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Movie review: Peter Jackson’s WWI documentary is a living breathing stunner
Dec 4, 2019 at 9:01 AM Dec 4, 2019 at 9:01 AM
“They Shall not Grow Old,” the WWI documentary directed by Peter Jackson (yeah, the Hobbits guy), is a masterpiece. There, I said it.
The one-of-a-kind film was released late last year for a limited run via Fathom Events, and proved to be so popular, it got a limited regular theatrical run a couple of months later. Now it’s back again for three Fathom screenings on Dec. 7, 17 and 18. Yes, you can watch it anytime on HBO, but having seen it on both TV and cinema screens, I strongly suggest that the theater is the way to go.
The film is so many things on so many levels, and is so unlike any documentary I’d seen before, I think all I can do here is heap praise, for what it is and how it was accomplished.
It’s a chronicle of British soldiers - told in off-screen oral history format - by the soldiers, years later, of their memories of being sent to France to fight the German army. I attempted to count the names of the men heard speaking on the end credits, and I believe there were 114 of them. Jackson and his crew reportedly had access to 600 hours of voice tapes, and cherry-picked from them, then strung them together to tell the story of what a typical soldier went through during training, on the battlefield, whenever they had rare “downtime” between attacks, and after they got home. Jackson also got his hands on 100 hours of previously unseen black and white footage that showed training, fighting, “downtime,” and more, and put all of that together to tell a visual story of what the men were remembering.
Someone says, “The clothing came piecemeal,” and we see civilians being handed mismatched uniforms. Someone else recalls, “I liked to be told what I had to do,” and we see new recruits being ordered around by noncoms.
The matchup of the aural and the visual is nothing short of astounding, and the film’s first 30 minutes, consisting of pre-war activities as well as rigorous training sessions, makes for an extraordinary movie experience.
Then the magic begins.
We’ve all seen scratchy old black and white, early-20th century footage, where the motions are always a little too fast because film cameras back then ran at a different speed. That’s exactly what’s on display for this film’s first half hour. Then someone says, “We knew we were getting close to the (front) line because the gunfire was getting more noisy.”
As British soldiers walk across a devastated, bombed-out landscape, the action slows down. Now, everyone is walking and moving around at normal speed. The scratches on the film disappear. It’s all been restored to pristine condition. And then, just like when Dorothy opened the door of her house and looked out for the first time onto the land of Oz, the black and white film morphs to color. But Jackson didn’t stop there. There’s suddenly much more than just the sounds of men’s voices.
He hired lip readers to figure out what people the cameras pass by were actually saying - everyday, normal talk. Then he hired voice actors to perform ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) to very realistically make it appear that these men are speaking and we can hear their words. Then he hired Foley artists - specialists who would add the sounds of gunfire and of horses and the wagons they’re pulling, of shovels hitting the ground as trenches are being dug, of matches being lit, of water being poured when the men are washing.
Soon we’re seeing and hearing (and possibly even feeling) bombs landing and exploding. The narration of the men remembering all of this continues, while everything else is added. We get the horror of war - bodies are strewn across some fields. And we get rare fond memories: Someone says, “When the war was not very active, it was like an out-of-door camping holiday with the boys, with a slight spike of danger,” and we see them playing around.
There’s a great deal more, ranging from learning how to use bayonets to dealing with prisoners to what happens when they return to civilian life. It’s all stunning. An absolute original. I’m thinking of seeing it a third time.
For information on screenings in your town, visit https://www.fathomevents.com/events.
Directed by Peter Jackson
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Efforts to Contain Spread of Ebola Virus to Remain Elusive Unless Cycle of Violence is Broken
A senior World Health Organization official warns efforts to contain the spread of the deadly Ebola virus
Ebola workers enter a house to decontaminate the body of a woman suspected of dying from Ebola, before the vehicle of the health ministry Ebola response team was attacked in Beni, northeastern Congo Monday, June 24, 2019. VOA
A senior World Health Organization official warns efforts to contain the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo will remain elusive unless the vicious cycle of violence in the region is broken. Latest WHO figures put the number of Ebola cases at 2284, including 1540 deaths and 637 survivors.
WHO Assistant Director-General for Emergency Response Ibrahima Soce Fall says there has been good progress in scaling up operations to contain the spread of the deadly ebola virus in conflict-ridden North Kivu and Ituri provinces.
Fall has just returned from a three-month stint in Butembo, the epicenter of the Ebola epidemic in DR Congo. He says last week there were 79 new Ebola cases, 27 fewer than the previous week. He says infections are continuing to fall in the major urban centers of Butembo and Katwa thanks to coverage in all 33 health areas.
At the same time, he tells VOA the operation is running into difficulty in the rural areas of Mabalako and Mandima, the new hot spots of the epidemic.
Congolese security forces attend the scene after the vehicle of a health ministry Ebola response team was attacked in Beni, northeastern Congo Monday, June 24, 2019. VOA
“The access is more challenging. In the same area, we have some villages where you have both ADF (Allied Democratic Forces) armed group coming from Uganda and some Mai Mai groups,” said Fall. “So, access needs to be assessed on a daily basis to be able to move up to the intervention. So, it is really important to take into account this very volatile situation.”
Eastern DRC has been politically unstable since 1998. There are an estimated 4.5 million internally displaced people in the country. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees says new displacements are occurring mainly in the eastern provinces of Ituri and North and South Kivu. More than 100 armed groups reportedly are engaged in sporadic fighting in the region.
Fall says constant and skilled negotiations with the armed groups are needed to gain access to these volatile areas.
“The outbreak started there last year and spread to other areas,” Fall said. “So, it is important to break this vicious cycle to contain very quickly the situation in Mabalako and Mandima, where we have more than 55 percent of the cases coming from.”
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Fall says it will be exceedingly difficult to contain the virus if more money is not immediately forthcoming. He says $98 million is needed to support the government-led response to defeat ebola. To date, he says less than half that amount has been received. (VOA)
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5 things to know about 'Hamilton,' the smash Broadway musical touring the country
Don't throw away your shot to see "Hamilton," the record-setting, Tony-winning musical taking the country by storm as it makes its way around the United States.
The hit musical, which made its off-Broadway debut in New York in February 2015 and moved to Broadway in August of that same year, was created by Tony-winning composer, writer, singer and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, known for his work on "In The Heights" and "Bring It On: The Musical."
The musical launched its first national tour in March 2017 and is currently in its second tour, which started in Puerto Rico in January with Miranda returning to star in the lead role as Alexander Hamilton.
Here are five things to know about the musical, now touring the country.
Miranda was inspired to make the musical after reading a book about Alexander Hamilton on vacation.
"I was just browsing the biography section," he told 60 Minutes. "I was thunderstruck. I got to the part where, you know, a hurricane destroys St. Croix where Hamilton is living. And he writes a poem about the carnage and this poem gets him off the island . . . I drew a direct line between Hamilton's writing his way out of his circumstances and the rappers I'd grown up adoring."
The first "performance" of a song from "Hamilton" was at the White House in 2009.
Shortly after his "In the Heights" success, and months after he read the Ron Chernow biography on vacation, the White House invited him to a poetry event to perform a song from the Tony-winning musical, but instead Miranda decided to take a risk and perform something new he'd been working on.
"I'm thrilled the White House called me tonight, because I'm actually working on a hip hop album. It's a concept album about the life of someone I think embodies hip hop: treasury secretary Alexander Hamilton," he announced to the crowd at the White House, including then-President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in a moment that has been immortalized in a video watched more than 6.5 million times on YouTube.
After the audience chuckled, he said, "You laugh, but it's true. He was born a penniless orphan in St. Croix of illegitimate birth, became George Washington's right-hand man, became treasury secretary, caught beef with every other founding father, and all in the strength of his writing, I think he embodies the word's ability to make a difference."
Then he launched into the song, which he performed as Aaron Burr, the third vice president of the United States and Hamilton's top frenemy (who eventually killed him). That song later became "Alexander Hamilton," the opening number of the musical.
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There's no talking in the musical -- it's entirely sung/rapped.
There's no dialogue at all in the entire play. If you've listened to the soundtrack, you've heard the entirety of the story. It's a testament to Miranda's masterful writing and ability to cram a ton of information into a song.
The musical pays tribute to classic R&B artists.
The music itself draws inspiration from Snoop Dogg to The Roots, but there are a few pointed lyrical shoutouts: in "My Shot," Hamilton raps, "I'm only 19, but my mind is old," a lyric from Mobb Deep's Shook Ones Part II and later spells out his name in the same cadence the Notorious B.I.G. spells out "notorious" in "Going Back to Cali."
Miranda even nodded to Ja Rule in "Helpless," singing part of the duet in the rapper's famous growl, and eventually Ja Rule and Ashanti covered the song in the "Hamilton Mixtape" re-imagining of the songs.
It's more than just a musical.
The official cast soundtrack was the first Broadway cast album to hit No. 1 on the Billboard rap chart.
Here are tour dates and locations for Hamilton throughout the country:
Chicago, Ill.: through May 26 Orlando, Fla: Jan. 22 - Feb. 10 Columbus, Ohio: Jan. 29 - Feb. 17 Tampa, Fla.: Feb. 12 - March 10 San Francisco, Calif.: Feb. 12 - Sept. 8 Cincinnati, Ohio: Feb. 19 - March 10 Detroit, Mich.: March 12 - April 21 New Orleans, La.: March 12 - March 31 Dallas, Texas: April 2 - May 5 Rochester, N.Y.: April 23 - May 12 San Antonio, Texas: May 7 - May 26 East Lansing, Mich.: May 14 - June 2 Austin, Texas: May 28 - June 16 Louisville, Ky.: June 4 - June 23 Kansas City, Mo.: June 18 - July 7 Baltimore, Md.: June 25 - July 21 Memphis, Tenn. July 9 - July 28 Providence, R.I.: July 23 - Aug. 11 Oklahoma City, Okla.: July 30 - Aug. 18 Schenectady, N.Y.: Aug. 13 - Aug. 25 Tulsa, Okla.: Aug. 20 - Sept. 8 Philadelphia, Pa.: Aug. 27 - Nov. 17 Omaha, Neb.: Sept. 10 - Sept. 29 Indianapolis, Ind.: Dec. 10 - Dec. 29 Miami, Fla.: Feb. 18, 2020 - March 15, 2020 Fort Worth, Texas: June 9, 2020 - June 28, 2020
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CGX Energy Announces Change to its Board of Directors and Appointment of General Counsel
CGX Energy Inc.
Apr 17, 2017, 19:25 ET
(TSX-V | OYL)
TORONTO, April 17, 2017 /CNW/ - CGX Energy Inc. (TSX-V – OYL) ("CGX Energy" or the "Company") announces the resignation of Mr. Dan Gillet from its Board of Directors. Mr. Gillet's resignation is in conjunction with Blackhill Partners ending its mandate at Pacific Exploration & Production Corporation ("Pacific"). Mr. Gillet was employed by Blackhill Partners as part of the recent successful restructuring of Pacific and was appointed to the CGX Energy Board during this process.
The Company also announced the appointment of Mr. Peter Volk as its General Counsel. Mr. Volk is currently the General Counsel & Secretary of Pacific.
Professor Suresh Narine continues as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company.
About CGX Energy
CGX Energy is a Canadian-based oil and gas exploration company focused on the exploration of oil in the Guyana-Suriname Basin.
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This news release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "would", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur in the future. These forward-looking statements are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by CGX Energy. CGX Energy believes the expectations and assumptions on which it develops forward-looking statements are reasonable; however, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. In addition, other risks that may affect the forward-looking statements in this news release are outlined further in the Company's Annual Information Form dated April 29, 2015 filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and CGX Energy undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.
SOURCE CGX Energy Inc.
For further information: Brooks Lyons, Manager, Commercial & Business Development at (832) 300-3200 or [email protected]
http://www.cgxenergy.com
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Supreme Cannabis Announces Leadership Realignment to Position Company for Global Growth and Operational Excellence
The Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc.
Sep 24, 2018, 07:00 ET
John Fowler to assume role of President.
Navdeep Dhaliwal to assume role of Chief Executive Officer.
TORONTO, Sept. 24, 2018 /CNW/ - The Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc. ("Supreme Cannabis" or the "Company") (TSXV: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1), is pleased to announce a realignment of its senior leadership in order to further position the Company for global growth and continued operational success.
John Fowler, currently Chief Executive Officer of the Company, will assume the role of President of the Company, and Navdeep Dhaliwal, currently the President of the Company, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective at the end of the business day on September 24, 2018. Both individuals will continue to serve as members of the Company's board of directors (the "Board").
Mr. Fowler and Mr. Dhaliwal recommended the realignment to the Board, reflecting their belief that Mr. Fowler's intimate knowledge and expertise with infrastructure development and commercial cannabis operations is critical for the successful completion of the 7ACRES facility and launch in the recreational market. Supreme Cannabis intends to utilize Mr. Fowler's extensive industry experience for the build out of the Company's previously announced "Lot 16" California-style indoor cultivation project, as well as future product and market segments that the Company may enter. The realignment will allow Mr. Fowler to best support the Company's growth through focus on product and operational development in the role of President.
Under Mr. Fowler's leadership, construction of 7ACRES' world class facility is scheduled for completion by year end and annual production capacity is expected to reach 50,000kg in mid 2019. Mr. Fowler's leadership was also instrumental in Supreme Cannabis securing supply agreements with provincial recreational partners in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and PEI.
At the same time, Mr. Fowler and Mr. Dhaliwal believe that by assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Dhaliwal's extensive experience in international business and his capital markets background will optimize the Company's growth trajectory.
Mr. Dhaliwal, in his role as Chief Executive Officer, will continue to focus on executing on the Company's broader global growth strategy including M&A opportunities, strategic investments, and developing the Company's international and medical businesses. Mr. Dhaliwal will also continue to lead the Company's investor and capital markets relations activities. To date, Mr. Dhaliwal has led the Company's capital raising efforts, strategy, international investments and initiatives.
With the continued global acceptance of medical cannabis, increasing federal legalization of medical cannabis in countries globally and the impending legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, the management team and the Board are confident in this realignment to build a global diversified cannabis company.
"Since joining the Board as Chairman, I have been impressed with the management team's visionary strategy and commitment to operational execution. This leadership realignment positions Supreme Cannabis for rapid global growth, while continuing to build strong long-term operational assets. The Board is excited to usher in the next phase of Supreme Cannabis' global growth," said Michael La Brier, Chairman of the Board.
About Supreme Cannabis
The Supreme Cannabis Company (TSXV: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) is a Canadian publicly traded company committed to providing premium brands and products that proudly reflect its consumers, people and uniquely innovative culture. The Company's portfolio includes its wholly-owned subsidiary and flagship brand 7ACRES.
7ACRES is a federally licensed producer of cannabis operating inside a 342,000-square-foot facility in Kincardine, Ontario. 7ACRES is dedicated to providing consumers with a premium-quality product that recognizes its customers are informed, discerning and value a brand and culture that aligns with their principles. 7ACRES brand success has been reflected in provincial supply agreements, where 7ACRES' product is consistently listed in the highest brand category available to recreational consumers.
The Company's growing portfolio also includes an equity investment and long-term global distribution partnership with Lesotho-based Medigrow for the exporting of medical-grade cannabis oil.
The Supreme Cannabis Company has consistently set the standard for innovation in the sector, including the design of growing facilities and development of operational excellence metrics. We are confident that together with our flagship brand, proprietary technology and products, truly unique culture, and industry-leading team, we will deliver our shareholders consistent long-term value creation.
For more information, please visit The Supreme Cannabis Company and 7ACRES websites.
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Certain statements made in this press release may constitute forward-looking information under applicable securities laws. These statements may relate to anticipated events or results and include, but are not limited to, expectations regarding our regulatory environment and potential changes in law, the growth in our financial growth, production capacity and sales, construction of the 7ACRES facility, our future position of high quality product, expansion of our distribution network, operational success, and other statements that are not historical facts. Particularly, information regarding our expectations of future results, targets, performance achievements, prospects or opportunities is forward-looking information. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "believe", "estimate", "plan", "could", "should", "would", "outlook", "forecast", "anticipate", "foresee", "continue" or the negative of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements are current as of the date they are made and are based on applicable estimates and assumptions made by us at the relevant time in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that we believe are appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. However, we do not undertake to update any such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws in Canada. There can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. Many factors could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements or future events or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, the factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Information Form dated January 22, 2018 ("AIF"). A copy of the AIF and the Company's other publicly filed documents can be accessed under the Company's profile on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval ("SEDAR") at www.sedar.com. The Company cautions that the list of risk factors and uncertainties described in the AIF is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect its results. Readers are urged to consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information.
SOURCE The Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc.
For further information: Investor Relations, Scott Davidson, Bayfield Strategy, Inc., Phone: 416-466-6265, Email: [email protected], Website: supreme.ca
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CBD Oil For Autism Shines The Light & Eliminates Darkness
CBD Oil / By Shahzad Ahmad / March 25, 2019 October 2, 2019
1 in 59 children are diagnosed with Autism, causing a growing need for reliable treatment options to be discovered and implemented. It comes as no surprise that CBD Oil has stepped onto the scene helping autistic children win their battle with this growing condition. One question remains for many parents though, with it being so new, how deep has it been investigated? This is one of the many questions that will be answered here today to shed some much-needed light on the subject.
One of the best demonstrations of its need within the Autistic community is none other than the group formed by mothers of autistic children who saw positive results from using it. They’re working day in and day out to change the laws nationwide to where parents can legally use CBD Oil for their children who have autism. We’re talking about none other than the renowned MAMMA Group who aims to reform Autism treatment as we know it. So far, it has helped many mothers navigate legal complexities.
One of the biggest concerns today is the fact that a limited amount of studies have been done on it in order to prove its effectiveness. Sure, you’ve got this commentary published in Global Pediatric Health that highlights its potential, but it also mentions that there needs to be further studies done to scientifically prove it. Of course, these are the speed bumps we always see with new treatments.
How CBD Oil Works
1. Antiemetic
2. Anticonvulsant
3. Antipsychotic
4. Anti-Inflammatory
5. Ant-Oxidant
6. Anti-Tumoral/Anti-Cancer
7. Anxiolytic/Anti-Depressant
Using CBD Oil For Autism and ADHD
Will CBD Oil Be Used Regularly For Treatment?
Finding The Best CBD For Autism
The Legal State Of CBD Oil
Child Protective Services Do More Harm Than Good
However, This doesn’t Mean That Eyes Haven’t Been Opened.
A Growing Footprint, CBD Oil is Growing Where It’s Legally Welcome.
The Future Of CBD Oil For Medical Use
What started off as a natural painkiller, and the black sheep of the world, is now proving to be helpful in alleviating issues seen with disorders such as ADHD, Autism, and Depression. As it becomes more widely used, it’s becoming clearer that a natural solution to life’s most common problems has been under our nose the whole time. Often being a fragrance at your local rock concert but ignored by the government.
We’re still in the early days of CBD Oil, so it’s not completely up to the standards of the world just yet. However, it is quickly making progress in lengths that come off as surprising to many. It has attracted its naysayers just as it has for many years, but they’re starting to have no other choice but to sit down and be quite as they continue to be proven wrong day in and day out.
Cannabidiol works by entering the blood stream and hitting your brain directly. What this does is it interacts with your Cannabinoid Receptors, which in turn produces a positive effect to pain, mental state, and one’soverall mood. Hence why it’s commonly targeting those who need an effective mental treatment that comes without the harmful side effects found in many prescription medications.
There’s a reason to not rule CBD Oil out completely and many legislative authorities already understand this fully, hence why it’s forthcoming and not put on hold. According to BAS Research and other sources (which are listed below in their respective category) it has been proven that CBD Oil works as:
A previous study shows promising results that CBD Oil can be used to alleviate nausea and vomiting. The only holdback here seems to be further studies to reveal whether any significant side effects come from this form of treatment. However, it does to be safer than other options.
It has been discovered that with Phenobarbital it acts as a potent anticonvulsant. This was discovered during a series of audiogenic and electroshock tests. It would be safe to say that this will be a continue point of interest among professionals in this field.
What encouraged research into whether CBD Oil can work as an antipsychotic, was the fact that it has similar traits as other antipsychotics on the market. For those who are curious, this was based off its pharmacological profile. Since it’s still in the early stages of research, direct evidence hasn’t been compiled but it’s going to be produced sooner than later.
CBD Oil has proven itself to work as an anti-inflammatory as well as reduce the effects of certain disease, especially when used for pain management. Further research into chronic inflammatory has been spawn thanks to this research as well.
When oxidation occurs, it could harm the human body greatly which is why anti-oxidants have become an important staple of the world. One of the most common conditions it is known to lead to is Parkinson’s Disease which is also where CBD has gained a lot of attention as well when it comes to the diseases that it can help with. Many studies, including one done by the International Brain Research Organization have supported CBD Oil as an Anti-Oxidant.
This is actually one of the most talked about subjects in the world of CBD Oil. This is because in the earliest days, it provided a solid foundation for the argument that it should be legal to help further medical treatments. As you can see via the research studies listed here on Project CBD, it is also one of the main focuses of researching CBD Oil for medical usage.
As it has been seen in human CBD Oil studies, it is effective for treating Anxiety. It couldn’t come at a better time, as we have seen many harmful anxiety medications taken off the market due to the harm that they have been known to cause patients.
The best way for you to clearly see the state of CBD Oil research is by comparing its progress with Autism with its progress for ADHD. In a study, it is shown that 80% of children with Autism saw relief when using CBD Oil. However, with ADHD it continues to only be claims that it can help, simply because research hasn’t been done in its entirety to prove whether or not the claims are true.
This is something that is open for debate, and it is the subject among many today. It’s seeing an increase in usage for medical use regardless, and many laws have already been reformed thanks to that. If it wasn’t for the wonderful advocates out there fighting for this, it wouldn’t even be possible.
Thankfully we have united for what we believe to be good for everyone. And the current results of studies have inspired further research. We’re even seeing CBD Oil experience some groundbreaking moments in recent days, and it shall continue for days to come as well. Many want to prove the black sheep of the family did no wrong, and they’re not stopping until it’s all out on the table.
When it comes down to the point of the matter, it will be advised by medical professionals cautiously, as many don’t want to risk any liability until the clarity finally comes to light officially. The growth will be smaller in comparison to what it could be, but it will be consistent.
When you go out to find the best CBD oil, it’s important that you take your time and verify whether it’s a reliable product. One way to do this is to check its track record via consumer reviews as well as reviews by experts within the industry. Once you’ve done that, it’s wise to look over the lab reports and other clinical research that backs the claims.
If you’re unable to find any valid medical or scientific studies on the CBD oil you’re considering, the best route to take would be to seek out another product. There are too many out there for you to take the risk on CBD oil that hasn’t proven its worth within the industry. Both documented results and its history among those who have used it in the past will tell you everything that you need to know.
It’s one of the most controversial subjects in America today. Whether cannabis, CBD oil, and hemp is good for society or not. It’s a battle that has led to many journeys and research studies to help answer this question and validate the claims that have been put out there over the years. Moments in time that will be in the history books of schools for generations to come.
Both advocates and parents try to shine light on agencies like California Child Protective Services when events occur that seems to violate the rights of both children and parents. One of the touchiest subjects is whether it’s legally feasible to treat kids with CBD oil. This led to one of the biggest controversies of the day, which we’ll cover in the next section.
It seemed just like any other day in Orange County, California. The family was sitting around enjoying The Emoji Movie when they were alerted to a loud bang on the door. It was the local police, and soon a father would be in handcuffs while his daughter was taken to a local hospital. However, she was fine, and there was nothing medically wrong with her except the Epilepsy her parents treated with CBD oil.
This was the result of professionals in the world of child welfare not agreeing with the fact that CBD oil was a safe form of treatment for Epilepsy and other disorders. Mainly because of the legal controversy surrounding it, with federal regulations not embracing it while local regulations said that it was perfectly find and has been for many medical conditions for over 20 years. People will only understand what they allow themselves to, and they’ll do anything to put a fork in the tires of progress. This was proof.
Since this event where local authorities were out of line, a $1,000,000 claim against Costa Mesa has been filed by the parents. Their daughter has returned home to bring back together a family broken by the force of the government. And a lesson is learned when it comes to how we’re treated as citizens.
Thankfully, the event like the one that was just covered is becoming more uncommon as each day passes. In fact, at the end of last year, the Hemp Bill is opening up even more doors of legalization. A way that the federal government can touch on an issue of national importance ignored for too long.
Since its passage, we have seen different government agencies come together to devise a plan to use both THC and CBD Oil as forms of treatment for certain conditions. This is the first and biggest hurdle one must overcome. It seems after this comes legalization for medical usage, with recreational usage falling into place shortly thereafter. This is because it has no problem showing its abilities.
When it comes to using CBD oil for autism specifically, it’s only a couple of states that have listed it in their laws specifically. However, with the recommendation of a physician, CBD oil with low THC content can be used in states such as California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Washington regardless of whether the condition is listed within the state’s guidelines.
We’re starting to see rapid growth when it comes to cannabis-derived cannabinoid oil, and the legality of hemp-derived CBD oil is seeing even more places where it has become legally accepted. We’re living days that are going to be looked at as some of the most memorable ones in history. Days that are redefining laws across the country as we’re finally allowed to evolve once and for all.
Taking the current state into consideration and evaluating the current progress, it’s safe to say the future is far from dark when it comes to using CBD oil for autism and other conditions found among children today. We’re more about safer alternatives to harmful pharmaceuticals and it’s showing.
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Surface Truths: Abstract Painting in the Sixties
March 25, 2011 – August 15, 2011
Abstract painting assumed a fundamentally new character in the decade of the 1960s as a result of seismic shifts throughout the art world. Abstract Expressionism’s hegemony was on the wane, while the media- and consumer-driven ethos of Pop Art and the “art as pure idea” philosophy of Conceptualism rapidly gained ground with audiences and critics alike. Art circles resurrected the old salvo “painting is dead,” intimating apathy if not outright hostility to the practice. Every artist committed to painting (and especially those dedicated to working in an abstract idiom) had to address the legacy of Abstract Expressionism. These forebears took paintings off the easel and fashioned an art that was raw in execution and full of brio, emanating confidence in the power of personal expression. Purposefully separating themselves from European modernism, they created a distinctively American style of painting. As Frank Stella acknowledged, “Both Pollock and Hoffman solved the problem for me….they established American painting as a real thing for me. I had confidence in it. I could find myself in relationship to Pollock and Hoffman rather than Picasso and Matisse.” SHOW MORE
Their legacy carried with it a challenge for the next generation: which way forward? How could young artists articulate new pictorial ideas that would move the tradition ahead? Surface Truths: Abstract Painting in the Sixties considers the work of 17 artists and the directions they pursued as they moved away from an aesthetic that supported a self-evident creative process to an aesthetic seeking to expunge gesture, pictorial depth and illusion. One answer lay in refocusing attention on the flat, planar surface of the canvas and applying pigment consistently to achieve “an all-overness.” Artists of the 1960s responded to the painterly character of Abstract Expressionism with a cool, linear approach absent of personalized brushwork. In this way, painting referred to itself, rather than to anything outside of it. A significant number of artists redirected their attention to materials. The combination of unprimed canvas, synthetic paint mediums and techniques such as staining made it possible for them to paint in new ways, sometimes without a brush, to achieve the desired effects.
Curators and critics struggled to define the essence of this artistic production, coining terms such as Post-painterly, Lyrical Abstraction, Color Field, Hard-Edge, Minimalist and Systems. Artists such as Larry Bell, Thomas Downing, Helen Frankenthaler, Stephen Greene, Kenneth Noland, Frank Stella and Jack Youngerman produced work that has been included in one or more of these categories. Some artists, Ellsworth Kelly and Agnes Martin among them, were outspoken in dissociating their work from such classifications. Many of these painters belonged to overlapping social and professional circles, providing each other with support for their innovations and efforts. And dealers such as Betty Parsons and Leo Castelli in New York and Irving Blum at Ferus in Los Angeles exhibited them and promoted their work. Surface Truths, drawn from the Museum’s holdings, presents seminal and seldom-seen work by these artists who blazed an important trail through the contemporary art world. SHOW LESS
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Review: Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power by Pam Grossman
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Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power by Pam Grossman
Published: 4th June 2019 | Publisher: Gallery Books | Source: Bought
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A whip-smart and illuminating exploration of the world’s fascination with witches from podcast host and practicing witch Pam Grossman (The Witch Wave), who delves deeply into why witches have intrigued us for centuries and why they’re more relevant now than ever.
When you think of a witch, what do you picture? Pointy black hat, maybe a broomstick. But witches in various guises have been with us for millennia. In Waking the Witch, Pam Grossman explores the cultural and historical impact of the world’s most magical icon. From the idea of the femme fatale in league with the devil in early modern Europe and Salem, to the bewitching pop culture archetypes in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Harry Potter; from the spooky ladies in fairy tales and horror films to the rise of feminist covens and contemporary witchcraft, witches reflect the power and potential of women.
In this fascinating read that is part cultural analysis, part memoir, Pam opens up about her own journey on the path to witchcraft, and how her personal embrace of the witch helped her find strength, self-empowerment, and a deeper purpose.
A comprehensive meditation on one of the most mysterious and captivating figures of all time, Waking the Witch celebrates witches past, present, and future, and reveals the critical role they have played—and will continue to play—in shaping the world as we know it. From Goodreads.
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Trigger Warnings: This book discusses the Burning Times, people being burned alive, the #MeToo movement, and sexual predators.
'[S]how me your witches, and I'll show you your feelings about women.' (p3)
I have been interested in witchcraft for most of my life, but my interest has grown quite recently as my affinity to nature has become more meaningful to me. During my research for books on witchcraft to study, I cam across Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power by Pam Grossman, and knew immediately I had to read it. While not about witchcraft per se, it looks at the role and importance we have given the witch throughout history, how she has been hated and revered, and how many are reclaiming the witch as a symbol of empowerment. And it's bloody brilliant.
'The witch is a relative of goddesses and fairies and devils and monsters, yet is wholly her own breed because of one crucial differential: she is usually human. And so we not only relate to her, we can become her.' (p276)
Waking the Witch takes three of my interests and brings them together; the witch trials, feminism, and witchcraft. It felt like this book was written for me. It looks at the misogynistic periods of history, when thousands of people, mostly women, were executed as witches. It looks at the people in power at the time, and how their hate for and fear of women to put people to death. The idea that witches consorted with the devil? Made up by the Church. There was no "evidence", or any reason that led to them believe that, but a desire to control and forbid and persecute.
Grossman looks at how the witch has evolved throughout pop culture, and how this shows shifting and changing attitudes to the witch. How teenage witches in all their iterations are relatable to teens during their own transformation as they go through puberty. The sexualisation of witches and their links to the devil in horror. How it was L. Frank Baum who introduced the idea of good witches in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and what led him to write them. Grossman also discusses her favourite women artists who have their own interest or connection to witchcraft.
The book also covers how the witch has been used in activism. It talks about how "witch" is hurled as an insult at women who do not conform and act the way the patriarchial society believes they should, and how feminists have reclaimed the witch as a symbol of female power. It discusses the #MeToo movement, and the disgust of and the desire to control women's bodies.
It looks at the histroy of Wicca and praciticing witchcraft, generlly, and Grossman discusses her own experiences of being a witch. It discusses covens - those that practice witchcraft, and those of sisterhood. Waking the Witch was absolutely fascinating.
'I've also come to realize that the witch has a tendency to reach the ones who need to be reached, and there's a reason her drumbeat is growing louder. I believe people need her more than ever, whether as a holy figure, a feminit statement, or a bit of frenetic fun.' (p259)
Not only is Waking the Witch an incredibly interesting piece of non-fiction, but there were also elements that meant a lot to me personally. As I've said, I've been studying witchcraft myself, learning more about it as it speaks to me. But I've also felt some confusion, as there are many different paths to go down, but also things I didn't quite understand. Grossman would say things about the practice of witchcraft specifically that clarified some things for me - not that she makes any suggestions, this isn't a guide or an introduction, but more that what she said would make me think, which would then solidify things for me.
But she also talked about something that I have been concerned about while studying; the idea of borrowing from other cultures. I had been concerned that gods and goddesses from other cultures can be invoked in certain spells - Hindu gods and goddesses, for example. This doesn't sit right with me, but I don't know a huge amount about witchcraft, maybe it's not cultural appropriation, because you can be of a certain religion and also a witch, so maybe it's Hindu witches who would invoke these gods? I was confused about what it meant. But Grossman does a fantastic job of discussing the topic. She doesn't give her opinion on whether doing so is right or wrong, but gives both sides of the argument, which was really fascinating, and helped me clear up my own thoughts on it. But what I loved was that Grossman said this:
'The histories of people of color have been systemically excluded and erased so often and for so long by a dominant white narrative, and it is crucial that those who practice contemporary witchcraft don't perpetuate this pattern. No matter what each of us thinks about a culturally mixed approach to magic, it's imperative that we remain sensitive to one another's perspectives and lived experiences, and open to recalibrating as we listen and learn. This is especially necessary for white practitioners like me, who've benefited from the cultural advantage of white privilege, and have an obligation to continuously confront and undo our own racism. There is a reason that the archetype of the witch resonates with those who feel different or oppressed: she is an outsider herself, after all. In declaring allegiance to her, one forges a sacred bond with anyone who has been overlooked, underrepresented, pushed aside or, cast out.' (p272)
There is so much about this book I love! I'm not really one of writing in or annotating books, it feels kind of sacrilegious to me, but I definitely felt tempted to highlight whole passages throughout the book. Waking the Witch was incredibly fascinating and thought-provoking, but also one that had an effect on me. I stumbled across this book at exactly the right time, when I had questions I didn't know how to find the answers to. Waking the Witch either provided them, or led to me figuring things out for myself. I was actually quite emotional and inspired as I reached the end of Waking the Witch, and I feel even more certain that I'm on a path that's right for me. I'll absolutely be checking out Grossman's podcast now, The Witch Wave. If you have an interest in witchcraft, in history and the witch trials, or the witch as a symbol, I highly recommend reading Waking the Witch.
'[The witch's] route to the top of popular consciousness has been riddled with contradiction. She's been dreaded and desired, executed and exalted. She's a murderer and a martyr, a being who honors nature even as she defies it. She's surrounded by beasts and demons and spirits and sisters, and she stands entirely alone.' (p276)
What does the witch mean to you? Who are some of your favourite witches from pop culture? Or favourite artworks featuring witches? Do you have an interest in the witch trials, or witchcraft itself? Maybe the witch as a feminist symbol? Will you be picking up Waking the Witch? Let me know in the comments!
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Tribal Casinos: some seek changes to increase earnings, other so rich who donate
While it's true that Las Vegas and Atlantic City are two of America's hottest casino epicenters, people across the United States can and do enjoy gambling in local Native American casinos. Approximately half of all Native American groups in the U.S. earn a significant amount of revenue from tribal casinos and gaming. As corporate casinos expand and Internet gambling takes a legal hold in more and more states, some tribes that once earned sufficient revenue on gaming alone are looking to diversify their business ventures.
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe: A Grand Hotel Plan
In the face of increased gambling competition, Minnesota's Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has a new business goal: to open a profitable hotel in every major U.S. city. Recently the tribe purchased two large hotels in St. Paul: the Doubletree Hilton and the Crowne Plaza. According to the tribe's commissioner of corporate affairs, Joe Nayquonabe, plans are in the works to open other hotels in major U.S. cities like New York and Washington, D.C. Looking toward the future, the tribe may develop their own unique hotel line, or they may continue to purchase existing hotels and take over management; that decision has yet to be made. In any case, Nayquonabe says he is thankful that tribal gambling profits have helped build a solid infrastructure for his tribal community, but it is now time to explore new business options.
Nebraska's Winnebago Tribe: Fingers in Many Different Pies
The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska knows all about diversification. The tribe owns more than 20 different businesses, from advertising to retail to construction, in 10 states. The economic development corporation, called Ho-Chunk Inc., began in 1994 as a one-person operation. In 2009 it was featured in a PBS special called "Native American Entrepreneurs". Today, in 2013, it employs over 1,400 people and has raised millions of dollars for the Winnebago community. The revenue the tribe earns from this corporation is in addition to its two casinos in northern Nebraska, the Native Star Casino and Iron Horse Bar and Casino.
Potawatomi Business Development Corporation in Wisconsin Explores Revenue Options
The Potawatomi Business Development Corporation in Wisconsin has partnered with numerous businesses in the Milwaukee area for the financial betterment of the Potawatomi tribe. According to the organization's website, the corporation thrives on a "steady diet" of potential acquisitions and other business ventures. The revenue generated for the tribe by this corporation is in addition to the revenue brought in by the Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee, a deluxe casino with almost 3,000 slot machines and table games like blackjack and roulette.
Washington Tribes Donate Money to Local Government
Native American societies are often among the poorest communities in the United States. While some tribes are looking to diversification as a way to maintain revenue, however, other tribes are faring well enough on their casino income alone. Two Washington tribes, the Stillaguamish and the Tulalip, are making so much money that they recently donated some of their surplus cash to their local communities.
Stillaguamish of Washington Donates Cash to Local Causes
In 2007, the Stillaguamish donated $10,000 of their Casino of the Winds revenue to the Boys and Girls Club of Arlington. More recently, the tribe donated nearly $87,000 to Snohomish County. Mr. Shawn Yanity, Chairman of the Stillaguamish tribe, said when a Snohomish county prosecutor came to the tribal council asking for a donation that would keep one prosecuting attorney employed for a year, the decision was an easy one. He said the tribe had plenty of resources and was happy to contribute to the stability of the community's infrastructure.
About Angel of the Winds
Located in Arlington, Wa., the Stillaguamish Angel of the Winds casino seems like a typical Native American casino. The facility has no attached hotel, but does partner with the local Medallion Hotel, providing free back-and-forth shuttle service to patrons. Visitors with RVs may stay for $15 per night in the casino's RV park. Guests at Angel of the Winds enjoy over 1,000 slot machines and 10 types of table games. The casino offers a players' club called the Totem Club; members earn casino incentives and discounts at various businesses in the Arlington area. Guests can consume all they care to eat at the Watershed Buffet, snack at Katie's Kitchen, or celebrate happy hour at The Bear's Den. They can also partake of Angel of the Winds karaoke events twice per week.
Tulalip of Washington Donates $1.3 Million to Local Washington Government
On several different occasions over the past three years, the Tulalip tribe has donated over $1 million to the Marysville School District in Washington. Recently the school district has faced a tough economic situation; the tribe wanted to help. Donated monies have gone to support Marysville's math and science curriculum, professional development for teachers, and the improvement of assessment tools. These donations have provided support for the community and created a sense of pride among tribe members, who see their financial acts of good will as a way to pay back local government for their past support.
About Tulalip Casino
Like Angel of the Winds, the Tulalip Casino looks like a lot of other Native American casinos. Featuring 200,000 square feet of gambling space, patrons can bet anywhere from a penny to $20 on top-notch slot machines from IGT, Bally, and MultiMedia. They also enjoy over 50 game tables including Spanish 21, blackjack, and poker. The tribe provides an all-you-can-eat buffet, a 24-hour cafe, and a snack bar. It also boasts of its Orca ballroom, a hall in which patrons enjoy bingo tournaments and shows.
Native American Casinos: A Changing Landscape
As casinos and Internet gambling spread like wildfire through the U.S., many Native American tribes who once earned 100 percent of their profits through local neighborhood casinos are beginning to diversify their business options. Some Washington tribes, however, find their casino revenue is sufficient enough not only to support themselves, but to donate surplus money to the community.
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Therapeutics for Cognitive Aging
Presented by The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation and The New York Academy of Sciences
This 1-day symposium will focus on an issue of great importance to an aging society – the development of novel therapies for cognitive decline across the lifespan of humans. This meeting will convene prominent basic and clinical scientists who study the cognitive and neurobiological aspects of aging and its consequences for cognition.
Speakers will cover three main areas:
The definition of Cognitive Aging
The underlying neurobiology of Cognitive Aging
Issues in the development of potential new therapies for Cognitive Aging including the use of biomarkers, drug therapy and a discussion of related regulatory issues.
Registration & Continental Breakfast
Howard Fillit, MD, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation
I. Defining Cognitive Aging
What is Cognitive Aging?
Timothy A. Salthouse, PhD, University of Virginia
Syndromal View: Day-to-Day Functional & Practical Implications of Cognitive Aging
Steven Ferris, PhD, New York University of Medicine
Medical Co-morbidities and Lifestyle Risks for Cognitive Decline with Aging
Lenore J. Launer, PhD, National Institute on Aging
II. Neurobiology of Cognitive Aging
Anatomy and Pathology of the Aging Brain
Patrick Hof, M.D. Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Myelin and Processing Speed With Aging
George Bartzokis, MD, University of California, Los Angeles
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors as a Mechanism for Enhancing Synaptic Plasticity
Robin Kleiman, PhD, Pfizer, Inc, Pfizer Global Research and DeveloPMent
Neurochemical and Neuro-endocrine Changes with Aging
Victoria Luine, PhD, Hunter College
III. Therapeutics
Novel Therapeutics for Cognitive Aging
Jerry J. Buccafusco, PhD, Medical College of Georgia
Biomarkers of Cognitive Aging
Gary W. Small, MD, University of California, Los Angeles
Clinical Trial Design for Cognitive Aging Therapeutics
Paul S. Aisen, MD, University of California, San Diego
Industry Perspective on Cognitive Aging Therapeutics
David Lowe, PhD, Memory Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Regulatory Perspective
Allan Green, MD, PhD, JD, Allan M. Green, Esq., LLC
Howard Fillit, MD, Executive Director, ADDF
Howard Fillit
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation
Fillit a geriatrician and neuroscientist, is the founding Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of Aging (ISOA), an Estée Lauder family foundation founded in 1998, and the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF), an affiliated public charity founded in 2004. ISOA and ADDF share a common mission of accelerating drug discovery for Alzheimer’s disease through venture philanthropy. Fillit was previously the Corporate Medical Director for Medicare at NYLCare Health Plans (acquired by Aetna, Inc. in 1998), responsible for over 125,000 Medicare members in several regional markets. He has had a distinguished academic medicine career, previously at The Rockefeller University, and currently at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine where he is a clinical professor of geriatrics and medicine and professor of neurobiology. He is the author or co-author of more than 250 scientific and clinical publications, and has received several awards and honors including the Rita Hayworth Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Alzheimer’s Association. He also serves as a consultant to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, health care organizations and philanthropies.
Paul S. Aisen
Aisen is professor of neurosciences at the University of California, San Diego. His primary research interest is the development of new treatment strategies for Alzheimer’s disease. After graduating from Harvard College, Aisen received his medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1979 and pursued his clinical training as a resident in the Department of Medicine at the University Hospitals of Cleveland, and in the Department of Medicine at the The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. He completed his Fellowship in the Division of Rheumatology at the New York University Medical Center before returning to The Mount Sinai Hospital as Chief Resident in the Department of Medicine. Aisen is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, with specialty certification in Rheumatology and Geriatric Medicine. Aisen is currently directing a number of National Institute of Health (NIH)-funded multicenter therapeutic trials, and collaborates extensively with the pharmaceutical industry. He is Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study, a consortium funded by the National Institute on Aging to develop assessment instruments and conduct clinical trials.
George Bartzokis
Bartzokis is professor of psychiatry at UCLA. He has a long-standing interest in using brain imaging to assess the lifelong process of brain development and degeneration, and the relationship of these processes to neuropsychiatric diseases of development (such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder) as well as degeneration (such as Alzheimer's disease). He helped develop a novel conceptualization of the human brain that focuses on myelin (the myelin model) and proposes that the development, maintenance, and degeneration of myelin contribute to many prevalent developmental and degenerative diseases that plague our species across the lifespan. His ultimate goal is to use brain imaging, genetic, and cognitive biomarkers to better define healthy brain processes and identify derangements at very early stages when treatment interventions can arrest and possibly reverse disease progression trajectories.
Jerry J. Buccafusco
Medical College of Georgia
Buccafusco is Regents’ Professor and Director of the Alzheimer’s Research Center, in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology of the Medical College of Georgia. He is also professor of psychiatry and health behavior. He holds a joint appointment as research pharmacologist at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Buccafusco is also President and CEO (and founder) of Prime Behavior Testing Laboratories, Inc., (Evans, GA) a contract research company for the preclinical evaluation of cognition-enhancing therapeutic agents. Buccafusco has authored over 200 research publications and book chapters. His research area includes the development of novel treatment modalities for Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. In 1988 his laboratory was the first to report the cognitive enhancing action of low doses of nicotine in non-human primates. Since that time he has studied numerous novel memory-enhancing agents derived from several pharmacological classes in this model. Most recently his laboratory is investigating the role of the immune system and in the production of auto-antibodies to βamyloid and to the receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) by individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. These studies have been supported by continuous federally-sponsored grants and by several private foundations and commercial interests.
Steven Ferris
Allan Green
Allan M. Green, Esq., LLC
Patrick Hof
Hof is professor of neuroscience, geriatrics, and ophthalmology, the Regenstreif Professor of Neuroscience, the vice-chair of the Department of Neuroscience, and the director of the Kastor Neurobiology of Aging Laboratories at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Hof earned his MD from the University of Geneva School of Medicine, Switzerland. He came to the USA as a postgraduate fellow at the Research Institute of Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA. In 1989 he came to Mount Sinai School of Medicine as a Senior Research Associate. Hof's research is directed towards the study of selective neuronal vulnerability in dementing illnesses and aging using classical neuropathologic as well as modern quantitative morphologic methods to determine the cellular features that render the human brain uniquely vulnerable to degenerative disorders. Hof also conducts analyses of the distribution and connectivity patterns of pyramidal neuron subpopulations in the macaque monkey cerebral cortex in young and very old animals to study possible age-related changes in the neurochemical characteristics of the neurons of origin of corticocortical projections. He also develops morphometric, magnetic resonance microscopy, and stereologic tools for the study of neuroanatomical specimens and brain atlas development. Among his major contributions, Hof demonstrated specific neurons are selectively vulnerable in dementing disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. He has made contributions to quantifying the differences between normal aging brains and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as other mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and autism. Hof is also the curator of a mammalian brain collection that includes a large series of great ape specimens, as well as and extensive sample of marine mammals. He has contributed considerably to our understanding of the structure of the cetacean brain and has discovered neuronal types unique to whales and hominids.
Robin Kleiman
Pfizer, Inc, Pfizer Global Research and Development
Kleiman is a senior principal scientist in the psychosis target identification and validation unit at Pfizer, Inc. Kleiman received her PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Virginia while working with Oswald Steward. Her thesis work focused on understanding mechanisms of dendritic RNA sorting and transport in cultured neurons. Her post-doctoral work at the University of California San Francisco, in the laboratories of Zach Hall and then Louis Reichardt examined receptor tyrosine kinase signal transduction, neurite outgrowth and neurotrophin-induced synaptic plasticity at the neuromuscular junction. Kleiman joined the CNS Discovery Biology group at Pfizer, Inc. in 1999. Since joining Pfizer, her laboratory group has been involved in generating novel assays and functional screens using image-based platforms for high content screening and development of functional genomics strategies for new target identification in Neurodegeneration and Psychotherapeutics. Kleiman began working with the CNS phosphodiesterase group in 2001 and has developed a particular interest in the therapeutic utility of these enzymes in Neurodegenerative and Psychiatric diseases.
Leonore J. Launer
Launer is Chief of the Neuroepidemiology Section, Laboratory of Epidemiology, Demography and Biometry, National Institute on Aging. She is an internationally recognized neuro-epidemiologist who has a long history of international collaborations. Her main research interests are in the metabolic, inflammatory, vascular and genetic factors that interact and lead to pathologic brain aging and function. She is a Principal Investigator on the Age Gene Environment Susceptibility – Reykjavik Study, is PI of the “Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes” – Memory in Diabetes trial investigating the effects on the brain of standard vs intensive treatment of cardio-vascular risk factors, and collaborates closely on the Honolulu Asia Aging Study.
Memory Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Victoria Luine
Timothy A. Salthouse
Salthouse is Brown-Forman Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia. Salthouse’s research explores the changes in cognitive functioning over the life-span and the mechanisms responsible for the decline in cognitive functioning as a result of aging. He has been internationally recognized for his work on cognitive aging and has published 9 books and over 200 chapters and journal articles.
Gary W. Small
Small is professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences and the Director of the UCLA Center on Aging. He has developed new brain-imaging technology that allows physicians to detect brain aging and Alzheimer's disease years before patients show symptoms. Small has authored over 500 scientific publications, received numerous awards, and written four popular books (The Memory Bible, The Memory Prescription, The Longevity Bible, and iBrain).
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New York State Psychological Association
The development of therapeutics for cognitive aging poses significant difficulties. One or more primary outcome measures that capture the range of age-related cognitive change and have sensitivity to therapeutic effects must be selected or designed and validated; the heterogeneity of cognitive abilities will be a significant barrier to be overcome. A global or functional measure will likely be required to establish the clinical importance of any measured change in cognition. If a therapeutic agent is expected to slow decline rather than enhance cognition, large and lengthy trials will be necessary to demonstrate efficacy.
George Bartzokis, MD,University of California, Los Angeles
Myelination of the human brain results in roughly quadratic trajectories of myelin content and integrity, reaching a maximum in mid-life and then declining in older age. This trajectory is most evident in vulnerable later-myelinating association regions such as frontal lobes, it is influenced by apolipoprotein genotype, and it may be the biological substrate for similar lifespan trajectories of cognitive processing speed and motor speed. Brain functions that depend on speed of action potential propagation and high-frequency bursts of action potentials should be especially vulnerable to the aging-related process of myelin breakdown. Non-invasive measures of myelin integrity together with testing of basic measures of processing speed may aid in developing and targeting anti-aging treatments to mitigate inevitable age-related cognitive declines that proceed the development of highly-prevalent age-related dementing disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
Jerry Buccafusco, PhD, Medical College of Georgia
The marked decline in FDA-approved new drug candidates in recent years suggests the possibility that the “low-hanging fruit” has mostly been harvested. This might be particularly applicable to drugs acting on the central nervous system. Fortunately, there are several examples for the utility of multi-functional drugs - compounds or drug mixtures that act on multiple additive or synergistic targets. The expectation is that single target molecules with high specificity might not have access to complex interacting neural pathways; and that moderate potency could engender fewer off-target side effects. Multi-functional compounds might be designed with the ability to (1) offer both palliative and disease modifying actions; (2) act on targets that produce additive or synergistic therapeutic responses; (3) simultaneously evoke a therapeutic response at the desired target and prevent an undesired response mediated by an alternate target; (4) allow one component to promote the drugable characteristics (e.g., brain penetration) of the therapeutic component; and (5) prolong the duration of effectiveness of one compound by contributing the pharmacodynamic actions of another. The author takes the liberty to include in the presentation examples of the above situations from studies in his laboratory.
Patrick Hof, MD, Mount Sinai Medical Center
The human brain is uniquely powerful with respect to cognitive abilities, yet the hippocampal and neocortical circuits that mediate such complex functions are highly vulnerable to aging. Their selective vulnerability is profoundly manifested in Alzheimer's disease (AD), where degeneration of select neurons leads to a near complete loss of cognitive abilities. We will review aspects of age-related neuropathology and present evidence about neuronal selective vulnerability in age-associated cognitive impairment - a decline in cognitive status presenting as deficits in memory and key capacities for strategic use of acquired information. Animal studies suggest that both AD and age-associated cognitive impairment reflect vulnerability of the same circuits. However, neuron death predominates in the former, whereas the latter is probably mediated by synaptic alterations in otherwise intact circuits which could be candidate for therapeutic interventions aimed at restoring or maintaining function.
This presentation will review literature and gene chip data suggesting synaptic plasticity and associated signaling cascades are differentially altered in aging and disease. I will describe the role of phosphodiesterase enzymes in sculpting the temporal and spatial dynamics of cyclic nucleotide signaling events involved synaptic plasticity, with a particular emphasis on the differential regulation of gene expression produced by specific phosphodiesterase inhibitors within pathways associated with synaptic plasticity.
Leonore J. Launer, PhD, National Institute on Aging
It is becoming increasingly evident that several highly prevalent sub-clinical and clinical cardio-vascular risk factors contribute to the decrements in cognitive function that are observed with aging. This presentation will review data on these factors, with a focus on diabetes and hypertension. The factors will also be examined in the context of age related changes in both risk factors and cognitive function.
Technological advances have led to several strategies for measuring the biological manifestations of cognitive aging. Structural imaging, particularly magnetic resonance imaging measures of regional atrophy, can identity people with mild symptoms that are likely to progress. Such functional methods as positron emission tomography scanning of glucose metabolism can also demonstrate regional declines that predict subsequent neurodegeneration. New neuroimaging methods in development can measure specific neurotransmitter systems, amyloid plaque and tau tangle concentrations, and neuronal integrity and connectivity. Measures of amyloid-beta, tau and other markers in cerebrospinal fluid and serum have been useful in identifying and tracking patients with varying degrees of cognitive aging. Successful co-development of such biomarkers and prevention treatments may eventually lead to a combination of tests or “biosignature” that determines the risk for rapid cognitive aging, which might be used to monitor disease-modifying medications, vaccines, or other interventions designed to reduce the risk of future cognitive losses and delay onset of disease.
This presentation will provide an overview of the nature of cognitive aging in healthy normal populations. The discussion will cover the types of cognitive variables that are and are not related to age, the nature of the age trends in cross-sectional and longitudinal comparisons, and some of the hypotheses that have been proposed to account for the relations between age and measures of cognitive functioning.
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Advancing Your Career Through Parenthood
By Katelin Walling July 18, 2016
Allyson Downey, co-founder of weeSpring.com—an online crowd-sourcing platform to see what your friends think about the baby products they've used—shares her advice for advancing your career while raising children, what to look out for if you think you're experiencing pregnancy discrimination, and how everyone can help change work culture to be more accommodating to parents.
Allyson Downey experienced pregnancy discrimination at work and thought it was an anomaly. In doing research for her book, Here’s the Plan: Your Practical, Tactical Guide to Advancing Your Career During Pregnancy and Parenting, in which she lays the foundation to help you thrive in your career while raising children, Downey found that nearly one-third of women experienced some form of pregnancy discrimination.
What are the most important things you want new mothers to take away from Here’s the Plan?
I think the two biggest ones are speaking up for yourself and really building a professional support network, making as many connections as you can from the earliest point in your career. That is the safety network that is going to be there for you if you do run into problems like I ran into, but it’s also going to be there to help elevate your career if you don’t get into problems, so its really a win-win. You can do that by helping other people and, as cheesy and corny as it sounds, putting good energy into the world by doing things for people without them asking—thinking about who you know who could help someone else in making those connections. If you’re the person facilitating those connections, it’s going to help all of your relationships.
A lot of women who are planning on having kids don’t realize just how far ahead they should be thinking in terms of saving. Can you give a quick overview of what should be planned?
The really great thing is New York is facing paid parental leave for the next few years, so that’s a game changer for women working in New York. The important thing to remember is that it caps out at a certain percentage of your salary or a certain amount, so you are not going to get 100 percent of your salary, and you still need to save and make accommodations for maternity leave.
Disability policies are something that you should always enroll in—short-term disability—if you are thinking about having kids. Sometimes paid maternity leave is covered out of your disability policy, and if it’s optional from your employer, you absolutely want to opt into that.
Starting to save money for it now is not a bad idea as crazy as it sounds. A woman I used to work with told me she was able to fund half of her maternity leave by selling Apple stock that she bought in her early 20s. Not that everyone’s job gives them the ability to save that much, or that they have the confidence to be investing in the stock market like that, but think about your rainy day funds. If you are thinking about having a child, it is going to rain sooner than later.
You talk a lot about pregnancy discrimination in Here’s the Plan. What are your tips for women who feel they’ve been discriminated?
The first thing is to start keeping track of what is bothering you. It doesn’t have to be what one attorney described to me as a paranoia diary. It can even highlight the things that you’re doing well. Just start to keep notes somewhere that you can access easily and that you can access if you’re no longer in your job—a document that keeps track of the days in which you received praise, the days you noticed you had less responsibility, any strange comments people are making to you. Don’t go too crazy with it because it can turn into a paranoia diary, and that’s not going to be good for your state of mind and for doing your job effectively. But having that documentation is so valuable.
Six months after I left [my job] and had all of these issues, I realized that what had happened to me was in fact pregnancy discrimination because they tried to get me to sign this really onerous non-disclosure agreement. The NDA was the clear sign because my other colleagues who had left the firm hadn’t gotten an NDA or anything like the one they had sent me. It cemented for me that they knew that something had gone wrong with the way I was treated. Whether it was intentional and mindful or not, I had not been treated fairly. Because I had kept really careful notes of all of the times I reached out to my office and didn’t get a call back and all of the emails I had sent and didn’t get a response—I had them all saved on my personal email, I CC’d myself—I had a timeline, which is one of those things that your lawyer eventually will tell you is most important.
Discrimination arises from assumptions that people make about you because they think, she’s not going to want to go to that conference because she’s got a baby at home or she wouldn’t want to work on that particular client account because its going to mean a lot of late nights or even she’s not going to come back to the office because two other women who worked for me didn’t come back to the office, so I need to start preparing and giving her work to other people.
Speak up about what you want without saying it in the construct of I think you’re treating me differently—even something as subtle as saying I want to make sure you know that I am eager to take on as much responsibility as I had before I left on my maternity leave or I want you to know that even though I have a new baby at home, I’m willing to travel. If you voice what you want and you still feel like you’re being treated differently, that’s when you should have a more direct conversation with your HR department and your supervisor.
I would advise that before having a conversation like that, have a consultation with a lawyer, not because you are going to pursue litigation but because there are so many things that are going to be considered different on a state-to-state basis—what’s permissible and what’s not and what constitutes a legal case and what doesn’t. In a lot of instances, when you initiate a conversation in which you say the words pregnancy discrimination, the legal department is going to be brought in, and a lot of times people are going to try and get you to sign something that is not in your best interest. Before you talk to anyone, before you sign anything, you want to talk to a legal professional.
But most cases don’t make it to a lawyer. Most cases either fizzle out because a woman is able to resolve it or somewhat resolve it on her own. That was another thing I thought was surprising, in a powerful way, in the conversations I had with employment lawyers: You can get around this without having to escalate to an accusation of pregnancy discrimination.
After experiencing pregnancy discrimination, were there any signs, in hindsight, that might have clued you in to how you would be treated once pregnant?
It should have been more of a red flag to me that there were very few women working in my department. I just chalked that up to Wall Street in general—I knew that it was a male-dominated culture. I came from politics where even if the staffers may be more female they elected officials who are ultimately the boss and are predominantly male. I didn’t see it as something to worry about I saw it as an exciting challenge.
Kirsten Gillibrand [U.S. Senator for New York] has this line that she uses often about one of the best things about being a woman is that everyone underestimates you until it’s too late. They don’t see a need to be as defensive with you, they think you’re not going to be able to win, they have all of these expectations that you’re not going to be up to their level. When people underestimate, you its really easy to outshine those underestimations.
There really were only three other women in my role in NYC out of 75 or 80 people. I should have seen that if really only three women are doing this job that people are telling me is so family-friendly, there had to be something going on under the surface, that even if there wasn’t explicit discrimination, it was much harder to succeed as a woman. Aside from that, there was nothing that I really could have done differently. I was good at my job. If you lead with that, you just assume that everything else is going to be okay, but in this case it just wasn’t.
How can new mothers get ahead of and limit to judgment from coworkers for having a more flexible schedule?
Every woman I talked to that was constrained by child care hours felt spectacular guilt every time she walked out of the office. Those women don’t want to talk about it because why would you want to bring up something that’s making you feel terrible? And the colleagues who are watching you walk out the door don’t want to bring it up because they don’t want to begrudge a mother’s time with her children. What no one is acknowledging is it’s making everyone unhappy.
As hard and uncomfortable it can be, clearly tell your colleagues: I have to leave every day at 5pm for child care pickup. I hate walking out of here while all of you are still working. I am going to do everything I can to cram as much work into the 8 hours I am here, so you may see me decline meetings that aren’t absolutely critical for me to attend. State whatever accommodations you reasonably can make to ensure that you are able to stay on equal footing with your colleagues.
Why did you decide to hire a full-time nanny rather than a child care center?
For [me and my husband] it was really about flexibility and convenience. We both worked long hours. I anticipated when I went back to work after my son was born that I would again be in a job that had pretty inflexible work hours. I did wind up being able to take a job that was, for the most part, 9-5, but even in NYC with a 9-5 job you have to allow yourself an hour to get to and from your office because of crazy city commutes and needing to give yourself a little bit of handoff time. A lot of the day cares were really strict about the drop off and pickup times—some of them would start to charge a dollar a minute if you were late.
We also didn’t want to have to commute to day care with a child. I didn’t want to get on a subway with a baby in the morning and then drop off my baby at a day care facility and then go onward. The real thing for us was that day care was not that much of a cost saving over a full-time nanny. For the incremental difference in cost, like when you take into account needing extra babysitting around the day care hours, our ability to have someone take care of our child in our home, deal with things like grocery shopping for us, all of these other small things that we didn’t have time to do during the day, it was really worth it for us [to hire a nanny].
I know that not every family has that luxury, but a lot of families are starting to do nanny shares, and I talked to the head of Breedlove—now called HomePay, which is owned by Care.com—a payroll service for families that have child care providers and other care providers, and he told me that up to 30 percent of its customers are nanny-share customers, which I thought was amazing. All of these families are seeing how unaffordable day care is in large cities, they’re seeing how crazily unaffordable nannies are in all of these cities, and they’re finding this happy medium that gives the flexibility and focused 1-on-1 care of a nanny, but it’s 1-to-2 care for, in some cases, less than the cost of day care.
What can men and women do to help change their office policies and work culture to be more accommodating to new parents?
I think that we are at this really amazing point where there are all of these conversations happening in the media, and dozens of private companies are speaking up and talking about family leave. You can harness that energy and that momentum and try changing your own company. I think the most effective way to do that is to talk about why it’s good for your company. Talk in terms of the company’s ability to retain outstanding talent and the company’s ability to recruit great talent because it’s a company that’s progressive about family leave. Talk about all of the great press that companies are generating from the announcements they’re making about their new 16 weeks of paid leave for both men and women.
Coca-Cola’s case is not progressive in terms of time allotted, but very progressive in that it affords six weeks of paid parental leave to all parents in the company [in addition to the paid maternity leave provided to birth mothers through its short-term disability]. It’s such an important signal that being a parent and taking care of a child is not women’s work. It’s work for parents.
Main image: Allyson Downey, author of Here’s the Plan: Your Practical, Tactical Guide to Advancing Your Career During Pregnancy and Parenting and co-founder of weeSpring.com
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New York|Close Council Races Show Effects of Mayoral Coattails
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Close Council Races Show Effects of Mayoral Coattails
Justin Brannan, who was once a guitar player in a punk band, was one of the few Democrats facing a stiff challenge for a City Council seat on Tuesday.Credit...Idris Solomon for The New York Times
By J. David Goodman
While the vast majority of the City Council ran unopposed or coasted to easy victories on Tuesday, several candidates faced hard-fought challenges.
The results could shape the internecine contest to be the next speaker of that body, arguably the city’s second most powerful position and one for which the only voters are the 51 members.
The outcomes, based on early returns, also indicated that in some of the closest races, Mayor Bill de Blasio’s successful campaign provided enough coattails to propel fellow Democrats to wins around the city. Incumbents in nearly every instance kept their seats; new Democratic candidates prevailed.
Perhaps the biggest tossup race occurred in the southwestern corner of Brooklyn, in Bay Ridge and surrounding neighborhoods, where Mr. de Blasio’s Republican challenger in the general election, Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, and his rival for the Democratic nomination, the former city councilman Sal F. Albanese, had previously won elections.
The council district there, the 43rd, saw a close contest between Justin Brannan, a former Democratic political aide to the outgoing councilman and a punk rock guitarist, and John F. Quaglione, a Republican who has spent most of his career working for the local state senator, Martin J. Golden, the only State Senate Republican from Brooklyn.
The race, fought on doorstep issues like school crowding and transit service, was also a kind of proxy battle over Mr. de Blasio. Discontent with the mayor was such that Mr. Quaglione made it a key part of his message, and Mr. Brannan declined an invitation from Mr. de Blasio to campaign with him.
In the end, Mr. Brannan appeared headed for victory, with roughly 51 percent of the vote to 47 percent.
Nearby in Brooklyn, an ugly battle erupted in the 44th between two candidates to succeed Councilman David G. Greenfield, who decided to step down over the summer at a time when it was too late for other Democrats to enter the primary. Mr. Greenfield tapped an ally, Kalman Yeger, to take his spot on the Democratic line for the area, which covers Borough Park, Bensonhurst and Midwood.
But the move angered another powerful player in the city’s Orthodox Jewish community, Assemblyman Dov Hikind, who then backed his son, Yoni, to run in the general election on an independent line. The two sides clashed bitterly, trading insinuations of dirty tricks; ultimately, Mr. Yeger won by a wide margin.
Several incumbents, including one of the Council’s three Republican members, faced serious threats.
The Republican, Eric Ulrich, who represents areas of southern Queens, had toyed with running for mayor, and then had to fend off a Democratic challenger, Michael G. Scala, who had the support of the leader of the Queens County Democratic Party. The contest had a direct effect on the race for Council speaker: Mr. Ulrich, who won handily on Tuesday, has said that given the county leaders’ backing of his challenger, Mr. Ulrich would not remain with them on their choice of speaker.
As the results were still coming in, the makings of a potential upset were unfolding in a Queens district that includes neighborhoods like Maspeth, Ridgewood and Glendale. Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley struggled to hold off Robert F. Holden, whose campaign was energized by opposition to a proposed homeless shelter and to the city’s practice of housing homeless people in hotels.
Ms. Crowley bested Mr. Holden in the Democratic primary, but he ran in the general election as a Republican after party officials granted him their line. The two candidates appeared not only as the major party candidates, but also on five other party lines.
As of late Tuesday, the race remained too close to call, with Mr. Holden leading by roughly 100 votes.
By contrast, in another centrist Queens district, Councilman Paul Vallone appeared to have little trouble holding onto his seat.
In Lower Manhattan, Councilwoman Margaret Chin survived a challenge from Christopher Marte, a first-time candidate whom she had defeated in the Democratic primary by a 222-vote margin and who ran against her again in the general election, drawing on anger over development.
So, too, did Mathieu Eugene, a councilman in central Brooklyn who barely made it out of a multicandidate primary. He had the backing of Mr. de Blasio in that race and in the general election. Both times he contended with a challenge from Brian Cunningham, a former chief of staff to a council member. Both times, Mr. Eugene emerged victorious.
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Counseling Special Populations in Schools
Emily S. Fisher and Kelly S. Kennedy
This book address nine unique and overlapping special populations of students whose life circumstances put them at greater risk for poor mental health outcomes and school failure: students who are homeless, students living in foster care, students involved with the juvenile justice system, students who are LGBTQ, students who are pregnant or parenting, students who are gifted, students with incarcerated parents, students in military families, and students who are at risk for school failure and dropout. Many of these students demonstrate incredible resilience in spite of their life circumstances, but they need mental health support to manage the impact of victimization, unstable living situations, and social stigma, among other challenges. Each chapter examines relevant background information regarding one population of students, provides specific counseling strategies and techniques to address students’ needs and promote resilience, and offers resources and strategies for supporting students beyond the counseling office. Individual and group counseling are addressed, as well as advanced counseling techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Keywords: counseling, homeless, foster care, juvenile justice, LGBTQ, gifted, pregnant, incarcerated parents, cognitive-behavioral therapy CBT, solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)
Emily S. Fisher, author Associate Professor of School Psychology, Loyola Marymount University
Kelly S. Kennedy, author Associate Professor and Dean, Counseling and School Psychology Graduate Training Programs, Chapman University
1 Introduction to Counseling Special Populations in Schools
2 Counseling Students Who Are Homeless
3 Counseling Students Living in Foster Care
4 Counseling Students Involved With the Juvenile Justice System
5 Counseling Students Who Are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning
6 Counseling Students Who Are Pregnant or Parenting Emily S. Fisher, Kelly S. Kennedy, and Haylea Drysdale
7 Counseling Students Who Are Gifted
8 Counseling Students With Incarcerated Parents
9 Counseling Students in Military Families
10 Counseling Students to Increase Motivation and School Completion Emily S. Fisher, Kelly S. Kennedy, and Brianna Meshke McLay
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Cindy Ostberg Named 2017 Law Day Recipient
On May 3, the San Joaquin County Bar Association awarded its 2017 Law Day Award to Dr. Cindy Ostberg, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Pacific Legal Scholars Program. The Law Day Award is presented annually to recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the local legal community. Dr. Ostberg was honored for the Pacific Legal Scholars program, which she developed and has led since 2007. more
New cooperative will fast track religious studies students to a master’s degree at Claremont School of Theology
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Pacific debate team No. 1 in two national rankings
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Fake Bear Hollow apartment listing nets $6,500 for scammer
Alexander Cramer
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One Bear Hollow apartment was the bait for at least two scams recently, bilking would-be renters out of thousands of dollars, according to reports from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.
One of the victims wired the scammer more than $3,000, but was unable to make contact with the person when he showed up to the apartment to move in.
After waiting a few hours, the man reported the suspected fraud to the Sheriff’s Office, according to Lt. Andrew Wright.
“This individual got at least two people for at least $6,500,” Wright said of the fraudster. “The likelihood of us getting that money back to them — there’s not a high likelihood.”
He added that the Sheriff’s Office will work hard to try to track down the thief, but scammers often take steps to hide their identity and are in foreign countries.
In the other case, the victim was moving to town from the East Coast and had wired $2,500 to the fraudster. Wright said it appeared to be the same listing and included the same contact information, indicating it is likely the same person perpetrating the crime.
Wright said the scammer apparently took the information from a legitimate posting and then reposted it. The fraudulent posts appeared on Zillow and Craigslist, according to the reports.
Wright suggested renters and landlords follow a few steps to avoid getting trapped in a similar predicament, which he said unfortunately happens regularly to people looking to relocate to the area.
He advised a person posting a property online to put watermarks on their photos, so it is obvious if they are re-used in another post.
For potential renters, Wright suggested insisting on a phone call or, if possible, an in-person meeting. He advised against relying solely on electronic communication.
He referenced a recent study by the Better Business Bureau that indicated many of these types of scams have been traced back to the West African country of Nigeria.
In some cases, the scammers are getting would-be renters to fill out rental applications that include personal information. Wright said that opens the door to more serious crimes like identity theft.
“It’s really scary if you’re the victim,” Wright said. “Scammers know — it’s a resort town. People are coming from all over the world.”
He added that the holidays are a particularly prevalent time for this type of crime.
“It’s the time of year when the world falls in love, but in law enforcement, it’s the time of year people get scammed,” he said.
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Colorado Dives Into Evidence-Based Policymaking
Focused, multipronged investment yields benefits for the state
Issue Brief December 13, 2018
Topics: Fiscal & Economic Policy & U.S. State Policy Projects: Pew-MacArthur Results First Read time:
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Since 2011, Colorado has implemented several data-driven initiatives that are delivering positive results for Coloradans and changing the way its government leaders think about evidence. One key project includes a partnership with the Pew-MacArthur Results First Initiative to expand the use of evidence in policy and budget decision-making. Managed by a team housed in the Office of State Planning and Budgeting, the Results First approach to evidence-based policymaking—along with its staff and tools—has enabled state leaders to promote a culture in their government that supports data-driven decision-making.
Through this approach, the team has helped Colorado to:
Build knowledge of what works and what doesn’t to improve outcomes for residents.
Promote investment in effective programming.
Improve the way evidence informs the budget process.
This brief provides an overview of Colorado’s efforts to build a culture of evidence-based policymaking, highlights the role of Results First—including successes and lessons learned—in doing this work, and details innovative ways the state continues to advance the use of evidence.
A culture of evidence-based policymaking
Colorado implemented the Lean performance improvement program, which trains the state’s workforce to apply its model, in 2011. This sequence of nine process improvement activities aims to continuously increase the efficiency of state programs, eliminate waste, and generate returns on government expenditures, such as costs saved or avoided, or time saved.1 Lean has increased the effectiveness of government service. For example, it has reduced by half the time it takes to process the state’s mental health hospital admissions as well as the Department of Education’s teacher licenses.2
Building on this success, Colorado passed the State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent (SMART) Government Act in 2013 to further advance efficiency and transparency across departments. The legislation requires departments to develop measurable goals—and plans that outline strategies to achieve them.3 To inform the public of its progress, the state launched an online dashboard that captures the key goals and outcome measures across five priority areas: health, economic and infrastructure development, environment and energy, workforce development and education, and quality government services.4 The dashboard enables policymakers and residents to see how state leaders are using taxpayer dollars to achieve these goals, providing fiscal transparency.
In 2014, state officials saw an opportunity to build on this growing portfolio of data-driven initiatives with the Results First approach, which uses rigorous research and cost-benefit analyses to help government leaders identify and invest in cost-effective policies and programs. Leaders of the executive and legislative branches committed to partnering with Results First and approved funding for two full-time staff members in the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) to help manage the project.
"We have been able to integrate several initiatives that help us improve service to constituents, make better decisions, and grow employees’ skill sets. It has been all the more gratifying to have continued and growing bipartisan support from the Colorado General Assembly and effective partnerships across government for all these evidence-based policymaking efforts."
Henry Sobanet, former director Colorado Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting
While the Results First project was underway, OSPB also recognized the need to build capacity to engage in related elements of evidence-based policymaking. The office formed a research and evidence-based policy initiatives team to advance these efforts through several projects, including the state’s work with Results First, an implementation and evaluation grant program, a Pay for Success initiative to support effective youth programs, an evidence-informed budget request process, and other data-driven initiatives.
Collectively, these projects are promoting the use of data and research across state agencies and stakeholders. “Culture change has been one of our biggest successes. We’ve been able to go from mere discussions about data to promoting full assessments of programs to understand what works,” said Ann Renaud Avila, former director of research and evidence-based policy initiatives.
How Results First works in Colorado
The Results First approach and tools enable Colorado leaders and stakeholders to embrace evidence-based policymaking in several ways.
Build evidence of what works and what doesn’t to improve outcomes for residents
As in many states, Colorado policymakers had limited knowledge about taxpayer-funded programs, including information about their effectiveness. The program inventories and cost-benefit analyses that are produced with Results First are helping the state fill this critical information gap by providing a common method to compare programs based on the evidence supporting their effectiveness and predicted return on investment (ROI).
"There was a need to put structure around the problem of not knowing what’s really going on, and Results First is one approach to help us make progress based on what works."
Colorado Representative Bob Rankin (R)
With support from Results First staff, the research and evidence-based policy initiatives team inventories state programs in various social policy areas (for example, behavioral health, child welfare, criminal justice). These inventories collect information such as program description, location, cost, and number of clients served, and assesses it against the national evidence base. Next, using the Results First cost-benefit model, the team calculates the monetary returns that the state can potentially gain from investing in evidence-based programs, then publishes the results of these analyses, organized by policy area. To date, the team has produced reports for adult criminal justice; behavioral health; child welfare; juvenile justice; prevention programs; and health-related programs including chronic conditions, system efficiencies (such as reducing hospital readmissions and unnecessary emergency department visits), and child and maternal health.5
Across all policy areas examined, the reports show that Colorado funds many effective, evidence-based programs that are expected to generate positive returns. For example, the behavioral health analysis revealed that 79 percent of the interventions inventoried are effective, evidence-based, or promising interventions, meaning they will improve behavioral health outcomes for Coloradans if properly implemented.6 The remaining 21 percent need additional evaluation to determine efficacy, so the team is pursuing opportunities to evaluate these and other human services programs that lack information on effectiveness.
Most evidence-based programs that the team has analyzed demonstrated a positive ROI. For example, of the eight juvenile justice interventions studied, all but one are anticipated to achieve a positive ROI ranging from $1.20 to $11 per $1 invested due to reduced reoffending. In addition, all four of the child welfare programs analyzed are expected to produce returns as high as $6 per $1 invested from reduced child-neglect and maltreatment rates.7 The team presents cost-benefit findings in an apples-to-apples comparison format so policymakers can easily see which programs are likely to generate a return on taxpayer dollars and which probably won’t (see Table 1). Policymakers and state entities—including OSPB—have used this information to inform funding and programmatic decisions, as described below.
How Colorado Conducts Its Cost-Benefit Analyses
The behavioral health cost-benefit analysis that Colorado produced with the support of Results First provides an apples-to-apples comparison of similar programs within this policy area, although the programs listed may serve different populations, have different goals, and be delivered in different settings.
Program costs, taxpayer benefits, and nontaxpayer benefits are rounded to the nearest dollar. Taxpayer benefits represent the costs of government resources avoided, such as medical care and treatment, and lost taxes from wages. Nontaxpayer benefits represent the avoided costs to both society and individual program participants for medical care and treatment, increased insurance premiums, loss of employment or reduced wages, and crime victimization.
The analysis also assumes that programs are implemented in accordance with their original design, which is necessary to achieve intended outcomes and generate anticipated returns.
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These analyses also show that some interventions are likely to produce a negative ROI, generating a total benefit of less than $1 for every tax dollar invested. For these programs, the research and evidence-based policy initiatives team carefully considers the ROI alongside other important factors when presenting this information in its reports and to policymakers. These factors include:
How long a program has been operating. A newly implemented program might have higher upfront costs that could lower over time.
How the program compares with alternatives.
Whether it is the most effective and appropriate intervention for addressing a population’s needs.
Whether it has benefits that cannot be monetized, such as reducing homelessness. A relevant program’sROI could potentially be higher if these benefits were assigned a dollar value.
For instance, Table 1 shows that the Mobile Crisis Response intervention will probably generate only 26 cents for every tax dollar invested. The team’s cost-benefit report explains that this program had recently been implemented and that providers of this service are required to offset costs with other revenue sources, such as private insurance. This means that the costs captured for the analysis may later be paid for by nontaxpayer funds, which could increase the program’s ROI.8 The team regularly emphasizes such factors in its reports and communications to policymakers.
Promote investments in effective programming
Colorado leaders are using the Results First program inventories and cost-benefit analyses to inform decisionmaking. For instance, the state’s Office of Community Corrections (OCC) found through such an analysis and its own data on adult criminal justice programs that several of its interventions were not generating favorable outcomes or returns.
“The results did not come back in as favorable a way as we wanted, but this created opportunity and space to innovate and implement new cost-beneficial programs,” said Glenn Tapia, former OCC program director.
Based on the information and previous recommendations from the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, the OCC redirected funding toward a new pilot intervention—cognitive behavioral therapy— that is projected to generate a positive return. In addition, the Legislature granted new funding to implement an innovative program evaluation tool to assess adherence to evidence-based practices by community corrections programs.
OSPB used Results First analyses to inform the programs selected to receive funding through the state’s new Pay for Success initiative.9 After assessing the level of evidence supporting each proposal, OSPB requested approximately $6 million over four fiscal years (2018-22) to fund three programs. To support this request, the research and evidence-based policy initiatives team used the cost-benefit model to calculate the value of key outcomes of the selected programs—such as on-time graduation and avoided child abuse and neglect— to demonstrate the potential monetary impact of achieving these results.10 For example, to help legislators understand the value of Colorado youth graduating on time, the team calculated the lifetime projected benefits— costs avoided from graduating on time due to reduced crime and health care, and increased earnings—to both taxpayers and nontaxpayers, which is approximately $536,000 per youth.11 The Legislature ultimately approved funding.
"Both sides of the aisle have a goal for more efficient government. The Results First approach aims to show what works, what doesn’t, and how we can make the most of limited resources. Embedding this approach over the long term will help our state make the most of taxpayer dollars."
Colorado Representative Chris Hansen (D)
Improve the way evidence informs the budget process
To ensure that new investments continue to support efficient and effective services, OSPB has developed a process to regularly integrate data and research into the state’s budget. In 2016, OSPB began to include evidence requirements in its budget instructions that agencies must satisfy when they submit requests for funding to implement new or expand existing programs. Requests must include information on the program’s expected effects on outcomes and anticipated ROI—which the team will help identify—and, if the program is untested, a plan to evaluate it.12
Along with OSPB analysts, the team reviews requests and provides research and funding recommendations as needed. For instance, a Department of Human Services request to expand investments in a respite care program revealed limited research on the program’s effectiveness. The team recommended that the state fund the program on the condition that the department perform an outcome evaluation to assess effectiveness.13
Lessons learned from applying the Results First approach
Colorado’s research and evidence-based policy initiatives team attributes the state’s successes in using Results First to several key lessons learned, including:
Early and ongoing leadership buy-in. Support from state leaders has been essential to driving the use of evidence to create effective change. The team noted that engaging leaders and stakeholders early and often helps generate and sustain buy-in. For example, legislative and executive leaders demonstrated their commitment to this effort when they approved funding for two full-time staff members to work on evidence-based policymaking initiatives. With support from Results First staff, the team continues to sustain the support of state leaders through legislative and agency employees training on the Results First approach.
Understanding that ROI tells only part of the story. The cost-benefit model is only one tool. Sometimes the research is limited and does not capture all of the outcomes a program is capable of achieving. Moreover, its value cannot be measured by just cost-effectiveness. Context and factors such as overall effectiveness (regardless of cost) and the availability of alternatives are important to consider when identifying programs that can best meet the needs of Coloradans. The team emphasizes these factors in its reports and shares them with stakeholders when conducting outreach and meetings.
More evaluation is needed to understand the effectiveness of Colorado’s programs. Not every program in Colorado can be assessed using the Results First model, nor do all programs meet the team’s “evidence-based” standard. The team’s goal is to meet programs where they are and help move them toward rigorous evaluation to build evidence of their effectiveness. In fiscal 2018, the Legislature appropriated $500,000 to OSPB to support program operations, including evaluation.14 OSPB asked departments to apply for funding through a letter of interest. Departments responded with nearly $2 million in requested assistance, indicating that programs need these supports.15
Also in fiscal 2018, the state received $4.5 million in philanthropic funding to establish the Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab, a public-private partnership housed at the University of Denver. The lab, the first of its kind in the state, will partner with interested state agencies to identify ways to improve the services that address the governor’s priorities16—recidivism reduction, affordable housing, youth prevention and early intervention— including conducting rigorous evaluations of programs to determine their effectiveness.17
Effective program implementation is key to achieving results. State leaders recognize that to obtain the best results from evidence-based programs, they must ensure that they are properly implemented and that relevant data are collected to evaluate their efficacy. One way the state has supported these efforts is by creating the Evidence-Based Practices Implementation for Capacity (EPIC) Resource Center, which partners with the state’s criminal justice agencies to create sustainable, structural implementation components to support their practices.18 Since its inception, EPIC has worked with more than 100 government entities across the state and has seen substantial gains in its development of effective implementation strategies.
OSPB is also promoting effective implementation by using some of the $500,000 appropriated to support programs for these activities and by updating the fiscal 2019-20 budget instructions to require agency requests for funding to start a new or expand an existing program to include an implementation plan.19
Using data and evidence as learning opportunities. The program inventories and cost-benefit analyses serve as resources to agency and legislative leaders who want to learn more about the programs the state funds and operates, and to inform future budget and program decisions. But they are not meant to dictate what should or should not be funded or to call out poor investments. The team is working to ensure that these resources are also shared and discussed with program administrators to help inform strategic planning within departments—such as through the state’s Performance Management Academy, which works with program leaders across state departments to promote the importance of evidence.
Furthermore, representatives from the Governor’s Office, state agencies, and evidence-focused nonprofit and private organizations formed the Evidence-Based Policymaking Collaborative in 2017 to create a space for dialogue on evidence-based policymaking, provide resources and trainings on this approach, and identify ways to address gaps and barriers to doing this work.
As the research and evidence-based policy initiative team has learned, multiple partners are important to this effort: state leaders who help champion and promote this method of policymaking; legislative and government officials who approve funding to support the work; agency staff and program providers who facilitate the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the state’s programs; and stakeholders who can lend support. The team continues to connect with these partners to learn from them and create a common language for this work.
While many states have begun to use evidence-based policymaking in a number of ways, Colorado stands out as a leader. The state has unequivocally embraced tools and systems such as the Results First approach to improve how government operates and to inform its budget and policy decisions. These efforts—which require investments of time, employees, and funding—are building a culture in which government staff, policymakers, and local stakeholders work together to expand the use of evidence and make data-driven decisions.
Colorado Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting, “Lean Program,” accessed March 16, 2018, https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/performancemanagement/lean-program.
Colorado Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting, “State of Colorado Lean Program Office Progress Report: Pursuing Effective, Efficient and Elegant Government Services” (2013), https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8926UIVO3_zZDJSbmc2elJCNEk/view.
State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent (SMART) Government Act of 2010 (rev.), H.B. 13-1299, Colorado House of Representatives (2013), https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzIopKKDzSSTU1N1Z2JmT2VyY0U/view.
Colorado Office of the Governor, “Governor’s Dashboard,” accessed March 16, 2018, https://www.colorado.gov/governor/dashboard.
Colorado Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting, “Colorado Results First Reports,” accessed March 16, 2018, https://sites.google.com/state.co.us/rfpfs/colorado-results-first/reports.
Colorado Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting, “Colorado Results First: February 2017 Update,” accessed Oct. 10, 2018, https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5_3yhvPtgh-dl9OWDRRckNKNUU/view.
Colorado Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting, “Colorado Results First: Quick Guide—Juvenile Justice Findings, 2015,” accessed Sept. 20, 2017, https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5_3yhvPtgh-ZEZ2b2tMaXpldVE/view; Colorado Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting, “Colorado Results First: Quick Guide—Child Welfare Findings, 2015,” accessed Sept. 20, 2017, https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5_3yhvPtgh-VHpMTnlVeVctaTQ/view.
Colorado Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting, “Colorado Results First: Behavioral Health Results Guide, August 2016,” accessed Oct. 4, 2018, https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5_3yhvPtgh-ZWtiMW1lSVUweVU/view.
Pay for Success is a funding model in which a government entity enters into an agreement with a third party to fund programs designed to improve outcomes. Traditionally, the government entity agrees to reimburse the third party, plus pay an ROI, on the condition that an independent evaluation shows that outcomes are achieved.
Colorado Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting, “Schedule 13: BA-01(GOV) OSPB Youth Pay for Success Initiative.”
Colorado Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting, “Budget Instructions,” updated July 2016, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B0TNL0CtD9wXbnpoMWJqZTJ6cUk.
Colorado Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting, “Funding Request for FY 2018-19 Budget Cycle: R-11 Continuation of Respite Care Task Force Recommendations,” Oct. 20, 2017, https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6eSaRI8GDVNQTAtRU1OOTRFbEU.
Colorado General Assembly’s Joint Budget Committee, “Appropriations Report: Fiscal Year 2017-18,” https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/fy17-18apprept.pdf.
Tiffany Madrid (lead analyst, research and evidence-based policy initiatives), email to the Pew-MacArthur Results First Initiative, Feb. 16, 2018.
University of Denver, “Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab: Partnering with the Colorado Lab,” accessed Oct. 4, 2018, https://coloradolab.org/partnering-with-the-colorado-lab/.
University of Denver, “Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab,” June 19, 2017, http://news.du.edu/colorado-evaluation-and-action-lab.
Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, “EPIC Resource Center,” accessed March 16, 2018, https://www.colorado.gov/dcj/epic-resourcecenter.
Colorado Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting, “Budget Instructions,” updated May 2018, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XMSMXuo1bL-DmXZJgq9fOLX5X7CWPQKv.
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New York Then and Now
Marcia Reiss
Category: Lifestyle & Gardening
From the Statue of Liberty to Central Park and beyond, the old and new photos on these pages present a vivid tour of the city’s diverse and vibrant history. Striking contrasts can be seen in the buildings and street scenes of Wall Street, Greenwich Village, Union Square, Madison Square, Times Square, and the Upper East and West Sides. In addition to the archival and contemporary photos, the book is packed with historic information. Together, they tell fascinating stories about the buildings that have come, gone, or stayed in place, remarkably transformed or thankfully preserved.
Sites include: Ellis Island, Governors Island, Statue of Liberty, Battery Park, U.S. Custom House, Bowling Green, Federal Hall, Broad Street, Wall Street, Singer Building, World Trade Center, Woolworth Building, City Hall, Park Row, Brooklyn Bridge, Mulberry Street Market, Hudson River Piers, the High Line, Washington Square Arch, Cooper Union, Fifth Avenue, the Flatiron Building, Metropolitan Life Buiilding, Madison Avenue, Macy’s, Penn Station, Grand Central Station, Empire State Building, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Radio City, Plaza Hotel, Central Park, Columbus Circle, Shea Stadium and much more.
Marcia Reiss is the author of Central Park Then and Now (2010); New York Then and Now (2005); Manhattan in Photographs (2005); Architectural Details (2004); Architecture in Detail: New York (2003); Brooklyn Then and Now (2002); and a series of guides to historic Brooklyn neighborhoods for the Brooklyn Historical Society. She was Policy Director of the Parks Council, now New Yorkers for Parks, and previously Public Affairs Director for the New York City Department of Ports and Trade. She also taught at Columbia University and Hunter College, and was a reporter for the Brooklyn Phoenix. She and her husband are former residents of Brooklyn and Manhattan and now live in upstate New York.
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Self-driving car technology could end up in robots
By Fred O'Connor
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The development of self-driving cars could spur advancements in robotics and cause other ripple effects, potentially benefitting society in a variety of ways.
Autonomous cars as well as robots rely on artificial intelligence, image recognition, GPS and processors, among other technologies, notes a report from consulting firm McKinsey. Some of the hardware used in self-driving cars could find its way into robots, lowering production costs and the price for consumers.
Self-driving cars could also help people grow accustomed to other machines, like robots, that can complete tasks without the need for human intervention.
Commonly used parts could allow auto mechanics to fix robots as well, said the report, released Thursday. Infrastructure like machine-to-machine communication networks could also be shared.
Many tech companies and car makers—including Google, Intel, Sony, Honda and Toyota—are already developing robots, the report noted. Google, for example, has invested extensively in self-driving vehicles and recently debuted an autonomous car. Last month Boston Dynamics, a robotics company Google bought in 2013, showed its latest robot, a four-legged machine that can climb stairs and stay upright when kicked.
Car companies will define their plans for self-driving vehicles in the next two to three years. Over the next two decades, trucks will become the first vehicles that drive autonomously on public roads, requiring changes in the insurance industry. Insurers will end up covering manufacturers for technical failures, McKinsey said.
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The Mercedes-Benz F015 Luxury in Motion concept car can detect pedestrians and yield to them with the addred reassurance of a beamed safety zone. But what about cars coming the other way?
Autonomous passenger cars, however, won’t appear in critical mass on public roads until after 2040, the report forecast. So the full range of benefits of self-driving cars won’t occur for most people until after that time. For example, by 2050, people will have an extra 50 minutes in their day. That’s the amount of time people spend driving each day, the McKinsey report noted. Instead, that in-car time could be used for work, relaxing or entertainment.
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Also, fewer parking spaces will be necessary since autonomous vehicles can park closer together than humans do, the report said. That could free up 5.7 billion [b] square meters of parking space in the U.S. by 2050.
The U.S. health care system could see benefits from self-driving vehicles if they live up to the hype surrounding their safety abilities. Car accidents ranked second in accidental causes of death in 2013, but with more autonomous vehicles on the road auto fatalities will drop to ninth place in 2050, McKinsey said. With fewer car crashes, the U.S. economy could save between $180 billion and $190 billion each year.
The report didn’t delve into the security and privacy issues surrounding computerized and autonomous vehicles. Concerns have been raised, for instance, around the ability to hack a car’s computer network.
People are also worried that they won’t be able to override the control systems of self-driving cars. Last year, Google showed off an autonomous car that lacked brakes and a steering wheel. However, California law now requires self-driving cars to have features that allow people to take control if something goes wrong. Google later said it would modify the prototype and add a steering wheel and brakes.
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HomeResource LibraryPublicationsArticlesFive Plus Three Equals Zero (2)
Five Plus Three Equals Zero (2)
By Heys, John A.
Contents[Show]
A SUBTRACTION THAT MULTIPLIES
A MULTIPLICATION THAT DIVIDES
This article first appeared in the July 1, 1975 issue of The Standard Bearer (Vol.51, issue 18).
Last time we pointed out that when a church that has the live points of Calvinism as its confession adds the first point of "Common Grace," it loses that first point of Calvinism, namely, total depravity. For one who maintained the truth that man is spiritually dead loses that truth the minute that this one speaks of a man with ability to perform a work. And "Common Grace" in its first point speaks of a man who can accept and consider an offer of the Gospel, and in the third point speaks of an ability that the unregenerate has whereby he is able to do something in the sphere of the civil that is good in God's sight.
At this time I like to show that this "offer of the Gospel" takes away the remaining points of Calvinism as well and leaves you with nothing of the Reformed faith when you adopt and maintain the three points of "Common Grace."
The second point of Calvinism is unconditional election. And that according to Scripture means that God chose His people eternally, before they could do good or evil and entirely apart from any conditions of doing good or evil. Paul says that of Jacob and Esau, before they were born, in Romans 9:11-13. But the "offer" of salvation to all who hear the preaching of the Gospel makes it an election in time and on the condition that man accepts the offer. In fact, it makes it a human election that follows the fulfilling of a condition by man. After all, an offer always depends upon the one to whom the offer is given. He really determines whether it is accepted or not. And thus man elects himself. You say that as soon as you say that God offers him salvation in the Gospel. You say that the one to whom the offer is made decides whether or not he will become an elect. That is human election, which decides for God who the elect will be; and it is also a conditional election. And this point of an offer of salvation in the Gospel to all who hear, of which the first point of "Common Grace" speaks, causes the whole second point of Calvinism, which teaches an unconditional and eternal, divine election to disappear into nothingness. The first point of "Common Grace" added to the second point of Calvinism results in zero as far as Reformed truth is concerned. You have to choose between the first point of "Common Grace" and the second point of Calvinism. You cannot maintain both.
The third point of Calvinism is limited, or better, particular, atonement. And it means that Christ atoned for our sins, and atoned only for the sins of the elect. The Saviour received His name, Jesus, exactly because He would "save His people from their sins." He said Himself, "I lay down my life for the sheep." In John 17:9 Jesus also says, "I pray for them: I pray not for the world." Certainly here we have a very limited group for whom Jesus prays. And if salvation were prepared for all who hear the preaching of the Gospel, why does Jesus not pray for all who hear it? And having maintained an unconditional election of totally depraved men, one would have to maintain an atonement that was only for these elect.
But what does the first point of "Common Grace" do to this atonement? In the "offer of the Gospel" it denies, fast of all, that it is atonement. An offer speaks of a possible atonement, or a possible escape from guilt and punishment to receive glory. But whether this will be or not depends again on the acceptance of the offer. Christ did not really pay for these sins, He only made it possible that they be paid for. For it is also quite plain from "an offer of the Gospel" that some to whom it is offered do not have such an atonement. If Christ really atones for the sins of some, and He did, then it can no longer be offered to them. It is theirs. The first point of "Common Grace" offers salvation and atonement to some who will not receive it. Then it is not actual atonement, and then it is not limited only to the elect but to all who hear the offer. And to the confession of the third point of Calvinism, the first point of "Common Grace's" offer of the Gospel, and you have lost that truth of limited atonement. The first point of "Common Grace" added. to the third point of Calvinism results in zero of the Reformed faith.
The same is true of irresistible grace; for it lies in the very nature of an offer that it can be resisted. If it cannot be resisted it is no more an offer. And then it is no more grace either, but by accepting one deserves the object offered. He makes himself worthy. But an efficacious call is by no means an offer; and God does not leave the size and the constituency of His church to man's whims and willingness to accept an offer. God calls irresistibly in His grace and never gets Himself in a position where He may be frustrated and disappointed. Let us not add the first point of "Common Grace" to the fourth point of Calvinism, for we will have nothing of Reformed truth left, if we do.
And the same holds true of the fifth point of Calvinism, namely, the perseverance of the saints. For it depends upon the second, third and fourth points of Calvinism. Because God chose unconditionally and saves only these by an irresistible grace, there is a perseverance of the saints to the very end. And since "Common Grace" with its "offer" denies these three previous points of Calvinism, it also negates the fifth when it speaks of an "offer of the Gospel." Take and keep the five points, and throw away the three, if you want to have Reformed doctrine and the truth and true comfort.
Quite plainly, then, the adoption of this theory (for that is all that it is, a man-made theory that is not supported by the Word of God) multiplies the heresies that have come into this world. Arminianism with its offer of salvation had been in the world for a long time. In fact it was the Synod of Dordrecht. in 1618 and 1619 that drew up the Canons to defend the truth and show the error of Arminianism. But now in 1924 was added another aspect to this error. And being a denomination of goodly size, there was a multiplication of the churches that now sided in with Arminianism and spoke of the offer of salvation to all who hear the preaching. The theory took away the truth from these churches, and today has led them even farther away from the truth to corrupt also the truth of God's love, and to deny very openly the limited atonement of the Scriptures. Formerly the mother church was a bastion of the Reformed faith, a group of churches that staunchly defended those five points of Calvinism and preached them with vigor and conviction. But suddenly by official decision all these churches through their Synod become defenders of Arminianism with its conditional theology. And there was a multiplication of the congregations that now were in the Arminian camp. This does not mean that every member in the mother church was willing to take all the implications of this lie, but it does mean that officially and through the Synod all these churches cast away the five points to adopt the three when they adopted the three points of "Common Grace."
Multiplied, too, were the number of heresies now being defended in the church world. Basically the lie is always the same. But each time there is a doctrinal controversy that lie has appeared in a new garb and form. And in 1924 this was also the case. The grace of God was now under attack and was pressed into the service of Arminianism. In 1618 and 1619 Arminianism stressed the error that faith is the condition which God stipulated for the obtaining of salvation. Condemning this, the Canons in I, B, 2 reject the errors of those who maintain that God chose "out of all possible conditions (among which are also the works of the law), or out of the whole order of things, the act of faith which from. its very nature is undeserving, as well as its incomplete obedience as a condition of salvation." That was the form the Synod of 1618 had to fight. But in 1924 it became a more subtle approach of God's favor upon His creatures in general as is plain(?) from the offer of the Gospel. A new twist to the old lie multiplied the errors that the child of God now had to fight and to reject.
On the other side of the picture there was a multiplication of the number of denominations in Protestantism which further divided the churches that came out of the great Reformation. A new denomination that at the beginning in 1925 numbered only three churches came into being. And Protestantism that came out of Roman Catholicism was splintered even further. There had through the years been a multiplication of groups and factions in Protestantism. Now there is a further division, a further split and splintering because that lie of "Common Grace" may not be maintained. O, yes, this denomination came into being also because unjustly and illegally they were put out of the mother church. It was not their desire to divide and separate. But they had no choice in the matter. They were declared out; and they had to oppose that Arminianism that had been introduced in a new garb. We had to be separate in order to keep the five points of Calvinism. We saw by God's grace that to adopt the three points would be to lose the five of the Reformed truth.
And, sad to say, as so often is the case in reformations, there was the dividing of families and separation of friends. Families were tom apart and members went in different directions. Some stayed with mother church, and others felt compelled to leave and defend the truth. Friends parted and were friends no more. That is what happens when an addition is made that actually subtracts and, subtracting, multiplies the errors and denominations.
This is not the most serious consequence. The serious element always is that God is denied His glory. He becomes a weak beggar Who can only offer and so often is disappointed. And for the glory of God we must maintain the truth, no matter how it divides our families and makes separation between what formerly were friends. No heresy must divide us and separate us from God. But we may not allow in our midst any teaching or doctrine of man that separates God from His glory. And therefore we must keep the five and reject the three. For five are worth more than zero. And zero we surely will get if we add the three of "Common Grace" to the five of Calvinism.
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Rev. John A. Heys was born on March 16, 1910 in Grand Rapids, MI. He was ordained and installed into the ministry at Hope, Walker, MI in 1941. He later served at Hull, Iowa beginning in 1955. In 1959 he accepted the call to serve the South Holland, IL Protestant Reformed Church. He received and accepted the call to Holland, Michigan Protestant Reformed Church in 1967. He retired from the active ministry in 1980. He entered into glory on February 16, 1998.
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10TH ANNUAL PREAKNESS BUDWEISER INFIELDFEST ANNOUNCES POST MALONE, ODESZA AND FULL 2018 ARTIST LINEUP
BALTIMORE, APRIL 5, 2018 – The Stronach Group, owners of the legendary Preakness Stakes and Pimlico Race Course, officially announced today that multi-platinum recording artist Post Malone and electronic duo ODESZA will perform at the 2018 Budweiser InfieldFest Concert at the 143rd Preakness on Saturday, May 19, along with an incredible lineup of acclaimed artists.
Budweiser InfieldFest is a high-energy music festival that takes place amid one of the most anticipated and well-attended annual sporting events in the United States. The Preakness Stakes and Budweiser InfieldFest are expected to draw more than 130,000 fans on race day, promising to deliver an entertainment experience like no other. Tickets can be purchased online at Preakness.com and start at $90 for general admission, granting ticketholders access to all main event areas and amenities at Budweiser InfieldFest. General admission ticket prices will increase on April 15 to $100 and will be sold for $110 on Preakness Day.
“The Stronach Group is an entertainment company with world-class Thoroughbred horse racing at its center,” said Belinda Stronach, Chairman and President of The Stronach Group. “The Budweiser InfieldFest and the incredible talent lineup for this year’s event reflects our company’s commitment to bringing the Preakness to life for a new generation of fans in a fun and relevant way.”
Post Malone has shattered Apple Music records with one billion streams on his album “Stoney,” and his single “Rockstar” spent eight weeks topping the Billboard Hot 100, the longest run for a hip-hop song in 2017. The entertainment lineup will kick off with two of the hottest DJs in music, Vice, followed by Frank Walker, who is hot off of Kygo’s 2017 tour. Two-time Grammy-nominated duo ODESZA will also take the stage followed by rapper 21 Savage, whose album “Issa Album” reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, with Post Malone closing the show.
As Budweiser InfieldFest celebrates its 10th anniversary, this milestone is serving as a catalyst for growth and change led by The Stronach Group, who are transforming visitors’ experience at the historic celebration. Primary changes include moving to a megastage with a view of Pimlico Race Course, which will connect Infield partygoers with the race for the first time in history. It will also feature elevated food and beverage concessions, a streamlined layout for faster and easier guest access as well as new betting lounges to help the next generation of fans be part of all of the action.
In addition to the changes to Budweiser InfieldFest, guests in the Preakness Village will enjoy upgraded facilities, featuring glass chalet suites with superior track views, curated décor and gourmet food offerings for an elevated experience. A new two-story glass structure located next to the Winners’ Circle will host celebrity and VIP guests of The Stronach Group Owner’s Chalet for the ultimate race-day luxury experience. Guests in the Sky Suites and Turf Side Terrace will also be treated to upgraded facilities, curated décor and food and beverage offerings that will set the stage for a superior guest experience.
This year, The Stronach Group will partner with I.M.P., renowned independent promoters and owners of the famed 9:30 Club, the new mid-sized music venue on D.C.’s southwest waterfront, The Anthem, and the operators of Merriweather Post Pavilion and The Lincoln Theatre, to deliver a top tier festival experience on the InfieldFest main stage as they have since 2009.
Follow all of the excitement of the 143rd Preakness on Facebook @Preakness and on Instagram and Twitter @PreaknessStakes using the hashtags, #Preakness and #BudweiserInfieldFest.
The 143rd Preakness Stakes will be broadcast live on NBC from 5:00–7:00 p.m. on race day.
History of Preakness InfieldFest:
Preakness InfieldFest is a multi-entertainment festival featuring national headlining artists on two stages, the popular MUG Club and unique attractions throughout the day to give fans an unparalleled entertainment experience. InfieldFest has showcased many of music’s biggest stars, including Sam Hunt and Good Charlotte (2017), The Chainsmokers and Fetty Wap (2016), Armin van Buuren and Childish Gambino (2015), Lorde and NAS (2014), Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Pitbull and Florida Georgia Line (2013), Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa (2012), Bruno Mars (2011), Zac Brown, O.A.R. and Train (2010), and Buckcherry and ZZ Top (2009).
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The Autumn Budget 2018
The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget was delivered on Monday 29 October 2018, which was moved forward two days from the traditional Wednesday to deny the press the easy Halloween headline comparisons with blood sucking vampires – yes really!
The mood of the Budget message was overwhelmingly positive and, although there were one or two aspects which will increase the tax and national insurance burden for some people, the majority of taxpayers will benefit from a small reduction.
In particular individual taxpayers will see an increase in income tax personal allowance introduced earlier than planned from April 2019, together with an increase in the higher rate threshold.
Retail businesses will benefit from a two-year cut in business rates and all businesses will be able to obtain immediate tax relief on qualifying capital expenditure to a much higher level during 2019 and 2020. There is also a welcome return to tax relief on qualifying new non-residential buildings.
We have summarised below the main announcements and changes which we think will affect our clients. More detail is available in our full Autumn Budget 2018 brochure – available on request. As always, we will be happy to discuss anything you think might be relevant to your own circumstances – click here to contact us.
Autumn Budget 2018 Highlights
Business Tax and Investment Incentives:
Currently at 19%, corporate tax will fall to 17% from 1 April 2020.
Annual Investment Allowance (AIA)
The AIA will be temporarily increased from £200,000 to £1m. This change will have effect in relation to qualifying expenditure incurred from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2020.
Capital allowances – special rate pool
The rate of writing down allowance on the special rate pool of plant and machinery will be reduced from 8% to 6%. The new rate will be effective from 1 April 2019 for businesses within the charge to corporation tax and 6 April 2019 for businesses within the charge to income tax.
Structures and Buildings Allowance (SBA)
The government will introduce a new SBA to provide relief for qualifying expenditure on new non-residential structures and buildings. Relief will be available for eligible expenditure incurred where all contracts for the physical construction works are entered into on or after 29 October 2018. Relieve will not be available for the costs of land or dwellings. The SBA will be available at an annual rate of 2%. This will be a at flat rate, calculated on the amount of original construction expenditure. There will not be a system of balancing charges or balance allowances on a subsequent disposal of the asset. Instead, a purchaser will continue to claim the annual allowance of 2% of the original cost.
First Year Allowances (FYAs)
Legislation will be introduced to end the FYA and first year tax credits for products on the Energy Technology List and the Water Technology List from April 2020.
The current 100% FYA for expenditure incurred on electric charge-point equipment will be extended for a further four years. It will expire on 31 March 2023 for corporation tax and 5 April 2023 for income tax purposes.
Corporate Capital Loss Restriction
The government will legislate to restrict companies’ use of carried forward capital losses to 50% of capital gains from 1 April 2020. The measure will include an allowance that provides companies unrestricted use of up to £5m capital or income losses each year. An anti-forestalling measure to support this change will have effect on and after 29 October 2018.
Research and Development (R&D) Tax Relief
A limit will be introduced on the amount of payable tax credit that can be claimed by a company under the R&D SME tax relief. The limit will be set at three times the company’s total PAYE and NICs payment for the period. The change will have effect for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 April 2020. Any loss that a company cannot surrender for a payable credit can be carried forward and used against future profits.
Legislation will be introduced to increase the small trading tax exemption limits. These limits apply to trading that does not relate to the charity’s primary purpose. The current exemption threshold of £50,000 will be changed to £80,000 and the lower band changed from £5,000 to £8,000. The changes will have effect on and after 6 April 2019 for unincorporated charities and from 1 April 2019 for incorporated charities.
Off-payroll Working Rules
Responsibility for operating the existing off-payroll working rules, and deducting any tax and NICs due, will move from individuals to the organisation, agency or other third party paying an individual’s personal service company. Small organisations will be exempt. This change will come into effect from 6 April 2020.
Employment Allowance
The government will legislate to restrict access to the NICs Employment Allowance to employers with an employer NICs liability below £100,000 in their previous tax year. Where employers are connected under the Employment Allowance rules the threshold will apply to their aggregated liability. This will take effect from 2020.
National Insurance Contributions (NICs), National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage:
Entitlement to contribution-based benefits for employees retained earnings between £118.01 and £166 per week. The employer rate is 0% for employees under 21 and apprentices under 25 on earnings up to £962 per week. In a change to the government’s previous plans, Class 2 NICs are no longer set to be abolished from April 2019.
Increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage now occur in April each year. The rates applying from April 2019 are outlined in the link below.
Click here to view for details of 2019/20 Class 1 (employed) rates and the increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage.
Tax and Travel:
Car and Fuel Benefits
The taxable petrol and diesel car benefit is based on the car’s CO2 emissions. It is calculated using the car’s UK list price and applying the ‘appropriate percentage’. The diesel supplement increased to 4% from 6 April 2018. It is removed altogether for diesel cars which are certified to the Real Driving Emissions 2 (RDE2) standard. The car fuel benefit is calculated by applying the same percentages to the fuel benefit charge multiplier, which for 2019/20 is £24,100.
2020/21 sees the introduction of a new range of bands with appropriate percentages ranging from 2%-19% for ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) emitting less than 75 g/km of CO2. Cars with emissions over this amount would see the appropriate percentage set at the lesser of: 20%, plus 1% for each 5 g/km by which emissions exceed 75 g/km; and 37%.
VAT on Fuel for Private Use in Cars
Where businesses wish to reclaim the input VAT on fuel which has some degree of private use, they must account for output VAT for which they may use the flat rate valuation charge.
Company Vans
The taxable benefit for the unrestricted private use of vans is £3,430 for 2019/20. There is a further £655 taxable benefit if the employer provides fuel for private travel.
There is a benefit charge for zero emission vans but there is no fuel benefit for such vans.
Mileage Rates
Changes to the HMRC business mileage rates are announced from time to time. The fuel only advisory rates shown in the link below relate to company cars only and apply from 1 September 2018.
Plug-in Grants
The government has reformed the plug-in grant scheme, which offers grants towards the purchase of new qualifying ultra-low emission cars. The scheme will now focus on zero emission models such as pure electric and hydrogen fuel cell cars. By 9 November 2018 at the latest, the grant rate for Category 1 vehicles will reduce from £4,500 to £3,500 and Category 2 and 3 vehicles will no longer be eligible. The government has rolled out new plug-in van and motorcycle grants.
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) Rates For the first year this is based on CO2 emissions. However, new diesel vehicles registered after 1 April 2018 that do not meet the RDE2 standard will be charged a supplement on their First Year Rate to the effect of moving up by one VED band.
After the first year, all vehicles with zero emissions will be exempt from the standard rate of vehicle tax, and all other petrol or diesel vehicles will pay a standard rate of £145 a year. An additional rate will be added to the vehicle tax for all new vehicles with a list price of over £40,000 (including zero emission vehicles). This additional rate of £320 will be payable each year for five years from the end of the first vehicle licence. After the five-year period the standard rate will apply.
The government proposes to change to the new worldwide harmonised light vehicle testing procedure (WLTP) for measuring CO2 emissions.
Click here to view all relevant figures related to the tax and travel announcements.
Income Tax and Personal Savings:
The Chancellor announced a bringing forward of the planned increases in the personal allowance and the higher rate threshold for income tax.
Click here to view the details on income tax rates and bands, savings income, dividend income and personal allowances.
Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) Individuals can invest in any combination of cash or stocks and shares up to the overall annual ISA subscription limit. However, a saver may only pay into a maximum of one Cash ISA, one Stocks and Shares ISA, one Innovative Finance ISA and one Lifetime ISA. The overall investment limit for 2019/20 is £20,000 (£4,368 for junior accounts).
Capital Taxes:
Inheritance Tax (IHT) IHT is currently charged at 40% on the proportion of an individual’s estate exceeding the ‘nil-rate band’ of £325,000. Married couples and registered civil partners can pass any unused nil-rate band to one another on death.
A residence nil-rate band (RNRB) now applies in addition to the nil-rate band, allowing a current or former ‘family home’ to be passed wholly or partially tax-free on death to direct descendants.
The RNRB rates are set as follows:
2018/19 = £125,000
There is a tapered withdrawal of the RNRB for estates valued at more than £2m, at a withdrawal rate of £1 for every £2 over this threshold.
IHT: changes to RNRB The RNRB is intended to make it easier to pass on the family home to direct descendants without an IHT charge. A new measure introduces minor technical amendments to the RNRB relating to downsizing provisions and the definition of ‘inherited’ for RNRB purposes. These amendments clarify the working of the downsizing rules, and provide certainty over when a person is treated as ‘inheriting’ property.
This measure will ensure that the RNRB is working in line with the original policy intent, meaning that it cannot be claimed outside of the intended scope and removing any uncertainty for taxpayers.
Individuals 2019/20 2018/19
Exemption £12,000 £11,700
Standard Rate 10% 10%
Higher rate 20% 20%
Trusts 2019/20 2018/19
Exemption £6,000 £5,850
Rate 20% 20%
Higher rates (18%/28%) may apply to the disposal of certain residential property and carried interest.
Entrepreneurs’ Relief and Investors’ Relief The first £10m of lifetime qualifying gains for each relief are charged at 10%. Gains in excess of the limit are charged at the rates detailed above.
Entrepreneurs’ Relief: minimum qualifying period extension A new measure increases the minimum period throughout which certain conditions must be met to be eligible for Entrepreneurs’ Relief from one year to two years.
This measure affects individuals who dispose of all or part of their business, individuals who dispose of shares in their personal company on or after 6 April 2019, and trustees who dispose of trust business assets.
It will have effect for disposals on or after 6 April 2019, except where a business ceased before 29 October 2018. Where the claimant’s business ceased, or their personal company ceased to be a trading company (or the holding company of a trading group), before 29 October 2018, the existing one year qualifying period will continue to apply.
Entrepreneurs’ Relief: definition of a ‘personal company’ A new measure adds two new tests to the definition of a ‘personal company’. Both conditions, as well as the existing ‘share capital’ and ‘voting rights’ conditions must be met throughout the specified period.
The new conditions require the individual to be beneficially entitled to at least:
5% of the company’s distributable profits
5% of its assets available for distribution to equity holders in a winding up.
The measure has effect for disposals on or after 29 October 2018.
CGT payment window UK residents will be required to make a payment on account of CGT following the completion of a residential property disposal. The new legislation will also replace and extend the existing reporting and payment on account rules for non-UK residents.
The above changes to the legislation will apply to disposals by non-UK residents on or after 6 April 2019. For UK residents the changes will have effect for disposals on or after 6 April 2020.
CGT private residence relief: reform of ancillary reliefs From April 2020 the government will make two changes to private residence relief. The final period exemption will be reduced from 18 months to nine months. There will be no changes to the 36 months that are available to disabled persons or those in a care home.
Lettings relief will be reformed so that it only applies in circumstances where the owner of the property is in ‘shared-occupancy’ with a tenant.
Value Added Tax (VAT):
There are no changes to the VAT standard rate (20%), VAT fraction (1/6), Reduced Rate (5%), Annual Registration Limit (£85,000) and the Annual Deregistration Limit (£83,000).
VAT: treatment of vouchers The government will implement an EU Directive on the VAT treatment of vouchers to ensure that the correct amount of VAT is charged on what the customer pays, irrespective of whether payment is with a voucher or other means of payment.
This measure introduces legislation providing for the VAT treatment of vouchers issued on or after 1 January 2019. It affects only vouchers for which a payment has been made and which will be used to buy something. The measure does not apply to vouchers issued before 1 January 2019, for which existing rules will continue to apply.
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and First-time Buyers Relief As from 22 November 2017, first-time buyers in England and Northern Ireland paying £300,000 or less for a residential property pay no SDLT. First-time buyers paying between £300,000 and £500,000 pay SDLT at 5% on the amount of the purchase price in excess of £300,000.
This Budget announced an extension to first-time buyers relief in England and Northern Ireland so that all qualifying shared ownership property purchasers can benefit, whether or not the purchaser elects to pay SDLT on the market value of the property. This change will apply to relevant transactions with an effective date on or after 29 October 2018, and will also be backdated to 22 November 2017 so that those eligible who have not previously claimed first-time buyers relief will be able to amend their return to claim a refund.
Other Measures:
Business Rates Relief Retail properties with a rateable value below £51,000 will see their business rates bills cut by a third for two years from April 2019, subject to state aid limits.
Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS) Currently the GASDS only applies to donations of £20 or less made by individuals in cash or by contactless payment. This limit will increase to £30. Parliamentary timetable permitting, this will become effective from 6 April 2019.
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Multiplying Ohio Tax Breaks:...
Multiplying Ohio Tax Breaks: Exemptions grow even as talk increases of reining them in
It doesn’t make sense for the General Assembly to be carving out exceptions in the tax code at a time when schools and local governments have seen their funding slashed, and human service programs are struggling.
During the past year, both houses of the Ohio General Assembly have taken up the issue of tax expenditures – exemptions, credits and exclusions in the tax code that mean taxes that would otherwise be paid are not. Hearings have been held, as legislators looked at the $7 billion in annual tax expenditures. A year ago, as part of the budget, the state Senate approved the establishment of a permanent committee to review tax expenditures. However, that measure ultimately did not win approval and no such review has actually been established.
Now, tax expenditures are getting renewed attention, with reports that Gov. John Kasich may propose closing tax loopholes – especially sales-tax exemptions – as part of a drive to reduce the state income tax.[1] The latter goal is misplaced: Cutting the income tax would favor the richest Ohioans while depriving the state of badly needed resources for schools, public safety and human services.[2] As recent research has demonstrated, states without income taxes don’t perform any better on a number of key measures of economic performance, such as median household income growth, than those with the highest top income-tax rates; in fact, they often do worse.[3] But getting rid of tax loopholes is a great idea.
Even while the talk of closing loopholes continues, however, state policymakers are creating more special-interest tax expenditures. The General Assembly has been approving a variety of new exclusions and credits, usually with Gov. Kasich’s approval, and a blizzard of bills that would create more of them has been proposed. This year alone, the legislature has created or expanded tax credits or exemptions for companies that employ people at home, convention centers, financial institutions, motion-picture producers, and firms that do work for direct marketers, among others. Another proposed credit for companies creating jobs at vacant properties was converted into a grant program and approved, illustrating how such tax measures are in fact the same as state spending. It doesn’t make sense for the General Assembly to be carving out such exceptions in the tax code at a time when schools and local governments have seen their support slashed, and human service programs are struggling.[4] Cutting the income tax under these circumstances is also misguided.
Exactly how much revenue state and local governments will forfeit because of the changes is impossible to pin down because not enough is known about some of them to make a credible estimate. However, it could run into tens of millions of dollars annually. That won’t create anywhere near the same fiscal strain as the tax changes in the biennial budget approved last year, which ended the estate tax and created more than a dozen new tax breaks for businesses, agriculture, energy, racetracks and others.[5] But it continues a pattern of monkeying with the tax code, often for special interests and in mysterious ways, instead of eliminating loopholes.
Tax expenditures and related special-interest legislation approved this year that are expected to subtract revenue the state and localities would otherwise receive are listed and briefly described below. Most were included in House Bill 487, the main bill in Gov. Kasich’s Mid Biennium Review, or House Bill 508, a potpourri of tax changes that was taken out of the original budget proposal and approved separately.
1) Job creation tax credits for companies with employees working at home. House Bill 327 allowed companies to receive job creation tax credits for home-based employees. Employers can only apply for the credits once they employ 200 more workers than were employed on June 30, 2011. The program lasts for a six-year trial period, at which point the development department director will submit a report on it. Employees must be paid 131 percent of the federal minimum wage, or $9.50 an hour at the current rate.[6] That compares with the average of 150 percent of the federal minimum wage required by the existing tax-credit program. Among those testifying in support of the expanded tax credit was Jill Dipuccio Giles of Cincinnati-based Convergys Corp., a major call center operator. According to Gongwer News Service, she said the company has been implementing home agent programs for its customer management clients and would be encouraged to create additional home agent jobs with the change to the JCTC program.[7] Convergys, it should be noted, received a giant incentive package to keep its headquarters in Cincinnati in 2003, but did not meet the required job threshold and last year paid $14 million back to the city as part of a renegotiated deal.[8]
2) Property tax exemptions for operators of two different convention centers. The Mid Biennium Review’s corrections bill, approved in May and signed by the governor in June, House Bill 487, exempted the Columbus convention center “regardless of whether the property is leased to or otherwise operated or managed by a person other than the convention facilities authority.”[9] House Bill 508, one of the bills carved out of Gov. Kasich’s original budget proposal, similarly exempted the Youngstown convention center, “regardless of whether the property is leased to or otherwise operated or managed by a person other than the city.” The Legislative Service Commission noted that the county auditor’s web site showed annual taxes owed of $497,600 for the $42 million Covelli Centre in Youngstown and adjacent parking areas, access, and grounds.[10] “This provision of the bill will reduce tax revenues owed to units of local government,” it said.
3) Special tax treatment for certain financial institutions. House Bill 508, the tax bill, also permits a “qualified financial institution” – one owned 80 percent or more by a grandfathered unitary savings and loan holding company – to choose a different method than the usual one to calculate the corporate franchise tax it owes. Instead of basing its tax payment on the relative amount of its sales, property and payroll that it has in Ohio, it can just use one factor, sales. It’s not clear which institution sought this change, though it likely was a multi-state company with large operations both in and outside Ohio. “The fiscal effect of this provision is uncertain, but it will likely result in a loss of tax revenue,” said the LSC.[11]
4) New grants for companies that create jobs in formerly vacant properties. House Bill 18, which was approved in April, authorizes grants to companies that create at least 50 jobs in properties that have been at least 75 percent vacant for a year or more.[12] The three-year program, which permits grants of $500 for each full-time employee hired, would be funded in FY2013 with other money appropriated to the development department but unexpended. As noted above, this was originally proposed as a tax credit, but was changed into a grant program while under consideration in the House. While this program is more tightly defined than many new economic-development measures – and has a sunset – it does not require that the development take place in distressed areas or that employees are paid any more than the minimum wage. As the LSC noted, it also will be hard to say whether any expansions or relocations have occurred as a result of the grant program, or whether they would have occurred anyway.[13]
5) An extension of the Enterprise Zone tax-abatement program. The General Assembly again extended the Enterprise Zone tax-abatement program for another year as part of the mid-biennium budget bill, HB 487. The program allows local governments to grant tax exemptions for real and personal property for qualifying improvements made within designated EZ areas. A 2009 study mandated by the General Assembly recommended that the Enterprise Zone program be extended for one year, and that it then be consolidated with other property-tax abatement programs. It further recommended that a bipartisan working group develop a detailed proposal to reform local property tax incentives.[14] The reform has never occurred, and instead the program has simply been extended.
6) An extension of a sales-tax exemption for the direct-marketing industry. Also in HB 487, the General Assembly extended a sales-tax exemption to cover computers, telephones and other equipment used mostly to accept orders for direct-marketing retail sales.[15] Previously, such equipment had to be purchased by a direct-marketing vendor to qualify for the exemption; now, it does not. This duplicated language that had been approved by the Senate in SB 263, but that was still under consideration in the House. The Home Shopping Network, which has an affiliate that operates a call center in Ohio for several HSN brands and had expected to qualify for the existing exemption, advocated for the change. An attorney testifying on its behalf before the House Ways & Means Committee argued that the change would clarify that the affiliate is eligible for the exemption, and restore the original intent of the law to incentivize the growth of the direct marketing industry in Ohio.[16] However, instead of writing such a change narrowly to apply only to affiliates of a single company, the bill would allow the exemption to apply to purchases by any company providing such service to a direct marketer. In addition, it is retroactive, applying to such purchases over the past four years. The LSC was unable to estimate the revenue loss from the measure.[17] However, including the required refunds, the taxation department estimated the potential state General Revenue Fund loss at $2.6 million, with corresponding losses to local governments and transit authorities of $600,000.[18] As Jon Honeck of the Center for Community Solutions said in testimony before the committee, this one situation could be addressed with specific language, without expanding the exemption “to cover many purchases that are currently taxable.”[19]
7) Expansion of the motion-picture tax credit. The legislature expanded this credit, created in 2009, from $20 million per biennium to $40 million per biennium.[20] This refundable credit against the income tax or corporate franchise tax is a percentage of Ohio-sourced expenditures for goods, services and payroll – 25 percent of goods and services, and 35 percent of payroll of Ohio residents. A recent study by Candi Clouse at Cleveland State University’s Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs found that each dollar Ohio spends on the motion picture tax credit results in $1.20 to the economy, “making this a positive program for the state to pursue.”[21] However, it is clear that the credit doesn’t come close to paying for itself, in that state and local tax revenue from the film production is far smaller than the credits given out.[22] Since Ohio must run a balanced budget, the reduction in state revenue from this gap means that government spending must be reduced – with consequent negative effects on the economy. This does not appear to have been taken into account in the CSU study. The study assumes as well that all 27 projects that received the tax credits during the period it reviewed would not have been shot in the state but for the tax credit.[23] For these reasons, the report may overstate the economic benefits for Ohio. A major question with these credits is whether they generate a local motion-picture industry or if they simply require indefinite continuation of state subsidies to bring in an out-of-town industry.[24]
8) Exemption for specialized insurance companies from the Commercial Activity Tax. Insurance companies that arrange high-risk insurance through arms-length transactions and pay a 5 percent premium tax were exempted from the CAT. This exemption, backed by Cincinnati Insurance Companies, mirrors how other insurance companies are treated and doesn’t represent special treatment.[25] However, an attempt by the Kasich administration to close an unrelated potential loophole that benefits other insurance companies failed (see below).
9) An existing tax exemption was extended for certain cultural centers. This exemption applies if a cultural center’s property is a historic structure under renovation and the previously tax-exempt property is conveyed to a nonpublic, noncharitable entity that contracts to have renovations performed, and the property is at least partially owned by a 501(c)(3) federally tax-exempt organization.[26] This, of course, is a highly specific exemption, which the public cannot evaluate without more information. Together with others like the one for “qualified financial institutions” cited above, it underlines how helpful it would be if the beneficiaries of such legislation were disclosed.
Some efforts to stop, close loopholes
There have been some exceptions this year to the continuing proliferation and expansion of tax expenditures. Gov. Kasich vetoed a tax break approved by the General Assembly that would have allowed companies to avoid the sales tax on purchases of property and services used for research on aircraft and other aerospace-vehicles.[27] And one tax loophole was closed: Until now, the buyer of a boat, plane, motor vehicle or other recreational property could avoid paying the sales tax if the transaction was structured as the sale of ownership in a “pass-through entity” like a limited liability company. Now, the ownership transfer of such a company is taxable when its sole assets are such recreational property used primarily by the entity’s owners.[28]
Gov. Kasich’s only major effort to eliminate loopholes came with his proposal this year to create a new Financial Institutions Tax, replacing existing taxes for banks and other entities. The existing taxes allow big, multistate banks to legally avoid what they would otherwise pay.[29] However, the proposal would give all of the money saved back to banks in lower rates – and has been modified by the House so that it now would create new exemptions and credits.[30] The bill now is before a Senate committee.
The treatment of one loophole involving the Commercial Activity Tax and insurance companies is instructive. When the CAT was established in 2005, insurance companies, which pay separate premium taxes, were exempted. However, as Tax Commissioner Joseph Testa said in testimony earlier this year, “Some insurance companies are asserting that their affiliates are also exempt from payment of the CAT, with the unintended consequence that these non-insurance affiliates, such as restaurants and movie theaters, pay no CAT, providing an unfair advantage over their competitors.”[31] The taxation department contested their interpretation and proposed language clarifying that the CAT exemption only applies to insurance affiliates engaged in the business of insurance.[32] Some of these insurance affiliates have filed refund claims for CAT they have paid, while others have not paid the tax, have been assessed by the taxation department, and are appealing the assessments.
When the House approved the bill creating a new Financial Institutions Tax and sent it to the Senate, it created an additional loophole. As it stands now, the bill would provide an amnesty for insurance affiliates that haven’t been paying the CAT, and would allow those that have already paid to file for refunds. In addition, since these affiliates would not be subject to the CAT until Jan. 1, 2014, they could take additional steps such as restructuring their businesses to avoid more tax until then. In other words, the bill would encourage new tax avoidance. The Taxation Department has estimated there could be a one-time cost of $15 million to $20 million.[33]
New credits proposed
During the current session of the General Assembly, dozens of bills proposing additional tax credits have been introduced. These range from one that would establish tax credits for buyers of new homes to another that would create a five-year income-tax exemption for those obtaining college degrees or journeyperson status and work in Ohio. Many of these measures, of course, will go nowhere. Among those to watch in the lame-duck legislative session that will follow the election are:
A bill approved by the Senate (Senate Bill 139) would allow employers who use Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) to count their “shared” employees in calculating tax or economic incentives. “The provision thus expands the definition of “employees” to include contracted employees in the form of shared employees, possibly increasing the number of employees that would qualify employers for credits such as the job creation tax credit,” the LSC wrote in a fiscal note on the bill.[34] “The result is that the bill potentially increases the state revenue loss from various tax incentives.” (Another bill that was introduced last summer in the Senate, which has not advanced, would allow taxpayers to count workers employed through a temporary or professional employment agency toward the payroll and income tax withholding requirements of the job creation and job retention tax credits.)[35]
House Bill 511, which includes a major expansion of the Ohio Capital Fund, a state program that supports the issuance of debt for venture capital investment through a guarantee of tax credits (the credits would only be issued if the program does not pay for itself; this is not the case now). The bill would expand Ohio’s possible liability by $170 million, to $550 million, even though a number of those companies that have received funding have not met the requirement that half the money be invested in Ohio.[36] The bill has been approved by the House and awaits Senate action.
The proposed reinstatement of a sales-tax exemption for investment metal bullion and investment coins. This is sometimes known as the Noe amendment because coin dealer Tom Noe, convicted in the Coingate scandal for engaging in a pattern of corruption in his management of Ohio's $50 million rare-coin fund investment with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, helped win its approval in the General Assembly in 1989. The exemption was repealed in 2005. The House Ways & Means Committee held a hearing on the bill in May. Honeck of the Center for Community Solutions noted that reinstating the exemption would mostly help large-scale speculators, raise questions about whether other collectibles should be exempted, and would have limited benefit for Ohio’s economy. “At a time when the state budget remains tight, more exemptions to the sales tax will reduce funding to the detriment of state services which are already inadequate in many areas,” Honeck said.[37] In its fiscal note on the bill, the LSC estimated annual sales and use tax losses to the state from the bill between $5.7 million and $7.6 million, and local government losses of $1.4 million to $1.8 million.[38]
Questionable impact of tax credits
Many of the tax-credit bills described in this brief are intended to spur economic development. But tax levels are not the major determinant in economic success.[39] As Billy Hamilton, consultant and retired deputy comptroller for the Texas Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts, said in a recent column, state and local tax incentives are “in effect, spending programs in which the state is investing taxpayer dollars to produce jobs and investment. Among other things, that means dollars poured into incentives aren’t available for other state and local programs with economic benefits like public education and transportation.”[40]
Too frequently, tax incentives reward companies for actions they would have taken anyway. Peter Fisher, an emeritus professor of urban and regional planning at the University of Iowa and research director of the Iowa Policy Project, summed up in a recent policy brief: “Business tax breaks are an expensive and inefficient way to attempt to stimulate a state economy. Because of the small effect of tax breaks on business costs, and the much larger importance of other production costs and location considerations, tax breaks will have little if any positive effect on private sector employment. In fact, the revenue losses may well produce immediate public-sector job losses.”[41]
Despite the growing attention that has been paid to Ohio tax expenditures, state policymakers have been creating questionable new ones. Legislators and Gov. Kasich should reverse the trend – not to reward Ohio’s richest with an income-tax cut, but to restore services and make the tax code fair and level for all Ohioans.
The author would like to acknowledge Adam McKenzie for the research help he provided for this brief.
[1] Vardon, Joe, “Kasich aims for sales-tax ‘reform’ to pay for income-tax cut,” The Columbus Dispatch, Aug. 1, 2012, available at http://bit.ly/OJuRcJ.
[2] Like most states, Ohio has a graduated income tax, under which rates rise as income grows. Across-the-board rate cuts produce windfalls for the most affluent. For instance, Gov. Kasich’s existing proposal to reduce the income tax based on a higher severance would provide an average $2,300 annual savings to the top 1 percent of Ohioans, while leaving the middle fifth of taxpayers on average with just $42. More than 40 percent of the cut would go to the top 5 percent, those Ohioans making more than $137,000 a year. See Zach Schiller, “Income-Tax Cut Would Favor Affluent: Middle-class Ohioans wouldn’t get enough for a tank of gas,” Policy Matters Ohio, March 19, 2012, available at http://bit.ly/O2P5za.
[3] See Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, “High Rate” Income Tax States Are Outperforming No-Tax States,” February, 2012. Available at www.itepnet.org/pdf/junkeconomics.pdf.
[4] See Wendy Patton, “A Thousand Blows: State Budget Slashes Funding for a Wide Swath of Local Government Services,” Policy Matters Ohio, Sept. 2, 2011, available at http://bit.ly/RlzX23, and Wendy Patton, Piet van Lier and Elizabeth Ginther, “The State Budget and Ohio’s Schools,” Policy Matters Ohio, Jan. 19, 2012, available at www.policymattersohio.org/state-budget-ohio-schools-jan2012.
[5] See “New Tax Breaks in Ohio’s State budget,” Policy Matters Ohio, July 27, 2011, available at http://bit.ly/OJwPtE
[6] Under the new law, the director of development may require the employer receiving the credit to make available health care benefits and tuition reimbursement to all employees.
[7] Gongwer News Service, Senate Committee Hearings, Ways & Means & Economic Development, May 3, 2012.
[8] The Cincinnati Enquirer, “City budget: No layoffs this time, $14m from Convergys,” Dec. 2, 2011.
[9] House Bill 487, Section 5709.084, available at http://bit.ly/PDgG7A. The language in the bill covers a convention center owned by a convention facilities authority in a county with more than 1 million in population. The Columbus center fits that definition (the General Assembly already exempted the Cleveland convention center now under construction in a bill approved two years ago).
[10] Phil Cummins, Ohio Legislative Service Commission, Fiscal Note & Local Impact Statement, Am. Sub. H.B. 508 of the 129th G.A., As Enacted, May 24, 2012, available at http://www.lsc.state.oh.us/fiscal/fiscalnotes/129ga/hb0508en.pdf The LSC write-up also noted that the legislation would cover Lorain, based on the 2000 population of that county.
[11] Ibid., p. 7
[12] HB 18 is available at http://bit.ly/MKZVsd. The law also requires that the employer's payroll increases, and that the grant be used for the acquisition, construction, enlargement, improvement, or equipment of property, structures, equipment, and facilities used by the employer in business at the vacant commercial space occupied by the employer.
[13] Botomogno, Jean J., Ohio Legislative Service Commission, Fiscal Note and Local Impact Statement, Sub. H.B. 18 of the 129th G.A., April 18, 2012, available at http://www.lsc.state.oh.us/fiscal/fiscalnotes/129ga/hb0018en.pdf
[14] Ohio Department of Development, Ohio Economic Development Incentive Study, May 4, 2009, p. 40, available at http://development.ohio.gov/DepartmentReports/Reports/IncentiveStudy.pdf
[15] House Bill 487, Section 5739.02 (35)(b)
[16] Gongwer News Service, House Committee Hearings, Ways & Means, Volume #81, Report #90, Wednesday, May 9, 2012.
[17] In its fiscal note on the original bill, the LSC said it had been “unable, from publicly available data, to determine the current value of purchases that may be subject to the proposed exemption. In addition, it is possible that certain purchases of telecommunications equipment by persons not involved in direct marketing, or for purposes other than to accept orders for direct marketing retail sales, may also become tax-exempt as a consequence of S.B. 263.” Jean J. Botomogno, Ohio Legislative Service Commission, Fiscal Note & Local Impact Statement, S.B. 263 of the 129th G.A., As Passed by the Senate, March 5, 2012, available at http://www.lsc.state.oh.us/fiscal/fiscalnotes/129ga/sb0263sp.pdf
[18] Quoted in Legislative Service Commission, Comparison Document, House Bill 487, p. 275, available at http://www.lsc.state.oh.us/fiscal/mbr129/enacted/comparedoc-hb487-en.pdf.
[19] Honeck, Jon, The Center for Community Solutions, Testimony on Senate Bill 263, House Ways & Means Committee, May 9, 2012
[20] The LSC estimated a loss of General Revenue Fund revenues of $19.2 million per biennium beginning with FY 2014, with some loss possible this fiscal year. This takes into account an estimated $50,000 a year in revenue from application fees, and a revenue loss to local government funds of no more than an average $400,000 a year starting in FY14. See Cummins op. cit., pp. 8-9.
[21] Clouse, Candi, Center for Economic Development, Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University, “Analysis and Economic Impact of the Film Industry in Northeast Ohio and Ohio,” March 2012, available at http://bit.ly/NhvPxk.
[22] According to the input-out model Clouse used for her study, production of 27 films generated $5.9 million in state and local taxes, compared to an estimated $28.6 million given out in credits, adjusted for inflation.
[23] It says that, “It is very likely that, of the 27 projects that received a tax credit, at least the 19 major motion pictures filmed in the state in the last three years were shot here because of the credit.” The report cites the 37 states that offered incentive programs for the film industry as of last year, worth a total of $1.3 billion. Ibid, p. 9
[24] See, for instance, Tannenwald, Robert, “State Film Subsidies: Not Much Bang For Too Many Bucks,” Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Updated Dec.9, 2010, available at http://www.cbpp.org/cms/index.cfm?fa=view&id=3326.
[25] The LSC estimated the annual reduction in revenue of this provision at up to $1.3 million. See Cummins, op. cit., p. 6
[26] The LSC did not specify, but said that it may “result in loss of revenue to units of local government from the tax-exempt real property.” LSC, Comparison Document, (Including Both Language & Appropriation Changes), House Bill 487, 129th General Assembly, Mid-Biennium Review (FY 2012-FY 2013), June 13, 2012, p. 262, available at http://www.lsc.state.oh.us/fiscal/mbr129/enacted/comparedoc-hb487-en.pdf.
[27] “Aerospace is a valued industry in Ohio but there is no justification for granting this specific industry such a broad tax exemption for its research and development efforts,” Gov. Kasich said in his veto statement. “Other industries conducting research and development in Ohio may claim sales tax exemptions only for purchases of capitalized equipment and it would be inconsistent to go beyond that in such a broad way for one particular industry and not others. There, the veto of this item is in the public interest.” State of Ohio, Executive Department, Office of the Governor, Veto Messages, Statement of the Reasons for the Veto of Items in Amended Substitute House Bill 487, June 11, 2012, Item 4, available at http://governor.ohio.gov/docs/VetoMessageAmSubHB487.pdf
[28] House Bill 508, Section 5739.01. This clampdown likely will cut tax losses by less than $1 million a year. Some other provisions in HB 508 could result in very modest new revenue on a state or local basis (e.g. authorizing the Department of Taxation to impose a $50 penalty on declined or dishonored electronic payments; allowing additional property tax millage to be approved by voters for major metropolitan zoos, and imposing a penalty of up to $1,000 for distributing tobacco products without having a distributor's license, and requiring any person doing so to obtain a distributor's license and to pay the annual $1,000 license fee for each location where the person acts as a distributor).
[29] See Joseph Testa, Tax Commissioner, Testimony on Tax Provisions of House Bill 487, House Ways & Means Committee, March 21, 2012, and Zach Schiller, “Bank tax cuts loopholes, reduces rates: Proposal also provides unneeded help to big banks,” Policy Matters Ohio, April 12, 2012, available at www.policymattersohio.org/bank-tax-april2012
[30] Schiller, Zach, “The Bank Tax Shuffle: House weakens HB 510, adds exemptions,” Policy Matters Ohio, June 12, 2012, available at www.policymattersohio.org/bank-tax-jun2012.
[31] Tax Commissioner Joseph Testa, Testimony on Tax Provisions of House Bill 487, House Ways & Means Committee, March 21, 2012, p. 9
[32] This involves Ohio Revised Code Section 5751.01(E)(8), which says the CAT does not exclude an entity “directly or indirectly owned by one or more insurance companies” paying insurance premiums taxes. See also Legislative Service Commission, Comparison Document, As Introduced, HB 487 of the 129th General Assembly, p. 94, which noted that there would be no fiscal effect of the proposed clarification because it “codifies existing departmental practice.”
[33] Joseph W. Testa, Tax Commissioner, letter to Thomas E. Niehaus, Senate President, May 21, 2012, p. 5.
[34] The Legislative Service Commission notes that, “A PEO provides payroll, human resources, workers' compensation, and employee benefits administration services to other companies, referred to as "client companies." This is generally accomplished by hiring a client company's employees and then leasing those employees back to their original employer; employees that are leased back to their original employer are referred to as "shared employees."” Brian Hoffmeister, Ohio Legislative Service Commission, Fiscal Note & Local Impact Statement, Sub. S.B. 139 of the 129th G.A., As Passed by the Senate, Dec. 1, 2011, available at http://www.lsc.state.oh.us/fiscal/fiscalnotes/129ga/sb0139sp.pdf
[35] Senate Bill 206, available at http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/bills.cfm?ID=129_SB_206
[36] For more information on this bill, see Policy Matters Ohio’s May, 2012, testimony before the House Ways & Means Committee at http://www.policymattersohio.org/testimony-hb511-may2012
[37] Honeck, Jon, The Center for Community Solutions, “Testimony on House Bill 394,” House Ways & Means Committee, May 9, 2012
[38] Botomogno, Jean, Ohio Legislative Service Commission, Fiscal Note & Local Impact Statement, H.B. 394 of the 129th G.A., As Introduced, May 8, 2012, 54 available at http://www.lsc.state.oh.us/fiscal/fiscalnotes/129ga/hb0394in.pdf
[39] For instance, see Robert Lynch, “Rethinking Growth Strategies: How State and Local Taxes and Services Affect Economic Development,” Economic Policy Institute, 2004, and Paul W. Bauer and Mark E. Schweitzer, “Paths to Prosperity: Knowledge is Key for Fourth District States,” Economic Commentary, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, August 15, 2006. Available at http://bit.ly/PDni5J. See also: http://bit.ly/RxUqSM. Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Annual Report 2005, “Altered States: A Perspective on 75 Years of State Income Growth. A more recent analysis confirms the lack of significance of tax levels in state economic performance: Peter Fisher, “The Doctor Is Out to Lunch: ALEC’s Recommendations Wrong Prescription for State Prosperity,” The Iowa Policy Project, July 24, 2012, available at http://bit.ly/Nzo8QP.
[40] Hamilton, Billy, “Pinching and Hitting: Can State Tax Incentives Be Improved? State Tax Notes, State Tax Merry-Go-Round, June 25, 2012.
[41] Fisher, Peter S., “Corporate Taxes and State Economic Growth,” Iowa Fiscal Partnership, Revised February 2012, p. 7, available at http://www.iowafiscal.org/2011docs/110209-IFP-corptaxes.pdf
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Leading cannabis developer leases facility at Satsop Business Park
October 2016 – The Satsop Business Park’s 50,000 sq. ft. Enterprise Warehouse will soon be home to a world-class, indoor cannabis cultivation facility. On Tuesday, the Port of Grays Harbor Commissioners approved a 5 year lease with nine, 5-year options with the Fuller Hill Development Co. LLC, a subsidiary of Global Real Estate Properties, LLC. The facility is expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2017 and will initially employ 60-70 full time employees.
“The Satsop Business Park is a natural fit for this emerging industry with its unique location and robust infrastructure,” explained Port Commission President Jack Thompson. “We commend Port staff on the research and hard work they put into learning about the industry. We are pleased that Fuller Hill Development Co. will be utilizing our facilities and local workforce to grow their business.”
Fuller Hill Development Co. will begin making a host of improvements to the Enterprise Warehouse immediately, including installation of a fire suppression system, provision of major power upgrades directly to the warehouse, and installation of a high-capacity heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. Fuller Hill Development Co. estimates their improvements to total around $6.5 million.
An experienced player in the cannabis world Global Real Estate Properties, through its subsidiary Fuller Hill Development Co., expects to be able to perform the expansive and intricate build-out of this facility due to their experience gained in building the facility of Washington’s number one producer and processor of recreational cannabis: Northwest Cannabis Solutions. That facility, located in Thurston County, currently employs over 167 full time employees in less than two years of full operations. Global Real Estate, Northwest Cannabis Solutions and Fuller Hill Development Co. all share common ownership.
“The assets, infrastructure and people at the Satsop Business Park, including warehouse space, power, water, and the excellent staff, are well-suited to our needs. Our decision to build out a facility at the Park was an easy one, and we are hopeful that there will be more in the future,” said Arkadi Gontmakher, President of Global Real Estate Properties.
“The production and processing of cannabis is one of the fastest growing industries in Washington and we are pleased to be able to grow the opportunity in Grays Harbor with an experienced industry partner. Working with Arkadi and his team has been a pleasure and we look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with them here at the Park,” said Manager of Business Development Alissa Shay.
Satsop Business Park, a facility of the Port of Grays Harbor, is less than 2 hours southwest of Seattle and 2 hours north of Portland. Located in scenic Grays Harbor County in Elma, Washington, the 1,800 acre mixed-use business and industrial park is approximately 30 minutes from Olympia and the I-5 Corridor. A part of the Grays Harbor Innovation Partnership Zone, the Park is home to more than 30 businesses, offers 600 acres of developed, pad-ready land and buildings supported by super-sized infrastructure, and is surrounded by 1,200 acres of sustainably managed forestland.
The 50,000 square-foot Enterprise Warehouse will be the new home of Fuller Hill Development Co. for marijuana production. The facility will employ 60-70 people when it begins operations in early 2017.
Commissioner Stan Pinnick, Executive Director Gary Nelson, Commissioner Jack Thompson, Jerry Derevyanny, General Counsel for Global Real Estate Properties, Commissioner Chuck Caldwell and Satsop Business Park Manager of Business Development Alissa Shay pose for a photo after approval of the lease at Tuesday’s Commission meeting.
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Gay profiles on Hinge are on the up, thanks to Pete Buttigieg and his husband’s success story
Amy West May 28, 2019
MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 20: Democratic presidential candidate and South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg (R) and his husband, Chasten Glezman Buttigieg, wait to be introduced during a grassroots fundraiser at the Wynwood Walls on May 20, 2019 in Miami, Florida. Buttigieg is one of more than 20 candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for president. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
When announcing his 2020 presidential campaign last month, Pete Buttigieg said he hopes to inspire freedom, security and democracy within US politics. For now though, it looks like he’s inspiring gay men around the world to look for love online.
Since revealing that he met his husband, Chasten Glezman, on Hinge, the number of profiles belonging to gay men has risen by 30% since early April – around the same time that the Democrat became widely known. According to Fortune, Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod credits Buttigieg and his partner’s success story for the increasing number of downloads.
“We’re proud of all of the relationships we’ve helped set up — including Mayor Pete and Chasten,” he told the publication. “We’re happy to see that their love story has encouraged even more members of the LGBTQ community to find their person on Hinge.”
Pete Buttigieg (L) and his husband Chasten met in Indiana in 2015 (Scott Olson/Getty)
Buttigieg, 37, previously told The New York Times that he’d turned to the internet to find a partner because he was looking for something serious. “I wanted a platform where you’re not necessarily inundated with hookup culture and sex,” he explained.
What is Hinge?
Nicknamed the “relationship app,” Hinge prides itself on being “less superficial than Tinder” and encourages its users to be proactive when they see a profile that they like. As well as uploading obligatory photographs, users must display the answers to three questions of their choosing on their profile. If a particular answer resonates with someone viewing the profile, they can ‘like’ or respond to it, kick-starting a conversation that’s not solely based on appearances.
Having met on the app in 2015, South Bend Mayor Buttigieg and high school teacher Glezman married in June 2018. Speaking about their first date to Now This, Glezman said: “It was actually supposed to be coffee, but I got stuck in rush hour traffic getting out of Chicago. So we moved it to dinner.
Hinge prides itself on being “less superficial than Tinder” as it eliminates ‘swiping’ (Leon Neal/Getty)
“When I pulled up in front of his house to pick him up, he opened the door and we both said ‘howdy’ at the same time. Then we both said, ‘What? That’s my word.’
“It was kind of a cute meet-cute.”
Buttigieg on his hopes for the future
Buttigieg has spoken frequently about LGBTQ issues and being a part of the community since coming out in an op-ed for the South Bend Tribune in 2015. While he recognises the importance of being an out-and-proud politician now, he poignantly wrote in it that he hopes that “when my children are old enough to understand politics, they will be puzzled that someone like me revealing he is gay was ever considered to be newsworthy.
“But the true compass that will have guided us there will be the basic regard and concern that we have for one another as fellow human beings—based not on categories of politics, orientation, background, status or creed, but on our shared knowledge that the greatest thing any of us has to offer is love.”
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Foster the People was one of 2011's surprise success stories. The indie pop trio's song " Pumped Up Kicks," which plumbs the disturbed depths of an unhinged student on the verge of a Columbine-style rampage, became the sixth-best-selling track of the year, moving 3.8 million units. The band's debut album, Torches—a slow burn if we've ever seen one—capitalized on that song's popularity, selling 3 million copies internationally and earning Grammy nominations in two categories (Best Alternative Album and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance).
Formed in 2009 by keyboardist/guitarist/vocalist Mark Foster, the band features a dreamy, effervescent blend of synthesizers, drum loops and guitar hooks that defies easy definition. All Music Guide reviewer Matt Collar characterizes Foster the People's sound as "'80s synth-meets-'60s psych pop" and "electro-lite dance-pop that fits nicely next to such contemporaries as MGMT and Phoenix." Suffice it to say that the group's sound is something of a category buster—but definitely a catchy one.
Nailing down exactly what the band is trying to say on Torches' 10 tracks proves similarly slippery at times. Mark Foster says of the album, "We just want people to feel better about their lives," and a number of the songs here may very well accomplish that goal. Other tracks, however, come from a more melancholy or, in the case of "Kicks," dangerous point of view that aren't so eager to encourage listeners in their own struggles.
"Waste" optimistically says that every day offers a chance to change, to let go of the past and to awaken to new possibilities. It's written from the perspective of someone trying to help a struggling friend get unstuck in life: "How long, I say how long/Will you relive the things that are gone?/Oh yeah, I know the devil's on your back/But I know you can shake him off." The singer promises to stand by his friend and challenges him not to waste his days on self-pity.
"I Would Do Anything for You" delivers an earnest statement of love, commitment and sacrifice ("I don't know what the plan is/But you can share with me/'Cause I'll be listening to everything you say/I won't turn away/I'd do anything for you").
"Houdini" rightly observes, "Fear can make you compromise." The song admonishes us to focus on our abilities and choices instead of letting critics and naysayers sabotage our dreams. The subject of fear turns up again on "Warrant," where we hear, "Fear is a like a fake friend/It warms you up and takes you in/ … And fear is like your best friend/Manipulates and takes you in."
Mark Foster has said that he wanted "Pumped Up Kicks" to be a cautionary tale about school violence, however …
… it's a grim, realistic trip into the soul of a heartless school shooter that could also easily be heard as glorifying, not warning against, such horrifying choices. "All the other kids with the pumped up kicks/You better run, better run, outrun my gun," the chorus chimes. "You better run, better run, faster than my bullet."
The threat of violence turns up again on "Call It What You Want": "We've got nothing to lose/You better run and hide/Yeah, you've crossed the line/I've got a knife behind my back (just sayin')."
Elsewhere, two tracks mix desperation and hope. On "Helena Beat" we hear, "I took a sip of something poison, but I'll hold on tight/ … Slip and fall, I'm dodging calls, hug the prison I've been living in." "Life on the Nickel" seems to take us behind the eyes of a homeless person who's forced to "hustle" to survive. "Yet again, I'm hustling, hustling, hustling/But I can't seem to catch a dime." He laments, "My smokes have come and gone/I've been crazy/Been fed enough to not wind up dead/And I'm lonely/My eyes have been closed to the world/'Cause the world's got nothing for me." He also says, "I've got to write my family/And say, 'I'm calm and feeling warm.'"
Whether those two songs represent a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty read on life is definitely open to interpretation.
Foster the People generated lots of conversation with "Pumped Up Kicks." But apart from that controversy, there's not much here that strays too far outside the typical bounds of alt-rock subject matter. In other words, nice, feel-good songs with clear messages mingle with tracks trapped inside opaque meanings and a decidedly darker outlook on life.
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Radiance of Tomorrow
Ishmael Beah
Sarah Crichton Books/Random House
Reviewed by Tiffany M. Davis
Dimmed Radiance
Tags: Ishmael Beah, Sarah Crichton Books, Sierra Leone, A Long Way Gone, child soldiers
Ishmael Beah burst on the publishing scene in 2007 with his critically acclaimed memoir, A Long Way Gone, a personal account of growing up in the aftermath of the Sierra Leone civil war. Now he returns with a fictionalized account of a village trying to bounce back after a civil war in Radiance of Tomorrow.
The novel primarily centers around Imperi, a deserted village in Sierra Leone. Two of the village’s elders, Kadie and Moiwa, are the first to return to their decimated village, and they reacquaint themselves with each other as they locate and bury the bones of the fallen. Soon, others return to the village and it slowly rebuilds, to the point where the children are able to go to a school taught by two village residents, Bockarie and Benjamin. But life in the post-war village quickly turns sour as government officials move in to dig for diamonds in the nearby mountains, and Bockarie and Benjamin are the victims of embezzlement. This forces Bockarie and Benjamin to work in the mines, which pays more but is extremely dangerous. Eventually, Imperi is designated to be a repository of the minerals that the government covets, and its inhabitants are forced to relocate. Bockarie eventually moves his family to the capitol city for better job and living opportunities.
The overlying theme of the novel is rebuilding from the ashes of destruction, and also of the concept of the village banding together as a fortified unit against outsiders, in a world where the village is no longer a priority. A secondary theme is that of old ways coming up against new ways, and the power of the many over the rights of the few. Beah did well in demonstrating these themes, which include the abuse of power and ends justifying the means. Events unfold in a very real way, and it is obvious that the author draws from his personal experiences and observations.
However, the lyrical quality of the prose does little to augment the choppiness of the plot’s flow. Beah’s writing style could be compared in a fledgling way to that of prominent Nigerian authors Chinua Achebe, Buchi Emecheta or Wole Soyinka; unfortunately, Beah is unable to translate fable to the page as well as the aforementioned literary greats. The attempts to make native proverbs and idiom palatable to the masses fell short; the character dialogue and internal monologue come off as stiff and sometimes confusing, which leads to a difficult reading experience. The novel was too easy to pick up and put it back down, as it did not hold this reader’s attention as strongly as it should have.
There were also too many characters in this book to do each of them justice. Indeed, the sheer quantity of characters further distracted from the story. Characters were mentioned and given partial development, only to be abandoned as the story progressed. This led to missed opportunities to deepen the storyline and make for a more engaging read. In particular, the characters Colonel and Ernest were characters I would have liked to see more of, as they seemed to have nuances that were more interesting than those of the main characters. Both were former child soldiers who had given up that life, though elements of that life continued to play out in their everyday lives. Colonel retained remnants of that life as he offered himself as the unofficial protector of Imperi. Ernest renounced the violence of his former life, though he was faced with the consequences of that life when he arrived in Imperi.
Success in one genre doesn’t automatically translate into success in another; Beah’s first attempt at a fiction novel did not provide the same emotional pull as A Long Way Gone. This may simply be a case of first-novel blues, or it could be that Beah’s strength lies in nonfiction. Either way, Radiance of Tomorrow does not shine as brightly as it could have on its maiden voyage.
Tiffany M. Davis is the Senior Editor of QBR: The Black Book Review. She has been published in anthologies and The Backlist newsletter, and has contributed her award-winning writing and editorial services to clients that include National Geographic, Sodexho, the American Society for Cell Biology, and Triple Crown Publications. A graduate of Georgetown University and a former chef trained at the Culinary Institute of America, she currently lives in Georgia.
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Boat Tour Ellis Island And Statue Of Liberty
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Young performers recall Second World War
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Published on: July 8, 2019 | Last Updated: July 8, 2019 5:01 PM EDT
Youth Opportunities in the Arts performers rehearse We'll Meet Again: A Tribute to the Songs of WW2, at St. John's United Church in Brockville before a three-night set starting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. (MARSHALL HEALEY/Special to The Recorder and Times) jpg, BT
The songs of the Second World War will be heard this week at St. John’s United Church in downtown Brockville.
Youth Opportunities in the Arts (YOA) will be performing We’ll Meet Again: A Tribute to the Songs of WWII for three straight nights starting Thursday.
The performances will feature songs by Glenn Miller, The Pied Pipers, a selection from Vera Lynn and more.
There will be “high energy and several moments that will tug on your heartstrings,” said Chris Coyea, chairman of the YOA Board on what attendees should expect from the shows.
“It will really run the gambit of the nonsensical songs, of the serious songs and of the big hits.”
Last year, YOA performed First World War songs for the hundredth anniversary of the Armistice.
Coyea said the performers enjoyed the experience so much they wished to do it again this year for the 75th anniversary of D-Day and 80th anniversary of the start of the Second World War.
The YOA provides youth in the area an opportunity and space to perform and practise arts that may be limited or unavailable through schools, such as musical theatre, creative writing and painting at no cost to the youth.
Adult tickets cost $20, student tickets are $15 and children 12 and under are admitted free. Tickets may be reserved by calling 613-340-8204 or by emailing officeyoa@gmail.com. Tickets are also available at the door.
The shows begin at 7:30 p.m. St. John’s United Church is at 32 Park Street, on the corner of King Street and Park Street.
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What in the world is a retired Navy chaplain's daughter doing writing scorching hot historical romances and contemporary romantic comedies? Renee Bernard is applying a great education from traveling all over the world to story telling and doing her best to keep her father proud. Truthfully, her father is her number one fan, even though he hasn't worked up the courage to crack one of those red hot romances open yet--but nothing stops him from telling everyone else they need to pick up her latest! Love can make even a minister do strange things!
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Tri-Ctiy ValleyCats Claim New York-Penn League Crown
Alex Holderbach lined the most clutch hit of his young professional career Sunday, and only moments later, found himself restless in the dugout. The bases were loaded again, but this time, he could only watch.
"I was sitting over there, bottom of the inning just pacing because I was so excited and I know everyone else was doing the same thing," he said. "But it's a great feeling."
Nerves turned to joy when the Astros prospect and the ValleyCats swarmed Jacob Billingsley on the mound for a champagne celebration.
Holderbach hit a two-run single in the 12th inning and Billingsley escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the frame for the game's final out as Class A Short Season Tri-City held off Hudson Valley, 4-2, to sweep to the best-of-3 New York-Penn League championship at Dutchess Stadium.
"I don't even know how to describe it, honestly," Holderbach said. "We've all worked so hard toward this goal and being able to do that in the end on the field is a great feeling. It's a very special moment."
Houston's 16th-round pick out of Eastern Kentucky earlier this summer slapped a single to center field that plated Oscar Campos and Logan Mattis with two outs in the 12th. The defending league champions didn't go down without a fight in the bottom of the frame, loading the bases with two outs on three walks by reliever Manny Ramirez before ValleyCats manager Jason Bell called on Billingsley to get the final out.
"I felt confident in him, he was the guy on the mound when we clinched in the regular season," Bell said. "I knew he would compete and I knew he was tough. I figured he was gonna give us everything he had."
The 24-year-old out of Mississippi State fired three pitches before being mobbed by his leaping teammates. Billingsley, who had one save in nine appearances this season, got Jacson McGowan to fly out to center field to set off the celebration on the infield that ended with champagne and one large trophy.
"He came in and located three sliders with the bases loaded and the tying run on second base and that speaks wonders about who he is and where he's come from and who he is as a person," Bell said.
"That was fun. Man, that was fun," Billingsley said. "It means everything to a lot of these guys. It was a big situation and a big game. The City of Troy has been phenomenal to us. So it was fun to be the guy to get the last out."
Billingsley said he wasn't nervous being thrown into what some in the relief business might consider a nightmare scenario.
"You've been in that situation so many times when you've gotta come out of a jam. It's kind of one of those things when you don't have time to have nerves," Billingsley said. "I didn't really think too much about it. Didn't have the chance to. You're in the game, it was fun and I'm glad it worked out in our favor."
"It's awesome to win," Holderbach added. "I don't think there's a word to describe how you feel."
Holderbach was 0-for-4 entering his final at-bat, but Bell said he hadn't lost any confidence in his infielder.
"Definitely one of the biggest hits in my career," Holderbach said. "I've got to give it to the guys who got on ahead of me. Our pitchers locked it down for us. Our pitchers were lights-out. I just got the hit, but it's a team game and we grinded through it."
The win capped Bell first season as a manager. He served as a development coach with Class A Quad Cities last year when the River Bandits won the Midwest League title.
"It's more about them. They believed in me since the first day when there really was no reason to believe in me," Bell said. "Hats off to the players and our coaching staff. That was a crazy game and it feels amazing to be the champion."
The team was ready to cut loose on the mound at The Dutch, with players shaking their green bottles while they waited for their skipper to join the crowd. Finally, the celebration was on.
"There's no better shower than a champagne shower," Bell said. "That's the way I see it. It doesn't maybe make you the cleanest, but it's really special. You just never know how often you'll get to do them. I've been very fortunate to be able to that this year and also last year. Memories you'll never forget for the rest of your life. ... I couldn't be more proud of them."
Holderbach batted .201 with three homers and 23 RBIs in 42 games this season after signing on June 14. Bell said he was impressed with the infielder's performance.
"It says a lot about his character. That's not an easy thing to do," Bell said. "He had some tough, pressured at-bats earlier in the game. He saw the first pitch well, didn't get the pitch that we wanted and the second pitch he executed the base hit that scored two."
Tri-City's last championship came in 2013. The ValleyCats reached the Finals for the first time since 2014 after going 42-33 to win the Stedler Division.
Hudson Valley, which claimed the crown last season, sought its third championship since 2012 after going 45-30 to win the McNamara Division. The Renegades outscored Auburn, 18-8, in a two-game sweep to advance to the Finals while Tri-CIty took care of Mahoning Valley in two games in the semifinals.
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Home » Browse » Academic journals » Finance and Accounting Journals » Journal of Risk and Insurance » Article details, "Florida's Pension Election: From DB to DC and Back"
Academic journal article Journal of Risk and Insurance
Florida's Pension Election: From DB to DC and Back
By Milevsky, Moshe A.; Promislow, S. David
During the year 2002, the State of Florida's 600,000 public employees were given the choice of converting their traditional defined benefit (DB) pension plan into an individual-account defined contribution (DC) plan with full control over asset allocation and investment decisions. To mitigate some of the risk and uncertainty in the decision, the State granted each employee electing the DC plan an additional option to switch back (i.e., change their mind once) at any point prior to retirement. This option has been labeled the 2nd election by the State and the cost of reentry is fixed at the accumulated benefit obligation of their pension entitlement, which is the present value of the life annuity. Our article presents some original analytic insights relating to the optimal time and financial value of this unique 2nd election. Although our model is deterministic in nature, we believe that it provides a number of intuitive insights that are quite robust. Our results can be contrasted with Lachance, Mitchell, and Smetters (2003). We estimate that the increase in retirement wealth that arises from having the 2nd election is equivalent to at most 30 percent in future value, and only when utilized optimally. Furthermore, for most State employees above the age of 45, the 2nd election has little economic value because the DB plan dominates the DC plan from day one. Of course, it remains to be seen what percent of Florida's 600,000 employees will elect to behave rationally with their newfound pension autonomy.
THE FLORIDA PENSION ELECTION
During the year 2002, the State of Florida's 600,000 public employees were given the choice of converting their traditional defined benefit (DB) pension plan into an individual-account defined contribution (DC) plan with full control over asset allocation and investment decisions. This new Public Employee Optional Retirement Program (PEORP) has been the focus of intense scrutiny by local and national media because it is the largest such pension conversion in the history of the United States and is being viewed by some observers as a potential laboratory for Social Security reform.
Interestingly, to mitigate some of the risk associated with this decision, the State granted each employee electing the DC plan an option to switch back into the DB plan at any point prior to retirement. This option has been called the 2nd election by the State authorities and we will adopt this name. The cost of getting back into the DB plan is the accumulated benefit obligation (ABO) of their pension entitlement under the DB plan. The ABO is effectively the present value of that portion of the life annuity (pension) to be received at retirement, based on the number of years of service and salary at the time of computation. (1)
Our article presents some original analytic insights relating to the optimal time and financial value of this unique 2nd election. Although our article is structured in deterministic terms, we believe this framework is sufficient to capture the economic trade-offs. We will elaborate on this throughout the article. A follow-up paper by the authors is examining a more robust general framework for pension decisions.
We are careful to distinguish between the value of the 2nd election, which is the focus of this article, versus the more vague and controversial pension "funding cost" of providing the 2nd election to the employee. While the former is related to portfolio replication and dynamic hedging of guarantees, the latter depends on various actuarial standards of practice, assumptions, and cost methods that are beyond the scope (and interest) of this analysis. We refer the interested reader to the work by Haberman and Sung (1994) as well as O'Brien (1986) for stochastic models of pension plans that are focused on actuarial funding methods.
Most importantly, the conclusions from our, albeit simple, analysis differ from the results of Lachance, Mitchell, and Smetters (LMS) (2003) that were recently published in this journal. …
Publication: Journal of Risk and Insurance
Milevsky, Moshe A.
Promislow, S. David
Defined Benefit Plans--Management
Defined Benefit Plans--Comparative Analysis
Defined Contribution Plans--Management
Defined Contribution Plans--Comparative Analysis
Workers--Compensation and Benefits
Individual Retirement Accounts--Management
Individual Retirement Accounts--Comparative Analysis
Florida--Economic policy
Florida--Labor relations
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Caution Needed in Plan to Expand CPP By Speer, Sean Lammam, Charles Winnipeg Free Press, November 5, 2013
Decade of Pensions Turmoil: Where Will It All End? the UK Defined Benefit (DB) Pensions Market Has Embraced Huge Changes over the Last 10 Years. Birmingham-Based Michael Clare, Head of Hewitt Associates' UK Pensions Business, Looks at the Impact of These Changes and Where Organisations Can Go from Here By Clare, Michael The Birmingham Post (England), March 11, 2008
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Washington County votes to continue accepting refugees
A presidential executive order issued in September requires local governments to opt into continuing to receive new refugees
Written By: Jackie Renzetti | Jan 14th 2020 - 7pm.
Joining around 20 Minnesota counties, the Washington County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to continue accepting new refugees.
The move comes in response to a presidential executive order issued in September, which requires all local governments to send written consent to the U.S. Department of State by June to continue accepting refugees from the department’s Reception and Placement Program.
Twenty-three refugees have resettled in Washington County through this program since 2015, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Many counties have opted to decide in recent weeks because nonprofit organizations that help resettle refugees must submit applications for federal funding by Jan. 21. The majority have yet to schedule a hearing.
The executive order only pertains to primary resettlement. Once refugees resettle, they can relocate to another county, though they may lose federal benefits.
A handful of residents spoke during public comment against the measure.
“My concern about refugee resettlement is that we can’t take care of our own people,” said Joe Salmon of Woodbury. “We have too many homeless, too many veterans living in shelters or on the street. And we’re going to let too many people come in, and not take care of those people first.”
Commissioners emphasized that the vote is to continue following existing procedures, rather than adopt a new policy.
“There is so much misinformation about what this is really discussing,” commissioner Wayne Johnson said. “This is discussing whether we want to allow charities to continue to do the great work they are doing, and not burden them unnecessarily, because they continue to do the work.”
In 2019, nine refugees resettled in Washington County. Because President Donald Trump is also reducing the number of refugees accepted nationwide from 30,000 last year to 18,000 in 2020, the county is expecting a lower number in 2020, commissioner Lisa Weik said.
“I think it’s very important to underline the dynamics of the fact that a county who does not opt in is really just leveraging economic sanctions against these nonprofits in the Twin Cities that are identified and responsible for providing support to refugees,” she said.
WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Government and Politics Jan 17th 2020 - 4pm
Looking for new voices adding to local government
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January 18, 2017 11:48PM ET
Paul McCartney Sues Sony Over Beatles Music
Musician files suits to “confirm his ownership” of dozens of Beatles songs
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UPDATE: Paul McCartney and Sony/ATV have reached a settlement over the ownership of songs he wrote with the Beatles, The Hollywood Reporter reports. Details of the deal have not been disclosed.
“The parties have resolved this matter by entering into a confidential settlement agreement and jointly request that the Court enter the enclosed proposed order dismissing the above-referenced action without prejudice,” McCartney’s attorney Michael Jacobs wrote in a letter to U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos on Thursday. The order states that the New York federal court will “enforce the terms of the parties’ Settlement Agreement, should a dispute arise.”
A rep for Sony/ATV confirmed to Rolling Stone that the parties have resolved this matter. A rep for Paul McCartney did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Paul McCartney has filed a federal lawsuit against music publisher Sony/ATV, claiming ownership to songs he wrote with the Beatles. The singer-songwriter hopes to regain his copyrights to songs such as “Yesterday,” “Hey Jude” and “The Long and Winding Road” in October 2018. A rep for McCartney said that the paperwork, filed in a U.S. District Court in New York, is meant “to confirm his ownership” of the songs “which are granted to him by US copyright law.” The lawsuit claims McCartney has been making several such legal filings since 2008.
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The former Beatle is seeking a “declaratory judgment,” according to The Hollywood Reporter, to ensure the transfer will not be prolonged. He’s also seeking a ruling that the publishing agreements are unlawful and unenforceable against McCartney, attorneys’ fees and any other fees the court feels is just.
McCartney’s legal team is citing the 1976 Copyright Act that says that the rights to works made before 1978 must be returned to their creators 56 years after the date of the original copyright; 2018 will be 56 years since Lennon and McCartney first starting writing songs together in 1962.
“Sony/ATV has the highest respect for Sir Paul McCartney with whom we have enjoyed a long and mutually rewarding relationship with respect to the treasured Lennon and McCartney song catalog,” a rep for the publishing company tells Rolling Stone. “We have collaborated closely with both Sir Paul and the late John Lennon’s Estate for decades to protect, preserve and promote the catalog’s long-term value. We are disappointed that they have filed this lawsuit which we believe is both unnecessary and premature.”
McCartney is hoping that a U.S. court will rule in his favor ahead of a U.K. court; Duran Duran had filed a similar suit last year with a Sony/ATV subsidiary and an English court ruled that American law came second to those of Great Britain. By filing the suit in the U.S., McCartney’s legal team hopes that U.S. Copyright law and its statutory termination rules – the point at which the copyright reverts back to the writer – would take precedence over any contracts in the U.K.
McCartney and John Lennon had assigned the rights to some of the songs, written between 1962 and 1971, to various publishers; by the Eighties, a number of the songs belonged to ATV. In late 1984, Australian billionaire Robert Holmes à Court put the songs up for sale. McCartney had spoken to his then-friend, Michael Jackson, about the lucrative business of owning songs and Jackson subsequently outbid his friend, taking ownership of the Beatles’ catalogue for the price of $47.5 million.
Jackson later worked with Sony to form Sony/ATV. The book Michael Jackson, Inc. reports that as of 2014, Sony/ATV was worth $2 billion. Jackson’s heirs owned half of the business until the estate sold its share to Sony last year.
“Some time ago, the media came up with the idea that Michael Jackson was going to leave his share in the Beatles songs to me in his will, which was completely made up and something I didn’t believe for a second,” McCartney said in 2009, upon news of Jackson’s death and the revelation that Jackson had not given him his songs back. “Now the report is that I am devastated to find that he didn’t leave the songs to me. This is completely untrue. I had not thought for one minute that the original report was true and therefore, the report that I’m devastated is also totally false, so don’t believe everything you read folks.”
In This Article: Lawsuit, Paul McCartney, The Beatles
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Ceremony marks opening of Elgin flood scheme
A ceremony has taken place in Elgin to mark the official opening of the flood alleviation scheme designed by Royal HaskoningDHV. The scheme has been 13 years in the making, is the largest of the five schemes in the Moray framework and the last to be completed.
Scotland’s largest flood alleviation scheme has been officially opened in a ceremony led by Moray Council Convener, Councillor Allan Wright.
Designed to alleviate the frequent and devastating flooding suffered by residents and businesses in the city of Elgin, the scheme, designed by Royal HaskoningDHV and was commissioned by Moray Council in 2004 as part of a Moray-wide framework. Construction of the Elgin scheme started in 2011 and includes embankments, flood walls and bridges along 9km of the River Lossie. The work has rerouted possible flood waters and opened up the existing flood plain downstream.
Tamzen Pope, Royal HaskoningDHV’s Project Manager said: “The value of the Elgin scheme was proven before it was even completed as the tail end of Hurricane Bertha wrought havoc throughout Moray in August 2014. Even though work was only partially complete, around £30 million of damages affecting 300 homes and 50 businesses were avoided in Elgin alone.”
As well as improving the flood resilience of the city the scheme also combined some major social and environmental benefits including the incorporation of the Sustrans cycle path along the embankment and work to improve the amenity of the area.
Bob Bryce, Supervisor of the Elgin Flood Alleviation Scheme said: “I’ve worked on the Moray Flood Alleviation Scheme since 2002 and have been able to watch the entire project take shape, I even postponed my retirement to see it through to completion! Looking at it today, I am extremely proud of the difference it has made to the area and to the city that I now call home.”
The project team, led by Moray Council and including Royal HaskoningDHV, Morrison Construction and Arcadis, was awarded a Commendation at the 2016 Saltire Civil Engineering Awards last October for their work on the scheme, which has included the installation of the innovative double-arch Landshut Bridge.
With the judges commenting that the scheme was: “A well thought through project providing a modern and pleasant civil engineering solution which is environmentally and visually pleasing and well finished.”
Tamzen continues, “The official opening marks the end of an era for our project team but we are delighted to be leaving the city of Elgin better able to resist the flood waters of the River Lossie.”
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Military and Veterans Program Hosts Ukraine Professor
Friday, November 22, 2019TOPICS: Politics and Law, Changemaker, Faculty and Staff, Academics, Community Engagement, International, Research
USD Military and Veterans Program Director Amanda Etter, right, hosted Ukraine Sociology Professor Mariia Kolokolova, PhD, for a month-long stint as a professional fellow in the U.S.
Earlier this week — coincidentally during the nationwide celebration of International Education Week — the University of San Diego’s Military and Veterans Programs hosted a presentation/discussion event with Mariia Kolokolova, PhD, associate professor of sociology at Karazin Kharkiv National University in Kharkiv City, Ukraine.
Titled “A Test of Democracy: Changes and Challenges after Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine 2019,” in which she spoke about a dominating win by new Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky this year over former Ukraine President, Petro Poroshenko, who was a one-term president the past five years.
Kolokolova provided context about her home country — there are 42 million people, it has been independent since Aug. 24, 1991 and it has experienced three revolutions — and she had PowerPoint slides recognizing the Euromadian and Revolution of Dignity (Nov. 21, 2013 to Feb. 22, 2014), examining the war in Donbas, a Russian invasion on April 6, 2014 that killed more than 13,000 people, including 3,300 civilians, internally displaced 1.3 million people and affected 400,000 war veterans, and more.
Kolokolova examined reforms and changes that have occurred since 2014 to present day. It’s everything from decentralization, a Ukraine-European Union Association agreement, military reform — the number of soldiers went to 204,000, up from 125,000 — police reform, de-communization, a public e-procurement system called ProZorro, an E-Declaration System, a National Anti-Corruption Bureau and National Anti-Corruption Court, healthcare reform and the independence of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
While much of Americans’ interest in Ukraine stems from current allegations involving U.S. President Donald Trump that have brought an impeachment inquiry to the forefront, Kolokolova’s academic focus is on teaching democracy, civil society and political culture in Ukraine. Kolokolova speaks about the challenges in Ukraine. The war in Donbas, corruption, establishing a rule of law, populism, disinformation and fake news, social disunity, the reintegration of war veterans and internally displaced persons (IDPs) and Euro-Atlantic integration.
Her informative talk at USD was a bonus for those in attendance. The chief reason for her Oct. 19-Nov. 19 visit to San Diego, and the U.S. in general, was because she had been selected for a Professional Fellows Program offered through the U.S. State Department. Originally scheduled to spend her month on the East Coast, as an educator and wanting to do research on reintegration of military veterans, she was connected with USD and Military and Veterans Programs Director Amanda Etter.
While staying with host families, Kolokolova also tapped into the resource of USD’s MVP program. She spent time with Etter, attended USD events and Kolokolova’s presence enabled Etter to build relationships with the San Diego Diplomacy Council and American Councils for International Education and potential future hostings of international associates. Etter said there’s even an outbound project — to be submitted by Kolokolova — that could enable her to visit Ukraine regarding the development of a Global Veteran Hub.
“Hosting Mariia in the Military and Veterans Program was mutually beneficial,” Etter said. “Being able to share our practices at USD and our partnerships with local non-profits to work with the re-integration of military members in the San Diego community re-affirms the work we do. We look forward to future opportunities to learn and grow the support for those who choose to serve, especially with a global impact.”
Kolokolova’s trip to the U.S. was her first. It produced some cultural firsts, too, but she handled it well, as she had a good command of the English language — she also speaks Russian and Ukrainian. Kolokolova was pleased to meet many Americans, describing them as “open people, friendly people,” and they smiled a lot. While she spoke well of her country’s people as “proud,” and “hard workers,” she did express a desire for more happiness among her countrymen and women. “I wish our (Ukraine) people would smile more.”
She was pleased to see a dedicated, high level of volunteerism in San Diego, but also noted the city’s homelessness issue and its impact both locally and in the U.S. She also provided a look at Kharkiv City where she lives and teaches in Eastern Ukraine. The city was founded in 1654, has a population of 1.5 million and 84 percent of its people speak Russian. The city's budget, which she compared to San Diego's, is $516 million compared to the $4.3 billion in America's Finest City.
But Kolokolova’s research dominated her time in San Diego. Her work in the U.S. did contribute to shaping one of her dream purposes.
“I would like to start a network among researchers to connect and unite us with nonprofit organizations who work closely with veterans. The network would unite and give advice to governments about veteran re-integration. We would build the network in Ukraine and internationally to offer advice to help advance a national strategy.”
Celebrating 20 Years of Partnership with COPPEAD Graduate School of Business Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
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USD School of Law Alumna Lyn Semeta ’85 (JD) Becomes Mayor of Huntington Beach
Thursday, January 16, 2020TOPICS: Alumni, Changemaker
SAN DIEGO (January 16, 2020) – USD School of Law alumna Lyn Semeta, ’85 (JD), was recently sworn in as the new Mayor of Huntingt…
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Democracy Now | The struggle to vote, from the…
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Democracy Now | The struggle to vote, from the suffragettes to today
By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan |
One hundred years ago, women won the right to vote in the United States. The women’s suffrage movement took decades of organizing to achieve success, from the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, to mass civil disobedience and protest leading up to the adoption and ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Now, a century later, the right to vote is on perilous ground, with aggressive and systematic efforts to disenfranchise voters in states across the country.
Voter suppression has long been a central strategy of the Republican Party. In 1980, Paul Weyrich, a conservative Republican activist who founded right-wing institutions including The Heritage Foundation, said in a speech: “I don’t want everybody to vote. Elections are not won by a majority of people, they never have been from the beginning of our country, and they are not now … our leverage in the elections quite candidly goes up as the voting populace goes down.”
States in the so-called Rust Belt, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin, were critical to Donald Trump’s win in 2016. In each of those states save Ohio, Trump won by less than 1 percentage point. Now, in Wisconsin, a county judge ruling in a case brought by a conservative organization has ordered that 209,000 people be purged from the voter rolls. The state’s Elections Commission has delayed the purge while the case is appealed. In 2016, Trump won Wisconsin by slightly more than 23,000 votes.
The first election in which Wisconsin’s strict voter ID law was in force was in 2016. The progressive advocacy group Priorities USA reported that the law suppressed the votes of more than 200,000 residents in the 2016 election. Voter ID laws that require people to present photo identification at polling places disproportionately prevent poor people and people of color from voting.
“The largest drop-off was among black and Democratic-leaning voters,” investigative journalist Ari Berman said on the “Democracy Now!” news hour, commenting on the report. “They found that there was a much larger drop-off in Wisconsin than Minnesota, which does not have a voter ID law, that counties with a large African-American population had a larger drop-off.”
The Associated Press published a report two weeks ago based on a leaked audio recording from a Nov. 21, 2019, meeting of the Wisconsin chapter of the Republican National Lawyers Association. “Traditionally it’s always been Republicans suppressing votes in places,” Justin Clark, a senior counsel to Trump’s reelection campaign, was recorded saying.
“Let’s start playing offense a little bit. That’s what you’re going to see in 2020. It’s going to be a much bigger program, a much more aggressive program, a much better- funded program.” He was talking about organized poll watching activities, where party operatives position themselves at Democratic-leaning voting precincts to challenge voters, demanding election staff verify their identity or bar them from voting. Clark later said his words were misinterpreted.
In Georgia, the Republican-controlled state government purged 100,000 voters from the rolls in December. The move was approved by a federal judge, dismissing a lawsuit brought by Fair Fight, an organization founded after the 2018 election by Democrat Stacey Abrams to promote fair elections in Georgia and around the country.
The 2018 Georgia governor’s race pitted Abrams against Republican candidate Brian Kemp, who was the secretary of state at the time, responsible for overseeing the election and maintaining the voter rolls. In July 2018, months before the election, Kemp oversaw what has been called the largest mass disenfranchisement in U.S. history, purging more than 500,000 voters from Georgia’s list of 6.6 million registered voters. Kemp received about 50,000 more votes than Abrams, out of close to 4 million cast, and claimed victory. Stacey Abrams refused to concede, noting Kemp’s corruption of the election, but did not fight the results.
Despite the aggressive efforts by the right wing to suppress the vote, voting rights advocates are making progress. In Florida, voters passed Amendment 4, restoring voting rights to 1.4 million ex-felons. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill forcing those prospective voters to pay “all fines and fees” associated with their earlier convictions, significantly slowing the restoration of these “returning citizens” to the voter rolls. Many call it a poll tax.
In five Western states from Colorado to Hawaii, mail-in ballots have increased voter participation, reduced costs and provided an auditable, paper ballot trail to allow easy verification of election results. The National Vote at Home Institute is working to expand the practice state by state. And the National Popular Vote project is working with state legislatures around the country to allocate Electoral College votes to the candidate who wins the popular vote nationally.
Democracy is a constant struggle. From the suffragettes to today’s voting rights advocates, securing the right to vote should be a common pursuit of us all.
Denis Moynihan
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Keeping Robots and Humans Separate
8. November 2018 /in Facts & Fiction /by Retresco
At the beginning of this month, the Financial Times posted an article about the setup of hybrid systems—where automated processes and humans work together—and of the different approaches that they often take.
The story begins by telling of how a pedestrian was killed by one of Uber’s self-driving cars. It was an accident that occurred when the pedestrian was crossing the road and the system was unable to react properly, defaulting to driver control. That driver, local police concluded, was distracted—potentially because they were watching a TV show on their smartphone. It was an accident that may have been unavoidable even if the driver’s attention had been fully on the road, given that research from Stanford University says it takes six seconds for a human driver to recover awareness and take back control of the vehicle.
Three approaches taken by those designing automation are outlined. The first was in use in the Uber case, in which a human is used as a ‘backup’ to the automated technology; the second is when sensitive decisions are always left to the decision-making skills of a flesh-and-blood person; and the third is when the AI is not able to handle a task on its own and is merely an aid to a person.
In previous reports on this blog, I have written extensively about how robots and humans can work together, taking as a starting point the position that robots are not there to replace humans but will instead help them by taking on the routine, mundane tasks that require little creativity and are dependent on data. That would be the third approach outlined above. The other approaches have not been tackled since they do not fall within the operating parameters of current Retresco technology.
So where in the past I have spoken about how automated technology and humans can come together, it is also important to talk about how robots and humans can be separated.
It is important to keep in mind that separation is not always feasible. This is because some tasks have potential consequences that are so serious that human oversight is a necessity. How serious? Look at the first paragraph of this post. This was not the first fatality involving self-driving cars, nor is it likely to be the last. And outside of this article, there are interesting questions as to where fault lies when such incidents occur. But, as Fortune points out in another article, the biggest risk with self-driving cars still comes from humans, not the cars themselves.
There will be a lot of debate over which jobs can be farmed out to automated technology, and whether they should be farmed out totally or in part. And, if so, how much should be farmed out. But there are a few basic principles that we should look to if we want to go down the path of separation.
Firstly, any tasks not overseen by a human should carry no risk of serious harm. If a machine can do something, that is great. But if the consequences of those actions could be serious and adverse, a rethink is necessary. Likewise, an automated system should not be in the position where it could create issues of libel—again, this is a judgment call and one that needs careful and considered thought.
The key to solving this is to have a clear and robust development process, planned correctly and with a definite objective. Blind spots should be taken into account at the planning stage. The possible interpretation of the data should be solid and leave no room for ambiguity. This requires conceptual work, but that helps to prepare the development of such systems for certain contingencies.
The data so far, however, shows that self-driving vehicles and automated content are still much, much less prone to error than their human-sourced counterparts. But it will pay to be conscientious and realistic about the limitations of what we offer.
Founded in Berlin in 2008, Retresco has become one of the leading companies in the field of natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning. Retresco develops semantic applications in the areas of content classification, recommendation, as well as highly innovative technology for natural language generation (NLG) . Through nearly a decade of deep industry experience, Retresco helps accelerate its digital transformation, increase operational efficiencies, and enhance customer engagement.
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Great Psychedelic Songs
There can be no doubt that there was a creative explosion in the world of popular music in the mid to late 1960's. The Revolver LP by The Beatles took music to uncharted realms of sonic imagination and experimentation. For a while psychedelic masterpieces like "I Am the Walrus" and "Incense and Peppermint" flooded the airwaves, and then in an instant were gone. By 1970, The Beatles were gone and artists like James Taylor became the new thing with a much more stripped-down and back to the basics style.
Fortunately, this brief moment in time has not been forgotten here at retrospace. I have listed below some of the best psychedelic songs to come out of the 1960's - some of them are well remembered, but most have been lost to the passage of time. There's no particular order to the list, and I'm sure I'm leaving some out - if so, please let me know.
Happiness Stan by The Small Faces: Sure it takes up the entire side of an album (Ogden's Nut Gone Flake) and is interspersed with surrealistic babbling by Stanley Unwin, but it's an absolute masterpiece nonetheless. Any fan of psychedelic music can surely appreciate the sheer talent bursting at the seams of this record. This isn't road trip music (it ain't no Foghat), this is a psychedelic journey of the mind, baby. Groovy.
2000 Light Years from Home by The Rolling Stones: Their Satanic Majesties Request was an effort by The Rolling Stones to create another Sgt. Pepper, but it just didn't pan out. Mick and Keith vowed to never do this again, and their next album was a huge departure from this psychedelic stuff, and more akin to their sound throughout the 70's and 80's. However, with "2000 Light Years from Home" they seem to have achieved what they were looking for.
Incense and Peppermint by The Strawberry Alarm Clock: I know, the song is almost too obvious a choice, but it's so damn good! Plus, it's been featured in numerous groovy 1960's films like Psyche-Out (starring Jack Nicholson) and Beyond the Valley of the Dolls.
Porpoise Song (Theme from Head) by The Monkees: The last album for the Monkees was the soundtrack to the movie Head. It was actually co-scripted by Jack Nicholson who is rumored to have wanted to do a sequel just so he could use as the tag line: "From the people who gave you Head !" Couple that strangeness with the fact that Carole King wrote "The Porpoise Song" and both Jack Nicholson and Frank Zappa were involved in the recording, and you've got yourself a very interesting little song here.
The Hurdy Gurdy Man by Donovan: The debate rages on as to whether Jimmy Page played guitar on this track. Regardless, it's still about the most mind bending trip of a song you're likely to find. After all, Donovan was the first British star to be busted for drugs.
Plus, this songs earns points just for using a tambura and having a verse written by George Harrison.
Microbes by George Harrison: Oasis was obviously referring the soundtrack and not this awful film in their song "Wonderwall". Over and over again audiences are treated to a horny scientist peeping through a brick wall into an apartment that looks surprisingly like Austin Powers' shagadelic bachelor pad. No plot ever develops.
Horrible film aside, the album was the first solo release for a Beatle, put out right before their White Album. Wonderwall as a whole may be a bit monotonous with lots of sitar and very little vocals, but a few songs stand out as great examples of a lost era.
Lucifer Sam by Pink Floyd: Syd Barrett was apparently was popping LSD like Tic-Tacs at this time, and was on the cusp of his infamous mental breakdown. All this amounts to a monumental piece of creativity exploding at the seams. "Arnold Lane", "See Emily Play" and "Matilda's Mother" are other fantastic examples of psychedelic music done right.
White Bicycle by Tomorrow
The Red Telephone by Love: There's nothing better than an album made by a band right before their total and complete implosion. Frontman Arthur Lee would soon self destruct in a way that would make Syd Barrett proud, and other bandmembers dropped out of the scene due to heroine addiction. Years later, Lee would spend 12 years in a California prison, while two of his former bandmates died. Forever Changes was literally their last gasp.
White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane: Somebody explain to me how you can go from "White Rabbit", a counterculture anthem and one of the most creative and forceful songs to come out of the 1960s, to "We Built this City" (1985), easily the tritest song ever recorded.
Fire by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown: I think it is fitting, in a way, that the next wave of rock music (the stripped down singer-songwriter acoustic style) would begin at the home of one of the most outlandish psychedelic musicians of all time - indeed, "A Horse with No Name" was initially recorded at Arthur "God of Hellfire" Brown's house.
Go to Great Psychedelic Songs Part 2
Chris July 03, 2008
I've never heard anything off of Wonderwall. To your great list I'd add "1983 A Merman I Should Turn to Be." Have you ever heard that? It's pretty trippy. Here's a YouTube. I might have also added some Byrds ("8 Miles High"). Did you mention "Itchycoo Park"? I dig the blog!
VZ1 July 04, 2008
"8 Miles High" is a great choice; however, I didn't put "Itchycoo Park" because I already had a Small Faces song on the list. But, you're right, you simply can't beat the psychedelic lyrics:
....I feel inclined to blow my mind
Get hung up feed the ducks with a bun.
They all come out to groove about
Be nice and have fun in the sun....
Anyway, thanks for the comment. I've just started the blogging thing the past few weeks and am really enjoying it. I've made a lot of layout changes and trying to get things the way I want it.
Any advice is welcome!
Mrs. Muddle July 05, 2008
I dig your selection Gilligan. If you haven't already, check out 'White Bicycles' by Joe Boyd - a really good book about making music in the 60's, British style.
choff September 19, 2009
There can be no more psychedelic a song as Touch's utterly amazing "Seventy-five". Still my favorite.
"The last album for the Monkees was the soundtrack to the movie Head. "
There were in fact three more albums from the Monkees after this.
Is Green Tambourine by the Lemon Pipers too obvious a choice?
What's with the yellow text on a white background???????????????
VZ1 June 26, 2013
Fixed. Retrospace used to not have a white background.
Paul Duca November 28, 2015
The irony is The Strawberry Alarm Clock considered their tune to be a put-on of psychedelia...
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Franklin Templeton launches global macro fund for retail investors
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BOSTON (Reuters) - Mutual fund group Franklin Resources Inc said on Wednesday it will begin offering retail clients access to hedge funds that invest in currencies, interest rates, commodities and other securities in a new so-called liquid alternatives fund.
Its Franklin Templeton unit launched the Franklin K2 Global Macro Opportunities Fund this week and tapped hedge funds Aspect Capital Ltd, Emso Asset Management Ltd and Graham Capital Management to invest its assets, which currently stand at $25 million.
Unlike traditional hedge funds, which can require a minimum investment of $1 million or more, liquid alternative funds are cheaper, more liquid and more transparent, and appeal to smaller, or retail, investors. Franklin’s new global macro fund requires a minimum investment of $1,000.
“We have seen increased levels of geopolitical and economic instability in the world and these type of strategies tend to do better when volatility is rising,” said Rob Christian, one of the fund’s portfolio managers.
The new fund will be the third so-called liquid alternatives fund run by Franklin’s K2 Advisors unit, which invests roughly $10 billion in assets. Many other asset managers, including Blackstone Group, Goldman Sachs and Neuberger Berman, offer similar hedge funds for retail customers, seizing on investor demand for portfolios that can diversify their holdings.
Franklin’s first liquid alternatives fund, the Franklin K2 Alternative Strategies fund, was launched in 2013 and now has over $1 billion in assets and returned an average 3.9 percent a year. The Franklin K2 Long Short Credit Fund has returned 5.23 percent since its launch in late 2015 and has $65 million in assets.
Global macro funds have performed relatively better than other liquid alternatives strategies, but they are all lagging the broader U.S. stock market’s performance.
The Wilshire Liquid Alternative Global Macro Index is up 1.45 percent since January, outperforming the Wilshire Liquid Alternative Index, which has gained 0.85 percent since January. The broader Standard & Poor’s 500 stock market index has climbed 7.7 percent this year.
Wilshire tracks some 97 Global Macro liquid alternative funds overseeing $54 billion in assets.
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ADA Compliance Website Guide: Accessibility Guidelines and Resources
Austin Canary
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When designing or updating a website, it may seem prudent to cater to the needs and tastes of the majority of your users. Yet what may seem like simple aesthetic or design choices can exclude entire population groups from effectively engaging with your site and content. And it’s not just effective design to ensure that your site is equally accessible to all users—it’s a legal imperative for ADA Website Compliance.
As of 2012, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that 56.7 million Americans (18.7% of the U.S. population) have a physical or cognitive disability. As the web’s popularity has grown, more and more companies have been sued for failing to create websites and digital services that include accessible features for disabled users. The primary legal protection for disabled people in the United States comes from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which, among other things, requires that organizations provide equitable access to their goods and services for all users. There are heavy fiscal penalties for not creating accessible sites, and also a strong possibility of an impact on your bottom line—the global market of disabled users is over 1 billion, with a spending power of $6 trillion annually.
Here, we’ll look more closely at ADA website accessibility—ways to ensure that your site is compliant, and examples of sites that effectively put these principles into practice.
ADA website accessibility standards
President George H.W. Bush signs the ADA into law in 1990. Image courtesy of AData.
The Americans with Disabilities Act dates from the early days of the web, but it remains the standard by which accessibility is measured for digital goods and services.
Title III of the ADA requires organizations to create tools and platforms that do not prevent disabled users from accessing the services available to the general public. For example, companies must provide equitable access to the goods and services of restaurants and other “places of public accommodations” — such as hotels, movie theaters, and amusement parks. The most recent case considered under Title III, Robles v. Dominos Pizza, Inc. (2019), held that thepizza company hadn’t created mobile and web experiences that allowed disabled users to take advantage of their delivery services.
Since the ADA doesn’t provide any specific guidelines or site-accessibility requirements (because it dates from 1990), The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) created their own standards: the WCAG 2.0. The W3C’s standards highlight accessible design options for all elements of a site, from behind-the-scenes HTML code to the colors used in a design palette. The WCAG remains the most popular framework for ensuring ADA website compliance, and the federal government is working to adopt the WCAG standards as the legal standard for web accessibility.
How to make sure your website is compliant
The WCAG 2.0 is designed as a series of testable statements to evaluate whether a website’s content and presentation meet the needs of all users. WCAG requires that a site be “perceivable, operable, understandable and robust.”
Here, we’ll review the WCAG 2.0 standards—quoted below–and offer tips for addressing each of these requirements on your own site:
“Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.”
According to the WCAG, “information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.” There are three main elements to consider for perceptibility: the availability of text alternatives, site and content adaptability, and distinguishability of content.
Text Alternatives
Users must be able to access a text alternative for all non-text content on a site. (e.g., images, video). Use HTML’s Alt-Text attribute in order to provide detailed descriptions for all visual elements of a site, including images, graphs, and visual-centric changes of context (e.g., differentiating between different sections of a site).
Design Tip: Create closed captions for videos using transcription services like Rev. Be sure to leave ample time for turnaround on transcription services—while some sites may take days to return your captions, Rev offers a three-hour turnaround (depending upon the nature of the content).
Users should be able to access content in a number of different ways, including the use of assistive tools, such as screen readers.
Design Tip: Organize content using simple formats, like outlines or structured walk-throughs.
Distinguishable
Users should be able to identify which elements of a website are most pertinent for their needs. Site elements and sections should be clearly defined, both on the front end and in HTML tags and structure.
Design Tip: Use contrast to highlight differences between site elements.
“User interface components and navigation must be operable.”
The WCAG 2.0’s second section holds that “user interface components and navigation must be operable.” In other words, the site must be able to be navigated and utilized by all users, regardless of their cognitive or mechanical ability. The main concerns here include navigability; time to complete tasks; and avoidance of seizure-inducing pop-ups and other site elements.
Keyboard Navigable
Users who can’t operate a mouse should be given keyboard-based navigation options
Design Tip: Allow tabbing to move from section to section. When possible, use a visual cue to highlight the current location of the cursor or the section in focus.
Enough Time
Users must be able to access media at their own pace, including video and interactive content.
Design Tips: Provide ample time for task completion, whether it’s form-filling or more complex tasks like selecting items to purchase. Allow pausing, etc., for timed tasks, such as video playback, and allow the alteration of presentation speeds.
Avoiding Seizures
Users prone to seizures should be warned of flashing elements.
Design Tip: Use multiple pop-up warnings, or avoid pop-ups altogether.
“Information and the operation of user interface must be understandable.”
The third section of the WCAG holds that “information and the operation of user interface must be understandable.” All users should be able to identify major organization components of a site and navigate through consistent patterns of interaction.
The default language of each web page should be specified within the underlying code.
Design Tips: Define the default language of each web page in the header of your HTML content. Support translation for unusual words and colloquial phrases. Also, provide a less difficult version of the text—lower-secondary is the standard—if the reading level of content is particularly high.
Content on a page should adhere to a central organization that doesn’t change when a user engages with or focuses on a particular element of the page.
Design Tips: Ensure that you use consistent navigation patterns across your site. Also, don’t change the entire focus of a site when a user accesses a specific element or input field.
Input Assistance
Web developers should provide error-correction and error-detection mechanisms to assist users in entering information to forms or other input points.
Design Tip: Where possible, use predictive text for input fields to help offer alternatives when errors in user input are detected. Also, offer comprehensive, text-based help for all areas of your site, particularly those where users have to enter information.
“Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.”
The final section of the WCAG 2.0 holds that “Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.”
Here, “robust” means “comprehensive”—that is, a site’s content should be represented in enough ways that it can be formatted to fit a wide variety of user needs and browsing patterns.
Design Tip: Ensure that all site content is complete and is served in a comprehensive manner that includes all relevant, related content.
Examples of websites with excellent compliance
Thankfully, it’s becoming easier to find sites that are fully compliant with the ADA and the WCAG 2.0. Perhaps not surprisingly, the W3C’s site fits this bill. But it’s also helpful to study sites that handle particular aspects of the WCAG well:
Dropbox’s homepage reveals how a seemingly simple design choice can radically boost the ability of all users to navigate a site. In using bold, contrasting colors in their design palette to differentiate between site sections, this file-sharing service helps users identify relevant site elements at a quick glance.
Dropbox’s current homepage.
Udacity’s online courses offer in-depth instruction and, in many cases, certification in a wide range of topics. Their courses are primarily video-based, and all videos feature English-language subtitles. Udacity’s users can also alter the speed of playback on a given video, making it more accessible to those who need more time to work through the material given.
Udacity’s Course Platform offering French subtitles.
YouTube’s Video Player is fully ADA-compliant, offering video creators a number of different options for including captions and subtitles in their videos. Users can create captions from scratch within the player itself or upload complete caption files in formats like .txt or .srt. Although it may not be appropriate for more-complex captioning—say, for audio tracks with more than one speaker—YouTube offers automatic transcription as well for those seeking a more programmatic solution.
YouTube’s Closed Captioning option, including their Translation option (currently in beta).
Wesley Mission, an Australian nonprofit that offers a wide range of community services, has designed their site to make keyboard navigation a breeze. Tabbing brings users through relevant forms and fields on the site. Also, the site is structured very clearly—the sections tell a story and link together well—and most areas of the site are accessible from the homepage
Keyboard navigation in action on Wesley Mission’s site—cursor is on “Christian Life” in the toolbar section.
One other option sites can consider is the pursuit of a more web-app-centered approach to design. Progressive Web Applications—like Forbes’ website–structure content and interaction like native applications, with simple, static navigation options; offline access; and even the option to save a given page of the site as text or an image file on a computer or device for later review.
Two pages on Forbes’ website viewed on a mobile phone, showing the web app’s adaptability to different formats.
Remember that you’re creating content for all users, and that many of them have difficulty navigating the simple elements that many of us take for granted when browsing the web. Use the checklist provided to help ensure that your site meets or exceeds the ADA’s standards.
View and download the ADA Compliance Website Checklist to test your site against the WCAG 2.0 Website Accessibility Checker.
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New Beyonce Video on the Way
Beyonce has been tormenting the Bey Hive by taking her sweet time releasing any new music but something is on the way...
Twitter has been buzzing for the last few days about a music video being shot by Beyonce in Brooklyn.
Someone even got fired for trying to take pictures!
Posted by Rhymes With Snitch at 7:34 AM
Labels: Beyonce
Can't wait. Make it hot Bey.
bey quote:
"I didn’t like school when I was there, but I miss the social life in school. But that’s just something you have to give up. It’s way better performing and meeting celebrities and accomplishing your dreams than talking to a bunch of kids.”
“I’d done a couple of sitcoms earlier on, but I wasn’t very good in them, so I thought that meant I couldn’t act.”
bey quote
“The more successful I become, the more I need a man.”
”The great thing about McDonald’s is that they have a lot of different things on the menu. I love their salads.”
Why are so many RWS stories speculation based with no verifiable sources. Unless Beyonce releases a video (which she hasn't in 3years) then what's the point of this story??
I don't see how 1 person can not do anything eventful or newsworthy but yet there is a story everyday about The album not being scrapped, she's the richest, best selling, or now the album is on the way- and none of it can be verified.
We don't know who these 2 people are. RWS how can you make a headline off of 2 anonymous people's tweets?? Wtf kind of journalism is that?? News according to tweets??!!
Step your game up RWS- you need more people!
blah co-sign @8:07
"We're African-American and we work together as a family, so people assume we're like the Jacksons. But I didn't have parents using me to get out of a bad situation."
fuck beyonce. somebody make a video of her dropping dead, please.
"I grew up in a very nice house in Houston, went to private school all my life and I've never even been to the 'hood. Not that there's anything wrong with the 'hood."
^ she sure went to the hood now and married a hoodrat!
"I always held back in Destiny's Child, because I was comfortable in a group and felt that I didn't have to do anything 100 percent, because there were other people onstage with me. I would not lose myself or go all the way."
"I am a perfectionist and one thing about me: I practice until my feet bleed."
"I don't want to get addicted to fame. Then when I'm no longer famous I won't know what to do, and I'll just seem desperate and lose my mind."
"I can't say anything because I'm scared I'm going to get sued [again]."
Damn can you just go away...
Seriously, beyonce needs to go the fuck away
"We all have our imperfections. But I`m human and you know, it`s important to concentrate on other qualities besides outer beauty".
It's funny how we read stories about this woman everyday and know absolutely nothing about her. This story could be written about any singer- Monica, Brandy, JLo, Britney, etc. Same as yesterday's story. They are hallow shells to attract attention but they don't reveal anything about who Beyonce is as a person. Surely there has to be some real dirt floating around on this bitch
Every celeb has skeletons in their closet but how is it possible that every story is never really a direct revelation of Beyonce's shit??
I think it's because her PR team is personally paying/ supplying this bullshit to the blogs
"I was raised by my uncle who passed away with AIDS a couple of years ago. He was my mother`s best friend. And my mother`s cousin. He brought me to school every day. He helped me buy my prom dress. He made my clothes with my mother. He was like my nanny. He was my favorite person in the world."
"I just hope people don`t get sick of us. I`m sick of us and I`m in Destiny`s Child."
"Not because one person wants to go solo. Or not because we don`t like each other. Or because we`re not selling records anymore. But because it has to end at a certain point." (When asked about the disbanding of Destiny`s Child - June 2005)
"I wrote that because, at the time, I`d gained some weight and the pressure that people put you under, the pressure to be thin, is unbelievable. I was just 18 and you shouldn`t be thinking about that. You should be thinking about building up your character and having fun and the song was just telling everyone just forget what people are saying, you`re bootylicious. That`s all. It`s a celebration of curves and a celebration of women`s bodies." - on her song `Bootylicious`
"I was so busy thinking about the next shoot, the next video, the next single, the next tour and couldn’t really reflect on the impact I was having on other human beings." - Beyonce Knowles.
"After I finished the last tour I was a bit overwhelmed and overworked and my mother was the person that preached to me and almost harassed me everyday after I was doing the last world tour, you really need to live your life and open your eyes and you don’t wanna wake up with no memories and never really being able to see the world." - Beyonce Knowles.
“I don't use backing tapes when I am singing and dancing on stage. I can do cartwheels and sing.”
"I decided to sing along with my pre-recorded track, which is very common in the music industry."
I HATE BEYONCE. GOD. SHE IS SO DAMN ANNOYING WITH HER GOD COMPLEX.
If she died, I'd be so happy, I'd wet my pants.
Yes! Just what the doctor ordered! Another boring, unoriginal, unimaginative and uninspiring offering from BeyInspiration.
Somebody is taking Bey's interviews outta context . SHAME ON YOU!!!!!! You're basically lying on Bey and making her seem like a hypocrite. Bitch Ass!!!!!!!
I'm gonna scream! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
would you please please go the fuck awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay?
B"s eyes look bad.
"I definitely feel that it is my job to empower woman." - Beyonce Knowles
LMAO. Reading those quotes makes me wanna fight her.
"I love my job, but it’s more than that: I need it. Because before I gave birth, it was the only time in my life, all throughout my life, that I was lost."
"I now know that, yes, I am powerful. I'm more powerful than my mind can even digest and understand."
"“It has so much depth. You know, it’s so emotional. And I literally, I was crying when I did the voice over. And it was the first thing I did after giving birth. And there’s a scene where I pick the pod. And literally there were…tears falling.” It was like…you know, I imagined seeing her (Blue Ivy) for the first time."
"‘You know, by the time this comes out my daughter will … understand it’s my voice and what an incredible, cool point.”
stop posting those quotes! i feel like kicking that bitch ass! lmao!!!!!
"I just want to make sure that she can have a healthy, safe, normal life…in the back of my mind, she’s my priority."
there should be a show called "beyonce says the darndest things"
Funny how God PROGRAMED us to tell the truth, she lets the cat out he bag on too many occasions, favorite is from "Life is anything but the truth"
“In some point in my career I felt like I was doing way to much I felt like I’ve been so commercially successful it wasn’t enough it’s something really stress full about having to kept up with that It’s something really crippling you can’t express yourself, I don’t want to have to sing about the same thing for ten more years you can’t grow”
@ 11:35---LOl-----
Ok, “In some point in my career I felt like I was doing way to much"
YOU THINK!!!!!!
"I felt like I’ve been so commercially successful it wasn’t enough it’s something really stress full about having to kept up with that"
WHO TELLING YOU TO KEEP WITH THAT??? JZ????
"It’s something really crippling you can’t express yourself, I don’t want to have to sing about the same thing for ten more years you can’t grow”
OH, SO YOU KNOW YOU BEEN DOING THE SAME TIRED SONGS FOR THE LAST PAST TEN YEARS, WELL 11 YRS NOW CAUSE THIS DOC CAME OUT ALMOST A YEAR AGO, so another year down lip syncing Crazy in Love to freaking funny!!!
Bey staring into the full body mirror and saying:
"Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the prettiiest?
Who's the hardest working? Who's the Goddess of the Universe where MY art meets God? Why did God give me ALL this talent so bitches should bow down? Why am I so UTTERLY perfect in every way?
Why don't you(common regular folk)love me? Jay ain't I still the baddest in the game? Jay why do you act like you love Blue Ivy more than me?
Mirror mirror on the wall......................
Scary how she predicted her future.
Leave Bey alone. Like I said I met Bey and she was extemely nice.
Go to hell Beyonce....you're going anyway......
12:30--Leave Bey alone. Like I said I met Bey and she was extemely nice.
If you met her that means two things:
1. You went to concert paid to much money for a repeat show
2. Or you in the industry worshiping the devil inadvertently!!!
She nice and phony!!!!!!
Yo, someone please put what she said about giving birth, didn't she say that "She was talking to it"
What was that crazy shit she said again?????
You guys know that if she is coming out with video it's only because of Lady Gaga and Kate Perry..
yeah, she said it was telepathically. what a dumb heffa.
No close-ups of beyonce please. She thinks she is so hot but she is not stunningly beautiful at all. Big ears & that shapeless face, bland features too
Queen Bey SLAYS! said...
Stand back the Queen is about to SLAAYYYYYYYYYYY!
''From 13 to 19 i have lots of boyfriends, when we broke up i cried for 2 weeks, then off to the next one, i have no time wasting on somebody who hurts me''
When ask about her break up songs
ooohhhh she is such liar!!!
didn't she say jay was her first. virgin my ass.
damn yall stay up on the queen huh?? how do u not like someone but know their every quote?? haters are the biggest stans.......
Beyonce STANS, yall some pathetic ass women.
How are your parents doing
How are your kids doing
Your bills paid
Do you have a job
What about the necessities in your life, are they taken care of?
THIS IS WHAT YOU SHOULD BE CONCERNED WITH, NOT BEYONCE, SHE COULD CARE LESS ABOUT YOUR LIFE, OR YOUR KIDS LIFE, AS LONG AS
YOU STUPID IGNORANT ASSES CAN AFFORD TO GIVE HER MONEY.
STUPID STUPID STUPID, YEAH YOU BLACK WOMEN, YOU ARE STUPID!
I know she over inflates her income but she got too much money to have butter yellow chicklet teeth.
You bitches stay hating on Beyonce and yet trying to make everyone else feel like they are the stans. Bey stans are the ones who fake as a hater. Why not just come out of the closet. You have many without you. Stop faking like you hate someone you really love. Denial is not a good look. I been to Bey shows and met her and I do not be on the site as much as you bitches do. I come and look at the comments sometimes just to prove how much we as black women hate one another. I then shake my head and exit the post as I am about to do now. See ya!
^with you
@9:43--Somebody is taking Bey's interviews outta context . SHAME ON YOU!!!!!! You're basically lying on Bey and making her seem like a hypocrite. Bitch Ass!!!!!!!
Sorry, but since these are HER STATEMENTS she is the one making herself seem like a hypocrite which she IS!!!
@3:21-- I been to Bey shows and met her and I do not be on the site as much as you bitches do. I come and look at the comments sometimes just to prove how much we as black women hate one another.
If you been to the "repeat show" you wasted your money and if you met her is was brief. Black women are not the only ones noticing the "truth" about her, and if black women hate on each so much where the hating comment for Alicia Keys, Mariah, Kelly, Ashanti, Keisha Cole, etc..
Bey gets dis cause she dissed HERSELF.
She is shooting a video at Bishop Loughlin school in Brooklyn.
3:49 Bitch hush. How the fuck you know if it was brief????????? Anyways moving along.
Yall got that fear in yall because the Bey is about to sting so hoes stand back.
GAGA NEW SONG HAS BEEN ON YOUTUBE FOR LESS THAN 24 HOURS AND IT ALREADY HAS OVER 2 MILLION VIEWS- AND #1 AROUND THE WORLD
GAGA IS ABOUT SLAY OLDYONCE!!!
OLDONCE IS WAITING UNTIL KATY AND GAGA DEBUT THEIR NEW MUSIC/ LOOK SO SHE CAN USE SOME OF THEIR MATERIAL AND CREATE A SOUND LIKE THEIRS...STEALYONCE IS ALREADY PLANNING TO COPY!
FLOPYONCE YOU CAN'T COPY AND STEAL FOR AN ENTIRE CAREER HUN!
dead @ butter yellow
Omg I'm glad I'm not B just these comments alone would make me cry. I'm sensitive. Lol
You have been the same stan posting all day about leave Bey alone she seems nice. This is not Bey's fansite...you took the wrong turn. We have no regards for anything Beyonce on RWS. I know its you because you type lol after every pathetic attempt to defend Beyonce
K but ya'll are going hard on Bey today...I go in on her on lipstick alley because the hive lives there but for today let's just give her the benefit of the doubt and hope she comes with something original...Bey please come with something original... All those quotes are ridiculous in a number of ways... but at least I can say they are original!
I guarantee the folks on here talking shit about Beyonce loooove them some Kardashians and Jennifer Anniston and all those other no talent white hoes .
This is a new low. Y'all taking Bey's quotes outta context . Each quote was tailored to a specific time period in her life. She may not feel the same way as she did a year ago , 5 years ago or 10 years ago. That's called growth and getting wiser with time.
Why don't chalk find all of Obama's quotes where's he's backtracking????,
Look at that shit Okra said about being in Switzerland abd now she's apologizing.
Look that shit up instead if demonizing Beyonce.
^yesssss you better preach!
You bitches hate Bey but you will embrace Amber, Kim K, and any other no good ass lame woman who made there career off of spreading for a penis. Did you bitches not read where Obama used Kim K family as an example of what America need to stop supporting. Yall are the pathetic ones. Get your mind right. Yall are beyond delusional. Beyonce is living her dream and even with her Daddy being gone she still works hard. Worry about you and your families and stop hating on a strong black woman.
This will totally take Beyonce's career OUT OF THE DUMPSTER!!!
[UPDATE: No, it won't.]
OLDONCE KNOWLES!
I'm so excited! Beyonce's NEXT ERA OF FLOPNESS is about to begin!
IT WILL BE A COMEDY FEST FOR THE WHOLE WORLD TO LAUGH AT!!!
CONGRATS, KLOWN BEY! STAY OLD AND DESPERATE!!!
Delited said...
Can't wait for the twerk pussy-pop reel to begin. Go B!
Beyonce Knowles: Now 55 years old and still pussypopping!
BEYONCE = DESPERATE TALENTLESS MINOR STARLET
elaine9245 said...
Beyonce is rich and can buy the world if she wanted to but I'll be damned everytime she speaks my damn IQ drops dramatically and I went to college! She needs to just look pretty and shut the fuck up!
I love Beyonce the Elderly Tranny Klown so much!
She is such a funny STARLET!
RWS is going way down I noticed.
Her Teef to gum ratios really concern me! She also look like a carrier of gingivitis!
^ In my best Beyonce voice^^^^
6:39--Look that shit up instead if demonizing Beyonce.------------
Each quote was tailored to a specific time period in her life. She may not feel the same way as she did a year ago , 5 years ago or 10 years ago. That's called growth and getting wiser with time.
=====You may want to revisit "Reading Comprehension" the quotes are used to display and draw inference to her extreme Narcissistic personality disorder. There is NO growth NO getting Wiser thats the OTHER POINT!!!! B demonizing HERSELF, read them again.
bey quotes:
“In some point in my career I felt like I was doing way to much I felt like
I’ve been so commercially successful it wasn’t enough it’s something really stress full about having to kept up with that It’s something really crippling you can’t express yourself, I don’t want to have to sing about the same thing for ten more years you can’t grow”
@12:37--The sad thing is that there is plenty more quotes.... She is so consumed by her vanity that she can't resist doing interviews...
If we didn't hear from her SO DAMN MUCH maybe the public wouldn't realize all the crazy nonsense that comes out her mouth, what time or place does this statement ever sound right outside of the OCCULT?
example:"I now know that, yes, I am powerful. I'm more powerful than my mind can even digest and understand."
She looks less and less attractive in every photo I see of her.
The bubble has burst and all the smoke and mirrors on earth can't hide her facial surgeries, lying nature, and thieving ways. Can't wait till Gaga shows this girl how to be a superstar. Gaga's new song will debut #1 on the Billboard 100 by next week. That's what you call having true fans.
Oldyonce's Fleahive couldn't get any of Oldyonce's last 16 singles onto the top 20!!!
16 Consecutive Flops and no top 10's!!! WTF!!
That don't sound like somebody who is on top and slaying to me- that sounds like a hasbeen last season old news performer to me! Snitch why don't yall do an article about FLea-yonce having the most Consecutive Flops of this decade?!?
Because she is paying you..that's why. If any other artist in history had as many flops as this blonde dustmop wearing Clown yall would have been reported on it. Fleayonce has more flops to her career than #1 hits!
OMG, scroll to the top the quotes are too funny!!!!!! I know one thing, this chick lies to much for real and for nothing.
@12:37 who needs a degree when you're schoolin life!?
Wow, reading what comes out her mouth, she don't care about thing except getting awards and being seen, she be just as happy on the cover Hustler every day she don't care about nothing but herself and it really shows...
not just through her words but actions, she don't have NO personality and NO sexual orientation she do what ever to get what ever...
I always said J n B are a match made in perfect hell
Are you referring to a High School degree? Reading Comprehension is taught early in school.....if you were trying to make a point by that statement you didn't.
1:03--she don't have NO personality and NO sexual orientation she do what ever to get what ever...
OHHHHH, thats gotta hurt!!!!
I wonder if B be on here checking these comments out, I know she be on the blogs in general or her people cause of her reactions example if people ask "Where Blue?" she pop out with a leg shot or blur photo. Shit people got her to cut her wave down, well I think it was Lady Gaga cause young kids are not feeling B, to the teens B is really old and her music is boring to them so they not checking for her at all
Yo, the bitch said she went to private school all her life. This is how I know those rich white people be fucking her ass n mouth to death what else is she good for???? What a silly useless cunt...all her life so I guess her life was only three year assuming she went to head-start and first grade.. When did her father start pimping her out? She showing off pictures when she was little talking about Bow Down, uhh she looked like JonBenét Ramsey.
OLDONCE KNOWLES: THE WORLD LEADER... IN WRINKLY OLDNESS!!!
12:37 Virgos are narcissists, and so are Sagittareans and Taurus, just listen to them, their whole conversations and reference point begins with I, I, I, I, I did this, I did that, I am so great, meanwhile Beyonce the pathological narcissist has less #1 singles and more chart topping flops than even Kelly Rowland, I always knew Beyonce couldn't really sing, and offcourse like all dark things that finally come to light, she got caught red handed lip syncing. Her voice has always been atrocious, but once she booty popped in crazy in love, all the project birds and peverted ghetto dudes started praising her, she shot to fame. Now, the world is realizing that she is a fraud.
8:40 I am a fucking taurus and what you said about us is a lie.
It's actually a verse from Beyonce's song called "Schooli Life".
Point made.
I'm a Taurus and act nothing like that. Taurus people do not take any bullshit from others and are very independent. Get it right.
My daughter is a Virgo however the difference is she is not narcisstic. She cares for people who are struggling and having hard times. Everytime she gets her allowance she ALWAYS gives to the less fortunate. I understand your point 8:40 but don't put too much into the zodiac signs and meanings. Regardless of your zodiac people are the way they are because of their upbringing. Beyonce is narcisstic because of her father filling her up and the fame she acquired. Her husband feels his presence alone is charity, not actually helping others. She is around people that does not say no. Too many yes people will blow your head up.
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Has GOP's Dog-whistle Politics Produced Donald Trump?
Is today's Republican Party still the party of Abraham Lincoln, the celebrated American president who fought the American civil war to end slavery in 1860s? How could the rank-and-file members of this party vote overwhelmingly for a racist xenophobic demagogue like Donald Trump?
Nixon's Southern Strategy:
Republican Party stopped being the party of Lincoln when it deployed its "southern strategy" after the Democrats pushed through civil rights legislation, including voting rights act, under Democrat President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1960s.
President Richard Nixon's political advisor Kevin Phillips, analyzing 1948-1968 voting trends, saw the angry Southern white voters as ripe for Republican picking. Phillips helped the Republican party shift its national base to the South by appealing to whites' disaffection with liberal democratic racial and welfare policies.
President Nixon used this "Southern strategy" by promoting affirmative action in employment, a "wedge" issue that later Republicans would exploit to split the Democratic coalition of white working class and black voters. This strategy soon produced the racial party alignments that still exist today.
Dog-whistle Politics:
Conservative Party candidate Zac Goldsmith's unsuccessful campaign for the mayor of London has been attacked by his critics as a "dog-whistle campaign" aimed at defeating Sadiq Khan, his British Pakistan Muslim opponent, the Labor candidate.
Republican election campaigns, particularly those waged in southern and mid-western states of the United States, have also been described as "dog-whistle" campaigns for the use of code words to appeal to white American voters.
A Wikipedia definition of Dog-whistle politics goes as follows: It is political messaging employing coded language that appears to mean one thing to the general population but has an additional, different or more specific resonance for a targeted subgroup. The phrase is often used as a pejorative because of the inherently deceptive nature of the practice and because the dog-whistle messages are frequently distasteful to the general populace. The analogy is to a dog whistle, whose high-frequency whistle is heard by dogs but inaudible to humans.
Trump Phenomenon:
What distinguishes Donald Trump's campaign from those of other Republicans? The key difference is that Trump has switched from the use of coded language to overt declarations of xenophobia.
For example, he has openly called Mexicans "criminals" and "rapists" who are "bringing drugs" to America.
Trump has encouraged his supporters to use violence against protesters, including African-American protesters who have been beaten and bloodied in Trump rallies.
Before declaring his candidacy for president, Trump led the "birther" movement to question President Obama's birth certificate in an attempt to de-legitimize the first African-American president of the United States.
Trump has attacked Muslims and called for a ban on entry of all Muslims to the United States.
Trump's overt use of racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia has drawn support for him from well-known American racists including members of the Ku Klux Klan and prominent Muslim-haters.
Conservative Republicans:
Conservative Republican leaders like Paul Ryan respond to Trump's overtly racist rhetoric by claiming "it's not who we are". Given the Republican Party's extensive use of "Southern strategy", this claim by Ryan sounds hollow.
William F. Buckley, credited with the development of modern Republican Conservatism, did not hide his racism when he called white Americans as "the advanced race".
In a 1957 National Review editorial titled “Why the South Must Prevail", Buckley wrote that the Southern white community was “entitled to take such measures as are necessary to prevail, politically and culturally, in areas in which it does not predominate numerically?”
So Ryan's and his fellow Republicans argument that Republican Conservatism does not condone racism is just flat wrong.
American Demographic Changes:
What Trump and his fellow racists in the Republican Party do not realize is that today's America is very different from 1960s America in terms of demographics. Whites now account for a little less than 70% of the US electorate. And, even though the majority of white voters still vote Republican, this majority is not enough to win presidential elections.
Here's why Trump's win in November 2016 is unlikely: John McCain and Mitt Romney, the last two Republican candidates since 2008, won the majority of white votes but failed to win the general election. Each of them got 60% of the 70% white votes that add up to 42% of the overall electorate. In addition, each of them got only 6% of Black votes and about 26% of the Asian and Hispanic votes that prevented them from gaining the overall majority needed to win. Trump's campaign rhetoric has managed to anger all minority groups, particularly Mexicans and Muslims. He will get even fewer minority votes than McCain and Romney polled in the last two general elections.
Is Trump's campaign going to fail in the United States just like Goldsmith's Trump-like campaign has failed in London? Goldsmith's tactics of fear and division have backfired with a landslide win for Mayor Sadiq Khan in London. It's clearly a triumph of hope over fear, unity over division. Will Americans take their cue from Londoners to deal a historic defeat to Donald Trump on Tuesday, November 8, 2016? Let all Americans of good-will come together to make it happen.
Sadiq Khan Hails Triumph of Hope Over Fear
Trump Phenomenon in America
Is Trump Getting Foreign Policy Advice From Husain Haqqani?
Trump's Muslim Ban
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Silicon Valley Opposes Islamophobia
Labels: GOP, Sadiq Khan, Trump, Zac Goldsmith
Divine intervention? #Indian #Hindus ask gods to help #Trump
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/73ce604e1e2d40859fefab04f1e02d81/hindu-group-india-asks-gods-help-trump-win-us-election#
Donald Trump may find it tough to get Republican leaders behind his campaign, but he's got some faraway fans trying to get the gods on his side.
Around a dozen members of a right-wing Indian Hindu group lit a ritual fire and chanted mantras Wednesday asking the Hindu gods to help Trump win the U.S. presidential election.
While Trump has dominated the Republican primary race to decide the party's candidate for the November election, his calls for temporarily banning Muslims from America and cracking down on extremist groups abroad have earned him some fans in India.
"The whole world is screaming against Islamic terrorism, and even India is not safe from it," said Vishnu Gupta, founder of the Hindu Sena nationalist group. "Only Donald Trump can save humanity."
Members of the group gathered on a blanket spread out in a New Delhi protest park along with a collection of statues depicting gods including Shiva and Hanuman — as well as photos of a smiling Trump.
Above them hung a banner declaring support for Trump "because he is hope for humanity against Islamic terror."
The group chanted Sanskrit prayers asking the gods to favor Trump in the election, and threw offerings such as seeds, grass and ghee — or clarified butter — into a small ritual fire.
What's wrong in it? Never seen you writing an article where Muslims mullahs praying for US or Israels destructions which is much more common.
On Facebook, #Trump's longtime butler calls for #Obama to be killed. #Bigotry #Racism http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/05/trump-butler-anthony-senecal-facebook-kill-obama … via @motherjones
Anthony Senecal, who worked as Donald Trump's butler for 17 years before being named the in-house historian at the tycoon's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, has repeatedly published posts on his Facebook page that express profound hatred for President Barack Obama and declare he should be killed.
On Wednesday, Senecal put up a post that read:
To all my friends on FB, just a short note to you on our pus headed "president" !!!! This character who I refer to as zero (0) should have been taken out by our military and shot as an enemy agent in his first term !!!!! Instead he still remains in office doing every thing he can to gut the America we all know and love !!!!! Now comes Donald J Trump to put an end to the corruption in government !!!! The so called elite, who are nothing but common dog turds from your front lawn are shaking in their boots because there is a new Sheriff coming to town, and the end to their corruption of the American people (YOU) is at hand !!!! I cannot believe that a common murder is even allowed to run (killery clinton) OR that a commie like bernie is a also allowed to also run !!!! Come on America put your big boy pants on---this election you have a choice---GET YOUR ASS OUT AND VOTE !!!! Thank you !!!!
Though Senecal's Facebook page is public, this message could only be read by his Facebook friends. In an interview with Mother Jones, Senecal confirms that those were his words: "I wrote that. I believe that."
Asked why he has posted messages calling for Obama to be killed, Senecal says, "I cannot stand the bastard." He continues: "I don't believe he's an American citizen. I think he's a fraudulent piece of crap that was brought in by the Democrats." Trump's historian is a birther. Senecal notes that he has been suspended in the past on Facebook for publishing material that violated the service's guidelines.
#Muslims and #Mexicans join hands, break bread in Orange County, to defeat #Trump
http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-arab-latino-adv-20160609-snap-story.html
The event had the look of feel-good cultural diplomacy. Rida Hamida, a Muslim of Syrian descent, led about 30 Latinos on a tour of Anaheim’s Little Arabia.
They cracked jokes, sipped Arabic coffee from tiny cups, asked about hookah bars, and broke bread – or sangak – over their cultural similarities and differences.
But the gathering organized by Hamida in late spring had a more practical purpose: It was an effort by local Muslims to make inroads with another, much larger group that often finds itself in the political crosshairs.
As Donald Trump has risen to become the presumptive Republican candidate for president, Muslims and Mexicans have been a constant subject of his speeches as he talks about barring refugees and immigrants from Muslim countries and building a wall along the Mexico border.
At a San Diego rally last month, Trump accused U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel, who is presiding over a class-action lawsuit filed against his real estate investing program, Trump University, of being biased because he’s of “Mexican” heritage. Curiel was born in Indiana. Shortly after, Trump suggested a Muslim judge would probably also be biased toward him.
“These are dark days for our community,” Hamida said. “Trump is rising while we’re being demonized. Muslims are told they can't enter the country. Latinos are accused of being criminals. But if we come together for a movement, we can stay strong.”
In Orange County, immigrants who trace their roots to the Middle East and other predominantly Muslim countries number about 25,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But Latinos make up more than 1 million of the county’s roughly 3 million residents.
And over the years, Latinos have built up a much wider network than Muslims, Asian Americans and other minority groups – not including the black community – for flexing political muscle.
“We are natural allies. Our numbers are going to matter together,” says Ada Briceno, interim director of Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD). “More than ever, it's necessary to join forces because this kind of election rhetoric is disgusting.”
Jose Moreno, a longtime Anaheim resident who heads Los Amigos, a countywide alliance focusing on politics and civil rights, said the Latino community in Orange County knows “what it means to be targeted with hate,” particularly in the past, when it was much smaller. But even though most Latinos in the country were born in the U.S., “we’re still treated like newcomers.”
In past years, Latino activists reached out to Arab Americans after suing the city of Anaheim to allow district-based elections, in which council members must live in the area they represent. Officials promised to put a measure on the ballot allowing both communities to collaborate, drawing district maps, and promoting Little Arabia. It passed last year.
Moreno, Hamida and other Muslims and Latino residents showed up at an Anaheim council meeting in May where leaders debated a resolution to condemn Trump’s rhetoric.
Lou DeSipio, a political science professor at UC Irvine specializing in ethnic politics, said different ethnic and racial groups have long banded together at times when they feel discriminated against by the government, society or both.
In the 1920s, Polish, Italian, Greek and Eastern European Jewish immigrants made alliances, he said.
And Latinos, Asian Americans and Native Americans joined blacks in the 1960s in the run up to the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act and the Fair Housing Act of 1968.
“This is something that goes back decades for people who feel excluded or who realize that shared interests can create something more meaningful,” DeSipio said. “Would they have been as successful working individually? Probably not.”
Global 1%, #Asia Middle Class Gained Most from #Globalization, not Middle Class in #America, #Europe. #Trump #Bexit
https://hbr.org/2016/05/why-the-global-1-and-the-asian-middle-class-have-gained-the-most-from-globalization
It is by now well-known that the period from the mid-1980s to today has been the period of the greatest reshuffle of personal incomes since the Industrial Revolution. It’s also the first time that global inequality has declined in the past two hundred years. The “winners” were the middle and upper classes of the relatively poor Asian countries and the global top 1%. The (relative) “losers” were the people in the lower and middle parts of rich countries’ income distributions, according to detailed household surveys data from more than 100 countries between 1988 and 2008, put together and analyzed by Christoph Lakner and myself, as well as my book Global Inequality: A New Approach for the Age of Globalization, which includes updated information to 2011.
The chart above, the Global Incidence Curve, shows the world’s population along the horizontal axis, ranked from the poorest to the richest percentile; real income gains between 1988 and 2008 (adjusted for countries’ price levels) are shown on the vertical axis.
The expansion of incomes around the median of the global income distribution was so overwhelming that it ensured global inequality’s decline — despite the real income growth of the top 1% and rising national inequalities in many countries. Real incomes more than doubled between 1988 and 2011 (though the extension to 2011 is not shown in this chart), a shift that involved large swaths of people (almost a third of the world population, most of them from Asia). And although our data for the past are quite tentative and in some cases not much better than guesses, it is still the first time since 1820 that global inequality is deemed to have gone down, from approximately 69 Gini points to around 64. (On the Gini scale, 100 would be complete inequality while 0 would be complete equality).
The intuition behind this result is easy to grasp. In most countries, and especially in the big ones like China, India, the United States, and Russia, national inequalities have risen. So if people are more focused on national inequality, their concerns about what is happening at home will dominate the “objective” reduction of inequality across the globe.
This may be politically a more meaningful way to look at global inequality, and it leads to a somber conclusion. Even if globalization were to be associated with an absolute real income improvement for all, or almost all, and reduced global inequality, if it is also associated with rising national inequalities, the unhappiness stemming from the latter may dominate. Globalization may be “felt” to produce a more unequal world, even if it objectively does not. Then the very facts that are globally hopeful and reassuring may have domestic consequences that are the very opposite.
The One Demographic That Is Hurting #HillaryClinton: White Men Without College Degrees Overwhlemingly Favor #Trump
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/07/26/upshot/the-one-demographic-that-is-hurting-hillary-clinton.html
In six polls conducted this month, Mr. Trump leads among white registered voters without a degree by a margin of 58 percent to 30 percent. This has been true, to varying degrees, for the entire year. It’s a significant improvement over Mr. Romney in 2012, who led in pre-election polls by a 55-to-37 margin among this group.
In some new polls that are showing Mr. Trump with an overall lead, he has even larger leads among white working-class voters. A Monday CNN poll, for instance, had him ahead by three percentage points nationwide with a 66-to-29 edge among this group. The last live interview poll to show Mr. Trump ahead before the convention, an ABC/Washington Post poll, showed Mr. Trump with a 65-to-29 lead among the group. Conversely, Mrs. Clinton leads when she holds down her losses among these voters.
The notion that Mr. Trump could remain competitive through gains among one group may counter expectations. The prevailing story line of recent elections held that Democrats overcame weakness among white working-class voters with sweeping demographic shifts to a more diverse electorate. This framework implied that white working-class voters had been reduced to just a fraction of the electorate, and that the Republicans had little room for gains among them.
But white working-class voters represented about 44 percent of 2012 voters, and President Obama was not especially weak among them. Across the North, he ran even with, or ahead of, John Kerry in 2004 and Al Gore in 2000 with that group. In raw numbers, there were more white-working class voters who supported Mr. Obama than nonwhite voters or college-educated white voters.
Mr. Trump has adopted a message all but perfectly devised to attract these voters. He has a populist message on trade and immigration. He has abandoned key elements of the Republican agenda that hurt the party among white working-class Democrats, like support for cutting the social safety net.
Mr. Trump may also be benefiting from gender. Analysts have tended to treat the “gender gap” as if it always helps Democrats; Democrats are usually said to have an advantage among women, not a disadvantage among men. In truth, there’s no way to distinguish between the two. Mrs. Clinton’s big drop-off among less-educated white men at least raises the possibility that she faces a significant gender penalty among this group.
It is also possible that less-educated white men are reacting to rapid changes in cultural and economic status, completely independent of Mrs. Clinton’s gender. No liberal arts college class on “power, privilege and hierarchy” will tell you that white working-class men have become a disadvantaged group.
But many white working-class men do not feel privileged — not in a society where power and status are often vested in well-educated elites along the coasts. From their standpoint, the Democratic Party might look like an identity politics patronage system — affirmative action, immigration, “political correctness,” gender or whatever else.
Regardless of the exact sources of Mr. Trump’s strength, his narrow but deep appeal has the potential to shake up the electoral map. The extent that Democrats are dependent on white working-class voters varies considerably by state. So, too, does the extent to which Republicans depend on college-educated white voters.
Half-#Indian man escorted out of #Trump rally CNN Politics
http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/19/politics/indian-man-ejected-trump-rally/
A man who identified himself as half-Indian was escorted out of a Donald Trump rally on Thursday out of concern that he was a protester, but the man insisted he was a Trump supporter and said he feels that he was racially profiled.
Jake Anantha, an 18-year-old from Charlotte, was approached by a member of Trump's security team and then ushered out by police. He was told that he resembled another man who had previously disrupted Trump rallies.
"I told him I've never been to another rally in my life," Anantha said. "I'm a huge Trump supporter. I would never protest against Trump."
Anantha later tweeted that he would be voting for Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson in November.
"I will definitely be voting Johnson on November 8th," he wrote Friday.
Berkeley Rep casts a vote with Sinclair Lewis' ‘It Can’t Happen Here’ featuring Trump-like main character Buzz Windrip:
http://www.sfgate.com/performance/article/Berkeley-Rep-casts-a-vote-with-It-Can-t-9284937.php
“We’ve got to change our system!” “Smash the crooked labor leaders!” “Make America a proud, rich land again!” They sound like the rants of a certain current Republican nominee. But they’re actually the ravings of Sen. Berzelius “Buzz” Windrip, the villainous presidential candidate in Sinclair Lewis’ 1935 novel “It Can’t Happen Here.”
The tale’s uncanny similarities to the current election, with demagogue Windrip pandering to the electorate’s basest instincts, inspired Berkeley Rep to adapt the novel into a new play that opens the company’s season on Friday, Sept. 30.
After their originally scheduled play dropped out, Artistic Director Tony Taccone and Associate Director Lisa Peterson decided to mount a political work in parallel with the election. “It was February,” Taccone recalls in a sunny room at Berkeley Rep’s offices. “Trump was gaining enough traction that you were like, ‘Oh, that’s curious.’ The book started to get referenced in articles about him.”
“I Googled ‘it can’t happen here,’ thinking, is that a thing?” says Peterson, who also directs the production. “Then we read that it had a theatrical history.” They had unwittingly dusted off an 80-year-old exemplar of political performance.
Lewis is better known for the novels “Main Street,” “Elmer Gantry” and “Babbitt,” as well as a 1930 Nobel Prize in Literature and a 1926 Pulitzer Prize that Lewis declined for “Arrowsmith.”
But “It Can’t Happen Here,” a cautionary tale about the rise of fascism through the American democratic process, was a best-seller in an era when Mussolini led Italy and Hitler was consolidating power in Germany. The complacent American populace is represented by protagonist Doremus Jessup, a Vermont newspaperman who realizes too late that it can, indeed, happen here.
Capitalizing on the book’s popularity, the Federal Theatre Project, an endeavor of the Works Progress Administration, commissioned Lewis and screenwriter John C. Moffitt to adapt it for the stage. And in a stroke of ambition not seen before or since, it premiered in 22 theaters, across 18 states, on Oct. 27, 1936.
Each locale interpreted the script in its own way, including a San Francisco version peppered with air-raid sound effects, Yiddish adaptations in New York and Los Angeles, an African American version in Seattle, and a Spanish translation in Tampa, Fla. (Lewis himself did a turn as Jessup in a Massachusetts summer-stock run in 1938.) Along with providing theater professionals with several months of desperately needed work, the productions entertained more than 500,000 people nationwide and doubled as antifascist propaganda.
But, Taccone says, “It was a terrible play. It was super-melodramatic and didn’t really tie to the book.” Many critics savaged it for those same reasons, but John Hobart praised the San Francisco production, presented at the Columbia Theater (now the ACT’s Geary Theater), in his review for The Chronicle. Describing it as a “taut drama” and “probably the most ‘important’ production the Federalites have yet put on,” he also made the wide-eyed observation that Windrip “combines the chief characteristics of Hitler, Mussolini and Stalin with some of the less admirable qualities particular to the third-rate American politician.”
Nonetheless, Taccone and Peterson decided to go back to the source. “The novel’s got a very witty voice, and Lewis’ understanding of American politics was fantastic,” he says, and he and screenwriter Bennett S. Cohen wrote a new script with today’s social climate in mind. “The messenger was different back then,” he explains. “The world had not encountered Hitler yet, but now we are so aware. We talked a lot about how this (story) can still be impactful.”
NPR Reporter Asma Khalid's Notebook : What It Was Like As A #Muslim To Cover The Election. #Trump #Islamophobia https://n.pr/2h8KxLa @NPR
Sometime in early 2016 between a Trump rally in New Hampshire, where a burly man shouted something at me about being Muslim, and a series of particularly vitriolic tweets that included some combination of "raghead," "terrorist," "bitch" and "jihadi," I went into my editor's office and wept.
I cried for the first (but not the last) time this campaign season.
Through tears, I told her that if I had known my sheer existence — just the idea of being Muslim — would be a debatable issue in the 2016 election, I would never have signed up to do this job.
To friends and family, I looked like a masochist. But I was too invested to quit.
I was hired by NPR to cover the intersection of demographics and politics. My job required crisscrossing the country to talk to all kinds of voters. I attended rallies and town halls for nearly every candidate on both sides of the aisle, and I met people in their homes, churches and diners.
I am also visibly, identifiably Muslim. I wear a headscarf. So I stand out. And during this campaign, that Muslim identity became the first (and sometimes only) thing people saw, for good or for bad.
"Don't be a martyr"
Sometimes I met voters who questioned the 3-D nature of my life, people who viscerally hated the idea of me.
One night an old journalist friend called me and said, "Look, don't be a martyr."
It was a strange comment to me, since the harassment seemed more like a nuisance than a legitimate threat. And I knew if I was ever legitimately concerned, I had two options: I could ask for a producer to travel with me, or I wouldn't wear a headscarf. (And a couple of times I didn't.) Without a hijab, I'm incognito, light-skinned enough that I can pass as some sort of generic ethnic curiosity.
For many journalists, the 2016 campaign was the story of a lifetime. And it was indeed the story of a lifetime for me, too, but a story with real-life repercussions.
And I hung on, because the story of Donald Trump's America is not some foreign story of a faraway place; it's my homeland.
Hoosier roots
I'm from Indiana. We grew up in a mostly Democratic county. But my town was predominantly white and fairly conservative, a place where the Ten Commandments are engraved in marble outside the old County Courthouse.
I loved our childhood — summers playing basketball, winters sledding. We weren't outsiders — I sold Girl Scout cookies, was captain of the tennis team.
We were part of the club — or so we thought.
George W Bush:
“Bigotry in any form is blasphemy against the American creed......Too often, we judge other groups by their worst examples while judging ourselves by our best intentions..... Bigotry seems emboldened. Our politics seem more vulnerable to conspiracy theories and outright fabrication."
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/19/full-text-george-w-bush-speech-trump-243947
Our identity as a nation – unlike many other nations – is not determined by geography or ethnicity, by soil or blood. Being an American involves the embrace of high ideals and civic responsibility. We become the heirs of Thomas Jefferson by accepting the ideal of human dignity found in the Declaration of Independence. We become the heirs of James Madison by understanding the genius and values of the U.S. Constitution. We become the heirs of Martin Luther King, Jr., by recognizing one another not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.
This means that people of every race, religion, and ethnicity can be fully and equally American. It means that bigotry or white supremacy in any form is blasphemy against the American creed. (Applause.)
And it means that the very identity of our nation depends on the passing of civic ideals to the next generation.
We need a renewed emphasis on civic learning in schools. And our young people need positive role models. Bullying and prejudice in our public life sets a national tone, provides permission for cruelty and bigotry, and compromises the moral education of children. The only way to pass along civic values is to first live up to them.
Finally, the Call to Action calls on the major institutions of our democracy, public and private, to consciously and urgently attend to the problem of declining trust.
For example, our democracy needs a media that is transparent, accurate and fair. Our democracy needs religious institutions that demonstrate integrity and champion civil discourse. Our democracy needs institutions of higher learning that are examples of truth and free expression.
In short, it is time for American institutions to step up and provide cultural and moral leadership for this nation.
#AlabamaSenateRace results highlight deep #racial divisions in #Trump's #America. http://www.riazhaq.com/2016/05/has-gops-dog-whistle-politics-produced.html
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©2018 Ricky Edwards
RICKY EDWARDS
Film & Television Composer
Ricky is an Australian composer who has been composing music for film and television since 1996. He has worked on over 90 film and television projects as either a composer or an orchestrator. The list of work includes Mako Island of Secrets (aka Mako Mermaids) Series 1-3, h2o Just Add Water Series 1-3, James Cameron's Deepsea Challenge and orchestrations on The Lego Movie, Australia and Shine.
Photo by Arnaud Domange
Ricky completed the score for The BBQ, an Australian feature film starring Shane Jacobson and Magda Szubanski and directed by Stephen Amis. Ricky will begin work on the Jonathan M Shiff, ZDF co-production of The Bureau of Magical Things later this year.
He has recently finished work on Jonathan M Shiff's Mako Island of Secrets (aka Mako Mermaids) Series 3. This was the final series in the mermaid franchise that began with h2o Just Add Water in 2006. Both h2o and Mako are still broadcasting internationally on high rotation and continue to rate highly on children's television.
Both h2o and Mako were distributed by ZDF International and Mako Mermaids was released with a Netflix exclusive premiere. They broadcast on free to air, cable and streaming services worldwide.
Ricky also worked on James Cameron's Deepsea Challenge, a National Geography documentary feature, along side co-composers Brett Aplin and Amy Bastow. The film was released in 2014 and the score picked up an AFI AACTA Nomination for Best Music for a Documentary in 2015.
Ricky has recently finished a choral work entitled Sanctus, commissioned to commemorate the bicentennial of the laying of the first foundation stone for Saint David's Cathedral, Hobart, Tasmania. Sanctus is written for baritone, child soprano, adult and children's choirs, organ, percussion and cathedral bells. The work will soon premiere on 25th March 2017 as part of the 10 Days on the Island Festival in Hobart.
Ricky has launched a digital music distribution label called Remus Digital. This label is set up to release and distribute film and tv score soundtrack albums through major online music sales and streaming services such as iTunes, Amazon and Google Play. Remus Digital will grow the catalogue and offer soundtrack albums from future film and tv series projects as well as some from the past. Subscribe to the news letter to stay up to date with new releases.
Ricky's work can be heard on the showreel pages here and for further information and material please feel free to ask.
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The Church of St Peter & St Paul, Peasmarsh lies about a mile to the south of the village. It is sited on one of the only two areas in the parish to rise above 65 metres and commands fine views over the Rother and the Tillingham valleys.
Peasmarsh, known before the Conquest as Tetbald, began as a settlement around an Anglo Saxon minster situated where the present church now stands. Evidence of Roman activity on the site which has recently come to light suggests much earlier occupation. The reason for the village subsequently moving away to the North is unexplained, but the most popular theory is that this was due to a serious outbreak of plague in the 14th century
The present beautiful and historic Grade 1 listed building dates from 1070 and a considerable amount of the original Church remains. The iron-sandstone Chancel Arch, with the unusual leopard-like creatures carved on each side, has remained almost untouched since Norman times.
Around 1170, the Tower was added. North and South Aisles were formed by cutting through the original walls and making the present arches in Trans-Norman style. In 1240, the Chancel was lengthened to nearly twice its previous size. Some 250 years later the South Aisle was further enlarged and the South Porch added.
The exceptionally fine acoustics of this building led to it being chosen as the main venue for the Florestan Festival for 13 years and it is now the venue for the annual Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival
Church Services are listed int he Parish magazine (available at both Peasmarsh and Beckley Churches).
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Executive Vice President Salary in Rochester, New York
How much does an Executive Vice President make in Rochester, NY? The average Executive Vice President salary in Rochester, NY is $132,139 as of December 26, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $107,459 and $150,091. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
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What does an Executive Vice President do?
Understand business objectives and effectively translate them into strategies, while skillfully navigating obstacles and resistance to change.
Demonstrate a commitment to equity and diversity, and understand how to effectively serve and interact with diverse populations with a high degree of comfort and confidence.
Create and sustain a high-performing team through recognizing and maximizing the skills of the professional staff and minimizing employee-initiated turnover.
Assists the SVP with managing their weekly meeting schedule, other on- and off-site meetings and retreats, coordinating meeting agendas, and if applicable attending meetings and retreats in a support capacity.
Manage and coordinate all insurance policies and claims for the college including requesting certificates of insurance, tracking premium payments, collecting stakeholder information as it relates to premium calculations, and submitting incident reports to the State Department of Enterprise Services or insurance carriers.
Support the VPs with Cabinet, Board of Trustees, Board of Directors and Presidential committees, sub-committee and related activities.
Develop and maintain current knowledge of general operations within Administrative Services as well as policies and procedures of the college, the Board of Trustees, and the State community college system (as they pertain to assigned duties).
Provide direct confidential, administrative and strategic support to the Vice President, including, but is not limited to scheduling meetings, managing appointments, recording minutes, processing travel arrangements.
Actively participates in the career development of lower tier supervisors and managers providing training and development goals, performance evaluations, and training for each team member.
Lead the strategy underpinning our cloud and technical infrastructure, overseeing high-level architectural decisions, driving platform integrations, managing cloud migrations, and guiding teams to successful execution on continuous portfolio-wide infrastructure optimization efforts.
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Rochester is at 43°9′56″N 77°36′41″W / 43.16556°N 77.61139°W / 43.16556; -77.61139 (43.165496, −77.611504). The city is about 73 miles (120 km) east-northeast of Buffalo and about 87 miles (140 km) west of Syracuse and Albany, the state capital is 226 miles (360 km) to the east ; it sits on Lake Ontario's southern shore. The Genesee River bisects the city. Toronto, Canada is northwest 168 miles (270 km) and New York City is about 350 miles (560 km) to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.1 square miles (96 km2), of which 35.8 square m...
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Executive Vice President in Rochester, NY. The base salary for Executive Vice President ranges from $107,459 to $150,091 with the average base salary of $132,139. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $125,569 to $179,781 with the average total cash compensation of $148,793.
About Rochester, New York Rochester is at 43°9′56″N 77°36′41″W / 43.16556°N 77.61139°W / 43.16556; -77.61139 (43.165496, −77.611504). The city is about 73 miles (120 km) eas....More
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No more waiting in the wings for Edinburgh matchwinner Jaco van der Walt
Jaco van der Walt in training at Murrayfield. Picture: SNS Group
LEWIS STUART
Published: 22:30 Monday 08 April 2019
One down, two to go. The maths on how Edinburgh can rescue their season remains much the same despite their weekend victory over Scarlets, and now attention has switched to this week’s game against Ulster with all the players knowing they have to win it – their first success in Llanelli since 2015 has bought them breathing space but no respite.
Beating the team immediately below them in their Guinness Pro14 conference left Edinburgh in exactly the same position they had been before the weekend – fourth – though they have closed the gap on Benetton to a single point and on Ulster to three points.
That makes Friday evening’s BT Murrayfield clash between the northern Irish province and Edinburgh another of those eight-pointers. If Ulster win, they clinch a play-off spot and Heineken Champions Cup rugby for next season. Edinburgh would overtake them and move into a strong position for the same rewards if they can find a route to victory.
It is the kind of pressure that head coach Richard Cockerill, pictured, has been demanding they get used to. If they are to get among the European elite, they have to learn not just to play in these games but to relish the experience.
It is an attitude that comes more naturally to some than others, and Edinburgh supporters can be happy that one of their key playmakers is among the group of those who see games like this as a chance to show what he can do.
Among all the big names in the Edinburgh squad, Jaco van der Walt has tended to fly a bit under the radar. Even among the half-backs, his partner Henry Pyrgos tends to get most of the attention, but he is a key member of the side, keeping the backs moving, not afraid to take on the defence himself, and a kicker who has slotted 33 of his 37 shots at goal this season to put himself in the running for the tournament’s Golden Boot award.
There are a number of reasons why he does not have a higher profile. For a start, as he admits, as a native Afrikaans speaker, English is his second language and he never feels entirely comfortable speaking in public. On the field, he is one of those understated stand-offs who brings other players into the game rather than go for outrageous options.
He has, however, thoroughly enjoyed his time in Edinburgh, settling into the city where the sizeable South African contingent at the club has made it easy for him to feel at home, and has been excited by the season so far. “The Heineken Champions Cup is a great competition, it is so good to play against big teams like the ones from France,” he said. “It was a great experience for me – in some games I was playing against some of my South African heroes. It is good to compare yourself with the best in the world and important for us to get back there [next season].”
To do that they will have to beat Ulster, another club with a South African influence. “It is always a hard game against Ulster, they are a big physical team. It is almost a play-off game already for us, we need to focus on the next challenge. We need to get back in and focus on the next step,” said Van der Walt.
If they do beat Ulster he will have been a key player, just as he was in collecting 15 points and the man-of-the-match award in Wales last weekend, though he was also quite happy to play along with jokes at his own expense after intercepting inside his own half and running the try in from there.
“I was just standing in the right place at the right time,” he said. “It was a case of my legs feeling a bit heavy, so I could not get away. I think big Pierre Schoeman [the 19 stone loosehead prop] could have caught me!” he said, ignoring the fact he was chased all the way by Hadleigh Parkes, the Scarlets and Wales centre, who didn’t make up any ground at all.
Van der Walt joined Edinburgh in November 2017 from the Lions Super Rugby franchise in his native South Africa on a two-and-a-half-year contract. For a long time, it seemed he had come more as back-up than as a regular starter, with Duncan Weir expected to hold down the 10 shirt the season he arrived before Simon Hickey was brought in last summer.
It was a role he had become used to after playing understudy to Elton Jantjies at the Lions, but one he had no intention of accepting – by the end of last season he was starting most games and Hickey’s arrival this season was only a small blip in his run of success.
Two-match ban for Glasgow co-captain Callum Gibbins
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Andrew Dallas appointed to UEFA Youth League Quarter Final
Andrew Dallas has been appointed to referee today’s UEFA Youth League Quarter Final tie between FC Porto and FC Midtjylland.
The official will take charge of the clash in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, as the two sides go head-to-head in the last eight.
This afternoon's fixture, which kicks off at 3pm, is yet another European match for Andrew this season, after his involvements in Champions League qualifying and Europa League matches.
His assistants are fellow Scots David Doig and Paul O’Neill.
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Eleftheria Thanouli
Eleftheria Thanouli is Assistant Professor in Film Theory at the Film Department at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Amsterdam in 2005. She is the author of Post-Classical Cinema: An International Poetics of Film Narration (2009). Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.
History and Film : A Tale of Two Disciplines
...Automatically produced indexical images and historiography: these two regimes of the indexical trace, two masteries of time and pastness, two experiences of knowledge, two kinds of spectacle, both of which achieved contemporaneous...
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Brad Prager
Brad Prager is Associate Professor of German and a member of the Program in Film Studies at the University of Missouri. He is the author of The Cinema of Werner Herzog: Aesthetic Ecstasy and Truth (2007) and Aesthetic Vision and German Romanticism: Writing Images (2007). He is also the coeditor of a volume on Visual Studies and the Holocaust entitled Visualizing the Holocaust: Documents, Aesthetics, Memory (2008), as well as of a recent volume on contemporary German cinema, and is the editor of Wiley-Blackwell’s Companion to Werner Herzog(2012). Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.
After the Fact : The Holocaust in 21st Century Documentary Film
...If only as a noteworthy work of cinema, Schindler’s List (1993) is a milestone. According to the American Film Institute, the Oscar-winning production is one of the ten best American films of all time, and it earned over 300 million...
Colour and Suffering
Paul Coates is Professor in the Film Studies Department of the University of Western Ontario, Canada. He is the author of The Story of the Lost Reflection (1985), The Gorgon's Gaze: German Cinema, Expressionism and the Image of Horror (1991) and Cinema, Religion and the Romantic Legacy (2003). Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.
Cinema and Colour : The Saturated Image
British Film Institute, 2010
...The gold of your hair MargaretheThe ash of your hair Sulamith. (Paul Celan) A Matter of Life and Death Sometimes, shockingly, the properties of film technology – its powers and inadequacies – can make the difference between life...
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Randy Laist
Randy Laist is Associate Professor of English at Goodwin College, US. He is the author of Technology and Postmodern Subjectivity in Don DeLillo’s Novels and the editor of Plants and Literature: Essays in Critical Plant Studies and Looking for Lost: Critical Essays on the Enigmatic Series. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.
Cinema of Simulation : Hyperreal Hollywood in the Long 1990s
...Donna Haraway compared living in the 1990s to inhabiting “the womb of a pregnant monster,” and so it is fitting that one of the highest grossing movies of that decade, Jurassic Park, addresses the anxiety associated with monstrous...
The Holocaust as Dramatic Spectacle
Aaron Kerner
Aaron Kerner is an Associate Professor in the Cinema Department at San Francisco State University. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.
Film and the Holocaust : New Perspectives on Dramas, Documentaries, and Experimental Films
Continuum, 2011
...Introduction: Characters and Spectacle Rather than attempting to ascertain what film or films are the most significant, this chapter instead surveys a number of films that utilize the Holocaust as a dramatic spectacle. Quality...
“Lost and Done For”
James Kendrick
James Kendrick is an Associate Professor of Film and Digital Media at Baylor University, USA. He is the author of Hollywood Bloodshed: Violence in 1980s American Cinema (2009) and Film Violence: History, Ideology, Genre (2009), as well as numerous book chapters and journal articles. He is also the film and video critic for QNetwork.com. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.
Darkness in the Bliss-Out : A Reconsideration of the Films of Steven Spielberg
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Sue Vice
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Home » Minnesota Rep. Bob Vogel Announces $30 Million Funds for School Safety
Minnesota Rep. Bob Vogel Announces $30 Million Funds for School Safety
KEYWORDS school safety / video management system (VMS) / video surveillance
Minnesota State Rep. Bob Vogel announced school districts throughout Minnesota are receiving a combined $30 million from the state to fund safety initiatives.
The supplemental aid must be used for expenditures as authorized under the Safe Schools Levy. This includes a wide variety of facility and programming purposes such as police liaison services, counseling, school security, gang resistance education training and other crime prevention and safety measures for students and staff, such as video surveillance.
“Children, parents, and teachers all deserve to feel safe at school,” said Rep. Vogel. “It is our job as the legislature to make sure schools have resources to ensure that happens. This school safety funding is provided in a way that local school districts and citizens can make safety improvements based on their particular needs.”
The money comes from a one-time Safe Schools Supplemental Aid appropriation in the state’s new education budget. The $30 million will be provided to school districts and charter schools on a per-pupil basis. School districts in Rep. Vogel's House District 20A have received over $255,000 in funding with New Prague Area Schools receiving $145,391.18, Belle Plaine Public School District receiving $56,579.35, Le Sueur-Henderson School District receiving $35,278.79 and Cleveland Public School District receiving $18,004.56.
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Mike Trout's Record Contract With the Angels Is About Loyalty to the Only Team He Knows
To say that Mike Trout sold himself short—even if accurate—is to misunderstand why the game's foremost talent plays and loves baseball. It does, however, reveal the power that owners keep gaining over players.
Tom Verducci
If it can be said that handing one ballplayer $430 million is a bargain—what it cost recently to buy an entire hotel chain (Kimpton) or a clothing company (Perry Ellis)—the Los Angeles Angels got one in buying the next 12 seasons of Mike Trout.
Trout is the best player in baseball by miles. He produces WAR, the coin of the front office realm these days, at the rate of Manny Machado and Bryce Harper combined. And yet he sold his prime free agent years for an average annual value ($35.8 million) that is only 4% greater than what the Arizona Diamonbacks gave Zack Greinke three years ago.
Trout will play for the only team he has known until he is 40 years old after the Angels added 10 years at $36 million per year to the two years left on his current deal. He has $430 million guaranteed coming on top of the $78 million he’s already earned— which vaults him past Alex Rodriguez ($441 million) as baseball’s career earnings champion and its first half-a-billion-dollar man ($508 million). That’s all good news for Trout, the Angels and baseball fans, because one-team iconic players are an important part of the game’s history.
But this extension also is a statement about the decline of free agency and how owners have regained leverage over players. Trout should have broken the $40 million a year barrier. “Very underwhelming,” one agent called the Trout extension. “It had nothing to do with his WAR value … He should be well over 40 per year. He is the king of WAR.”
That Trout took less and did so two full years from free agency dovetails with the many stars before him just in the past three years that sold their free agent rights rather than exercising them (Stephen Strasburg, Giancarlo Stanton, Clayton Kershaw, Jose Altuve, Nolan Arenado, Aaron Nola, Luis Severino, et al). Owners have keenly slow-played free agency and weaponized WAR enough—while, let’s face it, tempting players with supersized sums—to convince players not to push the envelope.
“They are taking all the guys out of the system,” said another agent. “This has been their plan for years and well-executed.”
The only imminent test case up next is Boston outfielder Mookie Betts, who can become a free agent after the 2020 season. Betts has resisted an extension and is said to be the rare player who may want to be the flag bearer for the elite market.
“If he turned down 10/300 he might have just bought himself two more years or gets to demand Arenado AAV,” the agent said, referring to Arenado’s $32.5 million average annual value.
The other element in play is that the numbers at the top of the market have grown extreme enough that the risk-reward calculus of “pushing the envelope” isn’t what it used to be. When Rodriguez reached free agency in 2000 his original team, Seattle, offered him “only” $92 million over five years. The Rangers gave him $252 million over 10 years.
The Angels put another $360 million in Trout’s hands. That’s a long way from $92 million. Would you risk $360 million to earn more, get your true WAR value and earn an AAV that begins with a four? Do you want to be the guy to carry the union forward, pulling up the others behind you, the way it was in the 1990s? Those days, that kind of militancy, are gone.
The contracts of Greinke, Albert Pujols and Robinson Canó, when free agency was the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, seem like ages ago. It’s only been a few years.
“I’m not sure how many more of those are coming unless guys are willing to take the last dollar and possibly switch teams to do so,” one of the agents said.
Trout wasn’t the kind of guy to push the system, anyway, just as neither were Tony Gwynn, Cal Ripken, Derek Jeter or Ken Griffey Jr., who never saw free agency in their primes. Trout has been treated well by the Angels and it is the only team he ever has known. It was the one team that took a chance on a high school outfielder from Millville, N.J. when 22 other teams passed on him in the draft. Trout has never forgotten that.
Trout also is a happy soul. There is nobody in the game who represents the game better than Trout. He signs autographs for kids every day and plays hard and well and with a smile on is face. Greatness rarely looks this good.
He is so good that his best comps are dead. Trout has the highest WAR through his age-26 season (64.3) than any player in history, just ahead of Ty Cobb (63.4) and Mickey Mantle (61.4). The best player in baseball is exactly the kind of role model you want at the top of the game; shame on the celebrity-obsessed, gossip-chasing, snark-fueled growth market that knocks him for lacking “an edge,” “personality” or “controversy.”
With Trout, it’s very simple. It’s not about pushing the market. It’s about keeping his life simple and happy, and remaining loyal to an organization that has become family to him, his wife and his parents.
The cynic will point out that Trout just signed away the rest of his career to a team that never has won a playoff game since he made his major league debut in 2011. The Angels are one of only eight teams without a playoff win during those eight years. For the past three years they have fielded losing teams that finished at least 21 games out of first place. They haven’t developed a 200-strikeout pitcher since Jered Weaver was drafted in 2004.
In 2021, the Angels will spend $88.8 million on Pujols, Trout and Justin Upton, a ridiculous percentage of a payroll on three players, which makes it more difficult to build a winning team. But Pujols’s $30 million comes off the payroll then, and Moreno, who leveraged the Pujols signing to get a windfall TV deal, is never shy about plowing money back into the team. And the core of the Angels’ next great team begins with Trout, 27, Shohei Ohtani, 24, and prospect Jo Adell, 19, three dynamic talents.
In baseball, one player doesn’t make a championship. But the Angels, with their $430 million bargain, have a much better chance over the next dozen years.
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Mike Trout is the greatest contemporary baseball player ever. The Angels still can't win enough with him. It hasn't stopped Trout from getting better every year.
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Digimon World Re:Digitize Decode Is Almost A Sequel, Say Developers
By Laura July 3, 2013
Recently, Digimon World Re:Digitize Decode was released the for Nintendo 3DS in Japan, and the game’s developers took part in two different interviews with Japanese media—one with Famitsu and one with Dengeki Online. Both these interviews focused on the transition from PSP to 3DS.
The choice to go with the 3DS was simple, according to the interviews. Originally, the PSP was chosen because it had a strong audience of Digimon fans. Not only was it powerful system, but it was also a system that had a large audience of children and parents. According to the developers, “We would love to see Digimon reach the 20-year mark. We would love to see Digimon last into the next generation, that after 20 years, parents and children can enjoy Digimon together.”
In expanding to a new system, the producer and director hoped to attract new fans as well as take advantage of the system’s functions to create a more in-depth game.
The two screens are used in Re:Digitize Decode to make choices such as in the training minigames as well as to input commands during battle. It is also where the new function the Digitter will be displayed. However, this was the least of the changes made for the 3DS version.
During the creation process, Tri-Crescendo and Namco had originally planned on doing a direct port. However, because both the director and producer felt this was a new opportunity, they decided to add as much content as time allowed—and they did it to the point that even they felt a “sequel” might fit better than just a port with “additional content”. Everything that’s new was created after the PSP game had been released, so even they felt that they had pushed their limits.
They attributed their success to the fact that, when they first worked on the PSP game, they were focusing on learning about Digimon and its existing material, while for the 3DS game they had already grown attached and were focused instead on making the game more “Digimon”.
This focus is also shown in the additional “Decode” in the title. Originally, it is “a program that decompressed data back into information,” whereas in this case, they used it to mean “to analyze a previous work and reconstruct it in a better incarnation”. In addition, it also refers to the new Decode function of the main character, which “reconstructs a Digimon’s soul [after death] and gives them stronger abilities”.
Thus, the original purpose of Digimon World Re:Digitize was to appeal to the core Digimon fans who had played the original Playstation game 13 years ago. Meanwhile, Decode’s goal is to focus on an enormous increase of content, on fine-tuning what already existed based off player comments, and on making changes the developers had wanted to previously, but couldn’t fit into the PSP game either due to space or time restrictions.
In addition, the creators hope to appeal to a wider audience. Previous Digimon franchises were aimed at a variety of audiences, down to as young as elementary students, but this time they decided to set their sights on high school students and higher, since “the majority of Digimon fans are now in their twenties”.
As such, they asked character designer Suzuhito Yasuda to create catchier, more unique designs such that players could tell the approximate age and personality of the character just from a glance. For example, for new character Rina Shinomiya, they asked for a “lively, active girl”.
Digimon World Re:Digitize Decode is available now in Japan.
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MUSGRAVE AND RYDING SCORE SOLID RESULTS
Two of GB Snowsport’s most experienced campaigners continued their strong starts to 2019, with Dave Ryding and Andrew Musgrave finishing the first week of the year with good World Cup results.
Cross Country Tour de Ski stages 6 & 7, Val di Fiemme – Sat 5-Sun 6 January
Andrew Musgrave has come back from a debilitating illness at the back end of 2018 to show positive signs in the lead-up to this year’s World Championships after a strong showing at the Tour de Ski.
The three-time Olympian finished in 17th place overall, his second-best finish ever in the event, following yesterday’s 9km climb in the seventh and final stage.
Throughout the nine-day event Musgrave delivered some eye-catching performances, particularly in the two 15km classic mass start stages which earned the 28-year-old his best and third-best career results in classic events.
Musgrave will now take a break from competition with his next event scheduled to be the World Cup at Ulricehamn, Sweden in three weeks time.
The next stop on the World Cup circuit is this weekend in Germany where Andrew Young, James Clugnet, Annika Taylor and Nichole Bathe take part in the individual and team sprint events.
Alpine World Cup, Zagreb CRO – Sunday 6 January
Dave Ryding just missed out on another top 10 performance but still delivered a strong result to cap an exciting opening week of the year.
Just five days after standing on the podium in Oslo, Ryding was back at it in Zagreb where he progressed to the second run in a tie for 23rd. Laurie Taylor did not move through after a recording a DNF in the first run.
Starting from a similar position to that which saw him make a charge to fourth place in Italy just before Christmas, Ryding was again in need of a solid second run. The 32-year-old laid down the eighth-fastest second run of the competition, seeing him rise to 11th overall.
The result sees Ryding now sitting in fifth place on the 2018/19 slalom World Cup standings ahead of this weekend’s race in Adelboden, Switzerland.
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“Anticipating Wikipedia: William Smellie and the First Information Revolution” by Stephen Brown
Categories: Lectures / Events, Research & Projects, Videos
In the 250th anniversary year of the Edinburgh publication of the first edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, the National Library of Scotland and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland co-hosted a public lecture. William Smellie was one of the original founder members of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and editor of the first edition of the Britannica, as well as William Buchan’s Domestic Medicine, the Scots Magazine, and the first transactions of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Professor Stephen Brown is Professor of English at Trent University in Canada, an Affiliate of the Centre for the History of the Book at the University of Edinburgh, and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
This lecture was recorded by Mallard Productions for the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland at the National Library of Scotland on 24 July 2018 at 2pm.
With thanks to Society Fellow Sir Angus Grossart QC OBE DL LLD DLitt FRSE FSA Scot for generously supporting the filming of the Society’s 2017-18 lecture programme.
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Stunning Entries in the Sony World Photography Awards 2020
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1. © Mahmut Serdar Alakus, Turkey, entry, Open competition, Portraiture, 2020 Sony World Photography Awards 2020 Sony World Photography Awards
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5. © Angiolo Manetti, Italy, entry, Open competition, Architecture, 2020 Sony World Photography Awards
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18. © Ales Krivec, Slovenia, entry, Open competition, Natural World & Wildlife, 2020 Sony World Photography Awards
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Home Masters Kamlesh Patel
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Embracing the many roles of a modern-day spiritual teacher, you can find Kamlesh Patel meditating with a group of
followers in the sublime stillness of a Himalayan ashram, or equally well teaching thousands of people to meditate at an international conference centre in Lyon France, or Silicon Valley in California, addressing recruits in a police academy in Delhi or sharing tips on basic life skills with hundreds of students at a high school campus in Mumbai.
His role as the fourth spiritual guide in the Sahaj Marg system of Raja Yoga takes him to corporates and government offices, colleges, universities and schools, and to meet the many seekers who come to meditate with him when he travels the world. These travels include the small village roads of India, stopping in places that have known the ancient traditions of spirituality since time immemorial. They also include the main urban centres in all parts of the world- New York, Copenhagen, Paris, London, Minsk, Sydney, etc. and everything in between. He is comfortable in all milieux and with people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures.
His own background is well-suited to this diverse mix of humanity. He spent his childhood in a small village in
Gujarat in India, and fondly reminisces about sleeping on the roof under the stars as a child, and naturally growing up in tune with Nature and her cycles. After school, he graduated with a degree in Pharmacy in Ahmedabad and did his postgraduate studies in the USA, where he went on to own and manage twelve pharmacies in New York. He spent a large amount of his adult life based in the USA, before deciding to give his time fully to the global organizations he now leads.
All the while, his inclination towards spirituality was developing and led him to his first Guru in 1976, Ram Chandra of Shahjahanpur, known fondly to many as Babuji. From that time, his spiritual and worldly pursuits developed
in an integrated way, and he continues to excel in both. Kamlesh thus has that rare and beautiful blend of eastern
heart and western mind that allows him to dive deep into the centre of his existence in the heart, have a scientific approach to original research in the field of meditation, spirituality and human evolution, and manage the material aspects of running large international organizations.
His focus is practical: he would much prefer to sit with new seekers and give them the experience of meditation with Yogic Transmission than lecture them about it. He is happiest in silence, where the real heart to heart
communication and spiritual work can happen. And yet his talks are also the very essence of inspiration from the Source, from the super conscious wellspring of the knowledge of the universe. He is a prolific speaker, giving on average 20 to 30 talks on meditation and spirituality every month. Increasingly he is in demand to speak on TV, radio and at international conferences, as a yogi with a profound vision for the future of humanity and the universe at large. As President of the Heartfulness Institute, Kamlesh oversees Heartfulness centres and ashrams in over 120 countries, and continues to guide the 6,000 certified trainers who are permitted to impart Yogic Transmission under his care. His travels take him to these centres and ashrams, where he conducts meditation sessions for seekers young and old, and often spends special time with the youth, for whom he is an inspiring role model, reminding them that meditation techniques are simple, practical and very effective tools for designing our destiny and expanding our consciousness. He is affectionately known to many of his associates as Daaji. Heartfulness Institute Heartfulness Insititute is a non-religious organization bringing Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation techniques to people of all ages worldwide. It is associated with the Sahaj Marg system of Raja Yoga, which has been offering meditation with Yogic Transmission free of charge for over one hundred years, since the early 1900s.
Heartfulness Institute provides free ongoing relaxation and meditation classes and workshops in schools, colleges,
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Transmission, cleaning of the subtle body, and connection with the Source through the prayerful state. Seekers learn these techniques at their own pace, starting with relaxation and meditation in the introductory programs that are currently conducted by over 50,000 Heartfulness volunteers. Heartfulness can be done at home, in Heartfulness Centres, and through any organization that requests the program.
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Princess Grapes
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Princess grapes are medium to large in size and are round to cylindrical in shape, growing in loose, large clusters on trailing vines. The skin is smooth, shiny, somewhat thick, and light green. The flesh is a translucent pale green and is considered seedless, though there may be some underdeveloped seeds present that are undetectable. Princess grapes are juicy, crisp, and crunchy, and have a sweet-tart taste with hints of muscat flavor.
Princess grapes are available late summer through fall.
Princess grapes, botanically classified as Vitis vinifera ‘Princess,’ are a hybrid variety from California and are a cross between crimson table grapes and an unnamed, white seedless variety from the United States Department of Agriculture. The large grape variety was developed as part of an effort to extend the market season for California table grapes. Princess grapes are often labeled and sold as California seedless grapes by large grocers and were originally released under the name Melissa, but the name was changed to Princess after a copyright issue.
Princess grapes are an excellent source of vitamin K and potassium, and also contain some calcium and vitamin C.
Princess grapes are best suited for raw consumption and can be eaten fresh, out-of-hand, added to fruit salads or cheese boards and dried for raisins. They can be frozen and used as ice cubes for white wine or sangria or pureed and used in cocktails, sorbets, and granitas. They can also be added to smoothie bowls, canapes, fruit skewers, and green salads, or chopped and used in relishes, compotes, or chutneys. Princess grapes pair well with chicken, fish, brie, and stronger smelling cheeses, like gorgonzola. They will keep up to one week when stored in a perforated plastic bag in the refrigerator.
California’s grape industry has been around since the mid-1800s and was developed when prospectors came to California searching for gold but found that grape cultivation could be even more lucrative. Today the industry’s focus is mainly on table and wine grapes. California is responsible for over 99% of the table grapes commercially grown in the United States, and 40% of those table grapes are exported to countries such as China, Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Princess grapes were created from a breeding program through the USDA/ARS Horticultural Crops Laboratory and were bred to help lengthen the table grape season.
Princess grapes were developed and first grown in the fertile San Joaquin Valley in California. They were released in 1999, after struggling with fruit set and other issues during growing trials. Princess grapes are primarily grown in California in the United States. Internationally, the USDA has made the grape variety available to licensed growers and can be found at specialty markets in Australia, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, and Spain.
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Sentinel completes sale of Floral Plant Growers to Blue Point Capital Partners
Leading Regional Producer of Specialty Floriculture Poised for Continued Growth
NEW YORK, October 28, 2004 - Sentinel Capital Partners announced today the sale of Floral Plant Growers, L.L.C., a leading regional producer and marketer of floriculture products, to Blue Point Capital Partners and members of the management team.
Floral Plant Growers, headquartered in Denmark, Wisconsin, produces, markets and sells floriculture products to mass-merchant retailers. Floral's primarily product is bedding plants, which are small-blooming flowers sold in trays for planting in gardens or flower boxes, a rapidly growing segment of the horticulture market that has grown 10% annually for the past 10 years. Floral manages more than 70 acres of production capacity in five highly automated greenhouses in Maryland, Delaware, Wisconsin, Iowa and Indiana.
"Floral is superbly positioned for continued prosperity after successfully implementing a number of strategic growth initiatives designed to improve the operations of the business on our watch," said John McCormack, co-founder and Senior Partner of Sentinel. "Sentinel's investment team partnered with Floral's experienced management to grow the business and create value for Floral's shareholders. Demographic trends have made gardening one of the most popular past time activities and strong interest in this category will continue. We expect Blue Point will also provide additional creative talent to continue Floral's growth.
Sentinel acquired Floral in 1996. Eric Bommer, a partner at Sentinel, said, "During Sentinel's ownership, we worked closely with Floral's management team to implement sophisticated operational processes that enabled Floral to better serve its customer base of big-box retailers and mass merchants. Also, we are very pleased with Sentinel's investment returns on this transaction. We have enjoyed working closely with Floral's management team and wish them great success."
Dean Chaloupka, president of Floral Plant Growers who will continue in this capacity, said, "We are very proud of all we have achieved over the past several years. We look forward with great excitement toward our next phase of development with the team at Blue Point and we are very pleased to have worked so closely with Sentinel's experienced group of executives who helped us drive the business.
Sentinel was advised in the transaction by Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin, a leading international investment bank. Houlihan Lokey served as exclusive financial advisor, and helped structure and negotiate the sale of Floral on behalf of Sentinel.
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Memorable moments: Giants’ Pablo Sandoval hits 3 HR in World Series game
Sporting Green // San Francisco Giants
John Shea Dec. 27, 2019 Updated: Dec. 27, 2019 9:29 a.m.
Memorable moments: Giants’ Pablo Sandoval hits 3 HR in...
1of6Pablo Sandoval homers during the first inning of Game 1 of the 2012 World Series at what was then AT&T Park.Photo: David J. Phillip / Associated Press
2of6Pablo Sandoval holds his MVP trophy after Game 4 the World Series against the Tigers.Photo: Matt Slocum / Associated Press
3of6Giants players gesture to the Tigers’ lineup prior to Game 1.Photo: Brant Ward / The Chronicle
4of6Pablo Sandoval watches his two-run home run in the 3rd inning.Photo: Lance Iversen / The Chronicle
5of6Pablo Sandoval tips his helmet to the crowd after his third home run.Photo: Paul Kitagaki Jr. / Associated Press
6of6The Giants' celebrate the two-run blast by Pablo Sandoval (right) in the third inning of Game 1 of the 2012 World Series. Sandoval, who homered in the first, also homered in the .Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle 2012
What’s more memorable? Pablo Sandoval’s three home runs in Game 1 of the 2012 World Series? Or Justin Verlander’s reaction?
“Wow,” Verlander said to himself, and millions watching on TV, as Sandoval’s second homer sailed over the left-field fence at AT&T Park.
Verlander was just as impressed as he was crushed Oct. 24, 2012. The celebrated right-hander was coming off one of his many stellar seasons — leading the American League in innings and strikeouts and finishing runner-up to David Price in the Cy Young Award voting — but he couldn’t figure out Sandoval.
In one of the all-time World Series performances, the third baseman homered twice off Verlander and once off reliever Al Alburquerque, earning the fifth spot on The Chronicle’s Top 10 sports moments of the decade. The Giants swept the favored Tigers for their second of three World Series championships in five years.
When Pablo Sandoval hit 3 homers in one World Series game
“It was such a big series for Pablo because he didn’t get much playing time in 2010,” said Bobby Evans, then the assistant general manager, recalling Sandoval playing his way out of the lineup in the 2010 postseason.
“Obviously, we’re facing Verlander, their ace, in Game 1. They’re the favorite club in the Series as is, and we’re not expecting the ball to fly out of our ballpark anyway, especially against Verlander. Verlander didn’t see that coming.”
Sandoval swung at an elevated fastball in the first inning, homering to center. Next at-bat, Verlander fed him two changeups then a fastball low and away, and Sandoval’s opposite-field homer generated the “wow” moment.
The homer off Alburquerque came on a slider, and as fans — many wearing Panda hats — went bonkers, the grand and historic moment hit Sandoval as he was rounding the bases.
“I was stepping on second base and thinking, ‘Wow,’” Sandoval said at the time — and there’s that word again. “I can’t believe I hit three home runs in a game. When you feel great, everything goes your way.”
Pablo Sandoval reacts after hitting his third home run of the game.
Photo: David J. Phillip / Associated Press
In five innings, Sandoval duplicated what had been done only by Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson and Albert Pujols. With a chance in his final at-bat to become the first with four homers in a World Series game, Sandoval singled.
It was the biggest game of Sandoval’s career and cemented his reputation as a big-game hitter. He collected five hits in the final two games of the Division Series, helping the Giants overcome a two-games-to-none deficit against the Reds, and had nine hits in the NLCS, a series in which the Giants won three must-win games against the Cardinals.
Thanks to Sandoval, there was no deficit in the World Series. He went 8-for-16 in the four games and was named MVP. He hit .364 in the postseason, then .366 in the 2014 postseason.
And to think, Sandoval hardly was a factor in October 2010. His weight was an issue. He had trouble bending over for grounders and charging balls to throw across his body. At one point, coach Ron Wotus hit him high choppers on an otherwise empty field so the staff could determine his mobility.
Megan McQuaid celebrates Pablo Sandoval’s third home run during the 5th inning.
Photo: Pete Kiehart / The Chronicle
It wasn’t good. Sandoval started only five of the Giants’ 15 postseason games, just one in the World Series. The weight was on and off, and so was the production. He often worked hard on his fitness, and the results often showed on the field.
In fact, Sandoval had a much better 2011 and was a starter in the 2012 All-Star Game, a precursor to Game 1 of the World Series. Verlander started for the American League, and Sandoval batted seventh for the National League.
In the first inning, Sandoval hit a three-run triple to highlight a five-run rally, the first bases-loaded triple in All-Star history, and Verlander got a taste of what was to come.
“I never faced him before,” Sandoval said after the game, “and was just trying to put the ball in play. He didn’t have control of his fastball. I got a pitch I could hit.”
Tigers ace Justin Verlander collects his thoughts before facing Sandoval in the third inning after Sandoval had homered off him in the first inning of Game 1 in the 2012 World Series.
Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez / The Chronicle 2012
In 2003, a year after the Giants lost the World Series, they signed a 16-year-old out of Venezuela who was a natural left-hander but began throwing right-handed as a kid so he could play throughout the infield.
The Giants envisioned Sandoval as both a corner infielder and catcher, and he got considerable time behind the plate as late as 2008, the year he got called up to the majors. By 2009, he was the everyday third baseman and displaying magnificent agility for his size and an effectively aggressive approach at the plate.
“One of the things we struggled with is where to play him,” said Evans, whose crew made the right call, especially with catcher Buster Posey coming through the ranks. “He wasn’t protected in the Rule 5 draft, and then we got him to (Class A) San Jose, and he crushed it.”
Sandoval’s outside-the-zone swing percentage was high, but the Giants saw enough promise that they let him be. The approach translated in the big leagues, and he hit .345 in the final two months of 2008 and .330 in 2009, finishing second in the batting race.
From 2008 through 2014, Sandoval’s weight fluctuated, but Evans said the effort didn’t.
“He always had a good work ethic,” Evans said. “He might not have had as much discipline in all facets, but he was always a hard worker. He never gave a half effort on the field. He did the work asked of him.”
Sandoval’s popularity in San Francisco, among both fans and teammates, waned after the 2014 World Series amid tumultuous contract negotiations with Giants management and his free-agent exit to Boston.
Justin Verlander, right, reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Pablo Sandoval, far left, in the third inning.
Photo: Charlie Riedel / Associated Press
The Red Sox gave Sandoval a five-year, $95 million contract, and he was a bust. Two and a half seasons into the deal, they dumped him.
Though Sandoval hit .237 with just 14 homers with Boston, the Giants stunningly brought him back. They had brought back Ryan Vogelsong and Travis Ishikawa, both of whom became postseason legends, but the return of Sandoval was surprising because of his acrimonious departure and awful time in Boston.
“We had confidence in him,” said Evans, who had become the GM by then and signed Sandoval on the cheap — the Giants owed him just the major-league minimum while the Red Sox had to pay the rest.
“We knew his work ethic, and he always had great hand-eye coordination. Nobody could see out of the zone like he could, and we knew he loved the game so much that he played winter ball even though he was established at the big-league level. He did all we asked, and he produced.”
Sandoval brought a new attitude and accepted a new role under manager Bruce Bochy, serving as a valuable utilityman for two-plus seasons and even pitching in two games and maintaining a 0.00 ERA.
In September, Sandoval underwent Tommy John surgery, and he’ll miss a chunk of the 2020 season. He’s a free agent, and his time with the Giants appears over as the new management team seeks a younger roster.
Despite the animosity surrounding his exit five years ago, Sandoval will be remembered in San Francisco for his championship pedigree, including his historic performance in Game 1 of the 2012 World Series.
Justin Verlander will remember, too.
John Shea is The San Francisco Chronicle’s national baseball writer. Email: jshea@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @JohnSheaHey
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PAGE ONE -- Simpsons on Defense / Ex-wife's death upset him, family testifies
William Carlsen, Chronicle Staff Writer
Published 4:00 am PDT, Tuesday, July 11, 1995
The O. J. Simpson defense team opened its case yesterday by portraying the former football hero as a loving son and father who was overcome with emotion and in a state of shock at the news of his former wife's death.
They also drew a picture of a man so smitten by a renewed relationship with girlfriend Paula Barbieri that he was redecorating his bedroom suite based on her suggestions less than a week before Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were slashed to death.
After five months of relentless effort by the prosecution to paint Simpson as an obsessed man who killed his ex-wife in a jealous rage, the defense sped through five witnesses yesterday to put a human, compassionate face on the defendant.
Simpson gazed lovingly as first his older daughter, then his sister and mother took the witness stand and described how he was overwrought, weeping and confused during the hours after the slayings.
In one of the most emotional moments of the trial, the defendant's 73-year-old mother, Eunice Simpson, was brought into
the courtroom in her wheelchair, then she walked slowly with a cane and the help of a defense attorney and a bailiff and struggled to get into the witness chair.
Eunice Simpson, a longtime San Francisco resident, described how she arrived at her son's house the evening after the slayings to find him sitting stunned on the couch of his family room. "He seemed very upset and shocked," she testified.
She said that they hugged and sat down holding hands to watch the television news. "We were gripping each other -- tightly," she explained. As she spoke, the defendant took a deep breath and looked away to compose himself.
Arnelle Simpson, a poised 26- year-old with the same dazzling smile, charisma and striking good looks of her father, told of how she had talked to him three times by phone in the early morning hours while he was in Chicago, right after he had been informed by detectives that his ex-wife had been killed.
"Very upset, emotional, confused," was the way she described him in their first conversation, adding that he had never sounded like that before.
And Simpson's sister, Carmelita Durio, said she also arrived the evening after the killings to see her brother sitting "dazed" next to their mother. Durio also testified that among the friends who had gathered in the room that night was a former Los Angeles police officer named Ron Shipp.
All three Simpson women -- dressed in pale yellow suits in a preplanned show of solidarity -- were asked about Shipp, who had testified for the prosecution earlier this year.
Shipp told jurors in February that he was struck that night by what he felt was Simpson's lack of grief over his ex-wife's death and Simpson's primary concern about being a suspect in her slaying. He said that he went up with Simpson to his bedroom where the defendant told him that he had once dreamed of killing Nicole. Shipp, who admitted he had an alcohol problem, insisted that he did not have a drink that night.
But all three Simpson women said he was drinking beer and that others, not Shipp, went with Simpson to his bedroom. Shipp was "high," Durio said.
Simpson's mother and daughter also talked about the defendant's arthritis, which the defense contends is so disabling that Simpson could never have brutally stabbed and slashed his victims to death.
Arnelle Simpson said that her father gave up playing tennis about 1986 because of arthritis in his knees and wrists. And Eunice Simpson explained that the difficulty she had in walking to the witness stand was due to hereditary rheumatoid arthritis, a condition which she said afflicted her father, her two sisters, her daughter Carmelita, and "O. J. most of all."
In an effort to debunk the prosecution's portrayal of Simpson as an obsessed, jealous ex-husband, the defense also called two witnesses who testified about seeing Barbieri and an apparently love- smitten Simpson in the days before the slayings.
Songwriter Carol Connor, who had co-written the "Rocky" movie theme, said that she saw Simpson and Barbieri at a hospital benefit at a Bel Air estate on June 11, 1994, the night before the killings. She described seeing the couple in an "exquisite romantic moment" during the dinner.
Mary Collins, an interior designer and 20-year friend of Simpson's, told jurors how she had met with Simpson and Barbieri at his estate on June 6, less than a week before the slayings, to discuss redecorating his bedroom and bathrooms. Collins said that Barbieri took an active role in decisions and especially wanted changes in the bathroom that had once been Nicole Simpson's.
It was clearly the defense's day, and the prosecution asked few questions of what were, for the most part, highly sympathetic witnesses. Faced with the most sympathetic witness of all, prosecutor Chris Darden dropped any attempt at cross-examining Simpson's mother.
Darden and prosecutor Marcia Clark chose instead to end their cross-examination of each of the other witnesses by emphasizing that they knew nothing about Simpson's whereabouts, mood or demeanor on the night of June 12, when the murders occurred.
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Ng Hak Beng’s R2-D2 is the droid you’re looking for
We spoke to the man who built the astromech droid from scratch
by Tein Hee Seow
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14 December 2015 / 12:49MYT
One and a half years. That’s how long it took for Ng Hak Beng to build his very own R2-D2, complete with the droid’s sassy beeps.
An IT consultant by day, but a Star Wars fan all-day, Ng is the only builder in Singapore who has his very own R2-D2 to interact with. He admitted that the idea didn’t start out from him. Rather it was a friend who came up with the thought of being a droid builder while they were having drinks. “Are you crazy, it’s going to be a lot of work,” Ng questioned his friend.
Turns out, the conversation led to him becoming the only droid builder in Singapore who completed an R2-D2.
The building process wasn’t exactly the easiest, and Ng had this wistful look as he recounted the experience of starting with the dome. The astromech droid's head consists of an inner and outer lay, both of which requires absolute precision to perfectly fit R2-D2’s holoeyes and lenses in each hole. “I sat in the kitchen, with sandpaper wrapped around a bottle and patiently smoothened the edges for months,” quipped Ng.
This, according to Ng, is the real test to see if builders can follow through and finish their project. His advice for aspiring droid builders is to start building from the dome, the most time-consuming part. “If you have the time and patience to finish it, the likelihood of completing the whole droid is very high,” he said.
The building process, however, did not take up the full one and a half years. It was really mostly waiting for the parts to arrive, which sometimes takes months. Through the part runs, Ng has also collected a few spare parts, one of which is an eye that didn’t quite fit the other parts. “But I managed to get it signed by Kenny Baker,” Ng said with an excitement in his voice at how he met the man who plays R2-D2 in the movies.
With the parts fully gathered and nights and weekends spent assembling the parts and connecting the intricate circuitry, Ng got R2-D2 fully functional around five years ago. But he is quick to mention that R2-D2 isn’t truly complete. “You can make the third track retract, add the electric prodding stick or a periscope that R2 used in the Dagobah swamp, there’s just so much more, it’s a matter of time and effort,” he added.
Still, the past five years were really spent maintaining R2-D2 in tip-top condition, though he has seen some wear and tear on the droid from making appearances at Stars Wars related events.
Should R2-D2 be able to fly?
"No! It defies physics! Also, there’s no consistency, if he can fly, he would have done so in the forest during the Battle of Endor"
But it’s all worth it, according to Ng. The sheer joy and reaction from kids and adults who see R2-D2 in action is priceless. “There was even an elderly guy who was happy to take a photo with R2-D2 and it was the last thing I expected,” he said with a grin.
While Ng usually stands inconspicuously by the side, controlling R2-D2 through a radio remote controller in his bag, he observes how kids’ eyes light up when they see R2-D2. “But they are usually shy so I move R2-D2 closer slowly and maintain a distance,” he added.
These appearances, however, are more than just for fans to see a real-life droid from the Star Wars universe. Ng’s R2-D2 has also participated in charity drives, working with groups such as Make-A-Wish foundation to let kids interact with the astromech droid during the Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention.
“One of my wish is to bring R2-D2 to a paediatrician ward to brighten the day for kids,” said Ng, even after he mentioned that R2-D2 can’t go to certain locations due to accessibility concerns.
Are R2-D2 and C-3PO best friends forever?
Not really, R2 is always together with C-3PO because of the main characters and he always has to save C-3PO. They might complain about each other a lot, they still are there for each other. I feel R2 is one of those witty, smart aleck guy. He’s like the cool guy that stays at one corner, comes do his thing and disappears. That’s the reason why I like R2, he gets things done.
Meanwhile, Ng is planning to build a second R2 unit, and he’s already completed 80% of the part run. Though SG50 will be ending soon, he still intends to build one with a red and white theme. What’s more, he has a spare dome of an R5 unit, which he can interswitch with the body to create the astromech droid that blew up before Luke Skywalker could bring it back.
BB-8 isn’t in the pipeline though, even though a real-life one appeared during the Star Wars Celebration held at Anaheim recently. Mainly, because Ng isn’t sure how it’s physically possible for the spherical droid to run at that speed, much less have its paintjob intact.
But one thing Ng is very sure of, is who he’ll choose between BB-8 or R2-D2.
“Always R2, it’s like a first love kind of thing and a long-term relationship. BB-8 is kind of like a fling, but I’ll always go back to R2,” Ng said with a sheepish grin.
What is R2-D2 really saying through his beeps?
If he can really speak, he’ll burn C3PO. A lot. I think Luke truly understands R2. Because after a while, you can get used to a particular style of speaking, there are certain things you can sync up and understand.
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Fraser Valley Christian High School originally opened in 1964 in Burnaby with a small group of 79 students in grades 8-10. Two years later the school moved to Vancouver’s fastest growing suburb when the campus on 92nd Avenue in Surrey was completed. In 1967, grade 11 was added with grade 12 added the following year. The core vision that gave birth to Fraser Valley Christian High is the vision that still directs the school today. The board, staff and supporting community are pleased that over 3,000 alumni are making a worldwide impact in Jesus’ name. The high school’s recent building project is completed and the community is delighted with the beautiful new facility.
Surrey Christian opened as a K-7 school with 72 students in 1978. Three years later the students moved into a brand new school building on 160th Street as the school experienced much growth. Together, the staff and parents met the academic, social and spiritual needs of young students. The middle school campus was built in 1997 and grade 8 was added. Our primary and middle school facilities and staff continue to help fill the original vision of building for children a solid foundation of faith. Strategies for the future continue as additional lands were purchased and plans for a new primary campus adjacent to the middle campus are currently in process.
History Timeline of Surrey Christian School:
1955 Christian parents start a Christian School in Burnaby called John Knox Christian School.
1978 A daughter school is started with 72 students in Surrey called John Knox Christian School – Surrey and meets at the Johnson Heights Evangelical Church.
1981 A new campus is built at 9115 160th Street.
1986 A new constitution forms an educational society called the Christian School Association of Surrey aka Surrey Christian School.
1997 Due to substantial growth, the first middle school in Surrey is built at 8888 162 Street.
2010 A new entity with the official name Surrey Christian School is born with the merger of Fraser Valley Christian High School and the Christian School Association of Surrey.
FVCHS TIMELINE 1965-2005 designed by Jeff DeWeerd
Ready, Set, Learn!
February 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
ProD Day, no school
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Cloverdale Campus Celebration of Learning
Grade 8 Day
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PBS Distribution Complete Series Box Sets Perfect for Holiday Gift Guides
As Christmas is right around the corner here is a little holiday gift guide or gift suggestion that would surely put a smile on your face. PBS Distribution has some great options perfect for holiday gift lists.
The critically acclaimed “MASTERPIECE: Mr. Selfridge The Complete Series,” and long-running “MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!: Inspector Lewis The Complete Series.” Either set makes a great gift for fans of mystery and drama.
“MASTERPIECE: MR SELFRIDGE THE COMPLETE SERIES ”
Created by Emmy® Award-winning writer Andrew Davies (Pride and Prejudice, Bridget Jones’ Diary), Mr. Selfridge brings to life the story of American entrepreneur Harry Gordon Selfridge, the colorful and visionary founder of Selfridges, London’s lavish department store. Pioneering, reckless, and with an abundance of charm, Harry Selfridge created a theater of retail for early 1900s Londoners, where the latest topics or trends were showcased and traditions were challenged.
Starring three-time Emmy® Award-winning actor Jeremy Piven (Entourage) as ‘Mile a Minute Harry’, the brilliant ensemble cast features Amanda Abbington (Sherlock), Tom Goodman-Hill (The Imitation Game), Katherine Kelly (Coronation Street), and Frances O’Connor (The Missing).
The critics have hailed the series as “…Downton’s racier cousin…” The Independent, and “… plenty addicting…” The Wall Street Journal.
“Mr. Selfridge: The Complete Series” is currently available. The run time of the series is approximately 30.5 hours on 12 discs. The DVD SRP is $89.99.
In Emilee's opinion:
I'm absolutely obsessed with Mr Selfridge The Complete Series. It was definitely a masterpiece worth watching. Mr. Selfridge had a dream to open up his own department store in London. He was determined even when others weren't sure of his idea. He wanted it to be the most lavish store and he would do anything to fulfill his vision. The best part was that it was depicted in the early 1900s so it was exciting to see what it must have been like during the war, during that time where everything was extravagant, during that time when vintage automobiles were used and fashion was trailing skirts and broad brimmed hats, top hats and lounge suits. I would love to go back to that time period. There was so much more respect although there was drama and a bit of scandalous acts. However, I was taken to a different place while watching episode after episode. I knew at that moment I was in love with a new show-Mr. Selfridge.
If you haven't had a chance to watch Mr Selfridge, I definitely recommend it. The characters were charming, delightful and sometimes mischievous. I admired Mrs. Selfridge and all that she dealt with. She was a strong woman who could take care of herself in extreme situations. Mr. Harry Selfridge was a strong willed business owner who wanted everything perfect. He depicted a powerful man who could get anything he wanted or could he? There is always a price to pay if you stare off the course into dangerous territory. My other favorite characters were Agnes Towler (quiet yet smart and loving), Kitty (red headed flirt who wanted love), Henri Leclair (gorgeous and proper employee at Selfridges) and many many more. I can't tell you how much I love the stylish musical score. It was lovely and I kept humming it over and over. Overall, Mr. Selfridge is one of my new favorite drama tv series. It should be on everyones wish list this holiday season.
“MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!: INSPECTOR LEWIS THE COMPLETE SERIES”
Inspired by the Inspector Morse novels by Colin Dexter, comes the long-running series Inspector Lewis. Inspector Robert Lewis (Kevin Whately) steps out of the shadow of his mentor, the inimitable Inspector Morse, in this highly-acclaimed series of intricate mysteries. Together with his brooding, inscrutable partner, Detective Sergeant James Hathaway (Laurence Fox), they take on the elite criminal underworld of Oxford, England, relying on Lewis’ instinct and Hathaway’s intellect to see past appearances and into the hearts of their upper-crust foes.
All eight seasons of Oxford’s favorite detectives, Lewis and Hathaway are included in this complete series box set. The New York Times boasts, “The writing is sharp in terms of its social incisiveness,” and The AV Club declares, “…well-constructed, reliably entertaining…”
“Inspector Lewis The Complete Series” is currently available. The run time is approximately 50 hours on 18 discs and has an SRP of $99.99.
Inspector Lewis the complete series is a serious investigative tv series with good writing and lots of dead bodies. It was a little slow yet it still had you guessing till the end. Inspector Lewis and detective sergeant James Hathaway worked together to solve crimes in Oxford, England. I thought they made a great team. I loved seeing parts of England and hearing their beautiful accents (as my husband is also British). Honestly, I only watched one episode since I was drawn to Mr. Selfridge and had to watch the entire four seasons. So, once I watch the rest of Mr. Selfridge I'll be watching Inspector Lewis to learn more about the "class double act" mentioned by The Daily Telegraph. This DVD box set includes approx. 50 hours on 18 discs. I'm sure if you have been watching this tv series, this box set is the one to purchase.
Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services for free in the hope that I would mention them on my blog and offer an honest review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
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South Carolina Attorney General Wilson Files Lawsuit Over Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Plan
Columbia, SC (STL.News) Today, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, on behalf of the State of South Carolina, its Department of Health and Environmental Control, and its Savannah River Maritime Commission, took decisive action against the United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to ensure compliance with State and Federal law and protect the rule of law. The State filed a lawsuit against the Corps to prevent it from tearing down the historic New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam (NSBLD) and replacing it with another structure that would result in the lowering of the water level by over five feet.
In advocating for its proposed plan, the Corps ignored Federal and State law and input from U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott, Congressman Joe Wilson, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, Attorney General Alan Wilson, State Senator Tom Young, State Representative Bill Hixon, and numerous local elected officials who had expressed doubts and concerns about the Corps’ proposed project.
Approximately 98% of the public comments received by the Corps opposed this proposed project.
Attorney General Wilson said, “The Savannah River is a lifeline to many families and businesses. The action filed in Federal District Court today seeks to protect the rule of law and the integrity of South Carolina’s environment and permitting process from the capricious decision of an overzealous federal agency that ignores the State and harms its citizens.”
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Stripers in Prince Edward Island - New Brunswick and Novia Scotia
Recreational angling is permitted year round in the tidal waters of the Bay of Fundy and along the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia. For inland waters, angling is permitted during set summer months, except for those waters draining into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Northumberland Strait where angling for striped bass is not permitted.
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/species-especes/act-loi/fishing-peche-eng.htm
If you do accidentally catch a fish you know to be protected under SARA, return it to the water.
What this means is that the fishery is closed in all waters (rivers) that empty in the Gulf of St Lawrence (including Northumberland Strait ). The Gulf salt waters are indeed closed too.In New Brunswick, striped bass fishing is only open in the rivers emptying in the Bay of Fundy, or in the Bay of Fundy itself.
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The Canadian record striped bass was caught in Nova Scotia by Gordon Strong - Mira River, Cape Breton Co. 1994. The fish weighted 54.06 lb.
That record stood up until September of 2008 when it when it was eclipsed by a 16 year old Christian Lavatte. Christian caught the fish from the surf on 20 pound test with a magnum rapala, in Bras D'or lakes in Cape Breton Island, It was 49 inches long with a girth of 33 inches weighing 57.9 pounds. Its has been registered here in Canada but international Game and Sport fishing Assocoiation in Florida wasn't able to certify the fish in their records because it wasnt weighed in the U.S. Christian got word in October 2008 that the fish is now officially recognized as world junior record by the IGFA.
This 57.8 pound Record striper was caught in the Bras D'or lakes in Cape Breton Island by
16 year old Christian Levatte and it broke the old record of 54 pounds. Ken is on the left and Christian is on the right holding their trophy bass.
"A striped bass weighing 28.6 kg (62.9 lb) was caught near Reversing Falls in the Saint John River, New Brunswick, in 1979".
Before anyone else emails me about this If a fish wasnt caught by rod and reel and / or wasnt officially weighed its not a record. [email protected]
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In Canada, spawning occurs in May and June in fresh water, usually just above the head of tide when sea water warms to 15-18 oC. Eggs and milt are released directly into the water column, and after about 72 hours fertilized eggs hatch into free-swimming yolk-sac larvae. The duration of spawning is brief, lasting about two weeks, after which time spent fish return to sea. During summer and fall, adult and juvenile fish undertake wide ranging feeding migrations along the coast, often traveling several hundred kilometers beyond their natal rivers. In late fall Striped Bass ascend the rivers to over-winter in fresh water, in order to avoid low lethal marine temperatures. Site selection for over-wintering sites appears to be unrelated to spawning sites, and may be opportunistic, dependent on the geographic location of the fish at the onset of winter. In other words, Striped Bass do not necessarily over-winter in their spawning rivers. Males generally spawn for the first time at about age three or four, females at age four or five
Five self-sustaining (i.e. spawning) populations of Striped Bass are known to have existed in Canadian waters. Four of these were in Atlantic Canada, with documented spawning activity on the Northwest Miramichi and Saint John rivers in New Brunswick and on the Shubenacadie and Annapolis Rivers in Nova Scotia. The fifth population spawned in the St. Lawrence River, Québec. Self-sustaining Striped Bass populations from the Annapolis, the Saint John, and the St. Lawrence rivers are believed to be extirpated. ( a wildlife species that no longer exists in the wild in Canada, but exists elsewhere in the wild.) There are currently only two sites in Atlantic Canada where Striped Bass reproduce, the Northwest Miramichi River estuary (this is the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence stock) and the Shubenacadie-Stewiacke River estuary (this is the Inner Bay of Fundy stock). These two populations are genetically distinct and both are genetically distinct from Striped Bass found in US waters (Bradford et al 1999).
Although Striped Bass still occur widely in Atlantic Canadian waters, some of the fish that are present are likely migrants from populations that spawn in US waters. The following S-ranks for both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick refer to the status of the two remaining spawning populations in those provinces, both of which are of some conservation concern.
Currently in New Brunswick, a spawning population of Striped Bass exists only in the Northwest Miramichi River, representing the northern-most self-sustaining population of Striped Bass in North America. The home range of the Miramichi-spawning population extends throughout the entire southern Gulf of St Lawrence from Percé, Québec to the Margaree River, Nova Scotia. This southern Gulf/Miramichi-spawning population remains at low abundance and the population has declined from a high of 50,000 spawning fish in 1995 to about 4,000 during 1998 to 2000 (Douglas et al 2001). This population exhibits large annual fluctuations that are attributed to overfishing and year-class failures caused by adverse environmental conditions (Bradford and Chaput 1997). The commercial fishery for Striped Bass was closed in 1996 but they are still taken as bycatch in a number of fixed-gear commercial fisheries in the Miramichi system. The southern Gulf of St. Lawrence stock has persisted, however, in spite of high harvest mortality over many decades (Bradford et al 1999).
There has been no evidence of spawning on the Saint John River since 1979; surveys conducted in 1992 and 1994 were unsuccessful in collecting eggs, larvae or juveniles (Jessop 1995). Adult Striped Bass still occur in the Saint John River and throughout the Bay of Fundy, however these are seasonal migrants that originate from rivers in the eastern US or from the Shubenacadie River (Bradford et al 1999). Habitat degradation and loss is believed responsible for the extinction of the Saint John River Striped Bass spawning population. Construction of the Mactaquac Dam, with subsequent impediment of access to spawning grounds, and unnatural fluctuations in water velocity and volume spilled from the dam, is considered to be the greatest factor leading to extirpation of the spawning population in the Saint John River.
The Annapolis River spawning stock of Striped Bass is believed to be extirpated, since viable spawning activity has not been reliably documented since 1976. A remnant population of adult fish greater than 20 years of age may still be extant in the Annapolis River, as Striped Bass are quite long lived. These fish may spawn but survival beyond the egg stage in the Annapolis River is very low or negligible (Jessop 1990). The failure of naturally spawned eggs to yield viable offspring may be a result of poor water quality or alterations to the physical circulation of the estuary, probably due to impacts from tidal power development and agricultural runoff (Bradford et al 1999).
The Shubenacadie-Stewiacke population of Striped Bass has not been formally assessed, although sampling with icthyoplankton nets and beach seines suggests that Striped Bass spawn annually in the Shubenacadie - Stewiacke River system (DFO 1999). The spawning, rearing and habitat requirements of Shubenacadie Striped Bass have been fully determined and their home range is virtually unknown, and may extend beyond the Bay of Fundy and the Gulf of Maine to the northeastern US. Though limited retention of Striped Bass as bycatch from fisheries in the Inner Bay of Fundy is permitted, precise levels of exploitation of the Shubenacadie spawning stock in Canadian and US waters cannot be determined (Bradford et al 1999).
Striped Bass in Prince Edward Island reflects the fact that a non-breeding population occurs in the province. Bass occur occasionally in a number of Prince Edward Island Rivers, including the Hillsborough, Dunk and Morell, where they are often taken as bycatch in the Gaspereau fishery. However, as seine sampling in Prince Edward Island has failed to demonstrate the presence of juvenile bass, the Prince Edward Island Striped Bass population is considered to be from external origin, most likely from Miramichi spawning stock.
Facts About Striped Bass
§ A striped bass weighing 28.6 kg (62.9 lb) was caught near Reversing Falls in the Saint John River, New Brunswick, in 1979.
§ The world record (angling) striped bass weighing 35.6 kg (78 lb) was caught at Atlantic City, New Jersey, in 1982. The record Canadian striped bass was caught in Nova Scotia in 1994. It weighted 54.06 lb.
§ A striped bass tagged and released in the Saint John River, New Brunswick was recaptured 36 days later in Rhode Island, U.S.A., 805 km (503 mi) away! (22.4 km/day or 14 mi/day)
§ Surveys show the average striped bass angler on the Annapolis River, Nova Scotia, spends about 50 hours for each fish caught.
§ Striped bass have been introduced to parts of Europe and Asia.
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Shubenacadie River and Lake, and the Annapolis River are waters on the Canadian shores of the canadian Gulf where the striper attracts attention as a game fish, anglers visiting the St. John are far more interested in salmon.
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*Data on the spawn courtesy of the Atlantic Canada Conservation Centre
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Created Local: Snake Eyes Exhibition at Yes Creative
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On July 27th and 28th, Portsmouth University graduate and winner of our Creative Graduate One To Watch, Carl Tai Thompson will be exhibiting a selection of artwork within the Yes Creative studio on Albert Road, Southsea. The exhibition will be under his alias of Snake Eyes. I recently caught up with him Carl to find out more about him, his experience of Portsmouth and what you can expect at the exhibition.
Could you tell us a little about yourself?
My ‘artist’ name is Carl Tai and I’ve just turned 21 years old. I’ve spent the past three years studying illustration at Portsmouth University and by the time of my show, I would have just graduated.
My real passion is in traditional printmaking, my favourites being Screen Printing and Fabric Print, although I also love finding old things and giving them a new life, in every aspect of my life, from the painted toy guns that you will see in the show to skating around on my old red metal 70’s shin killer. I like to think that I’m a pretty eclectic person often switching between listening to 60s and 70s music with my girlfriend, to punk rock and Blues when I’m doing my art. Whenever you are talking to me, there is a 99% chance that there is a little wooden duck in my pocket.
Was there one particular point where you made the decision to study art full time at University?
I had already studied art at college for 2 years so I thought it would be fun, but mostly I just really didn’t want to go out and get a ‘normal’ job because I came from a place where everyone was encouraged to get a job or to go to uni to do business or finance or some other boring thing (no offence to anyone is those jobs). I didn’t even know that uni was something that I wanted to really do, but I convinced my girlfriend to write my personal statement for me and I sent it off to some different uni’s and when they replied, I decided that if I was going to go to uni, it might as well be doing something that I love.
What was it about Portsmouth University that made you want to study here?
I knew that if I was going to uni and move away then I may as well get as far away from home as I could. My girlfriend was applying for uni at the same time and she had already gotten into Portsmouth, but all I knew was that I wanted to be somewhere that was nothing like where I had previously lived. I had had a few interviews at some other universities (fun fact, I actually threw up in my interview at Southampton). But nothing had yet convinced me that I was supposed to go there, however, when I went to Portsmouth, I felt like they saw something in me what every other uni I had visited didn’t and I thought, yeah, this is the place.
How did you find your move from Northampton to Portsmouth?
Not too bad, I think I was lucky as I came here with just my girlfriend, which I know is really uncommon for students. I was 18, living with my girlfriend for the first time because we didn’t get into halls and nearly three hours away from home. But it was okay, we bought a cat. I think it is never really explained to all these kids moving out of home how much you have to grow up when you go to uni, it’s just a point that feels like it’s forgotten, but I think that it really allows you to grow as a person too, I wouldn’t be the person I am today if I didn’t decide to make that move.
I created an alter ego, a serial killer based in India. The name was always a bit of a joke as I’m terrified of snakes myself, but I have this little crappy skeleton tattooed on one side of my ribs that I’ve always called Snake Eyes.
You won our Creative Graduate One To Watch Award and came runner-up in the SAA Associate Prize. More recently you have been selected to exhibit as part of Aspex Gallery’s Platform Graduate Award Exhibition. The exhibition will showcase work from 12 students from universities across the South of England, and one student will be put forward for the regional award, where they will receive a £2,500 bursary, and professional development support for a year. What would winning mean to you and how would you use the bursary?
To win this prize would mean more than just the award, it would allow me to keep doing my artwork. After August I’m moving back home for a bit and saving money, when I’m back home I don’t have the studios or computers, I don’t have anyone around me with a similar passion. If I won I would be able to continue my passion and I would buy the materials I would need to continue creating work. I would buy screen printing equipment, I would invest in a studio or more likely I would invest in making a studio. This push would encourage me to continue studying in the later years, to go out and do my Masters.
I’m lucky in the fact that I have had the university behind me in some cases, allowing me to go to events such as New Designers where I was able to speak to people who were in the position that I aspire to be in, and the one thing all of them said was “keep doing what you are doing, and you will get there” and winning this award would allow me to do that.
Where did the inspiration for Snake Eyes come from?
At the beginning, I was just illustrating the murders that these real serial killers in India had done, but it started to get boring for me as it just felt like I was illustrating research. I was really stuck with where to go next but I really loved the idea so one night my girlfriend just looked at me and said “just make them up, create your own killings” and it went from there. I knew that I didn’t want this killer to be me though, so I created an alter ego, a serial killer based in India. The name was always a bit of a joke as I’m terrified of snakes myself, but I have this little crappy skeleton tattooed on one.
The show is quite interactive and only makes sense if you look at everything and really try to figure it out. I like to imagine it is like an episode of CSI or a game of Cluedo, the audience has to decode everything to figure out who the killer is and what he’s done.
Your art seems to tell a story, is this pre-planned or something you improvise as you go?
It was all pre-planned, the Snake Eyes story was all written out bit by bit before creating the artwork, I would tweak small bits of the illustrations but they had to be planned. Each piece relates to the previous one and the next one, they all link through objects and dates and locations. Nothing’s random, even the smallest little bits tell a story and that’s all planned out.
What can visitors to the exhibition expect to find on the night?
Expect to not really understand at first. The show is quite interactive and only makes sense if you look at everything and really try to figure it out. I like to imagine it is like an episode of CSI or a game of Cluedo, the audience has to decode everything to figure out who the killer is and what he’s done. There is a story to every piece and only Snake Eyes really knows what happened, but if you love a mystery and want to be a detective for the night or if you just fancy looking at some weird art, then come along!
Website: carltaithompson.co.uk
Twitter: twitter.com/carltaithompson
Instagram: instagram.com/carltaithompson
Photos by Jaimes Ede
Carl Tai Thompson, Snake Eyes, Yes Creative
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Amy Guy is a Welsh beauty queen, television performer and athlete. She attended Yale College, Wrexham and secondary school at Ysgol Rhiwabon, Wrexham, Wales, and was the Welsh Schools National 100m and 300m Hurdling Champion. She is an architectural designer and graduated from Nottingham University completing her architecture degree. She won the Miss Wales pageant in 2004,. and the Miss Sport award at Miss World 2004 and automatically advanced as one of the top 15 semi-finalists. As the highest placed of the four contestants from the UK, Guy won the title of Miss United Kingdom and went on to compete as Miss UK at the 2005 Miss International contest. She is in the new series of the revived version of Gladiators as a new Gladiator Siren. She has represented Wales on five consecutive occasions horse riding, and was a member of the Great British Team. Amy has aligned with British Show Jumping as an Ambassador for the Sport giving her full support to their delivery of medals for Great Britain campaign through to 2012 and beyond. She currently competes in modern pentathlon, and recent activities have involved marathon running around the world, competing in Asia, America and Europe.
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Researchers use Web registration tool to digitize books
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have discovered a way to enlist people across the globe to help digitize books every time they solve the simple distorted word puzzles commonly used to register at Web sites or buy things online.
The word puzzles are known as CAPTCHAs, short for ”completely automated public Turing tests to tell computers and humans apart.” Computers cannot decipher the twisted letters and numbers, ensuring that real people and not automated programs are using the Web sites.
Researchers estimate that about 60 million of those nonsensical jumbles are solved everyday around the world, taking an average of about 10 seconds each to decipher and type in.
Instead of wasting time typing in random letters and numbers, Carnegie Mellon researchers have come up with a way for people to type in snippets of books to put their time to good use, confirm they are not machines and help speed up the process of getting searchable texts online.
”Humanity is wasting 150,000 hours every day on these,” said Luis von Ahn, an assistant professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon. He helped develop the CAPTCHAs about seven years ago. ”Is there any way in which we can use this human time for something good for humanity, do 10 seconds of useful work for humanity?”
Many large projects are under way now to digitize books and put them online, and that is mostly being done by scanning pages of books so that people can ”page through” the books online. In some cases, optical character recognition, or OCR, is being used to digitize books to make the texts searchable.
But von Ahn said OCR does not always work on text that is older, faded or distorted. In those cases, often the only way to digitize the works is to manually type them into a computer.
Von Ahn is working with the Internet Archive, which runs several book-scanning projects, to use CAPTCHAs for this instead. Internet Archive scans 12,000 books a month and sends von Ahn hundreds of thousands of files that are images that the computer doesn’t recognize. Those files are downloaded onto von Ahn’s server and split up into single words that can be used as CAPTCHAs at sites all over the Internet.
If enough users decipher the CAPTCHAs in the same way, the computer will recognize that as the correct answer.
”If we can correct these books so that they are really in good shape, then you can go and use these books in other type devices more easily” such as handheld computers or in programs for reading to the blind, said Brewster Kahle, co-founder of the Internet Archive.
Von Ahn approached the Internet Archive to get help in developing the new system, but it has not been put into use yet. Theoretically, von Ahn said the new book-based CAPTCHAs could be used in place of any CAPTCHA currently on the Web.
The project, named reCAPTCHA, is one of many projects that enlist computer users from the community to help out. For example, Cloudmark Inc. uses its base of users to judge what is spam and what is not. News aggregation sites like Digg Inc.’s digg.com and Time Warner Inc.’s Netscape.com ask visitors to recommend and vote on items to go on top.
For von Ahn’s project, Intel Corp. donated equipment and the work was sponsored by the MacArthur Foundation, which awarded von Ahn a ”genius grant” last year.
Kahle, whose Internet Archive has about 200,000 books currently online, is working with libraries in three countries to digitize their books. Kahle said von Ahn’s project is ”harnessing human power in exactly the right way.”
”It’s definitely a barn-raising to try to build the great library,” Kahle said.
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The Internet of Things: What you need to know
by Jason Hiner in Tech Sanity Check , in Internet of Things on May 23, 2013, 4:20 AM PST
The Internet of Things has emerged as one of IT's hottest trends of 2013. We have a great set of resources to help you figure out how it can help your business.
TechRepublic and ZDNet combined to create a special feature on the Internet of Things.
Up until 2012, the undisputed hottest topic in IT for several years in a row had been cloud computing. Then, big data stepped in and arguably stole the crown last year. For 2013, there's likely to be a new top dog: The Internet of Things.
Also known as IoT or machine-to-machine (M2M), The Internet of Things is all about sensors that can connect lots of formerly-mundane objects to the Internet and automatically send their data to IT systems for analysis. The objects can be everything from health care monitors to traffic lights to thermostats to trains.
To help you get up to speed on what M2M is, why it's important, and how it can potentially help your organization, TechRepublic and ZDNet have collaborated to create a special feature on the Internet of Things. We've drawn on expertise from the four regions where we have teams of journalists: the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia.
We've kicked it off with a series of articles that are highly practical and take you on a deep dive of the topic. Some of what you'll find in the series includes:
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A lot of today's technology journalism has become hyper, unstructured, ephemeral, and ranting. (And we're pointing the finger at ourselves as well). However, you can look at this joint ZDNet-TechRepublic series as our counter-point to that. We're serving the business technology audience with a package of content that is actionable, resourceful, and grounded in the real world. We are doing one of these deep dives every month in 2013 and our global team of over 35 journalists is dedicating an important chunk of their time to making sure we do it right.
Access our special feature on IoT by following the link below. The package is published on ZDNet, but again, it is a collaboration between ZDNet and TechRepublic editors across the globe.
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Josh Peck Opens Up About Drake Bell
Including the one question he can never answer.
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For fans of Nickelodeon's Drake and Josh, it's hard to think of the show's title stars Drake Bell and Josh Peck as anything other than best friends and step-brothers. After all, that was their on-screen relationship for four entire seasons, not to mention the two spin-off films: Drake and Josh Go Hollywood and Merry Christmas, Drake and Josh.
But it seems as though their TV bond hasn't exactly carried over to an IRL one, as we learned the other day when Drake penned a series of cryptic tweets about not being invited to a wedding – the same weekend that Josh got married to Paige O'Brien. And that's not all; Josh recently opened up about his former co-star while appearing on the podcast Allegedly with Theo Von & Matthew Cole Weiss – specifically, the one question he gets asked the most.
In the interview, Josh revealed that fans always ask him where Drake is when they catch him in public. "I have no good answer for people – and I get it all the time, which is like, 'Where's Drake?'" the actor explained. It turns out that Josh truly has no idea how to respond to this question. He added: "I wish I had a better answer, but probably at home? Whole Foods? I don't know." While those are both good guesses, one thing is definitely clear: in this case, what we saw on TV doesn't necessarily reflect reality. And while this certainly puts a damper on some of those childhood memories, it serves as a good reminder that actors are people all on their own, and are much more than the characters they play on television.
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An Illustrated Guide to New Zealand Hebes
This book is the most comprehensive guide yet to the identification, classification, and biology of hebes. These flowering plants are remarkably diverse and inhabit wild areas from the coast to the mountains. They are also popular garden plants around the world.
The book includes Hebe, New Zealand’s largest plant genus, and the related genus Leonohebe. It provides keys to identify all wild species - 88 of Hebe and five of Leonohebe.
For each species, the book provides detailed information, photographs, and distribution maps. General chapters discuss evolution, reproductive biology, conservation, and other topics. This is an indispensable reference for botanists, gardeners, conservation managers, plant photographers, and students.
"A comprehensive, scholarly, beautifully illustrated book about New Zealand’s most speciose plant group is very welcome indeed. In this outstanding attractive, hard-cover volume Michael Bayly and Alison Kellow give us so much more than one would expect from its title.
Amazingly, a volume that is so comprehensive and scholarly is wonderfully attractive and accessible. All involved in its production, the authors, photographer, Te Papa Press and the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa are to be congratulated on it, and in providing such a book at a very reasonable price."
- Barbara Briggs, Australian Systematic Botany Society Newsletter 128 (Sept 2006)
"…Their book is a magnificent compilation of what we now know about this marvellous group of plants. It is a splendid springboard for further research.
If your main need is an identification manual to Hebe (minus Heliohebe) you will not be disappointed. If you want a detailed, information-packed, up-to-date, beautifully presented account of New Zealand’s most species-rich genus of flowering plants, I think you will be delighted."
- Hugh Wilson, NZ Botanical Society Newsletter 85 (Sept 06)
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Tepha has an intellectual property portfolio that currently comprises over 50 issued U.S. patents, some owned directly by Tepha, and some with the Company as an exclusive licensee (notwithstanding a number of U.S. patents pending as well as multiple foreign patent filings). In addition, Tepha has an exclusive license to our sister company, Metabolix Inc’s., technology for producing transgenic PHA biomaterials for use in medical applications. Some of these patents are listed below:
US Patent No. 8,034,270 “Polyhydroxyalkanoate medical textiles and fibers” by Martin, Rizk, Ahuja, and Williams, issued October 11, 2011
US Patent No. 8,016,883 “Methods and devices for rotator cuff repair” by Coleman, Martin, Rizk, Ahuja, and Williams, issued September 13, 2011
US Patent No. 7,943,683 “Medical devices containing oriented films of poly-4-hydroxybutyrate and copolymers” by Rizk, Martin, Ho and Williams, issued May 17, 2011.
US Patent No. 7,906,135 “Medical device comprising polyhydroxyalkanoate having pyrogen removed” by Williams, Martin, Gerngross and Horowitz, issued March 15, 2011.
US Patent No. 7,641,825 “Method of making a polyhydroxyalkanoate filament” by Rizk, issued January 5, 2010.
US Patent No. 7,618,448 “Polymeric, degradable drug-eluting stents and coatings” by Schmitz, Behrend, Sternberg, Grabow, Martin, and Williams, issued November 17, 2009.
US Patent No. 7,553,923 “Medical devices and applications of polyhydroxyalkanoate polymers” by Williams, Martin, and Skraly, issued June 30, 2009.
US Patent No.7,268,205 “Medical devices and applications of polyhydroxyalkanoate polymers” by Williams, Martin and Skraly, issued September 11, 2007.
US Patent No. 7,244,442 “Polyhydroxyalkanoates for in vivo applications” by Williams, Martin, Gerngross, and Horowitz, issued July 17, 2007.
US Patent No. 7,229,804 “Biological systems for manufacture of polyhydroxyalkanoate polymers containing 4-hydroxyacids” by Huisman, Skraly, Martin and Peoples, issued June 12, 2007.
US Patent No. 7,179,883 “Medical devices and applications of polyhydroxyalkanoate polymers” by Williams, Martin, Skraly, issued February 20, 2007.
US Pub. App. No. 20040234576 “Polyhydroxyalkanoate medical textiles and fibers” by Martin, Rizk, Ahuja, and Williams, published November 25, 2004.
US Pub App. No. 20020164729 “Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates from polyols” by Skraly and Sholl, published November 7, 2002.
US Patent No. 6,878,758 “Polyhydroxyalkanoate compositions having controlled degradation rates” by Martin, Skraly and Williams, issued April 12, 2005.
US Patent No. 6,867,248 “Polyhydroxyalkanoate compositions having controlled degradation rates” by Martin, Skraly, and Williams, issued March 15, 2005.
US Patent No. 6,867,247 “Medical devices and applications of polyhydroxyalkanoate polymers” by Williams, Martin, Skraly, issued March 15, 2005.
US Patent No. 6,838,493 “Medical devices and applications of polyhydroxyalkanoate polymers” by Williams, Martin, and Skraly, issued January 4, 2005.
US Patent No. 6,828,357 “Polyhydroxyalkanaote compositions having controlled degradation rates” by Martin , Skraly, and Williams, issued December 7, 2004.
US Patent No. 6,746,685 “Bioabsorbable, biocompatible polymers for tissue engineering” by Williams, issued June 8, 2004.
US Patent No. 6,689,589 “Biological systems for manufacturing of polyhydroxyalkanoates polymers containing 4-hydroxyacids” by Huisman, Skraly, Martin and Peoples, issued February 10, 2004.
US Patent No. 6,623,749 “Medical device containing polyhydroxyalkanoate treated with oxidizing agent to remove endotoxin” by Williams, Martin, Gerngross and Horowitz, issued September 23, 2003.
US Patent No. 6,610,764 “Polyhydroxyalkanoate compositions having controlled degradation rates” by Martin, Skraly, and Williams, issued August 26, 2003.
US Patent No. 6,593,116 “Transgenic microbial polyhydroxyalkanoate producers” by Huisman, Peoples, and Skraly, issued July 15, 2003.
US Patent No. 6,592,892“Flushable disposable polymeric products” by Williams, issued July 15, 2003.
US Patent No. 6,585,994 “Polyhydroxyalkanoate compositions for soft tissue repair, augmentation, and viscosupplementation, by Williams and Martin, issued July 1, 2003.
US Patent No. 6,555,123 “Polyhydroxyalkanoate compositions for soft tissue repair, augmentation, and viscosupplementation, by Williams and Martin, issued April 29, 2003.
US Patent No. 6,548,569 “Medical devices and applications of polyhydroxyalkanoate polymers” by Williams, Martin, and Skraly, issued April 15, 2003.
US Patent No. 6,514,515 “Bioabsorbable, biocompatible polymers for tissue engineering” by Williams, issued February 4, 2003.
US Patent No. 6,316,262 “Biological systems for manufacture of polyhydroxyalkanoate polymers containing 4-hydroxyacids” by Huisman, Skraly, Martin and Peoples, issued November 13, 2001.
US Patent No. 6,245,537 “Removing endotoxin with an oxidizing agent from polyhydroxyalkanoates produced by fermentation” by Williams, Martin, Horowitz and Gerngross, issued June 12, 2001.
US Patent No. 5,663,063 “Method for producing polyester biopolymers” by Peoples and Sinskey, issued September 2, 1997.
US Patent No. 5,534,432 “Polyhydroxybutyrate polymerase” by Peoples and Sinskey, issued July 9, 1996.
US Patent No. 5,250,430 “Polyhydroxyalkanoate polymerase” by Peoples and Sinskey, issued October 5, 1993.
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Shifting Sands The United States in the Middle East
Authors: Joel Migdal
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Joel S. Migdal focuses on the approach U.S. officials adopted toward the Middle East after World War II, one that paid scant attention to tectonic shifts in the region. The United States did not restrict its strategic model to the Middle East -- beginning with Harry S. Truman, American presidents applied a uniform strategy rooted in the country's Cold War experience in Europe to regions across the globe, designed to project America into nearly every corner of the world while limiting costs and overreach.The approach was simple: find a local power that could play Great Britain's role in Europe after the war, sharing the burden of exercising power, and establish a security alliance along the…
lines of NATO. Yet regional changes following the creation of Israel, the Free Officers Coup in Egypt, the rise of Arab nationalism from 1948 to 1952, and, later, the Iranian Revolution and the Egypt-Israel peace treaty in 1979 complicated this project. Migdal shows how insufficient attention to these key transformations led to a series of missteps and misconceptions in the twentieth century. With the Arab uprisings of 2009--2011 prompting another major shift, Migdal sees an opportunity for the United States to deploy a new, more workable strategy, and he concludes with a plan for gaining a stable foothold.
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Publication date: 2/18/2014
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The value of Value Engineering in USACE projects
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 1121, 1711), requires each executive agency to establish and maintain cost-effective VE procedures and processes. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-131 requires Federal agencies to apply VE procedures to all new projects and programs with estimated costs of at least $5 million or such lower dollar threshold as determined by the Senior Accountable Official and identified in the agency's VE guidelines. For USACE, any project of $2 million or above must go through the VE process.
Work continues through the holidays to restore power to Cidra residents
Residents and businesses of Cidra are poised to get their electricity back online, thanks to the continued mission of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Task Force Power Restoration team through the holidays.
Corps on track to deliver Puerto Rican citizens life-sustaining power
In an effort to help Puerto Rican citizens recover from devastation in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Task Force Power Restoration continues its mission to restore the island’s electrical power grid Dec. 24.
Bayamon mayor steps up for the whole island
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Task Force Power Restoration team members met with Bayamon city leaders to discuss the potential use of city land space at the Bayamon sports complex in the greater San Juan metropolitan area Dec. 22.
Prime Power Soldiers recognized for service in Puerto Rico
Soldiers of the Delta 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) are recognized in an award ceremony for their crucial work during power restoration efforts in Puerto Rico.
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Pompeo, Netanyahu discuss Iran’s ‘malign influence’ after Soleimani strike
PM and US secretary of state talk by phone for third time this week, with the latter hailing ‘Israel’s steadfast support in defeating terrorism’
By TOI staff 4 January 2020, 11:27 pm 4 Edit
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (L) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands after delivering a joint statement during their meeting in Jerusalem on March 20, 2019/ (Jim Young/Pool/AFP)
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke Saturday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following the American airstrike on top Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani.
“Netanyahu and I just spoke and underscored the importance of countering Iran’s malign influence and threats to the region. I am always grateful for Israel’s steadfast support in defeating terrorism,” Pompeo wrote on Twitter.
He added: “The bond between Israel and the United States is unbreakable.”
A statement from the US State Department said the two discussed the situation in Iraq, where Soleimani was killed, and Iran’s “continued provocations and threats to the region.”
There was no immediate readout from the Prime Minister’s Office on the phone call, the third in the past week between Netanyahu and Pompeo.
Iranians march with a banner bearing an illustration of Quds Force General Qassem Soleimani during a demonstration in Tehran on January 3, 2020, against the killing of the top commander in a US strike in Baghdad. (Atta Kenare/AFP)
According to Israeli television reports Friday, Pompeo is believed to have briefed Netanyahu ahead of time about US plans to kill Soleimani, the powerful head of Iran’s elite Quds Force.
Pompeo phoned Netanyahu on Wednesday night, ostensibly to thank him for Israel’s support in efforts to combat Iran and after the attack on the US embassy in Iraq.
Before departing for Athens on Thursday morning, Netanyahu alluded to “very, very dramatic things” happening in the region.
“We know that our region is stormy; very, very dramatic things are happening in it. We are alert and are monitoring the situation. We are in continuous contact with our great friend the US, including my conversation yesterday afternoon,” he told reporters at Ben Gurion International Airport.
Hours later, Soleimani and several top officials from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were killed in a US airstrike at Baghdad’s international airport, along with an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia commander.
It was not clear if other US allies were warned.
This photo released by the Iraqi Prime Minister Press Office shows a burning vehicle at the Baghdad International Airport following an airstrike in Baghdad, Iraq, January 3, 2020. (Iraqi Prime Minister Press Office via AP)
Pompeo has been working the phones extensively since the targeted killing of Soleimani, which in State Department readouts of his calls with officials around the globe was described as “defensive action in response to imminent threats to American lives.”
After the news of the strike, Netanyahu on Friday praised the United States and President Donald Trump for killing Soleimani.
“Trump is worthy of full appreciation for acting with determination, strongly and swiftly,” he told reporters before departing Greece to return to Israel. “We stand fully by the United States in its just battle for security, peace and self-defense.”
The prime minister said “Israel has the right to defend itself. The US has the same right exactly. Soleimani is responsible for the deaths of innocent US citizens and many others. He was planning further attacks.”
Netanyahu cut short his visit to Greece amid concerns Iran could exact revenge on the Jewish state for the US overnight strike. He had been visiting the country to sign a major deal for a gas pipeline.
Protesters burn a US flag during a demonstration against the killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleiman in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Israel has reportedly raised its security alert at missions worldwide, and the Israel Defense Forces has heightened its alert, amid Iranian revenge threats against the US and the “Zionist regime.”
The security cabinet is set to convene Sunday.
General Gholamali Abuhamzeh, the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps in the southern province of Kerman, on Saturday threatened that some 35 US targets in the Middle East, “as well as Tel Aviv,” were within the reach of Tehran to avenge the killing of Soleimani.
Though Iran is seen as unlikely to retaliate by striking Israel, Channel 12 news reported Saturday that the military has upped its readiness on the borders in the case of a “spontaneous” response from Iran-backed terror groups, such as Lebanon’s Hezbollah or Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip.
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The story behind that haircut and more: What we learned at the 'Felicity' reunion
Watch extended interview with the cast of 'Felicity'
June 10, 2018, 11:15 PM UTC / Source: TODAY
By Erin Clements
Dear Sally, the cast of “Felicity” reunited Sunday, and it was everything we dreamed of.
Keri Russell (Felicity), Scott Speedman (Ben), Scott Foley (Noel) and several other cast members gathered at the ATX TV Festival in Austin, Texas, to reminisce about the beloved WB series, which turns 20 this year. Here are seven revelations from the panel, presented by Entertainment Weekly and Hulu.
"Felicity" stars Keri Russell, Scott Speedman and Scott Foley reunited at the ATX TV Festival in Austin.ATX Festival
1. Russell “choked” on an early audition.
“There were many auditions, but at the first one, I was in a room with what felt like 55 girls sitting in the halls and reading our lines," the actress said. "But then the next big one, I tend to be very nervous and I got really nervous. I choked. J.J. (Abrams) and Matt (Reeves) pulled me aside to some copy room and said 'What is going on?! Pull yourself together!' And I went back and did it again.”
2. Foley was originally cast as Ben — but he’s glad he ended up as earnest RA Noel.
“What a s---ty show that would’ve been,” Foley joked. “I was originally cast as Ben and for a week I was doing wardrobe fittings and makeup and hair tests as Ben, and they were having a hard time casting Noel. And they liked this guy (Speedman) as Ben better, and they didn’t want to fire me. J.J hadn’t been a boss for that long, and was like, ‘Can you be Noel?’ And I loved the script so much and I was so thrilled to be a part of it and work with J.J. and Matt, I would’ve emptied their garbage cans. And I think no one could’ve played Ben Covington better than Scott Speedman.”
Tangi Miller, Amy Jo Johnson, Ian Gomez and Rob Benedict reminisced about their "Felicity" characters.ATX Festival
3. No one knows what was in Meghan’s box.
The contents of the mysterious box owned by Felicity’s roommate Meghan remained unknown for the series’ four seasons, and even actress Amanda Foreman isn’t exactly sure what it contained — though she has an idea. “I don’t know; neither does J.J.,” she said. “It was a device. But it had to be small enough to fit in the box, so I thought maybe it was a confession to a murder.”
4. The series had “two endings.”
“The network canceled us, kind of,” Russell recalled. “And then they were like ‘Just kidding, do a few more!’” “They canceled us, put another show on, and that show failed miserably the first episode,” Greg Grunberg (Sean) explained. “And that’s when they called back and said ‘We need more episodes from you.’ And that show was ‘Roseanne,’” he quipped.
While Grunberg observed that it “was a different show” for the final four episodes, Foreman “loved” the controversial time-travel storyline that followed Felicity’s graduation from the fictional University of New York. “I thought it was so clever,” she said. “They had ended the show; the show was done. So what are they going to do, show Felicity after college and now she’s got an apartment off campus at Berkeley? I thought it was a fun thing. She was questioning if she made the right decision picking Ben because Ben turned out to be kind a turd.”
Other cast members are still confused by the sequence of events that ended the show. “I died?!” Foley joked.
Greg Grunberg and Amanda Foreman played Sean and Meghan on "Felicity."ATX Festival
5. The show touched so many young fans for a powerful reason.
"To me, the beauty of the show was always this really simple idea that I feel is very relatable,” Russell said. “Just this kind of romantic idea —it doesn't have to be when you're young, but it's a lot of times when you're young — of this chance to change your life completely. I feel like everyone at some point can look back on that one moment and think ‘I wish I would have chosen him’ or ‘I wish I would’ve taken that chance.’ I think that was the sweetness and the beauty and the truth of the show. And that's what we got to live out through Felicity. She did, she took the risk. She jumped. And so that’s what I felt was the strength and core story of the show."
The entire "Felicity" cast gathered for the show's 20th anniversary.ATX Festival
6. Felicity’s infamous second-season haircut began as a joke.
“The way it all totally went down was that they were wrapping up the first season,” Russell recalled. “The hair people were putting everything they had into boxes, and there was a little boys’ wig. Why there was a little boys’ wig, I have no idea. And we put it on me at 2 in the morning as a joke. And we took a Polaroid, and over the summer we thought it would be funny to send to J.J. and Matt, totally as a joke. And then, I’m with my girlfriends at some lake and I got this phone call, ‘Someone named J.J. Abrams wants to get you on the phone.’ And they said ‘Hey, we got your picture. Will you really cut your hair?’ I was like ‘I guess.’"
She added, "They said it’s such a typical college-girl story, that the guy breaks up with her and she goes and cuts her hair. And I loved it; I thought it was such a good storyline. And the thing that was most surprising to me about the reaction was that Felicity was never a fashion plate anyway. It wasn’t like I was wearing cool clothes or had beautiful makeup. I was wearing baggy clothes, so I didn’t know everyone cared so much about the way I looked.”
7. A “Felicity” reboot wouldn’t be out for the question for Foley.
“I was interviewed yesterday and they asked me about a reboot, and I said don’t do a reboot,” he said. “I feel that the show was so specific to the characters in that time of their lives that to do it again would be an injustice to the show that we all made and we all love. Now when I said that yesterday, I wasn’t sitting up on a stage looking at these faces. I would love to be able to find out what happened to Richard, to Javier, to Julie, to Elena. I don’t know how it would work, what the story would be, but I would love to. All these emotions that I had when I was 25-26 shooting the show are coming back, and I miss you guys.”
For more with the cast of "Felicity," tune in for TODAY's interview later this week!
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The Oliver Sacks Reading List
The neurologist leaves behind a body of work that reveals a lifetime of asking difficult questions with empathy.
Adrienne LaFrance
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Oliver Sacks always seemed propelled by joyful curiosity. The neurologist’s writing is infused with this quality—equal parts buoyancy and diligence, the exuberant asking of difficult questions.
More specifically, Sacks had a fascination with ways of seeing and hearing and thinking. Which is another way of exploring experiences of living. He focused on modes of perception that are delightful not only because they are subjective, but precisely because they are very often faulty.
To say Sacks had a gift for this method of exploration is an understatement. He was a master at connecting curiosity to observation, and observation to emotion. Sacks died on Sunday after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis earlier this year. He was 82.
Over the course of his life’s work, Sacks approached his many questions with rigorous intellect and, above all, empathy. The best word for this, maybe, is grace. And it’s everywhere in the elegant body of work he left behind—his many books, but also his shorter essays and interviews.
Here’s a small sampling of some of Sacks’s great conversations and shorter reflections.
“Sabbath,” The New York Times, 2015
Sacks reflects on what it means to live a good and worthwhile life — and what it took for him to achieve “a sense of peace within oneself.”
Almost unconsciously, I became a storyteller at a time when medical narrative was almost extinct. This did not dissuade me, for I felt my roots lay in the great neurological case histories of the 19th century (and I was encouraged here by the great Russian neuropsychologist A. R. Luria). It was a lonely but deeply satisfying, almost monkish existence that I was to lead for many years.
“Seeing God in the Third Millennium,” The Atlantic, 2012
Sacks explores how the brain creates out-of-body experiences and religious epiphanies.
The tendency to spiritual feeling and religious belief lies deep in human nature and seems to have its own neurological basis, though it may be very strong in some people and less developed in others. For those who are religiously inclined, [a near-death experience] may seem to offer "proof of heaven," as Eben Alexander puts it.
Some religious people come to experience their proof of heaven by another route—the route of prayer, as the anthropologist T. M. Luhrmann has explored in her book When God Talks Back. The very essence of divinity, of God, is immaterial. God cannot be seen, felt, or heard in the ordinary way. Luhrmann wondered how, in the face of this lack of evidence, God becomes a real, intimate presence in the lives of so many evangelicals and other people of faith.
Fresh Air Interview, 1987
Oliver Sacks talks to NPR’s Terry Gross about the relationship between the body and the mind—especially among patients whose ability to connect the two is altered.
The ‘absolutely other’ always seems uncanny and horrible and obscene and unholy and godforsaken. Words like this, or concepts like this, will be used by every patient, irrespective of background of intelligence of education. The alienation is almost intrinsically in the area of subjectivity is sort of felt as anti-poetic, anti-religious. And by the same token, when it comes back, there’s the feeling, to quote Dante, of the “holy and glorious flesh.” The body, in health, is always sort of felt as beautiful and holy, although one may not appreciate this until it is taken away.
“Altered States,” New Yorker, 2012
Sacks describes his experimentation with drugs, the resultant hallucinations, and how book-writing replaced his amphetamine habit.
I went back into the house and put on the kettle for another cup of tea, when my attention was caught by a spider on the kitchen wall. As I drew nearer to look at it, the spider called out, “Hello!” It did not seem at all strange to me that a spider should say hello (any more than it seemed strange to Alice when the White Rabbit spoke). I said, “Hello, yourself,” and with this we started a conversation, mostly on rather technical matters of analytic philosophy. Perhaps this direction was suggested by the spider’s opening comment: did I think that Bertrand Russell had exploded Frege’s paradox? Or perhaps it was its voice—pointed, incisive, and just like Russell’s voice, which I had heard on the radio. (Decades later, I mentioned the spider’s Russellian tendencies to my friend Tom Eisner, an entomologist; he nodded sagely and said, “Yes, I know the species.”)
“This Year, Change Your Mind,” The New York Times, 2010
Sacks explores the extent to which a person’s brain can—and should—be “re-wired,” especially in old age.
To what extent are we shaped by, and to what degree do we shape, our own brains? And can the brain’s ability to change be harnessed to give us greater cognitive powers? The experiences of many people suggest that it can.
“My Own Life,” The New York Times, 2015
Sacks’s essay about learning of his terminal cancer.
I cannot pretend I am without fear. But my predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved; I have been given much and I have given something in return; I have read and traveled and thought and written. I have had an intercourse with the world, the special intercourse of writers and readers.
Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and adventure.
“My Periodic Table,” The New York Times, 2015
Reflections on the years of life and their corresponding elements from the periodic table.
A few weeks ago, in the country, far from the lights of the city, I saw the entire sky “powdered with stars” (in Milton’s words); such a sky, I imagined, could be seen only on high, dry plateaus like that of Atacama in Chile (where some of the world’s most powerful telescopes are). It was this celestial splendor that suddenly made me realize how little time, how little life, I had left. My sense of the heavens’ beauty, of eternity, was inseparably mixed for me with a sense of transience — and death.
And now, at this juncture, when death is no longer an abstract concept, but a presence — an all-too-close, not-to-be-denied presence — I am again surrounding myself, as I did when I was a boy, with metals and minerals, little emblems of eternity. At one end of my writing table, I have element 81 in a charming box, sent to me by element-friends in England: It says, “Happy Thallium Birthday,”a souvenir of my 81st birthday last July; then, a realm devoted to lead, element 82, for my just celebrated 82nd birthday earlier this month. Here, too, is a little lead casket, containing element 90, thorium, crystalline thorium, as beautiful as diamonds, and, of course, radioactive — hence the lead casket.
“Strangers in the Mirror,” Radiolab, 2010
A conversation between Sacks, the artist Chuck Close, and the Radiolab host Robert Krulwich about what it's like to live with Face Blindness—a condition that Sacks and Close both have.
Several times I have started apologizing to large, clumsy, bearded people and realize that it's a mirror. But it's even gone a stage further than that. Fairly recently, I was in a cafe in Chelsea Market with tables outside and while I was waiting for my food I was doing what people with beards often do: I started to preen myself and then I realized that my reflection was not doing the same thing. And that inside there was a man with a beard, possibly you, who wondered why I was sort of making faces at him.
“Mishearings,” The New York Times, 2015
Sacks on finding delight in aberrations in hearing, and the strange concoctions that come from mishearing someone.
Every mishearing is a novel concoction. The hundredth mishearing is as fresh and as surprising as the first. … Mishearings are not hallucinations, but like hallucinations they utilize the usual pathways of perception and pose as reality — it does not occur to one to question them. But since all of our perceptions must be constructed by the brain, from often meager and ambiguous sensory data, the possibility of error or deception is always present. Indeed, it is a marvel that our perceptions are so often correct, given the rapidity, the near instantaneity, with which they are constructed.
“Doctors Talk About Their Writing,” The New York Times, 1986
Sacks describes how “The Case of George Dedlow,” a short story about a Union Army doctor published in The Atlantic in 1866, influenced his approach to writing.
So Silas Weir Mitchell, a young neurologist of rising reputation, opened “The Case of George Dedlow,” which he published, with some hesitation, in The Atlantic Monthly in July 1866.
This case, mildly fictionalized but based on one personally known to him, was distinguished by a minuteness of clinical description, a degree of empathy, a brilliance of language and a boldness of imagination he had never dared show in his medical articles. It kindled the imagination of the public and the annoyance of his colleagues.
I cannot help identifying with Mitchell's predicament, his equivocal position between medicine and literature - though, unlike Mitchell, who wrote many novels later, I have no literary aspirations whatever, only the desire to report clinical reality in all its richness.
Q&A With The Economist, 2010
I always wanted to get people's stories and access to their lives. I feel I'm at the interface of biography and biology, person and person-hood. I remember one man with Tourettes, who wrote and said that he had 'a tourettised soul', it affects one and one affects it—there's a liaison of a sort. A condition is sometimes a collusion, and sometimes a compromise.
Although it's up to me as a neurologist to diagnose the disease and to think in therapeutic terms, I always want to address the person as much as the disease, and I'm very glad my own doctor feels similarly. I'm not just a case to him, I'm a person responding to the situation. So I somehow sit between the biology and the humanist point of view.
Q&A With Wired, 2009
Well, [my hallucinations] are rather dull by comparison. I don’t see any images. I tend to see things like capital letters and numbers all jumbled up and moving rapidly. It’s almost like a sort of Rosetta Stone. I can’t actually read anything. All I see are isolated letters and sometimes strings of letters. These flicker and are faint and easily ignored…. They’re black and white. I also see chessboards, which again are black and white…. Geometrical patterns go with activity [in] the primary visual cortex.
TED Talk, 2009
Sacks describes his research into blindness and geometrical hallucinations, and wonders whether cave art may have been derived from them.
We see with the eyes, but we see with the brain as well. And seeing with the brain is often called imagination. And we are familiar with the landscapes of our own imagination, our inscapes. We've lived with them all our lives. But there are also hallucinations as well, and hallucinations are completely different. They don't seem to be of our creation. They don't seem to be under our control. They seem to come from the outside, and to mimic perception.
“The Joy of Old Age,” The New York Times, 2013
At 80, Sacks reflects on what it's like to feel as though life is still just beginning.
One has had a long experience of life, not only one’s own life, but others’, too. One has seen triumphs and tragedies, booms and busts, revolutions and wars, great achievements and deep ambiguities, too. One has seen grand theories rise, only to be toppled by stubborn facts. One is more conscious of transience and, perhaps, of beauty. At 80, one can take a long view and have a vivid, lived sense of history not possible at an earlier age. I can imagine, feel in my bones, what a century is like, which I could not do when I was 40 or 60.
Adrienne LaFrance is the executive editor of The Atlantic. She was previously a senior editor and staff writer at The Atlantic, and the editor of TheAtlantic.com.
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'Harry Potter' collector's soundtrack box set limited to 10,000
By welshslider October 30, 2010
A limited edition of 10,000 collector's box sets of the soundtrack for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is available for pre-ordering on Amazon, already reaching number eight on its Soundtracks Chart. It will be released December 21.
Individually numbered with a Certificate of Authenticity, this special package for the upcoming film includes the following items:
- A 7-inch double-sided picture vinyl disc with the film score, a CD with the original soundtrack and a second CD with an additional score.
- A DVD with composer Alexandre Desplat's score and a 7-minute video featurette of the recording session, including interviews with Desplat and producers David Heyman and David Barron.
- Orchestral sheet music from a recording session at Abbey Road Studios signed by Alexandre Desplat. Also, a movie poster and PremierCell presentation with 35mm photographic images from the film.
Composer Amexandre Desplat has also written music for The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Queen and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
This seventh and penultimate installment of the film franchise from J.K. Rowling's blockbuster novels, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 finds Voldemort's power growing as he takes control over the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts. Harry, Ron, and Hermione decide to finish Dumbledore's work and find the Horcruxes in order to defeat the Dark Lord. There seems to be little hope for the trio and the Wizarding World.
Collector's edition soundtrack: http://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Deathly-Hallows-Part/dp/B0047VEE0U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1288021856&sr=8-2
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Star Wars VII Movie Poster - Every End Is A New Beginning
By welshslider February 02, 2013
Just saw this Star Wars VII movie poster on Kyle Newman's Facebook feed. The poster is by Lyndon Berresford and Paul Bateman.
I am loving this. Who do you think the two characters are? Lando and Leia? Han and Leia's children?
Have you seen other Star Wars VII movie posters? Let me know.
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Did Paul Freeman Accidentally Eat A Fly In Raiders of the Lost Ark?
By welshslider March 12, 2016
The Famous Indiana Jones Fly In Belloq's Mouth Scene. Did It Really Happen? I've always wondered if Paul Freeman unintentionally consumed a fly in this scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark? It's the scene where Indiana Jones shouts down to Bellosh...I mean Belloq and threatens to blow up the ark. Did a fly go in his mouth?
I remember watching this scene back in the early eighties and my ten year old mind thought he definitely had a snack while filming. I recall talking about 'flygate' in my school playground at the time and the general consensus with my friends was that Freeman definitely had a sneaky snack.
Paul Freeman talks about the famous 'fly' scene in an interview with TheIndyExperience.com and settled 'flygate:'
This is a bit of a dicey question so don’t get too upset. (Laughs) A movie’s always got bloopers in it, some have a lot, and some only have three or four. And the most remarkable blooper was right before the opening of the Ark scene.…
Pinewood Studios To Expand To The Usa
By welshslider April 29, 2013
BBC News have reported that Pinewood Studios are to expand to the USA. This is great news for the famous studio that is rich in movie history.
UK film studio Pinewood Shepperton has announced plans to build its first sound stages in the United States. The Pinewood Atlanta complex will be built on 288 acres of land south of Atlanta, Georgia, as a joint venture with a US investment company. Georgia has been among the US states drawing film-making away from Hollywood with tax incentives in recent years. The deal is the latest sign of expansion at Pinewood, the home of the James Bond franchise. Earlier this month it announced a joint venture with a Chinese media group, potentially giving it access to the fast-growing Chinese market.
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CURES - COMMUNITY - CUPCAKES
Maria Kefalas
Callie and my father in 2011.
With the story of a child born in Bethlehem and the miracle of the Maccabees with the wick of the menorah burning for 8 days as they fought off the Greeks, this is the season of miracles.
This time of year, there is so much talk about miracles and yet, I believe we misunderstand miracles.
Miracles do not happen simply because we want them to happen or we are good people. Miracles will always surprise us.
The truth is that miracles must be earned, and they require immense bravery, diligence and just the right amount of insanity since the prerequisite for all miracles is believing in the impossible. And so, getting a miracle often means rejecting logic and rationality in the pursuit what is not supposed to happen.
When Cal was diagnosed, I remember how a nun named Sister Alice at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, who worked in the hospital's ministry, tried to comfort me by telling me I needed to believe in miracles. The idea that Sister Alice, who had spent decades working at CHOP and had witnessed so much suffering, could believe in miracles made me question Sister's sanity. My daughter was going to die. All I could see was grief and loss and the idea of hope made me ache. Cal's diagnosis had showed me the true nature of the world: miracles are not real.
It would be two years after Cal's diagnosis when I would understand what Sister Alice meant. My late father, who was deeply religious, had been angry with me for accepting the doctor's predictions about Cal. He longed to believe a miracle would save Cal. I was angry with my father for not accepting science and the truth.
The note that changed everything for me was an email from a doctor in Omaha, Nebraska, who was writing to me about two children named Giovanni and Cecelia Price. I had written to ask the doctor's opinion about a gene therapy to treat MLD. Cal's doctor, Amy Waldman, had encouraged me to use the money we had raised from selling cupcakes to help families get to this clinical trial in Millan, Italy. Dr. Waldman had been so impressed by the preliminary results published in the journal Science. As a scientist and a doctor, Dr. Waldman was convinced she could vanguish leukodystrophy one day. To Dr. Waldman, miracles would take dedication and thinking beyond what was possible, but, she believed, curing Cal's disease would happen.
I thought Dr. Waldman was overly optimistic and she had, most assuredly, overestimated my bravery. If I could not save Cal, I could not see how I could help another child. But Dr. Waldman, believed in my courage when I did not think I had any.
The truth was, I did not want to believe in this treatment, it was heartbreaking to imagine we had missed our chance to help Cal. Besides, everyone had heard the stories about gene therapy, it was dangerous and had killed that boy at the University of Pennsylvania. Using the HIV virus to correct a broken gene sounded like madness.
So when I wrote to that doctor in Omaha, I had expected to hear skepticism and caution. Dealing with doctors, I knew they were trained to manage expectations. Hope is something that must be dispensed in carefully measured quantities. In the leukodystrohy world, hope was not a word most doctors used.
And yet, the email I received that day was nothing I could have imagined. It read:
I sent Giovanni to Italy about 3 years ago and he is still asymptomatic. As you know, this is indeed a miracle. He was the second MLD child ever treated with gene therapy and he is still running around and playing like a normal boy. Now I look forward to Cecelia responding equally well when she gets treated.
Here was a doctor telling me that this was indeed a miracle. The thought of a miracle and Cal's disease being used in the same sentence made me dizzy.
I emailed Giovanni's mother Amy and asked her to send me a photo of her boy. Within minutes Amy replied, she apologized for the quality of the image and that she could not record a video. But, in the photo was a smiling, handsome Giovanni, standing in a place that looked like his yard and he was with another boy, his friend, I guessed, and Giovanni was holding a scooter. The boys had been playing.
Cal and Giovanni were the same age and had the same disease. A child with MLD standing, playing outside with a friend, and holding a scooter should be impossible.
Then something happened to me, it was this overwhelming sense of witnessing something amazing and truly miraculous.
Can I tell you what it feels like to witness a miracle? It hurts, it is this electric shock of pain, that isn't unbearable and passes quickly. This new pain makes you forget how to get air in your your body, and you can't move.You feel as if you are floating away even though you can't control your muscles. And, as you take in the truth of a miracle, the dull, throbbing pain of every day watching Cal with this disease ends, and gets replaced by this sense that nothing else matters because you have seen something you believed was impossible. And you feel something divine and beyond you and you feel like more than yourself, but, not yourself at all. And, for a moment, I could see that Cal's suffering would change the world, and that there was some purpose in it all. This was more than me and Cal and my family...it was every child who had come before her and would come after her. I didn't feel like I used to before Cal was sick, but I was calm, and happy, even with the awareness of my grief.
That day I ran out of the office and I spent an hour preparing a box for the Price Family. I included cupcake stickers, buttons, t-shirts, wristbands, an i-Pad for the long months in the hospital so Amy Price could communicate with the outside world when Cecelia was on isolation, and a check to help them pay for their expenses in Milan. That cardboard box which had sent Cal her medical supplies was now carrying our investment in a miracle.
During these holidays celebrating miracles, I find myself longing to see my father to tell him he had been right about miracles all along and that Cal and our family get to be part of one of our own. The last time I saw my father, he was dying of cancer and he told me how Cal had come to him as a vision, he was convinced she was an angel. Dad was hallucinating but he knew this was real, and he begged me to believe him.
Sister Alice and my father are both gone now.
Sister Alice died from a heart attack in the garage at CHOP where she had spent her last day ministering to families and children as she had done for so many years. The last time I had seen her she had given me her card, she promised we would speak about how best to help the children like Cal. How pleased she would have been to see the Leukodytrophy Center of Excellence at CHOP with 35 specialists and funding dedicated solely to the care and treatment of children with Cal's disease.
December 27th is the third anniversary of my father's death, just a few days after Cal's birthday on December 23rd. It is a miracle for Cal to be celebrating her 7th birthday this week; that would have pleased my father so very much. He would have enjoyed reminding me of his favorite dig about doctors : "The only thing you know for sure about doctors and their predictions is that they will be wrong."
How I long to see Dad and Sister Alice and tell them they were right and I was so very wrong. I am still sad, but I am not nearly so angry because everyday our family and the foundation Cal inspired gets to be a part of the work of the doctors, researchers, families and children who have made it possible to witness miracles and play, a very tiny part, in creating them.
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Renewable & Nonrenewable Resources for the Pacific States
Amy Harris - Updated September 26, 2017
The Pacific States -- California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii -- are abundant in natural resources, particularly those capable of supplying energy. The states possess both renewable as well as nonrenewable resources. Different resources are present in certain areas of each of the states and are used for a wide array of purposes.
Definitions and Differences
Renewable resources are those which replenish themselves fast enough to be used in the near future. Hence, in theory, renewable resources can continue to be used indefinitely. Examples of renewable resources include water, wind and sunlight. Nonrenewable resources, on the other hand, will eventually run out, as the Earth cannot replenish them in a reasonable amount of time. For instance, fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas are nonrenewable resources, because they take millions of years to form. Some resources, such as timber, can be placed in either category, because they are renewable if humans replace what they’ve used, but essentially become nonrenewable otherwise.
Water is among the Pacific states' most important renewable resources, especially in the Pacific Northwest. In this area, gushing rivers can supply clean energy in the form of hydropower. Water resources aren’t as bountiful in parts of California, where, in dry regions, water is quite scarce but still depended upon for irrigating farmlands and other business and industrial purposes. In Hawaii, groundwater is the prevalent water resource. In coastal areas throughout the Pacific states, saltwater in the form of tides is available as a potential renewable energy source. Wind is another major renewable energy source in the Pacific states. California alone is windy enough to provide wind energy to 11 percent of the world. Certain geologically active sites throughout the Pacific states hold the potential for geothermal energy; one example is the Geysers area, just north of San Francisco. Solar power is also a valuable energy resource in the parts of the Pacific receiving abundant sunshine, such as southern California and Hawaii.
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Significant nonrenewable resources in the Pacific states can be divided into the categories of rocks and minerals, and fossil fuels. Quarries in Hawaii, California and elsewhere extract stone, sand and gravel destined for building construction. Historically, gold was a valuable mineral asset, particularly in California and Alaska, although the mining of gold has declined extensively since its 19th century heyday. In the 21st century, mineral commodities include uranium, silver, copper, salt, iodine, manganese, tungsten and borate. Although oil, a fossil fuel, exists in other states, by far the largest quantities are found in Alaska, with massive deposits lying on its North Slope. Natural gas, another fossil fuel, can also be found in the Pacific states, with especially large fields existing in California and Alaska.
Potentially Renewable Resources
Timber, highly abundant in the Pacific Northwest, can be considered a renewable resource if forest trees are replanted, but must be classified as a nonrenewable resource if trees are not replanted. In the 19th and 20th centuries, logging was prolific in Oregon and Washington. Operations have scaled back in the times since, due in part to environmental concerns. However, commercial logging still occurs, on a large scale with Oregon, Washington and California the top three lumber-producing states in the U.S. Wildlife -- fish in particular -- are also a significant potentially renewable resource in the Pacific states. Salmon run abound in the rivers of the Pacific Northwest, and a plethora of fish species inhabit the ocean waters bordering the Pacific states. California and Alaska rank second and third respectively in seafood production nationwide. Stocks, however, could become depleted due to overfishing and pollution, meaning that someday fish may be seen as a nonrenewable rather than renewable resource.
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Based in western New York, Amy Harris began writing for Demand Media and Great Lakes Brewing News in 2010. Harris holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Penn State University; she taught high school math for several years and has also worked in the field of instructional design.
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Zika Could Remain in Semen for As Long As 6 Months
By Susan Rinkunas
Photo: Kevin Frayer/Getty Images
Here is some not-great news for prospective parents who’ve either gotten Zika while traveling or live in Florida: The virus may remain in men’s semen for twice as long as previously thought.
Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that couples who want to conceive use condoms for six months following symptoms of Zika or a positive test, based on evidence that the virus has been detected in semen at 93 days, or about three months, out. (They also advise condom use during the duration of a pregnancy in couples where the man has been exposed to Zika.)
But two new reports show that the virus was detected at 188 and 181 days after infection, in Italian men who got the virus in Haiti. They will continue to be monitored. It should be noted that doctors found RNA of the virus; it’s unclear whether the men were actually infectious at the time, or that they could have transmitted the virus to other people.
The CDC told STAT that it is aware of the case reports and will amend the sexual-transmission guidelines if necessary, after reviewing the evidence.
Zika Could Remain in Semen As Long As 6 Months
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Conservative filmmaker and author Dinesh D'Souza speaks during the final day of the 2014 Republican Leadership Conference on May 31, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Some of the biggest names in the Republican Party made appearances at the conference, which hosts 1,500 delegates from across the country through May 31. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Dinesh D’Souza: America Book Removed From Costco as New Movie Hits Theaters
By Zachary Stieber
July 8, 2014 Updated: July 18, 2015
Dinesh D’Souza’s “America” book is being pulled from the shelves of Costco across the United States.
The conservative writer’s book, which fully reads “America: Imagine the World Without Her,” has been ordered off the shelves of all Costco locations.
The book was released on June 2 and is rated No. 1 in Political Commentary and Opinion on Amazon. The book is a rebuttal of the ideology behind President Barack Obama’s policies.
Obama has been supported by Jim Sinegal, co-founder and current director of Jim Sinegal.
According to WND, which first reported the news, Costco has sold more than 3,600 copies of “America,” including 700 last week when the film by the same name hit theaters nationwide.
The order, given to to locations on July 1, requires all copies on July 15.
D’Souza said that he’s surprised by the decision, calling it “very odd.”
“We’re in the process of finding out what’s happening. I look forward to getting to the bottom of this and continuing the strong relationship my publisher and I have always had with Costco and their millions of shoppers,” he said.
Costco later said via Facebook that it doesn’t make purchasing decisions based on personal or political leanings. It said that D’Souza’s book didn’t meet the sales thresholds that books must meet to stay in stock.
The Washington Examiner also reported that despite sales that should put it on the New York Times bestseller list, the book was kept off of it.
“It’s their newspaper, and they have a right to rig their list anyway they want, but if they are doing it, people should know,” he said.
Follow Zachary on Twitter: @zackstieber
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Tunica-Biloxi Tribe announces support for Red River Charter Academy
Officials will seek state approval for the new charter school in December
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe announces support for Red River Charter Academy Officials will seek state approval for the new charter school in December Check out this story on thetowntalk.com: https://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/2018/11/27/tunica-biloxi-tribe-announces-support-red-river-charter-academy/2125932002/
Amanda McElfresh, Alexandria Town Talk Published 3:14 p.m. CT Nov. 27, 2018 | Updated 3:58 p.m. CT Nov. 27, 2018
Red River Charter Academy is seeking approval to open in Avoyelles Parish.(Photo: File photo)
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana has announced its support for Red River Charter Academy.
The academy will seek approval to open from the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education at its Dec. 11 and 12 meetings.
“There is a great need to provide additional educational opportunities for the children of our community and Avoyelles Parish,” said Marshall Pierite, chairman of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe, in a news release. “We look forward to seeing the diverse and challenging curriculum Red River Charter Academy plans to offer as they work to address the needs of our students, community-wide.”
The proposal is for the tuition-free public charter school to open for sixth, seventh and eighth grades to start. More grades could be added in future years.
“We are honored to have the support of the tribe and we are excited they share in our vision for the students of Avoyelles Parish. Our children deserve every opportunity to succeed, and Red River Charter Academy will offer students the chance to receive a top-level education that will prepare them for whatever they want to do in life,” said Jessica Couvillion, Red River Charter Academy’s board chairperson, in the release. “We want to prepare kids to make our community a better place, and the future begins now with how we teach them and what they learn.”
Officials have discussed opening Red River Charter Academy since 2015. The Avoyelles Parish School Board has previously denied the academy’s applications. Such denials are not uncommon amid Louisiana school boards, who often worry about losing millions in state funding to charter schools.
When charter applications are denied at the local level, officials can appeal to the state education board for approval to open. Red River has approached BESE before, but the process has been beset by delays and rejections.
In 2017, when the academy sought local approval to open, supporters said students should have more options in an area that has multiple schools with low performance scores. Opponents said they worried about the financial impact to Avoyelles Parish.
In Louisiana, state dollars follow students to their schools. Therefore, if students attend state-approved charter schools, that money is directed to the charter and away from the local school district. This can add up to millions per year if a sizable number of students attend charters.
Avoyelles Parish School Board members formally rejected a group's charter school application for the third time. (Photo: Miranda Klein/The Town Talk)
“Don’t get me wrong, options are great … but not all kids are going to be able to go to you,” Avoyelles Parish School Board member Darrell Wiley said at a 2017 meeting. “What about those kids? Who’s going to educate them and where is that money going to come from?”
Last month, Avoyelles Parish received a "C" and a 66.6 performance score from the Louisiana Department of Education. That is below the state average of a "B" and a 76.1.
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Among schools in Avoyelles Parish, only three received "A" or "B" scores. Lafargue Elementary had a "B" and a 75.2. The Louisiana School for Agricultural Science had an "A" and a 96.4. Avoyelles Public Charter School had an "A" and a 102.2.
Marksville High and Avoyelles High each received a "C" from the state this year. Bunkie Magnet High, Cottonport Elementary, Marksville Elementary and Plaucheville Elementary each received a "D." Bunkie Elementary and Riverside Elementary each received an "F."
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RESCON: Active House symposium puts focus on comfort
Richard Lyall
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An active house supports the vision of buildings that create healthier and more comfortable lives for their residents.
This month’s Active House symposium shines a spotlight on the future of housing to Toronto, focusing on the welfare of the occupant, the quality of the building and the environment. (Held Sept. 16-17.)
You may have read about Active House in these pages a while back – it’s a European building practice that is based on a balanced and holistic approach to building design and performance.
Toronto’s Evergreen Brick Works will see delegates from at least seven countries – Canada, the U.S., China, the U.K., Italy, Denmark and the Netherlands – involved in a two-day Active House symposium on Sept. 17-18. It will be the first time that Canada will host the Active House summit. The event will include interactive talks, presentations, education and networking with building professionals from around the world.
We’ll be there among the many builders, architects, academics, engineers, regulators, designers and students who have an interest in the future of housing.
While it will be a very technical conference, there will also be a dash of personal experience mixed in, including from Velux engineer Russell Ibbotson, who lived in Great Gulf Homes’ Active House model home in Etobicoke during six months in 2016-’17 before its owner took possession of the single-family home.
During the time that he, his wife Bethany and three children (four now) lived there, Ibbotson was busy measuring energy consumption and temperature fluctuations. His family provided the practical context for the benefits of living in this kind of home.
“You need those real-life scenarios to measure what life is like in an Active House home. My wife didn’t have to wear slippers in the morning in the middle of winter,” Ibbotson says. And then there was a discovery on the kitchen’s soundproof wooden floors. “I could jump up and down on the floor and my beer on the counter didn’t spill.”
And then there was a magical moment he had with his daughter, Eleanor (then 3), who said to him while lying down staring at the stars through the Velux skylight in her upstairs bedroom: “It’s just like living outside.”
“Those are the emotional moments where we can explain our holistic experience to everyone,” he adds.
A shared vision for new homes is what drew Great Gulf to become heavily involved in Active House shortly after it was founded 10 years ago, says the Toronto-based executive who will open the two-day event.
“Active House supports the vision of buildings that create healthier and more comfortable lives for their residents without impacting negatively on the climate and environment,” says Tad Putyra, Great Gulf president and COO for low-rise. “This will move us towards a cleaner, healthier and safer world.
“We use wood in our homes, including mid-rise residential buildings, because it is a sustainable resource of the future. We’ve already built several Active Houses in Ontario and use these as prototypes. We have included some of these elements in our current projects which are being extensively tested and implemented in our homes to improve our standard product. This includes improvement in daylight, climate control and overall building science.”
Shaun Joffe, Great Gulf’s executive director of sustainability and building sciences, adds: “This will be a great conversation centred around innovative residential construction: these buildings are evaluated on the interaction between three core principles: comfort (the indoor climate conditions); energy consumption; and the impact on the environment.”
It’s going to be an amazing event. For more information and to register, go to activehouse.ca.
Richard Lyall, president of RESCON, has represented the building industry in Ontario since 1991. He is also a frequent speaker and writer on issues related to the construction industry. Contact him @RESCONprez or at media@rescon.com.
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A to F of Seville
Fiona Flores Watson
12 Jul, 2012 @ 12:59
What defines a city? What is that essence which gives it an identity all of its own – the strange, arcane customs. The architectural and historical span of its buildings? The eccentric characters? The flashes of colour at a local celebration? The mournful tones of music in a procession?
No-one can capture a city like Seville, which has the strongest identity of any city I’ve ever lived in, but I’ve tried to single out the aspects which I think are unique to southern Spain’s main metropolis.
At first I was only going to choose one aspect or characteristic of Seville for each letter of the alphabet, but then I realised that would be unfeasibly limiting and would omit far too many integral features of my adopted home city. (How could you mention tapas, but not Triana?) So, instead, I’m splitting it into several parts. Here goes with the first section…
Abril, Feria de – The main social event of the year in Seville, when men and women in frilly dresses and horse-riding outfits drink and dance, day and night, for a whole week. You need serious amounts of stamina, something the Sevillanos are never lacking.
Alcazar – the fortress-palace built by King Alfonso the Wise and his son, Pedro the Cruel, in the 14th century. With its dramatic castle walls, beautiful gardens, hidden grottoes, and extraordinary Salon de las Embajadores with its gold-domed ceiling, Seville’s Alcazar is impossibly romantic. It’s also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Azulejos – glazed ceramic tiles, as seen in the Alcazar and countless other palaces, museums, pavilions, churches, offices and private houses around Seville. These ceramic tiles are made in Triana, and have been for centuries. Some of the more recent ones were made at La Cartuja. The word, like many in Spanish, comes from the Arabic – zellige, meaning polished stone.
Betis – the Phoenician name for the river Guadalquivir was Baits, later Betis. Hence the name for the Roman province of Hispania (Spain) – Baetis, within which Hispalis (Seville) was located. (Three Roman emperors were born in the city of Italica, outside Hispalis – look out in the next section, G-L). The city’s second (in longevity) football team adopted its name – fans are Beticos. There’s also a lively bar-lined street by the river, in Triana, where everyone ends up at some point, on a night out, whether they like it or not. Note: don’t say Be-tiss, no-one will understand you; say Be-teee.
Casa de Pilatos – This is a 16th-century palace in the eastern part of the old city, with Roman statues, exquisite tiling and peaceful gardens. So-called because it is thought to resemble Pontius Pilate’s house in Jerusalem, where the Marques de Tarifa had been before setting about his magnificent mansion, the Casa has been used as a film location many times, including the mediocre 1492 (about Columbus), and The Kingdom of Heaven (about the crusades). Don’t hold that against it, though.
Cartuja, La – A former Carthusian monastery (full name: Monasterio de Santa Maria de las Cuevas) which has enjoyed a strange and varied history: Columbus stayed there before setting off on his voyages (his tomb is in Seville’s cathedral); Napoleon’s occupying troops set up camp in its cloisters during the Peninsula War. Then, in the mid-19th century, an Englishman called Pickman built the now-iconic tall, conical chimneys and turned it into a tile and porcelain factory; La Cartuja de Sevilla tableware is still going strong, though now made in another location, and a set is still a sought-after wedding present for some. Restored for Expo 92, for which major event it served as headquarters, the complex of buildings now houses a contemporary art museum and held three major art biennales in the 2000s. Sadly, the crisis put a stop to this welcome influx of cutting-edge creation. You can still visit the art exhibitions and permanent collection; chapels, refectory, patios and other rooms; outdoor concerts are held here in summer; and its outside spaces are a welcome haven from the city all year round.
Duquesa de Alba – one of Seville’s most popular and enduring (literally) characters, the twice-widowed Cayetana wed for the third time last year, to the suspicion of her family and the delight of her public. She has a priceless art collection, including a Goya of her antecedent, as well as works by Rembrandt, Titian, Renoir, Picasso and Dali; a good number of palaces; and about 50 titles (including Duchess of Berwick). I’ve interviewed her once, and seen her on two other occasions, both last year: at her wedding in October, and a flamenco performance in honour of the Duchess of Cornwall in April. Cayetana’s sense of dress is original, her sense of humour is sharp, and her sense of fun is irrepressible. She loves flamenco, Semana Santa, Feria and bullfighting. Which is why this octogenarian is still the darling of the media, the fashion world, and everyone in Seville.
Expo 29 and 92 – Both of these <em>Exposiciones Universales (Universal Exhibitions, or Expo for short) left fascinating but sadly under-documented, under-publicised, and in more recent cases, under-utilised legacies. On each occasion, countries from around the world (Ibero Americano in 1929, with Europe and Asia as well in 1992) built pavilions which represented their history, architecture or artistic heritage. Many are extraordinary buildings, a microcosm of their culture with amazing decorative detail, such as the Pabellon de Peru, now the Casa de las Ciencias. The city was modernised before each Expo, with whole areas being razed or radically cleaned up of undesirable elements. The 1929 Expo was located in Parque Maria Luisa – most of its pavilions now have a second life as museums or offices – and the 1992 on Isla la Cartuja. Some of the latter’s pavilions are still used, and tours of the site have recently started to celebrate its 20th anniversary this year.
Flamenco – who can visit Sevilla without thinking of dark-eyed, foot-stomping gypsies in swirling dresses? The music, with its anguished wailing, makes your hairs stand on end, sends chills down your spine, and a host of other cliches. Its passion and pain, its staccato rhythms, its strong but graceful movements, make flamenco one of the most rewarding performances you’ll ever see (if it’s authentic), while its inestimable importance made UNESCO list it as “intangible cultural heritage” in 2010. Toque (guitar), baile (dance) and cante (singing) are the elements of this art form, whose roots go back to Morocco, India and Arabic countries. Everyone should experience it live at least once.
All text and images copyright Fiona Flores Watson
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Fiona Flores Watson is a journalist and blogger who lives in Seville. She writes about every aspect of Seville for various websites and publications. Follow her on https://twitter.com/Seville_Writer or visit her blog: http://www.scribblerinseville.com/
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Nancy from The Spain Scoop 30 Sep, 2012 @ 13:31 at 13:31
Fiona, love how you are organizing one of my favorite cities in Spain. Your info has me yearning to return.
Karen McCann 1 Oct, 2012 @ 01:07 at 01:07
A wonderful post, Fiona! Your love of Seville and knowledge of its quirky, delightful, crazy character shine through every paragraph. A great resource for newcomers and a fun read for veteran expats in the city.
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Report: Haiti UN Peacekeepers Fathered, Deserted Hundreds of Children
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – According to a report in British publication, The Times, United Nations peacekeepers stationed in Haiti since the 2010 devastating earthquake, fathered hundreds of children then abandoned their young mothers to lives of poverty.
According to report, a study into the UN’s longest peacekeeping mission said girls as young as age 11 would trade sex for food or ‘a few coins’ so they could survive amid political turmoil and the aftermath of the earthquake.
After facing sexual abuse and impregnation, these girls and young women were ‘left in misery’ to raise their children by themselves, The Times reported.
Due to the prevalence of the problem, locals have dubbed these children “Petit Minustah” after the acronym for the mission to Haiti between 2004 and 2017, United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti.
The research study’s team was led by Sabine Lee, from the University of Birmingham, and between June and August 2017 they conducted more than 2,500 interviews with people living close to UN bases in Haiti.
According to the newspaper, the issue of UN babies was raised, unprompted, over 250 times.
The research claims that soldiers from 12 countries have been identified as fathering and abandoning the children.
While admitting it was impossible to give a definitive number of peacekeeper-fathered children, Professor Lee said “most researchers and NGO officials would agree that hundreds is a credible estimate, adding that “it’s a pervasive issue, not isolated cases.”
“The multitude of stories and the fact that sexual exploitation, abuse and the existence and abandonment of peacekeeper-fathered children appeared over and over again in the stories indicates that this is a very significant problem.”
Controversy is nothing new to UN’s Haiti mission, since troops from Nepal were blamed for accidentally sparking the cholera outbreak which killed 10,000 people following the 2010 earthquake and 114 Sri Lankan soldiers were sent home admid child sex allegations.
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Hug speaks volumes, raises myriad questions
By Dahleen Glanton / Published: October 9, 2019
Botham Jean's younger brother Brandt Jean hugs convicted murderer and former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger after delivering his impact statement to her after she was sentenced to 10 years in jail, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, in Dallas. Guyger shot and killed Botham Jean, an unarmed 26-year-old neighbor in his own apartment last year. She told police she thought his apartment was her own and that he was an intruder. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP, Pool)
It is hard for many African Americans to understand why a black man would embrace the white cop who had been convicted of killing his brother.
When they look at the photo of Brandt Jean hugging former Dallas police Officer Amber Guyger, they wonder how he could have been so forgiving. Police officers and black men are supposed to be archenemies. Didn’t Jean realize that?
Speaking during the sentencing phase of the trial, barely able to keep his composure, Jean laid out feelings he had not previously expressed even to his family.
“I don’t even want you to go to jail,” he said. “I want the best for you. The best would be giving your life to Christ.”
Then he asked Judge Tammy Kemp if he could step down and give Guyger a hug. “Please,” he repeated. He did, and Guyger rushed into his arms.
In a country where law enforcement has been so unforgiving to African Americans, particularly males, how could an 18-year-old black male dole out compassion so generously to a cop whose own text messages revealed her racist thoughts?
Perhaps it was for the same reason the African American judge embraced Guyger at the end of the trial, too. And for the same reason a black female bailiff was seen stroking Guyger’s blonde hair after she was found guilty of murder.
And for the same reason some family members forgave white supremacist Dylann Roof for shooting up a prayer meeting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine people.
Maybe it is the mistaken belief some black people have that they are responsible for white people’s racism. This idea suggests that black people can change the behavior of white people by doing better themselves.
If blacks can somehow show that they are worthy of being appreciated and respected, then whites will accept them. And if blacks can demonstrate that they are willing to forgive racists for the hurt they’ve caused, then racists willingly will become less racist.
Of course, many black people will say they forgive because it is what Christianity requires of them. They will say it is because God would not want them to carry the anger around for the rest of their lives. And in exchange for their forgiveness, they often will offer a Bible.
No one can argue with how a person chooses to cope with tragedy. Nor is it up to anyone to decide how survivors should come to terms with their grief. And it is certainly not our place to question their relationship with God.
But beyond the spiritual aspect of forgiving with such great magnitude is a cultural phenomenon that has shaped who we are as African Americans from the moment we entered this country enslaved. It is what sustained us though slavery, through decades of lynchings and cross burnings and through police killings, economic inequities and social injustices.
It is the belief that, in spite of the racial atrocities inflicted on blacks, even those who seem to hate us deserve a chance for redemption. And it is our job to help them find it. Many whites have been more than happy to sit back and allow black people to do all the redemptive work.
When they consider Brandt Jean’s hug, they see courage. They admire him for being able to let bygones be bygones. They hold him up as a model for how blacks should respond to adversity, pain and anger. They are at ease with their feelings, because Jean gave them permission to remain in their comfort zone.
These attitudes, however, are fading as a younger generation takes over the mantle. Younger blacks are not as patient as their parents and grandparents were, and they are less willing to take the responsibility of teaching white people what its means to be black. As far as they are concerned, anybody who wants to know the facts about blacks in America must take it upon themselves to find out.
And many younger whites, as a result, are less dependent on African Americans to teach them about the black experience. They proactively seek information because they know that understanding America’s racial history is crucial to its future.
When young people gathered outside the courthouse in Guyger’s case to await the verdict, the crowd was diverse. Blacks and whites stood side by side, holding signs that said “Black Lives Matter.”
They felt collectively that Guyger’s 10-year prison sentence for shooting a man in his own home because she entered the wrong apartment was a slap in the face. And they said so in angry chants outside the courthouse.
They were aware that the light sentence is reflective of the inequities of the judicial system, which historically has applied harsher sentences to African Americans than to whites who committed similar crimes.
Take, for example, Marissa Alexander, the Florida woman who at 31 was sentenced to 20 years for firing a warning shot at her husband in self-defense. He was not injured. Alexander was released after spending six years in confinement.
They understood that Guyger’s decision to shoot Botham Jean to death because she believed that he was an intruder is a symptom of much bigger problems with race that plague police departments across the country. They are problems that have led to far too many deaths of black men who should not have been killed.
We don’t know who Guyger really is in her heart. The best we can do is surmise from what she has shown us. In text messages released during the sentencing, Guyger made several racist remarks, and in one, she appeared to acknowledge that she is racist.
Someone named Ethridge playfully offered to give Guyger a German shepherd.
“Although she may be racist,” Ethridge wrote.
Guyger responds: “It’s okay, I’m the same.”
The idea that blacks can “fix” white people is flawed. Nobody can fix anybody. Each of us has the power to change who we are, if we want to change.
The problem with racists, though, is that they often don’t realize that they need to be fixed. Or if they do, they don’t want to be fixed.
DAHLEEN GLANTON writes for The Chicago Tribune.
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How Notre-Dame's Fire Helped Motivate Donations to Three Historically Black Churches in Louisiana
After being ravaged by arson, the places of worship were struggling to raise much-needed funds.
By Chloe Foussianes
Less than 24 hours after the fire broke out at Notre-Dame Cathedral, $339 million was already pledged to fund its rebuilding—and that's just from two wealthy Frenchmen. Notre-Dame's reconstruction will undoubtedly be well-funded.
But for a while, that did not seem to be the case for three damaged churches in Louisiana: St. Mary Baptist, Greater Union Baptist Church, and Mount Pleasant Baptist. The historically black places of worship were ravaged by fires—all allegedly started by an arsonist, who has since been charged with hate crimes.
Per Buzzfeed News, which spoke with District Attorney Earl Taylor, “The additional hate crime charges confirm that authorities believe that Matthews targeted the churches because of the race of their attendees.”
In the days following the fires, a local religious non-profit, the Seventh District Baptist Association, launched a GoFundMe campaign in cooperation with the churches and Louisiana political leaders, but it hadn't gained much traction.
That is, until the fire at Notre-Dame.
As donations poured in for the French Cathedral's cause, a few people on Twitter began to spread the word about the churches' GoFundMe campaign. Among them was reporter Yashar Ali, who boasts a following of 395,000 users. "I’d seen a couple of people that I follow... share the GoFundMe," Ali told Town & Country in a phone interview. "I thought that after what happened at Notre-Dame and how many people—especially wealthy and powerful people in France—were donating to rebuild Notre-Dame, that these three churches... You know, it was time to step up and promote it. Especially because it looked like it was stagnant at $159k."
The rebuild of Notre Dame will be well funded.
In the past month, three historically black churches in Louisiana were destroyed by a racist arsonist. He has been charged with hate crimes, but these churches need your help. Please join me in donating https://t.co/gj1BcNsGpu
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) April 16, 2019
After Ali and others—including the likes of Hillary Clinton and CNN anchor Jake Tapper—promoted the campaign, it managed to surpass the $1 million mark in less than a day. As of publishing, the cause has raised $1,221,843.
Ali has experience with political fundraising, and knows what can happen when a social media post catches on, but was still surprised with the GoFundMe's success. "I didn’t expect this much, no," he said. "This will reach its goal today of $1.8 million."
The funds will go a long way towards rebuilding the churches—and the communities they serve—but those involved know that this is just the beginning. "[The churches] have a long road ahead of them," Freddie Jack, president of the religious association behind the campaign, told the New York Times. "They’re a long way from full recovery, but the generosity of the people seems to be speaking volumes."
What would Ali say to the GoFundMe's organizers, who now face the daunting task of rebuilding? "That they have shown the power of American compassion and resilience."
Contributions to the campaign can be made here.
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Denair announces new principals for high school, middle school and elementary campuses
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Updated: May 19, 2016, 3 p.m.
When school starts again in Denair, students and staff will welcome new principals at three campuses. Kara Backman will take over at Denair High School, Kelly Beard will become the new leader at Denair Middle School and Lucy Zamora will take the reins at Denair Elementary Charter Academy.
The new leadership hires were announced by Superintendent Aaron Rosander, who led a team that interviewed what he called six “outstanding” candidates last week.
Backman emerged as the choice to become the third principal in three years at the high school. She previously has served as principal at University Charter School in Modesto, Summit Charter Academy campuses in Porterville and Ceres, and Vanguard College Preparatory Academy in Empire.
Since 2011, she has been a managing associate at CT3 Education, traveling across the country to train other teaching coaches, school-based culture planning and leadership support based on No-Nonsense Nurturer Model and Real Time Teacher Coaching.
Denair High has battled with declining enrollment for the past few years. Backman said there are no easy answers, but that there is “a ton of opportunity” to add programs and improve academic performance.
“We have to figure out what our purpose,” she said. “What is going to be the identifier for Denair? What’s going to be the thing that draws children here?
“There have been changes in leadership at the high school the past couple of years and that can be a challenge. What I told them was this: ‘I’m not leaving. All three of my children will graduate from Denair High. I’m here for the long haul.’ ”
Backman and her husband, James, operate Small Town Genetics on property homesteaded decades ago by his grandfather. They have three young children – the oldest of whom will be in kindergarten at DECA next fall.
Her husband and many in his family graduated from the high school Backman now will lead.
“It is very near and dear to my family... We have some deep roots here.”
She called the decision to live in Denair “simple,” saying they were drawn by “a small, but rigorous community atmosphere embedded with high-quality education, rich agriculture and community trust.”
Backman has a bachelor’s degree from Fresno State University in agriculture education and animal science, and a master’s from San Jose State in educational leadership. She also was a member of Stanford University Principal Fellows Program in 2010.
“Kara has rich, successful experience as a teacher and administrator, and is an instructional coach and national educational facilitator,” Rosander wrote in his note to the high school staff. “She has strong ties to our local agricultural community. I’ve no doubt that Kara will settle right in and quickly join in partnership with you and our community to make DHS the best it can be.”
Backman replaces interim Principal Joe Galindo, who took over in April after Alecia Myers went on a personal leave of absence.
Beard has taught first grade at Denair’s elementary campus for her entire 13-year career, but said becoming a principal was a goal even when she was a student at Stanislaus State. She returned to the school last year to pursue her master’s and get her administrative credential; she’ll be finished in December.
Before that, Beard’s next few months will be a whirlwind. Earlier this spring, she was chosen to head up Denair’s summer school program, which runs May 31 until June 24. She’s taking three classes at Stanislaus State. And her new job begins July 1 – giving her a week of “rest” with her husband and 6-year-old daughter.
“I like to be busy,” she said with a laugh.
Beard said she looks forward to collaborating with the two dozen or so DMS staff members to identify goals and set priorities.
“I’m ready to support all the great things that are happening there,” she said. “… I know quite a few of the students. I know quite a bit of the staff because I used to be our union president and negotiator.”
Beard believes that “every child deserves to be educated in a way that prepares him or her for college if he or she chooses to attend.”
“Every child is capable of meeting academic standards, and the school has a power to make this a reality,” she said. “As educators, we must take responsibility for the success of our students and be masterful innovators when it comes to educating students and meeting all their individual needs.”
In his note announcing Beard’s promotion, Rosander said she “brings great energy and invaluable understanding of our schools and district to the middle school.”
Beard will replace Travis Manley, who is leaving to become the principal at Orchard Elementary School in Modesto.
Zamora has been a teacher for 13 years – 11 of them in the Patterson Unified School District. She spent nine years as a first and second grade instructor at Las Palmas Elementary School. For the past two years, she has been the lead teacher for Spanish Immersion Dual Language programs at Walnut Grove and Grayson schools.
Her bilingual ability and immersion experience will be important at DECA, which introduced a dual language program this year for kindergarteners that will add classes in first grade next fall.
“All my expertise is at the elementary level. And most of my classroom experience has been in dual immersion programs, so I thought this was the perfect fit,” Zamora said. “I’m very excited and looking forward to meeting the staff and students.”
At Las Palmas, Zamora also was part of the implementation team for No Excuses University – another program that was adopted this year at DECA. No Excuses University aims to instill a college-going culture in students at the elementary level.
“I’m very familiar with that program,” she said. “It’s a philosophy and a belief. You have to believe that the kids will go to college.”
She also has helped train teachers in the use of technology in the classroom, Common Core math strategies and the new English language development framework.
“Lucy, she has rich experience with dual language programs,” Rosander wrote in his note to staff. “You’ll no doubt enjoy her welcoming personality.”
Zamora has a degree in child and adolescent studies as well as an administrative credential from Stanislaus State. She and her husband will continue to live in Patterson, where he commutes to a job in the Bay Area.
Zamora will replace Sara Michelena, who announced earlier this year she would step away from education for a few years to care for her two young daughters, one of whom has special needs.
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About Our Seal Hospital
For more than 10 years, we’ve been collaborating closely to provide immediate rescue for seal pups. We work alongside the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) and the RSPCA to rehabilitate seals, with our joint efforts, we’ve created a rescue centre offering emergency care for seal pups, as well as other marine life that washes up on our Tyne and Wear coast.
The Marine Rescue Centre is a purpose-built rescue facility where we can efficiently provide the necessary care and treatments for sick, injured, and abandoned seal pups and other marine life. Since the opening of the centre, we’ve rescued more than 200 seals, which, once stabilised, are then released back into the wild.
The success of this initiative has resulted in a growing demand for additional care and support – so much so that we have decided to create a permanent, purpose-built rescue facility. The new rescue facility has eight main areas: three enclosures dedicated for marine and general animal holding, and two additional enclosures of multi-function design that can be easily converted into one large floatation pool. There’s also an area for veterinary inspection, plus two preparation areas for the dietary and medication requirements of all of our rescued animals.
The building has been carefully planned to accommodate up to six seal pups at a time, with holding areas to facilitate more should we need to in the future. To stay up-to-date with all our rescue efforts, don’t forget to check back on our website regularly. Alternatively, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest animal news.
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As we approach the end of the second decade of the 21st Century and the beginning of the 3rd Gambian republic, the UDP government will embark on reforming our tertiary institutions to be centers of technological innovation. The information-age technology and the advent of data “superhighway” for multi-media communications led to the explosive growth of the Internet and applications based on Internet Protocol (IP). The high-speed broadband has now become a ubiquitous means of communications; the key feature of which has been the evolution of High speed Data services, IP Telephony (VoIP) and Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) all based on Internet applications, are now standardized means of transporting Voice, data and Video (Commonly known as “Triple Play”).
Internet – Access to Technology
· Upon assuming the responsibility to steer the affairs of this great nation, the UDP government will immediately convene an international conference with our partners and local stakeholders to carve out a plan to inject energy and resources into the already crumbling infrastructure that had endured a serious battering to the brink of a complete collapse. This conference will focus on sectors of our infrastructure that are currently rendered useless or near failure such as, telecommunication (Gamtel), energy- NAWEC (solar, windmill, electricity), education, tourism, agriculture, health, etc.
· It is apparent that the Jammeh government has over two decades successfully mismanaged, or disoriented the most important resources of any nation, and that is its human capacity. Once upon a time, the Gambia could brag of the best and the brightest civil service in the whole of Africa; however, in Jammeh's Gambia, experience, education and loyalty to the nation have become taboos, while sycophancy, nepotism, inefficiency, and egocentrism are rewarded. A UDP government will reward people with experience, education, skillfulness and the technical know-how to make things happen and will appeal to all Gambians in the Diaspora to participate in the rebuilding of the homeland.
· A UDP government will integrate the teaching of technology education in the elementary/primary school curriculum so that all students will become proficient in the use of technology by the time they reach high school.
· A UDP government will use technology as a tool to educate the people. We will ensure that every school in the country from elementary to the university level is a place where people can have access to up-to-date technology. By doing so, we will work with Gamtel and other Broadband service provides to make Internet access available to all communities from Kartong to Koina. We will make real the idea that the world is a global village. Our people have the potential to be technology savvy and the UDP, as a party will make them realize this fact.
· A UDP government will ensure that each and every high school in the country has a high-tech library with computers and Internet access so that their learning will not be restricted to reading hard copy books, instead, they will benefit from unlimited educational resources that are available out there to their counterparts around the globe.
· A UDP government will transform the University of The Gambia as a center for Research and Development (R&D). By doing so, the UDP government will encourage both professors and students to cultivate a learning curiosity in technological innovation for the betterment of the country. As a result of this new R&D initiative, The Gambia government will rely on its potential instead of outsourcing such important functions to foreign corporations.
The Internet Broadband and IP-based technologies have many comparative advantages over the traditional circuit-switched systems which make it possible as an integrated ecosystem that is reliable, secure, accessible, and cost-effective; where all of one’s communication needs can easily be fulfilled with the highest standards of service.
· Since Gamtel has the infrastructure in place and with the ACE’s submarine fiber optic cable, it now has abundant bandwidth that is not being fully utilized. UDP Administration will meet Gamtel quest for “Triple Play” by introducing and expanding Broadband services by using Optical Fiber cable and Wireless Broadband transmissions throughout the entire country. It is UDP’s objective to make communications in The Gambia the best, it once was and make Gamtel & Gamcel the success stories once again.
· A UDP administration will ensure that with a Liberalized market, there is fair competition amongst all service providers and to ensure reliable, efficient and high-quality services are rendered to call customers regarding network availability, accessibility, retainability, reliability and affordability. By Regulation, PURA (The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority) will be empowered in the monitoring and assurance of these parameters.
· A UDP government will not try to suffocate Voice Over IP (VoIP) calls via Viber, IMO, Skype, WhatsApp, Talkray, etc., such as the APRC government has been doing without success.
· Instead, A UDP government will try to improve the services of Gamtel and Gamcel to increase their customer base, thereby reduce the incoming and outgoing fees for all calls. For example, an international from U.S to The Gambia through Skype cost 92.5 cents per minute on landline and 67.6 cents per minute on a mobile phone, while it costs only 4 cents per minute to call Nigeria.
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What to See in Salt Lake City in One Day
Salt Lake City in the western state of Utah is one of the most popular touristic centres in the United States of America. Nicknamed the crossroads of the west, attractions often lure families completing a road trip of the area.We recommend that if you are passing through, to stay overnight since the wide range of excellent restaurants and overnight accommodation choices are all-encompassing and diverse. However if you are on a flying visit and want to know what to see in Salt Lake City in one day, we suggest you focus on the Temple Square area.
Since Salt Lake City is famously known as the home of the pioneering Mormons, Temple Square is the most visited attraction in Utah State. Covering 10 acres, it is easy to spend a day exploring the attractions that include…
Salt Lake Temple
This is the heart of Temple Square and one of the original churches. General access to the interior for the public is not allowed, but viewing the grounds and architecture of the building is an interesting experience in itself.
Salt Lake Tabernacle
Built in 1867, tour guides happily show people around the building of which its original intention was a meeting place, but now it is a concert hall. Admission to the Tabernacle is free and it is also possible to attend a choir performance as well.
Salt Lake Assembly Hall
Owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and built in 1877, the assembly hall has Victorian Gothic style architecture and sitting directly in front of the church is the Seagull monument, said to resemble an event in 1848 when seagulls saved a crop from being destroyed by crickets.
Art and History Museum
Near Temple Square is the Museum of Art and History of which the 1st floor showcases the history of the Pioneers’ settlement throughout the USA. The 2nd floor depicts Mormon artists from around the world and their works.
Beehive House
Also near Temple square is the Beehive house that was a home of Brigham Young, one of the founding members of Salt Lake City and a famous leader in the LDS movement, who orchestrated the mass exodus across the USA to Utah.
Built in 1855, it is now a museum showcasing furniture from that time, many of which are the original pieces from the date of its construction. Concluding the travel question of what to see in Salt Lake City in one day, more attractions are within this area and if you are an independent traveller, tour them at your own pace. Otherwise, book a guided tour to talk to a guide about the history of the region as well.
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Universal Electronics Demonstrates Voice Recognition and Motion Navigation in an elegantly-designed Wi-Fi Direct Remote Control at CES 2013
SANTA ANA, CA — Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) (NASDAQ:UEIC) today announced a new universal remote control evaluation platform code named “Leaf” that leverages Wi-Fi Direct to deliver uncompressed high quality voice and motion navigation for an intuitive control experience, as well as traditional navigation, in a small form factor remote designed to support two emerging applications in content control.
According to ABI Research, 17 million Wi-Fi-enabled flat panel TVs were reportedly shipped in 2011. That number is projected to grow to nearly 70 million by 2017.
The UEI Leaf platform leverages Wi-Fi Direct connectivity to extend the ubiquitous use of Wi-Fi in home entertainment devices to the remote control, with virtually no compromise in power, latency, and cost versus competing technologies.
The UEI Leaf platform offers high data-rate, low latency, and ultra-low power by utilizing Wi-Fi Direct RF technology to deliver features such as voice-based user recognition, voice search, and motion control in a small form factor with very low power requirements, and minimal integration.
“By utilizing Wi-Fi Direct, we are able to build uncompromising control solutions that are optimized for form and functionality” says Arsham Hatambeiki, Executive Director, Applied Innovations at Universal Electronics. “The combination of high data rate, low latency and efficiency of Wi-Fi Direct make the UEI Leaf platform ideal for customers who traditionally had to sacrifice one for the other. ”
Live demonstrations are planned at UEI’s booth 20211 in South Hall 1 at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, January 8-11, 2013.
About Universal Electronics Inc.
Founded in 1986, Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) is the global leader in wireless control technology for the connected home. UEI designs, develops, and delivers innovative solutions that enable consumers to control entertainment devices, digital media, and home systems. The company’s broad portfolio of patented technologies and database of infrared control software have been adopted by many Fortune 500 companies in the consumer electronics, subscription broadcast, and computing industries. UEI sells and licenses wireless control products through distributors and retailers under the One For All® brand name. More information is available at www.uei.com.
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Gronk Wears a Sombrero & Everything Else We Learned from the Super Bowl Media Day
Foxborough, MA - In the two weeks between the conference championships and the Super Bowl in the NFL, there are always a flurry of traditions to help build anticipation for the big game. From the Pro Bowl to send-off events and from practices to NFL awards, there is a lot to pay attention to when it comes to the New England Patriots, the Los Angeles Rams, and the impending big game. But the biggest tradition always comes in the form of the Super Bowl Media Day when the players, coaches, and other notable figures have podiums set up around the stadium with the goal of ensuring that media members ask their questions then, rather than bothering them throughout the week while they prepare for the league championship.
As always, there was a lot of fun soundbites and things to learn from the Patriots on Media Day, a tradition that more and more of the team has been accustomed to over the past three seasons.
For one, a couple Patriots have retirement on the mind. It's far from Tom Brady's ideas, but Devin McCourty mentioned that he does not know how winning it all with his brother, Jason, on the team could ever be topped, and Rob Gronkowski said he would take a couple weeks to mull over retirement when the season is over. It's odd to think that Patriots are already thinking into the future like that, but they can't help the questions they are asked.
Dante Scarnecchia, the Patriots' offensive line coach, however said he would return in the 2019-20 season! And in a particularly hype-worthy moment, Dont'a Hightower told reporters that he is more than ready for the Rams running backs (a corps that consists of league best Todd Gurley).
In a series of heartfelt questions, as well, a lot of Patriots mentioned that they are still supporting suspended wide receiver Josh Gordon. Philip Dorsett, in particular, remarked that it was "heartbreaking" to be at the Super Bowl without Gordon. New England will no doubt keep Gordon in mind when playing for it all this Sunday night.
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Audio & Video Emerges of Trent Frederic's Dad During Trent's Debut Fight with Bruins
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David Mello
Dave Mello is a Boston area writer who loves all things Massachusetts, especially the amazing sports scene and strange happenings. Fenway Park is one of his favorite places to spend an evening.
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NFL says player concussions dropped by 29 percent in 2018 regular season
Lorenzo Reyes
NEW YORK – The NFL announced that reported player concussions in the 2018 regular season were down 29 percent from the previous year.
The league said there were 135 documented concussions in that span, down from 190. Including the preseason, concussions fell from 281 to 214, a 23.8 percent decrease. That total was the lowest since the 2014 season, when 206 concussions were reported.
The figures included the number of incidents in both games and practices.
The NFL made the announcement Thursday inside its offices in Midtown Manhattan with the release of its 2018 health and safety report.
“It’s a significant decrease, and one that we’re pleased with,” NFL executive vice president of health and safety Jeff Miller said. “But we’re also more interested in why that decrease happened, as opposed to what the number is. That’s the sort of work we need to roll up our sleeves and do between now and the (NFL scouting) combine.”
Though the NFL’s medical staff cautioned about drawing sweeping conclusions from the data released Thursday, Miller told USA TODAY Sports that “no question” the tweak that requires the kicking team during kickoff returns to be stationary until the ball is kicked and a rule that prohibits any player – offensive or defensive – from initiating contact with their helmets significantly impacted the incidence of brain injuries.
“The number went down and this is a real and measured impact,” said Dr. Allen Sills, the NFL’s chief medical officer. “It’s not simply mathematical chance. But it’s also not a reflection that we were any less vigilant in looking for concussions. In fact, we did more negative concussion screenings than we have ever done. We did four screenings to detect every one concussion. Or to say it in other terms, 75 % of our screenings were negative.”
The league is optimistic that a shift in the use of helmets that performed best in concussion testing also helped contribute to the overall decrease of reported concussions in 2018.
In Week 17 of the 2017 regular season, 41 percent of the league’s players wore the better-performing helmets. In the regular-season finales this year, however, that number increased to 74 percent.
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Baltimore Ravens team orthopedic surgeon Dr. Leigh Ann Curl called the push for players to wear the better-performing helmets a “meaningful shift.”
Both the league and the NFL Players Association participate jointly in the helmet testing procedures.
“As we like to say, while we’re pleased with the fact that concussion numbers are down, and down significantly this year, when it comes to the health and safety of our players, there’s no finish line,” Miller said. “This is a multi-year process. We’ll keep at this and we’ll try to figure out why these changes happened, and we’ll try to figure out where we set goals and there’s still room for improvement.”
The league also announced that while anterior cruciate ligament tears went up from 54 in 2017 to 57 this season, medial collateral ligament tears combined dropped from 143 last season to 131 this year.
The league also indicated that it will experiment for the first time with mouth guards containing sensors that will help gather more data. Miller said the league helped develop the sensors and that the University of Virginia football team used them this past season “with positive results.”
Miller said the NFL will look at testing the mouth guards on “probably four teams,” though that would not include every player in those groups. He stressed that it is a trial and that the sensors aren’t being treated as diagnostic devices but rather equipment used to gather more data. The sensors are designed to measure frequency, magnitude, and direction of impacts the players experience.
Follow Lorenzo Reyes on Twitter @LorenzoGReyes.
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Mounting evidence
It’s getting harder to dispute the contribution of vapor products to smoking cessation.
By Emma Dorey
Evidence that e-cigarettes greatly benefit public health continues to mount. A raft of recent research findings show that e-cigarettes are effective at helping people quit smoking or reduce consumption—and are mostly used for this purpose—crushing the claims widely peddled by the anti-vaping lobby that e-cigarette use encourages smoking and is just as hazardous.
In-depth analysis of smoking and e-cigarette use across all 28 EU member states has revealed that e-cigarettes have helped more than 6 million people quit smoking and more than 9 million reduce how much they smoke—the highest rates seen in a population study. Scientists analyzed responses from some 27,460 people aged over 15 years in the Eurobarometer survey, which provided detailed information about patterns of smoking and e-cigarette use, differentiating between experimentation and regular use, current and past use, and nicotine versus non-nicotine. They found that among the 7.5 million current users of e-cigarettes, 35.1 percent have quit smoking while an additional 32.2 percent have reduced smoking consumption (Addiction, June 2016).
“These are probably the highest rates of smoking cessation and reduction ever observed in such a large population study,” said Konstantinos Farsalinos, the principal investigator of the study and a researcher at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center in Athens, Greece.
Thought to be one of the most detailed ever used in analyzing e-cigarette use on a population level, the Eurobarometer data also demonstrated that e-cigarette use is largely confined to current and former smokers; although some nonsmokers experiment with e-cigarettes, regular use is rare. “Just 1.3 percent of nonsmokers reported current use of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes and 0.09 percent reported daily use,” said Jacques le Houezec, a neuroscientist at the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research who was also involved in the study. “Practically, there is no current or regular use of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes by nonsmokers, so the concern that electronic cigarettes can be a gateway to smoking is largely rejected by our findings.”
“Our study shows that e-cigarettes seem to have a beneficial role for the EU population, mainly because of the substantial proportion of smoking cessation and reduction and because of extremely minimal use by never-smokers,” says Farsalinos. “Moreover, there is no initiation with e-cigarettes; thus the gateway to smoking theory cannot be substantiated.”
These two key findings tally with those from other studies. Researchers at University College London, for example, estimate that the use of e-cigarettes helped 16,000 to 22,000 smokers in England to quit for a year or more (Addiction, March 2016). “E-cigarettes appear to be helping a significant number of smokers to stop who would not have done otherwise—not as many as some e-cigarette enthusiasts claim but a substantial number nonetheless,” said professor Robert West, who led the research team.
To assess the real-world effectiveness of e-cigarettes when used to aid smoking cessation, West and colleagues conducted a cross-sectional population study using 2014 data from monthly national surveys. Previous research has found that using e-cigarettes increases the chances of quitting success by around 50 percent compared with using no support or one of the traditional nicotine products such as gum or skin patches. This amounts to an additional 16,000–22,000 people stopping who would otherwise have continued smoking, say the researchers.
Detractors claim that e-cigarettes undermine quitting if smokers use them just to cut down tobacco consumption, and that they act as a gateway into smoking conventional cigarettes, particularly among young people who would otherwise not have tried smoking. “These claims stem from a misunderstanding of what the evidence can tell us at this stage,” said West.
Indeed, the 2.8 million regular users of e-cigarettes in Britain are almost entirely current and ex-smokers, according to Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco. The 47 percent who are ex-smokers are mainly using e-cigarettes to help them quit smoking, while the 51 percent who are current smokers are using e-cigarettes to help them cut down on smoking. Additionally, use among adults and young people who have never smoked is negligible and has not changed since 2012, and there is no evidence in Britain that use of e-cigarettes leads to a takeup of smoking.
Furthermore, a team with researchers from the U.S., Canada and Australia has shown that, rather than acting as a gateway to smoking, e-cigarettes and other vaping products could actually cut smoking-related deaths in young people by 21 percent.
The researchers modeled the public-health impact of vapor products in terms of how their availability or absence alters smoking patterns among those who would or would not have otherwise smoked cigarettes. Significantly, the model, which was based on the 1997 birth cohort, focused on young people. It also accounted for possible changes in behavior, such as moving from experimenting to regular use and using both e-cigarettes and tobacco cigarettes. Based on current usage patterns and conservative assumptions, the researchers project a 21 percent reduction in smoking-attributable deaths when vapor products are available, compared to when they are not (Nicotine & Tobacco Research, July 2016).
“While vaping by youth is a concern, the gateway hypothesis that vapers will become smokers is not as strong a threat as the media has portrayed,” says David Levy, one of the researchers and professor of oncology at Georgetown University.
This view is consistent with that of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), which has also concluded that, in the U.K. at least, e-cigarettes are not a gateway to smoking. They are used almost exclusively by smokers who are trying to cut down or quit, and use by nonsmokers is rare. After analyzing the latest available evidence, the RCP concluded that e-cigarette use is likely to lead to attempts to quit smoking that would not otherwise have happened (“Nicotine without smoke: Tobacco harm reduction,” April 2016).
It is a common misconception that nicotine is the cause of death and disease caused by cigarettes; most of the diseases associated with smoking are actually caused by the smoke formed from the combustion of tobacco. Because e-cigarettes are tobacco-free, they deliver nicotine without the toxicants generated by conventional cigarettes—considerably safer for both smokers and bystanders. If smokers switched from conventional cigarettes to e-cigarettes, millions of lives could be saved—a no-brainer in terms of public health.
Unfortunately, around 8.7 million people in the U.K. alone still smoke tobacco cigarettes. And even though awareness of e-cigarettes is widespread in Britain, only 15 percent of the public accurately believes that e-cigarettes are a lot less harmful than smoking, according to ASH.
Although the precise long-term health risks associated with e-cigarette use are unknown, Public Health England has concluded that e-cigarettes are around 95 percent less harmful than conventional cigarettes and have the potential to help smokers quit (“E-cigarettes: An evidence update,” August 2015). The RCP has gone further, stating that, despite not being entirely risk-free, the health risks of e-cigarettes are unlikely to exceed 5 percent of those associated with smoked tobacco products and may well be substantially lower.
“[The RCP] report lays to rest almost all of the concerns over these products and concludes that, with sensible regulation, e-cigarettes have the potential to make a major contribution towards preventing the premature death, disease and social inequalities in health that smoking currently causes in the U.K.,” said John Britton, chair of the RCP’s Tobacco Advisory Group.
Yet, because nicotine is derived from tobacco, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has decided to heavily regulate e-cigarettes and other nicotine-containing vaping devices as tobacco products, imposing what many believe to be unjustified and costly demands on producers that are likely to hamper growth of the industry and, with it, efforts to cut smoking-related deaths.
In the EU, e-cigarettes are regulated under the Tobacco Products Directive, “a strange collection of arbitrary restrictions and expensive but pointless burdens devised in secret by politicians and officials with minimal transparency or accountability,” according to Clive Bates, former director of ASH and a public health commentator who blogs at The Counterfactual. Any e-cigarettes claiming to help with smoking cessation in the U.K. are regulated as medicinal products by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
“We’ve seen a series of studies painting a clear picture of the beneficial impact of vapor products,” says Bates. “Given the RCP’s estimate that e-cigarettes are unlikely to exceed 5 percent of the risk of smoking and are likely to be substantially less than that, we are witnessing the early stages of a major public health success. And it is driven by technology, consumers and innovators—no taxpayers are harmed and no health care resources are consumed.
“Governments and regulators just need to allow the process to unfold, without smothering the industry with excessive regulation, bans or misclassifying the products as medicines, most of which has the effect of protecting the cigarette trade and encouraging continued smoking.”
However, there are a huge variety of e-cigarettes, few of which are properly tested. There is no question that, to properly safeguard consumers and reassure those who are concerned about product quality, standards are needed to regulate manufacturing methods, ingredient disclosure and performance.
According to the RCP’s Morgan Evans, “The RCP would like to see a nicotine regulatory system that applies controls on products in proportion to their potential harm, to promote innovation and diversity, ensure reasonable levels of protection for consumers and, above all, discourage tobacco use.”
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The values of hard work, determination and family are celebrated in RoadLifeTV, a video series from Mack Trucks.
Mack Trucks Shares Stories from the Road with RoadLifeTV, Launching June 19
The values of hard work, determination and family are celebrated in RoadLifeTV, a video series from Mack Trucks sharing the stories of everyday men and women doing extraordinary things to keep the wheels turning and the world moving. The eight-part series, available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, launches June 19, with additional episodic content available on http://roadlife.tv/.
The values of hard work, determination and family life are celebrated in RoadLifeTV, a video series from Mack Trucks sharing the stories of everyday men and women doing extraordinary things to keep the wheels turning and the world moving. The eight-part series, available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, launches June 19, with additional episodic content available on http://roadlife.tv/.
“Every day, dedicated men and women make our communities better places to live, whether it’s collecting trash, delivering product or building the roads and bridges that connect us all,” said John Walsh, Mack vice president of marketing. “Their stories matter. They’re the manifestation of what Mack has always stood for – no excuses, never giving up, keeping your word.”
The city of New York; the sport of NASCAR, including legendary driver and owner Richard Petty and rising star Bubba Wallace; Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack; country music artists Steve Moakler and the Zac Brown Band; a pair of powerful female trucking pioneers; and an 8-year-old entrepreneur saving the world one recyclable at a time – all appear in the series.
Mack’s team of storytellers visited 32 cities, including all five boroughs of New York, over 136 days, traveling more than 32,000 miles to bring an all-access behind-the-scenes look at life on the road to viewers.
“We felt very strongly that these stories needed to be told, so our team hit the road and set out to tell them in a way that only a brand with 118 years of experience can,” Walsh said.
Viewers are encouraged to respond to the series on social media using the hashtag #RoadLife. Posts will be collected and displayed on the RoadLifeTV website.
“We hope the stories we share will inspire others to share their own stories,” Walsh said. “Trucking, like so many industries, is full of highly committed people. RoadLife tips a cap to all of the hard work they do, day in and day out.”
RoadLifeTV debuts Tuesday, June 19. Episodes will be released weekly and end August 7. View each episode in its entirety exclusively on Amazon Prime. Follow the RoadLifeTV story on Instagram and on Mack Trucks’ social channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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Home BUSINESS Lagarde resigns as IMF MD
Lagarde resigns as IMF MD
Ms Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Ms Christine Lagarde, the Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), has resigned, the IMF says.
The Executive Board of the fund said this in a statement issued by it in Washington D.C., adding that it has accepted Lagarde’s resignation with effect from September 12.
“We would like to express our greatest appreciation for all that Lagarde has done for the institution.
“Her legacy of achievements has made a lasting imprint on the fund.
“Under her guidance, the fund successfully helped its members navigate a complex and unprecedented set of challenges, including the impact of the global financial crisis and its aftershocks.”
The board added that the fund had excelled in serving its entire membership over the course of her tenure with cutting-edge policy advice supported by ground-breaking analytical work on a range of macro-critical issues.
It also said that her stewardship had been exceptional, adding that it was grateful for her innovative and visionary leadership.
“With this decision by Lagarde, the IMF executive board will initiate promptly the process of selecting the next Managing Director and will communicate in a timely fashion.
“The executive board has the utmost confidence in Mr David Lipton, who remains Acting Managing Director of the fund in the interim period.”
Lagarde’s resignation comes ahead of a decision on her nomination to become head of the European Central Bank (ECB).
The 63-year-old former French cabinet minister, who began her career as a lawyer, has been head of the IMF since 2011.
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