patrick Castleden
05:00PM, Tuesday 09 July 2019
Cookham Dean claimed the better half of a draw against Oxford Downs at the weekend to move out of the bottom two of the Home Counties Second Division writes Patrick Castleden.. After posting a total of 272, Dean failed to bowl Oxford Downs out as they finished on 226 for the loss of eight wickets.
Despite poor batting performances contributing to back-to-back defeats, Cookham won the toss and elected to bat on a grassy looking Oxford Downs wicket.
Dean had the better of the first session and went into lunch in a strong position at 137-2 with Yash Rastogi (18) and captain, Patrick Castleden, at the crease.
Following the break Will Watts (4-65) extracted some seam movement from the wicket sparking a mini collapse leaving the away side at 167-6. Sim Mangat blazed a quick 44 that shifted the momentum back to Cookham as they declared two overs early on 272-9 as Patrick Castleden (128no) completed an unbeaten century.
Wasim Ahmed (4-88) continued his impressive form with the ball taking four early wickets. Cookham looked on their way to victory until James Ellwood (68) and Tom Costley (54) put on 95 for the sixth wicket. In the end, the game petered out to a draw as Dean only managed to take eight wickets and will rue dropped catches in the field as Downs ended the innings on 226-8.
Cookham Dean wicket-keeper, Greg Davis, said “it showed great character to come back from a poor batting performance last week against Burnham to score a competitive 272 on a wicket that had a bit in it for both bowlers and batters.
“On another day we would have taken all 25 points but a period of dropped catches may have cost us from taking the maximum point’s home.”
Cookham Dean face Wokingham at Whytelaydes Lane this week. Discussing Dean’s prospects for the game Davis stated “if we can replicate this performance in this weekend’s game, I have no doubt we can register another win in our campaign.”
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Joe Hockey says SMEs will be the budget winners; Inspector-General of Tax to handle complaints about the ATO: Midday Roundup
Intern / Thursday, April 23, 2015
Innovative SMEs will be among the big winners in next month’s federal budget, according to Treasurer Joe Hockey.
After returning from a global trip that included New York and Israel, Hockey gave a speech at the Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce in Melbourne in which he flagged further small business measures in next month’s budget.
Having already publicised a 1.5% reduction in the company tax rate, Hockey shared some of the lessons he learned while in Israel, which he says “is regarded as the ‘second Silicon valley’”, Fairfax reports.
Small Business Minister Bruce Billson previously told SmartCompany even unincorporated small businesses will receive tax relief in the budget, while the Greens have also come out in favour of cutting the company tax rate for small businesses, although the party also wants the Coalition to re-instate the instant asset write-off scheme and the loss carry-back scheme.
Inspector-General of Tax to handle complaints about the ATO
The Inspector-General of Taxation (IGT) will now handle thousands of complaints made about the Australian Tax Office, taking the task away from the Commonwealth Ombudsman.
Inspector-General Ali Noroozi said in a statement today his office would consider and assist taxpayers with their complaints, as “as an independent and dedicated scrutineer of the ATO”.
Noroozi said the role change will enable the IGT them to keep an eye on emerging tax administration issues.
“Handling single complaints will provide my office with real-time insight into emerging problems and potentially head them off before they become systemic,” Noroozi said.
Last year the Ombudsman received 1369 complaints about the ATO.
“We will consider all complaints, from the simple to the complex, including those arising during audits, objections and litigation. Our goal is to ensure that taxpayers and tax practitioners are treated with fairness and respect,” Noroozi added.
Shares down
Local shares have opened lower this morning, ahead of the release of China HSBC Manufacturing data.
“The Australian sharemarket has opened the session struggling for direction, to as a mixed lead from overseas markets and commodities left the market flat ahead of key economic data out of China,” said Tristan K’Nell, head of trading at Quay Equities, in a statement.
“Across the market some positive sentiment rushing back into resource stocks this morning with spot iron ore surging overnight.”
The S&P/ASX200 benchmark was down 2.5 points to 5835 points at 12:15pm AEST. On Wednesday, the Dow Jones closed up 0.49%, jumping 88.68 points to 18,038.3 points.
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A piano spectacular for 80 fingers
By Louise Schwartzkoff
October 5, 2010 — 3.00am
There will be $1.6 million worth of piano on stage at the City Recital Hall on Friday night. With their legs and lids removed for transport, eight Steinway grand pianos will be trucked to the venue.
There they will be reassembled on stage and tuned, ready for eight of Australia's finest classical pianists.
Like herding cats ... Guy Noble on the podium with eight, sometimes wayward, concert pianists. ‘‘I have to herd them back into the pride.’’
In The Steinway Spectacular 16 hands and 80 fingers will play some of classical music's greatest hits.
Conducted by Guy Noble, the pianists will work as an ensemble to perform works by composers such as Ravel, Saint-Saens and George Gershwin. ''It's a very large affair,'' says Noble. ''Logistically, it's a nightmare.'' The piano technician Ara Vartoukian will spend hours tuning the instruments.
For past concerts in Melbourne the process sometimes took all night. ''The pianos all, in essence, sound the same, so they have to be absolutely in tune with each other.''
Even after the most careful tuning, things can go awry.
The pianists - Anthony Halliday, Roger Heagney, Clemens Leske, Tamara Smolyar, Mikhail Solovei, Evgeny Ukhanov, Gerard Willems and Alexey Yemtsov - usually perform as soloists. Every now and again, Noble says, one of them ''goes rogue''.
''One will suddenly break out and play their own thing,'' he says. ''I have to herd them back into the pride, glaring at them with eyes of death. It's one of the hardest things I've ever had to conduct. It's like herding cats.''
There is no repertoire for an ensemble of pianists, so Noble has created new arrangements.
His favourite is a rendition of the children's staple Chopsticks. ''That just goes wild,'' he says.
The segment titled So You Think You Can Play Scales is also a crowd pleaser. ''It's like Piano Idol. People get voted off if they go off the rails.''
Other pieces will feature the organist Calvin Bowman and the soprano Shu-Cheen Yu. Bowman, who usually plays above the stage in a loft, will join the other performers on stage on an electronic organ.
''It's a relief for him to be down on stage because he suffers terribly from vertigo,'' Noble says. ''He's been terrified in organ lofts all over Australia.''
More boisterous extravaganza than a recital for purists, the performance will appeal to an eclectic crowd.
''We get classical music lovers, as well as people who are just curious. It's pure fun and enjoyment.''
The Steinway Spectacular is at the City Recital Hall on Friday.
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Mills signs warrant to send Auburn man to Alaska to face murder and rape charges
Steven Downs, who was a student in Fairbanks, Alaska when a 20-year-old woman was killed, claims he's innocent.
By Christopher WilliamsSun Journal
Steven Downs appears in the 8th District Court in Lewiston on Wednesday with lawyer James Howaniec. Downs is facing extradition to Alaska to stand trial for a 1993 murder. Sun Journal photo by Andree Kehn
LEWISTON — Gov. Janet Mills has signed a warrant allowing Alaska to return an Auburn man to that state to be tried for the rape and murder of a woman in 1993 in Fairbanks while he was a student.
A judge reviewed the warrant Wednesday in 8th District Court and gave Steven H. Downs, 44, of 132 Hillcrest St. in Auburn a week to decide whether to file a petition challenging the governor’s warrant.
Downs has been held without bail at Androscoggin County Jail in Auburn since his February arrest on murder and first-degree sexual assault charges brought by an Alaska grand jury.
Defense attorney James Howaniec told Judge Mary Kelly on Wednesday his client is likely to waive his right to fight extradition but is expected to take the next week to mull his options.
Kelly set a May court date for a hearing on Downs’ extradition, should he opt to challenge the warrant.
Mills signed a warrant in response to a request by Alaska’s lieutenant governor that Downs be sent back there to face the felony charges.
If Downs were to waive extradition, Alaska authorities would be given 30 days to retrieve him.
Attorneys James Howaniac and Jesse James Ian Archer have been retained to represent Steven Downs in Alaska on a murder charge. Sun Journal photo by Andree Kehn
Sophie Sergie, 20, was visiting a friend at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in April 1993 when her body was found in a bathroom on the second floor of a dorm. She had been shot in the back of the head and stabbed in both eyes, one while she was alive and the other after she was dead, according to court papers.
Downs was a student at the school, living on the third floor of the dorm. He told investigators he had been with his girlfriend at the time of the crime.
Howaniec has said Downs has “no criminal history to speak of … and no evidence whatsoever of any sort of history of violence.”
The lawyer said his client is a pet-loving and caring nurse who had always been mild-mannered. His parents, both teachers, live locally.
The case went cold for decades until DNA evidence from genealogical database Ancestry.com helped police link Downs to the crime through an aunt.
On Feb. 15, police searched Downs’ home on Hillcrest Street, where they obtained a DNA sample.
Downs’ DNA was uploaded into the Combined DNA Index System, known as CODIS.
Police said investigators learned last year of new DNA technologies that might help lead them to the killer. More testing was done and, police said, results revealed Downs, tracked through a relative, was the likely killer.
Howaniec has said his client maintains his innocence.
Downs’ parents have hired Howaniec, who practices criminal defense locally, and local lawyer Jesse Archer to represent their son in Maine and Alaska.
Howaniec, who has teamed up with a Fairbanks lawyer, said he plans to travel to Alaska for Downs’ initial appearance on the felony charges, likely before the end of May.
“Obviously, we expect substantial resources to be thrown at this case by the state of Alaska,” Howaniec said, adding much of his focus early on will be to comb through physical evidence, including DNA, autopsy results and ballistics.
“We’re anticipating a complicated case here,” Howaniec said.
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Re: The EC Petition and the EC Poll
From: Leslie Carr <lac_at_ecs.soton.ac.uk>
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:06:16 +0000
On 14 Feb 2007, at 09:28, Velterop, Jan, Springer UK wrote:
> Is this really what was asked: "Are you FOR or AGAINST open access to
> research results?" If that is so, the result is dismal. It means that
> 14% of the self-archiving mandate's specific target constituency is
> *against* open access!
The question was asked in the context of the EC Proposed mandate.
The contents of the email are reproduced here:
> In January 2006 the European Commission published the Study on the
> Economic
> and Technical Evolution of the Scientific Publication Markets of
> Europe. The
> Study resulted from a detailed analysis of the current publication and
> dissemination of scholarly research findings, together with extensive
> consultation with all the major stakeholders within the scholarly
> communication process (researchers, funders, publishers, librarians,
> research policymakers, etc.). The Study noted that 'dissemination
> and access
> to research results is a pillar in the development of the European
> Research
> Area' and it made a number of recommendations to improve the
> visibility and
> usefulness of European research outputs, foremost among them being
> 'Recommendation A1':
> "Establish a Europea policy mandating published articles arising
> from EC-funded research to be available after a given time period
> in open access archives"
> You can find the report from the Study at
> http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/pdf/scientific-
> publication-study_en.pdf
> I am commissioned by a consortium of national bodies to explore the
> overall
> view of the research community on open access to research results. The
> consortium consists of The Joint Information Systems Committee
> (JISC, UK),
> the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DGF, Germany), The SURF
> Foundation
> (Netherlands), The Royal Danish Electronic Library (DEFF, Danmarks
> Elektroniske Fag- og Forskningsbibliotek, Denmark) and SPARC
> Europe. To help
> me with this investigation, please would you record your views by
> clicking
> on one of the options below. We will not be recording your name or
> details in connection with any response you give and we will not
> contact you
> again about this issue:
> I am on balance against open access to research results:
> http://eprints.org/poll.php?id=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX&v=no
> I am on balance in favour of open access to research results:
> http://eprints.org/poll.php?id=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX&v=yes
> Thank you for giving your view.
> If you wish to add your support to a petition in favour of open
> access,
> sponsored by the consortium detailed above, please read on:
> In the wake of the publication of the report from the "EU Study on the
> Economic and Technical Evolution of the Scientific Publication
> Markets of
> Europe" a consortium of organisations working in the scholarly
> arena is sponsoring a petition to the European Commission to
> demonstrate
> support for Open Access and for the recommendations in the report.
> Signatures may be added on behalf of individuals or institutions.
> Please register your support for Open Access in this way. To sign the
> petition, please go to http://www.ec-petition.eu/
> On behalf of the sponsoring organisations, thank you for your help
> with this
> exercise.
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Solving Curzio’s “One Bank to Hand Investors $60B” Tease
By Travis Johnson, Stock Gumshoe, November 15, 2018
I haven’t written about a Frank Curzio teaser for a while, so when a few readers asked about his new “$60 billion paycheck” pitch I thought I’d take a look for you… this came as an ad for his Curzio Research Advisory, which is Frank’s “entry level” newsletter (he’s offering it at $79/year currently), and it’s got the cheeky “Bank Error in Your Favor” headline.
The ad also takes advantage of our collective anger about how the big banks behaved leading up to the crisis they caused a decade ago, and the turnaround by one of the most vocal bank critics, The Big Short’s Steve Eisman… here’s how Curzio gets us interested:
“The $60 Billion Paycheck One Bank Plans to Cut Investors Over the Next 3 Years….
“Eisman is one of the smartest analysts you’ll ever come across.
“He understands our banking system better than anyone in the world. He’s also one of the sector’s biggest critics.
“So, when the legendary analyst recently said:
‘I haven’t been this positive on banks since the 1990s… And it would take a meteor to get the banks to fail again…’
“We should pay attention.”
That story is lent some weight this week by the fact that Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway just released its latest 13F (that’s the quarterly portfolio snapshot that institutional investors are required to release through the SEC six weeks after the end of each quarter), and the stories all over the media are about how Buffett is doubling down on banks — he added meaningfully to a portfolio that was already top-heavy with banks, buying into JP Morgan (JPM) for the first time in recent memory and also adding to US Bancorp (USB), Goldman Sachs (GS), Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) and PNC Financial (PNC), (though Berkshire also sold some of its shares of longtime largest holding Wells Fargo, which was eclipsed in size by both Apple and Bank of America in Buffett’s portfolio this year).
Banks are theoretically the beneficiaries of rising interest rates, since that means they’ll be able to charge higher rates on the loans that generate most of their revenue… though that’s probably less true than it was 20 years ago, since big banks no longer self-finance most of their loans with customer deposits and have to borrow to lend — which means that the yield curve can be as important as rising rates.
(The yield curve is the graphical illustration of the difference between short-term and long-term rates — so if a bank can borrow from the Federal Reserve at 2% and lend at 4% that provides a healthy net interest margin of 2%… but if the Feds go up to 3% and the bank can only up its lending rate to 4.5% because of competitive pressure or slower growth or inflation expectations or whatever else, then that cuts the net interest margin to 1.5%. For example, in January the one year rate for Treasuries was 1.92% and the 10-year was 2.46%, whereas now the 1-year is 2.71% and the 10-year 3.12%… so while rates are rising, the margin between those two has shrunk from 0.54% to 0.41% — doesn’t sound like much, but that’s a 24% drop in the potential margin because of the flattening of the yield curve. The year to date change and the particular maturities I used from Treasury’s chart aren’t necessarily specifically important to the big banks, that’s just an example of the trend that might be worrisome to them.)
And we’ve also been seeing more stories about the “shift to value” that some investors think is underway — which doesn’t necessarily mean that value stocks are going to start outperforming growth stocks for the first time since the crisis, but it does mean that’s a narrative that some pundits and investors are looking at and trying to build as we all try to figure out which stocks will do better in the future… and bank stocks have tended to be seen as “value” stocks.
So that’s the general backdrop… what is it that Curzio is pitching? Let’s check out the clues…
“… the large-cap banking sector is stronger today than any other time in our country’s history.
“Anyone telling you otherwise is either trying to scare you into buying something… or doesn’t know how to analyze a balance sheet.
“Not only is this sector dirt cheap… it’s one of the few that offer investors huge price appreciation potential along with steady income.
“And these positive conditions of rising yields and above-average buybacks are not expected to change anytime soon.
“One banking stock is trading at levels where our risk is minimal.”
The big banks have definitely been buyback-happy in recent years, they have generally gotten the green light from the Federal Reserve to begin their “capital return” plans over the past two or three years, after spending the first several years after the financial crisis and the bailouts being forced to shore up their balance sheets, and some of the biggest guys have embraced that with wild abandon, announcing huge buybacks as soon as they pass the Fed’s “stress tests” and get authorization.
But which specific bank? The clues are not exactly abundant, but this is what we get:
“That’s because it’s already trading at a significant discount to the industry… and it’s about to return $60 billion in capital to shareholders (in the form of dividends and buybacks) over the next three years.”
Frank also says he thinks the growth rate will accelerate faster than analysts are predicting, thanks to deregulation and higher interest rates, and that “the stock won’t be trading at these depressed levels for much longer.”
Thinkolator says the most likely match is… good ol’ Citigroup (C), which does indeed trade at lower valuations than most of the big banks on both a forward earnings basis and a price/tangible book basis.
Here’s what that relative valuation looks like in chart form, for the visual learners out there… this is what forward PE ratios have looked like for the big five banks (Citi, JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, Bank of America and USB) this year:
C PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts
And here’s what the price/tangible book valuation has looked like over the past five years:
C Price to Tangible Book Value data by YCharts
So yes, it’s cheaper… but it’s been cheaper for a long time, probably largely because it’s been a worse business (their return on equity and return on assets have both been much lower than the other big banks most of the time, even before those numbers went negative this year), so that may well mean that the downside is less risky than it could be for the other banks, but we should hesitate to assume that it will close the valuation gap “just because.”
Of course, being the bank that trades at the lowest valuation, and with weak operating performance, also means there’s room for improvement — which means that managing the bank better or succeeding with their restructuring goals could mean that they get a better valuation over time.
So how about growth? Curzio says his bank is going to outgrow the competition, thanks in part to years of restructuring, and that might be true — analysts have it penciled in for roughly 15% annual earnings growth on 3-4% revenue growth over the next couple years. That’s pretty similar to Bank of America (BAC), which is much bigger, but BAC is also valued a bit more richly.
BAC and Citi actually are pretty similar in other ways, too — they are the only two mega banks to be more than 20% below their average analyst price targets (BAC would have to rise 25% to hit its average analyst target of $34.16, C would have to rise 33% to hit its target of $84.41). They’re the two cheapest big banks by most measures, and arguably had the most “restructuring” to do over the past several years, so either one could really match up with Curzio’s big picture thinking… but Citigroup is the one that gets the nod from the Thinkolator, mostly because of the $60 billion hint.
Yes, Citigroup is aiming to return $60 billion to shareholders through a combination of buybacks and dividends from 2018-2020 — they’ve already done some of that, they’ve so far done about $10 billion in buybacks this year and have paid out $3.5 billion in dividends, and should be on pace to do roughly $20 billion a year if things continue to go as they expect (probably about $15 billion in buybacks, $5 billion in dividends).
Will it work? That, I dunno. Big capital returns should presumably help, and as a percentage of market cap Citi’s buybacks and capital return plans are a lot larger than those of its larger competitors (JPM at $360 billion dwarfs Citi’s $160 billion market cap… and BAC is almost twice as big as Citigroup, with WFC not far behind). It does intrigue me that this is pretty much the only one of the megabanks that Warren Buffett hasn’t bought… I don’t know if that’s because he’s focusing more on quality than on value, or if he dislikes Citi for some other reason.
I’m not an expert on bank balance sheets, particularly these massive guys, and Citigroup’s is tougher to figure than many, so I rarely invest in the large banks (with a large Berkshire position, I’m already getting some good exposure to that sector) — but the valuations are pretty appealing right now for most of them, dividends should grow nicely and buybacks should improve their per-share earnings as the Fed lets them tap the accelerator a little… and if the economy stays steady or grows, or “value” stocks return to prominence, they should presumably all do well.
On the other hand, news flow might deteriorate for the big banks if Trump’s deregulation goals gets slowed down by divided government, or if the yield curve flips because the Federal Reserve pushes forward faster than the market is ready to accept, so there could certainly be better buying opportunities for Citigroup and its peers in the future. Citi looks cheap, but cheap can get cheaper — it’s right at tangible book value now, but was well below book value for most of the past five years and traded down to below 2/3 of tangible book value as recently as 2016.
That’s my five-minute analysis — but it’s your money, so it’s your thinking that counts… do the big money center banks appeal to you as investments these days? Does Citi or one of the others stand out as more appealing? Let us know with a comment below.
Disclosure: Of the stocks mentioned above I own shares of Berkshire Hathaway and Apple. I sold some Apple earlier today, but will not trade in any of the stocks covered in this article for at least three days per Stock Gumshoe’s trading rules.
Posted In Big Picture / Asset Allocation , Income Investing , Stocks
Topics Bank of America (BAC) , Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) , Citigroup (C) , Curzio Research , Curzio Research Advisory , Frank Curzio , JPMorgan Chase (JPM) , U.S. Bancorp (USB) , Warren Buffett , Wells Fargo (WFC)
Nvidia (NVDA)
xoomoon
nvda just took a hit. Did anyone sell?
For a hit, it’s a hit. I was almost buying NVDA by the close but since November all my technical indicators are on an hourly basis and NVDA was below (Ichimoku cloud) so I escaped this one.
what App do u use to help u with buying stocks
I’m waiting to sell some NVDA this year to harvest a capital loss and avoid the wash sale rules. I think it’s a good long-term invesment, though, especially at the new price. I hope it doesn’t go up too much before I can buy it back.
i got stopped out mid Oct for good profit
Looking to buy back – but when?
Motley Fool Citigroup (C)
There’s an old article on the Motley Fool website that talks about how Citi has been part of the cause of every financial crisis for some huge number of years, since before the Great Deression. So keeping an eye on them could give a clue to where the next bubble will occur.
I’m more interested in finding well-run regional banks to invest in. Right now, I don’t own any bank stocks. The closest I am to banking is Oaktree Capital.
The other big bank is GE….
General Electric (GE) Uber
stockgumchew
I’m wondering if GE is the next Lehman. A 1 million pound canary in the coalman indicating how much debt has gone into garbage businesses that everyone thought were rock solid. See also: uber.
DEUTSCH BANK
General Electric (GE) Porter Stansberry
GE massive debt will sink the ship. Porter Stansberry has long back declared that GE could be the next Enron. Why regret later? Avoid like plague.
Ok couldn’t resist bought some $NVDA pre market at $165.50 looks cheap at this price but I’ve been wrong before 🙂
Dave S.
$150 earlier this morning. Was that the bottom? Who knows…
Citigroup (C) Curzio Research Advisory
gdoggcrunch
https://www.fool.com/investing/2017/01/31/these-2-charts-show-citigroups-greatest-vulnerabil.aspx
Pretty sure its C too, got the teaser last night. I’ve been thinking about adding to my C position lately, so since he teased it, I’ll probably wait, lol. I think the above link outlines the international exposure that makes me nervous.
gsantana777
I would look at 65.65 for recovery test.
I bit on some on C on Friday around $62.25, then the market turned south. Barron’s bank article today basically quoted Travis without attribution, noting that Buffett doesn’t own C.
John Stern
You can now get it for 55. How is that for a bargain? It makes you wonder what the price was when Curzio recommended it and whether he had a stop on it or are his subscribers still holding on at a large loss?
Citigroup (C) Frank Curzio Curzio Research Advisory
Travis Johnson, Stock Gumshoe
Frank does talk about stop losses and I get the impression he typically uses them in his newsletters, though I don’t know what level he might have suggested for Citi, if any. C would not have quite hit a 20% stop loss from the date we posted this teaser, when it was around $65, but it’s getting close, down about 15%.
Interestingly (I’m a CRA subscriber), now that C has hit $50, despite reaching his stop loss, Curzio has announced he’s ignoring his stop loss rule and doubling up simply because it’s too cheap (with a bullet proof balance sheet) to ignore at these levels!
I suspect there are tons of stocks hitting various stop loss levels now, so interesting times so close to tax year end…
General Electric (GE) Hess Corp. (HES)
I too was, yes past tense wass , when he recommended GE, which I owned already, but bought some more. It kept going down and he kept sayings his largest holding and he’s adding. I did sellout for a tidy loss at the end of the the year.
Bank of America (BAC) Citigroup (C) Frank Curzio
This one’s looking a little more positive for Frank now that earnings provided some optimism (a “miss” but some positive language), after dropping from $65 to $50 we’re back within a few dollars of where Curzio teased it in the mid-$60s. Bank of America said similarly positive things but also beat revenue expectations, unlike Citi, and the stock did better still, FWIW, during what feels like a little earnings season “relief recovery” for the big banks..
Curzio Research Advisory
Author/Editor: Frank Curzio
Publisher: Curzio Research
Entry level newsletter from Frank Curzio's new research company (he previously wrote the somewhat similar letters Small Stock Specialist and Disruptors and Dominators for Stansberry and Weiss, respectively), aims to focus on stocks of any size (most of his previous newsletters were small-cap focused) and on large trends.
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We're told that "This one simple device could be the answer to America’s No.1 killer… helping to prevent 800,000 deaths starting in 2019… jumpstarting a $1 billion windfall… and sending one stock – trading on a special exchange – skyrocketing!"
Curzio’s “Silicon Valley Solves Social Security Problem” Teaser
What's the inaugural teaser pitch from Curzio Research Advisory all about?
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Universal's Harry Potter ride and Disney's Star Wars will open in 2019. Price hikes may come, too.
By Gabrielle Russon
Jan 17, 2019 | 12:25 PM
Star Wars. Harry Potter. Sesame Street. The Lego Movie. Central Florida's theme parks are adding new attractions this year.
As the arms race between the theme parks intensifies in 2019, tourism experts say they expect huge crowds — and rising ticket prices — to continue in Orlando.
“All the major theme park operators have put a lot of money in 2019, Disney in particular,” said Rick Munarriz, a senior analyst for Motley Fool.
The biggest new expansion will be Star Wars land built on 14 acres with two signature rides. It’s scheduled to open in late fall in Orlando.
“Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge has the potential to be as big, if not bigger, than Hogsmeade’s addition to Universal’s Islands of Adventure,” said University of Central Florida hospitality associate professor Duncan Dickson, referring to the Harry Potter expansion that opened in 2010. “It’s going to be an exciting year.”
Universal also is building a new roller coaster based off the Harry Potter franchise that’s set to open sometime in 2019 at Islands of Adventure. The theme park operator has kept quiet on the details of the ride and not announced which month it will open.
A Universal spokesman did not return a message for comment for this story, although a company public relations employee teased recently news is coming on social media.
2019 could also be time for Universal Orlando to start making major announcements, Munarriz predicted, with the company sharing more about what will be coming to get people to thinking about travel plans early.
What’s drawn much speculation is how Universal will develop the land it’s been stockpiling off Sand Lake Road. Company executives have said they are exploring building a third park.
Other smaller attractions in Central Florida are also opening new rides this year.
A rendering of Sesame Street land. (Courtesy of SeaWorld)
For children, SeaWorld Orlando is debuting Sesame Street land in the spring, which will add a daily parade for the first time, a life-size set from the television show and rebranded rides.
Summer 2019 also will be the first hot season that the Infinity Falls water ride in Orlando is open after SeaWorld’s latest attraction was delayed until October — which could give the company a boost, Munarriz said.
Legoland Florida also seeks to capitalize from the popular Lego Movie franchise by adding three new themed rides to its park sometime in early spring.
The line-up of expansions at the parks also includes the Walt Disney World Resort gondolas that will start carrying people to Epcot and Hollywood Studios from four hotels this fall.
At Hollywood Studios, a new dark ride called Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is debuting this year. The first Mickey-themed ride-through attraction, which replaces the Great Movie Ride, features technology to give a 3-D-style effect without requiring glasses.
Higher prices ahead?
For five years in a row, Disney has raised ticket prices on “a sleepy Sunday morning in February,” and Munarriz expects it to continue again this year. Disneyland raised prices in early January. Its Star Wars land is set to open sometime in the summer.
“Like it or not, it’s going to happen,” Munarriz said, estimating Disney World might see a “healthy” increase averaging 5 to 7 percent.
A Disney spokeswoman declined to comment on ticket price strategies.
“Disney is definitely entitled to these price increases,” Munarriz said. “It doesn’t seem like there’s a much of slow season anymore. Everybody who goes knows it’s crowded.”
Universal Orlando and possibly even SeaWorld may follow and increase prices after Disney, he said.
Looking abroad
Even though the expansions are expected to draw millions of tourists, community leaders are also monitoring political situations that could have implications on the theme parks.
Port Everglades employees face federal charges in fraud investigation
CBS stations may be dropped from DirecTV, U-verse over fee dispute
Shake Shack to open at Sawgrass Mills
How long the U.S. government shutdown lasts could worry travelers. Or the uncertainty surrounding Brexit could affect Central Florida since the United Kingdom is Orlando’s largest overseas market, said George Aguel, president and CEO of Visit Orlando.
Another country that plays a big role in Central Florida tourism is Brazil. Last year, the number of visitors began rebounding after the country’s government instabilities and recession, and Aguel added he’s optimistic it will keep improving in 2019.
“We have so much [in Orlando] that you literally couldn’t possibly touch the surface of what you could do on vacation here even if you’re here for two weeks,” Aguel said.
Staff writer Chabeli Herrera contributed to this report. Got a news tip? grusson@orlandosentinel.com or 407-420-5470; Twitter, @GabrielleRusson
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Literacy Development in A Multilingual Context
Cross-cultural Perspectives
Edited ByAydin Y. Durgunoglu, Ludo Verhoeven
eBook Published 16 December 2013
SubjectsBehavioral Sciences, Education
Durgunoglu, A. (Ed.), Verhoeven, L. (Ed.). (1998). Literacy Development in A Multilingual Context. New York: Routledge, https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315045160
During the past decades, literacy has gradually become a major concern all over the world. Though there is a great diversity in both the distribution and degree of literacy in different countries, there has been an increasing awareness of the number of illiterates and the consequences of being illiterate. However, literacy is no longer seen as a universal trait. When one focuses on culturally-sensitive accounts of reading and writing practices, the concept of literacy as a single trait does not seem very feasible. A multiplicity of literacy practices can be distinguished which are related to specific cultural contexts and associated with relations of power and ideology. As such, literacy can be seen as a lifelong context-bound set of practices in which an individual's needs vary with time and place.
This volume explores the use of literacy outside the mainstream in different contexts throughout the world. It is divided into four sections. Section 1 presents an anthropological perspective--analyzing the society and the individual in a society. Section 2 presents a psychological perspective--focusing on the individuals themselves and analyzing the cognitive and affective development of young children as they acquire literacy in their first and second languages. Section 3 presents an educational perspective--highlighting the variations in educational approaches in different societies as well as the outcomes of these approaches. Section 4 summarizes the studies presented in this volume. Both theoretical issues and educational implications related to the development of literacy in two languages are discussed. An attempt is also made to open up new directions in the study of literacy development in multilingual contexts by bringing these various disciplinary perspectives together.
part I|2 pages
Anthropological Perspective: The Individual and Society
Minority L1 Literacy in Sweden and Karelia: Challenges and Strategies
Literacy in Developing Societies: Native Language Versus National Language Literacy
Literacies in the Lives of Young Gujarati Speakers in Leicester
Literacy and Bilingualism in a Cambodian Community in the USA
part II|2 pages
Psychological Perspective: The Development of the Individual
Component Processes in Becoming English-Hebrew Biliterate
Attaining Functional Biliteracy in the Netherlands
Acquiring Literacy in English and Spanish in the United States
Literacy Training for Linguistic Minorities in Norway
part III|2 pages
Educational Perspective: The Individual and Schooling
Putting Second Language First: Language and Literacy Learning in Morocco
Acquisition of Literacy in Multilingual Contexts in Danish Schools
The Acquisition of Literacy by Immigrant Children in Sweden
Learning to Read in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese
Sabaq: Context of Learning Literacy for Girls in Rural Pakistan
Early Writing Acquisition in Catalan and Israeli Communities
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Citizenship, Community and Democracy in India
From Bombay to Maharashtra, c. 1930 - 1960
ByOliver Godsmark
eBook Published 29 January 2018
SubjectsArea Studies, Humanities
Godsmark, O. (2018). Citizenship, Community and Democracy in India. London: Routledge, https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351188234
On 1 May 1960, Bombay Province was bifurcated into the two new provinces of Gujarat and Maharashtra, amidst scenes of great public fanfare and acclaim. This decision marked the culmination of a lengthy campaign for the creation of Samyukta (‘united’) Maharashtra in western India, which had first been raised by some Marathi speakers during the interwar years, and then persistently demanded by Marathi-speaking politicians ever since the mid-1940s. In the context of an impending independence, some of its proponents had envisaged Maharashtra as an autonomous domain encompassing a community of Marathi speakers, which would be constructed around exclusivist notions of belonging and majoritarian democratic frames. As a result, linguistic reorganisation was also quickly considered to be a threat, posing questions for others about the extent to which they belonged to this imagined space.
This book delivers ground-breaking perspectives upon nascent conceptions and workings of citizenship and democracy during the colonial/postcolonial transition. It examines how processes of democratisation and provincialisation during the interwar years contributed to demands and concerns and offers a broadened and imaginative outlook on India’s partition.
Drawing upon a novel body of archival research, the book ultimately suggests Pakistan might also be considered as just one paradigmatic example of a range of coterminous calls for regional autonomy and statehood, informed by a majoritarian democratic logic that had an extensive contemporary circulation. It will be of interest to academics in the fields of South Asian history in general and the Partition in particular as well as to those interested in British colonialism and postcolonial studies.
WithOliver Godsmark
Maharashtra between the wars
Community, number and territory
Plotting out the province
Plans and panics over reorganisation
Selecting Congress candidates in a democratising Bombay
Region, reservations and government recruitment
Classifying and counting language at the 1951 Census
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TIP Doubles Up With Its First Appearance At TCS&D 2019.
Date: Friday, June 21, 2019
in: Events, Featured, Refrigeration
Leading trailer rental company TIP Trailer Services is making its first ever appearance at the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution (TCS&D) Show, reflecting the company’s success in supplying trailers within the temperature-controlled market sector.
For several years now TIP has steadily grown the number of refrigerated trailers in its rental fleet, and this is reflected on their stand within the main exhibition hall where they will have on display not one, but two refrigerated trailers from manufacturers Schmitz Cargobull and SDC.
The Schmitz Cargobull trailer displayed will be one of the new generation S.KO Cool reefers, whilst the SDC ‘Insuliner’ will be a brand-new refrigerated curtain sided trailer, soon destined for a TIP customer.
“The show is a first for us at TIP and we look forward to meeting a few new faces in addition to some old friends. We will be delighted to discuss any trailer rental, leasing and maintenance requirements that visitors to our stand may have,” said Mike Furnival, managing director, TIP Trailer Services UK&I.
In addition, TIP has been nominated for the ‘Rental & Contract Hire Company’ award at the associated TCS&D Awards to be held on the first evening of the show on June 25th.
“We were really pleased to hear that we had been nominated for this award, which is a reflection of our standing as a leading trailer leasing and rental business in the UK and is testament to the dedication shown by the TIP team,” said Mike Furnival.
With its UK headquarters in Manchester, TIP operates through 13 branches in the UK and Ireland offering trailer rental, maintenance and repair services, supported by a network of authorised partners. With over 50 years of experience in supporting trailer fleets of transport companies, TIP now has
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My New Spam Filter
By Dumphrey · 11 years ago
Well, about a month ago, we started the process of moving two of the businesses we run to a new location (next door to where I am atm). During this move process, which took 3 weeks btw, our Spam filter decided to go south.
We had been running the same little Barracuda 200 for about 4 years. When I started here two years ago, it was blocking an avg of 25,000 Spam a day. Before I took it out of service last Monday, it was blocking an average of 210,000 Spam a day. I say blocking; really it was struggling to keep up. At least 2 times a week the Spam volume would consume all of its tcp/ip connections and the queue would build up until mail was being delivered 8 hours or so late. But as anyone who has admined an email server will tell you, end users KNOW when they did not get email, usually down to the minute. It?s like a super power. "This morning, at 8:15:23, I should have received an e-mail from a Doctor Jones, who is a customer, and 5 emails attempting to sell me prescription drugs." Scary.
Well, I started looking around for an upgrade to the barracuda, our 200 was rated for a number of users (200, we have 35), and not by traffic volume. Okay, not bad idea for a new install, but poor poor, poor choice for an admin who knows their volume, and knows user numbers != reality. (Example, 80 of the Spam that gets through go to 2 users, both with very common names). Also, spammers send out mail in bulk to any domain they can find. The number of users is less a tell of volume then length of presence on the Internet. (This is my opinion). But I digress.
The next level up barracuda, the 300, was going to cost us about $4500 all said and done. (Note, a one year updates on a model 300 cost about $200 per year more then for a model 200).
After looking around I stumbled on Iron Port. Called Dell, and got a quote. $2500 for the unit and 3 years of support. We ordered it.
For once, it took Dell the full 10 days of build time; latter I realized this was because they build the server, ship it to Iron Port, who installs software and ships it to the customer. I spent several hours going over the set up and configurations on the Iron Port, got all the basics set up correctly, unplugged the network cable, and assigned it the same IP as our current filter. I then put in the rack rails, and snapped the filter into place. Now all I had to do was wait till 5pm, turn off the barracuda, plug its net cable and power line into the Iron Port, and turn on the Iron port. This was achieved with zero fuss. The iron port immediately began to filter mail.
Since then, I have spent at least an hour a day looking at the interface and set up on the Iron Port. The more I look, the more I like. Iron port is releasing a new OS for the device at the end of the month; this should add enhanced message tracking. Nice.
Who else has used Iron Port, and was their experience as smooth as mine? Any experience with the Barracuda 300? I?m not knocking Barracuda, it filtered like a champ, but the hardware we needed cost almost twice the Iron Port. Thoughts, feeling, or ideas on Spam appliances?
SpamFilter ISP ?
by roberto · 11 years ago In reply to My New Spam Filter
It's probably too late to reply, but have you looked at SpamFilter ISP (http://www.logsat.com)? It's a software solution for Windows, not an appliance, but is licensed at a fixed price ($600) rather than per-user. It can easily handle 200,000 emails/day by running on a 2GHz dual core CPU. With a couple of dual-core 3GHz CPUs you'll be able to handle over 1-2 million emails/day.
The company started in 2002, the software has *lots* of options, and the accuracy rate in catching spam/reducing the false positives is outstanding.
Iron Port?
by Jaqui · 11 years ago In reply to My New Spam Filter
not me. I have looked at Iron Mail's products.
If I ever have to go to a specialised device to filter email I'll probably go with an Iron Mail solution
http://www.securecomputing.com/
Well the new filter
by Dumphrey · 11 years ago In reply to Iron Port?
has been in for just about a month now I guess (3 weeks and a few days?). We ended up ordering the Iron Port. I am glad we did.
It runs a *nix based os called AsynchOS, comes with a "beginner" manual of about 600 pages and then an "advanced" manual of close to the same. If messages get stuck in the queues, I can free them myself (try to force and or delete) unlike with barracuda. But the barracuda had significantly better message tracking. But, so far, we are getting 99.9% block rate (as opposed to 99.4 with the Blue Fish) and no false positives as of yet.
The filter is catching between 180,000 and 400,000 spam a day, and running at 3-12% capacity during (highest load was a 46% spike during an update, but otherwise it runs at under 6% daily).
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Greenway guru tells Worcester group to start small, find zealots
By Steven H. Foskett Jr. TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
Jan 31, 2013 at 12:01 AM Feb 1, 2013 at 12:18 AM
Community groups looking to reactivate or better utilize public parkland need to start small, perhaps by picking a pilot project they know has a chance of succeeding.
Speaking to the quarterly meeting of the Worcester Food and Active Living Policy Council tonight at MCPHS University, Charlie McCabe, director of public programs for the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy in Boston, advised the group to mobilize its �true believers, zealous nuts,� to create momentum for a project.
Originally formed as an advisory group to former Mayor Timothy P. Murray, the group is a �de facto association of groups� that meets to discuss ideas on improving access to healthy food and promoting active lifestyles, according to council co-chairman Dennis Irish.
Jean McMurray of the Worcester County Food Bank is also a co-chair, and working groups within the council deal with issues such as making the city more walkable and bike-friendly, and developing more urban agriculture.
He said it�s important that a city�s parks department and volunteer or nonprofit organizations maintain a close relationship. He said that in Austin, the foundation he headed approached the parks officials there to ask what they would want to do in the city�s parks if they had the time.
�It helps to demystify what city staff does,� Mr. McCabe said. �There�s usually not enough of them.�
Tonight's program included a panel discussion featuring Robert Moylan, the city�s commissioner of public works and parks; Roberta Brien of the Worcester Business Development Corp.; and Peggy Middaugh of the Worcester Tree Initiative.
Mr. McCabe pointed to several successful park-related programs in Austin and Boston as examples that Worcester could follow.
He said the board of the foundation included architects and construction contractors who started a tool cache in the city�s parks. The tools were loaned out every Saturday for volunteers to use in the parks.
He said groups should not be intimidated by the permitting and paperwork that often accompanies attempts to host large-scale events. He said that during the summer in Boston, he helped organize an event for the Emerald Necklace Conservancy that shut down several streets to allow people to bike, walk, make chalk art and eat food from vendors for a morning. It required planning and cooperation, and the city wasn�t enthusiastic about it, but �we pulled it off,� Mr. McCabe said.
�It was a way of demonstrating that you can let cars not be on the streets for a day, and let people get out and feel they own the area,� he said.
Mr. McCabe also highlighted a �Better Blocks� program in Dallas that has a group temporarily introduce streetscape-style improvements to a neighborhood by setting up temporary bike lanes, vegetative medians, and street vendors. The organization�s aim is to rapidly revitalize a block to show the potential impact more permanent changes would have.
Worcester�s Parks Department didn�t always fall under the Department of Public Works umbrella; parks was folded into the DPW in 2005. Mr. Moylan said he has since gained a new appreciation for the city�s parks; he pointed to upcoming renovations at Elm Park that will allow the two departments to leverage each other. He said improvements within the park will be done concurrent with improvements to streets, sidewalks and lighting surrounding the park.
Mr. McCabe encouraged establishing more connections between public entities and third parties to maximize opportunities for parks and park-related activities.
Ms. Brien said the WBDC�s master plan for a theater district in the downtown area is receptive to some of the ideas Mr. McCabe talked about. She said the WBDC wouldn�t be opposed to allowing a farmers market to set up in one of its parking lots. Increasing access to outdoor programming and more food choices is part of the aim of the master plan, Ms. Brien said.
Casey Burns of the Regional Environmental Council said her group does a lot of work in the city with a farmers market, community gardens, and a mobile farmers market, but said she feels like the group is still on the fringe of the city�s radar.
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