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$40M meth lab bust one of largest in Ontario history
Police in Ontario showed off a portion of a $40-million haul of methamphetamines on Thursday, seized from clandestine labs that investigators believe were producing illegal drugs for export.
One lab guarded by bear trap concealed by leaves
CBC News · Posted: Sep 05, 2013 11:33 AM ET | Last Updated: September 5, 2013
Police in Ontario showed off a portion of a $40-million haul of methamphetamines on Thursday, seized from clandestine labs that investigators believe were producing illegal drugs for export. 2:42
At a news conference, police said they seized raw methamphetamine and the chemicals used to make the drug in raids of three separate labs in July.
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The arrests came in July after a months-long investigation involving multiple police forces, the Canada Border Services Agency and spearheaded by the Ontario Provincial Police Asian Organized Crime Task Force.
One lab, located about 180 kilometres east of Toronto in Campbellford, Ont., was guarded by a bear trap hidden beneath a pile of leaves, according to police. Police say another lab located in nearby Warkworth, Ont., and used to produce raw meth, was one of the largest ever discovered in the province.
Another pill-pressing lab was found north of Toronto in Aurora and chemicals used to make meth were found in a storage locker in Markham, Ont., just north of Toronto.
Within the Greater Toronto Area, police raided seven homes and businesses.
In total, police seized:
120 kilograms of pure methamphetamine, enough to make four million pills.
110,483 meth pills.
14 kilograms of meth powder, ready to be pressed into pills.
Five vehicles.
$81,000 in cash.
Five people face multiple charges, including drug trafficking and possession of a controlled substance.
Police said the meth pills were most likely destined for outside the country.
"Canada is known as a methamphetamine exporter to other countries, especially the United States," OPP Deputy Commissioner Scott Tod said Thursday.
The drug labs raided in Ontario were operating inside homes and businesses, unknown to neighbours nearby.
"Clandestine drug labs can be found anywhere, both urban and rural areas are not immune," said Chief Supt. Mike Armstrong of the OPP’s organized crime enforcement bureau.
Police said the production of one kilogram of methamphetamine can create six kilograms of toxic chemical waste, which is often carelessly dumped in wooded areas and waterways.
The five accused are due to appear in court in Oshawa, Ont., on Monday.
OPP Det. Sgt. Jim Walker said that people involved in the manufacturing of methamphetamines often aren’t individuals with extensive experience with chemicals.
"Very seldom are you dealing with chemists or anybody with a chemistry background," he said.
"These are individuals who have learned the recipe from another individual … or have got off the internet."
With files from CBC's Steven D'Souza
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Developing Story
June 08, 2018 9:00 AM Patterson Withdraws from SBC Annual Meeting
May 30, 2018 9:25 PM Paige Patterson Fired by Southwestern, Stripped of Retirement Benefits
May 23, 2018 6:00 AM Paige Patterson Out After Southwestern Trustees Vote
May 10, 2018 3:00 PM Paige Patterson Apologizes ‘Especially to Women’
May 06, 2018 9:35 PM Southern Baptist Women Launch Petition Against Paige Patterson
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Paige Patterson Fired by Southwestern, Stripped of Retirement Benefits
UPDATE: Board chair shares details over Patterson’s firing.
Image: Adam Covington / SWBTS / Baptist Press
Paige Patterson at the May 22 special board of trustees meeting where trustees voted for his early retirement.
Update (June 1): Paige Patterson lied to the board of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) about a rape allegation that came before him at another seminary, withheld documents from his previous presidency, and referenced attempting to “break down” the victim of a more recent rape incident, according to a new statement released Friday by the chairman of the school’s board of trustees.
Kevin Ueckert offered more details surrounding the board’s recent decision to fire the former SWBTS president, referencing documentation of a 2003 rape allegation at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS), which Patterson previously led for over a decade, as well as emails surrounding a 2015 rape allegation at Southwestern.
The SEBTS graduate—whose story was reported in The Washington Post and who has since made her case public on social media—claimed that Patterson and fellow officials did not report her rape, discouraged her from doing so, and urged her to forgive the perpetrator.
The information in the SEBTS student record Ueckert reviewed “contradicts a statement previously provided by Dr. Patterson in response to a direct question by a board member.”
Additionally, while president of SWBTS, “Patterson sent an email (the contents of which were shared with the Board on May 22) to the Chief of Campus Security in which Dr. Patterson discussed meeting with the student alone so that he could ‘break her down’ and that he preferred no officials be present.”
“The attitude expressed by Dr. Patterson in that email is antithetical to the core values of our faith and to SWBTS,” the board chair stated. “Moreover, the correlation between what has been reported and also revealed in the student record regarding the 2003 allegation at Southeastern and the contents of this email are undeniable.”
Since his May 30 termination, SWBTS has located documents from his tenure at SEBTS, including 31 pages posted online by a Patterson supporter—the wife of his former chief of staff—who had hoped the documentation would absolve him. The documents were shared without permission of the students referenced in them.
Still, the board stands by its unanimous decision to fire Patterson, with Ueckert saying, “In this difficult situation, the Executive Committee based its decision on the current performance of the president and did not allow the legacy of Dr. Patterson or the #MeToo pressure to steer the outcome. We did not react; rather, we decisively exercised our responsibility based on the Seminary’s biblically informed core values and integrity.”
A week after trustees voted to immediately shift Paige Patterson to “president emeritus” at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS), the board’s executive committee has stripped the Southern Baptist stalwart of all “benefits, rights and privileges.”
In a statement announcing Patterson’s termination, the committee stated today that it had confirmed information regarding reports that he mishandled a sexual abuse allegation while president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS).
Last Tuesday, a former SEBTS graduate student told The Washington Post that after she reported her rape to Patterson and fellow seminary officials in 2003, they failed to notify authorities and the former president encouraged her to forgive the perpetrator. Patterson did not respond to the claims, but SEBTS launched an internal review of its own.
The news came after weeks of controversy—and calls for Patterson’s dismissal—over his past counsel and statements regarding women, abuse, and divorce.
Best known as the leader who orchestrated the “conservative resurgence” in America’s largest Protestant denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), Patterson spent decades as a revered and seemingly untouchable denominational figurehead; previous controversies had come up, but had not threatened his position or reputation until now. His case has been widely viewed as a prominent example of the fallout of the #MeToo movement and how it has changed expectations for institutional leaders.
The same day as the former student’s story broke last week, following a 13-hour meeting of SWBTS’s board of trustees, Patterson was ousted from the presidency he’d held since leaving SEBTS in 2003. The board’s decision came despite his issuing an apology “especially to women” who were hurt by his past remarks.
The initial move seemed to go both ways: Patterson was out of the presidency, partly satisfying critics who opposed his stances or were concerned about his impact on the SBC as a whole, but still kept the campus clout that came with the position, partly satisfying supporters who did not want to see the legacy of such a significant denominational leader tarnished by contemporary pressures.
“Patterson supporters seemed willing to live with the decision but it infuriated many, especially conservative Christian women, who said Patterson had not been explicitly held accountable and had been allowed to retire with his stature intact,” The Post reported today.
“Ironically Patterson, leader of a historic conservative purifying in the 1980s and 1990s of Southern Baptism that called for male-only pastors and women to ‘submit graciously’ to their husbands, was being held under the public light by conservative women, who by the thousand signed a May 6 petition calling for him to lose his job.”
Today’s decision, though, squarely sides with his critics. The executive committee deemed Patterson’s response to the SEBTS student’s allegation “inconsistent with SWBTS’s biblically informed core values,” and said the information “demanded immediate action.”
This week, Megan Lively tweeted publicly to identify herself as the former student at the center of the SEBTS story:
I am the woman you read about, #SEBTS 2003, not afraid, ashamed, or fearful. I am proud to be #SBC, bc of how many have responded with compassion & love. Our history isn’t our future. Ephesians 4:30-32, Romans 8.Please join us in praying tomorrow. #PaigePatterson #sbc18 #matthew5
SEBTS’s current president, Danny Akin, has offered Lively his “love, prayers, and support” as the school undergoes an internal investigation of her case. Beth Moore, who wrote a viral open letter to fellow Southern Baptists regarding sexism and harassment, praised Lively for her bravery and belief.
Following Wednesday night’s news, Lively posted the lyrics to a verse from “In Christ Alone,” starting with the lines, “No guilt in life, no fear in death, this is the power of Christ in me.”
Several Southern Baptist pastors and leaders spoke out Wednesday night to praise the SWBTS trustees’ latest decision.
“I am very grateful that the trustees chose to act with moral clarity,” wrote Denny Burk, a Southern Baptist professor and president of the complementarian Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. “If there was some question about that before, there can be no question now. Indeed, they declare ‘the Seminary stands against all forms of abuse and grieves for individuals wounded by abuse.’”
Russell Moore, head of the SBC Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, and J. D. Greear, a protégé of Patterson’s and an SBC presidential candidate, asked for prayers for the SWBTS community.
“Pray for the faculty & students of @swbts and the individuals hurting and confused in this moment,” said Greear. “And hope in God’s grace. The Lord chastens those whom he loves. Aslan is on the move. God be merciful to us & bless us, that your... salvation may be known among all nations. Ps 67”
Beth Moore posted on her blog in response on Thursday, saying she fully supported the trustees’ decision. “My deep hope is that Dr. Patterson will take the necessary time to heal, reflect, seek counsel, as so many of us have, to determine what went wrong and why, then become active in helping create a healthier culture for both men and women marked by Christlikeness,” she said.
The full statement from SWBTS reads:
During the May 30, 2018, Executive Committee meeting of the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) Board of Trustees, new information confirmed this morning was presented regarding the handling of an allegation of sexual abuse against a student during Dr. Paige Patterson’s presidency at another institution and resulting issues connected with statements to the Board of Trustees that are inconsistent with SWBTS’s biblically informed core values.
Deeming the information demanded immediate action and could not be deferred to a regular meeting of the Board, based on the details presented, the Executive Committee unanimously resolved to terminate Dr. Paige Patterson, effective immediately, removing all the benefits, rights and privileges provided by the May 22-23 board meeting, including the title of President Emeritus, the invitation to reside at the Baptist Heritage Center as theologian-in-residence and ongoing compensation.
Under the leadership of Interim President Dr. Jeffrey Bingham, SWBTS remains committed to its calling to assist the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention by biblically educating God-called men and women for ministries that fulfill the Great Commission and glorify God.
Further, the Seminary stands against all forms of abuse and grieves for individuals wounded by abuse. Today, Dr. Bingham made it clear that SWBTS denounces all abusive behavior, any behavior that enables abuse, any failure to protect the abused and any failure to safeguard those who are vulnerable to abuse. Additionally, Dr. Bingham called for the SWBTS community to join the Body of Christ in praying for healing for all individuals affected by abuse.
Patterson is still slated to speak at the upcoming SBC annual meeting in Dallas on June 13, but the delegation will have an opportunity to vote to replace him on the schedule.
Fellow Southern Baptist affiliates had already been forced to distance themselves from Patterson and SWBTS prior to his firing.
The former president backed out of a speaking gig at a Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders event in Dallas, and the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, led by Southern Baptist Theological Seminary professor Heath Lambert, relocated a fall conference originally scheduled to take place on the SWBTS campus.
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New Acquisition: IN THE SHADOW OF BORDERS
Cinema Politica is proud to announce that IN THE SHADOW OF BORDERS, directed collaboratively by eight Canadian filmmakers, is now available for screenings throughout the Cinema Politica Network.
This fast-paced and ferociously argumentative documentary examines the rights and lives of migrant workers in Canada, from Filipino domestic labourers, to short-term agricultural workers, to undocumented migrants and their children. Although much of the criticism is levelled against policies enacted by the former Conservative government, the case remains that many migrants have been treated abysmally since arriving in Canada and that their suffering is left out of mainstream political discourse.
The interviewed activists and migrants create a comprehensive and shocking vision of Canada which runs utterly against its popular self-imaging as a friendly, welcoming, trustworthy country. This discrepancy between enforced policy and nationalist narratives is hardly new: IN THE SHADOW OF BORDERS makes a compelling historical comparison between racist past policies, such as the Chinese head tax and the settler conquest of the prairies, and modern governments’ treatment of diasporic and indigenous peoples. In particular, the extensive focus on migrant children, who are barred from enrolling in schools or getting medical attention, makes IN THE SHADOW OF BORDERS into a heart-wrenching and necessary film the Cinema Politica Network.
At a tight thirty-seven minutes in length, IN THE SHADOW OF BORDERS would make a fascinating screening partner with many other film(s) in our network about refugees, migration, labour, protests or indigenous land claims. The film is so thematically versatile and politically poignant that we are fascinated to see where, how, and with what other films our locals choose to show it!
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Augmenting Cybersecurity in Healthcare Industry
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Vulnerability of Artificial Intelligence in the Cybersecurity Landscape
By CIO Applications| Monday, May 13, 2019
Artificial intelligence (AI) can play a prominent role in cybersecurity threat hunting and detection, but it is not flawless. Adversaries can exploit and manipulate AI data and algorithms to an extent where the recovery may not be possible. AI and its contemporaries, i.e., machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) are vulnerable concerning cybersecurity and require the industry-wide research to combat the probable attacks in the future.
With an exponential rise in data, the dependence of cybersecurity on AI is bound to increase. The attackers use this opportunity to discover a loophole in AI-based security systems. And once the system experiences a security breach, malware can move undetected. The data breach is another possibility that affects the sensitive data of an enterprise. Thus, the vulnerabilities of AI must be addressed by enterprises as a proactive security measure.
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Fortunately, the researchers along with data scientists are already working to ensure data security and counter the negative influencers. They are studying the probable attack patterns using various methods such as the Brute Force attack, the most common attack aimed at security breach. They are also focusing on other AI-security-based application such as facial recognition. Often they simulate an attack and implement countermeasures.
Various types of attacks can be initiated based on the attacker’s knowledge of the system. For instance, in a “white box” attack, the adversary is acquainted with the system’s model and its features. In the “grey box” attack, the adversary does not know the model but is aware of its features while in the “black box” attack, he has no idea about the model or its features. But even the “black box” attackers can cause significant damage by using methods like “brute force” persistently. In another research at UC Berkley, the researchers found that using non-speech noise such as white noise can trigger commands like “unlock the door.”
The above revelation seems intimidating. However, there are cybersecurity vendors that are already working with researchers to develop simulation experiments that will act as a platform to test their current AI-based cybersecurity systems. Investing proactively in such initiatives will provide enterprises with an upper hand against their adversaries.
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Home » Banking Regulators Issue Exemption from CIP Requirements for Premium Finance Loans
Banking Regulators Issue Exemption from CIP Requirements for Premium Finance Loans
By Peter D. Hardy on October 1, 2018
Posted in Federal Agencies, Federal CFS Monitor, OCC
The Federal Banking Agencies (“FBAs”) — collectively the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”); the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal Reserve”); the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”); and the National Credit Union Administration (“NCUA”) — just issued with the concurrence of FinCEN an Order granting an exemption from the requirements of the customer identification program (“CIP”) rules imposed by the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) under 31 U.S.C. § 5318(l) for certain premium finance loans. The Order applies to “banks” — as defined at 31 C.F.R. § 1010.100(d) — and their subsidiaries which are subject to the jurisdiction of the OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, or NCUA.
The Order generally describes the CIP rules of the BSA, which at a very high level require covered financial institutions to implement a CIP “that includes risk-based verification procedures that enable the [financial institution] to form a reasonable belief that it knows the true identify of its customers.” This process involves gathering identifying information and procedures for verifying the customer’s identity. Further observing that, under 31 C.F.R. § 1020.220(b), a FBA with the concurrence of the Secretary of the Treasury may exempt any bank or type of account from these CIP requirements, the Order proceeds to exempt loans extended by banks and their subsidiaries from the CIP requirements when issued to commercial customers (i.e., corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, and trusts) to facilitate the purchases of property and casualty insurance policies, otherwise known as premium finance loans or premium finance lending.
The key to the exemption — similar to other narrow exemptions previously issued by FinCEN in regards to the related beneficial ownership rule (as we have blogged, see here and here) — is that these transactions are perceived as presenting a “low risk of money laundering.” This finding is repeated throughout the Order, and is rooted in arguments made in letters submitted to FinCEN and the FBAs by a “consortium of banks.”
More specifically, the Order explains that premium finance loans present a low risk of money laundering, and therefore are exempt from the CIP rules, because of the following considerations and “structural characteristics,” raised either by the consortium of banks and/or the government itself:
The process for executing a premium finance loan is highly automated, because “most . . . loan volume is quoted and recorded electronically.”
These loans typically are submitted, approved and funded within the same business day and are conducted through insurance agents or brokers with no interaction between the bank and borrower — which means that this process renders it difficult for banks to gather CIP-related information efficiently. These practical problems are exacerbated by the frequent reluctance of insurance brokers and agents — driven by data privacy concerns — to collect personal information.
Property and casualty insurance policies have no investment value.
Borrowers cannot use these accounts to purchase merchandise, deposit or withdraw cash, write checks or transfer funds.
FinCEN previously exempted financial institutions that finance insurance premiums from the general requirement to identify the beneficial owners of legal entity customers.
FinCEN previously exempted financial institutions that finance insurance premiums that allow for cash refunds from the beneficial ownership requirements.
FinCEN previously exempted commercial property and casualty insurance policies from the general BSA compliance program rule for insurance companies.
The exemption “is consistent with safe and sound banking.”
Although this exemption is narrow and somewhat technical, it represents yet another step in an apparent trend by FinCEN and the FBAs to ease the regulatory demands, albeit in a very targeted fashion, imposed under the BSA. Clearly, the key argument to be made by other financial institutions seeking similar relief is that the particular kind of financial transaction at issue presents a “low risk of money laundering.”
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Tags: Bank Secrecy Act, BSA, FBA, FBAs, FinCEN
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Links: to local places & useful organisations -
Goodrich Castle click to see English Heritage page
Goodrich Village Hall - click to visit site
Ye Hostelrie - click to visit site
The nearby village of Goodrich has a village shop - Jolly's. Goodrich Castle is owned by English Heritage and there is also an unofficial website for the castle.
Nearby pubs are Ye Hostelrie, the Inn on the Wye at Kerne Bridge, The Cross Keys, and the Mill Race in Walford.
Accommodation is available at Ye Hostelrie and The Inn on the Wye. There is a Youth Hostel at Welsh Bicknor. Flanesford Priory offers self-catering accommodation in an unique historical building just below Coppett Hill. Bed and Breakfast accommodation is available in Goodrich at Granton House and, further afield in Lydbrook, at Belvedere House
Natural England supports the work of the Friends, and Coppett Hill is part of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The local authority is Herefordshire Council.
Wyenot is a website full of local information about nearby Ross-on-Wye. Just across the River Wye is the northern edge of the Royal Forest of Dean.
Other useful links:
Butterfly Conservation - West Midlands
Herefordshire Walking Festival
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Natural History: Flora
The varying geology of Coppett Hill gives a wide range of vascular plants with the Autumn Crocus occuring where the limestone breaks through to the surface on the Ridge Path and to the east of the Hill. The area around the limekilns is rich alkaline grassland and has many orchids in the late spring.
For the full list of plants reported by the Herefordshire Botanical Society follow the link
The Trust has organised Fugal Forays for both members and the public - working with the Wye Valley AONB and the Herefordshire Fungus Society. Studies have concentrated on the east of the Hill where the woodland provides shade and the soil is over limestone.
For species lists follow the link
An extensive survay of all the Woodland was carried out in 2004 as part of the Native Woodland Plan which was required by the Forestry Commission. Detailed maps were produced identifying all significant trees and giving recommendations for future management. There has been a policy to reduce the conifer plantations that were planted in the 1960's and replant with native broadleaved trees.
Much of the Hill was traditionally coppiced for firewood and charcoal; this gave a rich ground flora; this is being reinstated in some areas but damage by browsing deer presents considerable management problems.
Maps of the various areas of the Hill with its associated woodland can be accessed though the link
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Inspiring Science: Jim Watson and the Age of DNA
Subject Area(s): General Interest Titles; Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory History; History of Science
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For James D. Watson, the year 2003 was momentous: The 50th anniversary of the discovery, with Francis Crick, of the DNA double helix; the 35th anniversary of the publication of his bestselling memoir of the discovery, The Double Helix; the 35th anniversary of his appointment as Director of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, an institution he molded into a research and education center of international renown and prestige: and the year in which the sequencing of the human genome was completed, a project of unprecedented international effort and coordination that Watson got off the ground and sustained during its first, critical years.
In the course of his 75 years, Watson has achieved a reputation as outspoken, capricious, abrasive, and ruthless in pursuing his visionary goals. Few other scientists have achieved his celebrity status, or enjoyed it so much, without losing professional credibility.
Yet behind the public notoriety there is a complexity apparent only to those who know Watson as a colleague, mentor, inspiration, and friend. This book gives voice to 43 of these individualspeople of distinction who have worked with Watson as a scientist, educator, author, administrator, and government official.
Their essays cover much of his scientific life and, taken together, create a portrait of a complex man whose originality and force of will have produced extraordinary achievements.
Foreword, by Matt Ridley
James D. Watson's Life and Work: A Timeline
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Jim's Cool Reception among the British Geneticists, Avrion Mitchison
Recollections of Jim Watson, Naomi Mitchison
Our Work on Virus Structure, Francis H.C. Crick
One Day in the Cavendish (April 1, 1953), Gerald Roland Pomerat
Jim and Syd, Sydney Brenner
A Letter to Jim, January 14, 2002, Max F. Perutz
Monday Morning Quarterback, Elof Carlson
The Night before Crickmas, Rollin Hotchkiss
REPRINT: A Structure for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid, J.D. Watson and F.H.C. Crick
REPRINT: Genetical Implications of the Structure of Dexoyribonucelic Acid, J.D. Watson and F.H.C. Crick
REPRINT: The Complementary Structure of Dexoyribonucleic Acid, F.H.C. Crick and J.D. Watson
Introduction: A Day in June
Memories of the 1953 Symposium, Robert L. Sinsheimer, Julius Marmur, Charles Yanofsky, Louis Siminovitch, Frank Fenner, Roy J. Britten, Howard Green, Theodore T. Puck, Waclaw Szybalski, Joseph S. Gots, Hillary Koprowski
Symposium on Viruses, The LongIslander Article
Letter to Max Delbrück, James D. Watson
REPRINT: The Structure of DNA, J.D. Watson and F.H.C. Crick
Nobel Banquet Speech, James D. Watson
Section IIICAREER SCIENTIST
Introduction: Caltech, Cambridge, and Harvard
Remembering Delbrück, James D. Watson
Does RNA Form a Double Helix?, Alexander Rich
Flowers and Phage, Joan Steitz
On the Edge: My Time in Jim Watson's Lab, Benno MüllerHill
When Ribosomes Were King, Alfred Tissières
It Smells Right..., Lionel V. Crawford
Excerpt from Naturalist, Edward O. Wilson
Growing Up Around Jim, Jeffrey H. Miller
Seems Simple, Very Hard to Do, Mark Ptashne
Watson at Harvard (19561976), Paul Doty
REPRINT: Structure of Small Viruses, F.H.C. Crick and J.D. Watson
REPRINT: Unstable Ribonucleic Acid Revealed by Pulse Labelling of Escherichia coli, F. Gros, H. Hiatt, W. Gilbert, C.G. Kurland, R.W. Risebrough, and J.D. Watson
Section IVCOLD SPRING HARBOR
Introduction: An Emotional Attachment
Cold Spring Harbor 19581968: The Years between Demerec and Watson, John Cairns
Life with Jim, Norton D. Zinder
CSHL in the Sixties: A View from the Trenches, Ann Skalka
REPRINT: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Director's Report, 1989, James D. Watson
Jim as a Mentor, 19711974, Philip A. Sharp
From Development of Yeast Cells to Human Brain Hemispheres, Amar J.S. Klar
Big Shoes to Fill, with the Laces Untied, Bruce Stillman
Just Jim, Michael Wigler
Milestones and Mentoring: How Jim Watson Influenced a Scientific Career, Douglas Hanahan
CSHL in Transition, Raymond F. Gesteland
Cold Spring Harbor and Recombinant DNA, Thomas Maniatis
REPRINT: Origin of Concatemeric T7 DNA, J.D. Watson
Jim and the Board: Behind the Scenes, Bayard Clarkson
Vision, Innovation, Breadth, and Strength, David L. Luke III
Portraits: Robertson, Pulling, and Grace, James D. Watson
A Morning on the Porch, Jim Eisenman
An Architect at the Lab: Some Personal Recollections, William Grover
Section VGENOMES
Introduction: Managing the Genome
Dr. Watson Goes to Washington, Bradie Metheny
Jim Watson and the Human Genome Project, James B. Wyngaarden
The Colossus of Codes, Robert CookDeegan
Jim and the Japanese Human Genome Project, Kenichi Matsubara
Climbing the Ladder of Life: James D. Watson and the ELSI Years, Nancy Wexler
Section VIEDUCATION
Introduction: Communicating Science
The Pied Piper at Harvard, David Botstein
There Is More Yet to Come, Arnold J. Levine
What I Have Learned from Jim, Bruce M. Alberts
On Drawing Molecules, Keith Roberts
Education by the Sea Shore, Jan Witkowski and John Inglis
BibliographyJames D. Watson
That the volume is such a good read probably reflects the capabilities of Watson's friends as well as the efforts of the three editors. From the excellent foreword by Matt Ridley to the final explanatory notes on puzzling details (including descriptions of quiz kids, Delbrück's principle of limited sloppiness, and Benzer's lunchtime diet of crocodile tail), Inspiring Science is a delight, a ride in a convertible through history. The editors deserve accolades for their excellent selections and documentation. Watson himself deserves credit for doing such important work with such panache.
The purpose of Inspiring Science, the editors write, is not to reconstruct an academic history or an authoritative biography, but to record friendship and appreciation. . . . The editors are to be congratulated on compiling and organizing such a readable and informative set of recollections that will serve very effectively the role they intended.
Historymaking scientist of international fame, successful manager of one of the best biological thinktanks, standardsetting textbook author, popularizer and public advocate of science, government advisor: Jim of all trades be his nom de guerre. Inspiring Science brings us closer to a seemingly largerthanlife man whose long shadow will be cast far into the twentyfirst century. Without him, someone else would sooner or later have solved the mystery that half a century ago surrounded DNA. But there is no doubt that Watson had a profound effect on the development of molecular biology in the second half of the twentieth century. He is one of the truly powerful puppeteers of the scientific world, pulling the strings on which the rest of us dangle and dance. Inspiring Science reveals that behind the aweinspiring public image is a human being with the usual set of strengths and weaknesses, qualifications and shortcomings.
Inspiring Science will be not so much remembered for its literary accomplishments as it will be cherished by historians and psychologists as a precious time capsule laying bare the mechanics of science at the end of the twentieth century. Inspiring Science is inspiring reading.
The book's title has a double meaning. The discovery of the double helix was as inspiring as science getsindeed, it ranks with the great cultural achievements of all time. However, even after a golden jubilee of tributes to this austerely beautiful and deeply informative source of inspiration, the editors of this volumeJohn Inglis, Joe Sambrook, and Jan Witkowskifelt that there was another dimension of Jim Watson's influence that risked historical neglect. Rarely, if ever, has a scientist who made a great discovery matched Watson's influence on the subsequent development of a whole field of science. The editors set out to capture a kaleidoscopic view of the ways in which Watson inspired three generations of scientists to consummate a scientific revolution.
When asked for his blessing for this project, Watson acceded. He also offered the editors terse advice: the book should contain 'nothing too worshipful and certainly nothing boring.' To a remarkable extent, they succeeded in fulfilling his wishes. There is an element in this book of the parable about the blind men and the elephant. Nowhere is there any real effort at synthesis. What we get is an outpouring of recollections from a stunning variety of vantage points. These reminiscences bring Watson's many contradictions into view, if not precisely into focus.
BioEssays
These personal reflections on Watson provide historians and biologists with a wealth of information about the molecular biology community over the past 50 years. From charming anecdotes about driving around the Midwest in the 1940s by Renato Dulbecco to Joan Steitz's thoughtful and candid discussion of her experiences as one of the first women to earn a PhD in molecular biology, this collection is full of personal details that enrich our understanding of the scientists who study the molecules of life. These details form a social, cultural, and political context that is as colorful as Watson himself, and as important as the science he has guided over the past 50 years.
This volume is as unusually coherent and impressive as its central figure. First, it occupies an odd niche in the landscape of biographical collections: a gathering of firsthand recollections of a scientist's career, achievements, and personality quirks by colleagues and old friends. With fortysix contributions by these witnesses to Watson's life (many including excerpts from memoranda, diaries, letters, and newspaper clippings), four pieces by Watson himself, as well as eight reprints of his more significant publications, this collection presents a substantial yet scattered gathering of historical material for consideration. The recollections by friends and colleagues vary from accounts of specific experimental achievements and the rippling impact of his publications, to recollections of Watson's professional confrontations, travel stories, and even his behavior at parties...
This book is interesting as it does little to dissuade the brash, confident, selfpossessed image of Watson portrayed in his earliest autobiographical effort Honest Jim (published as The Double Helix). Those who know him present the picture of Watson as an oddly brilliant and eventually powerful scientist with nearly hagiographic fervor. But readers may enjoy the occasional warmhearted dig at this icon of twentiethcentury molecular biology, such as Renato Dulbecco's recollection of Watson raiding his laboratory in order to start the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. If The Double Helix offered us a window into the emotional and psychological world of scientific ambition (and success), this volume serves to enrich that perspective...
Journal of the History of Biology
The laboratory press now releases consistently highquality and lucrative books in the field of genetics. Inspiring Science is a testament to the quality of the press; it is well illustrated and tastefully laid out....Inspiring Science gives us a collection of revealing glances at one of the most remarkable and well-known, yet enigmatic figures of our time.
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Spring 2018: Connecticut Places’ Detective Stories
By Elizabeth Normen on February 27, 2018 News Flash!, Uncategorized
The Spring 2018 issue is in the mail to member-subscribers and will be on newsstands by March 1.
This issue explores the detective stories behind some of Connecticut’s important places. It’s about historic preservation, too — one in our series of issues published with support from the State Historic Preservation Office.
In the issue, artist Robert Gregson brings us the story of a hidden gem: Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Tiranna” built in 1955 in New Canaan and beautifully sited on a bend in the Noroton River. Nautical archaeologist Nicholas DeLong brings us the story of the Isabel, wrecked off Shippan Point in 1915 and recently rediscovered through the use of side-scan sonar and multi-beam imagery.
Landscape architects Phil Barlow and Elena Pacarella tell us where to find Frederick Law Olmsted-designed landscapes, and longtime Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation deputy director Chris Wigren gives us a preview of his long-awaited book Connecticut Architecture: Stories of 100 Places, due out from Wesleyan University Press in Fall 2018. We’ve got stories about how to figure out if you live in a kit house, and efforts to preserve churches, a grand barn in Haddam, the oldest house in Greenwich, and a stunning Cape Dutch-style mansion built 1910 – 1912 in Southport overlooking Long Island Sound.
So many great stories! Not a member-subscriber? Join now to receive the spring 2018 issue — starting at just $20 for 4 issues.
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"> Rural School Enrollments: Diverse and Rising - Daily Yonder
Rural School Enrollments: Diverse and Rising
By Julie Ardery
A new study of public education shows there are more rural students -- many of them non-English speakers -- and big changes needed to provide the types schools where they will succeed.
Percent of English Langage Learners in Rural Schools 2004-2005
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES, via Rural School and Community Trust
After years of shrinking enrollments, rural school populations are on the rise. Minority students and English Language Learners account for a high proportion of the increase, and many of the poorest and poorest prepared children are entering classrooms in states with the fewest resources to teach them.
So announced the Rural School and Community Trust this week in an extensive new report, Why Rural Matters 2007: The Realities of Rural Education Growth.
"Between 2002-03 and 2004-05, enrollment in schools located in communities of fewer than 2,500 increased by 1,339,000 (or 15%)," write Jerry Johnson and Marty Strange, policy analysts for the non-profit Rural School and Community Trust. School enrollment in larger communities (populations over 2,500) fell by 2% in this same period.
The study calls "most startling" its finding that the number of minority students increased 55% in rural schools, "with some states experiencing increases of over 100%." Rural schools in the Southeast and Southwest are the most ethnically diverse in the nation.
In the school year 2003-2004, nearly a half of all English Language Learners (ELL) were enrolled in rural schools. The numbers of rural ELL students between 1989-90 and 2004-05 rose at more than seven times the rate of total rural school enrollment increases. Numbers of ELL students were growing fastest in the Southeast: up 66%. "Rural schools serving proportionally larger ELL student populations, on average, face higher concentrations of traditional barriers to educational achievement," the report stressed.
Rates of high school graduation among rural students, 2003-2004
The researchers found graduation rates for rural students were below 70% in ten states (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee) ““ seven of them in the Southeast. Johnson and Strange also noted that while minority students and English Language Learners have shown better success in smaller schools, the rural school districts of the Southeast are some of the biggest in the nation. They urge education policy-makers to invest in smaller schools.
Johnson and Strange found that in several heavily urban states — notably California and Maryland — rural students tend to be "underperforming" given their states' socioeconomic advantages. Under city-centric administrations, rural students "are out of sight, out of mind."
The biennial report also looks at teacher pay and test scores. Copies (both print and digital) of "Why Rural Matters 2007" are available from the Rural School and Community Trust. And detailed online data for 13 "high priority" states is available here.
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Immigration raids at 7-Eleven came as franchisees feud with the Irving-based retailer
Filed under Retail at Jan 2018
Maria Halkias, Retail Writer
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Before last week’s raids of 7-Eleven stores as part of an immigration crackdown, one of the biggest issues for franchisees was the company itself.
While owning a 7-Eleven store has long been a way for people — including many immigrants — to gain a foothold in the American economy, some now see the Irving-based parent company’s demands eating into their profits.
7-Eleven and its franchisees are feuding over how to share the costs of making stores more convenient for an increasingly demanding customer. Franchisees say too much of the cost is on them just as a new contract is about to be written.
7-Eleven testing mobile ordering, delivery and in-store pickup in some Dallas stores
Meetings were cancelled and rescheduled. A lawsuit against 7-Eleven has been filed. Presidents and vice presidents of 43 regional groups that make up the National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees voted to skip 7-Eleven’s annual convention in Las Vegas.
The leadership suggested their fellow franchisees also stay home. Twice, Irving-based 7-Eleven extended the registration period for the mid-February event. Then, the coalition said 7-Eleven pulled a fast one by hiring a hugely popular entertainer from India, A.R. Rahman, making it a bigger draw for significant numbers of South Asian immigrant franchisees.
Indian film music composer and singer A.R. Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu.
(Sujit Jaiswal/Agence France-Presse)
Rising costs
The immigration raids come at a time when the company wants its franchisees to offer customers more fresh-food options, which some say will increase costs. Physical improvements to stores are paid for by 7-Eleven under the existing agreement and the company has been remodeling stores. 7-Eleven spends $700 million to $800 million a year on stores.
Last week, 100 7-Eleven franchise stores, including six in Dallas-Fort Worth, were served with audit notification from U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement agents seeking to verify that their employees are eligible to work legally in the country.
No arrests were made locally, but 21 workers across the country were arrested on suspicion of being here illegally. Last week, 7-Eleven said it takes "compliance with immigration laws seriously and has terminated the franchise agreements of franchisees convicted of violating these laws."
ICE officials indicated that it was just the beginning of a larger focus by the Trump administration on tracking down employers who violate immigration rules.
Despite that, the contract negotiations will likely have a bigger effect on more franchises.
While this isn’t the first time franchises have argued publicly with corporate 7-Eleven, radically changing times in retailing seem to exacerbate negotiations between franchisees running 7,000 stores and the company credited with inventing the convenience store in 1927.
Between 2019 and 2024, 80 percent of existing 10-year and 15-year franchise agreements will expire and 7-Eleven is pressuring franchisees to sign new deals, according to the coalition, which worries it will shrink their store profits.
“Franchisees fear for their future and are acutely aware they could lose the life savings they have invested in owning a 7-Eleven store,” the coalition said.
Cedrick Williams picks out a Gatorade at 7-Eleven in downtown Dallas.
(Rose Baca
/Staff Photographer)
Joe DePinto, 7-Eleven’s chief executive, said performance hasn’t lagged. Last year 7-Eleven franchise owners collectively earned the most money ever in a single year. During the past 10 years the 7-Eleven brand generated more than $17.7 billion in gross profit for the small, community-focused business owners, he said.
Are convenience stores still convenient? 7-Eleven takes on the on-demand invasion
But sales growth slowed to 1.5 percent in the first half of 2017, vs. a 3.2 percent increase the previous year, the coalition noted.
To improve sales, 7-Eleven is spending $360 million to modernize IT systems, DePinto said. Also, he said, on average a franchisee's investment is returned within three to four years.
"When the agreement is up, any franchisee can sell their store if they don't want to sign a new agreement," DePinto said. "If they decide to leave, we have plenty of people in the pipeline. They are under absolutely no pressure to re-up."
Just before Christmas, the coalition of franchisees sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission asking the agency that oversees franchise businesses to review 7-Eleven’s 384-page franchise disclosure document.
The letter from coalition lawyer Eric Karp said the documents are “so noncompliant with federal and state franchise disclosure laws, that they present a materially misleading and inaccurate picture of the store level profitability as well as the risks of investing this franchise system.”
Declining margins, minimum-wage increases, and additional labor costs associated with an increasing emphasis on hot food beyond its signature Big Bite hot dogs to menu additions such as steak-and-cheese melts and breakfast-empanada bites are among the undisclosed risks that 7-Eleven has failed to include, the group said.
The company’s financial performance representations also fail to differentiate between stores that have gasoline pumps and those that don’t. The franchisees say that the 1.5 cents per gallon commission those stores receive is substantially below the costs of running the pumps.
The coalition is also upset with purchase requirements. Franchisees said they can buy fresh bananas at a supermarket for less than the cost they are sold to them by 7-Eleven distribution centers.
“Our repeated attempts to address these issues with the franchisor have fallen on deaf ears,” said the letter to the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.
An FTC spokesman declined to say whether any review or action was being taken by the agency.
7-Eleven’s DePinto said in an email that the company has always expected franchise business owners “to run great stores and they do.”
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The company has a strong productive relationship with franchise owners, he said, and that’s one reason why Entrepreneur magazine selected 7-Eleven as its 2017 franchisor of the year.
But Michael Jorgensen, a Florida franchisee and treasurer for the coalition, said many franchisees are struggling.
Last February, he said, an internal report showed that 35 percent of franchisees had balances in company accounts that were below minimum requirements. That’s a barometer of a store’s health, he said. The company responded by lowering the minimum — and DePinto said that's a fluctuating number, and it's up to the franchisee to decide when a draw is made.
“I absolutely believe franchisees are willing to deliver what the customer wants, but the economics have to be a proper financial arrangement,” Jorgensen said. “We are extremely flexible people.”
7-Eleven didn’t announce the Rahman appearance at the annual convention until well into the registration process, said Jorgensen, “to break the unity” that franchisees had exhibited.
7-Eleven general counsel Rankin Gasaway said nailing down Rahman took time because he lives in India, his agent is in Los Angeles and his lawyer is in London.
Rahman,a two-time Oscar (Slumdog Millionaire) and Grammy winner, will perform with his 50-person band and invites franchisees to meet him and get a photo, the email to franchisees said. Rahman was dubbed “the Mozart of Madras” by Time magazine, which put him on its list of the world’s 100 most influential people.
A significant number of 7-Eleven franchisees are from South Asia, DePinto said. They were less impressed with previous entertainment that included Kool & The Gang, KC and Sunshine Band and Cirque Dreams.
"We anticipate this year’s 7-Eleven Experience will be very well attended as always,” DePinto said. More than 7,500 people have registered to attend, he said. “It has been and continues to be a great event and tremendous learning opportunity for both 7-Eleven corporate employees and 7-Eleven franchise business owners.”
Franchise owner Bekele Tilahun poses for a photograph at his 7-Eleven in downtown Dallas.
(Rose Baca/Staff Photographer)
Not all franchise owners are upset with their arrangement with 7-Eleven.
Bekele Tilahun, a franchisee with three Dallas stores — including a store with the only gasoline pumps in downtown Dallas — is on the board of the Texas Franchise Association. He’s planning to go to Las Vegas.
Asked about his experience as a franchisee, he said over his five-year tenure, he’s learned that it’s not just about having good locations like his, but he takes credit for running his stores well.
Sure, hot food is more labor intensive, but, Tilahun said, his peers need to look at what he calls "the whole market basket." Chicken wings are a big seller at his stores, he said, and those customers end up buying other things, such as water, chips and candy.
He asked 7-Eleven for a second oven for each of his three stores and got them. "Now we can serve the customer faster."
And, he said, he keeps his stores clean because "people eat with their eyes first."
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Next Wave #873: Swimming Girls
Swimming Girls (Credit: Lauren McDermott)
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“Yeah it’s really important. I feel like that’s one of the most important things,” Vanessa contemplates as she sits still while having her make-up done. Clash can see her pretty side profile as her eyes are closed shut, showing off her sharp bone structure. Somehow blending brightness, colour, and darkness all with an 80/90s twist, the visuals having equal importance as the music for glistening dream-pop group Swimming Girls.
Finding common ground with a group fixation on the warmth and nostalgic pop culture, the bands inspirations all arise from similar sources. The timeless work of David Lynch is a point of significant interest. “We’re really inspired by David Lynch and lot of directors with that darker vibes,” Roo (synths) explains with a smile.
All cuddled up like penguins, the three of us squash together onto a red leather sofa. With the atmosphere light and easy, we proceed with ease and laughter. Shifting to a more personal note, we touch on the recent release of another single ‘Beneath You’.“So it’s kind of about not knowing where you stand with someone. It’s based off anxiety and relationships, basically not knowing if you’re going for it and not knowing what the other person is thinking,” Roo tells me. “The lyric asking ‘Am I beneath you?’ is questioning if you’re on the same level as the other person.” Matched with the Stranger Things-esque video, their soaring melodies and captivating riffs carries you into blissful escapism.
Transporting you to the darker parts of your mind, lyrically, the band go pretty deep and meaningful, taking a fun and tuneful approach. Reverb-soaked synths alongside neon- tinged melancholy, these Bath- hailing dream-weavers are unashamedly confident in their creativity. Vanessa’s lyrics are a raw, emotional see-saw, where she channels her personal thoughts and feelings.”‘Pray in silence’ is my favourite we’ve done lyrically,” Roo says. “It’s not out yet but it has got a really emotional meaning to Vanessa. From ones we’ve released, one of my favourite lyrics is “Wear your tears as my jewels” in ‘Asking For It’.”
Returning back from a busy tour with Pale Waves, the group seem to be buzzing.“It’s been cool to play in front of loads of people, purely because we haven’t really had that opportunity before,” Vanessa beams.“Southhampton was incredible!” Roo continues. “It was the Guildhall in Southhampton and was such a gothic, old building. Then Shepherds Bush too as that’s such a great venue and has a lot of history to it - I think it was the biggest we played.”
Being on tour sure looks like fun and with their cheeky attitude, they no doubt have stories to tell. “Me, Ciara, and Heather from Pale Waves were basically in a taxi on the way to find Vanessa and we found this passed out girl at the side of the road, and we had to help her into an ambulance,” Roo explains. As I look at him in slight shook, we try not to awkwardly giggle. “So yes, we saved her!” he grins in triumphant.
Other than traveling the country, these guys take writing music very seriously. “We open up so much to each-other when we write and it’s really therapeutic,” Roo shares. “We always put loads of candles and get into the vibe.” Fuelled by their charisma and Vanessa’s elegant shyness, they have recently received much attention. “I feel like half the time women aren’t really taken seriously,” Vanessa sighs. “But I think now women are starting to speak up more which is great. I can’t wait until it’s equal because even now it’s not.” Stopping to think I nod in agreement. “I think people are afraid of what some women have to say sometimes,” Roo boldly adds.
“No men ever get criticised for oversharing or being emotion.” Talking of females in the industry, these two seem to be listening to a collection themselves, drawing influences from a diverse spectrum. “Obviously Pale Waves, I really love their vibe,” Roo smirks. "Then loads of other stuff.. I still listen to a lot of Cyndi Lauper, Jay listens to The Cure, I love Lana Del Rays new stuff too!” he says. “I’ve been listening to Blanco White who are also on our management and they are really good,” Vanessa adds.
Shrouded in mystery, the world of Swimming Girls are still unknown to most of us. However, with secured support slots with Fickle Friends and other little shows of their own, the word will undoubtably spread like wild fire.
"In the long term we’ll be releasing a new EP in 2019 which is really exciting as we want to get out a body of work out which sums us up as it’s hard to keep a main artistic vision when you’re just releasing singles,” Roo clarifies. “I think with the EP, we can explore more of the world we’re trying to create. We have a lot of videos, all really different and we’re just starting to get budgets for it, as before we had to make it all on our own. Now we’re working with directors that we really love, one called Aidan Zamiri who worked with like Kate Nash and stuff.”
Obviously stepping in the right direct, we can sense this band will be ones to look out for. “We’re just trying to create a cult!” Roo bursts into laughter. Just you wait. We’ll all be a Swimming Girl in no time.
Words + Photography: Lauren McDermott
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« Tyranny of the majority – each country should decide whether it wants to ban oral tobacco
Reduce harm or protect the cigarette industry? Briefing to MEPs for European Parliament public hearing »
Saving lives in Sweden, banned by the EU: experts call for change to smokeless tobacco policy
Sweden is a stunning outlier in European Union smoking rates – and the benefits are lower death rates from tobacco-related disease – now and locked in to the future
Spreadsheet data, charts and sources and look at this too.
One of the greatest public health successes in Europe is due to… tobacco
According to the 2012 Eurobarometer survey, adult smoking prevalence has fallen to 13% in Sweden: far below the EU average of 28% and an outlier from the next lowest, Portugal, at 23%. The use of smokeless tobacco in Sweden means many nicotine users are using smokeless tobacco instead of cigarettes [see Swedish tobacco use data]. The result is lower rates of tobacco related disease and death [see cancer data] – also reduced passive smoking and fire risk, and more ‘denormalisation’ of smoking. All this has been consumer and market-led, with no public spending, health professional endorsement or regulatory coercion. It’s also been clear for many years: research goes back a long way and colleagues made a statement on it in 2003 (European Union policy on smokeless tobacco: a statement in favour of evidence based regulation for public health) Last year I wrote a detailed account of the evidence and principles that show that a ban on oral tobacco simply cannot be justified on scientific, ethical or legal grounds: Death by regulation: the EU ban or low risk oral tobacco.
Call for political courage. So when all this is known, why would a proposed new EU directive continue to ban this product outside Sweden? The problem is essentially political, and solution must therefore be political. It seems almost everyone involved wants to look tough on smokeless tobacco, even if it actually would mean more sickness and death and help the dinosaurs of the cigarette industry. We need those countries where these products could have a significant positive impact on health to start making the case more assertively, but also to adopt a politically realistic approach.
Letter to Mrs Larsson, Sweden’s minister responsible for public health
So a group of European public health specialists has written to the Swedish Health Minister with responsibility for tobacco policy, Mrs Maria Larsson, to encourage her to take a positive approach to oral tobacco as the directive is considered by the European Council of Ministers. We identify three problems with directive and suggest three politically achievable solutions. The full letter is here in PDF format and the text appended at the end of this post and some supporting graphical data is here. In summary:
Problem 1: The ban on snus outside Sweden denies access to a greatly reduced risk nicotine product, but there is not enough political will to lift the ban across the whole EU.
Solution 1. Let each member state make the decision whether to ban or not, but where it is permitted by a member state impose a purity standard for all smokeless tobacco, like the one used in Germany. A new balance of subsidiarity (the decision to ban or allow) and EU competence (harmonising standards where it is allowed) is the pragmatic solution.
Problem 2. The ban on characterising flavours. Banning flavours would make oral tobacco relatively less attractive compared to cigarettes and so will cause harm.
Solution 2. Only ban characterising flavours for smoking products, and if necessary have a positive [or negative] list for the flavours allowed [or prohibited] for smokeless tobacco.
Problem 3. The warnings do not differentiate between risk of snus/oral tobacco and cigarettes, yet they are perhaps 95-99% less dangerous.
Solution 3. Use a warning that gives proportionate credible and useful information about relative risk.
Comments from signatories
The authors of the letter have commented on the situation (full affiliation details in the letter and links) as follows:
Professor Martin Jarvis of University College London, and a leading international authority on nicotine psycho-pharmacology, said:
“The evidence of a pronounced health benefit from oral tobacco is very strong and can no longer be ignored. The consumption of nicotine through snus in Sweden has greatly reduced smoking, and that in turn has caused a significant reduction in the cancer, cardiovascular disease and lung damage caused by smoking. It makes no sense scientifically or ethically to deny access to this much less dangerous alternative to cigarettes to smokers elsewhere in Europe.
Dr. Karl Erik Lund is an Oslo-based expert on tobacco and public health. He notes that similar effects are appearing in Norway:
“Northern Europeans have a greater tradition and culture of using smokeless products and oral snus, and compared to other countries health has benefited as a result. In Norway we are having a similar experience to Sweden, with smoking rates now around 16 percent, mainly due to oral tobacco use. There is no reason to ban snus in countries that want it in Northern Europe, just because other countries in the European Union don’t realise or don’t want the benefits?
Professor Karl Fagerström is an internationally renowned Swedish expert in nicotine and one of the pioneers of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). He points out:
“Snus has proved more successful at helping people to quit smoking than NRT in Sweden because it meets the smoker’s need for a strong nicotine ‘hit’ in a way that is a more effective substitute for smoking. It is no good just hoping everyone will quit completely – just look at the rest of Europe, where average smoking rates are twice as high as Sweden. If we can meet the need for nicotine with products that create much lower risks, then we will see great improvements in health. This could be smokeless tobacco, or it could be new devices like e-cigarettes, but we have to have a harm-reduction approach to nicotine as well.
Professor Michael Kunze is an eminent physician at the Medical University of Vienna. Dr Kunze commented:
“I see many patients in their 30s and beyond whose lives are at grave risk from smoking, whose health is deteriorating, and who are miserable about their smoking. It is too easy just to tell them to quit, because many are simply unable or unwilling to give up the nicotine. Doctors need to be able to discuss new approaches and put the health of the patient before everything else. That means talking honestly about smokeless tobacco or e-cigarettes as an option. Banning much safer tobacco products helps no-one who is at risk from cigarettes.
Dr Jacques Le Houezec is managing editor of www.treatobacco.net an authoritative source on the treatment of tobacco dependence. He says it is unethical to ban a safer alternative to cigarettes.
“Everyone involved needs to think more carefully about the ethics of denying an addicted smoker access to a smokeless tobacco product that is far less harmful than cigarettes. We know there is strong evidence of substantial health benefits for individuals and at population level from the Sweden experience and also no signs of significant gateway effects – if it is a gateway, it is an exit from smoking, not an entrance. There are no precedents for allowing a dangerous product like cigarettes on the market, whilst banning much safer alternatives, and as Europeans we should not just do this.
Clive Bates, is former Director of Action on Smoking and Health (London-based) from 1997-2003:
“The main effect of banning snus is to prop up the cigarette market in Europe. It’s easy and trivial for politicians and bureaucrats to look tough by banning something, but the effect of banning snus and heavy-handed regulation of e-cigarettes will be more cigarettes sales, more smoking, and more death and disease. It need not be like this – there is now a real chance for the European Parliament and European Council to turn this directive into an instrument that works for health and harm reduction. They just need to pay attention to the evidence and find the political will.
Other letters on harm reduction
This is not the first time there have been efforts to persuade the European institutions of a more rational approach to harm reduction.
In 2011 the Swedish Government wrote to the European Commission calling for a regulated market in all tobacco instead of an arbitrary ban on the safest form of tobacco. A view that has been ignored, despite the careful argument that was made for it.
Within the framework of the upcoming revision of the Directive, the Swedish Government suggests that the Commission’s proposed new Directive should be based on the principle of uniform and responsible regulation of all tobacco products. The following are areas that could be covered by the regulation:
• Thresholds for hazardous substances in tobacco
• Development of standards for measuring the presence of hazardous substances
• Prohibitions on dangerous additives
• Prohibitions on certain other additives
• Development of standards for production, distribution and storage
Also, in 2011 a larger group of 15 experts wrote a technical letter to the European Commission calling for a more rational approach, that would facilitate harm reduction in tobacco control.
The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, FCTC, points out (in Article 1) that tobacco control means a range of supply, demand and harm reduction strategies. The “harm reduction strategies” deserve particular attention here, since there is evidence suggesting that such strategies can yield substantial health benefits in tobacco control, if smokers are encouraged to use less harmful nicotine products in appropriate ways (Royal College of Physicians, 2007; European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, 2010). The products with the greatest potential for use in tobacco harm reduction are non-tobacco nicotine products and low-toxicity combustion-free tobacco, such as Swedish Snus.
Appendix: full text of letter
Maria Larsson
Minister for Children and the Elderly
Ministry of Health and Social Affairs
Fredsgatan 8
Dear Mrs Larsson
Re: Tobacco Products Directive and Sweden’s unique responsibility and opportunity
We are writing to you as independent public health specialists as the new Tobacco Products Directive begins its passage through the European Parliament and Council. We write to express our hope that you will take a positive approach to one of Sweden’s great health successes. That success is the widespread use of low-risk oral tobacco (snus) to quit smoking and as an alternative to high-risk cigarettes. Despite the unambiguous contribution to better public health in Sweden, the proposed directive continues with unjustified and counterproductive restrictions on this product. Recognising that many member states will not wish to lift the ban on oral tobacco, we would like to propose a politically pragmatic way forward in this letter.
Sweden’s unique health success. There has been a remarkable success for public health in Sweden that deserves more recognition by policy-makers. According to the most recent Eurobarometer survey, adult smoking prevalence in Sweden is just 13%. That is far lower than the EU average of 28% and the next closest member state at 23%. The reason for this is perfectly clear: it is that, in Sweden, snus has been widely used to quit smoking or as an alternative to cigarettes. Given that the risks associated with snus use are of the order of 95-99% lower than for smoking, this has resulted in substantially reduced burdens of tobacco-related disease (cancer, cardiovascular disease, emphysema) compared to other member states. Today’s low rates of smoking will translate to significant health benefits in future, relative to other member states.
Sweden’s proof of the tobacco harm reduction concept. Throughout Europe starting in the 1960s there have been steadily increasing efforts to reduce smoking through controls on marketing and branding, health warnings, taxation, restrictions on smoking in public places, information campaigns and support for smoking cessation. Smoking rates have reduced considerably, but today more than one in four adults in the European Union still smokes, and the WHO still predicts one billion premature deaths from tobacco in the present century. Sweden points the way to a new and additional strategy – tobacco harm reduction. This means helping the many people who are unable or unwilling to give up nicotine or tobacco to use it in ways that cause them dramatically reduced harm. Snus and the new nicotine products, such as e-cigarettes, meet this important need and there is no case to restrict them in the ways envisaged in the proposed directive. We wish to draw your attention to three particular weaknesses and our three proposed alternative approaches.
Problem 1. Outside Sweden snus would remain banned and smokers will be denied options to reduce their risk
The ban on oral tobacco (outside Sweden) has no scientific basis: the evidence points to significant net health benefits from snus use due to reduced smoking with no evidence of significant ‘gateway effects’ or other unintended and undesirable consequences;
It is deeply unethical: in our view it is an abuse of authority to deny any tobacco or nicotine user access to products that may greatly reduce their individual risk – there are many potential snus users in Northern Europe and amongst Swedish citizens moving freely in the European Union;
There are no precedents: we cannot identify any other product where a much less hazardous alternative (snus) to the dominant high-risk product (cigarettes) is banned. While cigarettes are widely available in the EU, there can never be a case for banning a safer alternative;
The ban is unlawful: both common sense and professional legal opinion suggest a ban on an arbitrarily defined sub-category of smokeless tobacco is discriminatory and disproportionate and certainly does not contribute to a ‘high level of health protection’ within the single market;
There is no internal market logic: the ban protects the cigarette category from competition and penalises businesses and employees that make a significantly less damaging tobacco product;
Proposed approach to problem 1. We believe this is politically achievable and would create a more rational approach to oral tobacco / snus in Europe.
Replace the ban with a regulatory framework for all smokeless tobacco that would limit the toxic contaminants that potentially cause harm. That approach is already used voluntarily for snus in Sweden. This could remove from the market some of the more dangerous smokeless tobacco products that would otherwise remain on sale under the proposed directive. The German government has a standard that could be broadly applicable and adopted into the directive.
If a complete lifting of the ban is politically impossible, then the decision to ban oral tobacco should become a matter for each member state – reflecting the diverse cultural traditions in tobacco use and the different attitudes to harm reduction. However, it would use community competence to create harmonised rules in an effective single market in those member states that decide to permit sales of oral tobacco.
Problem 2. By banning characterising flavours, the directive will make smokeless tobacco less attractive relative to cigarettes
The ban on characterising flavours in tobacco products (Article 6.1) would apply to smokeless tobacco available throughout the EU as well as to smoking tobacco, such as menthol cigarettes. It is disputed whether it would apply to snus sold in Sweden, but if it did it could put at risk Sweden’s great health success.
Characterising flavours are particularly important in smokeless tobacco, which does not have the strong flavours of tobacco smoke. The best selling snus in Sweden for example is flavoured with the herb bergamot, and many other flavours are in use in over 60% of products by volume.
The danger of banning characterising flavours in smokeless tobacco is that these much safer products could become less appealing for some users. It therefore carries the risk they would revert to smoking, or never switch to smokeless tobacco in the first place.
Proposed approach to problem 2. We believe the right approach is to ban characterising flavours for smoking tobaccos only. If greater safeguards were thought necessary for smokeless tobacco (we do not think they are), then a schedule of approved or prohibited flavours could be drawn up.
Problem 3. Misleading messages designed to alarm rather to inform better health choices. Smokers know they are at great risk, but many do not have a clear sense of how much less risky smokeless tobacco would be (95-99% less risky). The directive presents an opportunity to communicate risk much more effectively. Article 11.1 requires the following message is placed prominently on smokeless tobacco products: “This tobacco product can damage your health and is addictive”. Whilst this is technically correct, it is a incomplete and misleading communication with a smoker, who may benefit from switching to smokeless tobacco.
Proposed approach to problem 3. A more credible, health promoting message would be: “This product contains nicotine and may be addictive, but presents substantially lower risks to health than cigarettes”.
The draft directive as formulated will deny citizens in other member states access to a much lower risk alternative to smoking. Furthermore, it threatens to undermine significant health gains that have been made in Sweden. There is no scientific, ethical or legal basis to do this, and we hope that you will speak frankly and act decisively for public health as the directive completes its passage. We realise this is difficult, and that it can appear to be supporting a tobacco product. In reality, it is supporting better health and challenging the dominance of cigarette smoking, which is the most harmful and addictive form of tobacco and nicotine use.
If you would like to pursue these arguments, we would be pleased to provide you with more detailed information. If you would find it useful to meet, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss these issues with you in person at your convenience. Meanwhile, I hope you will be able to consider our suggestions, and confirm your support for our proposed approach.
Former Director
Action on Smoking & Health UK (1997-2003)
Professor Martin Jarvis
Emeritus Professor of Health Psychology
Department of Epidemiology & Public Health
University College London, UK
Jacques Le Houezec, PhD
Consultant in Public Health, Tobacco dependence,
Professor Karl Olov Fagerström PhD
Emeritus Professor of Psychology
President Fagerström Consulting AB
Professor Dr Michael Kunze
Head of the Institute for Social Medicine
Medical University of Vienna
Karl Erik Lund PhD
Norwegian Institute for Alcohol and Drug Research
February 24th, 2013 | Category: Environment, Europe
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ECITA also offers its thanks and commendations for this excellent response. However, we remain sceptical that the politicians can be persuaded to listen to common sense. We remain hopeful, but ever ready to pursue legal avenues if that is all they leave for us to protect our own personal health, and those of the millions of electronic cigarette users across the EU.
Excellent job, and I really hope that someone will pay attention.
Karl Fasbracke
28th February 2013 at 4:05 am · Reply
I am afraid Chris Price is correct. Health arguments may get you somewhere when you inform the public. But those health professionals, who promote the ban on snus are no doubt well aware of the health impacts – the benfits of harm reduction are just too obvious. Repeating health arguments over and over again isn’t likely to get you anywhere, because it really is not about health. If it was, then we wouldn’t be where we are right now.
That said, I see the snus ban and the upcoming de-facto ban on e-cigarettes more like a crime rather than a health issue. Some decades ago, the tobacco companies and their managers had to face charges. These days the tobacco control industry exhibits comparable criminal energy. We should make it clear, that we won’t let them get away with it. Let the lawyers get their knives out, let them keep the money if we can keep our health.
Currently many vapers in Germany are writing letters to EU MPs and inform them about e-cigarettes. The MPs won’t be ably to credibly say, they didn’t know what they voted for. The ballots in the EU parliament are “by name” and we will know who voted against harm reduction. Personally I won’t vote for a party back home, whose MEPs tried to kill me.
This is a very welcome approach, and we commend the author and signatories.
Nevertheless it appears to still appeal to the good sense, honesty and ethical values of politicians, and by implication the EU Health Committee members, while emphasising the public health benefits of the THR approach. Although a strong evidence-based approach to this issue is very useful in order to ensure the basic facts are at least widely known, the solution to the successful financial pressure exerted by the cigarette and pharmaceutical industries to preserve and protect the status quo, and keep smoking prevalence at its current levels, is not to appeal to bought and paid for politicians. That has always been and will always be a waste of time.
Only a very strong legal challenge has any prospect of bringing down the astronomical death rate. It is about time the various players agreed on how to go forward with a unified and well-funded legal assault on the corruptly-obtained regulations that in effect now or will soon kill 50% of EU citizens who die from smoking-related disease annually (and that is 350,000 from the total of 700,000, assuming that this EU statistic is correct).
You can’t change a paid agent’s mind by appealing to their sense of justice; you need to have a court remove their power to kill for profit. Until someone organises this properly, nothing will change.
It is possible that enough MEPs will vote against the TPD rewrite that it does not pass; but that still won’t fix the highly-unethical Snus ban. Making the facts more widely known is useful, and commendable, but it seems fairly obvious that EU Health Commission members will not support any threat to pharma or cigarette trade income because, after all, they have mortgages to pay and children to feed, and the cost of living is just so high these days.
“good sense, honesty and ethical values of politicians”
Is there such a thing?
Larry Waters
While acknowledging the political forces involving the EU Swedish Snus Ban, we have been focusing on the science alone in our attempts to overturn the ban.
After reading the letter sent to Minister Larsson, providing a political solution backed by the science suddenly became such an obvious course of action I wondered at how we snus advocates had overlooked it for so long.
Brilliant work by the group responsible for the letter. I would encourage every reduced harm tobacco and Swedish snus advocate to publicize this letter as rapidly and completely as possible.
In the end though, it will come down to Sweden, Minister Larsson, and the Swedish EU MP to aggressively promote the political solution in Brussels.
Swedes have never had a reputation for this kind of aggressiveness. That said, after Ms. Larsson’s and others public statements and responses in the wake of Dalligate, I am at my most optimistic that the new TPD will not contain the present ban.
Good luck, Sweden. The health and very lives of millions of nicotine addicted EU smokers depends on you.
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Computer system cost control needed: auditor
Auditor General Carol Bellringer says big computer upgrades are a problem the world over, not just at ICBC and the B.C. health ministry
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And a student data system for school districts, implemented for $95 million to replace another system that had proven costly and unreliable, had its own glitches and slowdowns when it was put in place for the 2015 school year.
B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong says information systems are among the most difficult projects to manage for government, which often lacks the in-house expertise to supervise them. The government says it is moving ahead on Bellringer’s recommendation to set up central oversight of projects across the government, and mandate letters for all ministries next year will require significant IT projects to be reported to the responsible minister.
NDP critic Bruce Ralston said the government recently fired the main contractor for its “Clinical Systems Transformation Project” in the health ministry, an $842 million system with an uncertain future.
He said other IT projects that ran into trouble and over-budget include BC Hydro’s system upgrade and JUSTIN, a criminal case management database for police investigations, court documents and victims or witnesses of crime.
“The immense waste and mismanagement of the Christy Clark government comes down to wasted money on companies like IBM for faulty systems that should have gone to front-line services for kids in care, students and patients,” Ralston said.
Bellringer’s review found that problems with IT systems are found in all government and private sector organizations. World-wide, one out of five IT projects fails, and the majority have significant problems not anticipated at the outset.
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The Shaping of London: A Political and Economic Perspective 1066-1870
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Originally published in 2014, The Shaping of London chronologically examines the likely impact of wars, dynastic struggles, demographic change and economic growth on the physical fabric of London. The book traces the evolution of architectural style in London within the context of politics and economics, it looks at architecture over broad periods from Romanesque to Jacobean, and from Palladian to Victorian. Looking at the changes of London from 1066 to 1870, Balchin argues that London was created through a mixture of kings, merchants, governors and industrialists, which has lent itself to the creation of notable buildings, and public places in London and in turn their spatial dispersal has helped to determine the shape and areal extent of the metropolis.
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Arson school rises from the ashes
THRILLED children have taken their seats in a new school two years after one of the most shocking arson attacks in Crewe's history.
THRILLED children have taken their seats in a new school two years after one of the most shocking arson attacks in Crewe's history.
Memories of the blaze which ravaged Underwood West Nursery and Infant School came flooding back on Monday when a replacement school was officially opened.
The fire caused £1.5m damage to the 30-year-old Newcastle Street school and destroyed all the children's belongings - everything from their favourite books and toys to artwork, outdoor play equipment and projects produced after months of study.
On a cold November morning in 2002, parents and children arrived at the school gates to find the smouldering remains of what was once a school buzzing with activity.
Tearful children were taken home until a temporary teaching base could be set up at the Leighton Centre.
The 232 infants and 71 nursery children had to attend part-time teaching sessions in the centre which wasn't big enough to accommodate them all at one time.
The West End community was horrified but even more shocking was the belief that youngsters could have been to blame.
Detectives quizzed a dozen children, some as young as nine, but despite a lengthy inquiry the arsonists were never found.
A massive community fundraising drive, led by the Chronicle, raised more than £3,000 in six weeks and by April 2003, pupils were back on familiar territory being taught in a mobile provided by Cheshire County Council until a new school was ready.
That day came on Monday when a bright and modern school building opened its doors to a new future.
Headteacher Jane Tomlinson said: 'It is a huge new beginning. The building reflects the school's personality. It is bright, stimulating and there is lots of fun to be had here. We love it.
'It is more economical and environmentally friendly to run, and the interior decoration is fabulous.
'Every room is named on a sea theme. The soft toy playroom is called the Deep Sea Den. The hall is now the Harbour and the nursery is called the Treasure Chest and so on.'
All the furniture and equipment given at the time of the fire was donated to the Heart Hope Help Humanitarian Aid Charity, to help furnish a children's hospice and school in Belarus.
Cheshire education chiefs were at the opening ceremony along with representatives from Sure Start, the NSPCC and Excellence in Crewe.
Parent Rebecca Taylor said: 'My daughter Jessica was in the infants at the time of the fire and lost all her Year 2 work, but my youngest daughter Georgina can now enjoy the new facilities. Everyone is so thrilled.'
After looking round her new school, Amber Burton, aged six, said: 'It's lovely.'
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Three Cup Finals to be decided this weekend
The Junior Cup Final on Saturday sees a repeat of last year's final with beaten finalists Co Kerry hosting Cork Harlequins at the beautiful Oyster Oval. In the semi-finals, Co Kerry had a 6 wicket victory over Midleton with Ahmed Bilal Jahid scoring 112 of the required 170 runs while Harlequins beat local rivals County by 17 runs in a high scoring game at Farmer's Cross. Mustak Mardan was the Quin's hero on the day scoring 100*.
The Minor Final on Sunday, at Farmer's Cross, sees Cork County victors over Midleton in a weather affected game in the Semi Final take on U.C.C. The students had 51 runs to spare over Co Kerry in their Semi Final with Kaleem Ahmed scoring 135* and taking 3 wickets for 56 in a Man of the Match performance.
The Senior Cup Final at the Mardyke on Sunday sees the meeting of Cork Harlequins and Co Kerry. Both teams must be wondering how they got to this final following their unconventional route to the final. Co Kerry were awarded a bye in round one while Cork Harlequins overcame Cork County in a bowl out at a damp Farmer's Cross at the end of May.
In the Semi-finals, Co Kerry having crashed out of the National Cup in spectacular fashion to Co Galway the previous week must not have been looking forward to facing Limerick at the Manor Fields. Limerick had a comfortable win over Knockharley the previous Sunday to reach the National Cup Semi Final for the very first time. The sides had met earlier in July in the All Rounder Cricket Premier Division with Limerick running out the easiest of winners by 204 runs. However, Kerry tore up the form book to record a six wicket victory scoring 209 for 4 in 37.3 overs to book their place in the Final. Khuram Iqbal top scored with 66 before being run out in the 19th over with Owais Saghir taking 4 wickets for 37 to help restrict Limerick to 205. Cork Harlequins booked their place in the Final in bizarre fashion as Semi-Final hosts, Midleton, failed to produce a DLS printout at the interval leaving umpire Jack Russell with no alternative but to award the game to Cork Harlequins.
It would be a brave man who would attempt to predict the winner of this year's final.
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Times of Triumph, Times of Doubt: Science and the Battle for Public Trust
Subject Area(s): Biology in Society; General Interest Titles; History of Science
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Hardcover $39 15.60
The intent and uses of science are a continuing preoccupation, especially in public debates on issues such as new pharmaceuticals, cloning, stem cells, genetically modified foods, and assisted reproduction. Times of Triumph, Times of Doubt, written by the eminent geneticist and historian Elof Carlson, explores the moral foundations of science and their role in these hotbutton issues. Carlson chooses a variety of case histories and describes their scientific background and the part played by scientists in the application of their work, including their motivations and reactions to bad outcomes, both real and alleged. He examines why ethical lapses have occurred in these areas, why bad things happen when, for the most part, those who worked on the science had only good intentions in mind, and how such lapses can be prevented from occurring in the future. This exploration of ethics and science is important reading for those interested in issues of science and society, including journalists, theologians, legislators, lawyers, and scientists themselves.
PART 1: THE DIVERSE MORAL AND ETHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCE
1. Why Science Is Sometimes Perceived as Evil
2. The Tools of Judgment: Ethics and Moral Traditions
PART 2: THE ROLE OF THE STATE IN SHAPING SCIENCE
3. Evil at Its Worst: Nazi Medicine and Biology
4. The Banality of Evil: The Careers of Charles Davenport and Harry Laughlin
5. Heroes with Feet of Clay: Francis Galton and Harry Clay Sharp
PART 3: WARTIME AND THE THREAT OF WAR AS JUSTIFICATION FOR SUSPENDING ETHICAL AND MORAL BEHAVIOR BY SCIENTISTS
6. Radiation in Peace and War
7. Herbicides in Peace and War
PART 4: REGULATION OF SCIENCE TO PROTECT INDIVIDUAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH
8. Thalidomide—Corporate Misconduct Masquerading as an Act of God
9. A Synthetic Estrogen with Harmful Outcomes
PART 5: THE NECESSITY OF REGULATION TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
10. Pesticides and the Environmental Movement
11. Genetically Modified Foods—As Usual
PART 6: BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH IN MEDICINE
12. Medical Deception and Syphilis
13. Prenatal Diagnosis and an Alleged Eugenics through the Back Door
14. Cloning, Stem Cells, Hyperbole, and Cant
15. Assisted Reproduction and the Argument of Playing God
PART 7: ASSESSING BAD OUTCOMES
16. Quantifying Evil or Bad Outcomes
17. Science, History, and Responsibility
18. How Science Changes Our Worldview for the Better
19. How Can Good Intentions Avoid Bad Outcomes?
In his thoughtprovoking book Times of Triumph, Times of Doubt, [Carlson] asks why many of his young students who have turned away from careers in science feel that science has let them down through its bad outcomes. In making his analysis he includes in the scientific community not only researchers but also those responsible for the commercialization and regulation of science, such as business executives, ethicists, theologians, legislators, lawyers and journalists.
Ian Wilmut, Nature
This is a wellwritten book, with the beginnings of a good argument in favor of patrolling science for abuse. At a time in history when genetic determinism is so seductive and widely accepted, even when we don't yet understand the relative genetic and environmental contributions to complex traits, when scientists and nonscientists alike seem to have forgotten the horrific application of eugenics in the last centurywithin living memorythis book is a welcome reminder that good science can have bad consequences.
Anne V. Buchanan, BioEssays
The book gives a very good overview of the major issues facing scientists now and in the past. The explorations of the moral foundations of the book are so careful and simply written that it will compel the reader to reflect on her own values and beliefs. Times of Triumph, Times of Doubt will be beneficial not only for those working in medical research and ethics, but also for the general public who will find it very interesting and informative.
This book deserves to form part of all courses involving science and ethics, whether for laboratory scientists and clinicians, or for social scientists. Based on a lecture course for nonscience students it is extremely clearly written, thoughtful and full of commonsense, while it adds the historical dimension that is often missing. For those in genetics it is particularly important; it will open readers eyes to some disturbing aspects of our sciences past and may even help in avoiding more bad outcomes in the future.
Scientific insight and discovery have radically improved our lives, and science will continue to improve the human prospect: that is the core of Carlson's book. Dismayed by the public distrust of science and scientists in the early 21st century, the author argues that the vast majority of scientists have had motives that were at worst benign and often noble; they wanted to improve human life or were driven by intellectual curiosity. Science has been put to bad uses, he quickly concedes, but the transformation for the better it has made in the lives of most human beings is easily worth the price...
Carlson could not be boring if he tried, and he is at least as hard on the scientists who go wrong as he is on politicians or theologians. The story he tells should be widely read and discussed. This volume is provocative from the first to the last page. If I were grading this book, I would give it an unconventional, but richly deserved, A+.
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Insurrection: Tiger Legion
After a daring landing at a Chinese PLA controlled base, the freedom fighters infiltrate a San Diego base to free the rebel president.
Exfiltrating after the mission, Jude and Kate learn the identity and location of the terrorist leader responsible for the deaths of their families and their country's destruction. With help from America's friends they set out to find him and avenge their personal losses. What started as a resistance military operation in the States turns into a risky and bloody international chase.
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Character: John Lou
John Lou
Ben Shiverson
East Electro
English/Russian
Deceased mother, doesnt know where father is.
Lean but still muscular
straight, dirt blonde.
Very lean face, silky looking hair.
Hunting Knife.
Serial Killer.
One of the characters that I've used for many servers is John Lou, and i'm planning for him to be my first character to be used on this server (his details have been refitted for DayZ of course). John was born in eastern electro near the shoreline, growing up he was always fascinated with the neighbors chickens. One day arriving early home from his school on the hill he decided to 'examine" his neighbors chicken coop. John become so fascinated with one of the chickens that he wanted to see more of it. John wanted to see the beauty that chicken was holding inside of it. So what did john do? he took the chicken up into the woods on the old deer stand with his butcher knife. Adrenaline and curiosity flowing through his veins john smashed the chickens head with a rock killing it instantly, he then took his butcher knife and cut the chicken opening and sat there for hours examining its guts. John would take the guts out and the perfectly refit them back into the empty chickens shell. John soon became tired of the dead chicken corpse and through it into the woods. John had only become tired and bored of the chicken, but the feeling, the fascination, the curiosity and excitement was still gushing through his veins... John wanted something bigger, with more to discover. John moved onto the neighbors dog, then a deer found he killed in the woods. And yeah these were bigger with more to discover, but they still did not satisfy John. John couldn't resist, john wanted more and more and more. So, at the age of 13 John Lou decided he was going to kill a classmate. preferably a smaller skinnier one, but it didn't matter, he was the tallest and strongest of all his classmates so he could basically take anyone he wanted. John could EXPLORE anyone he wanted. For the following 2 years John Lou committed 6 murders, 2 classmates, 3 teachers, and 1 infant child. See, John wanted to explore the human body of all ages, sizes, and race. John wanted to become a master of the human body. unfortunately or some would say fortunately John Lou was caught attempting to murder his 7th victim, where he then confessed to the 6 other murders. All victims were found in his backyard shed, dismembered from skin to bone, organized neatly in 6 different cases. John was immediately put on death row after his sentencing and put in mental hospital for prisoners on an island. When arrived John craved for another exploration, another adventure of the human body. But he knew that would be impossible. John believed that until the outbreak. See almost everyone on that island thought they were doomed, hiding in their jail cells, guards panicking wondering if they should leave to find their families, and when one side wrestles the other, only one can win. The guards set free all the prisoners and abandoned them with no boats, and no transportation to get back to the mainland. everyone panicked, everyone except for John. While riots broke out john collected excess wood and rope and crafted his own raft, and during the middle of the night, John Lou once again became a free man, a free man with hunger for exploration, but this time john didn't have to be discrete about it, this time John didn't have anything holding him back.
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CentOS 7, Lenovo G50, third time lucky. Recently, I was able to make some huge progress in getting CentOS to run on modern hardware, and then, change this server-made distro so it behaves like a proper home darling. We started with KDE, and it was quite good. Then we tried the Gnome edition, and it was even better. Now, we will attempt to use the Xfce version.
I am still hunting for the perfect distro combo, and I think this should do it. Xfce kind of blends the good sides of both Gnome and KDE, or Plasma if you will. We have already tamed the distro quite well. It has no beef with UEFI or the dozen odd systems installed on the internal disk. The network works well. We have all the codecs and applications. Smartphone support is great in Gnome. The UI still needs tweaking. Hence this test.
Install Xfce
Now, here's something rather interesting. You will need to install both MATE and Xfce desktops in order to have Xfce behave and function as expected. Go figure. If you don't do this, you won't have a network applet, for instance, and no Internet, which would make it totally useless. Step 1, grab the two desktops please.
yum groupinstall xfce "MATE Desktop"
Log out, log into the new session. It will be somewhat ugly and stock, and you will need to invest a fair amount of time tweaking and polishing. I promise you a complete article on this topic, including all the gory little details. For now, just enjoy the images, and assume that this can be done. The main focus is on the actual functionality.
Xfce in action
As you can see, this is becoming a perfect desktop, all right.
I do have to say I struggled a lot with the audio framework in the system. For the lack of a better phrase, PulseAudio is pointless vomit. It is designed for nerds, and it gives ordinary users who just want to hear shit coming out of their speakers no value whatsoever.
My problems were many fold. One, you don't really have a mixer, because the graphic frontend, Pulse Audio Volume Control (pavucontrol) is missing. It is not available in the repositories, either the official or unofficial ones, and if you want the mixer, and you do need it, you will need to manually download it from old Fedora repositories. This works, but you won't get any updates or fixes. BTW, this is an official bug. So sad.
yum install pavucontrol-3.0-1.fc22.x86_64.rpm
Then, it will work, and you can play with volume and whatnot, but it's still crowded, buggy, and completely unsuited for purpose. This thing is so horrible it can completely wean you off Linux, just on its own.
The second problem is that my microphone volume was abysmally low, and I was not able to hear myself on Skype, which is quite critical if you want to talk to people and whatnot. Manually testing and tweaking, I soon learned the problem only affects Skype, and that recording from the command line works just fine.
I solved this by using a headset - which took a while getting configured. After that, I was able to enjoy audio, on all levels. But it does leave me with a big sense of unease, as something so trivial can be so crippling to the desktop experience.
It took a reboot for the headset to show as an active device.
Anyhow, what you need to do is manually change the playback, recording and input devices if you want to use anything other than the internal microphone. With a headset, I was able to finally hear my own voice properly. Still, I don't really have anything smart or definite to tell you on this subject as the interface is convoluted and busy and completely, utterly counterintuitive.
There are many other problems here, too. You have the MATE volume applet and the PulseAudio applet, and they don't necessarily cooperate well, and there are half a dozen utilities to manage audio, and it's one big steam of radioactive waste. PulseAudio and everything sound related in Linux needs to be purged with supernova and bleach.
Anyhow, changing volume using the conventional MATE applet did not work, so you probably don't want to bother, but just in case, a few more quick screenshots to highlight the pain and agony - to lead you down the wrong path. More to follow in a separate article!
The correct mic setting; alas input level does not respond at all.
Network behavior
Peachy. I had the Realtek card sorted out in the KDE edition during the initial testing, and it's been super-solid since. No problem. Samba sharing, Samba printing, once again, lovely jubbly. The one outstanding item is Bluetooth. Using the KDE applet, I failed to activate the service. Blueman is not available, and I wasn't keen on manual downloads with tons of ugly dependencies and complications. With the PulseAudio issue, these are the only two problems that really stand out in this whole experiment.
Applications, cool stuff
As you can, all the goodies are there, including webcam:
Smartphone support
Excellent. I was able to use all my phones, including iPhone, Ubuntu Phone and Lumia. Then, I was also able to directly copy photos to my Samba shares over Wireless network with a pretty decent 5 MB/sec throughout. In typical conditions, other distros normally only do about half that.
Resource usage, performance
The Xfce flavor of CentOS 7.2 is marginally more responsive than the KDE and Gnome editions, and it it feels more lively than most other distros, to be frank. The system is well optimized, which is a nice little bonus for a server distro. Memory usage hovered around 550 MB on idle. Not too bad. This is higher than Xubuntu. The CPU ticked around 1%, again, not the leanest we've seen, but pretty decent. On top of that, following my swap fix, the system monitor shows the right values.
Battery usage
With the display set to dip its brightness to 65% after a few seconds of inactivity, the Xfce version offers about 4 hours of juice easy. Power saving is less aggressive than the KDE edition, and yet, this particular desktop environment manages roughly 50-60% more. Also better than Xubuntu, even with a slightly noisier processor. Very close if not identical to the surprisingly cool underdog MX-15, which so far leads the battery pack in terms of austerity and longevity. Impressive, especially if you take into consideration that I've loaded this distro with stuff, and there's a lot happening in the background.
Hardware, stability, suspend & resume
Nothing crashed or stopped working. The Realtek driver was true and steady. The new desktop environment did not affect the laptop's ability to sleep or wake. Hardware compatibility is good. All the Fn buttons work, and respond correctly. Power management does it thing, including auto-dim on inactivity, sleep, power button action, etc. All in all, just as it should be in pretty much every single distro out there. Unfortunately, not.
Hardware problems come down to Bluetooth, as I've mentioned earlier, and the fact PulseAudio sucks, but this is something that can be easily resolved using a different audio framework. It's not strictly related to drivers and hardware. Still, just so you know.
The last few tweaks and whatnot
Let's see. UEFI, check. Multi-boot stuff with Windows and Linux, check. NTFS, Samba, smartphone support of all kinds, check. Good network speed and stability, check. Good hardware compatibility, suspend & resume, check. Media codecs, applications, printing, check. Very decent performance, awesome battery life, check. Good looks even, at the end of the day, check. And we represent!
But this ain't no news
Correct. We have seen this outcome before - the almost-perfect mix of aesthetics, functionality, accessibility, usability, and stability. For instance, Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty is still an excellent overall choice and will remain so for another few years. The same applies to Mint 17.3 Xfce and Xubuntu 15.04 Vivid, both of which shared the top place as the best distros of 2015. In that regard, why would one go the long way of getting results that we already had a year ago, and with less fuss?
Well, it's all about predictability. All recent versions of Ubuntu were (are) notoriously buggy. Things break for no good reason. That's not the kind of experience I expect from my operating systems. Windows, for that matter, offers a far more predictable overall work environment, no matter what you may think about Microsoft. It is the knowledge that your stuff will not stop working come the next morning. It's the foundation of sanity and it drives business decisions.
At this point, I do not feel comfortable using ANY Linux distro, because I know that things will stop working with the next big update, and this is doubly true for the Ubuntu family, which is changing all too rapidly for its own good. The short support cycle of many other distros simply precludes them from being relevant.
And so we are left with CentOS 7, which, ironically, was never meant to be a home distro, and yet, it manages to keep pace with its rivals pretty well. Most importantly, things stay fixed, and they don't break randomly. I do hate the fact you need to invest time into sorting the basic, but once you've done that, you won't need to do it again. I can accept that kind of effort and investment. But going from Trusty, where, say, the Realtek driver was sucky but had a permanent fix, to Xerus, where it keeps on dropping every ten minutes or so, invokes a deep, deep sense of trauma.
It's not about smartphone support and Steam - although these are quite important. But if you don't know if you're going to have the Internet after a reboot or some such, then there's no merit in using a system. I wish things could be simple. I wish Ubuntu and friends would offer all the goodies they do - in such an easy way - but also give their fanbase stability. Nothing more, nothing else. Just stability. What works today should keep on working tomorrow. I'm not asking for Microsoft Office 2255 support or something like that. No. Just the minimal basic expectation that things remain constant in terms of their raw functionality. Unfortunately, Ubuntu cannot promise that. For a while, I thought this would be the case with the latest LTS, but no. Xenial Xerus broke the long, continuous chain of improvements from Lucid via Pangoin and finally Trusty.
And so we must try a different approach. Take a less user-friendly distro and try to make it simple and accessible. CentOS 7 does this job remarkably well, if not without some initial hands on work. But the more you invest, the closer it gets to what Mint and Ubuntu and the rest of them do, while still keeping its predictable, stable profile. That is gold, friends.
Now, would I entrust my real work to a system like this? Well, most likely not, because it comes with unofficial software sources and RPM downloaded manually, and that breaks the foundation of how I think operating systems should be. What happens if one of these sources stops working or gets compromised or the developers decide they can't be bothered anymore? Do I do banking on a distro that I downloaded the network kernel module on my own? Hint, yes, because I know what I did, but think about it, do you really want unofficial drivers for your box? And audio control? CentOS is supported for like a million years - and that means EVERY SINGLE COMPONENT SHOULD BE TOO - if not, you have created a solution that might not work for you. It's a gamble.
Then again, don't dis CentOS. 99% of all distros are hardly test-worthy less alone merit keeping installed. When it comes to getting things done well, CentOS 7 is on a very short shortlist. But ultimately, at the end of the day, this means that my production systems will keep on running Windows, and an odd Trusty copy. But at least we know that CentOS 7 is almost there at the top, and with a system that has a somewhat more Linux-friendly hardware, you could actually have that, no problem.
CentOS 7.2 Xfce is the most satisfactory distribution on the market today, alongside Trusty. Not perfect, not plug-n-play, but it is supported, stable and quite friendly. I did need several hours to sort things out, and that's the price for converting a server distro into a home operating system.
In this guise, it works well, with a few small exceptions, one or two outstanding niggles that need fixing, and the knowledge that I needed some third-party gear to achieve the level of productivity that I normally seek. That precludes CentOS 7 from being perfect or a candidate for my production setup, but it might be just the thing for you. If you're not as bothered as I am around unofficial repos and adding some extra software on your own, then look no further. CentOS 7.2 Xfce is a slick, modern, good-looking choice with all the goodies for a healthy modern life. It is better than KDE and Gnome flavors, and comes with the unbeatable blend of simplicity and functionality.
If anyone out there is interested in making the perfect home distro, based on Red Hat, please consider my words as a template for what needs doing. Drivers (signed), third-party software, basic customization. And that's it. So simple. Then again, so difficult. But this is the most sensible formula for desktop use you will have seen in a long, long time. Enjoy.
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Opinion – Stephen Bayley
By System Administrator April 10, 2008 12:00 am January 29, 2015 11:03 pm
STEPHEN BAYLEY DOESN’T SEE A PROBLEM WITH HOLLYWOOD ACTORS AND POP STARS POSING AS DESIGNERS AND ARCHITECTS. PERHAPS CELEBRITY AND CREATIVITY ARE BOTH JUST EFFECTIVE MARKETING TOOLS
I fell in love with the gorgeous goddess Fame, but ended up on a one night stand with the disgusting slut Celebrity. Or so they say.
Fame is to architecture and design what brand value is to soap: if patiently acquired, if based on a fundamentally sound product that works and has, over time, delighted the consumer, then fame is precious and lasting. It is like a fine, mature wine: subtle and complex. Fame can’t be rushed. Celebrity is an alcopop: easily acquired, bright, trashy and not worth lingering over. Then there is the hangover.
We are at a curious historical moment when architecture, design, celebrity and brand are chasing each other, not altogether attractively. The distinguished Massachusetts Institute of Technology Press has published a book (by Anna Klingmann) where architecture, once thought to be the mother of the arts, is described as ‘an effective marketing tool’. Today’s corporate clients don’t want Alberti’s proportions. Instead, they require morphic expressionism that photographs well, what Tom Wolfe called ‘kerbflash’. This is architecture as blink-graphics: a shape, a colour, a profile, a bulk that makes an immediate impression. You can find a superlative example in Munich: architect Coop Himmelblau has built BMW-Welt, an apocalyptically effective marketing tool for the car manufacturer. But it builds the architect’s brand as well. Who is the celebrity here?
Brad Pitt has been at it. A Business Week article in 2005 showed the actor in Frank Gehry’s studio. It was Gehry who designed the bodega in Pitt’s Normandy-style Beverly Hills chateau. And Pitt is said to have had a hand in Gehry’s attention-getting design for a deluxe high rise on the Hove seafront in Sussex. To research celebrity architecture, the following year Brad and Angelina visited Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Water, his 1938 house for the Kaufmann department store family. Unfortunately for his otherwise impeccably Green credentials, Brad was shuttled from the airport in an SUV and returned to it in a Rolls-Royce. Be that as it may, if you Google ‘Brad Pitt Gulfstream’ the first reference is not to the preferred private aircraft of the very rich but to an architectural project in New Orleans.
This is Make It Right, announced in last year’s love-in of the liberal elite, The Clinton Global Initiative. Thirteen architects, including Adjaye Associates and Shigeru Ban, have been invited to design eco-intelligent houses on stilts to replace houses that weren’t on stilts, thus devastated by Hurricane Katrina floods. Pitt donated $5m (£2.5m) to this high-concept salvage in the poor Lower Ninth Ward. Thwarted architectural ambitions have dominated his psychology: tectonic and morphological metaphors feature in his discourse. Explaining the swap of lissom Aniston for buxom Jolie, Brad said that, like architecture and design, love is ‘sometimes changing shape’.
Brad is responding to peculiar circumstances not just at home, but abroad. If architects and designers can become celebrities (as Norman goes global and Gehry lends his name to Tiffany jewellery) then – surely – celebrities can return the compliment and become architects. Habitat sensed this several years ago with a ‘Very Important Products’ promotion where television and sports personalities designed household and personal accoutrements. Three years ago Lenny Kravitz, a funkster nearing retirement as his polite middle-class sexiness paled before the brute ghetto carnality of rap, became a designer. At the end of last year his Florida Room opened in the painfully hip Delano Hotel. Appropriately, this was during the preposterous international conga-line of self-loving neophiliacs that is Art Basel Miami Beach, a celebrity billionaire boot sale of pseudo-art.
Kravitz’s hotel lounge was, inevitably, described as iconic. He’s not alone in jumping the species barrier. Kylie Minogue has ‘designed’ bed linen, though if this was in the same sense that Norman Foster designed the sensational Millau Viaduct (engineered to stay aloft by the less celebrated Michel Virlogeux), I can’t say.
The rush of actors, musicians and models to become architects and designers is partly a consequence of de-skilling. It used to be difficult to design buildings as you had to know about technical things. Now we have people to do it for us. Architecture and design used to be about problem-solving, now they make their own problems. Ask any engineer who has had to make a Zaha Hadid design stand up. If you can squiggle it, consultants or expert systems can make it work. Lenny can squiggle. He says, ‘I want to do architecture, but I’m not an architect’. I wanted to make a hit single, but I’m not a musician.
Some recent US research showed that the share price of large corporations moved in the opposite direction to the chief executive’s media profile. The better-known the boss, the more the business sucked. Something similar is happening with architecture and design: Philippe Starck may be the most celebrated designer ever, but his lasting influence will be minimal. Truth is, designers are at their most influential when most obscure: ask Virlogeux. Novelist John Updike said, ‘Celebrity is a mask that eats the face.’ He should have said ‘facade’.
Stephen Bayley is a design critic and commentator. His own website also bills him as the second most intelligent man in Britain
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Sheila Kirby-Morris November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am
Pop stars and actors i agree do help to promote a product, but as for calling themselves designers thats another matter.
True designers are born like my husband Peter Morris,who not only designs furniture but also the enginering of the product.
Its designers like him who produce and manufacture in this country for our people that we need to praise,promote and support.The small business man needs help to enable our country that we love to move forward and become the country where Made in England was once THE product to have and desire.You won’t find better than he produces for quality and care.For many many years like his family befor him has been without recognition supplying the folk of this country.These are the designers that need film stars and the like to help promote his work. sheila kirby-morris. Ps: you can contact me if you wish to see his work.
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Netherlands’ Lieke Martens performs symbolic Cruyff Turn at Women’s World Cup
A moment of Dutch magic at a World Cup... where have we heard that before?
By Nick Elliott
Scriptwriters would have been labelled lazy and cliched had they thought it up.
Lieke Martens, Netherlands’ best player, performing a Cruyff Turn in the first minute of the Oranje’s opening World Cup game? Come on…
It’s almost too neat.
One of Europe’s very best
But she can’t have preempted it (could she?) and so it’s already one of the great moments of this World Cup, for symbolism alone.
Here’s the Johan Cruyff original, not that you need reminding…
The great man performed it for the first time in a group game against Sweden at the 1974 World Cup.
It’s an enduring skill; one of beautiful simplicity and with the capacity for utter devastation.
Now here’s Martens’ homage against New Zealand…
New Zealand’s Catherine Bott was just as dumbfounded as Sweden’s Jan Olsson in 1974.
And the similarities don’t end there.
Martens, like Cruyff, is a once-in-a-lifetime player, one capable of inspiring the next generation of Dutch talent.
She is carrying the hopes of a nation on her shoulders this summer, just as Cruyff was burdened with expectation in 1974.
He was Netherlands’ standout player in West Germany, inspiring them to the final as the centrepiece of their Total Football approach.
Martens will be hoping to go one better and add a World Cup to the European Championship the Dutch won in 2017.
Both turns occurred in a similar area of the pitch, down the left flank and in the final third.
It’s a shame Martens doesn’t wear No14.
Still, the symbolism is glorious.
Critics are keen to highlight the difference in standard between the women’s and men’s game, ignoring the millions who follow men’s teams competing outside the top tiers/elite competitions.
Doubters freely ignore the similarities; tactical contests, narrative, dynamics… a gifted forward leaving a defender for dead.
Martens’ symbolic turn is a demonstration that, whatever the gender, football is football.
Although there is still plenty of work to be done.
Bild, Germany’s most prominent sports paper, went with a headline that translates to ‘Ugly win thanks to our prettiest [player]’ after Germany beat China 1-0 on Saturday.
Emphasis on the players’ appearances is a problem that has hindered the women’s game for too long.
That winning feeling
Martens’ first-minute turn would have been missed by those who tuned into BBC’s terrestrial channels this afternoon in hope of seeing one of the most-fancied teams’ opening game.
The game was only available via the red button as, evidently, the license fee paying public couldn’t go without a showing of *checks TV guide* 1953 film The Titfield Thunderbolt on a Monday afternoon.
Hopefully, players like Netherlands’ Cruyffian No11 will continue to level the playing field through thrilling performances.
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Artsy, loud, and hip in its very own non-conformist way
A diverse mishmash of locals converges, making the area rife with change and attractive to those who seek something different. Rich in culture and family friendly in nature, Wicker Park has a certain independent quirkiness that makes the neighborhood a popular destination for many. Always buzzing, the area is action packed and lively, never staying quiet for too long. Travel by foot at night is safe and Damen and Milwaukee, the main thoroughfares of the neighborhood are full of people walking and biking at all hours. The side streets are more residential in nature, but still well traveled.
Wicker Park and Bucktown lie north and west of the center of downtown. They sit on the West side of 90/94 and to the West of the North Brach of the Chicago River. Wicker Park is bounded to the North by North Avenue, or Bloomingdale Ave. depending on who you ask, to the south by Division Street, to the east by Ashland Avenue and to the west by Western Avenue. Wicker Park and Bucktown are both about a ten minute el ride away from the loop via the blue line, as well as a short distance from Ukrainian Village, Roscoe Village, Lincoln Park and Logan Square.
Landmarks & Scenes:
Wicker Park got its name from brothers Charles and Joel Wicker in 1870. The developers strolled into town, designating four acres of green space to become the park that is now a household name, and developed the rest.
Food &Drink:
Wicker Park has made a name for itself in the food world. The area is unique in its collection of restaurants and bars in that you will find everything from three dollar tacos to thirty dollar entrees, fancy craft cocktails prepared by a mixologist to PBR on draft served by a friendly bartender. Hit up Big Star where the tacos are top notch, and so are the margs. This place is hipster times a thousand and then lit on fire. Fill your belly with queso fresco and a delicious margarita, and be thankful that you are smarter than the rest of them and ignored the skinny jeans rule.
A weekend spent shopping the amazing retail scene that is Wicker Park/Bucktown will have you walking away with some one of a kind loot. With a penchant for small businesses, big names are slowly making their way to the neighborhood, but they don't dominate and they never will.
Grab dinner and a glass of wine at Blue Star Bistro and Wine Bar, a lovely hidden gem in the neighborhood. Follow it up by catching a show at The Double Door or check out a performance at the Chopin Theater.
Sports & Outdoors:
Milwaukee Ave plays host to countless fests, farmers markets, garden walks, and outdoor yoga classes throughout the year, including Wicker Park Fest. A mile of street venders, with food, home goods, drinks, and bands play throughout the day. There is no shortage of fresh air options in Wicker Park.
Countless galleries dot the area keeping the artistic creed of the community alive and well and places like the Red Square Spa on Division Street, a Turkish style bathhouse, a tanning bed area, a restaurant, and even a café, keep the funk of the neighborhood intact.
With great outdoor space and tons of activities, there is always something for children.
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Buying the right workwear for your business
Making the best choice of workwear can be challenging, but it is far from impossible. A few quite simple tips can go a long way towards helping make sure you get the best, most appropriate clothing for your employees.
Britain’s unworn shoes could stretch around the world
There are so many unworn or unused shoes in British households that put heel to toe in a line they’d stretch all the way round the world.
Demand for ethically sourced clothes increasing
Fashion experts say it’s time manufacturers started to think sensibly about how they source materials, as consumers become more sensitive to the provenance of their wardrobe.
DS 3 by Benefit concept car giveaway on Citroen stand at Clothes Show Live 2014
At Clothes Show Live in 2013, Citroen unveiled a new concept car called DS 3 by Benefit, which was designed in collaboration with Benefit Cosmetics.
M&S launches M&S Studio @ Fashion Street
Stars of Marks and Spencer’s new Autumn/Winter campaign attended the launch on Monday night, during London Fashion Week, of a unique new partnership between M&S and The British School of Fashion at M&S’s new design studio, M&S Studio @ Fashion Street.
London Fashion Week 2013: Behind the scenes with palmer//harding
Best friends, business partners and two of London Fashion Week’s biggest emerging talents, a behind-the-scenes look at Levi Palmer and Matthew Harding has revealed their fascinating insight on the fashion industry, and, what the pair known more commonly as palmer//harding, are preparing to do next in their goal of inspiring the next generation of designer shirts.
London Collections: Men
Over 60 menswear designers will show on schedule at London Collections: Men (LC:M) 7th - 9th January 2013. 30 ready-to-wear and accessories designers will exhibit their AW13 collections in the Designer Galleries at the Hospital Club, the central hub for LC:M.
United States oldest men's clothing retailer celebrates links with Scotland
America's oldest men's clothing retailer chain, Brooks Brothers, has celebrated its relationship with Scotland with the design of a brand new Brooks Brother's Signature Tartan.
Anglo Pacific helps disadvantaged women dress for success
Last Tuesday, 4 September, over a hundred immaculately turned out businesswomen descended on Australia House on London’s Strand for a networking event in honour of Dress for Success – a charity that assists disadvantaged women find employment.
WhichSocial.com launches Pinterest analytics tool
WhichSocial.com, a Manchester-based technology company, has launched a new social media analysis platform for fashion retailers to measure and track their brand on Pinterest.
Seaweed Couture
The world-renowned team at Chino Latino, is marking London Fashion Week (14-18 September) with a dress made from nori, the seaweed paper that is a staple in sushi, created by an up-and-coming London designer.
Ji Cheng returns to the London catwalk
Ji Cheng is one of Asia’s most renowned and longstanding beacons of design. Often compared to her western contemporaries, Stella McCartney and Miuccia Prada, Ji Cheng is a powerful influence in her home country of China.
You can't judge a handbag by its price tag
From a Kelly to a Baguette, no other accessory has the same allure as a handbag. But a classic handbag design is the sum of many parts.
Cheltenham Fashion Week to pull in the crowds
Fashion lovers from across the UK are in for a treat this September with the launch of Cheltenham Fashion Week. The week long programme will run from 17 – 21 September, incorporating a huge array of events across Cheltenham and the surrounding Cotswolds.
Elizabeth Queen of frocks - wedding dress named favourite outfit
The Queen's embellished wedding dress has been crowned the nation’s most desirable outfit worn by her majesty, over the past 60 years, according to Debenhams.
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August 12, 2017 Music » Backbeat
Popular Uptown Oakland Jazz Venue The Sound Room to Relocate and Expand
The venue’s future location down the street is more than twice the size — and hopefully more permanent.
By Sam Lefebvre @Lefebvre_Sam
Courtesy of The Sound Room's Facebook
An artist performs at The Sound Room.
Robert Bradsby arranged tables and chairs in The Sound Room on a recent afternoon, anticipating another evening of live jazz. Bradsby is a hands-on operator, managing shows as many as four nights a week. So, as an architect by trade, he’s also heavily involved in building a hopefully more permanent home for Oakland’s jazz mainstay.
Soon after its opening on Broadway in 2012, the property began changing hands between developers, each time stoking operators’ worries about the location’s long-term viability. “We’ve been here for five years, and for two-and-a-half of them it feels like we’ve been under siege,” said Karen Van Leuven, who runs the venue with Bradsby.
With some luck and a lot of investment, though, Bradsby and Van Leuven recently purchased a nearby structure at 3022 Broadway. They intend to begin renovating the building, which currently houses an auto-shop, into a venue more than twice the size — with two performance spaces, one that doubles as a café — beginning next month, and to vacate the current location by early 2018.
“We effectively took all the money out of our house and our savings and bought it,” said Van Leuven, exhaling deeply. “So, we’re pretty committed.”
Van Leuven and Bradsby, who are married, opened The Sound Room in a former seniors’ dining room at 2147 Broadway in 2012, compensating for the closure of East Bay jazz clubs such as Anna’s Jazz Island and Kelly’s with local lineups and an intimate setting.
The atmosphere at gigs at the Sound Room, which seats 72, isn’t dissimilar from events the that Bradsby and Van Leuven hosted in their living room for years. They got the idea after hiring a group through Oaktown Jazz Workshops director Khalil Shaheed for a block party in front of their home on the Oakland-Piedmont border. Before long, they bought sixty folding chairs and launched Second Saturday Salons.
The first event featured local jazz vocalist Suzanna Smith, whose partner, famed jazz vocalist Kenny Washington, showed up to run sound. Soon, Washington himself performed, and word spread among locals and touring outfits alike. One day, acclaimed singer Sachal Vasandani inquired about playing a gig after his appearance at Monterey Jazz Festival. As Van Leuven recalled, “We were like, ‘You know it’s our living room, right?’”
The popularity of their gigs underscored the “dearth of places to play where you’re treated with respect,” according to Bradsby. And it motivated the couple to form a nonprofit, Bay Area Jazz Artists Inc, before signing a three-year lease on The Sound Room’s current location on Broadway. Their house-show regulars came along.
Meanwhile, rents skyrocketed downtown, particularly impacting nonprofit organizations, and the owner of the building housing The Sound Room started courting developer interest. One prospective buyer spooked Bradsby and Van Leuven in 2015, talking about moving them out for just two or three years, and their first lease lapsed. The building went instead to another buyer, who had more proposals and schemes.
Finally, developers Lane Partners and Strategic Urban Development acquired the property as part of the massive Eastline project, which involves new commercial and residential construction on three acres between Broadway and Telegraph Avenue near 22nd Street. So, Bradsby and Van Leuven started looking for somewhere to relocate.
Van Leuven, who often works as a nurse practitioner on Pill Hill, recalls walking by the auto-shop at 3022 Broadway and quietly remarking to herself about the attractive façade. “I don’t want to sound corny, but it called to me,” she explained. “The space is longer, but it retains the intimacy.”
The Sound Room’s future location boasts roughly 3,000 square feet. The front third of the space will be a café with seating and perhaps a piano for soloists or small combos, according to Bradsby, while the back room is nearly twice the size as the current performance space. Renovation, though, will be dramatic and expensive.
The Sound Room currently covers overhead with sales of food and drink, reserving door for performers, and Bradsby and Van Leuven are raising money to cover the anticipated costs of building out the new location. They’ve launched a YouCaring.com campaign, and money collected at Comedy for a Cause this Thursday, August 17, goes to The Sound Room.
The spirit of their old house shows animates this new venture, too. “Someone like Marina Crouse, who plays with Miles Davis’ old guitarist, heard about this and said, ‘Let me be your sound consultant,’” Van Leuven said. “It’s been like that.”
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The Hibernia Forum on Brexit
The Hibernia Forum has produced an interesting study about the implications for Ireland of Brexit. It is well worth reading, and will no doubt soon be available through the Hibernia Forum web site which is, of course, among our links.
Bias in the media
The United Methodist Church is an important institution in the United States. Millions of Americans attend its services every Sunday. It is a familiar presence in many communities across America. Consequently its decision to rescind its support for abortion is an important event. It signals a significant defeat for the liberal consensus. And yet this vote was not mentioned by the BBC or for that matter RTE, despite being obviously relevant to the current debate about abortion in Northern Ireland.
I doubt if a conscious decision was taken in either of the two state broadcasters to ignore the development in question. But the fact that they both failed to report it does show that those who gather and select the news in London and Dublin are living in the same intellectual bubble. And that’s not healthy whatever one thinks about abortion.
Another Irish Jingo
When, I wrote some weeks ago that Patrick Pearse was an Irish Jingo, I thought I was rather pushing it. I thought, frankly, that I was going a bit far, and that I might be accused of stirring the pot.( And so, of course, I was! )
But in fact I wrote more truly than I thought. In the great heyday of patriotism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries Jingoism was not restricted to the inhabitants of the great imperialist nations such as Britain, Germany, and France. Serbia is of course a case in point. We should perhaps not forget that it was the patriotism of one of Europe’s smallest nations which provided the match which ignited the explosion of 1914.
Judged against this background, neither Pearse nor anybody else, for example the Dublin born Edward Carson, can be blamed for being patriotic. Nevertheless I was surprised to discover T.M. ( Tim. ) Healey ( 1855-1931 ) who went on to be the first Governor General of Ireland under the new dispensation, announcing in the House of Commons, that:-
“If I were an Englishman, I would be proud of the position England occupied before the world [ Hear! Hear! ]; I would be a Jingo in British politics, as he was a Jingo in Irish politics. An English Nationalist was commonly called a Jingo, and in the same sense an Irish nationalist was one; I do not make much distinction between them.” House of Commons, 13th Feb. 1896 [ I have converted the indirect speech of the record back to direct speech.]
Healy, of course, came from a very different strand of Irish nationalism than Pearse. However the lines quoted do challenge the comfortable assumption that liberalism and Irish nationalism fit easily together. Indeed they could even be taken to suggest that the marriage of liberalism and Irish nationalism is at the best one of convenience, and at the worst a public relations device.
Would this be fair? Not entirely perhaps. But just as Herbert Robertson, in the passage quoted in an earlier post, pointed that Ireland is more politically and geographically diverse than is often appreciated, so Healy’s remark draws attention to the fact that we should look beneath the blandness of Ireland’s official liberal nationalism if we are to understand ourselves. As I wrote in my piece about Pearse and the Rising the love of Ireland can take many forms not all of which are articulated in our official narrative.
Quick thoughts on Austria
1] Pity the poor Austrians for their choice. On the one hand a popularist from the ugly right, and on the other a dull character who looks as if he has just come out of meeting with Clement Attlee.
2] But that said, a good result. The Rightist extremist was defeated, but did well enough to give the out of touch liberal establishment a good fright.
3] Let us hope that the over paid Eurocrats, and those who do their bidding, get the message that uncontrolled immigration threatens the stability not only of Europe, but the future of their project.
4] Mr. Hofer’s use of a symbol previously used by the National Socialists was, of course, deplorable.
5] Please everyone also note, that immigration into countries with highly developed welfare states has very little in common with, for example, that which created the United States in the nineteenth century.
Higgins vs. Lucey
Those who want to acquaint themselves this episode, which surprisingly has driven a huge increase in the number of views on this web site, should take a look at the Hibernia Forum site which is, of course, among our links.
As is so often the case the importance of this clash goes far beyond the details. The real point here is that the Presidents reaction to Professor Lucey’s criticisms of him show how very tolerant the left can be. No one likes being attacked in public. But those in public life must expect it. It should come as no surprise.
President Higgins has demeaned himself, not because he replied to Professor Lucey, but because of the angry and dismissive tone he adopted towards a distinguished citizen of this state.
“One is not capable of forming a personal judgement with regard to the whole of Ireland, but only with regard to within a radius of 40 miles, say, of one’s house that one knows pretty well…In this House hon. Members on the other side allude to the west of Ireland when they speak of Ireland…I depreciate very much treating the west of Ireland as if it were the whole of Ireland.”
Herbert Robertson ( 1849-1916) , Unionist M.P. for Hackney speaking in the House of Commons on 30th March 1898
Later in the debate on a land bill the Nationalist M.P. William ( Willie) Redmond ( 1861- 1917 ) said this of Robertson;-
“He [ Robertson ] lives for a considerable portion of the year in his property in Ireland [ on the Wexford/ Carlow border ], and takes great interest in the welfare of the people who surround him. In that respect I am sorry to say he is somewhat exceptional, because a large number of landlords, who really gave the necessity for legislation such as this, do not follow his example, nor by any means [ show] the same local interest which I have no doubt he takes.”
House of Commons, 30th March 1898
“As a young Marxist in college during the 1950’s heyday of the anti-communist crusade led by Senator Joseph McCarthey, I had more freedom to express my views in class, without fear of retaliation, than conservative students have on many campuses today.”
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Of Donald Trump and Council Houses
Donald Trump may have won the nomination. But he has already lost the election. The advantage that the Democratic Party enjoys in the American electoral system, coupled with Trump’s beyond catastrophic polling numbers among women and minorities, together mean that Hilary Clinton will be the next President of the United States.
Trump’s defeat will make one thing clear. The right cannot win without thought. Successful election campaigns must do more than to express fears. Negative campaigning sometimes has its place, as long as it does not slip into encouraging prejudice. But a party that wants to form the society that it addresses has to do much more than this. For example Clement Attlee’s post war British Labour government was grounded in the work of the Fabian Society, and reflected the experiences of the British working class in the pre-war depression. Moreover it benefited from the confidence about government activity that seemed to have been justified by victory in the war. The trope “If we can win the war, we can win the peace,” had considerable traction in the summer of 1945. Conservative ideas too can have a powerful appeal, but only when they are wisely articulated, and are embodied in sensible policies that enable people to understand the general theme which is being developed….
The incidents I mention took place on the East coast of the island, probably in either Sandown or Shanklin.
In October 1974 I was canvassing for a Conservative candidate on the Isle of Wight. During the campaign Ted Heath quietly announced the policy of allowing the tenants of the council houses to buy the houses in which they lived, but he then let the issue drop and hardly referred to it again. However I began to mention the idea on the doorstep, and met with a delighted response, and it immediately became clear to me that this policy could win us the election. I was so excited about the importance of what I had discovered that I made my way to Conservative Central Office, then in Smith Square.
I knew no one there, so having made my way past the stern commissioner on the door, I could do no more than unburden myself to the women behind the counter in the bookshop. She listened to what I had to say, and told me that the previous weekend she too had been canvassing and had seen an exactly similar response to the proposal that I had noted, and that as a result she had distributed a memo in Central Office about the popularity of promoting home ownership in this way. Naïve and powerless as I was, I decided that no more could be done and went home.
Heath continued to ignore the policy that he himself had announced, and went on to lose the election. But, of course, the story did not end there. In the eighties the sale of council houses turned to be the political nuclear weapon which, as deployed by Mrs. Thatcher, destroyed the left in Britain for a generation. How did it do this? Of course there were selfish motives involved. People wanted to get hold of their own houses. But it went deeper than this. The policy made sense of everything else that the Conservatives were saying about property-owning democracy, and the importance of initiative. I shall always remember the sense of intellectual excitement I saw on the faces of some of those I canvassed. Property, and by extension economic freedom, was for them ceasing to be just words employed by the rich Tories, but was becoming a living reality to be enjoyed by everybody. The left was powerless to respond because for them ownership was something to be tolerated rather than something deep in human nature.
Such policies do not fall from heaven. They have to be forged. Just as the Manhattan project that created the real atomic bomb succeeded by merging theoretical physics and engineering, so Mrs Thatcher’s political nuclear weapon was a fusion of conservative ideas about the value of property, with the practical insight that the stock of badly administered council houses provided a way of a popular way making these ideas relevant to people’s lives.
Theoretical wisdom, knowledge about what people wanted, have to be yoked together to produce a winning synthesis. But this harnessing is not easy. It requires disciplined thought, serious application, and imagination. ( Heath had the application. He lacked the imagination.)
But how is this relevant to Trump? It is relevant because disciplined thought and serious application are two qualities that are quite foreign to him. Donald Trump is no Hitler. He lacks murderous hatred. But like Hitler he also lacks any moral centre or coherent vision. For example he has announced that the United States should both stay neutral in the Palestinian conflict, and at the same time has expressed support for the extension of Israeli settlements on the West Bank. These statements are impossible to reconcile. No one can form any view about what he would do were he to be elected. Like Hitler, Trump asks his followers to step beyond the confines of rationality.
And the coming election is going to expose this. As I write, the Democrats will be recruiting an army of researchers who will reveal in agonising detail just how unsuited Trump is to be President of the United States. His defeat will be humiliating. But it will not have been worthless if it teaches the lesson ( one which in truth should never have been forgotten) that the right cannot win if it acts as the stupid party.
Mrs Clinton’s administration will be dull, conventional, unfailingly politically correct and hopelessly bureaucratic. It will be quite incapable of doing anything to assuage the anger expressed by the followers of either Donald Trump or Bernie Sanders. Consequently it will provide real opportunities for conservatives to develop new themes derived from the federal nature of American political order. Washington cannot deliver. But perhaps the states can. Here then is an opportunity for the right. What about a federal activity audit, to examine which activities currently undertaken by the federal government could be better undertaken by more accountable local institutions. Unlike Donald Trump, great conservatives know that in order to win they have to develop coherent themes expressed in workable policies addressing real needs. There are Council House “situations” all over America waiting for the Republican party to exploit them. Properly handled they could obliterate the liberals for a generation
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Turkey: Writers call for release of VICE News journalist
7 September 2015 24 September 2015 - by Cat Lucas - 3 Comments.
Hanif Kureishi, Elif Shafak, and Ali Smith are among the writers who have joined English PEN and PEN International in a letter to President Erdoğan calling for the immediate release of VICE News journalist Mohammed Ismael Rasool.
The letter, signed by more than 70 writers from around the world, expresses ‘extreme concern about the current crackdown on freedom of expression in Turkey’ and specifically raises concerns regarding the treatment of the VICE News team who were detained in Turkey on 27 August while reporting in the south-east. Three members of the team were charged with ‘working on behalf of a terrorist organisation’ on 31 August. British journalist Jake Hanrahan and cameraman Philip Pendlebury have since been released and returned to the UK, but there are serious concerns about their colleague Mohammed Ismael Rasool who is still detained.
In the letter, the writers, who also include Monica Ali and Yann Martel, state:
We recognise that Turkey is facing a period of heightened tension. However at such a time it is more important than ever that both domestic and international journalists are allowed to do their vital work without intimidation, reporting on matters of global interest and concern.
A member of the Council of Europe, Turkey is a state party to both the European Convention on Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It is therefore obliged to respect the right to freedom of expression and ensure that journalists are free to gather information without hindrance or threat.
The letter also highlights Turkey’s ‘routine use of counter-terrorism legislation against the media’ describing it as ‘a long-standing cause of concern for PEN’. The writers end by urging the president to ‘allow the media in Turkey to report fully and freely on events and to release all journalists held solely for the peaceful exercise of their right to freedom of expression’.
PEN is also inviting members around the world to show their concern for Mohammed Ismael Rasool on social media, by writing directly to the Turkish authorities, and by sending messages of support.
Send a message of support
Send a message of support to Mohammed Ismael Rasool via: cat@englishpen.org or ann.harrison@pen-international.org
Tweet your support for Mohammed Ismael Rasool with the handle @vicenews and hashtags #FreeViceNewsStaff #FreeRasool
Write to the authorities
Calling on the Turkish authorities to release Mohammed Ismael Rasool immediately;
Urging the authorities to allow journalists to fulfil their essential role of reporting events that are in the public interest and of international concern at a time of tension in Turkey and throughout the region;
Reminding the authorities that Turkey has the obligation to respect the right to freedom of expression under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), to which it is a state party.
Appeals to:
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Cumhurbaşkanlığı Sarayı
06560, Beştepe
Email: cumhurbaskanligi@tccb.gov.tr
Twitter: @RT_Erdogan
Minister of Justice Bekir Bozdağ
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06659, Kızılay
Email: bekir.bozdag@tbmm.gov.tr; ozelkalem@adalet.gov.tr
Twitter: @bybekirbozdag
His Excellency Mr. Abdurrahman Bilgic
43 Belgrave Square
SW1X 8PA
Fax: +44 20 73 93 00 66, +44 20 73 93 92 13
Email: embassy.london@mfa.gov.tr
Twitter: @TurkEmbLondon
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3 Comments on “Turkey: Writers call for release of VICE News journalist”
Marge Berer says:
I find it interesting that you do not ask all your members to sign letters like this but only those who you consider prominent. I know you offer other modes of protest afterwards but have you considered whether a letter signed by several hundred people might be more impressive than 70 on a letter and who knows how many tweets or emails straggling in by individuals? Best wishes.
Cat Lucas says:
Thank you for your comments, Marge. As you note, PEN uses a range of protest methods, including launching petitions that all members are invited to sign. One example is the recent open letter regarding the murder of Mexican photojournalist Ruben Espinosa which has since been picked up by Avaaz and signed by almost 750,000 people around the world. These can indeed have a great deal of impact. However, in cases when time is of the essence we do tend to organise a more targeted letter and to approach specific writers to add their names.
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City: Mauricio Pochettino admits Harry Kane's season may be over
Harry Kane receives treatment on his ankle injury. Picture: Action Images
Mauricio Pochettino fears Harry Kane could miss the remainder of the season after suffering another ankle injury in Tottenham's Champions League defeat of Manchester City.
The England captain, who was out for a more than a month after sustaining ligament damage in January, rolled his ankle and was then caught on it by Fabian Delph in the quarter-final first leg.
Spurs went on to win the game 1-0 courtesy of a second-half goal from Son Heung-min.
Spurs boss Pochettino said: "If you see the action it is an action that can damage the ligament again. We need to check in the next few days.
"It is so painful. We hope it is not a big issue and try to recover as soon as possible but it doesn't look good."
Asked if he was worried Kane's season could be over, Pochettino said: "Yes."
Kane left the stadium using crutches and with his foot in a protective boot.
Pochettino spoke to Delph after the incident, which occurred just before the hour.
Asked about that conversation, Pochettino said: "I tried to make him understand that it wasn't the intention from Harry or him to damage each other. It was a tough action.
"I said to him, you were lucky - checking on the VAR, maybe technically it was a red card - but I think both were fighting for a ball and no intention to damage each other."
Spurs now hold the advantage ahead of next week's second leg at the Etihad Stadium but Pochettino, despite the deserved victory, still regards City as the favourites.
He said: "Of course I am so happy. I am happy with the performance and the way we approached the game.
"We still have a lot of work to do. Manchester City are still the favourites to win the Champions League and it is going to be tough."
City were controversially awarded a penalty in the first half for handball against Danny Rose following a review of an incident by VAR. There was debate over whether the incident had been a clear and obvious error and over UEFA's strict interpretation of the handball rule.
Spurs escaped damage as Hugo Lloris saved Sergio Aguero's spot-kick.
Pochettino said: "I want to help VAR be a protocol to help the referee but today showed there is still a lot of work to do with the system.
"There are many things that we have to make clear. I think the direction of the game is going to change. I think it will not be like the sport we grew up watching."
City, who are chasing an unprecedented quadruple this season, were below par but manager Pep Guardiola reviewed the performance in a positive light.
Guardiola said: "Except for a few chances we conceded on set-pieces and counter-attacks we controlled the game.
"We will see if we are going to change it a bit but, with our people, with our fans, our families, we will see.
"If we are not able to arrive in the last stages it is because it is a challenge. The situation is what it is.
"When we don't play good I am the guy who says we didn't play good, but I don't have that feeling."
Guardiola felt Tottenham's goal would make City's task in the second leg clearer.
He said: "With 0-0 you have to (think about whether to) 'attack?' 'defend?'. Now we know what we have to do."
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JW Marriott Essex House New York
Hudson New York
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2 reviews - rate hotel
Chain Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Guest Rooms 1,311
Max Group Size 2500
Room Tax 14.66%
Sales Tax $3.50
Largest Meeting Room 1,499m² 16,140ft²
John F. Kennedy Intl Airport
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La Guardia Airport
Newark Liberty Intl Airport
Golf within 5 miles
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
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Times Square, Broadway, Central Park, and Fifth Avenue surround the fashionable East Side Grand Hyatt New York, a midtown Manhattan destination featuring 1,311 generously sized rooms. Easily accessible diversions include the Empire State Building and Grand Central Station, while treks to Rockefeller Plaza and Statue of Liberty are only minutes away.
After touring, groups gather in 55,000 square feet worth of meeting and event venues, many with spectacular city views and capacities ranging from 10 to 2,500. A 24-hour business center and professional meeting staff keep guests productively engaged before dining at the Commodore Grill and Lounge, or recharging at the Stay Fit gym. In The City That Never Sleeps, the Grand Hyatt New York proves equal to the task by providing quality accommodations, a central location, and a true New York experience.
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Arrival Experience: 3.3 Meeting and Function Facilities: 4.5
Accommodations: 3.5 Activity or Recreation Options: 4.0
Food & Beverage: 3.5 Conference Services Staff: 5.0
Guest Service Experience: 3.5 Recommendation to Planners: 3.5
While adequate for business and convention travel, this hotel is better suited for transient. The location (near Grand Central) makes it very popular for tourist, both overnight and day (free wifi in lobby). Guestrooms...definitely request a high floor, or you will hear street noise...expected in NYC, but some rooms are better and others.
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Staff was amazing. Sleeping rooms are large for NYC.
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Alvin Room 65 8.5 x 7.6 2 700 28' x 25' 8 42 64 60 60 30 27 40 N/A
Alvin+Carnegie Hall Rooms 130 8.5 x 15.2 2 1,400 28' x 50' 8 78 124 110 110 50 50 56 N/A
Alvin+Carnegie Hall+Broadway Rooms 247 8.5 x 29 2 2,660 28' x 95' 8 150 250 220 220 90 96 100 N/A
Alvin+Carnegie Hall+Broadway+Juilliard Rooms 312 8.5 x 36.6 2 3,360 28' x 120' 8 186 256 270 270 90 100 120 N/A
Belasco Room 49 10.7 x 4.6 2 525 35' x 15' 8 12 20 20 20 18 N/A N/A N/A
Belasco+Broadhurst Rooms 89 9.1 x 9.8 2 960 30' x 32' 8 26 50 60 50 20 N/A N/A N/A
Booth Room 52 10.7 x 4.9 2 560 35' x 16' 8 18 40 40 40 28 21 24 N/A
Booth+Imperial Rooms 117 10.7 x 11 2 1,260 35' x 36' 8 42 60 80 45 30 27 34 N/A
Booth+Imperial+Lyceum Rooms 163 10.7 x 15.2 2 1,750 35' x 50' 8 66 100 100 100 38 39 42 N/A
Booth+Imperial+Lyceum+Morosco Rooms 221 10.7 x 20.7 2 2,380 35' x 68' 8 75 130 120 120 44 44 48 N/A
Booth+Imperial+Lyceum+Morosco+Music Box Rooms 267 10.7 x 25 2 2,870 35' x 82' 8 81 150 140 150 51 51 54 N/A
Broadhurst Room 52 10.7 x 4.9 2 560 35' x 16' 8 40 36 30 30 18 N/A N/A N/A
Broadway Room 117 8.5 x 13.7 2 1,260 28' x 45' 8 72 132 110 110 36 45 50 N/A
Broadway+Julliard Rooms 182 8.5 x 21.3 2 1,960 28' x 70' 8 108 190 160 160 55 64 70 N/A
Broadway+Julliard+Uris Rooms 260 8.5 x 30.5 2 2,800 28' x 100' 8 150 50 220 220 70 65 80 N/A
Brooks Atkinson Room 52 10.7 x 4.9 2 560 35' x 16' 8 18 40 30 30 28 27 24 N/A
Brooks Atkinson+Winter Garden Rooms 98 10.7 x 9.1 2 1,050 35' x 30' 8 33 52 60 35 24 21 24 N/A
Brooks Atkinson+Winter Garden+Edison Rooms 156 10.7 x 14.6 2 1,680 35' x 48' 8 57 68 96 95 40 39 42 N/A
Carnegie Hall Room 65 8.5 x 7.6 2 700 28' x 25' 8 36 60 50 50 24 24 30 N/A
Carnegie Hall+Broadway Rooms 182 8.5 x 21.3 2 1,960 28' x 70' 8 108 190 160 160 55 64 70 N/A
Carnegie Hall+Broadway+Juilliard Rooms 247 8.5 x 29 2 2,660 28' x 95' 8 144 250 220 210 80 102 88 N/A
Carnegie Hall+Broadway+Julliard+Uris Rooms 325 8.5 x 38.1 2 3,500 28' x 125' 8 186 256 270 270 90 100 120 N/A
Crystal Fountain N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 300 500 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Edison Room 50 9.1 x 5.5 2 540 30' x 18' 8 27 42 30 30 28 21 24 N/A
Edison+Winter Garden Rooms 89 9.1 x 9.8 2 960 30' x 32' 8 27 52 60 60 24 21 24 N/A
Empire State Ballroom 1,499 18.3 x 82 5 16,140 60' x 269' 18 950 1,200 1,700 1,800 150 198 216 90
Empire State Ballroom Section A 356 26.5 x 13.4 5 3,828 87' x 44' 18 228 352 300 350 80 75 110 N/A
Empire State Ballroom Section B 307 18.3 x 16.8 8 3,300 60' x 55' 26 216 336 340 340 55 55 70 N/A
Empire State Ballroom Section C 435 18.3 x 21.6 8 4,686 60' x 71' 26 309 488 470 470 70 75 96 N/A
Empire State Ballroom Section D 307 18.3 x 16.8 8 3,300 60' x 55' 26 216 336 340 340 55 55 70 N/A
Empire State Ballroom Section E 302 22.6 x 13.4 5 3,256 74' x 44' 18 189 288 250 300 65 65 78 N/A
Empire State Ballroom Sections A+B 552 18.3 x 30.2 5 5,940 60' x 99' 18 252 425 640 700 55 55 70 N/A
Empire State Ballroom Sections A+B+C 948 18.3 x 51.8 5 10,200 60' x 170' 18 540 860 1,110 1,150 110 144 150 N/A
Empire State Ballroom Sections A+B+D 1,254 18.3 x 68.6 5 13,500 60' x 225' 18 936 1,200 1,450 1,500 150 198 216 N/A
Empire State Ballroom Sections B+C 702 18.3 x 38.4 8 7,560 60' x 126' 26 504 800 810 850 110 144 150 N/A
Empire State Ballroom Sections B+C+D 1,009 18.3 x 55.2 8 10,860 60' x 181' 26 906 1,130 1,150 1,150 150 198 216 N/A
Empire State Ballroom Sections B+C+D+E 1,380 20.1 x 68.6 5 14,850 66' x 225' 18 950 1,200 1,400 1,400 150 198 216 N/A
Empire State Ballroom Sections C+D 702 18.3 x 38.4 8 7,560 60' x 126' 26 504 800 810 850 110 144 162 N/A
Empire State Ballroom Sections C+D+E 948 18.3 x 51.8 5 10,200 60' x 170' 18 540 860 1,060 1,610 110 144 150 N/A
Empire State Ballroom Sections D+E 552 18.3 x 30.2 5 5,940 60' x 99' 18 252 425 590 700 55 55 70 N/A
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Imperial Room 65 10.7 x 6.1 2 700 35' x 20' 8 36 40 40 45 28 21 24 N/A
Imperial+Lyceum Rooms 111 10.7 x 10.4 2 1,190 35' x 34' 8 51 75 70 65 36 27 30 N/A
Imperial+Lyceum+Morosco Rooms 169 10.7 x 15.8 2 1,820 35' x 52' 8 69 110 100 105 38 39 42 N/A
Imperial+Lyceum+Morosco+Music Box Rooms 215 10.7 x 20.1 2 2,310 35' x 66' 8 75 135 120 130 44 44 48 N/A
Intrepid Museum N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 650 2,500 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Juilliard Room 65 8.5 x 7.6 2 700 28' x 25' 8 36 60 50 50 24 24 30 N/A
Lyceum Room 46 10.7 x 4.3 2 490 35' x 14' 8 18 40 30 30 28 21 24 N/A
Majestic Room 78 9.1 x 8.5 2 840 30' x 28' 8 43 52 60 60 24 26 35 N/A
Majestic+Shubert Rooms 167 9.1 x 18.3 2 1,800 30' x 60' 8 63 80 120 120 48 45 48 N/A
Manhattan Ballroom 492 28 x 17.7 7 5,300 92' x 58' 24 240 480 350 450 50 50 50 25
Manhattan Center N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 650 850 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Mezzanine 279 76.2 x 3.7 2 3,000 250' x 12' 7 N/A N/A 200 250 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Morosco Room 59 10.7 x 5.5 2 630 35' x 18' 8 36 40 40 45 28 21 24 N/A
Morosco+Lyceum Rooms 104 10.7 x 9.8 2 1,120 35' x 32' 8 54 75 70 65 36 27 30 N/A
Music Box Room 46 10.7 x 4.3 2 490 35' x 14' 8 18 40 30 30 28 21 24 N/A
Music Box+Morosco Rooms 104 10.7 x 9.8 2 1,120 35' x 32' 8 51 65 70 65 36 24 30 N/A
Music Box+Morosco+Lyceum Rooms 150 10.7 x 14 2 1,610 35' x 46' 8 66 110 100 100 38 39 42 N/A
Palace Room 50 9.1 x 5.5 2 540 30' x 18' 8 N/A N/A N/A N/A 20 N/A N/A N/A
Plymouth Room 50 9.1 x 5.5 2 540 30' x 18' 8 15 35 30 30 24 21 24 N/A
Plymouth+Music Box Rooms 89 9.1 x 9.8 2 960 30' x 32' 8 30 80 60 60 28 28 30 N/A
Plymouth+Music Box+Morosco Rooms 163 10.7 x 15.2 2 1,750 35' x 50' 8 66 100 100 95 40 39 42 N/A
Plymouth+Music Box+Morosco+Lyceum Rooms 208 10.7 x 19.5 2 2,240 35' x 64' 8 75 130 120 120 44 44 48 N/A
Plymouth+Music Box+Morosco+Lyceum+Imperial Rooms 273 10.7 x 25.6 2 2,940 35' x 84' 8 81 150 140 150 51 51 54 N/A
Plymouth+Music Box+Morosco+Lyceum+Imperial+Booth 325 10.7 x 30.5 2 3,500 35' x 100' 8 93 165 170 155 56 56 61 N/A
Puck Building N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 400 1,000 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Regency Room 130 12.5 x 10.4 2 1,394 41' x 34' 8 75 140 100 150 40 40 45 N/A
Regency Room+Mezzanine N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 400 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Room 1401 19 6.1 x 3 N/A 200 20' x 10' N/A N/A 15 N/A N/A 8 N/A N/A N/A
Room 1401 + 1402 37 12.2 x 3 N/A 400 40' x 10' N/A N/A 30 N/A N/A 16 N/A N/A N/A
Room 1407 20 6.7 x 3 N/A 220 22' x 10' N/A N/A 15 N/A N/A 12 N/A N/A N/A
Room 1408 23 6.4 x 3.7 N/A 252 21' x 12' N/A N/A 15 N/A N/A 8 N/A N/A N/A
Room 1410 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 15 N/A N/A 8 N/A N/A N/A
Room 1420 17 6.1 x 2.7 N/A 180 20' x 9' N/A N/A 15 N/A N/A 10 N/A N/A N/A
Room 1423 23 7.6 x 3 N/A 250 25' x 10' N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 10 N/A N/A N/A
Room 1424 + 1425 47 14 x 3.4 N/A 506 46' x 11' N/A N/A 30 N/A N/A 16 N/A N/A N/A
Room 1426 27 7.9 x 3.4 N/A 286 26' x 11' N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 15 N/A N/A N/A
Room 1427 16 5.8 x 2.7 N/A 171 19' x 9' N/A N/A 15 N/A N/A 8 N/A N/A N/A
Room 1429 29 8.5 x 3.4 N/A 308 28' x 11' N/A N/A 20 N/A N/A 15 N/A N/A N/A
Royale Room 50 9.1 x 5.5 2 540 30' x 18' 8 N/A N/A 16 N/A 20 N/A N/A N/A
Shubert Room 89 9.1 x 9.8 2 960 30' x 32' 8 30 35 60 60 24 21 18 N/A
Sungarden Cocktail Lounge N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 140 250 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Training Room N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 30 N/A N/A N/A
Uris Room 78 8.5 x 9.1 2 840 28' x 30' 8 42 64 60 60 30 27 40 N/A
Winter Garden Room 46 10.7 x 4.3 2 490 35' x 14' 8 18 40 30 30 28 27 24 N/A
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Restaurant review: Clasico Kitchen Bar
Whether you’re thirsty, hungry or both, look no further than Clasico Kitchen Bar.
Restaurant review: Clasico Kitchen Bar Whether you’re thirsty, hungry or both, look no further than Clasico Kitchen Bar. Check out this story on ElPasoTimes.com: http://www.elpasotimes.com/story/entertainment/dining/2016/03/24/restaurant-review-clasico-kitchen-bar/81847624/
Kristopher Rivera, El Paso Times Published 5:08 p.m. MT March 24, 2016
The Tacos al Pastor and the Norteño Clamato are popular menu items at Clasico Kitchen Bar, 9615 Montana.(Photo: MARK LAMBIE / EL PASO TIMES)Buy Photo
By early evening, Clasico is packed with guests looking to quench their thirst with a savory Clamato or satisfy their hunger with a tasty item from the menu.
Clasico, which opened in 2010, prides itself on its Clamatos and micheladas. Some of the popular micheladas include the Mango Miche Chamoy ($4.50) with freshly cut mango chunks, and the Piña Miche Chamoy ($4.50), regarded as its signature drink, with freshly cut pineapple chunks. The Norteño ($9) is another highlight drink, featuring Clamato clasico with dry beef.
Clasico also carries 60 different beers.
I decided to stop by one late evening after a long day. The restaurant was busy, but still had plenty of seating available. On this cool, clear night, guests sat outside in the dimly-lit patio, enjoying refreshments, while inside, the vibe was exciting amid the pop culture photos of icons, such as Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon, the Beatles and Dean Martin, adorning the walls.
I started off the night with the mighty Hangover Clamato ($10) – no beer included. It’s like a drink you can eat; a tall mug filled with Clamato clasico, clams, shrimp, dry shrimp, dry beef, green olives and a stick of celery. One sip and it’s all good, a perfect balance.
Then, I ordered the Tacos ($7 to $9); each order comes with four. For the sake of the food review, though, I was able to get an assortment of four tacos in my order. I selected arrachera (grilled skirt meat), pastor (pork), tripitas (tripe) and sirloin. The plate came with a side of delicious charro beans, salsa, guacamole, onions and cucumbers. The tripitas were perfectly crispy and delicious, while the grilled sirloin was flavor-packed. And, the taco al pastor was covered in a light coating of red chile, just enough for a tasty kick.
Throughout my visit, Alex and the rest of the wait staff were on point with service, keeping me updated on my order and telling me about other popular items on the menu, such as the Super Classico Burger ($8.50) which comes with a beef patty and another meat of your choice (pastor, sirloin, arrachera or tripitas). The tasty concoction also features a variety of toppings, including cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, mayo, mustard, ketchup and onion. In the category of appetizers, a must is the Toro Eggs ($7); four grilled, bacon-wrapped jalapeños, stuffed with cream cheese.
Next time, for $2 more, I plan to order the Chuky’s con Chile Tacos, which features long green chile. And, there will be a next time.
Kristopher Rivera may be reached at 546-6121; krivera@elpasotimes.com; @kgrivera on Twitter.
Name: Clasico Kitchen Bar
Address: 9615 Montana
Manager: David Hernandez
Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Information: 599-9133; clasicokitchen.com
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Gravitational lensing as a powerful astrophysical tool Multiple quasars giant arcs and extrasolar planets.
Ann. Phys. (Leipzig) 15, No. 1 – 2, 43 – 59 (2006) / DOI 10.1002/andp.200510169
Gravitational lensing as a powerful astrophysical tool:
Multiple quasars, giant arcs and extrasolar planets
Joachim Wambsganss∗
Zentrum für Astronomie der Universität Heidelberg (ZAH), Mönchhofstr. 12–14,
69120 Heidelberg, Germany
Received 7 September 2002, revised 14 November 2002, accepted 15 December 2002
Published online 23 December 2005
In the 25 years since the discovery of the first double quasar Q0957+561, gravitational lensing has established
itself as a valuable tool in many branches of astronomy. Fields as different as galactic structure, cosmology,
or extrasolar planets benefit from the gravitational lensing effect. This article starts with a brief historic
reflection, then the basics of light deflection are reviewed. Observable lensing effects and a few examples of
strong lensing phenomena are shown. In the main part four applications of “strong” lensing will be presented
and discussed:
• The determination of the Hubble constant from time delay measurements in multiple quasars; it is argued
that this method of determining H0 is competitive with other methods by now. The lensing-derived values
of H0 are on the low side.
• Microlensing of quasars – the effects of compact stellar-mass objects on the apparent brightness – allows
us to constrain the quasar size and the occurrence of dark matter objects.
• The frequency of giant luminous arcs strongly depends on the high mass end of the galaxy cluster distribution. Recent investigations show that arc statistics is in agreement with the concordance cosmological
• Searching for extrasolar planets is one of the most recent applications of gravitational lensing. The
first detection shows that the method works well. This planet-search method is complementary to
other programs and has the potential to detect exo-planets with lower masses than other ground-based
techniques.
An outlook is provided on the prospects of gravitational lensing in the next few years. In particular the
magnification effect on faint high-redshift sources will be used for the investigation of the early universe,
and the detection of low-mass extrasolar planets will provide a valuable sample for statistical evaluations of
the frequency of exoplanets.
c 2006 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim
1 A short history of light deflection
Gravitational lensing is considered a relatively new field in astrophysics. However, the history of light
deflection is more than 200 years old (see in more detail in [30]). As early as 1784, Michell considered the
deflection of light by the gravity of other bodies. In 1801, Soldner published a paper on light deflection, in
which he determined – based on Newtonian mechanics – the deflection of a light ray just passing the solar
limb to α,Soldner = 2GM
c2 R = 0.84 arcsec (with G – gravitational constant, c – velocity of light, M –
mass of the sun, R – radius of the sun). More than 100 years later, Einstein worked on the same problem
and derived the same value [8]. Only after the General Theory of Relativity was finished, Einstein published
the value of
α,Einstein1915 = 2
= 1.74 arcsec,
∗
E-mail: jkw@ari.uni-heidelberg.de
J. Wambsganss: Gravitational lensing – powerful astrophysical tool
for the light deflection at the solar limb, which was measured and proven to be correct in the famous solar
eclipse expeditions led by Eddington in 1919 [7].
In the 1920s/1930s, there were a few papers dealing with lensing, e.g., Chwolson investigated the situation
of double imaging. In particular he figured out that for perfect alignment between lens and source the result
would be a ring-like image [5]. Einstein looked again into this issue and derived the magnifications for the
double images of a background star lensed by an intervening foreground star, but he was very sceptical about
the possibility of observing this gravitational lensing effect [9]. Zwicky, on the other hand, was convinced
that galaxies should and would act as gravitational lenses, for him this appeared to be an unavoidable
consequence [43, 44] of the light deflection theory.
In the 1960s there was another wave of theoretical investigations of the lensing effect. In particular,
Refsdal showed that one can determine the Hubble constant from the time delay between the images of a
multiply lensed quasar [25]. And finally in 1979, Walsh et al. [33] discovered the first doubly imaged quasar
Q0957+561. Although the deflection of light at the solar limb – hailed as the first experiment to confirm a
prediction of Einstein’s theory of General Relativity – happened already in 1919, it took more than half a
century to establish this phenomenon observationally in some other environment.
2 The basics of gravitational lensing
The path, the size and the cross section of a light bundle propagating through spacetime in principle are
affected by all the matter between the light source and the observer. For most practical purposes one can
assume that the lensing action is dominated by a single matter inhomogeneity at some location between
source and observer. This is usually called the “thin lens approximation”: all the action of deflection is
thought to take place at a single distance. Here the basics of lensing will be briefly derived and explained in
the thin lens approxmation: lens equation, Einstein radius, image positions and magnifications, time delay.
More detailed reviews/introductions on lensing can be found in, e.g., [23, 30, 38].
2.1 Lens equation
The basic setup for such a simplified gravitational lens scenario involving a point source and a point lens
is displayed in Fig. 1. The three ingredients in such a lensing situation are the source S, the lens L, and the
observer O. Light rays emitted from the source are deflected by the lens. For a point-like lens, there will
always be (at least) two images S1 and S2 of the source. With external shear – due to the tidal field of objects
outside but near the light bundles – there can be more images. The observer sees the images in directions
corresponding to the tangents to the real incoming light paths.
In Fig. 1, the corresponding angles and angular diameter distances DL , DS , DLS are indicated. In the thinlens approximation the hyperbolic paths are approximated by their asymptotes. In the circular-symmetric
case the deflection angle is given as
α̃(ξ) =
4GM (ξ)1
c2 ξ
where M (ξ) is the mass of the lens inside a radius ξ. In this depiction the origin is chosen at the observer.
From the diagram it can be seen that the following relation holds:
θDS = βDS + α̃DLS
(for θ, β, α̃ 1; this condition is fulfilled in practically all astrophysically relevant situations). With the
definition of the reduced deflection angle as α(θ) = (DLS /DS )α̃(θ), this lens equation can be expressed
β = θ − α(θ).
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Ann. Phys. (Leipzig) 15, No. 1 – 2 (2006)
The relations between the various angles and distances involved in the
lensing setup can be derived for α̃ 1 and formulated in eq.(3), the lens equation.
The symbols ‘O’, ‘L’, and ‘S’ mean ‘observer’, ‘lens’, and ‘source’, respectively.
‘S1 ’and ‘S2 ’are the two apparent positions of the doubly imaged source. The angular
diameter distances DL , DS , and DLS are between observer-lens, observer-source,
and source-lens. All angles involved are small compared to one.
2.2 Einstein radius
For a point lens of mass M the deflection angle is given by Eq. (1). Plugging it into Eq. (3) and using the
relation ξ = DL θ (cf. Fig. 1) one obtains:
β(θ) = θ −
DLS 4GM
DL DS c2 θ
For the special case in which the source lies exactly behind the lens (β = 0), due to the symmetry a ring-like
image occurs whose angular radius is called Einstein radius θE :
4GM DLS
θE =
c2 DL DS
The Einstein radius defines the angular scale for a lens situation. For a massive galaxy with a mass of
M = 1012 M at a redshift of zL = 0.5 and a source at redshift zS = 2.0 (here H = 50km sec−1 Mpc−1
is used as the value of the Hubble constant and an Einstein-deSitter universe) the Einstein radius is
θE ≈ 1.8
arcsec
(note that for cosmological distances in general DLS = DS − DL !). For a galactic microlensing scenario
in which stars in the disk of the Milky Way act as lenses for bulge stars close to the center of the Milky Way,
the scale defined by the Einstein radius is
milliarcsec.
2.3 Image positions and magnifications
The lens equation (3) can be re-formulated in the case of a single point lens:
β =θ−
θE
Solving this for the image positions θ, one finds that an isolated point source always produces two images
of a background source. The positions of the images are given by the two solutions:
β ± β + 4θE .
θ1,2 =
The magnification of an image is defined by the ratio between the solid angles of the image and the source,
since the surface brightness is conserved. Hence the magnification µ is given as
µ=
θ dθ
β dβ
In the symmetric case above the image magnification can be written as (by using the lens equation):
4 −1
u2 + 2
= √
± .
µ1,2 = 1 −
θ1,2
2u u2 + 4 2
Here u is defined as the “impact parameter”, the angular separation between lens and source in units of the
Einstein radius: u = β/θE . The magnification of one image (the one inside the Einstein radius) is formally
negative. This means it has negative parity: it is mirror-inverted. For β → 0 the magnification diverges: in
the limit of geometrical optics the Einstein ring of a point source has infinite magnification1! The sum of
the absolute values of the two image magnifications is the total magnification µ:
µ = |µ1 | + |µ2 | = √
u u2 + 4
Note that this value is (always) larger than one2! The “sum” of the two image magnifications is unity
(considering that one value is negative)
µ1 + µ2 = 1.
2.4 Time delay and Fermat’s theorem
The deflection angle is the gradient of an effective lensing potential ψ (see [29]). Hence the lens equation
can be rewritten as
−∇
θψ = 0
(θ − β)
2 − ψ = 0.
θ 1(θ − β)
The term in brackets appears as well in the physical time delay function for gravitationally lensed images:
(1 + zL )DL DS 1 2
τ (θ, β) = τgeom + τgrav =
(θ − β) − ψ(θ) .
DLS 2
β),
the gravitational potential ψ, and the
This time delay surface is a function of the image geometry (θ,
distances DL , DS , and DLS . The first part – the geometrical time delay τgeom – reflects the extra path length
1 Due to the fact that physical objects have a finite size, and also because at some limit wave optics has to be applied, in reality
the magnification stays finite.
2 This does not violate energy conservation, since this is the magnification relative to an “empty” universe and not relative to a
“smoothed out” universe.
compared to the direct line between observer and source. The second part – the gravitational time delay
τgrav – is the retardation due to the gravitational potential of the lensing mass (known and confirmed as
Shapiro delay in the solar system). From Eqs. (15) and (16) it follows that the gravitationally lensed images
appear at locations that correspond to extrema in the light travel time, which reflects Fermat’s principle in
gravitational-lensing optics.
The (angular-diameter) distances that appear in Eq. (16) depend on the value of the Hubble constant [40];
therefore it is possible to determine the latter by measuring the time delay between different images and
using a good model for the effective gravitational potential ψ of the lens (see below).
3 Effects of gravitational lensing
The deflection and deformation of a light bundle due to the gravitational attraction of some intermediate
matter distribution can lead to four different observational effects:
• Shift of position
The offset of the position of a background star due to some foreground star was the first observational
realization of gravitational light deflection lensing. The measurement of the positional shift of stars
near the sun during the solar eclipse 1919 was in agreement with Einstein’s prediction that the angle of
deflection at the solar limb is 1.75 arcseconds. In general, though, the shift of position of a background
source due to gravitational lensing by some intervening object is not directly observable. The reason is
simply that there is no way to determine “the true position” of an object, unless – as was the case in the
eclipse – the lensing action is only temporary. A similar application, the shift of quasar positions due to
relative motion of intermediate compact objects has been suggested by [20] as an observational test for
intervening compact objects with the next generation astrometric satellite SIM (Space Interferometric
Mission). This was worked out quantitatively and in more detail by [31] recently.
• (De-)magnification
Due to the change of the cross section of a light bundle by the attraction, the apparent brightness of
an object is changed as well. Few objects are highly magnified, most objects are slightly demagnified.
Due to photon conservation (except for the negligible contribution of the very few photons which are
passing black holes too closely), the average magnification is one. This effect materializes differently
for “point” sources (unresolved) and for “extended” sources. The former appear brighter or fainter,
the latter appear bigger or smaller as a consequence of lensing. In both cases it is hardly possible in
individual cases to tell whether and how strongly lensing affects the images, because the luminosity
functions of point sources (stars, quasars) as well as the “shape” function of extended sources (galaxies)
are very broad in general. In the case of astrophysical “standard candles” (e.g., supernovae type Ia),
though, lensing may have an observable effect (cf. [35]). In time variable scenarios, due to the relative
motion of lens, source and observer, the change of magnification as a function of time can be followed.
This technique is used in the search for (dark?) massive compact halo objects (machos). It is called
microlensing, because the splitting angle is too small to be observed directly (for a review see [24]).
• Distortion
A further consequence of lensing is the differential distortion of extended sources. When the shape of
an object is dramatically affected by strong lensing, this is easily recognizable individually, like, e.g.,
giant luminous arcs which are images of ordinary background galaxies strongly distorted by galaxy
clusters (e.g. [6]). If the mass concentration is weaker, slightly tangentially expanded arclets can be
found at larger distances to the cluster center in a statistical way. The most striking distortion effect
can be seen in the Einstein rings, where an extended source is situated perfectly behind a symmetric
lens (e.g. [13]).
Fig. 2 Top left: example of distant source with some
structure. Top right: two-dimensional magnification distribution; bright means high magnification. Bottom left:
source superimposed on the magnification distribution.
Bottom right: corresponding image configuration which
shows all the effects of lensing: shift of position, image
distortion, magnified/demagnified and multiple images.
• Multiple imaging
The most dramatic lensing effect is the multiple imaging of background sources. More than one
hundred cases of double and multiple quasars are now known today (cf. the CASTLEs Web page listed
under [22]). And there are multiply imaged galaxies as well: an example of up to five images of a
background galaxy is produced by the foreground galaxy cluster CL0024+1654 ( [6]).
In Fig. 2, all four effects of lensing are visible. In the top left panel there is an example of an extended
“source” with some internal structure. The top right panel shows a certain magnification distribution in
the source plane due to a number of point lenses in the foreground. The different gray scales indicate the
magnification as a function of position: bright means highly magnified. In the bottom left panel the “source”
is superimposed on the magnification pattern, and in the bottom right panel the image configuration produced
by this arrangement of lenses can be seen. Compared with the original source in the top left panel, it is
obvious that the images are shifted in position, strongly distorted, (de-)magnified, and multiple. Even the
change of parity can be seen in the mirror-inverted letters.
4 Lensing phenomena: multiple quasars, luminous arcs, Einstein rings
Quite a variety of spectacular lensing phenomena have been observed in recent years. In Fig. 3, three of the
most dramatic examples are presented: Multiply-imaged quasars, Einstein rings and Giant luminous arcs:
4.1 Multiply-imaged quasars
In Fig. 3a, Q0957+561, the first double quasar to be discovered [33], is shown in a recent HST image. The
two quasar images have identical redshift (zQ = 1.41), they are separated by 6.1 arcseconds, the core of
the lensing galaxy (zG = 0.36) can be seen close to image B (top), as well as some extended emission
of galaxy light. By now more than 100 multiply-imaged quasar systems have been found, some of them
with up to ten images (three sources). Updated tables of multiply-imaged quasars and gravitational lens
candidates with separation and redshift information as well as additional references are provided by the
CASTLE group [22].
Fig. 3 a) In this Hubble Space
Telescope image of the double quasar
Q0957+561A,B, the two images A (bottom) and B (top) are separated by 6.1
arcseconds. Image B is about 1 arcsecond
away from the core of the galaxy, and
hence seen “through” the galaxy [11]. b)
Einstein ring B1938+666; the infrared
HST/NICMOS image shows the ring with
a diameter of about 0.95 arcseconds plus
the central lensing galaxy [13]. c) Galaxy
Cluster CL0024+1654 with multiple images of a blue background galaxy [7].
d) Galaxy Cluster Abell 2218 with many
giant luminous arcs (Credits: E.E. Falco,
N. Jackson, W.N. Colley, T. Kundić, HST,
STScI and NASA).
4.2 Einstein rings
If a point source lies exactly behind a point lens, a ring-like image occurs. Theorists had recognized early
on [5, 9] that such a symmetric lensing arrangement would result in a ring-image, a so-called “Einsteinring”. Can Einstein rings be observed? There are two necessary requirements for their occurrence: the mass
distribution of the lens needs to be roughly axially symmetric, as seen from the observer, and (part of) the
source must lie exactly on top of the resulting degenerate point-like caustic. A remarkable example of an
Einstein ring is B1938+666. The infrared HST image [13] shows an almost perfectly circular ring with two
bright parts plus the bright central galaxy (see Fig. 3b). By now about a dozen cases have been found that
qualify as Einstein rings [22]. Their diameters vary between 0.33 and about 2 arcseconds. Most of them
were originally found in the radio regime, some have optical or infrared counterparts as well.
4.3 Giant luminous arcs and arclets
Rich clusters of galaxies at redshifts beyond z ≈ 0.2 with masses of order 1014 M are very effective
lenses if they are centrally concentrated. Their Einstein radii are of the order of 20 arcseconds. Since most
clusters do not really have spherical mass distributions and since the alignment between lens and source
is usually not perfect, no complete Einstein rings have been found around clusters. But there are many
examples known with spectacularly long arcs which are curved around the cluster center, with lengths up
to about 20 arcseconds. In Fig. 3c one of the most spectacular cluster lenses producing arcs can be seen:
CL0024+1654 (redshift z = 0.39). Most of the bright galaxies are part of the galaxy cluster. There are
four tangentially stretched images which have a shape reminiscent of the Greek letter Θ. All the images
are resolved and show similar structure (e.g., a bright fishhook-like feature at one end of the arcs), but two
of them are mirror inverted, i.e. have different parity! They lie roughly on a circle around the center of the
cluster and are tangentially elongated. There is also another faint blue image relatively close to the cluster
center, which is extended radially. Modelling reveals that this is a five-image configuration produced by the
massive galaxy cluster. All the five arcs are images of the same galaxy, which is far behind the cluster at
a much higher redshift and most likely undergoes a burst of star formation (see [6]). This is a spectacular
example of the use of a galaxy cluster as a “Zwicky” telescope. In Fig. 3d a second remarkable arc-cluster
is shown, Abell 2218, yet another example of a massive galaxy cluster producing many dozens of strongly
curved arc images of background galaxies.
5 Four applications of strong lensing
In this section, four astrophysical/cosmological applications of strong gravitational lensing are presented.
The first one is the determination of the Hubble constant, the next addresses the question whether the dark
matter in the halos of distant galaxies can be in the form of compact objects, the third one deals with the
statistics of giant luminous arcs as a tool to judge the concordance cosmological model, and finally recent
progress and success in the search for extrasolar planets with gravitational microlensing is being reported.
5.1 Time delay and Hubble constant
More than 40 years ago, Refsdal pointed out that the differential time delay between two or more gravitationally lensed images of a background object establishes an absolute physical distance scale (c∆t) in the
system [25]. Thus, the distance to a high–redshift object can be directly measured, once it is known what
fraction of the total travel time the time delay establishes. Hubble’s constant H0 is inversely proportional to
the time delay, the constant of proportionality depends on the cosmological model and on the details of the
lens model. The main strengths of this lensing method for the determination of the extragalactic distance
scale are:
• It is a geometrical method based on the well understood and experimentally verified physics of General
Relativity in the weak–field limit. By contrast, most conventional astronomical techniques for measuring extragalactic distances rely either on empirical relationships or on our understanding of complex
astrophysical processes, or both.
• It provides a direct, single step measurement of H0 for each system and thus avoids the propagation
of errors along the “distance ladder” which is no more secure than its weakest rung.
• It measures distances to cosmologically distant objects, thus precluding the possibility of confusing
the local with the global expansion rate.
• Independent determinations of H0 in many lens systems with different source and lens redshifts provide
an internal consistency check on the answer.
The application of this method needs two ingredients: an accurate measurement of the time delay and a
reliable theoretical model for the mass distribution of the lensing system. Due to the difficulty of fulfilling
these two requirements, the practical application of Refsdal’s method for measuring H0 has proven quite
challenging and has been long delayed. For the lens system 0957+561A,B – by far the best studied case
– there were two basic problems: First, there has been sufficient ambiguity in detailed models of the mass
distribution in the lensing galaxy and the associated galaxy cluster to allow values of H0 different by a
factor of two or more to be consistent with the same measured time delay. Fortunately, this problem has
been much alleviated by recent theoretical and observational work. Second, despite extensive optical and
radio monitoring programs extending over a period of more than 15 years, as of 1995, values of the measured
delay discrepant by more than 30% were debated in the literature3. In particular, there were two sets of values
favored: studies found delays either in the ranges 400–420 days or 530–540 days. These two rough values,
the “short delay” and the “long delay” were obtained both by applying the same statistical techniques to
different data sets and by applying different statistical techniques to the same data. Only relatively recently
3 There are a number of reasons why it took so long, among them poor coverage of the quasar’s lightcurve in the early years (it
was very difficult to get time on big telescopes for “monitoring” quasars), temporal lack of intrinsic variability of the quasar,
and also the fact that different statistical methods resulted in diverging values for the time delay.
Fig. 4 Combined lightcurves of leading image A (blue, full symbols, lower dates: Dec 94 ... Apr 95) and image B
(red, open symbols, upper dates: Dec 95 ... June 96) of the double quasar Q0957+561, the latter is shifted by the optimal
time delay of ∆t = 417 days (after [18]).
a robust determination of the time delay has been achieved [18] which resolved the controversy in favor of
the short delay and which is summarized here:
Continued photometric monitoring of the gravitational lens system 0957+561A,B in the g and r bands
with the Apache Point Observatory 3.5 m telescope showed a sharp event in the (trailing) B image light
curve in Jan/Feb 1996, at the time predicted for the “short value” of the differential time delay in a previously
published paper [17]. The prediction was based on the observation of the event during 1995 in the (leading)
A image. This success confirmed the “short delay”, and the absence of any such feature at a delay near
540 days rejects the “long delay” for this system, thus resolving the long standing controversy. A series of
statistical analyses of the light curve data yield a quite robust best fit delay of (417 ± 3) days (2σ). The data
points for both images in the g-band together are displayed in Fig. 4.
For a complex gravitational lens system such as 0957+561, however, even a precise measurement of the
differential time delay may still leave one far from the goal of a good determination of H0 (cf. [27]), simply
because of large uncertainties and degeneracies in the lens mass distribution. The relation between time
delay and distance is controlled primarily by the total projected mass of the lens within the circle defined by
the diameter connecting the two images M (< r) and by its derivative dM/dr. Moreover, changing Ωmatter
from 1.0 to 0.1 increases H0 by only 7%. Introducing the cosmological constant while keeping the universe
flat results in an increase of just 4% in the Ωmatter = 0.25, ΩΛ = 0.75 model.
There is one remaining degeneracy which cannot be removed by the observed properties of the lensing
configuration alone, namely how much of the lensing is contributed by mass associated with the galaxy G1
versus how much is supplied by the associated galaxy cluster [11]. Since these two must sum to a known
value (in order to produce the observed splitting), the degeneracy may be parameterized by either the one
or the other. One can adopt either σobs , the central line–of–sight velocity dispersion of G1, to measure its
contribution, or κ, the dimensionless lensing surface mass density contributed by the cluster, to parameterize
its effect. In order to derive an H0 value, one needs to independently measure one or the other parameter.
Measuring both provides a good internal consistency check.
With a value of σcl = (720 ± 250) km/s adopted as the 95% confidence region for the cluster velocity
dispersion, and using r = 22 arcsec for the distance of G1 from the center of the cluster and rc = 5 arcsec
for the cluster core radius, the estimate for the cluster surface density at the position of the lensing event
is κ = (0.22 ± 0.14) (2σ) (details in [18]). This result is insensitive to the precise value of rc , but it could
increase considerably if G1 were much closer to the center of the cluster. Thus, a value of
1−κ
km s−1 Mpc−1 = 64+12
H0 = 64−13
Mpc−1
−13 km s
is obtained, where the errors reflect the total 95% confidence interval.
A measurement of the velocity dispersion in G1 from a high signal–to–noise Keck LRIS spectrum [10]
showed a value roughly in the range σobs = (275 ± 30) km/s (2σ). Inserting this value of σobs and again
propagating all the relevant errors, leads to
σobs
H0 = 64+7.5
Mpc−1 .
−9.8
275 km s
(2σ error intervals). A more detailed report on the data, the model and the interpretation can be found
in [18]).
By now, time delays have been measured in about a dozen multiple quasar systems, and values for the
Hubble constant are determined for all of them. The uncertainties in H0 are still not as small as one would
like them to be (in the other cases the lens models are often more accurate, but the time delays have larger
errors), but the bottom line is that the lens-derived values for the Hubble constant are always “lowish” [26],
though formally lensing determined values are still in agreement within 2σ with the slightly higher value
of H0 determined by the Hubble Space Telescope Key Project.
In a very recent paper [16], the time delays and mass distributions of ten quasar lens systems were
analysed coherently. Modelling the lens mass distributions as isothermal spheres (which would correspond
to flat rotation curves), an average value of H0 = (48±3) km/s/Mpc was obtained. Using a mass distribution
corresponding to a constant mass-to-light ratio, the result was H0 = (73 ± 3) km/s/Mpc. These two values
bracket the range of values for the Hubble constant derivable from gravitational lensing, with a clear tendency
towards the lower end, if we allow for the existence of dark matter in the outer parts of galaxies, for which
there is overwhelming evidence. This result shows in fact, that one can also turn around the problem: If
one assumes the Hubble constant is known, one can take it and use it to determine the (dark matter) mass
distribution of galaxies this way, as was done by [15].
5.2 Microlensing of quasars
Two quasar systems have been explored in detail for microlensing, the effects of stellar mass objects along
the line of sight to the quasar images. The most dramatic effects have been seen in the quadruple system
Q2237+0305, where four quasar images are centered around the core of the lensing galaxy. Since its
discovery, this system has shown uncorrelated fluctuations between the images, which were interpreted
as microlensing [12, 34]. The problem was, however, the poor coverage in time. Only with the dedicated
telescope and the dedicated scientists of the OGLE team, a good time coverage could be reached, with more
than 100 data points per year. This observing strategy resulted in a dramatic increase in data quality, as can be
seen in Fig. 5a and [41]. The individual images fluctuate by as much as a factor of two in a few months, and
these fluctuations are very well resolved. In this multiple quasar system there is no need to invoke potential
dark matter objects as lenses: the four images are seen through the central part of the lensing galaxy, which
is full of ordinary main sequence stars. The interpretation of the data is consistent with low-mass stars in
the core of the galaxy being the lenses, and the size of the quasar continuum emission region to be of order
1015 cm or smaller (e.g., [42]).
The other system that has been closely inspected for microlensing – and which is more interesting with
respect to dark matter searches – is the double quasar Q0957+561. The lightcurves of images A and B
Difference g light curves in 0957+561
image A interpolated
a) Flux measurements of the
quadruple quasar Q2237+0305 by the
OGLE team [41] clearly show dramatic
microlens-induced changes of the four
quasar images (top). b) Difference g-band
light curves between images A and B of
Q0957+561 (time-shifted and scaled), after [39]. Top panel: image A light curve linearly interpolated for the epochs of image B
observations; bottom panel: vice versa (bottom).
image B interpolated
t/days (Julian Date - 2449000)
(corrected for time delay and magnitude difference, see Fig. 4) are very similar. In a quantitative analysis of
the difference light curve and by comparison with intensive numerical simulations, it is shown in [39], that
the halo of the lensing galaxy cannot be made up of compact objects in the mass range between 10−6 M
and 10−2 M , for quasar sizes between 1014 cm and 3 × 1015 cm. In the following, the method and the line
of argument is explained:
Fig. 6 Top: Magnification patterns for machos of mass 10−3 , 10−5 , 10−7 M (from left to right). The line
indicates a track corresponding to an observing time of 160 days (with a transverse velocity of v⊥ = 600
km/sec). Bottom: Light curves corresponding to the respective (white) tracks above.
In Fig. 4 the two lightcurves of images A and B are shown, shifted by the best value of the time delay.
They are very similar, which is a requirement for Refdal’s method to work properly. However, there is no
a priori reason why the two lightcurves should be perfectly identical. They certainly do reflect the same
intrinsic fluctuations in the quasar, but along the lines of sight the two light bundles are differently affected
by microlensing, and as a result one can expect to get (slightly) different light curves. In fact, compact
objects in (the halo of) the lensing galaxy must produce some microlens-induced, uncorrelated fluctuations
in the two light curves. The absence of any such difference allows us to constrain the possible population
of compact objects.
The “difference” lightcurve between image A and the time shifted image B shows very little variations,
as shown in Fig. 5b. The points with their errorbars are consistent with identical light curves. In particular,
there is no gradient visible, which could be the first-order indication of a long-term microlensing event.
Conservatively, one can state that for this data set there is no observable difference between the two light
curves A and B greater than |∆m| = 0.05 mag.
In order to compare this observational result quantitatively with the effect potential “machos” in the
halo of the lensing galaxy would have, various microlensing simulations were performed. The machos were
distributed randomly, according to values of surface mass density κ and external shear γ of the two images
obtained from models of the lens system 0957+561 (κA = 0.36, γA = 0.44; κB = 1.17, γB = 0.83). Then
light rays were “shot” through these mass distributions (cf. [34]). The density of the deflected light rays
in the source plane is proportional to the magnification. The magnification distribution is not smooth but
contains sharp caustics (cf. Fig. 6). The light rays are collected in square fields covered by 25002 pixels. In
order to cover a large enough dynamical range, simulations were made with sidelengths of 20θE , 200θE ,
and 2000θE .
With an assumed effective transverse velocity of v⊥ = 600 km/sec, randomly oriented tracks were
determined in these magnification patterns with lengths of 160 days (i.e. the overlap between the light curves
A and B). This was done for different masses of the lensing objects, ranging from 10−8 ≤ mmacho /M ≤
Display of the “exclusion probability” for specified macho masses and quasar
sizes. The height of the “blocks” indicates the
probability for microlens-induced changes of
more than 0.05 mag for an observing period of
160 days, as obtained from simulations.
10−1 (with steps in factors of 10), and also for a range of quasar sizes. For each pair of parameters (macho
mass and quasar size), 100,000 random light curves for images A and B were calculated and the fraction
which had a maximum amplitude of greater than 0.05 mag was determined.
In Fig. 7 the results of this study are displayed: for a specific macho mass and quasar size the “exclusion
probability” is shown: the fraction of light curves which produce changes of more than the observational
limit of 0.05 mag. The “white” blocks indicate exclusion probabilities of more than 99%. This means that
a halo consisting of machos with masses 10−7 ≤ mmacho ≤ 10−3 M can be excluded for quasar sizes of
3 × 1014 cm or smaller from the lack of microlensing-induced variability. For larger masses, the time basis
is not (yet) long enough for a conclusive answer but one would expect to see some microlensing fluctuations
in the near future. The numerical method is explained in detail in [28]. There also additional results are
presented for cases in which the machos make up only 50% or only 25% of the total halo mass. In these
cases the limits go down a bit, but there are no dramatic changes.
5.3 Lensing constraints on cosmology: arc statistics
Gravitational lensing directly measures mass density fluctuations along the lines of sight to very distant
objects. No assumptions need to be made concerning bias, the ratio of fluctuations in galaxy density to mass
density. Hence, lensing is a very useful tool to study the universe at intermediate redshifts.
This was done, e.g., regarding the frequency of giant luminous arcs predicted by various cosmological
models. In [2] it was stated that a Lambda-dominated flat cosmological model (Ωmatter = 0.3, ΩΛ = 0.7
known as “concordance cosmology”) would underpredict luminous arcs by about an order of magnitude.
Recently it was shown by [36] that this result was mainly based on the assumption that the sources are
all at redshift unity. The probability for arcs, however, is a steep function of source redshift. If one allows
for sources at redshift two or three (some of the observed arcs are even at higher redshifts), then the
discrepancy disappears, as can be seen at Fig. 8. So the frequency of giant arcs apparently is in concord
with the concordance cosmology.
5.4 Searching for planets with microlensing
In 1991, it was suggested that a fair fraction of stellar microlensing events towards the Galactic bulge should
display signatures of binarity, and that even planetary companions should be detectable [21]. Starting in
1993, a number of teams (MACHO, EROS, OGLE, MOA) monitored of order 107 stars in the bulge in
order to detect microlensing effects of intermediate stars or dark compact objects [1,19,32]. By now, more
than 3000 microlensing events towards the galactic bulge have been found, currently over 500 events are
Probability for giant arcs
with total magnification (corresponding to length-to-width ratio)
above 10, as a function of source
redshift (from [36]). For comparison, the value for source redshift of
unity obtained by [2] is indicated
detected per season. About 10% of them show the signature of binary lenses. This data set allows, among
other things, to study the mass distribution of the Galactic disk with unprecedented accuracy. But one of
the main goals of these monitoring experiments is still the detection of planets around the lensing stars.
In addition to the groups mentioned above, there are two other teams (PLANET, MicroFUN) who
specialized in following up of current stellar lensing events with good photometric accuracy and very high
temporal coverage, in order to find possible small deviations from the smooth single-lens lightcurve, which
would be the signature of a planet. The signatures of planets are of short duration (of order hours) and
typically have small amplitudes (a few percent), as was shown, e.g., in [3, 37]. But the main aspect are:
such planetary deviations at stellar microlensing lightcurves are rare: even if all stars had planets, only a
small fraction of the microlensing lightcurves would show their signatures, due to the geometric path of the
background star with respect to the planetary caustic.
Finally, in April 2004 the first microlensing planet was announced: At a NASA press conference the
MOA/OGLE/MicroFUN teams announced their detection of a microlensing event which can be explained
only with a very low mass companion to the primary star: OGLE 2003-BLG-235 or MOA 2003-BLG-53.
The result is published in [4], the lightcurve and the model are shown in Fig. 9. In the original words of the
“A short-duration (∼7 days) low-amplitude deviation in the light curve due to a single-lens
profile was observed in both the MOA and OGLE survey observations. We find that the observed
features of the light curve can only be reproduced using a binary microlensing model with an
extreme (planetary) mass ratio of 0.0039+11
−07 for the lensing system. If the lens system comprises
a main-sequence primary, we infer that the secondary is a planet of about 1.5 Jupiter masses with
an orbital radius of ∼3 AU.”
This first unambiguous microlensing planet detection (Fig. 9; Bond et al. 2004) proves: Microlensing as
a planet search technique has stepped out of its infancy. It is a viable method which is complementary to
a) Lightcurve of the planetary microlensing event OGLE 2003-BLG-235/MOA 2003-BLG53 (from [4]): open (filled) symbols are MOA
(OGLE) data points, data points are shown individually in the top level, and binned in one-day intervals in the bottom panel (upper panel). b) Zoomed
lightcurve: Data points and models covering about
18 days around the planetary deviation: long-dashed
line – single lens case; short-dashed line – double lens with q ≥ 0.03; solid line – best fit with
q = 0.004 (lower panel).
other techniques. Microlensing remains the most promising method for the detection of low-mass planets
with ground-based techniques, in principle even Earth-mass objects are within the sensitivity range.
6 What is the future of lensing?
Gravitational lensing is an exceptional field in astronomy in the sense that its occurrence and many of its features – e.g. multiple images, time delays, Einstein rings, quasar microlensing, galactic microlensing, weak
lensing – were predicted long before they were actually observed. Although “prediction” or predictability
is considered one of the important criteria of modern science, many (astro-)physical phenomena are too
complicated for a quantitative or even qualitative prediction. The reason why this worked here is that gravitational lensing is a simple geometrical concept which easily allows qualitative estimates and quantitative
calculations.
Within the last 25 years, gravitational lensing has changed from being considered a geometric curiosity
to a helpful and in some ways unique tool of modern astrophysics and cosmology. By now almost a dozen
different realizations of lensing are known and observed, and surely more will show up. Gravitational
Lensing is useful in many areas. To mention just a few: lensing is a good tool in the search for dark matter;
in cosmology some of the important cosmological numbers can be determined with the help of lensing:
the value of the Hubble constant H0 and the matter density Ωmatter as well as the contribution of the
cosmological constant ΩΛ ; lensing helps determine the size/structure/physics of quasars, the structure of
the Milky Way, evolution of galaxies, and even in the search for extra-solar planets. Extrapolating from
these thoughts, it should be possible to look forward in time once again and predict future applications
of gravitational lensing. It does not need much vision to predict that the known lensing phenomena will
become better, sharper, more.
Many more multiple quasar systems are being found, which will provide us with a very good statistics
of image separations and redshift distributions, in order to study Ωcomp , the compact matter density of the
universe in great detail, as well as the contribution of the cosmological constant ΩΛ (cf. [14]). There will be
“good systems” among them, well suited for a very accurate measurement of the Hubble constant. Other
studies will provide excellent data on galaxy cluster, from giant luminous arcs over arclets up to weakly
distorted background galaxies. These data sets can be used to provide very accurate determinations of the
cluster masses and their mass distributions. Maybe we get a handle on the dark matter distribution this way.
And no doubt there will be many planets detected by lensing. The future of lensing appears to be bright, or
even luminous.
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Home Entertainment Midlothian Chef Kenzie Wows Chopped Junior Judges
Midlothian Chef Kenzie Wows Chopped Junior Judges
Chef Kenzie Mills of Midlothian, Texas.
Chef Kenzie Earns Spot on Chopped Junior Season Finale
MIDLOTHIAN—Chef Kenzie Mills wowed the judges at The Food Network’s Chopped Junior competition which aired March 15. The Midlothian sixth-grader won one of the coveted “Kid Judge” slots and will appear on an episode airing March 29 on Food Network. The tables will turn during the season finale. The regular professional chef judges will compete against each other and the winners of the last four Chopped Junior tournament winners will determine their fates.
As the executive chef, she directed the staff and prepped dishes, which included slicing all the veggies and whipping the cream. She also made all the dough and BBQ from scratch by herself. Over 80 friends and family members turned out to cheer the 11-year-old chef to victory.
The competition with three other young chefs was fierce.
Kenzie’s dad says, “She was anxious, but a combination of her competition experience with martial arts and her love of the kitchen allowed her to focus and perform under the lights.”
She took home a cash prize of $10,000, and plans to save the bulk of her winnings to pay for culinary school at the CIA (Culinary Institute of America). She does want to set some aside to treat her family to some gourmet dinners on their vacation travels this year.
Kenzie is home schooled and lives with her parents, Sean and Kim Mills, and twin 13-year-old sisters Aly and Lexi in Midlothian. Aside from cooking, her hobbies include training in martial arts where she is a second degree black belt in Taekwondo). She also likes cycling, archery, swimming, dancing, and gaming with her sisters.
Her dad says “she especially enjoys our new country living on seven acres, where she is able to smoke briskets and grill steaks outside.”
Chef Kenzie with Dad Sean Mills
Kenzie Mills Plans to Attend Culinary Institute of America
Kenzie would like to travel before attending the CIA. At the culinary institution she hope to learn traditional techniques from around the world. She would eventually like to open a NYC restaurant bringing international food with a Texas twist to the Big Apple. Kenzie calls her cuisine style “Texan Comfort”- BBQ, Tex-Mex and southern comfort.
Kenzie’s parents said, ”We are incredibly proud that Kenzie can pursue her dreams. We support her in every way we can, and are thrilled we can share in her culinary production, which thankfully results in amazing food!”
Kenzie’s BBQ Cuisine Reigns Supreme
Here are a few excerpts showing some of the exciting ups and downs of the competition. These were compiled from the March 15 video that aired on the Food Network.
“I finally have my time to shine,” Kenzie says, excited to see Texas-style barbecue sauce in the entree basket. She cuts her wild boar strip loin into chops and covers them in a dry rub before placing them on the grill. Then she finishes them with the sauce. Judge Chris Santos calls the pork his favorite of the round and praises Kenzie for embracing the barbecue sauce.
“I go to check on my cake to see if it’s done, and it’s raw,” says Kenzie, who made the batter using the Kansas City barbecue sauce. After some additional time in the oven, it’s still not fully baked, but she has no choice but to assemble her trifles.
“This is an odd concoction, made up from a very odd basket, that is oddly delicious,” says Judge Chris. Judge Maneet points out that Kenzie’s ratios in her cake kept it from baking.
Finally, it is official. Kenzie has earned the second spot at the judges’ table in the finale.
“I’m really, really, really excited to be a judge,” she says.
“It’s hard to be objective as a judge,” says Judge Alex of the duty. “This judging panel needs some young blood.”
March 29 Finale: Chopped Junior Winners Judge Professional Judges
The “Make Me A Judge” tournament was filmed at Food Network studio kitchens all in one week. The three young chefs who won their episodes were: Burger champ – Nikki (aired 3/8); Barbeque champ- Kenzie (aired 3/15); and Baking champ – Joshy (aired 3/22). They will be the junior judges for the regular Chopped Junior judges/professional chefs: Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marcus Samuelsson, and Chris Santos.
The four professional chefs will compete for $25,000 for charity. Then they will be judged by the junior winners – flipping the script. This is the first ever tournament of the type for kids or adults. At the same time, this the first ever tournament for Chopped Junior.
The “Make Me a Judge” finale will air on The Food Network at 7 p.m. CST March 29. The Mills family and friends are holding a Watch Party at Houlihan’s in Arlington. As one of the first restaurants to embrace Kenzie’s dream by letting her into a commercial kitchen, Houlihan’s had asked for the opportunity to host her party.
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11 Pet Names for Finance Fans
If you need a name for your new pet, there's plenty of inspiration in the world of finance. If you don't like these options, at least you'll learn something.
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Are you in the market for a pet name? Why resort to Sparky or Fido when you could give your furry, feathered, or scaly companion a finance-inspired moniker instead? Take a look at a few (animal) spirited suggestions below.
Bear: While real bears may destroy campgrounds, bear markets destroy rallies...so if you're prone to short-selling or just have a tendency toward pessimism, this may be the pet name for you. It's also a good option if you prefer to keep your finance fandom on the down-low -- less market-savvy friends will simply assume you named your sweet fur ball after a ferocious forest creature, and your secret is safe with us.
Beta: Beta is best known as the second letter of the Greek alphabet, but in finance it's a measure of volatility in relation to the stock market. Securities with a beta of more than 1 are considered more volatile than the market, while those with a beta of less than 1 are considered less volatile. In recent years, the term beta has also been associated with "Smart Beta," an investment strategy that tracks the performance of alternatively structured indexes. But if your four-legged Beta fetches the newspaper or brings you your slippers, feel free to call her a "Smart Beta," too!
Buck: Your pet likely didn't cost you seven figures, but is it worth that much in your eyes? If so, consider this name. Generally speaking, buck is slang for a single dollar, but, as Barron's Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms notes, buck is actually slang for $1 million in the world of trading.
Bull: Your pet may not have the horns or temperament of a real bull, but if you're bullish (that is, optimistic) about market returns and want to pass that sentiment on to your animal buddy, then this name is for you.
COLA: While some might think this moniker was inspired by a fizzy drink, it's actually about economics: COLA is an acronym for cost-of-living adjustment, which describes wage or benefit increases paid to workers or government beneficiaries to compensate for rising prices stemming from inflation.
Contango: When the prices of longer-term futures contracts on a specific commodity are higher than the prices of short-term futures contracts on that commodity, the market for it is said to be "in contango." The term itself is rather technical, but there's no denying that it has a certain ring to it.
EDGAR: Here's a name for unabashed research geeks. While many associate the name Edgar with the famous poet Edgar Allan Poe, the acronym EDGAR is short for Electronic Data Gather, Analysis and Retrieval. It's the Securities and Exchange Commission's database of more than 21 million filings by publicly traded companies and funds that are required to submit various forms to the Commission. You can use the database to find valuable information about current or potential investments. Your pet EDGAR won't provide the same insights, but at least it can cuddle with you while you comb through the original EDGAR.
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Loonie: Pet owners with an affinity for our neighbors to the north will like this currency-inspired moniker -- as long as they don't get it confused with its homophone. While the word "loony" refers to unhinged behavior, "loonie" is the name of the Canadian one-dollar coin.
Muni: Short for municipal security, this term is most often associated with muni bonds, or municipal bonds -- debt instruments issued by state or local governments to support their various expenses or projects. Give your pet this short name, and it might be forever in your debt.
Proxy: Consider it a business twist on the popular pet name "Roxy." While the word proxy, in general, means someone authorized to represent another person, in the world of investing, a proxy is someone authorized to vote on behalf of a shareholder when he or she isn't present at shareholder meetings. Many shareholders do decide to skip meetings and specify their voting preferences to their proxies -- often corporations themselves -- by phone, by mail, or over the Internet during proxy season.
Quant: Short for quantitative analysts, quants are known for their mathematical and analytical prowess. As securities and trading strategies have become more complex, Wall Street's demand for quants has soared. If you're harboring the sneaking suspicion that your pet is secretly a math prodigy, choosing this name just adds up.
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The definitive, dramatic untold story of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster, based on original reporting and new archival research.
Adam Higginbotham writes for The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, Wired, GQ, Businessweek, Smithsonian, Men's Journal, and The Atavist. He began his career in magazines and newspapers in London, where he was the editor--in-chief of The Face and a contributing editor at The Sunday Telegraph. The author of Midnight in Chernobyl, he lives in New York City.
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Italian surnames inherited from ancient Romans
Thread: Italian surnames inherited from ancient Romans
I was wondering if any of the ancient Roman patrician and plebeian families still had descendants carrying their surnames today. I went to Cognomix, and searched for what the modern surnames would sound like without the -us ending. It turns out that not only most of the famous ancient surnames are still present, but the vast majority are still found in central Italy today - not just in Lazio, but also quite a lot in Tuscany, Umbria, Marche and Abruzzo.
Here are the Patrician families I could find. The others are probably extinct or their names became heavily corrupted.
- Aquili (gens Aquilia) : 126 families today, including 71 in Marche, 23 in Lazio and 13 in Umbria.
- Attili (gens Atilia) : 259 families today, including 113 in Lazio, 53 in Marche, 34 in Umbria and 26 in Abruzzo.
- Claudi (gens Claudia) : 100 families today, including 26 in Lazio, 18 in Marche and 16 in Toscana.
- Comini (gens Cominia) : 684 families today, including 425 in Lombardia (maybe another origin or the family moved there early in Roman times), 26 in Lazio, 19 in Marche and 18 in Toscana.
- Corneli (gens Cornelia) : 203 families today, including 40 in Umbria, 24 in Lazio, 27 in Marche and 24 in Toscana.
- Curti (gens Curtia) : 2395 families today, including 956 in Lombardia (same as the Comini), 309 in Emilia-Romagna, 302 in Piemonte and 263 in Lazio.
- Ermini (gens Herminia) : 791 families today, including 535 in Toscana and 97 in Lazio.
- Fabi (gens Fabia) : 796 families today, including 437 in Lazio, 147 in Marche and 58 in Umbria.
- Furi (gens Furia) : 65 families today, including 41 in Toscana and 8 in Lazio.
- Giuli (gens Julia) : 379 families today, including 136 in Lazio, 57 in Toscana, 53 in Umbria and 44 in Marche.
- Lucrezi (gens Lucretia) : 24 families today, including 9 in Umbria and 4 in Lazio.
- Orazi (gens Horatia) : 780 families today, including 328 in Marche, 205 in Lazio and 106 in Umbria.
- Ostili (gens Hostilia) : 65 families today, including 41 in Lazio, 12 in Umbria and 7 in Toscana.
- Postumi (gens Postumia) : 7 families today, all in Lazio!
- Servili (gens Servilia) : 75 families today, including 21 in Lazio, 21 in Umbria and 20 in Marche.
- Sulpizi (gens Sulpicia) : 106 families today, including 63 in Lazio and 25 in Abruzzo.
- Tarquini (gens Tarquinia) : 1059 families today, including 391 in Lazio, 283 in Abruzzo, 125 in Toscana and 109 in Marche.
- Tulli (gens Tullia) : 593 families today, including 346 in Lazio, 85 in Marche, 64 in Umbria and 38 in Abruzzo.
- Valeri (gens Valeria) : 2063 families today, including 756 in Lazio, 310 in Marche, 196 in Toscana and 138 in Abruzzo.
- Vitelli (gens Vitellia) : 862 families today, including 229 in Lazio, 184 in Campania, 87 in Abruzzo and 45 in Toscana.
What we observe is that these patrician names are found overwhelmingly in central Italy, especially in Lazio, but represent only a small part of the population today.
And now for a few renowned Plebeian families.
- Aureli (gens Aurelia) : 733 families, including 322 in Lazio, 129 in Marche, 87 in Emilia-Romagna, 61 in Abruzzo, 30 in Umbria and 29 in Toscana.
- Cecili (gens Caecilia) : 125 families, including 92 in Lazio, 10 in Umbria and 8 in Marche.
- Deci (gens Decia) : 27 families, including 22 in Lazio.
- Domiziani (gens Domitia) : 40 families today, including 22 in Umbria, 9 in Lazio and 6 in Emilia-Romagna.
- Emili (gens Aemilia) : 434 families today, including 177 in Lazio 77 in Marche and 73 in Umbria,
- Flavi (gens Flavia) : 61 families today, including 36 in Lazio and 10 in Toscana.
- Mari (gens Maria) : 2724 families today, including 576 in Lazio, 403 in Lombardia, 382 in Emilia-Romagna and 358 in Toscana.
- Nevi (gens Naevia) : 189 families today, including 48 in Lazio, 42 in Lombardia, 38 in Umbria and 24 in Emilia-Romagna.
- Ottavi (gens Octavia) : 359 families today, including 115 in Lazio, 68 in Marche, 66 in Umbria, 33 in Emilia-Romagna and 23 in Toscana.
- Papi (gens Papia) : 1439 families today, including 614 in Toscana, 271 in Lazio, 403, 152 in Emilia-Romagna, 133 in Marche and 75 in Umbria.
- Pompei (gens Pompeia) : 1356 families today, including 546 in Lazio, 223 in Marche, 140 in Abruzzo and 134 in Umbria.
- Settimi (gens Septimia) : 373 families today, including 129 in Lazio, 100 in Umbria, 72 in Marche and 26 in Abruzzo.
- Titi (gens Titia) : 70 families today, including 12 in Lazio, 12 in Abruzzo, 12 in Emilia-Romagna, 7 in Umbria and 6 in Toscana.
- Ulpiani (gens Ulpia) : 28 families today, including 24 in Lazio.
The pattern is similar, but with a stronger presence in northern Italy for some families.
Ernekar
Interesting research, keep it up.
But keep in mind that during the 15-1600 it was fashionable to take the surname of past heroes and then tell people you belong to that line, even when it was not true.
For example during the 1700's there were several families who had changed their name to Castriota, in order to claim the glory of Gjergj Kastrioti. Some of them were even found out that they were lying.
It simply was a great way to gain quick glory at the time.
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Italians who carry them may not even be aware those are variations of the names of certain Roman gens. Which of their ancestors used it and for what reason is something which I don't think can be known.
There are Curti surnames in both my mother's and father's regions, but I always thought it might be a variation of "corti" or short. I'm sure they would prefer it be a Roman gens name. :)
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Originally Posted by Ernekar
It's possible, but then we would expect a lot of Giuli and no specific concentration of ancient Roman surnames around the Latium. Besides, a lot of ancient Roman surnames are still present, even obscure ones that most ordinary people have never heard of and that would therefore not confer any particular prestige.
Originally Posted by Angela
As I explained above, the Curti and Comini appear to be exceptions as they are much more common the northern Italy. It's either due to a migration of these families north, or to the appearance of another family with the same name. As you said, Curti could be a regional variant of Corti.
Gens Aemilia, originally Aimillia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aemilia_(gens)
Emili:
Rather remarkably centered on Lazio and Umbria
http://www.gens.info/italia/it/turis...6#.XOLAnchKhPZ
Delia is another one, but centered more on southern Italy.
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Distribution map of my surname, cognomen of the gens Julia and Aemilia.
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any coincidence on names?
Italian Curti Greek κουρτης kourtis fem kourti
link and open map (only male phone-catalogue, for female write kourti)
https://forebears.io/surnames/kourtis
you can also use the -idis -adis -ides -ades ending, is more typical to Pontic Greeks
https://forebears.io/surnames/kourtidis
No I do not claim something with this,
ΟΘΕΝ ΑΙΔΩΣ OY EINAI
ΑΤΗ ΛΑΜΒΑΝΕΙΝ ΑΥΤΟΙΣ
ΥΒΡΙΣ ΓΕΝΝΑΤΑΙ
ΝΕΜΕΣΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣΗ ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΟΥΣΙ ΔΕ
When there is no shame
Divine blindness conquers them
Hybris (abuse, opprombium) is born
Nemesis and punishment follows.
Εχε υπομονη Ηρωα
Η τιμωρια δεν αργει.
these name, I do not claim any origin or something else
but are very common in Greek world,
for example Curti in modern Greek is Kourtis and alternative, mostly in anatolian Greeks Kourtidis
about more than 2700 are the male Kourtis and 1500 Kourtidis
I use the new ISO of Greek to Latin, since that is offcial after EU laws,
excluding the previous Erasmian ending Kourtes Kourtides Kourtedes
and also from the Byzantine era we have the dukes Comnenos Comnena Commenos etc
in modern Greek ISO to Latin appear as Komninos Komminos
more than 1600 are the male names.
https://forebears.io/surnames/komninos
the Italian Curti is over 10 000 in Italy (I don't know if they have different ending male and female surmnames like in Greek)
https://forebears.io/surnames/curti
the ratio
in Greece is 1/4000 only for Kourtis, Kourtidis is excluded
and in Italy the ratio for Curti is 1/5700
the etymology may come from Mediaval Italian Curtis, the noble Feudal systems habittants
the wall soundounding a property a corte a curta (κουρτα κουρτια is the stone wall that sourounds a yard, a sheep floak, etc)
from the medieaval judge-comittee Corte = court
even for the right to carry a noble's knife in belt, the corte cortela (although sounds more Spanish to me)
offcourse as Curtis
the biggest ratio is in England with 1/1600
https://forebears.io/surnames/curtis
which I do not know etymology,
offcourse the biggest analogy is in Turkey,
Kurt is 1/304, but means wolf, so I doupt to be connected with Medieval European names.
https://forebears.io/surnames/kurt
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16th century surnames
Tomenable
Which source did you use? Forebears.io gives me different numbers for most of these surnames.
For example Papi: https://forebears.io/surnames/papi
Tuscany - 3458
Lazio - 1613
Marche - 735
Emilia-Romagna - 710
Umbria - 358
Lombardy - 224
Piedmont - 155
Liguria - 77
Sardinia - 50
Campania - 40
Abruzzo - 22
Veneto - 22
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Originally Posted by Tomenable
Which source did you use? Forebears.io gives me higher numbers for most of these surnames.
Forebears.io has no crediblity, it's not accurate.
Italy is one of the nations in Europe with the highest number of surnames, and many surnames are in fact shared between neighboring regions. Sometimes even between distant regions. So a surname alone is not always enough proof of someone's origin. Not to mention that today surnames from other regions are found everywhere in Italy because of internal migration and the maternal line can have different origins. It is difficult for Italians to reconstruct the origins of someone, let alone someone who was not born and raised in Italy, and has no familiarity with Italian genealogy.
In my opinion they're not related, I mean they're not descendants. With the barbarian invasions the surnames disappeared in Italy and the modern Italian surnames were born only starting from the Middle Ages and only after the Council of Trento they spread again in a significant way. Except for a few rare exceptions made up of noble families of high lineage.
If the cognomen of the Roman patrician and plebeian families are still findable in modern Italian surnames it is because of the onomastic tradition. Not of a direct descent.
For some surnames Forebears.io gives smaller numbers, actually:
https://forebears.io/surnames/ostili
https://forebears.io/surnames/orazi
There is nothing strange about it, of course Italian surnames all have a different numerical distribution, some are very common and others are very rare. Some Italian surnames have even died out in the last 100 years and are found only among the descendants of Italians abroad. Other surnames, however, for various reasons are now more widespread in Italy than they were in the past.
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Originally Posted by Pax Augusta
My ggmother's surname (Scotto d'Ardino) is non existent in Italy. I only found a few instances, and only outside Italy among descendants of Procida immigrants. It seems it is one of those surnames which has died out? I'm also wondering why the surnames Scotto and "Scotto di …" are so prominent in Procida (Scotto is the number 1 surname there). There's a tale that says it comes from Scottish sailors who settled on the island and married local women, but it's only a tale.
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https://it.geneanet.org/search/?bdd=...Nap®ion=CAM
from Campania Italy
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I think in every country there are a lot of surnames similar to the surnames of their ancestors.
ancient rome, Italy, patrician, Roman, surnames
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BUT CAN HE SPAR WITH TOM KEAN JR? — Meet the Democrats’ new voice on foreign policy, by POLITICO’s Andrew Desiderio: SOMERVILLE, N.J. — It was a Friday in March at 5:00 p.m. on the dot. Rep. Tom Malinowski and I had just sat down in his largely empty temporary congressional office here when special counsel Robert Mueller informed Attorney General William Barr that his 22-month investigation was complete … Malinowski, a Democrat, took his iPhone out of his pocket to quickly glance at the update but appeared largely disinterested — and disappointed. He put his phone on his desk and immediately changed the subject to something that had happened a mere three hours ago and was clearly at the top of his mind. President Donald Trump had just reversed — via tweet, no less — his own Treasury Department’s decision to impose new sanctions on North Korea … Trump’s stunning reversal of North Korea sanctions would soon be forgotten, a fact that clearly irked Malinowski, who was enraged by the president’s decision. ‘We’re inured to this. The president ‘likes’ the leader of an adversary state and therefore will not take action against him? … Malinowski, 53, is . quickly becoming one of the Democrats’ most influential voices on foreign policy, educating his fellow members about key issues and aggressively pushing the Trump administration to prioritize global human rights issues and re-orient its often chaotic foreign policy.” Read more here
NO ONE EVER ACCUSED CHRISTIE OF BEING DUMB — “As Mueller report closed in, Chris Christie advised Trump while protecting himself,” by The Record’s Charles Stile: “Christie’s cameo moments in the sprawling report showcase his skills as a danger-avoiding political strategist, his instincts and savvy honed from training in the Republican political and legal establishment. Christie, a political chess player despite his own explosive, bombastic behavior, was now in the role of tempering the impulses of a limited-attention-span president with no experience in government. Christie was one of the few ‘adults in the room’ — one of his stock phrases — in a chaotic, combative government filled with neophytes and led by a crank-In-chief who is described in the Mueller report as frantically trying to thwart the investigation. And Christie, ‘the One Constituent,’ who staggered out of Trenton, battered by the Bridgegate scandal, took care to keep his own neck out of trouble.” Read more here
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SO HOW DID GILMORE GET THAT SJTA CONTRACT ANYWAY? — “SJTA may reconsider contract with George Gilmore law firm,” by The Press of Atlantic City’s Michelle Brunetti Post: “The South Jersey Transportation Authority board voted against ending its contract with the law firm Gilmore & Monahan this week but will probably revisit the decision after one of the firm’s partners was found guilty of financial crimes … [Board member Sonny] McCullough said only board Chairman Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, who is the commissioner of the state Department of Transportation, and Vice Chairman Jeffery A. April voted in favor of cutting ties with the firm. ‘Knowing her position, I believe she is going to call a special meeting (to vote again),’ said McCullough, who said he needs more information about whether Gilmore will continue in his role in the law firm, and about the appeal of Gilmore’s case, before committing to how he would vote.” Read more here
AC — “Is it fair to compare Atlantic City, Las Vegas crime data?” by The Press of Atlantic City’s Molly Bilinksi: “Las Vegas and Atlantic City have been compared for decades as the nation’s two premier casino destinations, including when it comes to public safety. According to FBI data, Atlantic City had almost double the violent crime rate of Las Vegas in 2017. However, while there’s historical context for comparing the two cities, residents and pundits aren’t taking into account geography, tourism and income levels — all things that make it an apples-to-oranges comparison, experts say.” Read more here
— “A week after sting, prostitution problem persists on Paterson stroll,” by The Paterson Press’ Ed Rumley: “The prostitution sting made news headlines, but it’s not clear whether the operation made much substantive impact on a quality-of-life problem that residents say has plagued Van Houten Street for decades. Within days of the arrests, the women were back on the street, selling themselves for money that police say they use to buy drugs.” Read more here
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Texas’ Jaxon Hayes could be top 10 pick in NBA draft
Sports // Longhorns
Nick Moyle June 18, 2019
Texas’ Jaxon Hayes averaged 2.2 blocks per game in Big 12 play as a freshman.
Photo: Charlie Riedel, STF / Associated Press
AUSTIN - The chase-down artist played it perfectly.
Jaxson Hayes expected the ball handler’s pace to slow near the rim, so he matched speed, lurking out of sight a few steps behind, predator tracking prey. When Eastern Illinois forward Cam Burrell rose for a layup the spring-loaded freshman forward leapt too.
He smacked the ball with such force it ricocheted out to the 3-point line, into the hands of Texas teammate Courtney Ramey. And with that, in his very first college game, one of this year’s most intriguing NBA draft prospects had announced his arrival on the college scene.
Hayes’ measurables are a sweet, alluring nectar for pro scouts and coaches. He goes 6-foot-11 with a 7-3 wingspan. He’s an ideal rim-running, shot-swatting monster for the modern NBA — think Houston Rockets center Clint Capela or former Longhorn-turned-Brooklyn Net Jarrett Allen.
But the most tantalizing (and frightening) aspect of all for prospective employers is how raw Hayes remains. He’s a project with a deep, untapped reservoir of potential. And the former Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller is a quick study.
“Jaxson’s a fast learner,” Texas coach Shaka Smart said following Hayes’ regular-season debut. “You’re talking about a guy that played six minutes a game his junior year in high school. Didn’t even play AAU until after his junior season.
“He’s really learning at a fast rate, but he also has a confidence to him, I think it comes from being the son of two coaches. So he has a cerebral approach and mentality the way the son of two coaches would have. And he’s not afraid to speak up even though he’s a freshman.”
Still, concerns exist.
Hayes averaged an impressive 2.2 blocks per game in Big 12 play. He was also good for 3.1 fouls, demonstrating both a lack of discipline and a tendency to hunt for bold blocks rather than bodying up and staying grounded.
Then there’s the stunning efficiency. No Longhorn has posted a better field goal percentage than Hayes (72.8 percent) over the course of a full season. But the vast majority of his 123 field goals came on dunks or layups.
Hayes doesn’t need to evolve into Kevin Durant, but even a modicum of floor-spacing ability would raise his ceiling considerably.
That’s why extending his range was a key part of Hayes’ workout sessions in the months leading up to Thursday’s draft at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.
“Just my jump shot, for sure,” Hayes said of his primary training focus. “That’s one of the main things we’ve been working on and it’s coming along really well. And my handle and stuff like that. Just more stuff to stretch out my game and expand it.”
Averaging 10 points and five rebounds over the course of one full college season doesn’t typically scream “lottery pick,” though most analysts project him as a surefire top-14, if not top-10, selection.
That speaks to the remarkable maturity and poise Hayes has exuded since bursting onto the national scene as a senior at Moeller. His evolution has continued at hyper-speed ever since.
Hayes forced his way into the Longhorns’ starting lineup two months into the season, supplanting sophomore Jericho Sims in the process. By the end of a campaign cut short due to a knee injury, Hayes was among the conference's top five in effective field goal percentage, offensive rating, block percentage, free-throw rate and free-throw percentage.
“He’s done a great job ever since he got here of just listening and being coachable, wanting to get better every day,” Smart said. “He only played really one year of competitive basketball before getting to college because he sat on the bench for the most part before that.
“He knew he needed to gain experience. But he’s always been eager about learning and competing. He’s had a great competitive spirit. And he’s a fast learner, so that’s a big part of why he’s gotten better so fast.”
Leaving college after a single season is a gamble. For every success story — take former Longhorns Allen and Myles Turner, now with the Indiana Pacers — there’s a Byron Mullens-esque disaster.
Name doesn’t ring a bell? Exactly.
But for Hayes, the risks far outweighed the rewards of returning for another unpaid season at the “amateur” level.
“Obviously it’s the NBA, so every kid dreams of that,” Hayes said. “And I just felt like the position I was in, it’s really good. Kind of hard to pass up on being possibly a top-10 pick. So that was hard to pass on.”
Come Thursday night, Hayes will occupy the draft’s vaunted green room alongside the likes of Zion Willimson, Ja Morant and R.J. Barrett.
Everyone expected them to be in New York City for this moment. But few, if any, really believed Hayes would join them when this past season began.
But when the newly-turned 19-year-old was asked about any nerves he might have to fend off while sitting next to them and awaiting his name, he scoffed.
“No,” Hayes said. “I don’t think I’ve ever really been nervous for anything, so I’m not nervous for this.”
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801 C Philadelphia Road Joppa, MD 21085
Community Impact Programs
Night of a Million Dreams
The Extreme Family Outreach Team
Meet Our TeamOur Staff
Steve Gambrill
Marlyn Gambrill
Debbie Wilhelm
April Cheatham
One by One Child Partnership Specialist
Misha Guida
Grant Specialist
Tiffany Corrado
Jennifer Henderson
Our Board of Directors are volunteers who dedicate their time to better our community.
Steve Gambrill Sr.
Fueled by a passion for working with children, Steve Gambril has been an accomplished Magician, Ventriloquist, and Award-winning Balloon Artist for the last thirty years. After meeting his wife Marlyn, a desire to help children in under-served communities was sparked and Extreme Family Outreach was born. Steve is President and co-founder of EFO, he also is a board member of The Harford County Department of Social Services, Licensed Minister, Journeyman machinist, certified balloon artist, and certified through the "Choose Love Movement" which is a social emotional learning program. Steve's philosophy is to build relationships with children letting them know they are important, they are loved and God has a purpose for their lives.
Frank Wilhelm
Frank Wilhelm is a professional tractor trailer driver, American Legion member and yearly volunteer for the Special Olympics. He has served with Extreme Family Outreach for the last fifteen years as both a board member and site volunteer. His hope is to see each child impacted by our program so that they may make choices that benefit their future.
Coral Phillips
Coral Phillips is President of Allied-Phillips, Inc. and is a member of the Route 40 Business Association. She has been involved with Extreme Family Outreach for more than five years and loves the impact the program makes in the community. Her involvement with EFO allows her to spread God’s love by comforting and supporting families in need.
Yvonne Bennett
Yvonne is an Office Manager who has volunteered with Extreme Family Outreach for over ten years. She has a big heart for the families in these at-risk communities and enjoys sharing the love of Jesus through her work with EFO.
Dr. Kathryn Gunduz
Dr. Kathryn Gunduz has worked in the financial industry for the last 34 years and is Founder and CEO of Spyderlab. Besides serving on the Board for Extreme Family Outreach, she is an executive board member of the Rte 40 Business Association, Y of Central Maryland, Academy of Finance, Harford Development Corporation, and Maryland Center for the Arts. She has a big heart for the community of Harford County!
George Majchrzak
George Majchrzak is Owner and President of G&M Automotive. He has been involved with Extreme Family Outreach for over five years, giving his time and resources to “change the direction of youth in the community”. He is also involved with the Harford County Christian Jail Ministry, Mountain Christian Hasslingers Veterans Organization and Beachmont Christian Camps.
Gregory Bowser
Greg Bowser is a Certified Financial Planner and President of Safe Harbor Retirement Planners. He is a member of the Maryland Golf & Country Club, Bush River Yacht Club and has served with Extreme Family Outreach for the last seven years. He says he is “proud to be a part of an organization that does more per dollar to help the underserved communities along the Route 40 corridor than any other government or community organization”.
Mark Butler
Mark Butler is a self-employed Plumber and “drain surgeon”. He has been involved with Extreme Family Outreach for almost 20 years and says his involvement is fueled by his desire to see the children in these communities thrive and succeed.
Building Bridges Into The Community
Extreme Family Outreach is an intensive community based 501(c)(3) organization that conducts Community Impact & Programs providing educational and emotional support to children and families in many underserved communities throughout Harford County.
801 C Philadelphia Road
Joppa, MD 21085
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FutureHere
Main Incubator ArtForGlobalGoals Press TTT Grants & Fellowships Message from FutureHere Founder
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We are now witnessing the highest levels of displacement.
70.8 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide - 41.3 million of them are displaced in their countries of origin; 25.9 million of them are refugees; while 3.5 million of them are asylum seekers - according to the UNHCR in 2018 - and these figures are increasing day by day.
The above data does not take into account the representation of us who are not only physically but also mentally displaced. We are not just referring to social or labour force participation rates at the international, national or state level but even more so - simply, how much we show up in our daily lives and how well we relate to people and our planet.
FutureHere aims not only to raise critical questions but also to find answers to the most important issues of our time. We do so by connecting all stakeholders, agents and actors across various background, culture and geography to inspire collective, collaborative action for People and Planet through Art - the democratiser and harbinger of communication.
In our digital age, Emoji are changing the way we communicate. If emoji in relation to image in relation to art is something akin to a language even more so than a lexicon, why can’t we all agree on a singular interpretation of a work of art like Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa?
It is because art is multidimensional and everyone’s perspectives may be valid or invalid to different extents - depending on various factors. Yes, we are suggesting that the kindergarten child may have as much believability weight as an art historian, a politician, or a policymaker when it comes to certain topics. Therefore, we resonate with the UN SDGs’ universality and the call to leave no one behind - not the vulnerable, not the marginalised, and especially not the children – to engage and elevate them at the top of our agenda in view of the 2030 Agenda as a roadmap to a world in which all human beings live free and equal in dignity and rights.
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Tiziana Chiappelli,
Academic and Researcher
Session time: 09:15 GMT/UTC+2
Tiziana is an adjunct professor at the Department of Science of Education of the University of Florence, is part of the research team of the UNESCO Chair on "Human Development and Peace Culture" coordinated by prof. Paolo Orefice.
Her research focuses on inclusion processes of minorities from a gender perspective, with particular attention to intercultural and inclusive education, international migration and bottom up democratic movements. She combines theoretical and field research in Italy and in various European and non-European countries, particularly in North Africa and Latin America (such as Tunisia, Morocco, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Uruguay). She has published various essays on her research topics with specific attention to the processes of educational inclusion and the role of women as agents of socio-cultural transformation.
She is engaged in her association "Progetto Arcobaleno" of Florence as activist for human rights, in particular social rights of minorities, intercultural education and communication, advocacy and community building.
Isabel Pérez Dobarro
Pianist; UN Focal, SDSN Youth
Isabel Pérez Dobarro has appeared in solo recitals and chamber music concerts at venues including the Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, Steinway Hall, Rachmaninoff Hall at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow and Sala Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli in Bolzano, Italy.
She has taught masterclasses within NYU and has also given lectures and speeches at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, United Nations General Assembly, European Parliament within the European Arts Forum, Columbia University, Carnegie Hall, and Casina Pio IV at the Vatican. In addition, Isabel leads the project SDSN-Youth Arts Twenty Thirty which combines arts with sustainability in the promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Isabel is also part of the UNWTO Honorary Committee for the Conference “The Way of Saint James and the SDGs,” along with their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain, the Prince of Liechtenstein, among others
She has also a background in Law Studies and has completed courses in U.S Law and Methodologies courses at NYU SPS. She is currently a graduate in International Relations at Harvard University.
Linda Falcone
Director, Advancing Women Artists Foundation
Linda Falcone is director of the Advancing Women Artists Foundation in Italy. She is co-author with Jane Fortune of Art by Women in Florence: A Guide through Five Hundred Years andWhen the World Answered: Florence, Women Artists and the 1966 Flood. She is also author of two nonfiction books, Italians Dance and I’m a Wallflower and If They Are Roses: The Italian Way with Words, as well as the novel Moving Days. Editor of Santa Croce in Pink: Untold Stories of Women and their Monuments and Chaplin and Costa: Rediscovering Expat Women Painters in Tuscany, she has also co-authored several documentaries on women artists including Félicie de Fauveau: A French Sculptor in Florence during the Grand Tour. She is also a lecturer of Italian Culture, Art History and Travel Writing for various American university programs in Florence.
In addition to appearing in When the World Answered, Falcone has appeared in several for-television documentaries including BBC2’s The Story of Women and Art and the Emmy-winning PBS documentary Invisible Women Forgotten Artists of Florence, for which she was a production consultant. Falcone has written a language and culture column for The Florentine, Tuscany’s English-language newspaper, since its founding in 2005.
Taline Temizian
Youtube live session time 14:30 GMT/UTC+2
Taline Temizian(b. 1978, Fresno, USA), Armenian, London-based artist and transhumanist, works with multiple media using systems, and processes to explore the interplay between personal narrative, MEMORY and cultural history through science, technology, art and poetry.
Temizian’s practice explores trauma and mental health from the psychological and neuroscientific perspective. It is characterized by a wide range of influences, from painting, performance to contemporary medical imagery and code.
With Science baccalaureate and digital design background, performance and fine art, she also holds a degree in Literature & Linguistics sciences, Other studies in Visual communication and design, coding and other digital disciplines. Her work is featured on multiple platforms and project spaces, collective museum shows as well as collaborations.
Taline’s work is held internationally in private and public collections.
Alessandra Tempesti
Curator, Lottozero
Session time: 15:30 GMT/ UTC+2
Alessandra Tempesti (1979, Florence; lives in Prato) graduated from the Faculty of Literature and Philosophy at the University of Florence. From 2007 to 2011 she worked in the Educational Department of the Centre for Contemporary Culture Strozzina in Florence. In parallel, she developed her own artistic research in the field of sound art, with the moniker Gea Brown she has exhibited at festivals of experimental music and cultural spaces related to contemporary art.
Since 2015 she has been working at Lottozero, center for textile design, art and culture based in Prato, as curator for artists residencies and contemporary art projects.
Sueyfer Velásquez de la Torre
Social Media & Partnerships
Sueyfer is an international business manager specialised in international relations and digital communication for international organisations. She supported the mission of the United Nations Agency for Telecommunications (ITU) by contributing to the social media campaign for the World Summit on Information Society 2018 (WSIS).
She is currently the Social Media and Partnerships Director at Horyou the Social Network for Social Good where she promotes the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focusing on the potential of new technologies to have a positive impact on social inclusion by spreading the community's messages across the web to inspire the world to be an agent of change.
Idan Abrahamson
Co-Founder, Nyado
Idan Abrahamson is an Israeli singer, violist, producer and entrepreneur. In the last few years Idan has worked with different projects in Israel, USA and Europe. In January 2018 Idan renounced a scholarship from a Jazz school in New York and went to Kenya to start NYADO. In 2019 he will be releasing his debut EP.
NYADO is a social production house, devoted to driving positive global action through music and visual arts. NYADO connects influential artists with changemakers, creating an expanding network of partners joining forces to amplify social impact.
Mission To Earth is NYADO's first production - a global anthem for sustainability - featuring Kenyan R&B artist Phy and Italian solar water purifier Watly. Coming out this summer, the Mission To Earth was lunched on May 4 2019 with a world preview and performance at the closing ceremony of the UN Global Festival of Action in Bonn, Germany. Watch the official trailer here.
Leading StartupItalia, the largest platform dedicated to the entire ecosystem of startups and innovation in Italy, Casalini worked in the US and in Italy for Dada and Buongiorno - startups listed on the Italian Stock Exchange - at the time when nobody talked about startups! - leading teams in web & mobile community development. Then, he joined the Condé Nast Group, as Director of web, mobile planning & development for Vogue, Vanity Fair, Wired and Glamour personal shopper.
Casalini taught social media at the Polytechnic in Milan and Mobile Marketing at the Academy of Communication. He contributed to the launch of Maker Faire in Italy and was Counsellor for the Ministry of Public Administration on Open Government and Digital Citizenship issues. He is also an appointed Executive Board Member for Italia Startup, the Italian Innovation Ecosystem Association.
Kuang-Yi Ku
Former Dentist; Bio-Artist
Youtube live session time: 15:00 GMT/UTC+2
Born and raised in Taipei; based in the Netherlands, Kuang-Yi graduated with triple masters in social design from Design Academy Eindhoven, dentistry from National Yang-Ming University and communication design from Shih Chien University. He co-founded TW BioArt to stimulate the fields of BioArt and Science+Art in Taiwan. His works often deal with human body, sexuality, interspecies interaction and medical technology, aiming to investigate the relationships among technology, individual and environment.
Kuang-Yi is a recipient of awards including the Gijs Bakker Award 2018, an annual prize for the most outstanding work at Master’s level in Design Academy Eindhoven for “Tiger Penis Project”, among other international accolades.
Miguel Mayher
Artist; Entrepreneur
At Google, Miguel strikes partnerships (Arts & Culture, Startups & Olympics teams) and teaches mindfulness around the world through their flagship program Search Inside Yourself. Outside Google he is focused on writing essays (on how to balance being & doing at Mayher.org) and interviewing world class artists for the launch of FineArtSummit.com in the fall of 2019.
He is a Global Economic Symposium Young Fellow and One Young World ambassador. He graduated in Computer Engineering at Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, majoring in Information Systems Applied to Business Management at Paris Dauphine University; and obtained his postgraduate in Fine Arts (oil-painting) at London’s Central Saint Martins.
Miguel started Internet entrepreneurial businesses, and in 2013 undertook an MBA at INSEAD.
Angelo Paratico
Author; Publisher; Historian
Born in Turbigo, Italy, on 23 May 1955, Paratico spent 40 years in Asia, Hong Kong, working for the textile industry. He now lives in Verona, Italy.
Since 1978, Paratico wrote for several print publications and authored books in Italian and English. Recently he contributes to a blog on Corriere della Sera, titled “Our History” on exploration and science. Paratico also took over a publishing company, Gingko Edizioni, and is now publishing books - novels, history, essays in Italian. His latest book about Leonardo Da Vinci, first published in Hong Kong, is available in English and Italian.
Soon to be published in London is a title on Giuseppe Salvago Raggi, Italian Ambassador to Peking during the Siege of the diplomatic Legations in 1900.
Michel Platnic
Michel Platnic (1970), born in France, obtained a M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering in 1994. He obtained several patents and authored many publications when he worked as an Engineer for more than a decade.
He moved to Israel at 28 and found his artistic voice in his new place of residence and went on to study theatre, performance, martial arts, and dance. Realizing his inclination towards the Fine Arts, Platnic graduated in 2010 with honors in Fine Arts from the Midrasha School of Art in Israel. That very year, he received the Shpilman Grant for Excellence in Photography and was selected by ST-ART, an incubator project for young artists. In 2017, Platnic completed the Art&Media “Meisterschüler” program of the Universität der Künste (post-M.A.) in Berlin.
Platnic's works have been exhibited in galleries, institutions and museums in many countries.
Edoardo Segato
Edoardo Segato is an Italian writer, singer and artist. He works in popular science, music production, theater and CSR. Passionate and active in the interactive and interdisciplinary use of arts and technologies as new social tools.
Scott Breton
Artist & Cofounder, TIAC Group
Scott Breton is a figurative fine artist from Brisbane, Australia. He has a Bachelor of Science (Genetics) and originally planned to work in biotech. His art practise revolves around a fascination with the visual and humanist values of traditional figurative art, but is also inspired by a wonder and concern for how technology both alters our potentialities and informs us about the human experience that is far older. Scott uses a range of digital tools supplementary to traditional ones, including digital modelling and 3D printing.
To continue his work in fine art education, Scott was a cofounder of TIAC in 2016. (www.TIACacademy.com)
Nicola Verlato
Nicola Verlato was born in 1965 in Verona, Italy, he lives and work in Rome, after spending14 years in New York and Los Angeles.
Verlato is known for his socially engaged paintings and sculptures which uses the strength and ability of classic art to deeply emotionally involve the audience. He further empowers his images by implementing the classic art process with the use of three dimensional models obtained through 3D CGI programs.
His works are characterised by a constant reference to media culture and its narratives, implicitly putting painting at the top of myth making collective processes.
Verlato attempts to re-order hierarchically the whole media system by considering painting itself as the final converging place of all the possible narratives. His ultimate objective is to overcome the ideological fragmentary of post-modernity toward a possible new humanistic determination of our cultural environment.
His works have been exhibited at the Venice Biennale and resides in important public and private collections.
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Marketing of new refrigerants commences
Full scale marketing of new refrigerant gases is underway in Japan, as DuPont-Mitsui Fluorochemicals begins to sell its Isceon hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) gas mixed refrigerants on a full scale basis this spring.
The Isceon refrigeratns have no ozone depleting potential and can be used as substitution for hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) and chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) in Japan, where the use of CFC had already been banned completely by the end of 1995. Initiatives are ongoing for the total abolishment of HCFC by 2020.
The Isceon refrigerant can provide a solution with its ‘retrofit’ feature which slightly remodel or revise existing refrigeration or air conditioning facilities, exclusively using HCFC and CFC refrigerants, to allow these facilities to use Isceon replacements. With almost the same refrigerant ability as that of HCFC or CFC, these new refrigerants do not however, destroy the ozone layer when discharged to the atmosphere.
DuPont’s Isceon range of refrigerants are produced at the companys Dordrecht plant in the Netherlands and refilled in small quantities into cylinders at the DuPont-Mitsui Fluorochemicals plant at Shimizu in Japan, where if demand continues to increase, the company will consider production at its Shimizu site.
A market of around 1,000 tonnes was formed in Europe in 2006 where use has already started to become widespread, and the apparent reason behind the full scale marketing in Japan is that the approval by the high pressure gas safety low is expected to be given this spring.
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London’s gay scene has undergone significant changes in recent years, but there’s still much to enjoy, says Alex Hopkins.
Since the mid 1990's, London’s LGBT landscape has transformed. Scores of venues have closed all over the city, rocked by spiralling property prices. The economic reality is incredibly tough for small, independent businesses who are falling victims to the chains which now dominate the once quirky streets. This has happened in East London and now the Vauxhall gay village, but nowhere has been harder hit than Soho.
Last year, Ben Walters, writing in the Guardian reported that more than a dozen LGBT spaces had closed in the capital, while a handful of other LGBT establishments were at risk. The Yard, one of Soho’s most popular gay bars, has fought a long and public battle against closure, while The Black Cap – though not in Soho but nearby Islington and one of the city’s most iconic LGBT venues – sadly lost its fight in April 2015.
It’s not, however, just a matter of rising rents and the onslaught of luxury housing: the dominance of gay hookup apps means that people are certainly going out less. But as the author Timothy Graves observed: "It may be tempting to sit at home flipping through countless profiles on your iPhone, chemed-up on a cocktail of drugs while waiting for some random to turn up at your doorstep. But is it as much fun as dancing the night away with friends or opening up to the potential for that chance encounter with someone you like?"
We may be able to do little about extortionate property prices, but all LGBT people can vote with their feet by supporting the remaining establishments as much as possible. In doing so, we can help preserve them for the next generation of gay people who are looking for more fulfilling first-time experiences than swiping at anonymous torsos on a Smartphone. Strange, isn’t it, we live in a world which has never been so well connected by technology, and yet so many of us feel more disconnected than ever.
The good news, however, is that there are still some important and vibrant LGBT bars in Soho offering us all the space to create those life-affirming connections. Here’s my pick:
The Yard is truly unique – and needs to survive! Set around a courtyard – great in the summer – it’s on two levels, offering cocktails, exceptionally hot bar staff and a great meeting space for friends, fun and frolics. 57 Rupert Street, London, W1D 7PL
The Friendly Society
One of gay Soho’s best kept secrets is set on a tiny alley where prostitutes still ply their trade – you can’t get more traditional Soho than that! Politely rebuff the ladies’ advances and descend into this delightfully quirky bar with super cool tunes, a goldfish tank and Barbie dolls stapled to the ceiling. 79 Wardour Street, London, W1D 6QG
Comptons
Soho just wouldn’t be the same without the venerable Comptons. It’s been going since 1986, and what you see is what you get: no attitude and men – much like the building – who are big and built to last. 51-53 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 6HN
Molly Moggs
Molly Moggs, set on the corner of Old Compton Street and Charing Cross Road, is a Soho institution. There’s cabaret every night of the week from the best drag queens in the business. It’s tiny, very friendly and things can get wonderfully messy –
which is just how Soho should be, of course. 2 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4TA
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Former Boro youth player suffers horrific injuries after being bitten by a false widow spider
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES - James Gray was rushed to hospital after the spider sunk its fangs into his right arm while he was sleeping
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James Gray and his spider bite (Image: @Jame Gray Instagram)
A former Boro youth footballer suffered gruesome injuries after he was bitten by Britain’s most venomous spider.
James Gray, a striker for Wrexham AFC, was rushed to hospital after the suspected false widow spider sunk its fangs into his right arm while he was sleeping in bed at his Manchester home.
The player shared the images on social media with fans.
His arm had swelled issuing a yellow-coloured pus, while he developed a fever and struggled to sleep.
In hospital he was put on a drip and taken for tests to determine the cause of the swelling.
The 23-year-old, whose veins were red and ‘popping out’ of his arms, was informed shortly after by medics that he had suffered a spider bite.
He endured surgery to cut out the infection, leaving him with a stomach-churning hole in his arm.
Wrexham striker James Gray's wound after he was bitten by Britain's most venomous spider (Image: Instagram/James Gray)
James, who signed for Wrexham last June, told reporters: “They had to slice the infection out of my arm and it went quite deep.
“It started to pus out before I went for surgery and you can imagine how that looked and felt.”
The footballer spent a number of days in hospital, having IV antibiotics pumped into his body and undergoing the operation.
He remains unable to train with his team while the hole in his arm heals despite being released from the facility more than a week ago.
“I’ve been told to be careful if I sweat because that could cause problems if it got into the wound and I have to be extra careful that nothing touches it.” he said.
Doctors had to cut out the infection (Image: Twitter/ James Gray)
James, who began his career at Boro’s youth academy before moving to Darlington in 2011, plans to possibly add to his tattoo collection after the hole heals to ‘remember’ his spider bite.
Steatoda nobilis, more widely known as the false widow spider, has been recorded in England as long ago as the mid-1800.
At its worst, it is capable of inflicting a bite to humans that is painful, but usually does not have long-lasting consequences.
In contrast, the bite of the black widow spider, native to North America, can cause severe symptoms - and even death
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Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Review – Snapdragon 845-Powered Flagship Still A Charm In 2019?
Usman Abdul Jabbar March 6, 2019
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Oh boy did Xiaomi begin 2019 with a bang. Earlier this week, Xiaomi not only introduced the Xiaomi Mi 9, but also the Mi 9 Pro and Mi 9 SE. However, with Xiaomi’s new generation of flagships barely starting to make their way to stores internationally, is it worth having a look at the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro? Well… Let’s find out.
01| Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro – Introduction
So, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro we have here today is the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Transparent Edition. Being the reincarnation of the Mi 8 Explorer Edition for the global market, it features the same transparent back and virtually indistinguishable internal hardware to go along with it.
Since we just recieve the Mi 8 Pro and the fact that the Mi 8 has seen a decent reduction in its price, the question arises, is it worth going for the Mi 8 Pro? After all, we did compare the Mi 8 Pro to the Poco F1 we have here in our Mi 8 Pro first impressions article a while ago.
As mentioned earlier, the unit we have is the Mi 8 Pro Transparent Edition. It features last year’s Snapdragon 845 SoC, 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Furthermore, it shares the 6.21-inch display, cameras and other hardware with the rest of the Mi 8 lineup to keep Xiaomi’s inventory running.
02 | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro – Design & Build Quality
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Transparent Edition is definitely not your average looking smartphone. Featuring a transparent back, as well as a sporty design, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro is definitely a showstopper. Featuring a transparent back, revealing what seems to be the internals of the phone, at first sight, would catch anyone’s attention.
Apart from the Transparent Edition model that we have here, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro actually comes in a decent set of colors, that is, colors that feature beautiful gradients at their backs. The Mi 8 Pro comes in three colors, Sunset Gold, Black and the skin we have here.
Carrying over a ton of details from the Mi 8, Xiaomi made sure that the Mi 8 Pro remains as enticing to enthusiasts as they could. Soon after the Mi 8 & Mi 8 Explorer Edition were announced, many users were quick to doubt the legitimacy of the back on the Mi 8 Explorer Edition. Enthusiasts had noted the fact that the components displayed on the back of the device do not line up with the usual orientation of the modules. That claim was later confirmed, assuring users that the back of the Mi 8 Explorer Edition was just a prop, covering the actual internals of the device.
Starting with the front of the device, we were excited to be reminded of how good AMOLED panels are. Coming from the Poco F1 (review), the display on the Mi 8 Explorer Edition simply gave us a whole new perspective on media consumption. Up front, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro features a 6.21-inch Full HD AMOLED display, featuring rounded corners on all four sides of the device. Furthermore, the device featured minimal, yet symmetrical bezels across the device, unlike the Poco F1 we have here, a notch, and decent chin at the bottom.
Detailing the notch a bit reveals the dual camera setup, hosting a single selfie camera as well as an IR camera for those who care about the whole Face ID scheme Apple has introduced with the iPhone X. Furthermore, the device also features an earpiece on top as well as the usual sensors for the smartphone such as the proximity sensor and others.
The front and back of the device feature some smooth edges as well the inclusion of the usually curved sides. However, the curved sides seem to be aggressively curved to the point where the device has become slippery and too smooth to hold.
Around the device, Xiaomi has added a few hints of red across the device. The power button, the Type-C charging port, camera trims, as well as the back panel add a bit of taste to the otherwise bland black and white theme of the device.
The volume rocker and power button could be found on the right side of the device while the left side of the device hosts the dual SIM card tray. Taking a look at the bottom, you’ll find the Type-C USB port as well as a single speaker set at the bottom of the device. Sorry, headphone jack activists.
Overall, the device feels a bit hefty, solid and incredible in the hand. The device has a unique look to it and is definitely a showstopper for anyone who cares about technology and cares about experiencing the best of 2018.
03 | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro – Display & Audio
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro features a Full HD+ AMOLED display. The resolution count tops off at 2248 x 1080 and features support for HDR being a device from 2018. Adding to the details, the device does feature large notch up front, leaving a bit of room on both sides of the device as well as a decent chin the bottom of the device to keep the cell reception going. Furthermore, the device features a single bottom-firing speaker at the bottom next to the Type-C port.
The display on the Mi8 Pro is definitely great. Being an AMOLED panel, the Mi8 Pro ticks all of its boxes with ease in the display department. From color reproduction to clarity, from contrast to HDR, it’s incredible. However, during our usage, we did find the 600 nits of brightness on the Mi 8 Pro a bit underwhelming outdoors.
However, being a device powered by Xiaomi’s in-house MIUI ROM, we found the display settings to be a bit underwhelming. Aside from the inclusion of the general display options, Xiaomi’s color-toning options seem to be a bit bland for our taste. In the color options, the only three options you have are contrast-based, with “Automatic Contrast”, being the one set as default by the folks over at Xiaomi. This is one area where Asus reigns king with their Splendid settings and we personally hope Xiaomi could pick up a few ideas from there. Not only would we love to see much more flexible options in the MIUI app that enables us to control hues, saturation, contrast and more.
Regarding sound quality, you might be disappointed to hear the fact that the device pushes its sound out with a single driver at the bottom of the device. While manufacturers have caught onto the idea of using the earpiece as a second speaker to enable stereo audio, that isn’t the case here.
During our testing, we found the sound outputted by the drivers were decent. Not the loudest and not the best either. However, at times they did sound tiny, making it frustrating. Adding salt to the wound, being a single driver, is blocked by our finger, sometimes forcing us to cup our hands instead.
04 | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro – Performance & UI
Despite featuring the now last-gen SoC, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro remains to be a powerhouse, at least for now. Featuring last year’s Snapdragon 845 SoC, 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage, the Xiaomi Mi8 Pro does not disappoint in the performance department.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Transparent Edition
Size 6.21″-inch
Display 6.21“-inch 18.5:9 (2248×1080) AMOLED
RAM LPDDR4X 8GB RAM
Storage UFS 2.1, 128GB
Cameras Rear | 12MP + 8MP (120° wide-angle), Selfie | 8MP
Charging Tech Qualcomm Quick Charge 4
Battery 3,000mAh
In our benchmark runs, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro scored 293K on Antutu’s benchmark. Stressing the device with three more runs did show some impractical degradation in performance. Although it may be impractical, it did show a degradation in performance due to the amount of heat that was being produced. By the second test, the device’s score dropped to… 293K. Yes, you read that right. By the second test, we were shocked to see the score unscathed despite all the heat. The trend continued in the third test as well. However, it’s only after that when the phone really got hot and dropped its scored 281K by the fifth run.
Being a last-gen flagship now, the Mi 8 Pro performs amazingly well. It flies through apps and zips through any game with ease. During our usage, the device managed to keep the most recent apps in memory while excluding the larger apps over time. Pretty typical for a smartphone.
Gaming was amazing though. Most demanding games ran well. And if you’re the PUBG Mobile player that wants the best out of their device, the device performs exceptionally well with “Extreme” frame rate selected. The game ran exceptionally well and made it even better given that the device was running it at 60 FPS most of the time. However, if games like Asphalt 9 and Real Racing 3 are your thing, they’re just as good too.
MIUI, being one of the more Android-like hybrid of iOS features a ton in common with Apple’s iOS UI. From rounded icons to the absence of an app drawer, it’s all here. However, unlike Apple’s eco-system, MIUI allows you to take customization to the next level thanks to the large ecosystem of icon packs, launchers, and even themes. The one we have installed is called “Simple Black” that unofficially enables a dark theme for the device.
MIUI ran amazing well though. However, over the years, Xiaomi’s MIUI hasn’t kept me an enthusiastic supporter anymore as it was back in 2014. There’s certainly a lot of room to improve. Recent additions such as the Dark Mode are definitely great to see. However, as of yet, the update hasn’t landed. There’s a lot Xiaomi could add to the MIUI to make it even better.
What we absolutely hated is the fact that Xiaomi is actually delivering ads on the Mi 8 Pro, that too, on the device I have which is the highest-end variant of the Mi 8 Pro lineup. While the Poco F1 has been an exception to the rule, Xiaomi’s claim of delivering ads to their lower-tier devices seemed about fine. What made it worse was the fact that these ads didn’t appear in one area. They’re everywhere. From the app folders on your home screen to the native MIUI apps. It’s horrid!
Xiaomi used to be well-known for their software experience… that is until they begun their huge climb in 2018. Disappointed to see Xiaomi heading in the wrong direction. You could do better Xiaomi.
Being among the first batch of devices to feature an under-display fingerprint sensor, we got over the whole under display fingerprint sensor pretty quickly. While it’s cool and all, it’s nowhere near as fast as a physical fingerprint scanner. Not only did we learn the fact that we had to push harder on the display, but at times, we found ourselves confused when the display failed to recognize several fingerprints.
For those who care about it, NFC, Dual 4G SIM cards slots, Bluetooth 5.0 and others are all present here. But since we are not a huge fan or user of either of these features, we never paid attention to any of the features mentioned above. At least it has them, with the more notable addition being the inclusion of NFC that supports Android Pay.
05 | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro – Camera
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro features a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 12MP and 12MP duo. Up front, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro features a 20MP shooter. However, only one camera out of the two rear cameras features 4-axis image stabilization.
Regarding the more general specs of the cameras and capabilities, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro is capable of recording 4K video at 30FPS and 1080p video at 60FPS. Furthermore, modes such as slo-motion at 960FPS and scene optimizers could be found beside the AI toggles on top of the device.
Regarding image quality, it was a huge step up from the Poco F1’s, that is, when the playing field is limited to the default MIUI camera app. You could have a look at our camera tests comparing the Poco F1 and Note 9 side by side to get a better idea of how Xiaomi was suppressing the camera performance on the Poco F1 to keep the Mi 8 as appealing they could.
Being one of Xiaomi’s higher-end devices, Xiaomi has made sure that the camera on the Mi 8 Pro performs like a flagship. Images taken with the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro look sharp and well expose for most of the part. However, with the whole AI buzz going around, Xiaomi has made enabling the AI a compulsory toggle at all times. Sure, disabling it is certainly a possibility. However, we found that when the AI toggle was disabled, images often came out washed out, whether the device has HDR enabled or disabled.
The color science definitely tended to favor the warmer palette of the color spectrum. Detail was well preserved in indoor and outdoor shots. However, shots took a huge hit when in low-light conditions.
4K/60FPS is absent over here so 4K recording is the only test we could showcase here. While the Mi 8, Poco F1 and MiX 3 had their 4K/60FPS feature enabled via an OTA update, it seems like Xiaomi has forgotten about the Mi 8 Pro in the process.
Here’s a super-slo-mo video test recorded with the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
Given the video tests above, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro performed well enough. While they’re nowhere near Galaxy S10 / iPhone X level quality, footage recorded by the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro is definitely more than usable.
Furthermore, as revealed in the 4k video test above, it seems like the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro did have issues focusing on objects. In our tests, in broad daylight, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro took a while to focus on object even though we tried to use touch to focus on the device. Probably an update would be able to fix it.
06 | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro – Battery Life
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro features a 3000mAh battery under its shell. Charging via a Type-C cable and the fact that it features the Snapdragon 845 enable the device to support Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4 technology.
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro features a ton of goodies under its hood. And the fact that Xiaomi included a Quick Charge 3.0 charger out of the box was nice to see. With Quick Charge 3.0, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro gets about 18W worth of juice to fill up its battery. During our time with the device, we found the device filling its tanks within an hour given the small battery it packs.
Coming from the Poco F1’s 4000mAh battery, I was disappointed to see the Mi 8 Pro’s juice emptying after 4-5 hours of web surfing. However, if you do plan to use the phone for much more intensive tasks such as gaming, expect the device to last you 2-3 hours at the time between charges.
It could have been better, but given that the Galaxy Note 9 and Poco F1 came out guns blazing with their larger batteries, eerily gravitates us towards preferring a larger, thicker battery any day of the week.
07 | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Pricing, Availability & Conclusion
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro is definitely an enticing device. With the launch of the Mi 9 Transparent Edition last month, the Mi 8 Pro Transparent Edition can now officially be called a “last-gen” flagship.
However, the Mi 8 Pro shouldn’t be underestimated. It’s a premium device for the enthusiastic racer who cares about performance. It features a good set of cameras, incredible performance, NFC, a good display and more.
There’s definitely room for improvements too. From the slow fingerprint sensor to the ads Xiaomi has plagued MIUI with. There’s a few points Xiaomi could improve on, especially when it comes to battery life on the Mi 8 Pro. Surely the larger 3300mAh battery may help, but it’s not a whole lot to topple the game. Definitely looking forward to Xiaomi’s plans later this year.
With the device now going for about CNY 2499 (US $372) in China, the Xiaomi Mi8 Pro is more than an enticing device for that price given that the Mi 9 Transparent Edition would most likely hit the $599 price tag. However, it seems like the price cut seems to be limited to the Chinese market for now and there’s no word that the Malaysian market would get the same treatment. So unless you could get the Mi 8 Pro for $370, we’d say that it is longer worth it given that the Mi 9 would set you back $449.
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Comcast Business Services Adds Disaster Recovery Options in South Florida With ColoHouse Data Center
Partnership With Company's Miami Data Center to Help Provide Redundant, Reliable Power and Critical Backup to Customers During Hurricane Season
July 19, 2011 08:00 ET | Source: ColoHouse LLC
SUNRISE, FL--(Marketwire - Jul 19, 2011) - Comcast Business Services Florida East Coast Region is launching a partnership with ColoHouse to provide customers with additional options for reliable, redundant power and data center services. The partnership with Colohouse's major Miami data center helps provide customers with the continuation of Internet and telecommunications connectivity in the event of power loss. This service is extremely important in South Florida due to the need for disaster recovery and business continuity during the hurricane season.
"During the hurricane season, the daily operations and profitability of many businesses in South Florida can be greatly affected by severe weather," said Comcast's Vice President of Business Services for the Florida East Coast Region, Steven Schmitz. "This partnership with ColoHouse provides Comcast business customers additional power options to help protect their network-based operations during a major storm."
ColoHouse's Data Center is a 24,000 square foot facility located outside FEMA's 500 year flood zone and is able to withstand a Category 5 hurricane. It's a carrier neutral operation that is utilized by many major global carriers.
The partnership will allow customers to connect with Comcast facilities at the ColoHouse Miami Data Center to establish backup services in case of a power loss for any reason. This service extends disaster recovery services to any sized business.
"This is another example of how Comcast is revolutionizing business services in Miami by providing services that used to be obtainable only by larger companies," said Schmitz.
"Whether it's redundant power and cooling systems, modern equipment or special hurricane-rated facilities, we can offer new innovations and reliability to help ensure disaster recovery and business continuity," said Richard E. Duman, Vice President of Sales Engineering for ColoHouse. "As more organizations rely on network connectivity to drive and support their daily operations, the need for BC/DR becomes even more critical to serving customers and protecting the overall integrity of the business."
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The Rugby League Players’ Association aims to support the right sort of guidance, advice and representation and also offer help with contracts and provide expert financial and legal assistance. We also provide assistance with education and retraining in order for you to obtain fair and equitable treatment in every aspect of your career (inside and outside of the game).
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NFL Rumors: Pittsburgh Steelers Target Colin Kaepernick Contract; Ben Roethlisberger Eyes Young QB For Retirement Plans
By Doug Jackson ( [email protected] ) Mar 20, 2017 05:58 AM EDT Comment
Colin Kaepernick sparked controversy after wearing a Fidel Castro t-shirt to an August press conference YouTube
The Pittsburgh Steelers are quietly looking for a new quarterback to potentially take the lead from Ben Roethlisberger who might announce his retirement even before the next NFL season starts. With a shortage of quarterbacks across the league, many fans believe that a Colin Kaepernick contract could be the best option for the Antonio Brown team. Will the controversial San Francisco 49ers star be a good fit alongside Le'Veon Bell and Ladarius Green?
The Colin Kaepernick contract drama has been an ongoing saga since the past NFL season with the Denver Broncos reportedly almost signing the quarterback. However, the entry of Mark Sanchez and drafting of Paxton Lynch at the time halted any ongoing talk of trade with the former San Francisco 49ers star. Since the Trevor Siemian team seems to be moving forward with their current quarterback lineup, will a Colin Kaepernick contract then be possible with the Pittsburgh Steelers instead?
Rumors are rife that a Ben Roethlisberger retirement announcement is coming soon. While the veteran star has yet to confirm this possibility, sources across the league claim that this is an impending event - one to happen sooner than an actual Tony Romo retirement or Tom Brady exit. Hence, the Pittsburgh Steelers are said to be scouting for a new quarterback to take over once the Ben Roethlisberger retirement possibility becomes a reality.
"You always have to be prepared to select a quarterback at some point, and he's aware of that," shared GM Kevin Colbert of the Pittsburgh Steelers' plans over the Ben Roethlisberger rumors. "We've talked about it. He understands that, if we add a guy into the mix. We'll do that at some point."
The exec added, "I'd hate to say he's in the late stage, because I hope he plays forever. But you know, he is getting older. He's getting better. He was hit less this year than any other year in his career. So chances are that he will extend his career, maybe, but we don't know how long he'll will go."
For his part, the veteran quarterback also shared his indecision over the matter. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback admitted that he would need the offseason to weigh his options.
"I'm gonna take this offseason to evaluate, to consider all options, to consider health and family and things like that and just kind of take some time away to evaluate next season -- if there's gonna be a next season. All those things. At that point in my career and my age I feel like that's the prudent and smart thing to do every year," revealed Ben Roethlisberger.
What do you think? Should the Pittsburgh Steelers sign a Colin Kaepernick contract? Will the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback be a good backup for Big Ben?
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HomePrototypeSA80 History: L22A2 and Experimental L85 Carbines
SA80 History: L22A2 and Experimental L85 Carbines
May 24, 2017 Ian McCollum Prototype, Select-fire Rifles, Video 24
Armament Research Services (ARES) is a specialist technical intelligence consultancy, offering expertise and analysis to a range of government and non-government entities in the arms and munitions field. For detailed photos of the guns in this video, don’t miss the ARES companion blog post!
One of the original design intentions of the SA80 project was to replace the infantry rifle and the submachine gun with a single weapon that could fulfill both roles – hence the choice of a bullpup configuration. This would, theoretically, allow rifle ballistics and also SMG handling and maneuverability. As with most bullpup projects, however, this plan did not last. It quickly became clear that a shortened version of the L85 rifle could be made, which would be more suitable for troops who would previously have been issued submachine guns – notably aircraft and armored vehicle crews.
Today we take a look at a couple early prototypes of these carbines which did not go into production. We also examine an L22A2 carbine, which did become standard issue in 2003 for some units. This carbine includes all of the H&K A2 pattern upgrades, and was given the A2 designation despite there never being an adopted L22A1.
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A Lewis Gun, in .303 British, at 2000 frames per second: The Lewis Gun was developed by American Isaac Newton Lewis shortly before WWI, but the US military was not interested in it (in part […]
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May 11, 2016 Ian McCollum Prototype, Submachine Guns 33
In the early days of the Thompson Submachine Gun, the Auto-Ordnance Company was looking for customers globally. General John Thompson had personally run a demonstration of the gun in England in June of 1921, which […]
eon says:
They could have saved themselves a lot of time, trouble, and expense by simply putting a short plastic stock on the Bushmaster arm gun;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushmaster_Arm_Pistol
Which also had the advantage of being completely ambidextrous with no rearrangement of the machinery required.
Incidentally, I’d expect firing this little bugger from the shoulder would give you “Tavor face” in nothing flat.
Daweo says:
Yes, but that would add next weapon to service, with its own spare parts, which would defy purpose of NOT having totaling different sub-machine gun from rifle.
CG says:
Sometimes, I am amazed by eon’s speed to comment as soon as a video is published….
That’s because it’s Neo. Or Eon. Backwards or forwards. The Matrix works like that….
AHill says:
Is its E-ON or E-AN (Ian)? Coincidence? Hardly!
Nope, I’m not Ian, he’s way smarter than me.
Zorg says:
And it’s always interesting. Thank you.
Keith in England says:
Ian touched on “custom parts” in the gas system
Were there changes needed to the port sizes, volumes and exhaust hole positions of the gas system, in order to allow reliable operation with the port being closer to both the breech and the muzzle?
I’d imagine there would have to be. Even gases are subject to friction when moving through a tube, plus there would be some cooling effect with travel and dwell time, even though we’re talking microseconds. Meaning, shorter tube, higher pressure than the system was originally balanced for. Resulting in greater bolt velocity in recoil.
This situation was one reason the XM177 variant of the M16 always had a higher cyclic rate than the full-grown rifle, even with a heavier buffer. (M16 cyclic averaged 750 R/M, XM177 was supposed to be 800 but was actually more like 850-900 depending on ambient air temp.)
I’d expect the L22A2, etc. to also have a higher cyclic rate, even with measures to reduce the pressure, like a larger diameter gas port and exhaust port.
How much does having the H&K logo on it, add to the cost of the pound shop plastic paint brush handle that’s stuck on the front?
Grrrrr! I’m not an H&K fan.
After the G36/XM-8 debacle’, I don’t think H&K has too many fans left, period.
They lost me with the G11. I still like the G3, though.
To all fairness, they were not entirely to blame. It was Army’s decision not to proceed with procurement. My own question is in what direction they want to move in near future. So far I have seen this ‘rationalized’ 416, which adds some more sense into manufacturing, but concept-wise it is same thing.
http://www.heckler-koch.com/en/products/military/assault-rifles.html
“My own question is in what direction they want to move in near future.”
What do you think about theirs MG4:
http://modernfirearms.net/machine/de/hk-mg-4-e.html
Oh yes, when comes to G3 and derivatives, my admiration endures. They made marked commercial success with them too.
R. Aballe says:
Yes, the G3 was a truly global battle rifle, Denny. With many virtues too, I have to admit. But I still prefer the FAL, in part for sentimental and aesthetical reasons but also because I liked it better when I actually handled and fired one.
Imagine, how ‘pure British’ squaddies feel about it. But chances are that many of them are of Asian ethnicity; just looking at recent pictures from Manchester, leads me to that thought. And some of them (police response unit I guess) carried G36 carbines, btw.
Randomer says:
Are you having a laugh, in terms of demographics “Asian” people make up less than 10% of the population and for that matter are under represented in the armed forces (the majority serving are Sikh incidentally).
Also no police forces employ the L85 (MOD police used to but switched to a mix of MP7 and C7 carbines).
Back on topic; I’ve always understood that the L22 carbines were produced from actual L86 LSW (there wasn’t a huge stock of receivers in a warehouse to convert) that were originally issued to cadet units. Yes youth groups were issued fully automatic weapons (and are still issued semi automatic ones now; the old straight pull rifles being replaced by semi automatic ones).
Short barreled rifles in 5.56×45 caliber are extra challenge to designers. First thing to consider: where you put the gas tap? If too close to chamber, pressure is too high and response too quick and harsh. If you put it too close to muzzle you do not have enough pressure duration to cycle the action (have seen attempt which failed).
One way out may be Krinkov type device which postpones pressure duration and also improves muzzle blast. I wonder why it was not used on this weapon; it is generic and they were used some time before. Although, it must be said that some current versions of AR15 type carbines come with insanely short barrels – and they work. Well, somehow.
“where you put the gas tap?”
Rather: does it have to be gas-operated? Why not lever-delayed (as kulspruta m/1914) or short-recoil/rotation? But if, for some reason, it must be gas-operated then it is possible to use expansion chamber as in AO-46:
http://guns.wikia.com/wiki/AO-46
Long-recoil operated might be viable aswell for delivering limited RateOfFire and thus better controllability.
“Short barreled rifles in 5.56×45 caliber are extra challenge to designers.”
Just wild though: can be mechanism similar to L94A1 chain gun:
http://modernfirearms.net/machine/usa/ex-34-chaingun-e.html
be used to create bull-pup rifle with good barrel length to overall-length ratio? (however even if possible it would only solve problem of short overall 5.56×45 rifle, NOT short barreled 5.56×45 rifles).
I am not sure whatever it would be even possible: it would redesign from belt to magazine, from external-powered to self-propelled and would 5,56 be small enough to be placed inside rifle stock?
You are right, recoil operated system does not require piston, however it needs some meaningful barrel support in front. This in turn may add to weight. But then, railed handguard can share same function. With rotary bolt there is no need for barrel latching (such as used in recently showcased Swiss MG). Some extra receiver length needed for recoil barrel travel is negligible.
So yes, with short type weapon such as SBR it is possible to do away with recoil concept; after all pistols use it almost exclusively. Let’s wit who will attempt it first.
Johnson was a consultant to armalite during the AR10 and 15 projects. A recoil operated AR would probably look a lot like the Johnson.
Regarding the functioning of short barrelled M4 derivatives. There is a school of thought which says that they’re significantly less reliable than the full length guns.
The establishment counter position, says that the issues are due to the people who typically use them, such as drivers, technicians etc, not being as well trained and not paying as much attention to cleaning, lubrication and care of their guns as the personnel who are more likely to be using their guns in combat, and who generally use the longer gun.
Counter to that are instances of multiple M4 carbines malfunctioning in the hands of special forces,
There is also the question of whether manufacturing quality of guns, ammunition or both, has slipped.
With the present attitude of “blame the user” there doesn’t seem to be any appetite to investigate more thoroughly, as blame the user can be used to explain absolutely anything and everything.
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Jones' 17 points, Roberts' double-double help Saint Joseph's beat Morgan State 70-60
BALTIMORE – Carl Jones scored 17 points and Ronald Roberts posted a double-double as Saint Joseph's won its third straight game, beating Morgan State 70-60 Saturday night in a nonconference matchup.
Langston Galloway played all 40 minutes and scored 16 points, Roberts finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds and Halil Kanacevic pulled down 12 boards for Saint Joseph's (8-4), which recorded a season-high 50 rebounds.
DeWayne Jackson led Morgan State (3-8) with 16 and Ian Chiles had 10, but the Bears shot just 30 percent (24 of 79) in the loss.
Morgan State cut a seven-point halftime lead to three, 32-29, after Chiles opened the second half with back-to-back baskets. But Saint Joseph's rattled off eight straight to push its lead to 40-29 and pull away.
The Bears, who shot 1 of 13 from deep, got no closer than nine the rest of the way.
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2 Polish mountain climbers die in the Himalayas in India
(Sky News)
WARSAW, Poland – Polish mountain climbing authorities says two members of a Polish team have died while scaling a Himalayan peak in India.
Polish Union of Alpinism said Lukasz Chrzanowski was killed Thursday during a rescue operation after he slid for some 300 meters and fell into a crevasse while trying to climb down.
The union says his climbing partner, Grzegorz Kukurowski, lost consciousness and then died on Tuesday as the two men were close to the top of Mt. Shivling, which rises some 6,543 meters high.
The union says Chrzanowski tried to climb down after an operation to rescue him using Indian police and Air Force helicopters failed, but he slid and fell into the crevasse.
Kukurowski and Chrzanowski were part of an 8-member Polish team attempting the climb.
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Escorted Rail Tours to Chalon-sur-Saone
Take some snaps in the town where photography was born
Châlon-sur-Saône's history can be traced back to about 354 AD, when the Roman Emperor Constantius II stationed troops here to protect the region from the threat of attack. From here the settlement grew and by the Middle Ages the town had become an important trading post thanks to its advantageous riverside position. In later years the town also acted as a port, transporting the region's famous wines. Yet perhaps Chalon-sur-Saône's finest hour came in 1827, when Nicéphore Niepce produced the world's first durable photograph: 'View from the Window at Le Gras'.
The beautiful town has much to recommend it today; not only its attractive clutch of authentic, half-timbered houses, but also the mighty neo-classical Cathedral of St Vincent, which dominates the town's skyline.
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Discover the timeless elegance of France's beautiful Rhône on board the MS Amadeus Provence. Experience a memorable cruise, enchanting cities, natural wonders and more.
Visit quaint Lyon, holy Avignon and charming Beaune, and admire the magnificent Ardèche Gorge as you drift down this peaceful river.
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The world-famous Union Square Greenmarket began with just a few farmers in 1976, has grown exponentially; in peak season 140 regional farmers, fishers, and bakers sell their products to a dedicated legion of city dwellers. As Greenmarket's flagship market, the seasonal bounty is unparalleled, with hundreds of varieties to choose from during any given season. From just-picked fresh fruits and vegetables, to heritage meats and award-winning farmstead cheeses, artisan breads, jams, pickles, a profusion of cut flowers and plants, wine, ciders, maple syrup and much more. Located in one of New York City's great public spaces, the atmosphere at Union Square on a market day is electric: 60,000 market shoppers shop and chat with farmers; students of all ages tour the market and learn about seasonality; visitors watch and taste cooking demonstrations by some of New York's hottest local chefs.
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Pine Bush dance bands
Looking for a band that will get your guests up and on their feet? GigMasters has a wide selection of Dance Bands that you can book for live performances at weddings, birthdays, clubs, and more. Bust a move and see who’s available for shows in the Pine Bush, NY area.
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GigMasters RISING STAR Award Winner -- Top Dance Band!! Charisma delivers a perfect mix of dance music, with a professional attitude and flair that will make your event successful and memorable! The musicians in Charisma have extensive performing experience entertaining at weddings and corporate events throughout the Tristate area over the last 15+ years. We can easily customize our repertoire to ensure that you get exactly what you want, and once we get you and your guests out on the... (more)
Dance Band from Pound Ridge, NY (46 miles from Pine Bush, NY)
Awarded Best Of 2017, RSVP features top-notch musicianship (Grammy-nominated) in a variety of configurations to fit virtually any kind of event, providing anything from a duo to 9 pieces, unplugged or electric. RSVP's huge repertoire accommodates a wide variety of preferences and requests, covering many styles and all eras from 40s to present day. Many clips here were recorded live, giving you the truest representation of exactly what you'll be hiring. Pop hits, Motown, Beatles, classic rock,... (more)
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Looking for a band that will make your event stand out? No Big Deal is comprised of five formally trained musicians with a diverse repertoire that pleases audiences of all ages. From birthday parties to weddings, we provide the high-energy music that keeps guests on the dance floor all night long. We also can provide a Hybrid package that would include a DJ for part of the night. We can arrange a sophisticated jazz trio for cocktail hours as well as a full rock/dance band with guitar,... (more)
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Cover Band from Wilton, CT (52 miles from Pine Bush, NY)
The Sullivan Brothers were awesome. They played all songs people wanted to hear. Their energy was awesome, the even played stairway to heaven on the guitar we were raffleing off. I honestly couldn't be happier, and I already told them of another show we are doing in August I want to book them for." -Joe D. Blue Point Brewing "Hired these guys to play at our daughters Sweet 16 after hearing them at our favorite local brewery and they did not disappoint. The teenagers absolutely loved... (more)
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The Casplash Band a.k.a. Caribbean Splash
Reggae Band from Manhattan, NY (58 miles from Pine Bush, NY)
Casplash a.k.a. Caribbean Splash plays music made for dancing ranging from Calypso, Soca, and Reggae to Pop, Funk, R&B and more. We are a unique and eclectic band which has thrilled thousands of party revelers in New York City and throughout the USA. We combine the beautiful sounds of the steel pan, soulful singing and hot tropical rhythms. Casplash is founded by Steelpanist Rudy Crichlow, a man whose roots are in Trinidad and Tobago. Throughout the years the members of Casplash have taken... (more)
New Wave Craze
80s Band from Butler, NJ (42 miles from Pine Bush, NY)
New Wave Craze is a 5 piece party band focusing on 80's new wave including music from bands such as: Duran Duran, Human League, Tears for Fears, The Cars, Aha, and INXS. All members are professional musicians and have played corporate events, weddings, casinos, township events, etc. Band can also cover other decades and have an extensive catalog to cater to our clients' needs! (more)
Zamb'up
World Music Band from New York City, NY (58 miles from Pine Bush, NY)
Zamb'Up is a New York City based group that brings together the best of Brazilian and American music with a fresh, groovy approach, and good taste, making music to listen and to dance, music for small and intimate occasions and also for large parties. The selection of songs will certainly make your event memorable. The repertoire includes classics of American music such as Pop, R&B, Motown, Soul, and classics of Brazilian music such bossa nova, samba, baiao, among others. The group is... (more)
Diamonds in Jupiter
R&B Band from Newark, NJ (58 miles from Pine Bush, NY)
Pop, R & B, funk, dance band, Diamonds in Jupiter: Seven talented musicians from the NY/NJ area sharing their talents doing Old and New School R & B, pop, Dance,funk, electronica. From emotional ballads to funk; with three excellent vocal fronts, this band has it all. DJ services now included. We can offer you solo to ten piece, whatever your musical needs might be. Easy to work with and will work within your budget. Catch this groove in your Soul R system.. Current member... (more)
Metrotang / La Banda Ramirez
MetroTang is our company, La Banda Ramirez is our Latin band. La Banda Ramirez plays Cuban classics, salsa arrangement, Latin jazz cover tunes (Celia Cruz, Eddie and Charlie Palmieri, Paquito D'Rivera, Irakere), and other Latin styles, including cumbia, vallenato, and bachata. Look in our samples for these titles: Soy Antillana, El cuarto de Tula, Song for Maura, Lo que va a pasar, Midnight Mambo. MetroTang is also our first CD of tunes written by our... (more)
80s Band from Montclair, NJ (54 miles from Pine Bush, NY)
Turn your event into a party to the max while Fast Forward brings to life the totally rad sounds from the most excellent era — the '80s! Fast Forward replicates the kitschy, one-hit wonders, R&B, pop, nu-wave, dance, rock 'n' roll, hair metal, even a ballad or two. . . a wicked-awesome mix of music that will undoubtedly stir up your function. Let your minds rewind as this glam-fronted act unleashes the ultimate hits that blasted from ur (parents'?) boom box. The fabulicious talent of core... (more)
Bon Temps Brass Band
Brass Band from New York City, NY (60 miles from Pine Bush, NY)
The Bon Temps Brass Band is a rowdy group of musicians from New Orleans and around the country who presently reside in NJ/NYC metro market. They aren't a band with a horn section – they're a Horn Band with an awesome rhythm section. Members of the Bon Temps Brass Band have played with, or shared billing with, the likes of Kermit Ruffins, Billy Hector, Leo Nocentelli, Zydeco-a-go-go, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, The Wild Bohemians, Norman Taylor, The Red Stick Ramblers, Ginger Coyle, Treme' Brass... (more)
Profile Reggae Band
Cover Band from Danbury, CT (46 miles from Pine Bush, NY)
After 3 years of playing Reggae music on The Carnival Cruise Line, Dellie Williams and Bishop Edwards decided to head ashore and form a new band. The group Profile was formed around 1994 and today still consists of the three original members. The members of Profile are Delworth Williams (lead guitar/vocals), Bishop Edwards (drums/lead vocals) and Bruce Weir (bass). Profile is capable of playing a variety of music from the 50's to the 90's as well as the present. All of their music is... (more)
Soul Cruisin
Motown Band from Lafayette, NJ (40 miles from Pine Bush, NY)
Soul Cruisin' is comprised of some of the best club musicians in NJ. Our repertoire spans 5 decades and covers the best of Funk, R&B, Soul, Motown, Rock, Country, Dance and Latin. Soul Cruisin covers tunes from such artists as: Temptations, Jackson 5, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, James Brown, Frank Sinatra, Commodores, Chic, Bruno Mars, Meghan Trainer, John Legend, Miami Sound Machine, Donna Summers and more!!!! We also mix in some salsa from the likes of Celia Cruz and Marc Anthony... (more)
Soul Diamond
R&B Band from Bergenfield, NJ (49 miles from Pine Bush, NY)
Soul Diamond is the dance band that will have you on your feet showing off your latest and greatest moves. The band is led by Ms. Vineta Lewis on keyboard. The rest of this talented group includes a guitarist, bass player, saxophonist, drummer and a vocalist or 2 when necessary. We play R&B, Soul, Smooth Jazz, Love Songs and Gospel. We are available for wedding receptions, birthday parties, corporate events and all types of celebrations. The band, or a portion of it, can also provide... (more)
Gypsy FUNK Squad
World Music Band from Montclair, NJ (54 miles from Pine Bush, NY)
Gypsy Funk Squad is a world music band that plays classic folk belly dance and line dance music. We have dancers that love children and fire dancers too if needed! But we can play without the dancer/dancers also. Songs from Turkey, Armenia, Egypt, The Balkans, Israel, Lebanon, with revamped rock/pop/dance tunes and original psychedelic surprises are thrown in...belly style! Or we can just play the world music without any western songs. The emphasis is on fun and a dancing good time! Gypsy... (more)
3rdValve Productions
Top 40 Band from Montclair, NJ (54 miles from Pine Bush, NY)
Looking for Modern Top40, Rock, Soul and R&B? Book "Best Day Ever!" : One of the hottest party bands in the NY/NJ area, "Best Day Ever!" brings irresistible non-stop dance music to your nightclub, corporate event or wedding reception. Comprised of the finest singers and musicians in the New York area, our extraordinary vocalists provide lush harmonies and a perfect vocal blend for all your favorite songs, backed up by a band that will keep you on the dance floor all night long! Best Day... (more)
Exodus Supreme
Caribbean Band from Paterson, NJ (48 miles from Pine Bush, NY)
Exodus Supreme is a band that plays for all age groups. We play Oldies back to the 50's, Motown, R&B, Pop, Reggae, Calypso and Latin. We can play for children, parents and grandparents and anyone in between. We can do a solo act to a six piece band. with steel drum if requested. We're willing to travel about 100 miles, but will travel further if necessary. We are good at what we do, and aim to please, we do take special requests, given enough time and compensation. We're energetic,... (more)
The Bernstein Bard Trio
Acoustic Band from New Paltz, NY (14 miles from Pine Bush, NY)
Our instrumentation is acoustic using mandolin, guitar, and upright bass. We perform swing tunes by Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Django Reinhart and George Gershwin; Latin and Tango by Jobim, Bonfa, and Bizet; traditional and popular melodies from around the world including Bluegrass, Old Time, Irish and Scottish fiddle tunes, Italian mazurkas and tarantellas, Finnish waltzes, Jewish melodies; Blues, reggae, Americana roots and folk music. Popular melodies include songs by the Beatles, Van... (more)
Guilty Pleasures-Cover Band
Cover Band from New York City, NY (60 miles from Pine Bush, NY)
Guilty Pleasures is an instant party, pop/rock cover band from New York City. We pride ourselves on reaching deep into the musical archives and playing all the songs you forgot you love! With a diverse repertoire including everything from Prince to Queen and all points in between, we have the perfect fit for most event's needs. Past performances have been in clubs, bars, private events and parties. We can provide everything from a solo acoustic performance to a full band of just about any... (more)
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Taking action on the beaches!
We’re celebrating the fantastic social action members have been taking. Here, Sophie, Ellie and Alice from 148th City of Edinburgh Guides share why they’ve been cleaning beaches in Edinburgh.
Sophie, Ellie and Alice all took part in Girlguiding’s Action for Change project. It aimed to give girls age 13-18 the skills to campaign on the issues they’re passionate about, grow in confidence and be a force for good in their communities. As part of their project they’ve been working to protect the environment. The girls share how they’ve been getting on…
I’ve always been passionate about protecting the environment but with such a big issue it’s hard to know where to start. Taking part in Action for Change showed us how we could make a real difference by taking action in our community.
When we spoke to the rest of our unit about the project they were really excited to get involved so we came up with the idea of doing a beach clean.
Our unit ended up collecting an impressive 12 bags jammed full of rubbish and we don’t plan to stop there. We’re already looking into other ways to help protect the local beaches.
We know rubbish left on beaches doesn’t just look awful and put people off visiting – it can also get in the sea and cause damage to local wildlife. Organising our beach clean was hard work but we had lots of fun too – we felt really proud to have collected so much rubbish and to have made a real difference.
Everyone got really involved with the beach clean so now we’re looking at completing our Ocean Challenge Badge with our unit to learn more about how we can protect the ocean and the wildlife that lives there.
Find out more about how your unit can get involved in some great social action projects here.
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Turkey’s growing estrangement from the West stems from its domestic and regional ambitions, as well as from a feeling of being unwanted in the European Union. There is also a deeper undercurrent, present since the founding of the Turkish Republic, that questions the Kemalist strategy of a radical alignment with Europe. Even so, a total break with its Western partners is not on the cards.
After Mosul and Raqqa, risks multiply
As the battle for Mosul concludes, the battle for Raqqa is entering its initial phase. From a military perspective, the fall of these twin bastions of Daesh was never in doubt. But tactical victories can only be turned into long-term strategic gains if a political process is put in place. ...
The predicament of Turkey and the Kurds
The protracted conflict between Turkey and some of the Kurds has obscured an opportunity for both sides to advance their goals by returning to cooperation. This shared interest has become especially urgent as the region’s failed states, Syria and Iraq, near an inevitable fragmentation.
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As Turkey’s unstable internal politics have lurched toward repression, its foreign policy appears to have lost direction. The escalating war with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has pushed resolution of the Kurdish question into the distant future, while terrorist strikes and a conflict with Russia have dragged Ankara deeper into ...
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SAM PILGRIM SIGNS AS A HAIBIKE HERO
Haibike is proud to announce the signing of Sam Pilgrim to our ePerformance team for 2018 and beyond. 27-year-old Sam is a freeride specialist who will utilise the potential of the XDURO series to redefine the limits of what is possible on an eMountainbike.
ABOUT SAM PILGRIM
Pilgrim, from Colchester in the UK, started his dirt jump career at the age of 14. Ever since, he has always been one of the leading figures in international competitions. In 2011 he won the Red Bull District Ride in Nuremberg; in 2013 he carried off the victory in the Freeride Mountain Bike World Tour. Since then has built a huge fan base of over 500k social media followers.
When asked why he chose to ride for the ePerformance Pioneer Haibike, Sam replied;
“I really liked the look of what Haibike was doing in terms of being more extreme with eBikes and pushing the freeride side of things. It was an obvious choice really!”
Pilgrim’s 2018 events line up includes several of the FMB World Tour on his custom-made Haibike dirt jump Bike. Plus he’ll continue his series of regular adrenaline-fuelled YouTube videos.
“I want to show what’s possible on an eBike with new tricks and big jumps!”
“I personally hated pedalling up hill. It was just something that sucked in between the fun stuff; but then I actually tried an eBike and now everything is fun. I actually still can’t believe how fun it is even when I’m pedalling up!”
- Sam Pilgrim
The invaluable R&D feedback gained from Sam over the coming years will be used to contribute to the further development of the Haibike XDURO models. This is all designed to aid continuous improvements and innovation keeping the XDUROs at the head of the pack, a view strongly supported by Bernd Lesch, Director of Marketing & Product at Haibike.
“We warmly welcome Sam Pilgrim to the Haibike family and are looking forward to pushing ePerformance to the next level on the international stage.”
In a recent interview E-Mountain Bike Magazine’s Tom Corfield quizzes Sam Pilgrim on the move, all things Haibike, and what’s next for his career. Read the feature: Interview: Freeride pro Sam Pilgrim on his switch to Haibike or check out Sam’s Facebook page to see him put the Haibike through its paces!
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Bethany Beach First Responders Half Marathon
Saturday, September 21, 2019 • Bethany Beach, DE • Course Map
Set for its 2nd annual running as summer is turning to fall here along the beaches of this small coastal down on the Delaware shore, the Bethany Beach First Responders Sports Weekend will be filled with running, swimming and biking events — from the half marathon and 5K on Saturday to the triathlon and duathlon set for Sunday.
“For years, Bethany has embraced its own quiet style – smaller and more serene than some beach resorts, Bethany is beloved for its balance of family-friendly peacefulness and fun-loving diversions, and has become a favorite for celebrities,” is the way the Delaware Tourism Office promotes this tiny town near the state’s southern corner.
Measuring just over one square mile and home to just over 1,000 permanent residents — a number that swells to more than 15,000 in the summer — Bethany Beach also is home to state parks like Fresh Pond State Park and Delaware Seashore State Park, both of which you’ll get to see on the half marathon route.
Runners in the half marathon (and the relay) will start the race near the beach, at the intersection of Garfield Parkway and Atlantic Avenue. From there, the race will head first west along Garfield and then north along Coastal Highway, before turning off the highway when you reach the first of the parks you’ll see, Fresh Pond State Park.
Once you’ve made your way around Fresh Pond, you’ll rejoin Coastal Highway for another stretch, which will take you up into Delaware Seashore State Park, which spans more than 2,000 acres and stretches some 6 miles along the coastline.
You’ll run through the park along a few twists and turns and then head back onto Coastal Highway for the return route back to Bethany Beach, where you’ll cross the finish line on the Joseph Olson Boardwalk.
A view of Bethany Beach, Delaware. (Photo by Wikimedia)
Nestled along the Delaware shoreline, roughly 55 miles south of Dover, Bethany Beach typically sees mostly milder conditions in September, when temperatures average between the low 60s and the upper 70s.
Sept. 21 average low: 61ºF
Sept. 21 average high: 77ºF
See the race route map for the Bethany Beach First Responders Sports Weekend Half Marathon here.
Course Time Limit
3 1/2 hours
$70 – $100 for the half marathon
$120 – $150 for the half marathon relay (per team)
To reserve your spot in the 2019 running of the half marathon, 5K, triathlon or duathlon at the Bethany Beach First Responders Sports Weekend, register online at RunSignUp.com here.
www.bethanybeachtri.com
Ever run in the Bethany Beach First Responders Sports Weekend Half Marathon? Share your impressions here, as well as anything you learned about the race that you think other runners/walkers should know.
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By GrimBrother One - 9/24/2014
Issue One
This issue of Canon Fodder was originally published within the 9-24-14 edition of the Halo Bulletin.
Greetings! It's an incredibly thrilling time for Halo fans, as we find ourselves all at once looking back on the franchise’s incredibly rich history, and simultaneously looking forward to its exciting and enigmatic future. Halo: The Master Chief Collection is right around the corner, and with it will come the opportunity for a new generation to experience the foundation of the franchise. Not only will players be able to relive the evolution of the gameplay experience, but it's also a chance for us to revisit the roots of Halo's deep and dynamic lore. Characters like the Arbiter, Sergeant Johnson, Tartarus, and more will once again be taking center stage in glorious high-definition, while also paving the way for Halo's future.
We wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to reflect specifically on the fiction, from the fifty-thousand foot view to the far-reaching corners. The Halo story can be found on many fronts. It is all at once an epic space opera, but also a boots-on-the-ground character experience, and we want to continue to make the galaxy more accessible to fresh faces while rewarding the investment of fervent fans. In this vein, I'll be taking a look at various corners of the universe; some paths well-trodden, others much less known. In the coming weeks we'll be taking a look at the story surrounding the events contained in Halo: The Master Chief Collection, helping set the stage for folks new to the fray as well as exploring some deeper elements that long-time players will certainly find... intriguing.
To start things off, enjoy the Q&A first presented in the 9-24-14 Halo Bulletin, as framed by our beloved Bravo!
Thanks, Grim! I know I speak for many readers when I say that we’re looking forward to digging into Halo’s fiction and fantasy over the next few weeks as we approach the launch of The Master Chief Collection (and, if I have my way, beyond as well).
As promised, I took many of your fiction questions from the past as well as last week, and sent them over to Grim and the Franchise team. Over the past few days, they’ve debated, consulted archived documents and UNSC records, and then (and only then) answered several of your questions in great detail. Read on for more fiction goodness.
-Bravo
KNOWLEDGE DROP: COMMUNITY Q&A
Question: What happened to the Huragok from First Strike and Vergil from Halo 3: ODST?
- @Mr_Admirals
Answer: Quick to Adjust (“Vergil”) was “interrogated” by ONI for information related to what is now referred to as the Excession at Voi, but were unable to acquire any actionable intelligence before the High Prophet of Truth arrived with the Forerunner Keyship. The Huragok recovered aboard the Gettysburg met a variety of fates in the waning days of the War; the survivors were put to work on the Infinity project and at high-priority Forerunner research sites such as Trevelyan.
Q: Why do the Jackals in Halo 4 look reptilian rather than avian like in previous installments?
- Shepherd 214
A: All of the species found within the Halo universe - even humans - show a degree of phenotypic variation, with a variety of visually distinctive populations. The visual differences of species like the Unggoy, Kig-Yar, Sangheili, or Jiralhanae that you see throughout various Halo games showcase that variety, provide a larger canvas for our amazing artists to work on, and help differentiate their roles within the Halo sandbox. Though they look more saurian than their cousins, the Ibie’shan Jackals (Halo 4) exist conterminously with the Ruuhtian Jackals (“classic”), and T’vaoan Skirmishers (Halo: Reach) as related subspecies. You will see both the Ruuhtian and Ibie’shan Jackals in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
Q: What were the unknown UNSC ships in Midnight?
- Onyx81
A: The vessels seen in Midnight are the Poseidon-class light carrier, Vindication-class battleship, and Strident-class frigate.
Q: How was High charity able to get to the Ark in a timely manner? The only way it could have done so was the Voi Portal, but High Charity was much bigger than that portal. So how was it able to do this? If it went through Voi, why did the Gravemind not throw down billions upon billions of flood forms on earth while it was there?
- BaconShelf
A: The Flood-infested High Charity never entered Earth’s atmosphere, and did not transit the Portal at Voi. However, the Gravemind did become aware of Earth’s Portal - and thus the danger that the Lesser Ark still posed to his plans - as soon as he arrived in the Sol system. His modifications to High Charity were far-reaching, both to keep the facility functioning after the departure of the Keyship, and to better serve as a mobile plagueship from which he could sing victory everlasting in a galaxy consumed of thinking life. But even with an intellect impossibly vast and deep, able to twist the technologies of the Covenant far beyond their original functionality by application of esoteric Precursor science, the ancient abomination was unable to both conduct a desperate bridging maneuver to the Ark and maintain the structural integrity of High Charity after its arrival.
Q: Are Shortsword, Vulture, Longsword, Sabre and Falcon aircraft still in service as of 2557? (Excluding Spirit of Fire)
A: The Longsword and Falcon remain in active UNSC service with the Navy/Air Force and Army, respectively. Without the exigencies of the Covenant War requiring every combat-worthy airframe be pressed into service, the remaining Shortsword inventory was either transferred to UNSC Air Force reserve units or scrapped, depending on their condition. The Sabre was an experimental aerospace fighter and never saw mass production, though it remains in service at ONI facilities in the Sol system (and elsewhere, unofficially); it’s enduring legacy can be seen in the upgrade packages fitted to the contemporary Broadsword strike fighters and Longsword interceptors. The Vulture had largely disappeared from UNSC inventories due to irreplaceable combat losses by 2545, but Materials Group is currently evaluating the possibility of restarting production (albeit with the benefit of improved materials and incorporation of new technologies). Note that even within the timeframe of the Covenant War some vehicle saw less prevalent use than others depending on the peculiarities of the battlespace, logistical realities, and availability of qualified operating personnel.
Q: 10 years ago, we were faced fighting a Covenant armada who just found Earth. On November 11, we get to revisit that siege and course of events in Halo 2. To my knowledge, Halo fiction has never said how the Covenant found Earth (even though it was by accident). Will we ever get an explanation in fiction or could we get the answer now?
- VAVA Mk2
A: Two elements of the Covenant learned of Earth’s location separately. One was the High Prophet of Truth, who was amassing a sizable invasion force at Unyielding Hierophant. The other was the High Prophet of Regret, leading his personal relic-hunting fleet from aboard the Solemn Penance. We will soon be answering how one of these elements learned the location of Earth.
Q: What exactly is MJOLNIR GEN2's power system? We have clear answers for that question for Mark IV through Mark VI and some plausible data about the last GEN1 project, Mark VII but GEN2 is just kind of…there. Specifically, what kind (Fusion, Plasma-Fusion Hybrid, something Forerunner?) and where are the power supplies located? The chest pieces have sometimes seemed vague on this. They appear to have a dual reactor set on the back but some sets, Venator in particular, seem a bit impossible that this is the case with how tiny the 'packs' are.
- Aulakauss
A: All Mjolnir GEN2 suits use a compact fusion reactor installed in the back of their torso carapace. Note that illustrations in the Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide are simplified for purposes of clear presentation, and should not be considered prescriptive.
Q: Does the Sharquoi still exist in the Halo Universe or is its mention in the Conversations of the Universe now considered nothing more than a left over from earlier plans? If it is still canon, what is its role and can you give us any details on the creature’s behavior and/or origins?
- eben gibon king
A: They still exist, though we cannot yet disclose specifics.
Q: What's the deal with Ralph-303's unusually high service number?
A: This anomalous service number was adjusted to Ralph-103 in our records.
Q: How did the Ur-Didact survive the Halo Array firing?
- Cyanades
A: The Ur-Didact’s Cryptum served as both a prison and a sanctuary, locking him in a deep meditative state referred to as “xankara” while protecting him in a slipspace bubble and stasis containment as the Halo rings fired. Like a ship at sea remains oblivious to a tsunami passing beneath it, the Ur-Didact was undisturbed as Halo erased all sentient life in the galaxy.
We hope you enjoyed that! Starting next week we'll take a look at the events surrounding the discovery of Installation 04, and the opening hours of the Halo Conflict. So I hope you'll join us as we mix things up a little; after all, I think we're just getting started...
-Grim
This week in Canon Fodder, we finish our chat with Halo: New Blood author Matt Forbeck, take a closer look at the cover of Halo: Hunters in the Dark, provide both new and updated entries in the Universe, and more.
Taking Orders
This week in Canon Fodder, we talk #HUNTtheTRUTH and chat some Universe housekeeping.
HEV-EN Sent
By GrimBrother One - 6/5/2015
This week in Canon Fodder, we drop deeper into the fiction surrounding Halo 3: ODST.
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What are you in the mood for today? Our newly renovated World Café, in the former location of the Lakeside Terrace Tent, features a host of the best cuisine from around the world at affordable prices.
Menaka Thakkar Dance Company - Prince Rama in the Wilderness
Canada’s premiere Indian dance company presents a dance weekend of two productions choreographed by Menaka Thakkar based on the Ramayana.
FILM / James Richards: Canon and Vessel + Mouth Room
We are pleased to present a two-part screening featuring a program of London, UK-based artist James Richards’s recent work followed by a selection of videos by Stuart Marshall, Anne McGuire, Duncan Campbell, and others curated by the artist and entitled Mouth Room.
FROM THE ARCHIVES / Matthew-Robin Nye on John Greyson
Matthew-Robin Nye will discuss The Power Plant exhibition John Greyson: Fictional Documents — Gay Culture & the Media (1989) as part of The Power Plant's 25th anniversary programming.
IN CONVERSATION / James Richards & Steve Reinke
Join us at The Power Plant for a discussion between London, UK-based artist James Richards and Chicago-based artist Steve Reinke about their ongoing collaboration, and the confluence of their video practices. This dialogue is part of our 25th anniversary programming.
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Air pollution fears over Harrogate level crossing
Bone of contention - Campaigner Trevor Dale at Starbeck railway level crossing which causes delays for drivers.
New health concerns have been raised over Harrogate’s least popular level crossing with drivers.
After a rail campaigner complained that Network Rail were not doing enough to reduce delays at Starbeck level crossing, a local green group now says changes are needed to reduce air pollution.
Victoria Wild, a member of Zero Carbon Harrogate, which recently launched an ‘anti-idling’ campaign to cut exhaustion fumes, said the length of time the barrier at Starbeck, where it is estimated 33 trains per day stop in each direction, was down was bad for the environment.
She said: “Starbeck residents are rightly concerned about the air pollution caused by drivers idling their engines while they wait for the trains to pass.
“Any reduction in the amount of time the barrier is down is to be welcomed in reducing this wait and cutting toxic emissions which are linked to cancer, heart disease and asthma.
“But drivers can help by switching off their engines while they wait, keeping the air cleaner inside. Starbeck residents’ groups will be among those celebrating Clean Air Day in June to raise awareness of this issue.”
Official: The cycling stars coming to Harrogate next week
The issue of delays with the barrier at Starbeck level crossing was raised originally by Trevor Dale, a spokesperson of Harrogate Line Supporters Group, who has spent years fighting a lone battle to reduce the amount of time the Starbeck barrier is down.
Starbeck level crossing: Can more be done?
Network Rail says it has already investigated whether improvements at the crossing would cut the amount of time the barriers remain in the down position and it concludes that it would not.
And a member of West & North Yorkshire Rail Group for The Campaign for Better Transport who has a particular interest in the Starbeck crossing, says there may be complicating factors which make improvements more difficult and expensive.
Starbeck level crossing: What the problem is
Dr Adrian Morgan said: “Starbeck station and level crossing is at the foot of a very steep railway bank. The risk assessment was so great that a procedure was introduced that trains were not allowed to proceed beyond a signal at former Dragon Junction if the level crossing at Starbeck wasn’t closed to motorists.
“This is why the crossing is closed for longer than normal to Knaresborough/York trains. The only solution to Starbeck level crossing is to close road and railway for six months and put the railway and station in a trench under the road by continuing the steep gradient and bridging the A59 but would need Network Rail to spend around £50 million.”
Debenhams closures: Harrogate store's good news
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Harrogate Railway
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Last-gasp leveller earns Railway third successive home draw
Jordan Missin, scorer of Harrogate Railway's first goal, in action against Penistone Church. Picture: Caught Light Photography
Rhys Howell
Published: 20:54 Thursday 19 April 2018
Despite having led for a long period of the game, Harrogate Railway needed a 94th-minute equaliser to help them to a point from Wednesday’s home clash with Penistone Church.
The game eventually finished 2-2 and the draw was Marlon Adams’ side’s third in succession in the space of just five days.
Railway moved ahead on the half-hour-mark when recent signing Josh Underwood got to the byline and pulled the ball back for Jordan Missin to slot home his first goal for the club.
The hosts were good value for their lead and remained in front until the 80th minute, Ashley Ellis heading home following a Penistone corner to level things up.
Things went from bad to worse for the Railwaymen when keeper Chris Senior was adjudged to have brought down Jordan Corduri inside the box and Nathan Keightley turned the game on its head from the resulting penalty.
Adams’ men did not let their heads go down, however, and pushed for an equaliser which eventually arrived deep into stoppage-time.
A long ball was headed on on the edge of the area and landed in the six-yard box where Shane Hamilton challenged the Penistone keeper and forced the ball past him and into the back of the net.
The result leaves Railway two points above the NCEL Premier Division relegation zone, but Hall Road Rangers, the side directly behind them, hould five games in hand.
Harrogate Railway's hopes of escaping drop zone hit by Knaresborough Town's late leveller
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Experience all that the islands have to offer, with your newest, coolest “things to do” guide.
By Hawaii Magazine Jul 30, 2018
Hawaii is like no place on Planet Earth, with spectacular golden sand-covered beaches and lush emerald valleys. And each island has its own distinct personality. Kauai is “The Garden island” and the oldest of the main islands. This is the place to chill and enjoy nature at its finest, with tropical rainforests and cascading waterfalls. Oahu is the heart of Hawaii and is known as “The Gathering Place.” It is the third largest island in Hawaii, where you can bask in the surf and sun or take in the city. Molokai is the fifth largest island and boasts a rural lifestyle, national park and white sand beaches. It’s one of the most popular destinations for outdoor adventures. Lanai, the smallest island, will entice you with luxurious resorts, world class amenities and championship golf. Maui is known as “The Valley Isle.” On the second largest island, you’ll find famous beaches, a sacred valley, and some of the best locales for whale watching. The Big Island is the island of inspiration because it is both the youngest and largest of the Hawaiian Islands. It is a powerful destination, with volcanoes, mountains, lush valleys, and a black sand beach.
For many, beautiful Waikiki is their introduction to Hawaii. But there's so much more to do.
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There is so much to explore, and naturally you will want to see and experience all that the islands have to offer. To take the stress out of finding restaurants, activities, events, and attractions, the intoGo app makes finding things to see and do easy and fast! You’ll find all the popular restaurants, tours, luaus, romantic date ideas, and more for each island so you can enjoy your time in paradise. Here are some of the top cool ways to find fun faster in Hawaii with the intoGo app.
Hawaii's multicultural cuisine, like this pineapple fried rice, is some of the best in the world.
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Want to get a taste of the local cuisine? Some of the most popular restaurants among the locals are burgers, poke, noodles, plate lunches, food trucks, and roadside dining gems. Hawaii’s regional cuisine features some of the freshest island ingredients from flavorful fruits and vegetables grown in volcanic soil to the best quality seafood the Pacific Ocean has to offer.
Head to the Big Island for one of the best selections of fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood. Be sure to sample the world-famous Kona coffee from the gourmet restaurants and local spots. Oahu is a great place to see where the locals dine. You will find everything from casual cafes to some of the most notable restaurants in the world for fine dining. Kauai is the destination to sample Hawaii regional cuisine with everything from barbecue to fresh seafood. Maui is the spot for a traditional Hawaiian meal and to experience some of the best luaus with amazing food and beautiful sunset views.
You will find all of this and more on the intoGo app. There are complete restaurant descriptions, menus, reviews, and the best times to catch happy hour. Get instant reviews and suggestions from the experts – people who have dined there.
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Dive into adventure with everything from local tours to oceanfront accommodations, suit up for exciting activities like scuba diving, whale watching and surfing lessons. Surfing is a favorite pastime in Hawaii, and if you have dreams of riding the waves from beginner to expert, you will find lots of great resources and surf shops. Get up close and wonder at the amazing variety of tropical fish, sea turtles, and go on an underwater adventure to explore one of the world’s most famous coral reefs. The beautiful Hawaiian beaches are only the beginning. Whether you want to spend your time learning to surf, parasailing or finding adventures the whole family can enjoy, intoGo can help!
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Catch all of the upcoming concerts, events, and festivals happening during your stay. Oahu hosts lots of live entertainment, including parades, concerts, art festivals and sporting events year-round, from the Honolulu Festival with local art, music, and dance in March to the Aloha Festivals, a weeklong celebration of Hawaiian music, dance and history, happening in September.
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Theresa May warned she faces another defeat over her Brexit deal
Theresa May has been warned she faces another defeat over her Brexit deal after promising to bring the legislation to write it into law before the Commons in the first week of June.
The Government confirmed it will bring forward the Withdrawal Agreement Bill (WAB), after Mrs May and Jeremy Corbyn held fresh talks on Tuesday evening.
READ MORE: Theresa May to introduce Brexit Bill in first week of June
But the two leaders have failed so far to agree a Brexit package and Mrs May also faces opposition from her DUP allies unless the deal’s Northern Ireland backstop measures are scrapped.
Former Brexit minister Steve Baker questioned the Prime Minister’s decision to bring the legislation for her “failed deal” before Parliament and suggested it would do little to counter the threat posed by Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party.
He said: “If the Brexit Party were demanding we pass this Withdrawal Agreement, a vote might just make sense.
“But they aren’t. Quite the reverse.
“And driving it through over the heads of the DUP appears to eradicate the Government’s majority.”
Former Brexit minister Steve Baker questioned Theresa May’s decision to bring her Brexit deal back to Parliament (Victoria Jones/PA)
Mr Baker, deputy chairman of the European Research Group of Brexit-backing Tories, added: “What is Government thinking?”
Labour will oppose the WAB unless a cross-party deal is reached with the Government.
READ MORE: Brexit: Record number of EU nationals working in UK
And DUP Westminster leader Nigel Dodds questioned “what has changed” from the deal which has already been rejected three times by MPs.
“Unless she can demonstrate something new that addresses the problem of the backstop then it is highly likely her deal will go down to defeat once again,” he said.
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But International Trade Secretary Liam Fox warned Eurosceptics that they risked the prospect of Brexit never happening if they failed to back the legislation.
Failing to support the WAB would mean either a no-deal Brexit or the revocation of Article 50, cancelling the whole process, he said.
“There will be an opportunity for MPs to decide, after local and European elections, whether they want to vote for Brexit or not,” he told the Institute for Government in London.
“I think MPs will need to look and see whether they want to continue down a path that, inexorably I think, takes us to either the potential of revocation of Article 50 or leaving without a deal, and ask if that’s the best course, either democratically or economically.”
In their Tuesday night meeting, Mrs May was said to have made clear to the Labour leader that she wanted to bring cross-party discussions to a conclusion and “deliver on the referendum result”.
The pair will face each other again on Wednesday during Prime Minister’s Questions in the Commons at noon.
A Downing Street spokesman said the talks between the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition were “useful and constructive”.
Officials from both parties were continuing the efforts to reach an agreement on Wednesday and the Prime Minister’s Brexit negotiator Olly Robbins was in Brussels for a second day of talks about the potential to make changes to the Political Declaration setting out the future UK-EU relationship.
READ MORE: Brexit Party overtakes Tories in new general election poll
Labour said Mr Corbyn set out the shadow Cabinet’s concerns about the Prime Minister’s ability to deliver on any compromise agreement during his talks with Mrs May, given the uncertainty about her leadership.
It is understood that Mr Corbyn rejected any suggestion that Labour would support the Withdrawal Agreement Bill without agreement.
With Mrs May’s future linked to the passage of a Brexit deal, getting legislation through the Commons and Lords by the summer break could also pave the way for her departure from Number 10.
She is due to meet senior Tory MPs on the backbench 1922 Committee’s executive on Thursday for talks about her future.
The Withdrawal Agreement will go before the Commons in the same week US President Donald Trump is due to make a state visit to the UK.
Mr Trump and his wife Melania will be in the UK from Monday June 3 to Wednesday June 5.
On Thursday June 6, a by-election will be held in Peterborough to find a replacement for MP Fiona Onasanya, who lost her seat through a recall petition after serving time in prison for lying about a speeding offence.
Watchdog to probe closure of girls’ school
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ST Albans Hockey Club suffered relegation from the Premier League Indoors after they lost their final four matches. The Saints knew going into the second weekend at Birmingham that they had to achieve wins to ensure their survival after taking only one p
ST Albans Hockey Club suffered relegation from the Premier League Indoors after they lost their final four matches. The Saints knew going into the second weekend at Birmingham that they had to achieve wins to ensure their survival after taking only one point from the four matches from the previous week. They opened up against Beeston and talented star Glenn Webster got Saints off to a flying start with a goal in the first minute. Saints then went 3-1 down but Webster struck back with his second before half time. Beeston opened up the second half with three goals in three minutes before Nick Seagrave scored for St Albans and then David Cooper added a late consolation after Saints had conceded again to make the final score 7-4. The second match of the weekend for Saints saw them battle with Kingston-Upon-Hull in what was a crunch clash. David Cooper opened the scoring for Saints but they were 4-2 down at the break with talented youngster Andy Dixon netting their second before half time. In the second period Dixon doubled his tally and he was worthy of praise along with fellow newcomer David Nicklin, as the pair impressed on their debuts at the highest level. Matty Cocks was also on target for St Albans but the final score was 9-4 to Kingston. Saints suffered a further blow when Nick Seagrave picked up an injury and was ruled out for the rest of the tournament, leaving them a man down. On Sunday, St Albans met Bournville and captain Joe Cowan struck in the first half but Bournville hit back to net four times. Saints responded well in the second period with Paul Cooper and Matty Cocks scoring and the half ended 2-2 but the final score was 6-3 to Bournville. Saints were left playing for pride in their final match against finalists Canterbury and coach Stephane Port saw his team go down to an 8-3 defeat. David Cooper put the Saints ahead and, although Canterbury took a 3-1 lead, captain Cowan scored before half time to make it 3-2. Cooper added his second after the break but Canterbury were too strong and recorded a convincing win. Following relegation Saints will now be looking to rebuild with young players coming in at an earlier age to ensure they are ready to compete in the seasons to come.
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Queen Victoria records two SUIs
PERFOMANCE: Two serious untoward incidents were reported at Queen Victoria Hospital Foundation Trust in April. In one, being treated as a never event, an incision was made to the wrong side of the mouth but this was spotted before surgery commenced.
The second involved an accusation of harm to an individual, dating back to the 1980s, and the police have been informed.
The trust has also investigated an incident where a consultant used a personal device to record surgery. A report to the board says that the patient would have had little opportunity or time to consider the request for this and the trust has already has arrangements for filing surgery, when appropriate. The matter has been raised with the clinician concerned, the report added.
Source: May board papers
QUEEN VICTORIA HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Private mental health hospital told to improve safety
A private mental health hospital has been downgraded to “requires improvement” and told it must do more to ensure safe care.
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Three organisations, which are part of a sustainability and transformation partnership once seen as one of the country’s most challenged, have left financial special measures.
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William Bradley, Contributor
Political Analyst, former presidential campaign advisor and special advisor to the governor -- "Let there be light."
A Moment of Relative Calm, Or, Jump Ball for the Presidency?
"Politics, whatever its professions, had always been the systematic organization of hatreds."
'The Education of Henry Adams'
The line above, one of the more cynical pronouncements in the grandson and great-grandson of Presidents masterpiece of American letters, seems more accurate than ever as we move well into the final week of this most toxic of presidential campaigns. Of course, it's only partly true when America is anywhere near its best. Which we clearly are not.
We all know Donald Trump's inimitable contributions. With the race nationally looking like a statistical dead heat, Hillary Clinton is pulling out the stops on negative campaigning. As discussed at the beginning of the week, she has decided against a positive close, quite possibly a grave error with polling indicating that her level of unpopularity now matches Trump's and her credibility has slumped beneath his.
President Obama, still rather popular, who does have a decided gift for positive uplift and "the vision thing," pushed the panic button campaigning Wednesday afternoon in North Carolina, ripping into Trump over and over again. "The fate of the Republic," he declared, rests on the outcome of this election.
Meanwhile, right-wing Vegas/Macau casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson has finally started shoveling megabucks into a pro-Trump super PAC, with an initial $25 million in play already and likely more where that came from. And, with estranged wife/closest Hillary aide Huma Abedin suddenly off the campaign trail and behind closed doors, ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner -- whose sexting habit triggered the renewed FBI investigation when a trove of State Department e-mails was discovered on his laptop -- has disappeared into a clinic for sex addicts. Located, no doubt, in Communicado.
That said, the ceiling has not fallen in on the Clintons yet. While there is no "Blue Wall" in the electoral college, there is a picket fence which, if defended, can hold. And Hillary still has an edge there, though it is far more tenuous and vulnerable to actual campaign dynamics than currently trendy statistical models suggest.
The air is a bit calmer, at least at the moment. A bit.
I continue to think that there has to be at least one more major development for Trump to win. Or, perhaps more accurately, for the Clintons to lose, since Trump has repeatedly stepped on his own message. Though he may at long last be effectively focusing on the deleterious effects of Bill Clinton trade deals, the sort which the Wikileaks/KGB revelations strongly suggest Hillary still supports in private.
Of course, that certain fateful something may be just around the next bend. If some deleted classified e-mails show up on colossal security risk Weiner's laptop, that will be hard for Hillary to survive. Even if more than a fifth of the vote is already in, due in large part to the convenience of vote-by-mail programs.
Something big from Wikileaks and their kindly Russian associates could do it -- assuming that the Kremlin decides it does not want to have a delegitimized Hillary as a dramatic foil to kick around on the world stage -- as could serious developments in an FBI inquiry into the Clinton Foundation. It's obvious now that FBI Director James Comey was responding at least in part to grave displeasure in FBI ranks about the handling of the Hillary private server e-mail investigation.
Absent something alone those lines, Hillary has a decent chance of prevailing, given how discredited Trump has become, with the biggest blows usually coming from himself.
Unless ...
Unless we are seriously underestimating the possibility that live polling is undercounting Trump's support because it is so socially unacceptable to be for him. Trump has been made so socially unacceptable in polite society that this is a possibility.
If anything the social unacceptability factor is stronger here than it was with Brexit, where polling undercounted the Leave vote by about four percent. Our mainstream media is in full howl against Trump, late night comedians are resolute in their sniping, and so on.
We'll know more in the next 36 hours.
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Vala Afshar, Contributor
Chief Digital Evangelist, Salesforce
AI Is Transformational Technology And Major Sector Disruptor
The power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the ability to gain more knowledge from data, and to augment sales, services and marketing intelligence to help accelerate and scale a company’s ability to improve stakeholder (employees, partners and customers) performance and experience. We are at the beginning of the AI revolution. That said, the speed of AI innovation and adoption is at unprecedented levels. Some technology pioneers, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists believe that the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on businesses today, across all industries, will be bigger than all of the emerging technologies of the past two decades. CEOs must view AI as a business imperative, recognizing that developing an enterprise AI business strategy is vital for their future existence and too important to be left to the technologists alone. The AI interest and uses cases in business is not hype. According to Venture Scanner, there are currently 2040 AI startups that have raised $27.1 billion in funding in 13 technology categories.
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2,040 AI startups that have raised $27.1 billion in funding in 13 technology categories
To learn more about AI investment trends based on the work of publicly traded companies, and industry disruption opportunities, Ray Wang - CEO and founder of Constellation Research - and I invited the vice president of research from Global X Funds to our weekly show DisrupTV. GlobalX was founded in 2008, distinguishing itself by smart core, income, alpha, risk management and access suites of ETFs (exchange traded funds), with more than 50 funds available across U.S. and foreign exchanges. GlobalX has $7.3 billion assets under management.
Jay Jacobs, VP and Head of Research, Global X Funds
Jay Jacobs, CFA is a Vice President at Global X Management Company, and has been its Lead Research Analyst since May 2013. Mr. Jacobs focuses on emerging markets, commodity producers, and income strategies at the firm. Jacobs is responsible for developing insights and educating clients on a broad range of ETFs including multi-factor, thematic, MLP, ESG, and alternative strategies. Jacobs assists clients with understanding the structure, investment thesis, and outlook for a broad range of ETF strategies. He is also the author of Global X's research blog, which includes original insights, market commentary, reports, webinars, and videos.
Here are our takeaways from our conversation with Jay Jacobs regarding AI ETFs and industry future trends:
Four Investment Categories: Smart Robotics and Automation, Unmanned Vehicles and Drones and AI
ETF (exchange traded funds) are the most disruptive technology that’s happened to the finance space in the last century, per Jacobs. ETFs are now over $3 trillion in assets in the US with more than 2,000 ETFs. It is a technology about democratization, bringing any ordinary investor the ability to invest in asset class like US stocks and international countries and commodities. Global X is investing in themes, looking at disruptive technologies and finding ETFs that pinpoint disruptive themes so investors can benefits from their value.
According to Jacobs, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformational technological development with the potential to disrupt a range of industries over the coming decades. Jacobs segments these investment areas into four categories targeted by the Global X Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (BOTZ):
Industrial Robotics and Automation - According to Jacobs, “while many believe robotics has only recently become a viable technology, some firms have been involved in the space for decades. Industrial automation sector includes robotics companies in the Asia Pacific.”
Non-Industrial Robotics - “ We view robotics & AI as a transformational theme because its disruptive force is not limited to industrial manufacturing. Health care is one non-industrial segment that is rapidly adopting robotics technology,” said Jacobs.
Unmanned Vehicles and Drones - “Although militaries remain the predominant users of drone technology, commercial usage is accelerating as firms incorporate drones into parcel delivery, agriculture, inspections, and emergency response. According to the FAA, commercial drone usage is expected to grow 10-fold from 2016 to 2021,” said Jacobs.
Artificial Intelligence - “Artificial intelligence (AI) is an essential component to the advancement of robotics technology. AI allows robots to not just execute on human or pre-planned inputs, but also to operate in an unstructured environment and make decisions. In order to carry out these tasks, an essential component of AI is ‘robotic vision’ or the ability for machines to image and process their surroundings,” said Jacobs.
Jacobs also discussed investments around lithium battery technologies based on the explosive growth of smartphones and mobile devices. In 2017, the next big consumer of lithium will be electric vehicles (EVs). An EV like Tesla uses 10,000 times more lithium versus a cellphones. There are about 10 billion cellphones in the world, and if you assume that EVs use 10K times more lithium, then we only need 1 million electric vehicles to use all of the lithium used in the entire history of cellphones. The Tesla Model 3 alone will reach more than 500,000 EVs. The one million EV number will be passed in the near future, so the real questions is when will we reach 10M or 100M EVs which will massively drive the lithium battery consumption.
Every Sector is Subject to Disruption
Every sector will be subject to technology innovation. According to Jacobs, the rapid advancements in technology and the changing demographics and consumer preferences has led us to the early stages of a period of disruption. The old industry and business paradigms will lead to new paradigms based on sector disruptors that vary by each industry. Jacobs highlights falling computing costs, the rise of AI, and greater connectivity (what I have referred to as the age of the connected customer) will change company operating models and how businesses deliver products and services.
“As a result of these emerging themes, the sector bellwethers of today look increasingly at risk of being replaced by companies positioning for the next paradigm. Within each sector, change is unending. As powerful structural themes emerge, one era gives way to the next, and former sector bellwethers are often left behind. The desktop computer giants of the 1990’s, like Dell and Compaq, were ultimately replaced by the mobile device makers and social media companies of the 2010’s, like Apple and Facebook.” — Jay Jacobs
Jacobs talked about the financial sector and how the financial technology (FinTech) innovation is massively disrupting this sector with use of predictive analytics and AI to reduce costs, improve decisions making and risk controls, remove middlemen, and enhance customer experiences.
Regarding Internet of Things, Jacobs and his research team looks at the entire ecosystem around IoT technologies, including makers of chips, sensor manufacturers, network service providers, and the downstream producers like wearable technologies, autonomous vehicles and smart home device and appliance manufacturers.
GlobalX
Meet the Sector Disruptors
“While turnover at the sector level occurs naturally over time, we believe we are in the early stages of a major period of sector-level disruption, given rapid advancements in technology and changing consumer preferences. Falling computing costs, the rise of artificial intelligence, and greater connectivity are dramatically changing how companies operate, and the products that they sell. Similarly powerful themes are stemming from changing consumer habits, as a new generation of spenders reach peak earning years, yet spend their money differently than generations before them. As a result of these emerging themes, the sector bellwethers of today look increasingly at risk of being replaced by companies positioning for the next paradigm.” — Jay Jacobs
Jacobs spoke to us about how his research team looks at tangible benefits of emerging technologies by deeply engaging with clients, technology companies, industry analysts, technology analysts and futurists. Jacobs talked to us about the investing vetting process and how the research team finally narrows down their investment categories - you can listen to the podcast here. Please watch our video conversation with Jay Jacobs about how Global X Fund develops their research thesis, the importance of Robotics, AI and emerging technologies and their impact on various sectors.
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HuffPost Radio, Contributor
Matalin-Reagan Debate Obama's Rope-a-Dope Strategy in ISIS Crisis
By Mark Green
"Is 'dither' the Republican word for 'think'?", asks Lawrence O'Donnell. So our duo discuss both sides: the-tan-man-has-no-plan-"yet" vs. he's a deliberate president trying to get the substance and coalition right. Then: Putin in Ukraine, Rick Perry in court, the ALS in America.
*On the ISIS Crisis. We listen to the president say this past week that he doesn't "have a strategy yet" to deal with ISIS in Syria and then that he intends to "degrade and destroy" it -- starting with bombing in Iraq over the past month to an address to the Nation Wednesday, the day before 9/11.
Mary emphasizes how Joe Biden set the right tone by threatening to follow ISIS "to the gates of hell" after the videoed beheadings. [But recalling Bush's strutting comments about getting bin Laden "dead or alive" and then invading the wrong country after 9/11, it's probably best if presidents avoid gunslinger talk.] And as journalist Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic put it, "Obama's better at getting terrorists" -- OBL, the Kenyan Mall bomber, Beghanzi killer -- "than he is talking about terrorists."
Both Mary and Ron agree that a) the president rhetorically stumbled early on though now seems on the right track; and b) his real conundrum is that the public wants ISIS crushed but not with American troops. Will this "war-weary" sentiment shift if there are periodic beheadings and the McCain-King crowd again tries to stampede public opinion about "another Hitler"? Ron doubts it, emphasizing that the larger issue in the Middle East is not anything Bush or Obama did but an economic struggle over oil and gas; Mary focuses on the religious and political struggle over centuries, especially since Iraq was cobbled together after Versailles in 1917.
They also agree that the administration is moving toward a solution that could be both bi-partisan and international -- viz.: Maliki out and a more inclusive government in that could excite a second Sunni Awakening; partners providing troops (Iraq, Free Syrian Army, Saudis, Jordanians, UE, even the English, Germans, French), as we provide air power and intelligence. Ron, however, wonders whether today's Republican leaders can ever agree to something that Obama proposes, no matter how smart and targeted. [If that's right, all the more reason to go to Congress making those who kvetch, vote.]
Last: politically, could the range of simultaneous foreign policy crises -- ISIS, Israel-Gaza, Ukraine, a rising China -- become the lens voters look through in November rather than, as predicted only a few months back, Obamacare and the economy? Both think it'll be both.
Host: Beheadings of Americans are obviously horrific and gut-wrenching... but do not pose an "existential threat" to the U.S. like, say, climate change that affects hundreds of millions of lives and trillions of dollars... but the former are more immediate, visceral, visual and put powerful pressure on a president in an election season.
Sky-is-falling pundits from the eloquent Maureen Dowd to the ideologically grumpy Charles Krauthammer love mocking Obama's laid-back style...but Bush43's impetuous blunders contrast poorly with Ike's and JFK's calm thinking in Suez and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Columnists and Congresspeople have daily or electoral deadlines -- presidents have to get it right for generations to come. Said Jefferson: "Delay is preferable to error."
So far, Obama's rope-a-dope strategy allows Obama to absorb some short-term hits as Republicans and a few Democrats bellow "DO SOMETHING" while he adjusts and prepares for an announcement that may engage Congress, the GOP, and other nations in a plan, not a sound byte.
*On the Ukrainian Crisis. The Ukraine is of course a different place and problem -- while ISIS has maybe 10,000 soldiers but Russia has perhaps 10,000 nuclear missiles and an autocrat-oligarch who doesn't need a coalition to act in his backyard.
Does our panel agree with David Frum, a thoughtful conservative interventionist on the Ukraine, who lauded Obama's remarks in Estonia bolstering the NATO alliance as the strongest anti-Russian speech since Ronald Reagan? Mary and Ron do... Ms. Matalin then added, however, that President Reagan would have gone further, perhaps himself going to Kiev to say the equivalent of Mr. Putin, "tear down that wall." Ok, says Ron, "then what if Putin doesn't? Would my father go back there and say it again?"
It may be unappetizing but, given the Ukraine's location and history, the current cease-fire may be the outlines of a long-term understanding - Eastern Ukraine stays in the Ukraine but the country exists uneasily between West and East when it comes to economic and cultural connections. The Ukraine needs both... and Poroshenko presumably doesn't want to provoke a Putin who, in the last months alone, has murmured that no one should mess with a country with nuclear weapons which could take Kiev "in a couple of weeks."
*Quick Takes:
^ Governor Perry's indictments will either end or bolster his presidential bid -- Mary's confident of the latter, depending of course on whether he prevails in court. Ron argues that he won't be the nominee or president in any event "because of incompetence, no matter what glasses he wears." Mary notes that "with that hair and jaw, he can wear any glasses he wants."
^ As for the 9-year-old girl who tragically mishandled an automatic weapon, killing her instructor at a "Burgers and Bullets" facility in Arizona, Mary deplores parents so stupid as to put a child in that situation. But since many apparently do, why not simply ban participation by children under say, 15, as we don't allow 15 year olds to drive? Mary repeats that you can't legislate common sense and government shouldn't "make people more dependent on rules and regulations." Ron scoffs at allowing a system that would "put a machine gun in a child's hands."
^ Both laud the ice bucket challenge that's raised nearly $100 million for ALS Research though Ron, who lost his wife five months ago to a neurological disease similar to ALS, urged that people should make sure to invest broadly in diseases like ALS, not exclusively ALS. Mary agreed and looked forward to working with Ron on such a project.
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Despite being a relative newcomer to the automotive scene, Tesla is already giving other prestigious brands a run for their money. This is because the state-of-the-art engineering that goes into its making enables it to outperform many of its competitors. However, the price that accompanies new models are in a higher bracket, which is why fans should consider buying a pre-owned Tesla instead. Where can you find such an offer? Right here at Hurst Autoplex, a used Tesla dealer serving Fort Worth and Hurst, TX.
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Formidable Performance - Take a ride in a Tesla and you will see that this premium car was made with driver enjoyment in mind. In fact, all models are equipped with a high-output powertrain that will allow drivers to accelerate swiftly and reach impressive top speeds. Even better is its fuel management. With an all-electric power source, Tesla models run efficiently and supply a considerable driving range so you can travel further with less expenses.
Superior Safety - Such a powerful vehicle necessitates enhanced precautions, and the Tesla provides just that. Its occupant chamber is fortified with strategically placed beams and barriers that are durable against impact forces. As a preventative measure, however, there are driver-assist features in place like an auto pilot function that lends you a hand when you need it. Its 5-star overall safety rating is proof of its efficacy in keeping you safe.
Cutting-Edge Technology - As you might expect, there are also a plethora of advancements inside. The touchscreen display incorporated into the dash of a Tesla model is one of the largest available within the industry. This system is integrated with wi-fi connectivity so that your compatible devices always remain connected and you can access a myriad of apps for entertainment, information, and so much more! For your convenience, regular updates to the system will occur automatically.
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The Tesla Model X
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What about Meghan Markle? Prince Harry's Invictus Games plans revealed - with no mention of actress
Insiders claim royal will make first official public appearance with girlfriend in Toronto later this month.
By Toyin Owoseje
September 11, 2017 13:55 BST
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been dating for close to a year Getty
Kensington Palace has seemingly poured cold water on reports that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to make their first public appearance together at the Invictus Games, by leaving the actress out of the official announcement.
The Mail on Sunday had claimed that, following a successful meeting with her future in-laws the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, plans are being drawn up to help transition the Suits star into life as a member of the royal family.
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The so-called 'Operation Princess' involves reducing the 36-year-old star's publicity commitments to the TV legal drama Suits, which is currently halfway through its seventh season.
"Harry was nervous of introducing Meghan to them because he did not want people to jump to conclusions about someone he deeply cared for," a palace insider said. " He wanted to consider in his own time whether or not she might have a permanent place in his life."
However, when Kensington Palace confirmed the flame-haired royal's plans for the eight-day sporting event, his leading lady was missing.
"Prince Harry, Patron of @WeAreInvictus will attend @InvictusToronto from 22 – 30 September 2017. Prince Harry founded @weareinvictus for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women to use the power of sport to inspire recovery," the statement read.
"HRH will meet some of the 550 competitors from 17 participating nations, and watch as they compete across 12 sports.Prince Harry will also attend a few additional events including visiting @CAMHnews, present awards @intaward and attend @CIMVHR_ICRSMV."
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told IBTimes UK that while it is unlikely there will be an official announcement about Meghan's attendance, an engagement seems certain.
"What the opening obviously represents is an ideal opportunity for Harry and Meghan to be seen together officially in public and it will undoubtedly happen," he explained.
Markle, who divorced Trevor Engelson in 2013 after a year of marriage, recently declared her love Harry in the October issue of Vanity Fair, describing their relationship as a love story.
Fitzwilliams suggests that Markle spoke openly about the romance after over a year of dating because Harry gave her go-ahead.
"He clearly approved of her Vanity Fair interview or it would not have appeared. As engagement rumours reach fever pitch with 6/4 odds, it is worth emphasising that this is so obviously far more than a "Prince and the Showgirl" relationship, Meghan being an experienced humanitarian activist who is outspoken on racial injustice in the profession.
"Equally she is an actress with many admirers, having carved a career for herself though it remains to be seen how she would adjust to royal life. They are "happy" and "in love" and she has said so in a Vanity Fair piece that extolled her achievements so what better opportunity to appear officially for the first time together at the Invictus Games, one of his great charitable endeavors."
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Audio Push Announce "The Good Vibe Tribe" Mixtape
Audio Push will drop a mixtape called "The Good Vibe Tribe" ahead of their new album.
With the release of the dope, Wale-featuring "Quick Fast" in December, Cali duo Audio Push announced that their debut album would be impacting in 2015. Today they were on the Bootleg Kev Show, and revealed that, before the album, they'll be giving fans a mixtape by the name of The Good Vibe Tribe.
Saying that they're planning a summer release date for the yet-to-be-titled album, Audio Push revealed that the tape would arrive before this year's South By Southwest (which takes place March 17-22). Elsewhere in the interview, they discuss the success of "Grindin My Whole Life" and reveal that they passed on a Hit-Boy beat that eventually became Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé's "Feelin' Myself". Watch the full thing below.
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Home>Music> Chris Brown Praises Remy Ma For Defending Him Over Paris Rape Allegations
Chris Brown Praises Remy Ma For Defending Him Over Paris Rape Allegations
By Aron A.
Chris Brown gives Remy Ma a big thank you for standing by him.
Chris Brown's year didn't start off on the best note. During a trip to France, the singer was detained by French officials over allegations that he raped a woman. He vehemently denied the accusations and was later released without any charges. Brown received tons of support from his peers and friends in the music industry. In a recent episode of REVOLT's State Of The Union, Remy Ma explained why she didn't believe the allegations against him. Brown took to Instagram to show her some major love for sticking by him.
Chris Brown's undoubtedly a polarizing figure in the music industry so when allegations surfaced that he raped a woman, people either believed it or they didn't. Remy Ma didn't believe the allegations, in fact, she said that these women coming out to accuse famous men of rape are liars.
"These females that are coming out lyin'. There has to be some -- there are no repercussions. 'Ok, he's going to sue her.' The bitch is broke, it's not even going to effect nobody," she said before detailing the amount of money Brown would have to spend to prove his innocence if he was charged with rape. She went on to defend Breezy's "This Bitch Lyin'" shirt, saying, "I feel like the only thing that he can do that probably would really affect her and make her feel some type of way is to put on the shirt, 'This Bitch Is Lyin'. Matter of fact, send me a shirt."
Brown reposted the video to his Instagram page and thanked Remy for holding him down.
"THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING IN MY CORNER AND BEING MY BIG SIS!!!" He wrote.
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Manta Rays
Manta rays are some of the ocean’s gentle giants. These amazing animals are related to sharks and other rays and have a skeleton made of cartilage, instead of bone. The genus Manta, consists of two species: Manta birostris and Manta alfredi, referred to commonly as the Giant Manta and the Reef Manta Ray, respectively. They are in the family Mobulidae, along with several species of Mobula. Recently, a new study focusing on the phylogeny of the family Mobulidae determined that members of Manta should be placed within the genus Mobula (White et al, 2017), reclassifying them as Mobula alfredi and Mobula birostris, and eliminating the genus Manta.
Species of Mobula recently joined manta rays as species protected under Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which prevents any trade or harvest of the species that may be detrimental to the survival of the species in the wild. The taxonomic rearrangement that places the species of Manta in Mobula is unlikely to negatively impact their protections under this convention.
Manta rays have the largest brain-to-body ratio of all extant fishes, and are known for their curiosity. They are classified as planktivores, feeding on the microscopic plants and animals that float in the ocean. They swim in the water with their mouths open and filter the water for the plankton. Research has shown they also consume small fishes, but fishes are not a staple in their diet. Manta rays migrate throughout their lives to move to waters where plankton is more abundant. They are found in tropical and temperate waters in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Manta rays can live to between 50 and 100 years of age. It is thought that they mature around 10-15 years of age. Males court females by following them around reefs, and scientists have observed manta ray trains, where one female is followed by several males. The female chooses a male and mates with him and the fertilized eggs develop inside her body. Newborn pups have a wingspan of about 5 feet. It is unknown to scientists how frequently females give birth, but recent research suggests birth rates of 1-2 pups every 2-5 years. This slow rate of reproduction leaves manta rays vulnerable to exploitation and endangerment,
The Giant Manta can have a wingspan of up to 23 feet and weigh over 4,000 pounds. This species can be found migrating along the eastern coast of Florida during summer months. The Reef Manta Ray’s wingspan can reach 15 feet, and the species can reach 3,000 pounds.
Manta rays have few natural predators, primarily sharks and orcas. Unfortunately, the biggest threats to manta rays come from humans. They are often found entangled in fishing line, gill nets and trawl nets. Manta rays are unable to swim backwards and need to continuously swim to ensure water and oxygen are flowing over their gills. If they become entangled, they rarely survive. Another threat manta rays face is being killed for their gills, which are highly desirable for Chinese medicine, even though there is no scientific evidence that the gills provide any medical benefit, You can help protect manta rays by not purchasing from companies that sell manta ray products, supporting ecotourism operators that follow good codes of practice when interacting with manta rays, and by speaking out against the trade of manta ray products.
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Yasmin is a wildlife biologist and artist. She obtained her MS in Environmental Science from Drexel University and has spent the past couple of years working as a wildlife biologist for the state of Florida. Her goal in life is to make a positive difference in the world, for all wildlife, and inspire others to do the same. This goal and her love for manta rays inspired her to start the organization Conversation Ocean with co-founder Ariel Nicole, a passionate shark and ocean advocate. Yasmin believes art plays a powerful role in fostering environmental awareness and creates the designs for Conversation Ocean with that goal in mind.
Jaclyn is an avid ocean advocate and ocean lover. She has a B.S. from Ohio University in Marine Biology and an M.S. from Nova Southeastern University in Environmental Education. She currently works in Florida as a science teacher at Saint Paul's School in Clearwater. Jaclyn is a certified scuba instructor and teaches scuba to middle school students. She is the Outreach & Education Coordinator of Conversation Ocean, and devotes her profound understanding of marine biology and ecology to saving our oceans by educating others.
Learn more about saving manta rays and our oceans by visiting ConversationOcean.org. Follow us on Instagram @Conversation_Ocean & on Facebook.com/ConversationOcean
Literature Cited
White, W. T., Corrigan, S., Yang, L., Henderson, A. C., Bazinet, A. L., Swofford, D. L., & Naylor, G. J. P. (2017). Phylogeny of the manta and devilrays (Chondrichthyes: mobulidae), with an updated taxonomic arrangement for the family. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 82, 65–73. http://doi.org/10.1093/zoolinnean/zlx018
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“Quirky, wry, darkly witty, strange, and absolutely laugh-out-loud hilarious, Patrick deWitt’s French Exit is the perfect remedy for those seeking a respite from the plethora of WWII historical fiction and genre thrillers out there. In deWitt’s depiction of dysfunctional families at their absolute oddest, Malcom Price, his doting mother, Frances, and their cat, Little Frank, abandon New York City practically penniless and scurry off to Paris, where things only get stranger. Every page turned leaves the reader wondering what in the world they will do next. What a breath of fresh air is French Exit! Keep them coming, Patrick deWitt!”
— Angie Tally, Country Bookshop, ,
From bestselling author Patrick deWitt, a brilliant and darkly comic novel about a wealthy widow and her adult son who flee New York for Paris in the wake of scandal and financial disintegration.
Frances Price - tart widow, possessive mother, and Upper East Side force of nature - is in dire straits, beset by scandal and impending bankruptcy. Her adult son Malcolm is no help, mired in a permanent state of arrested development. And then there's the Price's aging cat, Small Frank, who Frances believes houses the spirit of her late husband, an infamously immoral litigator and world-class cad whose gruesome tabloid death rendered Frances and Malcolm social outcasts.
Putting penury and pariahdom behind them, the family decides to cut their losses and head for the exit. One ocean voyage later, the curious trio land in their beloved Paris, the City of Light serving as a backdrop not for love or romance, but self destruction and economical ruin - to riotous effect. A number of singular characters serve to round out the cast: a bashful private investigator, an aimless psychic proposing a seance, and a doctor who makes house calls with his wine merchant in tow, to name a few.
Brimming with pathos, French Exit is a one-of-a-kind 'tragedy of manners, ' a send-up of high society, as well as a moving mother/son caper which only Patrick deWitt could conceive and execute.
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Women Who Made the World of Filmmaking a Better Place in 2018
These women are making the industry a more creative, diverse, and positive place to make films and TV.
Chris O'Falt
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There are many actresses, female directors, and showrunners doing incredible creative work behind and in front of the camera, and it’s been fun to celebrate their work with end of 2018 lists, but this piece isn’t about them. This article is about women who are changing the world of filmmaking for the better, by making the industry a more creative, diverse, and positive place to make films and TV.
Find out more about some of the year’s biggest change-makers below.
Free the Bid Founder Alma Har’el
Alma Har’el
One of the biggest challenges for female directors is career sustainability, which means financial stability, which for many of their male counterpart means making good money shooting commercials. After winning awards for her documentaries, director Alma Har’el tried to find commercial work, only to discover that the commercial world was even more closed off than Hollywood. In 2016, women directed less than 7 percent of commercials and made up less than 3 percent of the creative directors at ad agencies. In looking at the advertising world, Har’el saw the same cultural problems that exist in other industries, but thought that pinpointing and targeting the problem could potentially be easier.
Every commercial made is legally required to go through a “triple bid” process of hiring their production teams. When an ad agency is hired by a brand to come up with a campaign, it must go out to three directors who interpret the outline of the campaign and pitch their approaches, while their production companies put together a budget. Har’el started her online database Free the Bid with the idea that if she could get agencies and brands to pledge that one of every three bids came from a female director, there was a chance of eventually breaking the cycle. In just two years, Free the Bid has made an enormous impact, with dozens of major agencies and huge brands (including Levi’s and Coca-Cola) signing the pledge. Already, there’s been a 400% increase in female-directed commercials.
Casting Director Allison Jones
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When Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang were developing “Master of None,” they needed a female comedic performer to be part of Ansari’s group of friends on the show, potentially someone who could become a love interest. When casting director Allison Jones took a sharp lefthand turn and brought in Lena Waithe, it opened up the show’s possibilities for the creators in so many ways, which culminated in the Emmy award-winning episode about Waithe coming out to her family: “Thanksgiving,” which, in turn, has opened the door for Waithe blossom into a powerful producer-writer in her own right.
It’s one of countless examples of how casting directors are on the front line of Hollywood’s move toward inclusion, but Jones’ talent (and that of her stable of casting associates), goes far beyond finding diverse talent. Dating back to her early collaborations with Judd Apatow to this year with “Eighth Grade,” each brilliant casting decision takes a hammer to the conventional wisdom of what exterior and interior qualities a performer requires to be dynamic enough to captivate us and hold our attention. With what is all-too-often described as “quirky casting,” Jones is helping to redefine what it takes to become a star, while breathing fresh life into our favorite storytellers’ worlds.
Former ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey
Channing Dungey
In a world of social media, President Trump, and #MeToo, it is sometimes hard to know where the lines are being drawn, as the space between scapegoat and sacred cow feels like it is disappearing. Some punishments can seem arbitrary, while there are those whose constant outrageous behavior has just become accepted and codified. For those having to decide how to handle the industry’s problematic revenue generators, who aren’t violating the law or work place, that decision of when to stop turning a blind eye carries incredible weight and is so often botched, badly, like really badly.
Roseanne Barr presented a particularly difficult set of circumstances. Beyond being the original titular character of ABC’s hit show, Barr’s racism had long been tolerated because she was, in equal parts, also considered something of a conspiracy-loving crazy person. This is, in part, what made former ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey’s decision to fire Barr over a her disgusting Valerie Jarrett tweet so stunning, but also so perfect. It appeared to be the product of moral clarity rather than careful calculus. As the rebirth of Barr’s show was touching hot-bottom topics surrounding the white working class’ move toward Trumpism and sparking a new type of water cooler conversation, there was no room for the face and brand of ABC’s hit show to be this unhinged, this immoral, this racist. It was a decision that was as justified as it was shocking.
Documentary Crusaders Tabitha Jackson and Joslyn Barnes
Tabitha Jackson and Joslyn Barnes
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Documentaries have never been more prevalent and making bigger business than they are right now, and with the rise of streaming platforms, where nonfiction programming is flourishing, it’s a trend that is likely to continue. Yet this rise has only led to the deepening of well-tread grooves of convention, at the exact time the format desperately needs exploration. Film, in general, is a new medium, but the cinematic forms of expression in nonfiction filmmaking are still in their infancy and aren’t exactly emerging from the fertile early days that scripted narrative filmmaking had during the first half of the 20th century. It’s hard to image an art form that has been more limited by unhealthy convention than documentary filmmaking.
From her powerful perch as the director of the Sundance Documentary Film Program, no one in documentary film is fighting more for the art of nonfiction to be explored and expanded than Tabitha Jackson. With well over a million dollars in grants to disperse, overseeing the influential Sundance nonfiction labs and the creation of the Art of Nonfiction fellowships, Jackson has used the considerable resources at her disposal to support and elevate the most exciting cinematic voices in nonfiction, changing the nonfiction culture of Sundance itself. What’s more, her eloquence and demeanor on the topic has bridged the not-always-necessary divide in the doc community, arguing documentary filmmakers using form are no different than others artists and doesn’t exclude social justice topics or anthropological approaches.
Meanwhile, behind the scenes, no one is more protective of her filmmakers’ process, not afraid to intercede and push back against producers pressuring a more paint-by-numbers approach. One producer who doesn’t have to worry about getting that type of call from Jackson is Joslyn Barnes. Barnes, the co-founder with Danny Glover of Louverture Films, is a producer who has guided filmmakers trying to push beyond narrow confines by finding ways to protect, nurture, and re-enforce filmmakers’ unconventional processes. Without Barnes, we don’t have a film like “Hale Country This Morning, This Evening,” and without a director like Ra’mell Ross reaching for the untapped potential of nonfiction filmmaking, the cycle won’t get broken.
Union Leader Cathy Repola
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This summer, Cathy Repola, the national executive director of the Motion Picture Editors Guild Local 700, did something that seemed obvious, but was unheard of for a leader of film/TV IATSE local. She engaged her 7,000-plus members with specifics on the gravity of issues crew faced, where negotiations stood, and made the argument why they couldn’t wait until the next contract to tackle them. She educated members with videos, emails, presentations, and through social media, which culminated with a spirited July 21 gathering of close to 2,000 members.
As a response, the leadership of IATSE ostracized her, punished her editors in negotiations, slung sexist attacks at her, accused her of illegal behavior, whispered unfounded rumors (many anonymous cowards testing the appetite of this reporter), and more than implied she and her follow leaders of 700 were corrupt. They then launched an expensive, full-barreled get-out-the-vote effort based on the premise that Repola was lying and presented the new IATSE contract – which the AMPTP crafted while never fearing even the possibility of work stoppage – as the best deal ever. In other words, IATSE and its international president Matthew Loeb went harder after Repola, one of their own, than they ever did the studios they were negotiating with. And when it was all said and done, their battle won, Loeb kicked Repola off the unions’ pension board.
Yet, Repola proved in a matter of weeks that film crews could be organized and mobilized in a way Loeb had never dreamed. She showed the issues at hand were too important to continue to be something only local leaders grappled with alone. And as those issues – the rise of streaming, longer work hours that make having a family impossible (and are a major safety concern), and lack of stability in benefits funding – remain, if not worsen, Repola has sketched a blueprint for film and TV crew to engage and strengthen their negotiating power.
The Women of Local 871
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Pay equity is a big issue in Hollywood, but when it comes to below-the-line crew, the issues are far trickier as positions that are traditionally held by women are paid far less. How much less? The members of IATSE Local 871 (Script Supervisors, Coordinators, Accountants and Allied Production Specialists) commissioned a report and the results are hard to ignore.
Well, they turned out to be easy for IATSE and the AMPTP to ignore, but 871’s Reel Equity campaign is well-laid out and smart. And when they reached beyond normal channels they found their pay equity petition warmly received by 3,300 industry figures, including heavyweights whose support makes it harder for Hollywood to ignore. It’s a problem that will be hard to solve, as it’s ingrained in its collectively bargained union wages, but these women with very little leverage helped the industry take an important first step towards recognizing the problem.
Production Moms
Cinematographer Rachel Morrison’s Instagram post about being pregnant and shooting her most recent movie went viral
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Many women who work behind the camera face an impossible contradiction, right as they start making headway in their career their biological clocks start ticking. The tensions between career and motherhood are not unique to one industry, but the circumstances are more severe in film production. The long hours and travel make it difficult, childcare options are typically non-existent, and there’s a perception that pregnant woman shouldn’t be on hard-working sets. In an industry striving for gender equality, this issue more than any other keeps the scales impossibly tipped.
For many in previous generations, production versus having child was a black and white choice, but increasingly, a new generation of production moms are navigating not-so-easy path.
My daughter was born this March in the middle of my wife working on the biggest job of her production career. The job was an opportunity she’d been working toward for close to a decade. When the shoot was pushed at the same time she got pregnant, the assumption was she would have to wait for the opportunity to come along, hopefully, in another two to three years, if at all. Either way, the trajectory of career would be altered by the birth of our second child. Except a group of women – two very powerful producers, a studio exec, and my wife’s crew – rallied around her to make it possible.
One producer, who more than anyone made this possible, told us that every baby born to a production changes the perception of the industry. So to production moms, and those who support them, know filmmaking is a better place because of you.
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Who Hijacked Google's Web Traffic?
Data Routes Through Russia, Nigeria and China, Raising Security Concerns Jeremy Kirk (jeremy_kirk) • November 13, 2018
A routing change directed traffic bound for Google through Nigeria, Russia and China on Nov. 12. (Source: ThousandEyes)
Google is investigating an unorthodox routing of internet traffic that on Monday sent traffic bound for its cloud services instead to internet service providers in Nigeria, Russia and China.
The routing problems persisted for about two hours before they were fixed, says Alex Henthorn-Iwane, vice president of product marketing for the security company ThousandEyes.
The fact that it affected such a large swath of Google's networks makes it unlikely the routing was simply an error, especially because it involved network providers within Russia and China, Henthorn-Iwane says.
"It's not a mistake," he says. "There's nothing about this that suggests that this was a mistake."
Traffic bound for Google services went through Nigeria's MainOne, China Telecom and Russia's TransTelekom. In an update on its Cloud Platform service site, Google says its services operated as expected, although that contradicted what networking monitoring companies observed. The cause of the issue appears to be external, Google says.
Google says it is investigating the re-routing of traffic bound for its services.
"We will conduct an internal investigation of this issue and make appropriate improvements to our systems to help prevent or minimize future recurrence," the company says.
BGP is Outdated
ISPs and telecommunications companies use an internet standard called Border Gateway Protocol, or BGP, to communicate changes in routing. Simply put, BGP distributes routing information, enabling routers to connect users with specific IP address prefixes.
BGP is an open standard used by all ISPs. But routing traffic can be a delicate process, and mistakes can end up in outages. Also, there are concerns that nation-states have been tampering with BGP in order to watch internet traffic for surveillance purposes (see: Who's Hijacking Internet Routes?).
Criminals have also taken an interest in BGP. Earlier this year, an attacker successfully created a BGP leak, seized control of IP addresses and intercepted cryptocurrency wallet data (see: Cryptocurrency Heist: BGP Leak Masks Ether Theft).
Some Traffic Ended in China
The Monday traffic routing problem for Google meant that some U.S. users attempting to reach Google may have been bounced through other countries before reaching Google's servers. In some cases, it appears that traffic that went through China Telecom didn't actually end up connecting with Google at all.
China blocks many Google services, so it is possible that the country's so-called Great Firewall, which blocks access to many services as part of the country's censorship regime, just dropped the traffic. It's also possible that too much traffic may have hit China Telecom at once, causing a jam.
ISPs "announce" new internet traffic routes between networks, known as autonomous systems - ASes - using BGP. Those announcements are then often re-announced or propagated by other ISPs, which is intended to ensure that worldwide routing stays efficient while networks come online or others go down.
But computer security experts have long warned that BGP is particularly vulnerable to malicious manipulation because it's an open system. It is possible for ISPs to reject BGP announcements from other ISPs, and many now more closely watch announcements that may be errant, for security reasons.
"It's the irony that the very openness, agility and resilience that the internet displays also creates a vulnerability," Henthorn-Iwane says.
Ongoing Security Risk
Only Google should be announcing its traffic routes. But what happened on Monday is that someone or some entity pretended it had authority to announce new routes to Google services.
BGP is largely an honor system, Henthorn-Iwane says. Network operators hope that other network operators won't make unauthorized BGP announcements on their behalf. But there are no real mechanisms in place to stop that from happening, leaving operators dependent on detecting mistakes on their own.
Alan Woodward, a professor of computer science at the University of Surrey, describes fundamental internet protocols such as BGP and DNS as being "the soft underbelly of the web," in desperate need of a security overhaul. To date, however, the political and business will to fix these legacy infrastructure problems hasn't been found.
Woodward tells Information Security Media Group that the BGP problems stem from the internet being a network of networks, and no one having designed any of its core protocols with security in mind. "Security was never thought to be an issue as no one envisaged it being used as it is now," he says.
"BGP is totally based upon trust at present and if that is broken - by mistake or deliberately - then routing can be subverted. There are initiatives to try to secure BGP, such as Secure Inter-Domain Routing, but they will take a long time to be universal."
As specified by the Internet Engineering Task Force, Secure Inter-Domain Routing is an initiative - not a standard - that would enable the creation of infrastructure that would allow an entity "to verifiably assert that it is the legitimate holder of a set of IP addresses or a set of autonomous system numbers," according to the IETF's overview.
Pending such fixes, BGP security remains an ad hoc affair. "Many countries have the luxury of having someone watch for unusual routing announcements and to correct as needed," Woodward says. "Smaller countries - some may have a handful of ISPs at best - do not."
Rob Joyce, the National Security Agency's senior adviser for cybersecurity strategy to the director, says via Twitter: "I hope this latest fiasco of traffic rerouting through China is the wake-up call for all of us to get serious about addressing the massive and unacceptable vulnerability inherent in today's BGP routing architecture."
Rogue Announcements
Henthorn-Iwane says that the errant BGP announcement affected 150 or so "prefixes," which are essentially blocks of IP addresses. Each Google prefix contains as many as 8,000 individual IP addresses, he says.
It's not clear where the rogue announcement originated. But Henthorn-Iwane later wrote on Twitter that it could have occurred at an internet exchange in Lagos, where China Telecom and MainOne peer. ISPs often connect together at centralized points, called internet exchanges, to save on costs. Such arrangements are known as peering.
Once the routing announcement was made, it appears that China Telecom then broadcast it to the Russian ISP TransTelekom, according to BGPmon, which is part of Cisco's OpenDNS.
This is what we know: Starting at 2018-11-12 21:12 UTC Nigerian ISP AS37282 'MainOne Cable Company' leaked 212 @google prefixes to China telecom. Causing traffic to be redirected and dropped.
Leaked BGP Paths via Tier1 ISP NTT disappeared at 22:32 UTC.
— BGPmon.net (@bgpmon) November 12, 2018
The tainted route was then picked up by other ISPs, including NTT and Cogent, before it was eventually fixed, Henthorn-Iwane says.
Defense: Encryption
Traffic hijacking poses security risks, but there is a known defense against anyone being able to study intercepted data: encryption.
Connections between a user and a Google service are encrypted using Transport Layer Security, or TLS, which is often referred to as SSL, short for Secure Sockets Layer. An ISP that's helping to transit traffic would see the originating IP address and know the destination, but the content itself would be encrypted.
But intelligence services around the world actively work to break encryption, and there are certain kinds of attacks designed to break SSL. Decrypting traffic, however, is thought to be impossible for anyone who doesn't possess the necessary TLS keys, which, in theory, should be well protected.
Today's computers aren't powerful enough to rapidly calculate decryption keys, but quantum computing is expected to change that. Experts suspect that well-resourced intelligence agencies may be recording traffic now in the hope that once quantum computing become more prevalent and cost-effective, this historical traffic can be decrypted and analyzed.
MainOne Takes the Blame
Meanwhile, later on Tuesday, Nigerian ISP MainOne took the blame for the BGP routing problem, and said it had been fixed less than 90 minutes after it happened.
We have investigated the advertisement of @Google prefixes through one of our upstream partners. This was an error during a planned network upgrade due to a misconfiguration on our BGP filters. The error was corrected within 74mins & processes put in place to avoid reoccurrence
— MainOne (@Mainoneservice) November 13, 2018
"This was an error during a planned network upgrade due to a misconfiguration on our BGP filters," the ISP said.
Despite the mea culpa, many continue to urge caution. "I'll take the Nigerians at their word that they didn't intentionally hijack the BGP routes," says Jake Williams, founder of Rendition Infosec, a security consultancy based in Augusta, Georgia. He's also an instructor at the SANS Institute and a former operator with the NSA's Tailored Access Operations unit.
"But if I were China and wanted plausible deniability, I'd use an ISP in a country known for corruption," he says. "TL;DR don't take everything at face value."
Executive Editor Mathew Schwartz contributed to this story.
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Infosecurity Magazine Home » News » Imperva Acquires Prevoty, Enhances App Security
Imperva Acquires Prevoty, Enhances App Security
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In an effort to deliver more robust application and data security solutions that protect enterprises against attacks from cyber-criminals, California-based Imperva Inc. announced that it will acquire the Los Angeles-based application security company Prevoty. The deal, which is expected to close in Q3 2018, has an estimated value of $140m. The Prevoty office will become an Imperva location.
Five years into its journey to deliver application protection to enterprises, Prevoty drew Imperva's attention with its Autonomous Application Protection (AAP) product, which Imperva states will extend its ability to deliver end-to-end application services from the network edge all the way down to within the applications themselves, protecting not only the applications but also the various databases where data is stored.
"The acquisition is expected to advance our hybrid security strategy and further our mission to deliver best-in-class cybersecurity solutions," said Chris Hylen, president and CEO of Imperva, in the press release. With the additional functionality of AAP, Imperva said it will deliver increased visibility into how applications are accessed to see what is happening within the application, thereby enhancing application services both on-premise and in the cloud.
In an email delivered to Prevoty’s employees, CEO Julien Bellanger wrote, “When we first started, Kunal and I believed in the mission of revolutionizing application security by adding protection and visibility to every piece of production software. We are well on our way there from a product perspective and market traction but not yet at the scale we were dreaming about. Becoming part of Imperva will help us reach our goals at a different scale and pace.”
Bellanger called the acquisition a milestone in his vision for Prevoty, which he co-founded in 2013, adding that the board and the executive team are excited about the opportunity to join Imperva, who has offered continued employment opportunities to Prevoty employees.
"Our team is excited to join Imperva, a company with a long track record of cybersecurity leadership and innovation,” Bellanger said in the press release. "We believe that the combination of our solutions with Imperva's portfolio of products will allow us to jointly create the gold standard in technology for application and data protection for organizations everywhere."
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Realtor.com's 'Own Home' campaign targets dreamy buyers
It's a competitive seller's market, and Elizabeth Banks is here to break the news
by Marian McPherson Staff Writer
Everyone has a vision of their dream home. It could be a high-rise condo overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, a chic three-story brownstone in Brooklyn, a quaint shotgun house in New Orleans, an art deco masterpiece in Miami or a ranch deep in the heart of Texas.
No matter what your dream home is, just remember that there’s someone else eyeing the exact same home, vying for the chance to get the keys before you do. This heartbreaking experience is at the center of realtor.com’s newest campaign “Own Home,” featuring the hilarious Elizabeth Banks.
The six-spot campaign features legions of “not-yous” — people who like what you like and want what you want — trying to take your dream home. And according to realtor.com, the only way to beat out the “not-yous” is by using their site, which is updated every 15 minutes, for a competitive advantage.
You vs. “not-yous”
Realtor.com Head of Brand and Chief Creative Andrew Strickman says the idea for the campaign was inspired by the reality that many buyers and would-be buyers are facing in an inventory-strapped market where there are more buyers than homes that are actually available.
“We wanted to make sure the campaign we created was bigger and better and more than anything, really communicated the benefit of using realtor.com,” Strickman says.
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“[Our] listings are nearly updated in real time every 15 minutes or less; we give a big advantage to homebuyers and home searchers who are in a seller’s market where there are more people looking for homes than there is inventory to satisfy them.
“People really have a sense of urgency in their home search and they realize that although they have this perfect idea in their mind of what a dream home represents to them, it’s a little myopic to think they’re the only ones with that idea of a dream home.”
The first spot, “Realtor.com and Elizabeth Banks present: The not-yous” began airing today on CBS, HGTV and other cable channels such as Bravo, DIY, TBS, TNT and USA. The other five spots will roll out over the upcoming months in conjunction with an interactive digital video series and a social media campaign on Facebook and Instagram.
In the digital video series, Banks will offer comfort to buyers who were, unfortunately, beat by the “not-yous.”
Of course, Banks won’t be going the traditional route of offering a box of Kleenex — some of her techniques will include screaming into a pillow, cuddling with cute animals and even belting out a song.
And for those victorious buyers, realtor.com will be rolling out a series of “Welcome to the Neighborhood” gifs on the “Own Home” landing page this summer.
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Robert Mueller Celebrates Filing Report With His Wife At His Favorite Restaurant
Mueller was spotted at Salt & Pepper in the Palisades neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
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People are celebrating the delivery of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report in different ways, and Mueller used his free time to take his wife to dinner at one of their favorite restaurants in Washington, D.C.
The Daily Mail reports that after filing the long-awaited report, Mueller and his wife, Ann Cabell Standish, enjoyed a relatively quiet dinner at Salt & Pepper, a restaurant in the Palisades neighborhood in the Northwest quarter of the District. Mueller has been working feverishly, and now that he has handed off his report to Attorney General William Barr, he is the one person in town who can finally relax.
Mueller and Standish were tucked into a booth at the restaurant and enjoyed the scallop risotto. Throughout the investigation, the couple, who recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, have been spotted at the American bistro, often seated in the same booth, says Politico.
“Over the course of the investigation, locals often spotted Mueller on weekends dining with his wife Ann and others at the American style restaurant.He likes the scallops. Ann typically orders the salmon on a Caesar salad, according to a source familiar with their visits.”
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According to Panda Gossips, the Muellers started dating when they were both 17 and still in high school. While Robert Mueller went to law school and started his career on Capitol Hill, Standish studied special education and taught children with learning disabilities.
The Muellers have two children (Cynthia and Melissa Mueller) and three grandchildren, and one of their children was born with the condition spina bifida, which they have chosen not to discuss publicly, as the couple is rather private.
Panda Gossips adds that especially with her husband’s notoriety over the last two years, she has stayed off social media.
“Ann Cabell Standish has no social media platforms such as Instagram or Twitter. There are no photos of her around that could jeopardize her career or the career of her husband. Overall, Ann Cabell Standish shows that one can have a powerful husband and continue to work in the sector of one’s passion.”
The Muellers have long lived by the lessons learned from his time in the FBI. As someone with a long-term security clearance, Mueller knows to keep things like family matters and finances private. They reportedly have a tight circle of friends which include James Comey and his wife.
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Still turning heads: Third Point Insurance
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The recent IPO by Third Point Reinsurance focused attention on the sentiment of equity investors towards reinsurance stocks. But despite a greater wariness and many investment alternatives, the sector remains attractive to equity investors—just not to the extent it once was.
As the first initial public offering (IPO) by a reinsurance company in quite a while, Third Point Reinsurance, the reinsurance company started by hedge-fund specialist Dan Loeb, was always going to closely watched by the investment community as a kind of litmus test of the sentiment of equity investors towards reinsurance stocks at the moment, especially in the context of so much alternative capacity pouring into the industry.
Perhaps Third Point Reinsurance should not be regarded as a typical example of a reinsurer. Its investment strategy, managed by Loeb’s Third Point LLC, sets it apart from many more conservative players. And its underwriting side, which it describes as opportunistic but disciplined, focuses on lines of business that have historically delivered stable returns.
According to the company’s IPO filing, it plans to use the IPO proceeds to add reinsurance programmes from European, Asian and South American clients, though a majority of its business will continue to be from the US.
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Have you seen these wanted men in Berkshire?
Police want to speak to these men but need help locating them
By James Aldridge
Jacob Chambers, left, and Boota Ram are wanted by Thames Valley Police. Credit: Thames Valley Police
Police are on the hunt for four wanted men in Berkshire.
Detectives have appealed for information on their whereabouts as they want to speak to them.
Jacob Chambers
Thames Valley Police is looking for Jacob Chambers, 29, who is wanted on suspicion of burglary, criminal damage and making malicious communications in Oxford.
Officers believe Chambers has connections to Oxford, Blackbird Leys and Reading, Berkshire.
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An appeal to find him was put out on Monday, October 8, but he has still not come forward.
If you believe you have seen him or know where he may be, do not approach him but call 101, quoting reference number 43180265998.
Boota Ram
Police officers are also on the hunt for Boota Ram, 38, from Faraday Road, Slough.
When caught, Ram will face nine years in jail for deliberately organising 250 car crashes in a huge insurance scam.
His accomplice Gagandeep Gagandeep, 30, also from Faraday Road, Slough, was jailed for three years at Reading Crown Court on Tuesday, October 9.
Ram failed to turn up to part of his trial and sentencing hearing, so he was sentenced in his absence.
He is believed to be driving a grey BMW 1 series with a registration plate beginning with NA12.
If you see this car, or Ram, call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Tommy Lee is wanted back in prison for drug offences. Credit: Surrey Police
Tommy Lee, 41, from Bagshot, is wanted by Surrey Police for breaching the rules of his release from prison.
Lee was released from prison on licence for drug offences, but he has breached the terms of that licence and is wanted back in prison.
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He has been on the run since Thursday, September 20.
Lee could be in Sandhurst, Bracknell or Camberley where he is known to have links.
Surrey Police is asking the public not to approach him, as he may be violent.
Instead, call 101, quoting reference PR/45180092507, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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Peter John Clark is wanted on suspicion of burglary. Credit: getreading
Police have also been appealing for details on the whereabouts of a man, with connections to Reading, for almost two months.
Peter John Clark, 48, of no fixed abode, is wanted by officers on suspicion of committing a burglary in Didcot.
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Clark is said to have connections to Reading, Oxford, and the South and Vale areas.
He could also be in Scotland, as he used to live there.
Clark is described as white, has ginger hair and is of medium build.
Anyone who spots him is asked to call 999.
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Brexit and human rights
Sir, – We are entering a critical phase in the Brexit process. At this juncture, it is essential that the Irish Government stands steadfast in its commitment to the protection of human rights in Northern Ireland and across the whole island.
Between now and December 16th, the European Commission and Council (including the Irish Government) will assess whether “sufficient progress” has been made in negotiations with the British government on the key issues of EU citizens’ rights and Northern Ireland. If so, talks will move on to include other issues.
Given the lack of clarity in the British stance, no-one expects these issues to be resolved by December 16th. However, all parties will be weighing up evidence of intent and political will. There will be pressure to find positive news on issues like the Irish Border.
In the drive to find common ground and momentum, we must guard against ignoring deeper issues at stake or undermining the foundations of the Belfast Agreement. The agreement was about more than just bilateral trade-offs between two states. It was about more than ending conflict. It was fundamentally about building a society based on the principles of human rights, equality and dignity.
The society contemplated in the agreement remains a work in progress. Northern Ireland, like the Republic, remains an unequal society with many serious human rights challenges. However, the British government currently proposes to withdraw from the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights as soon as Brexit happens and plans to repeal the Human Rights Act, by which the European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law once Brexit is complete, thereby jeopardising the future that we have all been working towards.
There need to be assurances that all who live in Northern Ireland will retain the protection of those human rights treaties currently in force.
Northern Irish citizens must be guaranteed the right to hold both British citizenship and Irish and EU citizenship without any difference in treatment.
There must also be assurances that the rights of non-EU citizens living in Northern Ireland will not suffer a diminution.
Over the next month political decisions will be taken that will determine the future of all of us on this island. Business and political voices will be heard, but we must ensure that the voice of the communities who require protection of their human rights are heard loudly as well.
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties, along with other civil society organisations, will provide a platform for those concerned with these human rights issues to make their voices heard, and we would encourage others to do likewise. – Yours, etc,
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Competition Commission probes removal of cigarette brands from Spar
The Competition Commission is investigating the removal of certain brands of locally-produced cigarettes from the shelves of Spar, according to the Sunday Times.
The newspaper on Sunday referenced two internal Spar emails from a senior manager stating that Spar shops should not stock certain brands from the Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association, or Fita citing an Ipsos study, among other things.
In 2018 the Tobacco Institute of Southern Africa (Tisa) commissioned research by polling company Ipsos, which found that certain cigarette brands were being sold at below the excise tax threshold. The Ipsos study reported that one brand - RG - was in the Gold Leaf stable. Gold Leaf is a member of Fita.
Competition Commission spokesperson Sipho Ngwema confirmed that it had been approached by Fita, but said at this stage, a preliminary investigation was underway.
"That means we want to ascertain whether or not the complaint has merit in terms of the Competition Act," said Ngwema.
Spar spokesperson Kerry Becker, said on Sunday, "We have been approached by and are co-operating with the Competition Commission in this matter. We do not believe it is appropriate to comment in the press at this stage."
Sinenhlanhla Mnguni, Fita chairperson, told Fin24 via WhatsApp that, in the association's opinion, the removal of some of its members' brands from Spar shelves amounted to anti-competitive practices.
Fita has seven members, including Carnilinx, Amalgamated Tobacco Manufacturing and the Gold Leaf Tobacco Corporation.
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Fita has been involved in a public relations battle with rival industry body, Tisa , whose members include the SA division of British American Tobacco and the Phillip Morris South Africa Group of Companies.
Tisa has argued that the SA Revenue Service is losing billions of rands in tax receipt from cigarettes not being sold at price.
Gold Leaf, meanwhile, previously told Fin24 that the study was an attempt by Tisa members to take a bite out of its market share.
"This is wholly denied. All our brands are registered with SARS and all excise [taxes] are paid on our products," the company said.
Fita has also denied the findings as represented by Ipsos and Tisa, and has in turn accused the rival industry body of having the goal of "direct[ing] law enforcement agencies towards our members."
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Zim somms take on the world – again
At last weekend's global test of blind wine tasting, 'our' team did really rather well.
Many of you were kind enough to help a team of Zimbabwean sommeliers working in South Africa compete in the World Wine Tasting Championships in Burgundy a year ago. This was the most fabulous experience for them but, although they beat the Italian team, they ended up very close to the bottom scorers (see this report).
Last Saturday, thanks to a couple of sponsors in the Netherlands, exactly the same team – captain Joseph T Dhafana (La Colombe), Marlvin Gwese (Cape Grace), Tinashe Nyamudoka (The Test Kitchen) and Pardon Taguzu (now at African Wines in The Hague) – competed again at this year's championships held in the Languedoc. This year they managed to cover themselves with glory, beating Spain, Brazil, Italy (again), England, Monaco, Japan, the Netherlands, Belarus and the American team. Overall the Zimbabwean team was judged fourteenth best out of 23, just a notch below China (who had performed brilliantly in a previous version of this annual competition, orgnised by the French wine magazine Revue du Vin de France).
This year’s winner, quite decisively, was Belgium, followed by Finland, France and then Taiwan, competing for the first time, but from a country which already has a very developed wine culture. See full listing below, with scores.
As Tam and I learnt when attending last year’s competition, the teams are given wines that can and do come from all over the world. The Zimbabweans are at quite a disadvantage. Their native land has no wine culture. Their access to imported wines in Cape Town is relatively limited. They have very demanding full-time jobs in Cape Town's most celebrated restaurants. And one of the team, Pardon Taguzu, now works in The Hague with the team's sponsors Belinda and Damiano D’Alba, restaurateurs and partners with Pardon in the new African Wines import venture. So the Zimbabwean team had no chance for the repetitive training sessions that would have been the ideal preparation for the tasting competition.
This year, however, the team was helped considerably by the intensive four-day training they received from Master of Wine Andrew Caillard (involved with the film that is being made about the Zim Somms to be launched next year) once they arrived in the Languedoc. Jean-Paul Mas kindly let them use his premises for this and Caillard had classic wines shipped over for their training sessions. He reports:
‘Well that was quite a thrilling result considering the odds. As every country was read out, the Zims celebrated as if they had won the competition! After the highs and lows of last year, this was in every way a major boost to their confidence and sense of identity.
‘The first day revealed that they needed real focus and preparation. Using wines donated by some of our suppliers (to Endeavour Drinks Group Australia including Schloss Vollrads, Domaine Paul Mas, Gonnet, Santa Margherita, Zonin, Borsao, Sancho Garces, Grand Chais de France, etc) the Zims tasted through around 60 wines prior to the competition.
‘They are relatively good tasters, but in some respects are compromised by availability in South Africa. But this narrow frame of reference might have helped in the end, because the plan of attack was to get them working as a team and to stick to the classics. The rest was a question of discipline and teamwork.
‘The discipline of tasting was enforced by a simple grid system, a clock(!) and the obligation for all to write their conclusion in silence before discussion. The teamwork bit was all about showing them how to negotiate an outcome using those facts and listening to each other.
‘If they had just identified one extra wine perhaps they could have beaten South Africa and reached the top ten. So although the Zims had luck on their side, a few cards did not fall their way!
‘We are all really pleased with the result. This experience has been quite wonderful. The Zims are such lovely characters and their story is quite moving. When one considers where they come from, this result – a seemingly inconsequential middle ranking – is quite phenomenal. Their faces just told it all. And of course the Zimsomm sing song that went with it melted everyone’s hearts.’
Captain Joseph T Dhafana emailed me and Zimbabwean-born Tam just after the results were announced, 'We are elated with our position this year. What an achievement! Andrew really helped us very much and we genuinely appreciate it. We tasted so many wines in a short period of time and we learnt a lot. Hope next year will be even better.'
Here’s the complete list of (ascending) scores:
67 Monaco
83 Belarus
86 Zimbabwe
102 Poland
103 Luxembourg
105 South Africa
108 Sweden
109 Russia
112 Hungary
114 Taiwan
115 France
123 Finland
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Fabrizio Graceffa
Instrument(s) Guitar, Composer
Date of birth September 3, 1979
Place of birth La Louvière
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© Luigi Graceffa
Fabrizio Graceffa Band (Leader) Fabrizio Graceffa Quartet (Leader)
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Born in 1979 in Belgium, Fabrizio Graceffa started the guitar at 13. At 17, he plays with many rock and blues bands. Two years later he discovered jazz music.
At 19, he took some private lessons with guitar players Marco Locurcio and Paolo Loveri. In 1999, he attends some workshops with some jazz player like Pierre Van Dormael, Erwin Vann, Peter Hertmans, Jaques Pirotton, Mike Manieri… One year later he founded his first band as a leader “7ième Set”.
The same year he attends the Brussels Music Academy and tooked lessons with drummer Bruno Castellucci and the guitar player Paolo Loveri.
Then he joined the Luxembourg’s Conservatory and three years later he was graduated with a first prize in Jazz Guitar and Composition.
In 2004, he formed the Fabrizio Graceffa Quartet with drummer Herman Pardon, Boris Schmidt as bass player and the german trumpet player Peer Baierlein.
In 2010, he recorded his first album “Stories” with Belgian Label Mogno Music.
In 2011, he produced and recorded an EP with a rock band called Bes.
In 2012, he’s the sideman guitar of a French band from Paris “Lenox”.
With Lenox, he played during two years in Europe and attended some great festivals and tv shows like Le Chant Du Gros in Switzerland, Taratata, La Cigale (Paris), la Maroquinerie (Paris)…
In 2014, he founded an extension of his quartet “The Fabrizio Graceffa Band” with some of the best Belgian and French jazz musicians like Jean Paul Estiévenart (Perico Sambeat), Teun Verbruggen (Jeff Neve, FES, Toots Thielemans) Nicolas Kummert (Pierre Van Dormael, Lionel Loueke, Nic Thys...) Boris Schmidt (Quentin Dujardin), Jacques Pili and Edwouard Wallyn.
The band has played as resident band in one of the main jazzclubs in Brussels The "Sounds" during two years and invited some of great others musicians like Toine Thys and Reggie Washington and Erwin Vann.
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Sarah Off The Grid
Sarah Richardson's Off-the-Grid Rental Home
May 27, 2019 HGTV Editorial Team
In this season of Sarah Off The Grid, designer Sarah Richardson buys a rundown 100-year-old house in rural Ontario in the hopes of transforming it into a self-contained, income-generating rental property. See how Sarah elevates the home with her classic, colourful style.
Published April 22, 2019, Updated May 27, 2019
Watch full episodes of Sarah Off the Grid online at HGTV.ca.
Charming Beauty
Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
The exterior of <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/photos/sarah-richardson-renovation-1927190/">Sarah’s rental home</a> offers a charming and warm welcome to its guests. From the gabled porch to the manicured grounds shaded by old, leafy trees everything about this Victorian beauty seems to say relax, refresh and rejuvenate. <br><br> Watch full episodes of <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sarah Off the Grid</a> online.
Sarah Off The GridSarah Richardson's Off-the-Grid Rental Home
Rustic Play House
The barn on Sarah's rental property has been a guiding aesthetic force throughout this renovation. The weathered exterior influenced the choice of <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/videos/sarah-off-the-grid-behind-the-design-living-room-1497553475533/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">interior paint colours, windows were placed to include views of the barn - even the top of the dining room table echoed the barn exterior cladding</a>.
Destination Station
Once a destination for junk and debris, this barn now provides the perfect destination for guests yearning for a unique experience – think of it as a play house for grown ups! Simplicity was the key to keeping this barn renovation on track. The floors were replaced but the walls and beams are original. Improved ventilation means the barnyard smell is now a distant memory.
Guests can dine in the barn on a dining room table created entirely from leftover boards supported by old saw horses. The patio lights strung from the beams provide the perfect warm glow for an evening dinner. The large windows let sunlight stream in, or, on a rainy day allow guests to hunker down with a board game as they watch the rain drops fall to the ground. <br><br> Watch Sarah's digital video series, <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/videos/sarah-off-the-grid-behind-the-design-adult-play-house-1496942659668/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Behind the Design</a>, to discover that design decisions that went into creating this unique and playful space.
Kitchen Reveal
The kitchen is the scene of the most dramatic transformation of Sarah's rental property. Once a neglected and dated part of the home it is now full of personality, colour and high-end appliances. Every detail down to the fixtures and hardware have been carefully considered. The playful cabinet handles and nobs that Sarah picked are a mixture of white marble and brushed brass, and give this kitchen the perfect little wink to top it all off. <br><br> Watch HGTV Canada's exclusive series, <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/videos/sarah-off-the-grid-behind-the-design-kitchen-1496946243584/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Behind the Design</a>, that gives you the inside story on Sarah's design process.
Perfect Bay Window Sitting Space
The bay window in the kitchen faces south allowing the sun to stream in. While some might find the cushy chairs in the kitchen a bit impractical they provide the perfect spot for people to gather and watch the hustle and bustle around meal time preparations or to have a side conversation over a cup of coffee.
The kitchen island is a brilliant design element that Sarah conjured up using two different tones of marble which continues the use of layers of material throughout the kitchen. The space gives the host room to spread out, cook and entertain at the same time. The wrap-around seating gives the feeling of a funky bar or restaurant allowing guests to gather round at this inviting hub.
This dining room designed by Sarah and her team has enough space to comfortably seat eight. The rustic top of the dining room table echoes the boards cladding the barn at the side of the house. The chairs aren’t leather but a vinyl that can be wiped clean even after the spill of some red wide. They are durable and perfectly chic. <br><br> Watch the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/videos/sarah-off-the-grid-design-debates-dining-room-bench-1496945731580/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">design debate</a> between Tommy and Sarah that let do this dining room set up.
Ally's Room
The story behind this bedroom is more beautiful than any design could ever be. Ally, a teenage girl with a life-threatening illness, had a wish that her room be designed by <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/photos/sarah-richardson-renovation-1927190/">Sarah Richardson</a>. The wish was granted. Ally worked with Sarah and Tommy to say good-bye to the pinks of yesteryear and let a wave of coral wash over this room to give it a new, sophisticated and confident feel. The vintage light fixture that hangs from the ceiling is from Italy- a gift passed on by Sarah that now presides over the room to give it a gilded feeling.
What a Girl Needs
What Ally, like any other teen, needed was a desk to do her homework and a vanity space for the more delicate job of primping for first dates and school dances. A girl’s bedroom holds more than her clothes and furniture, it is also home to so many of her dreams. This room is full of giving, sharing and all of our best wishes.
The marble clad fireplace is the focal point of this living room, giving guests the perfect spot to huddle around after a day of skiing or snow shoeing. The efficient gas burning insert vents directly from the back to the outside so there's no bulky and costly chimney. Above the fireplace, eight images on folding doors conceal a TV for when guests opt for a movie night. The concealment was pricey (about $2,000) and a hard fought victory. Yes, you need to watch <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/videos/a-tale-of-two-houses-1520481347593/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">the episode</a>.
Sheer Genius
This wider angle of the living room shows how well everything fits together. The banquette seating on either side of the fireplace are sheer genius — constructed using pre-fab upper kitchen cabinets, clad in lumber and painted a rustic grey to match the room. For cushions, Sarah placed toddler mattresses (covered in washable material) on top. Total cost: about $300. Deep textured throw pillows provide the perfect finishing touch. The two swivel chairs in front of the fireplace were bought at a vintage shop for under $250 each! After a quick refinishing they offer a better quality, look and price than anything bought new at a store.
After building the addition on the back of this century home, Sarah was left with the puzzle of what to do with a short wall that needed to be built around the stairs leading to the basement media room. She embraced the challenge and used the short wall as a canvas to create a design using scrap wood. It’s a technique Sarah promises to use again. As Tommy likes to say, “So unbeatable, it’s repeatable!”
The Blues Never Felt So Good!
Sarah and her team went with a monochromatic scheme for the principal bedroom but it's still bursting with colour. The exquisitely chosen furnishings and accents scale the range from the heaviness of indigo to the lightness of denim. And when the greens from surrounding trees pour through the enlarged windows this bedroom feels as refreshing as an afternoon nap. Sarah and Tommy discuss the design decisions that went into this room on their short video series, <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/videos/sarah-off-the-grid-behind-the-design-master-bedroom-1496942659666/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Behind the Design</a>.
Anchors Away
This mid-century teak dresser, dripping in navy blue, provides a solid anchor for the surrounding white walls, window coverings and closets. Sarah and her team showed their upcycling prowess with this dresser that was discovered at a vintage furniture shop. The dresser also draws attention away from the asymmetrical placement of the window above — but that's just between us!
Small But Mighty
This bunk room, a mere 37-inches by 13-feet, now serves multiple functions. It's both a spare bedroom for overnight guests and a loungey day-bed space for you or guests to recharge after an afternoon of skiing or to take refuge in the afternoon of a hot summer day. The bookcase was brought to life with six two-inch by 12-inch spruce planks and some paint. Total cost for book case materials - about $70.
More Bunk Space
This bunk room keeps giving. In addition to providing a fourth bedroom, it serves as an efficient office space that highlights the exposed brick. The orange hues (almost terracotta) of the brick are tempered by the greens of the opposing bed nook. It's the perfect space to indiscreetly send a quick email or even call the florist to deliver a bouquet of flowers for your hosts.
This master bathroom checks off all the boxes including a soaker-tub and walk-in shower. The biggest splurge for this room was these gorgeous tiles but they were easy to install which cut down on labour costs. Laid out in a non-linear pattern the tiles provide the perfect grounding for this calm and serene oasis. <br><br> See <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarahs-cottage/photos/inside-sarah-richardsons-rental-cottage-1051664/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">inside Sarah Richardson's rental cottage</a>.
Step to It
Taking on the renovation of a heritage home has its challenges, but the payoffs come when you can preserve a beautiful original feature such as this wooden bannister, painted white to match the crisp, neutral colour palette of the house.<br><br><em>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/photos/14-things-you-might-not-know-about-sarah-richardson-1904282/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">14 Things You Might Not Know About Sarah Richardson</a></em>
Sun Stroke of Genius
It’s fitting that Sarah found inspiration for the basket ceiling light fixture during a holiday in Tulum, Mexico, since this south-facing guest bedroom catches the sun’s ray all day long.
To pay homage to the area’s agricultural roots, Sarah sourced these two red wooden arrows, which would have been used to point customers to a farm stand or strawberry-picking field, from a vintage shop in Toronto. <br><br> Watch the premiere episode of <em><a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/videos/small-town-welcome-1493412931739/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sarah Off the Grid</a></em>.
Truly Tactile
Texture is the name of the design game in this cozy guest room, showcasing a woven <a href="https://ca.shopsarahstyle.com/collections/wallpaper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah Richardson Design wallpaper</a>, folded-ribbon fabric in Victorian-brick orange for the roman blinds, and a thick, cream-coloured knotted rug.
So Fresh and So Clean Clean
Since this heritage home only had one full bath, Sarah ripped out the second-story kitchen and replaced it with this clean, modern family bathroom, saving dollars by using deeply discounted discontinued tile and marble. <br><br> Watch the short video of <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/videos/sarah-off-the-grid-behind-the-design-guest-bathroom-1496940611787/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Behind the Design</a> to find out Sarah and Tommy's design decisions on this bathroom renovation.
Knowing that what she wanted wasn’t on the market, Sarah customer powder painted her own bathroom faucets and handles to get that perfect matte white (with matte-black accents) for all the hardware.
Power in Numbers
Sarah used a single slab of discontinued black marble for the custom-built vanity and accents around the bathroom, as well as two different tile shapes to give the illusion of an intricate design while keeping labour and material costs down. <br><br> Take a look at <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/photos/sarah-brings-a-small-space-to-life-with-an-earthy-palette-and-textural-touches-1906494/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sarah Richardson's off-the-grid home</a> from season 1.
Sarah picked out one of her <a href="https://ca.shopsarahstyle.com/collections/wallpaper/products/painterly-sterling-wallpaper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">painterly wallpapers</a> in the second guest bedroom, staying away from stripes or any design with straight lines so the undulating pattern would work with the curves of the gabled ceiling rather than against them.
Thumbs Up to Upcycling
Sarah constructed a funky vanity/desk using a vintage dresser painted a lively green and a cost-saving butcher block top, which she stained with watered-down leftover white paint before installing. <br><br> Find out <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/photos/14-things-you-might-not-know-about-sarah-richardson-1904282/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">14 things you might not know about Sarah Richardson</a>.
Since these original guest bedrooms didn’t have any built-in closets (a very common issue in heritage homes), Sarah chose twin beds with elevated legs to create more options for underneath storage.
A colour palette of cream, soft grey and forest green emphasizes the earthy tones of an exposed rock wall in the basement. <br><br> Go behind the scenes to find out the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/videos/sarah-off-the-grid-behind-the-design-basement-living-room-1496940611790/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">design decisions that went into transforming this basement</a>.
Mixed Media Room
An oversized sectional in jewel-tone turquoise is tamed with neutral walls, artwork and accents. It's the perfect example of Sarah's ability to incorporate a statement piece in a room that still feels totally livable.
Anything But Basic
You'd never know this basement was completely dug out to make way for a whole new foundation! The finished product feels modern and luxurious, with hints of mid-century modern design.
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