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Sequence Health Moves into new Medical Call Center Facility
Atlanta, GA February 03, 2018 – Sequence Health, an Atlanta-based healthcare technology and services company, today announced it has completed transitioning its medical call center into a new 15,000-square-foot facility in Cullman, Alabama.
The process began in August 2016 when the company first announced plans to create a state-of-the-art hospital call center in Cullman’s Industrial Park III on County Road 222.
Sequence Health housed its medical call center at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville for approximately fourteen months while the new facility was constructed.
Sequence Health CEO John Richmond said his company is projecting the creation of 128 jobs for Cullman County now that the transition is complete. “We could not be more pleased with how the building turned out,� Richmond commented. “We are so appreciative of the support we’ve received from Cullman’s city leadership, the State of Alabama, Wallace State Community College, and the many other entities involved with bringing us to Cullman. Our vision is to build the best medical call center in the country, and we think that this community and this new facility give us the opportunity to do just that.�
Sequence Health’s medical call center partners with hospitals and practices across a range of specialties to improve health outcomes and the patient experience by providing a range of services, including appointment scheduling, marketing response, insurance verification, prescription refill, and nurse triage. Sequence Health’s ability to work directly within a client’s EMR or scheduling system is a real differentiator from other call center and answering services in the market.
Sequence Health also offers a cloud-based patient management platform called Sequence, that increases hospital profitability by improving patient acquisition, management and engagement.
For more information, please visit SequenceHealth.com
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Buhari To Host UN General Assembly President
United Nations General Assembly President, Maria Espinosa
President Muhammadu Buhari is set to welcome United Nations General Assembly President, Maria Espinosa, to Nigeria on Monday in a one-day official visit to the country.
Spokesperson for Espinosa, Ms Monica Gravley, made this known at a media briefing at the UN headquarters in New York on Friday.
She said PGA’s visit to Nigeria was part of her eight-day official trip to Central and West Africa beginning on Friday.
Concise News learnt that the spokesperson did not disclose the agenda of the PGA’s meeting with the president when asked by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Rather, she promised to keep reporters updated on proceedings at the meeting.
Gravley said cabinet members would join Buhari in receiving the PGA, who would later meet with students of the University of Abuja.
Espinosa is expected to speak on the role of multilateralism and how to respond to global challenges in a fast-changing world, according to the spokesperson.
Gravley said Espinosa would also meet UN officials in the country and take part in a discussion with women on their role in promoting multilateralism.
Multilateralism is an alliance of several nations, for example, the UN, pursuing a common goal.
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Community Safety Award
How it works and benefits
Leaders resources
The history of the award
Success so far
Community Safety and Localism /
Community Initiatives /
Community Safety Award /
The Future /
Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Resilience Forum has seen tremendous value in the education and training of young people in emergency response.
The vision is for each of the 38 Local Resilience Forum (LRF) regions in the UK to adopt the scheme and extend the training to all uniformed youth groups in their area.
On a national scale the scheme has the potential to reach 1.5 million young people to give them an understanding of what to do during a major incident and to provide essential community support in times of crisis.
As a rolling programme these numbers would increase over the years as more young people join or leave their respective organisations.
Potentially this award will instil community cohesion, raise awareness of vulnerable people in the community and develop a form of self-reliance in major incidents.
On a local scale the scheme has already proved to be a fantastic example of how 999 services and partner agencies can fulfil their commitment to engage with young people from diverse backgrounds and organisations.
It also brings together all uniformed youth groups in an area, promoting more effective engagement.
Resilience and Emergency Management Team
Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety Service Headquarters, Tolvaddon,
Camborne, TR14 0EQ
communitysafetyaward@cornwall.gov.uk
The Duke of Cornwall Community Safety Award partners in Cornwall:
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Your 3rd Republican Debate Recap (Full of Clips!)
I asked a potential Republican caucus-goer this morning if she had watched the debate, her response: “No way, I’m just tired of all that stuff.” When asked to explain what she meant, she stated that all the name-calling and antics have really turned her off to the process.
Apparently, that message has gotten through to our Republican candidates! And not a moment too soon!
This was, by far, their best collective performance. It is as if they watched the first Democrats’ Debate1)Why they keep calling it the “Democratic debate” is beyond me, and realized that a rising tide lifts all boats. Other than Mr. Kasich and Mr. Bush, both of whom we will get to in a moment, everyone came out smelling like roses. Politics is probably my third favorite sport after baseball2)Ya gotta believe! #LGM and football3)It is not clear why the sports media has not caught on to my titling this weekend’s Packers at Broncos affair as “Super Bowl 49.5”. Also, when was the last time Peyton was a dog at home?? Middle School?? I digress.., but the previous Republican debates were difficult to watch with all the bickering. Not so this time. Correction, mostly not so this time.4)stay tuned
The CNBC put clips of the debate up on their youtube channel, and shockingly, none of them are of the candidates ceaselessly mocking the moderators (Btw, our Youtube channel is way better).
Lucky for you, I found them. Get ready for some fun.
The Best of the Republican Debate Clips
Mr. Cruz won the debate right here:
I saw the Frank Luntz on with Megyn Kelly after the debate, and he said this was the highest scoring debate line he had ever seen. Pent up frustration, anyone? To the credit of the CNBC folk5)it is not clear me who watches this channel, once they took this verbal thrashing, the moderators stopped with the silliness and got back to policy. I, for one, felt badly for them.
Finally Now, the Trump Clips from the Republican Debate
Mr. Kasich is clearly out of his league here. It was only a matter of time before his Lehman history came up for discussion. As The Wire teaches us, “If you come at the king, you best not miss.”
A quick thought on Mr. Trump. Yesterday was the first time I thought that he had a real chance at this thing. He showed an immense amount of political dexterity in completely overhauling his approach. He saw that Mr. Carson overtook him in Iowa, and instead of doubling down on the bluster, he backed off a bit. He was significantly more kind than he has been in the previous debates, and in particular, I appreciate his change in tone over immigration. It is one thing to want to discuss out immigration policy, certainly nothing offensive by talking about it in the hypothetical. But there is absolutely no reason to demonize our Latino brothers and sisters, and last night he finally stopped. I just want to thank him for elevating his dialogue.
Now that I got that out of my system, let’s watch Trump be Trump.
I love the “Right” after each assertion. He’s too much.
Of course, like any good entertainer, he knows how to close:
I’m pretty sure (not completely) that Mr. Trump is correct here. I recall the debate being announced as 3 hours long. Why lie, CNBC?
Did Trump win the online poll? Of course, like always. Hard to discount 300,000 votes.
https://twitter.com/g17_francis/status/659830559087026177/photo/1
Mr. Rubio vs. Mr. Bush
I was kind enough yesterday to explain to Mr. Rubio that in order to win the nomination, he needs to follow the Obama model.6)still waiting for my “Thank you.” I have yet to understand why folks are so interested in Mr. Rubio’s Senate attendance. It is one thing for folks that dislike Rubio to use it as further evidence that he should not be President. Mr. Bush, however, did not play this correctly:
To Mr. Rubio’s credit, he was ready. Call him all the names you like, but Mr. Rubio consistently has been prepared in this election season.
Of course, he had some thoughts on the main stream media to share:
How attacking the media will help Mr. Rubio in the long run is not clear. They are a sensitive bunch. We have quoted Mark Twain previously about the risk in arguing with folks that buy ink by the barrel. Yet, attacking the media has worked great for Mr. Trump7)Mr. Trump is smart to attack selected members of the press while calling others “Terrific”. This should be distinguished from categorizing all of the main stream media as biased, so we’ll see.
The Phenomenon That is Mr. Carson
I have never heard this distinction made before.
The moderators had some more gotcha material for Mr. Carson as well, which we don’t have time for8)like we care about his previous endorsements. Today he published his tweet which encapsulates his appeal to his fans:
It is important to remember that amateurs built the Ark and it was the professionals that built the Titanic. @my_ccu pic.twitter.com/6Nqod4sicS
— Ben & Candy Carson (@RealBenCarson) October 29, 2015
What that has to do with running the military, I don’t know. But he seems like a very nice man.
Mr. Christie May Have Won
His campaign needed a shot in the arm, and Mr. Christie brought his A game9)I am not evaluating his policy proposals, just debate performance. I have yet to see a politician win a national election running on cutting entitlements.
He had a few great moments besides this, yet, the voting public seemed not to notice or care. See the Drudge poll above. Luckily for Mr. Christie, the Gray Lady strummed up some controversy:
N.Y. Times calls for Chris Christie to drop out of the race. Shouldn't the voters get to decide that?
— HowardKurtz (@HowardKurtz) October 29, 2015
Would the Vegas-hating10)and rat infested NY Times actually publish such a piece after all the candidates called the media biased last night? Are they that tone-deaf? Yes.
Mr. Christie, your thoughts?
.@nytimes Can't read the article because I don't have a subscription, but I can tell you this – I am not going anywhere.
— Chris Christie (@ChrisChristie) October 29, 2015
Ms. Fiorina, Mr. Huckabee, and Mr. Paul also did pretty well. Unfortunately, with ten people on stage, our coverage can only get to so much.
Hopefully, by the November debates, we can divide the candidates into groups of three so we can actually get more than 10 minutes of dialogue per candidate. They should have Sen. Graham moderate!
The Washington Post (The Fix, in particular) annotated the debate, they do great work.
This Gawker clip is amazing. Mr. Rubio11)I, by the way, am younger than Mr. Rubio in this clip and or Mr. Bush should check out William Manchester’s The American Caesar. Chiang Kai-Shek had quite the influence on the Korean War if they only care about his influence on American politics.
And you can watch the full debate below:
Footnotes [ + ]
1. ↑ Why they keep calling it the “Democratic debate” is beyond me
2. ↑ Ya gotta believe! #LGM
3. ↑ It is not clear why the sports media has not caught on to my titling this weekend’s Packers at Broncos affair as “Super Bowl 49.5”. Also, when was the last time Peyton was a dog at home?? Middle School?? I digress..
4. ↑ stay tuned
5. ↑ it is not clear me who watches this channel
6. ↑ still waiting for my “Thank you.”
7. ↑ Mr. Trump is smart to attack selected members of the press while calling others “Terrific”. This should be distinguished from categorizing all of the main stream media as biased
8. ↑ like we care about his previous endorsements
9. ↑ I am not evaluating his policy proposals, just debate performance. I have yet to see a politician win a national election running on cutting entitlements.
10. ↑ and rat infested
11. ↑ I, by the way, am younger than Mr. Rubio in this clip
General Interest / News / Politics - 10/29/2015
On Mr. Rubio and his Election Chances
Wednesday 28 October is the “Economics” debate for the Republican Party1)As opposed to the previous debates? Yes, I know. Contain yourself. Lots of the hot-take pundits see this as Jeb!’s2)Say what you will about Mr. Bush, but he is a gift to all of us who enjoy a little syntax humor. last stand. And they may not be entirely wrong. The big money folks got had by the Karl Rove crowd in the last election; as to what happened to the hundreds of millions of dollars spent to “defeat” President Obama has yet to be explained. Though none of us will ever forget that amazing clip of Karl Rove freaking out on the Fox News screaming that the election results were wrong, as if his livelihood depended upon it or something. These big money folks didn’t acquire this kind of wealth by repeating expensive mistake-investments over and over again, so therefore, it is fair to presume that Jeb! is on a shorter leash than his establishment cohorts from 2012.
When it comes to Mr. Carson and Mr. Trump, each has made it clear why people should vote for them through their anti-establishment message. Jeb! has yet to create a compelling narrative. He seems like a nice enough man, but cautiously criticizing President Obama has not created a sufficiently compelling narrative to get people to vote for him. He has run a campaign as if he wants to be trustee of the federal government, which I would distinguish from leading nation’s people into the 21st Century. I do not envision3)of course I could be wrong, this comes from the cat that thought Scott Walker had a good shot at this thing. Hey, don’t judge. Nate Silver did too, and he is much better at political prognostication than most a scenario in which Mr. Bush becomes the front runner once again.
Which brings us to Mr. Rubio
Mr. Rubio is the establishment’s next best chance to win the nomination. I began to take him seriously after seeing this clip in which he discusses the Black Lives Matter movement in a cogent way:
I am not convinced any of his rivals can do that, by that I mean speak about the BLM movement without making me cringe4)I am not claiming that his answer was perfect, just that it wasn’t horribly offensive.
Now watch this:
Personable, right? At risk of irritating nearly every reader, there are easy comparisons to draw between Mr. Rubio and Candidate Obama from 2008. From age to speaking ability to attractive personal story to relatively little national governing experience, there are undeniable similarities5)Obviously, there are different policy proposals.
But can Mr. Rubio win?
Now let us recall 2008 for a moment, in particular the Democratic Primary. If only those that caucus experience had voted in the primary process, then Sen. Clinton would have won easily. It was Mr. Obama’s ability to draw first time voters into the process that catapulted him to the White House6)and his subsequent inability to keep those voters engaged that left him with a Republican controlled Congress.
Eight years hence, each party now has a similar dynamic. A poll of Iowa democrats came out over the weekend showing Sec. Clinton with a commanding lead in Iowa:
Iowa: Clinton 65%, Sanders 24% – new Monmouth poll via @mmurraypolitics pic.twitter.com/R1l8Slb2nS
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) October 27, 2015
The Bernie folks, rightly or wrongly, take issue with the methodology of the poll because the sample size is made of democrats that have participated in the past two Iowa Caucuses. The Bernie crowd believes that the campaign is mobilizing first-time voters in a similar manner that Mr. Obama did in 2008. There is no method (as far as I know) of polling first-time voters7)even if you could, does it make sense to rely on them?. If Bernie is going to win, first-time voters will be the only way.
..This applies to Mr. Rubio as well, as you will see. Buzzfeed wrote up a great summary of the dissonance between how the media portrays Mr. Rubio (“The Frontrunner” “The Republican Savior”) and his disappointing poll numbers. The media narrative for the Republican nomination operates under the assumption that Mr. Carson and Mr. Trump will no longer be in the race come caucus time8)If you can go on a book tour and improve your poll numbers, why drop out?. To some degree, this is valid. Recall that at this time in 2012 former Godfather’s Pizza CEO Herman Cain was the big front-runner for the nomination, only to leave hastily once information about his personal indiscretions began to leak out in November. Stuck in the forest of the day-to-day politicking, it is difficult to remember that the election is still more than a year away. Plenty of time for plenty more to happen.
Immigration and Mr. Rubio
Regardless, this tea party flavor-infused Republican party has very little tolerance for moderation on key issues, one of which is immigration. Mr. Rubio tried to lead a bipartisan coalition to pass an immigration bill, only for it to blow up in his face politically, and he has been running away from it ever since. The Republican party may have hit a Catch-22 where the candidate needs to take a hard line on the immigration, but that hard line will prevent the candidate from receiving enough popular support to win a national election.
Is there a way out of this dilemma? Sure, but it will not be easy. Certain candidates are taking the easy road on immigration by playing off of people’s fear of the unknown. Mr. Rubio does not have to do that, but he does need to signal to those scared of a massive immigration influx that he understands/will address their fears. In the modern media age, how does one hold people’s attention long enough to make such a nuanced point? Mr. Obama was forced into making a speech on race after Rev. Wright upset much of the establishment with his pointed remarks, Mr. Rubio should follow the same course. Instead of attempting to avoid the matter, he needs to face the immigration fear-mongers head on. Leaders Lead.
How Mr. Rubio takes the crown
Resolving the immigration issue is a necessary, but not sufficient condition for Mr. Rubio to win. To cut to the chase, he needs more votes. Take a look at this poll:
@OANN Gravis Marketing Poll @realDonaldTrump leading. pic.twitter.com/7zmPTzzNDW
— Gravis Marketing (@GravisMarketing) October 27, 2015
To be frank, the needed votes do not look like they are coming from the Republican electorate reflected in the polling we see dominated by Mr. Trump and Mr. Carson. He needs, like ’08 Candidate Obama and ’16 Sen. Sanders, to bring more first-time voters to the polls, possibly a lot of them.
Luckily for Mr. Rubio, there are a lot of potential voters out there just waiting to be inspired. Two-thirds of the electorate did not vote in the 2014 mid-term election. Think about that for a moment; significantly more than half of the electorate was so turned-off to the political process that they could not even bother to vote last year. Don’t believe me?
Republican 2012 Iowa caucus turnout rate was 19.76%.
That's right: All this hoo-hah & more than 80% of Republicans don't vote.
— Roger Simon (@politicoroger) October 28, 2015
The establishment politicians like to blame the voters for their apathy, but that is just a lame cop-out. Voters need, and want, to be inspired. Not since President Bush’s message of “Compassionate Conservatism” has the Republican party tried to inspire the populace9)nor have they won the Presidency. Government spending (seemingly the only issue of the recent, pre-Trump Republican party) speaks to such a small part of the voting public, that it just seems nonsensical that this is the dominate topic of conversation for our Republican friends.
Here’s a neat fact, more than 50% of the American workforce earns less than $30,000/year. Do you think these folks care about the government budget? They, and probably up to 80% of the population want to know how, if we give you our vote, you will improve our lives.
What Ms. Palin dismissed as that “hopey changey stuff” is exactly what you need, Mr. Rubio. This is not a contest over whom can hand out the most entitlements to the voters10)as it has been characterized by previous candidates, but a challenge over whom can inspire. Think Reagan, think Kennedy, think Lincoln, and rise above the cynicism. There is no other way to get those first-time voters to the polls.
I can only prescribe what to do, not how. There’s a big difference between winning and not losing.
The Republicans have spent too many years now telling us what they aren’t. Now is the time to tell us what you are. Go big or you’ll be heading home, in defeat. Best of luck, Senator.
1. ↑ As opposed to the previous debates? Yes, I know. Contain yourself.
2. ↑ Say what you will about Mr. Bush, but he is a gift to all of us who enjoy a little syntax humor.
3. ↑ of course I could be wrong, this comes from the cat that thought Scott Walker had a good shot at this thing. Hey, don’t judge. Nate Silver did too, and he is much better at political prognostication than most
4. ↑ I am not claiming that his answer was perfect, just that it wasn’t horribly offensive
5. ↑ Obviously, there are different policy proposals
6. ↑ and his subsequent inability to keep those voters engaged that left him with a Republican controlled Congress
7. ↑ even if you could, does it make sense to rely on them?
8. ↑ If you can go on a book tour and improve your poll numbers, why drop out?
9. ↑ nor have they won the Presidency
10. ↑ as it has been characterized by previous candidates
Nevada Courts vs. The Labor Commission, RE: Minimum Wage
A recent decision by a district judge in Carson City indicates that Nevada courts are willing to overrule Nevada’s government agencies in order to protect the state’s workers.
Voters increased the minimum wage by referendum in 2006
In 2006, Nevada voters voted to amend the Nevada Constitution’s minimum wage provisions. Article XV, Section 16 now states employers must pay a wage of not less than $5.15 per hour if the employer provides health benefits of $6.15 per hour if they employer does not provide health benefits. The minimum wage is actually $7.25 per hour without providing health benefits and $8.25 with health benefits to comply with the federal minimum wage. The Nevada Constitution states that if the employer chooses to pay the lower wage and offer health insurance they cannot charge more than a certain portion of the employee’s pay. “Offering health benefits within the meaning of this section shall consist of making health insurance available to the employee for the employee and the employee’s dependents at a total cost to the employee for premiums of not more than 10 percent of the employee’s gross taxable income from the employer.” Nev. Cons. Art. XV Section 16(A). The language seems clear, right? Apparently not.
Where there is the slightest bit of ambiguity, a lawsuit will soon follow
Of course, employers would want to interpret this provision to mean that they could charge employees for health insurance up to 10% of all gross taxable income, including tips and other gratuities. It’s not an illogical interpretation since tips are a large part of some employee’s income and taxes must be paid on tips and hourly wages. But, the problem is, the Constitutional language clearly states that the 10% calculation only applies to gross taxable income “from the employer.” It is these three little words that spurred one big lawsuit.
In Hancock v. the Nevada Labor Commissioner, the Plaintiff challenged the Nevada Department of Labor’s implementing regulation which stated that “gross taxable income” for the purposes of calculating health insurance costs included all income reflected in a W-2 including “tips, bonuses, and other compensation.” NAC 608.104(C). The Plaintiff, Mr. Hancock, argued that the Constitution means what it says: that the only income that can be considered for calculating the cost of health insurance is that income from the employer. The Nevada Labor Commissioner argued that the language of the Constitution really meant “all income attributable to the employer” including tips which are earned only because the employer provides the job. The Court found that the language was so clear and that the Labor Commission wanted to simply write out the phrase “from the employer” which was not within their rights, or even the Court’s rights to do. The Court noted that bonuses or other compensation could certainly count as part of the 10% calculation if the employer pays them, but that tips do not come “from the employer” as the language requires. Notably, the Court pointed out that finding tips to be a proper part of the calculation for health insurance costs would go against the whole point of the amendment which was to provide cost effective health insurance largely at the expense of the employer.
The Labor Commission’s position was not unreasonable, it was just wrong in light of the plain language of the Constitution. As the Commissioner pointed out, not including tips in the 10% cost of health insurance provides a great advantage to tipped employees that non-tipped employees do not receive. In Las Vegas, tips contribute much to the income for so many jobs, that I have to agree, the Constitution’s language does provide an advantage to tipped employees, who often make much more money than strict hourly or salaried employees. As a former cocktail waitress, I can vouch for this. It is unlikely the voters were aware of the ambiguity when the Amendment was voted upon at the polls. Tips are part of income for which taxes have to be paid, so it is unclear to me why the Constitution would make such a distinction. On the other hand, tips can be unreliable so maybe the idea was that people can only afford to pay insurance based on income that’s guaranteed. But in a right to work1)some might say “fire” state, no income is really guaranteed…
A ruling such a this is a huge deal in Nevada with so many casino dealers, casino hosts, cocktail waitresses, bartenders, valets, bellhops, and countless other tipped jobs who make up such a huge part of our labor force. I suspect that casinos and other employers of these job categories will do some major lobbying to get the Constitutional amendment changed to better suit their financial needs. A more inclusive definition of income means that employers can charge employees more and pay less for health insurance. I assume that 10% of a minimum wage salary does not entirely cover the cost of health insurance these days, so any additional money that employers can collect from their workers would directly benefit their bottom line. Based on the plain language of the Constitutional amendment, the judge got it right. Plain language rules over all else, right or wrong. For now, the regulation cannot be enforced.
The Labor Commissioner lost on a second issue as well
A second regulation, indicating that employers only had to “offer” health insurance to lower paid employees, rather than actually “provide” it was also declared invalid. NAC 608.100(1). The Plaintiff argued that the whole point of the Constitutional amendment was that employers need to “provide” health insurance, not just “offer” it. The Labor Commission argued that “offering” insurance is “providing” it and all that they were required to do was make health insurance available. The Court disagreed and found in favor of the Plaintiff noting that the amendment requires employers to “provide, furnish, and supply” health insurance rather than just offer it to ensure that employees are in fact insured. As such, the regulation was also declared invalid and its enforcement postponed.
Both of these decisions relied on strict interpretation of the constitutional amendment, and in my opinion the Court made the right decision. When the language is clear, the amendment must be applied according to what it says.
But it is interesting that the Labor Commission would create implementing regulations that were somewhat brazenly contradictory to the plain language of the Constitution. We will keep an eye out for any appeals to see how this plays out.
Want to learn more? KNPR recently had a nice discussion.
1. ↑ some might say “fire”
General Interest / Las Vegas / Nevada Law / News - 10/20/2015
Behind the Scenes Photos from the DemDebate
“Enough with the damn emails” is right. The punditry spend the last 12 hours telling you who won the debate (stop arguing and just agree with them already. They know best cause they are the ones on the TV. Duh.)
Yet again, the online polls contrast greatly with what the talking heads are telling us. Is it possible that the Chris Matthew’s crowd desires different characteristics in their candidates than the voting public? Will the punditry ever notice or care? How does someone win a debate if only the people on the tv thinks she did? Lucky for us, they still have about 30 more of these to figure it out.
CNN was kind enough to allow your humble blogger to join in the fun from the press scrum. I spent much of the time before the debate outside the hotel with the activists hopefully capturing the feel of the first DemDebate.
Not one person rejected my request for picture, so thank you all.
Now, on with the show!
Pre Demdebate from Inside the Press Area
No, contrary to popular belief, the press is not permitted in the debate hall itself. This is as close as we got. And by close, I mean to each other. I think I left my complimentary Wynn mug!
This here is the spin room, a few hours before the scrum. Keep this picture in mind for later.
Our new friend Sammy, who has already covered more debates in person than I have.
Another shot of the spin room.
Thefacebook had a lounge inside of the spin room. Them employees live in serious fear; I had to ask three people before someone would answer a question. After responding with boilerplate boringness when I asked him why thefacebook is so involved with politics now, I asked if they only planning on partnering with cable news until they have their own cable channel, to which the facebook spokesman responded with a terse “Nice try.” Whatever that means.
You wouldn’t guess from TV that all the stations broadcast from right on top of each other. That’s Andrea Mitchell on the left. Never found Mr. Greenspan though (And oh did I ever want to).
Pre DemDebate from Outside the Wynn
Hillary supporters cheering outside of the Wynn 4 hours before the debate. Someone told me they had been there since early in the morning, though I cannot confirm.
Affable Hillary supporters photographed around the LV Strip.
The Nurses Union was not kidding around. Above are pictures taken in front of the Fashion Show Mall, pre demdebate.
“We got a public display of democratic socialism…code red!”
A selection of Bernie fans from the street. Also people who drive 6-figure cars for Bernie!
Sorry I forgot one.
A special thanks to our friends at Metro for keeping the event running smoothly. These two officers were kind enough to pose.
Team Hillary came out in force as well! How the mariachi band played with such good tone on a pedestrian bridge on the Las Vegas Strip is beyond me. They were terrific!
Yes, there were counter-rallies on the surrounding pedestrian bridges! “More debates now?” May we at least have one first?
Post DemDebate, from Behind the Curtain
Who can come up with the hottest take the fastest?? Ready, Set…Go.
Reporters were literally running to the Spin Room upon Hillary’s last word. My toe still hurts.
That’s our friend Sammy interviewing Ed Schultz, now a surrogate for Bernie.
Oh the mainstream media.
You may remember Van Jones from the few minutes he spent with the Obama administration. He’s getting good at this TV punditry business. Bet it pays better than social activism.
Action shot from inside the spin room.
Note: if you want to be scolded by an the MSNBC producer, take photos like this while Chris Matthews is on air.
That John Depodesta, Chairman of Hillary for President. He did not have much spinning to do.
I heard someone ask Don Lemon how he keeps that figure of his. He responded “brussels sprouts.”
I was thankful for the Funny or Die folks for coming, they were some of the few that understood the appropriate amount of gravity necessary to cover a debate for an election more than a year away. Unfortunately, this is a family friendly blog so I cannot repeat her question for Sen. Gillibrand (of New York. She actually won Hillary’s seat.)
Chairwoman of the DNC.
The spin room stampeded toward Bernie. The cat from “Insider” promised me he would ask Bernie “What are you wearing?”
The good Reverend reminiscing about campaigns past.
You cannot have a Vegas spin room without Wayne and the Goodmans!
That’s friend of the blog (he wouldn’t agree, but then again, he aint writing this) Jon Ralston (if that is his real name) on the MSNBC with Chris Matthews and the person whose name I won’t use because she tweets nasty thoughts about our fair city before going back to her fiefdom.
If I would have caught the spelling error at the time, I would have offered cash for that hat.
Lincoln! No..not that Lincoln.
And of course, Trump loomed large over the whole event..
Nevada Law / News / Politics - 10/14/2015
How the Tony Stewart Wrongful Death Case Would Turn Out in Nevada
I am sure that most of you have heard, at least in passing, about the horrible accident that took the life of race car driver Kevin Ward Jr.. Because the case has gotten so much play1)for better or worse in the press, I thought it might be an opportune time to apply the known facts of the incident to Nevada law so our readers have a better idea how a wrongful death tort works in practice.
You should watch the cellphone video yourself and make your own determination of the facts (Warning: Graphic.). Ward died shortly after being hit by a race car that was driven by Tony Stewart.
On August 9, 2014, Ward and Stewart were racing winged sprint cars, which are the unusual looking buggy-like vehicles that have oversized spoilers on their roof and hood.2)Source They were racing on a short dirt oval track in the town of Canandaguia, New York.
Ward’s car crashed while the cars of Stewart and Ward were next to each other, possibly as a result of a relatively minor collision between the two. Ward exited his car and walked toward the middle of the dirt racetrack while the other race cars were still driving. Since the racetrack is a short oval, it only took about 22 seconds for Stewart’s car to come back around to where Ward was walking and pointing in the general direction of Stewart’s approaching car. It was then that Stewart’s car hit Ward and knocked him further down to the ground.
A Little Background on the Cars/Track/Drivers
The race involved 360 Winged Sprints; “360” refers to the cubic inch iron block size of the engine, which produce between 700 and 800 horsepower; the vehicles are light, typically less than 1,475 pounds, which results in a very powerful and light vehicle. For comparison sake, the top selling small car for 2014 was the Toyota Corolla, the mid-range LE model of which weighs 2,855 pounds and has 132 horsepower.
The oval track is 1/2 mile in total length, which just about double the length of a high school 400 meter track. The track appears slightly sloped with the outside being a little higher than the inside of the track; it is otherwise flat. In the middle of the oval, there are very few obstructions preventing spectators or racers to see the opposite side of the track.
It was nighttime and moderately well lit. It did not appear as well lit as a baseball park at a good community field, but lighting was sufficient to show many details from the stands on the opposite side of the oval.
Tony Stewart was 43 years old at the time; he was and is well known and a very experienced and successful NASCAR and sprint car racer. Kevin Ward Jr. was a local 20 year old sprint car racer who graduated from a South Lewis Central high school. His high school is located in the small town of Turin, New York, which is just a two and a half hour drive away from Canandaigua.
The Scope of Our Discussion
This is purely a hypothetical because it is an analysis of the claims of Ward’s estate and his decedents if the accident occurred in Nevada.
There are persons who may claim that Tony Stewart may have intended to harm Ward, but that issue will not likely prevail and will not be addressed here. The issues addressed here are whether Stewart’s actions were negligent, regardless of whether he intended on intimidating Ward or not. Next, even if it can be proved that Stewart was negligent, Ward was almost certainly negligent by placing himself in harm’s way through his actions of walking towards moving race cars during an active race. What would Ward’s negligence be and how would it affect the claim of his estate and heirs?
The Relevant Wrongful Death Law
In order to succeed on a wrongful death action in Nevada, a party must prove that “the death of any person, whether or not a minor, is caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another.”3)NRS 41.085. A legal cause is a “cause which is a substantial factor in bringing about the injury.”4)Nevada Jury Instructions – Civil 2011 Edition Inst. 4.16; Cnty. of Clark, ex rel. Univ. Med. Ctr. v. Upchurch, 114 Nev. 749, 759, 961 P.2d 754, 760 (1998).
Since wrongful death is a negligence claim, the family of the person who passed away must show that the “tortfeasor,” the person alleged to have caused the death, was actually negligent. The Nevada Supreme Court held that in order to demonstrate negligence the plaintiff must show:
(1) there was a duty owed;
(2) there was a breach;
(3) causation; and
(4) damages were suffered.5)Scialabba v. Barndise Const. Co., 921 P.2d 928, 930 (Nev. 1996) (citing Perez v. Las Vegas Med. Ctr., 107 Nev. 1, 4, 805 P.2d 589, 590 [1991]
The determination of duty is adjudicated by the court6)Turner v. Mandalay Sports Entm’t, LLC, 124 Nev. 213, 220, 180 P.3d 1172, 1177 (2008). The remaining issues of negligence are fact intensive for a jury to decide.7)Doud v. Las Vegas Hilton Corp., 109 Nev. 1096, 1106, 864 P.2d 796, 802 (1993).
In Nevada, a defendant may assert a defense that the injured or deceased plaintiff was also negligent and the claim should be reduced by that percentage of negligence or eliminated.8)(NRS 41.1410). Nevada is a state that prevents recovery completely only if the plaintiff was more than 50% at fault9)Id.. If the plaintiff is 50% or less responsible for the incident, s/he may recover damages reduced by his or her share of the negligence.
How Does Nevada Law Apply to This Accident?
At this point, there are a number of facts that are not known that may be found through discovery in litigation. Aside from background information about the track and race, the only real piece of evidence available for analysis is the 52 second video taken by a cell phone of a witness. Other videos may exist as taken by other witnesses, Canandaigua Motorsports Park, or the organizers of the race, which has videos of other races on their website. We do not have the testimony of any depositions from Stewart, other racers, and other witnesses. They may be able to provide some important facts that we do not have. The opinions and testimony of experts will likely be required to explain to a judge or jury safe practices of drivers, track operators, and race organizers.
The rules of the Canandaigua Motosports Park and Empire Super Sprints also provide useful standards for determining the duties of the operators, organizers, and drivers. Under Section B.12 of Empire Super Sprints 2014 Rules of Conduct and Procedure, it states:
If there is an accident, the field will be restarted with the car or cars causing the restart, plus any stopped car, going to the rear of the field.
The rules leave much to be desired, for example, they do not define accident, restart, and or the procedures of a restart. The rules make multiple references to colors of flags indicating actions, but do not state what flag is flown after an accident to indicate a restart. They also do not state what actions are to be taken by the drivers upon notice of a restart. If the flag person communicated to the drivers that there was an accident, or just that there is to be a restart, then the drivers have no reason to be racing, driving quickly, or passing one another because rule B.12 also states that, except for those involved in the accident, the order of racers will be preserved for the restart. In the beginning of the video, there is a person on a raised stand near the spectator bleachers who has multiple colored at his feet. If the race organizer or director did not properly train its employees on how to respond to an accident, they may be subject to liability as well.
It makes sense that a restart was communicated to the drivers after the accident because in the first 13 seconds of the video, which was before and immediately after the crash, many of the racers traveled on the far outside of the track on the straight portion after the turn (one car passed just after the collision and while Ward’s car was still moving). After the first 13 seconds, approximately 18 cars can be seen in the foreground passing between Ward and the inside of the track prior to Stewart’s car hitting Ward, most of which appear to be much closer to the inside of the track than the outside. Only 3 more cars passed after Stewart’s, immediately after which a waiting ATV and truck quickly entered the track, which indicated that the people waiting to help Ward were probably able to see that these last 3 racers were the last to enter a line for the restart. According to the race results, there were a total of 22 racers. This makes a total of 24 cars, including Stewart’s and another that passed Ward’s car after the first collision. It is quite possible that a restart flag did not go up until after the first two cars passed the flag position and had to pass the accident scene twice.
Assuming that a restart was communicated, this shows three big reasons why a driver should have been traveling slowly. First, the cars should slow down and drive to avoid any stopped or disabled cars. There was not much dust to prevent visibility, the track was small, and the visibility out of the side of a sprint car is quite good; thus, a racer should easily be able to see a stopped car even from the opposite side of the track and on the approach sufficient to be able to avoid it.
Second, the cars had to be slowing down because they would presumably have to stop for the line-up in preparation for the restart. All three of the cars that came after Stewart’s second collision drove past less than five seconds later; they were not driving quickly and one was moving so slowly you can almost read the words on the side of the tires.
Third, there was no reason to hurry because the order of the racers is preserved unless you are Stewart and Ward, both of whom were supposed to be sent to the back of the race for being involved in the collision (assuming Stewart’s car actually made contact with Ward’s car).
Based upon the information obtained from the video in combination with the rules and some assumptions, it appears that Stewart was likely negligent for failing to drive slowly and avoid Ward walking on the track. While it is difficult to tell exactly, it appears that after Ward exited his vehicle, three of the 18 passing cars did not drive past on the very inside of the track. Stewart was the last of the three. He had the most time to slow down of the three and he was the 17th of now-21 cars to enter the line for the restart. He likely had ample time to observe Ward on the track and to take actions to avoid him by traveling on the inside of the track just like most of the other safe drivers.
Some individuals have commented that Ward should not have been on the track so Stewart should be excused. That is similar to stating that any driver who hits a pedestrian on a freeway should face no liability. Drivers on a freeway still have obligations to drive safely and avoid hazards and other people, even if the pedestrian is not supposed to be there.
In regards to comparative negligence, there is little doubt that Ward is at least partially at fault for the unfortunate incident. Common sense dictates that a pedestrian does not belong in the middle of dirt racetrack where multiple vehicles are traveling. Furthermore, the 2015 Canandaigua rules, which were likely the same in regard to this section state:
Any driver involved in an accident, spin, or has a mechanical failure on the track MUST stay in their car until the Safety Crew arrives. If there is imminent danger of fire or leaking fluids you may exit the car and stand as close to the car as possible. If you exit your car you will be penalized.10)Source
Ward clearly violated this rule, which was for his own safety. The most difficult determination is whether Ward’s negligence exceeded Stewart’s. This decision would probably be affected by evidence not available to the public at this time such as whether Stewart “revved” his engine while passing Ward in an attempt to intimidate Ward, which would also suggest that the location of Stewart’s car closer to Ward was also part of an intimidation tactic. If so, this would show Stewart was behaving even more dangerously than the video shows. Assuming that there was an order for the racers to restart, Ward had some expectation of safety in walking on the track because the cars would be slowing down to get in line. While additional facts could tip my opinion either way, I am going to slightly side with Ward and argue that he was 45% at fault and Stewart was 55% at fault.
Concluding Thoughts from Our Hypothetical Wrongful Death Discussion
It would ultimately be up to a jury to decide whether Stewart should be held at fault for wrongful death of Kevin Ward Jr.. After Stewart’s and Ward’s cars appeared to have collided, causing Ward’s car to lose control and crash, it appears a restart of the race was ordered. Ward negligently walked on foot towards the middle of the track before all the cars stopped and approached Stewart’s car, which was moving when Ward’s body was tragically thrown. Stewart likely knew of the importance to slow down and stay away from the accident scene and appeared to only partially perform these actions. Thus, both men appeared to be negligent, yet Stewart appeared to be slightly more so.
1. ↑ for better or worse
2. ↑ Source
3. ↑ NRS 41.085.
4. ↑ Nevada Jury Instructions – Civil 2011 Edition Inst. 4.16; Cnty. of Clark, ex rel. Univ. Med. Ctr. v. Upchurch, 114 Nev. 749, 759, 961 P.2d 754, 760 (1998).
5. ↑ Scialabba v. Barndise Const. Co., 921 P.2d 928, 930 (Nev. 1996) (citing Perez v. Las Vegas Med. Ctr., 107 Nev. 1, 4, 805 P.2d 589, 590 [1991]
6. ↑ Turner v. Mandalay Sports Entm’t, LLC, 124 Nev. 213, 220, 180 P.3d 1172, 1177 (2008
7. ↑ Doud v. Las Vegas Hilton Corp., 109 Nev. 1096, 1106, 864 P.2d 796, 802 (1993).
8. ↑ (NRS 41.1410
9. ↑ Id.
10. ↑ Source
Las Vegas / Nevada Law / News / Personal Injury - 10/01/2015
Taking the Shock out of the Shock-and-Awe of EMV Liability
Nevada retailers and other merchants who accept credit card payments are rightfully confused and concerned about new EMV liability rules that will take effect on October 1, 2015. Though it is certainly disconcerting to hear that the retailer or merchant might be liable for fraudulent credit card transactions (as opposed to the credit card companies), the reality is that Nevada retailers and merchants are not facing impending doom and business ruin by not updating to EMV-compliant technology immediately. Of course, Nevada retailers and merchants should be aware of how these new rules affect their business and should make their own cost-benefit analysis before investing in new technology.
What is EMV and the “liability shift”
In the best layman’s terms I can think of, an EMV credit card includes a small chip rather than the standard magnetic stripe that we have all been used to seeing on the back of our credit cards. It is claimed that EMV-enabled cards incorporate safety features that will avoid almost all possibility of fraudulent credit card transactions. When literally billions of dollars of credit card fraud occurs every year with the standard magnetic stripe cards, this is a great development in the fight against financial fraud.
However, there has been a great amount of concern about the new EMV rules that take effect on October 1, 2015. The biggest question is about the “liability shift” that occurs on October 1, 2015. In uncomplicated terms, on October 1, 2015, retailers and merchants that accept credit card transactions that turn out to be fraudulent may be left on the hook for those losses, instead of the credit card companies who have always previously covered all instances of fraud1)It is important to note that there are many businesses that will not have any liability whatsoever for various reasons. The nuances of these differences is not examined here.. In short, the new EMV rules push some of the financial loss from fraudulent credit card transactions to the retailer, rather than the credit card companies.
Nevada retailers, particularly small businesses, should rightfully be concerned about this liability shift. One large fraudulent transaction could ruin a small business. To protect against this liability shift, the credit card companies are pressuring retailers to purchase expensive new credit card processing equipment that is EMV-compliant. Should Nevada retailers invest hundreds or thousands of dollars in new credit card processing equipment that is EMV-compliant? Should they take the risk of not having the equipment? What exactly is the risk of not paying for upgraded EMV-compliant equipment? Let’s try to take a bit of the shock out of these questions.
When a Nevada retailer might be liable for fraudulent transactions
Most importantly, Nevada retailers will be responsible for the financial losses from a fraudulent credit card transaction only in one circumstance: when a customer presents an EMV-enabled credit card, but the retailer is not using EMV-compliant credit card processing equipment to run the transaction. In this situation, if the transaction turns out to be fraudulent, the retailer will bear the liability (i.e., the financial loss) from the fraudulent transaction. It is also important to consider that if a customer presents a traditional magnetic stripe credit card, which is processed on either the old non-EMV-compliant equipment or the new EMV-compliant equipment, and the transaction turns out to be fraudulent, the retailer is not financially liable for this loss.
Should Nevada retailers take the risk?
Nevada retailers should justifiably be concerned about the financial harm to their business if the retailer is liable for a fraudulent transaction. However, as with most business matters, the retailer simply has to calculate a risk analysis and determine as a business matter whether it makes sense right now to protect against this risk by purchasing the expensive new equipment. The first consideration for Nevada retailers is the general fact that the vast majority of credit card transactions in Nevada will likely continue to be processed with the traditional magnetic stripe cards for quite some time. Only a relatively small number of credit card holders have and use an EMV-enabled card2)Las Vegas’ retailers do more business [particularly per capita] than most American cities. When calculating your risk, know that other countries, European ones in particular, have used EMV-enabled cards for a few years now. Remember, any time that a fraudulent transaction occurs with the traditional magnetic stripe card, the retailer is not liable. Nevada retailers would do well to study their transactions in their business over the next month or two to determine how many credit card transactions are processed with EMV-enabled cards. If the number of these transactions is relatively few, the retailer may choose to take the business risk of possible liability on those few transactions.
Of course, in the next few years, we will see more and more credit cards issued with the EMV chip included, rather than the magnetic stripe. But over time, retailers will naturally purchase new credit card processing equipment as part of their normal course of business as equipment becomes outdated or broken. The retailer may choose to wait until the natural cycle of their business to change to the new EMV-compliant processing equipment. In any event, whether retailers choose to make the switch now or in the future, it is unlikely that a retailer will want to hold onto non-EMV compliant equipment forever.
Making the decision to transfer to EMV-compliant equipment is simply a business decision of weighing risks3)When analyzing the risk, remember to account for potential losses as a result of a being held liable for fraud and costs. Will a retailer be liable for the financial loss of a fraudulent transaction if the retailer processes an EMV-enabled card on non-EMV compliant equipment? Yes. Is that risk likely to arise? Maybe, maybe not. If the number of customers using EMV-enabled cards is low in the first place, and if the risk of the customers engaging in fraudulent transactions is even lower, a retailer may just conclude that the “liability shift” of the new EMV rules is much ado about nothing and may just choose to continue business as normal. But, as I like to say, “It doesn’t matter until it matters.” When that one ruinous fraudulent transaction does come through, do not say that you were not warned of the risk.
And, we wish you all a Happy EMV Day on October 1st!
1. ↑ It is important to note that there are many businesses that will not have any liability whatsoever for various reasons. The nuances of these differences is not examined here.
2. ↑ Las Vegas’ retailers do more business [particularly per capita] than most American cities. When calculating your risk, know that other countries, European ones in particular, have used EMV-enabled cards for a few years now
3. ↑ When analyzing the risk, remember to account for potential losses as a result of a being held liable for fraud
Corporations / General Interest / Las Vegas / Nevada Law / News - 09/21/2015
Are Uber Drivers Employees of the Company?
There are so many reasons to live in fabulous Las Vegas; we have great weather, low taxes, a healthy job market, and plenty of entertainment for all walks of life. But one downside of life in the desert is that it is rather difficult to get around without a car. The public bus system in Las Vegas is difficult to navigate and entirely inconvenient for many1)Not to say that our bus drivers work extremely hard, and we appreciate it very much. Taxis tend to cater to tourists and do not seem to want to do long drives to and from homes far from the strip2)Multiple people in my office have stories of cabs refusing to drive to the suburbs from downtown. Enter Uber, the immensely popular, ride sharing service.
What is Uber?
The concept of Uber is simple: download the app on your phone, and request a ride. The app will instantly show you the drivers in your area and send the closest one to come get you. Often times, the wait is only a matter of minutes. Each driver is assigned a rating by reviews of customers and if a driver has a low rating, a rider can reject that driver and wait for the next closest one. It is convenient, fast, and relatively3)Compared to a cab cheap. It is even safe for the drivers who never have to carry money because all payment is done through a credit card on the app. Uber takes 20% of the fare and the rest belongs to the driver4)Additionally, the app will estimate the entire fare up front so you will not be surprised upon your arrival.
Many locals/non-locals in Nevada like to go out at night and have a drink or two, so Uber will likely reduce DUIs and related accidents because it is so simple/easy; it is silly not to use it if you need a ride. But, a unique service like Uber does come with quite a few legal and practical issues that relate to classifying drivers and paying taxes.
Employees vs. independent contractors
As a general matter, workers either fall into two categories: employees or independent contractors. Employees are the default worker status, when someone:
works closely for an employer,
is under an employer’s control, and
is an integral part of the employer’s operation.
Hiring employees can be expensive for an employer who has to pay minimum wage, pay payroll and other taxes, provide breaks, purchase health insurance, and comply with various regulations regarding work environment and benefits. Hiring an independent contractor is cheaper by far. An independent contractor:
works outside of the control of the employer,
often on a more temporary or piecemeal basis, and
must pay all taxes on their own without employer withholding.
Independent contractors are cheaper because employers do not have to pay payroll taxes, provide insurance, provide a place to work, and they do not have to comply with wage and hour laws because the contractor works on his or her own time. Each employment relationship is unique and must be examined on a case by case basis to determine whether someone is an employee or independent contractor.
Are Uber drivers employees or independent contractors?
Uber claims that their drivers are independent contractors, but I am not so sure. Why does it matter, you ask? Well, if Uber drivers were classified as employees, the company would have to spend quite a bit more money paying taxes, benefits, insurances, and possibly providing cars for the drivers to use while working. But, all of these costs would likely be passed onto the consumer and likely hurt Uber’s bottom line. On the other hand, employees would benefit by receiving protections of wage and hours laws, receiving benefits, and being eligible for unemployment benefits if laid off.
Interestingly, despite the benefits, being classified as employees might be the exact opposite of what Uber drivers want. As it stands now, once hired by Uber, each driver must take his or her own personal vehicle to a designated mechanic for inspection. It is this personal vehicle that drivers will use for work. Each driver decides when to work, for how long, and where to drive. They have no one to answer to other than the reviewers who will ensure repeated business and an ongoing job with their positive feedback. A job like this can mean extra money for someone with another job or an income for someone who has limited childcare. There are many benefits to being an independent contractor in this business, and Uber likely appeals to many people who shy away from a 9-5 traditional setting job5)Paging Las Vegas buskers.
Although Uber claims their drivers are independent contractors, recent decisions by California courts have found otherwise for drivers in similar circumstances to those of Uber drivers here in Nevada. It remains to be seen whether Uber is eventually forced to classify their drivers as employees, but there are so many pros and cons to being an employee and an independent contractor, that Uber is really left between a rock and a hard place. Their business model depends on the flexibility and independence of each driver but at the same time, wage, hour laws and benefits regulations are designed to protect the work force.
Now what for Uber Drivers?
But what if Uber employees just will not fit into either category? Nevada could recognize a new class of employees to better protect workers and meet the needs and budget of a modern company like Uber. Other countries, like neighboring Canada, have various categories of workers. Maybe therein lies the answer. If Nevada creates a new class of workers, Uber drivers could maintain independence and still receive important protections and benefits. Many independent contractors could potentially benefit from a new category of worker: freelance writers, web designers, and online marketing specialists, just to name a few.
I do not expect Uber to reclassify their employees since it cuts into their bottom line. But, it is a fairly close call as to whether the drivers are employees or independent contractors. Uber controls prices and monitors employee performance like a traditional employer, but Uber does not tell drivers when to work or how to drive, allowing them to make the decisions like an independent contractor would do. Yet, if Uber is sued for wage and hour violations, it is fairly likely that a judge would find a driver to be an employee under the control of Uber, which is what happened in California. So, if lawsuits like that cut into Uber’s bottom line, I suppose there would be a point where it would just be cheaper to have drivers be employees. I would guess though, that it would take a substantial number of lawsuits to make it financially beneficial for Uber to amend its policies. Perhaps if it looks like Uber may be in trouble for misclassifying employees down the road, then they might spend the money to lobby for new classifications. We shall see.
But, that is a long time away since Uber’s just getting started. It appears right now that the state of Nevada has given Uber to “go ahead” but Clark County has not and is trying to stop Uber from operating. But that’s a story for another day…..
1. ↑ Not to say that our bus drivers work extremely hard, and we appreciate it very much
2. ↑ Multiple people in my office have stories of cabs refusing to drive to the suburbs from downtown
3. ↑ Compared to a cab
4. ↑ Additionally, the app will estimate the entire fare up front so you will not be surprised upon your arrival
5. ↑ Paging Las Vegas buskers
Las Vegas / Nevada Law / News / Personal Injury / Politics - 09/18/2015
The Reagan Republican Debate: Winners, Losers, and the Trump Card
Every poll done on debate last night, from Drudge to Newsmax to Time Magazine, had me winning in a landslide. #MakeAmericaGreatAgain!
This is (somewhat) accurate. I just double checked. How? Stay tuned.
CNN, the number one source for gotcha journalism on the tv, did a great job of making the 3 hours1)Yes, seriously, it was that long about as entertaining as it could be. Overall, I was impressed with all of the candidates, in particular Mr. Rubio, Mr. Cruz, and Ms. Fiorina. The energy level, preparedness, and general Trumpyness was much better than round 1 (there are more than 20 debates schedule for our Republican friends, if the intensity continues to increase at this rate we will need a UFC-esq cage by January).
I pulled all the clips you need to see2)and probably one or two you don’t, but by the time we are done here, you will have a sufficient number of talking points to convince anyone you sat through this marathon.
Part I: The Trumpening of the Republican Debate
It is well documented by the Sensitive Sally Media how Mr. Trump is nothing more than an 8th grade bully, and they have been itching for someone with enough strength to take him on3)We all know the best way to defeat a bully is with a bigger bully. Ms. Fiorina may be the only Republican who is not afraid of Mr. Trump. Jake Tapper, after waiting more than an hour, finally allowed Ms. Fiorina to address Mr. Trump’s comments about her face:
GROAN! It is doubtful that she is concerned that his comments about her appearance were not kind, but that he is evaluating her appearance at all!4)#duh Saying she is “beautiful,” when you obviously do not mean it, is not answer! He has a better business record than she does, why not stay on the issues5)What’s that? Administering a business is different, bordering on irrelevant to being the leader of the free world? Sshhh, you are going to ruin all our fun. Do you want to be stuck watching Jeb! debate Mr. Walker’s 3 boring talking points for the next 6 months? Good. Either do I.. The media LOOOVED Ms. Fiorina’s answer. But will the voters? After the strangeness with Megyn Kelly6)I saw some of her recap of the debate, Ms. Kelly has handled Mr. Trump with class to her credit. Her post-game analysis was far superior to Mr. Hannity, who after sucking up to Mr. Walker with such hard hitting questions like “Isn’t it hard to be on the stage with so many candidates; please feel free to recite your stump speech on my national tv show,” brought on candidates that did not parrot his views on the Iran deal and badgered them, I will refrain from any false predictions.
Also, yes, I did catch Ms. Fiorina’s “This is Water” reference! Now if only she would have given the HP treatment to that awful film they tried to put out.
Jeb!,7)The Jeb “!” exclamation point leads to about as much fun as one can have with political syntax, by the way was not paying close enough attention to Ms. Fiorina’s interaction with the class bully, and apparently is not much of a fan of The Wire either:
“If you come at the king, you best not miss” is how I learned it. What did he think Trump was going to do there? Mr. Frum summed up the interaction well last night:
“I demand you apologize to my wife.”
— David Frum (@davidfrum) September 17, 2015
Jeb! showed some life later on though:
Even Mr. Trump seemed bemused. There was about an half hour there that we all referred to the former Florida Governor as Jeb!!, but then, as you will see below, we had to take back one of the exclamation points.
Now, Mr. Christie has just been itching to get some of this good bullying action. Finally, he got his opportunity, and talk about turning petulance into lemonade!
Won’t somebody please think of the 55 year old construction worker?? Ms. Fiorina was winning the debate before this interaction. Mr. Christie through her off her game, and she had a difficult time recovering/Jake barely called on her the rest of the way.
Mr. Christie went from nearly being sent to the kids table with Mr. Pataki to being declared a “winner” by most of the lamestream media, an impressive feat. Now if only he could get a couple of voters to find him likable.
Yes. And then things got silly…
Weirdest moment of #GOPDebate: Jeb! calling for Margaret Thatcher to be face of $10 bill. http://t.co/MHheiKXsmw pic.twitter.com/to5eRe6Idw
— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) September 17, 2015
I can hear you. “Stop Brian; just stop. I was a good sport and watched about half of this ridiculousness. No way a Republican, dare I say a Republican, would advocate a Brit to be on the $10 bill.”
What?? Come on y’all. Nearly half of you couldn’t even answer the question! This is why you cannot miss even one entry on the Clear Counsel Legal Blog; the women of our firm provide three great answers to this inquiry a couple of months ago.
Your wife? Jake should have followed up with “What if there are more Supreme Court vacancies than you have siblings, what then?”
Interesting fact: Rosa Parks served on the board of planned parenthood.
How did no one offer up “Hillary Clinton” as an answer?
The LA Times said Jeb! only” insult[ed] every American woman who ever lived.” No big.
Of course, because Jeb! is always sorry, has already begun walking back his Thatcher claim.
The above exchange took place about 2.5 hours into the debate, when perhaps everyone, including your live-tweeting author, was getting a bit delirious. Of course, Jake had to raise the stakes and ask each candidate “what Secret Service code name would you assign” to yourself?
Huuuge Error Jake! This could have been television gold. Should have asked: “What secret service code should be assigned to President Trump?” Just imagine the look on Jeb!’s/Rand’s/Carly’s/Walker’s face!
Of course, none of the answers were very interesting. However, thanks to the Washington Post, you at home can create your own secret service code name! Feel free to refer to me as “Bisharp” going forward.
Conclusions from the Republican Debate
Very proud of my father @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/JEqHUsfJQY
— Eric Trump (@EricTrump) September 17, 2015
Well, I guess we are done here.
Or are we?
@realDonaldTrump: I know you don't care about science but FYI dude those aren't scientific polls.
— Nate Silver (@NateSilver538) September 17, 2015
For those unaware, Mr. Silver’s statistical models of the previous 2 elections have been quite accurate. He went 50 for 50 in predicting results by state for Obama v. Romney.
To Mr. Silver, granted I am an amateur statistician at best, I would contend that none of the polls so far would meet his critera of “scientific.” Most of the polls are of 500 or less folks, usually only done by landline phone (does anyone under 30 even have a landline anymore?), with a margin of error of more than 5% per poll. The fact that CNN/FOX used the polls to keep some candidates out of the prime-time debate, and leave the others with Gov. Pataki does not seem that reasonable. They could just be honest; America finds you four boring, and dagnabbit, this is a television show primarily8)What? It affects the foundations of our republic? Yeah but did you see that ratings?!. Mr. Graham was smart to quip it up in the happy hour affair, ensuring that he will be included in the next prime time get-together9)CNN changed the rules so Ms. Fiorina would be included, smartly for this Republican debate.
If Mr. Trump were winning only a couple of polls, I would be inclined to go with Mr. Silver, given his track record. But it is every poll, in every state. The establishment media, understandably, cannot fathom how this Trump thing is happening. If I may be of some assistance…
It is not that Mr. Trump is not offensive, does not gaffe at an even higher rate than the King of all Gaffes10)trademark pending, Uncle Joe. It is that the people that support Trump are tired of the empty platitudes. Your voters are smarter than you think they are!
Ms. Fiorina made a real astute11)a bit too astute for the establishment types, by my guess observation when discussing how the Democrats use the immigration issue. To paraphrase, she claimed that Democrats will never reform immigration because it is too good of an issue to win elections on. If resolved, why would working class folks care at all about what they have to say?
This is just as bad of an issue for my Republican friends! And, in my somewhat humble12)Ok fine, not very humble opinion, this is the crux as to why Trump is winning13)Yes, exactly like Charlie Sheen. Scroll up and check out that Drudge poll again. Add up the totals of “outsider”14)the lamestream media just means candidates that haven’t been covering for more than 2 election cycles previous. More than 85% of that total are non-establishment candidates! Unfortunately for Mr. Trump’s ego, his support is more likely a product of the distaste Republican primary voters have for their Washington representatives. Check these stats out:
I don't know why people claim Democrats want an outsider. From the most recent ABC poll, http://t.co/YRYXnZuoeJ pic.twitter.com/zGtEcqKI0r
— 15)(Harry Enten) (@ForecasterEnten) September 17, 2015
I thought Republicans were conservative? That 60/36 split says the opposite.
Mr. Trump is easily the most liberal of the Republican bunch. I swear I heard him make the case for a progressive income tax last night16)I cannot confirm this, that whole debate may have taken place in my mind for all I know. AND THE VOTERS DON’T CARE. Perhaps our Republican friends cried wolf one too many times, but the polling makes it seem that your voters do not trust y’all anymore. Perhaps all those shutdown threats come at a price. And they have a chance to run the same shutdown sham again this fall! Will the national leadership learn? Will Jeb! beg them to stop? Does he even have any sway over the Congressional Republicans given his dismal numbers?
More importantly, the national Republicans need to be concerned with this:
The Republican brand hits a new low. Is Trump the cause or the symptom? http://t.co/DXFOXnsBi2 pic.twitter.com/yAPtH8lCXH
— Chris Cillizza (@CillizzaCNN) September 17, 2015
I bet those 32% are much happier with the party than they were a year or two ago, but you won’t win any national elections with 32% of the electorate. Assuming Trump does not win, the candidate will have a devil of time trying to ameliorate the harm caused to the moderate electorate opinion of the party 17)not to mention folks of color/women. One might contend that Trump is the logical conclusion of the decades-long national political strategy of “government is the problem,” but that precipitous drop occurred in the past year, correlated with the rise of that old-school Dixiecrat fear-mongering. Which is the opposite of Mr. Reagan’s “big tent” philosophy by the way.
And you think our zeitgeist has moved into the hyper-real eh? You should see what’s going on in China with the zombies.
You need even more debate coverage? I’m impressed with your fortitude!
Jeb Lund wrote a good piece for The Guardian.
David Frum provided some sober analysis for The Atlantic.
Ok fine, a few Trump faces for the road…
From @caseycapachi, the many faces of Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/lbjF6O2UIk
— Tal Kopan (@TalKopan) September 17, 2015
1. ↑ Yes, seriously, it was that long
2. ↑ and probably one or two you don’t
3. ↑ We all know the best way to defeat a bully is with a bigger bully
4. ↑ #duh
5. ↑ What’s that? Administering a business is different, bordering on irrelevant to being the leader of the free world? Sshhh, you are going to ruin all our fun. Do you want to be stuck watching Jeb! debate Mr. Walker’s 3 boring talking points for the next 6 months? Good. Either do I.
6. ↑ I saw some of her recap of the debate, Ms. Kelly has handled Mr. Trump with class to her credit. Her post-game analysis was far superior to Mr. Hannity, who after sucking up to Mr. Walker with such hard hitting questions like “Isn’t it hard to be on the stage with so many candidates; please feel free to recite your stump speech on my national tv show,” brought on candidates that did not parrot his views on the Iran deal and badgered them
7. ↑ The Jeb “!” exclamation point leads to about as much fun as one can have with political syntax, by the way
8. ↑ What? It affects the foundations of our republic? Yeah but did you see that ratings?!
9. ↑ CNN changed the rules so Ms. Fiorina would be included, smartly for this Republican debate
10. ↑ trademark pending
11. ↑ a bit too astute for the establishment types, by my guess
12. ↑ Ok fine, not very humble
13. ↑ Yes, exactly like Charlie Sheen
14. ↑ the lamestream media just means candidates that haven’t been covering for more than 2 election cycles previous
15. ↑ (Harry Enten
16. ↑ I cannot confirm this, that whole debate may have taken place in my mind for all I know
17. ↑ not to mention folks of color/women
How Nevada Safeguards Your Personal Information on the Internet
These days, you cannot watch the news without hearing about a security breach where personal information is stolen and private data has been exposed. We put all of our important information onto the public domain and rely on businesses and other entities to protect it for us. It is highly likely that you or someone you know has had their personal information compromised whether from the large scale breaches at Target, Home Depot, Sally Beauty Supply, Trump Hotels, Ashley Madison, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and CVS; or on a smaller scale at a local business. Anyone who uses a credit cards or shops online is at risk. If personal information is stolen, bank accounts can be hacked, credit cards charged, home addresses could be revealed, social security numbers can be stolen, and so on. People may not even know that the information has been stolen until years later when they try to get a loan or a new credit card and realize their credit is destroyed.
Keeping all these breaches in mind, it is nearly impossible to get by these days without using a credit card or shopping online, so we must all put our faith in the hands of the business we patronize to provide enough security to protect our personal information. But what happens when companies fail to protect our information? Are there any consequences? What if the businesses do not provide sufficient security? Or what if they do the best they can but the security is still breached?
Nevada continues to pass laws to protect personal information
Nevada Revised Statute 603A governs proper data protection for any “data collectors” who deal with nonpublic personal information whether it be driver’s licenses, social security numbers, credit cards or user names and passwords. Such data collectors are required to take “reasonable security measures” to protect records from unauthorized access, use, modification, or disclosure. Data collectors are required to maintain certain security standards, sometimes by using encryption, to protect personal data. If companies take credit cards they must comply with “Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards” which require encryption for information transferred electronically. For companies that do not accept credit cards, Nevada law still requires them to encrypt data transferred electronically.
In an effort to keep up with the ever increasing amount of personal information being transferred electronically, Nevada recently updated its statute to expand the definition of “personal information.” Prior to July 1, 2015 personal information required to be protected included social security numbers, driver’s license or identification numbers, and any account numbers in combination with passwords that permit access to a financial account. After July 1, 2015 personal information now includes medical information numbers, health insurance information numbers, driver authorization numbers, or user names/login information that in combination with a password or security question would permit access to an online account. This expansion of the meaning of personal information now seems to cover just about anything a consumer would be uniquely identified by at a business or on the internet, whether it be shopping with an online account, requesting a referral for a doctor visit, or subscribing to an online service.
Data collectors are not responsible for damages caused by a security breach as long as they are complying with the reasonable security standards outlined in the statute. If a business reasonably believes personal information has been stolen, they must provide the potential victims with notice right away.
Nevada considers itself to be the “gold standard” in consumer breach and notification laws1)See Senate Committee on Commerce, Labor and Energy, April 24, 2015 at page 4.. Nevada also prides itself on being “business-friendly” by having uncomplicated, clear and reasonable guidelines for what business need to do to comply with protection of consumer data2)Id.. The new guidelines expanding the definition of personal information was thought to incentivize businesses to protect the data or force them to go public with their breach by providing notice to the public.
Any press is good press? Or is it?
But are there any remedies to really protect a harmed consumer? It does not really appear so at this time in Nevada. Although businesses do have to notify individuals when the personal information is compromised, I am not convinced this is all that much of an incentive to do use all possible efforts to protect information. For example, Target was brought to the forefront of the news recently for its large scale data breach, but I do not know anyone who loves to shop there any less. I would make an educated guess that any number of my soccer mom friends are enjoying a stroll through Target as I write this. Not only that, but my home-improvement-enthusiast husband still goes to Home Depot at least once a week despite having to get an entirely new debit card when his information was breached a few months back. Point being that I just do not think it is a sufficient disincentive for companies to have to “out” themselves after a breach. Studies are showing that consumers are used to breaches and do not seem overly concerned about it. Typically consumers are not held responsible for unauthorized credit card charges and likely are not inconvenienced by more than a phone call to the bank.
Many companies that have suffered from security breaches have provided identity protection services at no charge for a certain amount of time. That is certainly helpful and likely comes at a substantial cost for the business, but it is not required. Connecticut recently passed legislation that will require identify theft protection to be provided in the event of a breach. California also requires these services.
What else can Nevada do to protect the personal information of her citizens?
In the future, Nevada may implement a law to require companies to provide these identity protection services. But it appears that most do anyway in an effort to show their customers that they care and that they will work hard to protect their data in the future. But is this enough? It is hard to say.
It is my perception that many of these computer hackers live abroad. Additionally, I believe that where there’s a will there’s a way, and if criminals are looking to find a way to steal personal information, they will always be one step ahead of the security game. So can we really fault a store for falling victim to an extremely sophisticated hacker when they took “reasonable measures” to protect my identity as required by law? Maybe. Say, for example, if someone does not receive notice of a breach because they changed their address since shopping at a certain store and they do not opt in to identity protection. Maybe a few years go by and this person is denied for a car loan because someone else has been taking out loans in his or her name and ruined the credit score of the victim. The consumer is innocent, so who should s/he blame? The store that permitted the data breach? Maybe.
Perhaps in the future, legislators would consider a private cause of action by a wronged consumer against a business who suffered a breach. Even if the business took reasonable protection measures, should an innocent consumer really be left holding the proverbial bag of harm when s/he now cannot buy a car? If this happens to a large number of people, maybe a class action suit would be a way to address wronged consumers. In that scenario, the benefit of a class action lawsuits come to fruition as a consumer who suffered only a small amount could seek redress without incurring substantial attorney’s fees. But, on the other hand, I can understand how a store who took all best efforts to stay up to date on the cutting edge of security protection should not be held liable for falling victim to a sophisticated scammer. If a business follows all laws and procedures, maybe it is unfair to require the entity to pay damages for a breach they could not have anticipated.
Since Nevada likes to stay on the forefront of consumer data protection, we will have to wait and see how these issues play out in the future. But for now, keep checking those credit reports and be on the lookout for any strange activity.
1. ↑ See Senate Committee on Commerce, Labor and Energy, April 24, 2015 at page 4.
Nevada Law / News / Personal Injury - 09/01/2015
Nevada Loves Clean Energy!
“And now the time of tide has come; the ship casts off her cables; and from the deserted wharf the uncheered ship for Tarshish, all careening, glides to sea. That ship, my friends, was the first of recorded smugglers! the contraband was Jonah. But the sea rebels; he will not bare the wicked burden. A dreadful storm comes on, the ship is like to break. But now when the boatswain calls all hands to lighten her; when boxes, bales, and jars are clattering overboard; when the wind is shrieking, and the men are yelling, and every plank thunders with trampling feet right over Jonah’s head; in all this raging tumult, Jonah sleeps his hideous sleep. He sees no black sky and raging sea, feels not the reeling timbers, and little hears he or heeds he the far rush of the mighty whale, which even now with open mouth is cleaving the seas after him. Aye, shipmates, Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship- a berth in the cabin as I have taken it, and was fast asleep. But the frightened master comes to him, and shrieks in his dead ear, ‘What meanest thou, O, sleeper! arise!'”
-Herman Melville, Moby Dick
Perhaps it would be nice to open with a song; take it away Mr. Flowers!
Come on! If that does not make you smile, then you don’t know how to say “Nevada.”1)about 5 min in to the President’s speech, he passes the “Nevada” test. Also, no, that is not me playing guitar there on the right, though I do like the cut of his jib.
President Obama touts clean energy
If you happened to, you know, be driving at some point on 24 August in the Las Vegas Valley, you may have noticed that traffic was not moving in any direction. That can only mean one thing; President Obama came to see us2)I want to congratulate us residents of the Las Vegas Valley for not throwing a collective temper tantrum over the traffic jams unlike some other, more touchy cities *cough* New York *cough*!
At the risk of offending most everyone3)We have become so polarized that saying something kind about our President is controversial, I must compliment the President on his commitment in his 2nd term to conservation. With little political upside, the President has made reducing the nation’s carbon footprint a priority4)compared to the 2nd term priorities of the previous two Presidents, it should impress you even more. Although there is much valid debate on either side of the argument over how we should institute a conservation initiative, you will have a difficult time persuading me, given that we have only one earth, that we should not do our best to protect it. There are many different opinions of the best way conserve, and we should carefully deliberate before setting a course of action5)the opposite of how we handled the education savings accounts in Nevada. President Obama’s speech is best seen as a contribution to our national conservation conversation. I will provide a few excerpts of the speech in case you missed it.
As well as we’re doing in wind, we’re making even more progress on solar. (Applause.) I notice you got a lot of sun around here. (Laughter.) America generates 20 times as much solar power as we did in 2008 — 20 times. Last year was solar’s biggest year ever. Prices fell by 10 percent; installations climbed by 30 percent. Every three minutes, another home or business in America goes solar. Every three weeks, we install as much solar capacity as we did in all of 2008. And the world’s largest solar installation came online last year, with 9 million solar panels generating enough electricity to power more than 100,000 homes with clean, renewable energy — not in Germany, not in China, not in Saudi Arabia — right here in the United States of America…And one of the reasons we’ve done this is not just because it’s good for the environment and good for the overall economy — it takes workers to install all this new capacity. And that’s why, last year, the solar industry added jobs 10 times faster than the rest of the economy. Solar has helped a lot of construction workers find work while Congress was dragging its feet on funding infrastructure projects. In fact, the solar industry now employs twice as many Americans as mining coal. (Applause.) We’re helping more veterans find work with our Solar Ready Vets Program, with a goal of training 75,000 solar workers who have been veterans by 2020. That is a goal we can achieve. (emphasis added)
It seems that we are right on the brink of serious technological breakthrough here. Like where we were with the internet in 1995. A little more from President Obama:
Now, what’s interesting is that their actions have conjured up some pretty strange bedfellows. In some states, we got Green Party and Tea Party teaming up to protect our freedom to choose clean energy. It is rare that the Tea Party leaders and I are on the same side of an issue. (Laughter.) I agree with them here. (Applause.) And just because I agree with them, I don’t want them to change their minds now. (Laughter.) I promise there are all kinds of other things you can whoop me. (Laughter.)
But this is important, and they are absolutely right on this fight. This is not, and should not be, a Republican-versus-Democratic issue. (Applause.) This should be an issue that can bring everybody together. (Applause.) If you’re a progressive, you should care about this. If you’re a libertarian, you should care about this. If you just want to save some money, you should care about it. And if you care about the future of our children and grandchildren, you should care about it. (Applause.)
So here, and across the country, this is about whether big polluters control the system, or whether consumers have freedom to choose cleaner, cheaper, more efficient energy; whether we protect old ways of doing business even when they’re not efficient, or we dream up new business models that bring new technologies into our homes and businesses, and new jobs into our communities. This is about the past versus the future. And America believes in the future.
And to make that future a reality, we got to have everybody — utilities, entrepreneurs, workers, businesses, consumers, energy regulators, tree huggers, Tea Partiers — everybody has got to seize the opportunities before us.
Mr. President, let us not forget your favorite constituency: the tea partying, tree-huggers. By the way, I did not go back and check the speech transcript against the actual laughs/applause; is it fair to assume the “official scorer” of the speech probably interprets6)like one of those official scorers in baseball that adjudicate the 50/50, hit/error plays in favor of the home team the terms “speech” and “laughter” more broadly than usual? How could s/he not? Would you want to argue with the President as to if he got a sufficient number of chuckles to justify the transcript saying “(Laugher.)”?
More seriously7)ok, fine, for a couple sentences I will make a semi-serious point but then return back to the usual sophomoric antics, anytime I hear a politician say something in the vain of “this issue is of such importance that it rises above the usual partisan politics” my politi-speak antennae begin to a flutter. I compare this language to when a good friend of yours begins a sentence “with all do respect..”. A qualifier is usually a good indication that the opposite is about to occur in the subsequent language.
All do respect to the President8)I kid, there are very few, if any, political issues that are non-partisan. If you do not agree with the President that conservation should be a national priority, then this point is obvious. For the rest of us, even if cannot fathom why we should not love and protect the earth, we at least can concede that opinion is not uniform on the issue. Pretending otherwise is not constructive, and frankly, greatly upsets those whom do not share your views.
Here are a few pictures from the event:
Scenes from the #CleanEnergySummit at @MandalayBay. @POTUS is still on the podium. pic.twitter.com/4a5IxgIcvD
— KSNV News 3 (@News3LV) August 25, 2015
.@POTUS has been a fighter for clean energy. There's no better place than Nevada to see the fruits of his labor. pic.twitter.com/tDWPMQdxcJ
— Senator Harry Reid (@SenatorReid) August 25, 2015
Summit @SenatorReid @News3LV pic.twitter.com/yluLyvCR0y
— Jeff Gillan (@jgillanNews3LV) August 25, 2015
“But Brian, don’t you have a way to consume the speech through a medium that I will not have to read at all and can just fiddle around on the facebook while its playing so that it is more like I am facebooking to the docile tones of President Obama than consuming political thought?”
As as matter of fact, yes, I do. Enjoy:
The crowd just eats of of his hand, right? With a little practice and hard work, President Obama could match verbal eloquence of Mr. Trump. I just wish the President would bring his “anger translator” with him to more speaking engagements.
Las Vegas was not the only city talking clean energy
Up north9)contrary to popular belief in the Valley, the state boundary does not end at the Clark County line, state leaders of Nevada and California demonstrated how teamwork and good faith can lead to positive change. Senators Heller and Feinstein10)of California hosted the Lake Tahoe Summit.
In particular, the speakers of the summit focused on the depressed levels of Lake Tahoe, how to reduce greenhouse gases in the Tahoe, and how to reduce the risk of wildfire in the Tahoe basin. Although all three areas of concern are important, I will focus on the last.
Wildfires are a significant issue for us Westerners. From Southern California to Washington and the greater Northwest, fires are causing irreparable harm. The fire in Washington is so bad that they have brought in dozens of firefighters from Australia and New Zealand because they do not have enough qualified professionals to assist in containing the blaze. Some estimates have the Washington fire burning until November. Hopefully the rainy season comes early this year.
Our beautiful landscape of Northern Nevada is reportedly dry and at serious risk of wildfire as well. You can tell the risk is serious given how well California and Nevada politicians are working together to address the issue11)reading a couple of the summaries of the Tahoe Summit [see below] will make you smile. Even if the media only covers Donald Trump’s abrasiveness from a day-to-day basis does not mean that there are not politicians out here doing right by their constituents, both in terms of actions and carriage. Perhaps what I see is not all there is . Unfortunately12)from my limited perspective, the wildfires are in the class of natural disasters that we just are not technologically advanced enough to prevent13)With the sudden influx of ‘smart’ technology, this concept is not as apparent as it once was. If I can turn off the lights in my home with my ithing, is there anything we cannot do?.
At the beginning of the century, the federal government provided funding to help protect the Tahoe habitat. Now that funding has dried up, so Sens. Heller and Feinstein teamed up in co-sponsoring a bill to increase funding to protect Northern Nevada/Eastern California:
The event occurred as two bills are being considered to provide the federal government’s share of funds for future restoration projects. One, introduced by Nevada’s and California’s senators, would authorize up to $415 million over 10 years to fund a broad array of projects. The other, introduced in the House by McClintock and Republican Rep. Mark Amodei of Nevada, would authorize up to $60 million over a decade, with the money focused on wildfire danger and invading plants and animals that threaten the lake.14)Source
I, for one, am surprised that Rep. Amodei is willing to sponsor a bill for any funding. There is only a difference of $350 million between the senate/house bills; (assuming they pass) should be a fun time in conference committee15)[not-so]Small civics footnote: when the house and senate pass bills that are not exactly alike, members of each chamber meet to find a compromise between the two bills in what is called the “conference committee.” After the committee members agree to common terms, each chamber must vote again on the bill. If it passes, then it is sent to the President’s desk for a signature or veto (or the dreaded pocket veto). If you want to learn more about how powerful the conference committee is, see Ron Suskind’s Confidence Men. If an Obama Administration official asks, you did not hear about that book from me.
A couple pictures from the event:
.@SenDeanHeller kicking off Lake Tahoe Summit. Commends Brown/Feinstein for ldrshp on regional climate/energy issues pic.twitter.com/D2WEnXAcpb
— Cathy Reheis-Boyd (@WSPAPrez) August 24, 2015
Thanks everyone for coming out today for the Lake #TahoeSummit. Cc: @SenFeinstein pic.twitter.com/BVbBXTyrD3
— Dean Heller (@SenDeanHeller) August 24, 2015
#besties
Governor Sandoval skipped the Tahoe Summit to discuss…the greater sage grouse?
We will start with Governor Sandoval’s statement regarding his meeting with President Obama:16)I look around the country at some of the silliness of other governors, and it makes me appreciate Mr. Sandoval even more
Classic @Govsandoval statement saying nothing after meeting with POTUS. No one does these as our gov's office does. pic.twitter.com/ZIARFwKBpw
— Jon Ralston (@RalstonReports) August 25, 2015
You can put your hands down, I already know your questions: “Isn’t the greater sage grouse a kind of chicken? Moreover, why would the Governor and President need to discuss fowl?”
To your first inquiry, yes, the greater sage grouse is a large, wild, chicken-esq bird17)Cute too. As to why the greater sage grouse is subject of a testy political issue, well, that is a much, much more complicated question than you would ever think. For brevity’s sake, I will not provide you will a full history of the issue18)leave a comment for us on the facebook if you demand a more in-depth discussion of the greater sage grouse, and we will bring it to you. Anything for our readers..
Governor Sandoval’s press office exhibited politi-speak quite well there; I do not care how many times you read that statement, you will not find the crux of the issue. This may shock you, but the controversy comes down to the all mighty dollar. I will provide an outline of events so far this year. In early Spring, the federal government announced that, although the population of the greater sage grouse has decreased from the millions to a few hundred-thousand, that working with the state governments, it had a plan to protect the habitat of our bird friends without adding the greater sage grouse to the endangered species list. However, a few environmental lobbyists sued the federal government saying that in accordance with the Endangered Species Act, the government has no choice but to declare the greater sage grouse endangered under the act. Now the feds are saying that they are evaluating the concerns and will issue a ruling before the 30 September date set in the judgment of the lawsuit.
Why would folks care if the federal government declares the greater sage grouse endangered? Because under federal law, exploration and extraction of natural resources19)oil, gas, coal, etc. is severely limited in the habitats of endangered animals. That’s right folks, always comes back to money. And in this case, a significant amount. Do the resource extractors20)#great moments in euphemisms need to worry? Perhaps:
According to CBD, the Obama administration has listed an average of 41 species per year. While that’s more than five times the rate of the previous administration, it falls short of the administrations of Presidents Clinton (65) and George H.W. Bush (58), according to CBD. The Carter administration listed 38 species per year, and the Reagan administration listed 32 per year. The Obama administration is also slated to remove more species from the threatened and endangered lists than every other administration combined (Greenwire, May 29).21)Source
Is there some sort of middle ground where the fowl can form their habitat on a pretty oil derrick? No? I am curious how President Obama will form a grand compromise for this problem.
A little, tangentially, clean energy fun
Mr. Greenspun, publisher of The Las Vegas Sun, hosted a fundraiser for former attorney general Catherine Cortez Masto as she prepares to run for Harry Reid’s senate seat22)By the way she is Sen. Reid’s anointed successor. President Obama and Senator Reid spoke at the fundraiser23)Anyone else notice the conspicuous timing of Sen. Reid endorsing the Iran deal the day before President Obama arrived to speak at Sen. Reid’s clean energy summit?, which you may have heard about in the news because the President referred to some of his political opponents as “crazies.” As to whom are the “crazies”, media accounts are inconsistent. When you carry yourself with the grace of President Obama, even one word out of the ordinary gives the politi-media a conniption24)I can hear Gov. Romney saying, “haven’t you learned how risky it is to speak frankly at fundraisers??”.
Ever wonder what folks eat at a fancy-pants fundraiser like this? Sen. Ford was nice enough to post the menu on the facebook:
@RalstonReports the chicken was fantastic! Lol
— Sen. Aaron D. Ford (@AaronDFordNV) August 25, 2015
I am not completely sure what free-range Jidori chicken breast is, but I trust Sen. Ford’s review.
Before we go, did Senator Reid leak his retirement plans on twitter? Super group anyone?
Talking to @BrandonFlowers backstage before he plays for us at #NCES8. pic.twitter.com/VXeVBDmo04
More reading, in particular I liked the op-ed penned by Senators Heller and Feinstein:
Let’s talk Nevada
Free Beacon
More Free Beacon
Kolo TV on the Tahoe Summit
Carson Now
Senator Heller’s op-ed
The National Journal on the Greater Sage Grouse
The Elko Daily
The Military Times
1. ↑ about 5 min in to the President’s speech, he passes the “Nevada” test. Also, no, that is not me playing guitar there on the right, though I do like the cut of his jib.
2. ↑ I want to congratulate us residents of the Las Vegas Valley for not throwing a collective temper tantrum over the traffic jams unlike some other, more touchy cities *cough* New York *cough*
3. ↑ We have become so polarized that saying something kind about our President is controversial
4. ↑ compared to the 2nd term priorities of the previous two Presidents, it should impress you even more
5. ↑ the opposite of how we handled the education savings accounts in Nevada
6. ↑ like one of those official scorers in baseball that adjudicate the 50/50, hit/error plays in favor of the home team
7. ↑ ok, fine, for a couple sentences I will make a semi-serious point but then return back to the usual sophomoric antics
8. ↑ I kid
9. ↑ contrary to popular belief in the Valley, the state boundary does not end at the Clark County line
10. ↑ of California
11. ↑ reading a couple of the summaries of the Tahoe Summit [see below] will make you smile. Even if the media only covers Donald Trump’s abrasiveness from a day-to-day basis does not mean that there are not politicians out here doing right by their constituents, both in terms of actions and carriage. Perhaps what I see is not all there is
12. ↑ from my limited perspective
13. ↑ With the sudden influx of ‘smart’ technology, this concept is not as apparent as it once was. If I can turn off the lights in my home with my ithing, is there anything we cannot do?
15. ↑ [not-so]Small civics footnote: when the house and senate pass bills that are not exactly alike, members of each chamber meet to find a compromise between the two bills in what is called the “conference committee.” After the committee members agree to common terms, each chamber must vote again on the bill. If it passes, then it is sent to the President’s desk for a signature or veto (or the dreaded pocket veto). If you want to learn more about how powerful the conference committee is, see Ron Suskind’s Confidence Men. If an Obama Administration official asks, you did not hear about that book from me.
16. ↑ I look around the country at some of the silliness of other governors, and it makes me appreciate Mr. Sandoval even more
17. ↑ Cute too
18. ↑ leave a comment for us on the facebook if you demand a more in-depth discussion of the greater sage grouse, and we will bring it to you. Anything for our readers.
19. ↑ oil, gas, coal, etc.
20. ↑ #great moments in euphemisms
22. ↑ By the way she is Sen. Reid’s anointed successor
23. ↑ Anyone else notice the conspicuous timing of Sen. Reid endorsing the Iran deal the day before President Obama arrived to speak at Sen. Reid’s clean energy summit?
24. ↑ I can hear Gov. Romney saying, “haven’t you learned how risky it is to speak frankly at fundraisers??”
General Interest / Las Vegas / News / Politics - 08/26/2015
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UGA fans should root for Alabama to win Monday for more reasons than one
New UGA coach Kirby Smart will work as Alabama defensive coordinator for the last time on Monday night.
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Brandon Adams
Practically speaking, what most UGA fans want from Monday night’s College Football Playoff national championship game is for it to be over as quickly as possible so Kirby Smart can shed his title as Alabama defensive coordinator and get to work as full-time UGA head coach. Apart from that, there’s something else UGA fans should probably root for:
They should root for Alabama to win.
This, of course, is not a pleasant notion for many. Rooting for Nick Saban to have more success is kind of like rooting for the IRS to expand its powers. Frankly, most college football fans would rather see a state patrol car flashing blue lights in their rear view mirror than see Saban hoist another trophy. But rooting for Alabama is truly the right thing for UGA fans to do.
A few of the reasons for this are obvious.
Monday night’s game is essentially a massive television commercial for Smart and his reported UGA defensive coordinator Mel Tucker, the current Alabama secondary coach. The eyes of most fans, and more importantly, plenty of recruits will be glued to the Crimson Tide’s game against Clemson. The notoriety earned by Smart if Alabama wins would be immeasurable as he takes the UGA job.
Plus there’s the issue of SEC pride. While it’s not entirely clear how much league pride still matters in an era when the SEC has expanded beyond its traditional Southeastern borders to include schools whose student bodies think barbecue can be beef, there’s still something to be said for “Our conference is better than your conference!”
However, the most important reason UGA fans should root for Alabama actually has nothing to do with either of those issues. Instead it’s all about one simple fact: UGA fans hate Clemson, or at least they once did.
Back in the ’80s UGA played Clemson every year, and its rivalry with the Tigers was an epic war defined by close games and claimed national titles on both sides. It was a yearly struggle that was at times short on points scored, but always high on drama. Most of all, the games were incredibly competitive and thoroughly entertaining.
Somehow, college football’s transition into the modern age has caused many fans to forget just how great that rivalry used to be.
So let these words serve as a reminder: No well-meaning UGA fan would ever root for Clemson.
And before any young reader mocks this idea as irrelevant because it references events that took place in a decade that is now more than 30 years old, please take note that the ’80s are having quite a moment right now. Icons of that age like Rocky Balboa and the cast of “Star Wars” are currently lighting up movie screens, and the debut of a remake of “Ghostbusters” is just a few months away. Plus Guns N’ Roses just announced that it is reuniting to tour stadiums this summer.
UGA fans should join in the nostalgia too and cheer against Clemson just like they did when Kevin Butler was kicking field goals, even if that means having to — just this once — pull for Saban and Alabama. It would feel just like the good old days, and quite possibly serve as a reminder of the feeling Smart is being brought to UGA to restore.
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Lady Tigers continue to play hard
Sophmore Lady Tiger guard Jessi Phillips leads a fast break against North Forsyth. Phillips finished the game with 6 points in the 58-35 loss Saturday. - photo by Photo/Pam Jacobs
Pam Jacobs
Updated: Feb. 3, 2009, 3:47 p.m.
It was another long week for Head Coach Steve Sweat and the Lady Tiger varsity basketball team.
Dawson lost both games it played last week to Fannin County, 39-12, and to non-region rival North Forsyth, 58-35.
With the two losses, Dawson has currently dropped seven straight games. The Lady Tigers currently have a 4-14 overall record for the season.
This week, the Lady Tigers traveled to Jefferson yesterday, no score was available at press time, before hosting Union County on Friday. It will be the first meeting this season with the Jefferson Lady Dragons. The Lady Tigers lost to Union 46-49 in mid-January.
Fannin County quickly jumped ahead of the Lady Tigers in Blue Ridge last Tuesday and Dawson could never recover.
The Lady Rebels connected on almost every shot, to lead 13-2 after only one quarter of play.
Dawson seemed to recover from the long trip north and dug down defensively.
The Lady Tigers limited Fannin to only 12 points combined, 6 in each quarter, in the second and third quarters.
But it was the Dawson offense that was anemic. Offensively, the Lady Tigers simply just couldn’t hit a shot.
“We had all kinds of chances to score,” said Sweat. “We just couldn’t get anything to fall. Defensively, we shut them down for two quarters, but offensively we didn’t get the job done.”
The Lady Tigers were able to score only two points in the first quarter, four points in the second quarter, three points in the third quarter, and three points in the fourth quarter for a total of 12 total points for the contest.
Caroline Callahan led Fannin with 11 points.
In 2005, the Lady Tigers only scored 11 points in a 43-11 loss to AAAAA Duluth. Dawson rebounded later in the year to defeat the Lady Wildcats 40-28.
Lady Tiger scorers: Jessi Phillips-4; Jade Hyde-4; Judith Hall-2; Christian Daniel-1 and Natalie Parker-1.
North Forsyth traveled from Coal Mountain Saturday to face the Lady Tigers.
North was in the midst of an 11-game losing streak with their last win coming Dec. 27 against Lumpkin County, 63-53.
The Lady Raiders play in Region 7-AAAAA, which many coaches say may be the toughest of any region in the state.
The Lady Raiders started the game in a full-court press and raced out to an early 22-6 lead.
Senior Andrea Garnard was on fire. The senior finished the game with 12 points to lead all scorers.
North didn’t let up in the second quarter outscoring Dawson 20-11 to open up an insurmountable 42-17 lead at halftime.
The Lady Tiger defense forced several turnovers in the third and fourth quarters. It wasn’t enough, as once again Dawson had troubles offensively.
Both teams emptied their benches in the second half, allowing players to get some experience in a varsity game.
Morgan Bennett led the Lady Tigers, scoring in double digits with 12 from her point guard position.
Lady Tiger scorers: Bennett-12; Jessi Phillips-6; Amanda Sheriff-4; Erin Gordon-3; Kaitlyn Pain-3; Kimberly Wallace-2; Morgan Huber-2; Christian Daniel-2 and Maddy Walters-1.
E-mail Pam Jacobs at sports@dawsonnews.com.
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Officer accused in rough arrest in Inkster fired
William Melendez was terminated Wednesday after a five-day suspension
Officer accused in rough arrest in Inkster fired William Melendez was terminated Wednesday after a five-day suspension Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/1FXVOFg
Holly Fournier, The Detroit News Published 1:30 p.m. ET April 16, 2015 | Updated 5:05 p.m. ET April 16, 2015
William Melendez outside the federal courthouse in Detroit in 2004.(Photo: Diane Bukowski)
Inkster — A police officer captured on video punching Detroiter Floyd Dent during a January arrest has been fired from the Inkster Police Department, according to a union representative.
William Melendez was terminated Wednesday after a five-day suspension, Teamsters Local 214 business representative Al Lewis said Thursday.
"The supervisor on the shift did his investigation and evidently found nothing wrong because Officer Melendez was on the road for another six weeks after that," Lewis said. "It wasn't until Dent got an attorney and all of the sudden the video is on TV that they decided to fire this guy."
Melendez remains employed as a part-time officer in Highland Park, Lewis said.
Melendez is identified in an Inkster police report as one of the officers who arrested 57-year-old Dent during a Jan. 28 traffic stop. Video showing the rough arrest sparked cries of aggressive policing and led to calls for disbanding the department.
Police said Dent disregarded stop signs and refused to pull over, then resisted arrest and threatened them. They said they found a bag of crack cocaine in his car.
Dent said the drugs were planted by Melendez and he was beaten, Tasered and put into a chokehold during the arrest.
Dent and attorneys say he was racially profiled and officers used excessive force in January 28, 2015 arrest. This video was released by his attorney Greg Rohl.
Melendez on Thursday told WXYZ-TV (Channel 7) he has been unable to share his side of the story while employed by the police department.
"There are two sides to every story, and so far, the public has only seen one side because at the time I was unable to discuss that," he said. "I am fired from the Inkster Police Department, therefore I no longer fall under their general orders or their policies and procedures."
Melendez said he is speaking out to counter claims made by Dent and his attorney.
"His attorney has a job to do," Melendez said. "He has a job to one, clear his client, and two, to obtain ... money for his client."
Lewis said he was in the meeting Wednesday when Melendez was fired. City manager Richard Marsh also was present, along with Police Chief Vicki Yost, a human resources representative, a city attorney and a finance employee, he said.
"We asked the city attorney (why Melendez was terminated), and he basically said the city manager decided to fire him," Lewis said.
Calls for comment to Inkster city officials were not returned Thursday.
The termination came before the completion of internal and state investigations into Dent's arrest, Lewis said.
"It seems to me you'd want to get all the facts before terminating someone from employment," Lewis said. "There's a (union) grievance filed, and we will pursue that avenue."
Lewis said he thinks the decision may have been influenced by pressure stemming from incidents nationwide in which officers have been accused of excessive force. Hundreds of protesters have gathered in Inkster at demonstrations calling for the officer's dismissal.
"They're in a tough spot. I don't say it was an easy decision, but they made the politically expedient decision," Lewis said. "Whether it's right or not is another story."
Melendez has been accused of aggressive policing in the past, according to court records.
He is being sued with the Inkster Police Department and six other officers in federal court in connection with a 2011 arrest. According to the lawsuit, Melendez was among officers who jumped on Inkster resident Deshawn Acklin at a home and began to "choke him and beat him until he lost consciousness."
Acklin — who was taken to the hospital after the arrest — never was charged with a crime, according to the lawsuit, which Acklin filed in 2013.
The case alleges Melendez violated Acklin's constitutional rights and seeks more than $75,000 in damages.
It is among several cases naming Melendez in his role as police officer, according to court records. In addition to the pending federal lawsuit, Melendez was involved in multiple lawsuits as an officer with the Detroit Police Department, records show, including a case in which he was indicted and later acquitted. The cases cost Detroit taxpayers at least $1.2 million.
Following Dent's January arrest, the man originally was charged with resisting and obstructing, fleeing and eluding, and possession of cocaine, his attorney, Greg Rohl, said. All charges have been dropped except the possession charge.
Rohl said Thursday he anticipates a resolution next week on the remaining charge.
"I think (the prosecutor's office is) going to make the call that we've all been waiting for sometime next week," Rohl said. "We've got a bad actor that needs to be brought to justice and an innocent man that needs to be let go, and I think all those things are in the stars and it will happen soon."
Rohl said he could not comment on details of the expected resolution.
Meanwhile, Rohl said a judge on Wednesday ordered the Inkster Police Department to turn over booking footage in the case. The department initially submitted an edited version both to Rohl and to the prosecutor's office, Rohl said.
"I have the full arrest video but I'm looking for the full booking video," he said. "You can tell from the disjointed nature of it that there's some stuff missing ... and the judge authorized me to get (the full version) within 24 hours."
Rohl said he has not yet seen the full booking video but was told it depicts officers mistreating Dent while he was put into the system after the arrest.
"There's some conduct of the officers making light of the Mr. Dent, humiliating Mr. Dent, and perhaps using some racial epithets," he said. "That's my understanding from the person who has the video but she couldn't give it to me because the investigation is ongoing."
Rohl also said the prosecutor's office joined him in his request for the video.
"I wasn't even arguing with the prosecutor because the prosecutor was just as surprised," he said. "It's the actually police department that gave the prosecutor a redacted version."
HFournier@detroitnews.com
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SUPERSUCKERS BRING THE HELL WITH NEWEST ALBUM
GET THE HELL
"If you don’t like the Supersuckers, you don’t like Rock-N-Roll."
- Lemmy Kilmister / Motörhead
After a nearly six year hiatus the Supersuckers are back with a brand new album, "Get The Hell" (from the line in Born with a tail?) that is perhaps their greatest album since their 1992 ‘The Smoke of Hell’ debut on Sub Pop. They’ve returned to their punk and hard rock roots to reaffirm their self-proclaimed “Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll band in the World” status.
‘Get The Hell’ is a fierce, hard-as-nails sonic blast from a band that has always been a hard act to follow. The Seattle-based band rolled into Austin, TX last July to record, tracking at Arlyn Studios and overdubbing at Casa Studio, both with long-time associate Steve Chadie engineering. Mixed by Dwarves front man/troublemaker Blag Dahlia along with Andy Carpenter, the new album is hard rock ‘n’ roll straight up and down. This was no accident. They have long-standing, true Rock ‘n’ Roll standard bearers Acetate Records behind them and according to Eddie,“We definitely wanted this record to be tougher, and it sure as hell is. I think it might be our toughest record ever.”
“The material on 'Get The Hell' is the cream of the crop of the songs we’ve written in the past four years. It’s kind of like your first record. You have all those years to make your first record, and then nine months to make the second one.” - Eddie Spaghetti
Dan "Thunder" Bolton: Guitar, Vocals - Captain Von Streicher: Drums, Vocals - Eddie Spaghetti: Vocals, Bass - Metal Marty Chandler: Guitar, Vocals
Shocking to me was the two covers tracks found on this album, (Depeche Mode’s “Never Let Me Down Again” and Gary Glitter’s “Rock On”). The Supersuckers work their mojo on these tracks and make them pure Supersucker’s Rock ‘n’ Roll. Their addition of two new members, drummer Captain Von Streicher (Throw Rag) and guitarist Metal Marty Chandler has really tightened the group and been a catalyst for their latest assault on the Rock ‘n’ Roll universe.
"They played my birthday party. They rock!"
-Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam
Nick Marocco & Eddie Spaghetti
"All I had known about The Supersuckers before seeing them live was their song “Evil Powers Of Rock n Roll” in Shaun Palmer’s Pro Snowboarder (PS2), I love that tune. Then I saw them live for the first time at The Magic Bag in 2009. There was only about 50 people in the place but they played like it was packed! Their shtick of the self proclaimed “Greatest Rock N Roll Band In The World” isn’t far from the truth, they are like Thin Lizzy with a more punk rock side, dueling guitars and a bass wielding front man (Eddie Spaghetti, here to rock your asses steady) , I’ve always loved their tongue and cheek humor in their lyrics and their live performance, they are a killer band that I always tell people to check out, they wont be disappointed." - Nick Marocco (Owner, Bluesairmen Guitars, (Garden City, MI) Drummer for Dark Avenger)
SUPERSUCKERS will be in Toledo, tonight April 30th at Frankie's Inner-City, and at the awesome Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids, Friday May 1st!
Get the hell out and see the "Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band in the World!'
From their press release:
If you’re new to the world of the Supersuckers, here are the basics: The band formed in Tucson, AZ in 1988, with Eddie and “Thunder” along with original drummer Dan Seigal and guitarist “Rontrose” Heathman. Seigal left in 2005 and Heathman was with the band until their previous album, barring a brief replacement by Didjits/Gaza Strippers frontman-guitarist Rick Sims.
After relocating to Seattle, the band signed to Sub Pop in 1992, the height of grunge. With cowboy hats in place and an unshakable rock ‘n’ roll demolition attitude, the band was out of step with grunge, yet their hard hitting, tongue-in-cheek attack was the perfect foil for the Sub Pop gang. The classic hard rocker Smoke of Hell set the pace for their work with the label.
In ’97, they surprised pretty much everyone with Must’ve Been High, a left turn into country that featured Willie Nelson on a cut. They stayed that course with Steve Earle & the Supersuckers, an EP pairing country’s most punk singer with rock’s most country punkers.
A leap to Koch International yielded Evil Powers of Rock ‘n’ Roll in ’99, while Sub Pop issued the best-of How the Supersuckers Became the Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World. In 2003, the Supersuckers form their own label, Mid-Fi, and release a series of live and studio albums throughout the remainder of the decade.
Find out more about The Supersuckers here!
Jason Osburn is a Kimchi and craft beer fueled artist, graphic designer, chef, daddy, and writer. (not necessarily in that order) He’s worked in and around the music industry in Detroit and Nationally for the better part of 20 years.
Labels: #Acetate Records, #AMG, #BluesAirmen, #Frankies InnerCity, #Pyramid Scheme, #Supersuckers
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM - REMEDY
This morning (April 29th, 2014) Old Crow Medicine Show announced the release of their new album, Remedy. It will be out July 1st, 2014 on ATO records.
Old Crow Medicine Show embodies the true style of an American rambling string band. They began by busking on street corners of New York state and through Canada. Their travels led them to Boone, North Carolina where Doc Watson discovered them playing in front of a pharmacy. Mr. Watson invited them to play at MerleFest which immediately launched their professional career and popularity. It wasn’t long after that they relocated to Nashville to take up residency at the Grand Ole Opry, entertaining the audience between shows.
Kevin Hayes - Guitjo and Vocals, Cory Younts - Mandolin, Keyboards, Drums and Vocals, Critter Fuqua - Slide Guitar, Banjo, Guitar and Vocals, Chance McCoy - Guitar, Fiddle, Banjo, Vocals, Ketch Secor - Fiddle, Harmonica, Banjo and Vocals, Gill Landry - Slide Guitar, Banjo and Vocals, Morgan Jahnig - Upright Bass
The band has since sold over 800,000 albums, toured the world, been regular guests on A Prarie Home Companion, and played major festivals such as Coachell, Bonnaroo, Cambridge Folk Festival (UK) and the Newport Folk Festival. They have four full length albums: Old Crow Medicine Show and Big Iron World, produced by Dave Rawlings, Tennessee Pusher, produced by Don Was, and Carry Me back, produced by Ted Hutt. Their upcoming album Remedy is also produced by Ted Hutt. Ted is the original guitar player and one of the founding members of Flogging Molly. Ted left Flogging Molly to become a full time producer and has since produced albums by The Gaslight Anthem, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Bouncing Souls, Chuck Ragan, Jesse Malin, and Lucero among others.
In 2011 Old Crow Medicine Show joined Edward Sharpe and the Magentic Zeros and Mumford and Sons for the inaugural Railroad Revival Tour. The musicians traveled between shows across the American Southwest in a dozen or so vintage train cars from the 1950s and 1960s. Emmett Malloy (The White Stripes under Great White Northern Lights) directed an excellent road movie/concert film documentary of this excursion in, Big Easy Express (2012), which won a Grammy for Best Long Form Music Video in 2013. http://www.bigeasyexpress.com/
In 2013 Old Crow Medicine Show were inducted as members of the historic Grand Ole Opry and had their iconic single “Wagon Wheel” receive the RIAA’s Platinum certification for selling over 1,000,000 copies.
Remedy is now available for pre-order at iTunes, Amazon, and on the band's website.
Old Crow will also be hitting the road this summer in support of the new album including a may 30th date at Meadow Brook Music Festival supporting The Avett Brother. You won’t want to miss those two amazing acts on stage together.
If you can’t make it out to see them live, Old Crow Medicine Show will be performing on the A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION 40TH ANNIVERSARYCELEBRATION on July 4th & 5th. The band will play several songs. Other performers include: Iris Dement, Stuart Duncan, The Wailin' Jennys, Robin & Linda Williams and many more. Check the Prairie Home Companion website for program air times.
Labels: #Big Easy Express #Ted Hutt, #Old Crow Medicine Show, #Prarie Home Companion
CISCO de MAYO 2014 CANTINA DIABLO'S
DETROIT PHOTOGRAPHER TOM WESCHLER RELEASING DETROIT ROCK N ROLL BOOK!
The Bob Seger System at our farm '70.
We can't wait to buy a copy of Tom's book! He has the bet shots of anyone in the rock photography business....just the best....Tom is Detroit Rock n Roll
DONATE TO TOM'S INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN HERE
April 29, 2014 – Rochester Hills, MI – Entertainment photographer Tom Weschler has started an IndieGoGo campaign to fund production of a fine-art photo book exhibiting Detroit’s vast rock ‘n’ roll and entertainment history.
Weschler, who has been doing live-music photography since the 1960s for artists such as Bob Seger, has compiled exclusive live photos of Detroit’s entertainment industry dating back to 1964.
THE WHO @Grande Ballroom summer '68
The book, set for a summer release, will include photos of notable artists and bands spanning four decades, including The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, The Ramones, and many more, performing at local venues around the Metro-Detroit.
The IndieGoGo campaign has a goal of $68,000, and the campaign includes perks for donating to production. Some of these perks include assorted prints from the book, posters, and even a day with Tom Weschler for a tour of Detroit’s landmark concert locations.
Brad Finegan
Marketing Specialist | Primeau Companies
Brad@PrimeauProductions.com
1878 Star Batt Dr. Bldg 2E
www.PrimeauProductions.com
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Retro Kimmer is a talented and widely-respected writer, show promoter and multi-media event designer. Kimmer's blog, Retrokimmer.com, is about pop culture and it's evolution into today's hottest trends. She loves blogging about rock music, art, scandals, crime, stars, books and history. Kim's energy is both engaging and entertaining to her readers
Labels: BOOKS, detroit, ROCK PHOTOGRAPHY, TOM WESCHLER
MOTOWN'S HITSVILLE USA: MORE THAN JUST A MUSEUM
STORY TODAY FROM JACKIE WALLACE
"Motown was about music for all people - white and black, blue and green, cops and robbers. I was reluctant to have our music alienate anyone." - Berry Gordy
Having grown up in the metro Detroit area, I had heard of the Hitsville museum but never visited. Hitsville is the original home of Motown Records and the very famous Studio A. Most of the original Motown artist recorded there. Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson Five, just to name a few.
These and countless other international stars got their start on their road to fame in this small unassuming converted house on West Grand Boulevard in Detroit less than 5 miles from downtown. I like Motown music, but I am a rocker at heart.
However, one of my son's biggest idols is Stevie Wonder, so we decided to take him on a field trip to Hitsville USA. To my surprise the visit turned out to be far beyond my expectations. The feelings that transpired when I walked through the doors are difficult to describe. Reading about it just doesn't do justice to this Detroit gem.
The admission for the one and a half hour tour was only $10.00. The tour sparked the realization of the immense impact that Hitsville and Motown Records had on the world. We are talking about the late 1950's and 60's, during a time of a segregated society when Barry Gordy, an African American man, left his secure job at Ford Motor Company to pursue his dream. He borrowed $800 to start his recording studio / label.
Within six years, his company was generating $20,000,000 per year. That in itself is amazing. What business even today has that kind of growth rate? At that time, Barry Gordy's company became the largest African American company in the country and according to some accounts, the largest in the world. When we toured the house, we stood in the small recording room that produced over 100 top 10 hits within 10 years.
Today, the museum represents so much more then just great music. People come from all over the world to visit including many famous musicians of all genres, such as Paul McCartney, who claimed to be "moved by the energy in the building."
The visit to Hitsville USA was a completely different experience for me than for my son who is an aspiring singer. He was fascinated with everything he learned about Stevie Wonder and the other great musicians. For me, I learned so much about what it means to have the faith, courage and drive to pursue a dream.
The Hitsville USA museum isn't only for Motown lovers. This landmark represents so much more. This is a place for all people who need to be reminded that their daydreams about leaving their jobs during insecure times to pursue a passion can become a reality.
This is a place for musicians of all genres. It is a place of musical inspiration to those who put in endless hours into the labor of love composing the right blend of lyrics and melodies with the goal of having their songs become hits.
This is a place for all those people who have experienced struggles and setbacks and need to be reminded of what faith, courage and drive is all about as they pick themselves up, dust themselves off and continue on.
Because the experience was so inspiring to me and also because I’m sure I missed some things, I plan to revisit Hitsville USA museum in the near future. I also plan to bring some friends along to share the experience. At some point I would love to meet the man who represents so much to all types of people, "white and black, blue and green, cops and robbers”~ Mr. Berry Gordy.
Jackie Wallace
Labels: detroit, DETROIT BANDS, Motown
RIO AND THE ROCKABILLY REVIVAL WITH THE SHELTONES!
FRIDAY JUNE 5 AT THE PERFECT PITCHER!
MATT AUSTIN - from DETROIT ROCK to DETROIT COUNTRY
In 2013 Matt Austin released the EP ‘Matt Austin' and supported acts such as
Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert, Uncle Kracker, Aaron Lewis, Josh Gracin,
Charlie Worsham, Chase Rice and Jerrod Niemann.
Matt Austin grew up in the Detroit downriver area. His father played guitar but it wasn’t until his uncle from Texas moved to Michigan that he showed any interest in music. He was inspired first by blues guitar greats such as Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimi Hendrix
Austin’s Detroit music history really starts with a band called Bridgewood. They had a modicum of success, opening for acts such as Vince Neil, Trapt and Sponge. Then he was invited to join a group with Charlie Grover from Sponge, and Cheyenne Goff from Bliss 66. Donnie Patty from Bliss 66 came on to play bass and Paper Street Saints was born. Paper Street Saints became one of the most notable acts in Detroit and opened for acts as large as Bon Jovi in sold out arenas.
“After all of my history playing
rock music, I have now grown
in to the artist that best fits who
I am and it shows in this record,”
- Matt Austin
Still wanting to front his own band he formed the self-titled Matt Austin Band. He again achieved a fair amount of success, performing live on Fox 2 Detroit and opening for National Acts such as Tesla, Def Leppard and Styx. But something was missing and in the summer of 2011 Matt discovered New Country. He was transported back to the feelings he had as a young boy and was immediately hooked.
Austin has assembled a band of all stars on stage. Ken Kudsin (drums) and Tommy Furbacher (guitar) hail from Panic Trigger and Soul Circus. Their rock backgrounds bring an edge to Austin’s live show. Shance Carlisle (Bass, vocals) comes from a background of hip hop, rock and soul. He is the “fire cracker” on stage and is full of energy that comes out in his playing. Matt’s right hand man on and off stage is Kyle Palermino, on backing vocals and lead guitar. Shance and Kyle played together supporting Detroit rapper HUSH.
Matt Austin has a very busy weekend. He will be appearing on Fox 2 news Friday morning, performing Friday night with Montgomery Gentry at The Sound Board, then Saturday night at Royal Oak Music Theater with Jerrod Niemann.
Along with releasing his new EP ‘Matt Austin’, 2013 found him supporting acts such as Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert, Uncle Kracker, Aaron Lewis, Josh Gracin, Charlie Worsham, Chase Rice and Jerrod Niemann.
Go towww.mattaustinmusic.com for more info.
Labels: #Detroit Country, #Matt Austin #Paper Street #Saints
CHROME MOLLIE NOMINATED FOR DETROIT MUSIC AWARD BEST METAL BAND!
EDDIE GOLATKA - drumz
DAVE STROUD - bass
DANNY JUSTICE - guitarz
TIM SMITH - vocalz
Our favorite of Detroit's metal bands is nominated for a DMA this year! What makes this band so great is their style and energy. They are good musicians..a lot of metal bands suffer in that department and opt for making large noise and calling it "metal". Not Chrome Mollie..These guys are GOOD and we are proud to support them tomorrow at the DMA's...
CHROME MOLLIE…has a new album "ALL OR NUTHIN" going to press next week!
"ALL OR NUTHIN" was recorded over a five-month period in fall/winter of 2013 at Metro 37 Studios in Rochester, Michigan, mixed and mastered by Kevin Sharpe, Ryan Arini, and Chrome Mollie.
All or Nuthin’ will be released in late April/early May. The first single Down Low will be available soon at iTunes. All or Nuthin’ will be available at iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby, Chrome Mollie shows, and at www.chromemollie.com
CHROME MOLLIE…formed in 2009, the Chrome Mollie boys set out to write & perform a pure unadulterated brand of hard hitting Detroit style rock. Seasoned veterans of the Detroit/Flint music scene, the members of Chrome Mollie are taking area stages by storm!
Supporting national acts such as Y&T, Bulletboys, Kip Winger, Stryper and George Lynch just to name a few! Make sure you check out their live show, as every set they perform is full throttle from start to finish!
All or Nuthin’ Track Listing:
1. Loud And Clear
2. Aint No Doubt
3. Freight Train
4. Down Low
5. Straight For The Heart
6. Shake It
7. All In The Name Of
8. Spread Love
9. Free Me
10. Writings On The Wall
11. So Special
12. Where’s The Dog
Chrome Mollie online:
chromemollie.com
www.facebook.com/chrome.mollie
twitter.com/chromemollie
reverbnation.com/chromemollierocks
youtube.com/user/chromemollie
Retro Kimmer is a talented and widely-respected writer, show promoter and multi-media event designer. Kimmer's blog, Retrokimmer.com, is about pop culture and it's evolution into today's hottest trends. She loves blogging about rock music, art, scandals, crime, stars, books and history.
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Labels: chrome mollie, DMAS, METAL, new lp
THE ROCK AND ROLL LAWYER SHOW FEATURES DMA NOMINEES
This week, Sheldon and the gang (including me) will be attending the Detroit Music Awards, where Sheldon will be presenting an award as usual. Therefore, our broadcast will feature music from this year's DMA nominees.
To listen to the show this and every Friday at 6 PM EDT, go to http://www.tunein.com and type WCXI in the searchbox on that page.
Join us for live chat during the show in our facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/rockandrolllawyer
Posted by Cheri Clair
Booking Agent/Promoter
Lincoln Park, Michigan
Creative Director, Publicist RocknRoll Lawyer Show https://myspace.com/cheridetroitmusicannex
http://facebook.com/Cheri.Detroit
rockistar@gmail.com
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Labels: Cheri Clair, DETROIT BANDS, Detroit Music Awards, DMAS, Radio, Sheldon Kay, The Rock & Roll Lawyer Show
CARJACK 'THEME 2013' VIDEO NOMINATED FOR DETROIT MUSIC AWARD BEST VIDEO
'If Egyptian Lover spawned a love child with Black Flag guitarist Greg Ginn, the result would be Carjack.' - MetroTimes Detroit
With the Detroit Music Awards quickly approaching I decided to write about a lesser known category but one of my favorite acts, Carjack, whose video “Theme 2013” was nominated for Outstanding Video - Independent Budget (Under $10,000).
Why? Carjack and this video, is everything that relates to my growing up in my generation in and around Detroit. The combinations of music styles, technology, complete disregard for what others think, love for robots, kung-fu, graffiti, drum machines , skateboarding, do-it-yourself-with-what-you-have-to-work-with, RAY GUNS, distorted guitars and effects pedals… you get the idea.
CARJACK - Theme 2013 (Music Video) from Mike Rozman on Vimeo.
'Carjack: Sounds like the Stooges played through an Atari. What's not to like?'
- MotorCityRocks.com
'THEME 2013' was recorded & performed by Lo-Fi Bri aka Carjack. Filmed and Edited by Mike Rozman. All on screen performances, skateboarding, robots & kung fu by Lo-Fi Bri (Carjack). Filmed as a two-man crew all throughout Detroit and Hamtramck Michigan. Carjack landing sequence filmed in Ferndale, MI. Dedicated to all the Graffiti Artists involved in the Detroit Beautification Project and those who choose to create music & art in the city of Detroit.
GRAFFITI ARTISTS FEATURED IN VIDEO:
BROWNBAGDETROIT.COM
YEYES
DETROIT ARTISTS:
TYREE GUYTON heidelberg.org
KATIE CRAIG northendstudiosdetroit.com
STEVE & DOROTA COY hygienicdressleague.com/
Carjack by Chris Lawrence Photography
We filmed this as a two man crew with no budget what so ever and are really proud of what we created. - Carjack
Carjack is the brainchild and alter-ego of Metro Detroit musicphile and home-recording-mad-scientist Lo-Fi Bri. He’s also a successful photographer and you’ve definitely seen his work in local publications, i.e. the 2014 Metrotimes ‘Best of’ cover. Keep your eye out for the next Carjack show and best of luck to him!
Find out more about CARJACK
Jason Osburn is a Kimchi and craft beer fueled artist, graphic designer, chef, daddy, and writer. (not necessarily in that order)
He’s worked in and around the music industry in Detroit and Nationally for the better part of 20 years.
http://saddleproductions.com/
Labels: #CARJACK #DMA #Detroit Music Awards #Best Video
ABUNDANT FIELDS: CREATIVITY TO FEED THE SOUL/ART TO NOURISH THE HUNGRY
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Creativity to Feed the Soul. Art to Nourish the Hungry.
An evening of art, community and philanthropy. Be the first to view a new exhibit by local artists Nancy and Jason Unger, while enjoying food, drink, music and conversation.
The artists will offer a piece to auction, with proceeds benefiting Gleaners. Additionally, 10 percent of any art sales from the show will be donated to Gleaners.
Abundant Fields Unger & Unger PhotoMore on Nancy and Jason Unger: A long-time collaborative pair, Nancy and Jason Unger have been working on a body of new work that celebrates their need to find beauty in their surroundings.
They have taken images from their lives, their neighborhoods & experiences, sometimes fantastic and sometimes mundane, and turned them into multi-dimensional works of art. This new series will premiere at Studio D in Birmingham, MI for a night of creative energy that will benefit hungry neighbors in metro Detroit. MORE INFO HERE
Labels: ABUNDANT FIELDS.ART, GLEANERS
MURUGA! MAY 2 AT PJ LAGER HOUSE AND NEWS!
Thanks for all your support... saw you listed him as one of the top Detroit drummers on your blog a while back... I really appreciate you getting behind Detroit music like you do and helping to make people not forget Detroit and it's music of past and present.
Muruga is also opening for Melvin Davis on May 3 but this is the show we are pushing the most as it's the bands headlining show but Spyder will also be at the Davis show which is way cool. Also, the Cosmic Hoedown Band have a new record coming out soon "Changing the Sound of Your Room" and we will all be at the Detroit Music Awards as Muruga has a couple nominations and the band was nominated for Outstanding LIve Performance which was a HUGE honor. THANKS AND BLESSINGS!
Labels: MAD CAT RUTH, MURUGA
THE STANDELLS PLAY THE MAGIC BAG ON MAY 11th
April 23, 2014 (Brooklyn, NY)
The Standells are excited to announce the kick-off of their much-anticipated Tour spanning 18 cities across The United States. The band, best known for their 1966 hit “Dirty Water” and remembered by many as The Godfathers of Punk Rock, recently released their newest album BUMP. The Standells released a string of snotty, aggressive garage singles in the mid to late 1960s, which are now rightly regarded as proto-punk classics. Sometimes Good Guys Don’t Wear White, Why Pick On Me, Riot On Sunset Strip the songs of The Standells have been covered by everyone from Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith and U2 to Spacemen 3, Minor Threat and a million 77 punk bands as well as many subsequent scene bands.
The group was formed in 1962 by keyboardist and lead vocalist Larry Tamblyn. Larry created the name from "Standing" around booking agencies trying to get work. Today, the Standells consist of original members Larry Tamblyn (lead singer & keyboardist), John Fleck (bassist), Mark Adrian (guitarist & co-lead vocalist), and veteran drummer Greg Burnham.
Their first hit single on Tower Records "Dirty Water" reached #11 on the Billboard charts, #8 in Cashbox, and #1 in Record World. Other chart records include "Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White", "Why Pick On Me," and "Riot On Sunset Strip.” which is featured as the kick-off song in the new Rhino Records boxed CD set Where the Action Is.
Dirty Water is listed in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as one of the 500 songs that shaped Rock & Roll. A biography titled Love that Dirty Water The Standells and the Improbable Red Sox Victory Anthem is currently available at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Target and in other retail outlets.
http://www.standells-official.com
https://play.spotify.com/artist/4BM6qze88exQPVILQpcYpj
4/27 Tremont Music Hall, Charlotte, NC
4/28 Local 506, Chapel Hill, NC
4/29 Black Cat, Washington, DC
4/30 BB Kings, New York, NY
5/2 Open Arts Stage, Bordentown, NJ
5/3 The Brighton Bar, Long Branch, NJ
5/4 Iron Horse Music Hall, Northampton, MA
5/5 Brighton Music Hall, Boston, MA
5/6 Cafe Nine, New Haven, CT
5/7 The Brickhouse Dover,NH
5/8 Lovin' Cup, Rochester, NY
5/10 Beachland Tavern, Cleveland, OH
5/11 The Magic Bag, Detroit, MI
5/13 Mayne Stage, Chicago, IL
5/14 Shank Hall, Milwaukee, WI
5/16 Knickerbockers, Lincoln NB
5/18 Herman’s Hideaway, Denver, CO
5/21 Cheyenne Saloon, Las Vegas, NV
Labels: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, The Standells, Tower Records
DETROIT MUSIC AWARDS: OUTSTANDING NATIONAL SINGLE NOMINEES
Pistol Day Parade "Not Today"
Eminem "The Rap God"
Sponge "Come in From The Rain"
"If You Didn't See Me
(Then You Weren't on the Dancefloor)"
Marshall Crenshaw, "I Don't See You Laughing Now"
Ron Isley "My Favorite Thing" Featuring KEM
Labels: DMAS, national singles
FUNKY D RECORDS STAGE: SEE BEE IN ACTION MAY 3RD!
Labels: BLOWOUT, Funky D Records, Howling Diablos, JOHNNY BEE BADANJEK
ELIZA NEALS UNOFFICIAL PRE-DMA PARTY THIS THURSDAY!
Unofficial PRE-DMA @NewWayBar 4/24 9pm featuring Gabe Gonzalez on Drums - Duminie DePorres on Guitar - John Abraham on Bass - Chris Kaercher on Harp/Sax - Gary Indiana on guitar and Eliza Neals on Powerhouse vocals and piano!
@NewWayBar
Ferndale, MI 48220
Official Website: http://ElizaNeals.com
Back door: http://MotownRock.com
Facebook: http://TheDetroitDiva.com
Twitter: http://Twitter.com/elizanealsrocks
All my Links: http://itsmyurls.com/elizaneals
Labels: DMAS, Eliza Neals, GABE GONZALEZ, NEW WAY
23RD DETROIT MUSIC AWARDS THIS FRIDAY!
MARSHALL CRENSHAW PURCHASE TICKETS
The Fillmore Detroit Venue
4/25/14 Door: 6:00 PM | Show: 7:00 PM
2115 Woodward MAP
General Admission tickets are $20 and are available to the public. Tickets are on sale for general admission! LiveNation.com
Labels: DETROIT MUSIC AWARDS.MARSHALL CRENSHAW, DMAS
WAYNE KRAMER NEW LP LEXINGTON: JOSH DAUNT WJRT
Our pal, Josh Daunt of WJRT Channel 12 sent this in today and it is so good we had to share...
MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) -
(04/18/14) - "Never had more fun, it was a complete ball," guitarist Wayne Kramer says with a smile as he reflects on the studio experience of recording his new free jazz album Lexington, which is being released on Record Store Day, Saturday, April 19th.
"It all came together really easily and really naturally. This is not the kind of music that I want to tell people what to play. I just kinda want to give them a sketch, an outline and then let them play it how they feel it. This is feeling music, it's natural feeling music."
ABC 12 – WJRT – Flint, MI
While the legendary guitarist from Detroit band MC5 may have set aside his rock n roll past for this project, he certainly kept his roots close to home when choosing the musicians he worked with. Some of the Detroit musicians Kramer brought in for Lexington include former Motown session trombonist Phil Ranelin, multi-instrumentalist Ralph "Buzzy" Jones, percussionist Brock Avery and bassist Bob Hurst. But his primary support came from an old friend, Dr. Charles Moore, whom Wayne has worked with for decades, since Moore arranged the horn parts on the 1971 MC5 album High Time.
"We've been playing together for a long, long, long time. And it turns out that here we all are living in southern California. Dr. Moore had been out here since the late '70s, and there was a few other great Detroit musicians out here. It was just a natural fit."
READ THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE
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Labels: Jazz, JOSH DAUNT, Lexington, new lp, WAYNE KRAMER, WJRT
A NIGHT AT BOOKIES CLUB 870
Bookies was a gay club as far back as my dad could remember. The neighborhood had really gotten bad. Around the corner was a disco. DJs and discos were everywhere and clubs didn't want to book live bands. Bookies was one-of-a-kind club, it was the only club that had live punk. The neighborhood was rough so we parked between the two bars in the security lot.
The parking lot had half as many people partying as the club. The line was always out the door. The wait was long but entertaining because the crowd outside was as interesting as the bands on stage. Black leather was the common denominator among the club goers, more than the bleached hair, torn jeans, high tops, fishnets, leather pants, pointy toed boots.
Through the doors of bookies it was a big Native American bouncer was rumored to carry a gun. They collected money at the door and checked IDs. Inside the club was very dark but you could see it once had been nice.
Whipping Boy Wash. DC
The high black diamond talk cushioned booths were the only place where doing lines was publicly ignored in Detroit. I long bar I'm one wall, the bartenders where from the day shift gay bar. The music they played before the show was always so new.
LIVE FROM DETROIT PHOTO
Bookies with the first place you'd ever hear anything. I heard the cars there before they got airplay. Bauhaus, 999, The Police, Susie and the Banshees. I loved to dance before the show.
In the basement was the restrooms. They were brightly lit long bathrooms with little dressing stations. That's where I would pierce peoples ears with safety pins. You could listen to the bands through the floor, the stacks of blank the stage rumbled all the way down to the basement.
Upstairs in front of the stage it was loud between the stacks. It felt intimate. It felt as if Johnny thunders was standing there singing to me in my living room with 100 other people crushed against me. sweat and leather.
Labels: Bookie's Club 870, GLO, POLICE, Scott Campbell
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MKV Design Completes Chic New Hotel on Mykonos
MKV Design recently completed the interior design of Mykonos Riviera Hotel & Spa, a new 44-guestroom destination overlooking the Aegean Sea and the harbor of Hora, the island's buzzy capital town. Just as Hora tumbles down the centuries-old cliff face, so the white Cycladic buildings of Mykonos Riviera are also terraced down the rocky terrain. With a stepped pathway running through the resort like its spine, and many spaces opening directly onto the pathway, the development resembles a series of little village houses, albeit revealing contemporary pared-back design and many luxurious features when the doors are opened.
A sunken pathway is the start of the journey through the site, leading to the reception lobby which sits below the elevated infinity pool, only opening out at the far end with a seating area and windows looking over the sea. The genius of the design in this space is the deep, glazed "windows" punched through the ceiling under the pool which transform the lobby into an ethereal underwater experience. By day, the space is constantly alive, shimmering with reflections of water and sunlight and animated by swimmers above. In the evening, it is illuminated by fiber-optic lights embedded into the walls which shine upwards through the windows and pierce the water like hundreds of stars twinkling in the night sky. All this life is reflected and amplified by a fully mirrored reception desk, while a suspended sculpture plays with the notion of a diver plunging through the ceiling and recurring design features are established, such as polished concrete finishes and decorative marine rope.
The library is also directly off the sunken pathway. A fresh, calm room in which to relax or work, it is one of the very few spaces that look inwards rather than out to sea. Above, the Blu Room is a space for small private events and guest breakfasts with a stunning custom-designed buffet table above which a parade of lights like elegant sunhats forms an eye-catching display. The Blu Room's reversal of the island's usual color palette of white with blue highlights into a room of dense ultramarine blue emphasizes its unique role within the resort as a semi-private facility.
The rooftop Pool Club restaurant and bar is the hotel's all-day dining venue. Located opposite the pool and directly looking towards the sea, it offers a panoply of gently changing vistas, from the Mykonian sunset to the yachts and pleasure boats making their way in and out of the harbor. The range of seating options is varied to suit loungers and diners, secluded contemplation and lively socialising. Once again, the color palette is simple and belongs to Mykonos; the white ceiling of the pergola is crisscrossed with white rope and the bar is dressed in a rope that sways in the Mykonian breeze.
Lafs, the Greek specialty restaurant, only opens in the evenings and its simple interior is therefore designed to feel cozy and be seen by the light of its many glass pendants and loosely woven raffia shades which cast shadows across the room. From its outdoor terrace overlooking Hora, diners feel like they can touch the town. Lafs has the air of the best Greek in town - unpretentious, convivial and authentic.
The 500 sq meter spa includes six treatment rooms, a thalassotherapy pool with therapeutic showers, a hammam, sauna, relaxation room, and hairdressing salon. The interiors are pure and simple with polished concrete finishes predominating embellished by pebble channels in the floor and a sculptural wall to one side of the pool; although the spa is sunken, natural light penetrates the space via a small outdoor courtyard.
Most of the guestrooms and suites overlook the Aegean Sea. Their interiors are bright, spacious and designed with a sleek nautical touch. A rope motif strung across the ceiling suggests rigging on a boat and splashes of Mykonian blue enliven the otherwise all-white palette; all the rooms enjoy an outdoor terrace. The bathroom area is finished in the iconic white marble of Naxos together with weathered timber, and the free-standing vanities are within the bedroom area, together with, in some rooms, a bathtub.
Among the many room types, there are a number of suites raising the luxury experience to a further level, including suites with a heated jacuzzi on their terrace, duplex spa suites in which the lower floor is dedicated to pampering and fitness and the 70 sq meter Pool Suites, each with a private pool. A three-bedroom maisonette crowns the guest offering with its own infinity pool and a huge, fully furnished terrace.
"This has been a very special project for us, given our role over the years as interior designer at the Riviera's sister resort, The Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort," commented Maria Vafiadis, Founder of MKV Design. "In this new project, we have created a retreat just a stroll away from the main town in which guests can feel completely connected with the most beautiful and transformative aspects of Mykonos - its natural landscapes, centuries old architectural character and its sense of simple luxury".
Photography: Niall Clutton
MKV Design
Whitechapel, London
phone +44(0)20 7242 2466
mkvdesign.com (13,635)
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The jumping-off point of this graphic novel is the myth of Artemis and Siproites, in which a young man is turned into a woman as a punishment for the attempted rape of one of Artemis' virgin cohorts. Bunjevac's retelling follows a selfish young priestess, who is reborn as a young boy captivated with masterbation and one particular young woman. As an adult Benny comes across this former unrequited love...does he concoct a disturbing sex fantasy, or has he been seduced by her and her two lovely companions? In her stippled, highly detailed illustrative style, Bunjevac crafts a gripping noirish, Nabokovian tale--sensual and disturbing. Learn More
ANGEL CLAWS
Jodorowsky and Moebius indulge their darkest fantasies as they describe a young woman's sexual journey. Brief but explicit text by Jodorowsky appears on each left-hand page, with a small two-tone illustration. On the right hand page is a full page illustration. Bondage, submission, piercing, ecstatic penetration, oral sex, female partners, and other fantasies are all experienced on her path to sexual freedom, ecstasy and enlightenment. Handsome new economically priced edition. First published in 1996. Learn More
THE COMPLETE CREPAX Volume 4 Private Life
Most of the comics in this volume, spanning 1965 to 1985, have never before been published in English. It includes Crepax’s first foray into comics magazines—“The Curve of Lesmo”—in which our heroine Valentina is introduced as an adventurer’s sidekick. She's a globe-trotting photographer who gets wrapped into an espionage story, not unlike Emma Peel but more apt to lose her clothes. Crepax’s impeccable draftsmanship and early eroticism are on full display, as well as his innovative visual storytelling techniques that made him an international sensation. Learn More
MENAGE À 3 Volume 3
Ménage à 3 follows the lives of comic book geek Gary and his two way-hotter-than-he-is roommates. We like the art--which reminds us of the Hernandez Brothers and Dan DeCarlo, fun and polished, sexy but not explicit. In this volume: Gary ends up in France between two mesmerizing models! Zii tries to keep her bandmates from both seducing her and killing each other! DiDi spends a lot of time with other nude women for someone who is “not bisexuelle...” Plus, the fabulous Dillon, ex porn-star Amber, and unlicensed therapist Kiley! Collects over 300 installments of the popular webcomic series, including print-exclusive bonus stories and guest strips! Learn More
MILO MANARA'S The Golden Ass
The erotic graphic novel adaptation of one of classic Roman literature’s most legendary stories, as told by one of erotic comic’s most legendary artists, Milo Manara. Young Lucius is transformed from a nubile young man into a donkey--and subject to the vicissitudes of a life of wandering and lust! An array of thieves, sorcerers and beautiful women cross his path, challenging him in more ways than one… Inspired by “The Golden Ass of Apuleius,” a titillating tale that is a must-have for Manara fans. For mature audiences. Explicit. Learn More
Alice in Wonderland, Dorothy in the Land of Oz, and Wendy from Peter Pan's Neverland "have grown up and are ready to journey into sexual awakening and fulfillment. Through their familiar fairy tales they share with us their most intimate revelations of desire in its many forms, revelations that shine out radiantly through the dark clouds of war gathering around a luxury Austrian hotel. Drawing on the rich heritage of erotica, Lost Girls is a rediscovery of the power of erotic writing and art from two veteran creators." Oversized, 350 pages, full color. Explicit and then some...! Learn More
Ménage à 3 follows the lives of 29-year-old-virgin comic book geek Gary and his two way-hotter-than-he-is roommates. In this volume: Zii gets caught up in sexy romance, sexy revenge, and sexy robots! Didi learns she may or may not be "bisexuelle"! And Gary finds himself the lustful target of not one but two determined damsels! Collects over 300 installments of the popular webcomic series, including print-exclusive bonus stories and guest strips! Learn More
DRUUNA SERPIERI Collection Volume 2
The second collection of works by Serpieri, one of the great masters of erotic comic art. The adventures of the amazing voluptuous Druuna continue in Creatura and Carnivora. The perfect woman is on a journey through interstellar space and into worlds only imagined by the likes of H.P. Lovecraft, of horrible alien creatures and lustful cravings. Learn More
MINKY WOODCOCK The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini
Unappreciated at her father's acclaimed detective agency, the fabulous, rabbit-loving Minky Woodcock straps on her gumshoes in order to uncover a magical mystery involving noted author Arthur Conan Doyle and world-famous escape artist, Harry Houdini. Created by acclaimed artist, author, director and playwright, Cynthia von Buhler (Speakeasy Dollhouse, Evelyn Evelyn), "a lusciously rendered 1920s mystery" with an erotic twist and abundant nudity. Learn More
It was a simple arrangement. Two unique young women would partake in BDSM (Bondage and S&M) sessions together. They had all they needed: the will, the toys, and the safe word. Sunstone. It means stop. And for a while, it was joyous. But now as both taste the bitterness of unrequited love, they will need to find the words to say go. Continuing the adult graphic novel from the first volume. Explicit adult themes, nudity. Learn More
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Opel man joins Jaguar Land Rover as global head of communications
Midland carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has made Opel communications boss Frank Klaas its own global head of communications.
Jaguar Land Rover has made Opel communications boss Frank Klaas its own global head of communications.
Mr Klaas, who has taken up the role with immediate effect, has taken on responsibility for the company’s communications and public relations around the world. He reports directly to Jaguar Land Rover’s chief executive, Dr Ralf Speth.
His move mirrors that of Carl-Peter Forster, who left Opel to become group chief executive of Tata Motors, the Indian owner of Jaguar Land Rover, earlier this year.
Mr Klaas was general director of Opel Communications, a part of the General Motors Europe network.
He said: “I have a professional and personal passion for cars and the automotive industry, so to be part of the future of these two iconic brands is an incredible opportunity.”
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The 30 best countries for job satisfaction, making new friends, and raising a family, according to expats
Could this be your next destination?
VIVID TRAVEL
Moving to a new country is tough. It often means needing to find new friends, working in a new environment, and settling into a totally new way of life.
That's why InterNations, the world's largest network for expats, has compiled the top 30 countries for getting a good job, making friends, and raising a family.
The ranking is based on interviews with more than 18,000 expats living in 68 countries around the world.
Take a look at the list of countries below — and see if your next destination made the list.
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30. Cyprus — where expats love the warm weather and local culture, and say is easy to settle in. However, many are worried about their job security and career opportunities.
Nissi beach in Ayia Napa, Cyprus
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29. Belgium — where expats are happy with job security and quality of education. However, many respondents weren't happy with their social life and personal safety here.
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28. The Philippines — which is affordable, and where locals are friendly, according to expats. However, the country performed badly in terms of personal safety, transportation infrastructure, and the weather.
A street in Manila, the capital of the Philippines.
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27. Estonia — which is a great place to raise children due to the affordability and quality of childcare and education, according to respondents. People here also said they were happy with their career opportunities. However, many expats said it was hard to settle in, with only half of them saying locals were friendly.
A Christmas market in Tallinn, Estonia.
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26. Uganda — where expats find it particularly easy to settle down, and where they say the local population is friendly to foreigners. However, the country ranked poorly in terms of personal and political safety.
A road in Kampala, the capital of Uganda.
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25. Norway — where most expats are happy with their job security, and reportedly work fewer hours than the global average. Although most respondents said they make more money than they would back home, their income still doesn't seem to be enough: Many lamented the high cost of living in this country.
Oslo, Norway.
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Expats with full-time jobs said they worked 41.9 hours a week, compared to an average of 44 hours a week.
24. Austria — where the economy is good, and education and childcare are good and affordable, according to respondents. However, many expats said they struggled to find friends and to master the local language here.
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23. Finland — which ranked highly in terms of expats' safety and security, and quality of life. People here also said they were able to maintain healthy lifestyles. Male expats said they settled in easier and had a better time at work here, while females said they had more trouble with both.
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22. Israel — where expat parents were the most pleased with the availability of leisure activities and healthcare for kids, and locals' attitudes for families. However, respondents said it was expensive to live here. Some also worried about ongoing issues with safety and security in the region.
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21. Bulgaria — a country that appears to attract more British expats than the rest of the world, according to InterNations. Almost all the respondents said life was affordable here. However, many complained of the relatively poor quality of medical care, and state of the local economy.
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20. Malta — expats say they have good control over their finances, with some even saying that their disposable income was more than enough to cover living expenses. But this seems to come at a price: Nearly one in five expats say it's hard to access the internet at home and paying without cash.
Villetta, the capital of Malta.
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19. Canada — where most expats appreciate its political stability and ease of accessing government services online, and where they want to stay forever. However, many respondents said they had trouble with personal finances.
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18. Thailand — expats living here appear to be particularly happy, which isn't surprising: Many of them moved there for a better quality of life or for retirement. However, many respondents said they were worried about the country's political stability.
Ko Lipe, Thailand.
17. Malaysia — where the cost of living is low, and expats are happy with their financial situation. Respondents also said it was easy to live here without speaking any of the country's local languages, like Bahasa. However, people said they were worried about their personal safety here.
George Town, the capital of the Malaysian island of Penang.
16. The Netherlands — where expats are mostly happy with the work-balance, and say they work fewer hours than the rest of the world. They also say the country is a great place to travel from. However, many say it's hard to find friends here.
People skating on the frozen canal in Amsterdam.
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Respondents with full-time jobs told InterNations they work 41.3 hours a week, compared to the global average of 44 hours a week.
15. Luxembourg — which ranked first among expats in terms of peacefulness, political stability, and the state of the local economy. Most respondents said it was expensive to live here, though.
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Read more: Here's what it's like to visit Luxembourg — which is the richest country on the planet and smaller than Rhode Island
14. Vietnam — where the vast majority said they earned more than enough to cover household expenses, were satisfied with career prospects, and work-life balance. However, expats also complained of poor transportation and available leisure activities around the country.
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13. Panama — where most expats said they had a good handle on their financial situation, and that they were happy with their lives in general.
Panama City, Panama.
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12. Australia — where most expats said they had a good work-life balance, although many still say it's expensive.
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11. New Zealand — this is a popular expat destination, particularly for people from English-speaking countries like the UK, South Africa, and the US. Expats said the country was great for working abroad and for family life, but said it was expensive.
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10. Czech Republic — expats living here said they liked being able to travel around the country and Europe. Parents also said childcare and education were affordable here. However, many respondents said it was hard to make local friends, and that the language barrier was a problem.
People in historical costumes ride high-wheel bicycles in Prague in November 2016.
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9. Colombia — where most people said their household income was enough or more than enough to cover the cost of everyday expenses. More than 9 in 10 expats here also said locals were generally friendly toward foreigners here.
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8. Spain — where expats said they were particularly happy with the weather, quality of healthcare, and ability to make friends. However, less than half respondents said they were worried about their job security and the state of the country's economy.
A street in Madrid, Spain.
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7. Costa Rica — where expats find it easy to settle down and to find leisure activities outside of work. However, more than 3 in 10 respondents said they felt negatively about their career prospects.
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6. Portugal — almost all the expats living here said they liked the local climate, ability to settle, and atmosphere for raising children. However, expats here reported being unhappy with their career opportunities.
Guincho beach in the coastal town of Cascais, Portugal.
Expats living here are also happiest with their relationships with locals, according to a separate InterNations survey released earlier this year.
"People look after each other," a Dutch expat said.
5. Singapore — where expats reported being happy with job prospects and personal safety when they're out and about. However, many people said it was expensive to live here.
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4. Mexico — expats here are the happiest compared to those in other countries, according to InterNations. Respondents also said the locals were the friendliest in the world. However, many parents living here said they were concerned about their children's safety.
Mexico City.
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Expats also ranked Mexico the country with the best career prospects for women.
3. Ecuador — where expats said was easy to make friends and said they could have a higher quality of living.
2. Taiwan — where expats said healthcare was high-quality and affordable, and where they could get around safely. While respondents reported being able to find friends relatively easily, many said it was hard to learn the local language, Chinese.
Sunset in Taipei, Taiwan.
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1. Bahrain — where 81% of respondents said it was easy to get used to the local culture, and seven in ten expats said they were happy with career opportunities and job security. Many expat parents said education there wasn't cheap, though.
The Bahrain World Trade Center in Manama.
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GUNDLACH: Traders and speculators in the market should be raising cash right now
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Jeff Gundlach, the CEO of DoubleLine Capital, on Tuesday held his quarterly “Total Return Webcast.”
The big takeaways included:
Traders and speculators in the stock market should be raising cash “literally today”; Gundlach forecasts a lower stock prices this summer. Long-term investors, however, should be able to weather a pullback in stocks. The low volatility environment should not be seen as a “new paradigm” for the market. The 10-year yield is not likely to rise to 3% this year, but could top its March high near 2.575%.
Here are the highlights:
What “small change” means.
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It reflects the fact that markets have been treading water, Gundlach said, amid low levels of volatility in stock and bond indexes.
It also reflects the fact that some people are trying to obstruct President Donald Trump’s agenda as much as possible. “Small change is what they’re looking for,” Gundlach said.
It’s also a 1976 jazz album by Tom Waits.
“The officials in Europe continue to be drinking the Kool-Aid.”
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen is involved to a lesser extent, Gundlach said.
Here’s just how low volatility is today in the context of data since 2005.
This doesn’t mean that low volatility will be here forever, Gundlach said. He advised investors to diversify in stocks, but not bonds.
Gundlach disagrees with Yellen that GDP is a “noisy” indicator.
Corporate debt maybe signals a recession.
In the last three recessions, the corporate debt-to-GDP ratio hit a high and rolled over, like it has now.
However, it’s not a leading indicator, Gundlach said, adding that DoubleLine does not see a recession happening soon. “I don’t see the rollover causing the recession, I see the recession causing the rollover.”
This leading indicator shows there’s no recession on the horizon.
It has reversed direction and plunged below zero before past recessions. It’s looking “downright strong,” Gundlach said.
The Fed is still wary of following the Taylor Rule.
The blue line up top shows where the Fed should have the Fed funds rate, and trails the long-term forecast for rates.
But some of these economic formulas don’t work anyway …
This illustrates just how low volatility is
About half of trading days in the last six months saw stocks move less than 0.25% in either direction.
That’s made the performance of “long-VIX” contracts terrible.
Bond forecasters are not capitulating this year.
“This time, it looks to me like the consensus might be right” that yields will remain little changed, Gundlach said.
The 10-year yield is unlikely to hit 3% this year, but it may make a new high, he added. It could be at 6% by the next election, he said.
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Alaia Is Launching A Perfume, And The Cher Horowitz In Me Is Totally Freaking Out
By Eliza Florendo
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Thanks to Clueless, we learned that Azzedine Alaïa is a totally important designer, so much so that when it comes to being held at gunpoint and you're asked to lay down on the concrete, it takes a second to think about it. In addition to his famous dresses and footwear, the talented designer reportedly has a new trick up his sleeve: Azzedine Alaïa has launched a perfume!
According to The Cut, New York Times' Vanessa Friedman, an avid wearer of Mr. Alaïa herself, reported that he's creating his first fragrance, named Alaïa Paris and Beauté Prestige International will license the fragrance.
On creating the fragrance, Alaïa said:
"Creating a perfume is to confide in a woman, to steal her thoughts of tomorrow and run away with her before she ever looks back...Creating a perfume is also knowing that, at that precise instant, the words I use to recount my secret already no longer belong to me...My perfume is not reasonable—it makes time lie. I dreamed of it like an archaeologist dreams of sculptures from antiquity lying at the bottom of the sea for millennia, sculptures of perfect bodies, matched only by the women of today—an ideal and timeless beauty."
And we can always count on Alaïa for an age-defying classic. According to MimiFroufrou, there are four other scents: Alaïa Paris New York, Milan, Paris, and London, all in pastel bottles. Perfumer Olivier Cresp, the mastermind behind D&G Light Blue, concocted the scent, according to MimiFroufrou. And, inspiration behind the perfume was apparently the freshness Perrier water! Who would've thought.
The scent will feature smells of musk, pink pepper, freesia, and peony, according to the Times. Apparently, it's supposed to be akin to "the smell of cold water falling on hot chalk." Can't go wrong with a refreshing scent, and we expect nothing less than perfection from Alaïa.
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BYCC
The Lounge Bar
Shotokan Karate Club
AGM Minutes 20th May 2015
BYCC 20th May, 2015 AGM Minutes
BEMBRIDGE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE STEYNE PARK, STEYNE ROAD, BEMBRIDGE P035 SUL
TEL NO:07756296249/01983 873311
Held on Wednesday 20th May 2015 at Bembridge Youth and Community Centre from 7pm
Present: Shaun Burden (Chairman), Tina Bishop (Treasurer), Carl Johnston (Secretary), Sally Pigot, Bill
Bristow, Theresa Martin, Ken Marston, Keith Cook, Mike Stilgoe and Sarah Portwine
Also present: Diane Portwine
Opening remarks and welcome-Chairpersons report
Chairman Shaun Burden welcomed everyone to the AGM and read the following report:
‘This year has been a continuation of the success that I acknowledged in my report at last year’s AGM. The centre has gone from strength to strength and has established a reputation as a family centre across the island. This is wholly due to the hard work and enthusiasm shown by Sarah and the devotion of the trustees and all the committee members.
This year we have seen the refurbishment of the lounge bar which has resulted in the area looking warm, comfortable and welcoming. LED lights have been installed in the hall which will result in long term financial savings. Murals and paintings from local artists now hang in the hall and we have seen an increase in bookings for wedding receptions and other functions. Following the great success of the petanque team last season a new court has been constructed outside the lounge bar. We hope that this will be used and supported by everyone in the community. Last summer we held a fete within Steyne Park, there was a host of activities and live music into the night. This raised around £2000 but more importantly raised awareness for the BYCC.
I will not be standing for re-election as Chairman this year. I feel more then confident in the knowledge that the present committee wil l continue to develop and grow this important village facility. The BYCC was part of my youth whilst I was growing up in the village and I feel proud that thus integral part of Bembridge continues to be part of the youth of the village today. I wish you all every success on its continued growth and success.’
The committee thanked Shaun Burden for his contribution to the BYCC.
Steve Warburton and Alan Morris.
To receive and consider the accounts for the year Jan 2014.:…. March 2015
The committee agreed to accept the first 12 months ofthe BYCC accounts and to consider the complete 15 months set of accounts at the next meeting. Treasurer Tina Bishop read the following report:
‘Final accounts for the BYCC were received today but only for the period from Jan-Dec 2014 when the Committee had agreed at last year’s AGM to run the accounts for 15 months to end on the 31st March to bring them in line with the CIC Accounts. Klark, our Accountant is now reviewing the final three months and will amend the accounts accordingly and have them ready for collection for the middle of June.
We started the last fmancial year with a BYCC bank balance of £17861.39 and closed the year at the end of March
2015 with a figure of £12538.02. For the restricted funds permission was agreed from the IW Council to transfer the
£700 carried over for a table tennis table to karate equipment and Mike is looking to hopefully purchase these items very soon.
We set up the CIC accounts on the 1st April for all bar income and payments and as at the end of March the balance on this account is £6154.75 so adding these two bank account balances together at the end of this financial year
£18692.77.
This year we have continued to be proactive in reducing the Centres energy bills by investing in energy saving lighting for tbe hall, purchased new furniture for the bar at a cost of £2500 and a Mural for the hall for £460. The variety of different classes and activities goes from strength to strength bringing in income of over £13000 to the end of March
The bar produced a healthy profit of £5475 which will be used to upkeep the cost of the BYCC and after the first year of trading the Committee need to decide how much of this to transfer across from the CIC account.
Financially with tbe Summer Festival, Halloween, Bonfire and Christmas events, our first wedding reception and other ongoing fund raising events, we continue to show that we are in a stable financial position with our turnover increasing on an annual basis.’
Secretary’s Report
Secretary Carl Jobnston read the following report:
‘Public Liability Insurance: The insurance policy for the centre has been reviewed and renewed for the coming year
2015-16 and remains as offering sufficient cover for the centre. With the exception of the summer festival where we
will need to make a one off payment for increasing cover in order to cover attendance levels up to 2000 people from the current level of 1000. This one off payment is likely to be in the region of £50- £75. The policy was renewed through our broker Norris and Fisher and underwritten by Ansvar at a cost of £81 0.04p.
All fire risk assessments were reviewed by myself and found to be valid with only one exception. The current plan of
the building does not contain the cooking facilities in the kitchen area. The committee need to decide whether we have a new plan of the centre drawn up including the kitchen facilities or whether we amend the existing one in the fire risk assessment document. Extinguisher checks and emergency lighting checks will continue to be carried out by Wight Fire Service as and when required by regulatory requirements. Emergency Procedure poJjcy has been reviewed and is valid with only a minor change to be made. The location of the water main stopcock and main electricity isolator need to be added so hirers know where they are should they require to use them in the event of an emergency.
The Health and Safety policy was last reviewed in December 2014 and is due for review in December 2015 and having reviewed it myself in the interim it is found to be satisfactory with no amendments or additions required. A building maintenance check is required which will be carried out by myself and S. Portwine in the next month. Any issues found will be presented at the first committee meeting following the check for a decision on any maintenance required.
Financial Regulations policy was last reviewed and signed off by the committee in March 2011. As such a copy has been circulated to committee members for approval as they all seem to be valid with the exception of the requirement for dual signatories on cheques. This may not be relevant today where email trails allow one signatory with email authorisation on payments such as direct debit. The committee should review the financial regulation policy for amendments to be made and signed off for the next meeting following the AGM.
Payroll Policy review: The previous payroll policy was last reviewed in March 2011 by the committee and subsequently was not consistent with the current payroll process for the Trust’s two employees. The treasurer has kindly reviewed
and updated the policy to reflect the procedure as it exists today and so is now recorded as the current payroll procedure
for employees of the Centre.
PRS I PPL Music Licence: The PRS Licence was reviewed for the Centre and we have managed to obtain a substantial reduction in our charge for this. Due to the fact that the licence is taken in the name of the Centre and is based on the income for the Hall rental we have secured an annual cost for our music licence of £264. The centre was previously paying an annual charge of £945. We now have a credit on our licence account of £681. Going forward this means we will not need to pay a licence fee for the at least two years where we would have been paying nearly £2000 in the same time!!
New Electricity Contract: Following feedback from the committee members on the proposed new electricity supplier contract we have signed to a three year fixed priced tariff with our existing electricity supplier e-on. These were the cheapest alternative on a price comparison quote and by switching to a direct debit payment we should reduce our annual bill by circa 6% or better with our new lighting system.
DBS Checks for volunteers: I have signed up with The Riverside in Newport for them to act as our umbrella organisation for DBS checks in the future. Currently we have identified Sarah and Mike as requiring DBS due to working with minors on a voluntary basis via Mike’s karate club. The charge for volunteers through the Riverside for DBS checking is free. Once the riverside have accepted our application they will contact us as to what is required from Sarah and Mike in terms of documentation etc.
Last but not least, in my role as Secretary, I am required to ensure quorum for all committee meetings and as such would ask all committee members to address our immediate problem of lacking a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Treasurer, l hope this problem won’t exist after the AGM but if so we will need to rectify the situation as soon as possible.’
CIC Report .
Director Steve Warburton was not in attendance so Centre Manager Sarah Portwine read his report:
‘The CTC Bar outperformed the previous year considerably, posting an increase in sales of £12.366 which equates to a
29% increase. This was despite having the months of April November and March trading down on the previous year, due to cancelled or rescheduled events.
2013/14 2014/15 £ +/- %+/-
April 2870.00 2571.23 -298.77 -0.12
May 2310.90 3233.20 922.30 0.29
June 2320.05 4112.50 1792.45 0.44
July 1877.15 5712.40 3835.25 0.67
August 3183.90 5394.80 2210.90 0.41
September 2016.35 3241.70 1225.35 0.38
October 2544.30 3793.15 1248.85 0.33
November 3562.22 2623.55 -938.67 -0.36
December 2986.85 3248.85 262.00 0.08
January 2023.35 2976.95 953.60 0.32
February 1550.60 3474.15 1923.55 0.55
March 3661.57 2891.00 -770.57 -0.27
Total 30907.24 43273.48 12366.24 0.29
It is clear that the major events held at BYCC and Steyne Park accounted for the large monthly swings posted above. Including during July and August, the very successful Summer Festival and Festival of Sport on the positive side, the cancelled Fireworks and Easter Festival on the minus.
I would like to report that Sarah Portwine’s input into both the everyday operation of the centre and the planning and delivery of some great events has been fantastic and pivotal in making the CIC the success it is. Iwould like to thank her for all her hard work and efforts to produce such a great set of figures.
The Bar posted an operating profit before wages of 41% & £16.839. This equates to £1403 per calendar month, and
£323 a week. It is fair to say that there has been a reluctance to increase the retail prices at the bar, due to “Value” being one of the main trading cornerstones of this venture. During the year we have absorbed several supplier cost increases. This has undoubtedly bad a significant impact on the operating margins. We have raised the prices recently.
Payroll 2014/15 came in at 24% & £9,890
Nett Profit 2014/15 came in at 15% & £6254
Sales +29%
Margin 41%
Payroll 24%
Nett 15%
I believe there are 6 very clear objectives:
To aim for a further 10% increase in sales levels achieved in 2014/15
To increase the major events by at least one more during the year, to spread the risk of weather affected events.
To increase the amount of Adult party bookings significantly, as these have such a major impact on the sales at the bar, compared to other bookings.
To increase the number of local group nights, for example …. Football Club Awards Nights, again a great sales
To react promptly to each and every cost price increase to achieve and maintain a gross margin of at least 50%
To aim to increase the Centre Managers pay whilst maintaining the Payroll% of20%
Although a great set of figures has been produced, and things are looking good for our first year as a CIC. I believe it will be prudentto resist from any more major non-essential spending at all. This is due to the low weekly turnover and the high risk of things not going quite to plan with weather conditions affecting major events. We need to build up sufficient funds to ride out these troughs. We also need to increase the number of people trained with personal licences to reduce the vulnerability we face in depending on Sarab’s good health and continued employment. These can either be bank staff, committee members or volunteers. Without them it is in essence just a waiting game before all the wheels
fall off.
We also need to deliver some potential things planned for this year that will further increase the sales at the CIC bar. These include, Karaoke Night, Darts Tournament, Some Tbemed Nights & possibly a Bembridge Has Got Talent Night. These must be delivered and should all go some way to achieve the trading levels we need to be successful.
We also have to navigate through the current situation of finding a new Chairman, Vice Chairman and Treasurer. We require the help of a!J the committee and the wider community to help promote and use this venue to operate to its maximum potential. We must do all we can to keep our trading profits increasing. Let’s look forward to another successful year.’
Election of officers-Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary
All officers stepped down, Shaun Burden, Alan Morris and Tina Bishop had previously submitted in writing that they did not wish to stand as officers of the committee again.
Bill Bristow proposed Theresa Martin be elected as Chairperson, seconded by Mike Stilgoe.
RESOLVED: Theresa Martin was elected as Chairperson of the BYCC Management Committee. Car!Johnston proposed Keith Cook be elected as Vice Chairman, seconded by Mike Stilgoe. RESOLVED: Keith Cook was elected as Vice Chairperson of the BYCC Management Committee. Mike Stilgoe proposed Car!Johnston be elected as Treasurer, seconded by Tina Bishop. RESOLVED: Carl Johnston was elected as Treasurer of the BYCC Management Committee.
Bill Bristow proposed Diane Portwine be elected as Secretary, seconded by Sally Pigot.
RESOLVED: Diane Portwine was elected as Secretary of the BYCC Management Committee.
Election of trustees
Chairperson Theresa Martin proposed a block vote to re-elect trustees of the BYCC management committee, seconded by Diane Portwine.
RESOLVED: Theresa Martin, Keith Cook, Car! Johnston, Diane Portwine, Bill Bristow, Sally Pigot, Tina Bishop and
Steve Warburton will continue as trustees of the BYCC management committee.
RESOLVED: Ken Marston and Mike Stilgoe are eo-opted members of the BYCC management committee. RESOLVED: Shaun Burden and Alan Morris will be removed from the list of trustees held by the Charity’s Commission.
Questions from the public
Date of next AGM
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2018-04-30T07:00:00-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/055/20180430071020001_hd.jpgCarroll Doherty from the Pew Research Center spoke by phone about the results of the research group’s poll on what Americans think about democracy in the United States and whether the country is living up to the ideals of its democratic system. Following the interview with Mr. Doherty, telephone lines and social media were open for viewer comments on a related question, “What is your level of faith in American democracy?”
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Carroll Doherty from the Pew Research Center spoke by phone about the results of the research group’s poll on what Americans think about democracy in the United States and whether the country is living up to the ideals of its democratic system. Following the interview with Mr. Doherty, telephone lines and social media were open for viewer comments on a related question, “What is your level of faith in American democracy?” close
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President of the Haiti National Assembly: Magdala Fleury
Country Liaison: Joyce Pipkin
International Committee Contact: Pam Runyon
National President Magdala Fleury
Joyce Pipkin, who regularly visits Haiti, found ready hearts when she suggested that the women of St. Saveur, in Les Cayes, could form a chapter of The Order. Father Rock and his wife were supportive, and the women met regularly for training even though travel was difficult, the study material was not in Creole, and some could not read French. In 2005, Peggy Denny traveled to Haiti with Joyce to present the first charter in Haiti at St. Saveur in Les Cayes, and its juniors were chartered soon after. Joyce and other Daughters, including Gail Moulton and Jan Lewis, have traveled frequently to Haiti and have helped start other chapters.
U.S. Triennial 2018
National President Magdala Fleury and National Chaplain Père Colbert Estil represented Haiti at the US Triennial in Austin in June, 2018.
The representative from Haiti, National President Judith Joseph (left) with
her French translator, the Rev. Margaret Short, on International Night
Triennial Torch Prayers
Torch of Christ Chapter Les Filles du Roi Les Filles du Roi
St. Martin de Tours Chapter
Second National Assembly
On November 23 and 24, 2013 the 2nd National Assembly of the Filles du Roi Daughters of the King of the Diocese of Haiti was hosted by St Martin de Tours Parish in Port-au-Prince. Over 220 ladies were in attendance and more than 20 Chapters and Study Groups were represented. In addition, guests were welcomed from the U.S., Dominican Republic and Ecuador.
Visitors included past National President of the Daughters of the King®, Grace Sears, along with Grecia Reynoso and Florencia Melvina Dinzey from the Dominican Republic, Jan Lewis from Ecuador, as well as Kyle Evans and Julie Burd who are Episcopal Missioners from the U.S. currently serving full-time in Haiti. The remaining visiting Daughters from the U.S. were Joyce Pipkin Country Liaison, Gail Moulton, Betty Purchase, and Marge Rogers National Council member.
During the Assembly, Chapter leaders reported on their group's activities and projects, choral recitals were given by several groups, and National Officer elections were conducted. Judith Joseph of Church of the Ascension-Thor was re-elected National President of the Filles du Roi for another 3-year term and Pere Colbert Estil accepted the call to continue as National Chaplain for an accompanying term.
There are now 27 chapters of The Order of the Filles du Roi throughout Haiti with over 500 ladies who have taken the lifetime vow of prayer, service and evangelism to become members of The Order.
Joyce Pipkin, Country Liaison of the DOK in Haiti, organized a field trip for everyone on Friday, November 22nd to St. Vincent's School for the Handicapped, St Paul's Church and School in Montrouis and The Apparent Project Workshop at Delmas 75.
2nd National Assembly of the Filles du Roi in
St. Martin de Tours Church, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Praising
Past U.S. President Grace Sears and Haitian President Judith Joseph
Judith Joseph introduces the guests from the Dominican Republic,
Grecia Reynoso and Florencia Melvina Dinzey
17 new Filles du Roi admitted
First National Assembly
The 1st Assembly of L'Ordre des Filles du Roi (The Order of the Daughters of the King®) in the Diocese of Haiti was held on November 13-14, 2010 at the Paroisse Ascension (Church of the Ascension) in Carrefour, Haiti (just outside of Port-au-Prince).
Many thanks go out to all those who contributed in many ways to make this dream a reality for the women of Haiti. Judith Joseph, now Diocesan President, and Kebnire Bernard, now Diocesan Vice President, applied their strong leadership skills even before they were elected, independently organizing the food preparation and hospitality for the large group of visiting ladies in the welcoming Haitian tradition.
Over 200 ladies from all over Haiti were in attendance over that weekend, together with a team of 8 ladies from the U.S. Diocesan officers were elected and there are now 6 adult chapters and 2 junior chapters throughout Haiti with 186 members and over 10 study groups in formation. Mdme. Duracin (wife of Bishop Duracin of Haiti) attended the very special Eucharist Service on Sunday, November 14th where over 400 were in attendance - she addressed the congregation giving thanks for the Filles du Roi and assisted us with the Admission of 64 new daughters.
God has richly blessed Haiti with these inspiring women, and in the midst of their many losses, hardships and sorrow, the true joy of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit was clearly present throughout our special time together with them during this memorable event. "Kenbe Fem" (Stand Firm!)..."Bondye Bon" (God is good!)
(L-R) Elaine Chen - Martha and Mary Chapter in Hendersonville, NC; Julia Sherman - Nativity Daughters in Brooklyn, NY; Kathy Peironnet - Daughter in Preparation in Gladstone, MO; Mdme Duracin, wife of Bishop Duracin of Haiti; Joyce Pipkin, Daughters of Mary Chapter in Columbia, SC; Jan Lewis - St. Monica Chapter in Pueblo, CO; Kyle Laws - St. Monica Chapter in Pueblo, CO; Linda Robinson - Christ Church Chapter in Lexington, KY; and Gail Moulton from the St. Clare Chapter in Macon, GA.
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House Beautiful: Rainbow of light in Oak Bay
Perched a scant three metres above the rippled, blue-glazed, yacht scattered waters of Oak Bay, this striking new home makes a sculptural statement with glass, cedar, stone and bold horizontal elements.
The owners call it a house of light, because it captures the dawn rays on the ocean side as well as late afternoon glow through a three-storey, glass-walled staircase on the other.
The three-level home has five bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms and takes advantage of its spectacular location with 11-foot ceilings on the main and 10-foot upstairs. It is wrapped in glass and gains plenty of passive solar energy.
The home is loaded with high-end details, such as transom windows in the great room above a cantilever, cedar soffit that acts as a light shelf. It breaks up the continuous volume of glass above and below, and holds square pot lights for down lighting, LED strip lights for up-glow, and hidden automated blinds.
With two laundry rooms, one upstairs and another on the lowest level by the pool, where there is also a large media room with wet bar, microwave, wine fridge, dishwasher and drop ceiling, which hides LED lighting.
Because the home is open concept and lacks visible supports, it is braced by a tremendous amount of steel. “We have huge steel I-beams throughout and seven sheer walls with one-inch rebar in some,” said Chris. “And we had all kinds of engineers working on this house — structural, envelope, civil, acoustic — and a marine biologist for storm-water issues.”
Architect Peter de Hoog noted it was a complicated project, but a pleasure to work on as the owners had strong, clear ideas about their home’s expression.
“It ended up being fairly wide, to ensure all the rooms had views, and we had to deal with quite a bit of grade change from the street. The house is seen as two storeys from the road, and 2 1/2 from the water.”
He had to keep within exterior height limits and also conform to setback requirements regarding sea level rise. The home covers 7,400 square feet, not counting the garage, yet it doesn’t look imposing, because of the strong horizontal elements and exterior overhangs, which provide not only a stylish look, but also shade when the sun is highest in the summer months.
“Architecture is always about getting light in and controlling it,” said de Hoog. “Obviously, you can add lots of windows, but too much heat or glare is a problem. You don’t want people having to wear sunglasses inside.”
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Written by Diana Thebaud Nicholson // November 26, 2012 // Canada // No comments
A rough guide to Bill C-38
by Aaron Wherry (Maclean’s)
Complete text of Bill C-38
Stephen Colbert Uncovers a Canadian Currency Conspiracy
On tonight’s Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert uncovered a grave threat to the supremacy of the US dollar: Iceland is considering adopting Canada’s currency as its own. Like all red blooded Americans, Colbert despises Canada – what with their fiscal sensibility and free healthcare – and vows not to let this stand. (25/04/2012)
The World Economy Has Changed And so has our place in it
(OpenCanada.org) The common wisdom that Canada cannot reduce its dependence on the U.S. market, and that Canada will trade little with fast-growing markets elsewhere, is starting to change. An important shift is already underway.
Canada’s traditional areas of trade growth have plateaued. While global trade exploded over the past decade, Canada’s export volumes to the U.S. stagnated … By contrast, Canada’s trade with fast-growth markets elsewhere has taken off. Trade and investment flows show that Canadian companies have been venturing into these markets, investing in them, or importing from them. … the world economy – and Canada’s role within it – is changing at a dramatic pace. Our research shows clearly that Canada’s traditional trade relationships have already changed – and these changes are poised to accelerate in the coming years. Competition has intensified and opportunities are exploding.
Tasha Kheiriddin writes for iPolitics: the Conservatives released their Economic Update on November 13. Deficits are now forecast to extend into fiscal 2016 — and listen to what Finance Minister Jim Flaherty had to say about it:
“As I have said on many occasions, balanced budgets are not an end in themselves. They are a means to an end, and that end is a better, more prosperous future for all Canadians.”
As columnist Michael Den Tandt noted in the National Post this week, that stance torches whatever was left of the Reform Party’s fiscal legacy. It’s not just the ink that’s red: increasingly, it appears the Tories might be too. …
For the Conservatives, the reason is likely an economic reality check. The Tories are trying to put the best spin on bad economic news: their forecasts are off, their revenues are lower than projected and they are staring down both a fiscal cliff in the United States and a fiscal crisis in Europe. The new reality demands a rethink — either cut spending more, raise taxes, or balance the books later.
The Tories probably figure they can get the least grief by choosing door number three. If they’re lucky, the Americans will pull back from the brink, the EU will get its act together, demand for natural resources will grow, and the government will actually meet its previous projections and bring the deficit to heel before the next election in 2015. They are playing a variation of Paul Martin’s game when he was finance minister: instead of predicting balanced budgets and getting a surplus, the Conservatives are predicting deficits in the hopes of achieving a balanced budget.
Two cheers for Canada, not three
By Derek Burney and Fen Hampson
(iPolitics via National Newswatch.com) The first came from German Chancellor Angela Merkel in her ringing endorsement of Canada’s responsible approach to fiscal policy and her praise for our sound banking system during her visit to Ottawa. There was also good news for Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Merkel’s pledge to work for a “speedy conclusion” to a trade deal between Canada and the European Union. Merkel and Harper are beacons of sanity in a western world of unaffordable entitlements.
The second cheer came from Moody’s Investor Service which gave Canada its top triple A rating in its annual report on the state of the Canadian economy and 0ttawa’s finances. …
Notwithstanding the good news we got last week, as a trading nation that depends for its survival on what it can produce and sell to the world, Canada is struggling. We are uncompetitive in relation to our major trading partners and sorely lacking in innovation and productivity. Canadian companies are also failing to adapt to a fast changing world.
In a globalized world that has become even more competitive with the rise of emerging markets, which are the new drivers of growth, we will lose big time if our political house becomes fragile and our provinces engage in puerile, internecine warfare with the federal government or among themselves.
Our provinces, the federal government, and the business community are going to have to work much more closely together to help Canadians exploit new markets and make Canada globally competitive at a time when the opportunities for trade expansion and growth in our traditional markets, like the United States and Europe (even if we get a CETA agreement), have dimmed because of weak demand, chronic fiscal problems, and continuing financial instability.
Job quality improving, CIBC says
(CBC) A new look at Canada’s labour market reveals the first six months of 2012 has seen a big improvement in the quality of jobs that have been created — a surprise that was welcomed Thursday even though the trend likely won’t last.
It is already known that Canada’s economy churned out 155,000 new jobs in the first half of this year, more than economists had expected, the CIBC says in its latest report on employment quality.
Canada’s young people struggle to find jobs
(RCI) The latest Statistics Canada figures show that the number of jobs for youth between the ages of 15-24 is down while the number of people looking for them is going up.
Canada lost more than 430,000 jobs during the 2008-09 financial slump, half of these were in the youth job market, and almost none of them have been recovered.
CAW study finds laid-off workers can’t find ‘decent jobs’
Report tracked 260 laid-off manufacturing workers from three plants
OECD sees signs Canada’s economy is suffering from ‘Dutch Disease’
(Edmonton Journal) Runup in commodity prices leads to uneven economy, warns Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
The OECD is weighing in on the controversy surrounding whether Canada is suffering from an economic condition known as Dutch Disease, and it’s qualified answer is yes.
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development warns in a report released Wednesday that the run-up in commodity prices is leading to an uneven economy in Canada.
And it says the country needs to do more to develop non-resource aspects of the economy in order to maintain high levels of employment and an equitable distribution of wealth across regions.
Budget bill debate set for shutdown as marathon vote looms
Hundreds of opposition amendments grouped for dozens of votes starting as early as tomorrow night
(CBC) The Harper government’s habit of using time allocation motions to cut off debate in the House of Commons took centre stage Tuesday, as Government House Leader Peter Van Loan moved the controversial measure to hustle MPs towards a highly-anticipated marathon of budget amendment votes.
The choice is not between austerity and prosperity – Harper
(RCI) Prime Minister Stephen Harper told an Montreal audience that economic prosperity can co-exist with fiscal discipline. Speaking at an international economic forum, the Conservative Party leader said what the world needs is a practical approach that combines budgetary discipline and other growth measures. It’s a message the prime minister says he intends to take as Canada’s position at the upcoming G20 summit in Mexico.
Parliamentary protest over Tory budget bill sets stage for marathon 24-hour vote
Speaker Andrew Scheer agreed to allow voting on most of more than 800 proposed amendments to Bill C-38, the government’s so-called omnibus bill, setting the stage for a marathon voting session of 24 hours or more that could begin as early as Tuesday. …
By grouping the motions together, Scheer did save MPs some measure of time by restricting the number of votes on the amendments to the bill, which weighs in at more than 400 pages and changes some 70 laws, including environmental regulation, social programs and tax laws.
Tim Harper: PM is spending political capital on omnibus budget bill
… as the House of Commons prepares to hit the home stretch with the budget bill front and centre beginning Monday, the question will be how much political capital the Conservatives will have spent by the summer recess in order to pass this mountain of regulations the way they were determined to do it.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper may have his majority, but like other prime ministers before him who crafted such victories, he did not win a majority of votes.
The opposition will fight the omnibus bills with omnibus amendments. There will be much sound and light; it will be dismissed by many as mere process or theatre, and derided by the government as game-playing.
But the Conservatives best keep an eye on those they once thought were friends, not their enemies, as the bill receives its final debate.
MPs facing hundreds of amendments to budget bill
Opposition parties propose changes to budget in last-ditch protest against C-38
MPs could be facing votes on more than 600 proposed changes to the federal budget next week
Job market tough for young Canadians
(RCI) Unemployed Canadians continued to struggle with a tough job market last month as the slow-moving economy laid an egg in February, unexpectedly shedding 2,800 jobs. The national unemployment rate dropped to 7.4 per cent, but that was because close to a net 38,000 frustrated job seekers simply gave up the search. The news was particularly grim for young Canadians. Employment among the 15-24 age cohort fell another 26,800 in February and now is down almost 300,000 jobs since the beginning of the recession in 2008. Prime Minister Stephen Harper called the Statistics Canada report “disappointing,” but stressed some positives, including increased full-time employment, continuing a trend, and a brightening outlook in the United States. Liberal critic Scott Brison berated the government’s record, particularly on youth employment, saying “an entire generation of Canadians is losing hope.”
Michel Kelly-Gagnon: Harper’s legacy could be that of big spender
(Toronto Sun via MEI) … what’s the record of the Harper government? During the last year of the Liberal reign in 2005-2006, program spending was $175 billion. During the fiscal year ending in a couple of days, it will have been about $243 billion. That’s an increase of almost 40% in only six years. …
Whatever the reason, unless Harper’s government changes course quickly, he unfortunately may not have much of a conservative economic legacy to call his own when he leaves office.
Across Canada, economic woes put public-service pension plans in the spotlight
Governments at all levels are grappling with massive deficits in their public pension plans thanks to a combination of factors, including low interest rates, sluggish investment returns and an aging work force that is retiring in record numbers.
Canada Budget 2012: Moody’s, Fitch Ratings Question Need For Ottawa’s Austerity Agenda
(HuffPost) The federal government doesn’t need to ramp up spending cuts, and implementing them could harm Canada’s economy as it struggles with weak global demand, two major ratings agencies have said.
Steven Hess, the lead Canada analyst for Moody’s, told the Wall Street Journal that there is a “risk to growth” if the government moves too quickly with austerity measures designed to return the country to balanced budgets.
With a budget deficit that amounts to about two per cent of GDP, there is “no rush” for Canada to address the problem, Hess said.
Though Ottawa has been systematically finding efficiencies in government departments since 2007, lower tax rates and the global economic crisis have forced the government into deficit spending in recent years.
Ahead of this year’s budget, expected to be tabled before the end of March, the Prime Minister’s Office has asked government departments to find 10 per cent in spending reductions.
The government has also floated the notion of reforming the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security, ideas that were met with political resistance before the Finance Minister Jim Flaherty softened his stance somewhat.
China trade mission alters economic future: expert
Canada is not turning its back on the United States in favour of trade with China, but rather being prudent by diversifying its economy, a trade expert says.
“One thing that is absolutely certain is that at least for my lifetime and that of my son, the United States will be the number one economy for Canada,” Peter Harder told CTV’s Question Period Sunday.
“But the other new reality is that China will be number two,” the president of the Canada-China Business Council said. “The question is, ‘How big will number two be?’.”
LAWRENCE MARTIN: The myth of Tory economic performance
(Globe & Mail) From 2007 to 2011, Canada’s economic performance put us in the middle of the pack in GDP growth among 34 industrialized countries. Our unemployment rate is currently rising and nearing the U.S. level. It’s true that, comparatively speaking, we’re doing well on a number of other economic indices. But given the advantages the Conservatives enjoyed when they took office – the big surplus, the well-regulated financial sector, the natural-resource-laden riches – how much of an accomplishment is it? When you start a race a lap ahead of the field, how hard is it to be among the leaders?
To talk of the Tory economic record, we might first address the reddened state of our treasury that’s occasioning the cuts in the coming budget. A pertinent question is whether our deficit is the result of natural economic factors or whether it owes itself to vote-getting political expediency.
Canada’s Economic Growth No Longer Leads G7
(Canadian Press via HuffPost) “We are going into a period of catch-up where it looks like the U.S. is doing better because they will be growing faster, on the jobs front perhaps most starkly,” says Douglas Porter, deputy chief economist with the Bank of Montreal.
On many fronts, the switch has already begun.
Last week’s employment reports from both capitals is the most graphic example. The score was 2,300 jobs added in Canada in January versus 243,000 in the U.S. Even after allowing for the fact that Canada is one tenth the size of the U.S., that’s more than 10 times more jobs created in relative terms.
Economy unexpectedly shrank in November
(CBC) “The downside surprise was almost entirely due to one sector — oil and gas extraction fell 2.5 per cent,” BMO chief economist Doug Porter said.
Crude oil production fell because of maintenance shutdowns, which presumably will soon be reversed, Porter noted. But lower natural gas output also hurt “and there’s not much hope for a quick turn there,” he said.
A glut of natural gas from shale deposits has depressed prices for much of the last year, and that’s eating into the output of one of Canada’s key industries.
Globalization And Canada: ‘Resistance Is Futile,’ EDC Tells Business Leaders
(HuffPost) With the loonie near parity, transportation costs climbing and protectionist trade provisions on the table in Washington, Canadian businesses can be forgiven for questioning the logic of global expansion.
But according to Stephen Poloz, president and CEO of Export Development Canada (EDC), such thinking is ill-advised. Irrespective of the current global economic turmoil, he says, globalization is here to stay.
Speaking at the Toronto Board of Trade on Wednesday, Poloz made the case for expansion in the face of uncertainty, highlighting the increasing importance of emerging markets to the survival of Canadian businesses.
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Tom L Morris , Seattle, Washington ODAR Office, Administrative Law Judge
For the 2019 *fiscal year, Judge Tom L Morris has disposed 98 cases at the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) in Seattle, Washington. Out of those 98 dispostions, 22 were dismissed, 9 were approved and 67 were denied. This means that the percentage of dispositions that Judge Morris has approved in Seattle for the 2019 fiscal year is 9%. The information below for Judge Tom L Morris was last updated on 6/11/2019.
Seattle 2012 36 23 17 6 36% 17% 47%
West Des Moines 2012 277 239 174 65 14% 23% 63%
Seattle 2013 409 291 215 76 29% 19% 53%
Seattle 2017 198 124 95 29 37% 15% 48%
Seattle 2018 87 60 45 15 31% 17% 52%
Seattle 2019 98 76 67 9 22% 9% 68%
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Judge Morris 22% 9% 68%
All ALJs in Seattle Office 23% 39% 38%
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I also agree with the previous comments. The judge is an age discriminator. He talks down to you like your a child and treats you with little to no respect at all. I'am a 37yr old man with 3 open heart surgeries, pacemaker installed,stroke,asthma, 2 bullging disck in my lower back, chronic right shoulder pain, and anxiety disorder all proven medical also been given a permanent disabled placard from my dr. The judge still deniend me! I don't know how is in a position to play with peoples live? Instead of destroying them he should try to help them in this world that wasn't made for the disabled.
I also like many other have had this Judge and agree with the vast comments. This judge is rude and talks down to you as if your a child. I'm a 37yr old man with 3 open heart surgeries,stroke, 2 bulging disc in my lower back, chronic right shoulder, asthma, and anxiety disorder. My lawyer also said he is a tough judge and will deny you nomatter what. No I'm hoping my appeal will find me in favor. How is somebody like in the role he is. All he does is destroy peoples lives instead giving them a chamce to live in a world that wasn't made for people with handicaps.
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Racist that's all I will say he is so cruel and treats white women like their ***** for SSI cases I've been dealing with this **** for 5 years I've been threw hell been turned down on everything I gave medical proof of my disability he always seems to find a loop hole threw everything .. This guy needs to be fired
I just had my hearing today. I don't know what the outcome will be but I will say that I feel that judge morris was attentive and asked the appropriate questions. He was very professional and polite. He did seem not very interested in anything that my doctors said but that could be wrong. He did listen to me and my attorney and also the vocational expert and asked the proper questions so we'll see how it goes. I've been fighting this since September 2013 and living on $197/mo.
It took him 11 months to decide my case there was no reason for to have to last that long he kept putting in for more extensions wanting more paperwork and then I got the senator involved and then he denied it he won't let you talk in court he talks down to you like you're stupid he doesn't have a lot of patience and I've been told by numerous people if you get this job you're going to get an automatic denial in fact my attorney when we walked in there says I hate him he's horrible he's nothing but a pain in my rear and there's no way we're going to get this will get it at the appeals level so I went to court April 9th and got the decision on January 26th got the full denial decision today like what other people said if you have this judge don't bother showing up he's just a waste of your time and is going to draw all out as far as he can
I know some court clerks. When I told them WHO the disability judge was, they said "Oh, no wonder she was denied." This client had BRAIN SURGERY and has a timeline of all the ER and Dr trips and her medical file is 3" thick. The 10-page DENIAL still claims she's making "more of it than the facts present."His REASONING, was based on OLD information too. Decision took 5 MONTHS. This has drug out for 2 YEARS now, no income. Did I mention she has a neurosurgeon and is on so much medication for pain, seizures, etc., that driving or working is not possible? Yet she has a friend with a foot injury that is on Disability...explain that? And he doesn't let witnesses or the client talk AND the vocational "expert" said she could be a "grain sorter" SERIOUSLY? It's a JOKE! Shame on you TOM MORRIS! You make me SICK!
seems like you denied more than any judge do you do that to get a big head grow up people do need there benefits they pay for
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DSM and KACO cut weight and costs with crankshaft cover made in EcoPaXX polyamide 410 for next-generation Volkswagen engines
Singapore, SG, 02 Sep 2013 11:00 CEST
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Material Sciences Company, together with its automotive component specialist partner KACO, has taken an important step in improving fuel efficiency in cars. The two companies have developed a lightweight multi-functional crankshaft cover in EcoPaXX®, DSM’s bio-based polyamide 410, for the latest generation of diesel engines developed by the Volkswagen Group.
This EcoPaXX cover incorporates integral seals in PTFE and liquid silicone rubber (LSR), as well as various metal inserts. It will be used on Volkswagen’s new MDB modular diesel engine platform, implemented across its Audi, Seat, Škoda and VW brands. Volkswagen, along with all major automobile producers, is in a constant search for new ways to increase the sustainability of its products, and the new bio-based crankshaft cover is an excellent example of solutions that it is implementing.
Compared with covers made in aluminum, system costs for the EcoPaXX cover are considerably lower, thanks in part to the use of an integrated, fully automated production cell for the component at KACO. Weight has been reduced considerably too, since the EcoPaXX grade is 45% less dense than aluminum.
The development represents a significant step forward in terms of sustainability, from material production to the vehicle on the road. DSM’s EcoPaXX polyamide 410 is 70% derived from renewable resources, and the polymer is certified 100% carbon neutral from cradle to gate. In component production, KACO uses the highly energy-efficient production cell to not only mold the crankshaft cover, but also integrate two separate seals: the first, in PTFE, is placed into the mold by a robot, and EcoPaXX is over-molded onto it; the second, in LSR, is then molded directly into the part using a 2K process. This results in reduced energy consumption during production, as well as zero material waste. Finally, because the finished cover weighs so much less than an aluminium version, it makes the vehicle run more efficiently, saving fuel and reducing carbon dioxide emissions throughout its lifetime.
Thermoplastic crankshaft covers are still uncommon, with polyamide 6 or 66 being the favoured material. The very tight dimensional specification of the VW version, as well as the high loads it has to withstand, made the challenge of producing it in thermoplastic particularly severe. DSM and KACO met the challenge, thanks to the overall exceptional performance of EcoPaXX—its very good mechanical properties at elevated temperatures, in combination with excellent toughness, make it an ideal material for the required high performance under extreme use—and KACO’s skills in integrating static and dynamic seals into the part in a highly intelligent way.
Andreas Genesius, head of project management at KACO, emphasizes the importance of the waste-free production process. “The part comes out of the injection molding cell ready to be assembled onto the engine block,” he says. “No trimming is necessary at all. By taking a holistic approach to automotive part design and production, we are contributing to sustainable technological progress without any compromise on part performance or competitiveness.”
Genesius adds that a key to the successful launch of the crankshaft cover after an extremely short development period was the strategic joint development with key partners, including DSM, in the areas of part design, material development, process design and bonding of the different materials.
The crankshaft cover is a masterpiece of engineering design. Fiber orientation, the number and position of gating points, and the design and integration of the various inserts have all been optimized to minimize warpage and ensure tight seals between the cover and the engine block and oil sump. The cover also has to resist tightening of bolts fixing it to the engine block and the sump (each of which is built to different tolerances), as well as from tools used to fix the position of the FEAD (Front End Accessory Drive) belt. With its excellent mechanical properties, DSM’s EcoPaXX provided the answer to these requirements.
DSM and KACO expect to obtain more business for this very sustainable solution.
DSM Engineering Plastics
Mirelle van der Kreeft
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iOS App Development For Dummies
By Jesse Feiler
Because you’re sure to decide — as all good iOS app developers have decided and will continue to decide in perpetuity — that your app needs to function well in both Portrait and Landscape orientations, you’ll need to make sure that, when you rotate the view, the car (subview) remains positioned at the bottom of the screen.
Luckily for you, most of that work gets done for you in — the class UIViewConroller from which we’ve derived TestDriveController. The only thing you have to do is tell the view controller exactly how you want it to move things around when the view changes orientation. You can make such wishes known in the storyboard using the Size inspector.
You’ll need to select some of the views to manage their autosizing. For this process, make certain that the Document Outline is shown at the left of the storyboard. The reason for this becomes clear if you look at the Document Outline. Inside the View Controller – TestDrive, you have a view.
Within that view, you have an image view containing SeeTheUSA image from the asset catalog. The image view is now the same size as its containing view. You need to be able to select each one separately, so the easiest way to do that is in the Document Outline.
There are four sections of the Size settings. From top to bottom, they are
Metrics: Here at the top of the Size inspector, you set the location coordinates and the view size. Most of the time, you will use the Interface Builder tools, but when you want specific and accurate sizes, you type them in here.
Content Hugging Priority and Content Compression Resistance Priority: These sections are used mostly for adjusting the view’s size based on its contents. Each of these has a slider where you can adjust the horizontal and vertical values. This is not an on/off situation: at runtime, the values are weighed and the highest values win out where there’s a conflict. You may set constraints that are contradictory.
For example, you may want a view to be positioned in a certain location based on another view. In order to do that, the view may need to be resized. In such a case, a higher hugging priority will mean that view will resist resizing at the expense of not fulfilling the request to position it 10 points away from another view.
Compression is the other side of the coin. If the compression resistance has a higher value, resizing that might truncate the view’s content will be resisted.
Intrinsic Size: This is set to default, which is where you’ll leave it for basic layouts. This is the natural size of the view that may be resized or reshaped.
Constraints: These are the heart of Auto Layout. You provide constraints as to the view’s location. These constraints may be contradictory in some cases, but you can assign a weight to each one to indicate which constraints are more important than others. At runtime, Auto Layout quickly figures out the optimal collection of constraints that does as much as possible of what you want.
If you don’t see the Constraints section, Auto Layout may be turned off for your storyboard. To turn it on, select the storyboard in the Project navigator and open the File inspector. The Use Auto Layout option is a check box in the Interface Builder Document section.
To set the constraints, select the view in the Document Outline, and choose Editor → Resolve Auto Layout Issues → Reset to Suggested Constraints in View Controller.
You now should have the three constraints. All three have the same basic structure. The first one specifies the trailing space from the selected view (the top-most View object) to the image view. The second specifies the leading space, and the third specifies the bottom space.
You may wonder what leading and trailing are in this context. In a left-to-right script such as English, Spanish, French, and the like, the leading space is the space between the left edge of the two views, and trailing is the space between the right edges.
For a right-to-left language such as Hebrew or Arabic, the leading space is the space on the right and the trailing space is the space on the left. Spaces for top and bottom are independent of language direction.
If you select the first one, you’ll see that you can click the gear wheel at the right of each constraint to open more details. The default is quite simple: The spacing between right edges of the top-most View and the image view is zero points. If you explore further, you’ll see that the bottom spacing is the default, which is also zero.
You’re not yet done with managing Auto Layout. Select the image view and pin it to the bottom of its superview. Use Editor →Pin →Bottom Space to Superview. This means that it will be the right size when the device is rotated.
Repeat the process for the car image. The defaults show you another aspect of constraints. You’ll have the default bottom space to superview again, but you’ll have a new constraint that aligns the center of the car image to the center of the image view for the X (horizontal) coordinate.
Although the app won’t run until you enter the code. But, when you do enter that code, you’ll be able to rotate the app in the simulator.
This process is typical of using Auto Layout. Draw your layout in the storyboard scene. Some constraints will be created for you automatically, and you can test to see what happens. You may need to tweak the constraints (such as by pinning an object to a superview). You also may choose to clear all the constraints and reset to the defaults. Another tweak may be necessary.
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Indigenous youth pitch to the Dragons
Andrea Ledding | April 24, 2019
Betty-Anne Morin and Mariah Pechawis pitched for Dragon’s Den on behalf of their Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneur Group. They help paint repurposed cabinet doors turning them into works of art, and have created kits for other youth to do the same — and they will find out in a matter of weeks if they make the final cut for the television series.
“I hope we get chosen, it’d be cool to go to Toronto,” says Pechawis. Morin agrees.
“You don’t really see Indigenous youth on there, it would be great for some youth to be flipping through and see us on there. Representation really matters,” says Morin. “When you see opportunities, take them!”
Their leader, Joe Taylor, says that the recycle, reuse, reinvent aspect of this project is what makes it so unique. The cabinet doors are donated through a special MOU signed with Saskatoon Tribal Council and Habitat for Humanity, and their hope is to see cabinet door samples turned into beautiful Indigenous pieces of art rather than being sent to the landfill is fulfilling their mandate.
If chosen, Betty-Anne Morin, Mariah Pechawis, and Joe Taylor will fly to Toronto in May.
“They are selling as quick as we can make them,” said Taylor. The partnership with Habitat for Humanity sees all doors being donated to their organization at no cost whatsoever, because their goals match to help others who have less. “The pictures are gorgeous. We will have seven schools, all seven STC schools are taking part in this. We take the doors, the paint supplies and images, and the kids create, and what they create is outstanding.”
Taylor just happened to check the Dragon’s Den website one Friday and found out the producers would be in Saskatoon the following Thursday, and found out they were looking for social entrepreneurial categories, as well as youth, community engagement, business, health and education — they ended up checking off all the boxes. The three youth he chose had never worked together, but the night before and the morning of the audition, they practiced a couple of hours and then had an amazing time with the producers after doing an online audition.
“We got there about 1:30 and were next up, and we sat in on the audition, and the kids literally stole the show. They were told they had five minutes but they asked them to stay more like half an hour, told their story and what they are planning on doing with their investment — anything received from the Dragons would supply kits to as many First Nations across Canada as possible, to have other youth do what they’re doing too. To help others, which is what they are looking for.”
At the end, they gifted the producers with samples of their art, and talked about how this is the kids’ Call to Action for Reconciliation and they want to be the Dragon’s Den Call to Action too.
“You never know, but we will find out later in April if they’re chosen to fly out to Toronto in May.”
Seven-year-old boy wins jingle dance at community’s first two-spirit pow-wow
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In Vitro Fertilization(IVF) Centres in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa
Fertility stories are always filled with emotions, uncertainty, and controversies. Childless couples who would make great parents look for the best IVF centres in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa that can help them conceive a healthy baby. Due to the rise in infertility cases in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa, provisions for personalized care and treatment for Infertility management have improved in almost all IVF centres in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa.
The patient care and counseling staff's high morale and positive energy can be felt as soon as you first walk inside any infertility treatment centres in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa. They understand that for couples, the issue of infertility is a sensitive one so they treat every patient specifically according to the individual’s problems. Apart from offering highly successful treatment, In Vitro Fertilization hospitals in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa also strive to make every patient physically and emotionally comfortable throughout the entire process.
The IVF centres in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa are highly maintained to provide enough space for couples along with convenient parking services and friendly approach. The warm, clean and inviting atmosphere of thesecentres with experienced doctors make themmost sought after destination for infertile couples.
Why IVF Hospitals are Growing in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa?
Over the last two decades, there has been an exponential growth of infertility clinics in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa. Experts say the prevalence of infertility has more than doubled in the last decade and has gone up to 20-25 percent. Late marriages, stress, and exposure to toxic substances in either the diet or environment and a career-centric lifestyle has led to a rise in infertility. Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa also brings a lot of medical tourists seeking fertility treatments. This has led to awareness and acceptance of fertility treatments such as In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF).
Currently, Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa’s fertility market is witnessing enormous growth with proliferating infertility rates amongst married couples and availability of competitive treatment procedures at cost-effective fees. Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), donor sperm, egg freezing, donor embryo treatment, endoscopic diagnosis and test tube babycentres in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa are all practiced with new techniques, which are being evolved and developed at par with international standards. Today, Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa stands at the forefront of reproductive treatments and is considered as a hub for all the ART treatments. IVF centres in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa have given hope to many childless couples and unlike before, seeking medical help in such cases is no longer considered a taboo.
Reasons Leading to Increase in Infertility Patients in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa
Today, men and women have ahectic lifestyle and they are both equally subjected to infertility. This can be due to increased work stress and a fast urban lifestyle, environmental toxins, and delayed marriageable age. The chances of infertility in the couples are rising significantly due to the following reasons:
Delayed Pregnancy:There has been a change in society's expectations of women, and a reduced pressure on women to become mothers during early phases of life. While the age at which people are choosing to start family is increasing, the biology of conception has not changed. The chances of conception for women decrease quickly after 35 and by the age of 43, the chances of a woman conceiving with her own eggs are about 5%. Infertility in older women can be due to the inferior quality of eggs or health problems. Men over age 40 may be less fertile than younger men are and may have higher rates of certain infertility conditions such as low sperm count and motility.
Environmental Hazards:Recently, studies showed that infertility rates have increased significantly since the 1970s, which suggests both environmental and lifestyle factors. The rise of adulterated foods and increased environmental hazards such as pollution and radiation has largely contributed to the increase in infertility cases in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa. Growing use of laptops, electrical household gadgets and radiation emitting devices are also the cause of infertility. Women with eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia, and women who follow a very low calorie or restrictive diet are also at risk of fertility problems.
Lifestyle Factors:The influence of modern lifestyle is known to have the biggest impact on fertility and the chances of conception. Poor nutrition, increased BMI, smoking and excessive alcohol and drug use are major factors contributing to infertility. Even though the government in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa has implemented restrictions on use of tobacco, there is no documented decrease in the same.
Taking the Right Action:There are many options for IVF treatment, yet people are unaware of the best IVF centres in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa. Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa is clearly one of the top cities in Ukraine with highest success rates in IVF and one should not take too long to seek help during artificial conception. Seeing the best gynaecologist or IVF center can largely improve the chances of success.
Why Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa IVF Centres are High in Demand?
Many couples suffer from infertility despite having a fully satisfying sexual life for more than a year. Depending on the severity of the issue, basic fertility drugs or minor surgeries can solve the treatment but sometimes the treatment can be more complex and may need extra medical facilities and expert advice. In this case, the specialist may suggest going for fertility treatments or sometimes advanced levels treatments like In Vitro Fertilization. Some of the best IVF centres in Ukraine, many of which are located in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa, only provide these advanced treatments. They have the latest state of the art technology, services and infrastructure that are affordable, reliable and effective. Sometimes, it may happen that a reason inexplicable to infertility can cause depression, frustration, and aggression in couples. Therefore, it is important to opt for a fertility treatment from a centre that gives you higher chances to conceive.
Some of the benefits of visiting IVF centres in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa are:
Best in Class Technology:One of the main reasons why men and women suffering from infertility issues prefer to visit IVF centres in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa is due to the availability of world-class medical technology. Radiology equipment, advanced medical instruments and tools are used to provide the best treatment according to individual’s infertility case. Cutting-edge devices are utilized to perform flawless surgeries that can help couples conceive. IUI, IVF and ICSI, Cardiac Sciences, Orthopedics, Urology, Neurosciences, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Laparoscopic and other emergency surgeries are all performed using high-tech medical devices.
At Par with International Success Rate &Standards:The success rates of the best IVF centre in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa are consistently high with 30% to 50% for women less than 35 years of age and with 25% to 30% for women more than 35 years of age. Success rate of male infertility treatment is also high compared to other cities of Ukraine. Moreover, IVF Clinic in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa does not compromise on ethics and morality as they promise to offer the highest success rates. Through cutting-edge technology, advanced treatment protocols and international hospital standards the rate of IVF success has increased in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa. In Vitro Fertilization centres in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa have also adopted international expertise and exceptional standard of processes, protocols, and policies in the infertility treatments.
World- Renowned IVF Experts:Infertility specialists and IVF doctors are able to provide complete treatment procedures such as IUI, IVF and Andrology services. Many Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa IVF Centres has a group of fulfilled IVF Specialists, Embryologists, Gynaecologists, and Endoscopists who offer evidence-based management to the childless couple with counseling the couple at every step of the treatment. They are focused on non-intrusive quality care utilizing leading-edge technology with a human touch.
World Class Infrastructure &Services:Thefacilities of IVF centres in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa start from the basic medical tests, fertility enhancement with laparoscopic and hysteroscopy surgeries along with modern assisted reproductive techniques that are available under one roof. They have a mission to provide standardized, high-quality IVF and fertility treatment in a cost-effective and transparent manner. The hospital equipment, beds, rooms and infrastructureare all hygienically maintained with proper care. The reputed IVF centres in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa are located in areas, which are widely connected with a network of roads.
When to Visit IVF Center in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa
You generally do not need to see an infertility doctor unless you have been trying regularly to conceive for at least one year. If all natural efforts fail, you may need to consult a doctor for the following cases:
If your age is between 35 to 40 years and has been trying to conceive for six months or longer
If you are more than 40 years of age
If your menstrual cycle is irregularly
If your periods are very painful
If you have known fertility problems
If you've been diagnosed with endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease
If you’ve gone through multiple miscarriages
If you've undergone treatment for cancer
For men:
If you have low sperm count or other problems with sperm quality
If you have a history of testicular, prostate or sexual problems
If you have testicles that are small in size or swelling in the scrotum known as a varicocele
If you have others in your family with infertility problems
If you wish to avoid passing on inherited genetic disorders to your children
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Procedures in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) is the collective term for a number of different treatments that can be performed to help achieve pregnancy. There is no single definition of ART; it is usually illustrated in contrast to sexual intercourse as the method of reproduction. It covers a wide range of different fertility treatments. Most of the IVF centres in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa perform all the ART procedures and have successfully helped conceive babies to many couples. The five most successful ART procedures performed in IVF centres in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa are:
IUI – Intra-Uterine Insemination
IUI is one of the simplest forms of ART performed in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa. In this process, the spermsare collected, prepared in the lab and then inserted into the uterus (womb) of the woman during the time of ovulation. In top IVF centres in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa, the process is performed without many complications. This is the first recommended ART leading treatment in any leading infertility center in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa.
IVF – In Vitro Fertilization
IVF is probably the best-known form of ART in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa. Also known as test tube baby, it involves collection of sperm from men and eggs from woman, which are then placed together in a petri dish in a laboratory. The embryologists and IVF specialists in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa are highly qualified and experienced to perform these procedures with extreme care and precision. State-of-the-art equipment and technology are used in the procedure to ensure high success rate in every attempt. These conventional IVF treatments are performed by most IVF clinics in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa.
ICSI – Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
ICSI is performed in most of the infertility clinics in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa. The fertility procedure used to achieve normal fertilization in case of male infertility. In this procedure, an embryologist selects a single sperm, removes the tail and then injects it into the egg. However, the procedure is only recommended if it is necessary.
Surrogacy is one of the ultimate solutions of infertility cases. Only some of the infertility centres in Ukraine are licensed to perform the procedure many of which are located in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa. It is an arrangement, often supported by a legal agreement, where a woman agrees to carry and give birth to a child or children of another woman. Surrogacy in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa is performed only when pregnancy is medically impossible or when pregnancy risks present an unacceptable danger to the mother's health.
Chances of Success in IVF Treatment in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa
The age of the woman undergoing treatment, and the cause of the infertility are the two factors that influence the success rate of IVF centres in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa. Younger women are more likely to have a successful pregnancy but for women over the age of 42 years, chances of a successful pregnancy are low. The percentage of IVF treatments in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa with the likeliness to result in a live birth is:
29% for women under 35 years
23% for women aged 35 to 37 years
9% for women aged 40 to 42 years
2% for women aged over 44 years
How to Choose Best IVF Center in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa?
When it is time to choose an infertility clinic, it is always good to do thorough research ahead of time. Finding out what tests and treatments, you need to perform down the road, the cost of IVF treatment in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa, success rates and doctors specialization can really help in being comfortable with the treatment and deciding in whether how far you are willing to go with this process. Some of the world’s best IVF center is located in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa. If you are searching for an IVF center in Prov Slepnova 3A, Odessa, then going through the following areas will be of great help:
Success Rate of the center
Reputation of the centres
Cost of IVF treatment
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Mostly sunny. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 91F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph..
Partly cloudy skies during the evening will give way to cloudy skies and light rain after midnight. Low 72F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
ELKHART — When a state trooper stopped on the Indiana Toll Road to help what he thought was a disabled motorist he instead discovered various drugs, 26 syringes and a passed out driver, according to Indiana State Police.
Motorcycle enthusiasts ride to Elkhart's Bike Night
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Blue Gate Theatre:
Jim Brady Trio: 7 p.m. July 11
Mark Trammel Quartet: 7 p.m. July 12
Lynda Randle: 2 p.m. July 13
Everly Brothers Experience (Tribute): 7 p.m. July 18 and 19
New Speer Family: 1 p.m. July 20
The Blue Gate Theatre is at 175 N. Van Buren St., Shipshewana. Info: 888-447-4725.
The Lerner:
“Footloose The Musical” 7: 30 p.m. July 12-13 and 3 p.m. July 14
Lunchtime Live! Free Concert featuring GOPROV : 11 a.m. July 24
Jo Dee Messina: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3
The Lerner is at 410 S. Main St., Elkhart. For more Info call 800-294-8223 or visit www.thelerner.com.
Ignition Music Garage:
Open Mic Night every Thursday: 7 p.m.
Metal Beach Bash! Beyond the Fathoms EP Release: 7:30 p.m. July 12
Kansas Bible Company with special guests The Cowboys: 7:30 p.m. July 23
Paul Thorn: 7 p.m. July 30
Ignition Music Garage is at 120 E. Washington St. in Goshen. For more info: www.ignitionmusic.net
Wellfiield Bontanical Gardens: Groovin’ in th Gardens- Summer Concert Series: Small Paul and the Remnants will be at 7 p.m. July 11. Info: wellfieldgardens.org.
Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department:
Farmers Market: featuring artisanal crafters and local farmers at NIBCO/Kardzhali Park, 303 NIBCO Parkway, Elkhart: 8 a.m. to noon to Aug. 31.
Summer Chill Concert Series: Presented by NIBCO featuring Autofest/Downtown Cruise Hideous Business from 7 to 9 p.m. July 19 at the NIBCO Water and Ice Park. Free live music, food and drink vendors, splash pad for families sponsored by the Elkhart County Foundation and the Elkhart Parks and Recreation Department.
Ruthmere Museum: “Coffee ont he Piazza” will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 13 at Ruthmere, 302 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart.
Museums/Exhibits
Midwest Museum of Art:
Prints & Drawings from the Permanent Collection: A Spotlight Exhibit through Sept. 29, 2019
This spotlight exhibit features 30 never-before-seen works from the museum’s permanent collection. The artwork included in this exhibit ranges from representational to abstract. This exhibit will conclude on Sept. 29, 2019.
Noon Time Talk: part of an ongoing series of educational discussions and films held every Thursday at the Midwest Museum of American Art.
Admission: $5. MMAA Members Admitted Free.
The museum, 429 S. Main St., Elkhart is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, $8 for students, $15 for family.
Goshen College:
“Here and There: Large Scale and Intimate Views in Photography” from the collection of Rick and Cindy Burns on display at the Goshen College Musi Center’s Hersberger Art Gallery through Sept. 15. Free and open to the public.
Elkhart Civic Theatre: “The Music Man” at 7:30 p.m. July 12-13 and 3 p.m. July 13-14 at Umble Center, Goshen College, Goshen. Info: elkhartcivictheatre.org/tickets or 574-848-4116 Monday to Friday from 1 to 5:30 p.m.
Round Barn Theatre:
“Freaky Friday” runs through July 14 at the Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres, Nappanee.
“Big River: The Adventures of Huckelberry Finn” runs through Aug. 24 a the Round Barn Theatre.
Info: 800-800-4942, ext. 2 or AmishAcres.com.
Between The Buns: Open Mic Night with Ground Control: 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the restaurant, 1720 Lincolnway W., Osceola.
Jimmy Squids Hideout: Taco and Karaoke Tuesdays, 6 to 10 p.m., 705 C.R. 6, Elkhart.
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France bears a "Christian mark," said the political thinker Pierre Manent. Insofar as nations are spiritual things at all, France is Catholic still. Denied, like rebellious children by materialists,
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Corporate mass-media inventions can leave us without a sturdy cultural bedrock to stand on. It’s easy to feel a spiritual void. But no void that big can be filled quickly or easily. Adept healers work.
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Senators ask FTC to investigate how social networks curate content
Image credit: Bloomberg via Getty Images
The EU has officially passed its controversial copyright law
A total of 19 countries voted in favor of the sweeping new rules.
Saqib Shah, @eightiethmnt
04.15.19 in Politics
After clearing the European Parliament last month, the EU's sweeping copyright laws have passed their final hurdle by receiving approval from member states. The new rules are designed to bring outdated copyright regulations into the online age, making internet platforms liable for content uploaded to their sites.
A total of 19 European Council members, including France and Germany, voted in favor of the new Copyright Directive. Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Finland and Sweden voted against adopting the directive, whereas Belgium, Estonia and Slovenia abstained -- but their opposition ultimately didn't matter. EU countries now have 24 months to apply the directive to their national legislations.
Under the new rules, the likes of YouTube, Facebook and Instagram will be required to obtain licenses for copyrighted works from rights holders in order to host their content. They'll also be forced to police copyrighted material through the use of tools such as filters. Critics, including Google, fear a surge in takedown requests could turn the web into a ghost town. Internet campaigners, meanwhile, have warned that the resulting censorship could quell unique forms of online expression, from GIFs to memes.
Source: European Commission
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Impact of Economic Reforms and Macroeconomic Forecasts
Vol. 40, Issue No. 22-23, 28 May, 2005
N S S Narayana, Probal P Ghosh
The Indian economic reforms of 1991 affected the economy not only in terms of output but brought about some structural changes in the various macroeconomic relationships. We quantify here the impacts and identify which of the macro variables were significantly affected and which could not be the result of the reforms. For the analysis, the technique of interventions analysis of time-series is used. Two kinds of measures are noted: (a) the year-to-year effects, and, (b) the overall growth pattern, during 1991 to 2002-03 due to reforms for each of the variables. Private final consumption expenditure (PFCE), investment (GCF) and all the GDP variables except that of services were found to be substantially higher during the post-reforms period than what they would have been in the absence of the reforms. The reforms seem to have made only a marginal impact on investment in the agricultural sector. Unless more reforms are brought in, the GDP may grow at the most only by 6.1 per cent between 2003 and 2010.
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Strategies for Agricultural Liberalisation-Consequences for Growth, Welfare and Distribution
Vol. 30, Issue No. 39, 30 Sep, 1995
Review Of Agriculture
A Ganesh Kumar, Kirit S Parikh, Manoj Panda, N S S Narayana
This note summarises the results of a recently completed study which examined the impacts of trade liberalisation, agricultural input subsidy reductions and safety net programmes for India with an applied general equilibrium model with nine agricultural sectors, one non-tradeable non-agriculture sector and one tradeable non-agriculture sector and with five rural and five urban income classes. The study demonstrates the importance of accounting for large country effects in rice trade and estimates the optimal tariff/quota for rice exports for India which is found to be just half a million tonnes of net export of rice. The results show that non-agricultural trade liberalisation is even more important for agriculture than even agricultural trade liberalisation, both of which help accelerate growth The study concludes that a policy package involving trade liberalisation with moderate residual taiffas permitted under GATT and agricultural inputs subsidies removal accompanied by targeted safety net programmes along with stepped up investment in irrigation with the expected additional foreign inflows materialising, produces a scenario that is superior from the point of growth, welfare and distribution and that this can be financed without raising taxes.
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Agricultural Planning and Policy in Draft Sixth Plan-Will Farmers Fulfil Planners Expectations
Vol. 14, Issue No. 30-31-32, 11 Aug, 1979
Kirit S Parikh, N S S Narayana
This paper examines the methodological procedure followed by the Planning Commission for prescribing the target levels of agricultural output in the Draft Sixth plan. It is argued that the procedure followed is inadequate for a number of reasons, and that for a satisfactory matching of plans and policies an understanding of farm supply responses is essential.
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Economic Performance since the Third Plan and Its Implications for Policy
Vol. 12, Issue No. 6-7-8, 09 Feb, 1977
N S S Narayana, T N Srinivasan
and Its Implications for Policy T N Srinivasan N S S Narayana The publication of the slim volume of the final Fifth Five-Year Plan nearly three years after the beginning of the Fifth Plan Period provides an opportunity to review the performance of the economy since Independence. In many ways the period since 1965-66, the last year of the Third Five-Year Plan, marks a watershed.
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Preview: Team Ninja fights for relevancy with ‘Dead or Alive 6’
Koei Tecmo game brings back classic fighting game starring Kasumi, Ayane and newcomers to roster
Nico is a new fighter introduced in “Dead or Alive 6.” She is a scientist entrusted with a secret development project. (Koei Tecmo)
Leifang and Jann return in “Dead or Alive 6.” (Koei Tecmo)
Marie Rose, who first appeared in “Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate Arcade” returns in the sequel. (Koei Tecmo_
Lei Feng, right, and Hitomi return to the roster of “Dead or Alive 6.”
“Dead or Alive 6” features new fighters such as Diego, who specializes in street style of fighting. (Koei Tecmo)
“Dead or Alive 6” includes fighters such as Brad, left, and Nyotengu to the roster. (Koei Tecmo)
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PUBLISHED: January 22, 2019 at 4:00 pm | UPDATED: January 23, 2019 at 10:23 am
It’s been nearly seven years since Team Ninja added a fresh entry to the “Dead or Alive” series. A lot has changed since then. A new generation of consoles have emerged, streaming has become popular and the social environment surrounding games evolved.
The lack of a sequel in so long doesn’t mean that Team Ninja has done nothing. The developers fine-tuned the game releasing numerous updates and iterations, but thankfully for fans, a new chapter is on the horizon. “Dead or Alive 6” features 25 announced characters with more on the way. It has brand new stages, outfits for characters and new modes. And for better or worse, it retains the developers’ obsession with certain aspects of the female body. That’s sure to raise eyebrows in this gaming climate.
“Dead or Alive 6” brings back most of the same roster with the additions of Nyotengu, Phase 4, Honoka and Marie Rose, characters that were introduced in other iterations of “Dead or Alive 5.” For casual fans, these fighters will seem new but veterans will recognize them. The two new fighters are Nico, a scientist, and Diego, a brawler. Unlike many fighting games, the stages in this franchise matter. Players can move around in three-dimensional space, but they have to be careful about boundaries and danger zones where extra damage could be dealt.
“Dead or Alive” is one of the pioneers in this sort of level design, and the sequel brings more to the table with stages like the DOA Colosseum with its electrified ring ropes, and Lost Paradise, featuring a Jurassic Park-inspired traps. Forbidden Fortune is pirate-themed and boasts a sea monster and a ship loaded with explosive barrels.
On the combat side, “Dead or Alive 6” retains much of the same systems as the past games. Players have a punch, kick, throw and guard/hold buttons. Players can press a series of these buttons to deliver combos to reduce their opponent’s health. In addition, they also have a strong kick and strong punch buttons. These more powerful attacks require players to hit two buttons at the same time or press a trigger or shoulder button.
Defensively, players can sidestep or block the attacks. Expert players can counter attack by pressing the hold button with a directional input. It may sound simple, but the move requires precise timing and the ability to read an opponent’s moves. It’s hard to pull off and requires plenty of practice.
When it comes to new gameplay features, players have access to a Special button. Hitting it a few times leads to a Fatal Rush combo. It’s a powerful but risky move. The button is tied to a new Break Gauge that’s beneath the health bar. The meter is built by landing attacks and defending against them. When it reaches halfway, players have access to a Break Hold that defends against any high, mid and low attacks. It’s a great move for newcomers who may not be able to read any opponent. Offensively, the Break Blow is the counterpart of the Hold and deals tons of damage. If players have a full gauge, and perform the Fatal Rush combo the last blow is a Break Blow and it takes up all the meter.
The new Special moves add another layer of strategy. They’re not exactly a flashy comeback mechanic; instead, they act as Super moves, attacks with added oomph. It’s a double-edged sword. The moves are accessible for newcomers, but at the same time, in the hands of master, they can widen the difference in skill.
On top of the normal Story and Arcade modes, “Dead or Alive 6” features a new way to play called DOA Quest. It’s centered on Nico and almost acts as a fancy tutorial that requires players to accomplish mission tasks such as inflict 60 damage with a single combo or perform 1 ground attack. It’s a way to learn about the game and also earn currency that can be used for new costumes and other items to change the look of each character.Players can earn patterns that must be compiled to earn new costumes. They can earn credits for glasses and other trinkets that are available to all fighters once they’re unlocked in the DOA Central menue. It’s the type of customization that have been in other fighting games, but the character design and goofiness of the “Dead or Alive 6” characters make the idea more appealing.
Still, the fighting game could face headwinds in the “Me Too” era. Team Ninja will have to find the right balance between catering to its hard-core fans and finding ways to make “Dead or Alive 6” attractive to a broader audience. Fans can find out how they did when the next chapter in the series releases March 1. It is schedule to come out on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
Gieson Cacho
Gieson Cacho is the video game columnist for the Bay Area News Group. He lives in Berkeley, roasts his own coffee and drinks craft beer.
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Katy Bourne re-selected by Tories to fight 2020 Sussex PCC election
Sussex PCC Katy Bourne pictured last month. Photo by Jon Rigby
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Katy Bourne has been re-selected by the Conservatives to fight the 2020 Police and Crime Commissioner election in Sussex.
The role of PCC was created in 2012 to replace the abolished police authorities as a way of improving public accountability.
Mrs Bourne was first elected in November 2012, finishing well ahead of the second-place Labour candidate.
She was then re-elected in May 2016 gaining more first preference votes but polling a similar share of the vote after second preferences were counted.
The Conservatives re-selected Mrs Bourne as their candidate to contest the next Sussex PCC election, due to be held in May 2020, at a meeting in Lancing last night (Monday October 16).
Afterwards she tweeted: “Delighted to be re-selected tonight by Conservative members across Sussex to be their PCC candidate for forthcoming election May 2020 - a huge privilege & honour to have their continued support.”
Brandon Lewis, chairman of the Conservative Party, tweeted: “Congratulations Katy Bourne great news and look forward to working with you on re election.”
Rob Lee, Conservative group leader on Hastings Borough Council, added: “It was an honour to come and support you Katy, congratulations!”
Ginny Heard, a Mid Sussex district councillor, added: “Delighted that Katy Bourne has been re-selected tonight as the Police and Crime Commissioner candidate for Sussex by Conservative members across Sussex. Well done Katy!”
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Checkout Lane: Don’t get burned when buying firewood
Sara Castellanos
Maggie Oldfield, co-owner of Thayer Nursery in Milton, Mass., says any wood’s moisture level has to be below 25 percent for it to burn. “Less water in the wood means you have less smoke, so your fire burns more slowly and your wood is lasting longer.”
Firewood is in abundant supply this winter, which is good news for consumers who want to stock up for their fireplaces. But they still should be cautious about the kinds of wood that they purchase. The types of firewood that are recommended for fireplaces are kiln-dried and seasoned.
For any type of wood to burn, its moisture level has to be below 25 percent, said Maggie Oldfield, co-owner of Thayer Nursery in Milton, Mass.
Thayer sells kiln-dried firewood, which means the wood is baked in a kiln for three days at about 200 degrees to get rid of the moisture, Oldfield said.
“Less water in the wood means you have less smoke, so your fire burns more slowly and your wood is lasting longer,” Oldfield said.
Thayer Nursery sells 128 cubic feet, or a full cord of wood, for $499, and 64 cubic feet, or a half cord, for $399, excluding delivery charges. It doesn’t charge for delivery in Milton and sells firewood through April.
Seasoned wood is cheaper because it air dries for about a year until it reduces its moisture content, said Chris Glynn, owner of Glynn Tree Experts in Hanover, Mass.
He sells a full cord for $295 and a half cord for $200 for deliveries within 15 miles of Hanover.
“Last year there was a shortage,” he said. “But this year we’ve got a real good supply. We probably have about 400 or 500 cord left.”
Both kiln-dried and seasoned firewood should be stored in a covered area, Glynn said.
Consumers should know where the seller stores the wood before they purchase it, he said.
“You should look into whether it is stored on pavement or on dirt,” he said. “We keep our stuff on pavement, so nobody can complain about getting dirt along with their wood.”
Glynn also advises consumers to ensure that the wood is either maple or oak, but not pine. “Pine does burn faster and it’s loaded in sap, which creates creosote,” he said. “That gets in the smoke and can cause a chimney fire.”
Sara Castellanos may be reached at scastell@ledger.com.
Firewood-buying tips
Massachusetts state law requires that, except when dealing with packaged firewood or whole logs, sellers of firewood are required to sell in terms of cubic feet. A “cord” of firewood equals 128 cubic feet when closely stacked.
Buy fully seasoned firewood or split your wood at least six months before use. Keep wood off the ground and covered with plastic, allowing air to circulate freely.
Request the right type of wood. Hard woods, such as maple, oak and cherry, burn longer and cleaner than soft woods, like pine, aspen, and poplar. Soft woods tend to create more creosote in the chimney; if you do not eliminate the creosote regularly, it can become a fire hazard.
Get a receipt. If the firewood is sold and delivered to your house, the seller of the firewood is required to provide a receipt including the seller’s contact information, sale date, type and quantity of wood purchased, and the purchase price.
Stack the wood and measure it before using any. Determine the volume by multiplying the length, width and height – and compare that to what was represented to you on the invoice issued by the firewood seller.
Source: Better Business Bureau
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Undergraduate studySubjects 2020BiosciencesEvolutionary Biology MSci
MSci Evolutionary Biology
AAA | IB: 36 | BTEC: DDD
Cornwall (Penryn Campus)
Evolutionary Biology video
Find out more about the Evolutionary Biology programme from staff and students. View full size.
The four-year MSci Evolutionary Biology programme mirrors the BSc Evolutionary Biology programme during the first three years, and includes an additional fourth year during which you will undertake a research project and an advanced literature review. The research project will focus on a specialised area aligned with one of our leading research groups, and it is expected that one will be carried out in partnership with an external organisation. The remainder of your time will be spent on a two-week intensive field course in which your scientific field-research, debating, and presentation skills will be further developed.
Evolutionary Biology is a fast growing area of study, utilising ever-more sophisticated technology to unravel the history of life on earth. During our MSci Evolutionary Biology you will utilise our cutting-edge facilities to develop advanced knowledge in this rapidly developing field, which encompasses genetics, animal behaviour, and psychology, and examine evolution from many perspectives – from the smallest building blocks of life to entire ecosystems.
This field is led by some of the UK’s foremost internationally recognised research active staff, based in the Centre for Ecology and Conservation on our Penryn Campus in Cornwall. The Centre hosts a large and thriving group of scientists who work at the cutting edge of research on evolutionarily informed organismal biology and run research projects around the world, from Uganda to Australia. The programme utilises expertise in the Centre to provide you with the skills, concepts, and experience to understand all aspects of modern evolutionary biology. The programme encourages an interdisciplinary approach and you will be exposed to a wide range of theoretical and practical techniques used to study evolutionary biology.
Access to state-of-the-art facilities helps develop a deep understanding of this rapidly developing field utilising ever more sophisticated molecular and genetic technology to unravel the history of life on Earth
A fast-growing area of study, which encompasses genetics, animal behaviour and psychology
Examine evolution from many perspectives – from the smallest building blocks of life to entire ecosystems
Develop both practical skills and knowledge of theory in evolutionary ecology through lectures and laboratory work.
Apply your knowledge to examine the basis for evolutionary change, including consideration of both the ecological and genetic mechanisms driving adaptive evolution. Take a field course to gain an understanding of evolution in the wild.
Specialise in your area of interest. Interact closely with an expert member of academic staff who is research-active and carry out a detailed independent research project on animal behaviour in the wild or a laboratory. You will also take part in an international field trip*.
(MSci only) Work on an advanced literature review and a research project, both focused on a specialised area. The remainder of your time will be spent on a two-week intensive field course.
Programme variations
BSc Evolutionary Biology
BSc Evolutionary Biology with Study Abroad
BSc Evolutionary Biology with Professional Placement
*Field course destinations are subject to change. Please note, some optional/alternative field courses may incur additional costs.
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted, or replaced as a consequence of the annual review of this programme.
You may take optional modules as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module.
You may take elective modules up to 30 credits outside of the programme in stages 2 and 3 of the programme as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module.
If you have mobility or health disabilities that prevent you from undertaking intensive fieldwork, reasonable adjustments and/or alternative assessment can be considered. This could include replacing a fieldwork module with an alternative in agreement with the Director of Education.
You are also permitted to take the five-credit module LES3910 Professional Development Experience in any year. Registration on this module is subject to a competitive application process. If taken, this module will not count towards progression or award calculation.
GCE AL grade A or IB HL6 in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/ Further Maths. GCSE Maths at grade B or 5.
Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without GCE AL science: Applied Science, Animal Management, Agriculture, Countryside Management, Fish Management, Forestry and Arboriculture, Marine Biology.
We believe that every student benefits from being part of a culture that is inspired by research and being taught by experts. You will discuss the very latest ideas in seminars and tutorials and be an active member of a research team. Our academics bring their results from the laboratory and the field directly to their teaching, and our students also help to collect this data. Learning and teaching is through lectures, seminars, tutorials, field work, laboratory sessions and independent study with internationally recognised, research-active staff. You will have the opportunity to undertake challenging independent research projects dealing with questions and issues at the cutting edge of life science research. Regular research seminars, by our staff and visiting lecturers, bring you the latest issues on a wide range of research topics.
In your final year you will become an active member of our research team. We have very close links with a wide range of conservation organisations in the UK and overseas, such as the British Trust for Ornithology, Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Marine Conservation Society. These links mean you will benefit from frequent guest lectures, placement opportunities and project work.
We frequently introduce new methods of learning and teaching, including increasing use of interactive computer-based approaches to learning through our virtual learning environment, where the details of all modules are stored in an easily navigable website. You can access detailed information about modules and learning outcomes and interact through activities such as the discussion forums.
Your first year does not count towards your final degree classification, but you do have to pass it in order to progress. All marks after your first year count towards your final classification.
Modules are assessed using a variety of methods including essays, exams, presentations, laboratory reports and a dissertation.
Taking modules outside of your programme
Depending on your programme you can take up to 30 credits each year in another subject, for instance a language or business module, to develop career-related skills or widen your intellectual horizons.
Foreign Language Centre Penryn
Undergraduates based in Penryn can boost their employability by using up to 30 credits each year to study a foreign language. If you study the language for more than one year you may be entitled to have ‘with proficiency in’ added to your degree certificate. The Foreign Language Centre in Penryn will be offering modules in French and Spanish language from complete beginners up to advanced levels, plus German and Mandarin Chinese from beginner’s level.
If you achieve at least 60 credits in a language via our Foreign Language Centre you may be able to have the words ‘with proficiency in’ and the language added to your degree title.
Further details about the FLC can be found on our website
We pride ourselves on providing a very high standard of care and support to our students. As well as more than 15 hours per week of direct contact time with your lecturers, all students have a personal tutor who is available for advice and support throughout your studies. There are also a number of services on campus where you can get advice and information, including the Students’ Guild Advice Unit.
Peer mentoring
At the University of Exeter we are committed to creating a supportive learning environment in which you will be able to reach your full potential – whatever your ambitions may be. One of the best examples of this has been the introduction of a successful peer tutoring scheme, run by Biosciences students in Cornwall, for students.
As a first year student, you will have the opportunity to join dynamic weekly groups, hosted by both second year and PhD students, which span a range of key areas, such as social and pastoral care, key skills, employability and discipline specific support. One of the main aims of these groups is to give you the opportunity to gain advice from your peers who have been in your position before, and can help ease your transition into university life.
The subject of the inaugural meeting is decided by the group leader, but you then have the opportunity to suggest subsequent session topics. This allows the sessions to be tailored to the direct needs of you and your fellow students. Social media outlets, such as Facebook and Google groups, are also utilised to host dedicated pages that promote continued group discussions and communication outside of the weekly meetings.
In its first year, more than 70 Biosciences students took part in the peer mentoring scheme, being coached by students who are further along in their course and who act as guides to study and university life and offer an additional layer of support. Despite its success, the scheme is continually evolving. In order to ensure you make the most of the groups, there are now more direct links between session content and modules, they will immediately follow lectures where possible, and a large scale awareness campaign will take place at the beginning of the academic year to encourage as many students as possible to participate.
The peer mentoring scheme gives you a wonderful opportunity to help shape your time at University and truly make your mark – your future really is in your own hands.
Evolution underpins all of humanity’s understanding of biology. As such, it is vital for any biologist to have a secure grasp of evolutionary concepts. I’ll never forget one of the first modules I studied here – ‘The story of life’ covered natural history and evolutionary development right from the first appearance of life on earth to the evolution of the human species. Understanding this finally helped put all biology I’d studied to date into perspective. I’ve had more than ample opportunity to observe such evolutionary ‘design’ in the field, from mussels studied on a rocky shore field trip in first year to the sugarbirds we saw on my third year trip to South Africa. Nowadays, much of evolutionary study is implemented using model organisms – populations of fruit flies and other insects we can evolve in the lab. The people conducting this research at the Penryn Campus are world leaders in their field, publishing in the best of scientific journals. Who better to impart their grasp of evolution to the next generation of evolutionary biologists?
Iain Stott, BSc Evolutionary Biology graduate.
Personal Tutor: You will have a Personal Tutor available for advice and support throughout your studies.
Study skills: Help with essay writing, research skills, time management, presentations and more.
Modern language courses
All first-years will have the opportunity to join dynamic weekly groups, hosted by both second-year and PhD Biosciences students in Cornwall, which span a range of key areas, such as
social and pastoral care,
key skills,
and discipline specific support.
These groups allow you to benefit from advice from your more experienced peers, helping ease your transition into university life.
The subject of the inaugural meeting is decided by the group leader, but you can then suggest subsequent session topics, so sessions are tailored to your direct needs.
Social media groups, such as on Facebook and Google, are also used for continued group discussions and communication outside of the weekly meetings.
There are direct links between session content and modules, which immediately follow lectures where possible.
Penryn Campus Current Students page
Peer Support programmes
From the beginning we asked the students to help shape the peer mentoring project. This is a scheme that is run by students, for students, so it is important that we know it is reaching its full potential. I think a lot of students feel that getting advice from their fellow students is both worthwhile and beneficial, and we are keen to actively promote this as much as possible.
But more than that, we want to make sure students are full engaged and thinking not only about their time here, but also their career options once they leave. It is more important than ever to be switched on about making the most of opportunities such as work experience and volunteering, as well as meeting the challenges their studies present.
Already, this scheme has proved popular and successful, and we will ensure that it is always designed with students as the primary focus – we rely on the students not only telling us what is useful but also how to drive it forward.
Dr Andy Pye
Senior Academic, Pastoral Tutor and Educational Enhancement Link Advisor
Biosciences, Penryn Campus.
Field work video
Find out the importance of field work to undergraduate programmes in the Centre for Ecology and Conservation. View full size.
Field Course Fortnight
Find out more about our global field courses.
We pride ourselves in offering an extensive range of field courses across our Biosciences programmes with exciting local, national and international destinations. Depending on your programme of study, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from a number of options including understanding the ecology and evolutionary biology of Switzerland or the Pyrenees, studying tropical biodiversity in Borneo, learning about special ecosystems of North Cyprus, visiting impressive seabird breeding colonies in Scotland or watching grizzly bears fish for salmon in Alaska, to name but a few.
Please note, whilst a compulsory field course is included in the tuition fee, some optional/alternative field courses may incur additional costs. Field course destinations are subject to change.
Examples of field course destinations include:
Visit our Fieldwork page for more information.
A degree in Evolutionary Biology will help you to develop a wide range of essential skills such as analytical problem solving, team work and organising and communicating information. A number of our students continue their studies in the subject by following a further degree and research in their chosen area, or by training as a teacher. Many of our graduates are employed in discipline relevant roles in the UK and overseas including laboratory-based positions, conservation management, ecology, teaching and nursing. Others use the skills gained on their course to enter widely different career paths in law, business or management. Whatever you choose to do after graduation, your Biosciences degree will stand you in good stead, with excellent employment prospects and transferable skills.
Careers Services
We have a dedicated, award-winning Careers Service ensuring you have access to careers advisors, mentors and the tools you need to succeed in finding employment in your chosen field on graduation. We offer the Exeter Award and the Exeter Leaders Award which include employability-related workshops, skills events, volunteering and employment which will contribute to your career decision-making skills and success in the employment market. Our graduates compete very successfully in the employment market, with many employers targeting the University when recruiting new graduates.
Supporting your career in Biosciences
Each year Biosciences students are able to access a huge range of opportunities to support their future career options. Recent events have included career insights with visiting alumni, mock interviews with visiting employers and alumni, postgraduate routes with a Biosciences degree, the Life and Environmental Sciences Careers Fair, and nature and conservation training courses.
Below are a few examples of initial jobs undertaken by graduates of University of Exeter Biosciences undergraduate programmes. This information has been taken from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Surveys 2016/17. Please note that, due to data protection, the job titles and organisations are listed independently and do not necessarily correspond.
Recent graduates are now working for:
Aberystwyth University
Ambios Ltd
Badger Trust
Full Fat TV
Newbury Investments Ltd.
Stand Up for Nature
Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Recent graduates are now working as:
Conservation Film-maker
Content Editor and Video Creator
Health Safety and Environment Technician
Lab Technician/Research
Media Officer
Publishing Assistant
Research Writer Internship
STEM Technician
Trainee Accountant
Trainee Countryside Education Officer
Further study is a popular choice for a number of students following graduation from a Biosciences undergraduate degree. Below are a few examples of further study undertaken by recent graduates of undergraduate programmes. This information has been taken from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Surveys 2016/17.
BVetMed Graduate Accelerated
MPhil Biological Sciences
MRes Tropical Forest Ecology
MSc by Research in Biological Science
MSc Climate Change Science and Policy
MSc Conservation and Biodiversity
MSC Conservation Science and Policy
MSc Ecological Consultancy MSc Evolutionary and Behavioural Ecology
MSc Marine Environmental Management
MSc One Health (Infectious Diseases)
MSc Zoo Conservation Biology
PGCE Secondary Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work (Frontline)
The majority of our Biosciences undergraduate programmes are recognised by the Society of Biology. The Society website provides useful details for students including information about graduate career paths.
The University of Exeter also has an excellent reputation with graduate recruiters and our students and graduates compete very successfully in the employment market. Whatever path you wish to follow after graduation, we’re here to help and support you with all your career and employability needs.
The Biosciences staff at the Penryn Campus are extremely helpful and always willing to go above and beyond to make sure we have the correct support. The career focused activities done recently are an example of this where lecturers are willing to put in a lot of effort to help us. Generally any issues we have can be sorted and the lecturers care about (and can recognise) every individual student. I feel honoured to have studied under such leading scientists.
Biosciences undergraduate student, Penryn Campus
Penryn Campus, Cornwall
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Wellington K Hsu, MD
Clifford C. Raisbeck, MD, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurological Surgery
Focus of Work
The focus of my research efforts centered on the effect of bone graft substitutes in pre-clinical animal models. Our publications looked at the effects of viral-mediated gene therapy, bone morphogenetic protein (BMP), adipose-derived stem cells, and demineralized bone matrix in a variety of rodent bone healing models in the extremity and spine. Furthermore, our research group studied the effects of novel imaging to track in vivo bone formation and metabolic activity.
My current focus of resea...[Read full text]The focus of my research efforts centered on the effect of bone graft substitutes in pre-clinical animal models. Our publications looked at the effects of viral-mediated gene therapy, bone morphogenetic protein (BMP), adipose-derived stem cells, and demineralized bone matrix in a variety of rodent bone healing models in the extremity and spine. Furthermore, our research group studied the effects of novel imaging to track in vivo bone formation and metabolic activity.
My current focus of research is aligned with my research partner and wife, Dr. Erin Hsu, who is a Research Assistant Professor at Northwestern University. Our work investigates the role of the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor (Ahr) with a focus on gene and protein expression changes and downstream effects after activation by xenobiotics such as dioxin and its role on osteogenic differentiation and bone healing. This has led to publications suggesting that the mechanism in which smoking increases the risk of fracture nonunion is mediated by Ahr ligands and not nicotine. Another arm of our research aims to develop and evaluate novel technologies involving both nanomaterials and 3D-printing methodologies to ultimately produce a universally safe and effective bone graft substitute for use in humans. I serve as PI or Co-Investigator on all of these studies.[Shorten text]
Spinal BiomechanicsBiomaterials
MD: Vanderbilt U (2001)
Residency: Univ. of CA-Los Angeles Med. Ctr. (2007)
Fellowship: Univ. of Wisconsin Hospital (2008)
Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinic (for patients): 312-695-6800
NMH/259 E Erie, Room Room 13-100
http://www.nwspine.org
Northwestern Medicine Doctor Profile
Northwestern Memorial Hospital (includes Prentice Women's Hospital)
Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS)
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Brevard outdoors: Sight-fishing looking up
As weather improves, redfish and black drum are offering plenty of opportunities.
Brevard outdoors: Sight-fishing looking up As weather improves, redfish and black drum are offering plenty of opportunities. Check out this story on floridatoday.com: http://on.flatoday.com/1AopENf
Ted Lund Published 4:36 p.m. ET Feb. 28, 2015
Angler Chuck Levi attempts to strip-strike a Banana River black drum.(Photo: Photos by Ted Lund/for FLORIDA TODAY)Buy Photo
It’s a foggy morning on the Banana River. Capt. Alex Gorichky guides his 16-foot Hewes Bayfisher under one of the many bridges connecting the barrier islands to the mainland on central Merritt Island.
Fishing buddy and Space Coast kayaking authority Chuck Levi is along for a busman’s holiday as we set out to chase redfish and black drum. The plan is to go with the fly rod first, then spinning tackle if they prove fickle.
The weather cooperated perfectly, providing nearly slick-calm conditions, and tailing and waking fish for most of the day. Schools of a hundred or more black drum to 10 pounds with reds to 7 or 8 mixed in were the norm. Unfortunately, most of the black drum didn’t cooperate with the fly. But for anglers willing to mix it up on the Space Coast, it’s a perfect example of the variety and quality of fishing available for anglers willing to mix it up.
The ugly duckling
Black drum may not be as glamorous as their bronze-backed cousins but they are a great fly-rod target that allows anglers to hone their sight-casting and stripping skills.
While redfish prefer feeding on or near the bottom most of the time, they will commit to savage mid- and top-water strikes more akin to snook and redfish. Black drum — on the other hand — rarely if ever lift their head out of the mud to go out of their way to eat anything. Examining the black drum’s intelligent design, you quickly see why. They’re dedicated bottom feeders making a living probing the bottom with barbels on the ventral-surface of their jaw. Anytime they manage to locate something, they’ll flush it out and pounce.
Think scrimipish
When selecting fly patterns for black drum and redifsh, Levi and Gorichky prefer to think in terms of “schrimpishness” — a quality that describes an impressionistic representation of shrimp, crabs or other crustaceans comprising the lion’s share of the black and red drum diet.
“You want something that’s going to give the impression of something shrimpy or crabby,” Levi says. “It doesn’t have to be exact; a fly pattern like a Kwan or toad pattern that’s a little bit of everything is perfect.” The Clouser Deep Minnow is another popular fly.
Both agree when it comes to black drum, however, darker colors rule.
“Black and purple or dark browns work best,” Gorichky says. “Something that definitely stands out. For reds, you can go with brighter colors involving a touch of chartreuse but the black drum definitely prefer the darker shades.”
The critical factor, according to both, is that the fly sink and doesn’t snag so that you can strip right along the bottom in the strike zone. Levi prefers short deliberate strips.
“Again, going back to the ‘scrimpish’ theory, you want to kind of hops and skips across the bottom. Black drum aren’t going to chase the fly like redfish.”
Setting the hook is another matter.
“When reds bite, you don’t really have to worry. They eat and run,” Gorichky says. “But the black drum continue moving forward and a lot of times they’ll eat and spit the hook before the angler can set the hook.”
I am living proof of that, having had nearly a half-dozen eats and being unable to come tight on any of them. I guess there’s a reason that the black drum is one of the few species of fish I’ve yet to take on fly.
But the fun is all in the chase.
Red and black drum are cooperative targets that won’t break the bank when talking fly tackle. For about $200, anglers can get in on the fly-rod fun. It’s a great starting point down the road of fly-fishing obsession. A beginner outfit from Redington or Temple Fork Outfitters is perfect, and anglers can spend up from there.
This is the dominion of the 6- to 8-weight outfit. A 9-foot, fast-action fly rod allows anglers to carry line off the water when making longer casts both wading or fishing from a boat.
Reels should hold 50 to 100 yards of braided backing, and little if any drag is necessary. A basic weight-forward, floating fly line like those from Rio, Cortland or Scientific Angler are perfect for delivering the “scrimpish” patterns. Because they’re heavily weighted, a 9-foot knotless leader is the best bet, tapering down to 16-pound tippet at the terminal end.
When all else fails
Don’t want to get into the fly-fishing scene? No problem. Redfish and black drum are equal-opportunity pleasers that readily respond to soft plastics or natural baits like shrimp and crabs pitched on spinning rods with 8- to 10-pound braided line.
Gorichky’s go-to plastic is the Sinister Swim Tail from Slayer Lures out of Jacksonville. He likes to rig them on a short 20-pound fluorocarbon leader and a weighted keel hook. Colors should represent the naturally occurring baitfish and shrimp in the area you’re fishing.
Although black drum don’t respond as well to artificial baits, both love fresh shrimp and crabs — especially when cast in front of them and allowed to settle. Gorichky uses the same rig that he uses for soft plastics, allowing him to switch gears quickly and make the most for his clients.
“There’s definitely a lot of action to be had as things are warming up,” Gorichky says. “There’s plenty of fish around and the weather is getting better and better. It’s one of my favorite times of year.”
To book a trip with Capt. Alex Gorichky, call 321-480-3255 or visit his website at locallinescharters.com.
Ted Lund is a freelance writer and photographer born and raised on Florida’s Space Coast. Follow him on Twitter @tedlundoutdoors or visit his website at tedlund.com.
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Jonathan Romney mulls over the virtues of the best—or the richest, or just the most perplexing—of the week’s new U.S. releases or re-releases.
Film of the Week: Leave No Trace
By Jonathan Romney
No home movie: Debra Granik's resonant fiction feature about an off-the-grid family-unit tracks a teenage girl's growing independence from her survivalist father
Film of the Week: Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts
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Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu calls in US envoy in fallout over UN vote
World AFP Dec 26, 2016 10:59:42 IST
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has summoned US Ambassador Daniel Shapiro, two days after Washington abstained in a vote on a UN resolution against Israeli settlements.
Their meeting came after Israel on Sunday called in 10 representatives of 14 other states that voted for the resolution.
An official Israeli source confirmed only that Netanyahu and Shapiro had met, without elaborating on the content or outcome of their discussions.
The UN Security Council passed the measure Friday after the United States abstained, enabling the adoption of the first resolution since 1979 to condemn Israel over its settlement policy.
Benjamin Netanyahu. AP
The resolution demands that "Israel immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including east Jerusalem".
It says settlements have "no legal validity" and are "dangerously imperilling the viability of the two-state solution."
Netanyahu, who also holds the foreign ministry portfolio, had rejected the resolution as a "shameful blow against Israel".
On Sunday, he repeated Israel's claim that US President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry were behind it.
"We have no doubt that the Obama administration initiated it, stood behind it, coordinated the drafts and demanded to pass it," the premier said at the beginning of the weekly cabinet meeting.
"This is of course in total contradiction to the traditional American policy of not trying to impose conditions of a final resolution," he said, "and of course the explicit committment of President Obama himself in 2011 to avoid such measures."
The Haaretz daily's website said that for Israel to summon an American ambassador was "considered a most unusual step".
"Even more unusual is the fact that unlike the other envoys who were summoned on Sunday to the foreign ministry, Netanyahu will conduct the conversation himself at his office," it said ahead of the meeting.
By deciding not to veto the UN move, Washington took a rare step that deeply angered Israel, which accused Obama of abandoning its closest Middle East ally in the waning days of his administration.
The text was passed with support from all remaining members of the 15-member council, with applause breaking out in the chamber.
The landmark vote came despite intense lobbying efforts by Israel and calls from US President-elect Donald Trump to block the text.
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European ETF Dividend Dynamos
Published September 19, 2012 Benzinga
ETFs offering exposure to Europe on both a multi-country and country-specific basis have come roaring back over the past several months. For example, the Vanguard MSCI Europe ETF (NYSE:VGK) is up 6.8 percent in the past month. The iShares MSCI Italy Index Fund (NYSE:EWI) has been even more impressive with a gain of 12.1 percent over the same time.
While the performances of ETFs such as EWI and the iShares Spain Index Fund (NYSE:EWP) have been impressive, those gains do not mean risk has been eliminated from the European investment thesis. Even the European Central Bank's bond-buying plans do not mean Italy is no longer in a recession or that Spain's unemployment rate has dipped from the 20 percent area.
In other words, there is still risk when it comes to investing in Europe, but the region is also still home to a plethora of quality companies. Acknowledging that, investors should not ignore Europe outright. Rather, they should demand compensation for taking on European risk. These high-yielding Europe ETFs deliver that compensation.
First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund (NYSE:FDD)
With average daily volume of just under 15,000 shares, it is not surprising the First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund leads an anonymous existence. That should not be the case in an environment that has placed heavy emphasis on high-yield investing.
The 31-stock ETF has a 30-day SEC yield of 6.83 percent, according to First Trust data. If there is a strike against FDD, it is not volume, but the ETF's almost 38 percent allocation to financial services names. On the bright side, more than half of the fund's weight is allocated to non-Eurozone countries with the U.K. and Switzerland combining for 50 percent of FDD's total country weight.
FDD, which charges 0.6 percent per year, has surged 6.6 percent in the past month.
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund (NYSE:HEDJ)
FDD and the WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund make for an interesting Europe ETF rivalry, though HEDJ goes about its business in far different fashion.
For starters, HEDJ is looking to capitalize on the rising popularity of ETFs that either exclude financials or offer reduced exposure to the sector. The new version of HEDJ features an 8.25 percent weight to that group, making it just the seventh-largest sector allocation in the fund.
Additionally, HEDJ focuses on European dividend-paying firms that generate the bulk of their revenues outside of the Eurozone. HEDJ in its new form (the ETF formerly featured exposure to countries outside of Europe) does not have a lengthy operating history. However, the ETF has gained 3.8 percent since the start of September and has a 30-day SEC yield of 3.5 percent.
SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF (NYSE:FEZ)
With over $1 billion in assets under management, FEZ is far larger than FDD and HEDJ. FEZ also sports a beta of 1.31 against the S&P 500, indicating that this ETF may not be the best choice for ultra-conservative investors.
The elevated beta, can in part be attributed to the ETF's almost 24 percent weight to bank stocks. Along those lines, it should be noted just one bank, Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN), is found among the fund's top-10 holdings.
FEZ offers exposure to eight European nations, but the fund is not diverse at the country level as France and Germany combine for almost 69 percent of the fund's weight. The ETF also sports some attractive statistics including a four percent dividend yield, an expense ratio of 0.29 percent, a forward price-to-earnings ratio below 11 and a price-to-book ratio of just 1.1.
For more on ETFs, click here.
(c) 2012 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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Aston Martin’s Insanely Pretty Zagato Concept
Posted by James Ruppert | May 20, 2016 | Articles, New Model |
Aston Martin and Italian design-house Zagato are proud to announce the Vanquish Zagato Concept, the latest creation from their long-standing partnership. The Vanquish Zagato Concept will make its global debut at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, held at Lake Como in Italy from 21 – 22 May 2016
The Vanquish Zagato Concept is the fifth car to emerge from a collaboration that stretches back over five decades, pairing Aston Martin’s acclaimed sporting, dynamic and material qualities with Zagato’s signature design language.
From the iconic DB4 GT Zagato of 1960 through to the V12 Vantage Zagato of 2011, every collaboration has accentuated key aspects of Aston Martin’s design journey and brought them together with Zagato’s own race-inspired design language. The result is a group of four sports cars that represent some of Aston Martin’s most avant-garde expressions.
The Vanquish Zagato Concept was designed in close colaboration between the Aston Martin Design team led by Marek Reichman and Andrea Zagato and his dedicated design team in Milan. Developed and engineered at Aston Martin’s headquarters in Gaydon, England the concept features proportions that remain quintessentially Aston Martin and emphasises a dynamic, forward-looking stance. The new bodywork is entirely shaped from carbon fibre, with the split lines on the body reduced by the use of large one-piece panels. New lights include round tail light reflectors that evoke the classic rear view of a Zagato design, incorporating the same ‘bladed’ LED technology as the Aston Martin Vulcan track-only supercar.
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Fujitsu Demonstrates Momentum for the SAP HANA Platform and SAP ERP Integration, On-Premise and in the Cloud
Fujitsu CEMEA&I
Munich, November 05, 2013
News facts:
Fujitsu’s 300th installation of the SAP HANA platform on customer premises underlines Fujitsu’s global ability to execute on in-memory technology
Fujitsu now also offers SAP HANA on the Fujitsu Cloud
General availability of Fujitsu FlexFrame Orchestrator creates a fully-virtualized environment for running the SAP ERP application on SAP HANA
At Fujitsu Forum, Fujitsu today announces significant milestones in its comprehensive range of globally-available offerings for the SAP HANA platform – including Fujitsu’s 300th customer installation of SAP HANA, the introduction of SAP HANA on the Fujitsu Cloud and the general availability of its latest fully-virtualized FlexFrame eco-system for running the SAP ERP application on SAP HANA.
In achieving its 300th installation of SAP HANA on customer premises, Fujitsu is among the vanguard of global ICT vendors who are leading the way with successful large-scale implementations of the in-memory technology.
With a growing base of global customers depending on Fujitsu to install and manage their complete SAP HANA-based infrastructures, Fujitsu is also extending its portfolio by introducing a cloud-based offering consisting of SAP HANA running on the Fujitsu Cloud .
Underlining its global capabilities in providing full end-to-end services for SAP customers, Fujitsu is also a SAP-certified provider of cloud services using SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud.
Whether new to SAP HANA or already benefiting from the real-time decision-making capabilities offered by in-memory technology, enterprises get a compelling value-add thanks to the new FUJITSU Cloud for SAP HANA.
Because Fujitsu’s Cloud provides an optimized platform for development and exploration of projects with SAP HANA, organizations can now more easily test the power of in-memory technology, real-time decision-making and alternative scenario modeling. Pre- existing Fujitsu templates for implementing SAP HANA on the Fujitsu Cloud help enable same-day cloud-based implementations. Overall, Fujitsu’s offerings provide enterprises with the opportunity to innovate simpler and faster, supported by smarter decision-making.
Fujitsu Cloud for SAP HANA
For companies considering in-memory computing, Fujitsu Cloud for SAP HANA provides a new opportunity to experience the benefits of cloud-based real-time computing, without any upfront investments in infrastructure and operations. Companies already running SAP HANA will profit from Fujitsu’s enhancements to both choice and flexibility in scaling their in-memory applications.
Fujitsu GEMS radically reduces the costs of solution operations
On a global scale, Fujitsu now also offers GEMS (Global Enterprise Management Services), helping customers to radically reduce operating costs for their SAP solutions by shifting to a “pay-as-you-use” model for SAP software environments. Fujitsu GEMS reduces customer capital expenditure and improves service levels, application performance and reliability by combining Fujitsu’s competence in SAP solutions with its global delivery centers and private cloud platforms.
An extensive range of services are included in the Fujitsu GEMS suite, from support for an individual SAP software module to fully-managed application maintenance services and infrastructure management services.
FlexFrame Orchestrator provides a single platform for running SAP ERP on SAP HANA
At Fujitsu Forum 2013 in Munich, Fujitsu also announces new enterprise-class datacenter solutions designed to enable organizations to get the best performance from sophisticated SAP-based environments. Fujitsu’s FlexFrame Orchestrator for SAP solutions is now available to order with immediate effect. FlexFrame Orchestrator builds on Fujitsu’s 10-year heritage in managing fully-virtualized system environments running SAP ERP, and it delivers consolidated support for systems running SAP ERP and SAP HANA landscapes in a single scalable appliance.
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Fujitsu FlexFrame Orchestrator and GEMS are both available immediately, pricing depends on region and configuration. The global roll-out of SAP HANA running on the Fujitsu Cloud will start in Central Europe with other regions to follow.
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Home Phcog J, Vol 9, Issue 4, Jul-Aug, 2017 Chemical Profile and Biological Activities of Essential oil of Aerial parts of Artemisia monosperma Del. Growing in Libya
Chemical Profile and Biological Activities of Essential oil of Aerial parts of Artemisia monosperma Del. Growing in Libya
Pharmacognosy Journal |Year 2017 | Volume 9 | Issue 4 |Page 578-586
Soheir Mohamed El Zalabani1, Soad Hanna Tadros1, Abeer Mohamed El Sayed1*, Areej Almaktouf Daboub2 and Amany Amen Sleem3
1Department of Pharmacognosy, College of pharmacy, CairoUniversity, Cairo, EGYPT.
2Department of Pharmacognosy, College of pharmacy, AL Zawia University, LIBYA.
3Pharmacology Department, National Research Center, El-Dokki, Giza, EGYPT.
Abeer Mohamed Ali El Sayed, Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Einy Street, 11562, Cairo, EGYPT.
Tel.: +20224707394 - +201112874103
E-mail: galbd_abeer@yahoo.com
Abeer.ali@pharma.cu.edu.eg
DOI : 10.5530/pj.2017.4.92
http://www.phcogj.com/v9/i4
Background: From the bioactivity stand point Artemisia monosperma Del. is reputed to have antispasmodic and anthelmintic properties. Various types of secondary metabolites were reported in A. monosperma plants from different localities. Objective: The current study was planned aiming to investigate the influence of stage of development on the composition, antimicrobial, antiinflammatory and antioxidant activities of the essential oil derived from the aerial parts of the Libyan plants. Material and Methods: A. monosperma volatiles were hydro-distilled from aerial parts of Libyan plants, collected at different stages of growth: before flowering (A1), and at beginning (A2) and by the end (A3) of flowering stage. Yields ranged from 0.16-0.26 ml/100g fresh material (A3, highest). GC/FID and GC/MS analyses were performed. Results: Among 16-20 identified components (97.63-99.00% of total composition), 11 were common in all samples. A1 and A2 showed close amounts of hydrocarbons (63.56 and 66.55%), but lesser than A3 (88.36%); monoterpenoids were mainly represented by sabinene (13.15-22.85%), β-pinene (9.00-24.03%) and β-cis-ocimene (3.73-12.92%); while sesquiterpenoids appeared absent. Among oxygenated components (11.29, 31.08 and 35.44 % in A3, A2 and A1), bornyl acetate was the major monoterpenoid (8.00-31.00%, highest in A1); and the sesquiterpenoid, β-eudesmol (8.01%) was detected in A2 only. Moreover, A2 demonstrated significant antifungal effect against Aspergillus fumigatus and Geotricum candidum (MIC 0.98 and 0.24 µg/ml). Conclusion: A3 exerted the highest anti-inflammatory activity as compared to the other volatiles. A1 restored the reduced blood GHS level in diabetic animals almost as efficiently as Vitamin E. The antioxidant activity of the volatiles is decreased during the flowering stage, being the highest before flowering (A1); this could be associated to the decreasing bornyl acetate content of the samples.
Key words: Artemisia monosperma, Essential oil composition, GC-MS, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Libya.
Genus Artemisia (Asteraceae) comprises about 300 species of broad distribution all over the world.1 Moreover, the essential oils derived from several members of this genus have acquired special importance due to their wide variety of applications in folk and modern medicine.2,3 The genus is represented in Libya by five species viz., A. arborescens, A. herba-alba, A. judaica, A. campestris and A. monosperma.4 The latter is a Saharo-Arabian element and has been reported from Gasar Gharian, Ghat area and Southern Tripolitania.4 A. monosperma is a green glabrous shrublet, 50-70 cm high, with ascending or diffuse stems ending in many flowered panicles; capitula are small (1mm in diameter) with 10-12 tubular florets; the flowering season extends from September to December in most areas.4 From the bioactivity stand point A. monosperma Del. is reputed to have antispasmodic, anthelmintic and anti-hypertensive properties;5,6 its leaves are traditionally used in Jordan to induce abortion7 and were found to possess antioxidant,8 insecticidal,9 anti-malarial10 and anticancer activities.11 Various types of secondary metabolites were reported in A. monosperma plants from different localities including: coumarins,12,13 flavonoids,14-16 acetylenes,9,17,18 alkaloids,19 sesquiterpenoids20 and triterpenoids.16 However, nothing could be traced in the available literature concerning either the constituents or biological activities of the plant growing in Libya.
Plant material
Aerial parts of A. monosperma Del. 500 g fresh plant samples were collected from plants growing in Libya (Tobruk Desert) at 3 time intervals: before flowering (A1), and at the beginning (A2) and by the end (A3) of the flowering stage in March, September and late November (2013). The plants were kindly authenticated by Dr. Mohamed El-Gebaly, Botany Specialist.
Voucher specimen 1192013 is kept in the herbarium of the Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University.
Oil samples
The essential oils were hydro-distilled from 500 g fresh plant samples in a Clavenger-type apparatus, isolated and dehydrated. Aliquots (5 µl, each) of the prepared oils were, separately, mixed with approximately 1 ml of CH2Cl2 in auto sampler vials and saved for chromatographic investigation. For biological evaluation solutions (1mg/ml) were prepared in DMSO.
Microorganisms, culture media and standard antimicrobial agents
A set of 12 representative fungal and Gram-positive and -negative bacterial strains were used. The tested microorganisms: Aspergillus fumigatus (RCMB 02564), Candida albicans (RCMB 05035), Geotricum candidum (RCMB 05096), Syncephalastrum racemosum (RCMB 05922), Staphylococcus aureus (RCMB 010027), Staphylococcus epidermidis (RCMB 010024) Streptococcus pyogenes (RCMB 010015) Neisseria gonorrhoeae (RCMB 010076), Proteus vulgaris (RCMB 010085) Klebsiella pneumoniae (RCMB 010093) Shigella flexneri (RCMB 01005420) and Escherichia coli (RCMB 010056) were maintained in the Regional Center for Mycology and Biotechnology (RCMB), Cairo, Egypt. The tested bacteria were sub-cultured on nutrient agar medium (Oxoid laboratories, UK) slopes. Sabouraud’s dextrose agar (Oxoid laboratories, UK) was used as culture medium for fungi.
Chemicals and kits
Penicillin G (Oxoid, UK) and Streptomycin (Oxoid, UK) were used as standard antibacterial agents, meanwhile Amphotericin B (Sigma Chemical Co. St. Louis, Mo.) was used as standard antifungal. Carrageenan: Sigma Co.(0.1 ml of 1% solution, to induce inflammation), Indomethacin: Epico, A.R.E.(20 mg/kg body weight [b. wt.], as standard anti inflammatory). Alloxan: Sigma Co., Vitamin E (7.5mgkg-1b. wt.) (dlα-tocopheryl acetate): Pharco Pharmaceutical Co. Biochemical kits: Biodiagnostic glutathione kit.
Experimental animals
Adult Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 160 ± 10 g were provided from the animal-breeding unit of National Research Center, El-Dokki, Giza, Egypt. They were kept under standard conditions with temperature at 23 ± 2 °C and a 12/12 hours light/dark cycle and allowed free access to food and water throughout the experiment. This study was conducted in accordance with the standard guidelines used in handling of the experimental animals and approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) (No. 9-031), College of Pharmacy, Cairo University.
GC/MS Analysis
Shimadzu capillary gas chromatograph (GC 17A ver.3) directly coupled to mass spectrometer-MS QP5050A and equipped with a capillary column SLB-5ms (30 m×0.25 mm, film thickness 0.25 µm).
Injection volume, 1 µl of CH2Cl2 solution of tested samples; oven temperature programming: initial temperature, 40 °C (isothermal for 3 min), increased (12°C/min) to 180 °C and hold for 5 min, then further increased to final temperature 240 °C (40°C/min) and maintained for 5 min; injector temperature, 240 °C and split ratio, set at 1:54; carrier gas, He at flow rate 0.9 ml/min; mass spectrometer, electronic ionization (EI) mode 70eV, scan range 40-500 and transfer line temperature, 230 °C.
GC/FID Analysis
Instrument and operating conditions
A Shimadzu GC gas chromatograph (GC-17ver.3) coupled with FID detector was used, and detector temperature set at 240°C. To obtain the same elution order as with GC/MS, simultaneous auto injection was carried out on a duplicate of the same operational conditions.
Identification of Components
This was performed via comparison of the retention times (Rt) and retention indices (RI, Kovat’s indices) of the detected components with those of authentic samples. RIs were computed relative to those of a mixture of a continuous series of n-alkane hydrocarbons (C4-C28) analyzed under the same operating conditions as for the samples. Individual components were identified through matching their MS fragmentation patterns with those reported in computerized MS-data bank spectral libraries21-23 or reported in the literature.24-25 Relative percentages of the identified components were calculated based on GC/FID peak areas without the use of correction factors. Results are compiled in Table 2, Figure 1 & 2.
Figure 1: Chromatograms 1, 2 and 3 representing the GC-FID of the essential oils (A1, A2 and A3) samples collected before flowering, and at the beginning and end of the flowering stage of A. monosperma, respectively.
Figure 2: Histogram representing the relative percentages of the different classes of constituents in the essential oils (A1, A2 and A3) samples collected before flowering, and at the beginning and end of the flowering stage of A. monosperma, respectively.
Table 1: Yield and physical characters of the essential oil samples of the aerial parts of Artemisia monosperma
A1, A2 & A3: samples collected before flowering, and at the beginning and end of the flowering stage.
Table 2: Constituents identified by GC/FID and GC/MS analyses in the essential oil samples of the aerial parts of A. monosperma.
RI*: Retention indices relative to n-alkanes on SLB-5ms column; RI**: Retention indices reported on non polar column; A1, A2 & A3: samples collected before flowering, and at the beginning and end of the flowering stage.
Table 3: Antimicrobial activity of essential oil samples of the aerial parts of A. monosperma, expressed as diameter of zone of inhibition in mm.
A1, A2 & A3: samples collected before flowering, and at the beginning and end of the flowering stage; NA: no action
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity
Antimicrobial assay
The antibacterial activity of the essential oils was screened by the agar well-diffusion method, zone of inhibitions being measured in mm, as described by Holder and Boyce (1994).26 The essential oils were, separately, tested against the selected strains at concentration of 1mg/ml. DMSO was used as a negative control; meanwhile Penicillin G and Streptomycin (10 mg/ml) were used as a positive controls for bacterial strains and Amphotericin B as positive control for fungi. Experiments were carried out in triplicates. Bacterial cultures were incubated at 37 °C, for 24 h and the fungal ones at 25-30°C, for 3-7 days. Results are recorded (Table 3) as mean zone of inhibition in mm ± Standard deviation beyond well diameter (6 mm) produced on a range of environmental and clinically pathogenic microorganisms using (1 mg/ml) concentration of tested samples.27 Potencies relative to the appropriate antibiotic are represented by the histograms in (Figures 4-6).
Determination of minimal inhibitory concentrations (MIC)
Broth dilution method28 was used for determination of minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of the most active sample. Serial dilutions of each essential oil sample were prepared in DMSO and mixed with broth media in a 96-wells microtiter plate to achieve a final concentration range from 0.003-4 % v/v. The plates were then inoculated with standardized suspension containing 5 × 105 bacterial count per well. Optical density was measured at 600 nm after a specified incubation period by means of a JENWAY 6051 colorimeter (U.K.) and was used as a measure of bacterial growth.29
Determination of Median Lethal dose (LD50)
The acute toxicity resulting from oral administration of the volatile oils of the aerial parts of A. monosperma Del. was investigated. In this respect, its median lethal dose (LD50) was determined according to Karber (1931)30 as follows: Preliminary experiments were carried out to determine the minimal dose that kills all animals (LD100) and the maximal dose that fails to kill any animal. Several doses at equal logarithmic intervals were selected in between these two doses, and each was orally administered to a group of experimental animals (n=6). The mice were observed for 24 h and the symptoms of toxicity as well as mortality rates in each group were recorded.
Figure 3: Histogram representing the relative percentages of the major components detected in the essential oils (A1, A2 and A3) samples collected before flowering, and at the beginning and end of the flowering stage of A. monosperma, respectively.
Figure 4: Histogram representing the antifungal activity of essential oils (A1, A2 and A3) samples collected before flowering, and at the beginning and end of the flowering stage of A. monosperma, respectively; expressed as potencies as compared to standard Amphotericin B.
Table 4:Antimicrobial Activity of A2 oil sample* expressed as MICs (µg/ml)
A2 sample of aerial parts collected at the beginning of the flowering stage; NA: no action.
Figure 5: Histogram representing the antibacterial activity of essential oils (A1, A2 and A3) samples collected before flowering, and at the beginning and end of the flowering stage respectively of aerial parts of A .monosperma, expressed as potencies as compared to standard Gentamycin.
Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory activity
The acute anti-inflammatory activity was assessed in-vivo by means of the paw swelling, or foot edema method, which is convenient for assessing inflammatory responses to antigenic challenges and irritants. This was performed by examining the ability of the tested samples to reduce or prevent the development of carrageenan-induced paw swelling. This model is commonly used to assess the efficiency of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that inhibit prostaglandin production.31
The method of Winter et al (1962)32 was adopted. Carrageenan suspension (1% in sterile saline) was prepared, and placed in a refrigerator, at 4ºC for an overnight, to allow complete hydration of the polysaccharide; then injected (100 µl) into the sub-plantar tissue of the right hind paw of Sprague-Dawley male albino rats (120-150 g) to induce edema. Meanwhile, the left hind paw was injected with 100µl saline.
The animals were randomized into 5 groups (n=6); one hour before carrageenan injection, they received (by oral administration, p.o.) appropriate doses of the vehicle, tested samples and standard drug, as follows: Group 1 (negative control): received the vehicle (saline, 1 ml /Kg b. wt.). Groups 2, 3 and 4: received the volatile oil samples (A1-A3 0.01 mL/kg b.wt., each).
Group 5 (positive control): received the standard anti-inflammatory drug, Indomethacin (20 mg/kg b. wt.)
The hind paw diameter was measured by means of Vernier caliper. Measurements were carried out immediately after carrageenan injection, and at selected time intervals (1 h, 2 h, 3 h and 4 h) after drug or samples administration. Experiments were carried out in triplicates. The percentage edema was recorded and percentage edema inhibition calculated as follows:
Evaluation of the antioxidant activity
Glutathione (GSH) is an important antioxidant in plants, animals, fungi, and some bacteria, preventing damage to important cellular components caused by reactive oxygen species such as free radicals, peroxides, lipid peroxides and heavy metals.33 In healthy cells and tissue, more than 90% of the total glutathione pool is in the reduced form (GSH) and less than 10% exists in the disulfide form (GSSG); and an increased GSSG-to-GSH ratio is indicative of oxidative stress.34
Various methods have been devised for the determination of glutathione in biological samples, including spectrophotometric- and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)-based techniques. The most popular is the 5,5′-dithio-bis(2-nitrobenzoic acid) (DTNB) spectro-photometric method.35 Blood glutathione was determined in Alloxandiabetic rats by adopting the Beutler et al (1963).36 The restoration of GSH level reduced due to oxidative stress induced by diabetes was taken as a measure of antioxidant activity.
The principle of the assay depends on that protein and non-protein SH-groups react with Ellman’s reagent [5, 5-dithiobis-(2-nitrobezoic acid)] to form the stable yellow colored 5-thio-nitrobenzoic acid, which can be measured at 412 nm.
Thirty-six adult male albino rats of the Sprague-Dawley strain (120-150 g) were used as experimental animals. Diabetes mellitus was induced by a single intra-peritoneal injection of Alloxan (150 mg/kg b. wt.) followed by an overnight fast.37 Hyperglycemia was assessed, after 72 h of diabetes induction, by measuring the blood glucose levels according to Trinder(1969).38
The rats were divided into 6 groups, each of 6 animals (n=6).
The 1st group received 1ml saline and was kept as a negative control (normal, non-diabetic). Diabetes was induced to the other 6 groups as previously indicated.
Group 2: (Diabetic control) was kept untreated.
Group 3: (Diabetic + Vitamin E, positive control) received the reference drug, Vitamin E (7.5mg/kg b. wt.).
Groups 4, 5 and 6: (Diabetic + Volatile oils) received A1, A2 and A3, (0.01ml/kg b. wt.), respectively. Experiments were carried out in triplicates.
Table 5: Results of evaluation of the acute anti-inflammatory activity of the volatile oil samples (A1-A3) of the aerial parts of A. monosperma Del., as compared to Indomethacin
A1, A2 and A3: volatile oils of aerial parts before, during and at the end of the flowering stage (0.01mL/kg); S.E. = standard error; * Statistically significant from the control normal inflamed group at the corresponding time: P< 0.05. Statistical analysis was carried out using repeated measures one way ANOVA followed by Least significant test for multiple comparison. a % Oedema =wt of right paw-wt.of left paw x 100/wt of left paw b %oedema inhibition (% of change )=(Dc-Dt)x100/ Dc; Dc is the mean oedema in control rats; Mt is the mean Oedema in drug-treated animals.
Table 6: Effect of volatile oil samples (A1-A3) of the aerial parts of A. monosperma on GHS blood level in Alloxan-induced diabetic rats, as compared to Vitamin E.
GHS: reduced glutathione; A1, A2 and A3: volatile oil of aerial parts before, during and at the end of the flowering stage; * Statistically significant for control group at P< 0.01; Statistical analysis was carried out using repeated measures one way ANOVA followed by Least significant test for multiple comparison. a % Change from control=(Mc-Mt)x100/ Mc ; Mc is the mean change in control rats; Mt is the mean change in drug-treated animals. b %Relative potency calculated as regard to standard drug.
Figure 6: Histogram representing the antibacterial activity of essential oils (A1, A2 and A3) samples collected before flowering, and at the beginning and end of the flowering stage of A. monosperma, respectively; expressed as potencies as compared to standard Ampicillin.
Figure 7: Histogram representing the antiinflamatory activity of essential oils (A1, A2 and A3) samples collected before flowering, and at the beginning and end of the flowering stage of A. monosperma, respectively; expressed as potencies as compared to standard indomethacin.
The blood GSH level was recorded, and percentage change from control computed as follows:
% Change = (G-G0) × 100/G0; where:G0 is the GHS level in diabetic animals prior sample administration and G that measured after.
Yield and Composition of the Volatiles
The hydro-distilled volatiles of the aerial parts of A. monosperma, collected before flowering (A1), and at the beginning (A2) and end (A3) flowering stage, were obtained as greenish yellow dextro-rotatory liquids with characteristic odour. Oil yields ranged from 0.16 to 0.26% v/w (on fresh weight basis), the highest being recorded for A3 (Table 1).
Comparative GC profiling revealed a qualitative and quantitative variability among the samples (Tables 2; Figures 1-3). A total of 16-20 components were identified; 11, including 9 non-oxygenated, were common in all the samples. Identified constituents represented 97.63-99.00% of the total composition of the analyzed oils.
Samples were noticeably enriched in hydrocarbons; A1 and A2 showed appreciable and close amounts of these constituents (63.56 and 66.55%) although distinctly lower than in A3 (88.36%). Monoterpenoids dominated the group, while sesquiterpenoids were missing and aromatics represented by p-cymene only. Sabinene (13.15-22.85%) and β-pinene (9.00-24.03%) were detected in appreciable amounts in all samples and p-cymene mainly in A2 (11.20%).
Oxygenated components were detected in lesser amounts (11.29, 31.08 and 35.44 % in A3, A2 and A1, respectively) being gradually decreased during flowering (highest % in A1, before flowering). They include esters, alcohols, ketones and phenols. They are mostly terpenoids with few aromatics viz., eugenol methyl ether, methyl iso-eugenol, 7-methyl-1-naphthol and capillin. The bicylic monoterpenoid ester, bornyl acetate was the major identified oxygenated compound in all the samples (8.00-31.00%) with highest amount in A1 decreasing to about the quarter by time (least in A3). Whereas, the sesquiterpenoid alcohol, β-eudesmol was detected in appreciable amounts (8.01%) in A2 only. The latter was, in addition, characterized by the presence of capillin (2,4-hexadiynophenone), a phenyl ketonic polyacetylene typically detected in Artemisia species.39
Moreover, the chemical profiles of the analyzed Libyan samples were different from those reported for their analogues obtained from plants growing in other localities of close climatic conditions. Among samples collected from Egypt various compounds were detected as major including: 3-methyl-3-phenyl-1,4-pentadiyne, capillene;17 dibenzofuran, phenylbicyclo (3.3.1), non-2-en-9-ol benzoate,40 2-pinene-4-one and 3-phenylethyl propenoate.41 Meanwhile, β-pinene and α-terpinolene prevailed among components of Saudi leaf and stem essential oils.42
Antimicrobial Activity
The antimicrobial activity of the different samples was evaluated against a set of microorganisms, including 4 fungal and 8 bacterial strains (Table 3 and 4) (Figures 4-6).The tested samples exhibited moderate to remarkable growth inhibitory potential against most of the tested strains as compared to the appropriate standard antibiotics. Yet, all were inactive against the filamentous fungus Syncephalastrum racemosum, the Grampositive bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes and the Gram-negative Proteus vulgaris. Sample A2 demonstrated the highest activity against all affected microorganisms with best efficiency as antifungal, especially on Aspergillus fumigatus (potency, 89.87% relative to Amphotericin B). In all cases A3 was the least active, except on Klebsiella pneumoniae on which it revealed a slightly higher effect than A2. The potentiality of the oil sample derived from aerial parts collected at the beginning of the flowering stage (sample A2) may be attributed to its bornyl acetate content (31%).43
Median lethal dose LD50
The 24 h LD50 was approximately more than 0.05 ml /kg b. wt., of the essential oils of the aerial parts. These results showed that the essential oils are safe and non-toxic.
Anti-inflammatory activity
Results presented in Table 5 and Figure 7 revealed that the A3 volatile sample (hydro-distilled from the aerial parts of the plant collected at the end of the flowering stage) exerted the highest anti-inflammatory activity as compared to the other volatiles obtained from earlier gathered plant material. The sample exhibited a significantly high potency ranging from (70.03-81.62%) relative to the reference NSAID Indomethacin; and its efficiency appeared the highest after 1 h of treatment. This remarkable effect could be correlated to its relatively high monoterpenoid content viz., β-Pinene (24.03%), Sabinene (17.10%), β-trans-Ocimene (10.98%) and β-cis-Ocimene (12.92 %) with reported anti-inflammatory activity.44
Anti-oxidant activity
The results represented in Table 6 and Figure 8 revealed that the A1 (volatiles hydro-distilled from plants collected before flowering) restored the reduced blood GHS level in diabetic animals almost as efficiently as Vitamin E (relative potencies 97.03 and 94.28 %, respectively) followed by A2 and A3 (88.79 and 67.44%). The antioxidant activity of the volatiles is thus decreased during the flowering stage, being the highest before flowering (A1); this could be associated to the decreasing bornyl acetate content of the samples (31.00, 14.05 and 8.00% in A1, A2 and A3, respectively). In fact, both borneol and bornyl acetate are considered as major contributors in the antioxidant activity of essential oils.45,46
Figure 8: Histogram representing the antioxidant activity of essential oils (A1, A2 and A3) samples collected before flowering, and at the beginning and end of the flowering stage of A. monosperma respectively, as potencies as compared to standard vitamin E.
The genotype, ontogenic development and environmental growth conditions of any plant species are known to have a great impact on the qualitative and quantitative composition of its constituents, thus resulting in different chemotypes. In this respect, it was here evident that the stage of development influenced the yield and composition of the hydro-distilled volatiles of the aerial parts of Artemisia monosperma and consequently affected its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potencies. The latter could not be exclusively correlated to the efficiency of a specific constituent but rather to a synergistic effect of all components. Meanwhile, the difference in composition observed in comparison with samples obtained from other localities may be referred to a number of extrinsic factors which affect growth conditions and consequently the production of secondary metabolites.
The authors sincerely thank Professor Dr. Mohamed El-Gebaly, Botany Specialist for plants authentication and Dr Marwa Emam Assistant professor at the department Mycology and Biotechnology in Regional Center for Mycology and Biotechnology (RCMB), Al Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
The authors report no declarations of interest.
ABBREVIATION USED
A1: Essential oil sample collected before flowering stage; A2: Essential oil sample collected at beginning of flowering stage; A3: Essential oil sample collected at end of flowering stage; GC/MS: Gas chromatography / mass spectrometry; Rt: retention times; RI: retention indices; GC/FID: Gas chromatography coupled with flame ionization detector; DMSO: Dimethylsulfoxide; p.o.: per oral; b.wt: body weight.
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The genotype, ontogenic development and environmental growth conditions of any plant species are known to have a great impact on the qualitative and quantitative composition of its constituents, thus resulting in different chemotypes. In this respect, it was here evident that the stage of development influenced the yield and composition of the hydro-distilled volatiles of the aerial parts of Artemisia monosperma and consequently affected its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potencies. The latter could not be exclusively correlated to the efficiency of a specific constituent but rather to a synergistic effect of all components. Meanwhile, the difference in composition observed in comparison with samples obtained from other localities may be referred to a number of extrinsic factors which affect growth conditions and consequently the production of secondary metabolites. The remarkable anti-inflammatory effect could be correlated to its relatively high monoterpenoid content viz., β-Pinene (24.03%), Sabinene (17.10%), β-trans-Ocimene (10.98%) and β-cis-Ocimene (12.92 %) with reported anti-inflammatory activity. The A1 (volatiles hydro-distilled from plants collected before flowering) samples restored the reduced blood GHS level in diabetic animals almost as efficiently as Vitamin E (relative potencies 97.03 and 94.28 %, respectively) followed by A2 and A3 (88.79 and 67.44%). The antioxidant activity of the volatiles is thus decreased during the flowering stage, being the highest before flowering (A1); this could be associated to the decreasing bornyl acetate content of the samples (31.00, 14.05 and 8.00% in A1, A2 and A3, respectively). In fact, both borneol and bornyl acetate are considered as major contributors in the antioxidant activity of essential oils.
Soheir Mohamed El Zalabani, Ph.D., Professor of Pharmacognosy, Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo Egypt. Email: soheir.elzalabani@pharma.cu.edu.eg
Field of specialization: Phytochemical investigation of plants and related drugs of biological origin; isolation and identification of plant constituents; evaluation of drugs for commercial production and industrialization; determination of quality and standardization of natural products; morphological and microscopical examination of vegetable drugs; application of new technologies in formulation of natural products
Soad Hanna Tadros, Ph.D., Professor of Pharmacognosy, Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo Egypt. Email: soad_Hanna@yahoo.com
Abeer Mohamed ElSayed, Ph.D.,Associate professor of Pharmacognosy, Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, Cairo University, EGYPT. Email:abeer.ali@pharma.cu.edu.eg.
Field of specialization: Pharmaceutical sciences is my major field of specialization, while the minor one is natural products chemistry, botany and medicinal plants and herbal alternative medicine.
Amany Amen Sleem PH.D., Professor of pharmacology, Pharmacology Department, National Research Center, El-Dokki, Giza,, EGYPT
Areej Almaktouf Daboub MSc. of pharmacognosy, Department of pharmacognosy,College of pharmacy, AL ZawiaUniversity, LIBYA.
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EXCLUSIVE: European Muslim Brotherhood Youth Organization Announces Green Initiative; VP Of Group Is Daughter Of Rachid Ghannouchi
By gmbwatch on December 23, 2012 Daily
The Federation of Muslim Youth and Student Organizations (FEMYSO), a part of the European Muslim Brotherhood, has announced a new campaign aimed at developing what it calls “a pan-European youth-led Green Muslim movement. According to the FEMYSO announcement, the current vice-president of FEMYSO is a daughter of Tunisian Muslim Brotherhood leader Rachid Ghannouchi:
FEMYSO, in cooperation with development NGO MADE in Europe, are launching “Green Up my Community!”, a campaign to inspire a pan-European youth-led Green Muslim movement. The campaign will educate European Muslim youth to campaign for climate and trade justice issues, encouraging them to think and live “Green” and training them in the skills needed to change the habits of their local communities. The first part of the campaign is a training course which will take place from the 16th to 21st of December 2012 in Berlin for 30 young activists. The course will train young European Muslims in campaigning tools and skills and educate them on global development issues including climate change, trade justice and global inequalities. The 30 young activists will be trained and empowered to change the habits and practices of their local institutions, mosques and communities. The campaign will take place through 2013 and will aim to inspire a new Muslim youth-led pan-European environmental and trade justice movement. It will bring together European youth from over 10 European countries with a keen interest in tackling environmental and trade justice issues to share knowledge and strategies on embedding environmentally friendly and ethical consumption habits among their local communities. Intissar Kherigi, FEMYSO Vice-President, said: “We are very excited to be launching this new initiative, something that has never been done at the European level. European Muslim youth have twice the reasons to be green and ethical consumers – based on a shared humanity and based on their faith, which encourages them to care for the earth and for their fellow human beings around the world. We all have freedom of choice – let’s exercise it in a way that protects our earth and gives dignity and sustainability to farmers and producers around the world”. This project is part-funded by the European Youth Foundation, a fund established in 1972 by the Council of Europe to provide financial support for European youth activities.
A Hudson Institute report identifies Intissar Kherigi as a daughter of Tunisian Muslim Brotherhood leader Rachid Ghannouchi and explains that they often work from a left-wing perspective:
Ghannouchi’s daughters, who became personally involved in the Brotherhood movement and in related political causes, also help to show how life in the West has impacted al-Nahda’s organization and development. For example, his daughter Soumaya al-Ghannouchi became a prominent media figure while only in her twenties in the 2003-2005 UK protests against the Iraq War. These organized protests were often staged in conjunction with pan-Brotherhood groups such as MAB as well as far-left organizations such as the Socialist Workers Party. Through this experience, al-Nahda activists like Ms. Ghannouchi acquired useful experience working in coalitions with other Islamist as well as non-Islamist movements. They were also exposed to a range of non-Islamist ideas. Another daughter, Intissar Kherigi (who uses Ghannouchi’s familial surname) also rose to prominence by helping organize “Islam Expo,” a pan-Islamist event held in London in 2006 that brought together Islamist speakers (including her father) from around the world.[21] Both daughters have also written extensively, particularly for The Guardian and the al-Jazeera website. While they do not argue for Islamist policies per se, a frequent theme of their polemical writing is opposing Western counter-terrorism strategies and foreign policy as hostile toward Muslims, often from a left-leaning perspective. For instance, Soumaya Ghannouchi accused Tony Blair of “secularized missionary absolutism” and of “constantly pointing the finger at Muslims.”[22] A third daughter, Yusra Ghannouchi, also engaged in activism and later became a spokeswoman for her father’s party.[23]
Past posts have detailed the extremist background of Rachid Ghannouchi and his ties to the Global Muslim Brotherhood.
NEFA Foundation report identifies FEMYSO as the youth/student arm of the Federation of Islamic Organizations in Europe (FIOE), representing the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe. Over the years, FEMYSO has developed a relationship with both the Council of Europe and the European Commission where it has been invited since 2003 to attend meetings of the Group of Policy Advisers (GOPA). One of the important leaders of FEMYSO over the years has been Ibrahim El-Zayat, the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood in Germany. Michael Privot, a Belgian convert and former youth leader in FIOE who in 2008 had openly acknowledged being part of the Muslim Brotherhood, has written in his blog that he has “put an end to all my links and ties with the European Muslim Brotherhood.”
It is the opinion of the GMBDW that the new FEMYSO Green initiative is, in reality, another attempt by the European Muslim Brotherhood to make common cause with the left.
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Electoral system / Referendum
On financing campaigns and referenda: The Government and the Parliament are (again) unenthusiastic
In order to invalidate to the largest extent possible the rule that elections are won with „one third above and two thirds below the table“, GONG is appealing to the Government and the Parliament that, before their dissolution, they pass a long awaited and improved Act on Referenda, and to make the most of the last opportunity before the elections to incorporate better ways to increase transparency of election and referendum campaigns.
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"Referendum on referendums" initiative collects 315,000 signatures
A group of 15 trade unions and seven civil society organisations calling for "a referendum on referendums" have so far collected 315,000 signatures for their petition, the group's coordinators said at a press conference in Zagreb on Thursday, appealing to the public to support their initiative over the remaining three days in order to "save direct democracy".
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The "Pro Referendum" civic initiative submitted two referendum questions to the Constitutional Court on Monday for evaluation, which it intends to raise - that signatures for referendums can be collected at any appropriate place, as is the case now, and that referendums can be called if requested by 200,000 voters or five percent of all registered voters and not 10% as is the case now.
New civil initiative to call a referendum on referendums
"A referendum with fewer signatures and more petition sites" - this is the message of a new civil initiative by 15 unions and seven civil society organisations to launch the collection of signatures for a new referendum so as to ensure that signatures continue to be collected in public places and that the number of signatures required to call a referendum be reduced to 200,000.
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Marriage initiative welcomes referendum, NGOs disappointed
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(House of Night #12)
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In the final electrifying novel in the HoN series, Neferet has finally made herself known to mortals. A Dark Goddess is loose on Tulsa and the world. No single vampyre is strong enough to vanquish her - unless that creature has the power to summon the elements as well as the ability to wield Old Magick. Only Zoey Redbird is heir to such power…but because of the consequen In the final electrifying novel in the HoN series, Neferet has finally made herself known to mortals. A Dark Goddess is loose on Tulsa and the world. No single vampyre is strong enough to vanquish her - unless that creature has the power to summon the elements as well as the ability to wield Old Magick. Only Zoey Redbird is heir to such power…but because of the consequences of using Old Magick, she is unable to help. Find out who will win and who will lose in this epic battle of Light versus Darkness.
The House of Night series is an international phenomenon, reaching #1 on U.S., German, and UK bestseller lists, and remaining a fixture on The New York Times Children’s Series bestseller list for nearly 160 weeks and counting. With more than 12 million copies in print, rights sold in thirty–eight countries to date, and relatable, addictive characters, this series is unstoppable. Now, in the final installment of the series, Zoey and her friends face the ultimate battle with evil which will determine the fate of the world, both human and vampyre.
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Published October 14th 2014 by St. Martin's Griffin
http://us.macmillan.com/redeemed/PCCast
House of Night #12
Caradoc, Alexandra Patton
Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award (RT Award) for Best Silhouette Nocturne (2009)
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Why does everyone hate Neferet so much?? So far I think Zoey is the most annoying.
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Ore to be honest yh sometimes zoey an be really annoying but lets face the facts zoey for 1 is not a hoe she has just dated a lot of guys now lets see…moreto be honest yh sometimes zoey an be really annoying but lets face the facts zoey for 1 is not a hoe she has just dated a lot of guys now lets see erick is just a jealous douche bag who treats zoey like nothing and she was smart to get out of that out now with heath she fought really hard to keep him away but heath loved her soo much that he gave the one thing he could his blood and stuck with her till the very end okay Blake was just a girl using twat who is evil and i am sort of glad that he died stark i mean he is just everything and know that zoey hasn't hooked up with anyone but him once they started dating so she isn't a hoe she went out with 3 guys and slept with 1 guy second all you are saying neferet has a reason to hate zoey she really does not yh she got raped by her father and i now that is just sick and wrong but let's be honest neferet was already evil by the time zoey got there neferet just outed while zoey was there bearing mind that i am only in the 10th book i just think you need to back and re-read your facts on this book because i think without a doubt on my mind that p.c cast has done a amazing job at writing i could remember waiting for the next book never knowing what was going to happen i just love the series next to the fallen series just amazing thank you sooooo much for the series i will miss the books stark,zoey,Aphrodite ........ i actually love them soo much btw i am 13 years old and i see nothing wrong the books (less)
why is everyone so against Zoey she is super awesome and if you don't like the series then why did you read it in the first place
Paranormal_Madness Some people can't stand to leave a series unfinished once it's started, and nobody has to justify why they're still reading it. But, the reason people…moreSome people can't stand to leave a series unfinished once it's started, and nobody has to justify why they're still reading it. But, the reason people are against Zoey is because she's a judgmental, hypocritical piece of trash. She calls other girls "hoes" when she's the one sneaking around and cheating on her boyfriend with two other guys at several points in the series. She doesn't grow at all throughout the 11 books that I've read, she just stays the same annoying, vapid, whiny girl she was at the beginning. She treats anyone who doesn't worship her like dirt, and she turns on people in an instant. Erin and Erik anyone?(less)
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Mar 01, 2013 Elena marked it as to-read
This should be the last book.
Please don't make out a thirteenth.
I want to know how the story ends before I start to age.
Nov 21, 2013 Raph♛ marked it as to-read
Shelves: series-finale, to-read-or-not-read
it took 12 books for this series to end....?
but you know this is the LAST book!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE VERY LAST ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IF THIS IS TRUE THEN
Jun 09, 2013 Darlene Mercado marked it as to-read
I am glad this will be the last book, but not for the same reasons as everyone else. I do not find myself annoyed with the books. Yes, Zoey has has multiple boyfriends, but she's stayed with Stark longer than anyone else. Yes, Neferet needs to shrivel up and die already. However, I actually enjoyed the series.
Dec 17, 2013 Esra marked it as to-read
it's ending Y'all
oh look , the cover released
Dec 04, 2012 Lex marked it as to-read
This would be the last book. I hope everyone dies in it. The people that needed to die, please go and jump off a cliff or be eaten by zombies or something. :O Die Neferet! And don't freakin' come back!
Dec 08, 2013 Isabella Primrose rated it it was amazing
I really love this series, once I read the first book a few years ago, I was captivated. So many people are ready for this series to come to an end, but I'll be sad when I read the last book. I can't wait for it to come out: very excited :)
-lover of reading
Mar 19, 2014 Brandy marked it as to-read
I am only reading this because its the last one. I truly hate Zoey. Can we pull a Allegiant and kill her and Nef. One final epic battle and they both die?? I am okay with this.
Aug 08, 2013 Nasty Lady MJ rated it did not like it
Recommends it for: People Who Want to Read Something that Shouldn't Have Gotten Published
Recommended to Nasty Lady MJ by: It was a Book Shimmy Pick Plus I'm Shameless
Shelves: wtf, wtf-did-i-read, trigger, rude-and-offensive, research-wikipedia, reincarnation, dumb-ass-heroines, useless-characters, torture-me, sexist-piece-of-shit
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PC and Kristin Cast really out do themselves when it comes from being disgusting . Thankfully, after Redeemed I’ll never have to read a House of Night book by them again.
No, I’m not even going to talk about possible spinoffs. So, we’re going to forget about that. Right now. Not even going to give the Casts that idea. Though, I’m sure the thought has already occurred in their offensive heads.
After writing twelve (if we count the graphic novel) of the drinking ga
After writing twelve (if we count the graphic novel) of the drinking game things-though I really have never drank a drop of the devil’s drink when reading this since I care for my liver- it’s sort of hard to come up with something truly original, so today I thought I’d just look back and reflect (cue the bad montage music)
Reflection One: I knew going in it was going to be painful beginning this torturous journey.
I wasn’t a complete innocent. I had tried reading Marked after the ill guised recommendation of a now defunct Walden Books salesperson. I was vampire hungry back then and apparently the salesclerk viewed Zoey as a strong heroine akin to a Meg Cabot heroine.
I think she got this series confused with Vampire Academy.
There is nothing about Zoey that is strong unless we count her Mary Sue powers which I don’t. She hasn’t even evolved as a character. The last book makes this painfully obvious with her jail house scenes.
I will say I have matured though. A year ago, I would’ve been spitting and spewing about how the Casts only research into the criminal justice system consisted of Law and Order and then went on a big fuckery rant but not so much now.
And it’s not because of my blood pressure, it’s because the whole scenario was so typical Casts. I expected fuckery and I got it. Never mind the following:
Zoey didn’t have her Miranda rights read for her.
Had a bail hearing.
Was held in conditions that violated the 8th amendment-a.k.a. the fact she was locked in a jail that could’ve killed her would probably be a fair argument for cruel and unusual punishment.
Was a fucking lawyer’s worst nightmare. Oh, wait the twat didn’t have a lawyer.
A cop can just drop a murder charge with little viable proof. That’s right the judiciary has no power (apparently).
Crickets can be heard in the background of the review.
Really, you’re that surprised I’m not spitting and spewing. Throwing things. Cursing. Obviously, you haven’t read that much House of Night.
Reflection Two: Neferet has never really been a true villainess.
The sad truth of the matter is that Neferet could’ve been an interesting characters. And I really do think YA needs good villains. But in the end, she’s a joke.
At least she was clothed this installment.
That’s something.
The problem with this character is I feel like she’s sort of a parody at best and a bad parody. This character had the skeletal outline to have lots of layers. Those layers were never developed though. Rather, I think everything this character endured (abuse, rape, etc.) was just sort of thrown to the side.
I really thin the end gave her no justice too.
Her downfall was so easy it was ridiculous.
And I’m not even going to discuss how the Casts couldn’t come up with something original because that would be pointless.
Reflection Three: This book exemplified how pointless the love interests all in this book or really any other character besides Zoey Redbird.
The thing about series finales is they should be a goodbye from all the characters. This book really was only about Zoey and some new unknown characters.
Rather, than getting mad about the new characters, I tried to ignore them and focus on the characters I know and hate…but I couldn’t because guess what they barely appeared in this story other than to provide a pep talk to Zoey and help out in a Captain Planet ritual.
Yeah, I watch that show way too much in my youth.
But it’s the only thing I can think of when I think of Zoey’s friends because they have no personality especially in the later books.
Even the love interests–who were the most fleshed out of the supporting characters had little to no personality in this installment as well.
None of them.
It was Zoey. Zoey. Grandma Fucking Redbird (yeah, I had to leave the fuck in her middle name), and maybe just maybe Neferet.
Oh, wait there were some new characters.
A cop who liked to curse and…some lame mortal that was Neferet’s play thing.
All I can say is this again: I don’t care.
Reflection Four: The Casts just like to offend people.
I used to think that the Casts unintentionally offend people. However, I am much wiser after the seventh or whenever they mocked people for being offended about the r word the first time.
They do that again here. And also mock those of us who drank ourselves to death due to the word bullpoopie being used instead of fucked. And they said fuck a lot themselves.
Don’t believe me look at this fucking disgusting quote from the book. I’ll start it when Aphrodite is talking about interracial romances-comparing it to Scandal of all things:
“they’re reminds me of Olivia and the president in Scandal. I’m liking this whole black girl-white boy thing. It’s attractive. Not to mention how it broadens the typical white boy point of view. Goddess knows they need it.”
‘That’s the most politically correct thing I’ve ever heard you say.”
“You are welcome, retard,” (Casts 258)
Honestly, I don’t think I’d like the Casts if they’re anything like their narration.
My interpretation of the text is that they are directly addressing heir reading. It’s pretty obvious, well in the earlier installments, less obvious here. But still. If you knew about the whole r word incident, you’d know about this. Honestly, I’m sort of over it. It isn’t funny. It’s disgusting. Maybe the Casts aren’t offended by the r word but there are a lot of people who are. And chances are some of them are going to read this book. Isolating your audience isn’t just rude, but it’s bad economic sense.
Reflection Five: How the fuck did this get nominated for two Book Shimmy awards?
Yeah, this is where you see me get mega pissed.
How just how?
And I’m not saying that because I utterly despise the House of Night series. I’m saying that because it logically makes no sense.
This is a bad book.
And I’m not just talking about it’s actual content. Technically it is a flop if there ever was one.
The multiple points of view does not work. I think the Casts would’ve been better off having this book just be written in omniscient third than the first and various limited third it just got confusing after awhile especially since the changes in point of view would happen so quickly. Seriously, half a page of view point changing was excessive.
The plot was illy paced. I hated how everything was resolved it just seemed way too easy and as if little thought was done. The ending itself was expected and it had one of those epilogues that just reeked awfulness.
Yet, it was nominated for two catagories-one best book and the other best villain.
Well, people have elected the tea party to office so I guess it makes sense.
This might say it better.
The good news though is I’m done. I pray the Casts won’t try to revive this like many other of their YA counterparts did to their series. This series needs to die. ...more
Jan 20, 2013 Kara marked it as to-read
Shelves: good-fuel-for-a-bonfire
Does this series ever end?
Mar 22, 2013 hayden rated it did not like it
Shelves: wish-series-was-shorter, annoying-characters, anxiously-awaiting, tbh-just-stop, will-read-to-finish-series, vampires, guilty-pleasures, hard-to-take-seriously, author-dropped, expect-the-worst
Ladies and gentlemen... the House of Night series is finally over.
(I've been waiting to say that for years. Literally. Years. Although I hoped I would feel a little more sad about it.)
When P.C. announced that the series would be twelve books long, I became weary. Twelve books is a lot of pages to fill. Twelve books is a lot of plot that has to be present. Twelve books can become disastrous if there is nothing happening. (Yes, I'm looking at you, Pretty Little Liars, at sixteen and counting.)
Unfo Ladies and gentlemen... the House of Night series is finally over.
Unfortunately, Redeemed falls into those hands.
I waited a few days to write this review because I was in denial. How could a series I loved so much at one point, with the hilarity and fun plot of Marked, Betrayed, Chosen, and Untamed, turn into something so... worn out? Weak and weary? Because let's face it: the last four or five of these novels have just been terrible. But now, I've got an honest review in my head, and I'm ready to say how I feel.
Although this novel is called Redeemed, it does nothing to redeem its past (and current) mistakes. I stuck around from book to book to book to book to book because I hoped, somewhat foolishly, that the steep decline in quality would somehow be able to fix itself. Even when Awakened felt like a waste of space, I remained hopeful. Even when Revealed did absolutely nothing, I stayed positive. Even when I realized in a soul-crushing moment that I no longer cared what happened to these characters, that I no longer gave a crap about who won and who lost in the "epic" battle of Light versus Darkness. Frankly, I started wanting Neferet to win.
The fact that the Casts felt the need to introduce new characters in the final installment proves their lack of ideas. I think that's what ultimately happened here: the Casts signed onto a large series deal naively, with no idea how to write one successfully. They got bored. They got lazy. (I think I counted five typos in this book, and that's coming from me, a fast reader, someone who rarely, if ever, catches mistakes.) Redeemed and the series's previous installment, Revealed, display a large lack of effort and interest. Neferet becomes a crazy, power-hungry lunatic, with absolutely nothing frightening about her, spending the novel worrying about entertainment, forging a slave out of some poor girl named Lynette. (Recognize that name? No? That's because she's a completely new character. Yep. In the twelfth freakin' book.) The gang is just as immature as always, which is nothing new. The only thing to elicit some sort of emotion out of me other than disappointment and slight annoyance was the presence of Aurox. His "Zo" calling brought about some reminiscence, as I thought about how much fun the series used to be, how much I missed the days when I enjoyed the House of Night tale.
The House of Night series could've been worthwhile if it weren't twelve books. Maybe the Casts would've taken some time and come up with original, fun plot events and characterization if they had had a smaller course load. But they didn't, and this is where they leave us: with a final installment that does nothing to atone for its previous failures.
If you're a new reader of the series and are a "series reader," meaning you need to know how it ends, read through book four (five if you're feeling patient, seven if you're a bit of a masochist) and skip to twelve. Or just try to find plot summaries online. If you haven't started, don't: there is nothing redeeming about Redeemed.
Color me vastly disappointed.
Pre-Review
Thank The Lord this series is finally coming to an end.
Don't get me wrong, I have been a House of Night fan for a long time. I read the first four when the fourth installment had just come out, and from then on, it was a grand waiting game. Most of the 7 installments that came afterward had moments that shined, either with Cast and Cast's trademark humor or a significant moment of darkness. The last installment, however, had no redeeming qualities (pun intended). I'm pretty sure nothing noteworthy happened until the last ten pages or so. It was the first HoN novel with which I was truly disappointed.
Hopefully the Casts make this series finale something to remember. If not, I'll feel awfully bad about having wasted so much of my time thus far. ...more
Apr 22, 2014 Edrillan (vampire junkie) added it
Shelves: as-to-read
This is the finale??? For real? Gosh o thought id have children and grandchildren before this book is finally done!! Well one last torturous read!! And ill be finally freed of Zoey's sluty fest
Nov 07, 2013 Victoria Hunt rated it it was amazing
I seriously wish it would be made into a movie series.... granted I know that would be a lot of movies, but if put together perfectly in a way to make like two books one movie... maybe.. ?? (: or the idea of the episodes would be freaking amazing!!!! I wish the series didn't end. most of the time now I just hurry through neferets part, but that is only because I don't like her.. I don't think anyone does... but also because I just wanna hurry and find out what happens next with zoey and rest of I seriously wish it would be made into a movie series.... granted I know that would be a lot of movies, but if put together perfectly in a way to make like two books one movie... maybe.. ?? (: or the idea of the episodes would be freaking amazing!!!! I wish the series didn't end. most of the time now I just hurry through neferets part, but that is only because I don't like her.. I don't think anyone does... but also because I just wanna hurry and find out what happens next with zoey and rest of group. I am guilty of being one of those people that read the book within a week or sooner. I find that it sucks to finish too fast cuz then you have to wait for the next one to come out which is usually not until a year later... lol. ...more
Jan 03, 2013 Margot rated it did not like it
Shelves: part-of-a-series, vampires, why-do-i-hate-myself, mary-sue_gary-stu, ya, teen
This review also appears on my blog, The Bookworm Experiment.
I didn't write a full-blown review, especially because there were a lot of them on Goodreads that already tell us about the general "plot" and spoilers.
But for those who want to laugh at some ridicule quotes, though, here you go:
"FAVORITE" QUOTES! WITH GIFs!
I couldn’t remember if Oklahoma was a death penalty state. Like I’d actually paid attention in history class while Coach Fitz played movie after movie?
~Zoey
Yeah, because knowing a
Yeah, because knowing a bit about the state where you were born in is for nerds! YOLO!
“I’d been a self-absorbed bitch.”
~ Zoey
Well, FINALLY!!! Acceptance is the first step and all that...
“[...]You don’t hear names like that anymore, and it is such a shame. Where have all the Elinors and Elizabeths, Gertrudes, Gladyses, and Phyllises gone?”
~ Neferet
What a happy coincidence that the P in P.C. Cast stands for Phyllis, huh?
Goddess! He’s not even human! I felt the shock of it, and the memory of what he looked like when he morphed into the bull creature played through my mind.
What a genius you are, Zoey!
“Only you can help yourself. Grow up, young Priestess. Show all of us why Nyx has chosen to gift you so greatly,” Sgiach said.
Zoey? Growing up?
“I’ve never heard of this, but maybe if a cat’s vampyre goes bad, it, well, commits suicide or something. He might be up there because Neferet is batshit crazy and he can’t deal with it.”
Yes, and it'll even say, "Goodbye, cruel world"...
I could even begin to recover from that horrid statement, Thanatos added, “I have only known one other fledgling who was as gifted as you are, Zoey Redbird. Her name was Neferet.”
Ok, Zoey, this is your cue to freak out!
“A teenager?” Marx’s voice grumbled from behind us. “Why would the power to balance good and evil be given to a teenager?”
I frowned at him.
“I have been wondering that for months,” Kalona said.
Me too! For years, actually...
“Ah, hell,” I said. I sighed and took a big gulp of my brown pop. It was going to be a long night.
For some reason, this scene makes me think "it's like she's supposedly downing a glass of whiskey, but this is a YA book, so 'brown pop' it is."
(Also, why the hell the HoN books are littered with pop culture and brand references, but Zoey never says Coke or Pepsi or Dr Pepper? Mother/daughter disagreement or product placement problem?)
THE END. REALLY.
Adiós, House of Night!
AFTERWARD...
No wait, WHAT?! LIES!!! You're freaking kidding me, right?
*a few pages later* OMG, FINALLY! It's finally over!
And my conclusion after I read the House of Night series' conclusion is: the whole series is, like Zoey would put it, a "GIHUGIC" waste of time.
But, the good news is, IT'S FINALLY OVER!
Now excuse me while I mentally celebrate with some Sofia sparkling wine (and not Aphrodite's "Sophia champagne" -- is that a Chinese knock-off?).
Feb 18, 2013 Melanie rated it it was ok
Shelves: fantasy, read-in-2014, paranormal, young-adult, witches
I feel like I should receive a medal of honor, pat on the back, or at least a gold star for finishing this series. I was so young when this train crash started. I remember being in college, at Christmas time, walking on the treadmill in my parent's basement, reading the very first installment ( Marked). Who would have thought that seven years later I would be inflicting physical pain on myself trying to see how it all ends?
If you follow my reviews, you know how I feel about The House of Night s
If you follow my reviews, you know how I feel about The House of Night series and that Casts. It's a very weak story, written with many offensive stereotypes, that should have been wrapped up six books ago. The series has taken a even more downward spiral (believe me, I didn't think this was possible), and the author(s) just blatantly refuse to finish the mess they created. My boyfriend even told me he googled a movie script being written up. Please Lord, have mercy.
The book starts out with Zoey wanting to die in Jail for killing two men at the end of the last book ( Revealed). Well, 70 pages in Zoey realizes she didn't kill anyone. THIS is the shit I'm talking about. What could have been fixed in half a page, took them 70 pages of wasting my time.
At least they learned that being racists and homophobic with teenage stereotypes is wrong, right? NOPE. Twelve books and a handful of novellas make up this series, and they still write the most offensive things I've ever in any YA book. In this book there are hostages at some point, and it's one person's job to categorize people as attractive, acceptable and needs work. Then subcategorize them as fat, fashion impaired or ugly. Call me crazy, but this has to offend someone. Especially since it had no real bearing on this book's story whatsoever. Then we have the typical "I'm liking this whole black girl-white guy thing. It's attractive." in case they weren't offensive on all levels. Throw in calling people "retarded" about twenty time too. Seriously, the Casts will never learn.
I actually started to feel happiness that the series is coming to a close. This is the last time I will ever have to read a House of Night book and all -(view spoiler)[They actually have the audacity to close it with the biggest open ending they could have created. Neferet is now trapped in the earth. Yup, that's the big ended. The big bad monster of twelve books is enclosed in a mini mountain. Ready to break free any minuet, I'm sure. (hide spoiler)]. Oh, the best part? The end of the chapter actually says "THE END. REALLY." then starts up a new chapter with "Afterward...". The Casts must believe all of their fans are masochists that enjoy this sort of torture. Maybe they are just the biggest trolls in the world. Either way, no one can fill up 300 pages with complete nothingness like the Casts.
This book deserves no one star, but I'm giving it two just because this fucking series is done. I will say a prayer that it really, truly is the last installment. If it turns out not to be, I will change its rating to the rightful one star.
Jan 05, 2013 Sharon ∞❥ is an emotional book junkie ❥∞ rated it liked it · review of another edition
I can't believe I actually made it through to the last book in the series. Once upon a time, I was determined I would finish every series that I started. Thank goodness, I don't feel the need to do that anymore but I'm still happy that I got to know how things ended. On that note, I'm just going to make this short and sweet.
Neferet is still up to no good. Kalona is all about redemption. Zoey and the "Nerd Herd" are still trying to figure things out. Aurox just wants to have a connection. Detecti I can't believe I actually made it through to the last book in the series. Once upon a time, I was determined I would finish every series that I started. Thank goodness, I don't feel the need to do that anymore but I'm still happy that I got to know how things ended. On that note, I'm just going to make this short and sweet.
Neferet is still up to no good. Kalona is all about redemption. Zoey and the "Nerd Herd" are still trying to figure things out. Aurox just wants to have a connection. Detective Marx is getting an education. And we get a new person's POV, Lynette, who just wants to stay alive.
Overall, I liked how things were handled, but I had problems with a few things...such as darkness getting through the barrier and can't we just leave Erik Night alone??!!
I think the ending worked out - not everything was perfect which I was happy about. And things came full circle. ;)
♥ "Begone, sunshine. You make my head ache."
♥ “You are the part of my life of which I am most proud.”
♥ “Do not tell your Rooster that, u-we-tsi-a-ge-ya. He already struts enough.” ...more
Aug 23, 2015 Sophia Triad rated it liked it
Shelves: vampires, 1paranormal-lovestories, afterlife, superpowers-specialpowers, demons, witches-wizards
The ultimate battle of vampires and humans against Neferet and her evil shadowlike tendrils
“Sometimes I cannot help but wonder why I have the desire to be worshipped by humans at all.”
And the book in which Zoe finally fulfils her destiny
High Priestess of the North American High Council—when would my stomach stop clenching whenever I heard my new title?
But, as you have guessed, this is not the end
“Zoeybird, you must not think of this as the end of something. Think of it as the beginning of a gra The ultimate battle of vampires and humans against Neferet and her evil shadowlike tendrils
“Zoeybird, you must not think of this as the end of something. Think of it as the beginning of a grand adventure for all of you”
I am looking forward to starting the House of Night Other World series.
Apr 23, 2013 Mike rated it really liked it
I was genuinely shocked by how good this was! Why couldn't Zoey have been this likable the entire series?
Mar 04, 2014 Happy Mpofu rated it it was amazing
Shelves: hope-the-series-never-ends, books-i-hope-are-amazing, love-triangles, favorite-books, i-need-it-now, series-i-enjoyed, young-adult, did-not-finish, fantacy, vampire-books
Yes yes yes! Come out now, please?
things I need from this book:
1) neferet to die (forreal this time)
2) Zoey and stark to be Okie-dokie with NO aourix
3) kalona to go back to Nyx's temple
4) rephaim to be 100% boy day & night
5) zoey to be a vampire finally!!!
I'm honestly not asking for much:)
Jan 13, 2014 Brianna Arias marked it as to-read
Okay finally this book series will end!
Now granted this series started off really good, Nerferet being the bad guy through me off at first which was great! And Zoey was suck a likable character...
Key word: WAS.
Now she isn't as likable and it started when she slept with her teacher.
I mean really?!
"He is a man."
Stupidest reason when you yourself are still a child! Or well you act like one!
"Eric is a possessive butt."
Hello, he didn't start acting like a real ass until after you cheated on him. Be Okay finally this book series will end!
Hello, he didn't start acting like a real ass until after you cheated on him. Before that he really wasn't that big of as ass, it was in normal range of how guys act. Especially when it came to Heath, who was you EX and your best friend since you where a child. Of course Eric would feel insecure and get defensive around him. Geez.
Then Stark came...I love him. He is my favorite guy in the series until he sorta came to a halt in character development and got stuck in that "I'm her boyfriend" mindset. It was like he started acting like Eric in the beginning of the series. I miss how he acted in the beginning and right after he regained his humanity. Then he acted like STARK. Now...not so much. I mean really it's only been what a couple of months since you met?
"I love you" BULL!
Then Stevie Rea's section came. And I have to tell you I loved it! It was beautiful! There was a sense of danger, of desire that none of Zoey's relationships had. But sadly that too came to an end with Awakened. I wanted Zoey and everybody to turn their back on her for loving the Raven Mocker. Why? Well unlike Zoey and Kalona and everybody knew he wanted her, Stevie Rea's hidden relationship seemed to come out of nowhere to them. The shock would have caused them to act out of character towards her. And I also miss Stevie Rea's dark side.
Then Raphaim became a daddy's boy and I just fucking got pissed.
I like how Shaunee grew though I wish it was sooner so we could see her exand more as a character. Her growth was a little too late in my opinion. Same with Erin. I still don't feel that she's dead.
Jack... =,{
Damien, dude as far as I'm concerned you got over Jack way to fast. Besides that you are the only character that doesn't piss me off.
Thanatos you are a bad ass!
Nix I wish we saw things through her point of view every once in a while. Then I wouldn't get to pissed with her all the time. I mean I understand she is a goddess but you would think that once Neferet became Immortal and therefore no longer her "daughter" she would have stepped in and said "Alright Zoey you had your shot now she's on my truf"...Well not like that but you get the point.
Anyway, like I was saying before I ranted, Zoey was a likable character but she blew it. She has a poor sense of right and wrong and depends way too much on her goddess for help. If she learned from her mistakes early on and learned to really use her powers then that would have been a different story. She would have end up being one of those Rise then Fall then Rise again characters. However she didn't.
Now with the series on it's final book I feel like it was far too rushed in the last books. Too much was added in too little time.I hope this is all fixed in Redeemed ...more
Dec 19, 2012 Modesty_b rated it liked it
Shelves: wish-list, disappointing, young-adult, paranormal
Edit: I finally read this one coz I had to end it for my peace of mind. I have to say this ... for a story which dragged on this long ... It didn't even go out with a big bang.... disappointing :(
This series has dragged on long enough.. now they're gonna have end of the world war where neferet's gonna die HOPEFULLY.
Nov 17, 2014 Mirayda rated it really liked it · review of another edition
BİTTİ. 6 YILDIR AZIMLE OKUDUĞUM SERİ SONUNDA BİTTİ.
Sep 23, 2014 Nic rated it it was ok
I am absolutely thrilled that this is the final book in this series. I remember loving the first 5 and when the series kept continuing it became difficult for me to keep reading. It has basically been the same thing over and over again. Nothing new or interesting really happens and it is exactly the same in the final book. This series really should have ended with 5 books.
It is exactly what you think, nothing but the same old trying to beat and kill Neferet. I found a lot of the dialog was just I am absolutely thrilled that this is the final book in this series. I remember loving the first 5 and when the series kept continuing it became difficult for me to keep reading. It has basically been the same thing over and over again. Nothing new or interesting really happens and it is exactly the same in the final book. This series really should have ended with 5 books.
It is exactly what you think, nothing but the same old trying to beat and kill Neferet. I found a lot of the dialog was just repeat, same discussions over and over again. Zoey repeatedly telling herself to grow up as she has done in every other book and circle after flipping circle. Couple more ppl die and then they finally beat Neferet. I expected some epic battle and it is nothing even close. Absolutely boring ending, again everything you think is going to happen basically does.
Zoey irritated me to no end and I actually used enjoy her. Actually I have zero patience for any of the characters. The only one I have liked from beginning to end is Kalona. I started reading this series when I was a lot younger and I suppose I have matured enough that this book feels immaturely written to me now.
Some positives are that it's over and that there is a happy ending. ...more
Oct 27, 2014 Catherine Ford rated it did not like it
Shelves: urban-fantasy, books-i-wish-i-could-unread
Buddy Read with Inga
Redeemed is the last book in the House of Night series, The Grand Finale!
Does the title live up to its name? No! Redeemed, did not redeem the passed seven novels of this series that I had to endure, to finally reach the end.
When I began reading this series, back in 2007,I really enjoyed the concept, a Finishing School for Vampires. The Casts created an intriguing world with a core group of interesting characters. The magic system, while perhaps not the most unique, was stil Buddy Read with Inga
When I began reading this series, back in 2007,I really enjoyed the concept, a Finishing School for Vampires. The Casts created an intriguing world with a core group of interesting characters. The magic system, while perhaps not the most unique, was still engaging and the blend of the Goddess Nyx and Native American beliefs and myths definitely made it interesting.
To read my entire review please click:
http://bookrantorrave.weebly.com/blog... ...more
Nov 16, 2012 Patricia marked it as to-read
This is the last one? YES.
Jan 14, 2015 Paranormal_Madness rated it did not like it · review of another edition
Shelves: holy-shit-my-brain-is-bleeding
Warning, there will be spoilers.
This book literally took me like three hours to read, not counting the breaks I took to make dinner, wash my bedding, and browse tumblr—basically anything I could do to keep from having to read more of this book—because there was absolutely zero substance to it. It was a relatively quick and mindless read that involved little to no effort.
-Neferet. All I could think while reading Neferet’s chapters was how much nicer her world view sounded than that o Warning, there will be spoilers.
-Neferet. All I could think while reading Neferet’s chapters was how much nicer her world view sounded than that of a world with Zoey Redbird in charge. Her visions of her world were detailed and beautiful, in a dark and morbid kind of way. Her character has pretty much always been fascinating to me, even if she isn’t the most believable or successful villain.
What I disliked:
-Why in the ever-loving fuck do these authors have to be so damn childish? Zoey is literally sitting in a jail cell for committing a double murder, knowing she’s going to reject the change and die all alone, and she’s still thinking about “psaghetti”. What the fuck?
-Point of view. More fucking points of view in this book. As if the last ones weren’t annoying enough, in this book we have random chapters from one of Neferet’s human supplicants which served no real purpose to the story. It could have just as easily been told from Neferet’s point of view, which I actually enjoyed and it would have made more of an impact. Oh, and we get some from Detective Marx as well. And his thoughts read like that of a teenage girl. Of fucking course.
-These authors are terrible. They treat characters—especially male characters—like total shit once they’ve fallen out of Zoey’s favor. Poor Erik is constantly ragged on by Zoey and her bitchy friends. Nicole steals Shaylinn and Zoey, Aphrodite, and Stevie Rae are gleefully watching the scene go down between Erik, Nicole, and Shaylinn, making fun of him for the awkward situation. These authors and characters are all fucking hags. Everyone is such a fucking bitch to Erik! God damn, he can’t even ask a simple question without some hag biting his head off. And his relationship with Shaunee comes out of absolutely fucking nowhere. Literally, there is no buildup and they’re suddenly a thing.
-Okay, rape is a horrible, disgusting crime. Everyone knows that. But these authors use it as a crutch and to try and make it seem like Neferet’s crimes are the fault of her father, not herself. She strangled her father to death, and the high council literally covered it up for her and allowed her to ‘start over’ so the entirety of their world didn’t know the truth about their high priestess. When Detective Marx objects, Lenobia says, “And please remember, Detective, that this man raped and brutalized his sixteen-year-old daughter.” Page 127. It’s awful, and he should have gone to prison for what he did, but they literally excused a murder committed by their future high priestess. That’s bullshit!
-Kalona. He’s an interesting character and one of the better written ones in the series, but his whole arc these last few books has been laughably stupid. When he dies and is reunited with Nyx, she welcomes him with open arms, accepts his warrior oath, and kisses him. He’s raped countless women over the centuries, and Nyx just forgives him because he sacrificed himself for a human he didn’t even know, which is totally out of his true character. And finding out that Erebus wasn’t really Nyx’s consort was so fucking stupid. They let Kalona think they were lovers even knowing it was driving him mad with jealously, and he fell because of it. And all is just forgiven between the three of them? Are you fucking kidding me?!
-Neferet’s defeat. It happened way too quickly, and way too easily. All of this buildup—twelve whole books—and the final battle is over in like five pages. It was so annoying and hard to follow. Zoey did something, Neferet did something, Zoey did something, Neferet did something. There was no emotion at all, or any real sense of urgency. You knew that Zoey was going to succeed in defeating Neferet without any real sacrifices. Aurox’s sacrifice was a bit surprising, but I didn’t really care since I hate all of these characters except for Aphrodite.
-Nyx. I’ve never liked Nyx. I’ve never thought anything she does or doesn’t do is even remotely believable. She literally could have saved countless lives if she had just taken Neferet’s powers from her like any sensible and just God or Goddess would do, but we get spoon fed some bullshit about ~free choice~ and that’s supposed to make her seem like a wise Goddess, but really it just makes her lazy. Nxy’s personality is also nauseatingly forced and fake. She acts like a giggly preteen, not a thousands of years old goddess that birthed and watches over an entire race of people. And her happily ever after with Kalona was disgusting. One good deed doesn’t undo a rape-fueled lifetime of hatred. Shame on these authors.
Overall, this book was shit. Pure and total shit. I can’t believe these books were ever published, as they’re filled with nonsense, as well as racist, sexist, homophobic bullshit. I wouldn’t recommend these books to anyone, ever. Avoid at all costs. 0.0 ...more
Oct 18, 2013 ♫♪ ♥A_Vee♥ ♪♫ marked it as to-read
At last the final book. I stopped reading this crap by... What's the one about the country girl? I forgot her name /_\ How do you forget someone who is constantly repeated over and over and over again. Something Rae... right?
Anyway, I reached Burned and just could not do it. I skipped around, let it sit on my bookshelf gathering dust, picked it up, put it back down. Honestly? I would've rather set fire to the whole damn series. I hate the plot! Don't get me wrong the first 5 books were excellen At last the final book. I stopped reading this crap by... What's the one about the country girl? I forgot her name /_\ How do you forget someone who is constantly repeated over and over and over again. Something Rae... right?
Anyway, I reached Burned and just could not do it. I skipped around, let it sit on my bookshelf gathering dust, picked it up, put it back down. Honestly? I would've rather set fire to the whole damn series. I hate the plot! Don't get me wrong the first 5 books were excellent. I really enjoyed them. But Zoe became a whore and started screwing anything that walked: Heath the human hunk, Professor Carlisle (I don't remember his name, but I do know that whenever I pictured him he was Carlisle with long hair!), Erik (?) and then Stark. Seriously bit**? You didn't even know him that long and you kissed him just because he died? WHORE! Die -_-
I really liked Erik. Who screws their professor because their boyfriend turns into a full blown hot vampire? You can't blame him for becoming a dick to her. She deserved it very much.
Stevie Rae! That was her name.
I've completely lost track of this review and now it's dragging - just like the plot of this series. Completely. Dragging. On and on and on.
It should've ended when the slut died.
Bury the body and move on.
But it never ends. It's like a dark tunnel that keep stretching on and on. You can't run away no matter how bad you want to. It's hell!
But now that the last book is coming out I'm going to pull myself together and try to restart the series and read it - reluctantly - to the bitter end. I just want to put this tragedy behind me and move on.
Please don't turn HoN into movies. We'd all be dead by the time they managed to get to Redeemed. ...more
May 21, 2013 Beatrice ~ Confessions of a Pinay Bookaholic rated it really liked it
Shelves: young-adult, owned, favorite-books
Apparently, this is the longest series I have ever read.
I started reading this series way back 2010 and yeah, I managed to read up to the final book because I simply enjoyed it (Even if it's dragging, and being sick of Zoey's love square/pentagon/hexagon). I am satisfied of the ending. I know this series has lots of mixed reviews, but I love it anyway.
I'm not really a fan of Zoey Redbird because I find her childish, though she quite improved but still whiny. I'm more of fascinated with Aphrodi Apparently, this is the longest series I have ever read.
I'm not really a fan of Zoey Redbird because I find her childish, though she quite improved but still whiny. I'm more of fascinated with Aphrodite LaFont (her sarcasm and funny lines = priceless) and Stevie Rae Johnson, (she's indeed lovely, kind, and brave. her love story is also interesting.) these two are my favorite characters. I'll also miss James Stark and Rephaim , the guy and the raven mocker who made me swoon in the series. Neferet is the vilest villain of all book villains and (view spoiler)[ finally, she died. At last! Not that I'm being bad, but she REALLY needs to die. I hate her so freaking much. (hide spoiler)]
I'll miss the world of House of Night series, the characters and the story.
Merry meet, Merry part, and Merry Meet Again
Dec 10, 2018 Aly rated it really liked it
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I did it! I finally finished this series. I'm so happy :)
This series was pretty good overall. I liked the ideology of the vampyres and their goddess Nyx. The way it's structured to be very female oriented was really cool. Zoey and her group were fun to follow and seeing their different powers was amazing. I did feel like the series was too long. It made it hard for me to follow and is the reason it took me years to read it all. There was a lot of death and sadness which bummed me out and even th I did it! I finally finished this series. I'm so happy :)
This series was pretty good overall. I liked the ideology of the vampyres and their goddess Nyx. The way it's structured to be very female oriented was really cool. Zoey and her group were fun to follow and seeing their different powers was amazing. I did feel like the series was too long. It made it hard for me to follow and is the reason it took me years to read it all. There was a lot of death and sadness which bummed me out and even though the authors made it seem like it's all okay and the characters are in a better place, I still miss them.
This book wrapped things up pretty well and I know there's another series that lets us see some of the deceased characters which makes me happy. I have trouble with so many different narrators in these books, I would've preferred 2 or 3 to keep things simpler.
I did enjoy reading these books and I recommend them if you're into long series. Fun read! ...more
Oct 30, 2013 Maggie rated it it was amazing
i honestly love this series they should make it into a tv show like plls
Jun 18, 2018 Allison ☾ rated it it was ok
A rapist was redeemed. The evil nemesis wasn't killed. Zoey's real family was never seen or heard from again after book one. The end. I'm done.
I just finished the House of Night series what are some good books to read? 13 41 Jun 15, 2018 09:40AM
How many boys did Zoey hang out with? Total score? And with how many did she do it? I am asking cos I got done after 4th book and I am not reading the whole thing! 4 129 Mar 12, 2016 08:41AM
RDNG 636 Fall 2015: Redeemed Last House of Night 1 2 Nov 01, 2015 08:51AM
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About P.C. Cast
PC was born in the Midwest, and grew up being shuttled back-and-forth between Illinois and Oklahoma, which is where she fell in love with Quarter Horses and mythology (at about the same time). After high school, she joined the United States Air Force and began public speaking and writing. After her tour in the USAF, she taught high school for 15 years before retiring to write full time. PC is a #1 PC was born in the Midwest, and grew up being shuttled back-and-forth between Illinois and Oklahoma, which is where she fell in love with Quarter Horses and mythology (at about the same time). After high school, she joined the United States Air Force and began public speaking and writing. After her tour in the USAF, she taught high school for 15 years before retiring to write full time. PC is a #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today Best-Selling author and a member of the Oklahoma Writers Hall of Fame. Her novels have been awarded the prestigious: Oklahoma Book Award, YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award, the Prism, Holt Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, Booksellers’ Best, and the Laurel Wreath. PC is an experienced teacher and talented speaker. Ms. Cast lives in Oregon near her fabulous daughter, her adorable pack of dogs, her crazy Maine Coon, and a bunch of horses. House of Night Other World, book 1, LOVED, releases July 11th. SUN WARRIOR, book 2 in the Tales of a New World series releases October 17th. ...more
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“I have tried to live my life by: I cannot control others. I can only control myself and my reactions to others. And when all else fails, I choose kindness. I show compassion. Then, if I have made poor choices, I have at least not damaged my spirit.” — 6 likes
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Important To Note About Vintage Jewellery These special pieces of vintage jewellery have been carefully hand selected, however because they are vintage which means they have made the journey through time between 25 to 80 years and sometimes longer, they may show some signs of use. These flaws however generally do not detract from the beauty of the piece and any major noticeable flaws will be pointed out. Vintage jewellery is a fascinating reflection of the changing fashions and social history, from the early 19th centrury through every decade to present. Each item tells its own story through hidden clues that, when interpreted, help solve the mysteries that surround them. Vintage jewellery is at times rich and elegant, and at other times ornate, yet simple. Whether you are for something elaborate or simple beauty, our pieces are highly sought after and difficult to find - all of which adds to the excitement and pleasure of owning these pieces. Arts and crafts jewellery (1894-1923) Due to the Industrial Revolution, many jewelry designers rebelled during the Arts and Crafts movement, returning to intricate jewelry designs and handmade craftsmanship. It was common for jewelry of this era to be simple in pattern, made of colorful, uncut stones. Art Deco jewellery (1915-1935) A stilted, stylized design which was named after the 1925 L’Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris, France. Much of the Art Deco design was a transition from the earlier Art Nouveau, and as with the nouveau epoch, was inspired by the Art of the American Indian, ancient Egyptian, and Greek and Roman architecture. The early 1920s interest in Cubism and Dadaism as a new Art form, greatly influenced the Art Deco period. The King Tut traveling exhibit, in the 1970s, renewed the craze for Egyptian design jewelry. Additionally, the mysteries of the pyramids and a continuing revival of astrological studies, lent itself to Art Deco designs which in turn were incorporated in the Art Moderne period following 1930. Retro jewelry (1945-1960) Inspired by Hollywood, Retro jewelry is colorful, bold and elaborate. Commonly worn were large cocktail rings, bracelets, watches, necklaces and charm. Plastics (1945-to present day) Materials used were celluloid, bakelite, galalith, lucite, resins and acrylics. Many of these items you will find under their respective headings. The term ‘Galalith’ was derived from the Greek words ‘gala’ (milk) and ‘lithos’ (stone). This collectible material was invented in 1889 by Adolph Spitteler and Wilhelm Krishe from solidifying milk protein. During the 1920's and 1930's galalith was commonly used to create jewellery.
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French 1940's Deco Galalith Necklace - Red
Description: A hand crafted beauty from the 1940's. The workman ship in these just blow our mind. Made from French Galalith that's been marbled and faceted and with a chunky chrome chain. Wear this and make everyone you know go 'Wow!'
Pendant image of Chinese character.
Materials: Galalith
Dimensions: 28cms inc Pendant
Pendant: 5.5cm x 7.3cm
Era: Circa 1940's Vintage
Style: Necklace
Condition: Excellent, All Original
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Mayor Square (Plaza Mayor)
You might be thinking what is so special about this Square that everyone recommends to see it. And since we advise it too, we will explain why.
The first important thing is that the Square in question was the idea of Felipe II, and this already gives it a certain prestige. By 1580, the king could say that in his kingdom the sun never set, because his possessions included from the current Belgian territory to the remote Philippine Islands, which were not named like this by chance.
The second important thing is that Felipe, decided to make his square in the capital of his empire, so he called Juan de Herrera, a half architect and half expert in occult sciences. He was the one who was in charge of El Escorial and just for this reason you should look at this place with great affection.
But life is what it is, and neither the architect nor the Monarch lived long enough to see the square finished. And it would still take a long time to be done because with the arrival of Felipe III the project was left a little aside until it was resumed thanks to the Duke of Lerma, a smart guy who took advantage of his position in the Court to make his first steps on urban speculation.
Keep your ears open to the Duke’s shenanigans: in the year 1600, he bought property in Valladolid, before anyone knew that the Royal Court was going to move there. Then, he encouraged the king to move there, and he did such a good job, that the following year his entourage also packed their way to the capital of the Pisuerga River.
Is there a need to continue telling what happened next? Well, yes. The Duke sold his possessions in the area to the courtiers, but, of course, adding a few zeros to the price. And wait, because this is not the end…
This sale was made with the right hand, while with the left one, he bought from the same courtiers, that were leaving Madrid to follow their king to Valladolid, the properties they were leaving behind at a laughing price. This way, the Duke covered himself in gold with the first part of the operation, but there was still a second part to come.
It turned out that five years later, the Royal Court returned to Madrid. And can you guess who got loaded with money again selling the properties that he had bought in the capital? Well… as you can see the urban speculation was already invented long before we were born.
But going back to where we were since we’re beating around the bush. The fact is that the completion of the Mayor Square had to wait for the Duke to finish counting his earnings. And it was taking so long that the issue even annoyed the king himself, who in the year 1618, invited the Duke of Lerma to withdraw from public life so he could spend his money with more discretion.
A few months later, in the summer of 1619, the Square that Felipe III’s father had wanted for Madrid was inaugurated and which, according to Royal orders, it would become a model for all bullfighting venues in Spain.
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Poll: Which team’s season opening performance was more impressive, NC A&T or Prairie View?
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Among the few Week Zero college football games scheduled to begin the 2018 season, two of the games featured HBCU teams.
Prairie View A&M made the short trip to Houston to face Rice (an FBS school), while No. 14 North Carolina A&T met No. 6 Jacksonville State in the Guardian Credit Union FCS Kickoff.
The Panthers fell to Rice 31-28 on the final play of the game after the Owls successfully scored on a 23-yard field goal with two seconds remaining.
North Carolina A&T, in the midst of a 13-game winning streak, topped Jacksonville State 20-17.
First-year head coaches currently lead both HBCU programs.
Which team’s season-opening performance was more impressive, North Carolina A&T or Prairie View A&M? Take a moment to vote in the poll below. It will close Friday, Aug. 29, at 11:59 p.m.
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HBCU beating Division 1/FBS SCHOOLS IS NOT A OCCURRENCE Morgan St did it in 1965, Grambling did it in the 1970′ s
FAMU DID IT IN THE 1970 IN TRACK AND FIELD UNDER DR. LEROY WALKER AT NCCU DID IT AT THE D1 NCAA TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE 1970’S
HAMPTON BEAT PRINCETON IN FOOTBALL ….. YOU GUYS NEED TO
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Band Poll: Florida A&M vs. South Carolina State - Which Band Won Halftime?
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Dillard women win second consecutive GCAC basketball tournament title
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dillard held off a feisty Edward Waters squad in the final seconds to win 64-62 Sunday afternoon in the final of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Championship at the Adams-Jenkins Community Sports & Music Complex.
In a rematch of last year’s championship game, the Lady Bleu Devils (21-11) again were the higher seed and the road team in this contest. The atmosphere was electric with Edward Waters band, football team and greeks making it a hostile environment for Dillard.
However, Dillard showed resolve in a gym covered with orange and purple as they took a 37-29 lead at the half.
Edward Waters (18-14) would respond going on an 11-0 run to open the third quarter giving the Lady Tigers a 40-37 lead.
Coach Norbert Rome went to the bench and called Jaiylan Brown’s number, who was named the 2019 GCAC Tournament MVP, to give the Lady Bleu Devils a spark. Brown first drilled a 3-pointer to tie the game, followed by knocking down two free throws after getting a steal and getting fouled. Next possession, Brown gets another steal and gets the layup to put Dillard up 44-40.
The sophomore guard scored eight of her team-high 16 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3FG) in the third period. She averaged 15.6 points per game off the bench during the tournament and was the team’s leading scorer against No. 13 Talladega and Edward Waters in the team’s previous two games.
Dillard carried a 52-46 lead into the fourth, but the Lady Tigers would not go away going on a 6-0 run to tie the game. The Lady Bleu Devils were able to make plays down the stretch and play solid defense to come out with the victory.
Adriiana Jackson and Jabria Pounds were again instrumental for the Lady Bleu Devils finishing with 13 points each. Pounds led the team in rebounding with seven while Jackson added four.
The Lady Bleu Devils will find out who they play in the first round of the NAIA Division I Women’s Basketball National Championship during the NAIA bracket reveal show on Wednesday, March 6 at 5 p.m. CT.
Courtesy: DU Athletics
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Southern women clinch share of SWAC regular season basketball title
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Monthly press releases about what's going on with Heifer projects and programs.
Entrepreneur, visionary Pierre Ferrari named Heifer CEO
Pierre FerrariBusiness, social innovator brings 'passionate urgency' to roleLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Oct. 28, 2010) - Heifer Internationala global nonprofit leader of sustainable agricultural development for smallholder farmerstoday
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Experience Local, Sustainable Food at Heifer’s 100 Mile Meal
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Sept. 28, 2010) Join Heifer International on Saturday evening, Oct. 16, for a dinner of locally grown foods, followed by a panel discussion on the state of food in Arkansas. The 100 Mile Meal is an opportunity to learn
DMA NONPROFIT FEDERATION HONORS HEIFER INTERNATIONAL AS 2010 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 16, 2010) The Direct Marketing Association's Nonprofit Federation (DMANF) today announced Heifer International as the winner of its 2010 Nonprofit Organization of the Year Award.The award will be presented Wednesday,
Cathy Sanders, former UAMS major gift director, joins Heifer
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Aug. 18, 2010) Heifer International today announced that Cathy Sanders, former senior director of Development for the University of Arkansas for Medical Services, has been named the global hunger-fighting
Alpha Kappa Alpha selects Heifer as a charity partner
LITTLE ROCK, AR (Aug. 4, 2010) Heifer International announced today that is has been selected as one of its charities of choice by Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, the first Greek-lettered sorority established and incorporated by African American
Heifer Village recognized for its green construction
Education, engagement center attains three out of four possible Green GlobesLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 15, 2010) Heifer Internationals Murphy Keller Education Centergenerally known as Heifer Villagehas attained a rating of
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Buying the perfect wedding gift is every gift-giver’s goal, but there is so much to choose from these days. No one wants to give someone something that will end up in the couple’s garage sale a few years later. Gift givers want something
Equal rights, equal opportunity, equal progress
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. As the world celebrates International Womens Day, March 8, Heifer International continues to seek out and provide sustainable solutions for women and girls who make up the vast majority of people living in poverty,
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SOS race shaping up, another candidate announces
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By Jeremy Alford, Sarah Gamard & Mitch Rabalais
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Like he did during last year’s special election for state treasurer, U.S. Sen. John Kennedy is picking sides again in the special election for secretary of state — by endorsing no one in particular and critiquing one person specifically.
At the same time, the developing race has picked up its second announced contender, Attorney General Public Protection Director Reneé Free, who confirmed her candidacy recently to LaPolitics.
The first announced candidate was state Rep. Julie Stokes, R-Kenner, who is once again fading the electoral heat being cast by Kennedy. As previously reported by LaPolitics, Kennedy had an anybody-but-Julie approach to last year’s cycle, due to her tax votes and her support of former Congressman Charles Boustany’s 2016 bid against the now-junior senator.
Kennedy is back on the attack as Stokes builds up her front-runner status, what with $184,000 in cash on hand and vote-rich Jefferson Parish as her base of support.
“Kennedy is on Moon Griffon right now suggesting that Julie Stokes go ahead and switch parties and be a Democrat,” Hayride publisher Scott McKay wrote on Facebook recently, referring to Griffon’s statewide political call-in radio show.
Free, meanwhile, is ready to mix it up as well.
“I’m not interested in running,” the Democrat said, “I am running.”
She served under four attorneys general and three secretaries of state, and was instrumental in the consolidation of the latter office with the now-defunct Elections Department.
Some state legislators are close to officiating their place in line, too.
Rep. Rick Edmonds, R-Baton Rouge, for one, has been meeting with large donors to map out a plan.
“I’ve had a lot of meetings in the last couple of weeks,” Edmonds said. He intends to run for re-election to the House, “unless something changes.”
Rep. Paul Hollis, R-Mandeville, said he is leaning against seeking a third term in the House and is “very serious” about running for secretary of state. He recently had a sit-down with Kennedy about the topic while the senator was home for recess. Hollis wouldn’t divulge further specifics.
At one time rumored to be a candidate but now out of the running for the SOS special election is LSU Board of Supervisors Member Mary Leach Werner. She is dedicating her “time and energy” this year to her board gig. As for 2019, when there will be regular elections for secretary of state and lieutenant governor, both of which she’s being encouraged to pursue, Werner said she’s interested.
Other potential candidates include Speaker Taylor Barras, R-New Iberia; Speaker Pro Tem Walt Leger, D-New Orleans; Rep. Scott Simon, R-Abita Springs; Sen. Mike Walsworth, R-West Monroe; Sen. Gary Smith, D-Norco; Sen. Gerald Long, R-Winnfield; Democratic Lake Charles attorney Michael McHale; former GOP Sen. A.G. Crowe; and former Jefferson Parish President John Young, a Republican.
Political History: Breaux’s last-minute win
Late U.S. Sen. Russell B. Long’s 1985 announcement that he would retire after 36 years in the upper chamber was unexpected, as he had been building his war chest and campaigning for the next year’s re-election. But what was more unexpected was the nasty race that unfolded in the contest to succeed him.
Congressman Henson Moore, a Baton Rouge Republican who had been contemplating a challenge to Long, became the first candidate to jump into the race after the news broke in February of that year. Former Republican Gov. Dave Treen briefly considered getting in, but ultimately decided to pass. So as the sole GOP entry, Moore could enjoy a monopoly on fundraising and support.
Congressman John Breaux of Crowley was the next candidate in. The conservative Democrat with a solid base in his Acadiana congressional district was a formidable contender. Other Democratic candidates in the field included Senate President Sammy Nunez, Sen. J. E. Jumonville and Insurance Commissioner Sherman Bernard. Then-Gov. Edwin Edwards was urged to consider a bid, but he was more occupied with ongoing legal problems.
It soon became a head-to-head between Moore and Breaux. Breaux played the ground game hard by criss-crossing the state on the campaign trail. But Moore outspent him 3-1, blanketing the state with ads and signs. Moore also enjoyed support from the White House, with President Ronald Reagan and Vice President George Bush making trips to Louisiana to fundraise and campaign for him. Reagan even cut a TV spot for Moore in the Oval Office, telling viewers, “America needs the talent and hard work of confident, people oriented leaders like Henson Moore.”
On Primary Day, Moore finished first with 44 percent of the vote and moved into a runoff with Breaux. With a comfortable lead and a flush war chest, it looked like Moore would flip Louisiana’s Senate seat for the first time since Reconstruction.
However, Republicans’ dreams were derailed when documents surfaced implicating the state GOP and Moore’s campaign as complicit in a complicated effort to suppress African-American turnout. When Moore tried to tie Breaux to the alleged corruption of Edwards, Breaux’s former boss, the governor got his money and support behind the congressman from Crowley.
On Election Day, Breaux won the seat with 53 percent, keeping it in the Democrats’ hands. Republicans would not win back a U.S. Senate seat for another 18 years.
“Hey, you know what you never forget? You never forget your seventh special session of the term.”
—State Rep. Thomas Carmody, R-Shreveport, shortly after the governor announced he would be calling legislators back to Baton Rouge
“I think we’re all smart people in here — for the most part.”
—Carmody, speaking to the Louisiana House of Representatives
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December 05, 2013 1:34pm PT by Lesley Goldberg
Ryan Seacrest to EP VH1 Docuseries Following Female Rappers (Exclusive)
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The music-themed cabler has picked up six episodes of "Girls in the Game."
VH1 is getting into the Ryan Seacrest business.
The music-themed cable network has picked up the Seacrest-produced docuseries Girls in the Game, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
The six-episode half-hour series follows a group of up-and-coming white female rappers as they aspire to and struggle for fame. Seacrest will executive produce the series alongside Ryan Seacrest Productions' outgoing CEO Adam Sher. A formal premiere date has not yet been announced.
STORY: Ryan Seacrest Prods. CEO on a Future IPO, Push Into Movie and the Kardashians Future (Q&A)
Game marks the latest unscripted sale for RSP, following Esquire Network's How I Rock It, E!'s The Wanted Life, Bravo's Shahs of Sunset and E!'s Kardashian franchise, among others, as well as the Los Angeles-based production company's first scripted entry, ABC's midseason comedy Mixology.
The news comes two years after the American Idol host was in talks to take over VH1 Soul in a deal that ultimately saw the multihyphenate partner with Mark Cuban's HDNet to form music-themed AXS network.
The sale comes a month after RSP sold 40 episodes of kids game show Go Viral to fellow Viacom-owned network Nickelodeon.
For VH1, the series joins a roster of unscripted entries including Mob Wives and Love & Hip Hop, as well as the latter's spinoff, Chrissy & Mr. Jones, among others.
Seacrest is repped by CAA and Hansen Jacobson.
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Building tools for teams: the AI technology behind our automated user experiences
At InfoComm19, we introduced Huddly Canvas, our latest AI technology to capture and enhance content on analogue whiteboards in the meeting room. Canvas will be used to create innovative automated experiences for our users, similar to our groundbreaking Genius Framing feature which detects the people in the camera’s field of view and frames them perfectly for the far end.
Huddly is unique in not only the cutting-edge nature of helpful AI features like these, but also the fact that the AI compute takes place on the camera itself, and the speed with which we can develop and ship them to our users. There are three factors that enable this technological leadership:
Huddly cameras are edge-based AI devices
They are connected to an upgradeable software platform for the latest releases
They use Machine Learning-driven improvements
In this article, the third in our “Tools for teams” series, we asked Martin Hovin, Data Scientist at Huddly, to explain how this technology benefits our users, and to tell us more about how we use AI and Machine Learning to make collaboration easy. Thank you as well to Bendik Kvamstad, Senior Data Scientist, for his contributions to this article.
Martin Hovin, Data Scientist at Huddly
Huddly IQ’s AI features
At Huddly, we build tools for teams – powerful products and features that use AI to enable team collaboration and make people’s workday easier. We can separate Huddly’s AI features into 3 categories:
Huddly Genius features automate previously manual processes, allowing you and your team to focus on collaborating and getting things done.
Huddly InSights analytics give you a better understanding of how your meeting spaces are being used, so you can make data-driven decisions on meeting room investment and management.
Huddly Canvas makes it easy to bring analogue whiteboard content into the digital meeting space, supporting the way you work today.
Huddly’s AI features bring teams all sorts of benefits, but what is it about the way we do AI that makes our products and experiences so special?
The Huddly IQ camera is truly a cutting-edge piece of hardware, with many different high-quality components. But for us in the AI teams, the most important one is the Intel Movidius Myriad X chip – that’s where the magic happens. The Myriad X is a VPU (vision processing unit) specially designed for Machine Learning and it enables us to run Genius Features directly on the camera rather than on an attached PC or in the cloud.
Running this AI on the device is called edge computing. It ensures that no information leaves the meeting room except for your conference call, while still providing you with the benefits that come from computationally heavy algorithms, such as Machine Learning. Edge computing enables Huddly IQ to make real-time decisions with lower latency and bandwidth than doing the compute on an attached PC or in the cloud, as well as increased accuracy, privacy, and security.
Furthermore, our cameras are software-defined, a kind of product development methodology which is revolutionary in the video conferencing industry. To give an analogy, let’s take the humble toaster. Imagine if radically innovative, mind-blowing new toaster technology was developed next week. How long would it take for manufacturers to design new toasters with this technology? How long to then start production and begin shipping these newfangled ultra-toasters to customers? Now imagine that instead, the toaster manufacturers only had to change a few lines of software code and send an update to the toaster you already own over-the-air? That’s how we do innovation here at Huddly.
How Huddly IQ uses Machine Learning
The human brain is a flexible biological structure capable of a virtually endless number of tasks. Machine Learning is the field of study that attempts to emulate some of our brain’s ability to recognize patterns and it is a subset of the larger topic of AI. It’s one of the most exciting and fast-developing fields in computer science, with new techniques and theories being developed every month that have the potential to bring dramatic changes to performance and development.
Huddly IQ uses Machine Learning to deliver great automated user experiences. It goes without saying that there is a lot of nuance in the world of AI but, to put it simply within the context of Huddly IQ, Machine Learning understands the meeting room and the Genius Framing feature then makes decisions based on that understanding. The camera is able to detect the people in the room and frame them in the most ideal way.
This requires a specific cognitive interpretation of the meeting room, which is provided by the object detection algorithm. This is a Machine Learning technique which consists of both locating objects in an image (localization) and identifying what that object is (classification).
At its core, the object detection algorithm is a bunch of clever math and a set of instructions on how to detect specific objects in an image. For Genius Framing, to train the Huddly IQ to understand a meeting room, we supply it with training data in the form of thousands of images.
What the Genius Framing model can see in a meeting room.
How do we train the camera to understand the meeting room?
Imagine the Machine Learning model as a black box with a hole on each end, one for input and one for output. We feed an image of people in a meeting into one end of the box, and out of the other end comes the box’s – i.e. the model’s – interpretation of the image. Then we compare that interpretation to the correct answer, calculate just how wrong it was and communicate it back to the box (using something called backpropagation).
This process is repeated millions of times, and with each image, the model gradually gets better at understanding where people are located in the room. Before we release it, it is automatically tested on thousands of images and videos so that we can ensure the highest-quality user experience.
Huddly Canvas applies a similar technique to detect and enhance whiteboard content.
After training and testing, the Genius Framing model is able to output the location of people in the conference room. On the front end, this information is used for our Genius Framing feature to find the optimal frame of the meeting participants, while on the back end, it is used by our InSights API for people count, room usage and occupancy status. Huddly IQ will be able to produce more sophisticated data in the future, for both front-end user experiences and back-end analytics.
Through the accompanying SDK, organizations can leverage the utility of the camera as they see fit. The Huddly SDK allows partners, integrators, and developers to control the AI-powered Huddly IQ conference camera and take advantage of its advanced analytics to build their own exciting features and experiences.
The arguments for why our camera is an excellent addition to any workplace is therefore two-fold: the live-in Machine Learning algorithm delivers amazing AI experiences straight out of the box, while the SDK provides advanced analytics which can be used for facility management and more.
As mentioned, the progress in Machine Learning in the previous years is nothing if not jaw-dropping, and the future of AI lies in dedicated hardware like the Myriad X. With such hardware, we can power impressive models from the forefront of development. State of the art is only an update away.
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Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria makes the "largest pizza commercially available" according to the Guinness World Records. Knowing they had the ability to make very big pizzas, The Huffington Post reached out to BMPP to see if they would be interested in making the largest heart-shaped pizza ever in anticipation of Valentine's Day. The Los Angeles-based pizza company was game so now the world has been gifted this massive creation of love.
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New York [U.S.] : U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria conducting 27 strikes, consisting of 32 engagements, inflicting major damage to radical Islamic forces and tactical units.
These strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to destroy ISIS in Iraq and Syria. The destruction of ISIS targets in Iraq and Syria also further limits the group’s ability to project terror and conduct external operations throughout the region and the rest of the world, Defence Department stated task force officials as saying.
In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 25 strikes, consisting of 30 engagements against ISIS targets near Dayr Az Zawr and 24 strikes in Raqqa destroying ISIS tactical units, three sniper positions, two command-and-control nodes,supply caches, communication tower and suppressed a supply route. In Iraq, coalition military forces conducted strikes near Huwayjah and Kisik.
The list above contains all strikes conducted by fighter, attack, bomber, rotary-wing or remotely piloted aircraft; rocket-propelled artillery; and some ground-based tactical artillery when fired on planned targets, officials noted.
Ground-based artillery fired in counterfire or in fire support to maneuver roles is not classified as a strike, they added. A strike, as defined by the coalition, refers to one or more kinetic engagements that occur in roughly the same geographic location to produce a single or cumulative effect.
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Highways England has announced it will use the NEC4 Alliance Contract (ALC) to procure £7bn worth of smart motorways projects over the next decade and support its planned six-partner delivery alliance.
The government-owned company’s Smart Motorways Programme aims to increase lane capacity on motorways, using technology and converting hard shoulders to all-lane running.
To develop, design and construct the smart motorway network, it will create a hybrid alliance with six partners, known as the Smart Motorways Programme Alliance.
A spokesperson for Highways England, said: ‘The majority of our contracts are based on NEC and, as a major user, the evolution of NEC3 to NEC4 made the transition straightforward – a model contract document that can be customised to reflect our needs.
‘As such the Smart Motorways Programme Alliance will be based on the NEC4 Alliance Contract but with a bespoke work allocation process.’
Peter Higgins, NEC4 board chair, said: ‘Our contracts have already been used to great success on transport projects across the UK, and we’re confident that our Alliance contract can provide the framework Highways England needs to deliver this ambitious scheme of works.
‘The Smart Motorways Programme Alliance will be responsible for a vast amount of investment and jobs, and it is essential that all partners are committed to delivering best practice. Enabling all members and the client to have an equal voice and responsibility for the alliance’s performance will be a key factor in achieving a successful programme of work.’
While all NEC contracts are intended to promote collaboration, the Alliance Contract is seen as the next step in achieving a true alliance arrangement. A key component of the contract is that the client and all partners are engaged under a single agreement, sharing equal risk and reward.
The alliance’s production management and designs roles are valued at £350m each, while the total budget for the on-site assembly ‘lot’ is up to £5.95bn. Initial tenders were submitted in March 2019 and the winning bidders will be announced early next year.
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The Université catholique de Louvain (also known as the Catholic University of Louvain, the English translation of its French name, and the University of Louvain, its official English name) is Belgium’s largest French-speaking university
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Editor’s Note: Welcome to the latest installment of Norms Watch, our series tracking both the flouting of democratic norms by the Trump administration and the erosion of those norms in reactions and responses by others. This is our collection of the most significant breaks with democratic traditions that occurred from July 28-August 4, 2017.
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Special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation heats up, with a grand jury impaneled in Washington. Subpoenas are issued in relation to last year’s Trump Tower meeting with Russian lawyer, and Trump reportedly dictated son’s misleading statement on meeting.
Robert Mueller Convenes Grand Jury In Washington
Special counsel Robert Mueller has impaneled a grand jury in Washington to investigate Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election, including possible collusion with the Trump campaign, the Wall Street Journal reports. “The grand jury, which began its work in recent weeks, is a sign that Mr. Mueller’s inquiry is ramping up and that it will likely continue for months,” write the WSJ’s Del Quentin Wilbur and Byron Tau. “This is yet a further sign that there is a long-term, large-scale series of prosecutions being contemplated and being pursued by the special counsel,” Stephen I. Vladeck, co-editor-in-chief of Just Security, told the Journal. “If there was already a grand jury in [Virginia] looking at [former national security adviser Michael Flynn], there would be no need to reinvent the wheel for the same guy. This suggests that the investigation is bigger and wider than Flynn, perhaps substantially so.” On the same day as the reports emerged, Trump criticized Mueller’s investigation at a rally in West Virginia. “They’re trying to cheat you out of the leadership that you want with a fake story,” he said. “Most people know there were no Russians in our campaign; there never were. We didn’t win because of Russia. We won because of you.”
Trump Dictated Don Jr.’s Misleading Statement on Russian Lawyer Meeting
Trump was responsible for drafting the misleading statement about his son Donald Trump Jr.’s meeting with a Russian lawyer during the 2016 campaign, the Washington Post reports. Trump dictated the statement aboard Air Force One, in which Trump Jr. said he and the lawyer had “primarily discussed a program about the adoption of Russian children.” It was ultimately revealed that Trump Jr. attended the meeting after receiving an email promising useful information about Trump’s presidential rival, Hillary Clinton.
When news of the meeting broke, Trump’s lawyer Jay Sekulow denied twice on television that the president was involved in the statement’s drafting. In Tuesday’s press briefing, press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed that that Trump had “weighed in”, saying he did “as any father would.” While Mueller investigates Trump for obstruction of justice, Trump’s aides worry that the news that Trump personally intervened in the drafting of his son’s statement exposes him to legal risk, leaving him “needlessly vulnerable to allegations of a coverup,” the Post reports.
Grand Jury Subpoenas Reportedly Issued In Relation to Trump Tower Meeting With Russian Lawyer
Grand jury subpoenas have been issued in connection with the June 2016 meeting in Trump Tower attended by Donald Trump Jr., Jared Kushner, then-campaign chair Paul Manafort and a Russian lawyer Trump Jr. was told would offer dirt on Hillary Clinton, Reuters reports. It is the first concrete sign that the meeting is of investigative interest as Mueller investigates possible collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.
Federal Investigators Looking Into Trump And Associates’ Financial Ties To Russia
Robert Mueller’s investigators are looking into whether financial laws were broken and whether any real estate dealings could put Trump or his associates in a compromising position, CNN reports. Investigating potential financial ties between Trump and his associates to Russia has emerged as one of the most “fertile avenues for moving [the] probe forward”, according to the report.
Russian Operatives Discussed Working With Manafort To Coordinate Damaging Clinton Information, Intelligence Intercepts Reportedly Show
CNN also reports federal investigators possess intercepted communications featuring suspected Russian operatives discussing efforts to work with former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort to coordinate information damaging to Hillary Clinton.
“The suspected operatives relayed what they claimed were conversations with Manafort, encouraging help from the Russians,” CNN reports. Investigators are looking into whether Manafort was involved in money laundering or tax violations in business dealings with pro-Russian parties in Ukraine.
Bills Protecting Special Counsel To Be Introduced
Senate Republicans and Democrats are working on two bills aimed at making it more difficult for Trump to fire Mueller, involving judges in any decision to remove him. The bills come in response from perceived threats that Trump has issues toward Mueller and his investigation, argued he has conflicts of interest, and indicated that if Mueller investigated his finances he would be crossing a line.
THE PRESS AND PUBLIC DISCOURSE
The president invites law enforcement to act violently, and the White House is revealed to have been involved in spreading Seth Rich conspiracies.
Trump Invites Police Officers To Handle Prisoners Roughly
Speaking before a crowd of law enforcement officers on Long Island Friday, Trump told them they shouldn’t be “too nice” when arresting “thugs”. “When you see these thugs being thrown into the back of a paddy wagon—you just see them thrown in, rough—I said, please don’t be too nice,” Trump said. The comments were widely condemned, including by police associations.
The Suffolk County Police Department said it disagrees with the advice it got today from the President of the United States pic.twitter.com/PmXk95TmEs
— Liam Stack (@liamstack) July 28, 2017
The acting head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Chuck Rosenberg–who works for Trump–issued a memo saying his agents must “always act honorably” by maintaining “the very highest standards” in the treatment of criminal suspects. Rosenberg stated that he wrote the memo because we have an obligation to speak out when something is wrong. That’s what law enforcement officers do. That’s what you do. We fix stuff. At least, we try.”
https://t.co/8KJUbDoS9N. DEA chief shows the way. We all have to help Trump learn "presidential". Gen Kelly can't do it alone.
— john mclaughlin (@jmclaughlinSAIS) August 2, 2017
White House Was Involved In Seth Rich Conspiracy Theory, Lawsuit Claims
A Fox News story aired in May – since retracted – suggesting that Democrats might have been connected to the death of DNC aide Seth Rich was concocted in tandem with the White House, a new lawsuit alleges. The suit is brought by Rod Wheeler, a paid Fox commentator who was hired to investigate Rich’s murder by Ed Butowsky, a wealthy Trump supporter who alleges he was misquoted in the story. The lawsuit quotes a voicemail and text from Butowsky boasting that Trump had reviewed drafts of the Fox News Story ahead of broadcast. A month before the story ran, Butowsky and Wheeler met at the White House with then-press secretary Sean Spicer to brief him on what their investigation was uncovering. Spicer confirmed that he took the meeting, but said he was unaware of any contact involving the president.
Trump Lies About Boy Scouts Praise
In a leaked transcript of his interview with the Wall Street Journal, Trump is quoted as saying that “the head of the Boy Scouts” called him after his speech to the national jamboree, telling him “it was the greatest speech that was ever made to him.” The speech was controversial, veering into political material that some thought inappropriate. However, in a statement the Boy Scouts said that they were “unaware of any such call”, and that neither of the organization’s two top leaders had placed such a call.
WHITE HOUSE AND ADMINISTRATION
Trump fires his short-lived Communications Director and boasts about his business after signing Russia sanctions bill. The administration continues to fill posts slowly, and a nominee withdraws in light of transgender military ban.
Trump Questions Constitutionality Of Sanctions Law In Signing Statement And Boasts About Business
A week after it was approved by overwhelming majorities in both congressional chambers, Trump signed legislation imposing new sanctions on Russia into law, while querying the law’s constitutionality and boasting about his business skills. Trump’s signing statement said that parts of the measure were “clearly unconstitutional”, and suggested he might ignore provisions regarding the territorial integrity of Ukraine and denial of visas to foreign nationals. He also described the law as “seriously flawed”, because it tied his hands in negotiating sanctions on Russia without congressional approval.
“It was politically remarkable for Mr. Trump to issue a statement challenging aspects of this particular bill, which a distrustful Congress forced upon him,” writes Charlie Savage at the New York Times. “Notably, when President Obama signed a similar bill in 2015 permitting Congress to review his decision to lift sanctions against Iran for the nuclear deal, he issued no such statement.”
Trump's signing statement (as opposed to the statement he made when signing the bill) is actually quite aggressive here. pic.twitter.com/xAx1djU0P3
— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) August 2, 2017
In a separate press release upon the bill’s signing, Trump criticized Congress in more informal language. Its concluding paragraph read: “I built a truly great company worth many billions of dollars. That is a big part of the reason I was elected. As President, I can make far better deals with foreign countries than Congress.”
Trump just used a signing statement on Russia sanctions to talk about his business and how great he is at running it. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. pic.twitter.com/QrrN0Pfv9y
— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) August 2, 2017
Trump Continues To Fill Posts Slowly
Trump has had only 50 nominees confirmed by the Senate, out of the 575 key policymaking positions he is responsibility for filling, the Washington Post reports. “For another 600-plus Senate-confirmed positions he’s supposed to fill — including ambassadors, U.S. attorneys, U.S. marshals, officials on boards and commissions — he’s been even slower.” By this point in his presidency, Barack Obama had filled 228 of those key policymaking positions. Political science professor at Vanderbilt David E. Lewis writes for the Post that “key positions in tax policy, immigration, and infrastructure remain vacant. This leaves the president shorthanded. An understaffed and inexpert White House must do all of the policy and public relations work that could be done by the president’s appointees.”
Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci Lasts Eleven Days
He shot to fame quickly as Trump’s communications director, and played a starring role in last week’s Norms Watch after deriding his colleagues in a expletive-laden rant to a reporter and inviting the FBI and Justice Department to investigate White House leaks, in violation of the strict separation of politics and law enforcement. This week, Anthony Scaramucci was fired ten days after he was hired. The unusually short tenure illustrates the chaos in the White House, even as the firing happened on the same day Trump tweeted there was “No WH chaos!”
DHS Candidate Withdraws Over Trump’s Transgender Military Ban
A candidate for a senior role at the Department of Homeland Security has withdrawn his name from consideration in light of Trump’s ban on transgender people serving in the military. In an email sent the day after Trump’s announcement of the policy on Twitter, John Fluharty said he was no longer seeking the position of assistant secretary of partnership and engagement because the decision “runs counter to my deeply held beliefs.” He went on, “it would be impossible for me to commit to serving the Administration knowing that I would be working against those values.”
White House Officials Fall For Email Prank
A British prankster fooled top officials, including Trump’s homeland security adviser, into replying to emails, the White House admitted Tuesday. Tom Bossert, Trump’s homeland security adviser, appeared to believe he was corresponding with Jared Kushner, and included his personal email address in his reply. Then-Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci also replied to a prank email, which he believed was from his rival Reince Priebus.
The Admin's DHS point person on cyber security issues gave his personal email to a hacker pretending to be Kushner. https://t.co/NsD4QlBLaR
— Noah Rothman (@NoahCRothman) August 1, 2017
CORRUPTION AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Former Trump campaign manager mixes a new business with his access to the president, and former national security adviser Michael Flynn discloses ties to Cambridge Analytica.
Former Trump Campaign Manager Corey Lewandowski Has Advisory Firm While Advising White House
Trump’s first campaign manager Corey Lewandowski maintains a role as an unofficial White House adviser, and has also started an “advisory” business whose clients have major interests before the Trump administration, the New York Times reports. His new firm “once again puts Mr. Lewandowski at the center of the ethical quandaries surrounding the Trump White House, where the president has given significant access and power to friends and loyalists who are not on the government payroll but work as lobbyists or retain significant outside business interests”, writes the Times.
Lewandowski had quit a new Washington lobbying firm he helped to start after the election three months ago; the new business, Lewandowski Strategic Advisors, was founded a week after leaving his old firm. The firm is said not to engage in “lobbying or advocacy services”, yet among his clients are an Ohio-based lender seeking to block new federal financial regulations. Other Trump aides who have joined advisory firms or made deals with lobbying firms include Jason Miller and Michael D. Cohen.
Flynn Amends Disclosure, Detailing Ties To Cambridge Analytica and Transition Pay
Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn had a brief advisory role with a firm related to Cambridge Analytica, the controversial data analysis company that helped the Trump campaign, according to Flynn’s amended public financial filings. “Democratic lawmakers and Trump critics have seized on Cambridge Analytica’s role as they’ve pushed congressional investigators to scrutinize the Trump campaign’s data operation as part of probes into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election,” writes AP. The disclosure shows that just prior to the election, Flynn entered a consulting agreement with SCL Group, a Virginia-based company related to Cambridge Analytica. The disclosure also lists payment from the Trump transition team, and money received for consulting on a plan to build nuclear power plants through the Middle East.
Transcripts of Trump’s phone calls with world leaders leak, his daughter meets with the UN chief, and the White House stays mum on Russian expulsion of U.S. diplomatic staff.
Transcripts of Trump Phone Calls With Mexico And Australia Leak, Revealing Combative Diplomacy
Transcripts of Trump’s first phone calls in January with the leaders of Mexico and Australia were leaked and published by the Washington Post Thursday. In the transcripts, Trump appears combative and impatient, an unusual diplomatic strategy to adopt when dealing with allies. “I have had it,” Trump told Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull after a discussion about a deal between the countries to resettle refugees. “I have been making these calls all day, and this is the most unpleasant call all day.” He went on to say that “Putin was a pleasant call.” Details of this call had been previously reported, which Trump had described as “FAKE.”
In Feb, when @gregpmiller & I reported tense Trump-Turnbull call, Trump called it "FAKE" & a lie. Greg got transcript showing it's very real https://t.co/wLcCUzpgNu
— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) August 3, 2017
Trump also pressured the Mexican president to stop saying publicly that his government would not pay for a border wall. In the same conversation, he described New Hampshire as a “drug-infested den,” a comment which drew criticism from its politicians. “The president is wrong,” said New Hampshire’s Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire. “It’s disappointing his mischaracterization of this epidemic ignores the great things this state has to offer.”
Leaked transcripts' content disturbing but leak itself beyond pale. Natl sec jeopardized if @POTUS can't have candid convos w counterparts. https://t.co/xX3GeBvueV
— Ned Price (@nedprice) August 3, 2017
Some were critical of the leak, which is symptomatic of an administration in which many secrets have become public, as a violation of norms that may make world leaders less candid in their conversations with Trump.
Transcripts of @POTUS calls w/leaders of Mexico; Australia were embarrassing. Yet the leaking of them feels like a terrible precedent.
— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) August 4, 2017
Trump Questions Quality Of His Military Advice On Afghanistan
In a two-hour July 19 meeting in the situation room on the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, Trump appeared to compare the advice he received from his generals to that of a paid consultant who cost a New York restaurateur profits because of bad advice. Trump had recently met with veterans who criticized the American strategy, and seemed to believe they were better positioned to advise him. To make the point, he drew a comparison with Manhattan’s ‘21’ Club, which had hired an expensive consultant to advise on a renovation, whose only recommendation after a year of consideration was that the restaurant needed a bigger kitchen. “Officials said Trump kept stressing the idea that lousy advice cost the owner a year of lost business and that talking to the restaurant’s waiters instead might have yielded a better result,” NBC News reports. “He also said the tendency is to assume if someone isn’t a three-star general he doesn’t know what he’s talking about, and that in his own experience in business talking to low-ranking workers has gotten him better outcomes.”
Contradicting Trump’s Claims, McMaster Concludes Rice Did Nothing Wrong Over Unmasking Claims
National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster has determined that his predecessor Susan Rice did nothing wrong amid accusations of “unmasking” the identities of Trump associates. In an April interview, Trump claimed Rice may have committed a crime by unmasking the names of Trump associates, redacted in intelligence reports.
Ivanka Trump Has Private Meeting With United Nations Secretary General
Donald Trump’s daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump had a private lunch meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Friday. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley was not present at the meeting, although a White House official said Ivanka was coordinating her conversations with Haley.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss women’s economic empowerment, one of Ivanka’s pet issues. Before taking on her White House role, Ivanka ran a fashion business and had no foreign policy experience.
White House Quiet On Russian Expulsion Of U.S. Diplomats
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision, announced on the weekend, to expel hundreds of American diplomats has met with silence from the White House. Asked about the issue on Monday, press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said, “Right now we’re reviewing our options, and when we have something to say on it, we’ll let you know.”
Could someone send me the statements of outrage from the WH or State about the Russian expulsion of our diplomats? Haven't seen yet.
— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) July 31, 2017
In a tweet on Thursday morning, Trump suggested souring relations with Russia were due to the U.S. Congress, not Russian interference in the election and its increasingly aggressive foreign policy. The tweet drew rebuke, including implicitly from Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who tweeted the same day: “Our relationship w/ Russia is at dangerous low. You can thank Putin for attacking our democracy, invading neighbors & threatening our allies.”
Our relationship with Russia is at an all-time & very dangerous low. You can thank Congress, the same people that can't even give us HCare!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 3, 2017
Tillerson Turns Down Millions Allocated By Congress For Fighting Russian Disinformation and Terrorist Propaganda
Congress allocated $80 million to the State Department for fighting Russian disinformation and terrorist propaganda, but Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has not accepted the funds. One Tillerson aide suggested in discussions that the money was unwelcome because funding programs to counter Russian media influence would anger Moscow, according to POLITICO. “It is highly unusual for a Cabinet secretary to turn down money for his department. But more than five months into his tenure, Tillerson has not issued a simple request for the money earmarked for the State Department’s Global Engagement Center,” reports POLITICO. $60 million is currently at the Pentagon, and will expire on September 30 if not transferred to State by then. “This is an extraordinary example of the dysfunction that is ripping through the State Department,” Brett Bruen, a former U.S. diplomat told POLITICO. “What we’re seeing is a small group of people with very thin knowledge making all the decisions in a very centralized and isolated process. It causes unnecessary delays and confusion.”
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She’s moving to 5014 E. Central, next to her Artist Central space. Zakas says she doesn’t mind, though.
“It’s going to be even better. It’s a beautiful office.”
Also, she’s going to have a private office for herself.
“Do you know in all these years, I’ve never had my own private office? This will be my first office in my history of my career.”
Also, Zakas says she’s “very proud” of the growth Bloomhaus has had in its three years at Clifton Square.
“This is her third expansion since she’s been there,” Zakas says of Kathleen Baker, who owns Bloomhaus with her son, Cameron Stalnaker.
Bloomhaus currently has 2,000 square feet and is expanding to about double that size.
That will give the business more room for retail, which includes fresh flowers and plants, silk arrangements and what Baker calls “really unique decor,” such as vases and containers.
There also will be more room for the rentals Bloomhaus offers, such as specialty chairs and linens for weddings. About 75 percent of its business is in weddings and events.
Baker says the rental division continues to expand, and the new space will have a studio to help clients coordinate events.
The expansion should be complete before the holidays.
It’s not clear yet where the insurance company may be moving, and Fresh Roast Coffee owner Timothy Wiesner says he doesn’t know where he’ll be moving.
Although he doesn’t have to be out until the end of August, Wiesner says Saturday will be his last day in business at Clifton Square because he has a 1,500-pound coffee roaster to move.
“It’s a big inconvenience,” Wiesner says of moving. He says he likes being in Clifton Square.
“It’s a nice little space. I enjoy being in College Hill. (I) have a lot of good customers and made a lot of friends.”
Wiesner has only about 225 square feet, and he says he’d like to duplicate his space.
“It’s going to be hard to do.”
For the last couple of years, Fresh Roast Coffee has been open only on Saturdays. Wiesner says he roasts coffee on Friday and then sells the beans on Saturday. He also offers samples “so people can try it before they buy it.”
Wiesner says he’ll let us know when he finds new space. He wants to remain in business.
“I’ve always loved coffee,” he says. “It’s kind of an outlet for me.”
Reach Carrie Rengers at 316-268-6340 or crengers@wichitaeagle.com. Follow her on Twitter: @CarrieRengers.
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The Kellogg and West property once home to Rowdy Beaver and Willie C’s is going to have food once again. Kwik Shop is opening there and will have a Taco John’s within it along with one more restaurant.
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A Different Kind of Art Museum
If you like art, but don't enjoy traditional stuffy art museums or you're just looking for a little fun in your life, visit the Baltimore Visionary Art Museum in the Inner Harbor area of the City. What feels like part fun house, this is definitely an art museum and is my very favorite place to visit in Baltimore.
The museum hosts the work, of visionary and outsider artists both established and emerging. What is visionary art, you ask? Here's the museums definition:
"Visionary art as defined for the purposes of the American Visionary Art Museum refers to art produced by self-taught individuals, usually without formal training, whose works arise from an innate personal vision that revels foremost in the creative act itself."
In short, visionary art begins by listening to the inner voices of the soul, and often may not even be thought of as 'art' by its creator.
The work you see here will differ wildly from most anything at the Philadelphia Art Museum or the Met. Part of their permanent collection is a giant whirligig which greets you outside, school buses, eggs and buildings which they call "bling universe" covered in mosaic mirrors guide your way into the building.
The museum houses the work of Howard Finster, probably the grand poobah, of Folk and Outsider art, Nek Chand, The Baltimore Glassman and the very well know and always wonderful, Mr Imagination. Inspiration for these artists include religious experience, dreams, visions, hallucinations and predictions. Many feel that they are divinely called to create art containing direct messages from God.
Mediums include paint, wood, rocks, shards of glass, bottle caps (Which is Mr. Imagination's most well know medium), trash and pretty much anything that costs little to no money. Some artists may have mental or emotional problems which manifest themselves in to compulsive drawings or paintings as in the case of ted Gordon whose precise and inspired drawings look like they were done with a spirograph.
This place is so much fun, there is so much to see on every wall inside and out. The restaurant is even called Mr. Rains Funhouse and the gift shop is called the Sideshow shop which makes me feel like I am in a toy store for grownups whenever I visit.
Karen O'Lone-Hahn September 21, 2012 Baltimore Visionary Art Museum, Howard Finster, Mr Imagination, Nek Chand, art brut, kinetic sculpture, outsider art, sideshow, visionary art, whirligigComment
How (and why) I Self Published My Children's Book or My Labor of Love-Part 1
Karen O'Lone-Hahn September 24, 2012 child therapy, cows, how to self publish, illustrating a children's book, moon, nuns, self esteem, self publishing, story boards, teachers, therapy, writing a children's book
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Sex-associated differences in the regulation of immune responses controlled by the MHC of the mouse.
Y Weinstein, S Ran and S Segal
J Immunol February 1, 1984, 132 (2) 656-661;
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The immunologic potential of T lymphocytes and antigen-presenting cells (APC) from male and female mice were compared. Lymphocytes from female mice or from male mice that cannot produce and respond to testosterone (Tfm/y) were more reactive than male lymphocytes to alloantigens in MLR. Spleen cells from Tfm/y mice equipped with estrogen implants showed a higher responsiveness than control Tfm/y to alloantigens. The removal of suppressive adherent cells or the addition of T cell growth factor (TCGF) enhanced the proliferative activity of the cells in the MLR. The responsiveness of female cells to alloantigens, however, remained superior to that observed in male cells. Similarly, in the presence of TCGF, thymocytes from female mice react more effectively than male cells in MLR. In addition, Con A-stimulated spleen cells from female mice produce more interleukin 2 (IL 2) than do spleen cells from males or female mice treated with testosterone. Lymphocytes from immunized mice were tested for their ability to respond to soluble antigens (KLH and OVA) in vitro. Again, female immunocompetent cells respond more vigorously than male cells or cells originating in female mice with testosterone implants. APC from female spleen were more efficient than male APC in initiating a secondary response in primed lymphocytes from either males or female mice. Moreover, castration of male mice enhanced, and treatment of female mice with androgen reduced, the efficiency of antigen presentation. In conclusion, these data suggest that female cells are superior to male cells in immunologic functions that are known to be associated with reactions to and recognition of histocompatibility antigens, i.e., antigen presentation and MLR. Furthermore, our present data indicate that the differential reactivity of immunocytes between male and female mice depends on the hormonal balance of the animal.
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Four Kadima members leave party
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Four Kadima Party members have quit the party, Kadima chief Shaul Mofaz said.
Mofaz on Monday asked the Knesset House committee to dismiss the party members, who reportedly have pledged their allegiance to the Likud Party. Kadima had been part of the government coalition that included Likud, the party of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, until last week.
"Anyone was wants to join the corrupt go ahead and leave, anyone who wants to join the draft dodgers go ahead and leave, anyone who wants to take political bribes go ahead and leave, anyone who wants to join forces with Netanyahu — leave now," Mofaz said after submitting a letter with his request to the committee.
The four Kadima members are Arieh Bibi, Avi Duan, Otniel Schneller and Yulia Shamolov-Berkovich.
The request means that the former Kadima members cannot run for a Knesset seat with the party in the next elections and no longer will receive party funding.
Several party members led by former minister Tzachi Hanegbi, dubbed the Kadima rebels, had attempted to recruit seven Kadima members to leave the party, which would have engendered an official split, meaning that they could take part of the funds with them.
Meanwhile, some Kadima members are working to depose Mofaz, Haaretz reported Monday.
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Burntisland is a coastal town in Fife, Scotland situated directly across from the capital, Edinburgh, and close to the Forth Bridges.
Nia trainings happen in a beautiful studio called The Space Upstairs just above Potter About Cafe at 253b High Street, Burntisland KY3 9AQ. The studio is mirrored, with natural light and underfloor heating.
There are a number of really nice B & Bs and small hotels in Burntisland. The places listed below have been recommended by previous students – but there are lots of others, so have fun looking!
69 Cromwell Road A five minute walk to the studio. £45 – £50 per night. Evening meal available at £24, Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport pick ups and drop-offs available at a small charge.
Gruinard Guest House Less than 10 minutes walk from the studio. £39 – £50 per night.
39C Bed and Breakfast Again, very close to the studio, less than 5 minutes walk. This includes a twin en-suite room at £66 per room, per night.
Airbnb There are also several rooms/ flats available in Burntisland which appear on Airbnb. Two are owned by lovely Nia students who have happily hosted trainees over the years. Check out 'Burntisland by the Sea' and 'Burntisland B&B near Fife Coastal Path'.
By Train It is easy to get to Burntisland on the train – there are direct trains from Edinburgh (both Haymarket and Waverley stations) at least once an hour, but mostly twice an hour, and trains to Edinburgh from all over the country.
Here are the Route Map & Timetables for trains for the Fife Circle, the route that Burntisland is on from Edinburgh. Some trains on the Aberdeen route will also stop here and there is an hourly service on Sundays. Take a look at the Scotrail site for up to date information and prices.
For UK wide travel, the East Coast website, www.eastcoast.co.uk, is good to book tickets and avoid booking fees etc. The National Rail Enquiries website is also useful for checking train times: www.nationalrail.co.uk.
By Car Driving to Burntisland is also possible of course – use Google Maps for route planning.
By Plane – Edinburgh Airport The nearest airport is Edinburgh, and there is an airport bus (747) that takes you to Inverkeithing train station. From there you can get :
a train to Burntisland Train Station (around 10 minutes on the train) and then a taxi (or walk) to your accommodation (see www.nationalrail.co.uk)
bus number 7 direct to Burntisland
a taxi direct to Burntisland (around £18)
You can also get the airport bus into Edinburgh City Centre, and then a train from there (Haymarket or Waverly stations) to Burntisland.
Taxi Companies Within Burntisland there are a few taxi companies: Lee’s taxis (01592 871234) and Harry’s cabs (01592 874321) and Benny’s Taxis (01592 874422). Neil’s coaches also provide mini-bus hire: www.mini-bus.co.uk. There are no taxis waiting at Burntisland station – you need to phone one of the local companies above. There are usually taxis waiting at Inverkeithing and Kirkcaldy train stations. If you book a taxi with one of the local companies you can expect to pay approximate following prices:
Taxi from Inverkeithing train station to Burntisland – around £18
Taxi from Kirkcaldy train station to Burntisland – around £15
Taxi to Edinburgh airport from Burntisland – between £37 – £40 depending on the time of day plus drop off charge of £1
Taxi within Burntisland (e.g. from train station to your accommodation or from studio to your accommodation £3, plus an additional 50p for each extra drop off point if you are sharing a taxi to different accommodations)
Another very useful resource is the Traveline Scotland journey planner.
© Karen Small 2018 // Website by Karen Small Digital Design // hello@islandmoves.co.uk
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IWP and Utah Valley University
“IWP has a well-earned reputation for its practical, serious, and engaged approach to studying national security — pedagogical principles shared by UVU’s national security program. I anticipate that many of our students will find great opportunities as graduate students and interns at IWP. I am confident that this partnership will enable our students to further their knowledge and skills and successfully pursue careers in service of their country.”
-Professor Ryan Vogel, the founding director of the Center for National Security Studies at UVU.
IWP signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah and its Center for National Security Studies (NSS) in May 2018.
Through the MoU:
UVU students and alumni will receive a guaranteed $2,200 per semester scholarship
Additional merit-based awards will also be available.
UVU students will also be considered for Early Admittance if they apply to IWP after April 1 of their third undergraduate year.
IWP’s relationship with UVU also involves visits of UVU students to IWP’s campus for discussions with IWP faculty and alumni.
Above: UVU student Elliott Thomas interned at IWP in summer 2018.
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'My son ran towards me, with his hair and clothing engulfed in flames'
As told to Carrol Baker | October 28, 2018
A deafening bang was the start of a nightmare for this Sydney family.
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An aerosol can tossed into a fire almost killed my son
Mum of three, Simone Pethybridge heard an earth-shattering explosion, like a gigantic bomb going off under her house. The next thing she saw was sheer terror etched on the face of her 13-year-old son as he ran towards her, with his hair and clothing engulfed in flames…
“It was my natural instinct to grab him and push him in the pool – then I thought the pool has chlorine and salt in it so I pulled him out, put him under the shower, clothes and all.
William was understandably pretty freaked out, asking, “am I gonna die? “what’s happened?” We didn’t know at that point what had happened. He started rubbing the side of his face, it had blistered instantly, and the massive blisters started popping.
We called an ambulance and it arrived in eight minutes. The explosion was so loud the whole town had heard it, and when we arrived at the hospital, there was a film crew set up, I thought, “nope, not dealing with this.” I had to focus on William.
Poor William took the brunt of the explosion. Picture: supplied.
The police had to investigate because it was an explosion
They found the cause; an aerosol can that had been thrown into the firepit in our backyard. William and his 10-year-old brother Jordan, and mate Wilson had been sitting around the firepit. One of the boys tossed the can in because they’d run out of wood – and they thought it would make a flame. William leaned over just as the top of the can exploded 20 minutes later, he took the brunt of the explosion, the other boys just singed their hair.
The explosion and subsequent flames were so enormous, Williams other brother Jake saw the flames shooting up higher than our six-foot hedge out back.
William was looked after by the amazing team at Westmead Children's Hospital. Picture: supplied.
William had burns to his face, both arms and his stomach
All up he had burns to 16 percent of his body. When we arrived at the hospital, there was a burns team, a plastic surgery team, and a team ready to put him in a coma if his oesophagus was burnt; there were around 50 people in that room!
The paramedic that took William to hospital told me that lukewarm water would have been better than cold water, on his burns at the time. But I didn’t know, and I felt bad about that. But I was later told that the initial first aid I gave him did save his life because it stopped the burning going down his oesophagus.
William was cleaned up and bandaged in raw silver dressing; it’s a healant. Two days later they removed that dressing scrubbed him down and applied more silver dressing for seven days. When they took the bandages off, I looked at his arm. It looked like a wet piece of meat that a dog had mauled.
Burns change every day. Picture: supplied.
I was afraid to go to sleep
I was in hospital with William; with two boys at home, my husband Chris had to look after them. I didn’t sleep for five days…..when I look back now I don’t know how I did it. Being a mum I suppose... A burn changes every day, some days it looks good, others it looks bad. One day his face turned black. I thought, “oh my god, what’s happening now?” But it’s part of the healing process.
The nurses were fabulous, we were told he’d need grafting, he went into theatre, and he had skin grafts on his left arm with skin taken from his thigh.
My son has been so brave
His face had to get scrubbed down six or seven times a day and then paraffin applied. Dressings took around two hours to do. It was painful, but he was so brave. At home he was bandaged from fingertip to armpit on both arms – he couldn’t feed himself, I had to do everything for him, for over a month.
Two years on in the recovery process, he’s had multiple hospital visits, with three surgeries. He was given the all clear two months ago. He wears a compression bandage on his arm, he had it made in Roosters colours; he’s mad about the Sydney Roosters.
They are monitoring the grafts on his arm, but he’s definitely on the mend now; he plays Oz tag, water skis, and rides go-carts, so he’s physically active like he used to be.
I'm so proud of William. Picture: supplied.
It has scarred him emotionally
But he’s had a lot of support from the burns unit at Westmead. It’s impacted on William’s life in ways I wouldn’t have thought of. He can’t deal with sitting in the sun after you’ve been burnt your body temperature becomes hotter than other peoples’, direct sunlight makes him feel as though he’s burning. He’s also got to wear sensitive sunscreen 50 plus – all the time outdoors or his skin will turn black.
He also knows now the only thing that goes in the fire is wood! No aerosol cans.
To give back to the hospital who took such good care of William, I’ve created a biannual event called Bikes for Burns, last year we raised $26,000. Check out Facebook: Bikes Burns. We welcome any corporate sponsorship.
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In this Thursday, July 4, 2019, photo made available by U.S. Navy, two F/A-18 Super Hornets assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW 7) drop 1000-pound general-purpose bombs during an Independence Day air power demonstration next to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea. The USS Abraham Lincoln was rushed to the Mideast amid tensions between the U.S. and Iran as its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers unravels. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeff Sherman/U.S. Navy via AP)
Iran to raise uranium enrichment beyond nuclear deal limits
Tensions began rising in May when the U.S. rushed thousands of additional troops to the Mideast.
Jul. 7, 2019 9:30 a.m.
Iran announced Sunday it will increase its uranium enrichment to an unspecified level beyond the terms of its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, breaking another limit set under the accord and furthering heightening tensions with the U.S.
Setting another unspecified 60-day deadline for the deal, Iran raised pressure on European nations while urging further diplomacy to save an agreement that President Donald Trump unilaterally pulled the U.S. from a year ago.
Hopes for saving the faltering deal appear increasingly dim, however, as the Europeans have been unable to offer Iran any effective way around U.S. sanctions that block Tehran’s oil sales abroad and target its top officials. But Iran’s recent measures, while of concern to nuclear non-proliferation experts, could be easily reversible if Europeans offer Iran the sanctions relief it seeks.
Tensions began rising in May when the U.S. rushed thousands of additional troops, an aircraft carrier, nuclear-capable B-52 bombers and advanced fighter jets to the Mideast.
Mysterious oil tanker blasts near the Strait of Hormuz, attacks by Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen on Saudi Arabia and Iran shooting down a U.S. military drone have raised fears of a wider conflict in a region crucial to global energy supplies.
In Sunday’s news conference, Iranian officials said the new level of uranium enrichment would be reached later in the day, but did not provide a percentage. Under the nuclear deal, the cap for enrichment was set at 3.67%, a percentage closely monitored by inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog.
“Within hours, the technical tasks will be done and enrichment above 3.67% will begin,” Iran nuclear agency spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi said. “We predict that the IAEA measurements early tomorrow morning will show that we have gone beyond 3.67%.”
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The IAEA said it was aware of Iran’s comments and “inspectors in Iran will report to our headquarters as soon as they verify the announced development.”
Ali Akbar Velayati, an aide to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made remarks in a video Saturday about Iran’s need for 5% enrichment. Bushehr, Iran’s only nuclear power plant, is now running on imported fuel from Russia that’s enriched to around 5%.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif sent a letter to EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini outlining the steps it had taken, said Abbas Araghchi, a deputy foreign minister. Discussions with European powers are continuing and ministerial-level talks are planned later this month, he said.
“We will give another 60-day period, and then we will resume the reduction of our commitments,” Araghchi said, without elaborating.
On Saturday, French President Emmanuel Macron told his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani, in a phone call that he is trying to find a way by July 15 to resume the dialogue between Iran and Western partners.
Germany expressed concern over Sunday’s announcement, while Britain called on Iran to reverse course and abide by the nuclear deal. The European Union said parties to the nuclear deal are discussing a possible emergency meeting.
Kamalvandi stressed that Iran will continue to use only slower, first-generation IR-1 centrifuges to increase enrichment, as well as keep the number of centrifuges in use under the 5,060-limit set by the nuclear deal. Iran has the technical ability to build and operate advanced centrifuges that work faster but is barred from doing so under the deal.
“For the enrichment we are using the same machines with some more pressure and some special technical work,” he said. “So we don’t have an increase in the number of centrifuges for this purpose.”
But Kamalvandi stressed that Iran is able to continue enrichment “at any speed, any amount and any level.”
Sunday’s announcement about uranium enrichment came a year after President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the deal. Iran has repeatedly warned Europe in recent weeks that it would begin walking away from an accord neutered by a maximalist American campaign of sanctions.
The decision to ramp up uranium enrichment came less than a week after Iran acknowledged breaking the deal’s 300-kilogram (661-pound) limit on its low-enriched uranium stockpile.
Experts warn higher enrichment and a growing stockpile narrow the one-year window Iran would need to have enough material for an atomic bomb, something Iran denies it wants but the deal prevented.
Enriched uranium at the 3.67% level is enough for peaceful pursuits but is far below weapons-grade levels of 90%.
International reaction came swiftly, including from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who long has described Iran and its nuclear program as a threat to his country. He called on world powers to impose “snapback sanctions” on Iran.
“It is a very, very dangerous step,” Netanyahu said. “I’m asking you, not to provoke but out of joint knowledge of history and what happens when aggressive totalitarian regimes can cross the threshold toward things that are very dangerous to us all. Take the steps that you promised. Enact the sanctions.”
Associated Press writers Kiyoko Metzler in Vienna and Aron Heller in Jerusalem contributed to this report.
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Sammy Sadler was born in Tennessee and raised in Texas. He moved to Nashville shortly after high school and at age 21 he had six songs on the country music charts. One night Sammy was at the office of Cashbox Magazine editor Kevin Hughes. When they left the office a man stepped out of an alley and shot them both. This infamous incident became known as "The Murder on Music Row." Kevin was killed that night in March of 1989. Sammy went through 18 hours of surgery in order to save his life. It took 2 1/2 years for him to get back on his feet. Sammy returned to Bonham,… read more
Sammy Sadler was born in Tennessee and raised in Texas. He moved to Nashville shortly after high school and at age 21 he had six songs on the country music charts. One night Sammy was at … read more
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Four-car pileup injures three
Four cars crashed at North Coast Highway and Emerald Bay, causing both northbound lanes to be closed Thursday morning, according to Laguna Beach police.
Three individuals were transported to Mission Hospital Mission Viejo with unknown injuries, Sgt. Louise Callus wrote in an e-mail. No arrests have been made.
"I do not have any further status on injuries or how this accident happened," she wrote.
Northbound traffic was backed up to Cress Street and Emerald Bay was reduced to one lane in both directions, Callus wrote. Tow trucks were on scene.
Woman accused of denting vehicle
A woman was arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism in the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park at 11:29 a.m. June 3.
A man reported that the woman ripped a mirror off a car and began hitting the vehicle with it in the parking lot of the park, denting the hood of the car.
She also began to throw rocks at the car and pedestrians, the man told police.
The man attempted to detain the woman once he realized she was trying to get into the vehicle.
The woman, a Livermore resident, was arrested at the scene.
Man held in bar assault
A man was arrested at the White House restaurant after allegedly attacking a man with a drinking glass Friday night.
Officers responded at 11:42 p.m. after the restaurant reported that a customer was bleeding from the head after being hit with a glass by another man.
A Laguna Beach man, 53, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. The victim was taken to Mission Hospital Laguna Beach to treat the gash on his head.
Officer honored at Angel Stadium
The Laguna Beach Police Employees Assn. will recognize Laguna Beach patrol officer David Gensemer today during Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at Angel Stadium.
Gensemer was given the award of Orange County Top Cop for 2010 for his heroic work in the line of duty, saving a stranded Laguna resident during the December mudslides.
The resident was trapped in a vehicle in a flooded street.
--Joanna Clay and Jamie Rowe
Copyright © 2019, Daily Pilot
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Kelsey Berreth: Missing Colorado mother no longer believed to be alive, fiancé charged with murder
Posted: 8:49 AM, Dec 21, 2018
The fiancé of missing Colorado mother Kelsey Berreth was arrested Friday morning, a law enforcement source involved in the investigation said.
Authorities arrested Patrick Frazee nearly one month after Berreth, the mother of his 1-year-old daughter, vanished on Thanksgiving Day near Woodland Park, a city between Denver and Colorado Springs.
Frazee was transported to the Teller County Jail following his arrest, the law enforcement source said.
Frazee's arrest warrant, served at his home outside Woodland Park, has been sealed, Colorado judicial spokesman Rob McCallum said.
Woodland Park Police also announced they would hold a news conference at noon ET, according to a post on the department's Facebook page.
Frazee previously had told police he last saw Berreth on November 22, when he picked up their daughter, making him the last known person to report seeing Berreth alive.
Police said they have surveillance video of Berreth, a flight instructor, shopping with her daughter that day at a Woodland Park supermarket.
Berreth's employer got a text from her phone on November 25, saying she wouldn't be able to work that week, police have said. Frazee also said she texted him that day, but the contents of that text haven't been released.
A week after that, she was reported missing. Woodland Park police began their search on December 2, when Berreth's mother, Cheryl, alerted them to her daughter's disappearance.
Berreth's phone was tracked to a location near Gooding, Idaho. Berreth has family in that state, Woodland Park Police Chief Miles De Young said. Gooding is roughly 800 miles northwest of Woodland Park.
"She's not the kind that runs off," Cheryl Berreth said at a police news conference on December 10. "This is completely out of character. Kelsey loves her God, she loves her family and friends, and she loves her job. She's reliable, considerate and honest."
The reward for information leading to finding Berreth is $25,000, Woodland Park police said.
Frazee voluntarily released his phone to be searched and allowed officers to take a DNA sample on December 12, his lawyer said.
Two days later, investigators combed Frazee's home and 30-plus-acre property in Florissant, Colorado, with a search party of 75 officers, a law enforcement source told CNN at the time.
De Young provided few details at a news conference, declining to say what investigators were looking for or what prompted them to search that location.
At the time, Jeremy Loew, an attorney for Frazee, issued a statement in which he said his client "continues to cooperate with law enforcement."
"We encourage law enforcement to take whatever steps it deems necessary to find Kelsey Berreth and to be able to exclude Patrick Frazee as a possible suspect in this missing person investigation," Loew's statement said. "Mr. Frazee will continue not to participate in any interviews with the media and instead focus on parenting the child he shares with Ms. Berreth."
Earlier this week, authorities said they conducted routine follow-up searches on Frazee's and Berreth's homes.
The Woodland Park Police Department Thursday evening said on social media that new information about the case continues to come in. They asked the public to be patient.
"We hope to have answers for all of the questions our community has on this case as soon as possible," police said in a news release posted to Facebook.
Investigators with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, the Woodland Park Police Department and the FBI were spotted at Berreth's home Thursday evening carrying large brown bags out of the home, and a firefighter was seen carrying a ladder into the house, CNN affiliate KMGH reported .
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WorkWise: ‘Scavenging’ for a person or organization
If you’re job-hunting, the methods these professionals use may lead you to companies and contacts.
WorkWise: ‘Scavenging’ for a person or organization If you’re job-hunting, the methods these professionals use may lead you to companies and contacts. Check out this story on knoxnews.com: https://www.knoxnews.com/story/money/columnists/mildred-culp/2018/11/13/workwise-scavenging-person-organization/1992524002/
Mildred Culp, special to the News Sentinel Published 4:36 p.m. ET Nov. 13, 2018
Ruben Moreno utilizes free and fee-based tools to find candidates at least 10 times per week. He is founder and HR practice leader at Knoxville, Tennessee’s Blue Rock Search LLC.(Photo: Lukas Moreno)
You might be a recruiter seeking a candidate, a salesperson seeking an unnamed prospect or a business owner seeking an unknown resource. If you’re job-hunting, the methods these professionals use may lead you to companies and contacts.
Obviously, getting a referral is the easiest method – when it works. You might also read articles about your industry to identify a contact or organization and/or you might utilize technology.
TRADITIONAL AND NOT
Ladan Davia, CEO of Beeya Inc. (beeya.com) in Irvine, California, uses artificial intelligence to help people identify their optimal career path. Davia sources daily “to hire the right people the first time so we don't waste time or money.” She looks for new people and organizations through newspaper articles about people and activities reflecting values similar to those of her business, especially as they relate to removing bias in job searching and hiring. She also looks for articles about her current partnerships.
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She contacts the article’s writer for more information. If her email to a writer elicits no response, she calls once to make sure it arrived. When she doesn’t have an email address, she uses social media. “About 98 percent of the time I can find a Twitter or Instagram handle,” she says.
To find an organization, Davia scours Google for writers of articles related to technology, women founders, and women in technology. “If they don’t respond, I don’t contact them again.” she explains. “I look for another person in an organization or another outlet.” She’s practiced at calling switchboards.
“When we find the person we think could help us, we don't waste time,“ she adds.
Technology may also be a primary door-opener. Ruben Moreno, who conducts 10 to 12 searches per week, is founding partner and HR practice leader at Knoxville’s Blue Rock Search LLC (bluerocksearch.com), an HR executive search firm. “Through technology,” he says, we can get to the right talent pools very quickly.”
He first explores his internal database of 20,000 potential candidates, then enlists his talent sourcer, who is trained in sourcing through technology. However, technology is limited by not “landing talent or giving direct contact,” he mentions. “You need to engage in a conversation, not just find a resume.” Combined, the team uses both “free and subscription-fee based tools for direct contact information.” Free ones include anywho.com, superpages.com and LinkedIn.
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“Based on our experience, the top resource to identify a person or resource with which you’re not familiar is LinkedIn,” he says. “A few key words, such as the title, location and functional area, will send you to your target population quickly.”
At least twice weekly, Shelley Dunagan, president of SellXSell Corp. (sellxsell.com), a Newburyport, Massachusetts, leadership consulting firm focused on revenue acceleration, searches for people or resources. She paid for lists a few times before she discovered that Google would produce names she needed.
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LINKEDIN PLUS GOOGLE
Google is Dunagan’s primary tool, but she remarks, “I don’t know what I did before LinkedIn. You can put in what you’re looking for, couple it with Google” and use many groups you join for contacts. On Google, I insert, ‘who are the competitors of X.’ You may not be familiar with the exact resource you’re looking for but by googling competitors, you may be able to access what you are trying to find.” She also posts questions on Quora and checks in several times daily.
“It’s a bit of a scavenger hunt,” Dunagan comments. “The more you do it, the easier it becomes.”
(Knoxville News Sentinel Online syndicated columnist Mildred Culp, Ph.D., may be reached at workwise@comcast.net. © 2018 Passage Media.)
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Playtech’s Two New Offerings Set To Thrill Slot Lovers
Playtech has started the New Year with the release of two new slot games that are set to thrill slot lovers all over the world.
The first slot is called Big Bear which is based on a wilderness theme that allows players to encounter animals while the second slot is called Coin! Coin! Coin! and is based on the Chinese New Year.
Big Bear – Going Into The Forest
The Big Bear slot will take players into an exploration of the great outdoors. The game has five reels and 243 ways to win. The game features the standard card symbols for its low-paying signs.
However, the real wilderness adventure begins with the high-paying symbols. This includes wolves, fish, eagles, and more animals. Players will want the eagle to grace their winning combinations since it is the most valuable of all the symbols. The bear is a wild symbol, which means it can act as any other symbol except for the scatter.
Players are not aiming for just simple combos though. They will want to get the big bonus games that this slot offers. This is done by getting the bear drums symbol, which is the scatter symbol. When they get at least three scatter symbols, players will be presented with a choice of three options. They can either opt for more spins or they can get fewer spins but higher multipliers.
Coin! Coin! Coin!
Coin! Coin! Coin! gives players the opportunity to celebrate the Chinese New Year and a chance to come home with the big prizes. This is a simpler game that is very easy to play. It only has 10 paylines and five reels.
This game features all-original symbols with no low-paying symbols. All the items featured are part of the New Year celebrations and scoring any of them is a great move. However, the most valuable symbols are the gold ingots. This can potentially return 800 times the stake that players bet on it. Winning is also a lot easier thanks to the expanding wild. When it shows up, it fills up the entire reel with wilds.
Despite having no bonus games, this game does feature a big win. If players cover the entire screen with wilds, players get to a win the progressive jackpot for this game which can be big money.
Players who enjoy the Playtech gaming portfolio, will have two new games to start their 2019!
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North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Kappa Phi Kappa Professional Education Fraternity, Alpha-Sigma Chapter Records 1922-1980
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The records of the Alpha-Sigma Chapter (NC State's chapter) of the Kappa Phi Kappa fraternity include the chapter's by-laws, correspondence, financial information, member information, meeting minutes, photographs and slides, information on pledging and intitiation, and other general information about the chapter, its members, and its activities. Also contained in this subgroup are some materials from the Kappa Phi Kappa National Office, including primarily copies of publications and information packets from national meetings.
A chapter of Kappa Phi Kappa, the Alpha-Sigma Chapter, was established at NC State in 1931, initially acting as a branch of the Sigma Chapter, which was established at Wake Forest College (University) in 1926. Membership in the chapter was limited to male students in high academic standing in the education program, who were of at least junior class status. The Alpha-Sigma Chapter remained active through the 1968-1969 academic year, and appears to have begun the 1969-1970 academic year as an active chapter, but went defunct sometime during the fall semester of 1969.
Biographical/historical note
The Kappa Phi Kappa Professional Education Fraternity was founded at Dartmouth College in 1922 as a national honorary society for students studying education and teaching. A chapter of Kappa Phi Kappa, the Alpha-Sigma Chapter, was established at NC State in 1931, initially acting as a branch of the Sigma Chapter, which was established at Wake Forest College (University) in 1926. Membership in the chapter was limited to male students in high academic standing in the education program, who were of at least junior class status. The Alpha-Sigma Chapter remained active through the 1968-1969 academic year, and appears to have begun the 1969-1970 academic year as an active chapter, but went defunct sometime during the fall semester of 1969. The Kappa Phi Kappa fraternity itself has since gone defunct, though some chapters of the fraternity continue to operate independently at the universities where they are located; these fraternities have since redefined their membership guidelines to allow membership to both male and female students.
Scope/content
The records of the Alpha-Sigma Chapter (NC State's chapter) of the Kappa Phi Kappa fraternity include the chapter's by-laws, correspondence, financial information, member information, meeting minutes, photographs and slides, information on pledging and intitiation, and other general information about the chapter, its members, and its activities. Also contained in this subgroup are some materials from the Kappa Phi Kappa National Office, including primarily copies of publications and information packets from national meetings. Materials range in date from 1922 to 1980.
Materials are arranged in two series, Alpha-Sigma Chapter, which contains materials produced by or pertaining specifically to the Alpha-Sigma Chapter, and Kappa Phi Kappa National, which contains materials produced and distributed by the national office. Within each series, materials are arranged alphabetically by topic, and then chronologically therein.
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[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Kappa Phi Kappa Professional Education Fraternity, Alpha-Sigma Chapter Records, UA 021.471, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
College of Education, Office of the Dean Records (UA 125)
Transferred by the Kappa Phi Kappa Professional Education Fraternity, Alpha-Sigma Chapter
Processed by Cate Putirskis, 2008 July
Encoded by Cate Putirskis, 2008 July
The collection is organized into two principal series:
Alpha-Sigma Chapter
Kappa Phi Kappa National
Alpha-Sigma Chapter 1939-1980 (Series 1)
This series contains materials produced by or pertaining specifically to the activities of the Alpha-Sigma Chapter of Kappa Phi Kappa.
Chapter By-laws 1946-1962
Chapter History and Purpose undated
Chapter Officers and Organization Information Forms 1948-1969
Chapter Stationery undated
Correspondence 1958-1969
Correspondence, President's 1960
Educational Fitness Test undated
Emblems and Mottos 1966
Financial Reports 1943-1951
Financial Statements (1 of 2) 1956-1960
Forms undated
Initiation Ceremony 1948-1969
Kappa Phi Kappa Newsletter 1952-1955
Kappa Phi Kappa Plaque undated
Meeting Minutes 1946-1947
Member Initiation Forms (1 of 4) 1950-1969
Member Initiation Forms 1970
Member Initiation Forms for National Treasurer 1939-1959
Membership Certificates 1954-1965
Membership Rosters undated
Membership Roster, Faculty 1954
Memos 1952-1970
Phi Kappa Phi (1 of 2) 1969-1980
Photographs and Slides undated
Pledge Quizzes 1964-1968
Pledge Rosters 1947-1948
Pledging and Initiation, General Information undated
Reports of Delegates to National Conventions 1950-1966
Scholarship Award 1957
Student Teacher Representative to the North Carolina Education Association 1951-1952
University General Information 1970-1971
Kappa Phi Kappa National 1922-1970 (Series 2)
This series contains materials produced or distributed by the national office of Kappa Phi Kappa for use by individual chapter affiliates.
Bulletin (from National Office) 1951-1952
General Assembly, Sixth 1931
General Assembly, Tenth 1941
General Assembly, Eleventh 1947
General Assembly, Thirteenth 1950
General Assembly, Fourteenth 1952
General Assembly, Fifteenth 1954
General Assembly, Seventeenth 1958
General Assembly, Twenty-Second 1968
General Catalogue (First), Kappa Phi Kappa 1936
Kappa Phi Kappa Initiation Statistics 1966-1968
National Constitution and By-laws 1922
National Council Meeting 1947
The Open Book Magazine Vol. 19, No. 2 May 1950
The Open Book Magazine Vol. 23, No. 1 Mar. 1954
The Open Book Magazine Vol. 24, No. 1 Dec. 1954
The Open Book Magazine Vol. 25, No. 1 Nov. 1955
The Open Book Magazine Vol. 28, No. 1 Apr. 1959
Half box 5, Folder 1
The Open Book Newsletter Vol. 8, No. 3 Apr. 1968
The Open Book Newsletter Vol. 9, No. 1-3 1968-1969
The Open Book Newsletter Vol. 10, No. 1 Feb. 1970
Petitions for new Chapters 1932-1953
A Useful Guide for Chapters of Kappa Phi Kappa 1967
Kappa Phi Kappa. Alpha Sigma Chapter (North Carolina State University)
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Lincoln Forgeries, 1852-1858 | Illinois History and Lincoln Collections
Title: Lincoln Forgeries, 1852-1858
Collection identifier: 1029
Extent: 9.0 items
Cosey, Joseph (1887-1950)
Forgers
Sangamon County--Springfield (Ill.)
Collected materials
Scope and Contents:
This collection contains three Lincoln forgeries: a letter of June 1, 1852, and two legal papers dated June 1, 1858. Although all are purportedly written or signed by Abraham Lincoln, they clearly are not in his hand.
The letter is addressed to J. Edwards to whom Lincoln in fact wrote on another matter on the same day.1 The forgery refers to John A. McClernand as a potential Whig candidate "for a vacancy in Bloomington," although he was in fact a Douglas Democrat from Shawneetown.
On June 7, 1937, Felix Roppert, writing from the City Hall Station in New York City, offered this letter to the Library for $10. Annotating an inquiry from Willia K. Garver, who was in charge of Library orders, Roppert indicated that he acquired the letter from Goodspeed's Book Shop in Boston. Phineas L. Windsor, Director of the Library, approved the purchase but sought to know "who owned the coll." that contained the letter. On July 12, 1937, in the last item in the collection regarding the acquisition of Roppert's letter, Banks asked to see the "Lincoln" letter, as Goodspeed's was not "likely to have sold it to Mr Felix Roppert with whom we have had considerable correspondence."2
Two other "Lincoln" manuscripts concern a suit brought by William Miller against C. J. Edwards in the Circuit Court of Champaign County. In this suit, Miller, represented by Lincoln and Herndon, sued to recover $400 paid to Edwards for a certain parcel in which Edwards had no clear title. A memorandum in the collection states that the "Two documents [were] identified as Cosey forgeries by G. William Bergquist, of the New York Public Library, Oct. 19 1949."
Bergquist was an expert on literary hoaxes such as those perpetrated by Martin Coneely (1887-1950) whose favorite alias was Joseph Cosey.3 Cosey became Joseph Roppert in peddling the 1852 letter, the handwriting of which matches that of the 1858 legal papers. Lincoln Day by Day, now entitled "The Lincoln Log" on the website of The Papers of Abraham Lincoln, places Lincoln elsewhere on the relevant dates--in Sullivan, not Springfield, and in Springfield, not Urbana.
1. Lincoln Day by Day: A Chronology, 1809-1865, 3 vols., ed. Earl Schenck Miers (Washington, D.C.: Lincoln Sesquicentennial Commission, 1960), 2:76
2. The letter is one of the forgeries listed in The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, ed. Roy P. Basler et al. (New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press, 1953), 8:448.
3. For information on Cosey's career, see Wikipedia as well as John Kobler, "Yrs. Truly, A. Lincoln," New Yorker, Feb. 25, 1956.
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Toy Guns and Pocket Knives in Beirut
by Claire Harris
• 1st June 2013 5th June 2013 • 1 Comment
Children in the Shatila Refugee Camp, Beirut
“I am terrorist”, the teenage boy says and he laughs. His friend leans on his shoulder and flashes a beaming set of straight white teeth.
I am on my way to meet the director of the Children and Youth Centre of Shatila Refugee Camp in the suburbs of Beirut. It is just a 15 minute drive from the ultra-modern downtown where families stroll along the waterfront and 18-year-olds, more fortunate than the two I am talking to, cruise around in Peugeots pumping Arabic pop music and smoke hookah before an explosive red-and-yellow sunset.
Even though Shatila is called a refugee camp, it is actually a neighbourhood and its inhabitants are not refugees; the younger generation were born here, the older have called it home for 30 years. It is a maze of seven-storey matchbox compartments, filthy grey and draped with layers of washing, the concrete balconies towering over narrow alleys strewn with rubbish and soaked in sewage. The gap between the buildings, sometimes no more than a metre or two wide, is hung with an ugly net of thick black cables, so low you could put your hand up and touch them.
Under this mess of electrical wires, the children play. “Take photo, take photo!” they shout, posing with their two fingers raised in the international sign of peace. Snap! They scurry to grab some toys that lie scattered about the paved concrete. “Take photo, take photo!” they cry again and this time they hold plastic guns in the air, brandishing these fake weapons above their heads. Snap.
Behind them, the walls are painted thick with a jumble of Palestinian flags, images of jail bars and chains, burning American flags, a swastika staring from anti-Israeli scribblings. The bricks are plastered with peeling posters of heroes who have defied America and Israel – an unlikely combination of Yasser Arafat, Saddam Hussein and Che Guevara.
They flock around me to ask where I am from, and mishear the word Australia. “Israel! You from Israel!” and the hate glimmers across a six-year-old’s eyes, “Yahod! Yahod!” His four-foot companions take up the cry. “Jew!” There is no space for the kids to run around in the cramped alleys so they are crammed into the two cybercafes where they use virtual guns to shoot animated soldiers.
When two young men walk past strapped with bullet-proof vests and carrying huge semi-automatic guns, not one of these children bats an eyelid.
An old lady sitting in a doorway beckons me toward the single room she lives in and makes me tea over the flame of a gas stove on the floor beside her mattress. On the walls hang photos of her three sons, all killed before they reached middle age. When I ask her about the armed men, she mutters “security” and says no more.
The boy who called himself a terrorist is still watching me: “Welcome to Shatila,” he grins. “Welcome to Paradise.” They are two beautiful boys with smooth Arabian complexions and gelled hair, dressed in jeans, fitted t-shirts and hightop sneakers. You could find them in a nightclub in London. But they are here.
Mahmoud has come from a camp in North Lebanon which has been under siege by the Lebanese army for ten days. He smiles when he says that his brother was killed last week. He smiles when he describes how he ran from the camp alone when there was a break in the fighting. He tells me that his mother is still back there along with several thousand residents because she is tired of running, but now he is looking at the ground and shuffling the gravel beneath his feet.
“Who helped you escape?” I ask. The question seems to take him by surprise. He flashes a look of defiance. “Nobody.”
The Palestinians of northern Lebanon have recently fled to Shatila, refugees from a refugee camp. Hundreds of families in Shatila opened their tiny homes to welcome the strangers. A few days later, when fighting erupted at another camp in the south causing thousands more to flee, more people were packed into the massively overcrowded 40,000 square metres that already houses at least 17,000 people.
Palestinians in Lebanon are banned from owning their own homes outside of designated areas, Mahmoud explains. Confined to squalid areas like Shatila and barred from well-paid jobs, those that can find employment at all work only the most menial jobs for a pittance. They will never possess Lebanese citizenship; nor will their children or grandchildren.
He tells me that only 20 percent can afford to go to university, usually funded by militant groups. He was at college in the north but there is no chance he will finish it now. “And the other 80%?” I ask. Mahmoud shrugs.
“Rubbish“, his friend says quickly, grinning again. “We are not people, just rubbish.”
As I continue through the narrow streets of the camp, I am ushered in for cups of tea and puffs of water pipe. Crowded around a dinner table with four generations of two Palestinian families, we dig into hummus and falafel with our fingers from a communal dish among scores of children, distant relatives and neighbours. The door is always open, literally, as friends pop their heads through the window and stroll in and out.
Shatila Refugee Camp, Beirut
After dinner, we sit in front of a television, flicking perpetual news from channel to channel. One family has come from the camp in the north, they have no homes to return to and what will happen tomorrow and the day after is unknown. A 19-year-old girl giggles and clutches my arm, speaking the only English she knows: “I love you!” and giggles again. Her fiancé sits beside her, they should have been married last week but the shelling intervened.
They all fall silent when their camp appears on the screen, projectile missiles ripping through and dissolving buildings into smoke and rubble. There are friends and family trapped inside the concrete blocks that have just vanished before our eyes. The two older women look exhausted and a younger man turns to me and with one hand he indicates around him to the children squatting on the carpet before the TV: “We are all afraid,” he says.
When I finally arrive at the Children and Youth Centre, responsible for keeping the children distracted from their own lives, director Abu Moujahed pulls open a drawer for me and unloads one knife after another that he has confiscated from the kids. Kitchen knives, Swiss army knives, pocket knives.
“The parents, they do nothing”, he sighs. “How can we stop these children from becoming delinquents if the parents have given up?” Outside in the tiny concrete square that serves as the only playground, some kids kick a tennis ball around because they don’t have a football. “So what can we do?”
“You know”, he goes on; “we have a joke in Shatila. The devil comes to take a man to hell. The man tells him, ‘I will be happy to go with you because anything must be better than here.’”
But Shatila doesn’t make a believer of everyone. “If you visit this place”, Abu Moujahed says before I leave, “you will know that God doesn’t exist.”
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8 Facts That'll Make You Rethink Salt's Bad Rap
Sarah Pflugradt, MS, RDNupdated on March 15, 2018
Sarah Pflugradt, MS, RDN
Sarah Pflugradt is a registered dietitian nutritionist, writer, blogger, recipe developer, and college instructor. Sarah has experience in clinical nutrition, outpatient nutrition counseling, and WIC Overseas. Sarah has authored many nutrition and wellness articles online and in-print, and has been quoted in digital publications and websites as a nutrition expert. Sarah is the creator and author of Salubrious RD, a food blog dedicated to healthy recipes for individuals and families.
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In the wake of the rise in high blood pressure and diabetes, it’s natural to look for the enemy. Because of that, salt has faced some serious scrutiny lately. But, really, just how bad is salt for you? Like most things in life, moderation is key. No, you shouldn’t be emptying your salt shaker at every meal. But you also shouldn’t throw that salt shaker away. So why not give salt a chance before assuming it’s one of the greatest dietary evils of our time? Here are eight facts about salt that may surprise you.
1. Your body needs salt.
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Sodium and salt are often used interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing. Sodium is a mineral that, when combined with chloride, forms salt. Salt, which is about 40-percent sodium, has a fairly bad reputation. But our bodies need salt. It helps with normal cell function, maintenance of blood volume and sending nerve impulses throughout your body — and may even act as an antidepressant. And it turns out that your body is pretty good at naturally regulating salt levels by making you thirsty and causing you to drink water.
2. Some sodium is natural.
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Sodium is in the soil and in the plants animals eat, so some foods have a small amount of naturally occurring sodium. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a half-cup of cooked beets will provide 65 milligrams of sodium, a medium stalk of celery has 32 milligrams and eight baby carrots will give you approximately 69 milligrams. Animal products also contain sodium. Three ounces of cooked ground beef provides 72 milligrams sodium, and the same amount of cooked boneless chicken breast will add 44 milligrams of sodium.
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3. There are a variety of types of salts.
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Salt has recently entered into the world of food trends with unrefined salts like Himalayan pink salt, sel gris, flake salt and fleur de Sel. The process for extracting each type of salt can vary widely and has an impact on availability and price.
Himalayan pink salt, for instance, comes from rock crystals from the Himalayas (hence the name) near Pakistan and gets its color from the minerals it contains: magnesium, potassium and calcium. Fleur de sel, on the other hand, is a delicate, flaky sea salt that forms on seawater as it evaporates. And sel gris is a type of French sea salt that’s coarse and granular.
4. But salt is salt.
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Despite the many different kinds of salts, at the end of the day they’re all pretty much the same nutritionally. Although salt manufacturers promote the mineral content in unrefined salt, you’d have to consume a huge amount in order to gain those health benefits, which isn’t recommended.
Table salt and minimally processed salts, such as sea salt, don’t differ very much in their sodium content. You may also have heard that table salt is also fortified with iodine, which is a nutrient essential to produce thyroid hormones. But Harvard Medical School says that cutting back on salt intake won’t negatively affect iodine intake, as other sources include eggs, milk and yogurt.
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5. Some people are sensitive to salt.
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If you’re wondering why some people can eat all the salty foods they want and still have normal blood pressure, but you just look at potato chips and your blood pressure soars, salt sensitivity may be the culprit. Those who experience a rise or fall in blood pressure in response to salt intake are classified as salt sensitive. And those who don’t are salt resistant.
According to the American Heart Association, salt sensitivity is based on genetics or defects in kidney function. It’s especially common in older adults, African-Americans, those with diabetes or chronic kidney disease and those with naturally higher blood pressure. However, your salt sensitivity can change over time, so it’s important to have your blood pressure checked regularly.
6. Not all salts measure equally.
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Recipes often call for adding salt. Depending on which type of salt the recipe writer used, you may be getting too much or not enough. Table salt, for example, is highly processed into a fine granule and is usually the standard for measurements in recipes. However, larger-flake salts, such as kosher salt and sea salt, are becoming more popular in cooking and do not measure equally to table salt. For example, one teaspoon of table salt is equal to 1.25 teaspoons of kosher salt. Pay attention to the type of salt indicated in the recipe in order for your recipes to taste right.
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7. Sodium is hiding in some surprising places.
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Much of the sodium you consume is in plain sight, but some foods are experts at concealment. Hidden sources of sodium can make it difficult to be consciously aware of salt intake. One of the biggest culprits is cheese. Blue cheese, feta and processed cheeses like string cheese pack a hefty sodium punch.
Another surprising source is enhanced chicken. Some manufacturers inject a salt solution in raw chicken to plump it up. It not only adds weight, but excess sodium as well. Look for “non-enhanced” on the package to ensure you aren’t paying for extra salt in your diet. If that chicken and cheese are going on a sandwich, make it open-faced. Processed breads can also contain about 180 milligrams of sodium per slice.
8. Processed foods are the real culprit.
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It may not be a surprise that processed foods contain a lot of sodium, but the exact number might be. Intake of commercially prepared food and highly processed food accounts for approximately 75 percent of sodium consumed in U.S. diets, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Frozen meals, pizza, deli meats and canned foods contribute a significant amount of sodium to the diet, with some containing more than 1,500 milligrams per serving! And since 56 percent of U.S. adults and 10 percent of children have hypertension (high blood pressure) or prehypertension, decreasing the intake of processed foods is necessary to reduce sodium consumption.
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So how much is too much?
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According to the World Health Organization, minimum requirements for sodium intake per day is 200 to 500 milligrams, depending on body size. And the American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams per day, with an ideal daily limit of 1,500 milligrams. However, most Americans are eating an average of 3,400 milligrams per day. So keep in mind that while your body needs salt, too much can have negative effects.
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What’s your take on salt? Do you enjoy sprinkling it on food? Do you include it in your baking? Do you try to limit your salt intake? Did any of these facts surprise you? Which ones did you already know? Is there anything else you would add? Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below!
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Gili Air is the most easterly of the three Gili Islands off Lombok. Of the three Gilis, this is the island closest to Lombok. Traditionally, Gili Air was seen as the domain of families and couples wanting a quiet, off-the-beaten-path escape, while the rowdier hoardes had their fun on Gili Trawangan. With Trawangan now up scaling so obviously, more and more backpackers seem to be chosing Gili Air as their primary option. This island has more of a rural, established feeling than the other two, and it is no surprise that many of the local Gili Islanders seem to prefer living on Gili Air, and that it has the highest permanent population of about 1,800.
Most of the accommodation and other tourism facilities are on the south and east coasts, facing Lombok. The boat landing is in the centre of the south coast. A coastal path leads you around the perimeter of the island, and a leisurely stroll all the way around will take about 90 min. For such a small island, the maze of paths that criss-cross the island can get surprisingly confusing, but these always lead back to the coast path eventually.
How to Get Gili Air
By Fast Boat : Most fast boat operator offer route of transfer from Bali to Gili Air. We need about 1.5 hours if we use the boat via Padangbai harbor or 2.5 hours if the boat leave from Sanur or Serangan harbor.
By Flight : There are many international and domestic fly to Lombok. If you arrive on Lombok international airport, you can use the Taxi or public Bus. For the easiest way we suggest to use private car and then charter speed boat to reach Gili Air
ATM:
Since 2011, there is an ATM on the island. It is located 5 min east of the ferry arrival area.
Bangko-Bangko Beach, Great and Exotic Place for Fishing and Surfing
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A public lecture by Artist Laura White
Exploring the language of sculpture, Laura White uses a range of materials from everyday objects to constructed matter. She is interested in a relationship and negotiation with the ‘stuff’ of the world, from the readymade to the handmade, cheap reproduced goods to antiquity, playing with ideas of value, profile, association and meaning of individual and collections of objects.
The work she makes uses and refers to categories of objects, such as church relics, modernist sculptures, classical equestrian monuments, to name a few. In making works that allude to these objects and by placing them in proximity to one another, they are both reduced to an accumulation of stuff and souvenir, while also demanding a critical and historical discourse, where taste and value are challenged.
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Paperblanks celebrates the Austrian artist Gustav Klimt (Born 1861-1918), With these special edition journals to showcase some of this famous painter’s most iconic works. Gustav Klimt was a symbolist painter who was deeply intrigued by the female form and Japanese art. In addition to this, Klimt was also a member of the Vienna Secession movement. On the trips he took to Venice and Ravenna he discovered the mosaics that inspired his iconic use of gold in this intricate paintings.
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Zambia remains hopeful that Zimbabwe will begin a new era after decades paralysis
Emmanuel Chenda with Mr Jimmy Akena Dr Obote Son at Entebbe Statehouse Banquet
Zambian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Emmanuel Chenda says Zambia remains hopeful that Zimbabwe will begin a new era after decades of political and economic paralysis.
Mr. Chenda, says Zambia will always cherish the cordial and long standing relations that the two countries have enjoyed over the years.
The Zambian Envoy was speaking in an interview with ZANIS in Harare, Zimbabwe yesterday.
Mr Chenda added that Zambia, like any other country, is anxiously waiting to witness the outcome of the current political situation in that country, and is confident that it will be beneficial to the people of Zimbabwe.
He stressed that it was cardinal for the people of Zimbabwe to agree on a new trajectory of moving forward in unity, in order to create a new Zimbabwe.
This follows the postponement of Emmerson Mnangagwa’s inauguration as Zimbabwe’s President, after the main opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) filed a legal challenge to the results of last month’s election.
The ZANU-PF won the July election, with Mr Mnangagwa receiving 50.8 percent of the votes, while Nelson Chamisa polled 44.3 percent.
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NÈZ NEW EDUCATED ZAMBIA August 12, 2018 at 7:08 pm
For your information your own economy in zambia is paralysed. It seems these thugs are out of touch with reality. What makes zambia any better than zimbabwe when you are now begging from turkey to refinance your kalobas? the only difference is that zimbabwe has sanctions imposed against it.. otherwise zambia is in the same boat. Poor leader, poor decisions… you know the story!
upnd cadre August 12, 2018 at 7:09 pm
Abena Hakainde “petittion” Hichilema bengi!! Or is it an export business started by h.h? Very ingeniius if so.
Razor August 12, 2018 at 7:16 pm
Zimbabwe had their chance and they goofed it. They are back to square one. It’s as if Bob never left, only changed his name.
Mweol August 12, 2018 at 7:41 pm
Thanks for USA to suspend aid.
Am a Villager from Bwengwa August 12, 2018 at 9:24 pm
They will simply cite Zambia case where someone cried after losing 6th time
Chamisa is very childish below average.
Ati I will transform vic falls in to Las Vegas kkkkkkkk. And Zimbos believed the crap in urban areas
Come 2023 he will miss again
FACTS August 13, 2018 at 10:14 am
You are Village !diot from Bwengwa
Spaka like lilo August 12, 2018 at 9:55 pm
“..This follows the postponement of Emmerson Mnangagwa’s inauguration as Zimbabwe’s President, after the main opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) filed a legal challenge to the results of last month’s election….”
What different with Zambia , where lungu rushed and had to get a clerk to inogurate him after the chief justice refused ?
I belive this will be looked upon favourably by the West, I mean giving the opposition a chance to petition….
Had munangagwa ignored this court challenge and had himself inaugurated , that would have been game over for him.
Very shrewd this crocodile….
Zambian Citizen August 12, 2018 at 10:05 pm
How would Chamisa expect to run the country with a minority in parliament?? These African opposition will do anything to seize power. Sadly, the principle that elections are won at the ballot and not in court will work against them. Like kainde here in Zambia, Odinga in Kenya, courts never made anyone president but like in all thriving democracies, the people through the ballot are the real kingmakers!!
ANYOKO August 13, 2018 at 11:13 am
latest ZEC has called for a RERUN and MDC is bubbling with confidence to WIN the election as BOB AND HIS WIFE ARE ON THE SIDE OF MDC
maloza August 13, 2018 at 5:35 pm
zimbabwe is basically a military state…the military have consolidated their grip on power…they are going to be worse off…and they will miss uncle Bob
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According to our records, you hold units in the FCP fund Lyxor MSCI Brazil UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbed Fund”), which, as we informed you in our letter of last 5 February, is to be merged on 14 March 2019 into Lyxor MSCI Brazil UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbing Fund”), which is a sub-fund of MULTI UNITS LUXEMBOURG, a Luxembourg SICAV fund.
EXCHANGE RATIO - Lyxor MSCI Eastern Europe Ex Russia UCITS ETF
According to our records, you hold units in the FCP fund Lyxor MSCI Eastern Europe Ex Russia UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbed Fund”), which, as we informed you in our letter of last 5 February, is to be merged on 14 March 2019 into Lyxor MSCI Eastern Europe Ex Russia UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbing Fund”), which is a sub-fund of MULTI UNITS LUXEMBOURG, a Luxembourg SICAV fund.
EXCHANGE RATIO - Lyxor MSCI EM Latin America UCITS ETF
According to our records, you hold units in the FCP fund Lyxor MSCI EM Latin America UCITS ETF ETF (hereafter the “Absorbed Fund”), which, as we informed you in our letter of last 5 February, is to be merged on 14 March 2019 into Lyxor MSCI EM Latin America UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbing Fund”),
EXCHANGE RATIO - Lyxor MSCI Malaysia UCITS ETF
According to our records, you hold units in the FCP fund Lyxor MSCI Malaysia UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbed Fund”), which, as we informed you in our letter of last 5 February, is to be merged on 14 March 2019 into Lyxor MSCI Malaysia UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbing Fund”), which is a sub-fund of MULTI UNITS LUXEMBOURG, a Luxembourg SICAV fund.
EXCHANGE RATIO - Lyxor MSCI Russia UCITS ETF
According to our records, you hold units in the FCP fund Lyxor MSCI Russia UCITS ETF (hereinafter the “Absorbed Fund”), which, as we announced in our letter of last 5 February, will on 14 March 2019 be merged into Lyxor MSCI Russia UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbing Fund”), a sub-fund of MULTI UNITS LUXEMBOURG, a Luxembourg SICAV fund.
EXCHANGE RATIO - Lyxor MSCI Select OECD Emerging Markets GDP UCITS
According to our records you hold shares in Lyxor MSCI Select OECD Emerging Markets GDP UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbed Fund”), a sub-fund of the SICAV fund MULTI UNITS FRANCE. In our letter of last 5 February, we informed you that on 14 March 2019 the Absorbed Fund would be merged into Lyxor MSCI Select OECD Emerging Markets GDP UCITS ETF
EXCHANGE RATIO - Lyxor MSCI South Africa UCITS ETF
According to our records, you hold units in the FCP fund Lyxor MSCI South Africa UCITS ETF ETF (hereafter the “Absorbed Fund”), which, as we informed you in our letter of last 5 February, is to be merged on 14 March 2019 into Lyxor MSCI South Africa UCITS ETF
EXCHANGE RATIO - Lyxor MSCI Turkey UCITS ETF
According to our records, you hold units in the FCP fund Lyxor MSCI Turkey UCITS ETF ETF (hereafter the “Absorbed Fund”), which, as we informed you in our letter of last 5 February, is to be merged on 14 March 2019 into Lyxor MSCI Turkey UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbing Fund”), which is a sub-fund of MULTI UNITS LUXEMBOURG, a Luxembourg SICAV fund.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FOLLOWING SUB-FUND OF THE MULTI-UNITS FRANCE SICAV FUND
Lyxor International Asset Management, as the delegated asset manager (the “Management Company”) of Lyxor Fortune SG MSCI China A (DR) UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Sub-fund”), a sub-fund of the MULTI UNITS FRANCE SICAV fund, has decided to make the following changes
INELIGIBILITY FOR FRENCH PEA EQUITY SAVINGS PLANS OF THE LYXOR MSCI EUR
According to our records, you hold shares in Lyxor MSCI Europe (DR) UCITS ETF (the “Sub-fund”), which is a sub-fund of the SICAV fund Multi Units France, and which is managed by its delegated asset manager Lyxor International Asset Management (hereafter “LIAM”).
INELIGIBILITY FOR FRENCH PEA EQUITY SAVINGS PLANS OF THE LYXOR MSCI EUROPE (DR) UCITS ETF SUB- FUND
Dear shareholder, According to our records, you hold shares in Lyxor MSCI Europe (DR) UCITS ETF (the “Sub-fund”), which is a sub-fund of the SICAV fund Multi Units France, and which is managed by its delegated asset manager Lyxor International Asset Management (hereafter “LIAM”).
CHANGE OF DENOMINATION
This change of denomination will have no impact in terms of trading codes, fees or other characteristics of the Shares Classes.
Amendment of the rules of the funds listed
According to our records, you hold units in one or more of the FCP funds listed below, which are managed by Lyxor International Asset Management (hereinafter “LIAM”) the management company. We invite you to take note of the following information.
MERGER BY ABSORPTION - Lyxor China Enterprise (HSCEI) UCITS ETF
As we announced in our letter of 15 January, Lyxor International Asset Management, the management company, has determined that the exchange ratio on the merger date will be one unit of the Absorbed Fund for one share of the Absorbing Fund.
MERGER BY ABSORPTION - Lyxor MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF
MERGER BY ABSORPTION - Lyxor MSCI Korea UCITS ETF
MERGER BY ABSORPTION - Lyxor Hong Kong (HSI) UCITS ETF
MERGER BY ABSORPTION - Lyxor MSCI AC Asia Pacific Ex Japan UCITS ETF
MERGER BY ABSORPTION - Lyxor Commodities Thomson Reuters/CoreCommodity
As we announced in our letter of 15 January, Lyxor International Asset Management, the management company, has determined that the exchange ratio on the merger date will be one unit of the Absorbed Fund for one share of the Absorbing Fund
MERGER BY ABSORPTION - Lyxor CRB EX-Energy TR UCITS ETF
Modification of the name of the LYXOR EURO CASH UCITS ETF sub-fund (hereafter the “Fund”)
The prospectus of the Fund, which is a sub-fund of the MULTI UNITS FRANCE SICAV fund, will be amended as of February 15th, 2019 to reflect the following change
MERGER BY ABSORPTION - Lyxor MSCI Brazil UCITS ETF
MERGER BY ABSORPTION - Lyxor MSCI Eastern Europe ex Russia UCITS ETF
MERGER BY ABSORPTION - Lyxor MSCI EM Latin America UCITS ETF
MERGER BY ABSORPTION - Lyxor MSCI Malaysia UCITS ETF
MERGER BY ABSORPTION - Lyxor MSCI Russia UCITS ETF
MERGER BY ABSORPTION - Lyxor MSCI Select OECD Emerging Markets GDP ETF
MERGER BY ABSORPTION - Lyxor MSCI South Africa UCITS ETF
MERGER BY ABSORPTION - Lyxor MSCI Turkey UCITS ETF
MERGER BY ABSORPTION - lyxor-commodities-corecommodity-crb-ex-energy
MERGER BY ABSORPTION - lyxor-commodities-corecommodity-crb
Notice - Exhange Ratio-Lyxor NASDAQ-100 UCITS ETF
Exchange ratio - Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 AUTOMOBILES & PARTS
Exchange ratio - Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 BANKS UCITS ETF
Exchange ratio - Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 BASIC RESOURCES UCITS ETF
Exchange ratio - Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 CHEMICALS UCITS ETF
Exchange ratio - Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS
Exchange ratio - Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 FINANCIAL SERVICES UCITS ETF
Exchange ratio - Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 FOOD & BEVERAGE UCITS ETF
Exchange ratio - Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 HEALTHCARE UCITS ETF
Exchange ratio - Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 INDUSTRIAL GOODS & SERVICES
Exchange ratio - Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 INSURANCE UCITS ETF
Exchange ratio - Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 MEDIA UCITS ETF
Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 MEDIA UCITS ETF
Exchange ratio -Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 OIL & GAS UCITS ETF
Exchange ratio -Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 PERSONAL & HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Exchange ratio -Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 RETAIL UCITS ETF
Exchange ratio -Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 TECHNOLOGY UCITS ETF
Exchange ratio -Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 TELECOMMUNICATIONS UCITS ETF
Exchange ratio -Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 TRAVEL & LEISURE UCITS ETF
Exchange ratio - Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 TRAVEL & LEISURE UCITS ETF
Exchange ratio -Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 UTILITIES UCITS ETF
Exchange ratio - Lyxor STOXX EUROPE 600 UTILITIES UCITS ETF
Notice - Index Change Lyxor FTSE Athex Large Cap UCITS ETF
NOTICE TO INVESTORS IN THE FOLLOWING FCP FUND Lyxor International Asset Management, acting in its capacity as the management company (the “Management Company”) of the Lyxor FTSE Athex Large Cap UCITS ETF fund (the “Fund”) has decided to make the changes described below.
Notice - Replication- Lyxor MSCI Europe UCITS ETF
Modification Lyxor MSCI Europe UCITS ETF
Notice - Fund Merger -Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Banks UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR UNIT-HOLDERS OF THE “Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Banks UCITS ETF” FUND
Notice - Fund Merger -Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Basic Resources UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR UNIT-HOLDERS OF THE “Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Basic Resources UCITS ETF” FUND
Notice - Fund Merger - Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Food & Beverage UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR UNIT-HOLDERS OF THE “Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Food & Beverage UCITS ETF” FUND
Notice - Fund Merger - Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Healthcare UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR UNIT-HOLDERS OF THE “Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Healthcare UCITS ETF” FUND
Notice - Fund Merger - Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Oil & Gas UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR UNIT-HOLDERS OF THE “Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Oil & Gas UCITS ETF” FUND
Notice - Fund Merger - Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Technology UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR UNIT-HOLDERS OF THE “Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Technology UCITS ETF” FUND
Notice - Fund Merger - Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Telecommunications UCITS
INFORMATION FOR UNIT-HOLDERS OF THE “Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Telecommunications UCITS ETF” FUND
Notice - Fund Merger - Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Utilities UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR UNIT-HOLDERS OF THE “Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Utilities UCITS ETF” FUND
Notice - Fund Merger - Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Automobiles & Parts UCITS
INFORMATION FOR UNIT-HOLDERS OF THE Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Automobiles & Parts UCITS ETF FUND
Notice - Fund Merger - Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Chemicals UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR UNIT-HOLDERS OF THE “Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Chemicals UCITS ETF” FUND
Notice - Fund Merger - Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Construction & Materials
INFORMATION FOR UNIT-HOLDERS OF THE “Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Construction & Materials UCITS ETF” FUND
Notice - Fund Merger - Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Financial Services UCITS
INFORMATION FOR UNIT-HOLDERS OF THE “Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Financial Services UCITS ETF” FUND
Notice - Fund Merger - Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Industrial Goods & Servic
INFORMATION FOR UNIT-HOLDERS OF THE “Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Industrial Goods & Services UCITS ETF” FUND
Notice - Fund Merger - Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Insurance UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR UNIT-HOLDERS OF THE “Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Insurance UCITS ETF” FUND
Notice - Fund Merger - Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Media UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR UNIT-HOLDERS OF THE “Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Media UCITS ETF” FUND
Notice - Fund Merger - Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Personal & Household Good
INFORMATION FOR UNIT-HOLDERS OF THE “Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Personal & Household Goods UCITS ETF” FUND
Notice - Fund Merger - Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Travel & Leisure UCITS ET
INFORMATION FOR UNITHOLDERS OF THE “Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Travel & Leisure UCITS ETF” FUND
Notice - Fund Merger - Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Retail UCITS ETF
INFORMATIONS POUR LES PORTEURS DU FCP « Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600 Retail UCITS ETF »
Notice - Fund Merger - LYXOR NASDAQ-100 UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR UNIT-HOLDERS OF THE “LYXOR NASDAQ-100 UCITS ETF” FUND
Exchange ratio - Lyxor FTSE EPRANAREIT Developed Europe UCITS ETF
As we announced in our letter of last 16 October, Lyxor International Asset Management, the management company, has determined that the exchange ratio on the merger date will be one share of the Absorbed Fund for one share of the Absorbing Fund.
NOTICE - MUF - Strategy change Lyxor MSCI Europe
In response to investor demand, Lyxor International Asset Management decided to expand its range of direct replication exchange traded funds (ETF) and modify the Sub-fund’s investment strategy.
NOTICE to Shareholders - Index change Lyxor WIG20 UCITS ETF
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FOLLOWING SUB-FUND OF THE SICAV MULTI UNITS LUXEMBOURG: Lyxor WIG20 UCITS ETF
NOTICE - Index change Lyxor MSCI World Telecommunication
Notice to the shareholders of MULTI UNITS LUXEMBOURG – LYXOR MSCI WORLD TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES TR UCITS ETF
NOTICE - Index change Lyxor Brazil (Ibovespa) UCITS ETF
NOTICE TO INVESTORS IN THE FOLLOWING FCP FUND Lyxor International Asset Management, acting in its capacity as the management company (hereafter the “Management Company“) of Lyxor Brazil (Ibovespa) UCITS ETF, a French FCP fund (hereafter the “Fund”) has decided to make the changes described below.
NOTICE - Index change Lyxor Eastern Europe (CECE NTR EUR) UCITS ETF
NOTICE TO INVESTORS IN THE FOLLOWING FCP FUND Lyxor International Asset Management, acting in its capacity as the management company (hereafter the “Management Company“) of Lyxor Eastern Europe (CECE NTR EUR) UCITS ETF, a French FCP fund (hereafter the “Fund”) has decided to make the changes described below.
NOTICE - Index change Lyxor Russia (Dow Jones Russia GDR) UCITS ETF
NOTICE TO INVESTORS IN THE FOLLOWING FCP FUND Lyxor International Asset Management, acting in its capacity as the management company (hereafter the “Management Company“) of Lyxor Russia (Dow Jones Russia GDR) UCITS ETF, a French FCP fund (hereafter the “Fund”) has decided to make the changes described below.
NOTICE - Index change Lyxor South Africa (FTSE JSE TOP 40) UCITS ETF
NOTICE TO INVESTORS IN THE FOLLOWING FCP FUND Lyxor International Asset Management, acting in its capacity as the management company (hereafter the “Management Company“) of Lyxor South Africa (FTSE JSE TOP 40) UCITS ETF, a French FCP fund (hereafter the “Fund”) has decided to make the changes described below.
NOTICE - Index change Lyxor Turkey (DJ Turkey TITANS 20) UCITS ETF
NOTICE TO INVESTORS IN THE FOLLOWING FCP FUND Lyxor International Asset Management, acting in its capacity as the management company (hereafter the “Management Company“) of Lyxor Turkey (DJ Turkey TITANS 20) UCITS ETF, a French FCP fund (hereafter the “Fund”) has decided to make the changes described below.
Exchange ratio - Lyxor Euro Stoxx Banks (DR) UCITS ETF
As we announced in our letter of last 2 October, Lyxor International Asset Management, the management company, has determined that the exchange ratio on the merger date will be one share of the Absorbed Fund for one share of the Absorbing Fund.
Exchange ratio - Lyxor EuroMTS Highest Rated Macro-Weighted Govt Bond 1-3Y
Exchange ratio - Lyxor EuroMTS HR Macro-Weighted Govt Bond 5-7Y
Exchange ratio - Lyxor MSCI All Country World UCITS ETF
Exchange ratio - Lyxor Ultra Long Duration Euro Govt FTSE MTS 25Y
Notice- Ending of PEA eligibility - Lyxor S&P 500 UCITS ETF
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FOLLOWING SUB-FUNDS OF MULTI-UNITS LUXEMBOURG, A LUXEMBOURG SICAV FUND, HEREINAFTER (THE “SUB-FUND”)
Notice Exchange ratio - Lyxor iBoxx $ Treasuries 10Y+ (DR) UCITS ETF
Dear unit-holder, According to our records you hold shares in Lyxor iBoxx $ Treasuries 10Y+ (DR) UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbed Fund”), a sub-fund of the SICAV fund MULTI UNITS FRANCE.
Exchange ratio - Lyxor Iboxx $ Liquid Emerging Markets Sovereign
Dear unit-holder, According to our records you hold shares in LYXOR IBOXX $ LIQUID EMERGING MARKETS SOVEREIGNS UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbed Fund”), a sub-fund of the SICAV fund MULTI UNITS FRANCE.
Exchange ratio - Lyxor Barclays Floating Rate Euro 0-7Y UCITS ETF
According to our records you hold shares in Lyxor Barclays Floating Rate Euro 0-7Y UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbed Fund”), a sub-fund of the SICAV fund MULTI UNITS FRANCE.
Exchange ratio -Lyxor BofAML € High Yield Ex-Financial Bond UCITS ETF
According to our records you hold shares in Lyxor BofAML € High Yield Ex-Financial Bond UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbed Fund”), a sub-fund of the SICAV fund MULTI UNITS FRANCE
Exchange ratio -Lyxor BONO 10Y MTS Spain Government Bond (DR) UCITS
According to our records you hold shares in Lyxor BONO 10Y – MTS Spain Government Bond (DR) UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbed Fund”), a sub-fund of the SICAV fund MULTI UNITS FRANCE.
Exchange ratio -Lyxor Euro Corporate Bond Ex Financials UCITS ETF
According to our records, you hold units in the FCP fund Lyxor Euro Corporate Bond Ex Financials UCITS ETF
Exchange ratio - Lyxor Euro Corporate Bond UCITS ETF
ETF (hereinafter the “Absorbed Fund”), which, as we announced in our letter of last 18 September, will on 25 October 2018 be merged into Lyxor Euro Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbing Fund”), a sub-fund of MULTI UNITS LUXEMBOURG
Exchange ratio - Lyxor EuroMts Covered Bond Aggregate UCITS ETF
According to our records, you hold units in the FCP fund LYXOR EUROMTS COVERED BOND AGGREGATE UCITS ETF
Notice - Fund Merger - Lyxor FTSE EPRANAREIT Developed Europe UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR UNITHOLDERS OF THE LYXOR FTSE EPRA/NAREIT DEVELOPED EUROPE UCITS ETF MUTUAL FUND (FONDS COMMUN DE PLACEMENT, HEREINAFTER THE “FCP”)
Notice for investors - Lyxor IBEX 35 (DR) UCITS ETF
According to our records you hold units in the FCP fund Lyxor IBEX 35 (DR) UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbed Fund”), which as we announced in our letter of last 14 August is to be merged into a sub-fund of the French SICAV fund MULTI UNITS FRANCE, Lyxor IBEX 35 (DR) UCITS ETF (hereinafter the “Absorbing Fund”) on 20 September 2018.
Fund Merger - Lyxor Ultra Long Duration Euro Govt FTSE MTS 25Y DR UCITS
INFORMATION FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF THE LYXOR ULTRA LONG DURATION EURO GOVT FTSE MTS 25+Y (DR) UCITS ETF SUB-FUND
Fund Merger - Lyxor MSCI All Country World UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF THE “LYXOR MSCI ALL COUNTRY WORLD UCITS ETF” SUB-FUND
Merger - Lyxor EuroMTS Highest Rated Macro-Weighted Govt Bond 5-7Y (DR)
INFORMATION FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF THE “LYXOR EUROMTS HIGHEST RATED MACRO-WEIGHTED GOVT BOND 5-7Y (DR) UCITS ETF” SUB-FUND
Fund Merger - Lyxor Euro Stoxx Banks (DR) UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF THE “LYXOR EURO STOXX Banks (DR) UCITS ETF” SUB-FUND
Renunciation of the Liquidation of the share class - LYXOR RUSSELL 2000
RENUNCIATION OF THE LIQUIDATION OF THE LYXOR RUSSELL 2000 UCITS ETF FUND as notified on 11 September 2018
Cancel of the Merger - Lyxor CAC 40 (DR) UCITS ETF
REVOCATION OF THE NOTICE OF 14 AUGUST 2018 TO HOLDERS OF DIST UNITS (FR0007052782) AND J-EUR UNITS (FR0011122233) IN THE Lyxor CAC 40 (DR) UCITS ETF FUND
Notice Fund MergerLyxor Euro Corporate Bond Ex Financials UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR UNITHOLDERS OF THE “LYXOR EURO CORPORATE BOND EX FINANCIALS UCITS ETF” MUTUAL FUND (FONDS COMMUN DE PLACEMENT, HEREINAFTER “FCP”)
Notice Fund Merger - Lyxor Euro Corporate Bond UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR UNITHOLDERS OF THE “LYXOR EURO CORPORATE BOND UCITS ETF” MUTUAL FUND (FONDS COMMUN DE PLACEMENT, HEREINAFTER “FCP”)
Notice Fund Merger - Lyxor EuroMts Covered Bond Aggregate UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR UNITHOLDERS OF THE LYXOR EUROMTS COVERED BOND AGGREGATE UCITS ETF MUTUAL FUND (FONDS COMMUN DE PLACEMENT, HEREINAFTER THE “FCP”)
Notice Fund Merger - Lyxor Barclays Floating Rate Euro 0-7Y UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF THE “LYXOR BARCLAYS FLOATING RATE EURO 0-7Y UCITS ETF” SUB-FUND
Fund Merger - Lyxor BofAML € High Yield Ex-Financial Bond UCITS ETF
Fund Merger -Lyxor EuroMTS 10Y Spain Government Bond (DR) UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF THE “LYXOR EUROMTS 10Y SPAIN BONO GOVERNMENT BOND (DR) UCITS ETF” SUB-FUND
Fund Merger - Lyxor Iboxx $ Liquid Emerging Markets Sovereigns UCITS
INFORMATION FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF THE LYXOR IBOXX $ LIQUID EMERGING MARKETS SOVEREIGNS UCITS ETF SUB-FUND
Fund Merger - Lyxor iBoxx $ Treasuries 10Y+ (DR) UCITS ETF
INFORMATION FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF THE “LYXOR IBOXX $ TREASURIES 10Y+ (DR) UCITS ETF” SUB-FUND
Exchange ratio - Lyxor CAC 40 (DR) UCITS ETF
According to our records you hold units in the FCP fund Lyxor CAC 40 (DR) UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbed Fund”), which as we announced in our letter of last 14 August is to be merged into a sub-fund of the French SICAV fund MULTI UNITS FRANCE, Lyxor CAC 40 (DR) UCITS ETF (hereinafter the “Absorbing Fund”) on 20 September 2018.
Exchange ratio - Lyxor EURO STOXX 50 (DR) UCITS ETF
According to our records you hold units in the FCP fund Lyxor EURO STOXX 50 (DR) UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbed Fund”), which as we announced in our letter of last 14 August is to be merged into a sub-fund of the French SICAV fund MULTI UNITS FRANCE, Lyxor EURO STOXX 50 (DR) UCITS ETF (hereinafter the “Absorbing Fund”) on 20 September 2018.
Exchange ratio - Lyxor FTSE MIB UCITS ETF - Dist
According to our records you hold units in the FCP fund Lyxor FTSE MIB UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbed Fund”), which as we announced in our letter of last 14 August is to be merged into a sub-fund of the French SICAV fund MULTI UNITS FRANCE, Lyxor FTSE MIB UCITS ETF (hereinafter the “Absorbing Fund”) on 20 September 2018.
Exchange ratio - Lyxor IBEX 35 (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist
Exchange ratio - Lyxor Japan (TOPIX) (DR) UCITS ETF
According to our records you hold units in the FCP fund Lyxor Japan (TOPIX) (DR) UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbed Fund”), which as we announced in our letter of last 14 August is to be merged into a sub-fund of the French SICAV fund MULTI UNITS FRANCE, Lyxor Japan (TOPIX) (DR) UCITS ETF (hereinafter the “Absorbing Fund”) on 20 September 2018.
Exchange ratio - Lyxor MSCI Europe UCITS ETF - Dist
According to our records you hold units in the FCP fund Lyxor MSCI Europe UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbed Fund”), which as we announced in our letter of last 14 August is to be merged into a sub-fund of the French SICAV fund MULTI UNITS FRANCE, Lyxor MSCI Europe UCITS ETF (hereinafter the “Absorbing Fund”) on 20 September 2018.
Exchange ratio - Lyxor MSCI USA UCITS ETF - Dist
According to our records you hold units in the FCP fund Lyxor MSCI USA UCITS ETF (hereafter the “Absorbed Fund”), which as we announced in our letter of last 14 August is to be merged into a sub-fund of the French SICAV fund MULTI UNITS FRANCE, Lyxor MSCI USA UCITS ETF (hereinafter the “Absorbing Fund”) on 20 September 2018.
Liquidation of the share class - LYXOR CSI 300 A-SHARE UCITS ETF
Liquidation des Teilfonds LYXOR CSI 300 A-SHARE UCITS ETF, Teilfonds der SICAV MULTI UNITS FRANCE
Liquidation - LYXOR IBOXX GERMANY 1-3Y (DR) UCITS ETF
Liquidation of the LYXOR IBOXX GERMANY 1-3Y (DR) UCITS ETFsub-fund of the MULTI UNITS FRANCE SICAV fund.
Notice of the meeting - Multi Units France
NOTICE OF THE EXTRAORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS MEETING Multi Units France
Notice exchange ratio- Merger Lyxor Bund Daily (-2x) Inverse UCITS ETF - Acc
Lyxor Bund Daily (-2x) Inverse UCITS ETF - Acc
Notice exchange ratio Merger Lyxor Euro Cash UCITS ETF - Acc
Lyxor Euro Cash UCITS ETF - Acc
Notice exchange ratio - Merger Lyxor EURO STOXX 50 Daily (-2x) Inverse UCITS ETF - Acc
Lyxor EURO STOXX 50 Daily (-2x) Inverse UCITS ETF - Acc
Notice exchange ratio Merger Lyxor FTSE MIB Daily (-2x) Inverse (Xbear) UCITS ETF - Acc
Lyxor FTSE MIB Daily (-2x) Inverse (Xbear) UCITS ETF - Acc
Exchange ratio -Lyxor MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF - C-USD
Lyxor MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF - C-USD
Exchange ratio - Lyxor MSCI World UCITS ETF - Dist
Lyxor MSCI World UCITS ETF - Dist
Exchange ratio - Lyxor World Water UCITS ETF - Dist
Lyxor World Water UCITS ETF - Dist
Notice Fund Merger Lyxor CAC 40 (DR) UCITS ETF
Notice Fund Merger Lyxor EURO STOXX 50 (DR) UCITS ETF - Daily Hedged to GBP
Notice Fund Merger Lyxor EURO STOXX 50 (DR) UCITS ETF - Daily Hedged to USD
Notice Fund Merger Lyxor EURO STOXX 50 (DR) UCITS ETF
Notice Fund Merger Lyxor FTSE MIB UCITS ETF
Notice Fund Merger Lyxor IBEX 35 (DR) UCITS ETF
Notice Fund Merger Lyxor Japan (TOPIX) (DR) UCITS ETF - EUR
Notice Fund MergerLyxor Japan (TOPIX) (DR) UCITS ETF - D-EUR
Notice Fund Merger Lyxor MSCI Europe UCITS ETF - Dist
Notice - Fund Merge Lyxor MSCI USA UCITS ETF - Dist
INFORMATION FOR UNITHOLDERS OF THE Lyxor MSCI USA UCITS ETF - Dist FUND INFORMATION FOR UNITHOLDERS OF THE Lyxor MSCI USA UCITS ETF - Dist FUND
Notice fund merger Lyxor Bund Daily (-2x) Inverse UCITS ETF
Notice fund merger Lyxor Euro Cash UCITS ETF
Notice fund merger Lyxor EURO STOXX 50 Daily (-2x) Inverse UCITS ETF
Notice Fund Merger Lyxor FTSE MIB Daily (-2x) Inverse (Xbear) UCITS ETF
Notice Fund Merger Lyxor MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF
Notice Fund Merger Lyxor MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD
Notice Fund Merger Lyxor MSCI World UCITS ETF
Notice Fund Merger Lyxor MSCI World UCITS ETF - Monthly Hedged to EUR
Notice Fund Merger Lyxor World Water UCITS ETF
MUL - Notice to shareholders - Change of distribution policy Lyxor Core Morningstar US
AGM 04 06 2018 - Memo Registered Shareholders
MULTI UNITS LUXEMBOURG - AGM 04 06 2018 - Convening Notice
MULTI UNITS LUXEMBOURG - AGM 04 06 2018 - Memo Nominees
MUL - Notice - change of the sub-funds name
Lyxor Index Fund - Notice to Shareholders - Change of the sub-funds name
Multi Units Luxembourg - Notice to Shareholders - Changes of fees and name - Lyxor iBoxx $ Treasuries 7-10Y
Notice to Shareholders - Changes of fees and name - Lyxor iBoxx $ Treasuries 1-3Y
Multi Units Luxembourg - Notice to Shareholders - Changes of fees and name - Lyxor iBoxx $ Treasuries 5-7Y
Notice to the Unit-holders - Lyxor JAPAN TOPIX (DR) - Update redemption fees
Notice to Unitholders - Exchange Ratio - Lyxor Daily Shortdax x2 UCITS ETF
Notice actionnaires ITA MID - Changement d'indice
Notice to the Unit-holders - Lyxor JAPAN TOPIX (DR) - Update fees
Notice - Changes of fees and name - Lyxor Stoxx Europe 600
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“Newspapers pride themselves on keeping an arms-length distance from their subjects, but our fitness project was conceived as a more personal venture.
“We really want to see people eat better, exercise more, change bad habits. ... If we can provide a variety of ways for people to get moving, that’s a step in the right direction.”
Macon Tracks members wanted to create a fitness program to get people moving. According to F.M. Barron, a member of the Tracks board of directors, the club is “committed to the encouragement of physical fitness, including running and other forms of physical activity.”
Barron contacted Jason Barker, director of wellness at the Cantrell Center for Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, about where to find a good “couch to 5k” program to offer folks interested in running the 34th annual Macon Labor Day Road Race.
As organizers of the Labor Day race, Tracks members said the program is an opportunity to give new exercisers a goal to work toward.
“Having the race as a goal at the end of the training will help the new runner or walker stay focused and meet the intermediate steps of the program,” Barron said.
As it turned out, Barker had created a similar exercise program for participants in the road race sponsored every year by the Cantrell Center, and agreed to donate the program to Macon Tracks.
Barker, who has a degree in exercise physiology and is a certified personal trainer, said he went into the fitness profession because he “wants to make a difference in people’s lives,” and that creating this program is something that he hopes will spur a life-long love of exercise in those who give it a try.
“I want it to be fun. Something people do not only for the 5k, but that they’ll keep doing into the future,” Barker said.
Barron emphasized that the Labor Day event is for people of all fitness levels.
With that in mind, Barker also offered up a program for people who would rather walk the 5k than run it.
“Many people view the Labor Day Road Race as something that is only for experienced or advanced runners, but runners and walkers of all abilities and ages have enjoyed it for many years,” said Barron.
What’s the “couch to 5k” program all about, and how do you know if it’s right for you?
The run plan begins with much more walking than running, and is designed to progress slowly.
Over time, you’ll run more and walk less. Don’t skip any of the workouts or weeks of the program.
Even if you think you can do more, hold back. This will prevent doing too much too soon and getting injured.
“I made the first week extremely easy, to where those who’ve never exercised can get up off the couch and do it,” Barker said.
He added that if during that first week of the run program you experience any serious knee or hip pain, then it may be a good idea to switch to the walking program.
Barker’s biggest tip for new runners or walkers: Get new shoes designed specifically for running or walking.
And remember, it’s an oven out there, so drink plenty of water!
Eight-week running plan, week 1
Note: Begin each workout with a five minute warm-up walk and conclude with a five minute cool-down walk.
Monday: Run 1 minute, walk 2 minutes, repeat four times
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: Run 1 minute, walk 2 minutes, repeat four times
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Run 1 minute, walk 2 minutes, repeat five times
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: Rest
Eight-week walking plan, week 1
Monday: Walk 10 minutes
Tuesday: Walk 12 minutes
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: Walk 15 minutes
Saturday: Walk 20 minutes
To view the plan in its entirety, visit the Cantrell Center’s Web site at www.cantrellcenter.com. If you have questions about the plan, e-mail dow@cantrellcenter.com.
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People Are Deleting Facebook After All
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Dave Parrack September 5, 2018 05-09-2018 1 minute
It looks like Facebook’s recent issues have affected the way people use the social network. This is according to a report by the Pew Research Center, which recently polled people in the United States to determine how people’s attitudes are changing.
Facebook hasn’t had the best of years. There are claims Facebook was used as a tool in the 2016 Presidential Election, plus the Cambridge Analytica scandal Why Facebook's Privacy Scandal Might Be Good for Us All Why Facebook's Privacy Scandal Might Be Good for Us All Facebook's mask fell following the Cambridge Analytica scandal, but it's not all bad news. Here's why it's a good thing this scandal made headlines worldwide. Read More , which saw people’s personal information leaked. All of which led to the #DeleteFacebook campaign.
But did anyone actually delete Facebook as a result?
People’s Changing Relationship With Facebook
According to the Pew Research Center, yes they did. Pew interviewed 4,594 U.S. adults between May 29 and June 11, and the results suggest that recent controversies have had a significant influence on people’s relationship with Facebook.
Pew found that over the past 12 months, 54 percent have “adjusted their privacy settings,” 42 percent have “taken a break from checking the platform for a period of several weeks or more,” and 26 percent have “deleted the Facebook app” altogether.
In all, 74 percent of Facebook users have taken at least one of these actions.
44% of U.S. Facebook users ages 18 to 29 say they have deleted the app from their phone in the past year https://t.co/F7xwUl698Z pic.twitter.com/B60lIB0OnD
— Pew Research Center (@pewresearch) September 5, 2018
Pew determined that people’s political persuasion wasn’t a determining factor in all of this. In fact, “nearly identical shares of Democrats and Republicans use Facebook”, and neither was more likely to have deleted the app over the past 12 months.
However, age is a deciding factor, with the younger generations more likely to have taken affirmative action. An astounding 44 percent of 18 to 29-year-olds claim to have deleted the Facebook app, compared to just 12 percent of users aged 65 and above.
Facebook’s Somewhat Stained Reputation
These numbers should, of course, be taken with a pinch of salt. Facebook now boasts around 2.2 billion users, so Pew’s sample size of a few thousand is insignificant. Still, the results of this poll suggest Facebook’s reputation has been somewhat stained.
Having read how people have reacted to Facebook’s recent troubles you should discover why Facebook is a security nightmare. And then have Facebook’s new privacy settings explained to you. Or perhaps you need persuading not to delete Facebook 7 Reasons Not to Delete Facebook #DeleteFacebook 7 Reasons Not to Delete Facebook #DeleteFacebook A growing number of people are calling on us all to #DeleteFacebook. However, while it's not perfect, we believe there are multiple reasons not to delete Facebook. Read More instead.
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I also Use Fb very Rate. Its Of No Use! Just Fb just helps use to lower our Self - Esteem! By always looking at others.
dragonmoputh
That's the problem with statistics and polls. They can be spun any which way you desire. Had the results of the poll of 4594 people been more positive for Facebook, the poll would have been hailed a showing a significant trend. But since it is somewhat negative, the number of respondents is deemed to be "insignificant" and therefore so is the poll.
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One might argue that 44% of US users between ages 18 to 29 deleting the app is not somewhat negative.
dragonmouth
One might argue anything using statistics and be right.
The way I read it, it was 44% of of the poll responders between 18-29 who deleted the app, not 44% of all US users.
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More Adults Watch TV-Video Content
by Wayne Friedman , April 16, 2015
U.S. adults continue to spend more time watching all TV-video content.
This year, adults will spend on average 5 hours and 31 minutes per day (5:31), up six minutes from a year ago, according to eMarketer. Digital video increased by 13 minutes to 1:16, while traditional TV sank seven minutes to 4:15.
Digital video has increased fourfold from 2011 when time spent with video across digital devices -- including laptops, PCs, mobile devices, game consoles and OTT services --- was at 21 minutes. That year, traditional TV viewing comprised four hours and 35 minutes (4:35). Total TV/digital video time was 4:56.
The study says share of TV time spent per day, as a percent of all media, is 36.4% in 2015 with digital video comprising 10.9%; eMarketer says ad spending share of TV is at 40.2%; digital video, 4.4%.
Concerning the overall average time spent with U.S. media, the average adult will spend 12 hours and four minutes per day in 2015, up from 11:57 in 2014, and 11:11 in 2011.
The April study looked at adults 18 and older when it comes to time spent with TV and/or digital TV, regardless of multitasking duration of devices.
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Ed Papazian from Media Dynamics Inc, April 16, 2015 at 10:28 a.m.
As we point out in our annual, "Intermedia Dimensions 2015", a considerable about of the time that the "average person" devotes to the media on a daily basis is incidental, with people who are paying no attention at all and those engaged in other activities counted in the time spent tallys. We estimate that an average adult spends around six hours per day with the media on a fully attentive basis, not the much higher figure that one gleans from the audience studies.
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Home / Immunology / Medical News / Clues to lupus’s autoimmune origins in precursor cells
Clues to lupus’s autoimmune origins in precursor cells
Autoreactive CD27 – IgD – CXCR5 – CD11c + (DN2) B cells expand in lupus patients — DN2 cells derive from naive cells and are poised to generate plasmablasts — DN2 B cells are hyper-responsive to Toll-like receptor-7 signaling Credit: From Jenks Immunity 2018
In the autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE, the immune system produces antibodies against parts of the body itself. How cells that produce those antibodies escape the normal “checks and balances” has been unclear, but recent research from Emory University School of Medicine sheds light on a missing link.
Investigators led by Ignacio Sanz, MD, studied blood samples from 90 people living with SLE, focusing on a particular type of B cells. These “DN2” B cells are relatively scarce in healthy people but substantially increased in people with SLE.
People with lupus can experience a variety of symptoms, such as fatigue, joint pain, skin rashes and kidney problems. Levels of the DN2 cells were higher in people with more severe disease or kidney problems. DN2 B cells are thought to be “extra-follicular,” which means they are outside the B cell follicles, regions of the lymph nodes where B cells are activated in an immune response.
“Overall, our model is that a lot of lupus auto-antibodies come from a continuous churning out of new responses,” says postdoctoral fellow Scott Jenks, Ph.D., co-first author of the paper. “There is good evidence that DN2 cells are part of the early B cell activation pathway happening outside B cells’ normal homes in lymph nodes.”
Previous research at Emory has shown that African American women have significantly higher rates of lupus than white women. In the current study, the researchers observed that the frequency of DN2 cells was greater in African American patients. Participants in the study were recruited by Emory, University of Rochester and Johns Hopkins.
Sanz, a Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar, is director of the Lowance Center for Human Immunology and head of the division of rheumatology in the Department of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. Co-first authors are Jenks, postdoctoral fellow Kevin Cashman, Ph.D. and Esther Zumaquero-Martinez, Ph.D. at the University of Alabama. The lab of Frances Lund, Ph.D. at University of Alabama, as well as postdoc Urko Marigorta, Ph.D. from Georgia Tech contributed to the paper.
The researchers examined the characteristics of DN2 cells and the patterns of genes turned on in those cells. DN2 cells appear to be precursors to the plasmablasts that produce autoreactive antibodies, which cause so much trouble for people with lupus.
Plasmablasts are an important source of antibodies that help get rid of bacteria or viruses during an infection. But in lupus, subsets of B cells and plasmablasts persist in unhealthy ways. In general, we can think of plasmablasts as weapon factories, and B cells as a library of blueprints for various antibodies/weapons. Understanding where the problem plasmablasts come from can provide clues on how to target them and how to control the disease.
Molecular probing showed that DN2 cells in SLE patients are hypersensitive to activation through TLR7, a pathway by which the immune system senses viral infections. This may be how they get over-expanded, Jenks says.
“Our work provides further support for the importance for TLR7 in lupus pathology,” he says. “Targeting TLR7 might both block the generation of pathological B cells and prevent their subsequent activation and differentiation into plasma cells.”
Previous work in Sanz’s lab had shown that a group of “activated naïve” B cells are precursors to the problem plasmablasts. Those cells are very similar, in their molecular markers, to DN2 cells. Jenks says the researchers are now figuring out the relationship between DN2 and activated naïve cells, as well as investigating additional intervention strategies that could specifically control those cells.
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Scott A. Jenks et al, Distinct Effector B Cells Induced by Unregulated Toll-like Receptor 7 Contribute to Pathogenic Responses in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Immunity (2018). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2018.08.015
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Mets starter Bartolo Colon too strong for Cardinals
R.b. Fallstrom The Associated Press
Published 6:00 pm EDT, Wednesday, June 18, 2014
New York Mets starter Bartolo Colon scores on a double by Eric Young Jr. as Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina watches during the sixth inning of Wednesday’s game in St. Louis.
Photo: Jeff Roberson — The Associated Press
ST. LOUIS >> Lance Lynn figured the numbers did not lie and Bartolo Colon would be an automatic out. The rest of the St. Louis Cardinals, too.
Lynn was philosophical about the 41-year-old Colon’s first extra-base hit of his career and first hit period in nine years that keyed the rally that helped the New York Mets win 3-2 Wednesday.
Lynn joked that Colon was probably due.
“I thought there was no way he was swinging, and he swung,” Lynn said. “In all honesty, that at-bat right there cost us the game.
“You don’t expect him to be the one that starts something like that, and he did.”
Colon said through an translator he got what he wished for a fastball and would have whiffed on a breaking pitch. Twice, he loosened up the dugout running the bases.
“It made everybody laugh,” leadoff man Eric Young Jr. “Sometimes laughter gets everything going and you can start having fun playing baseball.”
In addition to his keepsake double, Colon worked eight dominant innings in 91-degree heat against a lineup that totaled 11 runs the first two games.
“He got a lot of weak contact,” catcher Taylor Teagarden said. “That’s exactly what you want from your starter on a tough day game, a get-away game after already being down 0-2 in the series.”
Eric Young and David Wright had an RBI apiece in a two-run sixth that put the Mets up by a run, and Young added an RBI double off Seth Maness in the seventh a run aided by Colon’s second sacrifice of the game. A day after dropping their sixth straight series in St. Louis, the Mets ended an eight-game road losing streak dating to June 3.
Matt Carpenter hit his third career leadoff homer for the Cardinals, who lost for the second time in nine games. They had just one runner in scoring position against Colon (7-5), who retired 13 in a row before Daniel Descalso singled with two outs in the eighth.
“He left one out over the plate and I was able to put a good swing on it,” Carpenter said. “But he didn’t make any mistakes after that one.”
Colon was 0 for 43 at the plate since June 10, 2005, when he was with the Angels and singled off the Mets’ Mike DeJean. He had taken only 17 at-bats while in the American League from 2006-13.
Colon surprised Lance Lynn (7-5) with a double just inside the third-base line to open the sixth. He scored his second career run, and first since 2002 with the Expos at Milwaukee, when Young followed with a double.
Colon won his fifth straight decision and matched his season best for innings, needing just 86 pitches. He allowed four hits, had a season-low one strikeout and walked none, substituting deception for velocity.
The Mets batted the pitcher eighth the first two games of the series but returned to a traditional look for the finale with Colon taking a turn.
Left-hander Dana Eveland retired lefty swinging Matt Adams for the final out and his second career save, and first since 2005, after Allen Craig’s infield RBI single off Jenrry Mejia. The Mets won for just the fourth time in 15 games.
Collins said he took out Mejia because Adams has been so dangerous.
“You keep reading every day in the notes that he’s won game after game with a home run or a hit off right-handed pitching,” Collins said. “So he was going to have to get a hit off a lefty.”
Wright just missed giving the Mets three doubles in four at-bats, settling for the go-ahead RBI single. Wright beat the relay to second on an opposite-field flare down the right field line but was tagged out by Descalso when he tried to switch feet.
Lynn worked six innings and allowed five hits and two runs.
NOTES: Colon is 5-0 with a 1.66 ERA his last six starts. ... The Cardinals begin a four-game series against the Phillies Thursday with Shelby Miller (7-5, 3.42) opposing David Buchanan (2-3, 3.97). The Mets begin a four-game set at Miami with Zack Wheeler (2-7, 4.38) facing Andrew Heaney, making his major league debut. ... Carpenter had two hits after getting a day off. ... The Mets optioned OF Matt den Dekker to Triple-A Las Vegas and recalled OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis. ... The Cardinals had three outfield assists the first 71 games, and two Wednesday.
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Northern B.C. gymnastics coach charged with sexual assault of a minor
Marcel Dubroy of Smithers faces five charges in Saskatchewan related to a former Regina athlete
Thom Barker
Smithers Saltos gymnastics coach Marcel Dubroy has been charged with sexual assault in Regina, Sask.
The charges stem from a complaint by a 30-year-old Ottawa woman of offences allegedly committed between Jan. 1, 2002 and April 30, 2008 when both Dubroy and the alleged victim were residents of Regina.
“It is not common practice for the Regina Police Service to include information about an accused person’s occupation but, in this case, the alleged offences are the result of the position of authority and trust held by the accused over the victim during the years that he was her gymnastics coach, living and working in Regina,” a police news release stated.
Although there is not a proactive investigation into other potential offences, Elizabeth Popowich, manager of public information for the Regina Police Service, told The Interior News investigators are encouraging other potential victims to come forward through the media release.
“While we don’t have any other reports that I know of, we anticipate that there may be other be other victims… by publishing the fact of his occupation that is in a sense looking to see whether there may be other victims or other disclosures,” she said.
Dubroy, 68 is charged with sexual exploitation, position of trust; Sexual Interference; invitation to sexual touching; sexual assault on a person under the age of 16; and sexual assault.
The Saltos website currently lists Dubroy as being on a leave of absence.
“Smithers Saltos was informed Thursday evening by Gymnastics Canada of a complaint received for a violation of the code ethics against head coach Marcel Dubroy while coaching at another club,” the statement reads. “During the investigation, Marcel has taken a leave of absence due to Gymnastics Canada’s provisional suspension.”
Dubroy has been released on an undertaking and will make his first appearance in Saskatchewan provincial court in Regina on July 17.
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Fed decides on $400 billion bond swap
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WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday, fearful of a “slow” economy, decided to start a program to twist the yield curve by swapping shorter-maturity government securities for longer-dated ones.
In a statement, the Fed said it will buy $400 billion of Treasury securities in the 6- to 30-year range and sell an equal amount of maturities of 3 years or less. The purchases would be completed by the end of June 2012.
The Fed also announced a new plan to purchase agency mortgage-backed securities with proceeds of maturing securities.
• Live blog and video of the Fed decision and press conference
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The Fed said that it was acting in view of “significant downside risks to the economic outlook, including strains in global financial markets.”
Markets dropped after the release of the statement with the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -0.05% ending 284 points in the red. Yields on the 10-year government bond TMUBMUSD10Y, -1.36% dropped to a record closing low of 1.87% and the 30-year TMUBMUSD30Y, -1.25% plunged, while those for the 2-year TMUBMUSD02Y, -1.09% rose — the direction the Fed is intending. See Market Snapshot
Jonathan Basile, director of economics at Credit Suisse, said the market was disappointed the Fed did not undertake an outright purchase of securities, or QE3. “The Fed moved their chips around but didn’t put any new money on the table,” Basile said.
Not all Fed officials were convinced. There were three dissents from Wednesday’s decision, which was on the aggressive side of market expectations. Voting against the action were Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher, Narayana Kocherlakota of Minneapolis and Charles Plosser of Philadelphia.
The Fed move has been nicknamed “Operation Twist” because it mirrors a effort in 1961 to buy longer-dated bonds and sell shorter-dated securities.
With the dissents, the new program should be called “twist and shout,” said Robert Brusca, chief economist at FAO Economics, referring to another song of that era.
Many thought the Fed would not purchase so many securities, at least initially.
While there was movement in the bond market Wednesday, rates already are at or close to record lows.
“I don’t think it is worth much,” said Brusca. Pushing down mortgage rates doesn’t help consumers with low credit scores, he added.
Economists thought the Fed would select the swap idea from other options, in part because it isn’t expected to draw as many howls of protest politically that outright bond purchases would encounter, and also because inflation hawks who fear the size of the Fed’s balance sheet would be less likely to oppose an operation that doesn’t change it.
But the Fed might not be able to avoid political criticism.
On Monday, the congressional Republican leadership sent a letter to Bernanke urging him to refrain from any more easing moves, saying that the U.S. economy should be driven by consumer confidence and worker innovation and not by central bank policy. Read “Republicans warn Fed not to ease again.”
The additional easing comes as the U.S. economy seems to be teetering on the edge of a double-dip recession. Even if the economy manages to avoid a new downturn, the outlook is for tepid growth not strong enough to bring down high unemployment.
In its statement, the Fed said growth remains slow with the latest data pointing to continued weakness in the labor market.
The Fed said that inflation has moderated and they expect it to settle below its implicit target of around 2%.
In August, the Fed surprised markets and said that its forecasts expected short-term rates to stay near-zero until mid-2013. At that time, the Fed decided to tack on an extra day to its meeting this week to examine the costs and benefits of additional easing.
The central bankers said they would review the size and composition of its $2.8 trillion balance sheet and make other adjustments as appropriate.
Basile said that Congress must try to bridge party divides to craft a new plan to bring down the unemployment rate.
So far, policymakers haven’t been able to come up with the necessary recipe of monetary and fiscal policy to get the economy moving.
Greg Robb
Greg Robb is a senior reporter for MarketWatch in Washington. Follow him on Twitter @grobb2000.
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SCUH blows $80,000 on “Ghostbuster-like” transport vehicle
State Member for Caloundra Mark McArdle today questioned why the State Government spent $80,000 of tax-payer funds to purchase and fit out a 2006 Ford F350 vehicle to transport patients between the Public and Private Hospitals at Kawana and not use the taxpayer funded QAS.
It comes as Mr McArdle, during Estimates hearings, questioned Queensland Health about the details of the vehicle that is used to transport patients.
A Replica of Ghostbuster's "Ecto 1"
Photo Credit: Erin Cadigan
“I asked how patients are moved between the public and private hospitals at Kawana.” Mr McArdle said.
“The answer was that QAS is used where the patient ‘--- requires the support of a paramedic or any other clinical support.’ But ‘If they are less complex we have an internal transport vehicle’, I was told.” Mr McArdle said.
“In relation to the transport vehicle that transports patients from the Sunshine Coast University Hospital to the Sunshine Coast Private Hospital, I am advised that the Vehicle concerned is a 2006 make, that the vehicle coast was $30,000 and that the fit-out cost was $50,000, so a total of $80,000 for that transport vehicle.” Health Minister Cameron Dick confirmed.
“The exorbitant cost of purchasing and fitting out a non-QAS vehicle speaks volumes of the State Government’s ongoing poor planning and money wasting in the region’s health services.” Mr McArdle said
“The public have paid $80,000 for a vehicle to transport people between the hospitals, the distance between which can be measured in metres, at a time when the public already pay taxes to fund the QAS.” Mr McArdle said.
“We have QAS vehicles available here that the public have paid for and instead we are using a supped-up ‘Ghostbusters’ vehicle instead.”
“When questioned what that vehicle was it was revealed by Queensland Health as ‘a second-hand vehicle’ and that the make was 2006.” Mr McArdle confirmed.
“A total cost of $80,000.00 for a vehicle that moves patients a distance of metres – what about the QAS Patient Transport Vehicles that run around the Coast for which taxpayers have already paid out. Patient Transport Vehicles do exactly the same job – and they are already paid for.”
“Why do we need to purchase and fitout a vehicle at a cost of $80,000 to move patients between hospitals – isn’t that the role of QAS? Isn’t that why we pay taxes.” Mr McArdle said.
“What would $80,000 purchase by way of medical services or equipment for Coast residents?”
“Perhaps a more important question should be, are our QAS vehicles too busy being ramped to be used for their intended purpose?” Mr McArdle concluded.
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